Ionian 2023

A Ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate inspiring us to Live, Learn, Lead and Serve

Acknowledgements

Editors: Mr Michael Westlake and Mrs Alexandra Lowson

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IONA COLLEGE

85 North Road, Lindum, Q 4178

Phone: +61 7 3893 8888

Email: communications@iona.qld.edu.au

Website: www.iona.qld.edu.au

Dear Ionians,

This article represents a recognition of the 2023 academic year, as well as an expression of gratitude to God for the nine years I have been able serve the Iona College community.

During 2023, I received news from the Oblate Provincial Council that I would be concluding my ministry as Rector at the end of the year, and beginning a new ministry in Mazenod College, Western Australia.

Our 2023 theme has been Moments of Grace, and this has served us well throughout the year.

We all have moments in our lives. Some are part of the everyday rhythm of life, and some of them are elevated in significance. We were asked to see if we could find, recognise, celebrate and share when these moments were Moments of Grace.

Grace in the Catholic Christian context is God’s language and presence of love, and a wonderful challenge this year has been to find Grace wherever and whenever we can.

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FR MICHAEL TWIGG OMI

Personally, when I found out the news that I would be concluding my time at the College, it was a real challenge to find this as a Moment of Grace, because it was surrounded by all of the natural emotions of living life in a place and with people that I care about very deeply.

I have been very fortunate to be able to serve the community that helped nurture and form me as a child, and to work alongside my Oblate community in helping bring the Good News of Jesus to our local and wider community.

As I write this article, I am currently on sabbatical in Europe as part of my 25th Anniversary of Priesthood that occurred in December 2020.

This opportunity has allowed me to experience the Rugby Heritage Cup in France, where our boys made the final; Aix en Provence, which is St Eugene’s hometown; Lourdes shrine as well as some days on the Holy Island of Iona.

This time away has given me a wonderful opportunity to reflect not only on 2023, but on the whole time I have been blessed by God

here at Iona in Lindum over the past nine years.

First and foremost, I would like to thank God for the Oblate Community who I have the opportunity to work alongside in the mission at Iona.

In 2023 alongside myself, our community has been served by Fr Lewy Keely OMI, Fr Meno Basti OMI, Fr Joe Antony OMI, Fr Kashif Ghoury OMI, Fr Mathew Raj OMI and Fr Bill Ousley OMI (the first student enrolled at Iona in 1957).

We live and pray together and look for ways to support and challenge each other. Our community life requires dedication, effort and perseverance, and every day presents us with the chance to live our Oblate vows and faith in daring and new ways.

I am particularly pleased that Fr Joe Antony OMI will be returning to Iona as Rector in 2024, and that former Rector Fr John Sherman OMI will also be rejoining the community.

The presence of the Oblates at Iona has been a treasured strength of the community, and I am grateful that the Oblates will continue that presence well into the future.

There are so many wonderful aspects of life that 2023 has brought to our community, including that more students and families have enrolled at the College than ever before and that our families reflect the diversity of our region.

We have always aspired to be a school accessible to all, particularly the working families of our region.

I am extremely confident that heading into the future, our Principal Mr Trevor Goodwin and new Rector Fr Joe Antony OMI will continue that availability and accessibility.

For me, one of the greatest Moments of Grace this year occurred with the welcoming of Darling Point Special School (DPSS) to our Lindum home while their new facility is constructed in Darling Point on the border of Wynnum and Manly.

On so many levels it is symbolic and expressive of the Grace that abounds us.

In a quirk of history, Iona and DPSS both welcomed their first students on the same date – 28 January 1958 – and this date was honoured in 2023 with a special ceremony.

A moment of Grace occurred during that ceremony that I hope is remembered long into Iona’s future.

In the words of welcome we were giving to DPPS, I was keen to be careful about obvious words of faith, given that DPSS is a Government School, and I think it is important to respect the different perspectives that people might have.

We used words that crossed over both communities like belonging, inclusion, mutual care and respect and the great nature of the smiles and joy of each community.

The ceremony went well and, as it was coming to its conclusion, one of the DPSS students came up to the microphone and asked could he say something. Mrs Charmaine Driver, the DPSS Principal, said that of course he could.

He got up to the microphone and said that he was so grateful that he and his friends could remain and learn together while his new school was being built, and he concluded with the words “bless you all”.

I am absolutely certain that this was a significant Moment of Grace in the life of our College community, and certainly in my life personally.

Our Iona community approached DPSS when we heard it announced that they were receiving support for a new school building. We didn’t wait for them to come and ask. We offered,

because we knew that this would be a need that we could help assist them with.

That approach and acceptance has resulted in many opportunities for mutually beneficial Grace-filled moments to occur for students, staff, families and the wider community. Some of the pictures with this article bear testament to that deep joy.

I am so pleased and moved that the relationship between our two school communities is strengthened forever more.

While it’s usually others who will assess the contribution that one makes to a place and mission, I am appreciative of the opportunity to express in this short article the motivations and spirit of my past nine years of ministry here at Iona.

As an Old Boy, I give thanks to God and the Oblates for the opportunity to serve in the place that helped grow my faith and form me, alongside my family.

From an early age at Iona, I valued St Eugene de Mazenod and the Oblate outlook on life that compelled me to learn who I was in the eyes of God, and then challenged me to leave nothing undared for the Kingdom of God.

The Oblate charism challenges all Oblates to be close to the people they serve, and this has been a driving force behind community engagement and safety initiatives that hopefully bring about a sense of meaning and purpose to help people find their God-given dignity.

My Oblate community is the place where nourishment, energy and challenge is found.

I would like to express thanks to the Oblate community that has been a part of my life for the past nine years. Fr Lewy Keelty, Fr Casimir Arul, Fr John David, Fr Eric Alleaume, Fr Meno Basti and Fr Kashif Gourey have all had a positive impact personally and communally.

My roles at Iona have been as Principal, Rector and CEO, and I have been fortunate to have worked alongside dedicated and talented staff members.

The teams I worked closest with have been the Leadership Teams of the College under various names and structures. I give honour, thanks and recognition to Trevor Goodwin, Ross King, Deanne Johnstone, Wayne Wilden, Mark Harvey, Richard Cornish, Darren Harbison, Brayden Teece, Liz Madden, Susan Boban, John Frare, Peter Holmes, Dorothy Watterson, Joan Boland and Kate Andersen for their wise counsel, decision-making and care for our community. They have all made valuable and lasting contributions.

Of recent years, the Oblate Pastoral Team of Liz Madden, Susan Boban, Megan Vardanega, Tania Cooper, Kate Andersen and Brayden Teece have helped guide and nurture the Oblate presence and mission of the College. I am particularly pleased that this team will continue to work alongside Trevor Goodwin and the Oblates of the future.

To the staff, I say a sincere thanks for those who care so much for our community and dedicated so much of themselves to Iona. We have been blessed by them all. They are so necessary to the Mission of the College, and we have attempted through many means to try and show appropriate gratitude.

To the students, it has been an honour to try to provide opportunities for you to be both confident and humble. I have tried to listen to your input, and also help guide you all in a direction of faith-filled meaning and purpose. Time, memories and experiences will flow well into your futures, and I hope that your time as

a student Ionian sets you up for life’s continued journey.

To the families of the College, I thank you for working alongside the Oblates and entrusting your family into our care. There will definitely be times when the partnerships are challenged, and for the benefit of your sons we have always tried to come together on that journey.

The College has aspired to always be accessible to working families and I am very confident that Iona is well on track in that regard. The relationship of engagement with families is a particular joy.

To the Board, I say a sincere thank you for your trust, support, partnership, responsible oversight and genuine love of Iona.

I have had an extraordinarily positive relationship with the three Chairs of the Board in my time at the College. In Steve Buckland, Mark Cranny and Deb Lonsdale-Walker we have had exceptional leadership and service. All members of the Board should feel immense pride and humbleness in their great contribution.

To the wider community, I say thank you for working alongside Iona for the betterment of our whole region. Iona has aspired not to be one of the best schools in our region but to be one of the best schools FOR our region. We have been blessed with great relationships with local schools, clubs, businesses, events and public.

During the past nine years we have had to work together through incredible challenges and joys. We journeyed together through Queensland Government lockdowns, pandemic health challenges, incredible sadness through community members passing away, cost of living challenges, youth disengagement and local crime.

I have endeavoured for our community to have a respectful and positive interaction with elected officials at Council, State and Federal levels, and to work alongside them for the benefit of all. There have been issues of disagreement through legislation that we have believed is contrary to the ethic of life, but we have always tried to respectfully present a position that values healthy and respectful dialogue.

I am particularly pleased that our Reconciliation Action Plan is progressing at an appropriate pace with love and respect as its highest priority. We have a long and proud history of Aboriginal families entrusting us with the care of their

sons, and this will be even more important heading into our future post the Voice referendum. Iona is well-placed to be a supportive presence along the path to reconciliation as we journey together.

Safety initiatives have been at the forefront of our local advocacy, and I am so proud of the following initiatives: Safeguarding role and social worker; North Road traffic lights and Graeme’s Crossing; Lindum Station and Crossing upgrade; Sandy Camp Road safety initiatives; and strong behaviour models on public transport and in the community.

Our communications and events teams have grown significantly over the past nine years, and we are very well-served through professional, caring and talented people. This has been a real joy to see emerge, alongside the healthy development of our College gorilla who has transformed himself into a sophisticated and caring family member.

On a Faith and Mission focus, I am particularly pleased with the following initiatives: Leadership roles of Oblate Community and Identity, alongside Catholic Faith and Mission; Year 13 orientation support; 3:16 and 10:10 Senior Catholic Studies; Living Saints Oblate Youth support; Rosies involvement; Mission Immersions to China, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Cairns, Gold Coast and Toowoomba; Pilgrimages to France, Scotland (Iona) and Sri Lanka; as well as wonderful and meaningful liturgies and Masses.

The House Masses and Family Masses that see over 280 masses celebrated a year at the College is a distinguishing feature of our Catholic

community. The cleaning of graves at Hemmant has been a particularly personal enriching joy.

On a curriculum level, I am so proud of the introduction of Marine Studies and their sustainable contribution to our wider community. I am pleased that the College sets realistic and growth-focused emphasis on results, and that our commitment to students with special needs continues to be strengthened.

The Academic Morning Teas and promotion of learning for both the benefit of self and others have also been a strength.

Our relationships with many local schools, clubs, organisations, charities, politicians, service personnel and the wider community have been an intentional focus over the past nine years and beyond. We are confident and humble locally and internationally.

Our re-entry into the Confraternity Shield for rugby league and our resumption of the sport after a 25+ year absence was a real highlight for me. The hosting of the Confraternity Shield and the tremendous generosity of our community was a particular high point. Mr Peter Holmes and the many teams of volunteers demonstrated the very best of our culture.

Our Australian representation at the Rugby Heritage Cup in France was a real highlight. Our behaviours, character, integrity and undoubted skills helped propel us to be the highest-ranked school in the competition – a remarkable performance across so many measures on a world stage.

Our co-curricular offerings have expanded over the past nine years with the inclusion of piano, orchestra, new vocal ensembles, AFL, rugby league, mountain biking and eSports – all led by Brian L’Hullier, Keith Harron and Craig Stariha.

Working alongside Danny Fitzpatrick and Susan Boban has meant that the College has been in sound financial hands, and we have been able to invest so positively into resources for the school.

The obvious stand out is The Provence Centre, but there are so many more initiatives that have been able to be supported because of their diligence, talent, dedication, determination and strong financial advice. I thank them and their teams for the great work they have done.

The beauty of the school has been achieved by the Grounds and Maintenance teams. I have seen firsthand how hard they all work for our community, and I give thanks to them. They were often my first port of call whenever I had a new idea.

Our commitment to the local region and the work of the enrolments team has seen improvements to the enrolment journey, and through the care of Sharon Young, Julia MacDonald and Georgia Manion, Iona has seen a growth in families wishing to be positive members of our community.

This growth saw the introduction of two new Houses in Long and McAuley, and I am genuinely heartened that these two wonderful people will have a new life to share with our boys and their families.

On a pastoral level, I am so appreciative that the community supports our investment into counselling, nurses, social workers, Heads of Wellbeing, Heads of Houses, House Mentors and College staff for the welfare of our boys.

We have to continuously navigate the journey of the young students in our care and these teams of great people are well placed to be able to do that with care and compassion.

Also pastorally, our Oblate role as priests has seen us care for others through Baptisms, Sacraments, Anointings, Masses and especially Funerals. It has been a unique honour and humbling privilege to have journeyed alongside so many families during these sad times.

I absolutely believe I will see all of those loved ones who have died and are in heaven. I have full confidence I have a loving family waiting for me there.

Not all things will always go well, and I would also acknowledge that there are many areas of growth both personally and communally that are worthy of attention.

I am acutely aware that I have many ideas and that I sometimes work at a pace that is challenging to those around me. I am also sure that not everyone agrees with decisions that have been made during the nine years I have been at the College. I am aware that I have high expectations of everyone, and that those closest to me see more of my frustrations than others. For anyone in any of the above categories and beyond, I sincerely apologise if I have been a challenge to work with.

I can assure you it has never been intentional, but I am aware that it can also have impact. I particularly thank Trevor Goodwin, Dorothy Watterson, Joan Boland and Kate Andersen who have supported me in the roles I have had at the College.

We still have work to do regarding the way the boys treat each other, the staff and the environment of the College. We are all works in progress, and sometimes we are more work than progress, but we keep on plodding away at this.

Going forward, I will continue to keep the whole community in my prayers. I hope that the boys continue to give

without remembering and receive without forgetting, and that in a world where they can be anything, I hope that they are kind.

They may have entered Iona to learn, but I hope that they leave Iona to serve God and others.

The College is in great hands under the leadership of Mr Trevor Goodwin, Fr Joe Antony OMI, their various teams and the Board.

These have been my sharings, and no doubt everyone has their own perspectives. I certainly leave as Rector, but remain linked as an Old Boy and Oblate. Iona, and you all, will always be in my heart.

I thank my family for their care and love, and it has been wonderful to be around them all as they grow older. I have enjoyed being able to see my mum and dad more regularly and also be an uncle rather than just a priest.

Take care and God bless,

Fr Michael Twigg OMI

I write these reflections of the 2023 academic year with pride, joy, and gratitude for the achievements and events at Iona College this year, and wish to thank the staff and volunteers who helped them happen.

The fabric of our school community and culture is rich, vibrant, and reflects our collective effort to nurture holistic excellence and embody the best in spiritual, academic, social, and co-curricular endeavours for our students.

Those who make a positive contribution through the provision of these events give our students and community members opportunities to grow. This is fundamental to the purpose of any education, but especially a Catholic education in the Oblate tradition.

This year, the College theme has been Moments of Grace. Throughout the year, we have discussed and developed our understanding of Grace as God’s favour or blessing, even though at times we are unworthy of that favour.

Grace is a gift, a blessing that one has not necessarily sought out or earned, but which has been generously extended by God.

Moments of Grace are therefore experiences where one feels a profound connection with God, moments that bring about inner transformation.

What’s remarkable about Moments of Grace is their universal nature.

Regardless of one’s religious or philosophical beliefs, most people can recall instances where something transcendent broke through the

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MR TREVOR GOODWIN

ordinary, leaving them touched, changed, or comforted.

Moments of Grace remind us that, amidst the hustle and challenges of life, there is a deeper rhythm where we are occasionally given glimpses of something more – a hint that, perhaps, we are part of a grander scheme, lovingly watched over and guided by God.

In essence, Moments of Grace are life’s gentle nudges, assuring us of the beauty, love, and magic that underpins our existence, encouraging us to pause, reflect, and cherish the journey of life.

We experience Moments of Grace when we do things for others or when others are the hands, feet and face of Christ for us.

Throughout the year, our students have been encouraged to identify those times when God has been present in their lives and bestowed His favour on them and they realised, or perhaps helped others realise, that they are lovingly watched over by God.

Throughout 2023, our students have displayed that sense of grace as well as responsibility and empathy.

The unique endeavours of our Catholic Studies program – such as the cleaning of graves at Hemmant Cemetery, reading to primary school children, the dementia awareness education, the creation of care packs, and our collaboration with Darling Point Special School –emphasised practical spirituality and community service.

They also provided opportunities for Moments of Grace for our students and the wider local community.

So did our fundraising initiatives for important causes such as Caritas, Rosies, and the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate via our Oblate Mission Action Day (OMAD), which are testament to our community dedication to social justice.

This year our fundraising for others reached well over $100,000, with almost $80,000 alone raised on OMAD.

We strove to do more to widen our connections within the Oblate mission, and particularly the De Mazenod Family Education Network, through the De Mazenod Family Education Network Retreat, Student Leaders Conference, and Staff Conference.

These events were cornerstones of our formation for our students and staff.

In addition, members of our community attended the De Mazenod Family Conference in Melbourne in November, strengthening our ties to the other Oblate Missions and defining our role in the De Mazenod Family.

We are fortunate to continue to be blessed with the presence of the Oblate priests on campus, allowing us to celebrate Mass each morning and the important communal Family House Masses.

Their presence also allows the College to help members of our community on their own faith journey through the Sacramental Preparation Program.

Of course, during the year we did hear that our Oblate community will soon change significantly when Oblate Provincial, Fr Christian Fini OMI, announced that Fr Michael will begin a new Oblate Mission as Rector of Mazenod College in Perth in 2024.

I must pay tribute to Fr Michael, whose love for Iona is evident in everything he does. His dedication, guidance, and spiritual leadership have been foundational to the Iona experience for the past nine years.

The indelible mark he has left on our College speaks volumes about his devotion to the Iona experience, and the desire that our students ‘enter to learn and leave to serve’.

From leading Masses, pastorally caring for our students and families during the challenging times that our College has experienced over the past few years to being a driving presence for our staff, Fr Michael has done so much to shape Iona College into the vibrant, faith-filled community it is today.

His legacy will continue to be evident in the culture, programs, buildings and classrooms of our school, and in the hearts of the thousands of people at the College and in the wider community.

We are grateful for his time at Iona, and wish him continued Moments of Grace in his future endeavours. His vision has manifested in the tremendous growth of Iona, both in its aesthetic appeal and student numbers.

The construction of The Provence Centre and the forthcoming Zinelli Primary Building, the Wynnum Baptist Church (now renamed Lindum-Mere) and our master-planning process will be long-standing testaments to his legacy.

As we bid farewell to Fr Michael, his strength of community connection will remain.

The strength of Iona lies in its closeknit community.

Events like the P&F Colour Run, the “You Are Not Alone” 24-Hour Challenge, Lads and Dads Breakfast, Mothers Lunch, Mother-Son and Father-Son Engagement Nights, and Grandparents Day have this year continued to foster deep connections.

As a result of the Oblate spirit of generosity and connection, this year we welcomed the Darling Point Special School (DPSS), offering them use of our campus while theirs is undergoing reconstruction.

Happily, they will remain with us until June 2024, and I thank all Ionians for making them feel welcome and embraced.

Some DPSS students were among the guests at Iona’s Open Access performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, our musical production for 2023.

“Charlie” was nothing short of magical – transporting us to a world of pure imagination, and reflecting the hard work of every student, staff member and volunteer who brought the musical to life.

Whether they were a cast member, costume designer, involved in set production, lighting or sound, backstage organisation, catering or front-of-house work, their creative spirit was infectious.

Our talented performers, and the work that had to occur to prepare them, were an expression of excellence.

Our Visual Art and Film Exhibition was an artistic canvas that also allowed our talented artists to showcase their incredible abilities to perceive, create, and express; laying down narratives that are deeply personal yet universally resonant.

Our student artists and filmmakers embarked on an educational journey – one that starts with a blank canvas, a block of clay or an empty reel (perhaps a memory card these days).

Through their dedication, skill, and determination, they transformed these into windows through which we can glimpse their souls, thoughts and emotions. Each stroke of the brush, carefully composed shot, meticulous edit, or shaping of clay reflects a unique perspective and personal narrative the artists have shared through their creations.

Equally worthy of mention is the inauguration of our drama troupe this year, which exemplifies our staff’s commitment to exploring new avenues of self-expression to help students develop their all-round skills.

Again in 2023, our instrumental music concerts reverberated with notes of dedication and harmonies of teamwork. Sitting in the audience listening to these performances truly presented moments of peace and grace.

Our musicians and drama troupe represented the College well in a variety of opportunities, including the Queensland Catholic College’s Music Festival, participation in Essentially Ellington, and the Wynnum Manly Eisteddfod, just to name a few.

Our debating teams also represented the College with enthusiasm and distinction in the 2023 Queensland Debating Union competition, with teams in Year 11 and Year 7 presenting

eloquent and confident arguments throughout the round-robin competition to progress to the finals.

Their prowess and passion make us optimistic about the critical thinkers we are nurturing.

Academically, we shone bright at the World Scholars Cup, exemplifying academic brilliance. In the September holidays, the team qualified for the Global Round to be held at Yale University in the United States. Clearly, the scope of Iona’s co-curricular program goes well beyond the sporting arena.

That said, this year we had much to celebrate in the sporting sphere as the AIC celebrated 25 years since its inception and its values of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.

The competition also fosters strong relationships with our fellow member colleges, and the value of these relationships cannot be overstated.

This year saw significant successes, notably winning the AIC Cross Country Championship for the ninth time. Iona won the aggregate trophy in volleyball (by a record 18 points), rugby union and rugby league.

Iona’s First XI football team claimed the premiership, one of 39 AIC titles won across the year.

Sailing is a non-AIC sport, but one at which Iona continues to excel.

This year, our sailing team qualified for the Schools Team Sailing Championship and finished a very impressive seventh in this national competition.

Of significant note this year was the College’s involvement in the

international Rugby Heritage Cup, a rugby sevens competition held in France just prior to the start of the Rugby World Cup.

Our Ionians were exceptional on the world stage, and finished second runners-up in the rugby tournament and second overall for the entire competition.

More importantly, our staff who travelled with the boys to France were repeatedly told by adults in attendance that Iona should be proud of the way our boys represented their school and country, and for making a positive difference in the lives of people who may not have previously heard of Iona.

Co-curricular involvement gives students the opportunity to explore their interests, develop their skills, learn about coping with and overcoming challenges while building meaningful relationships with peers and staff.

Whether their contribution is academic, cultural or sporting, I would like to acknowledge the work of staff, parents, past students and volunteers who contribute so much to the Iona co-curricular program.

They do this selflessly so our students can develop their God-given gifts and talents, and while doing so learn about their relationship with God.

My sincere gratitude also to the Iona Leadership Team for their unwavering dedication to providing an educational environment intent on achieving the best possible outcomes for our Iona families.

They strive to realise the vision and mission of the College through the creation of a culture which strives to

be an accessible and inspirational Catholic school.

In doing so, we form young people who are authentic, grounded, respectful and connected to a community which inspires them to grow into their potential.

My personal thanks to Joan Boland, for her relentless support in helping me to maintain an organised diary and keeping me on track with deadlines and meeting schedules.

I would like to specifically acknowledge our Dean of College, Mr John Frare, who leaves us at the end of 2023 to undertake his new role as Principal of Assisi Catholic College in Coomera.

John’s contribution to Iona, and his personal and professional support of me over the past few years as Dean of College has been invaluable.

Finally, I would again like to acknowledge the work of Fr Michael Twigg OMI, whose time as Rector of Iona College comes to an end at the conclusion of 2023.

His presence as Rector of Iona has provided many Moments of Grace for members of our community, and his vision and foresight has created numerous ways for members of our community to experience the opportunities we are blessed to share here.

He leaves for his new mission with our love, prayers and endless gratitude for his service as a true Ionian.

CHAIR OF THE BOARD

MS DEBORAH LONSDALE-WALKER

The Iona Board bears ultimate responsibility for the realisation of Iona College Limited’s mission: to nurture young men who embody the essential Oblate values, uniting with fellow Ionians as lifelong learners and compassionate leaders dedicated to serving the most marginalised in our society. This profound mission finds its fulfillment through a collaborative partnership with families and the broader community.

Comprising a dedicated governing body, the Board stands accountable to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. In its capacity, the Board exercises its authority by endorsing the Strategic Plan, Master Building Plan, and College Policies. Additionally, it assumes a pivotal role in determining fee structures, approving budgets, and making pivotal strategic decisions that shape the future of the College.

In 2023, we have witnessed a seamless transition to a new governance framework at Iona College, marked by its resounding effectiveness. Furthermore, the Board has steered strategic priorities articulated in the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

Significant strides have been made in our endeavours in advancing various capital projects. Among these, the construction of a state-of-the-art Primary building, complete with modern amenities and change rooms, is on track for completion in 2024.

The Board also worked closely with the College and a major donor and local company supporting the relocation of a historic Baptist Church from Wynnum to our site for rectification works and use by our community. This collaborative effort not only preserves a piece of local history but also provides a valuable resource for our community. Furthermore, progress has been achieved in the comprehensive update of our Master plan, a process that involved soliciting input from our

dedicated staff, engaged parents, and enthusiastic students within our community. Together, we continue to build a bright future for our students. Through careful oversight, the Board has played an active role in supporting the College Leadership Team in ensuring excellence in education and witnessed transformative projects aimed at building staff capacity and also achieving outstanding student results. We are eager to see our College community continue to flourish in this space. This is the clear call to action and theme inherent in the theme of our Strategic Plan – “Space to Grow”.

After consultation with the Provincial Council, we also received news that Fr Michael Twigg OMI, who served almost nine years at Iona College as Rector will conclude his ministry at the end of 2023. The Board would like to sincerely thank Fr Michael for his immense dedication and service to the Board and his unwavering capacity to forge positive partnerships with all and undertake an approach where a prayerful life provided fuel for the people.

I would also like to pay tribute to Mr Mark Cranny who concluded his nine years of service as Chair of our Iona College Board in May. Through his deep faith and embrace of the Oblate Charism, Mark led the Board through incredible challenges and joys, most notably establishing the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and construction of The Provence Centre.

Following Mark’s service, it has been a great honour to be chosen to fulfil the role of the Board Chair of Iona College this year with the support of Chris Slocombe – Deputy Chair. In partnership with our fellow Directors and all members of the community, we have been privileged to build on the existing work of the Board under Mark Cranny’s leadership, to support the formation of young men in the spirit of St Eugene de Mazenod,

characterised by passion, daring and service.

I am delighted to report the transition of the leadership model from Rector/ CEO to Principal/CEO from 1 July was seamless and successful. I am grateful for the continuing mutual support between Fr Michael Twigg OMI and Trevor Goodwin that underscored this. The Board welcomes with great pleasure the appointment of Fr Joe Antony Susai Manickam OMI as the Rector of Iona College from 1 July 2024.

I would like to acknowledge and thank my fellow directors for their expertise and significant commitment this year: Catherine Allen, Chris Slocombe, Craig Torry, Nicole Earley, Fr Meno Basti OMI, Craig Debenham, and Colin Mitchell. Thank you also to our Company Secretary – Susan Boban. Working in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team at Iona College, we have together endeavoured to provide exceptional leadership so that each student could reach their potential and enact the Oblate vision to be daring and serve others to make a difference in the world.

I am grateful to the leadership and wise counsel of Fr Christian Fini OMI as Oblate Provincial and for his support and engagement with Iona. The Board immensely values the strong relationship with and support of the Oblates.

As we embark on 2024, we look forward to the privilege of continuing to provide exceptional governance for the College, in partnership with all Ionians, to achieve the College’s strategic goals so that it is faithful to the Oblate Charism and Catholic tradition.

IONA COLLEGE LEADERS

IONA COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM (ILT)

IONA COLLEGE STUDENT LEADERS

Standing: Mr Peter Mondolo, Mr Mark Harvey, Mrs Donna Elkington, Mrs Susan Boban, Fr Michael Twigg OMI, Mr Trevor Goodwin, Mrs Liz Madden, Mr John Frare, Mr Peter Holmes, Mr Brayden Teece

Back Row: Thomas Hoelscher, Caleb Ryan, Nate Nugent, Alistair Mylne Front Row: Archer Andersen, Matthew Strauss, Sam Cranny, Keanu Carew, Callum McShane

CATHOLIC FAITH AND MISSION

MRS LIZ MADDEN — DEAN OF CATHOLIC FAITH AND MISSION

In the heart of Iona College, the Oblate spirit of faith and mission thrives, fostering moments of connection and joy throughout 2023.

As we look back on the year that has passed, it is clear that our community has been blessed with countless opportunities to grow in faith, and experience the profound grace that comes from living out our mission.

Liturgical Life

Our journey of grace begins each day with the celebration of Mass in the chapel. Here, students, teachers, staff, family and parish members gather to find peace and strength in the Eucharist.

Throughout the year, we came together as House communities, celebrating our unique House identities during Family Night Masses. These gatherings allowed students and staff to connect on a deeper level, creating bonds that transcend the classroom environment and contribute to a sense of belonging. The power of unity was also evident during the whole-College Masses, where we celebrate being threads in a diverse yet harmonious tapestry, united by our faith. In 2023, the introduction of Liturgy Captains brought fresh energy and perspective to our faith gatherings. These student leaders contributed in a meaningful way, helping to make these celebrations more authentic and profound.

Service Learning

Faith in action is the core of the Catholic Studies program at Iona, where students put their faith into practice through various service initiatives. These experiences allowed our community to extend the hand of love and compassion to those in need, reinforcing our commitment to the Oblate mission of service.

Faith Formation

Retreats, Archdiocesan encounter events, Living Saints and Bible study groups allowed students to deepen their understanding of our faith, question their purpose in life, and forge connections with others who share their spiritual journey.

In Term 2, students prepared for and celebrated Sacraments of Initiation with Fr Michael Twigg OMI, using the family-centred Sacramental Preparation booklet Our Family Prepares. This reiterated the partnership between families, the parish and the College in the Faith Formation of students.

The Year 12 retreat was a transformative experience, offering our seniors the chance to reflect on their faith journey, bond with their peers, and gain the spiritual strength needed to navigate the challenges ahead. These opportunities for introspection and connection were truly Moments of Grace.

Our participation in the National Oblate Youth Encounter conference was a highlight of 2023. It was a chance to connect with like-minded

individuals from across the country, sharing our faith and Oblate-mission experiences while learning from others. This conference reminded participants that we are part of a broader De Mazenod Family, committed to continuing Jesus’ mission in the world.

Social Justice

Our community came together to raise funds and awareness for various charitable organisations, including Caritas, Rosies, MAMI, and St Vincent de Paul – demonstrating our commitment to living our faith through action. Oblate Mission Action Day (OMAD) was again a day filled with fun and purpose, raising money for Oblate missions while building a stronger sense of community.

Cultural Support and Engagement

Iona is committed to strengthening reconciliation and providing culturally respectful spaces for deep listening and dialogue. Our Iona Reconciliation Action Plan (iRAP) working group, consisting of Quandamooka representatives, Iona parents, and staff, played a pivotal role in developing our iRAP. It aims to foster a deeper understanding and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contributions within our community.

2023 MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

Back Row: Thomas O’Brien, Caleb Ryan, Rhys Kolomeitz, Samuel Cranny, Zach Robinson, Nate Nugent, William L Lane, Xavier De Silva Gunawardena

Second Row: Thomas Hoelscher, Darcy Pratten, Ziggi Oliver, Connor Marsh, Tyler Rossiter, Archer Andersen, Nathanael Green, Mrs Liz Madden

Front Row: Roshan Jose, Alistair Mylne, Jace Draper, Gabriel Sampaolesi, Joshua Boseley, Hunter Cook, Saxon Howard, Jordan Cook, Benjamin Ryan

FAITH AND MISSION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

FAITH AND MISSION PORTFOLIO

The Faith and Mission Portfolio focuses on the social justice and faith side of life at Iona College.

The portfolio focuses on different fundraisers for multiple charities, including Caritas in Term 1, Rosies in Term 2, Oblate Mission Action Day (OMAD) in Term 3, and finally, in Term 4, Vinnies and MAMI. This portfolio has different events every term to raise money for each of these charities.

I have had the pleasure of attending multiple Faith and Mission events throughout the course of 2023, including fundraising for Caritas in Term 1 through the sale of cards, and more.

NATE NUGENT — COLLEGE VICE-CAPTAIN

Term 2 saw the arrival of Rosies and our several outreaches, assisted by the Year 12 volunteers, and other fundraising events such as sales of Krispy Kreme donuts and Milo mornings.

In Term 3, our main benefactors are the Oblates, who we support by raising money through one of the biggest events of the year, OMAD. Money raised on this day goes towards supporting the Oblates with their mission work in poor communities around the world.

Term 4 involved our Christmas drive for Vinnies, where students bring Christmas-related items to donate to under-privileged families, and

the sale of Christmas cards to raise funds for MAMI.

I would like to take this chance to thank everyone who has donated their time and money to help out with fundraising for the school’s charity focuses each term. I would also like to thank the prefects of the portfolio, Gabe Sampaolesi (Lead Prefect), Mrs Ryan and Mrs Madden, for all the help with the Faith and Mission Portfolio throughout the past year.

2023 FAITH AND MISSION PREFECTS

Back Row: Luke Harris, Rhys Kolomeitz, Zach Robinson, Zane Pappalardo

Front Row: Gabriel Sampaolesi, Jordan Gulisano, Nate Nugent, Liam Austin, Connor Marsh

SOCIAL JUSTICE

COMMUNITY

DEAN OF STUDENTS

It was another exceptional year for Iona students, with countless opportunities for involvement and growth. The support and encouragement of our parents and families is integral, as is the dedication and time offered by staff.

My sincere appreciation to the Heads of Year 7, Heads of House, Heads of Wellbeing, and the Counsellors, Social Worker and nurses for their understanding, commitment and guidance.

Thanks also to the College Wellbeing team’s administration staff –Ms Mugridge, Mrs Pcino and Mrs Rose – who go the extra mile every day to support the boys and staff.

The deep knowledge and visionary leadership of the Heads of Wellbeing Mr Nugent, Mr Cassidy and Mr Devlin and our PROSPER wellbeing program – now fully intertwined with Professor Lea Waters’ Visible Wellbeing framework – has seen Iona widely regarded and recognised.

We hope our Iona student wellbeing program continues as a framework for living a meaningful life well beyond a young man’s time at Iona.

Great credit also to Rector Fr Michael Twigg OMI, who has been a champion of student wellbeing, PROSPER and Visible Wellbeing. Without his support we would not be here today.

In a College such as ours, achievement is noted by outstanding and very public performances such as the First XI football team and all AIC fixtures, Charlie and the

MR MARK HARVEY

Chocolate Factory, Theatre Sports, music performances, art exhibitions and support for OMAD.

A developing area of the College is the willingness of our students to engage in service opportunities in the wider community, and to lead similar events internally.

The student-led 24-Hour Challenge for mental health, and the continued support of the Darling Point Special School Fun Run are examples of such.

Research clearly indicates that these transformative experiences not only greatly enhance classroom learning but also increase a young person’s willingness to make a difference in the world after school.

The six student-led service portfolios build spirit and engagement across our community. With committed staff mentoring in each portfolio, the six College Vice-Captains have been selfless in their efforts.

Vice-Captains

1. Archer AndersenPrimary Connect

2. Tom Hoelscher - Wellbeing

3. Callum McShane - Community

4. Alistair Mylne - Academic

5. Nate Nugent - Faith and Mission

6. Caleb Ryan - Spirit and Events

Thanks and congratulations to our three 2023 College Captains – Keanu Carew, Sam Cranny and Matt Strauss.

The task of leading the community can, at times, be daunting and

arduous, but their unflinching efforts, humour, pride and support for our values have been first class.

To the Year 12 cohort of 2023, we wish you well in your post-Iona journey as Old Boys.

Please remember that we will always be here for you, to celebrate and support when needed. I have no doubt that there will be great friendship and togetherness amongst the 2023 Year 12 cohort for many years in the future.

On behalf of all Ionians, present and past, thank you to Fr Michael for his all-encompassing role as Rector since 2015. A man of great vision, he sees opportunity and potential that others don’t.

The Provence Centre is one of the many standout developments, but his impact and leadership go well beyond this, particularly when it comes to the students, who he has always sought to connect with and understand.

He has brought to our students an Oblate connection, care, and belief reminiscent of the Rectorship of Frs Davine and Sherman during our time as students in the 1980s.

We all wish you well as you travel to Mazenod WA. You will be long and fondly remembered by all.

Kia kaha.

STUDENTS

COLLEGE CO-CAPTAINS

KEANU CAREW, SAM CRANNY, MATTHEW STRAUSS

Iona College is not just a school. It is a place of belonging, a place in which brotherhood is welcomed, a place in which lifelong friendships are forged.

These last few weeks of school have led me to reflect on and appreciate what it really means to be an Ionian.

I still vividly remember my first day here at the College – nervous, stressed and overwhelmed as I was walking up the Iona hill for the first time.

I felt as if I wasn’t ready for high school. I’ve never been so wrong. The minute I stepped into the College, I felt the brotherhood, the warmth, and the genuine love and pride everyone has for the black and white.

What makes Iona special?

After my eight years at Iona, I have come to realise the reason Iona is so special is the spirit of what we call ‘the Iona brotherhood’.

As a Year 4 Guardian Angels student, I only had two goals for my time at Iona: make the 5A basketball team; and play the violin during a concert in IPAC.

Thanks to the support from my friends, family, teachers and coaches, I’ve well and truly reached my goals.

Representing Iona in 1 st V Basketball, 1 st VI Volleyball and performing for Chamber Strings 1, I look back on these experiences as some of my best at Iona.

The opportunities provided by Iona have been immense. The feeling of being part of Old Boys Day, seeing past Ionians who share the same love as we all do is something special.

Our leadership trip to Perth to meet our brother schools of Mazenod Victoria and Mazenod WA was an experience I will cherish forever.

Venturing out to the city through Rosies and feeding the homeless made me grateful for Iona, and what the school provides for all the boys. I encourage every boy to get in amongst every opportunity you can.

Throughout my years here at the College, I have learnt to be grateful for everything, which coincides with this year’s theme of “Moments of Grace”.

I cannot be more grateful for what this College has provided for me. Boys turned into brothers that will be my friends for life, and experiences

that have shaped me as a young man can all be credited to Iona and its supporting teachers.

Mr Cassidy, Mr Harvey and Mr Pritchard, are just a few to whom I will be forever grateful as they have supported me through everything and helped mould me into who I am today.

Leading the class of 2023 alongside the rest of the leadership group has been something truly special. Even though I was nervous and unsure if I was the right person to wear the Captain badge, I couldn’t be happier and more grateful for the class we have.

If I could leave the boys with anything it would be this: Appreciate everything, grasp every opportunity Iona has to offer and enjoy every minute of it. It was an honour to serve.

Thank you, and Kia Kaha.

Keanu Carew

However, while these would be some of my proudest achievements, some of the memories I cherish the most were playing with the 7D Footballers and the 6B AFL players and even being a part of the 1 st XV Rugby and 4th V Basketball support crews.

Over the past eight years, the enjoyment of these co-curricular activities did not come from where, when or what it was, but rather who I was with.

However, not all Ionian experiences are full of fun and laughter. In May of 2020, I lost one of my best mates to suicide. Shocked and confused, these were some of the toughest weeks of my Iona journey.

An overwhelming amount of support and care emerged from all my fellow Year 9 students, but in particular I would like to thank Mrs Vardanega who reached out offering her support in any way possible.

After this experience, I became more aware of the presence of mental health illnesses in our society.

Through my role as a College Captain in 2023, I was fortunate to get involved in and organise a 24-Hour Challenge along with the other leaders and the You Are Not Alone Charity. The goal was to both raise funds and spread awareness of mental health issues in our society.

To the boys, the teachers, the Oblates, but most importantly the Class of 2023, over the past eight years our school has grown bigger and bigger, yet somehow it feels smaller than it has ever been.

Getting to know each of you has been so worthwhile and rewarding. Thank you all so much for the impact you have all made on my Iona journey, I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Kia Kaha.

Sam Cranny

There is a reason why so many Old Boys return to Iona, why staff remain at the College for decades, and why young men are brought to tears at their graduating ceremony.

It is the overwhelming sense of belonging, community and opportunity that makes Iona truly unique.

My first year at the College was as a young Year 5 student in 2016. As I stepped upon the green pastures of Iona for the first time, I never could have known how much my life would change.

I was in awe of the scale and enormity of both the campus and the white-shirt giants we called ‘seniors’. But what shocked me the

most was the incredible range of opportunities on offer.

Towards the end of last year, I found it both surreal and invigorating to take on the role of College Captain alongside Sam and Keanu.

At every stage of my Iona journey, I had idolised the young men in positions of leadership, so to now find myself in this same position was truly gratifying.

Together with a dedicated team of student leaders and a passionate 2023 cohort, we have made our senior year one to remember.

From sport premierships, musical awards and academic results, our expectations have been far exceeded. But it is the things that can’t be measured that have been the most fulfilling.

We learn what it means to be a good mate, to put others before ourselves, and what a true brotherhood is. We learn what it means to be an Ionian.

Witnessing the graduating class of 2016 cry tears of sadness at their graduation ceremony, the love and passion that exists for this school became so clear.

I always felt strong emotions seeing these boys – who I saw as role models – exit beyond the four walls of Iona and into the world. Now, it’s my turn to farewell Iona as a student.

It is a bittersweet feeling knowing my days at Iona are now just a memory, especially when reflecting on my past eight years through my countless memories, life-long friendships and instilled values.

To the seniors of 2023, it has been a pleasure getting to know you all, and I wish you every success in your future endeavours. Thank you for every contribution you have made, and for making 2023 such a success.

Iona will always have a special place in my heart.

Matthew Strauss

Albini House: Embracing “Moments of Grace” in 2023

As we look back on the year 2023, Albini House proudly reflects on a year filled with wonderful achievements, unity, and the embodiment of our motto “Faith & Honour”.

One of the cornerstones of our year was the fortnightly House Masses, which drew enthusiastic participation from students, staff, parents, grandparents, and siblings.

These celebrations served as moments of reflection and spiritual connection, strengthening the bonds that tie us together as a house.

They also reinforced our commitment to Charles Albini’s values of faith, discipline, and compassion, which are at the core of our community.

The Charles Albini Shield competition was a highlight of the year.

Albini 5 emerged as champions, proudly hoisting the shield, while Albini 3 secured the runner-up position. The competition showcased the diverse talents and skills of our house members and included a variety of activities, from the rapidpaced excitement of bin ball to the mental challenge of trivia.

ALBINI HOUSE

MR MARK DIMENTO — HEAD OF ALBINI HOUSE

The tug-of-war brought out the strength and unity of our house, and the “Vortex competition” tested agility and precision.

Albini House demonstrated its continued commitment to making a difference in the world in 2023. Our fundraising activities were a testament to our collective spirit of generosity.

We raised $900 for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion Appeal. Through a successful raffle, we contributed $600 to Rosies. The “cornhole” activity on OMAD (Oblate Mission Action Day) raised $1800 for the Oblate Missions.

These contributions reflect the compassionate and giving nature of our Albini House community.

Behind the scenes, our Albini House Council played an instrumental role in planning and implementing engaging activities to foster positive connections within our house.

Comprising House Captains Ben Ryan and Will Lane, along with House Leaders Valentino Salvador, Archer Andersen and Tom Hoelscher, these students dedicated themselves to the wellbeing and unity of Albini House.

Their collaborative approach ensured that our house continued to prosper, even in challenging times. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the council for “steering the Albini ship” in 2023.

We have been blessed with dedicated House Mentors who look after the wellbeing of Albini students each day. We are grateful for the support provided by Rebecca Perkins (Albini 1), Leigh Harding (Albini 2), Madeleine Stark (Albini 3), David Mackenroth (Albini 4), Alex Vardanega (Albini 5) and Madeleine Jackson (Albini 6). Their commitment to the care of the students is greatly appreciated.

In Albini House, we believe that every moment can be a Moment of Grace, whether it’s in our spiritual gatherings, our friendly competitions, or our charitable efforts.

As we reflect on the year that has been, we are filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible Moments of Grace that have shaped our journey in 2023.

SENIORS AND HOMEROOM GROUPS

ALBINI 1

Third Row: Lachlan Brandon, Tom Carter, Lucas Woodman, Rhys O’Malley-Jones, William Toomey, Joseph Buntain, Lucas Munguia, Ashden Bell

Second Row: Noah Aldous, Hayden Wall, Alex Schultz, Bailey Burns, Xavier McFarlane, Charlie Pearson, Nikita Williams, Spencer Bennett, Connor Facchiano

Front Row: Jack Hood, Jordan McSweeny, Flynn Bateman, Ms R Perkins, Mr M Dimento, Archer Andersen, Jake Stefanski, Harry Abell

Absent: Zayne Thomas

Luke Agius Archer Andersen Flynn Bateman Michael Bennett Thomas Coulter Daniel de Weger Aidan Egan

Dominic Guilbert Thomas Hoelscher

Benjamin Ibbotson Peter Johnstone

William Lawrence Lane Jack Leo

Kyle Taffe

Daniel Terris Zayne Thomas

Ryan Urbani

Liam Thomasson

Matthew von Euw

Jake Stefanski

Riley Marlborough

Jordan McSweeny

Taaran Pratap Benjamin Ryan Valentino Salvador Mitchell McIntyre Joshua McLeod

Back Row: Casper Greatorex, Jack Hinds, Tyler Pereira, Kai Ion

ALBINI 2

Back Row: George Harvey, Seth Holley, Rakan Alobaidli, Ryan Catalano, Charlie Abell

Third Row: Declan Fay, Alexander Invincibile, Jack Dowling, Benjamin Brookwell, Emmanuel Rahme, Finn Lucas

Second Row: Da’Vid McFarlane, Keaton Long, Malachy Fergusson, Dylan Bagster, Edward Andersen, Aiden Hollier, Oliver Ansley

Front Row: Finn O’Malley-Jones, Liam Thomasson, Luke Agius, Mr L Harding, Mr M Dimento, Ryan Urbani, Henry Carter, Hamish Huddy

Absent: Noah Kirk, Taaran Pratap, Liam Riddle

ALBINI 3

Back Row: Troy Milton, Max Bolton, Joseph Ibbotson, Jazz Gosper

Third Row: Henry Bryant, Brodie Stefanski, Brayden Cossio, Sachin Hapangama, Nicolas Thomson, Leo Bradshaw, Jacob Craig, Amos Janetzki

Second Row: Jacob Dolling, Zac Perkins Nguyen, Fionn Barron, Jackson Invincibile, Alexander Agius, Cooper Adamczyk, Archer Young, Patrick Sherrin, Domenic Toscano

Front Row: Thomas Jones, Mitchell McIntyre, Thomas Hoelscher, Ms M Stark, Mr M Dimento, Valentino Salvador, Thomas Coulter, Benjamin Pfeffer

Absent: Michael Vourdousis

ALBINI 4

Back Row: William Smith-Perkins, Ryan Whipps, Troy Adamczyk, Ethan Tearle, Theodore Vardanega, Jack Cole, Cohen Cronk

Third Row: Ryan Bezzina, Samson Pereira, Byron Puckeridge, Tristan Burke, Eamon Harvey, Orlando Daly

Second Row: Thomas Lawlor, Isaac Donohue, James Cumming, Cameron Dolling, Alex Ball, Harry Walter, Samuel McMaster

Front Row: Michael Bennett, Dominic Guilbert, Aidan Egan, Mr D Mackenroth, Mr M Dimento, Matthew von Euw, Peter Johnstone, James Berthelsen

Absent: Kian Hardcastle

ALBINI 5

Back Row: Luke Fennell, Max Lewis, Brendan Pearson, Harrison Donohue, Noah Rowell, James Lawlor, Jack Thatcher

Second Row: Caleb Flynn, Lucas Prux Scardovelli, Harry Ryan, Cooper Gooding, Riley Pink, Jay Bezzina, Cooper Lindsay-Smith, Jack Hobbs, Ethan Tredwell

Front Row: Darcy Fergusson, Kyle Taffe, William Lawrence Lane, Mr A Vardanega, Mr M Dimento, Daniel De Weger, Joshua McLeod, Oscar Puckeridge

Absent: Benjamin Butko, Lucas Cullen, Hunter McFarlane, George Raptis, Gerard White

ALBINI 6

Back Row: Joel Thomas, Niko Puljic, Henry Bader, Hayden Hookham, Lynton Close, Nicholas Bennett

Third Row: Max Thatcher, Blair Bowman, Darcy Aldous, Riley Glendinning, Tom McLennan, Eddie Hood

Second Row: Thomas Stopa, Zane Burns, Benjamin Gahan, Logan Cronk, Lachlan Hollier, Max Leben, Ted Bryant

Front Row: Mitchell Brown, Benjamin Ryan, Riley Marlborough, Ms M Jackson, Mr M Dimento, Jack Leo, Daniel Terris, Finn Lucock

Absent: Timothy Butko, Thomas Handley, Benjamin Ibbotson, Zac Rose

ANTHONY HOUSE

MS INGRID CHAPMAN — HEAD OF ANTHONY HOUSE

It has been my honour to serve as the Anthony Head of House this year, and I couldn’t be prouder of the remarkable achievements and heartfelt efforts of our Anthony students in 2023.

From the very beginning, our goal was clear: to nurture positive relationships, foster our House spirit, and continue to be of service to others. Achieving this required the unwavering dedication and commitment of many, and I want to express my deepest gratitude to every one of you.

First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible team of Anthony House Mentors. Pieter Jansen, Anthony Simmers, Daniel Sutherland, Robert Swan, Nicholas Christie and Chelsea Kuhl have been the guiding stars for our students.

Their role in establishing positive relationships within homerooms, prioritising each boy’s wellbeing, and fostering House spirit and camaraderie cannot be overstated.

Their attendance at weekly Mass services, structures implemented to help the boys be organised each day, and the wide range of activities they have planned – from ping-pong to chess, cards to Kahoots and more –have played a vital role in connecting with our students and building these precious relationships.

It has been a pleasure to witness the vibrant discussions and activities

taking place within each homeroom, thanks to their tireless efforts.

The leadership of our remarkable House Captains, Nathanael Green, Rhys Kolomeitz, and Ronan Menner has been nothing short of inspiring. They led Anthony House with a spirit of service, compassion, and boundless enthusiasm.

Their dedication to devising, organising, and running various events and activities for our House has created a sense of belonging and unity that is truly exceptional. Their maturity and selflessness have left an indelible mark on our House, and I am grateful for their unwavering commitment.

Anthony House has continued its tradition of supporting social justice initiatives at Iona throughout the year.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the students who sold drinks and Zooper Doopers in Term 1 to raise funds for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion Appeal. In Term 2, our donation of hundreds of bags to Rosies helped those in need access some basic essentials.

Term 3 brought us the incredibly successful ‘Lob-a-Choc’ event, which garnered overwhelming support and donations from our families and raised a record-breaking $2140.60 for charity during our annual OMAD fundraising event.

The weeks leading up to the event were filled with an outpouring of generosity and excitement, reflecting the true spirit of our House and the broader Iona community. It was a privilege to be part of such a rewarding experience.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to all the students, families, and Anthony staff who consistently attended our House Masses every Monday morning during B Weeks.

Your presence and active participation enriched our gatherings, and we are grateful for the sense of community you brought to these special moments.

As we bid farewell to our Anthony seniors graduating this year, I want to express my best wishes for your future endeavours. May the experiences you have gained both inside and outside the classroom here at Iona College serve as a strong foundation for your success in the years to come.

I eagerly anticipate working with the future leaders of Anthony House, as we continue to carry forward the remarkable spirit and pride that so many have built before us.

SENIORS AND HOMEROOM GROUPS

ANTHONY 1

Back Row: Brodie Beauchamp, Aiden Pascoe, Oscar Cullen, Owen Andrews, George Brennan, Levi Mulkearns, Thor Donnachie

Second Row: Lachlan Andrew, Percy Day, Alexander Gidney, Harrison Fenwick, Aden McGregor, Zak Bachmann, Jed Lillicrap, Alex Read, Matthew Davies

Front Row: Jordan Barney, Aaron Flanagan, Darcy Pratten, Mr P Jansen, Ms I Chapman, Jeremiah Anderson, Brady Hoffman, Boyd Richter

Absent: Harrison Fraser, Jack Hamilton, Alexander Liddle, Maximus Morant, Haydn Shaw

Jeremiah Anderson Daniel Barreto Barrera Noah Buglar Tristan Cleary Benjamin Cole Lochie Comber Isaac Davison Fox Doriean

Ronan Menner Luke Pickett Darcy Pratten Caleb Ryan Aidan Semon Matthew Strauss Liam Thirlwall Bailey Tierney

Harrison Fraser Nathanael Green Jack Hamilton Kai Hutchinson Brady Hoffman

Rhys Kolomeitz Alex Manteit

ANTHONY 2

Back Row: Luke Rossow, Riley Barker, Tom Quinn, William Qureshi, Luke Szilagyi

Third Row: Blake Shearsmith, Tomas Harvey, Isaac Anderson, Darragh Torrens, John Dyke, Harry Crabb

Second Row: Oliver Barker, Jack Joyce, Tyler Cassidy, Benjamin Long, Campbell Rolfe, Hugo Cumming, Blake Hall

Front Row: Blake Kruska, Daniel Barreto Barrera, Ronan Menner, Mr A Simmers, Ms I Chapman, Matthew Strauss, James Miller, Will Longhurst

Absent: Caleb Christensen, Fox Doriean

ANTHONY 3

Back Row: Oliver Johnstone, Jake Ryan, Harley Rainbird, Maximus Bell, Hayden Wright, Jim Brennan, Jacob Miller, William Kaempfe

Second Row: Orlando Hennessey, Finn O’Hagan, Jack Kennedy, Matt Hunter, Luca O’Neill, Bodhi Halliday, Caleb de Souza, Hayden Rowe, Benjamin Howlett

Front Row: Cormac Griffiths, Alex Manteit, Rhys Kolomeitz, Mr D Sutherland, Ms I Chapman, Lochie Comber, Liam Thirlwall, Oliver Lord

Absent: Benjamin Cullen, Cameron Jagga, Rory Madden

ANTHONY 4

Back Row: Connor Burgess, Harry Woodrow, Victor Hardy, Lincoln Andrews, Thomas Breadsell, Mitchell Collins

Second Row: Oliver McInerney, Xavier Vickers, Luciano Mello, Jai Poma, Anthony Buchanan, Cooper Rabbitt, Eli Payne, Jack Bell, Zavier Grasic

Front Row: Lucas Kaempfe, Jackson Panos, Noah Buglar, Mr R Swan, Ms I Chapman, Nathanael Green, Jack Riley, James Kelly

Absent: Riley Sloan, Bailey Tierney

ANTHONY 5

Back Row: Ethan Hamilton, Jarvis Parsons, Blake McGregor, Thomas Dean, Reece Barker

Second Row: Cooper Williams, Nicholaus Green, Noah Watson, Oliver Reid, Ethan Wright, James Vella, James Blewitt

Front Row: Desmond Fallon, Isaac Davison, Luke Pickett, Mr N Christie, Ms I Chapman, Tristan Cleary, Finn Barker, Xavier Tromp

Absent: Ethan Donnelly, Hugo Jones, Tom Longhurst, Dimitri Pippos, Noah Schulz

ANTHONY 6

Back Row: John Szilagyi, Jack Vella, Thomas Sundholm, Mitchell Blewitt, Viraj Sahay, Daniel Challenor, Owen Fallon, William Cumming

Second Row: Felix Vickers, Roman Intelisano, Joshua Maguire, Joseph Rhodes, Ned Dore, Jack McInerney, Lewis Johnson, Oliver McCarthy, Jordan Dunn

Front Row: Jacob Dunkley, Kai Hutchinson, Caleb Ryan, Ms C Kuhl, Ms I Chapman, Aidan Semon, Benjamin Cole, Adam Di Bella

Absent: Shaun Gould, Roman Morant

CHARLEBOIS HOUSE

MR LUKE HEMPENSTALL — ACTING HEAD OF CHARLEBOIS HOUSE

Charlebois House has undergone some changes in 2023. From a leadership perspective, our stalwart Head of House, Mr Chris Pritchard, took some well-earned Long Service Leave in Term 3, returning in Term 4 to step into Ben Devlin’s role as Acting Head of Wellbeing for the final term.

With this, I have been honoured to take the considerable reins as the Acting Head of Charlebois House for Terms 3 and 4.

While my entrance into the College in 2022 was with another House, I had the pleasure of teaching a considerable number of Charlebois boys, particularly in Year 7. As such, I have always felt an affinity with the black and orange.

The welcome that the House extended to me has helped in maintaining the strong collegial culture of Charlebois and, with the leadership of the House Captains, Charlebois has again blossomed in 2023.

