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Leave nothing undared is your call Mazenod.

Leaving nothing undared for the Kingdom of God. O long may we strive with full vigour of youth, Keep ever alive honour, virtue and truth.

For the years of our learning, Our hope will be yearning, Through work and through play, To live fully each day.

Leave nothing undared for the Kingdom of God, Leave nothing undared is our pledge Mazenod.

O long may we serve as People of God, And honour deserve of our school Mazenod.

May friendships formed here ever flourish and grow, To keep our hearts clear and their blessings bestow.

With our eyes on tomorrow, Its joy and its sorrow, We ask God for light, To keep faith ever bright.

Leave nothing undared for the Kingdom of God, Leave nothing undared is our pledge Mazenod.

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CONTE NTS I

Leadership

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Students

Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Debating & Public Speaking. . . .

50

Rector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

08

ACC Debating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51

Captain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

Musical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52

Prefects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

Student Wellbeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54

Advisory Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

Mission Action Day. . . . . . . . . . . . .

58

Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

Japan Study Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62

Staff Farewells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tasmania Art Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

64

Campus Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

Year 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

66

MOCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26

Year 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

82

Parents & Friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

Year 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

98

Faith & Charism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

Year 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Year 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Year 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Major Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Oblate Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Student Clubs & Groups. . . . . . . . 219 Music Ensembles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

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Faculties

Sports

Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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House Cross Country. . . . . . . . . . . 169

Design & Technology. . . . . . . . . . .

32

House Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Digital Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . .

33

House Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Badminton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Enhancement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Health & Physical Education. . . .

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Volleyball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Learning Diversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Cricket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Cross Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AFL: Panthers vs All Stars . . . . . . . 204

Outdoor Education. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Hockey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45

ACC Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

VM & VET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Visual Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACC Table Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Ecology & Sustainability. . . . . . . .

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ACC Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Health Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Pitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

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At the beginning of the year, I outlined to all families a distinctive Mazenod College culture; a philosophy of student voice and inclusivity, the celebration and acceptance of diverse talents and using language of growth and personal excellence to underpin decision making and practice.

Imagine a day of excellence. Students arrive to classes on time, the uniform is worn with pride, behaviour is polite and considerate, class assignments are submitted promptly and top grades are attained.

Now imagine this happening all day, every day. That is what we endeavoured to do in 2023.

Excellence, every day, by everybody.

This theme challenges us to carry out ordinary things in an extraordinary manner. If carried out with perfection, excellence will distinguish those who strive to be great from the commonplace. These few examples give an indication of possible areas of focus: • • • • • • •

Wearing the uniform correctly, especially to and from school Adhering to the hair policy Maintaining respectful and positive relationships Considerate and polite behaviour Punctuality to school and to classes Meeting deadlines for assignments Effective study that will improve grades

I am proud to say that overall, our students were able to live up to these aspirations.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about shared cultures, exploring how we can contribute to reconciliation.

The theme of 2023 “Be a voice for future generations” is a challenge to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation, making change for all.

Change begins with brave actions in daily life, where we live, work, play and socialise, making change every day of the year.

Several activities were conducted to educate, acknowledge and reflect upon our relationship with Indigenous Australians. The Senior XVIII AFL team played St Joseph’s College Ferntree Gully in the annual Indigenous Round. The Social Justice committee organised activities to recognise the contributions of First Nations Peoples. We work with the traditional custodians of this land upon which Mazenod stands, the Bunurong people of the Kulin nation, who long before us lived, loved and raised their children on this land.

Congratulations to Fr Harry Dyer OMI, agreeing to another three-year term as Rector, and thank you for leading our faith journey, teaching us about the charism of St Eugene de Mazenod.

Our student leaders worked extremely hard organising Mission Action Day, raising funds and creating awareness of the resources that are inequitably shared on a global scale. The funds raised from the activities and concert go to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, providing communities with access to essential services and resources.

Thank you to our College Rector Fr Harry Dyer OMI, College Chaplain Fr Kevin Davine, Dean of Faith and Mission John Tighe, and the Faith and Oblate Charism team of Tina Giacco, Joshua Hunter, Cristiano Grosso and the Oblate Youth Ministry, who offer outstanding leadership.

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We are committed to providing a holistic education for all students and place a strong emphasis on Visible Wellbeing and Visible Learning.

We had traditional Parent Information Evenings, sharing information about how these are intertwined and had external support from Time & Space, Elephant Ed, Man Cave and Andrew Fuller to help deliver age-appropriate programs. I often observe professional interpersonal relationships and appreciate the warmth shown between teachers and students, providing a safe environment and a sense of connectedness.

I thank all staff for the way in which they engage in mutual relationships with students. Thank you to our Deputy Principal Students, Tim Ford, the Deans of Students Pier Bourne and Jamie Davin, the Year Level Coordinators and Assistants, and our student psychologist team of David Munro, Andrew Steer, Rosemary Kucan and Rebecca Ferrarotto.

We celebrate academic excellence in multiple ways, particularly at formal assemblies, acknowledging the achievements of students. It is a time of celebration for award recipients and a moment of inspiration for all. There are many ways to measure success and accomplishment.

Every Year 12 student from 2022 was offered a place at university, a TAFE College, traineeship, or has been employed or secured an apprenticeship, a testament to a well-rounded education at Mazenod.

Thanks to our Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching Matt Fyfield, Deputy Principal Curriculum and Staffing Noel Jenkinson, the Heads of Faculty and subject teachers for their dedication and commitment.

Learning diversity encompasses the rich tapestry of experiences that learners bring to the educational landscape, celebrating unique and diverse characteristics that should be valued and integrated into the learning process. Embracing learning diversity fosters an equitable environment where students can thrive and develop a deeper understanding of the world.

A huge thank you to the Learning Diversity team, led by Anne Johnson, for the support and documentation of adjustments for our students.

Special thanks to Edna Flanagan, Suzana Cunha, Paul Harrup, Lindsay Ryan, Dimi Pitsas and the Learning Support Officers for their tireless work with students and staff.

Last year we engaged Moore Australia who provide risk assurance services from their specialist school governance and risk advisory team. The College structure also includes a Critical Incident Management Team responsible for governance, risk, compliance, calendaring and management of events. I would like to thank Cameron Moroney Director of Business Operations, Tony Rolfe Deputy Principal Operations and Compliance, Maree Martin OHS Officer and Marc Johnson Property, Capital Projects and Maintenance Manager for their professional manner.

The smooth operation of the College is only as good as the support staff who are employed in specific roles. Sue Matthews (Business Manager), Ashley Voight (Director of ICT), Kyle Hoad (Dean of Data, Systems and Analysis), Kate Oberg (Executive Assistant to Principal), Alison Alberico (Admissions Manager) and Greg Pargeter (Human Resources Manager) ensure the effective running of the College. I would like to thank them and all support staff for their contribution to the College community.

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I recently received the news that after consultation with Dr Paul Shannon, Principal, and myself, Fr Christian Fini OMI, Provincial, has reappointed me as Rector of Mazenod College for a further three years.

This brought great joy as I believe I am only just settling into the role, especially with my first year being a lockdown period. The position of Rector was restructured with the appointment of our first lay Principal, Tony Coghlan, in 2018, followed by Dr Paul Shannon, in 2022. This has been a dramatic shift in the leadership history of our College which, until 2018, witnessed an Oblate priest in both roles. The emerging model of separating these positions has relieved the tension that former dual Rector Principals experienced by being a disciplinarian and administrator, while at the same time offering pastoral care.

Leave nothing undared for the Kingdom of God. Mazenod is a Catholic secondary college for young men which strives to live the charism of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in light of the Gospel message. When the Year 7 student enters our College, he is challenged by our overriding guiding principle and motto, ‘Leave Nothing Undared for the Kingdom of God’. In addition to this, our different year levels have a vision and mission statement for the year.

Enter to learn. Leave to serve.

Our students enter Mazenod College as young Year 7 boys and leave in Year 12 as young men who will take with them all they have learnt to make a difference in our world through acts of service in solidarity with the poor.

Finally, I want to thank you, the parents and guardians of our young men, for your ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement during these foundational years. Together with our great staff, we play a collaborative role in enhancing the spirit of the College that has as its foundation the gospel message of Jesus Christ and the charism of St Eugene de Mazenod, which shine through the lives of all who are connected with our faith community.

St Eugene de Mazenod, Pray for us.

Fr Harry Dyer OMI

Let us be united in the love of Jesus Christ.

As a College community we encourage and witness the love of God by fostering a community of faith. We accompany our young men, staff, and families on their spiritual journey together, seeking to live and share the Gospel values.

Be a burning flame, not a smouldering wick.

It is important that we challenge our young men to have a burning zeal to achieve excellence in an holistic approach to life. It is about celebrating their gifts and talents, their dedication to study, sporting achievements, extra curricular activities and participation in the various faith experiences that the College offers.

Learn who you are in the eyes of God. St Eugene is a wonderful witness for our College as a man, priest, and missionary. He witnessed how each one of us is called to allow Jesus to take hold of our hearts and guide our journey. No matter what pathway our young men eventually choose for their future, we want to equip them with the capacity to meet the challenges of life with an openness to the message of Jesus Christ. Our career paths will change, our lives will eventually end, but the heart of our being, our spiritual soul, will live on forever and it is imperative that we continue to nurture the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

As a College we nurture this development through the daily celebration of the Eucharist and the reciting of the rosary in our chapel. Each day at 11am the students and staff are called to stand, pause, and pray the College Prayer together, highlighting our daily intentions. In addition, we also celebrate important sacramental events and special feast days of the church year. These celebrations allow our young men to experience how to lead and respond in prayer.

