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2025 Loyola College Awards Ceremony

Friday, 5 December 2025

Mr Matthew Luczek

Master

Entrance

Academic Procession of Official Party and College Staff

Fanfare & Triumph - Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band (2011)

Acknowledgement

Led by Angelina Badawi

2026 College Co-Captain

Refer to page 25

National

Sung by Sophie Hale, Lachlan O’Dowd, Mackenzie Murphy & Ava Reckerman

Advance Australia Fair

Refer to page 26

College

Sung by Sophie Hale, Lachlan O’Dowd, Mackenzie Murphy & Ava Reckerman

Strive for the Magis

Refer to page 27

Opening

Led by Kevin Xiao

2026 Christian Service Co-Captain

Refer

page 26

Introduction

Mr Matthew Luczek

Master

Mrs Alison Leutchford

Ms Matilda Zupan

Chairperson,

Occasional

Mrs Gianna Lucas (L: 04-09),

Sponsorship of Awards

Mr Matthew Luczek

Master of Ceremony, Director of College & Community Engagement

Refer to page 32

Cura Personalis Award

Announced by Mrs Kelly Hussey, Director of Student Services

Presented by Fr Steven Rigo, Canonical Administrator and Custodian of Mission

Riley Pawloff 12 Cura Personalis Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Magis Award

Announced by Mrs Anna Salmic, Deputy Principal: Students

Presented by Fr Steven Rigo, Canonical Administrator and Custodian of Mission

Adele Ross 8 Magis Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Jagajaga Resilience Award

Announced by Mr Matthew Luczek, Director of College & Community Engagement

Presented by Ms Kate Thwaites MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga

Sara Cassarino 10 Jagajaga Resilience Award Sponsored by Ms Kate Thwaites MP

Years 7, 8 & 9 Academic Endeavour Awards

Announced by Ms Kathryn Wilson, Deputy Principal: Teaching & Learning Presented by Ms Matilda Zupan, School Advisory Council Chairperson

Ethan Alexander 7

Arya Anil 7

Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Chanel Badawi 7 Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Chiara Dempsey 7 Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LCAA

Mia Farrell 7 Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LCAA

James Harper 7 Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by LPFA

Madeline Harwood 7 Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LPFA

Harry Lord 7 Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Oliver Regodeiro 7 Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Isabel Rodriguez

Villavicencio 7

Peter Stingas 7

Cooper Ackland 8

Cinzia Bastianelli 8

Adele Delinikolis 8

Aidan Dicello 8

Alexandria Dullavin 8

Maisie Finnegan 8

Summa Judd 8

Lachlan Perizzolo 8

Isabella Raco 8

Isaiah Reckerman 8

Amelia Tezgerevski 8

Madeleine Thorpe 8

Teagan Trinh 8

Claire Wood 8

Campbell Braddy 9

Zarah Clough 9

Isabel Coppolino 9

Thomas Harika 9

Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 7 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 8 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 8 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 8 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LCAA

Year 8 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LPFA

Jacob Kulkens 9

Patrick Napoletano 9

Beatrice Navarro 9

Tiffany Nguyen 9

Grace Seymour 9

Marco Vecchi 9

Year 8 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by LPFA

Year 8 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by The Kupper Family

Year 8 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 9 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LCAA

Year 9 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LPFA

Year 9 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Years 7, 8 & 9 Academic Excellence Awards

Announced by Ms Kathryn Wilson, Deputy Principal: Teaching & Learning

Presented by Mrs Gianna Lucas (L: 04-09), Co-Founder & CEO, Happow

Henry Cooper 7

Ayendha Fernando 7

Levi Hampson 7

Zach Johnson 7

Anastasia Maddela 7

Jesse Martins 7

Franklin McDonnell 7

Daniel McIlroy 7

Naomi Power 7

Orion Tian 7

Raphael Tiberi 7

Ian Zhang 7

Mahin Bhatiya 8

Ria Blade 8

Elora Doria 8

Sacha Duchovny 8

Tiana Galgano 8

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by LCAA

Xavier Hampson 8

Amelia Kirkovski 8

Lucas Lo Presti 8

Archie Roche 8

Scarlett Siddles 8

Noah Sinclair 8

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by LPFA

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award & Colours Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award & Colours Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award & Colours Sponsored by LCAA

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award & Colours Sponsored by LPFA