Luke Hempenstall

Acting Head of House

Having the privilege to lead Charlebois through a busy year, I could not have done it without the help of my co-leaders and Heads of House, Mr Pritchard and Mr Hempenstall. From organising fun activities and encouraging boys to show up to Mass, to planning what we

could talk about during assemblies, it was sometimes hard to juggle with my own personal commitments. What I will take away from being a leader of this House is that perseverance and discipline can go a long way to achieving your goals.

Evanda Tofilau

Senior House Captain

Looking after the Year 7 aspect of the House, it was important that the Year 7 boys had an easy transition into high school and did not feel overwhelmed. Whilst each Year 7 is assigned to a Year 12 ‘big brother’, the hope was that they could seek help from any Senior and feel a sense of belonging in the House. I’ll forever be grateful for this responsibility, being in Charlebois, and for the many memories and friendships made.

John Hale

Senior House Captain

Our House’s namesake, French Canadian Ovide Charlebois, administered to Christ’s followers in the Canadian wilderness. As a French Canadian in this mould, my role in the House has been to manage the morning Masses and coordinate the annual school fundraisers with the homerooms. If I were to leave the men of Charlebois with a message, I would tell them to be kind to their peers, and to never back down, never give up. Enjoy every moment you have within

the Shortall walls, because it will end before you know it.

Luka Ouimette

Senior House Captain

This year Charlebois has done very well compared to previous years in the Oblate Trophy. Many of the boys took the initiative to ‘show up for the House,’ which meant they participated in most events – no matter how good they were at sports. Although Charlebois did not win, the House will no doubt succeed in the future as more participate.

Bill Oxford

Senior House Captain

This year, our House engaged in a variety of activities and events to promote inter-homeroom collegiality. We began the year with a Kahoot competition, with Charlebois 2 emerging victorious. After a busy Term 2 and change of Head of House, we held a ‘bin ball’ tournament, culminating in a grand final victory by Charlebois 3 over Charlebois 4. Overall, this year has been an encouraging and enjoyable experience for our House.

Andi

Iki

Senior House Captain

SENIORS AND HOMEROOM GROUPS

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CHARLEBOIS 1

William Hale, Declan Collins

Second Row: Jack Cullen, Harvey Bool, Carter Chapman, Jack Hawksworth, Lucian George, Aiden Chandra, Dominic Hewitt, Max Van Wanrooy, Lucas Corke

Front Row: Harry Marriott, Levi Hawea, Joshua Boseley, Mr H Cranitch, Mr C Pritchard, Neil Hind, Xavier White, Riley Beale

Absent: Declan Cavanagh, Patrick Fleischer, Owen McDonald

Row: Joseph Carter, Isaac Fyfe, Kalix Swifte, Callum McKeon, Zavii Wells-Fovakis, Lucas Colrain,

Joshua Boseley Nile Bugler Keanu Carew Joshua Cash Benjamin Colrain Jackson Dallwitz Hunter Deverson

Patrick Fleischer Aidan Folpp John Hale Dylan Hallinan Neil Hind Andile (Andi) Iki Hamish McKeon

Topaz Mohi Luka Ouimette William (Bill) Oxford Evanda Tofilau Jack Van Veen Jakson Wands Harvey Young

CHARLEBOIS 2

Back Row: Ethan Gallagher, Tai Patterson, Sean Larking, Jack Phoenix, Jackson Lacoste, Lucas-Sean Mann, Kai Lahman

Third Row: Jackson Osborne, Finlay MacDonald, William Bool, Cooper Clarkham, Thomas Hewitt, Tristan Hallinan

Second Row: Felix Child, Teyk Corten, Rueben Burns, Ethan Worley, Charlie Garnier, Oscar Hawksworth, Jack Hammond

Front Row: Charlie Millar, Evanda Tofilau, Aidan Folpp, Mr A Dunn, Mr C Pritchard, Benjamin Colrain, Jakson Wands, Michael Kirwan

Absent: James Reading

CHARLEBOIS 3

Back Row: Geordie Whitney, Oliver Hird, Lachlan Core, Nate Hughes, Cuan Hampel, Taye Corten

Third Row: Jack Garnier, Hunter Phelps, Lachlan Kirwan, Orson Cooper, Julius Broome, Xander Krumrey

Second Row: Hemi Noble, Rhys Wellings, Riley Daniels, Anton Pearce, Oscar Coombs, Kobe Harrison, Jaden le Dieu

Front Row: Andi Iki, Harvey Young, Topaz Mohi, Mr R Healy, Mr C Pritchard, Keanu Carew, Joshua Cash, Lehopoame Leota

Absent: Cailan Christie, Mac’Kaea Drollet, Jackson Reading

CHARLEBOIS 4

Back Row: Zac Wells, Elliot Gunner, Bailey Swifte, William McGravie, Ethan Mathie, Jacob Rowling, Hayden Jennison

Third Row: Baxter Curtis, Jasper Casley, Lucas Rankin, Calum Phillips, Carter Brunton, Cayden Ferreira

Second Row: Hudson Gill, Lucas Pritchard, Dane Erasmus, Lachlan Paterson, Declan Benham, Allan Iki, Archie Hall

Front Row: Charley Miller, Noah Carter, Hunter Deverson, Mr A Woodall, Mr C Pritchard, Jack Van Veen, Brayden Goss, Joshua Wyeth

Absent: Kobe Sergeant

CHARLEBOIS 5

Back Row: Harrison Medill, Zac Harding, Thomas Senden, Lachlan Van Dyk, William Pond, Joel Dolan, Thomas Collie, Ryan Hallinan

Second Row: Te Kaea Mann, Oscar Curtis, C’ezar-mayn Leota, Bryn Corten, Blaze Mohi, Liam Catley, Billy Thomas, Zac Stanborough, Hamish Dennis

Front Row: Luka Ouimette, Hamish McKeon, Jackson Dallwitz, Ms K Carrick, Mr C Pritchard, Nile Bugler, John Hale, Patrick O’Sullivan

Absent: Nicholas Avers, Cordell Boah, Sam Cunningham

CHARLEBOIS 6

Back Row: Liam Boseley, Lewis King, Manni Lennon, Oliver Gibson, Riley Wells, Bailey Taylor

Third Row: Callum McDonald, Griffin Bell, Kale King, Tom Wells, William Maynard, Melvin Seby

Second Row: Lucas Warburton, Cooper Paech, Levi Jones, Aedan Collins, Nicholas van Dyk, Joshua Hobdell, Tamarley Mooney

Front Row: Samuel Bjorkman, Cameron Apps, Dylan Hallinan, Mr M Bishop, Mr C Pritchard, Bill Oxford, Jack Parkes, Cruz Clayton

Absent: Padraig Curran

CHISHOLM CEBULA HOUSE

MR PAUL COOK — HEAD OF CHISHOLM CEBULA HOUSE

Chisholm Cebula House celebrates a year of remarkable achievements, showcasing their dedication to making a positive impact both locally and globally. This year witnessed an inspiring series of fundraising initiatives that set new benchmarks for compassion and generosity.

A highlight was the shipment of nine boxes of clothing to a Fijian Village, symbolising our commitment to extending a helping hand across borders, and the astounding success of the OMAD raffle, raising an impressive $16,540, underscoring our prowess in driving meaningful change.

Chisholm Cebula also reaffirmed its unwavering support for charitable causes by contributing to Rosies, Caritas and the Christmas appeal.

The house extends heartfelt gratitude to our homeroom teachers for their unending guidance and encouragement. As the school year draws to a close, Chisholm Cebula House stands as a beacon of inspiration, proving that collective effort and a compassionate heart can create a world of positive change.

Paul Cook Head of House

In 2023 I was voted in as Primary House Captain for Chisholm Cebula, and it has been an amazing journey for me. I have held my head high and led this house with pride. Chisholm Cebula boys show strength and

respect for all their brothers at Iona College, and make an impact for all.

I have loved my friendships within the entire house and the support of our house leaders and mentors who do an amazing job.

A massive thank you for OMAD, and the generosity from Chisholm Cebula families which will be lifesaving to many individuals, families, and communities.

Chisholm Cebula shows love, gratitude, and respect for all, and this I will carry with me through the rest of my journey at Iona.

All Chisholm Cebula primary students have shown great participation in all sporting carnivals for this year and managed to take the trophy for Cross Country. Well done boys!

Nixon Scott

Primary House Captain

Settling into the new house name of Chisholm Cebula, the entire house saw an opportunity to create a new reputation of competitiveness for ourselves in both interhouse and inter-homeroom activities.

As the 2023 House Captains, we strived to create an environment where every student and teacher was excited to get involved.

A large emphasis was placed on our inter-homeroom Caroline Chisholm Homeroom Trophy, which included a quiz, dodgeball and table tennis

tournament, volunteering and charity work, and Catholic service – with points and prizes awarded to each homeroom for their boys’ involvement.

The boys employed the character strengths of both house patrons in their efforts to raise money for Rosies and Oblate Mission Action Day- with a large part of the total money raised on OMAD coming from Chisholm Cebula’s efforts.

On OMAD this year, Chisholm Cebula managed to defend their title in the all-ages relay. This outstanding effort highlights both the skill and athleticism in the house, but also the effort of each boy on behalf of the house.

Overall, Chisholm Cebula House has been incredible to help lead in 2023. Tremendous thanks must be given to the homeroom teachers: Miss Tosello, Miss Dellit, Mr Qureshi, Mrs Sadleir, Mrs Hastings-Thomas, Mrs Stephens and Miss Huxley.

Most importantly, we are so grateful for our Head of House, Mr Cook, whose efforts ensured our future reflections on our time in this house will be nothing but positive memories.

Paras Chopra and Daniel Pengelly

House Captains

SENIORS AND HOMEROOM GROUPS

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CHISHOLM CEBULA 1

Simon Trafford-Walker, Jesse Hamilton, Cooper Charles, Joseph Baynes, Levi Hamilton, Keegan Boyd

Second Row: Sam Bauer, Angus Ellery, John Connolly, Alexander Pond, Darcy Roche, Rafferty Beaumont, Aiden Levitt

Front Row: Max Sinclair, Kian Meester, Jackson Treacy, Miss K Tosello, Mr P Cook, Rhys Foley, Hudson Berrill, Finn Sinclair

Absent: Ashton Andrews, Aedan Hanley, Isaac Hayes, Alexander Melvin-Tong, Nicholas van den Berg, Hugo van Maanen

Row:

Rayan Assaf Max Bauer Samuel Blanch Tyson Cash Paras Chopra Jack Coffey

Jordan Cook

Xavier De Silva Gunawardena Xavier Laurie Zane MacRae Kaj Dennis

Alexander Melvin-Tong Daniel Pengelly Meletio Pikos

Jackson Treacy

Colby Roe

Sebastian Steyn

CHISHOLM CEBULA 2

Back Row: Jesse Malpass, Luis Ramirez, Liam Johnston

Second Row: Lachlan Hunwick, Jameson Chippendale, Joshua McMahon, Tahna Dunn, Cooper Hopp, Blake Hyde, William O’Neil

Front Row: Liam Carter, Xavier De Silva Gunawardena, Daniel Pengelly, Miss I Dellit, Mr P Cook, Paras Chopra, Harley Malpass, Ryan McOmish

Absent: Max Bauer, Stephen Cook, Cole Ferguson, Brodie Firmin, Tate Firmin, Kai Hanley, Miles Hayes, Sam Richter, Benjamin Spall

CHISHOLM CEBULA 3

Back Row: Liam Bohnstedt, Declan Christopher, Jackson Ah Wong

Second Row: Samuel Winton, Kevin Lam, Finn Haller, Noah Jespersen, Luke Coffey, Matthew McMahon, Darcy O’Flaherty

Front Row: Luke Baynes, Charlie Hansson, Samuel Blanch, Mr S Qureshi, Mr P Cook, Meletio Pikos, Levi Colstick, Gabriel O’Reilly

Absent: Vander Dambergs, Archie Gleadhill, Benjamin Hocking, Harry Hudghton, Levi Laurie, Koby Logan, Zane MacRae, Daniel Paradzik, Alejandro Valles Ponce De Leon

CHISHOLM CEBULA 4

Back Row: Charlie Power, Cohen Hamilton, Rocco Cartella, Nicholas Cook, Christopher Heath, Luca Lambe

Second Row: Spencer Hopp, Harris Bradford, Michael Carlton, Sam McKennariey, Sean Morris, Jace Bond, Macklin Berrill

Front Row: Nathan Peach, Cadel Ryan, Colby Roe, Mrs K Sadleir, Mr P Cook, Rayan Assaf, Joshua Walker, Adam Richter

Absent: Jonathan Cross, Richard Cunningham, Oliver Melvin, Sebastian Steyn, Harmann Thandi, Jett Venzara, Cooper Wasiak

CHISHOLM CEBULA 5

Back Row: Lachlan Tapp, Hamish Tapp, Hunter Cushway, Cooper Meyer, Bailey Hawkins, Matthew Smith

Second Row: Toby Willis, Ryan Kirby, Phoenix Scott, Lucian Watts, Cristiean Beaumont, Joshua Willis, Hugh Quinn, Mason Davison

Front Row: Joshua Di Pino, Kaj Dennis, Mrs R Hastings, Mr P Cook, Mrs H Stephens, Lucas Kenny, Joseph Coogan

Absent: Jack Coffey, Cooper Coombs, Liam Bartana Melvin, Archie Overend, Liam Warriner, Hayden Weekes

CHISHOLM CEBULA 6

Back Row: Pareesh Prakash, Mason Jarrett, Matthew Blanch

Second Row: Patrick Elgar, Jack Carr, Max Hudghton, Arie Van Kerkwyk, Rocco Long, Liam Tupou-Witchman, Xavier Saltner

Front Row: Rhett Kemp, Ewan Fisher, Jordan Cook, Ms E Huxley, Mr P Cook, Tyson Cash, John Lohmann, Harrison Bond

Absent: Cooper Cannard, Thomas Compton, Nicholas Hocking, Xavier Laurie, Kobi Morley, Benjamin Pearce, Conor Quinn, Benjamin van den Berg

In the typical character strength of Blessed Joseph Gerard, the students of Gerard house have been persistent in all their pursuits – academic, cultural and sporting – during 2023.

This has enabled the house to achieve outstanding results in the Oblate Cup, finishing high on the leaderboard in most events and winning the Theatresports competition.

The house is in a very strong position to win the Cup when this is determined later in the year.

Additionally, the camaraderie in the homerooms that is essential to starting school in the right way has been evident through strong friendships and playing games. The attitude of the young men has been very impressive, and it is a privilege to be their Head of House.

I would like to thank Mr Easton, Ms Witt, Ms Broughton, Mr Hempenstall, Mr Guivarra, Mr Cooke, Ms James and Mr Wilden for the support they offer all the

GERARD HOUSE

MR RICHARD BEETS — HEAD OF GERARD HOUSE

boys each morning. Their support is valuable to all.

A special thank you to the House Captains, Zach Robinson and Ben Cutler, who have contributed and worked hard this year to increase House spirit among the students.

Finally, I would like to thank all who support the boys on their journey at Iona – starting with their families at home.

It is a true honour to lead this house and help shape their journey. I would like to wish the class of 2023 all the best for their future endeavours.

Mr Richard Beets Head of House

Being appointed as Gerard House Captains has been a great opportunity to demonstrate leadership and increase house spirit.

The most rewarding part though is to demonstrate friendship and inspire fellow students.

This year, we have really enjoyed being a part of this team to make students’ life a bit more fun in the mornings with games and some friendly competition to determine the best dodgeball homeroom, or volleyball champion or the greatest trivia scholar Gerard has ever seen.

These moments build on the bigger picture of creating a lasting impression of comradeship and House spirit for the years to come, laying a foundation for future successful years.

It is exciting that the hard work has paid off through the success we have had in the Oblate Cup this year.

On behalf of all the Year 12 Gerard students, we wish all our fellow students the best for their future.

Zach Robinson and Ben Cutler House Captains

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GERARD 1

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Second Row: Jake Brown, Jacob Casson, Samuel Cretan, Jasper Vinen, Tyler Adams, Joshua Harrison, Max Urquhart

Front Row: Thomas Harnisch, Ludovico Fabri, Zach Robinson, Mr A Easton, Mr R Beets, Jack Stewart, Lachlan Catingub, Mason Van Balen

Absent: Aden Biddle, Jackson Cooper, Vaughan Elleman

Back Row: Ashley Peake, Noah Housego, Stuart Lear, Troy Medley, Baxter Prescott, Cooper Shelton

Row: Tasman Chingwile, Mac Frischkorn, Ryan Harvey, Cayd Bishop, Cooper Parker, Sam Watkins

Liam Austin Liam Brown

Blake Brown

Lachlan Catingub Ben Cutler Luke Donataccio

Vaughan Elleman Ludovico Fabri

George Ferguson

Thomas Harnisch

William Mark Lane Bailey Manix

Dayne McDonald Callum McShane

Zak Norris

Nate Nugent

Patrick O’Neill

William O’Neill

Luke Pollock Zach Robinson

Tyler Rossiter

Jack Stewart Cooper Van Balen Aiden Victor

GERARD 2

Back Row: Cooper Balfe, Daniel Innes, Sebastian Boog, James Cochrane, Sebastian Bek

Second Row: Rhett Cairns, Zephyr Stolberg, Xavier Stone, William Schiller, Maxwell Harnisch, Naith Frischkorn, Jacob Lockhart

Front Row: Niko Boban, Patrick Luttrell, Tyler Rossiter, Mr K Guivarra, Mr R Beets, Bailey Manix, Jeremy O’Connell, Harrison Haynes

Absent: Jameson Brophy-Miranda, Bohdi Dixon, Nicolas Fahey, Benjamin Hislop, Cooper Kearns, Xavier Knight, Billy McNamara, Cohan Trimboli

GERARD 3

Back Row: Riley Kee, Henri Nichols, Jacob Pickering, Aiden O’Brien, Aidan Corey, Aaron Medley, Aidan De Graeve, Max Parker

Second Row: Zachary Patrick, Asher Bailey, Oliver Patullo, Marcus Corey, Jacob Maguire, Harry Hazell, Ethan Goodwin

Front Row: Joseph Booker, Cooper Robinson, Liam Austin, Mr L Hempenstall, Mr R Beets, Zak Norris, Oscar Stock, Elijah Stone

Absent: Mackenzie Carothers, Ben Cutler, John-Henry Noakes, Connor Quinn

GERARD 4

Back Row: Adriaan Louw, Toby Matthews, Joshua Bailey, Harper Allen, Hudson Birch

Third Row: Cristian Simic, Lucas Twigg, Joseph Hodgkinson, Bailey Allen, Lucas Cretan, Leroy Latimer

Second Row: Curtis Lockhart, Matthew Brown, Patrick Carothers, Olivier Heyduk-Lange, Thane White, Ryan Pilling, Lachlan O’Neill

Front Row: Luke Pollock, Liam Brown, William Lane, Mr D Cooke, Mr R Beets, Nate Nugent, Aiden Victor, Noah Frazer

Absent: Justin Mammarella, Leo Mammarella, Cameron Medley, Reef Morse

GERARD 5

Back Row: Santiago Sagastume, Jesse Southey, Nicholas Vinen, Carter Trimboli, Alexander Borycz

Third Row: Elijah Patullo, Kristian Milonakos, Alexander Keynes, Luka Boban, James Beutel, Haydn McShane

Second Row: Samuel Jeffs, Sebastian Booth, Vincent Fabrizio, Phillip Ragusa, Andrija Dajic, Joshua Bayldon, Noah Caddies

Front Row: Harry Moore, Blake Brown, Dayne McDonald, Ms L James, Mr R Beets, Patrick O’ Neill, Benjamin Cappelletti, Lucas Regano

Absent: George Ferguson, Charlie Leis, Joshua Van Balen

GERARD 6

Back Row: Samuel Haynes, Jack Fitzpatrick, Isaac Hodge, Thomas Haynes, Harrison Wallace, Cooper Allen, Oscar McDonnell, Logan Walker

Second Row: Jensen Nichols, Archie Willey, Flynn Strauss, Samuel Allen, Nicholas Bragger, Lucas Patrick, Patrick Hazell

Front Row: Zion Chingwile, Luke Donataccio, Cooper Van Balen, Mr W Wilden, Mr R Beets, Callum McShane, William O’Neill, Jack O’Toole

Absent: Luke Biddle, Isaac da Costa, Lucas Friend Simon, Alec Villazon

GRANDIN HOUSE

MRS REBECCA SULLIVAN — HEAD OF GRANDIN HOUSE

Being the Primary Grandin House Captain this year has given me a completely new experience. I genuinely enjoyed the conversations I had with the other house captains.

I gained a better understanding of the value of organisation and more confidence in public speaking as a result of serving as Primary House Captain.

Even though Grandin did not do well in swimming, cross-country, or athletics, I am extremely proud of how well Grandin Primary participated, and I had fun encouraging everyone.

Jack Doust

Primary House Captain

It has been a cracking year to be amongst the Grandin spirit, with more opportunities than ever, including bin ball, ping-pong, trivia or homeroom games in the morning, as well as external charity fundraisers and Iona events.

None of this amazing work could be done without the help of Mrs Sullivan, who has made Grandin a second home for us all with her “Mum-like” attitude and tireless dedication. The smiling faces of the Grandin homeroom mentors truly make B-Block the greatest place to be and we could not thank them enough.

This year we were encouraged to “give it our all” in athletics, fundraising and academics.

Whilst we might not always win, it is safe to say we make up for it in spirit by embracing our character strengths and always helping a mate out in any manner of College life.

A huge thank you to the Grandin leaders, Jordan, Liam, Alistair and Nathan and the seniors of 2023 who made this House into a home.

Your character and legacy have helped make this a fantastic year to be in and together we have built on the foundation that makes Grandin a great house in Iona’s history.

Connor Marsh Grandin House Captain

In every aspect of our activities this year, Grandin House embraced Moments of Grace. These moments remind us of the importance of kindness, humility, and gratitude. Whether it is a simple act of helping a fellow student at their locker, a heartfelt gesture of support, or a shared achievement, our house has exemplified the power of grace.

Grandin House mentors, Trish King, Lynette Pearce, Vince Moynihan / Ben Cribb, James Catlow-Elliott, Chris Eades and Hannah Mort encouraged the young men of Grandin to always be their best, and they go above and beyond in their care and support.

Jack Doust (Primary) and Connor Marsh (Secondary) have lead Grandin with a great spirit of service.

I also thank our enthusiastic and supportive House Leaders, Jordan Gulisano, Liam Hazel, Alistair Mylne and Nathan Staff for their positivity and willingness to build a sense of teamwork and pride.

We continue to be proud of our Grandin fundraising traditions of selling ‘spider’ drinks, knitting and donations for Rosies and the very popular OMAD Lolly Wheel.

We thank all our families for supporting the Oblate charism of service to others, when called upon to donate. These endeavours are a testament to the compassion and empathy that define Grandin House.

We believe that true bravery lies not only in facing personal challenges but also in reaching out to those in need. We send the graduating Grandin men on to the next phase of their lives with these great aspects of our Grandin spirit. They are fine young men who we know will make a positive difference in the lives of others.

“Only the Brave” Mrs Rebecca Sullivan Head of House

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GRANDIN 1

Second Row: Alexander Baker, Benjamin Rotim, Jack Gilbert, Alexander McPherson, Sam Murphy, Harrison Pick, Sean Jacobsen, Aaron Sheppard, James Ould

Front Row: Billy Griffin, Benjamin Drakakis, Brody Lye, Mrs T King, Mrs R Sullivan, Benjamin Mitchell, Lucas Harrison, William Parker

Absent: Lachlan Bonnyman, William Conroy, Liam Hazel, Cameron McLay

Row: Alexander Harrison, Blake Weston, Toby Collins, Tane Low, Lucas Adams, Lucas Heard, Liam Glasgow

Aidan Archer Jack Bannister

Jordan Gulisano Liam Hazel David Hill

Ryan Hill Jack Hodgkinson Brody Lye Riley Maloney Connor Marsh Alistair Mylne

Marcelo Pacheco Cooper Rumel Jackson Sheather Nathan Staff

Trent Verster

GRANDIN 2

Back Row: Jack Norris, Hayden Callander, Lachlan MacQueen-Rosoman, Alexander Leckie, Max Nguyen, Alex Cullen, Francesco Stella, Kalan deKroo

Second Row: Andrew Santillan Franco, Braxton Exton, Alexei Scanlan, Archie Borg, Zach Coglan, Connor Healey, Joel Cheruparambil Jijo, Levi Eckersley, Jack Rowntree

Front Row: Connor James, Talan Cross, Alistair Mylne, Mrs L Pearce, Mrs R Sullivan, Aidan Archer, Matthew Hobson, Nate Mohr

Absent: Kaden Maher

GRANDIN 3

Back Row: Isaac Paterson, Owen Lewin, Baxter Wilson, Nathan van Huyssteen, Tristan Macdonald, Zac Caton, James Toscan, Keanu Bothma

Second Row: Finn Coglan, Harrison Keen, Riley Hastedt, Isaac Joseph, Isaac Weston, Joshua Connelly, Ryan Kelley

Front Row: Brody Newman, Cooper Rumel, Jordan Gulisano, Mr V Moynihan, Mrs R Sullivan, Connor Marsh, Jackson Harvey, Isaac Stolk

Absent: Harry Holmes, Levi Lindsay, Maddox Martin, Jackson Sheather

GRANDIN 4

Back Row: Jack Hansen, Deklan McGown, Joshua Edie, Max Barbouttis, Ethan James, Levi Haydon

Second Row: Fynn Eckersley, Jensen deKroo, Cleon Castro, James Taylor, Blake Greenway, Ben Davidson, Tom Keough

Front Row: Jack Pascoe, Jack Hodgkinson, Nathan Staff, Mr J Catlow-Elliott, Mrs R Sullivan, Ryan Hill, Jack Bannister, Hamish Blaker

Absent: Rhys Downs, Billy Primrose, Noah Richardson, Blake Roberts, Travis Verster

GRANDIN 5

Back Row: Isaac Keene, Xavier McKenzie, Dylan Quaile, Darcy Waycott, Thomas Godsall, Ryan McPherson, Ethan Jefferson, Reece Koch

Second Row: Luca Rangel, Joshua Lindsay, Braith Jackson, Benjamin Doust, Daniel Demmert, William MacQueen-Rosoman, Jude Desmarais

Front Row: Jayden Eshman, Joshua Van Huyssteen, David Hill, Mr C Eades, Mrs R Sullivan, Riley Maloney, Lachlan McClure, Harry Johnstone

Absent: Jacob Jamieson, Jackson Spriggs, Jackson Williams

GRANDIN 6

Back Row: Lachlan Southee, Lennox Florentine, Max Rayner, Baxter Coglan, Lennyx Marlin, Luke Mitchell, James Turner, Benjamin Stolk

Second Row: Luca Copp, Nathan Yates-Purvey, Bryce New, Jack Callegari, Ethan Crump, Cody Doo, James Parker

Front Row: Matthew McAuliffe, Ashton Connelly, Marcelo Pacheco, Ms H Mort, Mrs R Sullivan, Trent Verster, Lincoln Gorman, Matthew Schwikkard

Absent: Luke Davidson, Robert Swaney, William Sweet, Mitchell Williams

With Ms Stockton taking leave in Term 1 to prepare for the impending birth of her first child, it was an honor to be chosen to act as the Head of Long House for the remainder of 2023.

As a house in its infancy, there would be plenty of opportunity to help support the student cohort with growing the Long identity, which was started in 2022. The goal for me was to help strengthen the foundations of the previous year, and look to the students to weave their own ideas into the fabric that is Long.

But leaders do not make a team. Long was also blessed with many quiet achievers who often go unsung. These are the young men who day in, day out do the right thing, even when no one is looking, creating a positive environment for all to flourish.

They contribute to the classroom, sporting arena, cultural and musical spheres of the College and know who they are.

One thing that was introduced this year was the ‘Legends of Long’

LONG HOUSE

MR ALEX MYLNE — ACTING HEAD OF LONG HOUSE

recognition process which was celebrated at House assembly twice a term. This allowed us to celebrate the many and varied successes of the young men within Long House.

While we are a House full of outstanding individuals, in sharing these individual successes we hoped to create a House spirit that acknowledges our strengths and inspires other boys to strive to do their best. It was also anticipated that this would develop our humility through celebrating other people’s achievements.

The activity in homerooms each morning was always interesting. Whether it be table tennis, tipping competitions or various ball and card games, it was pleasing to see the majority of boys connecting with each other in a positive manner. The Year 7s and new students were embraced by their homeroom peers, and soon became an integral part of the Long family.

The boys gave generously in Term 1, with Caritas being the College’s fundraising focus, with some

homerooms setting some lofty goals and achieving them. Rosies were the recipients of almost 100L of UHT milk to support their outreach projects and the community support for Oblate Mission Action Day (OMAD) was resounding.

OMAD was a thoroughly enjoyable day where we also celebrated an impressive second place in the allages relay. In other Oblate Trophy news, Long House finished first in the cross-country, and improved in almost all other events.

Across the wider school, my records show that Long House contributed at least one member to every First and Open Team in 2023, and I’m certain we will also have some very impressive academic results to share next year once the ATAR process is complete.

SENIORS AND HOMEROOM GROUPS

LONG 1

Back Row: Samuel Hislop, Anthony Emery, James Sherlock, Marley-J Wilson, Lewis Elgar

Third Row: Blake Vallins, Austin McKillop, Mannas Mingei, Arlo Searles, Colby Simpson, Jaydn Friswell

Second Row: Callan Faulkner, Harry O’Connor, Matthew Wilson, Jonah Geiger, Peyton Martin-Stephens, Cadel Muir, Benjamin Roderick

Front Row: Gerard Hill, Lachlan Bragger, Milo Plastow, Mr L Ryan, Mr A Mylne, Declan Porter, Jack Milligan, Cameron Rogers

Absent: Joseph Baker, Taj Dwyer, Joshua Ritchie, William Ronquest-Ross, Daniel van Heerden

Hugh Peintner Milo Plastow Declan Porter Kyle Sullivan Kai Seeto

James Torry Noah Wright

Lachlan Bragger Samuel Cranny Bryce Hancock Martin Hateley Dylan Heath Jeremy Hedger Gerard Hill

Zane Pappalardo

Callum Jones Roshan Jose James L Kelly Jack Milligan Max Milner

LONG 2

Back Row: William McDonald, Benjamin Gavranic, Riley Brown, Sam Hodder, Cooper Benvenuti, Cooper Biddles, Darcy Vella, Cooper Lindsey

Second Row: Mason Hills, Dylan Reeves, Grant Gaka, Cooper Mahoney, Tholomeu Quai, Riley Young, Willis Sinclair, Silas Durham, Kye Hinchy

Front Row: James Scodellaro, Zane Pappalardo, Samuel Cranny, Mr A Mylne, Dylan Heath, James Torry, Daniel Van Vaerenbergh

Absent: Jack Dodunski, Neil Fabello, Brock Lewis, Charlie Paul, Justin Oates, Mr N Schloss

LONG 3

Jacob Aldridge, Bradley Demmert, William Chalmers

Second Row: Dylan Small, Joel Plummer, Fletcher Foster, Joel Helm, Kingston Ulugia-Faalua, Harrison Mackay, Christopher Lillico

Front Row: Lee Kitching, Roshan Jose, James L Kelly, Ms N Seddon, Mr A Mylne, Martin Hateley, Owen Porter, Dylan Colton

Absent: Luke Biddles, Harrison Cameron, Billy Fahey, Kyle Sullivan

LONG 4

Back Row: Lennox Passfield, Max Birkett, Archie Watts, Fionn MacCafferkey, Mackenzy Elms, Marc Raleigh, Benjamin Lillico, Harrison Pannekoek

Second Row: Kohen Loskill, Oliver Crook, Hugh Taylor, Cooper Howlett, Flynn Donnelly, Ted Borg, Charles Murphy

Front Row: Quinn Davidson, Kai O’Rourke, Callum Jones, Ms E Sargeant, Mr A Mylne, Bryce Hancock, Lachlan Colley, Noah Black

Absent: Julian Dwyer, Jaxon Exelby, Ryan Gibbs, Hugh Peintner, Kai Seeto

LONG 5

Back Row: Lucas Longley, Ryan Tebble, Jesse Haller, Seth Woolgar, Daniel Rogers, Oliver Corrie, Eli Black

Third Row: Joseph Mantini, Benjamin Milner, Theo Smith, Vinay Jose, Oliver Cranny, Juan Van Schalkwyk

Second Row: Max Maloney, Ryan Keller, Oisin MacCafferkey, Alexander Di Bartolo, Jett Ashworth, Riley Vallins, Jett Sultan

Front Row: Cooper McLennan, Max Milner, Noah Wright, Mr B Connolly, Mr A Mylne, Jeremy Hedger, Samuel Gavranic, Jacob Pluck

Absent: Nom Tedcharlee

Back Row: Charlie Wright, Cooper Meredith, Hamish Mearns, Ethan Corrie, Jordan Doherty,

MACKILLOP HOUSE

MR PETER DOUGHERTY — HEAD OF MACKILLOP HOUSE

MacKillop House has truly embodied the essence of grace, strength, and courage throughout the year. With St Mary MacKillop as our Patron, and the motto “Be Strong and Courageous” at our core, 2023 was a journey of compassion, unity, and generosity.

Central to our success during the year has been the exceptional leadership of our MacKillop House Council.

Comprising House Captains Hunter Cook, Christian Stewart, and Max Spragg, along with House Leaders Tom Reilly, Charlie Smith, Zane Pearce, and Harrison Kirk, these students have been the driving force behind our House accomplishments.

Meeting weekly, they planned and executed engaging activities that fostered connections within MacKillop House. Their collaborative approach and unwavering initiative have been instrumental in maintaining a vibrant and united House community.

Equally deserving of our gratitude are our House Mentors, who have tirelessly supported the MacKillop students throughout the year.

Matt Harrison, Neil French and Lachlan Millar, Julie Kearns, Steve Tait, Tim O’Sullivan, and Ben Wright have been invaluable pillars of guidance and encouragement.

Their dedication to nurturing the holistic development of MacKillop students is commendable and reflects the House commitment

to strength, courage, and personal growth.

In 2023, MacKillop demonstrated strength in our unity, courage in our pursuit of academic, sporting, cultural and fundraising goals, and grace in our commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

My message to the graduating class of 2023 is to continue to be strong and courageous and strive to leave a legacy of kindness and impact that reflects the spirit of MacKillop House.

Peter Dougherty Head of House

The year started with the Year 12 Retreat, and as a cohort, we were introduced to the new aboriginal artwork created by Old Boy Mu-raay Djeripi.

The image was not of a horse, like the MacKillop House mascot of the brumby, but depicted a ring-tailed possum. Mu-raay explained to the young men of Mackillop that the possum was a strong and courageous animal that would do anything to protect and nurture its young.

Moments of Grace were also evident in events such as the introduction of the new Year 7s to the House with their ‘big brothers’ showing them the ropes and welcoming them as they started their high school journey.

The generosity of the families when fundraising, the energy and enthusiasm of the House Council and the opportunity to gather at the

MacKillop House evening Mass are other moments that come to mind.

As the quote from St Mary MacKillop reminds us: “We have much for which to be thankful”.

Hunter Cook House Captain

From my first day in Year 5 and now to Year 12, my MacKillop mates and I have developed and grown so far as a cohort, and it is amazing to see.

Some of the most memorable moments in the house would be sports carnivals, with everyone doing their best while being cheered on from the stands, and the horse costume taking centre stage in the chants.

The 3:16 and 10:10 classes were also eye-opening experiences for the Year 12 group, with development and learning outside the classroom being an excellent experience.

Finally, I’d like to give big thanks to Mr Dougherty and all the House Mentors who have done an excellent job in making MacKillop a great house, where the first period of the day can be one of the most enjoyable parts.

Thank you and good luck to all members of MacKillop House, staff and students.

Christian Stewart House Captain

SENIORS AND HOMEROOM GROUPS

MACKILLOP 1

Second Row: Alistair Terry, Cooper Short, Darius Bott, Cody Gillis, Roman Schuler, Nicholas Bosiljevac, Tyler Kinzett, Oliver Baker, Blake Johnston

Front Row: Nate Barnes-Jones, Hunter Cook, Thomas Reilly, Mr M Harrison, Mr P Dougherty, Ziggi Oliver, Christian Stewart, Cooper Small

Absent: Harry Bell, Oliver Muir, Nicholas Whitmore

Back Row: Chase Melville, Jacob Johns, Archie Byrne, Lee Moller, Jack Curran, Mitchell O’Keeffe, Daniel Corrado, Nicholas Sawkins

Barnaby Phillips-Hughes Thomas Reilly Max Robinson Charlie Smith Maximus Spragg Christian Stewart Declan Wright Sam Young

Nate Barnes-Jones Maximus Clayphan Hunter Cook Lachlan Devlin Ethan Fomiatti Finn Haddrill Robert Hinkler Harrison Kirk

Jackson Lance Peter Maragos Joshua Moloney Xavier Murphy-Clarke Ziggi Oliver Sam Olsen Zane Pearce Alexander Perkins

MACKILLOP 2

Back Row: Liam Johns, Hamish Cox, Matty Doherty, Xavier Sio, Samuel Olm

Third Row: Ashton Price, Carl van Heerden, Joseph Kelly, Cooper Townsend, Reece Murphy, Isaac Howarth-Crewdson

Second Row: George Woodbridge, Adrian Ledesma, James Stewart, Nash Barnes-Jones, Corban Fodie, Harvey Curyer, Pablo Cardenas Perez

Front Row: Samuel Muir, Declan Wright, Finn Haddrill, Mr N French, Mr P Dougherty, Max Robinson, Hugh Zerner, Colt Graham

Absent: Ethan Fomiatti

MACKILLOP 3

Back Row: Jack McCaughey, Sebastian Johnson, Diesel Hauff, Hugh Penwarden, Maximus Clunes, Charlie Cosgrove, Jackson Davies

Second Row: Luca Kelly, Dylan Thacker, Preston York, Kai Pilkington, Zane Seeto, Cameron Koch, Cameron Cox

Front Row: Archer Millar, Samuel Colley, Robert Hinkler, Mrs J Kearns, Mr P Dougherty, Alexander Perkins, Thomas Spragg, Callen Ryan

Absent: Miles Francis, Zane Pearce, Daniel Pook, Sam Young

MACKILLOP 4

Back Row: Zachary Holley, Marlee Hetaraka, Riley Palmer, George Maragos, Matthew Adkins, Eamon Taylor, Dyllan Grannell, Brayden Green

Second Row: Brendan Schmid, Josiah Manning, Chayse Daley, Sam Grigor, Samuel Suddaby, Oliver Devlin, Harry Marshall, Sam Ritchie, Oliver Guinan

Front Row: Ethan Love, Luke Wills, Sam Olsen, Mr S Tait, Mr P Dougherty, Harrison Kirk, Danny McCaughey, Sebastian Hayward

Absent: Buster Bailey, Maximus Clayphan, Joshua Moloney

MACKILLOP 5

Back Row: Jaxon Sio, Hudson Connolly, Adam Wills, Joshua Marshall, Charles O’Kane, Heath Roylance, Gus Vaughan, Archie Hunwick

Second Row: Will Peterson, Mackenzie Bott, Boston Millar, Jacob Curyer, Ashton Featherstonhaugh, Dominik Tsin, Hayden Wright, Ethan Thacker, Charlie Behrendt

Front Row: Cooper Edmondson, Charlie Smith, Barnaby Phillips-Hughes, Mr T O’Sullivan, Mr P Dougherty, Lachlan Devlin, Jackson Lance, Cooper Price

Absent: Alexander Morton

MACKILLOP 6

Back Row: Elijah Terry, Owen Moller, Mitch Price, Oliver Hipwood, Owen Hoey

Third Row: Joshua Parker, Reuben Jeffries, Hugh Vaughan, Ethan Mitchell, Thomas Crespi, Matthew O’Keeffe

Second Row: Nate Sturgess, Connor McIlwain, Ashton McDonnell, Jordon Short, Lachlan Eustice, George Harper, Harry Grigor

Front Row: Zane Bush, Xavier Murphy-Clarke, Maximus Spragg, Mr B Wright, Mr P Dougherty, Peter Maragos, Riley Amorsen, Oliver Prior

Absent: Jack Suddaby

MAZENOD HOUSE

MR NATHAN HILL — HEAD OF MAZENOD HOUSE

Our challenge for 2023 was to navigate our way through the year as a house of competitors – not triumphing over others, but to continuously strive for excellence.

Mazenod House continued to be blessed with the first key factor needed to achieve this: the deep and rich support required from a student’s adult allies (homeroom mentors) here on campus.

The second key factor, the relentless desire to improve, relied on student buy-in and many did. In a nutshell, Mazenodians were competing to be incrementally better day by day.

With this challenge in mind, we took a deep dive, knowing the significant role sleep plays as the foundation for the three pillars of diet, movement and mindfulness.

In Term 1, we explored the science of sleep, touching upon the process of synaptic pruning and how it contributes to learning and memory.

We investigated the two main stages of REM and NREM sleep, how these cycles remove unnecessary neural connections and strengthen remaining connections, and considered optimal sleeping conditions, such as regularity and aiding in the release of melatonin.

This deeper understanding of sleep linked seamlessly with Term 2’s focus on the SEARCH Framework’s character strength of self-regulation (which many in this space argue is the foundational character strength).

Self-regulation among adolescents has been related to behaviour and school success or failure. It can be impacted by resistance to persuasion or peer pressure; lack of sleep; temptation; and psychological contract breach (lapsing in judgement and failing to meet one’s personal standards and expectations).

We spent time on each of these impacting factors, linking our five-chimp theory to peer pressure, revisiting our deeper appreciation of sleep, linking Iona’s mobile phone policy to temptation, and linking our house theme of ‘compete’ to a psychological contract breach.

This focus on competing and the exploration of sleep and selfregulation gained traction within the house due to the unwavering support and drive of our amazing mentors.

The role they play in your son’s life is dynamic. They accept the call to guide and support the students in their pastoral care, part of which includes acknowledging and celebrating their striving to be the best version of themselves, and challenging them when they have made a poor choice.

I take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude for the professionalism, pastoral care and patience of all the Mazenod House mentors who walk the Long Block veranda alongside the students.

Thanks to Mrs Carolyne Kelly (MAZ1), Mr Ben Saul (MAZ2), Mrs Georgie

Connolly (MAZ3), Mrs Michelle Morris and Mr Jason Butt (MAZ4), Mr Brendan Merrotsy (MAZ5) and Ms Candice Morrison (MAZ6).

It would be remiss of me to not also acknowledge and thank the parents and carers who form a united front alongside the mentoring team and support the upholding of our shared values and expectations.

With 2024 on the horizon, next year’s theme is starting to emerge – Show Up. This is about more than being punctual. Being present will not be good enough.

Instead, we will be aiming to arrive on campus having primed ourselves appropriately, both mentally and physically, to engage effectively in the day of learning ahead.

To aid in this process we will be trialling homeroom-based wellbeing activities such as progressive academic planning and goal setting, journalling and / or mindful colouring.

Plus, the house will learn about the ‘base camp skills’ that are required if a student is to survive the academic Everest of Years 11 and 12.

It will be another big year.

SENIORS AND HOMEROOM GROUPS

Third

Second

MAZENOD 1

Caleb Corbett, Xander Thierry, Jackson Granrose, Riley Corke, Christian Wilson, Caleb Barrie, Benjamin Jones

Front Row: Sean Moroney, Lachlan Sey, William Balderson, Mrs C Kelly, Mr N Hill, Aston Willcock, Caelen Jensen, Lachlan Musgrove

Absent: Flynn Howard, Jai Percy

Back Row: Jack Leary, Thomas Cundy, Samuel Brits, Archie Tyson, Jacob Bridge, Evan McGilvray, Lucas Abbott

Row: Taj Kappu, Cooper Kelly, Oliver Rivera Rojas, Samuel Leotta, Benjamin Stevens, Christopher Wuth

Row:

Lachlan (Lochie) Sey Charlie Short Harrison Smith Daniel Stevens Isaac van Wyk Joseph (Joe) Vine Aston Willcock

Lachlan Allard William Balderson Lachlan Birmingham Darcy Corbett

Damon Dunlop Luke Harris

Saxon Howard Caelen Jensen Seamus Kenny Thomas Kovacic Ned Leaney

Jakob Hoad

Sean Moroney James Purdy Craig Rowsell Gabriel Sampaolesi

George Limberios Karl Madden

MAZENOD 2

Back Row: Harrison Hobbs, Benjamin Rivera Rojas, Timothy Wong, Noah Poots, Zachary Bath, Cayda Kendall, Cooper Hill

Second Row: Thomas Yuan, Harrison Peel, Oscar Sweetnam, Damien Sharman, Jackson Woodhead, Saxon Farley, Sonny Wesley, Benji Bird, Cayd Radley

Front Row: Jack Debenham, Seamus Kenny, Gabriel Sampaolesi, Mr B Saul, Mr N Hill, Lachlan Birmingham, Samuel Broughton, Lachlan Hall

Absent: Jakob Hoad, Harley Simpson

MAZENOD 3

Back Row: Callum Joiner, Matthew Allard, William Knight, Oscar Colbert, Max Armstrong, Matthew Plahotnyk

Third Row: Bodhi Dusha, Patrick Robinson, Jordan Midanowicz, Jack Jorgensen, Aden Kelly, Alexander Pegg

Second Row: Harry Woodhead, Sam Debenham, Ethan Sampaolesi, Lachlan Smith, Nicholas Delamere, Luke Milonas, Louie Forgiarini

Front Row: Alexander Wheddon, Craig Rowsell, Charlie Short, Mrs G Connolly, Mr Nathan Hill, Darcy Corbett, Ned Leaney, Jake Simpson

Absent: Charlie Granrose, Toby McDougall

MAZENOD 4

Back Row: Max Roberts, Xavier Armstrong, Ryan Langford, Joshua Coughran, Jack Sullivan, Anthony Limberios, Jacob Degenhardt, Jaiden Kappu

Second Row: Sebastian Forgiarini, Orlando Jose, Lawson Olsen, Jyce Kendall, Hunter Murray, Finn Tyson, Jacob Puljic, Nate Brown, Harry Pickford

Front Row: Adam Kelly, Joseph Vine, Damon Dunlop, Mrs M Morris, Mr N Hill, Lachlan Allard, Elijah Torrisi, Callum Sheehan

Absent: Ryodai Aoyama, Cormac Hayden, Kane Lewis

MAZENOD 5

Back Row: Lachlan Clarke, Oliver Puljic, Aidan Jackson, Austin King, Liam Whale, Kayden Werner, Angus Horsburgh

Second Row: Cooper Bird, Conor Debenham, Bailey Thompson, Max Hutton, Harrison Crawford, Oscar Butler, Eamonn Grieve, Jeremy Schubert, Jake Sharman

Front Row: Adrian Burrows, Luke Harris, Isaac van Wyk, Mr B Merrotsy, Mr N Hill, Thomas Kovacic, Tobias Reardon, Ryan Siebel

Absent: Levi Cundy, Oliver Howard, Karl Madden, Luke Mann, Joshua Midanowicz, Koshiro Morimoto, Darcy Nichols, Daniel Stevens, Xavier Wittig

MAZENOD 6

Back Row: Ryan Goakes, Javier Jose, Vincent Yuan, Riley Muir, Malakai Smith, Matthew White

Third Row: Samuel Morris, Mason Cooper, Caelan Gullo, Thomas Hope, Oliver Klumpp, Louis Broughton

Second Row: Marley Dillon, Sebastian Tomadon, Maxwell Evans, Jonty Roberts, Thomas Sullivan, Andrew Pook, Axyl Hancock

Front Row: Henry Baker, James Purdy, Harrison Smith, Ms C Morrison, Mr N Hill, George Limberios, Oscar Clark, Kyle Linortner

Absent: Saxon Howard, Tyce Percy, Asher Rissman

MCAULEY HOUSE

MR SEAN PEARCE — HEAD OF MCAULEY HOUSE

McAuley House has gone from strength to strength in 2023. We have embedded positive habits within homerooms, with a clear emphasis placed on both inclusivity and building relationships with peers and teachers alike.

There have been many opportunities provided to students and mentors to build these connections, such as morning masses, trivia, bin ball, kick tennis, Kahoot challenges, and an art competition.

The engagement was a privilege to witness, and I genuinely hope all members within McAuley House enjoyed participating in each event.

As seen on the House Crest, the three pillars upon which our house stands are Service, Integrity, and Respect. It was clear to see numerous Moments of Grace throughout the year, directly aligned to these core principles upon which McAuley House was founded. Service

Service is the action of helping or doing work for someone or others. Over the course of 2023, McAuley House has generously donated to charities such as Caritas, Rosies, the Oblate Missions, and St Vincent de Paul.

The contributions from our wider house community to serve the vulnerable and needy cannot be underestimated. Thank you to everyone who played a role in helping those who are less fortunate than

ourselves, either through donations or your actions.

Integrity

Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Each McAuley House student was challenged at the start of the year in relation to their attitude and engagement within academic classes. The data suggested there were positive gains to be made in this area. I am proud to say, as a House, we are moving in the right direction. These positive habits and skills can be easily transferred to other areas in our lives.

It is important to note we are always learning, and being open to improvement is a key factor in future success.

Respect

Respect means you have high regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others. One moment involving our departing Year 12 group stands out above the rest. During their Senior Retreat, one of the activities asked the students to highlight the many positive characteristics that others in their House possess. This was an eyeopening experience where students were honest, respectful, and open to expressing their emotions and thoughts about others in their House. It was a pleasure to be a spectator to this beautiful moment where the respect amongst the group was clear to see.

In 2023, we had a total of seven House Leaders: Aaron Bagster, Joshua Cox,

Jace Draper, Jai Edmunds, Freddie Foort, Michael James, and Lachlan Urquhart. These leaders, and the rest of the House, were led by three House Captains: Koby Corten, Thomas O’Brien, and Joel Waycott. Each of the 10 leaders mentioned above brought different attributes and skills.

To these men, you should be incredibly proud of your efforts across the year. Your care for others will have a lasting impact on McAuley House moving forward.

It is important to note the key figures within McAuley House that help to guide and nurture the young men in our care.

Thank you to our House Mentors Ms Tessa Carty, Ms Courtney Nissen, Mr Max Dillon, Mr Shaun Hayes, Mr Kevin Caine and Dr Isaac Brown. The support you each provide in your homeroom cannot be measured. You are each incredible role models for the students.

Finally, thank you to the McAuley families. The care provided from home and school means each student has access to numerous layers of support. I look forward to continuing this unified approach in the years to come.

SENIORS AND HOMEROOM GROUPS

Second

Front

Clancy

MCAULEY 1

Jayden Uematsu, Koby

Ms T Carty, Mr S Pearce, Jackson Brown, Luke Harradine, Jacob Alsemgeest

Absent: Jai Edmunds, Anthony Golle, Max Kirby, Alexander McGill, Lachlan Millar

Back Row: Jack Munro, Joseph Jarvis, Jack Earnshaw, Caleb Miller, Nicholas Goodwin, Fononga Tuitahi

Row: Juan Manith Naveesha Fernando, Aidan Mulhern, Blake White, Alfie Woodford, Felix Harrison, Daniel Upson, William Fuller, Cooper Chapman, Matthew Jenkins

Row:

Powell,

Corten,

Aaron Bagster Jackson Brown Koby Corten

Joshua Cox Jace Draper Jai Edmunds

Ryley Egan

Freddie Foort

Anthony Golle

Laurence Howes-Onraet

Michael James Thomas O’Brien

Samuel Phelps-Bales

Oliver Rafalski

Lachlan Urquhart

Joel Waycott

MCAULEY 2

Back Row: Max Rafalski, Finley Cronin, Sam Burbidge, Elliot Hayes, Thomas Smith, Ashton Abernethy, Cooper Alleway, Maxwell Kushi, Frederic Hughes

Second Row: Edward Cunningham, Oliver Egan, Kayleb Malcolm, Aiden Fuller, Oisin McGovern, Michael Szilagyi, Sean Clark, Wyatt Milzewski

Front Row: Dylan Gapp, Alex Ragonesi, Joel Waycott, Mr S Pearce, Aaron Bagster, Reuben Sheppard, Balii Hobbins

Absent: Declan Bradley, Ezekiel Jones, Thomas O’Brien, Mr Max Dillon

MCAULEY 3

Back Row: Maxwell Stewart, Koby Garland, Samuel Dransfield, Brodie Collins, Jack Liddelow, Isaac Terpstra, Lucas Jenkins

Second Row: Hayden Delaney, Rio Baines, Miguel Bird, Roman Barnes, Oliver Rafalski, Heath Lewis, James van Tonder, Bruno Pap-Koval, Samuel Ventress

Front Row: Jacob De Monte, Carter McGinnes, Freddie Foort, Ms C Nissen, Mr S Pearce, Jace Draper, Kael O’Connor, Cooper Croft

Absent: Jett Clayphan, Andrew Grondona, Thomas Nicholson, Vann Philippi, Lachlan Urquhart

MCAULEY 4

Back Row: Sam Delaney, Thomas Desborough, Lochlan Johnstone, Callum Holden, Benjamin Barnes

Third Row: Izak Dunkley, Oliver De’Ath-Woodbourne, Scott Woollaston, Hayden Castner, Ethan Gardner, Dylan Harriss

Second Row: Darcy Haskins, William Morris, Jasper Murphy, Lucas Ambrosini, Lukas Daenemark, Ollie Watts, Jonas Jackson

Front Row: Clancy Muniandy, Michael James, Joshua Cox, Mr S Hayes, Mr S Pearce, Ryley Egan, Bradley Mitchell, Charles Clifton

Absent: Daniel Fenton-Vasau, Alberto Piloto

MCAULEY 5

Back Row: Lachlan Balfe, Samuel Pap-Koval, Samuel Carter, Billy Nicholson, Adrian Potgieter, Flynt Morse

Second Row: Max Ledger, Matt Medford, Jude Johal, Ricardo Bird, Matthew Johnson, Maxwell Freebairn, Joshua Minton, Harry Egan, Rocco Laurito

Front Row: Dominic Castner, Hunter Harbinson, Ethan Roberts, Mr K Caine, Mr S Pearce, Liam McOmish, Jock Connell, Theo Yin

Absent: Laurence Howes-Onraet, Samuel Phelps-Bales, Mackenzie Stoker, Angus Thompson

PRIMARY YEARS

MR PETER HOLMES — DEAN OF PRIMARY YEARS

Our rector Fr Michael Twigg OMI says, “Every year the College becomes a new community” – and that was certainly the case for Iona Primary in 2023, as we welcomed 169 new students beginning their Iona journey with us in Year 5.

We also welcomed new faces, and welcomed back some familiar ones, on staff with the addition of teacher Mr Connor Russell, Mrs Gaynor Begley (Primary Office), Mrs Kerrie Malt (Diverse Learning), Mr Lachlan Sayers (Diverse Learning) and another Old Boy in Mr Zac Jones (on contract in 5R).

Other notable changes within Primary included Mr Allen and his wife welcoming their first child, Mrs Adey celebrating her wedding overseas and Ms Tapson and Mr Cook (Diverse Learning) becoming engaged!

Just to round out the theme of ‘new community’, it was my first year in the newly created Dean of Primary Years role, having been in an acting position in 2022.

The year was one of many firsts.

We moved our entire Primary cohort to the large undercover handball courts area to eat at each break, as the old areas had become too small for our 360 students.

We also managed to secure McCarthy Oval for play times.

Students convinced me to establish a ‘Student Suggestion Box’, which

generated some wonderful initiatives, such as the two new mobile basketball hoops, which have been incredibly popular, and a new Primary Drawing and Art Club, for those who would like a little quieter time at breaks.

A third initiative was the suggestion to have sports equipment available and accessible at lunch times – and now we have footies of all codes, cricket gear, vortexes and frisbees available at both breaks on the ovals.

More ‘new’ things in 2023 included the change of NAPLAN to March (which is very early for our Year 5s), the formalisation of the Primary iCARE and Eco Warriors teams (assisted by Mr Condon and four very keen Year 10s).

Not everything was new, however. Many iconic events took place again this year but, for the first time in a long time, without restrictions and limitations imposed by Covid.

Our Mothers’ Day Liturgy and morning tea was enormous again this year, as was the time-honoured Grandparents’ Day celebrations (so many proud Year 5s on this day!).

We completed the Orientation Days for new 2024 students and the Parent Information Evening, commencing another cycle of ‘new community’.

One final ‘new’ reference as we exit 2023 is the impending opening of the new Primary learning spaces early next year.

These four purpose-built, stateof-the-art, flexible learning areas over two levels will also provide new bathroom facilities for our students underneath and a lift to enable easy access to all Primary second-level classrooms.