We have but one heart, one soul.

Through the faith and charism of St Eugene, we challenge our students, staff, and families to witness the gospel message in practical ways through connecting with the poor of our world. Our focus is to create a spirit of awareness inspired by the Gospel of Life in Jesus Christ, through supporting the Oblate Missions, Vinnies, and other important social justice initiatives.

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FROM TH E

CAPTAI N

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In what has been the culmination of six years at Mazenod College, it has been an honour and privilege to have been given the opportunity to be the Captain of a community for which I have much gratitude and admiration. I feel truly blessed to have been part of the continuation of the rich history of initiatives and events in what has been a highly successful year.

Throughout this year, the College celebrated many of its calendar dates including Inaugural Mass, Mission Action Day, Founder’s Day, the Subject Selection Expo, R U OK? Day and many more initiatives run by the Prefect group and Year 12 cohort. This year we were fortunate enough to raise over $70,000 for Mission Action Day, which contributes to the missions of the Oblates.

Undoubtedly, this year has presented some of the biggest challenges I have ever faced, but the question is would I go back and do anything differently? The answer to that is absolutely not. Inherently, Year 12 is a difficult year for many of us, but it has also been one of the most rewarding and satisfying years of my life, where much of the hard work in previous years had come to fruition and the friendships which had been established within the gates of Mazenod continued to flourish.

Friendships which I am sure will continue to grow for not only myself, but for every other young man who is beginning a new chapter of their lives outside of the familiarity and home we have come to call Mazenod.

However, it would be unjust to not mention the support and effort every staff member invests into the students, culture and community of this school. It is their passion and care which continues to propel Mazenod forward and make it a place where many of us feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to attend. On behalf of the Year 12 cohort we thank you for the way in which you have inspired us, gone beyond your expected duties and helped us reach our true potential.

To the graduating class of 2023, in what began as a group of boys on a journey which seemed so long has quickly come to an end, feeling like time has slipped right away as we leave as men. Despite the many triumphs and hardships, in hindsight it has been a joy to go through it with you and though we may move onto a new chapter in our lives, the memories and friendships which have been forged here will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Never lose sight of your dreams or ambitions as each of you truly have something unique to offer to this world and have the courage to find and pursue what brings you happiness.

It has been a pleasure to share the last six years with you and I wish you all every success as we enter the world to “Leave nothing undared for the Kingdom of God”.

Joshua Wilton

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Academics Portfolio In a portfolio with established events and initiatives, my focus for the Academic and Vocational Major portfolio was to maintain and build upon the traditions which have been carried out by the leaders before me. Thus, throughout the year, this has included the Subject Selection Expo, the advertisement of study habits and guides as well as the promotion of the Vocational Major pathway, creating awareness of an emerging alternative to VCE. We have also aimed to encourage the use of Study Hall for VCE students, implementing charging stations to aid in their studies.

Nevertheless, with the help of the prefect team, Johnny Chau, Jarred Wigley and Khoa Vu, managing this portfolio has been a joy and an escape from a year of stress and struggle, so I would like to thank them for their continued support. Ultimately, as I say goodbye to a portfolio which has been true to my own aspirations, I hope that I have successfully maintained Mazenod’s environment of opportunity for students to choose how they want to study and the possibility to achieve excellence.

Gabriel Chen College Life Portfolio The College Life portfolio has contributed greatly to numerous events this year. Our annual Mission Action Day fundraiser raised $70,000 for the Oblate Missions across the world. From March Madness Futsal tournaments and music concerts, to the exceptional generosity exhibited by the students participating on the day, it was a fantastic success.

The SMASH (Salesian-Mazenod-Avila-Sacred Heart) collaboration saw respective leaders come together to share ideas, as well as a mixed netball tournament to build connections between students. Being able to connect with other leaders allowed us to share initiatives, also laying the platform for future leaders.

As always, participation in events such as ACC sport, school tours and music have been sensational, and consequently the willingness of students has made the job of the leaders very easy. Ultimately, this portfolio is nothing without the support of the community — staff, students and beyond — and we thank you for allowing us to make College life so enjoyable for everybody.

Herbert Fischbacher Faith and Mission Portfolio Working closely with various students and teams, I have had the opportunity to organise and assist with events including Mission Action Day, various Masses, National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC week, all furthering our Oblate charism. The highly successful events were a testament to the community who participated with a great spirit.

I am blessed to have had a wonderful team to work with, and am grateful to serve and give back to the Mazenod community. Thank you for helping develop my leadership skills and I will fondly cherish the memories. Leave nothing undared, Nodders.

Nodder Spirit and Sport Portfolio 2023 was a prosperous year for Mazenod Spirit and Sport, winning two Badminton titles, one AFL premiership, one Soccer premiership with two runner-ups, one Table Tennis runner-up and two Senior Volleyball premierships in the ACC competitions. We would like to thank all the Senior students for their six years of contribution, which included a Badminton and two Volleyball championships in their final year.

This year the sports leaders ran a successful Futsal tournament in the lead up to Mission Action Day, garnering a crowd of 100 students supporting a great cause, our Oblate Missions. The competition saw 20 teams of five students compete for the Mazenod Futsal Cup and it was a huge success. I would like to thank Mr Montoya and all assisting staff who aided the project. Myself and the other members of the Spirit and Sport Portfolio are looking forward to where the next generation of leaders take this amazing portfolio in the future.

Terron King Student Wellbeing and Peer Support Portfolio With the ever-growing trend of the decline in mental health, the importance of peer support and wellbeing continues to be a central pillar to the values of Mazenod College. This year it has been my privilege to guide the portfolio, along with the support of prefects Stanislaus Simanto, Lucas Dalle Nogare and Trent Do. In line with the Catholic social teachings which are integral to the community, we continued the tradition of maintaining the importance of R U OK? Day with the Change4change Day, where students wear free dress and donate a gold coin in support of mental health. Alongside this we held a sausage sizzle to raise $2082.20 which went to the Black Dog Institute, an Australian research institute which focuses on mental health.

Joshua Wilton Music and Performing Arts Portfolio 2023 has marked an incredibly successful year for Music and Performing Arts and I worked closely with Brandon Paul and Nick Plaza, the Music and Drama Captains for 2023, whilst also having the support of the Prefects, Raphael Lydra and James Allous. Students from the Stage, Swing and Monk Bands were able to return to Mount Gambier for the Generations in Jazz festival, which saw students from all over Australia coming together in appreciation of the wonder that is jazz music.

In conjunction with Avila, students had the opportunity to partake in this year’s musical, ‘Freaky Friday’, putting on five amazing shows at the Alexander Theatre. The Music Gala was the climax of the Music calendar, with all 16 bands and ensembles demonstrating the Mazenod talent. Finally, ending the year was the Performing Arts Festival, giving students a chance to display their skills and talents. Ultimately 2023 saw an enormous display of talent, determination and hard work from the Music and Performing Arts department.

Michael Ebejer

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ADVISORY COUNCI L

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After two years of operation, successional changes to the College Advisory Council were implemented in 2023.

We farewelled Jane Cowan and Brendan Welsford and thanked them for their contributions to the Council and to the College over many years. A warm welcome to the Council was extended to Aleesha De Mel-Tucker, who brought expertise as a communications specialist.

Finance Manager June Stewart’s retirement mid-year was unexpected, whilst her replacement, Cameron Moroney slotted into the Council seamlessly, as an ex officio member, as the Director of Business Operations. Other ex officio Council members in 2023 were: Dr Paul Shannon (Principal), Fr Harry Dyer (Rector), Joanne Noone (Dean of Staff), Kate Oberg (Council Secretary), Fr David Raj (Canonical Representative), and Fr Christian Fini (Provincial, representing the Oblates).

The five nominated members of the Council are parents of current and/ or future students of the College. We are professionals from a variety of industries, but importantly, we are also members of the community.

As such, it is important for us to not only bring the voice of parents to bear in Council discussions, but we must continually look at all topics through the lens of the Oblate charism. We must consider the impact that decisions have on our diverse community, particularly those who are most vulnerable. In doing so, the Council can give the opportunity for parent voice and community perspectives in shaping the future of Mazenod College.

Dr Eugene B. Fredericks

I am indebted to the volunteer members of the Advisory Council for their contributions and for leading Council Sub-Committees during 2023: Michael Curtis (Deputy Chair and Finance), Herb Fischbacher (Governance) and Laurie Langford (Building and Planning).

Through the Finance portfolio, Michael continued to provide expert advice around financial management, to support the College through several ongoing endeavours. One included the engagement of Dalton Garland Blanchard, which is an agency specialising in philanthropy and fundraising strategies. DGB will test the feasibility of generating capital for the College to use for future building projects.

The governance portfolio led by Herb, advised College leadership on general governance issues and matters. One large project involved reviewing and advising on numerous internal workplace policies being developed by the College. Herb has also helped steer the College in its efforts to seek a recovery of costs associated with its re-cladding of the Provence Centre.

With so much construction underway in 2023, it was a busy year for Laurie in the Building and Planning sub-committee, as she provided advice and review of several key issues, including: • • •

Construction works that are currently underway, Construction works being planned for next phases of development, and College master planning process.