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Gabriella Smith 8

Laily Aalders 9

Archie Andrew 9

Chelsea Buckley 9

Laura Greig 9

Liora Khudur 9

Eva Mouratidis 9

Darcy Nathan 9

Marco Parpinel 9

Isabel Schembri 9

Madelyn Wee 9

Darcy Wong 9

Mila Ziouzgin 9

Year 8

Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9

Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 9

Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 9

Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by LCAA

Year 9

Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by LPFA

Year 9 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Year 9 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9 Academic Excellence Award & Colours Sponsored by Loyola College

Years 10 & 11 Academic Endeavour Awards

Announced by Ms Kathryn Wilson, Deputy Principal: Teaching & Learning Presented by Fr Steven Rigo, Canonical Administrator and Custodian of Mission

Mackenzie Davies 10

Jessica Di Pasquale 10

Sophie Hale 10

Olivia Jovanovski 10

Isobel Lauber 10

Shaylee Mazzocca 10

Caitlin McCarthy 10

Grace Reed 10

Year 10 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

Year 10 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 10 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LCAA

Year 10 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by LPFA

Year 10 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by The Houlihan Family

Year 10 Academic Endeavour Award Sponsored by The McKirkle Family

Year 10 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Year 10 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by LCAA

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by LPFA

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 11 Academic Endeavour Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Years 10 & 11 Academic Excellence Awards

Announced by Ms Kathryn Wilson, Deputy Principal: Teaching & Learning Presented by Mrs Gianna Lucas (L: 04-09), Co-Founder & CEO, Happow

Daisy Clarke 10

Megan Dieng 10

Nathan Fares 10

Natalie Ferraro 10

Mikhaela Halim 10

Madeleine Hayes 10

Jeffrey Lu 10

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by LCAA

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by LPFA

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Mikayla Muljadi 10

Oliver Nemet 10

Ava Reckerman 10

Clarissa Stathopoulos 10

Olivia Vescio 10

Eva Zuzic 10

Xavier Basile 11

Cara Bell 11

Maya Ellul 11

Siena Erle 11

Samindi Fernando 11

Annabella Krstanoska 11

Janusz Kubicki 11

Lachlan Pritchard 11

Isabella Violani 11

Amy White 11

Kevin Xiao 11

Year 10

Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 10

Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 10

Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 11 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 11 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Year 11 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by LCAA

Year 11 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by LPFA

Year 11 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Year 11 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 11 Academic Excellence Award & Colours

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Units 1 & 2 Academic Excellence Awards

Announced by Heads of Learning

Presented by Mrs Gianna Lucas (L: 04-09), Co-Founder & CEO, Happow

Announced by Mr Adrian Stojkovich, Acting Head of Design and Technology

William Anderson 11

Paige Ilievski 11

Yolanda Cirillo 11

Amy White 11

VCE Applied Computing Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

VCE Product Design & Technology: Textiles Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by LCAA

VCE Product Design & Technology: Wood Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by LPFA

VCE Product Design & Technology: Food Studies Unit 1 & 2

The Gert Ryle (Dal Cin) Award for Food Studies

Announced by Mr Tim Moore, Head of English

Simon Adi-Purnomo 11

Lachlan Pritchard 11

Annabella Krstanoska 11

VCE English Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE English Language Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Literature Unit 1 & 2

In Honour of Liam O’Sullivan (L: 17 - 20)

Announced by Mr David Ferrante, Head of Health & Physical Education

Rachel Reintar 11

Patrick Ward 11

VCE Health & Human Development Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Adjusted Family Chiropractic Clinic

VCE Physical Education Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

VCE Ancient History 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Business Management Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

VCE Economics Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Legal Studies Unit 1 & 2

Patricia Kennedy Award for Legal Studies

VCE Modern History Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Sociology Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

Announced by Ms Lisa Saltalamacchia, Head of Languages

Samindi Fernando 11

Mikhaela Halim 10

Annabella Krstanoska 11

VCE French Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Indonesian Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by LPFA

VCE Italian Unit 1 & 2

Di Martino Award for Italian

Announced by Mr Max Green, Acting Head of Mathematics

Charlotte Green 11

Lucas Mahney 11

Kevin Xiao 11

VCE Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

VCE General Mathematics Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

VCE Specialist Mathematics Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by LCAA