My thanks to all who have been a part of our Primary family in 2023.

Sincere thanks to all the staff who have served the Primary community, and to our parents for your involvement and support.

To those students moving into Secondary or further afield, we wish you all the very best (know that you are always welcome to come back and visit us).

To our 2024 Year 6s, be the best you can possibly be and lead with care and empathy, enabling all within the Primary community to achieve at their very best. Finally, to our incoming Year 5s, welcome to what will be once again, ‘a new community’ in 2024, where you will have an important influence and part to play! Have a wonderful, safe Christmas everyone, and blessings to you all.

PRIMARY CONNECT PORTFOLIO

In 2023, I have had the privilege of being the leader of the Primary Connect Portfolio at Iona College.

What sets Iona College apart from other schools is its focus on student relationships and a sense of belonging, often referred to as a ‘brotherhood’ within the College community.

The Primary Connect Portfolio was established with the sole purpose of nurturing the bonds between the youngest and oldest students at the College.

Within our portfolio, every member shared the goal of building meaningful connections with Primary students. This was done by organising daily lunchtime visits to the Primary school.

These visits were marked by spirited cricket and touch matches on the

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playing fields, intense handball showdowns, and through experiences in the Growth Hub and Library.

Through these interactions, genuine friendships formed, and a sense of ‘brotherhood’ emerged.

This year, a number of initiatives were organised that we believed would bring joy to our youngest students.

The Primary Disco, the first of its kind in many years, was a success – with hundreds of students from Iona and local schools attending.

Our barbeques were a hit, and the touch football competition saw friends go head-to-head on the field, creating unforgettable memories.

College spirit was alive through Friday afternoon basketball matches, where Seniors cheered our youngest College

mates with echoing chants and loud support.

I wish to thank the portfolio mentors, Mr Condon and Mr Holmes, as well as Prefects Darcy Pratten, Luka Ouimette, Milo Plastow, Harrison Smith, and John Hale for their support and hard work throughout the year. Finally, thank you to the Primary boys who always welcomed us.

Our interactions this year have absolutely shown us that the future of Iona is in great hands, and I can’t wait to hear of the success of the classes of 2029 and 2030.

Standing: John Hale, Harrison Smith, Milo Plastow, Archer Andersen, Darcy Pratten, Luka Ouimette

5A

Back Row: Gabriel Swan, Finnley Harriss, Patrick Hishon, Thomas Nicholas, Gabriel Puljic

Third Row: Cody Venzara, James Gough, Archie Lowe, Thomas Patterson, Noah Troester, Liam Rodrigues Pires Savage, Parker Armstrong, Harrison Duignan

Second Row: Jack Ritchie, Ashton Harding-Jones, Xavier Toohey, Henry Backer, Miles Toohey, Jake Swiec, Cooper Cross, Connor Jacobs, Charlie Corrado

Front Row: Clayton Bennett, Kingston Lochunah, Lewis Clark, Mr T Condon, Mr B Allen, Conan Cook, Jagger Winnett, Lennon Brooks

Absent: Hugo Wheeler

5O

Back Row: Rory Dolling, Zane Parker, Aljon Manuel, Cade Shearsmith, Mason Johnstone, Tyler Duignan, Oscar Marks

Third Row: Harrison Poustie, Tom Cahill, William Ostbye-Steel, Isiah Scanlan, Myles McKillop, Joshua Wall

Second Row: Archie Child, Finlay Barnard, Preston Pitt, Emanuel Kallinicos, Cooper Cotter, Charley Newcomb, Henley Kemp

Front Row: Lucas Clark, Jett Lindsey, Joseph Martin, Mr M Overland, Mr P Holmes, Charlie Kriel, Nate Barker, Hayden Cooke

Absent: Jed Green, Walker Rogers

5T

Back Row: Zac Chappel, Maikaa Sarma, Braxton Black, Aiden Prior, Joshua Teixeira, Sascha Hampel, Elijah Pick

Third Row: Hugo O’Connor, Charlie Shelton, Jack Gregory, Harry Phillips, Zachary Brown, Aidan Johns

Second Row: Dylan McGovern, Hamish Truscott, Luke Vella, Joshua Clancy, Nathaniel Twigg, Arthur Laube, Mason Makakea

Front Row: Caspian Harvey, Jack Shelton, Monty Hindmarsh, Miss G Tapson, Mr P Holmes, Ryan Usback, Euan McDonald, Thomas Pook

Absent: Ryan Codd

5J

Back Row: Leo Ah Wong, George Carroll, Zachary Taylor, William Patterson, Thomas Day

Third Row: Murray Klintworth, Hugo Roscher, Lachlan Gilbert, Thomas Harding, Daksh Gandhi, Tali Ngaluafe, Joseph Finch, Oscar Mascaro

Second Row: Regan Frame, William Parkes, Darcy Mitchelmore, Harrison Gehrke, Diego Gil, Oliver Baer, Kai Bridge, Harrison Uhlmann, Harry Ryan

Front Row: Ryder Henrick, Elijah Murray, Oscar Quinlan, Mrs B Jones, Mr P Holmes, Ayden Brewster, Lachlan Townsend, Darcy Harrison

5R

Back Row: Thomas Jones, Mason Gill, Tyler Weise, Julian Walsh, Ashton Tolley

Third Row: Xavier Cassar, Hayden Parnwell, Mason Bock, Dylan Herity, Darcy Nicholson, Finlay Potts, John Keller, Jasper Zapart

Second Row: Timothy Behan, Conan Hall, Hamish Page, Zachary Garside, Alexander Wawrzynski, Thomas Bird, Hudson Bool, Talin Nair, Maximillian Roberts

Front Row: Robert Gillan, Aiden Kriel, Harrison Moore, Mr M Russo, Mr P Holmes, Isaac Morgan, Lachlan Coote, Finn Cossins

5V

Back Row: Taane Scheib, Billy Sturgess, Thomas Oates, James Draper, Leo Osterman, Miller Catlin-Gibson

Third Row: Samuel Ladlow, Eli McDonnell, John Godfrey, Joseph Marchitto, Chase Sibthorpe, Kye Werner

Second Row: Joseph Goldman, Clyde Young, Phoenix Gillespie, Brodie McIlveen, Eli Tasi, Jackson Neil, Maxwell Dennis

Front Row: Jack Christensen, Benjamin Curtis, Henri Hope, Mrs V Arnold, Mr P Holmes, Rory Sullivan, Isaac Phillips, Lachlan Winnel

Absent: Euan Gould, Joel Hyde, Quaden van der Merwe

6A

Back Row: Hugh Topatig-MacDonald, Wilkie Miller, Finn Morley, Charles Larkin

Third Row: Billy Randall, Ryder Smith, Liam Doyle, Ryder Brooks, Connor Dillon, Corey Snell, Ruán Mac Grianna, Julian Manley

Second Row: Kaden Andrew, Chase McMillan, Noah Thatcher, Cooper Finegan, Cooper Nastrom-Smith, Harrison Breakspear, Zachary Rowling, Andrew Doyle, Henry Sherrin

Front Row: Ronan Taggart, Cody Fisher, Seth Bick, Ms E Adey, Mr P Holmes, Sampson Barnes, Lincoln Bruce, Harry Willmett

Absent: Caleb Craig, Charlie Morton, Jacobus Pretorius

6M

Back Row: Jarrod Swan, Matthew Clarke, Samuel Wilkinson, Hamish Moore, Harrison Lowe, Layton Callander

Third Row: Myah Pearce, Mitchell Collins, Levi Schofield, Boston Deane, Jack Hardie, Max Behrendt, Leo Donnelly, Van Florentine

Second Row: Jamieson Distant, Cian Kirwan, Emmett Gibson, Oliver Knight, Daniel van Tonder, Cooper Searston, Thomas Armstrong, Oscar Hindmarsh, Andrew Hempstock

Front Row: Jack Pluck, Jack Wood, Jack Primrose, Mr A McClure, Mr P Holmes, James Paterson, Alexander Messenger, Miguel Laurito

Absent: Zane Gibbons

6S

Back Row: Hudson Whipps, Isaac Hawkins, Elias Pereira, Hugo Britton, Thomas McDonald, Darcy Still

Third Row: Thomas Qureshi, Flynn Rowell, Lennox O’Brien, Fraser Ellery, Hunter Cullen, Alexander Burdett, Thomas Ledger, Connor Casey

Second Row: Nash Corrie, Sanuka Hapangama, Emmett Small, Felix Diver, Arthur Mesa Santos, Byron Stewart, Sebastian Ragusa, Isaac Scougall, Riley Chapman

Front Row: Cooper Ryan, Jackson Stewart, Aiden Pritchard, Mrs M Stapleton, Mr P Holmes, Oliver Nancarrow, Lachlan Cox, Aldo Rosales

Absent: Hamish Green

6B

Back Row: Dominic Taylor, Jacob Francis, Ethan Tasi, Xavier Read, Duke Flanagan, Ashton Serrano

Third Row: Archer Landy, Isaiah Thrupp, Riley Chin, Andrew Snyman, Joel Schubert, Jake McLeod, Mackenzie Ouimette, Eoghan Duncliffe

Second Row: William Masterman, Sean Toscan, Campbell Ford, Leo Hoey, Benjamin Dowling, Aydan Holley, Jax Koppel, Liam Crosby, Mitchell Denny

Front Row: Koby Collins, Benjamin Thomas, Max Smith, Miss M Butler, Mr P Holmes, Liam Plahotnyk, Harry Clarke, Nuno Powell

Absent: Mattheus Slocombe

6R

Back Row: Lucas Tredwell, Hudson Marks-Hall, Mitchell Heard, Oliver Owens, Cuba Manuel, Jack Hildebrandt, Baxter Taylor

Third Row: Ethan McDonnell, Jakob Martin, Alexander Millar, Gideon Jeffries, Dean Gething, Elijah Walsh, Nate Pushkey, William Fergusson

Second Row: Matthew Uhlmann, Joshua Rosewarne, Samson Smith, Hudson Bell, Percy Gibson, Brax Bachmann, Seth Barker, Gianni Di Pino, Jaspar Graveson

Front Row: Knox Melville, Riley Ambrosini, Judah Wright, Mr C Russell, Mr P Holmes, Noah Harding, Aymon Bulinski, Noah Osborne

6V

Back Row: Lachlan Beckinsale, Alfred Harper, Benjamin Groves, Benjamin Keynes, Henry Goffey, Zachary Erdmann

Third Row: Seamus Harrison, Nikolas Karibalis, Aedan O’Hagan, William Church, Eddie Schubert, Nixon Scott, Daniel Jobi, Cohen Cluley

Second Row: Liam Aldridge, Marcelo Mello, Braith Haydon, Oliver Hunwick, Ryan Dunnett, Kyden Britt, James Hann, Mason Hoy Poy, Flynn Dillon

Front Row: Hunter Hayden, Charlie Crook, Aston Begley, Mr C Vickers, Mr P Holmes, Jack Doust, Adrian Villamayor, Kylan Dusha

Absent: Sebastian Moore

WELLBEING AND FORMATION

MR LIAM NUGENT, MR JAMES CASSIDY AND MR BEN DEVLIN — HEADS OF WELLBEING AND FORMATION

When reflecting upon the year, we quickly realised that it has been a year frequently punctuated by ‘Moments of Grace’.

The academic year began in very ‘normal’ fashion – for the first time since the pandemic intervened in everyone’s lives.

For students, this meant our newly minted Seniors started the year by meeting their ‘little brothers’ (Year 7 buddies) on Day 1 of term. This is a great example of a small Moment of Grace that simply cannot be replicated on Microsoft Teams.

Once again, the entire student body completed the VIA character strength survey. Love and gratitude continue to be the top two strengths across our student body.

For many, this may come as a surprise. In our roles, we get to see, hear and feel these strengths each day in the many and varied conversations that we have with Iona students as a group and as individuals.

Love as a character strength is defined as the degree to which you value close relationships with people and contribute to that closeness in a warm and genuine way (VIA Institute, 2023).

Understanding this data, and using it to both help students increase their emotional intelligence and assist staff in understanding their students, is a key pillar of the SEARCH framework.

This wellbeing framework remains an essential element of the wellbeing curriculum that is taught during PROSPER lessons at Iona each fortnight.

Going back to the start of the year, our College Student Leaders attended the annual Oblate Student Leaders Conference, held at Mazenod College in Western Australia.

During this time away, they were immersed in the life of our brother College, staying in the boarding house and developing relationships with students who have lived the same Oblate charism for their school journey.

The students had opportunities to share their own leadership projects and experiences with students from the Mazenod Colleges in Perth and Melbourne, as well as our fellow Oblate College St Eugene College at Burpengary.

The conference was also an opportunity to share Iona’s Visible Wellbeing journey, with Mr Harvey and Mr Devlin presenting workshops for the students and staff of these Colleges.

Mr Cassidy presented a ‘Visible Wellbeing refresher course’ to all staff during the June Professional Development Week. The feedback from this presentation was excellent, with many staff commenting on the impact that this framework has had on their own wellbeing.

This was a Moment of Grace for all after a busy Semester 1.

Visible Wellbeing is a

comprehensive and effective approach to promoting wellbeing in the school community. It is a positive and supportive approach that can help to improve the academic, social, and emotional well-being of everyone involved.

During the mid-year holidays, the Confraternity Rugby League team enjoyed a bonding experience in the lead-up to their tournament by volunteering at the Darling Point Special School’s Annual Fun-Run on the Wynnum-Manly foreshore.

During the event, our Ionians ran with, cheered on and were even spotted ‘piggy-backing’ the competitors to the finish line. In one of many Moments of Grace for the day, the competition was opened with this quote from the Special Olympics Athlete Oath:

“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

Perhaps these words helped the team during their carnival, or perhaps their future endeavours will be inspired by the perseverance and bravery of the young Darling Point students. It certainly provided the Student Wellbeing Staff in attendance with a dose of perspective on how lucky we are to be a part of this great community. A true Moment of Grace. Kia Kaha!

PRIMARY WELLBEING AND FORMATION

MR TROY CONDON

— ASSISTANT HEAD OF PRIMARY WELLBEING AND FORMATION

At Iona College, the wellbeing of our students, staff, and the wider school community is at the heart of our mission.

We recognise that wellbeing plays a crucial role in the overall success and happiness of individuals, and as an educational institution, we are committed to fostering a culture of holistic wellbeing.

In 2023, we have continued to promote Lea Waters’ Visible Wellbeing framework, which has provided us with a structured and effective approach to nurturing wellbeing in our school community.

This year saw the emergence of the I-Care Army, which is a proud Primary initiative. Members of the I-Care Army are passionate about caring for Iona so that future generations can enjoy our natural landscapes and resources just as they have.

Iona’s grounds are often sources of inspiration, spiritual significance, and recreation for all in our community. By partnering with Eco-Schools Australia, the I-Care Army is committed to driving change and improving environmental awareness within their school, local community and beyond.

They have been busy with a variety of initiatives this year, but none more impressive than the weeks they spent

removing weeds from old garden beds and then replanting them with flowers, which were then picked and gifted to Senior students for their visits to Hemmant Cemetery.

They can be regularly seen in their bright green vests, tidying areas of our school at lunchtime, and setting an example for others to follow.

Providing leadership opportunities for our Primary students is of paramount importance, as it nurtures the seeds of self-confidence, responsibility, and teamwork from a young age.

These experiences help students develop crucial life skills such as decision-making, communication, and empathy.

At Iona, we entrust students with responsibilities, we empower them to become active contributors within our school community and foster a sense of ownership and pride.

Our school leaders did a fantastic job this year, regularly giving up their time to prepare for and lead assemblies and other important celebrations.

It was also wonderful to be able to host a leadership day for a variety of other schools in Term 4, and provide further opportunities for students to reflect on what leadership might look like for them in the coming years.

Ultimately, investing in leadership opportunities for Primary students not only enriches their lives, but also cultivates responsible, empathetic, and capable individuals who can make positive contributions to society.

In what has again been a busy and fulfilling year, I would like to thank Mr Harvey, Mr Cassidy and Mr Nugent for their ongoing support.

I’d also like to recognise and thank Mrs Begley, Ms Mugridge, Mrs Pcino and Mrs Rose for all the behind-thescenes work that they do.

To the parents, who are passionate about Iona and have been supportive in a variety of different ways throughout the year, thank you.

Finally, to Mr Peter Holmes, Mr Brendan Allen and all of the Primary staff, Iona is truly fortunate to have such dedicated and tireless workers who always put students first. Be well.

WELLBEING PORTFOLIO

In 2023, I had the honour of leading the first Wellbeing Portfolio. Prior to this year, the student-led wellbeing initiatives had been part of the Wellbeing and Community Portfolio. However, after much support from the 2022 and 2023 cohort, the portfolio was split so greater focus could be devoted to each aspect.

Throughout this year, the members of the Wellbeing portfolio have laid the groundwork for future initiatives, with the vision to create a culture that promotes positive wellbeing habits and inspires student-led change. We began the year by putting weekly wellbeing tips into the bulletin, focused on educating students about ways they can improve their own wellbeing, such as different breathing

THOMAS HOELSCHER — COLLEGE VICE-CAPTAIN

exercises, the required amount of sleep, or recognising the International Day of Happiness.

Upon the introduction of the student-led spirit assemblies, we discovered an opportunity for the Wellbeing Portfolio to do a wholeschool breathing exercise. Whilst it was incredibly daunting at first, I was extremely happy to see that the whole school was willing to get involved, and it was effective in creating smiling faces, and relaxing the students.

On R U OK Day, we decided to host a Staff vs Students basketball game, to draw students together and show how physical exercise can promote conversation with your friends.

We also participated in the 24-Hour Challenge, an initiative that was forged by our College Captains and focused on raising awareness and funds for the ‘You Are Not Alone’ organisation.

I would like to express my gratitude to all staff and students that have participated in this portfolio, particularly mentors Mr Devlin and Mr Cassidy, Lead Prefect Hamish McKeon, and Prefects William O’Neill, Benjamin Ryan and Joshua Boseley who have supported me throughout the year.

2023 WELLBEING PREFECTS

Standing: Benjamin Ryan, Hamish McKeon, Joshua Boseley, Thomas Hoelscher, Benjamin Ryan

Absent: Keanu Carew

As pastoral carers for your sons, this time of year affords Andrew, Alex, and I the opportunity to look back on the year that was and reflect on the journey your boys have embarked on in their first year of high school.

It is always interesting to see how your young men tackle the challenges presented to them now that they are part of a large, bustling and thriving community.

With a plethora of opportunities on offer for your sons to immerse themselves in, the three of us thoroughly enjoyed taking the time to develop relationships with the boys by learning about their interests and what gets them excited about coming to school each day – from physical endeavours with AIC sport to creative pursuits in the cultural and arts spheres; engaging in academicenhancement pursuits; to their spirit of giving in community-based initiatives.

With break-time games on the ovals and handball marathons, boys have been demonstrating Iona’s theme for the year – ‘Moments of Grace’. Hopefully, these interactions translate into positive experiences and memories into the future.

Transitioning into a large cohort, boys are asked to step into areas of challenge where they learn new things about themselves each day – be it consciously or not.

YEAR 7

MR KEVIN O’BRIEN — HEAD OF YEAR 7

We feel that this is a cornerstone of life, and we strongly encourage your young men to embrace that challenge.

We take great joy in seeing boys tackle a situation, grapple with how to successfully navigate it, and then finally find success with beaming smiles across their faces. This is a priceless skill to develop – a skill that creates an assuredness in their approach to solving life’s challenges.

Starting Year 7 also affords boys opportunities to not only rekindle existing friendships and bonds, but to also venture out and make connections with new boys arriving at the College.

Opportunities were provided to all boys to get to know one another through our Year 7 iBELONG program.

The gradual implementation of both the orientation and transition program is aimed to develop further connections amongst the boys and their Houses with the hope that they feel like they are part of the fabric of the House and, most importantly, connected to their peers.

Camp at Glendalough was wellattended, and proved to be a resounding success.

The boys took part in opportunities to camp out under the stars – along with a bit of rain this year – learn about

sustainable living, cook damper over some coals, and test their stand-up paddling skills on Lake Weyba and their bodyboarding skills in the surf.

Boys not only learned new skills, but also things about themselves that they did not know they were able to do.

Being on camp also afforded boys the opportunity to get to know more about their teachers, helping to build rapport, understanding and empathy for each other once back at the Lindum campus.

Hopefully, your sons have taken advantage of what has been offered to them this year. It is our sincere hope that they have grown as young men and will use what they have learned to springboard them into their subsequent years at the College. All the very best for what lies ahead. Andrew, Alex and I have had a great year working with your sons, helping them to be resilient and daring.

We truly feel that so many boys have embraced this year’s theme of ‘Moments of Grace’, and we would like to commend them for doing so.

The Team

EMMA BIDSTRUP,

COUNSELLORS

EMMA MOORE, REBECCA LITCHFIELD, BONNIE DUNCAN, EMMA POPOFF

2023 has seen another very busy year in counselling.

Whilst we wished Michael Geary well for his well-earned long-service leave after 27 years, we also welcomed Emma Moore, who is with us two days a week until the end of Term 1 next year.

Emma has a long history of providing psychological services in schools, in both the public and private sectors. We are so grateful to have her join our highly skilled team.

College Collaboration

This year we have been very fortunate to contribute towards the College’s Professional Growth Team training and look forward to continuing next year.

Our initial focus has been on Dr Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model of Education, where staff have learned the significance of self and student-regulation, along with building relationships in order to support students to access the curriculum and experience success in their learning.

Student Support

Early in the year we enjoyed sharing ideas with the newly established Wellbeing Portfolio, and had some fun developing a poster and a video to help demystify counselling and encourage students to seek support.

We look forward to seeing the portfolio grow and thank the students for their efforts this year.

We see an average of 45 new counselling referrals made each term from Years 5-12, and continue to support up to 20 per cent of the student body ongoing.

With the help of the College’s focus on Positive Education, staff collaboration and care, and with the support of student-led initiatives, we are noticing a real shift in the eagerness of students to seek support.

Remember there is no problem too big or too small.

To access Iona College counselling support, speak to your Head of House, Year Level Co-Ordinator, Head of Wellbeing or email us at: counsellors@iona.qld.edu.au

SAFEGUARDING AND SOCIAL WORK

MRS MEGAN VARDANEGA — SOCIAL WORKER / SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

As a school-based social worker, my pastoral care responsibilities are across safeguarding and student wellbeing in both primary and secondary, with a focus on ensuring that all young people feel safe and supported in the environment at Iona College.

In 2023, safeguarding has remained the highest priority and at the core of all we do at Iona. It is well recognised that safeguarding requires consistent and continual promotion, awareness and capacity-building of all staff, students and community members.

At the start of the year, all students were reintroduced to the idea of feeling safe and being safe, and new students received a safeguarding wallet card with information and contacts on it.

Each term sees refresher presentations to year levels, House assemblies and whole-school assemblies around aspects of safeguarding, with a recognition of National Child Safe events like Child Protection Week, Day for Daniel and No Way Bullying Day.

The Growth Hub, which aligns with the Positive Education Model upon which

wellbeing at Iona is based, continues to be widely used by students across all year levels at the College.

In the Hub, students are encouraged and supported to enhance skills that will assist them to strengthen their relationships, build positive emotions, enhance personal resilience, promote mindfulness, and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Grief, loss and significant change continue to be present for so many students, and spaces like the Hub and the program Seasons for Growth offer support in these toughest of times.

A new initiative in 2023 has seen Iona College partner with the Delta Therapy Dogs, through generous funding provided by the Iona Parents & Friends Association.

This funding has allowed the College to access three wellbeing dogs who visit over three days every week of the school term for the entire year.

We have been blessed to have ‘Digger’ with his owner Colin, ‘Ted’ with Naomi and ‘Fluffles’ with Cath.

The Delta Classroom Canines Program is a school-based program

that caters for the needs of Primary and Secondary students utilising best-practice animal welfare program design. At Iona, the program includes:

· One-on-one opportunities in the Hub for individual students having particular personal, family or school-based challenges.

Small-group reading in the Library, with scheduled Library classes. Research suggests that reading to a dog can improve overall reading performance and comprehension, a nonjudgmental and socially supportive presence and positive reinforcement that improves both self-esteem and motivation.

Break times in the Library for any student to access.

With Jesus and St Eugene de Mazenod as role models, Iona College continues to accompany our young men as they grow and recognise their God-given dignity, and that of others.

IONA STAFF

IONA LEA dERsHIP TEAM

RECTOR: Fr M Twigg OMI, B.Theol, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.Lead.

PRINCIPAL: Mr T Goodwin, M.Ed.Lead, B.A., P.G.Dip.Ed.

DEAN OF CATHOLIC FAITH AND MISSION: Mrs E Madden, B.A., Grad.Cert.R.E., Grad.Dip.Ed

DEAN OF COLLEGE: Mr J Frare, M.Ed.Lead., Dip.Ed. Excs.Sc., M.A.C.E.L.

DEAN OF LEARNING AND TEACHING: Mrs D Elkington, B.Bus., Grad.Dip.Ed., Cert. IV Theol.

DEAN OF OBLATE IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY: Mr B Teece, B.Ed., Dip.Sprt.Dev., Grad.Cert.R.E.

DEAN OF STUDENTS: Mr M Harvey, B.Ed., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.Lead&Mgt., M.A.C.E.L.

MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES: Mrs S Boban, B.Com., Cert. IV WHS., Grad.Cert.Mgmt.N.F.P., M.I.P.A.

DEAN OF PRIMARY YEARS: Mr P Holmes, M.Ed.Lead., Dip.T., M.A.C.E.L.

OMI COMMuNITY

Fr J Antony OMI (Jan-Apr)

Fr M Basti OMI

Fr G Ghoury OMI (Apr-Jul)

Fr M Jeyaraj OMI (Aug-Oct)

Fr L Keelty OMI

Fr W Ousley OMI (Sep-Nov)

Fr M Twigg OMI

PA s TORAL ANd CO-CuRRICuLAR

Heads of Student Wellbeing and Formation: Mr J Cassidy, B.Ed., M.Ed., T.E.S.O.L.

Mr L Nugent, B.Tech.Ed.

Mr B Devlin, B.App.Sc, B.Ed.

Head of Year 7:

Mr K O’Brien, B.A. (Hons)., P.G.C.E.

Assistant Head of Year 7:

Mr A Ferguson, B.Ed, Cert.III Fitness (Acting)

Assistant Head of Primary Years Wellbeing: Mr T Condon, B.Ed.

Heads of House

Albini: Mr M Dimento , B.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed., Cert.R.E.

Anthony: Ms I Chapman , B.Ed. (Hons). (Acting)

Chisholm Cebula: Mr P Cook , B.Ed., Dip.T., Cert.App.Sc., Cert. IV T.A.E.

Charlebois: Mr C Pritchard , M.Ed., B.Ed. / Mr L Hempenstall, B.Urb.Dev (1 st Hons), Grad.Cert.Archaeol, M.Lrn.Tch.Sec. (Acting)

Gerard: Mr R Beets , B.Com., B.Ed.

Grandin: Mrs R Sullivan , B.Ed., Grad.Dip.R.E.

Long: Ms S Stockton , B.Ed., MAPP / Mr A Mylne, B.App.Sc., B.Ed. (Acting)

MacKillop: Mr P Dougherty, B.App.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad. Cert.R.E.

Mazenod: Mr N Hill , B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed., Cert. IV T.A.E., Cert. III Sprt.Rec.

McAuley: Mr S Pearce , B.Ed, B.App.Sc.

Head of Instrumental Music: Mr B L’Huillier, B.Mus., Dip.Ed.

Assistant Head of Instrumental Music: Ms M Forster, Dip.T., M.Mus., A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L.

Head of Sport: Mr C Stariha , B.Teach., B.Ed.

Assistant Head of Sport: Mr S Devlin , B.Ed., Cert. IV T.A.E.

Assistant Head of Sport Primary: Mr A Bannerman , B.Ed.

Head of High-Performance Sport: Mr J Biggs , B.Ed., Cert. IV Fitness, Cert. IV T.A.E.

Senior Psychologist: Ms E Popoff, B. Psych. (Hons).

Assistant Senior Psychologist: Ms R Litchfield , B.Soc.Sc. (Hons). Psych.

College Psychologists: Mr M Geary, B.A. (Hons). Psych.

Ms E Bidstrup, B.PsySc (Hons)., M.Clin.Psych

Ms B Duncan, B.A. (Hons)., M.Psych (Ed&Dev)

Ms E Moore, B.Sc (Psych) / Geo (Hons).

Social Worker: Mrs M Vardanega , B.Soc.Wk., Cert. IV Youth Work

s TudIE s

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Head of Senior Years Learning and Teaching: Ms M Connors , B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.Lead&Mgt.

Head of Middle Years Learning and Teaching: Mr P Mondolo , B.Ed., M.Ed.Lead.

Assistant Head of Primary Learning and Teaching: Mr B Allen , B.Ed.

Head of Enrichment: Mrs S McKinnon , B.Ed., Cert. IV Theology. (Acting)

Head of Library: Mrs M Parkinson , B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad. Dip.Info.Stud.

PATHWAYS

Head of Pathways: Mrs T Cooper, B.Ed., Dip.Ed., Grad. Cert. Ed., Cert. IV T.A.E., J.P. (Qual).

Careers Mentor: Mrs B Doyle , B.Ed., M.Ed.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Head of Professional Growth: Mr W Niven , B.Ed. (Hons).

FACuLTIE s

Head of Arts: Mrs K Wood , M.Ed.Lead. B.Ed. (Sec), B.A. (Hons)., CertD

Head of Commerce: Mr J Stevens , M.Ed., B.Bus., Grad.Cert. Bus., Grad.Dip.Ed., Cert. IV T.A.E.

Head of Design and Innovation: Mr D Davison , B.Ed., B.Tech.Ed.

Head of English and Languages: Mrs W Perera Marasinghe , B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed., Dip.Dance.

Assistant Head of English: Mr D Cooke , B.A., B.Ed., B.Bus.

Head of Mathematics: Mrs L Pearce , Dip.T., Cert. III Theol.

Assistant Head of Mathematics: Mrs S McKinnon , B.Ed., Cert. IV Theology.

FACuLTIE s (CONT.)

Head of Humanities: Mr M Doyle , B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad. Cert.R.E.

Assistant Head of Humanities: Mr K Guivarra , B.Ec, B.Arts, B.Ed. (Sec), Grad Cert Creative Writing

Head of Religion and Society: Mr D Gannon , B.Ed. (Sec), MRE, Cert. III CMT.

Assistant Head of Religion and Society: Miss K Scullen , M.Ed, Grad.Cert.RE, BCI, Cert. III, Min&The

Head of Science and Health: Mr B Robbins , B.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Assistant Head of Science: Mrs K Sadleir, B.Ed.

dEPARTMENTs

Head of Digital Technologies: Mr C Eades , B.Psy.Sc., Grad. Dip.Ed.

Head of Drama: Ms R Hastings-Thomas , B.A., P.G.C.E.

Head of Languages: Mr B Merrotsy, B.Ed., B.A.

Head of Health & Physical Education: Mr D Sutherland , B.PhEd. (Ex.Phys), P.Grad.Dip.Sec.Teaching, Cert. IV T.A.E, ASCA Level 1

Head of Industrial Technology: Mr K Caine , B.Tech.Ed., Cert. III Carpentry, Rigging, Dogging, Cert. IV T.A.E.

Head of Music: Mrs A McDonald , B.Mus., Grad.Dip.Ed., A.Mus.A.

Head of Visual Art: Mrs C Nissen , B.Ed., B.A. (VisArts)., Dip. Arts (VisArts).

Head of Diverse Learning (Secondary): Ms C Martyn , B.Ad. Voc.Ed., Cert. IV T.A.E.

Head of Diverse Learning (Primary): Mrs S Conn , M.Ed. (Inc. Ed.), B.App.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed, Grad.Cert.Ed.LShip, Cert. IV T.A.E.

TEACHING s TAFF

Mrs E Adey, B.Ed.

Mr A Arnold, B.Mus., Grad.Dip.Ed.

Mrs V Arnold, B.A., Grad.Dip.T. (P)

Mrs K Atomii, B.App.Sc., B.Ed.

Mr M Bishop, B.Ed., Dip. Teach. (Prim.), Cert. Bus., M.A.C.E., M.A.C.E.L.

Mr M Brophy, B.Teach. (Prim)

Mrs J Broughton, B.Arch.Des., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad. Cert.Ministry.

Ms T Broughton, B.A, B.Ed. (Sec)

Dr I Brown, M.Ed. (Sec), PHD, B.Photo

Mr A Buckley, B.Eng., Dip.Ed.

Miss M Butler, B.Ed. (Prim)

Mr J Butt, B.Int.Bus., B.Ed. (Sec) and Grad.Cert.Ed. (Linguistics)

Ms K Carmichael, B.Bus., Grad.Dip.Ed., M.Theol

Ms K Carrick, B.A., B.Ed.

Ms M Carter, B.Ed. (Prim)

Mr J Catlow-Elliott, B.Biomed.Sc., M.Teach. (Sec)

Mr N Christie, B.T.

Mr D Cockburn, B.A., Grad.Dip.T., Cert. IV T.A.E., A.T.C.L., Cert. Speaking (G.S.M.D.), J.P. (Qual)

Ms V Collier-Vickers, Grad.Dip.Ed. (Mus), A.Dip. (FH)

Mr B Connolly, B.Ed., Cert III Eng.Fab.

Mrs G Connolly, B.Tech., B.Ed.

Mrs K Corkeron, Dip.T. (Mus)., B.Mus. (Hons)., A.Mus.A., L.Mus.A.

Mr H Cranitch, B.Ed. (Sec), Cert.Ed.

Ms M Dedini, B.Mus., Grad.Dip.Ed.

TEACHING s TAFF (CONT.)

Ms I Dellit, B.Ed., B.E.M.S.

Mr M Dillon, B.Ed. (Sec), B.Art (Hum)

Mr A Dunn, M.Ed. (Sec), B.Bus., B.IHTM

Mr A Easton, B.Acc.Sc., Cert. IV T.A.E., Post.Grad.Cert.Ed.

Mrs C Faulkner, B.Mus (Hons)., B.Ed. (Sec), A.Mus.A, Grad.Cert Ed. (Special & Inclusive Education)

Mr S Fischer, M.Env., B.Mus., D.Arch.

Mrs K Fletcher, B.Mus. (Hons)., A.Mus.A.

Mr D Foster, B.Psych.Sc., M.Ed. (Sec)

Mrs C Freeman, B.F.A., B.Ed., B.A.

Mr N French, B.Ed.

Ms D Glover, B.A., Dip.Ed.

Mr L Harding, Dip.Sec.Ed., B.Sports.Sc., Cert. IV Fit.

Mr M Harrison, M.Ed, B.Eng.

Mr S Hayes, B.Bus., G.Dip (Sec), G.Cert (Fin).

Mr G Heazlett, B.Ed., Dip.T.

Mr R Healy, M. Ed., B.Ed., Cert. IV Fitness

Miss R Holmes, B.Ed.

Mr P Hurne, B.Mus.

Ms E Huxley, B.Arts., B.Ed. (Sec).

Ms M Jackson, B.Arts., B.Ed., MTESOL

Ms L James, BAS (HMS), G.Cert (SC).

Mr P Jansen, DBS, B.Arts., G.Dip (Sec).

Mrs B Jones, B.Ed.

Mr Z Jones, B.Ed. (Prim)

Mrs M Kajimoto, B.Ed., B.Bus.

Mrs J Kearns, B.Econ., Dip.F.P., M.Ed. (Sec)

Mrs C Kelly, B.Ed, Dip.Prac.Mgt.

Dr J Kennedy, B.Mus. (Hons)., M.Mus., Ph.D.

Ms T King, B.Ed.

Ms C Kuhl, B.Ed. (Sec)., B.A., B.Creative.Ind.

Ms K Kutz, B.Arts., G.Dip (Ed)

Mr D Mackenroth, B.Bus., Dip.Ed., Cert. IV T.A.E.

Mr A McClure, B.T., B.Ed.

Mr A McPherson, B.Mus. (Hons)., M.Mus., Grad.Dip.Mus.Stud.

Mr L Miller, B.Sc. (Hons), M.Ed. (Sec)

Ms C Morrison, B.Bus, B.Ed. (Sec)., Cert. III SIT30122, Cert. IV TAE40116

Ms H Mort-Begley, B.Ed., Cert.Media.Arts.

Mr V Moynihan, B.Ed., Dip.T., Cert. IV Theol.

Mrs M Nicholson, B.Sc., Grad.Dip.T.

Mr T O’Sullivan, Dip.T., B.Ed.

Mr M Overland, LL.B., B.A., Dip.Ed.

Ms E Payne, B.Art., G.Dip (Sec).

Ms R Perkins, B.Bus., Cert.Bus., M.Bus., Grad.Dip.Ed., Cert.R.E.

Mr S Qureshi, B.A. (Hons)., P.G.C.E.

Mrs A Rae, M.Info.Stud., B.Ed., M.A.Rel.Ed., Grad.Dip.Info.St.

Mr C Russell, B.Ed. (Prim)

Mr M Russo, B.Ed. (Prim)

Mr L Ryan, B.Ed., B.Des.Tech.

Mrs S Ryan, B.Ed., B.App.Sc.

Ms E Sargeant, B.Mus., Dip. Ed., A.Mus.A.

Mr B Saul, B.Ed., B.Eng.

Mr N Schloss, B.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed.

Mr A Schwandner, Dip.T., Dip.Ed.

Ms N Seddon, M.Ed., B.Ed., B.Arts.Theol

Mr A Simmers, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Ms D Stack, B.Sc., G.Dip.Ed.

TEACHING s TAFF (CONT.)

Ms M Stapleton, B.T.

Ms M Stark, B.Ed., M.Ed.St.

Ms D Stephens, B.T. (EC), G.Dip. (ChL), B.Ed. (LL), M.Ed. (TL)

Ms H Stephens, BCI, B.Ed. (Sec), Cert IV T.A.E. 40116

Mr R Swan, B.Art., B.Phil., M.Phil., M.Ed (Sec).

Mr S Tait, B.A., Dip.T.

Miss G Tapson, B.Ed.

Ms K Tosello, M.Teach. (Sec)., B.Sports.Sc., Grad.Cert.R.E.

Ms R Uematsu, B.Com., G.Dip (Sec).

Mr A Vardanega, B.A., B.Ed.

Mr C Vickers, B.T., B.Ed.St., Cert. III Sys.Theol., Post.Grad.Cert.R.E.

Mrs C Ward, B.Bus., Dip Ed., Cert. IV T.A.E.

Mrs S White, M.Ed., B.Ed., B.C.I. (Mat. Leave)

Mr W Wilden, M.Ed.Ad., M.Ed.Lead., B.Ed., Dip.Teach., Grad. Cert.Ed.Stud., M.A.C.E.

Ms C Witt, B.Ed (Sec)., Cert. III SIS 30115

Mr A Woodall, B.Ed.

Mr B Wright, B.Sc., M.Ed.

TEACHER AIdE s ANd suPPORT

ART

Art Resource Manager: Mr J Thomson

COLLEGE NURSES

Mrs N Finocchiaro, B.N,R.N, M.Midwifery

Mrs R Gillespie, B.A., B.N,R.N.

Mrs M Luttrell, B.N,R.N.

Mrs J Sey, B.N,R.N.

LIBRARY

College Archivist: Mrs R Mammino , B.A., B.Ed.Stud., Dip.T.

Senior Library Technician: Ms T Bao , B.A., M.A., Grad.Dip

Library Technician: Mrs N Francis

Library Assistants:

Mrs J Brennan-Westlake, B.A. (Hons), M.A.

Mrs K Nock, Cert IV Ed.Support

MUSIC

Music Administrator: Mrs K Hudson

PATHWAYS

Pathway Liaison Officer: Mrs H Barker

SCIENCE

Laboratory Manager: Ms L Pitkin , B.An.Vet.Bio.Sc. (Hons).

Laboratory Technician: Ms H Soi , B.Sc. (Hons)

SPORT

Sport Administrator: Mrs K Otway, B.Ed., Dip.T.

Head of Swimming: Mr Z King

Swim Coaches:

Mr N Dortmann

Mr N Keune

TEACHER AIDES

Mrs K Angow

Ms C Camaroni, B.App.Sc. (Hons) (INARCH), Dip.Ed.Support

Mr M Cook

Mr R Cook

Ms R Fenton, Cert. IV Ed.Support, B.Bus.

Mrs M Fullarton, Cert. IV Ed.Support, A.Dip.Bus.

TEACHER AIDES (CONT.)

Mr A Goodwin, Cert. III Carpentry & Joinery

Ms I Grannell

Mr J Grosvernor

Mrs H Hillier, LLB/BBus.

Mr H Leis, B.A., B.Math.

Ms V Lewis, Cert. IV Ed.Support

Ms L MacDonald

Ms K Malt, Dip.Ed.

Mr L Sayers

Mr D Smart, Cert. III Mech.Eng.

Mrs L Taylor

YOUTH MINISTER

Mr I Curyer

CORPORATE sERVICE s

ADMINISTRATION

PA to the Principal: Mrs J Boland

PA to Rector & Oblate Community: Mrs K Andersen

Analytics and Performance Officer: Mr S Booth , M.Tech. Mgmt.

College Receptionist: Mrs C Moormann

Administration Assistant: Mrs P Maguire

PA to Dean of College & Daily Organisation Officer: Mrs K Cook

Assistant Daily Organisation Officer: Mrs A McPherson

PA to Corporate Services: Mrs L Hockings , B.Bus., Grad.Dip. HR. & IR.

PA to Dean of Catholic Faith and Mission: Mrs M Leis

PA to Dean of Learning and Teaching: Mrs J Whipps , B.Com, B.Laws, Grad.Dip.LP

PA to Dean of Oblate Identity and Community: Mrs J Ullah

PA to Primary Years: Mrs G Begley

PA to Dean of Students: Mrs M Pcino

PA to Student Wellbeing: Mrs K Rose

Student Receptionist: Ms L Mugridge

Cultural Engagement and Support Officer: Mr L Wegner

CANTEEN AND CATERING

Canteen and Catering Manager: Ms K Grifferty, B.App.Sc., Cert. IV Bus.Ad.

Provence Canteen Supervisor: Mrs C Sutherland

Tuckshop Staff:

Mrs A Elliott

Mrs R Hayes

Mrs D Henderson

Mrs M Poots

Mrs A Prior

Mrs G Ruebesamen

Ms V Smart

Mrs L Van Huyssteen

Mrs L Solway (Priest House)

FINANCE

Finance Manager: Mr B Hood , CPA, B.Bus (Acc), Grad.Dip.Ed. (Sec), Cert. IV WHS

Accountant: Miss A Smith , B.Com.

Finance Officers:

Mrs R Gallagher, Cert. IV Bus.Ad.

Ms A Yuille

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resources Manager: Mrs R Hazell , B.Bus, B.A, M. P.P.

ICT SERVICES

Manager: Mr P Thierry, B.Corp.Sys.Mgt.

Network & Systems Administration

Team Leader: Mr J Gugala , B.Net.Sys., Dip.Net.Sys., Cert. IV I.T., Cisco CCNA I&II.

Mr A Gur-Dudek, B.I.T., Dip.Net.Eng., Cert. IV I.T.

ICT Service Desk

Team Leader: Mr J Hornum , B.I.T., Info.Sys., P.M.

Mr D Collyer, ICP30512, RSA/RSG

Mr J Greenhalgh, Cert. IV I.T.

Mr S Tolland, B.I.T., Cisco CCNA R&S, CCNA Voice, CCNP R&S., CCNP Enterprise

Print Room: Mr N Hamanne

IONA TECHNICAL EVENTS

IPAC Manager: Mr S Ould , B.C.A.

Technical Events Manager: Mr P Zietsch , Cert. IV Aud.Eng.

Support Staff:

Ms N Dimento

Ms C Hauser

Ms S James, B.F.A.

Mr B Leis

Ms K Matthews, B.F.A.

Ms S Peart

Mr T Shaw

Mr Z Shaw

Mrs L Solway

Mr M Trevisan, B.F.A.

Mr C Walker

Mr P Whittaker

OPERATIONS

Maintenance Manager: Mr M Robba , Cert. IV WHS

Operations Manager: Mr D Glucina

Groundstaff:

Mr M Cranny

Mr G Keenan

Mr S Kemp

Mr R McMonagle

Mr F Moore

Mr M Piccardi

Mr A Sideris, Cert. III Sprts.Turf.Mgmt., Cert. III Hort.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE

Manager: Mr J Thomas

Groundstaff: Mr A Poole

RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Risk and Compliance Manager: Mrs S Doust , B. OHS, Cert. IV WHS, OHS Lead Auditor

UNIFORM SHOP

Uniform Shop Manager: Mrs V Hamanne , J.P. (Qual).

Uniform Shop Staff:

Mrs R Hayes

Mrs D Ferrari

Mrs K Mancinelli

Mrs L Van Huyssteen

OBLATE IdENTITY ANd COMMuNITY

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Corporate Communications and Foundation Manager: Mr M Westlake

Design and Publication Officer: Mrs A Lowson

Digital Content Producer | Cert lll Screen & Media Teacher: Mr L Bigler, B.Film & Screen Med., M.T.

Events Officer: Ms R Northcott , B.App.Sc (Sports Mgt)

ENROLMENTS

Enrolments and Relationships Manager: Ms J MacDonald

Enrolments and Relationships Officer: Miss G Manion , B.Photo

THANK YOu TO s TAFF WHO dEPARTEd IN 2022/2023

Mrs C Bietola

Mrs M Binns, B.Ed.

Ms E Blowes, B.Lang.Ling., Grad.Dip.Ed.

Ms J Boyd

Mr M Boyd, A.Dip.Comp, B.I.T., Grad.Dip.Ed

Ms T Carty, B.Ed.

Mr L Coassin, B.Ed., Dip.Mus.Per.

Mr G Denman, B.Bus., Dip.T.

Mrs J Dunn, B.Ed., Dip.T., M.Ed.

Mr S Golshani, B.Ed. (Sec) and B.Com. (Economics)

Mrs M Grech, B.A., B.Soc.Sc, Grad.Dip.Ed.

Ms M Morris, B.Commun., B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed.L&T.

Mrs J Murphy, B.Ed.

Mr M Murray, B.Ed. (Hons)., B.Ex.Movement.Sc.

Mrs K Pianca, B.Ed.

Mr L Rigley, B.Ed., B.Laws., B.A., Dip.Min.Theol.

Ms I Rose, B.Ed.

Ms V Song

Ms R Stevens, B.Bus., B.Journ., P.G.C.E., Dip.Ed., Cert. I & II Info.Tech.

Mr E C Thompson, Dip. Mus., B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed., MBA, Master. Tech.Mgt., CELTA, T.A.E.

Mr T Wakefield, Cert. IV Ed.Support

STAFF

IONA STAFF

Back Row: Shaun Hayes, Anthony Bannerman, Craig Stariha, Luke Ryan, Pierce Hurne, Kevin O’Brien, David Collyer, Alex Dunn, Jason Greenhalgh, Sean Devlin

Tenth Row: Pat Thierry, Michael Cook, Jarrod Biggs, Andrew Goodwin, Max Dillon, Andreas Schwandner, Tessa Carty, Michael Bishop, Jason Stevens, Rosemary Mammino, James Catlow-Elliott, Stuart Booth, Alex Gur-Dudek, Richard Cook, Matthew Holland, Adam McClure

Ninth Row: Matthew Cranny, Sean Pearce, Lachlan Sayers, Kirstie Scullen, Richard Beets, Benjamin Wright, James Thomson, Hamish Cranitch, Brian L’Huillier, Troy Condon, Christopher Pritchard, Vince Moynihan, Kirsten Hudson, Reece Healy, Connor Russell, Rachael Gillespie, Brendan Allen, Paul Cook

Eighth Row: Kristian Guivarra, Benjamin Saul, Lisa James, Harry Leis, Roslyn Gallagher, Benjamin Connolly, Jane Whipps, Leigh Harding, Adam Woodall, Brendan Merrotsy, Andrew Ferguson, Michael Doyle, Kevin Caine, Joshua Gugala, Angela McPherson, David Cooke, Mollie Butler

Seventh Row: Christopher Vickers, Hannah Barker, Megan Vardanega, Eliza Huxley, Hannah Mort, Aimee McDonald, Chris Moorman, Vicki Lewis, Nathan Hill, Robert McMonagle, Natalie Francis, Maurizio Piccardi, Bonnie Duncan, Sam Ould, Jason Smith, Jacquie Sey, Tracey Lewis, Wayne Wilden

Sixth Row: Madeleine Stark, Michael Geary, Daniel Davison, Cameron Crowther, Jamie Kennedy, Aidan Arnold, Adam Easton, Alex Vardanega, Robert Swan, Daniel Sutherland, Luke Hempenstall, Nathan Hamanne, Rosalie Holmes, Rikki Hastings-Thomas, Fraser Moore, Tim O’Sullivan, Stephen Tait, Alexander McPherson

Fifth Row: Dragan Glucina, Karen Otway, Michael Westlake, Christina Faulkner, Karen Grifferty, Georgie Connolly, Emily Sargeant, Katie Carrick, Indiana Dellit, Wayne Niven, Ingrid Chapman, Matthew Harrison, Liam Bigler, Vanita Hamanne, Claire Sutherland, Helen Hillier, Renae Northcott, Patrick Zietsch, Maree Pcino

Fourth Row: Emma Bidstrup, Matthew Russo, Violet Song, Melissa Stapleton, Rebecca Sullivan, Karen Cook, Lisa Mugridge, Josie Broughton, Jenesse Mellican, Alex Sideris, Gavin Keenan, David Mackenroth, Candice Morrison, Chelsea Kuhl, Stephen Tolland, Madeline Jackson, Vanessa Arnold, Alexandra Lowson, Julia MacDonald

Third Row: Georgia Manion, Sally Conn, Trish King, Carolyne Kelly, Lorraine Taylor, Bianca Doyle, Hayley Stephens, Rhonda Fenton, Marie Carter, Laetitia Hockings, Pieter Jansen, Catia Camaroni, Samantha Ryan, Cassandra Freeman, Karryn Atomii, Meghan Leis, Jacqui Ullah, Brooke Jones, Karen Nock, Michelle Morris

Second Row: Isabella Grannell, Jennifer Brennan-Westlake, Laura Pitkin, Caron Martyn, Rebecca Perkins, Lynette Pearce, Phillipa Maguire, Melinda Parkinson, Emma Popoff, Nicola Seddon, Julie Kearns, Samantha McKinnon, Madison Dedini, Katie Wood, Henrietta Soi, Courtney Nissen, Michelle Fullarton, Rebecca Litchfield, Donna Stephens, Ting Bao, Wendy Perera

Front Row: Karen Rose, Liam Nugent, Joan Boland, James Cassidy, Michelle Connors, Peter Mondolo, John Frare, Donna Elkington, Peter Holmes, Trevor Goodwin, Fr Michael Twigg OMI, Fr Lewy Keelty OMI, Fr Joe Antony OMI, Liz Madden, Brayden Teece, Susan Boban, Mark Harvey, Kate Andersen, Tania Cooper, Ben Devlin Absent: Elizabeth Adey, Lachlan Bathgate, Gaynor Begley, Tony Buckley, Kate Carmichael, Nicholas Christie, Vivienne Collier-Vickers, Karen Corkeron, Damian Courtney, Mark Dimento, Peter Dougherty, Stacey Doust, Christopher Eades, Danielle Ferrari, Nicole Finocchiaro, Kathryn Fletcher, Madonna Forster, Neil French, Damien Gannon, Diana Glover, Matthew Harrison, Rebecca Hayes, Rachael Hazell, Glenn Heazlett, James Hornum, Mai Kajimoto, Simon Kemp, Zane King, Karen Kutz, Melynda Luttrell, Lucinda MacDonald, Alex Mylne, Michelle Nicholson, Michael Overland, Anthony Poole, Allana Prior, Sohyal Qureshi, Mandy Rae, Mark Robba, Brian Robbins, Irma Reubesamen, Nicholas Schloss, Anthony Simmers, David Smart, Lorena Solway, Elizabeth Steyl, Samantha Stockton, Gemma Tapson, Kate Tosello, Rachel Uematsu, Lune Van Huyssteen, Catherine Ward, Lance Wegner, Andi Yuille

CORPORATE SERVICES

MRS SUSAN BOBAN — MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES

Iona College: Nurturing growth, embracing change - a year of milestones

At Iona College, our Catholic values and the teachings of Jesus are at the core of everything we do.

We are dedicated to nurturing not just the academic growth, but the personal development of the young men in our care, along with the many individuals who find their place within the Iona community.

The below milestones are a testament to the hard work and passion of our staff and community partners. Being a part of the Iona family is something I’m truly thankful for.

Transforming learning spaces: A vision realised

In 2017, the College identified the need to redevelop the Primary area to create flexible, 21 st-century learning spaces and play areas tailored for the youngest members of our community.

Thanks to a partnership with Tomkins Commercial and Industrial Builders, that vision is now unfolding. Purpose-built facilities for Year 5 and 6 students will foster collaboration and resource-sharing among Primary staff and enhance the learning experiences for our students.

Construction is well underway for completion in early 2024.

Lindum-Mere: A revered legacy finds a new home

The anticipated relocation of the Wynnum Baptist Church to Iona College marks a significant chapter in our history.

The painstaking process, facilitated by BMD and David Wright House Removers, symbolises a powerful connection to the roots of Lindum.

The church, henceforth known as Lindum-Mere, pays homage to the settlement’s origins and its deep ties to Aboriginal culture.

The College plans to honour this history through dedicated windows, paying tribute to the original worshipping community, Lindum families, and the Kanaka workers who played a vital role in the district.

Envisioning tomorrow: The Iona College Master Plan review

In line with the ever-changing demands of modern society, Iona College is embarking on a thorough review of its Master Plan. ThomsonAdsett, entrusted with this crucial task, has been engaging with stakeholders to craft a revised vision extending to 2035.

The input of current and former students, families, and staff will be instrumental in shaping this futurefocused blueprint.

Finding responsible efficiencies

Last year, Iona College engaged 1Circle (Specialist Energy Management Consultant) to help us in the design and implementation of a Net-Zero Energy Plan.

Our goal is to become more sustainable in a wide range of areas, including energy use and solar initiatives, water, waste and recycling.

September saw the first part of the installation of a 500kW solar project which will not only reduce our carbon

emissions but also gain efficiencies with electricity costs.

Further works are planned, and I am looking forward to working with our staff and students in reducing our impact on the environment across multiple areas of the College.

Ensuring accessibility and affordability for our families

As we set our sights on 2024, Iona College recognises the financial pressures currently facing our hard-working families – your commitment to your sons’ education doesn’t go unnoticed.

In line with our mission to invest in our community to form young men who are inspired to grow into their potential to live, learn, lead and serve, the College is meticulously reviewing fees to find the right balance between maintaining the Iona standard of care and education, and ensuring continued accessibility for our families.

We deeply value the dedication of our families to their sons’ education, and we are committed to continuing to provide support in every way possible.

As Iona College strides confidently into the future, it does so with a profound sense of responsibility, not only to honour its cherished history, but to continue to grow and evolve for its community and its young men, while also caring for the planet.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

MRS DONNA ELKINGTON — DEAN OF LEARNING AND TEACHING

Moments of Grace

This year, the College has embraced the theme “Moments of Grace”. A moment of grace is usually a brief and pleasantly surprising encounter marked by a profound sense of positivity, beauty, or spiritual connectedness.

These occurrences are highly personal and can manifest in diverse situations, such as experiencing nature, having a personal revelation, witnessing acts of kindness or compassion, or sharing a deep connection with another individual.

These moments are frequently linked with serenity, inspiration, or a feeling of being moved by something divine or beyond the ordinary.

There have been many opportunities for Moments of Grace in learning and teaching this year at Iona. Our students have connected with their teachers and peers to develop their knowledge and understanding across a range of subjects.

Students have shown resilience, grit, and determination when preparing for and completing assessments. For me, a Moment of Grace was celebrating the successes of the Senior cohort of 2022 at the ‘Strive to Achieve’ assembly in February. It was so lovely to see our newest ‘Old Boys’ return as young men, excited about the next phase of their lives.

Another special moment this year was acknowledging the academic results, effort, and improvement

of our students at our Academic Morning Teas in Terms 1 and 3.

There are so many ways we can experience grace in our lives, and it is so important to take the time to reflect and acknowledge these significant events.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Impact on Education

Frequently discussed this year was the emerging impact of AI. The future of education is undoubtedly intertwined with AI, such as ChatGPT.

Technology continues to reshape education, offering personalised learning experiences, enhanced support, and data-driven insights. However, it is essential to strike a balance between the benefits of AI and the potential challenges it poses.