The Advisory Council is a well-functioning team with a diversity of competencies and skills. Our role is to support the governance of the College by giving due consideration and providing advice on important matters to support the Principal and the strategic interests of Mazenod College. The Board of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools has the responsibility for the strategic direction and oversight of College operations and management. As part of this oversight, MACS conducted a thorough review of all aspects of College operations and management in August, to ensure that the standards of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority were being met. Council members participated in one of the audit meetings and provided our insights and perspectives to the reviewers.

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STAFF RE PORT In 2023, we welcomed 43 new staff members to the College. A restructured Business Operations saw the appointment of Director, Cameron Moroney, Reece Chang joined as Finance Manager and we appreciate Noel Kennedy for his transitional support. The Operations team welcomed Sports Facility Manager, Adrian Jones and Community Liaison Officer Mario De Luca, while the Volleyball Club was supported with the arrival of old boy Nick Cincotta.

The Learning Diversity team continued its expansion welcoming LSOs Sara McMahon, Jade Smith, Gabrielle Hill, Tabitha Burgess and Samantha Oberg, along with former students Matthew Fewings, Cooper McNamara, Matthew Bray, Tarkyn Longley-Pakeman and Cooper Fisher. Furthermore, our Tutoring program was enhanced by Rizk Habachy and Dana Tomljanovic. Other new support staff included administrative officer Sarah Thompson, Michelle Sakaris in Visual Arts, Alice Peters as a Library Academic Assistant and former students Kieran Rahilly in Design Technologies and Youth Minister Jack Baptist.

Our students and staff are grateful for their ongoing support.

In the pursuit of excellence in the classroom, the College attracted an array of talented teachers. We welcomed Anneke Stracke to History, Japanese teacher Natsumi Urakabe sensei, Lindsay Ryan in Learning Diversity, Commerce Faculty Head Brooke Sullivan, English teacher Ian Korac, Head of Library Lisa Burger and Design Technology teacher Jordan Sell. In addition, we welcomed back Mark Weegberg in Careers and Sandra Begazo in Science. New Instrumental Music teachers assisted our successful program and we are grateful for the contribution of Cameron McIntyre, Naomi Whimpey, Lisa-Maree Amos and former student Joseph Ambrose.

To meet the needs of staff taking extended leave, we thank replacement teachers Sally Yuen in Art, Helen Bourozikas in Commerce, Genelle Jones in Science, Justin Ordona in Digital Technologies, Stephen Beare in Mathematics and Jay Thiagu in English.

Sadly, we mourned the departure of two former staff members in June.

Former Music teacher, Margaret Boyle passed into eternal life and Loretta Williams was laid to rest on Churchill Island. Both women were much-loved in our community. May their souls rest in peace.

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We also celebrated new life and marriage. Love was in the air in January when Lachlan Gray married Cordy, and Rebecca Ferrarotto and Michael Griffin celebrated their marriage, along with baby son Sean. Mike Pearson and Tenille welcomed their second child, daughter Mowenna in February, with Jamie Davin and Ardrie welcoming daughter, Ivy in March. In July, Mal Spasic and Kim celebrated the birth of their second daughter, Kira Thien Spasic, and Joshua Hunter and Clare welcomed their second daughter Lucy Elle Hunter. August saw Nick Young and Holly welcome their second child, Luca.

Throughout the year we farewelled several staff members and would like to show our appreciation of the following Education support staff: Bridgette Gray, June Stewart, Stuart Rhind, Wendy Liu, Kerry Wang and Scott Antidormi. In addition, we wish our departing teachers the best for the future: Carolyn Clement, Xin Chen, Lucia Hosking and Learning Diversity Officers Szeyu Chen and Nives Milanovic. It would be remiss not to make special mention of the teaching staff who have each contributed a minimum of 20 years of service to the College: sporting supercoach Adrian Connolly; Gary Fox, who inspired a passion for basketball; Ian Steel who created the College computer operating system; Joe Moore who introduced the History Enhancement program and was the success story behind Volleyball; Chemistry teacher Kaye Williamson, who will be remembered for her pastoral care of students; and John McCabe, the longest serving teacher and an inspiration former students with esteemed careers in Art and Design. We will miss our departing staff and wish you all health and happiness for the adventures that lie ahead.

In conclusion, it is important to express our gratitude for those who generously contribute their free time to benefit us all. Our team of mentors provide invaluable support to new staff and the Social Club build collegiality with morning teas, Friday goodies and end of year celebrations. We also appreciate those who arranged bare-foot bowling, footy tipping, Powerball syndicates, roast beef rolls and staff car parks. Thank you for enriching our community.

Joanne Noone

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STAFF FAREWE LLS Thank you, Adrian Connolly.

Thank you, Gary Fox.

It is with great sadness that we farewell the longest current serving member of the Physical Education department and one of the most popular staff members for the last 24 years.

Baseball is a team sport. I have had the honour of learning many things from Gary Fox, but in 2014, as a fresh graduate teacher, I muttered a silly refrain about the individuality of baseball, and Gary taught me a lesson familiar to decades of students; do not mess with Mr Fox. He bruised my ego, but it was a lesson I needed. He became the mentor I never knew I needed. This leather-tough, supremely principled, utterly loyal Californian has been a stalwart of Mazenod — a legend to all who knew him — and will be remembered for his inestimable contribution to this community.

‘Connolls’ as he is affectionately known, has undertaken a number of roles including Assistant and Year Level Coordinator, Head of ACC Sport and Head of Sport Operations. He has coached many sporting teams including Australian Rules Football, Cricket, Soccer and Hockey and managed many ACC sporting carnival teams, culminating in his induction to the ACC Hall of Fame for his years of service.

Connolls has managed extra curricular activities such as Speech Night and the Oblate Cricket Carnival, forging strong relationships with Oblate schools over 15 years. The Mazenod WA coaches affectionately referred to him as ‘Conners’ – much to the delight of Mazenod Victoria staff. Adrian, the gentleman he is, was too polite to ever correct them.

Adrian has brought to Mazenod his infectious personality, dedication, and trademark sense of humour. His capability to build relationships with students of all year levels, is a testament to his ability to form genuine connections. Many past students, when asked about their favourite teacher, will always have Mr Connolly topping the podium.

Connolls is a beloved member of staff, always willing to have a chat, check in with people and share a coffee. Each year he brings together current and former staff members, from various faculties and leadership positions, for the Mazenod golf trip. The trip to Rich River is always filled with plenty of laughs, good times and even some golf!

He has also played a part in the wider community with the Mazenod Old Collegians Football Club from 2011 to 2014, including three years as senior coach. During his time, the club had its most successful period for close to thirty years, which included three final wins, a grand final appearance and promotion to Premier B. Connolls will leave a big void, no more so than in the Provence staff room, where his trademark morning welcome will be sorely missed by his self-described ‘Mazenod Brothers’. We wish him well as he starts his new position at St Bede’s Bentleigh, knowing that he has left an indelible mark on Mazenod College.

To the young men he has taught, he will forever be the towering Mr Fox. A master storyteller. A savant of the anecdote. The piercer of false bravado and the cutter of tall poppies. Sounding board and lived example to all who needed one; he took pride in bringing out the best from even the most difficult students. He taught English and History with aplomb and passion, doling out poignant learning in both life and curricular content. As a coach, he was emblematic of the best. His players — be it in the Olympics, or the two professional clubs where he is a Hall of Famer, or students, or grandkids — are forever devotedto the former collegiate All-American, who demanded their best selves at all times and who brooked no fools. Raising his ire was never a good idea and Gary would elevate players to bettering the sum of their parts.

Most importantly, as a man, Gary Fox should be a blueprint. The last few years have not been easy. COVID lockdowns, surgeries, the fallacies and failings of others; Gary has been stoic, but not unfazed. What I love about him most is that he represents strength without pretence and principle above all. He is honest, direct and will never leave you wondering where you stand. He looks you in the eyes, always, whether he’s imparting knowledge, wisdom or the day’s happenings in the NBA. Unafraid to seek help, or hand some out, he represents a self confidence and self assurance to which all should aspire. He is a fiercely loyal friend and trusted confidante, and I will dearly miss his presence in a suddenly lonelier, lesser staffroom. While I, personally, have been dreading this day, now that it is here I can’t help but remember that baseball is a team sport. The legacy of Mr Fox is in those he has taught, coached and shaped. I am one of those lucky people. Gary, it has been an incredible honour. Enjoy the time with your grandkids.

Mal Spasic

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STAFF FAREWE LLS Thank you, John McCabe.

Thank you, Carolyn Clement.

I first met John in 1980 and feel privileged to call him a friend 44 years later. Watching John work with his students is quite an education, his ability in eliciting creative skills is amazing.

John’s proficiencies in a range of media allow his students to express themselves in a professional way. John has a unique ability to communicate so that art became an interface, allowing him to respond to pastoral and personal needs. Art allows students to express their hopes and dreams and John created an environment whereby students felt safe, developing a great trust in his care.

Carolyn has been a valuable member of the Mazenod community for the past five years and her knowledge of various Commerce subjects has had an influence on the excellent results of students, pursuing future career paths. Carolyn dedicated huge amounts of time preparing and delivering lessons that gave her students the best opportunities.