Announced by Mr Matthew Thomas, Head of Performing Arts

Ella Nathan 11

Amy White 11

Ethan Phillips 11

Amy White 11

VCE Dance Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

VCE Drama Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by LCAA

VCE Music Unit 2 - Effect in Music

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Theatre Studies Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

Announced by Mr. Matthew Thomas on behalf of Mr Adam Calderone, Deputy Principal: Ignatian Mission & Identity

Natalie Ferraro 10

Olivia Vescio 10

Mikhaela Halim 10

VCE Religion & Society Unit 1

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Religion & Society Unit 1

Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 10 CLIL Religion & Society Unit 1

Sponsored by Loyola College

Chelsea Chen 11

Annabella Krstanoska 11

Lucas Mahney 11

Justin Lin 11

Joshua Pryse 11

VCE Religion and Socety Unit 2

Blessed Carlo Acutis Award for Religion and Society

VCE Religion and Socety Unit 2

Blessed Carlo Acutis Award for Religion and Society

VCE Religion and Socety Unit 2

Blessed Carlo Acutis Award for Religion and Society

VCE Texts and Traditions Unit 1 & 2

Henry Ernest Kennedy Award for Religious Education

Youth Ministry VCE Texts and Traditions Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

Announced by Mr Mathew Lee, Head of Science

Leon Clough 10

Jonathan Abdouka 11

Lachlan Pritchard 11

Clarissa Stathopoulos 10

Patrick Miller 11

VCE Biology Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by LCAA

VCE Chemistry Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by LPFA

VCE Physics Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

VCE Psychology Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE Systems Engineering Unit 1 & 2

Sponsored by Loyola College

Announced by Mr Hayden Langford, VCE VM Coordinator

Charlee Metcalf 11

Mara Smolic 11

Evan Tarantino 11

Harry Salanitri 11

Charlee Metcalf 11

Thomas Azzopardi 11

VCE VM Literacy

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

VCE VM Literacy

Sponsored by Loyola College

VCE VM Numeracy

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Musical Performance

Performed by Mackenzie Murphy (Vocal Solo) ‘The Only Exception’

Special Awards & Presentations

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Awards

Announced by Mr Matthew Luczek, Director of College & Community Engagement

Presented by Ms Matilda Zupan, School Advisory Council Chairperson

Mackenzie Davies 10 Year 10 Leadership and Teamwork Award

Liam Beckett 12 Year 12 Leadership and Teamwork Award

Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Awards

Announced by Mr Matthew Luczek, Director of College & Community Engagement

Presented by Ms Matilda Zupan, School Advisory Council Chairperson

Mikayla Muljadi 10 Year 10 Future Innovators Award

Antoinette Dullavin 12 Year 12 Future Innovators Award

Ampol All Rounder Award

Announced by Mr Matthew Luczek, Director of College & Community Engagement

Presented by Ms Matilda Zupan, School Advisory Council Chairperson

Abbey Mills 12 Ampol Best All Rounder Award

The University of Melbourne

Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program

Announced by Ms Kathryn Wilson, Deputy Principal: Teaching & Learning

Presented by Fr Steven Rigo, Canonical Administrator and Custodian of Mission

Nathan Fares 10 Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program

St Patrick’s SJ Old Collegians Association Award

Announced by Mr Paul Herrick, Vice President: St Patrick’s SJ Old Collegians Association

Presented by Fr Steven Rigo, Canonical Administrator and Custodian of Mission

Simon Adi-Purnomo 11 St Patrick’s SJ Old Collegians Association Award

Family Awards

Announced by Mr Matthew Luczek, Director of College & Community Engagement

Presented by Mrs Alison Leutchford & sponsoring families

Refer to pages 29-30

Alonso Family Award

Tony Chirico Year 7 All Rounder Award

Presentation of Co-Curricular Awards

Introduced by Mr Matthew Luczek, Director of College & Community Engagement

Christian Service Awards

Announced by Mrs Shannon Staub, Director of Co-curriculum

Presented by Fr Steven Rigo, Canonical Administrator and Custodian of Mission

Mia Fenga 9

Annie Clarke 12

Mia Fenga 9

Eva Zuzic 10

Annie Clarke 12

Concord Support Group Award

Sponsored by LPFA

Exodous Community Visits Award Sponsored by LCAA

Lighthouse Alpha Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Loyola Young Vinnies Award