Through investigating ways to responsibly integrate AI into schools in the future, we can explore the full potential of this transformative technology.

Senior Pathways Studies

This year we introduced the Senior Pathways Studies (SPS) program for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. This program, led by the Pathways team, was a new initiative to support our students to prepare for their final years of study and gain knowledge about post-school pathways.

Our Year 10 students have covered a range of topics through this year, such as study skills, SET-Planning, and ATAR/QCE requirements.

As part of this program, Year 10 students have also worked through the QCAA Short Course in Career Education which, upon successful completion, provides one point towards their QCE.

Our Year 11 students focused on topics such as study skills, academic integrity, resources to support learning, setting goals for success, QCAA processes, and career education.

Our Year 12 students also focused on study skills and pathways options, and there have been opportunities for mentoring conversations with each student about their QCE progress and ATAR eligibility.

We are very proud of the success of the Senior Pathways Studies program this year, and will continue to develop the course content to ensure our students are supported and prepared for their senior phase of study and post-school endeavours.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to all members of staff who have contributed to the academic growth of our students throughout 2023. Your continued professionalism and dedication are much appreciated.

SENIOR YEARS LEARNING AND TEACHING

MS MICHELLE CONNORS — HEAD OF SENIOR YEARS LEARNING AND TEACHING

“Nothing worthwhile ever happens quickly and easily” - Robert H. Lauer

In the process of writing this year’s article, I took the time to reflect on my accounts from previous years.

Comparatively speaking, our Year 12 cohort of 2023 has experienced the least disrupted senior year since the implementation of the new senior system and the COVID pandemic.

It has been a relief to have finally had a more conventional academic year and we have been grateful for the “Moments of Grace”, some of which are pictured here.

Worldwide, access to education and learning may be viewed as a luxury, or at least a way to gain an advantage. The current education system, however, is witnessing an increasing amount of student absenteeism and negative use of AI. These two factors will have a growing impact on senior schooling into the future.

One perspective held by a small number of students is that senior secondary schooling is a barrier, rather than a stepping stone to future career or earnings, and it is perhaps arguable that secondary schooling needs to better meet the increasingly diverse needs of our young people.

Others may feel that the opportunity is too onerous, and still others that the stakes are too high.

Learning is not always enjoyable, but it must be suitably challenging for there to be growth. For some, this growth can be an uncomfortable feeling they wish to avoid.

There are unfortunately also situations where a student’s health does not permit regular school attendance. While these cases are heartbreaking and possibly unavoidable, complacency may cause early warning signs, such as school avoidance, to be missed.

Schools such as Iona have many resources available to assist students, but schools are powerless to help if students do not attend.

Some parents may hear comments such as “but my mate said his parents are letting him stay home today”, or “there isn’t anything happening this week”, or even, “we’ve finished all our exams”.

The reality, however, is that opportunities for learning are always present. So too are the opportunities to develop negative habits. Non-attendance could be a form of avoidance that develops into a life-long habit of avoiding uncomfortable tasks.

So how do we break a cycle? An overly simplistic answer is: ‘Do not create it in the first place’. Deciding to take a day off can be a slippery slope.

A decision to stay home to work on an assignment or study will mean missing classes, which can result in falling behind and needing to catch up, which could lead to late nights, more stress, and more missed school days (and so on).

This year, schools have been heavily impacted by the proliferation of artificial intelligence websites such as ChatGPT and Grammarly, among others.

As keen supporters of our young people, how do we tell children that it is not okay to do something that could be seen as helping them reach their goals more quickly and easily?

We need to work together to help them understand why this form of help is unethical, not least of all due to the breaches of intellectual property, unethical practice, and biased algorithms that are evident in opensource, large language platforms.

Undoubtedly, the pandemic impacted society’s attitude to schooling. It is all our responsibilities to teach our young people that there is reward, growth, and enjoyment in doing difficult things.

MIDDLE YEARS LEARNING AND TEACHING

MR PETER MONDOLO — HEAD OF MIDDLE YEARS LEARNING AND TEACHING

The Middle Years are a transformative period in a student’s life, setting the stage for their academic journey, ethical development, and career aspirations.

I want to explore three fundamental pillars of high school education: Effective study habits, the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the critical preparation for future career pathways.

By mastering these aspects, students can unlock their full potential and prepare for a successful future.

Study Habits

Effective habits are the cornerstone of academic achievement. Here’s how students can cultivate and refine their study skills:

Time Management: Creating a study schedule that balances coursework, co-curricular activities, and personal time allows efficient learning.

Active Learning: Techniques like group discussions, problem-solving, and hands-on projects promote deeper understanding, knowledge retention and critical-thinking skills.

Goal Setting: Short-term and long-term goals provide a sense of

purpose and direction in their studies. Goal-oriented students are more likely to persevere through challenges. Utilise Resources: Students can access many resources, including online textbooks and educational apps. At Iona, Education Perfect is a great way to consolidate learning and receive instant feedback.

Using AI Responsibly

Responsible AI use is paramount, so students should develop the skills and knowledge needed to navigate this technology ethically.

AI Awareness: Students should understand the basics of AI, its applications in various fields, and its impact on society to equip them to make informed decisions about its use.

Critical Thinking: Students should question results, assess credibility, and know about biases influencing AI-generated information. Cultivating a critical mindset helps them navigate the information age with discernment.

Privacy and Security: Teach students about safeguarding personal information online. Emphasise the

need to protect privacy and be cautious about sharing sensitive data.

Preparing for Future Career Pathways

The Middle Years are a prime opportunity for students to explore their interests, set career goals, and acquire essential skills. Iona prides itself on offering multiple pathways for our students to discover.

Self-Exploration: Encourage students to explore their passions and interests through extracurricular activities, internships, and volunteering. Self-awareness is crucial in selecting a career aligned with one’s values and interests.

Skill Development: Employers value soft skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and critical thinking, which are transferable across various professions. By cultivating effective study habits, mastering responsible AI use, and preparing for future career pathways, students can build a strong foundation for success.

PRIMARY YEARS LEARNING AND TEACHING

MR BRENDAN ALLEN — ASSISTANT HEAD OF PRIMARY LEARNING AND TEACHING

Sitting down to reflect on the past year is a constant source of delight. As I compose this article, I find myself overwhelmed by the Moments of Grace that might have gone unnoticed if I had not paused, reflected, and recognised them.

Year 5: A Journey of Transformation

Many Year 5 students will experience a Moment of Grace when they think back on their remarkable journey of growth and transformation. The transition from their smaller primary school settings to the expansive environment of Iona College can be daunting, but as they reflect on their year, they will realise the remarkable progress they have made in adapting to their new surroundings. These Moments of Grace should fill students with pride in themselves, and gratitude to their friends, family, and teachers.

Maths Pathways: Nurturing Individual Growth

Maths Pathways remained a cornerstone of our curriculum in Iona Primary, emphasising the theme of individual growth. This approach ensures that all students experience success in mathematics, regardless of their starting point. Through personalised lessons and

flexible pacing, students not only meet but surpass their curriculum expectations, a Moment of Grace for each young mathematician.

Writer’s Toolbox: Cultivating Writing Success

Year 5 and 6 students continued to experience growth in their utilisation of the Writer’s Toolbox. The tools provided within the program, combined with the efforts of our dedicated staff, significantly enhanced their writing skills. This growth not only led to academic success but also ignited enthusiasm for writing, a Moment of Grace as students found joy in their creative endeavours.

HASS Excursions: Immersive Learning

Notable highlights included our Term 3 HASS excursions. Year 5 students explored life on the Goldfields in 1850 during their visit to Eureka Excursions, fostering an appreciation for history. Meanwhile, Year 6 students visited Fort Lytton Immigration Centre, gaining a deeper understanding of the immigrant experience in Australia. These excursions offered Moments of Grace as students connected with history on a personal level.

My Personal Moment of Grace

Lastly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional Primary team at Iona College. Their unwavering commitment to our collective mission is genuinely inspiring, and I am incredibly fortunate to work alongside such dedicated professionals.

As I reflect on this school year, a personal Moment of Grace for me has been witnessing the brilliance of our team. They have not only guided our students through moments of growth and grace but have also set new standards of professionalism and unwavering dedication.

Their brilliance has been a constant source of inspiration, and I am grateful for the privilege of being a part of this remarkable team.

As we conclude this academic year, we look forward to the challenges and triumphs that await us in 2024, confident that the Moments of Grace will continue to shape the lives of our students at Iona College.

PRIMARY

DIVERSE LEARNING - SENIOR

MS CARON MARTYN

Iona College has a long-held tradition of celebrating diversity and inclusion across all aspects of College life.

Our Diverse Learning team believes that all students can achieve success when given the appropriate support to do so.

This year saw our Diverse Learning Team provide an even more targeted approach to the level of support provided to our diverse learners.

To facilitate a focus on personalised learning, our senior and primary schools have their own Diverse Learning Head of Department, teachers and teacher aides.

Whilst still collaborative, this model ensures there are fewer barriers for our staff so they can work closely with students needing the most support.

In the senior school, our Diverse Learning teachers have worked tirelessly with classroom teachers and students to review and continuously improve the personalised learning approach the College employs.

We have appointed year-level case managers who oversee and support the diverse learners of that year level to build relationships and maintain consistency and familiarity for the students and parents.

As the students complete each year of study, their case manager will also advance, to maintain a familiar point of contact for families and teachers.

This year, our case managers have created or reviewed over 300 Student Learning Plans and supported students on camps and excursions.

They play a key role in transition and orientation days, as well as collecting and moderating data for the NCCD.

Our teacher aides have worked hard to build rapport with our diverse learners and facilitate a space of trust in the classroom.

They work one-on-one and in small groups, to guide students with new assistive technology, conducting student mentoring meetings before school and collaborating with teachers daily to report on successes and challenges.

Earlier this year, the Diverse Learning team participated in Open Day.

We met many future Ionians keen to explore the opportunities available to them. We were able to speak with families about the academic and pastoral support our team provides.

Thank you to the families who work with us every day to help their sons have a positive and successful learning experience at Iona College.

Thank you also to the Heads of Department and classroom teachers who work collaboratively with our team to achieve success for our diverse learners.

Whether this be through exam support, assistive technology in the classroom or adjusting learning to suit the needs of individuals, working together leads to great outcomes for our boys.

DIVERSE LEARNING - PRIMARY

MS SALLY CONN

Our year of “Moments of Grace” was a year for the Primary Diverse Learning team to create opportunity, make connections, build skills and at times to ‘dig deep’.

Together with our continuing staff, Mr Lachlan Sayers, Mr Richard Cook and Mrs Kerrie Malt were very welcome additions to the Primary Diverse Learning team.

We worked closely with the Assistant Head of Primary Years Learning and Teaching, and classroom teachers to embark upon a new style of curriculum planning which gave teachers a deeper understanding of both the curriculum content and the diversity of learners within their classrooms.

This knowledge enabled teachers to anticipate and eliminate barriers in what they teach (curriculum), the ways they teach it (pedagogy) and how learning is to be demonstrated (assessment).

It has been a significant change in how we plan and deliver curriculum and our primary teachers are to be congratulated on their persistence and dedication to this task.

Inclusive pedagogies within all primary classrooms required upskilling and professional development, which many of our teachers undertook to build and strengthen their own capabilities with their professional learnings covering:

· Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)

– Implementation of Version 9, Australian Curriculum and Supporting Student Diversity

· Positive Partnerships (PP) –Schools and Families Workshop, Understanding Autism

· Writers Toolbox

· MulitLit (making up for lost time in literacy).

Complementing the above initiatives, MacqLit – a Tier 2 Literacy intervention program – was launched within primary during Term 1.

This evidenced-based program targets all key components for effective reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Significant gains in reading fluency have been made by those boys who are currently engaged with this program.

Central to the work of the Primary Diverse Learning team are the boys and families whom we support.

The development of a new Student Learning Profile (SLP) and a Student Progress Meeting document has provided a platform for effective consultation, and the ongoing support provided by families has been integral to building and harnessing positive relationships.

Significant time and resources have gone into supporting the transition of your sons into their next year level, with the intention being to build teacher understanding and capabilities, thus making the transition process as smooth as possible.

In addition, each Wednesday morning before school, the primary teacher aides (Mrs Kerrie Malt, Mr Lachlan

Sayers, and Mr Richard Cook) supported all boys within the primary school at Homework Club.

Due to the all-inclusiveness of this club, the number of boys attending has increased significantly. This is testimony to the work of our teacher aides and the perseverance of all boys in wanting to improve.

To create a culture of inclusion requires hard work, collaboration, and dedication.

Special thanks to Mr Peter Holmes, Mr Brendan Allen and Mr Troy Condon for their unwavering guidance and support to grow and foster a culture of inclusion.

To the primary teachers, your work every day has been immeasurable. Thank you for engaging in this challenging work.

Our appreciation also goes to the teacher aides for your commitment and professionalism, and to the families of the many boys whom we support. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to share a small portion of your sons’ learning journey.

Finally, to the boys, thank you for providing us with so many “Moments of Grace”.

You have been given many tools to support your learning and my hope is that you continue to use them to reach your true potential.

PATHWAYS

MRS TANIA COOPER — HEAD OF FACULTY

The following are profiles on students who have undergone a pathways program throughout the year.

WORK EXPERIENCE – BEN RYAN

Ben’s work experience placement was with a speech pathologist.

He loved it, but what he didn’t expect was the range of experiences he got from the time. He learnt the job involved working with the elderly, patients with brain trauma, and with children in a kindergarten environment.

Ben thought he would be just shadowing and watching, but the experience was hands-on.

Because of this placement, Ben now works with James as a part-time carer and it has helped confirm his decision to follow this dream. Ben has applied to study Speech Therapy at university for 2024.

TAFE AT SCHOOL PROGRAM – DANIEL DE WEGER

‘TAFE at School’ is a program where students attend TAFE one day a week.

Daniel says that completing a Certificate II in Electrotechnology has given him a head start into his

career, and helps demonstrates to employers he has the drive to follow this career path. It is also great for his resume!

Daniel went into the course not having a clue about wiring, and now is bursting with confidence. Completing the course, Daniel also participated in work experience and the employer was so impressed with his knowledge of the industry as a school student that he offered Daniel a job as an apprentice in Electrical Engineering for 2024.

SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIP – JACKSON LANCE

Jackson took on a carpentry apprenticeship with McNab Constructions at the end of Year 11. This involved one day out of school each week, with theory modules being completed in the school holidays.

Starting the apprenticeship while at school allowed Jackson to gain real-world experience, earn some money and take time off his apprenticeship when it rolls into full-time after Year 12.

Jackson was offered the apprenticeship after he impressed the company while completing work experience with them. He loves how the school-based apprenticeship is preparing him to enter the world of work and he feels much more ready than he would have without taking on the program.

QUT UNIVERSITY START PROGRAM –MILO PLASTOW

Milo studied an Introduction to Law subject with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) during Semester 1 of Year 12.

Milo took on this extra program because he wanted to understand what studying at university was going to be like, in particular while studying law.

He got to experience university life, mix with adult learners and work with other students on real world problems.

He acknowledged it was a challenge to balance school and the additional program, along with his sporting commitments, but he does not regret the decision to take this on.

Milo highly recommends other students who have the capacity to take on a university subject to do so – but cautions that the student must be self-driven and self-motivated because the study relies on the individual.

Milo passed the course, and now has a law subject completed. It will allow Milo to get credit if he continues to study law full-time following school.

While he enjoyed the law subject, it has made him think about other courses he may pursue instead.

Having a taste of the course has allowed him to make an informed decision on his university application.

The Iona Arts Faculty continues to be a vibrant, exciting and ever-changing environment.

This year saw the appointment of our very first Arts Culture Captains, a dedicated and talented group of young creators intent on bettering the world around them.

We also launched the College’s first ever Religion Through Arts program, where our Year 7 Religion students were able to learn about the connection between culture, religion and the arts.

They were given time to learn about the hymns of Iona College, the artworks we have on campus and the history and stories of the Oblate Catholic Charism.

We saw the launch of our first ever Art Competition team and Drama Troupe, took part in concerts, musicals, plays, exhibitions and film screenings.

At Iona College, the disciplines of Drama, Art, Music, and Film hold an indispensable role in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth among students.

Drama is a powerful tool for developing empathy and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. The art of expression on stage translates into effective communication in everyday life, a skill crucial for success in both personal and professional spheres.

This year, under the leadership of Mrs Rikki Hastings-Thomas, our Drama students have excelled and

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multiplied. The launch of the Drama Troupe and open lunchtimes have been huge successes. Watching the self-esteem of our boys soar on stage in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a personal highlight for me.

Art education goes beyond teaching students how to wield a brush. It nurtures their ability to think outside the box and express themselves uniquely.

Our Art and Film classes, driven by Mrs Courtney Nissen, encourage students to envision, experiment, and innovate.

The process of creating instills patience, resilience, and a healthy relationship with failure.

Through trial and error, students learn that progress is not always linear and that perseverance leads to growth — an essential life lesson that carries them far beyond the canvas or camera.

Our boys have showed both their talent and their tenacity in striving for excellence through their academic pursuit of Visual Art and Film this year, and their eager involvement in our Art Competition Team.

Watching their faces light up with excitement as many sold their first artworks and had their first public viewings was such a personal joy.

The symphony of benefits brought by music education is hard to match.

Learning to play an instrument requires dedication and discipline.

Repetition and practice teach students that mastery is a result of consistent effort — a mindset applicable to any pursuit in life.

Music education promotes teamwork and collaboration. Playing in an ensemble necessitates listening, adapting, and synchronising with others – skills that translate seamlessly into the collaborative nature of the workforce, where success hinges on the ability to work harmoniously within a team.

The dedication and determination of our Iona Music staff, led by Mrs Aimee McDonald, and our students is astonishing.

They are a constant force for the Arts, entertaining at all of our College events, well into the evenings and on weekends – often acting as the glue that bonds the Arts together.

Australia’s schools play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future.

By recognising the profound impact of arts education and integrating Drama, Art, Music, and Film into Iona’s curricula, we not only ensure the development of thriving artists but also cultivate a generation equipped to face the challenges and complexities of the world with creativity, empathy, and insight.

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MS RIKKI HASTINGS-THOMAS — HEAD OF DRAMA

In 2023, our Year 5 students had their first taste of Drama at Iona – exploring the elements of drama through games and warm-up exercises, and devising their own pirate characters and scenes to perform, in a wonderful opportunity for our youngest students to explore and create.

The Year 6 classes dived into the magical world of fractured fairy tales, developing their acting and stagecraft skills through depicting fictional characters. The classes were then further transported into the fictional world by placing a fairytale character on trial.

For many Ionians, Year 7 is their first taste of Drama at Iona. New students love coming to perform in our fabulous Hannah Hall Drama centre, or – if they’re lucky – on the IPAC theatre stage!

For those who moved just up the hill from Iona Primary, Year 7 Drama is the chance to explore more sophisticated Drama skills and conventions.

In Semester One, students enjoyed working in small groups to perform short scenes from three selected plays (Compass, Trolleys and 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse).

In Semester Two, Year Seven classes performed a whole class play –Shrek! Along with the dramatic skills they have developed, they have also grown in confidence, improved their teamwork skills and have had the

opportunity to take risks in a safe and supportive environment.

Our Year 8 students were given independence to explore texts of their choice, which continued to develop dramatic knowledge and skills through group work and intensive drama games.

The Year 9 class had a rich year in Drama, experiencing and diving head-first into four very different dramatic genres.

The year started with Commedia Dell’Arte, which led to Musical Theatre. The boys then created a brilliant satire scene based on the premise of Horrible Histories and ended the year with Australian Realism, performing a scene from a work by Stefo Nantsou.

From manipulating ancient texts into new contexts to diving deep into the world of physical and contemporary theatre, our Year 10 students grew in leaps and bounds by further developing their craft in terms of performance skills.

Year 11 explored the power of stories and how, through drama, they create connections, to fully immersing ourselves in Magical Realism and the Australian Gothic all the while cultivating skills for high calibre performance.

Year 12 spent the majority of their time in creation mode - both practically and theoretically. Whether it was during their

conceptualised directorial visions or the recontextualised Shakespeare performance, they pushed themselves to achieve great things.

The Drama Troupe had the extremely exciting opportunity to participate in and perform in the Queensland Theatre’s Scene Project, where they were able to come together with other Brisbane schools to share their interpretation of A Thousand Points from Zero by Steve Pirie.

The student-led play was written and directed by Joel Waycott. In the words of its creator: “Juvenility is a magical realism play that details the transition from childhood to adulthood, specifically in the context of graduation.”

This production starred Ben Cole, Jordan Gulisano, Joe Vine and Aiden Victor.

It is an excellent example of how creativity, determination and exceptional skills combine to create theatrical magic.

We are excited to have Hayley Stephens and Bella Grannell join our Drama team this year and I would like to thank the whole team for your contributions to this article and all you do for the department.

Wonderful! Amazing! Brilliant!

These are just some of the descriptions of the experiences our music students had the opportunity to be a part of this year.

Collaboration was the focus of many of our experiences in 2023.

Our Senior students had the incredible opportunity to attend a performance of Hamilton to begin the year. An innovative work, it combines jazz, hip-hop, R&B and Broadway styles in a new and exciting way.

It was fantastic to hear some of our student compositions take on board ideas and techniques from this when creating their own music.

Year 9 and 10 curriculum music students had the opportunity to work with Luke Kennedy from the Little Red Company. Year 9s developed ensemble skills such as communication, confidence and the role of rehearsal versus practice.

They learned about the importance of interpretation and conveying meaning to an audience. We look forward to seeing them build their skills over the next few years.

Year 10s embarked on the challenge of songwriting through a series of masterclasses. It is hard to

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write a song! They developed an understanding of writing lyrics, and different techniques used by musicians in ‘the real world.’

Highlights for our students are always attending live performances. This year, we have been grateful to be able to provide our Senior students with the opportunity to see QSO (Queensland Symphony Orchestra) and Birds of Tokyo work together to create an amazing experience uniting rock band and symphony orchestra.

Our seats, just behind the groups, allowed us to become immersed in the performance and enjoy a unique view of the process. This has energised our Year 11s as they begin their summative work on ‘Innovations’ and ‘Narratives’.

Our Year 10s had a great evening at the QSO Cinematic event earlier in the year (if you haven’t been to this, it’s a ‘must-do’). Supporting their academic work by hearing music designed for specific functions allows them to fully understand the importance of the way in which music elements and concepts can be manipulated for different purposes. They are looking forward to seeing the QSO in their home-studio as we attend Iconic Classics.

Our primary students have enjoyed learning about music from around the world. They have learnt to use their voices and instruments safely, and developed greater appreciation for music across the globe.

A huge thank you to our wonderful team of music teachers who work tirelessly to provide creative and interesting lessons for our students. We welcomed Mr Aidan Arnold to the teaching team in Semester 2, and enjoy his enthusiasm in teaching our Middle Years students. Ms Bella Granell has joined the team as our Drama and Music Teacher Aide, and we are grateful for her support and preparing our resources.

Congratulations to our wonderful Senior Music class. They have worked really hard to achieve some amazing results.

We wish them all every success as they prepare for the final weeks of school here at Iona and into the future.

“There’s a million things I haven’t done, just you wait.”

VISUAL ART AND FILM

MS COURTNEY NISSEN — HEAD OF VISUAL ART AND FILM

This year, students and staff in the Visual Art and Film Department at Iona College have contributed to remarkable events.

Some of these include the arrival of an esteemed guest artist, Daniel Butterworth, as well as the inception of an Art Competition Team.

We have again delivered on celebrating student learning within the department by displaying student artworks and producing a captivating art and film exhibition.

Art students have also had many opportunities to visit the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) and film students toured Griffith University Film School, along with a visit to Screen Queensland.

All of these excursions were educational and eye-opening experiences.

At GOMA, our students immersed themselves in the world of contemporary art, gaining inspiration from the diverse and thoughtprovoking exhibitions.

The visit to Griffith University allowed our students to interact with faculty and students from a leading academic institution in the field of art and film, broadening their horizons.

The trip to Screen Queensland gave our aspiring filmmakers a behindthe-scenes look at the film industry, offering invaluable insights into the world of cinematic storytelling.

One of the highlights of our year was the visit of the renowned guest artist, Daniel Butterworth. Mr Butterworth brought a fresh perspective to our Year 10 students, sharing his insights and experiences from the art world.

His workshops and talks enriched our understanding of contemporary portrait painting, inspiring our students to push the boundaries of their own creativity.

The Art and Film Exhibition was a spectacular showcase of the talent within our department.

Students’ works were displayed, covering a wide range of mediums and themes.

The exhibition provided a platform for our budding artists and filmmakers to present their creations to the community.

It was a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students and the staff within the department.

In 2023, we proudly introduced the Art Competition Team at Iona College.

This team reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering healthy competition among our students. It provides them with opportunities to participate in various art and film competitions, honing their skills and gaining recognition on a broader scale.

This year three of our senior students were honoured by being recognised at the Creative Generation: Excellence in Art Awards, as well as several other students exhibiting their artworks at the Royal Brisbane Show and the Independent Education Union Art Design Awards.

The Visual Art and Film Department at Iona College remains committed to nurturing creativity and innovation among our students.

We eagerly look forward to the adventures that await us in the coming years as we continue to push the boundaries of art and film education.

Akin to the kaizen approach of continual improvement adopted by Japanese firms, 2023 has been a year of optimistic development in the Iona Commerce Faculty.

We continue to incorporate current events and economic issues into our teaching to provide authentic and motivating learning experiences for our students.

Indeed, our goal has been to give them the best opportunity to develop into inquisitive, considerate, and selfmotivated members of society.

For instance, the Year 9 Commerce program has benefitted from the inclusion of a new international business unit, whilst our popular personal finance unit has been revised to include superannuation.

We believe the contemporary concepts and skills derived from studying these topics will help our students beyond the classroom, as they navigate life decisions.

Similarly, we have continued to refine our Year 10 program with consideration for the senior subjects, this year with a focus on literacy.

We feel it is our work to include a variety of texts and learning experiences for students to explore as they prepare for assessment in our general senior subjects of Accounting, Business, Economics and Legal Studies.

Further, at the time of publication, our Year 10 students are conducting

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MR JASON STEVENS — HEAD OF FACULTY

an inquiry-research unit aligning with their choice of senior commerce subject. This approach is well received by students, and further develops the higher order crosscurricula cognitions of analysis and evaluation.

The senior years have likewise been enhanced by broader experiences.

In Business, our students continue to benefit from real-life case studies and, in researching their assignments, collected primary research from real businesses to inform their analysis and reports.

Further, the dynamic political environment and resulting macro policy rollout (think interest rates, immigration, housing, trade relations, etc.) continue to provide a fruitful ground for discussion and debate in both Economics and Legal Studies. Such contemporary classrooms are breeding grounds for critical thought, and we are truly grateful to live in the age we do – at least in an academic sense!

The Year 12 Accounting students were grateful for the opportunity to visit PWC in Brisbane earlier in the year. The opportunity to experience a professional work environment, problem-solve in workshops and attend Q&A sessions has been invaluable as our students consider their steps after school.

On a similar note, our senior Legal Studies students attended the Law

Courts in Brisbane on an excursion. This pivotable experience is best explained by student testimonial:

‘The Judge’s insights from his experiences added a personal touch to the learning. It wasn’t just about the theories and textbooks anymore; it was about real-life applications and the impact on people’s lives. This interaction inspired me and affirmed my desire to pursue a legal career.’

Critically, these rich learning experiences would not be possible without the hard work, dedication, and good humour of the Commerce Faculty staff.

I would like to thank Mrs Cathy Ward, Mrs Tania Cooper, Mr Richard Beets, Mrs Carolyne Kelly, Mr Adam Easton, Mr David Mackenroth, Mr Shaun Hayes, Mrs Julie Kearns, Mrs Caron Martyn, Ms Michelle Conners, Ms Candice Morrison and Mrs Donna Elkington.

Of course, the Commerce students, who choose our subjects as electives, do make our work worthwhile. They are motivated and approach their work with good humour.

To them we say, continue to be inquisitive, empathetic, literate and to treat your Commerce education as a lifelong pursuit.

DESIGN AND INNOVATION

MR DANIEL DAVISON — HEAD OF FACULTY

We’ve had an exciting year in our Faculty, with new faces joining our team and some beloved members moving on to new adventures.

Mr Cribb joined us for Semester 2, bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to our team while Mr Moynihan took a well-deserved break. Sadly, we also said goodbye to Mr Cook, who has been an integral part of our community as a Head of House and valued member of the Industrial Design and Technology (IDT) team.

The IDT team has continued to excel, introducing new projects and improving on existing ones to provide a well-rounded curriculum for our young men. Mr Goodwin and Mr Smart have been instrumental in supporting our teachers, preparing materials, workshops, and resources.

We couldn’t have achieved all of this without the hard work and dedication of our entire teaching team, support staff, and administration team. Thank you all for making these experiences possible for our students.

Industrial Design and Technology – Year 7-8

Students in Years 7 and 8 have the privilege of participating in (IDT) for one semester each year, providing them with a unique learning environment and the opportunity to acquire design and practical skills.

This year, Year 7 students successfully crafted a timber pencil box and a pair of metal camping tongs, while in Year 8, students skilfully produced a BBQ

spatula and constructed a passive speaker from timber.

The guidance and expertise of our esteemed teachers Ms Broughton, Mrs Connolly, Mr Moynihan, Mr Caine, Mr Ryan, and Mr Cribb ensured the safety of the students in the workshops and fostered a deep appreciation for manual craftsmanship.

Industrial Technology Elective – Year 9-10

Junior students began the groundwork for the Senior Applied pathways by undertaking projects that use specific industry materials and processes.

In Year 9, they fabricated a metal carry-all, a folding camp stool, and an LED lamp. In Year 10, they crafted an engineer’s square, a timber stool, and a jewellery box. All classes produced some exceptional and superior-quality work.

Design Elective – Year 9-12

Junior classes delved into the world of visual communication and prototyping, tackling problems headon using newfound skills to design tiny apartments, reinvent a yo-yo, innovate packaging, and collaborate with Aerospace students.

Our senior students took on the real world, problem-solving to develop product, service, and environmental solutions. They focused on the unique challenges of apartment living, redevelopment

of a mini-golf business, and sustainability-based projects.

Throughout the year, our students were exposed to a wide range of activities that pushed them to think critically and design with purpose. They learned to put themselves in the shoes of stakeholders, developing a deep sense of empathy along the way.

Aerospace Elective – Year 9-12

It has been another exciting year in the Aerospace department. Year 9 students studied the history of aviation (Wright brothers through to modern developments and innovations), basic aeronautical knowledge, remote piloted aerial systems (drones), and rotary wing aircraft (helicopters).

In Year 10, students began with a unit on navigation, followed by advanced drone operations, the future of aerospace, and finally airline and aircraft safety by looking at how human factors contribute to the cause of crashes.

The flight simulators play a large part in the delivery of the Aerospace program. In these areas students are able to convert their learned knowledge to practical skills including: Flight circuits, flight plans and cross-country navigation, Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications and Instrument Landing System (ILS) approaches.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

MR CHRIS EADES — ACTING HEAD OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

This year has been an exciting and busy one in our department.

We have seen changes to staffing and curriculum, with the introduction of the brilliant Mr Pieter Jansen, who has enthusiastically embraced the Iona ethos and spirit, and whose in-depth knowledge of hardware and networks is a great addition to the faculty staff.

I would be remiss not to extend acknowledgement and gratitude to the long-standing staff who have helped shape Digital Technologies into what it is today at Iona: Mr Daniel Davison, Mr Reece Healy and Mr Adam Woodall.

The subject has seen growth this year, as it becomes more and more popular with students as an elective choice.

Inevitably, digital technologies pervade most areas of our day-to-day lives, and students seem to recognise that skills in applying and creating these kinds of technologies will be useful for the future.

For many, it is also a potential career pathway that combines their personal interests and passions with an everexpanding field of possibilities.

As a teacher, one aspect that draws me to digital technologies is seeing students begin to recognise how most digital technologies work on the same foundational principles, and can be created by the students once they understand these foundations.

This year was our first time rolling out Arduino Microcircuitry as a unit for our Year 10 Digital Technologies classes. It was fantastic to see students and staff challenging themselves by working with less familiar areas of technology to develop prototypes of real-world micro-circuits.

I cannot wait to implement this into more areas of our curriculum, with aims to develop into a robust robotics unit that extends beyond our current Lego EV3 capabilities.

Apart from the introduction of Arduino into the curriculum, we have also spent a good chunk of the year improving learning environments and resources for our classrooms.

This ongoing process aims to inspire awe and engagement from students by ensuring their learning environment has a number of resources available to improve learning and pedagogy, and to ensure we are delivering content and knowledge that is relevant to the current state of technology (which is always a moving target).

I hope to conclude this with a complete renovation of storage and equipment solutions which will allow for us to run larger-scale activities and more extra-curricular opportunities.

Apart from these exemplars, our curriculum encompasses a full-stack

development approach to Digital Technologies.

Students learn computational thinking skills and knowledge that leads to acquisition of data-programming, front-end development and back-end development skills that can be used in real-world contexts by the time they are in Year 11 and 12.

The benefit of having such a wide range of topics and areas of Digital Technologies throughout the curriculum is that students at Iona are always engaged and experiencing new ways to apply the foundational concepts they pick up throughout their junior years.

I’m grateful to have led a fantastic team of teachers in delivering the Digital Technologies subject for another year.

Although the content and skills can be occasionally challenging, it is always engaging and exciting for student and staff alike.

I look forward to seeing us grow and expand further next year, and encourage students and parents to keep an eye out for all of the enriching curricular and co-curricular opportunities available to Ionians throughout 2024.

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MR KEVIN CAINE — HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

As always, I would like to thank all the ID&T staff for their efforts and dedication in always trying to achieve the best personal and educational outcomes for our boys.

None of this is possible of course without the support of our Iona Leadership Team and in particular Fr Michael, who shares our passion for non-academic pathways. For this I am very grateful.

I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of Mr Ben Connelly, Mr Paul Cook, Mr Timothy O’Sullivan and Mr Luke Ryan for their hard work in the teaching of our programs.

Their ability to ensure timely delivery of content and complete the required paperwork for tasks makes my role much easier. All are very experienced teachers who are more than capable of getting the best outcome for all students. Their attention to detail is very much appreciated.

Unfortunately, we will be losing Mr Cook at the end of the year, leaving a very big hole to fill. I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Paul for all the hard work he has put into his various rolls at the College over many years. His energy, honesty, caring nature, and dedication will be sorely missed.

The Year 11 and 12 industrial technology pathways offered at Iona include the specialist trade-based

subjects of Construction and Engineering. These trades continue to be in short supply.

The HIA Trades Report for the March Quarter 2023 reveals Australia is still enduring one of its most acute shortages of skilled tradespeople.

Here at Iona, we are blessed to have wonderful facilities in the St Joseph’s IDT Centre and staff with industry experience and qualifications to help facilitate student learning in these areas, and ensure we deliver quality programs that enable our students to be strong candidates for any trade position available in our community. Many students take up these opportunities each year, and are thankful for the experience.

We deliver two other non-specialist subjects: Industrial Graphics, and Industrial Technology Skills.

Industrial Graphics is a course designed for both trade and other industry users such as draftsmen, architects, industrial designers, engineers, CNC operators, landscapers, etc.

This course provides a broad range of skills that allow students the ability to graphically communicate ideas in several mediums. I thank Mr Nugent for his continued dedication to the development and implementation of this subject.

Industrial Technology Skills (ITS) is a broad-based subject that enables students to develop multiple skillsets in a range of different contexts. I thank our head of faculty, Mr Daniel Davison, for his continued support in all areas and for the development of the ITS program.

Finally, I would like to thank the people that make this department work behind the scenes – our technical assistants, Mr David Smart and Mr Andrew Goodwin. They work seamlessly together, enthusiastically embracing their roles of preparing materials, cleaning and maintaining equipment, getting quotes, ordering stock and budgeting for material.

They both go above and beyond, allowing for the smooth day-to-day operations of our facility. However, it is in the classrooms where their life skills and an ability to build rapport with the students are unparalleled. Both are from trade backgrounds and their knowledge of craftsmanship is enviable. I thank them for all their efforts and look forward to collaborating with them again next year.

ENGLISH AND LANGUAGES

MS WENDY PERERA — HEAD OF FACULTY

In English, Moments of Grace lie within the space of teaching and learning itself.

The English classroom is not merely a stop along the academic road; it’s a transformative journey. It is through language that we open gateways of understanding, foster critical thinking and nurture empathy.

Here, students learn to unlock the doors of self-expression, articulating their thoughts and emotions through writing and public speaking.

Let us take a moment to appreciate the grace that surrounds the teaching and learning of English at Iona through reflections made by our Year 12 students on texts, units of work and other moments of joy and grace they have experienced:

“I enjoyed reading through the class books, as I would have never read some of them on my own accord. It allowed me to expand my horizons and read something I otherwise wouldn’t have.” - Peter M

“I’ve always enjoyed the creative writing tasks, which require students to write short stories – in particular the Year 11 task, in which students were asked to write a dystopianstyled narrative.” - Zane P

“Romeo & Juliet - the concept we explored surrounding contemporary application of texts hundreds of years old was eye opening.” - Jeremiah A

“I enjoyed Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, as I found it stood out

from other texts; learning the history, culture and how people lived in 19 th century Nigeria.” - Christian S

“Always the short stories. I love showing my creativity and it made the subject fun. I was so excited about the story that I would put it above all other assessments.” - Jordan G

“The Crucible was pretty fun. I enjoyed linking characters from a play to contemporary issues.” - Roshan J

“All of the speeches, because I could express my personal opinions!” -Rhys K

“The Year 10 narrative based on All Quiet On The Western Front was a unit I enjoyed. I thought the varying perspective throughout the novel created an interesting plot and inspired me to pursue my passion for English.” - William B

“I really enjoyed reading the text 1984. George Orwell’s writing was like nothing I had ever seen, and the story immediately had me hooked.” - Noah B

“Narrative writing is my favourite genre. It allows so much more creative freedom, and it usually allows some of the most special writing out of all the assessment types.” - Benjamin C

“To Kill a Mockingbird and Holes were the best stories as they were more relevant to us today.” - William O

Students in all grades were challenged this year to find their inner grace when faced with a moral and

ethical conundrum when it came to the use of AI.

It is a space that is still grey, and one that can either assist or completely derail student learning. We hope that with grace we can continue to navigate these uncharted waters in the years to come.

As a department, we began to explore the new ACARA curriculum V9 and how we can adapt, replenish and create new units of learning. It is an exciting prospect and one that the English Team is collaborating on as we speak.

Finally, behind every successful English classroom stands an extraordinary teacher, orchestrating a symphony of ideas, creativity, and encouragement.

I would like to thank the dedicated English teachers who show grace everyday by inspiring their pupils to explore their imaginations, embrace diversity, and appreciate the power of written and spoken word.

To ensure we supported every student, the work of Caron Martyn, her team of diverse learning teachers and teacher aides cannot be understated.

May the grace we enjoy continue in 2024.

This year has been sensational for our Japanese-studying students, as it has enabled us to reconnect physically and emotionally with both the Japanese people and their fascinating culture.

In Term 1, we welcomed two students from our brother school Nagoya High School, Koshiro and Ryodai. The boys used Iona as a base to adapt to new and challenging situations, with both students excelling as Ionians.

Later that same term, 35 students from Nagoya were hosted by Iona families in what was an epic exchange. Visits from students from Shukutoku University and Nichidai Narashino High School provided our boys with further opportunities to explore each other’s cultural differences and form meaningful connections.

For our senior Japanese-studying students, the undoubted highlight was spending 13 days in Japan, surrounded by native speakers, exploring the rich history and experiencing things that are not possible in a classroom. Here are a few thoughts from some of our tour participants:

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MR BRENDAN MERROTSY — HEAD OF JAPANESE

“The best part of the tour was being able to use these skills while surrounded by native Japanese speakers, from buying our katanas and baseball jerseys, to ordering at restaurants, to asking our host families questions, and to reading numberplates. These real life situations have led to improved skills in the classroom.”

– Alistair M

“The tour to Japan has been some of the best two weeks of my life. Being able to explore with my friends, running up and down Miyajima Island and feeling the pure exhilaration of reaching the summit, ‘naviguessing’ our way through the streets of Hiroshima at night, or emptying the convenience store of every sweet thing we could lay our hands on. Awesome memories.”

– Finn O

“Though this trip had many different opportunities and challenges, the homestay experience was one of the best. I will not forget the experience of trying to converse with my host family, using my broken Japanese

and Google Translate, or going out for dinner and being given chicken heart!”

– Nate G

“You could be on one of the busiest streets in the world, surrounded by millions of people, then take a short walk down the road and be at an amazing temple that has stood for over thousands of years. This ability that the Japanese have to have such a deep connection to culture and still be one of the most technologically advanced nations in the world is something that is truly incredible.

I have learnt that Japanese food can at times look strange, but one thing is for sure, it always tastes fantastic. To any young boys out there planning on studying Japanese in their senior years, if you get the opportunity, I highly encourage you to take it, it is an experience you will never forget.”

– Lachie H

This year, the Maths department welcomed two new staff members: Mr Jason Smith, who has experience in the Catholic system at several schools overseas and in Brisbane; and Mrs Lisa James, who came to us from the state education system with many years’ experience.

Both of these amazing teachers used their experiences to enhance the learning of the boys in their care.

Mrs James was able to create some great “hands-on“ activities to ensure boys of all mathematical abilities were able to be engaged, while Mr Smith showed his expertise in the area of General Mathematics.

Mr Smith also introduced a new concept in the College: Maths ENRICH is a problem-solving opportunity for students across the College to be involved in. We are hoping that this competition will continue to grow within the department.

This year has seen the continuation of acceleration of students in mathematics. At the conclusion of 2022, we saw the graduation of our first two students who started 11 Methods while in Year 10.

This year, we will see another one of our students who was accelerated in Maths from Year 6 graduate.

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MRS LYNETTE PEARCE — HEAD OF FACULTY

Alistair Mylne was topping Year 7 Maths while he was still in Year 6.

In 2024, we will see approximately 20 students from Year 10 moving into the Year 11 Maths Methods course. These boys have been involved in the Maths Acceleration Program (MAP) since they were in Year 8.

This program is in its second year, with 09 MAP and 08 MAP. During Term 4, we will be assessing the results of students in Year 7 Mathematics to determine who will be invited to access the program in 2024.

Mathematics is not easy for some students, but the staff in our department strive to allow each student to reach their potential.

This year we have again had the support of the College to continue with “fluid classes”. This process allows students who may have difficulty in Maths to access the supported classes in each year level. It also allows the students who succeed in Mathematics to access the “Higher Order Thinking” classes. The fluidity of movement across classes allows for students with strengths in some content areas to show their skills in that area, yet find support in areas where they may need some extra help.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing Maths staff for their tireless efforts again this year. The students at Iona College are truly blessed to have such professionals teaching them.

I can guarantee that your child’s teacher has the best intentions for them to succeed.

I would also like to thank the parents and guardians of the students at Iona. You have shown great support throughout this year.

Sometimes you have challenged us, and hopefully we have faced that challenge and together come up with a plan that has best suited your child.

My final thanks goes to Mrs Samantha McKinnon, who has been my right hand person. Mrs McKinnon has been Acting Head of Mathematics this year, and has helped me immeasurably.

Mathematics is amazing! You may not believe me because your experience was not very positive, but I hope your child’s experience with me at the helm is different.

ENRICHMENT

MS SAMANTHA MCKINNON — HEAD OF ENRICHMENT

The Enrichment program has been running for approximately eight years and during that time we have watched it morph into something great.

It started with a boy who, in his early years of education, was identified by his teachers at St Peter’s and Paul’s at Bulimba as a gifted student. Alistair Mylne, who is a Vice Captain with the Academic Portfolio this year, has been a great asset to the College.

Alistair joined Iona in Year 6, skipping Year 5, in 2017 and was also placed in a Year 7 Mathematics class which he topped for that year.

Alistair continued his accelerated program, completing his Year 12 Mathematics Methods assessment in 2022. At the end of this year, he will have completed his academic journey at Iona College before reaching 17 years old.

Milo Plastow has also been on his own individual academic journey. At the end of Year 9 Milo’s grades were at a level where we felt that acceleration may benefit his academic growth.

It was not an easy decision for anyone involved, but after some time and lots of interventions, it was decided that the best option would be to move Milo into Year 11.

Milo has achieved well in his subjects

Angus Harrington graduated in 2022 after being accelerated in Year 9 to Year 11. Accelerating a student involves a lot of discussions and support from staff and families.

In 2022, in conjunction with the Maths department, we started an accelerated Maths program. In 2022 we had two boys, Aiden Peach, and Caelan Reid, who completed their Maths Methods course in 2021.

This year Clancy Muniandy and Sam Broughton will complete Maths Methods as Year 11 students, allowing them to access university courses or other academic avenues in 2024.

The Mathematics Acceleration Program (MAP) is offered to students in Year 7 going into Year 8. They will complete Years 8, 9 and 10 mathematics over two years and be able to access Year 11 Maths Methods when they are in Year 10.

In 2024 we will have approximately 20 students in Year 10 eligible to enrol in Maths Methods.

The Year 6 Enrichment Maths class was offered to students who had shown great mathematical ability, and covered a variety of higher-level mathematical concepts.

As the program continues to expand, we are hoping to continue Enrichment Mathematics into Year 5 in 2024.

The Enrichment program gives students of all abilities an opportunity

to be involved in some quite academic events, including:

World Scholar’s Cup - In the second week of the September holidays, six students took part in the Global round, achieving gold and silver medals and qualifying for the “Tournament of Champions” being held at Yale later this year.

Year 7 and 8 QMAT Problem

Solving – our two teams performed exceptionally well at Moreton Bay College. Thanks to Mr Smith for his support.

The DaVinci Decathlon - this event involved boys from Year 5 through to Year 11, competing across 10 different disciplines, including ideology and engineering.

Write A Book In A Day – boys from all year levels were challenged to write, illustrate, and edit a chapter book, with the books distributed to children with cancer in hospitals across the country.

These are only a few of the enrichment opportunities offered to the students at our College, and we look forward to seeing many more students involved in 2024 and beyond.

The Religious Education faculty embarked on a new chapter in 2023, separating from the Humanities department and becoming a faculty singularly focused on the religious education of all Iona students.

It was hoped this initiative would provide a greater clarity of purpose for the 49 teachers of RE in all its forms across the school, to meet the challenge of delivering a relevant, engaging and meaningful program.

This challenge was made more acute by the subject’s overarching aim of not only developing the religious literacy of the students, but also promoting their active participation in a variety of faith contexts and nurturing a relationship with God.

This places a demand on our teachers to be able to transfer the knowledge of our tradition whilst at the same time being authentic witnesses of faith – all within the backdrop of other curriculum priorities and a societal shift towards secularisation.

It means that our RE teachers encounter a diverse range of abilities and attitudes towards religion among the students they teach. Every day our teachers confront these challenges with a commitment to engage, inspire, educate and form our students in a way that is consistent with the Gospel values.

We are grateful for the professionalism and collegiality they display each day in the pursuit of these grand aims.

RELIGION

MR DAMIEN GANNON — HEAD OF FACULTY

The faculty has had a considerable change in personnel in recent times. This comes with the added benefit of new ideas and perspectives in regard to teaching and learning, which has benefitted myself, and Assistant Head of Faculty Kirstie Scullen, greatly.

I would particularly like to thank the new staff for the energy and enthusiasm they show each day – notably Mr Max Dillon, Ms Taylor Broughton and Ms Candice Morrison for taking on the additional duties required of the Religious Education Accreditation Course they participated in this year.

As the educational arm of the archdiocese, Brisbane Catholic Education has the responsibility of creating a curriculum that focuses on the two dimensions of religious education – religious literacy and faith formation.

Their endorsement was a significant achievement that commended our program for its adherence to the archdiocesan curriculum framework, its pedagogical rigour, and its incorporation within the religious life of the school.

They were also particularly impressed with the school’s commitment to the practical expression of faith through the senior Catholic Studies courses, 3:16 and 10:10.

These programs require a significant investment in finances and people. They would not be possible without the exceptional work of our Dean of

Faith and Mission, Mrs Liz Madden, and her assistant, Mrs Meghan Leis.

The validation process certainly affirmed our work to date, but it also reinforces the necessity to continually refine and adjust our program to ensure it is responsive to our students and context.

Religious education in schools appears to exist in this unique paradox whereby its value is being challenged by a changing society, whilst simultaneously being an essential feature of increasingly popular religious schools.

As religious devotion and practice in wider society diminishes, enrolments in religious schools and colleges soar.

Over the past half a century, the total share of students attending private religious schools in Australia has increased from 4 per cent to 17 per cent.

Currently in our diocese alone, Catholic-based learning institutions educate 22 per cent of Queensland’s youngsters.

This phenomenon, whilst concerning in one respect, also gives hope to those tasked with engaging young people with religion that it is still a valuable and necessary aspect of an holistic education.

‘The humanities are vastly more important in today’s troubled times.’ – Jim Leach

The above quote encapsulates why the humanities are highly relevant in a school’s curriculum.

Reflecting on this, I do feel privileged to be writing this brief snapshot of the Humanities Faculty as the Acting Head for 2024. Taking over this position from one of Iona’s most respected and seminal educators in Brian Townsend has been a wonderful learning and personal growth experience.

Year 7 Humanities and Social Science (HaSS) focuses on a semester unit of study of both geography and history. The first semester’s geography focus was based on the themes of place, interconnection, scale, culture and resources. The students looked at their school and residential location in terms of liveability and sustainability. The importance of water as a finite resource was the aim of the second term’s written report.

Second semester saw the students and staff explore the ancient worlds of Egypt and China. Year 8 also commenced with a geographical perspective by analysing the cause and impact of natural hazards and disasters. The rise of megacities and some of their particular issues concluded the semester.

The Medieval world and the arrival of the Spanish and their impact in

HUMANITIES

MR MICHAEL DOYLE — HEAD OF FACULTY

the Americas leads into the Year 9 HaSS program.

The Faculty’s assistants this year, Ms Katrina Banks and Mr Kristian Guivarra, brought to the College a strong belief in the development of the boys’ skills in both disciplines. This was evident in the rewriting of assessment instruments in all junior classes, where the knowledge of content should not be the main focus of lesson delivery.

Hopefully, this new approach will bare fruit in the years to come across all disciplines in the faculty.

The revamping of the Year 10 program three years ago has seen enormous growth in the number of students selecting senior humanity subjects, in particular Senior Geography and Modern History. Acknowledgement must be made to the several staff that have taught one of the electives units in these areas over this time, in particular Mr Nicholas Christie, Mr Steve Tait and Mr Mark Harvey.

Ancient History enables inquirybased learning with a strong focus on critical literacy and textual interpretation. This was particularly evident in the three excursions to the University of Queensland Antiquities Museum for both Year 11 and 12 classes in Semester 1, where students analysed ancient relics and critiqued them in terms of authenticity and historical accuracy.

Modern History continues to be a popular elective in Senior, with

topics under investigation in Year 11 including the French and Russian Revolutions, as well as the American Civil Rights Movement.

Inquiry topics in Year 12 comprise of the emergence of Nazi Germany and Communist China, plus the Cold War, with a large focus on Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam conflict.

Currently, Senior Geography is the most popular of all Senior humanity subjects. Four strong classes across Years 11 and 12 are evidence of this. Interpreting data from field work and the manipulation of other geographical data are central to the subject’s skill component.

Students also enjoy discussing and analysing daily global issues with the aid of digital technology almost daily. Enormous thanks to the efforts of all the Humanities staff this year - Ms Rosie Holmes, Ms Maddy Jackson, Ms Marie Carter, Ms Candice Morrison, Mr Alex Dunn, Ms Taylor Broughton, Mr Hamish Cranitch, Mr Jason Butt, Mr Robert Swan, Mr Nick Christie, Mr Luke Hempenstall, Mrs Madeleine Fildes, Mr Damien Gannon, Ms Rebecca Perkins, Mr Andrew Ferguson, Ms Chelsea Kuhl and Ms Michelle Morris.

SCIENCE AND HEALTH

MR BRIAN ROBBINS — HEAD OF FACULTY

“Science is the tool we use to understand the natural world, and the quest for knowledge is a never-ending journey of discovery.” - Jane Goodal

Scientists are the pioneers of human progress, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and shaping our understanding of the world around us.

Over the years, many renowned scientists have made profound statements reflecting their curiosity, passion, and dedication to scientific discovery.

The key to science is our attempt to better understand the world around us through continual questioning. Throughout time, our knowledge has developed through the fundamentals of scientific methodology.

Observation, hypothesising, investigation, analysis, concluding, and evaluation are important skills that are key to science. They are also the set of skills that form the basis of how science is taught at Iona College.

Natural curiosity of young boys is the perfect ingredient to build success in science. This is first captured in Years 5 and 6. The Primary classroom is a perfect environment to engage in collaborative learning, and science focuses on developing understanding through discovery.

The transition into Secondary school allows students to have regular lessons in laboratories designed to cater for the variety of strategies and settings in which science is best taught.

As students move into Secondary, all science lessons are conducted in one of the College’s nine science laboratories. These modern laboratories are designed to allow students to easily transition from lecture-style lessons into group work settings, where the essence of discovery is encouraged.

Traditional experiments are complemented with modern technology to better allow students to capture and analyse data, enhancing a more profound understanding of scientific concepts and principles.

The College is fortunate to offer four senior sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Marine and Physics, which all lead into further studies in the science fields.

Although, these sciences focus on understanding different concepts, they all require development of similar skill sets to succeed.

Iona has always focused on developing and preparing students for future pathways. In science, this starts in Year 9, where electives in STEM and Marine studies allow

students to advance their passion in science.

This continues with further electives in Year 10 that allow students to focus on physical and life sciences. Physical Science provides foundations to succeed in chemistry and physics, while Life Science provides foundations in biology, marine and psychology.

It is pleasing to see that all these electives continue to be popular subject choices and provide the skillset for future success.

This passion and interest in science would not be possible without the dedication and professionalism of a very experienced and dedicated Science Staff.

As Head of Science for the past 20 years, I have been fortunate to be supported by colleagues that readily collaborate to develop fresh and rigorous programs that allow every student to reach their potential in science.

This in turn provides opportunity for all students to meet the necessary skillset to succeed in future years.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MR DANIEL SUTHERLAND — HEAD OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In the dynamic realm of education, the establishment of The Provence Centre has marked a significant turning point for the Health and Physical Education (HPE) department at Iona College.

This new facility represents progress, offering a range of resources and prospects that have impacted the department’s programs.

Among the beneficiaries, the HPE department has taken the chance to refresh its curriculum, blending technology, practical application, and skill development.

From updating fitness education in modern gym facilities to integrating theory with hands-on experience, the HPE department is committed to enhancing students’ physical wellbeing, personal growth, and future in exercise science and sports performance.

As we explore this evolution, it is clear that the HPE department is not just adapting but shaping a new approach to physical education.

It is worth noting the positive developments that The Provence Centre has brought to the HPE department. The inclusion of modern facilities has improved the learning experience for students at various levels.

The use of the gym facility for the Certificate in Fitness program, overseen by Mr Biggs and Mr Harding, demonstrates the application of theory. Allowing students to conduct personal training sessions benefits their peers and the community, providing real-world experience that aligns with their studies.

The incorporation of technology into the curriculum is also important. Tools like GPS tracking and video analysis software offer students a deeper understanding of exercise science and sports performance. Interactive resources for first aid and CPR make learning engaging and relevant to future careers.

The curriculum’s progression from Years 5 to 10 focuses on social and physical skills, with elective options in Years 9 and 10 allowing students to

explore aspects of physical education that interest them.

The expansion of pathways in Year 11, including Physical Education classes and certificates in Fitness and Sport and Recreation, shows a commitment to offering diverse opportunities in sports and physical education.

The success of this program depends on the dedicated team of educators. Their role in motivating and supporting students is commendable. Their commitment to fostering lifelong skills through sports and physical education shapes students’ futures.

In conclusion, the HPE department provides an enriching educational experience that equips students with practical skills and a foundation for their future in sports and exercise science.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO

ALISTAIR MYLNE — COLLEGE VICE-CAPTAIN

Junior-Senior Link Tutoring is the primary method for the Academic Portfolio to give back to the school. As a new member to the Portfolio this year, this has been a particularly rewarding experience.

It has also seen, as with every year, the development of a network of Senior boys who come to tutor. Particular credit is due to Prefect Nathanael Green for his consistent attendance and assistance.