John’s commitment to the Senior students was second to none – his work back sessions were well attended, allowing access to specialist equipment and advice so that deadlines were met and high quality work was produced. Similarly, to raise the art profile, John initiated the annual art show, where students would introduce their work, their intent and the range of media used and the community were in awe of the creativity. Meanwhile, John in his own right is a very talented designer and artist, often designing beautiful pieces for Mazenod staff, including my own framed wedding booklet, and has organised exhibitions of his own work.

John’s contribution to the College extended beyond the classroom and he was a committed staff man, sitting on many committees, both curriculum and consultative. As Head of Art for many years he was responsible for designing courses, introducing technology and managing budgets. John also led the Staff Association, caring for the ongoing needs of staff with end of term functions, flowers for bereavements, celebrations and Friday afternoon refreshments. For many years John was the Union Representative, protecting the rights of all workers in Catholic schools and ensuring that conditions were commensurate with those in Governments schools.

This year John completes 47 years of service to Mazenod College.

His contribution has been enormous, and the community owes him a large debt of gratitude, working with the Oblate fathers to make Mazenod a school of excellence. As John embarks upon retirement, I sincerely wish him, his partner Jim, adopted children “JJ” and Kathleen, and grandchildren every happiness. May he be blessed with ongoing health, and a sense of contentment as he reflects on all he has achieved.

Mark Rolfe

Carloyn has been able to teach valuable life lessons, facing medical challenges she has always soldiered forward with an attitude of positivity and determination to win every battle. The staff will certainly miss Carolyn’s company and baking generosity, sharing many delicious goodies. As a member of the morning coffee club, even via Google Meet during lockdowns, Carolyn was able to provide news updates, share a joke or provide a shoulder to cry on.

Although still present through her CRT work, as she moves forward into a new and exciting stage of her life, we wish her adventure and fulfilment. Please be assured, Carolyn, that the positive impact you have had on all of our lives will continue.

Felicity Kamevaar

Thank you, June Stewart.

June was appointed as Finance Manager in 2018, with a direct approach to managing finances that included funding applications and building programmes. June also immersed herself in the culture of Mazenod, supervising students on a LOTE tour to Japan.

Her sense of humour is one of her many strengths, with an acute sense of justice which served her, the College and our families well during COVID. There were many occasions when June had to address difficult situations and she did so with balance, care and compassion.

Her no-fuss and direct approach made her quite formidable at times and her loyalty to the College and the Oblates ultimately benefited all, with her abilities often recognised by the College Board and College Leadership. Good luck June with your exciting adventures and thank you for your attention to detail, your wisdom and amazing generosity.

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Thank you, Kaye Williamson.

Thank you, Ian Steel.

Kaye Williamson joined Mazenod College in 1988, embracing the many facets of College life. Initially, Kaye was appointed as a Laboratory Assistant helping Science classes, however she quickly began work as a teacher.

Throughout her time at Mazenod, Kaye has been the Science Coordinator, and later, the Years 10 and 11 Coordinator.

Ian has been a stalwart of the Digital Technologies faculty and his tenure as an educator has been extraordinary, leaving an indelible mark on the College and the hearts of his students. Ian’s arrival in 2003 marked a turning point for Mazenod, serving as the Director of ICT for 15 years and being instrumental in developing the network and introducing laptops.

Throughout the years, various curriculum changes meant that Kaye has taught a myriad of subjects across many faculties and year levels.

These include: Computer English, Religious Education, Maths, Science, Biology, and Chemistry. Beyond academic subjects, Kaye attended Year 11 Retreats at Millgrove, involved herself in sporting programs such as National Volleyball Competitions and ACC Swimming and was the College Musical costume designer for many years. Along with her costume team, Kaye would spend months scouring clothing stores and attending rehearsals to ensure that budding stars were magnificently attired.

As a teacher, Kaye is the consummate professional, meticulously thorough and committed to her students. Kaye is enthusiastic, passionate, and knowledgeable about her subjects and one of the hallmarks of her teaching is her compassion for students. Kaye was in constant dialogue with students, parents and staff, ensuring that emotional and academic needs were met. Over each year of her teaching, Kaye has given thousands of extra hours of classes after school, on weekends and during school holidays. When it comes to academics, Kaye has always reminded her students of their need to continue to study, to learn, and to increase their knowledge.

Fundamentally, Kaye made her students believe they could achieve their full potential.

As a Year Level Coordinator, Kaye was always hands on and would assist the staff with distributing and collecting examination papers, supervising students and managing any concerns. Long before the College had teaching and administrative staff, Kaye would plan and produce transition and examination timetables, the epitome of organisation.

As I conclude, I cannot but think about the full gamut of College life in which Kaye has been involved, and the lyrics of the “Grease” Musical come into my head. I remember Kaye’s painstaking hours working on this musical, and these words certainly encompass her efforts…

“We take the pressure, and we throw away Conventionality belongs to yesterday There is a chance that we can make it so far We start believing now that we can be who we are…”

We pray that Almighty God blesses Kaye and her family with every happiness, excellent health and much joy.

Tina Giacco

To his students, Mr Steel is renowned as the "Master of Software Development". His Year 12 class consistently ranks highly, with an impressive five perfect study scores and three Premier Award winners.

Ian's teaching career spans over 35 years in VCE Software Development, playing a pivotal role in curriculum development throughout those years. Ian made complex subjects seem approachable, transforming learning into an adventure, and inspiring his students to inquire, explore new concepts, and think critically. His unwavering belief in the potential of each student and dedication to his craft has set an inspiring standard for all.

Yet, Ian's contributions extended far beyond the realm of programming.

He served as the Year 10 Assistant Coordinator, supported five Japan Study tours and played a pivotal role in shaping curriculum, particularly in Year 7 Digital Technology and Year 9 Software Development. Ian's innovative approach to education fostered a culture of creativity and his willingness to share ideas and collaborate cultivated an environment of growth and camaraderie.

As Ian embarks on this new chapter in his life, the College wishes to express its deepest gratitude for everything he has accomplished.

He leaves behind a legacy of empowered, inspired students, who are ready to take on the world. May God bless Ian, Wendy, and their family with abundant happiness, excellent health, and boundless joy in the days ahead!

Xin Chen

Thank you, Stuart Rhind.

Stuart served within the Mazenod ICT Department for over 20 years, managing and supporting students, parents, teachers and all Mazenod staff. He was instrumental in setting up and securing the Mazenod network back from its early days as just three computer rooms to the complex network it is today.

He implemented the rolling out of the staff laptop program and later the one-to-one student laptop initiative. Both proactive and hardworking, Stuart will be remembered for the viruses and malware from which he ensured staff and students were always protected.

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STAFF FAREWE LLS Thank you, Joe Moore.

Thank you, Xin Chen.

“Head up, go again” has long been the coaching catchcry Joe Moore has used to inspire generations of budding volleyballers, revealing his underlying educational philosophy — anything is possible when earned through perseverance and grit.

People empower people, and teachers empower students to follow their passions, and for 13 years, Mazenod has been fortunate to have Ms Xin Chen guiding the digital creativity of our young men. Xin is a passionate, courageous, independent, and highly organised woman, who has been a positive role model.

Joe has possessed a rare ability to inspire Mazenod students to pursue excellence.

Combining engaging pedagogy, selflessness, genuine care and humility, Joe creates learning environments where each student believes they can achieve their personal best.

Having experienced firsthand the transformation that occurs within Joe’s famous History Revolutions classroom as a student and later to teach “Revs” together, it afforded a rare insight into his impact. Joe would effortlessly weave obscure historical anecdotes with real world provocations, sparking heated debate, a healthy level of historical empathy and a deep passion for history. His engaging classroom environment was balanced with instruction that provided students with a mastery of historical skills. Joe, always the innovator, was ahead of his time in the modern practice of reviewing student performance data, recalling previous exam papers and developing strategies for students to enter assessments with the comfort of an evidenced based gameplan.

The RE classroom revealed a different dimension to Joe, here he combined his craft as a teacher with his deep faith. Joe inspired generations to deepen their faith through honesty, vulnerability and modelling of Christian values, leading pilgrimages, youth groups, retreats, and liturgies, ensuring that Christ and the needs of students were central.

Xin shaped the Digital Technologies curriculum, particularly in Creative Digital Media, delivering practical and work-oriented courses. Year 7 students will remember their introduction to concepts in Networking, Digital Art, and Programming, Year 9 students enjoyed exposure to Drone Technology, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, and VCE students have been guided through Data Analytics. Xin has shared her expertise as a VCAA Assessor, contributed to a State Review and was Faculty Head. In the Languages department, Xin assisted in establishing the Chinese language program, taught Chinese from Year 7 to 12, worked as a VCAA Assessor and led three Study Tours.

Xin’s organised work ethic and strategic approach has been appreciated and she is a much loved colleague. She has a dry sense of humour, sparkling smile, and her fashion sense is the envy of many. Her passion for providing guidance regarding career pathways has blossomed with Xin training as a Careers Coordinator, our loss is Strathcona’s windfall.

Ian Steel

Inevitably, Joe will also be remembered for his remarkable founding of the Mazenod Volleyball program. Since he decided to channel his unparalleled energy into volleyball, schools around the country have long feared Mazenod. Legions of students, staff and especially the school’s trophy cabinet are indebted to Joe for the sacrifices he made over many decades. Generations of students have found a greater sense of belonging and camaraderie because Joe brought volleyball to the College.

Joe’s legacy should be remembered for his sustained high level of professionalism, curiosity and empathy. Joe’s own perseverance and grit suggests that Joe did not just utter “Head up, go again”, he lived it. To borrow his famous words, used to congratulate his long serving charges, Joe Moore is a distinguished teacher whom Mazenod is proud.