Sponsored by LCAA

St Pius X Tutoring Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Clubs & Societies Awards

Announced by Ms Shannon Staub, Director of Co-curriculum Presented by Mrs Gianna Lucas (L: 04-09), Co-Founder & CEO, Happow

Remy Duchovny 8

Jacob Marulli 12

Marco Parpinel 9

Emmerson Thomas 9

Daniel Sartor 10

Evan Tarantino 11

William Hartigan 7

Book Club Award

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Chess Club Award Sponsored by LCAA

Coffee Cart Award

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Sponsored by LPFA

Gardening Club Award

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Loyola Productions Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Mindful Tufting Award

Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Sci Fi & Fantasy Club Award

Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Social Badminton Club Award

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

Tournament of Minds (Social Sciences) Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Tournament of Minds (STEM) Award

Sponsored by Cr. Mark Di Pasquale - Bakewell Ward

Public Speaking & Debating Awards

Announced by Mr Jeremy Martino, Head of Public Speaking & Debating Presented by Ms Matilda Zupan, School Advisory Council Chairperson

Chanel Badawi 7

Kyle Stechemesser 7

Simon Adi-Purnomo 11

Cara Bell 11

Mia Fenga 9

Rafael III Sarmiento 10

Lucas Lo Presti 8

Mackenzie Davies 10

Joshua Buckley 11

Public Speaking - Reflection Award Sponsored by LCAA

Public Speaking - Reflection Award Sponsored by LPFA

Public Speaking - Action Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Public Speaking - Decision Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Edmund Campion Award for Overall Excellence in Public Speaking and Debating - Junior Sponsored by The Ganter Family

Edmund Campion Award for Overall Excellence in Public Speaking and Debating - Middle Sponsored by Loyola College

Edmund Campion Award for Overall Excellence in Public Speaking and Debating - Senior Sponsored by Collin Brooks - State Member for Bundoora

Performing Arts Awards

Announced by Ms Jennifer Taylor, Head of Music

Presented by Mrs Gianna Lucas (L: 04-09), Co-Founder & CEO, Happow

Layla Dusting 12

Ethan Phillips 11

Connor Greene 11

Henry Cooper 7

Jack Brien 12

Ethan Phillips 11

Archie Andrew 9

Zariah Barbedo 7

Sophie Hale 10

Charli Fronda 10

2025 Year in Review

College Musical Production - Cast Award

Sponsored by Cleaning Melbourne

College Musical Production - Crew Award

Sponsored by YPA Estate Agents Doreen-Mernda

Jazz Band Award

Sponsored by Loyola College

Junior Band Award Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Rock Band Award Sponsored by Centorrino Technologies

Senior Band Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Soul Band Award Sponsored by The Wei Family

Junior Choir Award Sponsored by LCAA

Senior Choir Award Sponsored by LPFA

Loyola Strings Award Sponsored by Keen Edge Construction

Prepared by Mr Matthew Luczek

Announced by Ms Jacqueline Wade, Director of Sport Presented by Mrs Alison Leutchford, Principal

ACS Sports Carnival Awards

Alfie Rowley 8

Alyssa D’Antonio 7

Finn Culbard 12

Isabella Napoletano 9

Mark Tohme 10

Lucia Calderone 11

Jobe Douglas 11

ACS Boys Athletics Champion Sponsored by Loyola College

ACS Girls Athletics Champion Sponsored by Loyola College

ACS Boys Cross Country Champion Sponsored by Loyola College

ACS Girls Cross Country Champion Sponsored by Loyola College

ACS Boys Swimming Champion Sponsored by Loyola College

ACS Girls Swimming Champion Sponsored by Loyola College

ACS Record Holder - Boys Hurdles (13.95s) Sponsored by Loyola College

Year Level Sports Star Awards

Harry Lord 7

Poppy Cameron 7

Rhys Wood 8

Adele Ross 8

Antonius Kupper 9

Elouise Di Pasquale 9

Year 7 Boys Year Level Sports Star Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 7 Girls Year Level Sports Star Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 8 Boys Year Level Sports Star Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 8 Girls Year Level Sports Star Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9 Boys Year Level Sports Star Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Year 9 Girls Year Level Sports Star Award Sponsored by Loyola College