The Academic Portfolio also hosted other events this year, including the trivia event against San Sisto – a surprisingly high-spirited affair with a massive turnout. Thank you very much to our Prefect Joel Waycott for hosting this.

We also had our Staff vs Students debating event, which was narrowly awarded to the teachers after Mr Bishop’s show-stopping rebuttal of the students.

The Junior School Spelling Bee came in Term 3, a returning event from last year.

Thank you to last year’s Vice-Captain, Lucas Teixeira, whose detailed preparations greatly assisted us running the event in 2023.

Year 5 student Aljon Manuel was crowned champion, to the crowd’s delight. Thank you to Ronan Menner, another of our Prefects, for his work on this event.

Finally, the Interhouse Trivia at the end of Term 3 capped off our extra

events, with MacKillop House taking home first place.

I’d like to thank my Lead Prefect, Tom O’Brien, for taking initiative with many of these events and being critical to the portfolio’s early successes.

Mr Peter Mondolo and Ms Wendy Perera, as our mentors and liaisons, are also deserving of many thanks.

I look forward to passing on this portfolio to Sam Broughton and Nathan Peach next year.

2023 ACADEMIC PREFECTS

Standing: Alistair Mylne, Joel Waycott, Tom O’Brien, Ronan Menner, Nathanael Green

ST EUGENE DE MAZENOD RESOURCE CENTRE

MRS MELINDA PARKINSON — HEAD OF LIBRARY

As we approach the end of another wonderful year at the St Eugene de Mazenod Resource Centre, we would like to extend our warmest gratitude to each of you for being an essential part of our library community.

We strive to promote academic excellence and instil integrity, all while inspiring our students to explore their personal interests through reading and research. We encourage their curiosity about the world and offer them current resources and the necessary training to utilise them effectively.

Your presence, enthusiasm, and support have made this year truly memorable, and we are excited to share some highlights with you.

Celebrating a Year of Learning and Fun

Throughout 2023, our library has been bustling with activities that aimed to foster a love for reading, spark curiosity, and encourage exploration.

Our Library Lover’s Day storytime sessions delighted our youngest readers, with our teachers and College Captains reading their favourite picture books to students.

Our engaging author workshops with Brian Falkner and Richard Yaxley captivated our teens. Nick Earls, Samantha Wheeler and Dannika Patterson spoke about the joy of their writing craft, illustrating, and publishing books, shaped by experiences, and how this forms

a vibrant creative journey for our young patrons.

Community Bonding and Connections

Our library takes great pride in being a place where families can come together, make new friends, and create lasting memories. We welcomed several family-centric events, such as Grandparents Day, Indigenous Literacy Book Swap events and our Book Week Character Parade, providing opportunities for quality time and meaningful interactions.

Digital Literacy Initiatives

In response to the ever-evolving times, we introduced new accessibility to our online resources to empower students with essential learning tools for the future. From new research databases for seniors to simultaneous access to our e-magazines, our aim was to bridge the technological divide and ensure that everyone feels confident in navigating the digital world.

Enhanced Library Spaces

We are delighted to inform you that we have made significant student-focused improvements to our library spaces this year. Additionally, we have expanded our collection to include more diverse and inclusive titles, ensuring that all families find literature that resonates with them.

Spotlight on Staff

Our library staff are the backbone of our success. Their dedication, passion, and expertise have been instrumental in creating a welcoming and enriching environment. This year, we recognise the exceptional contributions of our staff members who continuously go above and beyond to serve you better.

Expressing Gratitude

None of these achievements would have been possible without the dedication of our library staff, volunteers, and – of course – you, our valued families. Your continued support and active participation in library activities enrich the experiences for everyone in our community.

As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the opportunities of the coming year, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to each of you for being an essential part of our library’s journey. Together, we celebrate our shared love for literature, learning, and community.

We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and are committed to continuing our mission of being a hub for knowledge and connection.

DEAN OF COLLEGE

MR JOHN FRARE — DEAN OF COLLEGE

Iona College is to be congratulated for its bold and cutting-edge approach to staffing, programs and initiatives, approved by the Board and subsequently actioned for the betterment of the staff and students.

Professional Growth Teams (PGT)

Iona College Professional Growth Teams (PGTs) facilitate a respectful, collaborative culture of growth by building relationships, and promoting a culture of sharing across and within faculties and year levels.

This year the program has included:

Semester 1 Focus Area: “The Neurosequential Model in Education ”.

Semester 2 Focus Area: “The Essential Skills for Classroom Management ”.

Growth Coaching

Iona continued the partnership with At My Best (AMB) and progressed towards building an integrated, whole-of-school system of staff professional learning and development.

Over a three-year cycle, it is expected that every staff member at Iona College will become ongoing participants in the program.

I am pleased to report that, at the conclusion of 2023, the College has over 35 accredited Growth Coaches, and a further 30 staff members who are currently being mentored. This number will grow next year, and the school is committed to having 50 growth coaches, and a further 100 staff engaged as mentees.

Staff Wellbeing

The idea of a Staff Wellbeing Committee was established in 2022, and has grown again significantly this year.

Achievements in 2023 include:

An online platform developed as a central, easily assessable location for information and resources.

Refurbishment of the Duhig staff room, largely funded by the P&F, with a focus on wellbeing.

Reintroduction of Friday afternoon social drinks at The 306 Club twice a term.

The Term 2 Listening Lunch to make the ILT aware of positives and concerns impacting staff.

Monthly birthday cakes for all staff.

Staff Wellbeing raffles drawn twice per term.

People at Work Survey

To further understand their wellbeing needs, all staff were invited in Term 2 to participate in the ‘People at Work’ (PAW) Government initiative survey.

Sixty-eight per cent of staff completed the survey, giving us confidence in the integrity of the results of the survey.

A focus group held three meetings to:

Provide insight into the psycho-social factors and hazards based on survey results.

Help the project team gain a better understanding of the issues staff identify about their work environment.

Identify strategies and solutions.

Amy Green Partnership

The Iona College Staff Wellbeing Committee has been using Amy’s work to inform discussions since it commenced in 2022, and purchased copies of her book “Teacher Wellbeing – A Real Conversation for Teachers and Leaders ” for shared staff spaces.

Following College approval, a partnership with The Wellness Strategy was formed and as part of the ongoing partnership, Amy facilitated a “Beneath the Surface Day” in August designed to dig deeper into staff wellbeing by listening to staff opinions on what is working well, what is impacting wellbeing and what could be improved.

Amy will analyse the data from the People at Work survey and triangulate these results with those of the Beneath the Surface Day to provide recommendations and an action plan. She will continue to work with the ILT and the Committee to assist Iona in creating a staff wellbeing framework for the next 18 months.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the partnership with The Wellness Strategy will use the baseline data from the 2023 People at Work Survey with a view to a follow-up survey after 12-18 months.

Data collected during the period of engagement with the proposed program – including staff sick days, leave applications, staff attendance data and longevity –will play a key role in evaluating its effectiveness.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

MR WAYNE NIVEN — HEAD OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

In 2023, the Professional Development program at Iona College placed a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative collegial culture that promotes learning and growth for both teachers and students.

Our goal was to enhance teacher quality and the development of highly effective teaching practices, ultimately benefitting our entire school community.

The Iona College Professional Growth Teams (PGTs) were established to cultivate a respectful and collaborative culture of growth.

Our aim was to build strong relationships and foster a culture of sharing within and across faculties and year levels.

We believe that self-reflection and evaluation are essential for teachers to improve their own teaching and better serve our students’ needs.

By encouraging teachers to observe and work with their colleagues, we aimed to facilitate meaningful dialogue and support personalised approaches to teaching.

The foundation of our discussions are the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership’s (AITSL) National Professional Standards for Teachers, covering all aspects of a teacher’s role: Professional knowledge, professional practice, and professional engagement.

Iona College Professional Growth Teams (PGTs) Program 2023

During Semester 1, our Professional Growth Teams delved into “The Neurosequential Model in Education” developed by Dr Bruce D. Perry.

This model helps us comprehend and address the impact of trauma on the development and learning of children. It emphasises brain development and suggests tailoring interventions to meet the developmental needs of children who have experienced trauma.

By prioritising positive relationships, promoting sensory and selfregulation skills, and fostering a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere, teachers can create supportive learning environments that promote resilience and academic success.

The establishment of a secure and encouraging classroom atmosphere, display of empathy, and promotion of social bonds are crucial components of effective pedagogy.

The integration of self-regulation techniques such as self-calming, mindfulness, and self-awareness into daily routines by educators is a viable approach. Establishing a consistent and organised educational setting also promotes a sense of safety and autonomy among students.

The Neurosequential Model in education advocates a holistic approach that considers social, emotional, and cognitive needs.

By incorporating trauma-informed practices into pedagogy, teachers can create inclusive and supportive learning environments that foster resilience, growth, and academic achievement for all students.

In Semester 2, our PGT program focused on “The Essential Skills for Classroom Management” within the context of Iona College’s Positive Education Model and the Visible Wellbeing framework.

Linking in with the Visible Wellbeing Framework, we believe there are 10 Essential Skills defined and explained as vital for good classroom management. These skills serve as a foundation for effective teaching and classroom management at Iona.

Growth Coaching Program: Iona Action Plan (IAP)

Our partnership with “At My Best” (AMB), initiated in 2021, has flourished – leading to the development of a comprehensive system for staff professional learning and growth at Iona College.

The system incorporates various components such as 360° Feedback, coaching, and development planning. By embracing coaching as a prevailing practice, we aim to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

This program has become a significant advantage of working at Iona, demonstrating our dedication to the professional development of our staff and their contribution to our school’s strategic mission.

Through collaborative efforts and a commitment to excellence through our Growth Coaching program, Iona College remains dedicated to the ongoing growth and success of our teachers and students.

We look forward to another year of stimulating and productive staff PD and Growth in 2024.

OBLATE IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY

MR BRAYDEN TEECE — DEAN OF OBLATE IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY

In our 65th year as a local Catholic school, deeply engaged with families and the broader community, we have many accomplishments to be proud of.

In 1957, our founding Oblates and local families worked together to transform a 32-acre farm into a hub of education and faith in just 119 days. Despite a lack of funds, Fr Tim Long OMI cast a powerful vision, and a devoted community rallied to turn it into reality.

Our culture is firmly rooted in those early struggles, a unique narrative that we cherish and honour. Our founding Ionians deserve our deepest gratitude and respect.

In acknowledgment of this history, and on the 60 th anniversary of our first graduating class of 1963, this year we were privileged to welcome back these Old Boys to the College for a celebration, reconnecting to share the memories that bind these Ionians together.

In acknowledgement of our maturation as a community, in 2023 we also honoured our most “Senior Old Boys” through the creation of the ‘Iona Silverbacks’. The Silverbacks represent a special membership group consisting of Old Boys celebrating 50 or more years since their graduation class.

In the natural world, the silverback is the mature male, the leader of the gorilla troop who is responsible for safeguarding and nurturing the

younger members, and guiding them to assume leadership in the future.

The inaugural Silverbacks gathering took place on the Sunday following our Foundation Day Assembly. Members came together for Mass, a College tour, and a memorable brunch. Notably, Iona’s very first enrolled student, Fr Bill Ousley OMI, joined in this significant occasion.

The Iona Old Boys Association continues to uphold the strong connection to our history. Our Foundation Day Assembly was an opportunity to recognise the dedicated service of our outgoing President, Mr Darren Barber, who served Iona in this role for 11 years.

Our Parents and Friends Association, led by Mr Geoff Harrison and a dedicated executive team, remains a cornerstone in connecting our school and families.

The P&F facilitated numerous events, such as the Colour Fun Run, Iona Ladies Luncheon, and Lads and Dads breakfast, as well as funding important initiatives like our widely loved therapy dog program. They are all wonderful examples of how our P&F enrich our community.

As an Oblate College, we are part of a broader family of ministries. Our De Mazenod Family serves people not only across Australia, but around the world.

St Eugene de Mazenod encourages us to “strengthen the bonds that unite us”.

This year will be remembered for the fortification of our connections to our fellow Oblate Colleges through the establishment of the De Mazenod Education Network.

Our Oblate identity challenges us to serve and enrich our local community.

In 2023, we partnered with BMD to relocate the historic Wynnum Baptist Church onto our campus, supported Darling Point Special School’s temporary relocation to Iona, hosted the Wynnum Seagulls’ rugby league community match, became the home of the Queensland Pirates volleyball team, hosted the AFL Queensland Wheelchair Q-Clash in Oblate Hall, and collaborated with the Manly-Lota RSL Club to rescue and restore a 100-year-old statue of local historical significance.

Each of these unique experiences is an opportunity to share our faith-centred culture with the wider community and to express our Mission of service.

As we embark on our 66th year, we trust that our students will continue to be inspired to grow through God’s gift of the Oblate charism, embracing lives of learning, faith, leadership, and service.

SONS OF OLD BOYS

2023 SONS OF OLD BOYS

Back Row: Tobias Reardon, Callum McShane, Archer Andersen, Finn Barker, Nate Nugent, Daniel de Weger, Bailey Manix, Lincoln Gorman, Oliver Reid

Eighth Row: Liam Hazel, Aiden Victor, Thomas Harnisch, Oscar Butler, Alex Manteit, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Jordan Gulisano, Elijah Stone, Henry Carter, Brody Newman, Matthew Brown, William O’Neill, Benjamin Ryan

Seventh Row: Alexander Keynes, Elijah Terry, Jack Phoenix, Cohen Cronk, Zac Caton, Ethan Corrie, Jasper Vinen, Jeremy O’Connell, Christian Wilson, Patrick Carothers, Nicholas Vinen, Lachlan Balfe, Logan Cronk, Cooper Balfe, Declan Christopher, Oscar Cullen

Sixth Row: Kayden Werner, Tom Carter, Oliver Johnstone, Brodie Firmin, Harrison Medill, Rhys O’Malley-Jones, Jack Cole, Alexander Harrison, Oliver Corrie, Lewis King, Joshua Minton, Darragh Torrens, Ryan Catalano, Cooper Hopp, Isaac Paterson, Cooper Shelton, Finn Morley

Fifth Row: Harry Ryan, Cooper Williams, Jack Carr, Joshua Fenwick, Harry Crabb, Isaac Hodge, Charlie Power, Owen McDonald, Jack Thatcher, Maxwell Harnisch, Callum McDonald, Chase Melville, Haydn McShane, Jasper Casley, Caleb Christensen, Jaydn Friswell, Cayd Bishop, Damien Sharman

Fourth Row: Patrick Hishon, Connor McIlwain, Asher Rissman, Joshua Hobdell, Jacob Puljic, Michael Carlton, Edward Andersen, Max Thatcher, Sam Ritchie, Lucas Twigg, Xavier Stone, Jack Kennedy, Taj Kappu, Zavier Grasic, Charles Murphy, Max Leben, Julian Manley

Third Row: Cayd Radley, Kye Hinchy, Matthew Davies, Andrew Pook, Alistair Terry, Billy Sturgess, James Draper, Boston Deane, Benjamin Keynes, George Carroll, Henry Goffey, Isaiah Thrupp, Harvey Bool, Benjamin Cullen, Seamus Harrison, Jacob De Monte, Thomas Harding, Lachlan O’Neill

Second Row: Xavier Cassar, Kyden Britt, Samuel Winton, Christopher Wuth, Mattheus Slocombe, Nate Sturgess, Spencer Hopp, Hudson Gill, Jack Cullen, Hayden Wall, Tyler Weise, Gabriel Puljic, Mason Gill, Thomas Patterson, Noah Thatcher, Harrison Duignan, Henry Backer

Front Row: Thomas Pook, Nate Barker, Knox Melville, Isaac Phillips, Hayden Parnwell, Cooper Cotter, Charlie Shelton, Tom Day, Hudson Bool, Preston Pitt, Kye Werner, Hamish Truscott, Joshua Wall, Nathaniel Twigg, Jackson Neil, Harrison Moore, Jack Shelton, Finn Cossins

GRANDSONS OF OLD BOYS

2023 GRANDSONS OF OLD BOYS

Back Row: Jack Thatcher, Alexander McPherson, Liam Johnstone, Elijah Stone, Aston Willcock, Oscar Butler, Ryan McPherson, Max Rafalski, Arlo Searles

Second Row: Ashton Harding-Jones, Noah Thatcher, Kai O’Rourke, Tyler Weise, Asher Rissman, Max Thatcher, Max Leben, Andrew Pook, Mattheus Slocombe, William O’Neil

Front Row: Thomas Pook, Knox Melville, Hamish Truscott, Aiden Pritchard, Joshua Clancy, Jackson Neil, Harrison Moore, Finn Cossins

IONIANS BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE IN 2023

Andrew Smith (Old Boy 2009)

Daniel McGurk (Old Boy 1987)

Ian Buckland (Old Boy 1964)

John Akubor (Old Boy 1984)

Joseph Lewis (Old Boy 2018)

Paul Anthony Brooks (Old Boy 1971)

Paul Kelly (Old Boy 1965)

Stephen Rose (Old Boy 1974)

COMMUNITY PORTFOLIO

CALLUM MCSHANE — COLLEGE VICE-CAPTAIN

The Community Portfolio has a mission to ensure each Ionian feels valued within the Iona community. The portfolio achieves this by utilising the strengths of perseverance, teamwork, and creativity to generate a sense of unity within the portfolio and wider school community.

The portfolio organises communityfostering events to grant students an opportunity to develop connections with other Ionians. In addition, the portfolio strives to make positive and lasting changes within our community by incorporating sustainability initiatives to greatly improve Iona.

In 2023, I had the privilege to lead the Community Portfolio. This year, the

portfolio was enhanced through a vast variety of endeavours.

The sustainability of the College was improved through the introduction of paper bins as well as the continuation and enhancement of initiatives such as community clean-ups, Containers for Change bins, and tree plantings.

Furthermore, funds were raised for the National Breast Cancer Foundation through the proceeds of the Mother’s Day raffle.

Iona’s long-standing involvement in the ANZAC Day marches continued with approximately 200 students marching across the Wynnum and Manly marches.

I would like to thank my mentors, Mr Wright and Mr Wegner, for their ongoing support for the portfolio, as well as Lead Prefect Marty Hately and our team of Prefects (Dylan Heath, Hunter Cook and Roshan Jose) for their valuable contributions to the portfolio in 2023.

It has been a pleasure and an honour leading the portfolio this year, and I wish the student leaders of 2024 and beyond the best of luck.

2023 COMMUNITY PREFECTS

Standing: Roshan Jose, Hunter Cook, Callum McShane, Samuel Cranny, Dylan Heath, Martin Hateley

MĀORI, PASIFIKA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEAN STUDENTS

MaPPS — HANNAH MORT

In 2023, Iona College welcomed a vibrant and inclusive addition to its co-curricular programs - MaPPS, the Māori and Pasifika + Papua New Guinean Students group.

This dynamic gathering of students from diverse backgrounds came together with a shared goal of celebrating, learning about each other’s rich cultures and developing friendships and community.

Throughout the year, MaPPS became a group where its members fostered a sense of unity, belonging and appreciation.

One of the highlights of the MaPPS journey was the cross-cultural exchange that unfolded within its ranks.

Students eagerly delved into each other’s traditions, exploring the intricacies of Māori and Pasifika cultures alongside the vibrant tapestry of Papua New Guinean heritage.

From sharing stories, developing cultural relationships with our Indigenous brothers, to engaging in friendly competitions of indigenous games, MaPPS members embraced a spirit of cultural exchange that enriched their lives and created lasting bonds.

The group also showcased their newfound knowledge and talents through the mesmerising performances of Kapa Haka, and came together under the starry morning skies to celebrate

Matariki, the Māori New Year, which symbolises new beginnings and the coming together of friends and whānau (family).

We look forward to growing our co-curricular program next year where students will learn how to cook traditional dishes, perform the Siva Tau and and make Tongan Tapa Cloth.

The MaPPS journey in 2023 exemplifies Iona College's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the celebration of the beautiful tapestry of cultures that enrich our campus community.

MĀORI, PASIFIKA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEAN STUDENTS (MAPPS)

Back Row: Blaze Mohi, Tyler Pereira, Evanda Tofilau, Topaz Mohi, Zavii Wells-Fovakis, Xavier Sio

Third Row: Bailey Swifte, Cruz Clayton, Tholomeu (Mu) Quai, Lehopoame (Hopo) Leota, Mac’kaea (Mac) Drollet, Kai Seeto, Levi Hawea, Daniel Fenton-Vasau

Second Row: Kingston Ulugia-Faalua, C’zear-Mayn Leota, Zane Seeto, Marley-J Wilson, Timothy Wong, Lucas-Sean Mann, Jaxon Sio, Lucian George, Fononga Tuitahi

Front Row: Te Kaea Mann, Hemi Noble, Liam Tupou-Witchman, Mr Hamish Cranitch, Ms Hannah Mort, Samson Pereira, Hugo Cumming, Mason Davison

Absent: Keanu Carew, Cooper Charles, Cayda Kendall, Pat Phakanam, Kalix Swifte

SPIRIT AND EVENTS PORTFOLIO

CALEB RYAN — COLLEGE VICE-CAPTAIN

Commencing at Iona, I looked up to the Spirit & Events leaders and dreamt of filling their shoes. Eight years later, this dream came true, and I had the responsibility of enhancing Iona College’s passion for the black and white.

Spirit rallies to start the year set the bar high, with hundreds of boys walking from building to building yelling chants, banging drums, and waving flags around. I’m sure teachers loved hearing this!

However, this year we wanted to go above and beyond by creating the first ‘Student Leaders Assembly’. This showcased the College, videos, performances, and chants in front of the whole school.

These assemblies brought the College closer together and increased the spirit to a whole different level.

Term 2 marked the biggest event in the portfolio, Old Boys Day. On this special day, students gratefully honoured those who had proudly worn the College crest before them.

This day had the majority of students and teachers out of bed early and at school on a Saturday. At 2pm, an army of black-and-white supporters flooded Davine Oval, all prepared to scream proudly for the place we all call home.

This was my proudest moment at Iona. The indescribable feeling I experienced that day will forever be etched in my heart.

The portfolio also proudly contributed to a number of music concerts, and the College Production.

The success of the portfolio this year would not have been possible without Mr Mylne, Mr Connolly, Mr Vardanega, and my Prefects (Koby Corton, William Lawrence Lane, Paras Chopra, and Max Miliner). Thank you to you all.

To the future generations, embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and cherish success. Before you know it, you’re next in line to smack that sign for the first time and the last time.

Kia Kaha.

2023 SPIRIT AND EVENTS PREFECTS

Standing: Max Milner, Koby Corten, William Lawrence Lane, Caleb Ryan, Matthew Strauss, Paras Chopra

Absent: Keanu Carew

SPIRIT AND EVENTS

WILDERNESS CAMP WILDERNESS CAMP

MR JAMES CASSIDY

The Year 10 Wilderness Camp at the picturesque Kenilworth was a fantastic success. The students immersed themselves in stunning natural beauty while completing a host of difficult challenges on the week-long journey. We were blessed with fantastic weather and the boys took full advantage of this to make the most of the week away.

This year, 11 groups set out from base camp across a few local spots, including Kenilworth Showgrounds, Charlie Moreland Campground and Booloumba Creek Campground. Each of these spots are majestic and include idyllic freshwater swimming holes to cool down after a long day.

The camp comes with its challenges, including some long hikes up and down mountains. This is mixed in with plenty of downtime and fun activities, including abseiling, canoeing, mountain bike riding and stand-up paddleboarding.

The campsites were relaxed in the evening, with tired and hungry students gathering around a campfire and pitching in to help create the meals. The students would then debrief about the trials faced during their day. They were excellent at highlighting their strengths and weaknesses and elaborating how they dealt with their emotions when the going got tough. Each student must be commended for the effort they put in to get something out of this camp. There were many students that started as boys and finished as young men.

This camp was made possible by the amazing staff accompanying the boys. Each leader completed all the challenges with the students and they must be applauded for the vigour, maturity and leadership they showed.

The group leaders were: Alex Vardanega, Susan Boban, Dan Davison, Hamish Cranitch, Robert Swan, Rebecca Sullivan, Lance Wegner, Harry Hungerford, Jason Butt, Darren Potts and Ben Cribb. Also joining me at base camp were Mark Robba and nurses Jacquie Sey and Aimee Fodie, whose diligence and expertise in problem-solving were second to none. A special mention to Karen Rose, who tirelessly worked behind the scenes for months leading up to the camp to ensure it was the best possible experience for all our staff and students.

Finally, a big thank you must go to the team at Adventure Alternatives. They were operating tirelessly around the clock to make such a large expedition work seamlessly and we thank them for the extra effort, professionalism and hospitality they extended to us for the week.

Thank you and we look forward to next year.

OBLATE MISSION ACTION DAY

OMAD

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

MR DAVID COOKE — PRODUCER

Iona College has always had a close and proud connection to the Arts and – in particular – the theatre; going back to 1958 with the inception of the Iona Passion Play, Australia’s longest continuous theatrical performance.

Previous Rectors have also been instrumental in the facilitation of the College productions. This is all because, at its core, the Arts and the theatre celebrate the key values of the Oblates and what it means to be an Ionian: community, service, acceptance and care.

This year’s College production was not only a tremendous celebration of our students’ talents and appreciation of the Arts, but a celebration of 25 years of the Iona Performing Arts Centre.

First opened in 1998, the Iona Performing Arts Centre – or IPAC as it is affectionately called – has served Iona and the extended community well.

It has been a beacon of storytelling, community gathering and meeting place for education. Most importantly,

within its walls remain years of fond memories.

To celebrate the 25 years of magic that IPAC has delivered to us, we staged the spectacular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical to four sold-out performances and a special Open Access preview.

We invited girls from Moreton Bay College, San Sisto College, Lourdes Hill College and Loreto College to be a part of this special event. They were all a pleasure to work with.

Throughout my time working on the musical, I often found myself in awe of the pure talent, hard work and optimism of the cast.

Their ability to perform under such intense pressure and bring to life an incredibly difficult yet rewarding musical is an astounding achievement.

Understandably, an undertaking of this magnitude would not be possible without a dedicated and passionate creative team to help bring the story to life.

A very special thank-you to our directors Ms Rikki Hastings-Thomas and Mr Harry Leis, Choreographer extraordinaire Ms Wendy Perera, Musical Director Ms Aimee McDonald, Conductor Mr Brian L’Huillier and our world-class Vocal Coach Ms Madonna Forster.

Please keep your standing ovation going for the duo behind the astounding set design: Mrs Katie Wood and Ms Tessa Carty.

Words cannot do justice to the amount of time, effort, creativity and sacrifice that went into such intricate, beautiful and high-quality set and prop pieces.

Thanks also to our Rector, Fr Michael Twigg OMI and our Principal, Mr Trevor Goodwin, who are passionate supporters of the Arts at Iona and particularly the annual College Productions.

CAST

Willy Wonka: Jordan Gulisano

Charlie Bucket: Andrew Pook, Nathan Yates-Purvey

Grandpa Joe: Benjamin Cole

Mr Salt: Alistair Mylne

Veruca Salt: Catelyn Greasley

Mr Gloop: Charlie Leis

Augustus Gloop: Patrick Elgar

Mr Beauregarde: Nathan Peach

Violet Beauregarde: Sienna Alesana

Mrs Teavee: Gabrielle Tanham-Kelly

Mike Teavee: Lucas Harrison

Grandma Josephine: Maya Cranny

Grandma Georgina: Annabel Colbert

Grandpa George: Oscar Butler

Mrs Bucket: Poppy Nobes

Mr Bucket: Ryan Goakes

Jerry: Desmond Fallon

Cherry: Joel Waycott

Mr Greene: Elijah Stone

Hoffa: Da’Vid McFarlane

The Bodyguard: Finn O’Malley-Jones

Gum Chompin’ Divas: Sophie Campbell, Emily Gore, Lilly Vine, Poppy Vine, Eliza Wright

Senior Ensemble: Griffin Bell, Leo Bradshaw, Sophie Campbell, Henry Carter, Tasman Chingwile, Benjamin Cullen, Oscar Cullen, Bohdi Dixon, Claire Edwards, Ryan Goakes, Emily Gore, Hunter Harbinson, Thomas Jones, Joshua Lindsay, Isla Merrotsy, Claire McLeary, Sean Morris, Ellarby Mylne, Iris Nakamura, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Thomas Reilly, Samantha Sands, William Smith

Perkins, Alessia Steadman, Elijah Stone, John Szilagyi, Noah Watson

Oompa Loompas: Tasman Chingwile, Benjamin Cullen, Joshua Lindsay, Hunter Phelps, Jacob Puljic, Cooper Short, Archer Young, Kyden Britt, Ryan Codd, Mitchell Collins, Campbell Ford, Daniel Jobi, Eli McDonnell, Tommy Nicholas, Thomas Oates, Eli Pereira, Thomas Pook, Harry Ryan, Maikaa Sarma, Benjamin Thomas Judah Wright, Clyde Young

CREW

Producer: David Cooke (Old Boy 2005)

Directors: Rikki Hastings-Thomas Harry Leis (Old Boy 2018)

Assistant Director: Joel Waycott

Choreographer: Wendy Perera

Lighting Designer: Aaron Thomas –Lightology

Repetiteur and Musical Director: Aimee McDonald

Associate Musical Direction and Conducted By: Brian L’Huillier

Assistant Musical Director/ Rehearsal Playback: Chelsea Kuhl

IPAC Venue Manager and Production Manager: Sam Ould

Technical Events Manager / Lead

Audio Design: Patrick Zietsch

Vocal Coach – Leads: Madonna Forster

Vocal Coach: Aimee McDonald

Stage Manager: Sarah Peart

Props Master: Nicholas Hurford (Old Boy 2016)

Rehearsal Assistants: Lucas Colton (Old Boy 2022), Aidan Kranz (Old Boy 2018), Chelsea Kuhl, Vanessa McKenzie, Charlton Pruss-Planck (Old Boy 2022), Finn Reilly (Old Boy 2021), Matthew Russo, Madeleine Stark, Megan Vardanega

Set Design: Katie Wood, Tessa Carty

Assistant Stage Manager (Prompt Copy and Documentation) & FOH

Assistant: Nicola Dimento

Backstage Crew: Jem Anderson, Noah Buglar, Oscar Colbert, Ashton Connelly, Cooper Clarkham, Victor Hardy, Joe Ibbotson, Michael

James, Luke Szilagyi, Aiden Victor, Jasper Vinen

Costume Manager: Anne Stone

Debating has continued to thrive at Iona, with some impressive wins in the Brisbane Metropolitan Competition run by the Queensland Debating Union across nine teams from Years 7-12, involving approximately 40 students.

Boys who engage in debating are usually confident, organised and articulate, with good research skills, teamwork abilities and a good sense of sportsmanship.

We are fortunate to have a suite of very talented coaches who worked tirelessly to ensure our boys were well-prepared, delivered professionally and enjoyed their engagement in debating as a significant co-curricular activity at Iona College.

The following coaches did well mentoring their allocated teams

DEBATING

MR WAYNE WILDEN — DEBATING COORDINATOR

in 2023: Ms Madeline Jackson (7.1), Mr Robert Swan (7.2), Ms Katie Carrick (8.1), Ms Rosalie Holmes (8.2), Mrs Susan Boban (9.1), Mr Michael Bishop (10.1), Ms Madeleine Stark (11.1), Mr Steve Tait (11.2) and Mr David Cooke (12.1).

The Queensland Debating Union competition at Year 7 level involved six evening debates with no finals. Teams in Years 8-12 engaged in four evening debates with a demanding finals component for eligible teams.

Four Iona teams made the finals competition this year – 8.1, 10.1, 11.2 and 12.1.

A special mention goes to our 8.1 team of Edward Andersen, Patrick Elgar, Hunter Phelps and Phoenix Scott, coached by Ms Katie Carrick, who qualified for the quarter-finals.

Our coaches and boys were enthusiastic and focused throughout the season and represented Iona well on every occasion.

Our boys always tried to improve by using constructive advice offered by a broad range of QDU adjudicators.

Congratulations to our debaters for their participation, effort and commitment.

We thank our coaches for their interest, time and expertise, and we thank our parents for the encouragement and practical support they provided for their sons during the 2023 debating season.

Standing: Nathanael Green, Milo Plastow, Aston Willcock, Mr David Cooke

DEBATING 11.1

DEBATING 10.1

DEBATING 8.1

DEBATING 7.1

DEBATING 11.2

DEBATING 9.1

DEBATING 8.2

DEBATING 7.2

Standing: Lucas Harrison, Jasper Vinen, Ms Madeleine Stark, Zion Chingwile, Nathan Peach

Standing: Oscar Colbert, Charlie Leis, Mr Michael Bishop, Liam Boseley, Callum Joiner

Standing: Patrick Elgar, Phoenix Scott, Ms Katie Carrick, Hunter Phelps, Edward Andersen

Standing: Kingston Ulugia-Faalua, Joel Cheruparambil Jijo, Ms Madeline Jackson, Leo Bradshaw, Ryan Kirby

Standing: Alejandro Valles Ponce De Leon, Samuel Broughton, Mr Stephen Tait, Henry Carter, Jackson Woodhead

Standing: Luka Boban, Niko Puljic, Mrs Susan Boban, Brendan Pearson, Fionn Barron

Standing: Owen Lewin, Harrison Medill, Ms Rosalie Holmes, Hayden Wall

Standing: George Harper, Michael Carlton, Mr Robert Swan, Ryan Keller, Hugh Quinn

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

MR BRIAN L’HUILLIER — HEAD OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

As we reflect on the past year, the Iona College Music Department has much to celebrate. From on-campus music camps to stunning concerts and collaborations, our department has continued to grow and thrive.

Across 2023, our department has held some 52 music events and stand-alone performances – Masses, assemblies, ceremonies, concerts, eisteddfods, workshops and shows.

Our boys were also involved in one of the biggest musicals Iona has ever produced, the marvellous Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The year opened on a high note as our senior ensembles returned to campus early for a three-day music camp, participating in workshops and rehearsals with music staff.

Thanks to the Music Supporters Group, the effort of students was rewarded with a delicious BBQ lunch

cooked by parents. It was great to see the camaraderie and mentorship amongst the students.

Soon after, 80 of our middle-school students embarked on our second music camp of the year in late January, held at Mount Tamborine.

Taking our younger students away on camp was an excellent addition to this year’s program, allowing us to see our future leaders in action. The rehearsals and workshops were intense, however we managed to find moments of recreation that included cricket, basketball, football, and chess.

A big thank-you to this year’s Music Captains Gabriel Sampaolesi, Saxon Howard, Hunter Deverson, Luke Harris and Rhys Kolomeitz, who got involved at every opportunity and were fantastic student leaders for the department.

Our Iona Singers, conducted by Ms Forster and accompanied by Mrs Faulkner, played a pivotal role in the Project Compassion opening liturgy at St Stephen’s Cathedral. Their impeccable singing garnered a special thank you from Archbishop Mark Coleridge.

Being invited to provide music for this liturgy is a testament to our students’ exceptional talent and dedication, as schools from across southeast Queensland come together to mark the beginning of Lent.

In March, we welcomed our new Year 5 students as they commenced their Music Immersion Program by spending one period every Tuesday with the music team, learning instruments, singing, playing in ensembles and learning body percussion. This has been another key opportunity for our younger students

to develop lifelong skills that extend far beyond music.

Participation in the State Honours Ensemble Program was at an alltime high this year, with 22 students in attendance. SHEP is held at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and provides students an opportunity to work with some of the best conductors and music academics in Australia.

The ANZAC Day Brass Ensemble was again formed to deliver the music for our College service. A big thank you to both Oscar Colbert, for playing such a moving Last Post for us at school, and to Nash Barnes-Jones for playing the Last Post at the Wynnum Manly Seagulls ANZAC Day game. It was such a great milestone for our students to be able to play solo in front of thousands of people.

We also participated in this year’s Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival, sending 15 ensembles to perform. It was a great event, and we were proud of the results achieved: 4 Gold, 7 Silver and 4 Bronze.

Our department thrived through collaboration, as demonstrated by the Combined Strings Workshop with Lourdes Hill. It was an enriching experience for Chamber Strings 1 and 2, as they worked alongside Lourdes Hill’s top ensembles under the guidance of clinician Ms Josie Pollicina. A combined string orchestra of over 60 students from both schools treated a select group of parents to an unforgettable performance.

In June, we were grateful to DNA Percussion for conducting a Brazilian percussion workshop with Iona’s Percussion Ensemble 1 and Mansfield High’s Senior Percussion Ensemble. It was an exciting workshop that fostered cultural exchange through percussion music.

Sports Band yet again delivered a fantastic performance at Old Boys Day. It was so great to see several Old Boys return to play their instruments and get involved for the day – again, a testament to Iona Music Department as a place of connection and belonging.

In staff news, we welcomed percussion teacher Mr Steve Fischer, who accepted a short-term contract while Mrs Madison Dedini took leave. We also welcomed brass teacher Ms Elena Katahanas, who also accepted a short-term contract while Mrs Viv Collier-Vickers took leave.

Congratulations also must go to Mr Aidan Arnold and his wife Laura as they welcomed young baby Hugo.

The past year has been nothing short of remarkable for the Iona College Music Department. We have witnessed growth, dedication, and the joy of music in all its forms.

As we look forward to the year ahead, we anticipate even more achievements and memorable moments, continuing to nurture the musical superpowers of our students.

Thank you to all our dedicated staff, students, and parents for their unwavering support in making our music department thrive.

2023

MUSIC CAPTAINS

Standing: Hunter Deverson, Luke Harris, Rhys Kolomeitz, Gabriel Sampaolesi, Saxon Howard

IONA SINGERS

Back Row: Anthony Emery, Liam Austin, Rhys Kolomeitz, Alex Ball, Oscar Cullen

Second Row: Mrs Christina Faulkner, James Cumming, Elijah Stone, Charlie Leis, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Thomas Jones, Ms Madonna Forster

Front Row: Lucas Harrison, Alfie Woodford, John Szilagyi, Joshua Boseley, Noah Watson, William Smith-Perkins, Max Sinclair

Absent: Gerard Hill, Jack Vella

SENIOR VOCAL ENSEMBLE

Back Row: Alex Ball, Rhys Kolomeitz, Liam Austin, Ms Madonna Forster

Front Row: Thomas Jones, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Elijah Stone, Max Sinclair

Absent: Gerard Hill

Back Row: Oscar Cullen, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Alex Ball, Liam Austin, Rhys Kolomeitz, Des Fallon, Elijah Stone, Noah Watson

Fourth Row: Blake Greenway, Connor Healey, Charles O’Kane, Lucas Harrison, Thomas Jones, James Cumming, Max Sinclair, Charlie Leis, Oliver De’Ath-Woodbourne, Hunter Phelps

Third Row: Ms Emily Sargeant, Tasman Chingwile, Roman Morant, Alexei Scanlan, Leo Bradshaw, William Smith-Perkins, John Szilagyi, Ryan Goakes, Rhys O’Malley-Jones, Anthony Emery, Alfie Woodford, Andrew Pook

Second Row: Mrs Christina Faulkner, Leo Donnelly, Jensen Nichols, George Harper, Joshua Lindsay, Cooper Short, Rafferty Beaumont, Sonny Wesley, Hunter Harbinson, Nathan Yates-Purvey, Daniel Jobi, Ms Madonna Forster

Front Row: Thomas Pook, Benjamin Thomas, Matthew Uhlmann, Ryan Dunnett, Mattheus Slocombe, Joshua Boseley, Benjamin Cullen, Cooper Searston, Da’Vid McFarlane, Nathaniel Twigg, Charlie Corrado

Absent: Jacob Alsemgeest, Ashden Bell, Cameron Cox, Gerard Hill, Oliver Howard, Jordon Short, Benjamin Stolk, Jack Vella

IONIAN CHORUS

GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1

Front

Absent:

GUITAR ENSEMBLE 3

Second Row: Sebastian Moore, Mackenzie Ouimette, Harrison Peel, Jacob Puljic, Oliver Lord, Sean Toscan, Mr Brian L’Huillier

Front Row: Aiden Pritchard, Chase McMillan, Cohen Cluley, Elijah Walsh, Jacob Pluck, Aldo Rosales

Absent: Louie Forgiarini, Sebastian Forgiarini, Balii Hobbins, Callum Holden, Aiden Hollier, Jack Kennedy, Aiden Levitt, Josiah Manning, Arthur Mesa Santos, Henri Nichols, Corey Snell

YEAR 5 VOCAL ENSEMBLE

Back Row: Jake Swiec, Thomas Patterson, Leo Osterman, Thomas Harding, Finnley Harriss, Gabriel Puljic, Aljon Manuel, Ms Madonna Forster

Front Row: Kingston Lochunah, Lachlan Coote, Emanuel Kallinicos, Nathaniel Twigg, Cooper Cotter, Clyde Young, Henley Kemp

GUITAR ENSEMBLE 2

Second Row: Finn Lucas, Jake Ryan, Jack Hansen, Harper Allen, Isaac Paterson, Mr Aidan Arnold

Front Row: Ethan Tredwell, Dylan Reeves, Finn Coglan, Isaac Weston, William McQueen-Rosoman, Patrick Elgar, Harry Pickford

Absent: Archie Tyson

YEAR 5 GUITAR ENSEMBLE

Second

Front

Back Row: Flynn Howard, Benjamin van den Berg, Maximus Morant, Owen Moller, Ryan Tebble, Jacob Aldridge

Back Row: Noah Frazer, Lee Moller, Mr Brian L’Huillier, George Maragos, Luke Mann

Row: Joe Vine, Saxon Howard, Luke Rossow, Gabriel Sampaolesi, Xavier White

Alex Cullen, Callum Joiner, Seamus Kenny, Connor Marsh

Back Row: Ryan Keller, Benjamin Doust, Hunter Phelps, Xander Krumrey, Jordan Midanowicz, Louis Broughton

Back Row: William Ostbye-Steel, Hugo Roscher, George Carroll, James Draper, Zane Parker

Row: Joseph Goldman, Henry Backer, Talin Nair, Jasper Zapart, Maximillian Roberts, Mr Brian L’Huillier

Row: Isaac Phillips, Timothy Behan, Charlie Corrado, Zachary Brown, Quaden van der Merwe, Conan Hall, Ryan Codd

WIND ENSEMBLE

Third

Thomas

De

Jordan Cook

Second Row: Thomas Breadsell, Matthew Blanch, Kai Lahman, Oscar Colbert, Luca Lambe, Joseph Ibbotson, Ryan Catalano, Luke Rossow, Reece Murphy, William Smith-Perkins

Front Row: Matthew Smith, Zac Perkins Nguyen, James Taylor, Finn Sinclair, Darcy Fergusson, Mrs Aimee McDonald, Marcelo Pacheco, Jackson Woodhead, Carl van Heerden, Cooper Gooding, Thomas Hewitt

Absent: Riley Beale, Cristiean Beaumont, Charles Clifton

SYMPHONIC WINDS

Absent:

Back Row: Finley Cronin, Max Kirby, Baxter Coglan, Ashton Featherstonhaugh, Charles O’Kane, Maxwell Stewart, Joshua Minton, Alexei Scanlan

Second Row: Rhys O’Malley-Jones, Connor Healey, Aiden Fuller, Aidan De Graeve, Ethan Gardner, Alec Villazon, Daniel Corrado, Jay Bezzina

Front Row: Zachary Patrick, Malachy Fergusson, Rafferty Beaumont, Phoenix Scott, Dr Jamie Kennedy, Tom McLennan, James Taylor, Conor Debenham, Joel Plummer

Max Armstrong, Joseph Hodgkinson, Lucas Patrick

Back Row: Lachlan Core, Vincent Yuan, Luke Pickett, Noah Frazer, William Balderson, Ziggi Oliver, Luke Harris, Samuel Carter, Hayden Hookham

Row: Hunter Deverson, Nash Barnes-Jones,

Hoelscher, Xavier

Silva Gunawardena, Charlie Leis, Tobias Reardon, Samuel Blanch, Elijah Stone,

YEAR 5 BAND

Front

Lucas Clark, Hamish Truscott, Mason

Dylan McGovern,

Finn Cossins

Absent: Tyler Duignan, Jagger Winnett

Ryan

BIG BAND 1

Back Row: Mason Bock, Thomas Jones, Julian Walsh, Zachary Taylor, Thomas Nicholas, Braxton Black, Cade Shearsmith

Third Row: Jack Gregory, Xavier Cassar, Mark Bitter, Murray Klintworth, Joseph Finch, Maikaa Sarma, Sascha Hampel, Harrison Duignan, Eli McDonnell, John Keller, Samuel Ladlow

Second Row:

Makakea, Thomas Bird, Elijah Pick, Harry Phillips, Charlie Shelton, Luke Vella, William Parkes, Preston Pitt

Row:

Lachlan Winnel,

Usback, Jack Ritchie, Harrison Moore, Dr Jamie Kennedy, Harrison Uhlmann, Lewis Clark, Conan Cook, Henri Hope,

Back Row: Joe Vine, Ziggi Oliver, Noah Frazer, William Balderson, Gabriel Sampaolesi, Hunter Deverson, Mr Brian L’Huillier

Front Row: Oscar Colbert, Reece Murphy, Darcy Fergusson, Victor Hardy, Nash Barnes-Jones, Joseph Ibbotson, Cooper Gooding Absent: Cristiean Beaumont, Charles Clifton, Joel Plummer, James Taylor

CONCERT BAND

Fourth

Third

Connor

Second Row: Max Smith, Oliver Knight, Luke Baynes, Mason Hills, Mitchell Collins, Thomas Yuan, Hamish Green, Thomas

Front

Harrison Breakspear

Hunter Hayden, Cooper Ryan, Hamish Truscott, Gianni Di Pino, Mitchell Denny, Mrs Aimee McDonald, Thomas Armstrong, Riley Ambrosini, Cody Fisher, Kyden Britt, Conan Cook

Absent: Sam Debenham, Billy Griffin, Riley Kee, Julian Manley, Oscar McDonnell, Carter McGinnes, Alexander Millar, Adrian Villamayor, Riley Wells, Tom Wells

Absent: Max Armstrong, Grant Gaka, Tom Wells

Back Row: Amos Janetzki, Arlo Searles, Samuel Wilkinson, Leo Bradshaw, Koby Logan

Row: Fred Harper, Jack Carr, Xavier Vickers, Owen Lewin, Harrison Medill, Caleb Christensen, Michael Szilagyi, William Fuller

Row:

Dillon, Joel Schubert, Aydan Holley, Hunter Cullen, Alexander Burdett, Luke Milonas, Sonny Wesley, Justin Oates, Daniel Jobi, Seamus Harrison, Flynn Rowell

Qureshi, Daniel van Tonder,

Row:

SAXAPHONE ENSEMBLE

Back Row: Joel Schubert, Riley Wells, Aidan De Graeve Front Row: Mason Hills, Malachy Fergusson, Rhys O’Malley-Jones, Carter McGinnes Absent: Mrs Karen Corkeron

BRASS ENSEMBLE

Back Row: Arlo Searles, Max Kirby, Baxter Coglan, Charles O’Kane, Joshua Minton, Harrison Medill, Alec Villazon

Second Row: Jack Carr, Phoenix Scott, Caleb Christensen, Owen Lewin, Amos Janetzki, Joseph Hodgkinson, Michael Szilagyi, Tom McLennan, Dr Jamie Kennedy

Front Row: Harrison Breakspear, Luke Milonas, Sonny Wesley, Conor Debenham, William Fuller, Justin Oates, Lucas Patrick, Hamish Green

CHAMBER STRINGS 1

Absent:

CHAMBER STRINGS 2

CHAMBER STRINGS 3

Back Row: Neil Fabello, Zach Coglan, Victor Hardy, Daniel Van Vaerenbergh, Oliver Puljic

Front Row: Alexander Morton, John Szilagyi, Max Sinclair, Thomas Jones, Liam Hazel, Ryan Goakes, Xavier Wittig

Mr Alex McPherson, Caelen Jensen

Front Row: Thomas Ledger, Baxter Taylor, Jac Pretorius, Mitchell Heard, Archie Landy, Thomas Pook

Absent: Mrs Kathryn Fletcher, Aston Begley, Charles Larkin

Front Row: Benjamin Thomas, Oliver Ansley, Nicholaus Green, Leo Hoey, Jack Doust, Liam Plahotnyk

Absent: Henry Bryant, John Connolly, Thor Donnachie, Ethan Gallagher, Dylan Harriss, Jack Hobbs, Charlie Morton, Cooper NastromSmith, Darcy O’Flaherty, William O’Neil, Jackson Stewart, Thomas Stope, Vincent Yuan

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 1

YEAR 5 STRING ENSEMBLE

Back Row: Darcy Nicholson, Taane Scheib, Thomas Oates, Miller Catlin-Gibson, James Gough

Third Row: Jed Green, Miles Toohey, Zac Chappel, Joshua Teixeira, Oliver Baer, Kai Bridge, Cooper Cross

Second Row: Benjamin Curtis, Charlie Kriel, Harrison Gehrke, Xavier Toohey, Tom Day, Harry Ryan, Aiden Kriel, Rory Sullivan

Front Row: Thomas Pook, Robert Gillan, Lachlan Townsend, Mrs Aimee McDonald, Euan McDonald, Clayton Bennett, Hayden Cooke

Absent: Mason Johnstone

STRING QUARTET

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 2

Standing: Xavier Wittig, Max Sinclair, Oliver Puljic Absent: Caelen Jensen, Mr Alex McPherson

Back Row: Aiden Fuller, Luke Harris, Hunter Deverson, Mr Steve Fischer

Front Row: Finn Sinclair, Luca Lambe, Finley Cronin, Ryan Catalano, Kai Lahman, Jackson Woodhead

Absent: Riley Beale, Thomas Breadsell

Back Row: Joseph Hodgkinson, Koby Logan, Maxwell Stewart, Alexei Scanlan, Mr Steve Fischer

Front Row: Gianni Di Pino, Jack Carr, William Fuller, Michael Szilagyi, Thomas Armstrong Absent: Jay Bezzina

MUSIC

MUSIC

PUBLIC SPEAKING

HAYLEY STEPHENS — PUBLIC SPEAKING CO-ORDINATOR

This year, our dedicated Public Speaking group embarked on an exciting journey, laying the foundation for a series of competitions and participation in events scheduled for 2024. The energy and enthusiasm exhibited by this group have been nothing short of inspiring, and working with them has been a true joy. Developing confidence and skills

Public speaking is not merely an extracurricular activity; it is an avenue through which individuals can hone crucial life skills. At its core, it offers a platform to nurture self-confidence, analytical thinking, and research skills. It provides an environment where students can refine their

oral communication, a skill that is indispensable in nearly every aspect of life.

As these young individuals make their way through their academic journey and beyond, the benefits of public speaking will become increasingly evident. The confidence they gain in addressing an audience, backed by the ability to analyse information and conduct research, will stand them in good stead, not only in the academic arena but in their future careers and personal lives as well.

Looking ahead to 2024

The competitions, challenges, and opportunities that await our Public Speaking group are sure to be both

invigorating and enriching. These experiences will test their skills, push their boundaries, and provide a platform for continuous growth.

Public speaking is a powerful tool for personal and academic growth, and we can’t wait to witness the remarkable transformations and achievements that this dedicated group will experience in the year ahead.

Here’s to a year of eloquence, confidence, and personal development through the art of public speaking!

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Back Row: Tasman Chingwile, Oscar Colbert, Patrick Elgar Front Row: Jackson Woodhead, Nash Barnes-Jones, Henry Carter, Alejandro Valles Ponce De Leon Absent: Zane Bush, Louie Forgiarini, Jasper Vinen, Ms Hayley Stephens

The Iona Robotics and Programming Club provides students with the opportunity to engage in robotics and programming tasks and competitions in supportive team environments.

This year, students focused on game development using the Construct 2 engine, as well as our usual Lego EV3 Robotics. This has allowed students of all ages to learn and develop their skills in the context of digital technologies.

This year also saw many Primary students joining the club to have their first experience with robotics and programming, and the expansion from robotics into other areas of programming.

In particular, students responded very positively to the introduction of

ROBOTICS

MR CHRIS EADES — ROBOTICS CO-ORDINATOR

videogame development, which was our focus for Term 1.

It has been an absolute pleasure to see the effort and pride that students have shown when developing and showcasing their games and creations, as well as their ingenuity in solving the many complex problems inherent in game development.

In Terms 2 and 3, we returned to our trademark robotics by constructing and programming an EV3 robot that can perform a variety of tasks through the context of a robot rescue event.

This required students to identify and solve a series of challenges that the robot needed to navigate autonomously, such as being able to follow complex line patterns, identify

colours to provide direction, avoid hazards and traverse obstacles.

Robotics concluded in Term 4 with an internal Sumo competition, allowing students to apply their learning in a friendly, competitive manner.

It is a pleasure to see the joy and engagement that programming and robotics brings to many students. I look forward to seeing some of the promising new teams and members continue to develop their skills while forming strong relationships with their likeminded peers.

ROBOTICS

Back Row: Louis Broughton, Riley Kee, Mitchell O’Keeffe, Joshua Bailey, Lucas Abbott

Front Row: Chase McMillan, Hamish Green, Harrison Mackay, Dylan Small, Daniel Jobi, Hayden Wall

Absent: Samuel Broughton, Tyler Diugnan, Mr Christopher Eades, Lochlan Johnstone, Mason Johnstone, Matthew O’Keeffe, William O’Neil, Joshua Wall

TITRATION

MRS MICHELLE NICHOLSON — TITRATION CO-ORDINATOR

Titration, a method of chemical analysis that enables the concentration of a solution to be accurately determined, has been offered at Iona as a co-curricular activity for over 20 years. It requires patience, persistence, and quick reflexes.

Each year, the royal Australian Chemical Institute holds an Australiawide competition, divided into two stages: a state-based regional trial from which the best teams are selected to compete against each other in a national trial.

For each stage of the competition, teams of three perform individual

titrations and their group results are used to determine the order of the teams.

The closer everyone’s result is to the actual concentration, the lower their score. The lower a team’s individual scores, the better the team places.

This year, three teams represented Iona in the regional stage of the Titration competition. Certificates are awarded based on individual performances at this stage.

William Balderson, Tom O’Brien, Jace Draper, Finn Haddrill, Ben Ibbotson, Adam Di Bella and Zach Coglan were awarded participation certificates, Gabriel Sampaolesi was awarded

a Credit, and Nathanael Green was awarded a Distinction certificate.

The top 30 teams from each state are invited to participate in the National competition.

While none of the Iona teams this year were invited to this next level, all students who participated should be congratulated for their hard work and dedication during training.