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As we look back on the year that was, we are thrilled to recount the remarkable building upgrades that have transformed our beloved Mazenod College campus in 2023. With each passing year, our institution continues to evolve, providing our students with a conducive environment for growth, learning, and achievement.

The Penola Centre: Honouring Mary MacKillop One of the standout additions to our campus this year is the Penola Centre, a modern and spacious facility dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. Named in honour of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint and a pioneer in education, the Penola Centre embodies the values of compassion and excellence that we hold dear at Mazenod.

Upgraded Art Rooms On Friday the 4th of August, the final stage of the Visual Arts wing was blessed by Father Harry. The new refurbished rooms in the Junior/ Senior Art area were completed. We now have a dedicated Year 12 Studio space with portable partition, allowing students to experience ‘further studies’ life by having their own designated studio space. The Junior Art room has also allowed students to work collaboratively, provide peer feedback and create within a new, vibrant and colourful space. The students’ works at the recent Exhibition was a clear example of the excitement of our young men within this space.

Rimma Campos

The Penola Centre serves as a contemporary learning and teaching space for our Learning Diversity Team. Its bright and spacious design fosters individual and group support, ensuring that every student receives the attention they need to thrive academically. We owe a special thanks to our maintenance team; Marc Johnson, Michael Morrissey, and Vincenzo Morabito, who oversaw the construction and ensured that this space became a reality.

Year 8 and Year 10 Corridor Renovations In our continuous efforts to provide the best possible learning environment, we embarked on a mission to rejuvenate the Year 8 and Year 10 corridors. The Year 8 corridor, with its rich history dating back 56 years, has been revitalised to meet the demands of contemporary education.

These corridors have been transformed with the removal of walls and the installation of in-built lockers, equipped with charging outlets for laptops. The addition of glass above the lockers enhances the spaciousness and natural light in the rooms, creating a welcoming atmosphere for learning. Some classrooms even offer direct access to an outdoor learning area, home to our colony of turtles. This integration of traditional indoor learning spaces with the outdoors promotes innovative teaching practices and enriches the educational experience of our students.

The classrooms now feature modern lighting, adjustable for audiovisual presentations, larger whiteboards, and flexible furniture arrangements to encourage collaborative group work. In a commitment to sustainability, sensors have been installed to control lighting automatically, reducing energy consumption.

Flynn Business Centre In 2023, we proudly unveiled the Flynn Business Centre, named in honour of Fr John Flynn OMI, who arrived in Australia from the AngloIrish Province in 1899 and was subsequently appointed Superior and Manager of Glendalough Industrial School from 1900 to 1911. This new venture of Glendalough was seen as the beginning of the Oblate commitment to education in the Australian Oblate Province. Fr Flynn was known for his kind and selfless nature.

This centre now houses our dedicated finance staff, providing them with a well-equipped and efficient workspace to manage the College’s financial affairs.

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MOCA Mazenod Old Collegians’ Assocation

Throughout this year, the Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association has been involved in numerous activities, reminding our Old Boys that they are an integral part of Mazenod College for life. MOCA hosted reunions, which were well attended nights of immense joy, laughter, reminiscences, and the strengthening of friendships. As our Mazenod anthem exhorts us, may “our friendships formed here ever flourish and grow.”

Another MOCA activity was the barbeque for the Mazenod Panthers All Abilities’ Football Club and for the Mazenod Old Collegians’ Football Club and the sausages were devoured by hungry players. Furthermore, we welcomed our Old Boys who attended Open Days this year, with many Old Boys enrolling their sons at Mazenod. We enjoyed the company of Old Boys at the Father’s Day Mass and Breakfast, as well as at our Mazenod Old Collegians’ Sporting Clubs. Within our community, we witnessed our newest Old Boys supporting students as trainers, coaches and mentors.

The annual Steven Tynan Memorial Assembly provided the opportunity to welcome back Old Boys who are part of the Emergency Services.

This year, we listened to Sean Schimizzi (Class of 2003), as he shared his journey on his career with the Victoria Police. We loved listening to all our Old Boys in the Emergency Services who offered insights on their respective work in keeping our community safe. Sean provided practical guidance and tangible examples, educating students about safety online and in public. Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Stephen Fontana, highlighted the importance of the Steven Tynan Memorial Assembly in his life, and in the lives of the members of Victoria Police. In turn, MOCA are extremely honoured to have our Emergency Service workers at the annual assembly.

MOCA hosted a Careers Mentoring Night and we are extremely grateful to our Old Boys who offered their advice to students and families. The evening was informal, and provided our students with the opportunity to speak with our Old Boys about the reality of their chosen professions and trade. We are extremely grateful to our Old Boys for their generosity and expertise in supporting this evening.

One of the greatest joys I experience as the Staff Liaison is sharing in the lives of Old Boys. I fervently believe that our Old Boys are part of the community for life and irrespective of the situation are always welcome to contact me and MOCA. I remind our Old Boys that friendship, assistance, or willingness to share a laugh and reminisce about old times is always available. I have the immense privilege of catching up with Old Boys, often involving a social chat, or providing references. At times, our Old Boys require career connections or are sharing significant experiences in their lives, such as the birth of children, baptisms and weddings or difficulties such as personal or family illnesses, deaths and funerals. MOCA seeks to embrace and to accompany our Old Boys though their lives.

My most heartfelt gratitude goes to our MOCA Committee, and to all our Old Boys and their families, for the profound blessing of being able to share in their lives.

Tina Giacco

It was extremely moving to join families as we prayed for the Holy Souls of deceased Old Boys in our annual November Remembrance Mass, with many memories shared during supper. As Catholics, this Mass firmly reminds us of our fundamental belief that our deceased loved ones are with Almighty God, and that together, we are all part of the “Communion of Saints”. What a reassuring and consoling belief!

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PARE NTS & FRI E N DS ASSOCIATION

The Parent and Friends Association is a combination of mothers, fathers and carers of students at Mazenod College. It is a wonderful opportunity for parents and friends to support the College, strengthening the relationships between the College, parents, and students. We meet once a term on campus, and if required may hold general and executive group meetings online.

The Association were on hand, offering refreshments as families waited for their sons, which was a great opportunity to share the positive Mazenod community spirit, help settle the nerves and offer a welcoming environment for the new experiences ahead.

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The annual Mazenod Open Day took place on March 8, with potential students and their families taking the opportunity to tour our school, led by our amazing school leaders. At the end of each tour, Association members were on hand to distribute tea and coffee, providing a wonderful opportunity to have a chat, answer any questions and create a welcoming atmosphere for families.

At Mission Action Day we handed out Zooper Doopers to students at the completion of their walkathon. Over a thousand icy cold Zooper Doopers were distributed and were well received after the long walk on a warm morning, hopefully becoming an annual activity.

The Mother’s Day Dinner provided a great opportunity to invite everyone to be part of the Association, sharing with attendees the vision and expectations. While the Inaugural Pizza Social Night provided a chance to meet fellow parents, hear from Fr Kevin Davine with his wealth of insight about the College, and engage in open discussion with Tony Rolfe about what parents can do to feel more connected to the College.

The Academic Testing Day for prospective Year 7 students is often one of excitement and anxiety, for the boys and their parents.

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The Faith and Charism team brought an array of liturgies, retreats, reflection days, social justice initiatives and curriculum developments to enhance the experiences of our staff and students in 2023.

The Year 12 program saw the cohort embark on a two-day retreat and enjoy various reflection days. “The guests sharing their spiritual experiences and personal testimonies was inspiring. Fr Rob Galea, internationally known for his evangelical preaching and music, inspired students to dance and sing. I also enjoyed the Respectful Relationships session where I assessed my friendships and gained an awareness of what role they play in my life. Each of the days were great, motivating me in my faith journey.” (Xavier Montoya) The voluntary Year 11 retreat also provided a valuable experience. “I enjoyed spending time with my friends, getting to know them better through the organised activities. I also learned more about my faith and how I should live more like Jesus.” (Noah Dawson) Meanwhile, the Ignite Conference in Brisbane saw 13 Year 10 students and staff feeling spiritually fulfilled, with thanks to all who made these retreats possible.

Without question, prayer and liturgy are at the heart of our community.

It was great to be back in St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate Inaugural Mass, invoking God’s blessings upon our community and commissioning our College leaders. Lent then commenced with class leaders distributing the blessed ashes and on Holy Thursday, our Mission Action Day liturgy commemorated the significance of the Easter Triduum.

We celebrated Founder’s Day Mass and as part of Oblate Week, we were privileged to have Fr Daniel Szews and our Oblate Seminarians join daily Mass and visit classes, while Fr Sholto Douglas visited from his Zimbabwe community. For Assumption Day, we were joined by parents and grandparents and it was wonderful to have Mazenod Old Boy, Fr Eric Alleaume as our Homilist. We acknowledged our multicultural community by having a decade of the Rosary and the Prayers of the Faithful in diverse languages.

As a community we were also proud to engage in a variety of Indigenous cultural activities to acknowledge National Reconciliation Week. We were honoured to have Bunurong man Adam Magennis perform a smoking ceremony at the ACC Senior AFL match, and he graciously shared his knowledge about Indigenous culture on our beautiful native country in Shoreham. In the classroom, Ms Stracke’s Year 10 History students developed a timeline reviewing First Nation rights, while other students created a banner representing Mazenod’s commitment to ‘be a voice for generations’. We are thankful to be given these opportunities to learn and explore Indigenous culture as we continue this reconciliation journey.