Sportsperson of the Year Awards

Scarlett Siddles 8

William Hand 12

2025 Colours

Junior Sportsperson of the Year Sponsored by Loyola College

Senior Sportsperson of the Year Sponsored by Loyola College

Full Colours Announced by Ms Shannon Staub, Director of Co-curriculum Full Colours Presented by Mrs Alison Leutchford, Principal

Christian Service Colours

Simon Adi-Purnomo 11 Half Colours

Samuel Covan 12 Full Colours

Angelique Robles 11 Half Colours

Rachel Stanton 12 Full Colours

Rachel Stanton 12 Half Colours

Eva Zuzic 10 Half Colours

House Colours

Simon Adi-Purnomo 11 Full Colours

Mia Boetti 11 Half Colours

Mackenzie Davies 10 Half Colours

Alessandro De Maria 11 Half Colours

Sophie Hale 10 Half Colours

Angus Hutchinson 10 Half Colours

Marlo Johnson 12 Full Colours

Olivia Juka 12 Full Colours

Nathan Khlaiduang 11 Half Colours

Jovinna Lee 12 Full Colours

Justin Lin 11 Full Colours

Abbey Mills 12 Full Colours

Zachary Osland 11 Half Colours

Ethan Phillips 11 Half Colours

Ava Reckerman 10 Half Colours

Rachel Stanton 12 Full Colours

Hannah Wood 12 Half Colours

Performing Arts Colours

Marco Dalla Riva 10

Mackenzie Davies 10

Amelia Devlin 9

Siena Erle 11

Olivia Juka 12

Isabel Juka 11

Mackenzie Murphy 11

Brodie Nathan 12

Ella Nathan 11

Lachlan O'Dowd 9

Ethan Phillips 11

Ava Reckerman 10

Joshua Salvo 10

Mikayla Sangalang 12

Matilda Wilson-Hoare 12

Maira Wojciechowski 11

Jack Brien 12

Alessandro De Maria 11

Connor Greene 11

Sophie Hale 10

Ethan Phillips 11

Drama Half Colours

Drama Full Colours

Drama Half Colours

Drama Full Colours

Drama Half Colours

Drama Full Colours

Drama Half Colours

Music Full Colours

Ava Reckerman 10 Music Full Colours

Public Speaking & Debating Colours

Simon Adi-Purnomo 11 Half Colours

Cara Bell 11 Full Colours

Joshua Buckley 11 Half Colours

Mackenzie Davies 10 Half Colours

Jovinna Lee 12 Full Colours

Kevin Xiao 11 Half Colours

Senior Sport Colours

Simon Adi-Purnomo 11 Half Colours

William Hand 12 Full Colours

William Hand 12 Half Colours

Ned Hewett 10 Half Colours

Nathan Khlaiduang 11 Half Colours

Justin Lin 11 Half Colours

Abbey Mills 12 Full Colours

Oliver Napoletano 12 Half Colours

Zachary Osland 11 Half Colours

Jeremy Potter 10 Half Colours

Patrick Ward 11 Half Colours

Recognition of Staff Achievements

Announced by Mr Paul Toney, Deputy Principal Staff and Compliance

Presented by Mrs Alison Leutchford, Principal

Victoria Kanicki

Graduate Certificate in Giftedness

Australian Catholic University

Awarding of College Medals

Announced by Mrs Anna Salmic, Mr Paul Toney & Mr Matthew Luczek

Presented by Mrs Alison Leutchford

Refer to page 31

Loyola Medal

Jesuit Medal

St Ignatius Medal

Insignis Award

Expression of Thanks to Gianna Lucas

Angelina Badawi

Advent Blessing

Led by Fr Steven Rigo, Canonical Administrator and Custodian of Mission

Refer to page 25

Recessional Procession

Academic Procession of Official Party & College Staff

Fanfare & Triumph - Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band (2011)

2025 ACS Premiership Teams

Our congratulations are extended to the following ACS Premiership Teams:

Winter Season Summer Season

Senior 2nd Girls Basketball

Senior 3rd Girls Basketball

Intermediate Girls Basketball (A)

Intermediate Girls Basketball (B)

Intermediate Girls Basketball (C)

Intermediate Boys Football (A)

Intermediate Boys Football (B)

Year 7 Girls Basketball (A)

Year 7 Girls Basketball (B)

Year 7 Girls Hockey

Year 7 Boys Soccer (A)

Year 7 Boys Volleyball (B)

Senior 1st Cricket

Year 7 Girls Soccer (A)

Year 7 Boys Basketball (C)

Year 7 Boys Basketball (D)

Jace Dufty House Shield 2025

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

Advent Blessing

Led by Fr Steven Rigo, Canonical Administrator and Custodian of Mission

Fr Steven Rigo:

In this Advent Season, let us bow our heads and pray for God’s blessing. We believe that the Son of God once came to us; We look for him to come again.