TITRATION

Back Row: Nathanael Green, Thomas O’Brien, Mrs Michelle Nicholson, William Balderson, Finn Haddrill Front Row: Benjamin Ibbotson, Gabriel Sampaolesi, Jace Draper, Zach Coglan, Adam Di Bella

STUDENT ARTWORK

MAJOR AWARDS

IONIAN OF THE YEAR

LEADERSHIP

Oscar Colbert Timothy Hudson Memorial Award for Leadership

Daniel Jobi Patrick Leben Memorial Award for Leadership

Liam Doyle Mr Michael Goodwin Award for Primary School Contribution

Caleb Ryan Tamaz Skeahan Heugh Memorial Award for Citizenship

Thomas Hoelscher Wellbeing Ambassador Award

Alistair Mylne Ionian of the Year Fr Tim Long OMI Shield for College Captain

Samuel Cranny Fr Tim Long OMI Shield for College Captain

Keanu Carew Fr Tim Long OMI Shield for College Captain

Matthew Strauss Fr Tim Long OMI Shield for College Captain

Nate Nugent St Eugene de Mazenod OMI Award for Leadership

John Szilagyi Fr John Hannah OMI Award for Junior Musician of the Year

Joshua Boseley Fr Patrick Moroney OMI Award for Senior Musician of the Year

Daniel Jobi Fr Kevin Davine OMI Award for Primary Musician of the Year

MUSIC

Toby Collins Peter Brooks Memorial for Best Individual Sports Achievement

Darcy Pratten Stephen Thornhill Memorial for Iona College Sportsman of the Year

Lehopoame Leota Senior Sportsman of the Year

James Turner David Mitchell Memorial Junior Sportsman of the Year

Hugo Wheeler Primary Sportsman of the Year

SPORT

Samuel Allen Olympic Change-Maker: Sportsman Upholding Olympic Ideals

OBLATE MEDALS AND SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS

PRIMARY OBLATE MEDALS

Xavier Cassar

Ryan Codd

Thomas Day

Ryan Dunnett

Julian Manley

Aljon Manuel

Liam Rodrigues Pires Savage

Darcy Still

Eli Tasi

Benjamin

Thomas

Daniel van Tonder

Elijah Walsh

SECONDARY OBLATE MEDALS

Willam Balderson

Hudson Berrill

Joshua Boseley

Louis Broughton

Joel Cheruparambil Jijo

Cooper Clarkham

Oscar Colbert

Ashton Connelly

Hunter Cook

Samuel Cranny

Xavier De Silva Gunawardena

Joshua Edie

Darcy Fergusson

Grant Gaka

Alexander Gidney

Nicholas Goodwin

Luke Harris

Lucas Harrison

Lachlan Hollier

Andile Iki

Connor James

Roshan Jose

Rhys Kolomeitz

Charlie Leis

Connor Marsh

Haydn McShane

Nate Nugent

Thomas O’Brien

Finn O’Malley-Jones

Zane Pappalardo

Nathan Peach

Charlie Power

Dylan Reeves

Thomas Reilly

Zach Robinson

Gabriel Sampaolesi

Reuben Sheppard

Thomas Smith

Ethan Tearle

Kingston Ulugia-Faalua

Carl van Heerden

Jasper Vinen

Joel Waycott

Ryan Whipps

Xavier White

Blake White

Jackson Woodhead

PRIMARY OLD BOYS’ SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Thomas Bird

Harrison Breakspear

Lewis Clark

Hayden Cooke

Jack Doust

Jacob Francis

Harrison Gehrke

Hamish Green

Oliver Owens

James Draper Van Florentine

Hamish Truscott

SECONDARY OLD BOYS’ SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Archer Andersen

William Balderson

Nash Barnes-Jones

Joshua Bayldon

Hudson Berrill

Niko Boban

Jace Bond

Joseph Booker

Liam Boseley

Joshua Boseley

Samuel Broughton

Keanu Carew

Henry Carter

Liam Catley

Zion Chingwile

Paras Chopra

Cooper Clarkham

Oscar Colbert

Benjamin Cole

Samuel Colley

Thomas Collie

Ashton Connelly

Hunter Cook

Jordan Cook

Samuel Cranny

Oscar Cullen

Jacob Curyer

Ben Cutler

Xavier De Silva

Gunawardena

Adam Di Bella

Jace Draper

Desmond Fallon

Patrick Fleischer

Louie Forgiarini

Grant Gaka

Oliver Gibson

Alexander Gidney

Cooper Gooding

Nicholas Goodwin

Nathanael Green

Jordan Gulisano

John Hale

Charlie Hansson

Luke Harris

Lucas Harrison

Martin Hateley

Liam Hazel

Dylan Heath

Thomas Hewitt

Thomas Hoelscher

Lachlan Hollier

Hayden Hookham

Saxon Howard

Joseph Ibbotson

Allan Iki

Andi Iki

Roshan Jose

Lee Kitching

Rhys Kolomeitz

Luca Lambe

Willam Lawrence

Lane

Charlie Leis

Hopo Leota

Harley Malpass

Connor Marsh

Lachlan McClure

Hamish McKeon

Haydn McShane

Callum McShane

Harrison Medill

Ronan Menner

Max Milner

Bradley Mitchell

Oliver Muir

Alistair Mylne

Nate Nugent

Thomas O’Brien

Finn O’Malley-Jones

William O’Neill

Ziggi Oliver

Luka Ouimette

Bill Oxford

Zane Pappalardo

Nathan Peach

Zane Pearce

Hunter Phelps

Milo Plastow

Declan Porter

Darcy Pratten

Thomas Reilly

Jack Riley

Zach Robinson

Tyler Rossiter

Benjamin Ryan

Caleb Ryan

Valentino Salvador

Ethan Sampaolesi

Gabriel Sampaolesi

Phoenix Scott

Arlo Searles

Blake Shearsmith

Harrison Smith

Nathan Staff

Christian Stewart

Matthew Strauss

Thomas Sullivan

Thomas Sundholm

Luke Szilagyi

Ethan Tearle

Kingston Ulugia-Faalua

Max Urquhart

Alejandro Valles

Ponce De Leon

Arie Van Kerkwyk

Theodore Vardanega

Jasper Vinen

Ollie Watts

Archie Watts

Joel Waycott

Blake White

Xavier White

Aston Willcock

Jackson Woodhead

ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS 2023

PRINCIPAL’S AND RECTOR’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES

Year 5

Euan Gould

Thomas Oates

Lachlan Winnel

Clyde Young

Year 6

Thomas Armstrong

Liam Crosby

Liam Doyle

Hamish Green

Darcy Still

Year 7

Miguel Bird

William Fuller

Mason Hills

Aiden Hollier

Da’Vid McFarlane

Aidan Mulhern

Max Urquhart

Year 8

Owen Lewin

Austin McKillop

Harrison Medill

Sonny Wesley

Year 9

Samuel Brits

Aiden Fuller

Charlie Granrose

Sam Grigor

Levi Hamilton

Sean Larking

Reece Murphy

Sebastian Tomadon

Year 10

Liam Boseley

Cooper Clarkham

Oscar Colbert

Olivier Heyduk-Lange

Hayden Hookham

Callum Joiner

Luca Lambe

Charlie Leis

George Maragos

Gerard White

Seth Woolgar

Year 11

Joseph Booker

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Academic Distinction — Year 5

Lewis Clark

Charlie Corrado

James Draper

Daksh Gandhi

Sascha Hampel

Monty Hindmarsh

Aidan Johns

Kingston Lochunah

Aljon Manuel

Hamish Page

Hayden Parnwell

Isaac Phillips

Liam Rodrigues Pires Savage

Joshua Teixeira

Ashton Tolley

Hamish Truscott

Ryan Usback

Academic Distinction — Year 6

Harrison Breakspear

Ryder Brooks

Gianni Di Pino

Connor Dillon

Jack Doust

Van Florentine

Dean Gething

Andrew Hempstock

Leo Hoey

Mason Hoy Poy

Charlie Morton

Cooper Nastrom-Smith

Lennox O’Brien

Oliver Owens

Daniel van Tonder

Elijah Walsh

Samuel Wilkinson

Academic Distinction — Year 7

Jack Bell

Leo Bradshaw

Cameron Cox

Dylan Harriss

Connor James

Tyler Kinzett

Leroy Latimer

Carter McGinnes

Jordan Midanowicz

Archer Millar

Joshua Minton

Jensen Nichols

Zachary Patrick

Alberto Piloto

Charlie Power

Cooper Rabbitt

Marc Raleigh

Michael Szilagyi

Felix Vickers

Academic Distinction — Year 8

Jacob Aldridge

Lucas Ambrosini

Lincoln Andrews

Rafferty Beaumont

Alexander Borycz

Lachlan Brandon

Vincent Fabrizio

Grant Gaka

Shaun Gould

Benjamin Long

Academic Distinction — Year 8 (Cont.)

Adriaan (Adrian) Louw

Lucas Patrick

Hunter Phelps

Dylan Reeves

Alexei Scanlan

Noah Schulz

Phoenix Scott

Aaron Sheppard

Ethan Tredwell

Academic Distinction — Year 9

Luka Boban

Baxter Coglan

Finley Cronin

Daniel Demmert

Sebastian Forgiarini

Ethan Gardner

James Lawlor

Lachlan MacQueen-Rosoman

William McGravie

Mitchell O’Keeffe

Oliver Puljic

Cooper Shelton

John Szilagyi

Lachlan Tapp

Academic Distinction — Year 10

Matthew Adkins

Samuel Allen

Matthew Blanch

Declan Christopher

Toby Collins

Richard Cunningham

Harrison Donohue

Joshua Edie

Ryan Goakes

Brayden Green

Thomas Hewitt

Oliver Hipwood

Harry Hudghton

Joseph Ibbotson

Kai Lahman

Stuart Lear

Caleb Miller

Blaze Mohi

Samuel Pap-Koval

Zac Perkins Nguyen

Daniel Rogers

Thomas Sundholm

Bailey Taylor

Theodore Vardanega

Archie Watts

Ryan Whipps

Academic Distinction — Year 11

Hudson Berrill

Samuel Broughton

Zach Coglan

Samuel Colley

Adam Di Bella

Cooper Edmondson

Lachlan McClure

Clarence (Clancy) Muniandy

Nathan Peach

Tobias Reardon

Ethan Sampaolesi

Alejandro Valles Ponce De Leon

Jasper Vinen

AWARD WINNERS 2023

CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS

Culture

Senior Debater of the Year Jackson Woodhead

Junior Debater of the Year Edward Andersen

Senior Theatrical Performer of the Year Jordan Gulisano

Junior Theatrical Performer of the Year Nathan Yates-Purvey

Music

Senior Percussionist of the Year Hunter Deverson

Junior Percussionist of the Year Kai Lahman

Primary Percussionist of the Year Gianni Di Pino

Senior Woodwind Player of the Year Tobias Reardon

Junior Woodwind Player of the Year Joseph Ibbotson

Primary Woodwind Player of the Year Xavier Cassar

Senior Brass Player of the Year

Junior Brass Player of the Year

Thomas Hoelscher

Oscar Colbert

Primary Brass Player of the Year Hamish Green

Senior Strings Player of the Year

Zach Coglan

Junior Strings Player of the Year Alexander Morton

Primary Strings Player of the Year Benjamin Thomas

EXTERNAL AWARDS

QATSIF Young Indigenous Leader Award Bailey Manix

Senior Guitar Player of the Year Saxon Howard

Senior Guitar Player of the Year Gabriel Sampaolesi

Junior Guitar Player of the Year Flynn Howard

Primary Guitar Player of the Year Charlie Corrado

Senior Chorister of the Year Rhys Kolomeitz

Junior Chorister of the Year Hunter Phelps

Primary Chorister of the Year Nathaniel Twigg

Senior Pianist of the Year Callum Jones

Junior Pianist of the Year Vincent Yuan

Primary Pianist of the Year Connor Dillon

ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award Year 10 - Charlie Leis Year 12 - Thomas O’Brien

Australian Defence Force 2023 Future Innovators Award Hayden Hookham

Rotary Citizenship Award

Ampol All Rounder Award

Samuel Cranny

Matthew Strauss

It is with great pleasure that I write my first Head of Sport report for Iona. As an Old Boy of the College and former member of staff from 2000-2011, I returned to Iona this year after 11 years away.

The sporting program at Iona is not just about aiding a boy’s physical development.

When a boy wears the black and white of Iona, he learns the importance of being a valued member of a team and an equally important member of the Iona community. It is where a boy learns about having pride in himself and in his school.

Our students understand that hard work and good preparation are needed to succeed, and that when the chips are down, you must dig deep and support each other. The experiences boys receive from playing sport become life-long lessons which could be applied to many facets of their lives.

Over my many years at Iona, I have witnessed numerous great contributions made by our students and their families, particularly in sport. The grit and determination shown by our students each week as they prepare for competition has been very pleasing.

Our success is largely due to the hard work put in at training over the entire season and has certainly been fundamental to Iona’s success this year.

The generosity of our parents, Old Boys, friends and staff, who give freely of their time to coach, manage, umpire, score, serve at canteens and so on is paramount to the

SpOrT

MR CRAIG STARIHA — HEAD OF SPORT

success of our sports program, and I sincerely thank all those who have assisted in 2023.

For more specific results, please read the individual reports written by the AIC Sport Coordinators. However, it would be remiss of me not to mention our greatest achievements this year, which include all the titles and premierships won below.

AIC Aggregate Positions - 2023

· Swimming – Senior 4th , Primary 4th

· Cricket – 3rd

· Volleyball – 1 st

· AFL – 4th

· Rugby – 1 st

· Cross Country – 1 st

· Football – 3rd

· Chess – 4th

· Basketball – 2nd

· Rugby League – 1 st

· Tennis – 4th

· Track & Field – Senior 4th , Primary 4th

· Golf – 1 st AIC Gross Championship

AIC Premierships & Undefeated Teams - 2023

· Swimming – Year 5 Age Champions

· AFL – 8B, 7B

· Cricket – 10A, 9C, 7B, 5C

· Volleyball – 9B, 9D, 8A, 8C, 8D, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D

· Football – First V, 10B, 9B, 8C

· Rugby Union – 10B, 10C, 10D, 9A, 9C, 8C

· Cross Country – Age Champions: 13-Years, 14-Years, 16-Years, Opens

· Touch football - Year 7, Year 10/11

· Rugby League – Year 10, Year 9, Year 8

· Basketball – Second V, Third V, Fourth V, 10A, 10C, 10D, 8C, 8D, 7A, 7B, 6C

Iona was chosen as Australia’s representative team in the inaugural Rugby Heritage Cup sevens tournament held in France in September. The team played well, winning all three pool matches, then advancing through to the finals, eventually finishing second in rugby and second overall in the competition.

Our sailors won the South Qld Schools Teams Racing Championship, and qualified for the National Teams Regatta held in Adelaide – finishing seventh overall.

There is no doubt that Iona had a very successful year. Placing topfour in every aggregate is a great achievement, and puts Iona alongside the top-achieving schools in AIC.

I would like to thank and acknowledge the great work accomplished by my colleagues in the Sport Office, including Mr Sean Devlin, Mr Anthony Bannerman, Mrs Karen Otway and Mr Jarrod Biggs.

Finally, to the students who participated in school sport this year, for the way you conducted yourselves and represented our College community, I offer you all my congratulations.

SpOrTS AWArDS

IONA COLLEGE MAJOr SpOrTS AWArDS

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

Stephen Thornhill Memorial Trophy Darcy Pratten

JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

David Mitchell Memorial Trophy (Yrs 7-10) James Turner

SENIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

Cec Kenwrick Shield (Yrs 11 & 12) Lehopoame Leota

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

Peter Brookes Memorial Trophy Toby Collins

SPORTSMAN UPHOLDING OLYMPIC IDEALS

Olympic Change-Maker Samuel Allen

PRIMARY SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

Hugo Wheeler

AFL

Senior Player of the Year Zane Pearce

Junior Player of the Year Benjamin Lillico

Primary Player of the Year Jack Hildebrandt

1st Most Valuable Robert Hinkler Damon Dunlop

1st Team Contribution Lachlan Sey

Yr 9/10 Most Valuable Cooper Biddles

Yr 9/10 Team Contribution Riley Muir

Yr 8 Most Valuable Ricardo Bird

8A Team Contribution Spencer Bennett

8B Team Contribution Teyk Corten

Year 7 Most Valuable Aiden Levitt

7A Team Contribution Tyler Kinzett

7B Team Contribution Curtis Lockhart

Year 6 Most Valuable Flynn Rowell

6A Team Contribution Liam Doyle

6B Team Contribution Layton Callander

6C Team Contribution Joel Schubert Eddie Schubert

Year 5 Most Valuable Noah Troester

5A Team Contribution Jack Shelton

5B Team Contribution Zachary Garside

5C Team Contribution Samuel Ladlow

BASKETBALL

Senior Player of the Year

The Simmons Memorial Trophy Zane MacRae

Junior Player of the Year Joseph Baker

Primary Player of the Year Hugo Britton

1st V Most Valuable Samuel Colley

1st V Team Contribution Samuel Cranny

2nd V Team Contribution Noah Wright

3rd V Team Contribution Max Robinson

4th V Team Contribution Hamish McKeon

Year 11 Most Valuable Cooper Price

11A Team Contribution Benjamin Mitchell

11B Team Contribution Joshua van Huyssteen

11C Team Contribution Matthew Schwikkard

Year 10 Most Valuable Aidan Jackson

10A Team Contribution Jack Earnshaw

10B Team Contribution Theodore Vardanega

10C Team Contribution Oliver Gibson

10D Team Contribution Thomas Breadsell

Year 9 Most Valuable Lachlan Tapp

9A Team Contribution Ethan James

9B Team Contribution Charlie Abell

9C Team Contribution Sean Larking

9D Team Contribution Naith Frishkorn

Year 8 Most Valuable Roman Intelisano

8A Team Contribution Hayden Jennison

8B Team Contribution Edward Andersen

8C Team Contribution Corban Fodie

BASKETBALL CONT.

8D Team Contribution Aaron Sheppard

Year 7 Most Valuable Marc Raleigh

7A Team Contribution Tyler Kinzett

7B Team Contribution James Vella

7C Team Contribution Aiden Hollier

7D Team Contribution Benjamin Rotim

Year 6 Most Valuable Hugo Britton

6A Team Contribution Oscar Hindmarsh

6B Team Contribution Levi Schofield

6C Team Contribution Riley Chin

6D Team Contribution Elijah Walsh

Year 5 Most Valuable Ashton Tolley

5A Team Contribution Hamish Truscott

5B Team Contribution James Draper

5C Team Contribution Harrison Gehrke

5D Team Contribution Liam Rodriguez Pires Savage

CrICKET

Senior Player of the Year Harley Malpass

Junior Player of the Year Joshua Ritchie

Primary Player of the Year Baxter Taylor

1st XI Most Valuable Adam Richter

1st XI Team Contribution Zayne Thomas

2nd XI Team Contribution Lucas Kenny

3rd XI Team Contribution Thomas Hoelscher

Year 10 Most Valuable

Jim Strauss Perpetual Toby Collins

10A Team Contribution Jesse Haller

10B Team Contribution Max Barbouttis

Year 9 Most Valuable Alexander Harrison

9A Team Contribution Jackson Williams

9B Team Contribution Caelan Gullo

9C Team Contribution Dominic Hewitt

Year 8 Most Valuable Aden Biddle

8A Team Contribution Finn Haller

8B Team Contribution William Qureshi

8C Team Contribution Isaac Keene

Year 7 Most Valuable Quinn Davidson

7A Team Contribution Isaac da Costa

7B Team Contribution Taj Dwyer

7C Team Contribution Max Urquhart

7D Team Contribution Ryan Kirby

Year 6 Most Valuable Baxter Taylor

6A Team Contribution Percy Gibson

6B Team Contribution Mason Hoy Poy

6C Team Contribution Lachlan Beckinsale

Year 5 Most Valuable Zachary Taylor

5A Team Contribution Harrison Gehrke

5B Team Contribution Quaden van der Merwe

5C Team Contribution Julian Walsh

5D Team Contribution Leo Ah Wong

CrOSS COUNTrY

Senior Cross Country Runner of the Year Henry Baker

Junior Cross Country Runner of the Year Cameron Cox

Primary Cross Country Runner of the Year Cooper Searston

Joshua Montgomery Memorial Award

for Best Team Contribution Darcy Pratten

Open Champion Noah Carter

Open Team Contribution John Hale

16 Years Champion Henry Baker

16 Years Team Contribution Ryan Siebel

15 Years Champion Jack Thatcher

15 Years Team Contribution Ryan Catalano

14 Years Champion Hamish Cox

14 Years Team Contribution Cooper Meredith

13 Years Champion Cameron Cox

13 Years Team Contribution Tom Longhurst

CrOSS COUNTrY CONT.

12 Years Champion Aiden Levitt

12 Years Team Contribution Alex Schultz

Year 6 Champion Cooper Searston

Year 6 Team Contribution Eoghan Duncliffe

Year 5 Champion Diego Gil

Year 5 Team Contribution Ryder Henrick

CHESS

Senior Player of the Year Gabriel Sampaolesi

Junior Player of the Year Rafferty Beaumont

Primary Player of the Year Gideon Jefferies

1st Team Contribution Ethan Sampaolesi

Senior A Team Contribution Samuel Broughton

Senior B Team Contribution Adam Di Bella

Senior C Team Contribution Zion Chingwile

Intermediate A Team Contribution Rafferty Beaumont

Intermediate B Team Contribution Owen Lewin

Intermediate C Team Contribution Pablo Cardenas Perez

Junior A Team Contribution Gideon Jefferies

Junior B Team Contribution Clyde Young

Junior C Team Contribution Lennon Brooks

GOLF

Golfer of the Year Noah Wright

SAILING

Senior Sailor of the Year Samuel Muir Jordan Barney

Junior Sailor of the Year Archie Willey

SWIMMING

Senior Swimmer of the Year Matthew von Euw

Junior Swimmer of the Year Austin King

Primary Swimmer of the Year Hugo Wheeler

Open Champion Thomas Sullivan

16 Years Champion Austin King

15 Years Champion Jack Sullivan

14 Years Champion Connor Burgess

13 Years Champion Cooper Townsend Jacob Johns

12 Years Champion Toby Willis

Year 6 Champion Boston Deane

Year 5 Champion Hugo Wheeler

rUGBY UNION

Senior Player of the Year Adam Kelly

Junior Player of the Year Tyler Pereira

Primary Player of the Year Riley Chapman

1st XV Most Valuable Player Adam Kelly

1st XV Best Back Darcy Pratten

1st XV Best Forward Alex Manteit

1st XV Team Contribution Alex Manteit

2nd XV Team Contribution Milo Plastow

3rd XV Team Contribution Darcy Fergusson

4th XV Team Contribution Tristan Cleary

5th XV Team Contribution Charlie Pearson

Year 10 Most Valuable Cooper Benvenuti

10A Team Contribution Matty Doherty

10B Team Contribution Daniel Challenor

10C Team Contribution Benjamin Barnes

10D Team Contribution Ethan Corrie

Year 9 Most Valuable Keanu Bothma

9A Team Contribution Brodie Stefanski

9B Team Contribution Thomas Smith

9C Team Contribution Cohen Hamilton

9D Team Contribution Samuel Leotta

Year 8 Most Valuable Harrison Wallace

rUGBY UNION CONT.

8A Team Contribution Oscar Curtis

8B Team Contribution Ashton Andrews

8C Team Contribution William Qureshi

8D Team Contribution William Chalmers

Year 7 Most Valuable C’ezar-mayn Leota

7A Team Contribution Benjamin Roderick

7B Team Contribution Matthew Jenkins

7C Team Contribution Hugo Cumming

7D Team Contribution Jacob Lockhart

Year 6 Most Valuable Riley Chapman

6A Team Contribution Noah Thatcher

6B Team Contribution Liam Doyle

6C Team Contribution Nate Pushkey

6D Team Contribution Mattheus Slocombe

5A Most Valuable Leo Ah Wong

5A Team Contribution Cooper Cotter

5B Team Contribution Patrick Hishon

5C Team Contribution Finn Cossins

5D Team Contribution Chase Sibthorpe

FOOTBALL

Senior Player of the Year Alexander Melvin-Tong

Junior Player of the Year Benjamin Rivera-Rojas

Primary Player of the Year Ryder Smith

1st XI Most Valuable Player Kaj Dennis

1st XI Best Back Benjamin Rivera-Rojas

1st XI Best Forward Thomas Harnisch

1st XI Team Contribution Michael Bennett

2nd XI Team Contribution Kian Meester

3rd XI Team Contribution Alexander Perkins

4th XI Team Contribution Joe Vine

5th XI Team Contribution Matthew McAuliffe

6th XI Team Contribution Thomas Hoelscher

Year 10 Most Valuable Nicholas Bennett

10A Team Contribution Harrison Donohue

10B Team Contribution Thomas Hewitt

10C Team Contribution George Maragos

10D Team Contribution Louie Forgiarini

Year 9 Most Valuable Lachlan Clarke

9A Team Contribution Sebastian Forgiarini

9B Team Contribution Sean Larking

9C Team Contribution Sam Grigor

9D Team Contribution Oliver Johnstone

Year 8 Most Valuable Rocco Laurito

8A Team Contribution Oliver Rivera Rojas

8B Team Contribution Billy Nicholson

8C Team Contribution Joshua Bailey

8D Team Contribution Alexander Keynes

8E Team Contribution Dylan Reeves

Year 7 Most Valuable Colby Simpson

7A Team Contribution Miguel Bird

7B Team Contribution Oisin McGovern

7C Team Contribution Roman Morant

7D Team Contribution Zachary Patrick Year 6 Most Valuable Noah Harding

6A Team Contribution Braith Haydon

6B Team Contribution Sebastian Ragusa

6C Team Contribution Mason Hoy Poy

6D Team Contribution Harrison Breakspear

Year 5 Most Valuable Leo Osterman

5A Team Contribution Robert Gillan

5B Team Contribution Julian Walsh

5C Team Contribution Zachary Taylor

5D Team Contribution Kingston Lochunah

5E Team Contribution Dylan Herity Timothy Behan

TENNIS

Senior Player of the Year Jackson Treacy

Junior Player of the Year William Toomey

Primary Player of the Year Darcy Still

Open Champion

Chris Culey Memorial Trophy Jackson Treacy

Year 12 Champion

Jackson Treacy

1sts Team Contribution Harley Malpass

Open Team Contribution Finn O’Malley-Jones

Year 11 Champion

Harley Malpass

Year 10 Champion Nicholas Goodwin

Year 10 Team Contribution Harrison Crawford

Year 9 Champion

Jesse Malpass

Year 9 Team Contribution Finley Cronin

Year 8 Champion Alexei Scanlan

Year 8 Team Contribution Austin McKillop

Year 7 Champion

Year 7 Team Contribution

Felix Vickers

James Parker

Year 6 Champion Darcy Still

Year 6 Team Contribution

Year 5 Champion

Mitchell Heard

Thomas Bird

Year 5 Team Contribution Zachary Garside

TrACK AND FIELD

Senior Track and Field Athlete of the Year

Bailey Burns

Junior Track and Field Athlete of the Year

Jack Thatcher

Samuel Allen

Primary Track and Field Athlete of the Year

Jacob Francis

Open Track Champion Nicholas Delamere

Open Field Champion

Jack Stewart

16 Years Track Champion Ryan Seibel

Bailey Burns

16 Years Field Champion Bailey Burns

15 Years Track Champion Jack Thatcher

Conor Quinn

15 Years Field Champion Luke Coffey

14 Years Track Champion

14 Years Field Champion

13 Years Track Champion

Sam Grigor

Hamish Cox

James Turner

John Connolly

13 Years Field Champion Zane Burns

12 Years Track Champion Aiden Levitt

Kye Hinchy

12 Years Field Champion Alexander Invincibile

Year 6 Track Champion Riley Chin

Year 6 Field Champion Jacob Francis

Year 5 Track Champion Sascha Hampel

Walker Rogers

Year 5 Field Champion Patrick Hishon

TOUCH

Senior Player of the Year Campbell Rolfe

Junior Player of the Year Robert Swaney

Primary Player of the Year Cooper Searston

U18 Most Valuable Campbell Rolfe

U18 Team Contribution Zion Chingwille

U15 Most Valuable

U15 Team Contribution

U13 Most Valuable

U13 Team Contribution

Primary Most Valuable Cooper Searston

Primary Team Contribution Samson Smith

VOLLEYBALL

Senior Player of the Year Caleb Ryan

Junior Player of the Year Mitch Price

1st VI Most Valuable Jackson Dallwitz

1st VI Team Contribution Martin Hateley

2nd VI Team Contribution Trent Verster

3rd VI Team Contribution Kian Meester

4th VI Team Contribution Lachlan Allard

Year 11 Most Valuable Samuel Colley

11A Team Contribution Brody Newman

11B Team Contribution Finn O’Malley-Jones

Year 10 Most Valuable Ryodai Aoyama

10A Team Contribution Seth Woolgar

10B Team Contribution Jack Earnshaw

10C Team Contribution William Bool

Year 9 Most Valuable Cameron Jagga

9A Team Contribution Maximus Morant

9B Team Contribution Hunter Cushway

9C Team Contribution Owen Fallon

9D Team Contribution Max Van Wanrooy

Year 8 Most Valuable Matt Medford

8A Team Contribution Jake Ryan

8B Team Contribution Harrison Pick

8C Team Contribution Lucas Cullen

8D Team Contribution Luke Davidson

Year 7 Most Valuable Alberto Piloto

7A Team Contribution Mason Davison

7B Team Contribution Da’Vid McFarlane

7C Team Contribution Michael Szilaygi

7D Team Contribution Allan Iki

WATEr pOLO

Player of the Year Benjamin Spall

Open Most Valuable Player Thomas Sullivan

Year 8/9 Most Valuable Player Luka Boban

rUGBY LEAGUE

Senior Player of the Year William Mark Lane

Junior Player of the Year Cooper Benvenuti

Primary Player of the Year Lennox O’Brien

Open Most Valuable Player Topaz Mohi

1st Team Contribution Cooper Benvenuti

2nds Team Contribution Jonah Geiger

Year 10 Most Valuable Player Lachlan Smith

Year 10 Team Contribution Hayden Castner

Year 9 Most Valuable Player Keanu Bothma

Year 9 Team Contribution Alexander Harrison

Year 8 Most Valuable Player Dominic Castner

Year 8 Team Contribution Max Birkett

Year 7 Most Valuable Player Riley Young

Year 7 Team Contribution Owen McDonald

Year 6 Most Valuable Player Lennox O’Brien

Year 6A Team Contribution Oscar Hindmarsh

Year 6B Team Contribution Jack Primrose

Year 5 Most Valuable Player Jed Green

Year 5A Team Contribution Isiah Scanlan

Year 5B Team Contribution Murray Klintworth

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Senior Mountain Biker of the Year Xavier Tromp

Junior Mountain Biker of the Year Lucas Longley

Mountain Biking Team Contribution Ziggi Oliver

OBLATE TrOpHY

HIGH pErFOrMANCE SpOrT

MR JARROD BIGGS — HEAD OF HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT

In 2023, Iona athletes participated in the Queensland School Sport representative program. Beyond overseeing this representative sports initiative, the High-Performance Sport Program supports Iona athletes with strength and conditioning, workload management, financial aid, and administrative support.

In 2023, Iona athletes excelled at the highest echelons of a number of representative sports, with selection in various Queensland schools teams including cross country, swimming, track and field, Australian rules football, cricket, rugby league, tennis, touch football, and volleyball.

Iona students also shone at state and national levels in beach volleyball, cross country, hockey, ice hockey, indoor cricket, judo, rugby union, sailing, swimming, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.

The overall representation statistics for the year are as follows:

· 75 students were chosen for Metropolitan East teams

· 13 students earned positions in state school sport teams

· 23 students secured spots on state club sport teams

· 10 students achieved national team selections or received individual national medals.

In a remarkable achievement, four Ionians were crowned world champions in indoor cricket. The strength and conditioning program at Iona is accessible to every secondary student.

Ignite Physical Performance managed the Year 9-12 strength and conditioning program in 2023 with exceptional dedication and expertise, yielding commendable results for our dedicated athletes.

Additionally, Alex Nickerson skilfully oversaw the Year 7-8 program, achieving outstanding results with our youngest gym attendees.

The HPS Program ensures that our athletes maintain a healthy balance between their academic and sporting commitments by providing weekly schedules, term planners, and yearly planners to assist in managing their time effectively.

The collaborative effort between students, parents and teachers has strengthened the culture of our HPS program and its commitment to supporting our young athletes in becoming well-rounded individuals making a positive impact in their communities.

Back Row: Luka Ouimette, Jackson Dallwitz, Mitch Price, Henry Baker, Noah Carter

Second Row: Henry Bader, Callum McKeon, Ethan Tearle, Seth Woolgar, Toby Collins, Hamish Cox

Front Row: Quinn Davidson, Ezekiel Jones, Archie Watts, Samuel Allen, Finn Haller, Tyce Percy, Hugo Wheeler

Absent: Lehopoame Leota, Cameron Cox, Cooper Searston, Jackson Treacy, Aaron Bagster, Bailey Burns, Cameron Jagga, Jack Bannister, James Turner, John Connolly, Sean Moroney, Lucas Patrick

HIGH pErFOrMANCE SpOrT

AFL

MR ANTHONY BANNERMAN — AFL CO-ORDINATOR

Australian Rules continues to grow at Iona, with increased participation rates every year and the ability to promote further development of our AFL program.

Iona continued to improve in 2023, remaining a tough match-up for our rival colleges. Our Year 5 players wore the Black and White for the first time, whilst our Year 6 cohort will move into Year 7 with plenty of confidence.

Congratulations to our Year 7B team who claimed the premiership undefeated, and to our Year 8, 9 and 10 teams who finished in the top 4. Our 1 st XVIII team finished fifth, the highlight being a big victory in the final round. Thanks to our graduating class of 2023. Your time, effort and commitment to the game will be missed at Iona.

This year, we built on our relationship with Morningside Panthers AFC, with their coaches assisting in our program and our students joining their junior ranks. This is a mutually beneficial relationship that will hopefully continue for years to come.

Outside of our AIC season, Iona’s Under-15 Schools Cup team was able to claim big wins during the preliminary stages of the competition, culminating in a semi-final showdown at Metricon Stadium. The boys were valiant in defeat against a very strong Helensvale. These games continue to serve as a great way to promote AFL in our school community.

Continued student development, outstanding coaches and high expectations are staples of the growing culture in AFL at Iona.

Thank you to all coaches, parents, spectators, and AFL Queensland for their continued support of the Iona Australian Rules program.

This season saw the following results:

1 st XVIII: 5th

Premiership Teams: 7B

Aggregate: 4th

I would sincerely like to thank the following people for positively contributing to our AFL program.

2023 Coaches:

1 st XVIII: Mr Leigh Harding

U15 Schools Cup: Mr Leigh Harding

Year 9/10: Mr Clint Watts and Mr Scott Milner

Year 8A: Mr Byron Hudghton

Year 8B: Mr Baden Corke

Year 7A: Mr Daniel Mulhern

Year 7B: Mr Max Dillon and Mr Liam Bleaney

Year 6A: Mr Ryan Cole and Mr Charlie Cole

Year 6B: Mr Jeremy Gregg

Year 6C: Mr Anthony Bannerman

Year 5A:

Mr Matthew Murray

Year 5B: Mr Matthew Dolling

Year 5C: Mr Anthony Bannerman

2023 AFL AWA rDS

Senior Player of the Year

Zane Pearce

Junior Player of the Year

Benjamin Lillico

Primary Player of the Year

Jack Hildebrandt

YEA r MV p AWA rDS TEAM CONTrIBUTION 1

Hinkler & Damon Dunlop

1ST XVIII AFL

Back Row: Talan Cross, Clancy Muniandy, Bryn Corten, Zak Norris, Robert Hinkler, James Kelly, Dayne McDonald, Damon Dunlop, Campbell Rolfe

Second Row: Mr Leigh Harding, Matthew Brown, Nicholas Bragger, Mason Van Balen, Finn Lucock, Lachlan Sey, Jai Edmunds, Harrison Kirk, Levi Hawea, Jack Pascoe, Jonah Geiger, Mr Anthony Bannerman

Front Row: James Purdy, Oscar Coombs, Zane Pearce, Isaac Terpstra, Benjamin Lillico, Archie Watts, James Torry, Flynn Strauss, Max Milner Absent: Mr Clint Watts, Ewan Fisher, Jackson Lance, Koby Corten, Jack Leo, Ryley Egan

Benjamin

Absent: Oliver Egan, Harry Egan, Robert

Jack Thatcher,

Back Row: Lucian Watts, Hunter McFarlane, Roman Barnes, Xavier McKenzie, Ricardo Bird, Jackson Davies, Harrison Wallace, Joshua Van Balen, Kobe Sergeant

Second Row: Mr Byron Hudghton, Kobe Harrison, Tom McLennan, Max Hudghton, Harrison Cameron, Jack Rowntree, Cooper Chapman, Mr Michael O’Reilly

Front Row: Spencer Bennett, Gabriel O’Reilly, Alex Read, Fynn Eckersley, Percy Day, Levi Cundy, Cameron Koch

Absent: Orlando Daly

Row: Colby Simpson, John Connolly, Miguel Bird, Kai Ion, Julius Broom, Harrison Fenwick, Tyler Kinzett

Second Row: Samuel Ventress, Patrick Hazell, Ollie Watts, Aidan Mulhern, Tate Firmin, Harry Hazell, Tom Keough, Christopher Lillico, Mr Dan Mulhern

Front Row: Samuel McMaster, Aiden Levitt, Noah Caddies, Timothy Butko, Benjamin Roderick, Toby Willis, Kye Hinchy, Cooper Croft

Absent: Luke Baynes

Row: Jacob Pickering, Ethan Jefferson, Harrison Hobbs, Riley Corke, Daniel Fenton-Vasu, Xavier Armstrong, Jackson Reading, Kobe Sergeant

Second Row: Angus Ellery, Ryan Harvey, Jack Callegari, Mr Baden Coeke, Joshua Parker, Miles Hayes, William Chalmers

Front Row: Spencer Bennett, Kaden Maher, Isaac Weston, Oscar Curtis, Joel Helm, Tom Longhurst, Teyk Corten, Jacob Dolling

Absent: Lucas Warburton, Max Ledger

Row: Oliver Patullo, Oliver Devlin, Joshua Minton, Ryan Keller

Second Row: Curtis Lockhart, Felix Child, Ethan Roberts, Cooper McLennan, Ryan Kelley, Jack Cullen, Mr Max Dillon

Front Row: Balii Hobbins, Luke Baines, Ethan Love, William Ronquest-Ross, Jacob Lockhart, Matthew Jenkins

Absent: Mr Liam Bleaney, Zan Burns, Harry Ryan, Kai Ion, William Clark, Silas Durham

YEAr 9/10 AFL

YEAr 8A AFL

YEAr 8B AFL

Back Row: Blaze Mohi, Jack Curran, Conor Quinn, Oliver Hipwood, Liam Whale

Second Row: Cooper Biddles, Cooper Alleway, Harrison Donohue, Riley Muir, Hayden Callander, Cameron Dolling, Benjamin Butko, Mr Scott Milner

Front Row:

Milner, Callum Joiner,

Charlie Abell, Thomas Cundy, Jack Cole, Levi Eckersley

Swaney, Mr Clint Watts, Harry Hudghton, Tristan Macdonald

Back

YEAr 7B AFL

YEAr 7A AFL

Back

Back

YEAr 6A AFL

Back Row: Jack Hildebrandt, Flynn Rowell, Jarrod Swan, Darcy Still, Jacob Francis, Riley Chin, Liam Doyle, Hudson Marks-Hall

Front Row: Oscar Hindmarsh, Noah Thatcher, Emmett Gibson, Emmett Small, Billy Randall, Zachary Rowling, Jack Primrose

Absent: Mr Ryan Cole, Mr Charlie Cole

YEAr 6C AFL

Back Row: Ruan Mac Grianna, Mitchell Collins, Joel Schubert, Eddie Schubert, William Church, Aedan O’Hagan

Front Row: Harry Willmett, Liam Plahotnyk, James Hann, Sean Toscan, Van Flarentine, Jack Doust, Kylan Dusha

Absent: Mitchell Heard, Mr Anthony Bannerman

YEAr 5B AFL

Back Row: Tyler Duignan, Hogo O’Connor, Harrison Duignan, Liam Rodrigues Pires Savage, Sascha Hampel, Zachary Garside, Rory Dolling

Front Row: Darcy Harrison, Ayden Brewster, Harry Ryan, Emanuel Kallinicos, Arthur Laube, Charlie Kriel, Ryan Usback

Absent: Gabriel Swan, Lachlan Townsend, Mr Matthew Dolling

YEAr 6B AFL

Back Row: Isaac Hawkins, Hamish Moore, Xavier Read

Second Row: Cooper Searston, Oliver Knight, Fraser Ellery, Layton Callander, William Fergusson, Thomas Ledger

Front Row: Henry Sherrin, Thomas Armstrong, Samson Smith, Mitchell Denny, Oliver Hunwick, Kaden Andrew, Cody Fisher

Absent: Mr Jeremy Gregg

YEAr 5A AFL

Back Row: Jake Swiec, Hudson Bool, Noah Troester, Patrick Hishon, Dylan Herity, Joseph Marchitto, Oliver Baer, Euan Gould

Front Row: Jack Shelton, Tom Day, Talin Nair, Darcy Mitchelmore, Isiah Scanlan, Thomas Bird, Myles McKillop

Absent: Walker Rogers, Mr Matthew Murray

YEAr 5C AFL

Back Row: Mr Anthony Bannerman

Second Row: Harry Phillips, Maikaa Sarma, James Gough, Jack Godfrey, Cade Shearsmith, Eli McDonnell, John Keller, Samuel Ladlow

Front Row: Jagger Winnett, Rory Sullivan, Oscar Quinlan, Charley Newcomb, Tom Cahill, Timothy Behan, Dylan McGovern, Monty Hindmarsh

Absent: Jack Gregory, Connor Jacobs

BASKETBALL

MRS KAREN OTWAY AND MR ANTHONY BANNERMAN — BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATORS

Our goal for 2023 was to maintain solid results and high expectations for basketball as we continue to grow a strong program and formidable school with aspirations for premierships in every year level.

This is evident with the establishment of our iHOOPS basketball program. iHOOPS is an excellence and development program aimed at Year 7-10 students to establish a foundation of elite skills, training, and teamwork which will translate into the senior years of Iona basketball.

Our Primary teams continue to thoroughly enjoy the AIC competition and continue their development of the game. Sport at Iona is about character and skill development, which helps support the learning environment of the school. Sport doesn’t just build character, it reveals it.

This year, Iona finished second in aggregate, falling only 1.5 points short of first place – something Iona has not achieved for many, many years.

Special mention to our premiership winning teams: Second V, Third V, Fourth V, 11A, 10A, 10C, 10D, 8C, 8D, 7A, 7B, and 6C.

The Iona basketball program is blessed with strong playing numbers, and it is this depth that pushes every player to always give their best.

Iona entered the Open team into the Molten Champion Basketball School of Queensland (CBSQ) competition. The team went undefeated throughout the competition before falling short in the Grand Final to finish second.

Iona will progress into Division 3 next year and will continue climbing the divisional ladder.

Our program cannot run without the dedication of our coaching staff, featuring many Old Boys, willing to give up their time and expertise to contribute to Iona’s co-curricular program. Sincere thanks to: Coordinators - Karen Otway and Anthony Bannerman.

All parents – for everything you do off the court and your support in the stands.

All coaching staff for the 2023 season.

Referees, bench scorers, grounds staff and canteen volunteers.

Metropolitan East Selections:

Under-16 – Samuel Colley

Under-19 - Robert Hinkler, Zane MacRae, Charlie Short

Major Award Winners

Senior Player of the year –Zane MacRae

Junior Player of the Year –Joseph Baker

Primary Player of the Year –Hugo Britton

First V 6th Carl Forbes Anthony Bannerman Peter Mondolo

Bailey Graham (Old Boy)

1ST V BASKETBALL

MR ANTHONY BANNERMAN, SENIOR BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATOR AND MR PETER MONDOLO, 1ST V MANAGER

Iona basketball is on its way up, and this group of young men is a pivotal reason. Many have been involved in our 1 st V program for the past three years, and have instilled key values in our newest members, which will continue in 2024.

Iona’s season started away against St Laurence’s College. With many players eager to make their mark early in the season, Iona demonstrated why we would be a tough team to beat, coming out victors 87-49 on the back of a solid offensive performance by Samuel Cranny.

Round 2 was a seesawing affair against a well-disciplined St Edmund’s College. Missing two senior players and with Charlie Short and Joseph Baker carrying much of the load, Iona fell short 62-54.

Our next match against Marist College Ashgrove became a must-win game, and Iona was bolstered by the returns of Robert Hinkler and Zane MacRae. Iona was humming from the opening tip and were never headed.

This game belonged to Year 10 student Aidan Jackson, who

proved he could make plays on the biggest stage.

Iona moved into premiership contention at the end of our Round 4 game against Padua College with a comfortable 83-53 point away win. Some outstanding offensive highlights by Robert Hinker and defensive efforts by James Kelly were key factors in securing the victory and going into the bye round with a 3-1 record.

Against St Peters in Round 5, the first two minutes were full of spectacular highlights from both sides, but the opposition grew stronger as the game progressed. Some offensive plays from Dayne McDonald sparked life into the team, but it was not enough, with SPLC taking the win 58-87.

Rounds 6 and 7 against Villanova and St Patrick’s were both losses. Sharpshooting from the opposition gave Villanova a 57-69 win, and St Patrick’s a 53-66 victory. In both games, Year 10 student Joe Baker dominated the boards on both ends – a great sign for the future of Iona basketball.

Sincere thanks to the following people:

Coaches - Carl Forbes, Peter Mondolo and Anthony Bannerman.

Parents - your assistance and support at every game was fantastic. I know each player greatly appreciates it.

Graduating students of 2023 - we would like to personally thank the Year 12 players Zane MacRae, Charlie Short, Robert Hinkler, Jack Van Veen, Samuel Cranny, James Torry, Dayne McDonald and James Kelly.

You have brought a level of commitment and professionalism to Iona’s basketball program for many years, and been role models for our younger students with your sportsmanship and example of how to play basketball the ‘Iona’ way.

You should all be proud of your contribution to Iona’s basketball program.

1ST V BASKETBALL

Back Row: Mr Anthony Bannerman, Zane MacRea, Jack Van Veen, Robert Hinkler, Mr Carl Forbes, Joseph Baker, Charlie Short, Cooper Price, Mr Peter Mondolo

Front Row: James Torry, Aidan Jackson, Samuel Cranny, James L Kelly, Dayne McDonald, Thomas O’Brien, Samuel Colley

2ND V BASKETBALL

3rD V BASKETBALL

4TH V BASKETBALL

11A BASKETBALL

11B BASKETBALL

11C BASKETBALL

Back Row: Jack Stewart, Jackson Dallwitz, Ms Michelle Nicholson

Front Row: Jack Milligan, Jackson Lance, Sebastian Steyn, Max Robinson, Harrison Kirk

Absent: Harrison Smith, Daniel Pengelly, Zane Pearce

Back Row: Koby Corten, Milo Plastow, James L Kelly, Noah Wright, Mr Peter Dougherty

Front Row: Jordan McSweeny, Martin Hateley, Thomas O’Brien, Damon Dunlop, James Torry

Back Row: Mr Kaiden McConnon, Darcy Pratten, Rhys Kolomeitz, Mr Liam Bigler, Jack Hamilton, Hamish McKeon, Mr Jackson Chambers

Front Row: Alistair Mylne, Harrison Smith, Luka Ouimette, Archer Anderson, John Hale, Thomas Hoelscher, Callum Jones

Back Row: Zion Chingwile, Bradley Mitchell, Cooper Price, Tyler Cassidy Front Row: Charley Miller, Christian Wilson, Joseph Booker, Benjamin Mitchell, Chulachak (Nom) Tedcharlee

Absent: Mr James Griffin

Back Row: Matthew Schwikkard, James Scodellaro, Riley Daniels, Mr Cooper Simpson Front Row: Nathan Peach, Bailey Burns, Aedan Collins, Flynn Strauss, Harry Abell

Absent: Maxwell Evans, Joshua Walker

Back Row: Bryn Corten, Cooper Robinson, Joshua van Huyssteen

Front Row: Hudson Berrill, Lachlan Hall, Liam Catley, Brody Newman Absent: Lachlan Hollier, Mr James Griffin

10A BASKETBALL

10B BASKETBALL

10C BASKETBALL

10D BASKETBALL

9A BASKETBALL

9B BASKETBALL

Back Row: Ethan Corrie, Tane Low, Joseph Baker, Lucas Adams, Mr Peter Mondolo

Front Row: Kyle Nichols, Stuart Lear, Max Nguyen, Aidan Jackson, Jack Earnshaw

Back Row: Ashton Abernethy, Mr Darren Barber, Theodore Vardanega

Front Row: Cristiean Beaumont, Isaac Terpstra, Xavier Sio, Ryan Whipps, Harmann Thandi

Absent: Liam Whale, Lachlan Millar, Isaac Hayes

Back Row: Mr Costa Leventis, Jesse Southey, Jesse Haller, Mr Jack Kelly Front Row: Benjamin Lillico, Archie Watts, Toby Collins, Oliver Gibson, Samuel Dransfield

Absent: Cooper Charles, Luke Biddle

Back Row Mr Dom Volkanovski, Tom Quinn, Tim Wong, Lee Moller, Justin Mammarella, Mr Jack Wilson

Front Row: Mannas Mingei, Thomas Breadsell, Ryan McPherson, William Knight, Kayden Werner, Harry Hudghton

Back Row: Ethan James, Darcy Waycott, Mr Aidan Graham, Rakan Alobaidli, Troy Adamczyk Front Row: Oliver Egan, Lachlan Tapp, Oliver Corrie, Deklan McGown, Christopher Heath, Cooper Meredith

Back Row: Hunter Cushway, Kobi Morley, Mr Bailey Graham, Nicholas Cook, Owen Moller

Front Row: Cleon Castro, Max Rayner, Thomas Haynes, Charlie Abell, Jack Cole

9C BASKETBALL

8A

8C

9D BASKETBALL

8B

8D BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL

Back Row: Ricardo Bird, Daniel Fenton-Vasau, Mr Nic Vardanega, Benjamin Long, Jackson Davies

Front Row: Rafferty Beaumont, Max Hudghton, Hayden Jennison, Cole Ferguson, Roman Intelisano

Absent: Grant Gaka, Jacob Pickering

BASKETBALL

Back Row: Joshua Parker, Elliot Hayes, Mr Nic Vardanega, Xavier McKenzie, Alexander Borycz

Front Row: Percy day, Edward Andersen, Matt Medford, Ted Borg, Jaxon Sio, Jensen deKroo

Back Row: Oliver Hird, Owen Andrews, Mr Dino Lambe, Sean Larking, Kalan deKroo

Front Row: Archie Willey, Benjamin Gavranic, Harper Allen, Harry Egan, Jaydn Friswell

Absent: Daniel Demmert

Back Row: Owen Fallon, Jackson Spriggs, Blake Weston, Archie Borg Front Row: Matthew Wilson, Naith Frischkorn, Jackson Osborne, Matthew Hunter, Mac Frischkorn

Absent: Lucas Jenkins, Mr Tyson Osborne, Mr Adrian Moore

BASKETBALL

Back Row: Max Ledger, Cuan Hampel, Mr Tom Feeney, William Qureshi, Alexander McPherson

Front Row: Lucas Warburton, Oliver Klumpp, Corban Fodie, Harry Crabb, Joel Helm

Back Row: Maximus Gibson, Mr Ethan Catley, Hamish Mearns

Front Row: Oliver Baker, Melvin Seby, Declan Collins, Kai Mitchelmore, Aaron Sheppard

Absent: Tom Longhurst, Hamish Cox, Lachlan Brandon

7A BASKETBALL

7B BASKETBALL

7C BASKETBALL

7D BASKETBALL

6A BASKETBALL

6B BASKETBALL

Back Row: Tyler Kinzett, Marc Raleigh, Mr Craig Bowden, Joseph Kelly, Bruno Pap-Koval

Front Row: Da’Vid McFarlane, Ryan Kirby, Fletcher Foster, Charlie Behrendt, Zane Burns

Back Row: Harrison Fenwick, Miguel Bird, Mr Craig Bowden, Braxton Exton, Harry Ryan

Front Row: Harris Bradford, Cooper Bird, James Vella, Blake Hyde, Declan Benham

Back Row: Alexander Pond, Felix Harrison, Miss Kate Tosello, Leonardo Mammarella, Ashton Price

Front Row: Toby Willis, Zavier Grasic, Aiden Hollier, John Connolly, Ben Davidson, Orlando Hennessey

Back Row: Benjamin Rotim, Alexander Invincibile, Miss Kate Tosello, Kai Ion, Jordan Midanowicz

Front Row: Cooper Croft, Samuel Ventress, Harry Hazell, Jack Kennedy, Patrick Hazell, Luca Copp

Back Row: Hugh Topatig-MacDonald, Hugo Britton, Hamish Moore, Myah Pearce

Front Row: Oscar Hindmarsh, Max Smith, Emmett Gibson, Jack Hildebrandt, Jack Primrose Absent: Elias Pereira, Mr Tony Smith

Back Row: Eddie Schubert, Harry Kerle, Mr Max Dillon, Hudson Whipps, Levi Schofield

Front Row: Joel Schubert, Max Behrendt, Liam Crosby, Sebastian Moore, Braith Haydon Absent: Mr Liam Bleaney, Lincoln Bruce

6C BASKETBALL

Back Row: Jack Stewart, Henry Goffey, Duke Flanagan, Emmett Small, Thomas O’Brien

Front Row: Seth Bick, Mackenzie Ouimette, Riley Chin, Hunter Cullen, Jakob Martin, Ronan Taggart

Absent: Benjamin Dowling, Zachary Erdmann

5A BASKETBALL

Back Row: Lachlan Gilbert, Zachary Taylor, Hugo Wheeler, Monty Hindmarsh

Front Row: Hamish Truscott, Parker Armstrong, Taane Scheib, Aidan Johns, Ashton Tolley

Absent: Mr Adrian Moore

5C BASKETBALL

6D BASKETBALL

Back Row: Lachlan Beckinsale, Jacob Francis, Elijah Walsh, Miss Molly Butler

Front Row: Percy Gibson, Cooper Finegan, Sean Toscan, Oliver Hunwick, Noah Osborne

Absent: Xavier Read, Henry Sherrin

5B BASKETBALL

Absent:

5D BASKETBALL

Back Row: Jules Walsh, James Draper, Harry Young St Ledger

Front Row: Joel Hyde, Maikaa Sarma, Isaac Morgan, Joseph Marchitto, Myles McKillop

Mr Adrian Moore

Back Row: Harrison Gehrke, Thomas Jones, Dylan Herity, Eli McDonnell Front Row: Conan Hall, Harrison Duigan, Hugo O’Connor, Zachary Brown, Kingston Lochunah

Absent: Mr Rick Bowell

Back Row: Finlay Potts, Tali Ngaluafe, Liam Savage, Elijah Pick Front Row: Jett Lindsay, William Parkes, Maximillian Roberts, Jackson Neil, Darcy Harrison

Absent: Isaac Hayes, Brodie McIlveen, Joseph Martin

BASKETBALL

I would like to take this opportunity to again thank all those involved in this wonderful sport.

From students to caterers, teachers to management – all play a role in making a season successful and enjoyable.

With a record number of students wanting to play, we were able to put together a team that was very competitive.

Consequently, we achieved Iona’s best results in 19 years, placing fourth in the aggregate. Our highest ever was third back in 2004, and this will be our goal for next year.

I would like to thank Melissa Stapleton and Elizabeth Adey for their assistance in managing the Primary team; and our Rector, Father Michael Twigg OMI and Iona College Head of Sport, Craig Stariha for their continued support in developing chess at Iona.

Thanks to Peter Holmes and Brendan Allen for their support with the chess extension program; and to Megan

CHESS

MR KEVIN CAINE — CHESS CO-ORDINATOR

Vardanega and Melinda Parkinson for putting up with us in the HUB and the Library.

Our courageous Captain for this year, Gabriel Sampaolesi – who, along with the whole senior team, fought for every point and piece – provided me with immeasurable support.

Thanks to Karen Cook and John Frare for timetabling our events, which allowed us to travel to two external competitions, and host an all-schools Primary tournament with over 250 students. These were great pre-season events for us.

To the team, thank you all for making this an enjoyable season. Your enthusiasm and dedication are all that I could ask for as a co-ordinator. I am looking forward to doing it all again next year.

Congratulations are offered to our award winners.

Senior C Zion Chingwile

Intermediate A Rafferty Beaumont

Intermediate B Owen Lewin

Intermediate C Pablo Cardenas Perez

Junior A Gideon Jefferies

Junior B Clyde Young

Junior C Lennon Brooks

2023 MAJOr CHESS AWA rDS

Senior Player of the Year Gabriel Sampaolesi

Junior Player of the Year Rafferty Beaumont Primary Player of the Year

2023 TEAM CONTrIBUTION AWA rDS

1ST CHESS

Standing: Ethan Sampaolesi, Gabriel Sampaolesi, Mr Kevin Caine, Owen Porter, Hudson Berrill

SENIOr CHESS

Back row: Xavier White, Mr Kevin Caine, Samuel Broughton

Front Row: Finn Sinclair, Reuben Sheppard, Nash Barnes-Jones, Zion Chingwile, Alex Cullen, Adam Di Bella

Absent: Max Sinclair, Lee Kitching, Nicholas Bennett

INTErMEDIATE CHESS

Back Row: Rafferty Beaumont, Saxon Farley, Owen Lewin, Alexander Borycz, Owen Hoey, Daniel Corrado, Roman Morant, Pablo Cardenas Perez, Mr Kevin Caine

Front Row: Cameron Cox, Harry Walter, Joshua Lindsay, Oliver Patullo, Caleb de Souza, Tasman Chingwile

JUNIOr CHESS

Back row: Mrs Melissa Stapleton, Tyler Duignan, Byron Stewart, Ryder Brooks, Julian Manley, Gideon Jefferies, Taane Scheib, Ms Elizabeth Adey

Front Row: Lennon Brooks, Joseph Goldman, Charlie Corrado, Clyde Young, Jackson Stewart, Aiden Pritchard

Absent: Isaac Phillips, Benjamin Curtis

CrICKET

MR SEAN DEVLIN, YEARS 7-12 AND MR BRENDAN ALLEN, PRIMARY — CRICKET CO-ORDINATORS

The 2023 Season will be remembered for two things: the greatest runscoring and bowling effort in Iona cricket history, and the cricket aggregate title that just slipped through our fingers.