Our dynamic Religious Education curriculum serves our students with a deep academic understanding of our faith beliefs and develops the charism of our Oblate of Mary Immaculate community. We are continually reviewing our curriculum through our teaching teams and we thank all the year level conveners who work so hard to oversee the curriculum.

Finally, I would like to extend huge gratitude to the team in the Faith and Charism office, Mr Cristiano Grosso, (Staff and Student Faith Formation) Ms Tina Giacco (Liturgy) and Mr Joshua Hunter (Social Justice). I also express thanks to the Youth Ministry team, Jack Baptist and Anthony Yong, who worked to foster all aspects of faith. A huge thank you to our Rector Fr Harry Dyer and our Chaplain Fr Kevin Davine who are always such an important Oblate presence in our community.

Thanks to the staff, students and community who continually support our work. May God Bless you all.

John Tighe, Tina Giacco, Joshua Hunter & Cristiano Grosso

Joyous liturgies were celebrated in honour of Mother’s and Father’s Day, while in November, we prayed for all Holy Souls and the community were invited to add names to the memorial book in honour of loved ones who have died. The school also celebrated daily year level Mass and our thanks to all Homerooms and staff who helped prepare.

From a Social Justice perspective, generous community spirit ensured that our annual ‘Winter Appeal’ was again a success. Year 10 students explored the topic of homelessness and were given the opportunity to ‘see Jesus’ in our brothers and sisters in need. Following the appeal, we made multiple trips to the St Leonard’s Parish foodbank and St Vincent De Paul Springvale to deliver donated clothes and toys.

The Building Bridges program is an inter-faith dialogue group with students from Mazenod, Mt Hira College, Killester College, Kilbreda College, King David School and Nazareth College. Facilitated by representatives from the Bunurong Community, participants also had a guided tour of the local ecosystem and the Indigenous uses for various plants and created traditional artwork. “Building Bridges was a great experience, offering an insightful view into other traditions and talking to students from other religions in an open and safe environment was eye opening. It provided an opportunity to develop my own faith and allowed me to strengthen or form new friendships.”

(Joshua Weyermayr)

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COM M E RCE Firstly, I would like to thank the amazing Commerce teaching team for their dedication to bringing the Commerce subjects at Mazenod to life in 2023. Students can pursue their interests across Economics, Accounting, Legal and Business Studies from Year 9 and the enrolment numbers are telling us that interest is high. VET Small Business Operations also continues to grow and provide students with handson industry experience.

Year 12 Business Management students had the opportunity to visit the Yakult factory in Dandenong this year as part of their studies of operations management. They were able to see the entire process of manufacture from raw ingredient to finished product, with a bonus taste test at the end. This experience gave the cohort a practical understanding of the complexities of operations management that they have used in the classroom since their return.

The ACC introduced a new competition especially for our Commerceminded students in 2023. ‘The Pitch’ is a Shark Tank-style competition in which students in Year 9 and 10 were given the opportunity to get involved. Our team worked for weeks on two product pitches, one to fill a market need and another to fill a social need. The competition was strong and the ‘Sharks’, a panel of local entrepreneurs, including Old Collegian Peter O’Rourke, provided invaluable feedback to the student teams about how to best get a ‘nibble’ on their innovations. While the Sharks did not take a bite out of our entries this year, we look forward to going back into the water in years to come.

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VET Small Business Operations is creating opportunities for students to experience the business world first hand. In the ‘small business operations and innovation’ unit students worked with a small business of their choosing to interview the owner, audit the business and suggest improvements or innovations for the operations of the business. This real-world, hands-on activity gave students an opportunity to communicate professionally with business owners and form invaluable networks that can be utilised in the future. Our budding entrepreneurs are well on the way to making their mark in the business world.

For the ‘public activities and events’ unit students were tasked with running a stall for Mission Action Day. They had to come up with different business ideas, weigh up the pros and cons in relation to their objectives and their target market, assess the risks and problem solve solutions, and finally then run the stall. The success of the day was in no small part due to the professionalism displayed by the young men running their businesses.

We wish the 2023 graduating class all the very best in their future endeavours and thank them for their commitment to Commerce at Mazenod over their years with us. Good luck and good fortune to you all!

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DESIGN & TECH NOLOGY Firstly, thank you to all the Design and Technology staff members for their hard work and dedication this year, inspiring students to reach their potential. This year we welcomed Jordan Sell to the department and he has made a great impression, bringing a range of skills and knowledge to the program.

Students in Year 8 and 9 Design and Technology had the opportunity to design and manufacture a range of different projects this year.

Students were able to use CO2 laser cutters, 3D printers as well as a range of different hand tools and machinery.

Students studying Food Technology in Years 8 to 10 flourished, applying safety and hygiene knowledge to produce a magnificent variety of nutritious meals. Each student designed a Recipe Book that showcased their products and included a personal reflection about what they learned and achieved. Students enjoyed selecting and using fresh homegrown produce, including basil, cherry tomatoes and spring onions from the Edible Garden. Separating waste into the four bins (general, recycled, soft plastic and compost) provided a practical method to implement environmental awareness. Student volunteers ran a weekly lunchtime ‘MazChef Hot Chocolate Cafe’, operating the semi-automatic coffee machines to steam milk and produce a delicious treat for staff and students. Congratulations to these students who demonstrated great teamwork, leadership and social intelligence to raise over $500 for Rosies.

This year, VCE VET Engineering has been one of my favourite subjects, because I was learning new skills in every class. I was able to gain the skills of machining and working with metal, and one of my top projects was my functional toolbox. This subject is the best as you learn how to use a variety of machines, and how to work with metal. You also learn how to weld which is a great skill. I enjoyed working with the machines, the company of my peers and the coursework.

Oliver Fabris, Year 11 As a Food Technology student, I learned about the science behind food production, processing, and preservation. I enjoyed the hands-on experience of cooking and baking new food products and learning about food safety regulations.

Nikolas Pincic, Year 10

Lachlan Gray This year in Year 8 Design and Technology, students were introduced to a new and unfamiliar subject where they learned skills involving woodworking, coding, and computer-aided design. We have done three main projects with a pencil box, a CO2 dragster, and a steady hand game.

Students have enjoyed the subject because it provides a hands-on approach to learning, while also allowing us to express our creativity. The skills we learned will also serve us well in the future as there are many career paths open if we consider pursuing them.

Rushil Ravi, Year 8

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DIGITAL TECH NOLOGI ES The outgoing 2023 cohort establishes itself as Mazenod’s first to complete Digital Technologies from Year 7 to Year 12. In Year 7, being a part of the first Digital Technology class was seemingly insignificant at the time, but ultimately fostered a love for technology among many students who returned in Year 9 for courses such as Software Games Development, STEM Robotics, and Creative Digital Media.

A portion of students chose to further develop their skills with Digital Technologies during Year 10. I learnt and familiarised myself with Microsoft Visual Studio and many of the coding conventions and tricks that would continue to prosper for the following year as we completed the Unit 3 and 4 Software Development course as Year 11 students, with three students achieving study scores above 40, including Jared Wigley’s outstanding score of 47.

was only possible due to the guidance and assistance from the staff of the department, and I cannot stress enough the gratitude that the students share for the efforts of all the staff. I wish Ms Gekas, as well as the incoming teachers, the best of luck with the future of Digital Technologies.

Zane Mendes, Year 12

Those who did not complete Software Development in Year 11 had the opportunity to complete it in Year 12. This opportunity has proven to be invaluable and introduced a variety of concepts, such as a glimpse into the realities of project management, a skill we developed during the three month project, exploring different aspects of planning, creating and reflecting on a program, addressing an issue outlined by a real client.

On behalf of all the Digital Technology students, I would like to thank Mr Steel, Ms Chen and Mr Wright for their longstanding dedication and commitment to strengthening and developing the Mazenod Digital Technologies department. The journey of the past six years

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E NGLISH Year 7 was the first opportunity to be exposed to the brutality of high school English, with nightmares of that dreaded red pen, giving me an early reality check and tearing my confidence to shreds. However, venturing through ancient Greece and the horrors of the Holocaust in our studies of Pankration and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, lay the foundation for future essay writing. It was the best introduction we could have received, and, to this day, I look fondly at the dusty copy of Pankration, laying idly on my bookshelf.

Moving on to more advanced themes of gothic literature, through poetry and Dracula, as well as the dystopian text The Giver, Year 8 English would expose us to different forms of writing, which would still be relevant in Year 12. Writing our first creative pieces and relaxing in the haven that was our weekly library periods, none of us were prepared for the greatest challenge we would face in Year 9 in 2020.

Shakespeare.

Saying goodbye to our beloved library reading periods, Year 9 English proved to be the beginning of the end for many students, as we were introduced to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Despite the past four years of studying Shakespeare, some of us will never know what he meant by his, “star-crossed lovers,” as we still struggle to analyse authorial intent, weeks out from our end of year exam. However, what was most challenging about the year was having to do all of this remotely under the restrictions of lockdown. Yet, Year 9 was also the first opportunity to select Literature as an elective and be introduced to the insanity of passage analysis.