May Christ’s coming bring us the light of his holiness and his blessings bring us freedom.

All: Amen

Fr Steven Rigo:

May God make us steadfast in faith, joyful in hope and untiring in love all the days of our lives.

All: Amen

Fr Steven Rigo:

We rejoice that our Redeemer came to live with us as man. When he comes again in glory, may Christ reward us with endless life.

All: Amen

Fr Steven Rigo: May almighty God bless us, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen

Acknowledgement of Country

Led by Angelina Badawi 2026 College Co-Captain

Loyola College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this Land, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation.

For thousands of years, these lands, skies and waters have been tended, nurtured, and cared for by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sisters and brothers. As a school, we are committed to respect and learn from Elders, past and present, how to care for our common home to create a safe, more just society where everyone can flourish. We acknowledge the rich beauty and knowledge of First Nations cultures.

National Anthem

Sung by Sophie Hale, Lachlan O’Dowd, Mackenzie Murphy & Ava Reckerman

Advance Australia Fair

Australians all let us rejoice, For we are one and free; We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.

Opening Prayer

Led by Kevin Xiao 2026 Christian Service Co-Captain

Lord,

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We’ll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours

Renowned of all the lands; For those who’ve come across the seas We’ve boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.

Guided by the values of Loyola College - Justice, Mercy, and Faithwe pray that You guide us in our thoughts, words, and actions and that our commitment to justice inspires fairness, our sense of mercy encourages compassion, and our faith provides strength and purpose.

In the footsteps of Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit, we pray that our community embrace kindness and respect, treating one another with dignity and understanding, and seek to be a place where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

Following the example of St. Ignatius, we are called to give and not to count the cost, to labour and not seek reward, knowing that in serving others, we truly flourish. Jesus asks us to follow the Ignatian call to be people for and with others, reaching out in solidarity to those in need.

As members of the Loyola College family and with Christ at the centre of our actions, we pray that we may see Him in everyone we encounter and in doing so, build and maintain strong, positive relationships within our school, strengthened by mutual support and a shared vision for a community of learning, faith, and love.

St. Ignatius, pray for us.

Amen.

College Anthem

Sung by Sophie Hale, Lachlan O’Dowd, Mackenzie Murphy & Ava Reckerman Strive for the Magis

We strive for the magis, the magis, with justice mercy and faith Ignatius Loyola, Watsonia, inspire us all To strive for the magis, the magis, with justice mercy and faith, with Christ as our guide, we’ll walk side by side Loyola, our pride

Justice we seek and with mercy our faith is alive

Serving and helping, forgiving so others can thrive

This is a faith that does justice

Building the kingdom of God.

We are a mission for all those in need in our world today.

Occasional Address: Gianna Lucas (L: 04-09)

Co-Founder & CEO, Speaker, Writer & Youth Life Coach

Happow

Gianna Lucas is an award-winning motivational speaker, youth life coach and Co-Founder of Happow, a life skills education provider partnering with Australia’s top experts to future-proof the lives of young people in high school and beyond.

When not presenting, Gianna can be found at her desk writing whimsical prose and magical stories. She’s currently editing the first book in her upcoming Young Adult romantasy trilogy. Since a child her words have transported her to worlds unknown, providing the perfect escape especially when she experienced a chronic and debilitating anxiety disorder.

Gianna is on a mission to empower the next generation with the tools they need to recognise their unique potential and pursue their goals with passion, purpose and conviction. She has shared her transformative story, insights and strategies to over 40,000 people through an array of personal development initiatives.

In 2024, Gianna was named a recipient of the Global Women Peace Ambassador Award by the Women’s Federation for World Peace for her exemplary accomplishments in the area of youth empowerment.