The following are the highlights of the batting and bowling efforts:

Batting

Six century makers: Alex Harrison (9A) 116, Joshua Ritchie (10A) 108 & 128, Henry Bader (8A) 100, Caelan Gullo (9B) 102 and Harley Malpass (1 st XI) 116.

Two double-century makers: Toby Collins (10A) 245 and Zayne Thomas (1 st XI) 252.

Bowling

Five-wicket innings: Alex Harrison (9A), Quinn Davidson (7A, twice), Charles Murphy (9B), Isaac Da Costa (7A) and Isaac Keene (8C).

Hat-Trick: Taj Dwyer (7B) and Caleb Christensen (7B).

Four teams had winning seasons (either undefeated or most successful): 10A, 9C, 7B and 5C.

The College finished second in the AIC Cricket aggregate. It was an incredibly close result this year, and the boys have improved remarkably over the past few years.

The whole cricket program is developing very well.

The support of the Dudgeon Academy, staff, parents, and Old Boys has made Iona College the benchmark of the AIC community. With continued support, the program will continue to grow.

Thank you to the departing Seniors. This cohort has been a major contributor to the Iona cricket program, and we wish them well for the future.

Bring on 2024!

This season was a great success for the cricket program, as we were able to play all games without any major interruptions due to weather or other external factors. This is a remarkable achievement, considering the challenges we faced in previous seasons.

It brings me immense satisfaction to share that both our 5A and 5D cricket teams experienced just a solitary defeat throughout the entire season, thereby showcasing their outstanding skills and their remarkable ability to function as a cohesive unit.

Similarly, our 5C team emerged as undefeated champions, a truly

Our coaches wereTeam Coaches

1 st XI Wayne Niven, Daniel Payne, James Catlow-Elliott, Tom Biggs, Matthew Jagga

2nd XI Ryan Homes, Matt McNamara, Tristan Neave

3rd XI Michelle Morris, Sam Thompson

10A Adam Woodall

10B Sean Pearce

9A Brayden Teece, Luke Furjes

9B Phil Quaile

9C Michael Cook, Richard Cook

8A Ben Stace

8B Finn Johnstone

8C Liam Jenkins, Harry Bath

7A Stuart Booth

7B Finn Buxton

7C Lachlan Brown, Riley Sadlier

7GOLD Pat Sullivan, Rebecca Sullivan

6A Sohyal Qureshi, Chris Nastrom-Smith

6B Shaun Breakspear

6C Chris Vickers

5A Brendan Allen

5B Tammy Goldman

5C Richard Poustie

5GOLD Tim Pook

splendid feat, especially when considering some of these students have never played the game before.

These remarkable achievements underscore the dedication and tireless efforts our players have invested in honing their abilities, which have now borne fruit in the form of their stellar performances this season.

In this moment of reflection and gratitude, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated coaches and the unwavering support of our parents.

Their unflagging commitment to the program has been instrumental in fostering a vibrant and positive cricketing culture within our school.

With such strong momentum at our back, I am confident that the Iona cricket program is poised to flourish and continue its ascent to even greater heights in the future.

The 2023 cricket season was one of many successes and challenges for our First XI boys.

Pre-season training began in Term 4 of 2022, with the boys showing great College spirit within their preparations.

The boys travelled to Melbourne for our annual Oblate Cup pre-season series of matches in early December and played with determination and vigour to record a number of victories over Mazenod Victoria, Mazenod Western Australia, and Kent Street Perth.

The season itself was a memorable one, playing exceptional cricket and winning a number of close matches.

As coach, it was pleasing to watch the boys play their cricket with good sportsmanship and enjoyment of the game paramount.

I am sure that the performance of many of our younger players will stand the College in good stead for the upcoming seasons.

To the boys leaving the College this year, I wish them good luck for their future cricketing endeavours.

1ST XI CrICKET

MR WAYNE NIVEN — 1ST XI COACH

I would like to extend my gratitude to all our coaches, who have been instrumental in developing the skills and abilities of our players within our First XI program this year including Mr Matthew McNamara, Mr Adam Woodall, Mr Stuart Booth, Mr Brendan Allen, Mr Brayden Teece, Mr Sean Pearce, Mr James Catlow-Elliott, Mr Daniel Payne and old boys Matt Jagga and Tom Biggs.

Your passion and expertise have been invaluable and appreciated by all involved.

There are many people who volunteer their time gladly to ensure the boys can play their cricket. I would like to thank each of the following people:

Principal, Mr Trevor Goodwin Mr Goodwin regularly attended First XI fixtures and was on hand to provide the team with advice and support throughout the season.

Rector, Father Michael Twigg OMI Fr Michael’s continued support of our cricket program and attendance at our matches was certainly appreciated by our First XI team. Head of Sport, Mr Craig Stariha In some trying conditions with many distractions and adversities, his

outstanding support of our cricket program was truly appreciated by all involved.

Cricket Coordinator, Mr Sean Devlin Without Sean’s untiring efforts each week we simply would not have cricket at Iona College. Sean has been a tremendous asset to our College cricket program over many years, and I thank him for his work with our squad again this season.

Parents of our First XI Parents supported the team each week through scoring and umpiring. Without your support the games would simply not be possible. Your encouragement and love for Iona College Cricket has been the backbone of all our teams.

As we move into the off-season, I encourage all players to reflect on the progress you have made and continue your hard work into next season. Well done to all involved with our First XI on a successful 2023 season.

1ST XI CrICKET

Back Row: Mr Matt Jagga, Harrison Smith, Harley Malpass, Liam Carter, Lachlan Bragger, Archer Andersen, Mr Wayne Niven Front Row: Zayne Thomas, Darcy Pratten, Hamish McKeon, Adam Richter, Toby Collins, Liam Johns, Xander Thierry

2ND XI CrICKET

Back

Clancy Muniandy, Milo Plastow, Lucas Kenny, Zion Chingwile, Mr Matt McNamara

Front Row: Matthew Schwikkard, Benjamin Gahan, Benjamin Colrain, Jackson Harvey, Brayden Goss, Jack Milligan

Absent: Lachlan Hollier

10A CrICKET

3rD XI CrICKET

Absent: Mr Sam

10B CrICKET

9B

Row:

Back Row: Bailey Taylor, Alex Cullen, Max Barbouttis, Samuel Carter, Zac Caton, Mr Sean Pearce

Front Row: Joshua Bayldon, Thomas Hewitt, Oliver Gibson, Haydn McShane, Baxter Curtis

Absent: Cooper Charles

Back Row: Jacob Curyer, Daniel de Weger, Ronan Menner, Lachlan Devlin, Joshua van Huyssteen, Ms Michelle Morris

Front Row: William O’Neill, Reuben Sheppard, Samuel Muir, Xavier McFarlane, Ryan Siebel, Patrick O’Neill

Thompson, Cameron Rogers, Charlie Short, Cameron Apps, Thomas Hoelscher, Caleb Barrie

Back Row: Toby Collins, Jesse Haller, Nate Hughes, Hayden Wright, Callum McKeon, Mr Adam Woodall

Front Row: Cooper Howlett, Joshua Ritchie, Oscar Colbert, Sam Delaney, Zachary Holley, Luke Biddle, Darcy Roche

Absent: Lachlan Smith

9A CrICKET

Back Row: Mr Luke Furjes, Alexander Harrison, Joshua Midanowicz, Nathan van Huyssteen, Owen Andrews, Elliot Gunner, Mr Brayden Teece

Front Row: James Turner, Benjamin Brookwell, Jackson Williams, Cohen Hamilton, Flynn Donnelly, Hugo Jones Absent: Oscar Sweetnam

CrICKET

Back Row: Caelan Gullo, Lucas Colrain, Dylan Quaile, Mr Phil Quaile, Lucas Heard, Oliver De’Ath- Woodbourne, Thomas Hope Front Row: Charles Murphy, Lucas Cretan, Julian Dwyer, Cooper Meredith, Elijah Patullo, Jaydn Friswell, Asher Rissman, Luke Biddles

9C

Second

Front

Absent:

8A

Absent:

Front

Absent:

CrICKET

Back Row: Sam McKennariey, Cooper Kearns, Finn Haller, Henry Bader, Harvey Curyer, Mr Ben Stace

Front Row: Benjamin Howlett, Benjamin Stevens, Edward Andersen, Jacob Maguire, Aaron Sheppard, Aden Biddle, Jacob De Monte

8C CrICKET

Back Row: Cody Doo, Alexander Keynes, Ryan Tebble, Oliver Melvin, Isaac Keene

Row: Blake Hall, Rafferty Beaumont, Oliver Cranny, Jonathan Cross, Adriaan Louw

Mr Liam Jenkins, Mr Harry Bath, Rocco Long, Max Birkett

CrICKET

Back Row: Lachlan van Dyk, Deklan McGown, Isaac Fyfe

Row: Mr Richard Cook, Heath Roylance, Sean Larking, Joseph Baynes, Charlie Granrose, Mr Michael Cook

Row: Dominic Hewitt, Chase Melville, Kalan deKroo, Isaac Anderson, Toby Matthews, Blake Greenway, Lachlan O’Neill

Harrison Bond, Samuel Leotta

8B CrICKET

Back Row: Joseph Hodgkinson, Reuben Jeffries, William Qureshi, Lincoln Andrews, Hamish Cox, Owen Lewin

Front Row: Jake Brown, Ethan Goodwin, Noah Schultz, Corban Fodie, Xavier Vickers, Jensen deKroo, Harry Woodhead

Mr Finn Johnstone

7A CrICKET

Back Row: Joshua Hobdell, Sam Richter, Ethan Wright, Archer Young, Samuel Haynes, Mr Stuart Booth

Front Row: Luca Copp, Spencer Hopp, Isaac da Costa, Lachlan Southee, Justin Oates, Cameron Cox, Quinn Davidson

7B CrICKET

Back Row: Aiden Chandra, Alexander Gidney, Jai Poma, Mr Finn Buxton, Benjamin Doust, Caleb Christensen, Blake Shearsmith

Front Row: Dane Erasmus, Zac Stanborough, Taj Dwyer, Jack Jorgensen, Wyatt Milzewski, Felix Vickers

7C CrICKET

Back Row: Liam Melvin, Darragh Torrens, Harrison Pannekoek

Front Row: James Parker, Macklin Berrill, Luke Milonas, Jaden le Dieu, Max Urquhart

Absent: Mr Lachlan Brown, Mr Riley Sadleir, Jack Hobbs, Max Armstrong

6A CrICKET

Back Row: Hamish Green, Thomas Qureshi, Oliver Owens, Zachary Erdmann, Baxter Taylor

Front Row: Noah Harding, Percy Gibson, Liam Crosby, Cooper Nastrom-Smith, Oliver Nancarrow

Absent: Mr Sohyal Qureshi, Mr Chris Nastrom-Smith, Leo Donnelly, Elijah Walsh

6C CrICKET

Front

Absent:

7D CrICKET

Back Row: Benjamin Stolk, Josiah Manning, Mrs Rebecca Sullivan, Orson Cooper, Louis Broughton

Front Row: Samuel Jeffs, Jack Hammond, Oscar McDonnell, Ryan Kirby, Andrew Pook

Absent: Mr Patrick Sullivan, Darcy O’Flaherty

6B CrICKET

Back Row: Aydan Holley, Isaiah Thrupp, Harrison Lowe, Benjamin Keynes, Nikolas Karibalis, Daniel Jobi

Front Row: Aymon Bulinski, Mason Hoy Poy, Jax Koppel, Gideon Jeffries, Harrison Breakspear, Riley Ambrosini

Absent: Mr Shaun Breakspear

5A CrICKET

Back Row: Campbell Ford, Corey Snell, Jack Hardie, Charlie Morton, Lachlan Beckinsale, Mr Chris Vickers

Row: Knox Melville, Lachlan Cox, Harry Clarke, Chase McMillan, Benjamin Thomas, Jack Pluck

Ryan Dunnett, Hugh Topatig-MacDonald, Mattheus Slocombe

Back Row: Taane Schieb, Thomas Oates, Zachary Taylor, James Draper, Harrison Gehrke, Mr Brendan Allen

Front Row: Lewis Clark, Aidan Johns, Cooper Cotter, Leo Osterman, Zachary Brown, Jackson Neil, Clyde Young

5B

5C CrICKET

5D

Back Row: Archie Lowe, Harrison Poustie, Thomas Nicholas, Julian Walsh, Zane Parker

Front Row: Elijah Murray, Benjamin Curtis, Hamish Page, Connor Jacobs, Aiden Kriel

Absent: Mr Richard Poustie

CrICKET

Back Row: Thomas Patterson, Daksh Gandhi, Thomas Oates, Mason Bock, Joseph Finch

Front Row: Lachlan Winnel, Quaden van der Merwe, Xavier Cassar, Ashton Harding-Jones, Hamish Truscott, Joseph Goldman

Absent: Ms Tammy Goldman

CrICKET

Back Row: Tyler Weis, George Carroll, Leo Ah Wong Front Row: Thomas Pook, Preston Pitt, Thomas Harding, Henri Hope Absent: Mr Tim Pook, Aljon Manuel, Caspian Harvey

CrICKET

CrOSS COUNTrY YEArS 7-OpEN

AIC XC 2023: “Embrace the Grind”

After finishing second to Ashgrove for five of the past six years in AIC, there was a genuine shift in the hunger of our boys to embrace the grind, to train and race harder this year.

Our Iona runners knew that this season we had the squad to bring the trophy back to 4178 for the first time since 2016.

With attendance numbers on XC camp very strong, we had a great vehicle to help transform the squad into a cohesive unit who shared the same passion and commitment to go one better this year.

Our 12-Years team got us off to a flyer, placing third. Aiden Levitt, Kye Hinchy, Toby Willis and Da’Vid McFarlane all placed in the top 20.

Our 13s and 14s dominated their age groups, with both winning the aggregate. Six of our 13-year boys and five of our 14-year boys finished

in the top 20, with Cameron Cox, Tom Longhurst, Hamish Cox, Cooper Meredith and Arlo Searles strong.

The much-improved 15s trained the house down this season, and were rewarded with a well-deserved third overall, with Jack Thatcher and Ryan Catalano leading the charge.

The 6km races of the 16s and Opens are always the highlight of the day, because of the raw determination and grit on display.

Our senior runners were sensational, tapping into that mental discipline that is such a big part of XC.

In the 16s, Henry Baker, Ryan Siebel, Lachlan McClure and Nick Bennett finished third, fourth, fifth and sixth, with the first six in the top 20.

In the Opens, Noah Carter, John Hale and our fearless captain Darcy Pratten laid the foundations, with seven of the Opens in the top 23.

Both squads came away with aggregate victories, ensuring that Iona College was crowned AIC champions this year.

The athleticism on display on race day was truly impressive and pretty to watch, but it was the sense of camaraderie and teamwork that showcased the true spirit of the Iona XC squad.

On behalf of all our coaches, congratulations boys for the effort and sacrifices that each of you, and your parents, have made this season.

They say that it is tough to win a title, but harder to defend one. I am sure the squad will be keen to get down and dirty in the off-season to go back-to-back next year.

CrOSS COUNTrY YEArS 5 AND 6

MR ADAM MCCLURE — CROSS COUNTRY CO-ORDINATOR YEARS 5 AND 6

Our 2023 season began mid-way through Term 1 with many new Year 5 boys training throughout the term on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, training attendance rates among Year 6 boys were poor throughout the season. Before the Easter holiday break, we held our Interhouse Carnival and selection trial for the Squad in preparation for the AIC Championships in early June.

At the AIC Championships our Year 5 team came fourth overall in their year level group, while our Year 6 team came sixth in theirs. With these results, Iona finished in sixth place overall in the combined Year 5 & Year 6 competition, a disappointing result considering our proud history of podium finishes for the past 20 years and more.

This year could be seen as a rebuilding year in which an improved attitude and application to the sport can be adopted by students in the years to come. Those runners who were in the team this year gave their best efforts and tried their hardest. Well done to them.

The Iona Interhouse Cross Country Carnival was held at the end of Term 1.

All Year 5 and Year 6 boys participated, with all boys gaining valuable points for their house.

The top three placings in Year 5 were Diego Gil, Ryder Henrick and Murray Klintworth, while Liam Crosby, Andrew Hempstock and Eoghan Duncliffe took out the first three placings in Year 6.

Albini House was the overall champion team for 2023.

The AIC Championships were held on 31 May at Curlew Park in Shorncliffe. A team of 24 boys was chosen to compete against the best runners from our fellow AIC schools at the carnival. Twelve runners competed in the Year 5 and Year 6 age groups.

Our Year 5 team competed over a distance of 2000m. Our first six runners home finished in the top 40 overall places. Final places overall were:

· Diego Gil (6)

· Ryder Henrick (7)

· Joshua Clancy (23)

· Jack Ritchie (29)

· Clyde Young (37)

· Zac Brown (39)

· Hugo Wheeler (41)

· Jack Shelton (42)

· Tom Day (55)

· Conan Cook (62)

· Darcy Mitchelmore (65)

· Hamish Moore (74)

Our Year 5 team finished fourth overall in their age group.

Our Year 6 team competed over a distance of 3000m, with our first six runners home finishing in the top 50 overall places in the race. Final places were:

· Cooper Searston (12)

· James Paterson (29)

· Liam Crosby (40)

· Eoghan Duncliffe (42)

· Andrew Hempstock (47)

· Gianni Di Pino (49)

· Jacob Francis (50)

· Tom Armstrong (63)

· Euan Gould (69)

· Baxter Taylor (76)

· Lachlan Winnel (77)

· Lachlan Gilbert (80)

Our Year 6 team came sixth overall in their age group.

Iona placed sixth overall in the Junior Aggregate competition.

One of our team members represented the Lytton District at the Metropolitan East Cross Country Championships. Congratulations to Ryder Henrick for making this team.

Thank you to Mr Overland and Miss Tapson who assisted the boys throughout training sessions by running with them and teaching them how to pace themselves over their respective distances.

Thank you to Mr Stariha, Mr Bannerman and Mr Merrotsy who provided great support, administrative assistance and encouragement for the team along the way.

Finally, a big thank you must go to the boys’ parents who have transported, encouraged and supported the boys. Thank you.

AIC CrOSS COUNTrY

Back Row: Darcy Pratten, Archer Andersen, Max Milner, Martin Hateley, Harry Abell, Noah Carter, Nicholas Delamere, Lachlan Hollier, William O’Neil, John Hale, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Lachlan McClure, Henry Baker, Nicholas Bennett, Ryan Siebel, Ronan Menner, Mr Brendan Merrotsy

Fifth Row: Mr Vince Moynihan, Levi Eckersley, Casper Greatorex, Aidan Jackson, Cooper Clarkham, Thomas Hewitt, William Hale, Ryan Catalano, Xavier Wittig, Lewis Johnson, Joseph Carter, Jack Thatcher, Hayden Callander, Aiden O’Brien, Victor Hardy, Ryan Whipps, Cooper Meredith, Mr Alex Dunn

Fourth Row: Mrs Carolyne Kelly, Jacob Pluck, Kayden Werner, Lachlan Clarke, Tomas Harvey, Jackson Williams,Benjamin Milner, Jack Cole, Harper Allen, Santiago Sagastume, Kobe Sergeant, Hamish Cox, Xavier Vickers, Arlo Searles, Thomas Cundy, Conor Debenham, Luke Szilagyi

Third Row: Mr Connor Russell, Da’Vid McFarlane, Gianni Di Pino, Aden Kelly, Tom Longhurst, Percy day, Ted Borg, Kohen Loskill, Patrick Sherrin, Harrison Fenwick, Cameron Cox, Aiden Hollier, Noah Caddies, Toby Willis, Kye Hinchy, Balii Hobbins, Alexander Di Bartolo, Miss Madeline Jackson

Second Row: Mr Michael Overland, Cayd Radley, Thomas Armstrong, Baxter Taylor, Andrew Hempstock, Liam Crosby, James Paterson, Cooper Searston, Diego Gil, John Connolly, Leroy Latimer, Zachary Brown, Alex Schultz, Aiden Levitt, Jacob Lockhart, Joshua Clancy, Ryder Henrick, Miss Gemma Tapson

Front Row: Mrs Alexandra Lowson, Jacob Francis, Eoghan Duncliffe, Jack Ritchie, Murray Klintworth, Jack Shelton, Tom Day, Lachlan Winnel, Euan Gould, Clyde Young, Conan Cook, Hugo Wheeler, Harrison Gehrke, Darcy Mitchelmore, Lachlan Gilbert, Curtis Lockhart, Mr Adam McClure

CrOSS COUNTrY

This year at Iona, we saw the trial of our first Esports co-curricular opportunity.

Esports are competitive electronic sports, where students compete against each other in small teams in a video-game setting.

The elected game for the year was Minecraft, with students training and competing in a ‘capture the flag’-style game to prepare for the budding AIC Esports Competition held by Villanova College.

Whilst still a new addition to the College, the interest and support from students and staff has been tremendous.

One major challenge in organising and coordinating Esports this year was trying to select 30 students from

ESpOrTS

MR CHRIS EADES — ESPORTS CO-ORDINATOR

the 400 or so that wanted to be in the trials – a good indication of how popular and exciting this concept is, and the promise it shows for the College.

An initial five teams were selected during trials, then continued training through competitive sessions against each other to determine who would represent Iona at the AIC Esports Competition in Term 4.

Eventually, our two elective teams went up against the eight other AIC schools, but unfortunately we did not progress past the quarter finals. Despite this, it was clear that all participants in the trials really enjoyed the experience and opportunity to show their knowledge, skills and talents.

I am sure the experience gained and lessons learnt will ensure more effective strategies and training next year. But I am happy to report that the level of sportsmanship and dedication was exemplary from our students all year.

I look forward to seeing Esports grow within the College, and am excited to trial different games, teams and training formats next year to bring home the medals for the next AIC Esports Competition.

Be sure to watch this space, as it is certain to grow exponentially over the coming years.

The Iona College Football teams had an exceptional season, marked by impressive performances and dominance on the field.

The First XI, 10B, 9B, 8C and 8D teams all won premierships through their hard work, dedication, and remarkable teamwork.

First XI Team Performance:

The Iona College First XI displayed exceptional talent and consistency throughout the season. Led by their captain, Kaj Dennis, the team were unbeaten, scoring an incredible 40 goals while conceding only four goals in seven games. Their formidable attacking force and strong defensive line overwhelmed opponents. The players’ dedication and hard work paid off, delivering remarkable results.

Key Players:

Kaj Dennis (Captain): Provided exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and motivation.

Benjamin Rivera Rojas (Centre Back): A remarkable Year 10 student who displayed reliability and confidence in defence.

Alexander Melvin-Tong (Midfielder): A dominant force in the midfield with exceptional ball control and playmaking abilities.

FOOTBALL

MR REECE HEALY — FOOTBALL CO-ORDINATOR

Junior Team Achievements:

The 10Bs displayed exceptional skill and teamwork, culminating in their premiership victory. They demonstrated great potential and growth, leaving a mark of excellence on the field. The 10B team highlights the depth and talent within the Iona College football program.

Similarly, the 9Bs showcased immense talent and perseverance. Through hard work, discipline, and a strong team spirit, they emerged victorious in their division.

The 8C team’s exceptional teamwork and skill were on full display throughout the season, culminating in a well-deserved premiership earned through dedication and hard work.

Similarly, the 8D team showcased immense talent, determination, and a strong team spirit, earning them the title of champions in their division, by not conceding one goal the entire season.

These achievements underscore the depth and promising talent within the junior ranks of the Iona College football program.

Acknowledgments:

Our sincere gratitude to the dedicated coaches who played a

pivotal role in the success of the Iona College football program this season. Your commitment, passion, and expertise have contributed significantly to the achievements of the teams.

Thank you for your guidance, mentorship, and positive influence on the players’ lives. Your efforts have contributed to the overall success and growth of the program.

On behalf of the entire Iona College football community, we express our heartfelt appreciation for the hard work, commitment, and unwavering support of the coaches and support staff.

We congratulate all the players, coaches, and support staff for their remarkable achievements this season, and extend our appreciation for their hard work and commitment.

The Iona College football community can take pride in the success of the 2023 season and look forward to continued growth in the future.

The Iona 1 st XI Football team performed outstandingly well in the 2023 season, winning six matches and drawing one, emphatically storming to the AIC Premiership.

In the seven fixtures played, the team scored a whopping 40 goals, averaging 5.71 goals per game, whilst conceding only four goals for the season.

This was the College’s first premiership since 2018, and fourth in total. Notably, all four successful teams have been prepared by Mr Geoff Maltby.

This season the players, led by captain Kaj Dennis, responded brilliantly to Mr Maltby’s leadership and guidance and played some sensational, aggressive, attacking football.

An emphasis on high-pressing, quality set-piece delivery and quick, skillful passing combinations proved ruthlessly effective as the following results showed:

Iona d St Laurence’s 7-2

Iona d St Edmund’s 10-0

Iona d Ashgrove 4-0

Iona d Padua 7-0

1ST XI FOOTBALL

MR BEN SAUL — 1ST XI MANAGER

Iona drew St Peters 1-1

Iona d Villanova 7-0

Iona d St Patrick’s 4-1

The quality and threat from our attacking play was outstanding, with Thomas Harnisch, Jackson Invincible, Kaj Dennis, Alexander Melvin-Tong and Ludo Fabri skillfully leading from the front.

This was complemented by Michael Bennett, Liam Thomasson and Jack Debenham – three hardworking midfielders who won the ball back quickly and covered every inch of grass.

The defensive unit of Riley Daniels, Niko Boban, Hugh Peintner, Benjamin Rivera-Rojas, Trent Verster and Callum McShane also performed admirably, securing four clean sheets.

A further seven players also made cameo appearances from the substitutes bench: Sebastian Bek, Jackson Treacy, Arie Van Kerkwyk, Cody Gillis, Harrison Donohue, Jack Hodgkinson, and Kian Meester.

Each athlete played their roles well (right time and right place) and is commended for their skill and effort!

As manager of the Iona 1 st XI football team, I am appreciative of the

1ST

exceptional team of coaches that I have had the privilege to work with this season.

Geoff Maltby, as our head coach, is an inspirational leader and manager who is knowledgeable about the game and dedicated to improving players, whilst Kres Bek and Jack Collins are both tactically astute and clear and consistent when delivering information.

Together, this coaching triumvirate created an environment of camaraderie, support, and continuous improvement. Their collective efforts not only elevated the boys’ performance, but instilled important values like sportsmanship and teamwork.

Finally, I would like to thank Mr Reece Healy, Iona’s Football Coordinator, for all his hard work and continuous support. It is a pleasure to be associated with the Football Program at Iona and I look forward to future challenges and successes.

2ND XI FOOTBALL

XI FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Kres Bek, Kaj Dennis, Hugh Peintner, Trent Verster, Mr Geoff Maltby

Second Row: Mr Ben Saul, Jack Debenham, Callum McShane, Ludovico Fabri, Jackson Invincibile, Mr Jack Collins

Front Row: Michael Bennett, Liam Thomasson, Benjamin Rivera Rojas, Riley Daniels, Alexander Melvin Tong, Thomas Harnisch, Niko Boban

Back Row: Cody Gillis, Jack Hodgkinson, John Hale, Declan Porter, Kian Meester, Hudson Berrill

Front Row: Phillip Ragusa, Arie Van Kirkwyk, Ronan Menner, Xavier Laurie, Lucas Harrison

Absent: Jackson Treacy, Meletio Pikos, Jayden Uematsu, Max Bauer, Mr Cody Kilpatrick, Mr Brayden Thompson

3rD XI FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Tony Buckley, Ryan Hill, Liam Catley, Alex Ball, Ethan Worley

Front Row: Patrick O’Sullivan, Alexander Perkins, Samuel Cretan, Xavier White, Matthew Schwikkard, Dominik Tsin, Aiden Victor

Absent: Benjamin Ryan, Ben Cutler, Lachlan Hall

5TH XI FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Jake Eathorne, Jackson Granrose, Alexander Wheddon, Dylan Bagster, Ashton Connelly, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Nicholas Delamere

Front Row: Lucas Kaempfe, Joshua Di Pino, Tobias Reardon, Connor Quinn, Boyd Richter

Absent: Benjamin Cappelletti, Cameron Rogers, Matthew McAuliffe

10A FOOTBALL

Back Row: Charlie Leis, Zavii Wells-Fovakis, Alexander Leckie, Ashton Abernethy

Second row: Mr Reece Healey, Stuart Lear, Harrison Donohue, Jack Hinds, Luca Lambe, Sebastian Bek

Front Row: Lewis Johnson, Cooper Hopp, Geordie Whitney, Isaac Hodge, Joshua Ritchie, Nicholas Bennett, Gerard White

4TH XI FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Ben Black, Patrick Fleischer, Lucas Kenny, Thomas Reilly, Owen Porter

Front Row: Max Sinclair, Kyle Sullivan, Saxon Howard, William Balderson, Joseph Vine, Joshua Harrison, Finn Sinclair

Absent: Jeremy Hedger, Luke Wills, Charley Miller, Colby Roe, Samuel Bjorkman

6TH XI FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Liam Bigler, Benjamin Cole, Finn Haddrill, Thomas O’Brien, Archer Andersen, Thomas Hoelscher, Noah Bugler

Front Row: Alistair Mylne, Michael James, Jace Draper, Sam Olsen, Daniel Barreto Barrera

Absent: Jeremiah Anderson, Kai Hutchinson, Nate Green

10B FOOTBALL

Back Row: Victor Hardy, Olivier Heyduk-Lange, Caleb Miller

Second Row: Ms Georgina McGeary, Liam Bosley, William Knight, Declan Christopher, Aidan Corey, William Hale

Front Row: Haydn McShane, Matthew Allard, Brayden Green, Hamish Tapp, Ryan Catalano, Kayden Werner, Thomas Hewitt

10C FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Gian Willcox, Vincent Yuan, Zachary Bath, Samuel Carter, Nicholas Vinen, Anthony Lamberios, William Pond

Front Row: Matthew Smith, Cooper Clarkham, Thomas Breadsell, Hudson Connolly, Ryan McPherson, Matthew Blanch, James Ould

Absent: George Maragos, Johannes Van Schalkwyk, Cristiean Beaumont

9A FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Teo Atomi, Levi Laurie, Deklan McGown, Hunter Cushway, Oliver Hird, Lachlan Tapp, Lucas Cretan

Front Row: Sebastian Forgiarini, Elijah Patullo, Daniel Corrado, Lachlan Clarke, James Toscan, Maxwell Harnisch, Max Van Wanrooy

Absent: Zephyr Stolberg, Jameson Chippendale

9C FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Lucas Teixeira, Isaac Anderson, Charlie Granrose, Oliver Puljic, Francesco Stella, Cooper Hill, William Toomey

Front Row: Harrison Bond, Matthew Plahotnyk, Jude Johal, Oliver De’Ath-Woodbourne, Sam Grigor, Cleon Castro, Levi Jones

Absent: Owen Hoey

10D FOOTBALL

Back Row: Benjamin van den Berg, Jack Phoenix, Daniel Innes, Mr Matteo Lambe, Justin Mammarella, Luke Szilagyi, Ryan Langford

Front Row: Louie Forgiarini, Cooper Allen, Samuel Allen, Hugo Van Maanen, Brayden Cossio

Absent: Michael Vourdousis, Noah Kirk, Aidan De Graeve, Samuel Dransfield, Cooper Meyer

9B FOOTBALL

Back Row: Lachlan Van Dyk, Dylan Quaile, Jacob Bridge, Sean Larking

Second Row: Mr Josh Neufeld, Flynn Donnelly, Harper Allen, Tristan Burke, Joshua Maguire, Asher Rissman

Front Row: Dominic Hewitt, Finn O’Hagan, Bailey Thompson, Luke Biddles, Harry Pickford

9D FOOTBALL

Back Row: Evan McGilvray, Lachlan Balfe, Logan Cronk

Second Row: Mrs Lisa James, Oliver Johnstone, Rhys O’Malley-Jones, Jesse Malpass, Oliver Cook, Joshua McMahon

Front Row: Charles Murphy, Blake Greenway, Theo Smith, Liam McOmish, Matthew McMahon

Absent: Alec Villazon, Max Rayner, Luke Szilagyi, Jacob Degenhardt, Jacob Miller

8A FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Lachlan Sayers, Lucas Ambrosini, Jack Callegari, Finlay MacDonald, Ricardo Bird, Hamish Mearns, Archie Hunwick, Cayden Ferreira

Front Row: Oliver Guinan, Rocco Laurito, Aaron Sheppard, Oliver Rivera Rojas, Roman Intelisano, Jeremy Schubert, Clancy Powell

8C FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Martin Rampl, Lennox Florentine, Joshua Bailey, Jacob Jamieson, Lukas Daenemark

Front Row: Jacob De Monte, Sean Clark, Arlo Searles, Edward Andersen, Harry Woodhead

Absent: Lachlan Paterson, Jacob Pickering

8E FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mrs Carolyne Kelly, Ethan Gallagher, Cohan Trimboli, Ryan Tebble

Front Row: Thomas Yuan, Rhett Cairns, Samuel Morris, Dylan Reeves, Ethan Tredwell

Absent: Liam Riddle, Samuel Hislop

8B FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Thomas O’Kelly, Thomas Crespi, Billy Nicholson, Jacob Degenhardt, Oliver Klumpp, Mr Sean Kennedy

Front Row: Luca Kelly, Jensen deKroo, Conor Debenham, Alex McPherson, Alistair Terry

Absent: Marley Dillon, Aden Kelly, Pablo Cardenas Perez

8D FOOTBALL

Back Row: Mr Ryan Gould, Corban Fodie, Alexander Keynes, Joel Helm, Oliver Cranny

Front Row: Oliver Baker, Joshua Connelly, Rafferty Beaumont, Shaun Gould, Cadel Muir

Absent: Grant Gaka, Max Maloney, Lucas Twigg, Alexander Pegg

7A FOOTBALL

Back Row: Braxton Exton, Miguel Bird, Alexander Invincibile, Colby Simpson

Second Row: Mr Luke Morris, Zane Burns, Patrick Robinson, Alberto Piloto, Cooper McLennan, Felix Child

Front Row: Cooper Croft, Theo Yin, Cormac Griffiths, Ryan Kirby, Harris Bradford, Nate Sturgess, Harry Grigor

Absent: Lucas Prux Scardovelli

7B FOOTBALL

7C FOOTBALL

Absent:

7D FOOTBALL

6A FOOTBALL

6B FOOTBALL

6C FOOTBALL

Back Row: William McQueen-Rosoman, Luke Milonas, Roman Morant, Blake Roberts, Oliver Patullo, Xavier Grasic

Front Row: Balii Hobbins, Wyatt Milzewski, Connor McIlwain, Ethan Love, Macklin Berrill

Mr Neil French, Eamonn Grieve, Nate Brown, George Woodbridge

Back Row: Cormac Hayden, Orson Cooper, Oisin McGovern, Charlie Power, Harry Ryan

Second Row: Mr Alex Mylne, Dylan Thacker, Jett Sultan, Ryan Keller, Ethan Thacker, Jacob Puljic

Front Row: Nikita Williams, Asher Bailey, Joshua Lindsay, Sebastian Hayward, Sam Debenham, James Parker, Connor Facchiano

Back Row: Mr Liam McAndrew, Sebastian Booth, Cooper Balfe, Andrew Santillan Franco, Josiah Manning

Front Row: Xavier Knight, Zachary Patrick, Samuel Jeffs, Jonas Jackson, Matthew Davies

Absent: Kai Ion, Billy Fahey, Jack Gilbert

Back Row: Mr Connor Russell, Sean Toscan, Zachary Erdmann, Darcy Still, William Fergusson

Front Row: Aymon Bulinski, Aldo Rosales, Sebastian Ragusa, Nuno Powell, Arthur Mesa Santos, Alexander Messenger, Riley Ambrosini

Back Row: Mrs Vanessa Arnold, William Masterman, Ryder Smith, Dominic Taylor, Joel Schubert, Hunter Cullen, Eddie Schubert, Mr Isaac Arnold

Front Row: James Paterson, Noah Harding, Andrew Hempstock, Miguel Laurito, Braith Haydon, Kaden Andrew, Judah Wright

Back Row: Aston Willcock, Nikolas Karibalis, Hudson Whipps, Leo Hoey, Thomas Ledger

Front Row: Jamieson Distant, Mason Hoy Poy, Zachary Rowling, Mackenzie Ouimette, Jakob Martin, Chase McMillan, James Hann

6D FOOTBALL

Front

Absent:

5B FOOTBALL

5A FOOTBALL

5C FOOTBALL

5D FOOTBALL

5E FOOTBALL

Back Row: Hamish Page, Henry Backer, Julian Walsh, Alexander Wawrzynski, Conan Cook

Front Row: Charlie Kriel, Henley Kemp, Hayden Parnwell, Aiden Kriel, Nate Barker

Absent: Mr Finn Johnstone, Gabriel Swan, Noah Troester

Back Row: Mr David Neil, Jackson Neil, Maikaa Sarma, Gabriel Puljic, Finlay Potts, Finlay Barnard

Front Row: Jagger Winnett, Joseph Martin, Tom Cahill, Kingston Lochunah, Lennon Brooks

Back Row: Mr Paul McGovern, Parker Armstrong, Cade Shearsmith, Aiden Prior, Dylan Herity, Brodie McIlveen

Front Row: Benjamin Curtis, Preston Pitt, Euan McDonald, Timothy Behan, Dylan McGovern

Back Row: Mr Liam Murray, Archie Lowe, Billy Sturgess, Oscar Marks, Joshua Teixeira

Front Row: Xavier Toohey, Joshua Clancy, Elijah Murray, Harry Ryan, Miles Toohey, Kai Bridge, Maximillian Roberts

Absent: Zachary Taylor

Back Row: Mr Finn Johnstone, Diego Gil, Murray Klintworth, Leo Osterman, Luke Vella, Clyde Young

Front Row: Jack Christensen, Lewis Clark, Lachlan Coote, Harrison Gehrke, Charlie Corrado, Lachlan Townsend, Robert Gillan

Back Row: Mr Jacob Marallag, Seamus Harrison, Charlie Morton, Corey Snell, Jax Koppel

Row: Cian Kirwan, Liam Plahotnyk, Harrison Breakspear, Charlie Crook, Harry Willmett

Lachlan Beckinsale, Archer Landy

FOOTBALL

Iona golf has experienced another good year on the golf course.

The team was very strong this year, with all students playing off a handicap of less than 10.

Team captain Noah Wright led a fine team that included Ben Cutler, Luke Biddle, Aden Biddle, Lochie Sey and James Toscan.

This season, the QIGA competition was very strong, and the experience gained from competing against golf schools such as Hills International and Kelvin Grove is invaluable.

The team competed at Virgina, Keperra and Wynnum Golf Clubs. The

GOLF

MR RICHARD BEETS — GOLF CO-ORDINATOR

students played well and were very competitive in the Nett competition. The Biddle brothers played some of the best golf they have played for Iona, and this is a promising sign for the future. Ben was his consistent self and Noah’s golf went to a new level this year.

The AIC event was held at Keppera Golf Club, which gave the Iona team an advantage as they played the same course the week prior in the QIGA competition.

The team was declared the Gross champions, which is an excellent achievement.

Congratulations to the Golfer of the Year, Noah Wright, who was the most consistent golfer throughout the year and was the best performer in the Gross competition at AIC by placing third.

I would like to congratulate and thank Ben, Noah and Lochie for all of their efforts, and wish them all the best for their futures. Good golfing and all the best for 2024.

GOLF

Standing: Luke Biddle, Lachlan Sey, Noah Wright, Ben Cutler, Aden Biddle, Mr Richard Beets Absent: James Toscan

MOUNTAIN BIKING

MR DANIEL DAVISON — MOUNTAIN BIKING CO-ORDINATOR

Iona’s Mountain Biking program performed fantastically in the 2023 season, with some real growth across the age groups.

The squad began training with our external coach Mark Watts in preparation for each of the five events of the season across Terms 2 and 3. It was a huge effort by the students, and much-needed support from families, coaches, and the managers –Mr Davison and Mr Schloss.

East Escarpment (Brisbane) – 21 April

Highlights:

· 34 riders

· Ziggi Oliver: 3rd - Senior

· Jack Thatcher: 9 th - Intermediate

· Finlay MacDonald: 13th - Junior

· Iona: 2nd place Champion School

Darling Downs (Toowoomba) – 5 May

· 41 riders

· Xavier Tromp, Ziggi Oliver: 3rd - Senior

· Lucas Longley: 6th - Intermediate

· Finlay MacDonald: 12th - Junior

· Iona: 1 st place Champion School

Gold Coast (Nerang) – 2 June

· 39 riders

· Ziggi Oliver: 11th - Senior

· Jack Thatcher: 8th - Intermediate

· Lucas Longley: 11th - Intermediate

· Iona: 4th place Champion School

Sunshine Coast (Caloundra) –20 and 21 July

· 37 riders

· Xavier Tromp: 5th - Senior

· Lucas Longley: 14th - Intermediate

· Charlie O’Kane: 14th - Junior

· Lennox O’Brien: 2nd - Primary

· Alex Messenger: 4th - Primary

· Iona: 2nd place Champion School

Graduation Cup (Nerang) –8 September

· 35 riders across all age groups

· Senior Team: 5th of 11 teams

Riders: Ziggi Oliver, Xavier Tromp, Matthew Johnson, and Lucas Longly

· Intermediate Team 1: 11th of 21 teams

Riders: Jack Thatcher, Hudson Connolly, Ashton Featherstonhaugh

· Junior Team 3: 3rd of 32 teams

Riders: Kohen Loskill, Ben Doust, Will McDonald, Lachlan Colley, Cooper Mahoney

· Junior Team 6: 7th of 32 teams

Riders: Patrick Hazell, Harry Hazell, Harris Bradford

· Junior Team 2: 8th of 32 teams

Riders: Riley Glendinning, Joseph Hodgkinson, Cuan Hampel, Zane Seeto, Fredrick Hughes

Cuan Hampel, Kale King, Frederic Hughes, Riley Glendinning, William Schiller, Eddie Hood

Second

Front Row: Alexander Messenger, William Masterman, Lennox O’Brien, Harry Hazell, Hugo Cumming, Kohen Loskill, Joshua Hobdell, Rhett Cairns, Lachlan Colley, Harris Bradford, Emmett Gibson, Connor Casey

Absent: Alexander Baker, Andrew Santillan Franco, Patrick Hazell, Silas Durham, Samuel McMaster, Andrija Dajic, William McDonald, Nicholas Avers, Harry Marshall, Harper Allen, Cooper Meredith, Lachlan Tapp, Aaron Medley, Cameron Medley, Olivier Heyduk-Lange, Xavier Tromp, Luke Donataccio

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Back Row: Finlay MacDonald, Hamish Mearns, Lewis King, Daniel Rogers, Ashton Featherstonhaugh, Matthew Johnson, Xavier Tromp, Ziggi Oliver, Kyle Linortner, Oliver Gibson, Charles O’Kane, Max Lewis, Jesse Hamilton

Third Row: Rhys Wellings, Hudson Connolly, Zane Seeto, Lucas Longley, Jaiden Kappu, Santiago Sagastume,

Row: Mr Daniel Davison, Cooper Mahoney, Benjamin Doust, Matthew Plahotnyk, Jackson Osborne, Archie Hunwick, Jack Thatcher, Eli Black, Bradley Demmert, Joseph Hodgkinson, Miles Hayes, Bodhi Dusha, Mr Nicholas Schloss

MOUNTAIN BIKING

rUGBY LEAGUE

MR JARROD BIGGS — RUGBY LEAGUE CO-ORDINATOR

In 2023, Iona College enjoyed another successful year of rugby league, securing three premierships and the coveted AIC Aggregate title.

The introduction of ‘B’ teams was an exciting addition to our program, providing a platform for many more Primary players to represent their College.

Selecting our Year 5 teams was no small feat, with a record number of triallists, including our first-time league players, whose enthusiasm was constant throughout the season.

For our Year 6 teams, this season placed a strong emphasis on individual skill development and training behaviour, and the results were evident in the vast improvement of these teams.

Our primary teams showcased their talents in the 10-year and 12-

year divisions of the Metropolitan East Regional Rugby League Shield Gala Days. Both teams performed admirably, with the Iona Under-10 team emerging as Metropolitan champions.

Our Year 7 side enjoyed an outstanding season, finishing runners-up after a hard-fought battle against St Patrick’s College team in the season finale.

The Year 8 team successfully defended their premiership, despite a minor setback in the last game. Relying on their squad depth, they learnt how to grind out wins.

The Year 9 team is renowned for their willingness to sacrifice for their teammates, and secured a remarkable three-peat of AIC premierships in 2023.

The Year 10 team excelled to clinch their first AIC premiership. These young men will be instrumental in shaping the culture of our opens program in the years to come.

With the Opens program challenged by injuries, the extra effort and team-first approach put in by many boys to ensure the Second XIII performed admirably is highly appreciated.

My sincere thanks to all of our coaches and support staff for their tireless efforts and expertise in a very successful season of rugby league for Iona College.

1ST XIII rUGBY LEAGUE

MR JARROD BIGGS — RUGBY LEAGUE CO-ORDINATOR

The 2023 season was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride that tested the mettle of our First XIII rugby league team.

The season commenced with an unexpected loss to St Laurence’s College, before we bounced back with impressive wins over St Edmund’s College and Marist Ashgrove.

In Round 4, Iona faced the formidable challenge of Padua College with several key players sidelined for what could have been a premiershipdeciding match. On a disappointing day on Davine Oval, we walked away with nothing more than important lessons for the future.

Following a two-week mid-season break, the boys demonstrated immense effort but couldn’t quite execute under pressure in a close contest against eventual premiers Villanova College.

An outstanding victory over St Patrick’s College saw the season finish on a high note, with the team showcasing their attacking prowess and defending their line with resilience and pride.

As with any competitive season, challenges emerged in the form of injuries and illnesses. Throughout the AIC Rugby League season, a total of 26 players proudly wore the Iona College First XIII jersey, and their contributions, whether in one game or many, were deeply appreciated and should be recognised.

The team continued to benefit from the expert coaching of Chris McKenna, with invaluable assistance from Mat Cameron, and the steady support of trainer Mark Lane.

Captain William L Lane provided steadfast leadership both on and off the field. The dedication of team manager Sean Pearce and physiotherapist Jessica Siedlecki also contributed to the team’s success. A heartfelt thanks to all who invested their time and effort into the team’s journey.

While the First XIII couldn’t defend Iona’s 2022 premiership, the 2023 season served as a platform for valuable lessons for those returning in 2024.

The departing Year 12 players set an enduring standard of commitment, professionalism, and pride while wearing the First XIII jersey, serving as an inspiration for future generations of players.

We extend our best wishes to the graduating seniors, and we hope to see their continued involvement in rugby league, achieving success and leaving a lasting mark in the sport.

Results

Round 1 lost to St Laurence’s 16-26

Round 2 defeated St Edmund’s 30-10

Round 3 defeated Marist 22-8

Round 4 lost to Padua 4-28

Round 5 lost to Villanova 16-18

Round 6 defeated St Patrick’s 30-16

1ST

rUGBY LEAGUE

Back Row: Ewan Fisher, Matty Doherty, Thomas Kovacic, William L Lane, Topaz Mohi, Jack Leo, Tyler Pereira, Campbell Rolfe Second Row: Mr Mark Lane, Maximus Spragg, Jack Pascoe, Cooper Benvenuti, Mr Chris McKenna, Talan Cross, Tholomeu Quai, Adam Kelly, Mr Sean Pearce

Front Row: Bryce Hancock, Ethan Sampaolesi, Andrew Grondona, Levi Hawea, William M Lane, Mitchell Brown, Andile Iki, Matthew Brown Absent: Mr Mat Cameron, Joshua Cash, Rosario Indelicato, Lehopoame Leota, Phonpiput Phakanam

Absent: Matthew Brown, Jakob Hoad, Adam Kelly

Second

Front

Robert Swaney, Fononga Tuitahi, Ezekiel Jones, Jack Munro, Scott Woollaston, Cordell Boah, Koby Garland, Maddox Martin, Cooper Howlett

Absent: Matty Doherty, Conor Quinn

Second

Front

YEAr 10 rUGBY LEAGUE

Back Row: Joshua Marshall, Sebastian Johnson, Diesel Hauff, Sam Hodder, Tristan Macdonald, Ethan Tearle, Fionn MacCafferkey, Tyler Pereira, Blaze Mohi

Row: Mr Dion Muir, Lynton Close, Kayda Kendall, Riley Muir, Mr Jarrod Biggs, Max Bolton, Lachlan Smith, Hayden Castner, Mr Andrew Jenkins

Row:

YEAr 9 rUGBY LEAGUE

Back Row: Kalix Swifte, Cohen Hamilton, Troy Medley, Noah Rowell, Nathan Van Huysteen, Charlie Cosgrove, Elliott Gunner, Jordan Doherty, Bailey Swifte

Row: Mr Liam Jenkins, Riley Brown, Lucas-Sean Mann, Lucas Colrain, Mr Anthony Martin, Alexander Harrison, George Harvey, Bailey Allen, Mr Nicholas Schloss

Row: Benji Bird, James Turner, Lachlan Appleton-Seymour, Jack Garnier, Luke Coffey, Keanu Bothma, Maxwell Harnisch, Eamon Harvey, Joseph Mantini, Keaton Long

2ND rUGBY LEAGUE

Back Row: Benjamin Colrain, Jacob Curyer, William L Lane, Zak Norris, Harvey Young, Keanu Carew, Tyler Rossiter

Second Row: Mr Mark Dimento, Samuel Muir, Mackenzie Stoker, Jake Stefanski, Mr Trevor Exton, Charlie Hansson, Finn Lucock, Mason Van Balen, Mr Liam Mulhall

Front Row: Jonah Geiger, Max Hutton, Andrew Grondona, Jack O’Toole, Tholomeu Quai, Elijah Torrisi, Paras Chopra, Cruz Clayton

YEAr 8 rUGBY LEAGUE

Back Row: Kobe Sergeant, Troy Milton, Xavier Armstrong, Max Birkett, Archie Tyson, Roman Barnes, Harrison Hobbs, Harrison Wallace, Lucian Watts

Second Row: Mr Pieter Jansen, Samuel McKennariey, Harrison Cameron, Samson Pereira, Jyce Kendall, Oscar Curtis, Cooper Chapman, Mr Patrick Mann

Front Row: Benjamin Howlett, Aden Biddle, Tamarley Mooney, Dominic Castner, Cooper Kearns, Noah Schulz, Edward Cunningham, Fynn Eckersley, Te Kaea Mann

Absent: Finn Haller, William McDonald, Archie Overend

Back Row: Cuba Manuel, Lennox O’Brien, Leo Donnelly, Zane Gibbons, Wilkie Miller, Oliver Owens, Ethan Tasi, Dean Gething, Myah Pearce, Thomas McDonald

Front Row: Flynn Dillon, Oscar Hindmarsh, Brax Bachmann, Emmett Gibson, Cooper Searston, Samson Smith, Miguel Laurito, Noah Thatcher

Absent: Mr Sean Devlin, Mr Jeremy Trappett, Mr Evanda Tofilau

Back Row: Mason Gill, Joseph Marchitto, Braxton Black, Leo Ah Wong, Leo Osterman, Hudson Bool, Isiah Scanlon, Talin Nair

Front Row: Walker Rogers, Monty Hindmarsh, Ayden Brewster, Aidan Johns, Jed Green, Luke Vella, Regan Frame

Absent: Mr Trent Henrick, Mr Max Nelson, Mr Will Blewitt

YEAr 7 rUGBY LEAGUE

Back Row: Xander Krumrey, Lucian George, Oisin MacCafferkey, Jai Poma, Ethan Wright, Billy Thomas, C’ezar-mayn Leota, Owen McDonald

Second Row: Mr Zane Ford, Charlie Garnier, Tate Firmin, Julius Broome, Mr Jarrod Biggs, Jack Jorgensen, Archer Young, Ethan Roberts, William Quinn

Front Row: Matthew Jenkins, Banjamin Roderick, Hemi Noble, Liam Tupou-Witchmen, Riley Young, Tom Keough, Allan Iki, Quinn Davidson

Back Row: Hudson Marks-Hall, Jack Hardie, Hamish Moore, Finn Morley, Dominic Taylor, Andrew Snyman, Flynn Rowell

Front Row: Jack Primrose, Mitchell Denny, Liam Crosby, Aydan Holley, Nate Pushkey, Van Florentine, Jamieson Distant

Absent: Layton Callander, Ashton Serrano, Mr Sean Devlin, Mr Jeremy Trappett, Mr Evanda Tofilau

Back Row: Mr Will Blewitt, Mr Max Nelson, Henry Backer, Cooper Cross, George Carroll, Billy Sturgess, Diego Gil, Clyde Young, John Keller, Mr Trent Herrick

Front Row: Lachlan Townsend, Connor Jacobs, Kingston Lochunah, Ryder Henrick, Jack Shelton, Murray Klintworth, Harrison Moore

Absent: Oscar Mascaro

YEAr 6A rUGBY LEAGUE

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YEAr 5A rUGBY LEAGUE

YEAr 5B rUGBY LEAGUE

CONFrATErNITY CArNIVAL

MR JARROD BIGGS — CONFRATERNITY RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM CO-ORDINATOR

Iona College participated in the 43rd QISSRL Confraternity Rugby League Carnival, this year hosted by St Laurence’s College at Runcorn. This prestigious event, boasting 52 boys teams, is the largest schoolboy league carnival in the world.

In their fourth year in Division 1, Iona carried high expectations following their exceptional 2022 campaign, which culminated in a commendable fifth place overall.

Amid one of the most enthralling and wide-open carnivals in recent memory, Iona finished a commendable eighth in 2023.

An impressive opening-day victory over AIC rivals St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe was dampened a little in the afternoon game when we were beaten by eventual tournament winners, St Brendan’s College Yeppoon.

Iona launched a barrage of attacks throughout the game, but a lacklustre middle period proved to be the decisive factor in their defeat.

The following day, with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line, Iona engaged in a titanic clash against St Peter Claver College Ipswich. After a drawn first half, the Iona boys were relentless in the second half, scoring

four unanswered tries to take a resounding victory.

In the afternoon, in just Iona’s second ever quarter-final appearance, the boys went down to a clinical St Patrick’s College Mackay, with a few costly mistakes relegating the team to playoff matches for fifth to eighth places.

Against formidable play-off opponents in Shalom College Bundaberg and The Cathedral College Rockhampton, results didn’t favour our team but their unwavering commitment, mental fortitude, and ability to face formidable opposition head-on deserve commendation.

Congratulations to Iona captain William M Lane, who was selected at lock in the QISSRL Merit Side — an extraordinary achievement that marks a first for Iona. William’s inclusion in this prestigious selection is a testament to his outstanding abilities and serves as an inspiration to all who follow in his footsteps.

Heartfelt gratitude to coach Chris McKenna, assistant coach Mat Cameron, trainer Trevor Exton, managers Sean Pearce, Sean Devlin, Alex Sideris, and physiotherapist Mitchell Whalen. Their unwavering commitment and invaluable expertise have been instrumental in the team’s journey.

Congratulations to all members of the 2023 Iona Confraternity team and to the two Iona students that filled in for Faith Lutheran College Plainlands for their performances across the week.

Those returning in 2024 will head to Townsville with a belief we can again compete with the best league schools in Queensland.

Results:

Game 1: Iona defeated St Patrick’s Shorncliffe 32-6

Game 2: Iona lost to St Brendan’s Yeppoon 16-26

Game 3: Iona defeated St Peter Claver 24-6

Game 4: Iona lost to St Patrick’s Mackay 6-18

Game 5: Iona lost to Shalom CC Bundaberg 8-10

Game 6: Iona lost to The Cathedral College Rockhampton 16-22

Awards:

Denis Sacre Memorial ‘Player’s Player’: William M Lane

Best and Fairest: William M Lane

Spirit of Confraternity: Bryce Hancock

QISSrL CONFrATErNITY rUGBY LEAGUE TEAM

Back Row: Jakson Wands, Matty Doherty, Topaz Mohi, Mr Chris McKenna, Jack Leo, Ewan Fisher, Lehopoame (Hopo) Leota

Second Row: Mr Alex Sideris, Mr Sean Pearce, Mr Sean Devlin, Levi Hawea, Tyler Pereira, Talan Cross, Campbell Rolfe, Thomas Kovacic, Cooper Benvenuti, Jack Pascoe, Mr Mat Cameron, Mr Trevor Exton, Mr Jarrod Biggs

Front Row: Fononga Tuitahi, Andile Iki, Pat Scott, William Lane, Joshua Cash, Lachlan Smith, Maximus Spragg, Bryce Hancock

rUGBY LEAGUE

rUGBY UNION

MR CRAIG STARIHA AND MR SEAN DEVLIN — RUGBY UNION CO-ORDINATORS

Rugby union continues to be a very popular sport at Iona College. Altogether we had 30 teams across the College from Years 5-12 participating in the AIC rugby union season in 2023.