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Completely turning English on its head, Year 10 allowed students to undertake Enhancement English; a subject equally as difficult as beneficial. We got to experience all the VCE English subjects; mainstream English, Literature and English Language. Here, we studied Great Expectations, Julius Caesar and The Godfather in a class of top performing English students, with the atmosphere of competition pushing us in our abilities. Year 10 was also another year of online classes, but was ameliorated, as in the Literature elective we studied texts including Nineteen-Eighty Four and The Truman Show, which have become my favourites studied at Mazenod.

Ultimately, the transition into VCE English in Year 11 and 12 was effortless; a testament to the quality of Mazenod’s English department.

By directly mirroring the Year 11 and 12 English course, English in VCE was a joy to study, in which the texts are both entertaining and insightful; namely, Born a Crime and The Great Gatsby. Additionally, although we write weekly essays in Year 12 Literature, we were awarded an afternoon tea of cakes and snacks to aid our discussion of The Yield and The Winter’s Tale, simulating tutor groups in university.

Doing both Literature and English in Year 12, has helped us to be both analytical and perspective in our outlook on the world; despite having to navigate five texts. All in all, although we are yet to undertake our final English exams, we know that we will forever treasure all we have learnt from being an English student at Mazenod under the guidance of our teachers.

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E N HANCE M E NT In lieu of discussing Mazenod’s Enhancement program generally for the Mazenodian’s latest edition, it is instead my distinct pleasure to put a spotlight on the wonderful work being done in one of our newest subjects, Enhancement STEM. Helmed by Ms Carolyn Gekas and revolving around cutting edge robotics, drone work and AI, she has kindly taken the time to give an insight into the invaluable contribution Enhancement STEM is making to our proud tradition of academic success and class-leading pedagogy.

Mal Spasic Enhancement STEM began with an exciting opportunity to participate in a research study with Monash University. Students were invited to test the effectiveness of a computer program aimed at assisting learners to effectively self-regulate their learning when utilising artificial intelligence in education. Students used a computer-based learning environment to learn about AI and education and then completed questionnaires, a knowledge test and a short essay.

In their first unit, students learnt how to use Tello educational drones.

The drones were programmed with code using the DroneBlocks application. Students worked collaboratively to figure out the challenges by applying their coding knowledge and critical thinking.

Lots of fun was had flying the drones around the classrooms.

News of the Enhancement STEM class spread, and we gained three new recruits for the second unit, with students working in groups to build their own arcade machines. Each group was required to learn the skills to assemble their arcade machine using plans from OnShape.

They then engaged with theories of electronics to wire their joystick buttons, LED lights and speakers. Finally, students used the Raspberry Pi and the RetroPie emulation software to load their arcade games, giving them an overview of the Linux Operating System and some Python coding.

It has been wonderful to see the students working together to learn and apply STEM skills, whilst building up their teamwork and collaboration skills as they overcome challenges. Tuesday afternoons have never been more exciting!

Carolyn Gekas Enhancement STEM has been an amazing opportunity for people who excel in Maths and Science to come together and further develop our skills. In Term 1, we focused on Tello Drones and in Term 2 and 3 we focused on our Arcade Machines! Under the guidance of Ms Gekas and Mr Saaksjarvi, we were able to excel in our skills. Enhancement STEM is a great opportunity!

Senuka De Silva, Year 8 Enhancement STEM has been an engaging and enjoyable experience this year. Although it was an after-school program, it was worth the sacrifice, as we were able to participate in many interesting activities.

We were able to work collaboratively with our peers in order to complete the given tasks. We learnt many different skills, such as coding drones using a program called DroneBlock, and working with a partner to perform certain tasks. During the Arcade build, we learnt how to build an arcade machine, as well as coding and wiring. All of us enjoyed the topics covered and the opportunities presented.

Harjas Kaile & Sanuk Herath, Year 8

Looking ahead for the remainder of the year, students will have the opportunity to explore Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) with CoSpaces, as well as an introduction to Robotics with Lego Mindstorms EV3.

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H EALTH & PHYSICAL E DUCATION It was another exciting year in Health and Physical Education! A brand new weights room was utilised from Year 7 to 12, VCE Unit 3 and 4 Health and Human Development was taught for the first time and there was an injection of young and passionate staff members in the teaching and learning space.

Joshua Muling The highlights of the year included the swimming program at Monash University and the opportunity to complete a fitness test battery, specifically the multi-stage fitness test. It is a great indicator of how healthy the body is and measures aerobic fitness, which is important for my favourite sport, basketball. Learning about the effects of alcohol and vaping was the most interesting aspect of our theory lessons.

Levi Dirckze, Year 7

Unit 3 and 4 presented a tougher challenge than most thought, with good SAC scores being harder to achieve than in previous years.

The practical lessons relating to our units of study made the subject extremely enjoyable. The highlight of the year was playing in the prestigious Nick Lew Ton Cup, with Mr Phibbs’ class rightfully taking the honours after a dominant display at St Eugene’s Park.

Jason Rao, Year 12 Year 9 Sports Science was constantly exciting and engaging as it was a unique approach in applying the content. Mr Beatty, who guided us through the gym section of the unit, provided us with the knowledge to start applying the fundamentals of programming into our personal fitness.

Oliver Mangoni, Year 9

Upon selecting Unit 3 and 4 as the first Mazenod cohort, some students were hesitant to take upon the new challenge. However, with Mr Muling’s provision of assistance, the cohort and I were able to adapt to the subject quickly and enjoy a successful year in learning the effects of health and wellbeing that reach far beyond the individual.

Understanding the challenges in relation to healthy eating allowed me to make changes to my lifestyle which have positively impacted my physical health.

Jamie Bortoli, Year 12 Year 10 Health and Fitness was thrilling and the highlight of each week.

We were presented with various fitness components that were the foundation to the upcoming fitness tests and training methods. In this course we completed a fitness testing battery which assessed each student's capacity to carry out specific fitness components, and we then used training techniques to improve our own capabilities.

Alexander Kham, Year 10

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H UMAN ITI ES Along with a new Geography field trip to the Moto Grand Prix on Phillip Island, notable Humanities highlights from the last twelve months include: • • •

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Another year of superb VCE performances, with the median study score an exceptional 36 across the three Humanities subjects: History, Geography and Global Politics Nathanial Louey being recognised for his outstanding Global Politics and History results, becoming only the second Mazenod student to win the prestigious VCE High Achiever Premier’s Award A College-record five Year 11 Politics students, Zack Parker, Marcus Bernardo, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Sean Kelly and Xavier Petti, receiving ‘High Commendation’ awards for their video entries to the Parliament Prize competition run by the State Parliament Our Year 7 and 8 students averaging 17 per cent above the national mean in the Australian History Competition. Three students, Rafael Ortega, Vishnu Bhimaraju, and Yashane Mudalige were all awarded High Distinctions, with another ten students achieving Distinctions.

The Marysville field trip for VCE Geography provided an immersive educational experience in comparison to our usual classroom lessons.

We were greeted with misty rain and commenced our investigation into Marysville’s vulnerability to future bushfires. Our investigations took us to the Marysville Cemetery and Beauty Spot, Steavenson Falls, and the town centre. We quickly busied ourselves with our fieldwork, where we used our equipment to measure the various moisture, fuel loads, land use and overall preparation of the various areas. Lunch might have been a highlight for most, enjoying the Marysville Bakery, one of only a few buildings left standing after the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires, with our day ending by splitting into groups and investigating several sites for fire preparedness in the town centre.

Alan Abraham & Miguel Prado, Year 11

On a bittersweet note, the faculty bids a fond farewell to two giants of History teaching, Mr Joe Moore, also a long-time Head of Humanities and VCE Revolutions teacher, and Mr Gary Fox. We wish them both well in their retirements and thank them for their decades of outstanding service to History education at the College.

Year 7 Enhancement History involved engaging, intriguing lessons.

In this class, we discussed topics that were thought-provoking and engrossing. Our first few lessons were debating whether Alexander the Great deserved his title, investigating his actions and the intentions of those deeds. Our conclusion led to us drafting an essay, with evidence supporting our case. Our most recent subject was on the reason for the construction of Machu Picchu, analysing five credible theories and selecting the most plausible. We gathered attestation and justified our argument in an extended response. The work and sessions have been captivating, making this class the most enjoyable.

Nicholas Young

Thai Nguyen, Year 7

VCE Global Politics is a great way for students to engage and grow a deeper understanding of the world in which they live. Recently, Year 11 students created entries for the Parliament Prize, a competition to propose policy ideas to the State government. Students drew on their knowledge of politics to advocate for a specific idea, providing a great opportunity for students to engage in direct political participation. I could not recommend more highly for students to take the opportunity to study VCE Politics at Mazenod College.

Marcus Bernardo, Year 11

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LANGUAGES The Languages team began 2023 with the fantastic news that Jacob Luu, Year 12 Italian 2022, won the coveted Premier’s Award and the McCormick Memorial Scholarship for his exceptional results in Italian.

This was followed by eight Year 9 students advancing to the finals of the Dante Alighieri Italian poetry competition. The Chinese students won the Chinese Teachers of Victorian reading award.

This year we incorporated the whole school community in Languages Week to celebrate all students studying an additional language. The activities included; Year 8 Italian Commedia dell’Arte, Year 9 and 10 Japanese Kendo, Year 7 and 8 Japanese Onigiri making, Year 8 and 9 Japanese Calligraphy, Year 8 Italian Tiramisù and Bruschetta making, greet the Language Teacher competition, Chopstick races, Origami, World Cup Day, Melbourne International Film Festival and morning Chinese exercises.