Previous Guests of Honour

Archbishop T F Little DD KBE, Archbishop of Melbourne

Archbishop of Melbourne

Professor F Smith, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), La Trobe University

Father F Brennan SJ AO, Director of UNIYA - Jesuit Social Justice Centre

Doctor M Joyce, Associate Professor of Psychology, Australian Catholic University

Archbishop D J Hart DD, Archbishop of Melbourne

Father P J Robinson, President of the Canonical Administrators, Fr Steven Rigo, St Martin of Tours, Rosanna

Ms J Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga

Mr P A Ryan (L: 87- ), Deputy Principal, Loyola College Watsonia

Mrs J Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, Jesuit Social Services

Bishop G J O’Kelly SJ, DD AM (L: 59-63), Auxiliary Bishop of Adelaide

Mrs S Walton, Chancellor, La Trobe University

Bishop T Costelloe SDB, DD, Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne

Ms M Holmes (L: 80-85), First College Captain & Dux, St. Ignatius Medal Recipient 2008

Mr S Elder, Director of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Melbourne

Professor M Emmitt, Executive Dean Faculty of Education, Australian Catholic University

Mr J Merlino, MLA, Victorian Shadow Minister for Education & Deputy Leader of the Labor Party

Mr Colin Brooks MLA, Member for Bundoora & Victorian Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Education

Mr Bernie Geary OAM, Principal Commissioner, Commission for Children and Young People

Professor S Maddison, Dean, School of Science, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology, Swinburne University of Technology

Professor Keith A Nugent, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) La Trobe University

Doctor J Fusella (L: 00-05), Anaesthetic Registrar, Royal Melbourne Hospital

Mr Nikolaas Kostraby (L: 05-10), Spatial Sciences & Design Manager, NSW Department of Planning & Environment

Dr Daniela Acquaro, Senior Lecturer, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne

Ms Julie MacDonald (L: 84-89), Biomedical Pharmacist, Victorian College of Pharmacy

Mr Julian Hetyey (L: 90-95), Associate Judge, Supreme Court of Victoria, University of Melbourne

Ms Nell Musgrove (L:91-96), Associate Professor, Australian Catholic University

Mr Nic Papadimatos, (L: 03-08), Director - KPMG

Ms Kathryn Schuck (L: 98-03), Principal Solicitor & Mediator - Inclusive Family Law and Mediation

Alumni Award from St Patrick’s SJ Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)

Founded in 1854 and located adjacent to the Cathedral, St Patrick’s College East Melbourne was the first Catholic Secondary School in Melbourne and was also intended as a Seminary to train future clergy. In 1865 its administration was handed over to newly arrived Irish Jesuits. While many Alumni became community leaders, others (over 250) also became Priests. The school was closed many decades ago in 1968, but its Old Collegians Association remain active, and numerous.

The Association supports the work of the Australian Jesuit Province, and part of that includes the sponsorship of an annual award for students at Loyola College and (St Ignatius College, Geelong). Further student support is provided through an annual scholarship to a student at Australian Catholic University.

Tonight’s award is given to the student who is deemed by Loyola to be living up to the school motto and Jesuit ethos of “Justice, Mercy, Faith”.

Family Awards

Alonso Family Award

This award is presented to a VCE VM student who has successfully undertaken both a TAFE program and excelled in their work placement outside of Loyola College. Alongside their additional commitments outside of Loyola College, this student has been an active, committed student in their VCE VM program, making positive contributions to the learning environment.

The award has been instituted by Dianna Alonso - a long serving member of staff and past parent of the College - recognising the importance of students choosing an alternative pathway and acknowledging their applied learning skills and value within in the workplace.

Tony Chirico Year 7 All Rounder Award

The Tony Chirico Year 7 All Rounder Award was established by the Chirico Family in memory of Mr Tony Chirico. Tony Chirico was a teacher at Loyola College for 14 years holding the position of Deputy Principal - Administration and Personal Development from 2009 to 2015. Tony was an exemplary educator, colleague and friend to the Loyola College Community.

The recipient of the Tony Chirico Year 7 All Rounder Award should aim to achieve academic excellence across a number of subjects. They should be willing to help others and make selfless contributions when required. This student should demonstrate exemplary personal conduct at all times and be a strong role model for other students.