During the pre-season, three teams were submitted into the annual Ballymore Cup competition, which served as a good hit out before the AIC season commenced.

Overall, our teams performed extremely well throughout the season. After consistently performing at a high standard, Iona took out this year’s AIC rugby aggregate, beating Marist College Ashgrove by half a point.

The overall aggregate is awarded for every AIC sport each year. The calculation of the aggregate is taken from the overall performances / standings of certain teams from Years 7-12. Therefore, schools who win the aggregate are considered as having the best overall program for that sport.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the AIC Sport Association. During this time, Marist College Ashgrove has won all AIC rugby aggregates –excluding 2018, and now 2023, where both times Iona has taken the title.

This shows how hard it is to win the rugby aggregate, as only two schools have taken the shield in 25 years.

This is a fantastic effort by all rugby players, coaches and managers of all year levels, as we all push each other in order for our College to produce its best. A special thanks is given to our Rugby Co-ordinator, Mr Sean Devlin, for his great work in leading the charge. It takes the work of many to win titles such as these. Well done to all involved!

Our 1 st XV had an inconsistent season overall, recording only three wins and four losses. The unusually high number of injuries throughout the season was a telling factor as the team was unable to build momentum and cohesion with players constantly on the injured list.

Our top-performing, premiershipwinning teams were 10B, 10C, 9A, 9C, 8C. Furthermore, the Second XV, Third XV, 10A, 9B, 8A, 7A and 7B teams finished second on the ladder.

Special mention must be given to Hopo Leota in Year 11 on his selection in the Australian Schools & U18 Team. He was one of only two schoolboys who played in this team against New Zealand during the September vacation period.

Moving forward, the College will implement a new initiative in the lead-up to the 2024 rugby union and rugby league seasons to enhance the development of our players and advance the quality of our overall programs in these sports.

This new initiative will see the introduction of two squads named the ‘Hoops’ and ‘Harlequins’ squad.

As part of this initiative, our best rugby league and union players will combine and train together within these squads to build player development.

There is much to look forward to next season. Thank you to all parents, players, coaches, referees and supporters who supported the 2023 season. We look forward to building on the great efforts next year.

The 2023 1 st XV rugby season was one of the most tightly contested in the AIC’s 25-year history, with Iona eventually finishing mid-table.

Victories on the field were celebrated with elation, while setbacks were met with resilience and a determination to bounce back stronger.

The 2023 team will be remembered for some outstanding performances, with a narrow loss at home to Padua and an away win against Villanova to regain the Tiger Trophy amongst the season’s highlights.

With captain-elect Jack Leo breaking his hand in the final trial on the eve of the season, Alex Manteit stepped up as skipper and, as hooker, quite literally led the boys from the front.

Alex was again one of Iona’s best, following on from his terrific 2022 season, and helped Iona develop a formidable forward pack.

Alongside props Riley Marlborough, Craig Rowsell and Lehopoame Leota, Alex ensured the Iona scrum was the best platform in AIC.

Locks Will Lane, Milo Plastow and flanker Andi Iki worked in with Year 11s

1ST XV rUGBY

MR TROY CONDON — 1ST XV MANAGER

Adam Kelly, Ned Dore and Tom Nicholson to round out a strong pack.

Adam Kelly had an impressive first year in 1 st XV, collecting multiple player-of-the-match awards and featuring in The Courier-Mail’s AIC Team of the Year.

When firing, Iona’s backline was amongst the best in AIC. Halfback Darcy Pratten was an absolute rock, playing every minute of every game and giving his all each week.

Vice-captain Will Lane had an interrupted season with injury and availability, but was impactful each time he played.

Regular Year 12 backline players Topaz Mohi, Tom Kovacic, Bryce Hancock and Kai Seeto all had plenty of wonderful moments.

Our Year 11 players included goal-kicking centre Campbell Rolfe and fullback Levi Hawea, who both had breakout years and will be back again to lead an exciting crop of emerging backline talent.

Some of the 2023 squad’s best work was done off the field, where players

were highly visible and eager to lead as positive role-models.

Players would often help coach and guide junior teams, reinvigorating the College’s love and support for rugby. I encourage future squad members to continue this example.

By embracing a well-rounded school experience, you become not only formidable athletes, but also wellrounded individuals prepared to excel in a diverse range of situations.

A big thank-you to our coaching staff of Paul Davey and Craig (Rowdy) Kassulke for guiding the team throughout the season.

Finally, many thanks to all players in Year 12 who have now finished their Iona rugby journey.

May the lessons learned, the victories earned and the challenges overcome serve as a foundation for the next chapter of your life’s journey.

Don’t forget to ‘sweep the shed’. Kia kaha.

Back Row: Mr Craig Kassulke, Ned Dore, Milo Plastow, Thomas Nicholson

Third Row: Mr Paul Davey, Charlie Hansson, Craig Rowsell, William Lane, Topaz Mohi, Campbell Rolfe, Thomas Kovacic, Mr Troy Condon

Second Row: Ethan Sampaolesi, Darcy Pratten, Lehopoame Leota, Adrian Burrows, Riley Marlborough, Jack Coffey, Jack Leo

Front Row: Kai Seeto, Andrew Grondona, Adam Kelly, Alex Manteit, Levi Hawea, Maximus Spragg, Andile Iki, Bryce Hancock Absent: Tyler Pereira

Back Row: Mr Arthur Eustace-Earle, Craig Rowsell, Milo Plastow, Daniel Pengelly, Keanu Carew, Mr Ken Watson

Second Row: Jack Coffey, Tyler Rossiter, Ewan Fisher, Charlie Hansson, Vann Philippi, Ethan Sampaolesi

Front Row: Andrew Grondona, Mason Van Balen, Maximus Clayphan, Finn Lucock, Maximus Spragg, Adrian Burrows, Patrick Luttrell, Matthew Brown

Absent: Jack Leo, Jack Pascoe, William Lane

Back Row: Jacob Curyer, Joseph Coogan, Matthew Hobson, Aidan Folpp

Third Row: Luke Agius, Cameron Apps, Kyle Linortner, Rhys Foley, Tyler Cassidy, Harrison Fraser, Charles Clifton, Darcy Corbett

Second Row: Mr Graham Pilling, Benjamin Spall, Mu Quai, Tristan Cleary, Cooper Edmondson, Cooper Van Balen, Luke Harris, Harrison Kirk, Mr Damian Gannon

Front Row: William O’Neill, Paras Chopra, Declan Wright, Zak Norris, Thane White, Anthony Golle, Thomas Spragg

Absent: Benjamin Spall

Second

Front Row: Calum Phillips, Lachlan Smith, Riley Muir, Fionn MacCafferkey, Hayden Castner, Oscar Colbert, Fononga Tuitahi

Absent: Conor Quinn, Daniel Challenor, Ethan Tearle, Ezekiel Jones, Lynton Close

Back Row: Bailey Manix, Alexander Agius, Benjamin Colrain, Isaac Van Wyk, Matthew Strauss, Mackenzie Stoker

Second Row: Mr Sam Hazell, Nom Tedcharlee, Nathan Staff, Nathanael Green, Elijah Torrisi, Hunter Cook, Christian Wilson, Mac Drollet, Mrs Trish King

Front Row: Jonah Geiger, Alex Ragonesi, Joseph Rhodes, Mitchell Brown, Darcy Fergusson, Patrick O’Neill, James Berthelsen, Cruz Clayton

Absent: Jakson Wands

Back Row: Mr Jual Butler, Max Hutton, Riley Pink, James Scodellaro, Joshua van Huyssteen, Noah Frazer, Mr Nick Lane

Second Row: Patrick Carothers, Rory Madden, Benjamin Mitchell, Hamish Blaker, Oliver Prior, Jack O’Toole, Jack Parkes, Aedan Collins

Front Row: Ryan Pilling, Callum Sheehan, Oscar Butler, Charlie Pearson, Ziggi Oliver, Reuben Sheppard, Flynn Strauss, Caleb Barrie

Absent: Harvey Young, Jeremy O’Connell, Maxwell Evans

Back Row: Cameron Medley, Ethan Tearle, Joseph Baker, Sebastian Johnson, Oliver Gibson

Second Row: Mr Daniel Sutherland, Cordell Boah, Lennyx Marlin, Liam Johns, Richard Cunningham, Max Bolton

Front Row: Robert Swaney, Jack Munro, Scott Woollaston, Daniel Challenor, Oscar Colbert, Ashley Peake, Cooper Howlett

Absent: Adrian Potgieter, Benjamin Barnes, Cailan Christie, Joshua Marshall 3rD XV

10B rUGBY

rUGBY

10A rUGBY

Back Row: Matty Doherty, Sam Hodder, Tristan Macdonald, Tyler Pereira

Row: Mr Daniel Sutherland, Cooper Benvenuti, Oliver Hipwood, Liam Whale, Diesel Hauff, Blaze Mohi, Mr Jordan Plath

10C rUGBY

Back Row: Mr Darcy Leo, Hayden Wright, Hugh Penwarden, Noah Poots, Mr Will Blewitt

Second Row: Cayda Kendall, Joshua Marshall, James Sherlock, Tom Quinn, Alex Cullen, Ethan Hamilton

Front Row: Kayleb Malcolm, William Bool, John Dyke, Benjamin Barnes, Joel Thomas, Jack Thatcher, Bradley Demmert

Absent: Ashley Peake, Dyllan Grannell, Maddox Martin, Izak Dunkley

9A rUGBY

Back Row: Thomas Haynes, Charlie Cosgrove, Daniel van Heerden, Nathan van Huyssteen, Noah Rowell

Second Row: Kalix Swifte, Lucas-Sean Mann, Bailey Swifte, Alexander Harrison, Brodie Beauchamp, Mr James Cassidy

Front Row: Joseph Mantini, Keegan Boyd, Luke Coffey, Brodie Stefanski, Keanu Bothma, Jack Garnier, James Turner

Second Row: Mr Liam Stariha, Owen Fallon, Cohen Hamilton, Liam Johnstone, Rocco Cartella, Archie Borg, Tai Patterson, Kalan deKroo

Front Row: Keaton Long, Naith Frischkorn, Cooper Shelton, Brendan Schmid, Oscar Sweetnam, Chase Melville, Mac Frischkorn, Lachlan O’Neill

Absent: Lucas Jenkins, Thomas Hope

10D rUGBY

Back Row: Mr Lachie Robbins, Isaac Hayes, John Noakes, Ethan Corrie, Archie Byrne, Mr Cooper Simpson

Second Row: James Cochrane, George Brennan, Tahna Dunn, Lucas Friend Simon, Jim Brennan, Lucas Woodman, Lewis King

Front Row: Izak Dunkley, Mason Cooper, Lewis Elgar, Mannas Mingei, Sam Murphy, Carter Brunton, William Kaempfe, Baxter Curtis

Absent: Alex Cullen, Cooper Biddles, Ethan Mitchell, Harley Rainbird, Max Rafalski, Ryan Gibbs, Sam Burbidge, Stephen Cook, Zac Caton, Zac Wells

9B rUGBY

Back Row: Elliot Gunner, Samuel Brits, Thomas Smith, Lachlan MacQueen-Rosoman, Lucas Colrain

Second Row: George Harvey, Taye Corten, Niko Puljic, Aaron Medley, Riley Brown, Brodie Beauchamp, Mr James Cassidy

Front Row: Sam Ritchie, Eamon Harvey, Callum McDonald, Troy Medley, Bailey Allen, Rio Baines, Jaydn Friswell, Benji Bird

Absent: Marlee Hetaraka

Front Row: Archie Willey, Samuel Leotta, William Cumming, Isaac Fyfe, Heath Roylance, Jackson Osborne, Cooper Williams

Absent: William Conroy, Nicolas Thomson, Maximus Bell, Fionn Barron, Levi Lindsay, Baxter Coglan, Troy Adamczyk, Damien Sharma

9D rUGBY

Back Row: Mr Tyrone Johnson, Mason Jarrett, William McGravie, Joshua Coughran, Mr Phoenix Clayton

9C rUGBY

Back Row: Mr Liam Jenkins, Cooper Alleway, Mitchell Blewitt, Kobi Morley, Nicholas Cook, Lucas Heard, Oliver Corrie, Mr Andrew Jenkins

8A rUGBY

Back Row: Roman Barnes, Mackenzy Elms, Max Birkett

Second Row: Lucian Watts, Kobe Sergeant, Harrison Wallace, Troy Milton, Jyce Kendall, Mr Nick Christie

Front Row: Benjamin Howlett, Dominic Castner, Rocco Long, Oscar Curtis, Cooper Kearns, Malachy Fergusson, Tamarley Mooney

Absent: Harrison Cameron, Charles O’Kane, Xavier Armstrong, Archie Overend

8C rUGBY

Back Row: Frederic Hughes, Luke Davidson, William Qureshi, Cuan Hampel, Reuben Jeffries, Ethan Jefferson

Second Row: Mr Lachlan Wallis, Phoenix Scott, Alexei Scanlan, Blair Bowman, Harvey Curyer, Henry Bryant, Mr Tom Feeney

Front Row: Lucas Pritchard, Thomas Lawlor, Samuel McKennariey, Lawson Olsen, Zak Bachmann, Blake White, Lucas Cullen, Jake Brown

Absent: Jett Clayphan, Malakai Smith, Noah Schulz, Ted Borg

7A rUGBY

Back Row: C’ezar-mayn Leota, Jai Poma, Ethan Wright, Oisin MacCafferkey

Second Row: Charlie Garnier, Jack Jorgensen, Lucian George, Owen McDonald, Tate Firmin, Mr Kevin O’Brien

Front Row: Hudson Gill, Benjamin Roderick, Tom Keough, Riley Young, Fletcher Foster, Kye Hinchy, Allan Iki

Absent: Billy Thomas, Xander Krumrey, Julius Broome, Archie Hall, Liam Tupou-Witchman

8B rUGBY

Back Row: Zane Seeto, Ashton Andrews, Archie Tyson, Brodie Firmin

Second Row: Jed Lillicrap, Reuben Burns, Riley Vallins, Adrian Louw, Blake Vallins, Carter Chapman, Mr Nick Christie

Front Row: Te Kaea Mann, Harvey Bool, Tom Longhurst, Percy Day, Kohen Loskill, Edward Cunningham, Fynn Eckersley, Aden Biddle

Absent: Mr Noah Jemmott, Samson Pereira, Harrison Hobbs, Cody Doo, Daniel Fenton-Vasau, Dominic Castner, Malachy Fergusson

8D rUGBY

Back Row: Joshua Parker, Anthony Emery, Oliver Melvin, Jazz Gosper, Jack Dowling, Thor Donnarchi, Ashden Bell, Mr Aidan Jemmott

Front Row: Jacob Pluck, Nicholaus Green, Max Thatcher, Cooper Lindsay, Max Parker, Harrison Keen, Levi Cundy

Absent: Connor Healey, Isaac Weston, Levi Haydon, William Chalmers, Alexander McGill, Max Hudghton, Will Peterson

7B rUGBY

Back Row: Caleb Christensen, Oisin MacCafferkey, Benjamin Doust, Ethan Wright, Nicholas Sawkins, Julius Broome

Second Row: Hayden Wright, Ryan Kelley, Ethan Roberts, Braith Jackson, Oliver Devlin, Archer Young, Oliver McInerney, Mr Sean Devlin

Front row: Matthew Jenkins, Hudson Gill, Cooper Bird, Hugh Quinn, Hemi Noble, Mason Davison, Hamish Dennis, Archie Hall

Absent: Xander Krumrey, Quinn Davidson, Ethan Wright

7C rUGBY

Back Row: Alexander Pond, Darragh Torrens, Hayden Wright, Jack Hansen

Second Row: Kael O’Connor, Hugo Cumming, James Blewitt, Jock Connell, Lachlan Southee, Daniel Pook, Mr Max Dillon

Front Row: Blake Johnston, William Ronquest-Ross, Harry Hazell, Zac Stanborough, Mackenzie Carothers, Patrick Hazell, Lucas Corke

Absent: Mr Alex Dunn, Mr David Yabsley, Carter McInnes, George Harper, Darcy Haskins, Cooper Parker, Lachlan Hunwick

6A rUGBY

Back Row: Hugo Britton, Oliver Owens, Ethan Tasi, Hamish Moore

Second Row: Leo Donnelly, Lennox O’Brien, Andrew Snyman, Boston Deane, Myah Pearce, Mr Kevin Caine

Front Row: Riley Chapman, Noah Thatcher, Cuba Manuel, Dean Gething, Flynn Rowell, Liam Crosby, Samson Smith

Absent: Zane Gibbons, Wilkie Miller

6C rUGBY

Back Row: Thomas Qureshi, Benjamin Groves, Hudson Marks-Hall, Cohen Cluley

Second Row: Mr Bevan Groves, Ruan MacGrianna, Max Behrendt, Jack Hardie, Nate Pushkey, Emmett Small, Mr Richard Cook

Front Row: Noah Osborne, Oliver Hunwick, Hudson Bell, Elijah Walsh, Baxter Taylor, Mitchell Denny, Jack Primrose

Absent: Oliver Nancarrow

7D rUGBY

Back Row: Marcus Corey, Cooper Rabbitt, Ashton Price, Tom Wells, Baxter Wilson, Boston Millar, Benjamin Stolk

Second Row: Mr Lachlan Brown, Curtis Lockhart, Kingston Ulugia-Faalua, Peyton Martin-Stephens, Joshua Hobdell, Harry O’Connor, Oscar Hawksworth, Isaac da Costa, Mr Patrick Sullivan

Front Row: Archer Millar, Ted Bryant, Oliver Lord, Jack Hammond, Willis Sinclair, Jacob Lockhart, Darcy O’Flaherty

Absent: Felix Harrison, Alexander Baker, Joel Cheruparambil Jijo, Taj Kappu

6B rUGBY

Back Row: Hugh Topatig MacDonald, Finn Morley, Samuel Wilkinson, Thomas McDonald

Second Row: Mr Michael Doyle, Cooper Searston, Emmett Gibson, Liam Doyle, Riley Chin, Aydan Holley, Mr Michael Cook

Front Row: Flynn Dillon, Brax Bachmann, Gideon Jeffries, Nixon Scott, Baxter Taylor, Van Florentine, Oscar Hindmarsh

6D rUGBY

Second Row: Ruan MacGrianna, Felix Diver, Thomas Qureshi, Aedan O’Hagan, Ms Gemma Tapson, Henry Goffey, Benjamin Keynes, Julian Manley, Alexander Miller, Mattheus Slocombe

Front Row: Noah Osborne, Jack Wood, Seth Barker, Ashton Serrano, Jack Doust, Cooper Ryan, Jack Pluck, Knox Melville

Absent: Hunter Hayden

5A rUGBY

Back Row: Mason Gill, Leo Ah Wong, James Draper, Joseph Marchitto

Second Row: Cooper Kearns, Isiah Scanlan, Hudson Bool, Mr Troy Condon, Tali Ngaluafe, Zachary Garside, Toby Collins

Front Row: Walker Rogers, Cooper Cotter, Cooper Cross, Jed Green, Arthur Laube, Aidan Johns, Tom Day

5C rUGBY

Back

Second

Front

5B rUGBY

Back Row: Mr Troy Condon, Joseph Finch, Zane Parker, Patrick Hishon, William Patterson, Braxton Black, John Keller, Thomas Patterson, Jack Leo

Front Row: Regan Frame, Isaac Morgan, Connor Jacobs, Oscar Mascaro, Eli Tasi, Ryan Usback, Monty Hindmarsh

Absent: Lehopoame Leota, Emanuel Kallinicos, Ryder Henrick, Talin Nair

5D rUGBY

Second

Front

Absent:

Row: George Carroll, Thomas Oates, Darcy Nicholson, Taane Scheib

Row: Sascha Hampel, Jasper Zapart, Eli McDonnell, Jack Gregory, Samuel Ladlow, Hugo O’Connor, Mr Craig Patterson

Row: Finn Cossins, Jack Ritchie, Ashton Harding Jones, Joshua Wall, William Parkes, Mason Makakea, Harrison Moore

Back Row: Charlie Shelto, Tyler Weise, Finley Harris, Chase Sibthorpe, Quaden van der Merwe

Row: Zac Chappel, Mason Bock, Elijah Pick, Harry Phillips, Joseph Goldman, Mr Tim Pook

Row: Ryan Codd, Thomas Pook, Rory Sullivan, Henry Hope, Maxwell Dennis, Joel Hyde, Lucas Clark

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rUGBY UNION

It is very pleasing that Iona continues to be one of the premier schools in the South Queensland School Sailing Competition.

The teamwork starts in our opening racing of the season, the KC Cup, in which boys of all levels are invited to participate in our annual in-house fleet racing event (fleet racing is where all boats of the same class start at the same time and race as individual boats).

This year we had 10 boats on the water with very tight racing, there was only one point separating second and fifth. The results this year were:

· First: Archie Willey

· Second: Jasper Vinen

· Third: Jack Liddelow

· Juniors — First: Toby McDougal

· Juniors — Second: Hunter Phelps

In Term 4, we commenced our racing season against other schools in a fleet racing competition involving up to 60 teams in by far the largest single-class racing in SEQ.

SAILING

MR KEVIN CAINE — SAILING CO-ORDINATOR

This year we had four boys in the top 10: Jordan Barney (second), Archie Willey (third), Sam Muir (fourth), Daniel Innes (sixth).

We wish the boys well for this year’s racing.

In Term 1, we go into teams racing mode where three boats each from two schools compete on a short course that encompasses all aspects of sailing.

It results in very exciting racing, and this requires a very high level of teamwork, communication, and boathandling skills.

This year, Iona had three teams entered in two divisions. Our Firsts and Seconds came first and fourth in the Gold division, while our Thirds came first in the Silver division. We then entered two teams in the state titles, where we placed first to qualify for the National Championships in South Australia. Our team included Jorden Barney, Toby McDougal, Sam Muir, Zachary

Patrick, Hunter Phelps, Noah Rowell, Jasper Vinen and Archie Willey.

In cold and challenging conditions, our boys fought valiantly to make the final series, where we placed seventh – equaling our 2022 result.

Congratulations to all members of the Iona sailing squad, not just the team that went away, as it is a collective effort that produces such wonderful results.

I would like to thank Fr Michael and our parents for their endless support, as well as our wonderful Old Boys who come back to coach (Hayden and Will), and Gerard Vinen and Ben Willey who work so hard on organise training, racing, and getting our teams to state and national titles.

TEAM AND FLEET SAILING

Back Row: Ethan Fomiatti, Jasper Vinen, Zane Bush, Jordan Barney, Samuel Muir

Second Row: Angus Horsburgh, Harrison Medill, Jack Liddelow, Noah Rowell, Charles O’Kane, Felix Harrison, James Taylor, Mr Kevin Caine

Front Row: Jacob Pluck, Billy McNamara, Oscar McDonnell, Jack Kennedy, Kael O’Connor, Zachary Patrick, Toby McDougall

Absent: Daniel Innes, Archie Willey, Vander Dambergs, Hunter Phelps, Mason Hills, Ms Libby Kirby, Mr Hayden Barney, Mr Will Nobes

Iona College Swimming had a very productive and exciting 2023.

The new coaching structure has had time to settle in and develop a plan to move Iona College Swimming further up the AIC ranks with the view of winning AIC championships in the future.

Despite injury and health issues at AIC, we still managed a strong performance this year. With a quality coaching staff and willing swimmers from Year 5 through to Open, the future is looking very bright.

The Iona College interhouse, age championships, AIC and Iona Swim Cub levels of swimming have all been popular throughout the year.

Interhouse Year-Level Meets

These participation meets were again popular, especially in the younger levels. Our senior students did a great job of encouraging each other and supporting the younger students.

Interhouse Swimming Champions

· Year 5 McAuley

· Year 6 Anthony

Overall Primary Champions: Anthony House

· Year 7 Mazenod

· Year 8 Mackillop

· Year 9 Chisholm Cebula

· Year 10 Mazenod

· Year 11 Mazenod

· Year 12 Albini

Overall House Champion: Gerard

SWIMMING

MR ZANE KING — HEAD OF SWIMMING

Age Champions

Congratulations to the swimmers who won their age divisions.

· Year 5 Hugo Wheeler

· Year 6 Boston Deane

· 12-Years Toby Willis

· 13-Years Cooper Townsend and Jacob Johns

· 14-Years Connor Burgess

· 15-Years Jack Sullivan

· 16-Years Austin King

· Open Thomas Sullivan

AIC Championships

At the highly competitive AIC championships, Iona placed fourth in both Primary and Senior, as well as fourth overall, with Villanova only a handful of points ahead in third. These were very good results without our full-strength team.

Age Level Results

· Year 5 First

· Year 6 Seventh

· 12-Years Seventh

· 13-Years Third

· 14-Years Fourth

· 15-Years Fifth

· 16-Years Third

· Open Fifth

With the Iona Swim Club boys that have been training and competing all year, the AIC training kicking off Term 4, as well as the swim camp we have planned for early next year we are expecting some strong results for the next AIC season.

AIC Individual Event Winners

Year 5 Ionian Hugo Wheeler had amazing results at the AIC carnival, worthy of swimmer-of-the-meet status. Hugo won:

· Division 1 100m Freestyle

· Division 1 50m Breaststroke

· Division 1 50m Backstroke

· Division 1 50m Butterfly

· Division 1 Medley Relay

Not only did Hugo win these events, but he broke the Division 1 AIC records in:

· 100m Freestyle

· 50m Freestyle (first leg of the 4x50m Free relay)

· 50m Breaststroke

· 50m Backstroke

· 50m Butterfly

Other individual winners

Year 5

· Henrick Ryder: Medley Relay

· Tali Ngaluafe: Medley Relay

· Noah Troester: Medley Relay

· Taane Scheib: Division 7 –50m Freestyle

· James Draper: Division 5 –50m Freestyle

13-Years

· Lincoln Andrews: Division 4 –50m Freestyle

· Jesse Hamilton: Division 3 –50m Freestyle

14-Years

· Kobe Sargent: Division 1 –100m Freestyle; Division 2 –50m Butterfly

High-Performance Swimming

Many of our swimmers gained Metropolitan East selection, then went on to the Queensland School Championship.

Some of the boys elected not to compete because it clashed with their preparations for the Australian Age Championships. Hugo Wheeler did race, and gained selection on the Queensland team to compete at the National School Swimming Championships.

In club swimming, the Iona Swim Club had some outstanding results at regional, state, national and international level.

At the regional Brisbane swimming level, Iona Swim Club won Division 3 and will be competing in Division 2 for this season. Iona Swim Club swimmers won and placed in many male and female events at the Brisbane Metropolitan Championships.

At the State Championships, the results were much the same, with

many state champions, medalists and finalists.

At the Australian Age Championships, Iona Swim Club placed 24th out of the 230 clubs competing from across the country. Iona College’s Austin King won a silver medal in the 15-Years 200m Butterfly.

Iona Swim Club also had two of our female swimmers, Zoe Ammundsen and Hannah Allen, win multiple medals and titles.

These awesome results gained the girls selection in the Australian team for the Youth Commonwealth Games, held in August in Trinadad and Tobago, with both Hannah and Zoe winning Youth Commonwealth Games titles and medals. Zoe also managed to break a Youth Commonwealth Games record in the 50m Backstroke.

At the recent Australian World Championship Team trials, we had four of the Iona Swim Club swimmers make ‘A’ finals, placing them in the top eight in the country in open swimming.

Zoe, at 15 years old, was the youngest finalist at this meet. The Club also had many ‘B’ finalists, placing them in the top 16.

The Future

With all the fantastic results mentioned above, as well as the strong and dedicated coaching staff of myself, Nic Keune and Nathan Dortmann, combined with the great support of all the College staff, the future of Iona Swimming has never looked brighter.

Swimming is one of the hardest sports there is, with our top swimmers training up to 12 or more sessions per week in and out of the pool. They are amazingly dedicated to their craft. We look forward to even more participation from the students and the Iona community. We welcome all to give swimming a go. The rewards are more than worth it!

SWIMMING TEAM

Back Row: Bailey Manix, Matthew von Euw, Charlie Hansson, Jai Percy, Riley Muir, Joel Thomas, Cameron Medley, Benjamin Spall, Martin Hateley, Ben Cutler, Lachlan Catingub, Thomas Sullivan, Benjamin Gahan, Austin King, Lachlan Musgrove, Liam Boseley, Lincoln Andrews.

Fourth Row: Bailey Allen, Jesse Hamilton, Harper Allen, Murphy Cooper, Oliver Gibson, Kian Hardcastle, Kai Ion, Archie Tyson, Lewis King, Hunter Cushway, Levi Hamilton, Luca Boban, Levi Lindsay, Connor Burgess, Jack Sullivan, Kayden Werner, Jack Hood

Third Row: Toby Willis, Jacob Lockhart, Curtis Lockhart, Adrian Ledesma, Oisin McGovern, Darcy Still, Hamish Moore, Connor Healey, Lachlan Paterson, Max Parker, Ethan Thacker, Benjamin Gavranic, Cooper Townsend, Kobe Sergeant, Lawson Olsen, Tyce Percy

Second Row: William Patterson, Zachary Erdmann, Boston Deane, Hugo Wheeler, Jack Hardie, Dean Gething, Lucas Pritchard, Jax Koppel, Emmett Gibson, Eoghan Duncliffe, Liam Crosby, Ben Davidson, Alexander Pond, Samuel Ventress, Kingston Ulugia-Faalua, Kael O’Connor, Cooper Parker

Front Row: Joshua Clancy, Joshua Rosewarne, Kye Werner, Cade Shearsmith, Robert Gillan, Jack Ritchie, George Carroll, Thomas Jones, Hayden Parnwell, James Draper, Taane Scheib, Noah Troester, Tali Ngaluafe, Ryder Henrick, Thomas Patterson

Absent: Mr Zane King, Mr Nic Keune, Mr Liam Nugent, Mr Peter Holmes, Mr Kevin Caine, Mr Brian Robbins, Mrs Kerry Sadleir, Mr Kevin O’Brien, Mr Connor Russell, Ms Georgie McGeary, William Schiller, Jacob Johns, Alexander Borycz, Dylan Thacker, Blake Roberts, Aidan Johns, Cody Venzara

SWIMMING

The Iona College AIC tennis program has seen significant improvement this year, thanks to the hard work and dedication of all players and coaching staff.

The success of the program is a testament to the commitment of everyone involved, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our coaches from Malpass Tennis and our managers for their unwavering support throughout the season:

Opens: Mrs Cathy Ward

Year 10: Mr Michael Cook

Year 9: Mrs Tania Cooper

Year 8: Mr Daniel Davison

Year 7: Mr Richard Cook

Year 6: Mr Kevin Caine

Year 5: Miss Gemma Tapson

An extra special mention must be made to Head Coach, Mr Ian Malpass, and his tennis program. The improvement in the AIC Tennis aggregate trophy, with Iona College coming fourth (just short of third

TENNIS

MR PAUL COOK — TENNIS CO-ORDINATOR

place) this year, is a direct result of his efforts.

Congratulations to the year 5A and year 5B teams, who remained undefeated this year, showing great talent and potential for the future.

The 10A, 10B and 9A teams finished second, with both Year 7 teams in third place.

The First IV tennis team had a rebuilding year and promises to be strong again next season.

Well done to the following Age Tennis Champions:

Year 5: Thomas Bird

Year 6: Darcy Still

Year 7: Felix Vickers

Year 8: Alexei Scanlan

Year 9: Jesse Malpass

Year 10: Nicholas Goodwin

Year 11: Harley Malpass

Year 12: Jackson Treacy

Open: Jackson Treacy

Success does not occur accidentally. It is the result of genuine hard work and good coaching. The continuation of the Iona Pathways Tennis Group, Social Tennis and the Annual Holiday Clinic enables success at Iona.

We are very proud of what the AIC tennis program has achieved this year, and we look forward to continuing this success and improvement in the future.

In conclusion, the Iona College AIC tennis program has had a fantastic season, with significant improvement due to hard work and dedication by all players and coaching staff. We would like to thank everyone involved for their efforts, and look forward to continued success in the future.

The Iona 2023 First IV team included Jackson Treacy (Captain and No.1), Harley Malpass (No.2), Nicholas Goodwin (No.3) and Dylan Bagster (No.4), and after winning the previous two premierships, a third premiership was there for the taking.

A first-round loss to St Laurence’s College (3-5) meant this was going to be a challenging season for the team because they would need to go through the rest of the season undefeated to win the premiership.

Unfortunately, with narrow losses to Ashgrove and St Peters – both results were tied 4-4, and decided by games – the premiership dream was soon out of reach.

1ST IV TENNIS

MR PAUL COOK — 1ST IV MANAGER

The Firsts trained hard throughout the year to give themselves the best chance of success, and the lessons learned from this season will ensure they are again very competitive next season.

To play at the top level, hard work and commitment in training need to be coupled with determination, patience and composure when playing opponents. Being able to move on from a poor shot or game is imperative to go to the next level as a tennis player. I am sure this will be a focus for our young team next season.

Congratulations to Jackson Treacy, who played and won his final singles match in front of Iona Old Boys (and former Tennis Captains), students, grandparents, and parents.

Jackson has played in the Iona First IV every year since Year 7. Thank you for your valuable contribution to the Iona tennis program!

Thank you also to Mr Ian Malpass and Malpass Tennis for your dedication and expert coaching throughout the year.

The 2024 season offers new opportunities for younger players to compete for positions in the Iona First IV Team. Good luck next year, and remember: “Train hard, play harder!”

1ST IV TENNIS

Standing: Nicholas Goodwin, Dylan Bagster, Harley Malpass, Jackson Treacy, Mr Paul Cook

2ND TENNIS

Standing: Max Sinclair, Ryan Siebel, Riley Amorsen, James Cumming

Absent: Mrs Cathy Ward

10B TENNIS

Back Row: Hudson Connolly, Mr Michael Cook, Samuel Carter Front Row: Cooper Gooding, Flynt Morse, Luke Szilagyi, Oscar Colbert

3rD TENNIS

4TH TENNIS

Standing: Jayden Uematsu, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Xavier White Absent: Mrs Cathy Ward, Finn Sinclair

Standing: Reece Koch, Adam Richter, Xavier McFarlane, Xander Thierry, Hudson Connolly Absent: Mrs Cathy Ward

10A TENNIS

Standing: Harrison Crawford, Mr Michael Cook, Carter Trimboli Absent: Cooper Clarkham, Callum Joiner

9A TENNIS

Standing: Ethan Goodwin, William Toomey, Jesse Malpass, Alec Villazon Absent: Ms Tania Cooper

9B TENNIS

Standing: Jock Connell, Mitchell O’Keefe, Finley Cronin, Theo Smith Absent: William McGravie, Jarvis Parsons, Ms Tania Cooper

8B TENNIS

Back row: Owen Lewin, Mr Daniel Davison, Jacob Aldridge Front row: Dylan Reeves, Jock Connell, Phoenix Scott, Sonny Wesley

8A TENNIS

Standing: Austin McKillop, Xavier Vickers, Jarvis Parsons, Alexei Scanlan, Lucas Cullen, Mr Daniel Davison

7B TENNIS

Standing: James Parker, Leroy Latimer, Mr Richard Cook, Matthew Davies, Dane Erasmus

7A TENNIS

Standing: Felix Vickers, Andrew Santillan Franco, Mr Richard Cook, Hugo Cumming, Samuel Jeffs

6A

5B TENNIS

Back Row: Maikaa Sarma, James Draper, Xavier Toohey, Miss Gemma Tapson

Front row: Aiden Kriel, Arthur Laube, Emanuel Kallinicos, Harrison Poustie

5A TENNIS

Standing: Zachary Garside, Thomas Bird, Miss Gemma Tapson, Miles Toohey, Ryan Usback

6B TENNIS

Back Row: Julian Manley, Mitchell Heard, Jacob Francis, Oliver Hunwick

Front Row: Harry Clarke, Jack Doust, Elijah Walsh, Joshua Rosewarne Absent: Mr Kevin Caine

TENNIS

Standing: Mason Hoy Poy, Darcy Still, Hunter Cullen, Hamish Green Absent: Mr Kevin Caine

TENNIS

prIMArY TrACK AND FIELD

MR PETER HOLMES — PRIMARY TRACK AND FIELD CO-ORDINATOR

The 2023 AIC Championships always looked to be a tightly fought affair, given the four warm-up carnivals were so close across many events. We began our season with a number of injuries and missing squad members, so we really didn’t know where we stood until the final carnival.

It was obvious then that the Championships would very likely come down to the final relay events on Day 2, as is so often the case. At the end of Day 1, Iona College sat in fourth place, but only a few points behind Padua and Villanova, and all of us chasing a dominant Marist College Ashgrove.

Day 2 was a tale of highs and lows. So many of our athletes performed at their very best and many created new personal bests, but we just couldn’t quite pull back the leads of the top couple of schools.

The coaches were incredibly proud of the efforts of our team, and our final placing of fourth was not really an accurate reflection of just how close the scores were (only 24 points separated second to fifth).

Our Year 5s placed third in their age group, which suggests they are a great chance to compete for the Age Championship next year with this year’s experience under their belts.

Our Year 6s tried so hard throughout the Carnival, and never shirked the task.

I would very much like to thank all coaches involved with our team, especially Mr McClure and Mr Overland, who contribute hours and hours to training and carnivals.

Our two Captains, Ollie Owens and Emmett Small, led with grace, enthusiasm, determination and care for all members of the team.

I would also like to thank the lads who were reserves for the two days of competition. It is not fun to have to sit and watch, but it was so very important to have these athletes present in case of injury or illness. Thank you gents.

My sincere thanks to Mrs Begley, who did so much work behind the scenes to ensure good communication, and that boys were always well-organised.

Finally, to all families who had lads involved with the program this year – thank you for the support and encouragement of your boys!

SENIOr TrACK AND FIELD

MR SEAN DEVLIN — SENIOR TRACK AND FIELD CO-ORDINATOR

The 2023 season can be best described as challenging.

Terms 3 and 4 have so many sports available, and the students do struggle to make time to train. The boys who did commit to athletics this year should be proud of their efforts.

The season started in early Term 3, and finished with the AIC Championships in Week 1 of Term 4. There were four trial meets, and the regional trials for the boys to compete in.

Iona managed to get 13 boys selected in the Met East team to compete at the Queensland Championships in October.

The boys selected were: Samuel Allen, Henry Baker, Bailey Burns, Noah Carter, John Connolly, Cameron Cox, Hamish Cox, Alexander Harrison, Sean Moroney, Jai Poma, Ethan Tearle, Jack Thatcher, and James Turner.

This was a significant effort from these students.

At the AIC Championships, Iona had expectations of a top-three finish. The

competition was going to be close, with several schools having similar expectations.

The event is conducted over one and a half days, and Iona was fifth after the first day. As expected, the competition was close, with five schools all within 30 points of each other.

The second day was intense, and the team tried their best.

The stage was set with final age relays to finish the competition, and Iona still sitting in fifth place. With some great teamwork, the squad managed to climb into fourth after the final race.

The finals results per age were:

12-Years 5th 13-Years 6th 14-Years 5th 15-Years 2nd 16-Years 2nd

There is room for improvement, but it will require some demanding work from both the students and coaches.

Thank you to our coaches for 2023: Ms Zoe Jones, Mr Riley Higgins, Mr Joel Templin, Mr Tyler Lilly, Mr Brendan Merrotsy, Mr Connor Russell, Mr Dion Collins, Mr Kevin Caine, Mrs Donna Miller, Mr Lachlan Miller, Mr Morgan Miller, Mr Cameron Crowther, Mr Sean Pearce, Mr Alex Dunn, Mr Luke Hempenstall and Mr Paul Cook.

Thank you to the departing Year 12 students for their contribution to the athletics program, and to Mr Craig Stariha and Mrs Karen Otway for their support in organising the administrative duties required throughout the season.

Fourth Row: Koby Logan, Ethan Tearle, Aidan Corey, Hayden Wright, Hayden Hookham, Oscar Colbert, Samuel Allen, Xavier Wittig, Luke Coffey, Lachlan MacQueen-Rosoman, Jett Ashworth, Santiago Sagastume, Arlo Searles

Third Row: Samuel Grigor, Lachlan Clarke, Brodie Beauchamp, Joshua Maguire, Lucas Jenkins, Elliott Gunner, Alexander Harrison, Adam Willis, Samuel Brits, Max Thatcher, Jack Jorgensen, Isaac Terpstra, Jack Thatcher

Second Row: Hamish Cox, William Ronquest-Ross, Fredric Hughes, Jake Ryan, Daniel Fenton-Vasu, Ted Borg, Hamish Mearns, Lucas Ambrosini, Thomas Crespi, Kohen Loskill, Jai Poma, John Connolly, Harper Allen

Front Row: Blake White, Hudson Gill, Billy Thomas, Oliver Lord, Cooper Croft, Harry Grogor, Aiden Levitt, Zane Burns, Alexander Invincible, Alberto Piloto, Patrick Sherrin, Kye Hinchy, Archie Hall

Absent: Zane Pearce, Finn Lucock, John Hale, Lachlan Bragger, Levi Colstick, Zak Norris, Zane Bush, Cooper Benvenuti, Toby Collins, Liam Johns, Isaac Andersen, Oliver Devlin, Liam Tupou-Witchman

Inset: Darcy Pratten (C), Jack Stewart (C), Caleb Ryan (C)

YEArS 5 AND 6 TrACK AND

Second Row: Noah Thatcher, Luke Vella, Finlay Barnard, Talin Nair, Lachlan Coote, Liam Crosby, Harrison Gehrke, Cuba Manuel, Sascha Hampel, Baxter Taylor

Front Row: Leo Donnelly, Hugo Wheeler, Isiah Scanlan, Cooper Cotter, Thoms Day, Cooper Searston, Riley Chin, Emmett Small, Lincoln Bruce, Gianni Di Pino

Absent: Walker Rogers, Joshua Clancy, Samson Smith

YEArS 7-OpEN TrACK AND FIELD

FIELD

Back Row: Hopo Leota, Ryan Siebel, Nicholas Delamere, Jacob Curyer, Arie Van Kerkwyk, Bailey Burns, Jackson Invincible, Nicholas Bragger, Sean Moroney, Benjamin Cappelletti, Henry Baker, Noah Carter

Back Row: Clyde Young, Hugh Topatig-MacDonald, Mattheus Slocombe, Murray Klintworth, Patrick Hishon, Thomas Oates, Oliver Owens, Jacob Francis, Myah Pearce, Eoghan Duncliffe, Mason Gill

TrACK AND FIELD

TOUCH FOOTBALL

MISS INDIANA DELLIT — TOUCH FOOTBALL CO-ORDINATOR

The Gold Coast Titans All-Schools Touch Football competition saw Iona College showcase its talent and sportsmanship across three age divisions, with the Under-13, Under-15 and Under-18 teams showing outstanding teamwork and determination.

Our U13 team finished second in their pool, earning a spot in the Final 16. While they fought valiantly, their journey was cut short in the knockout stage. But the experience gained will serve as a stepping stone for future success.

The U15 team reigned supreme in their pool, finishing first. The Final 16 stage beckoned, but despite performing well and showing how far they have come as a team, they too

unfortunately had their tournament ended prematurely.

The U18 team displayed exceptional talent to secure second place in their pool and move on to the Final 16. A high-quality clash with Wavell SHS ultimately brought their run to an end, but they still finished with the second-highest points differential in the competition behind Wavell.

As we look ahead, we are optimistic about the upcoming AIC Touch Invitational, where we aim to build on our experiences and strive for to take the next step in the final rounds, with the potential for a clean sweep an enticing proposition.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to Sage van Balen, Miss Chloe Witt, Mr Luke

Hempenstall, Alex Condon and Miss Ingrid Chapman, who all played a pivotal role in preparing and guiding our teams for competition. Your dedication and unwavering support are greatly appreciated.

I would like to extend the same gratitude to the parents and guardians for their support during the tournament. A final thank you to Mr Craig Stariha, Mr Goodwin and the Iona Leadership Team for their support of our touch football program.

U18 TOUCH FOOTBALL

U15 TOUCH FOOTBALL U13 TOUCH FOOTBALL

Back Row: Blaze Mohi, Jeremy O’Connell, Zion Chingwile, Talan Cross, Jack Pascoe, Mason van Balen, Campbell Rolfe, Mr Alex Condon, Miss Ingrid Chapman

Front Row: Tyler Pereira, Evanda Tofilau, Keanu Carew, Levi Hawea, Bryce Hancock, Robert Swaney, Topaz Mohi

Back Row: Mr Luke Hempenstall, Sam Murphy, Cooper Howlett, Cohen Hamilton, Lucas-Sean Mann, Ezekiel Jones, Ethan Mathie, Samuel Pereira, Miss Chloe Witt

Front Row: Tamarley Mooney, Dominic Castner, Brendan Schmid, Te Kae Mann, Sam Ritchie, Lachy Appleton-Seymour, Keaton Long

Back Row: Mr Sage van Balen, Tate Firmin, Ryan Kelley, Edward Cunningham, Jack Fitzpatrick, Max Birkett, Samuel McKennariey, Noah Schulz

Front Row: Juluis Broome, Kaden Maher, Lucas Pritchard, Jasper Murphy, Benjamin Howlett, Toby Willis, Tom Keough

VOLLEYBALL

MRS KAREN OTWAY — VOLLEYBALL CO-ORDINATOR

AIC sport returned to normal in 2023 after the COVID restrictions of the past few years, with premierships and aggregates back up for grabs.

In Round 1, Iona won 17 from 21 volleyball games. That is an incredible achievement against St Laurence’s, who are traditionally a strong volleyball school.

We also won 10 of the 12 aggregate games in a fantastic start to the AIC volleyball season. Against St Edmund’s we won 17 from 21 games.

The round against Padua saw Iona again win 10 from 12 aggregate games. This winning streak for Iona volleyball continued for the entire season.

Iona won the volleyball aggregate by a massive 18 points. We had nine premiership teams, and six teams who placed second.

There were three teams (7A, 8C and 9B) who did not lose a set for the entire season.

All our aggregate teams finished in the top four. The 8C team won their first set against St Peters 25-3. Our 7A team won 17 points in a row against Villanova.

These results only happen through the expertise and dedication of our experienced coaching staff and the hard work players put in at training.

This year, we had both Daniel Otway (Old Boy) and our Firsts coach Rolf Vogelbusch coach the A and B teams from Years 7-10 during their weekly sport lessons.

Having experienced coaches attending these sessions helped to increase the skill level of the boys, and with the success achieved, hopefully we can continue this in the future.

Queensland Schools Cups

Intermediate

Iona took a Year 10 team to the Intermediate Queensland Volleyball

Schools Cup held on the Gold Coast from 26-28 May. The team finished ninth out of 20 teams in Division 1.

Junior

We also had three teams attend the Junior Queensland Volleyball Schools Cup. The teams played in Year 7 Division 1 (the highest division for Year 7), Year 8 Honours and Year 8 Division 1.

Australian Volleyball Schools Cup

This year, we have a Year 9 team and the 2024 Firsts squad attending the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup on the Gold Coast from 3-9 December. This will be great preparation for these teams for the 2024 AIC season.

7C

7D

1ST VI VOLLEYBALL

MRS KAREN OTWAY — 1ST VI MANAGER

Trials and training for the 2023 First VI volleyball team began in early October last year.

A squad of 12 boys headed to the Gold Coast in December to participate in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup.

This competition was used as a selection trial for the final 2023 AIC Firsts team. It was a successful tournament, with the boys placing ninth in Division 1.

This year, the Firsts volleyball team had eight starting players, including Mitch Price who is only in Year 9. It is a rare achievement for someone so young to be named in the Firsts volleyball team.

The Firsts had a hard-fought Round 1 victory over St Laurence’s, winning 3–1.

Round 2 saw us come up against St Edmund’s. Our boys played really well, and produced a 3-0 win. The boys then followed on with 3-0 wins

against both Marist College Ashgrove and Padua.

The match up with St Peters was always going to be the Premiership game.

The Iona boys started strongly and were leading by six points towards the end of the first set, but St Peters hung in to take it out 23-25.

The next two sets were close, but St Peters played superbly to win the match 3-0.

The Villanova game was a battle as usual. Iona won the first set 25-16. Villanova then regrouped to win the second set 23-25. A third set win for Villanova put them 2-1 ahead.

The Iona boys dug deep to win the next two sets 25-20 and 1512, winning the match 3-2 in a very hard-fought tussle.

The last game of the season was against St Patrick’s College. Another 3-0 win saw the Firsts finish the season in second place. This is one step higher than last year.

Many thanks to coach Rolf Vogelbusch for his expertise, and the many hours he devoted to the team for planning and training.

Thanks also to Mark McDuff, who assisted with the team.

Thank you to the players, especially the five Year 12 boys who have come to the end of their volleyball playing journey at Iona: Caleb Ryan, Jackson Dallwitz, Callum McShane, Martin Hateley and Samuel Cranny.

Hopefully some of you will return as coaches next year.

To the remaining boys – Bradley Mitchell, Finn Barker, Mitch Price and Riley Amorsen –2024 awaits.

1ST VI VOLLEYBALL TEAM

Back Row: Mitch Price, Jackson Dallwitz, Riley Amorsen, Samuel Cranny, Mr Rolf Vogelbusch

Front Row: Callum McShane, Caleb Ryan, Martin Hateley, Bradley Mitchell, Finn Barker

2ND VOLLEYBALL

3rD VOLLEYBALL

4TH VOLLEYBALL

Front

Absent:

11B VOLLEYBALL

11A VOLLEYBALL

10A VOLLEYBALL

Back Row: Trent Verster, William Balderson, Thomas O’Brien, Jack Stewart

Front Row: Jace Draper, Hudson Berrill, Saxon Howard

Absent: Joseph Booker, Mr Nic Vardanega, Sebastian Steyn

Back Row: Ashton Willcock, Baranaby Phillips-Hughes, Rhys Kolomeitz, Finn Haddrill

Row: Jordan Guilsano, Joe Vine, Miss Indiana Dellit, Liam Austin, Lochie Comber

Daniel Barreto Barrera, Laurence Howes-Onraet, Lachlan Allard

Back Row: Ashton Connolly, Noah Frazer, Miles Francis, Alex Ball, Mr Liam Bigler

Front Row: Luca O’Neill, Patrick Luttrell, Finn O’Malley-Jones, Thane White, Harry Abell

Back Row: Jack Hamilton, Matthew Hobson, Craig Rowsell

Front Row: Kai Hutchinson, Kian Meester, Gabriel Sampaolesi, Benjamin Ibbotson, Cody Gillis

Absent: Mr Nic Vardanega

Back Row: Cooper Price, Riley Amorsen, Mr Mark McDuff Front Row: Nom Tedcharlee, Joseph Rhodes, Benjamin Mitchell, Brody Newman

Absent: Bailey Burns, Max Evans, Samuel Colley

Back Row: Hayden Hookham, Travis Verster, Ryan Gibbs, Mr Dylan McIntosh

Front Row: Xavier Sio, Ryodai Aoyama, Luca Lambe, Seth Woolgar, Samuel Olm

10B VOLLEYBALL

10C VOLLEYBALL

9A VOLLEYBALL

9B VOLLEYBALL

9C VOLLEYBALL

9D VOLLEYBALL

Back Row: Lucas Friend Simon, Mr Ben Collett, Ashton Featherstonehaugh

Front Row: Kevin Lam, Matthew Allard, Thomas Dean, Hamish Tapp, William Bool

Absent: Carter Trimboli

Back Row: Nicholas Cook, Cameron Jagga, Mr Dakota Russell, Sebastian Boog, Maximus Morant

Front Row: Riley Barker, Ethan James, Levi Laurie, Thomas Haynes, Lachlan Tapp

Back Row: Justin Mammarella, Tane Low, Mr Dylan McIntosh, Murphy Cooper, Jesse Southey

Front Row: Richard Cunningham, Stuart Lear, Sam Murphy, Jack Earnshaw, Casper Greatorex

Back Row: Daniel Van Heerden, Mr Sam Rhodes, Kobi Morley Front Row: Matthew Wilson, Bailey Swifte, Kalix Swifte, Christopher Heath, Rio Baines Absent: Hunter Cushway

Back Row: Lucas Jenkins, Samuel Brits, Eamon Taylor, Jackson Spriggs, Jameson Chippendale

Front Row: Keegan Boyd, Luke Coffey, Owen Fallon, Riley Brown, Brendan Schmid Absent: Mr Dino Lambe

Back Row: Jesse Malpass, Baxter Prescott, Troy Adamczyk, William McGravie, Troy Medley, Mr Adrian Mastromichele Front Row: Callum McDonald, Isaac Paterson, Max Van Wanrooy, James Toscan, Bailey Allen

8A VOLLEYBALL

8B VOLLEYBALL

8C VOLLEYBALL

8D VOLLEYBALL

7A VOLLEYBALL

7B

Back Row: Cuan Hampel, Billy Nicholson, Oliver Klumpp, Mr Daniel Otway

Front Row: Joel Plummer, Bohdi Dixon, Max Thatcher, Arlo Searles, Lucas Cullen

Absent: Blake White

Back Row: Finlay MacDonald, Jake Ryan, Elliot Hayes, Mr Jack McIntosh

Front Row: Lachlan Brandon, Jaxon Sio, Heath Lewis, Matt Medford, Sean Clark

Back Row: Alexei Scanlan, Luke Davidson, Miss Kate Tosello, Padraig Curran, Blair Bowman

Front Row: Thomas Lawlor, Edward Cunningham, James van Tonder, Cayden Ferreira, Andrija Dajic, Lucas Warburton

Back Row: Mr Max Jolly-Perrett, Thomas Crespi, Mackenzy Elms, Liam Riddle, Mr Angus Davison

Front Row: Harrison Pick, Frederic Hughes, Harvey Bool, Hayden Jennison, Lucas Ambrosini

Back Row: Braxton Exton, C’ezar–mayn Leota, Mr Dakota Russell, Ashton Price, Hugo Cumming

Front Row: Harris Bradford, Alberto Piloto, Zane Burns, Mason Davison

VOLLEYBALL

Back Row: Owen McDonald, Leonardo Mammarella, Mr Daniel Otway, Oisin MacCafferkey, Alexander Pond

Front Row: Da’Vid McFarlane, Caleb de Souza, Cooper Coombs, Benjamin Rotim, Connor James

7C VOLLEYBALL

7D VOLLEYBALL

Back Row: Eamonn Grieve, Alexander Invincibile, Ms Kezia Herrick, Joseph Kelly, Michael Szilaygi

Front Row: Theo Yin, Lucas Prux Scardovelli, William Fuller, Mackenzie Bott, Connor McIlwain

Absent: Oliver Lord, Mr Andy Russell

Back Row: Rhett Kemp, Roman Morant, Mr Nathan Hill, Riley Young, Cormac Hayden

Front Row: Allan Iki, Cooper Bird, Willis Sinclair, Hayden Delaney, Harry Grigor

Absent: Byron Puckeridge

WATEr pOLO

MR ADAM EASTON — WATER POLO CO-ORDINATOR

The school’s water polo program continued to grow in 2023, with improving participation numbers in Years 9 and 10 showing that the sport, somewhat ironically, is not simply treading water at Iona College.

That said, it must be noted that the participation rates in our younger years at the College were disappointing in 2023. This year was one of the first where Iona has been unable to supply a team for the season in the Year 6-7 division.

While Iona students are certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to sports to choose from at our College, not being able to generate the required numbers for an Olympic sport in these age groups, particularly

with the Brisbane 2032 Olympics on the horizon, was disappointing. While the potential for even greater growth remains hamstrung by a frustrating lack of tournaments and competition matches within the AIC program, it has been pleasing to see the commitment of our players to the early morning training sessions each week.

Greater exposure to competition matches, and the players from other colleges, will only benefit our Ionians with their skill development.

The AIC Water Polo season is a one-day tournament, held this year in October at Marist College Ashgrove.

The All Schools tournament provides much-needed exposure to a much

higher standard of water polo for our players from Year 8-11. Our Year 8-9 team performed well, finishing their three games undefeated in an outstanding result to finish equalfirst with Marist. Congratulations to these boys.

Our Seniors team faced a tougher time, losing to Padua 3-8, bouncing back to beat St Laurence’s 11-6, before finishing with an 8-4 defeat to Villanova.

In 2024, Iona will look at tournaments outside of AIC for more competition opportunities, to help drive participation numbers and grow the sport.

Fr MICHAEL TWIGG OMI