They should be willing to participate in school and community activities, represent the school without necessarily being a winner and participate enthusiastically in all aspects of Loyola College life.

Kennedy Family Awards

John Ormond Kennedy used his commission as Executor of the estate of Patricia Kennedy for charities and awards in memory of Kennedy family leadership and his gratitude for support as Founding Loyola Principal, September 1979 – January 2008.

Patricia Kennedy Award for Legal Studies

Miss Patricia Kennedy BA, LLB was a Melbourne lawyer who gave years of service as Deputy Chancellor, La Trobe University and Building Appeal Chairperson, St Mary’s College, Melbourne University.

Anastasia Mary Kennedy Award for Leadership

Sr Alocoque Kennedy OP, onetime Provincial of the South Australian Dominican Sisters and previously Principal of Cabra. Her niece, Sr Patricia Kennedy OP worked as a missionary in Pakistan.

William Ormond Kennedy Award for Christian Service Irishman Fr Bill Kennedy PP migrated from Dolla in County Tipperary in 1949 and spent 30 years in the Rockhampton Diocese.

Henry Earnest Kennedy Award for Religious Education

Henry (L:20-22) was a Jesuit novice at Loyola when located in Greenwich (Sydney) and also served in both World Wars.

Philip Kennedy Award for Media

Bishop Philip Kennedy DD, BA, LLB, DipSocAdmin, was Auxiliary Bishop of Adelaide with a media portfolio in the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

O’Keeffe Family Award

Lynne O’Keeffe passed away in January 2002 and was held in high esteem by the Loyola College Community through a number of key parent groups, including serving as the founding member of the ‘Hot Food Days’ (original school canteen) and a member of the Second-hand Book Sale Management team. Lynne’s two sons attended Loyola, Andrew (L: 96-00) and Michael (L: 92-97, 09-12, 17-23).

Established after her death, the O’Keeffe Family Award acknowledges outstanding excellence in the area of performing arts.

The recipient should demonstrate a strong commitment to the performing arts and musical theatre program at the College and set a high standard of performance.

Perizzolo Family Award

The Perizzolo Family Award was instituted in 2012 by Alumnus, John Perizzolo who attended the College from 1981 to 1986. After studying Civil Engineering and having the good fortune of managing a number of major construction projects in Melbourne, John Perizzolo and his family decided to acknowledge the contribution that Loyola College has made to his career and family life.

The Perizzolo Family Award is presented annually to a Year 12 student and seeks to provide due recognition for his or her hard work and achievements as well as acknowledge qualities such as leadership, dependability, co-operation, initiative, and dedication to one’s academic studies.

The award seeks to generously support a student as he or she prepares to further their education beyond Loyola College with tertiary studies at either University or TAFE.

Staub Family Award

The Staub Family Award was instituted in 2021 by Shannon Staub, on behalf of her two daughters, both current Loyola students. Shannon commenced at Loyola in 2002, and since that time has been a passionate Food Studies Teacher, Mentor Teacher, Head of Xavier House, Student Programs Co-ordinator (10-12) and Director of Co-curriculum. The contribution for this award is an acknowledgement of the important place that Loyola has held in the Staub family’s life for two decades.

This award is presented annually to a student who is a person of influence and inspires their peers to ‘Strive for the Magis’. They should be willing to help others and make selfless contributions when required. This student should demonstrate exemplary personal conduct at all times and be a strong role model for other students.

College Medals

Loyola Medal

The Loyola Medal is awarded to a current or former staff member, Canonical Administrator or chaplain who has given service in a pastoral or professional capacity and has shown loyalty and commitment to the College for an extended period of time.

Jesuit Medal

The Jesuit Medal is awarded to a current or former parent or College friend who has given service in a pastoral, professional or leadership capacity and has shown loyalty and commitment to the College for an extended period of time.

St Ignatius Medal

The St Ignatius Medal is awarded to a current or former student who has given service in a pastoral or leadership capacity and has shown loyalty and commitment to the College throughout his or her time as a student.

Insignis Award

The Insignis Award is the highest award at an Ignatian school, awarded to a current student whom St Ignatius would have called a Companion. The criteria includes demonstration of leadership skills, being an exemplary role model for our younger students, a generosity of spirit and service, a consistent commitment in co-curriculum, a positive contribution to the learning environment and being a member of the Loyola College Community for at least two years.