We also welcomed Ms Yuzu Ariyoshi to our team from Meiji University, Japan as a Language Assistant who did a wonderful job creating authentic language learning experiences. Additionally, the Year 10 Italian class ran an evening of Italian with the Sacred Heart students and Year 12 students were interviewed by SBS on their experience of Herring Island and the study of sustainability, and they enjoyed an online exchange with a Liceo Ginnasio Statale Francesco Vivona di Roma, a Roman high school. The Year 12 Italian students met and spoke to Mr Joe Szwarcberg, a Holocaust survivor, through the Melbourne Holocaust Museum to try and develop a deeper understanding of migration.

Yolanda Bonica

Per il tema dell’ambiente, abbiamo imparato l’importanza del clima e della sostenibilità. A Herring Island, guidati da Stanley abbiamo piantato delle piante indigene australiane. Che bella esperienza!

Christian Campagnolo & Christian Grano, Year 12 I was brought into a world of diversity and difference. It has been an amazing journey learning Japanese and I thank Bonica Sensei and Yuzu Senpai for making it more special and fun.

Imeth Mudannayaka, Year 9 The tiresome movements of Kung Fu and the soothing sounds of the Guzheng were really interesting and helped me understand Chinese tradition.

Isaiah Thom, Year 10 Year 9 Japanese was wonderful, especially the help from Yuzu Senpai. It was fun to experience a different culture and have a new perspective.

Jonathan Citino & Jason Tran, Year 9 Performing Kung Fu was very fun, especially those knee exercises because you had to use a lot of energy. The self-defence exercises were very nice, partly because they seemed funny to perform.

Binh-Nam Nguyen, Year 10

The Chinese Reading competition involved reading a passage in front of a sizable audience and engaging and competing against 100 students from various schools across Melbourne. This event provided me with valuable insights into public speaking and effectively managing my nerves.

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LEARN I NG DIVE RSITY The academic year of 2023 commenced with the Learning Diversity team settling into its refurbished offices and teaching area. On May 5, this spacious, modern, and bright area was blessed and dedicated to St Mary of the Cross, our first Australian saint. Mary MacKillop established a school for the isolated and disadvantaged in the South Australian country town of Penola in 1866. What was once known as the Learning Centre will now be called the Penola Centre.

The Penola Centre has flexible teaching areas, a dedicated wellbeing area, staff offices and a thoughtfully-designed sensory space. This space aims to provide students with the individualised sensory input they need to self-regulate, so they can be better prepared for learning and interacting with others.

A change of structure, undertaken by the leadership team, has provided greater depth to Learning Diversity with the appointment of two dedicated year level leaders, Mrs Lindsay Ryan in Year 7 and 8 and Mrs Edna Flanagan in Year 9 and 10. Lindsay and Edna have worked with parents, teachers, and external providers to ensure that student programs are holistic and comprehensive. Mr Paul Harrup was appointed Learning Diversity Wellbeing leader and we have been most fortunate to have a dedicated psychologist, Ms Suzana Cunha, join the team. In addition, Mrs Dimitra Pitsas was appointed as executive assistant to the Director of Learning Diversity, Mrs Anne Johnson.

Supporting all students to aim for excellence every day, no matter what the barriers or challenges, has continued to be our focus and while we look back with gratitude, we look forward with hope and excitement to all the future brings.

Anne Johnson Perspectives of a Learning Support Officer Joining the Mazenod College Learning Diversity Team in 2023 has given me a great opportunity to develop my skills and gain experience as I work towards completing a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education. I have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside a passionate group of like-minded individuals to help accommodate for a wide range of differentiated learners. The support I have received from all the staff at Mazenod this year has been amazing.

This year I have worked closely with a wide range of students from Year 7 to 12, helping them to get the best out of their learning as they strive to reach their full potential. I thank the boys for giving me a warm welcome this year, they have taught me so much this year and I look forward to being a part of their journey in the years to come.

Cooper McNamara

As a College we have a diverse, multi talented team of Learning Support Officers who worked collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure that all students were able to engage in their learning in a positive and successful way. They are deserving of our heartfelt gratitude for the work they do for our community. Their work has a profound impact on the students that they assist.

The Learning Diversity teaching team, consisting of Rosie Welsford, Erika Tennant, Yavanna Dyson, Lindsay and Edna are also to be commended for their work with the Literacy Support Program, Maths Booster Club and the Homework program for providing support to students on adjusted programs.

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LI BRARY Mazenod Library continues to provide a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment with educational and recreational opportunities for all students. Activities for 2023 have included Tech Club, Yarn Club, Book Club, Chess Zone, reading room, study spaces, activity table, CBCA Book Week and the Mazenod Literature Festival.

I like when we get suggested books because some people have a difficult time choosing what book they want to read and the suggestions can help.

‘Read, Grow, Inspire’, was the CBCA Book Week theme for 2023. Students enjoyed competing in Kahoot trivia and book competitions as well as Breakout Escape rooms for which they won canteen vouchers. The ‘Guess the Shelfie’ competition, matching the teacher to the bookshelf for a Robinson’s Bookshop voucher, was a highlight. The Library tree, Sir Arbory Littleleaf, named by Xavier Harris Year 9, proved to be very popular, with students adding a leaf inscribed with the name of a book or genre that inspires them.

I enjoy having time to browse and discover new books. It feels like one of the purposes of the library lesson is to read some books I would never have thought I would read.

The Inspire theme continued into Mazenod Literature Festival, featuring a Harry Potter Escape Room, ‘BookFace’ photos and a short story competition, with talks and workshops by visiting authors Michael Hyde, Mark Smith and popular book illustrator Marc McBride.

Students who had completed the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, participated in Book Club or were Mazenod’s top readers were recognised in the annual Celebrating Reading Lunch.

Sasa Andjelic, Year 8

Xavier Harris, Year 9 The Book Club members had more agency about the way Book Club is run, it is so much fun and I would recommend it to people who can handle chaos.

Ciaran Ellwood, Year 9 My favourite activity was the Book Week Escape as it was brain boggling and required teamwork to unlock the box.

Lucas Velasquez, Year 7

Student reading increased, including using the Sora app to access ebook and audiobook collections. A new partnership between Mazenod Library and ‘Your Library’ provided a greater range of children’s and young adult digital books for increased choice. Britannica Schools was rolled out to all students, providing three levels of access for differentiation, recommended websites for topics, primary sources and safe Google search during research classes.

In fortnightly reading classes, students were guided to read books aligned to their interests and challenged with higher level reading texts.

Year 7 and 9 students created book reviews in both written and video formats, demonstrating great creativity, while Year 8 students used their persuasive skills to convince others to read their favourite novel.

Lisa Burger

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MATH E MATICS It gives us immense joy to talk about another year full of enthusiasm, hard work and great results. The year owes its success to the dedication and work ethic of our wonderful staff who strive every day, often going the extra mile, to ensure a success story at year end. Another fact that makes us proud is that technology and classroom teaching have become inseparable in Maths classrooms. Making technology a norm in everyday teaching has been a determined leap into the future of Maths education.

This year Mazenod entered 357 participants in the Annual Mathematics Competition. Over 54% of the students achieved a credit award or higher. There were 50 students who received a Distinction (top 20% of participants) and 3 students who received a High Distinction (top 3% of participants). A huge congratulations to all students who were able to navigate through the tricky problem-solving questions.

Divya Shangari & Liam Coulter Over the past year, our journey with Specialist Mathematics has been nothing short of transformative. Despite facing numerous adversities, we found ourselves immersed in a world of concepts that further explored what we learnt in Year 11. As we delved deeper into this intricate discipline, we discovered an unwavering drive to overcome challenges, where each mathematical problem became a puzzle to solve. The moments of eventual understanding in cracking complex concepts, and the support of mentors and peers, have been highlights on our journey. Specialist Mathematics has challenged everyone’s academic

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prowess and has equipped us with resilience, problem-solving skills, and a profound sense of accomplishment. This remarkable journey has shown us that even amidst adversity, the pursuit of knowledge can be an illuminating and empowering experience.

Anthony Huynh & Steven Phan, Year 12 At Mazenod, Mathematics is a subject which, while taken seriously, is taught in a modern system and offers programs which extend students to reach their full potential. For most students, entering a high school environment for the first time can be daunting because of the poor reputation of Maths. However, at Mazenod, mainstream classes allow students to learn at their own pace as varying levels of the content is taught to each individual. As a result of this, excelling students are offered to learn an advanced course in the Enhancement Maths program. In these classes, students are given the opportunity to learn skills and ideas in a challenging manner that will assist them in years to come. Whatever class the student may be in, thorough notes are regularly provided which serve greatly for revision. We have enjoyed our Maths journey at Mazenod.

Rushil Ravi & Vicente Ayala, Year 8

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M USIC Early in the year, our jazz ensembles made a welcome return to ‘Generations in Jazz’ in Mount Gambier. The Stage Band, Swing Band and Monk Band competed against ensembles from all over Australia.

In total, over 5,000 students attended the weekend, enjoying a high energy concert featuring world famous artists such as The Dirty Loops and Adam Lopez. A weekend not to forget!

Our music teachers are exceptional. We are blessed to have such an accomplished team working at Mazenod. Sincere thanks to the music staff for their hard work, passion, enthusiasm, and professionalism.

Finally, thanks to Julie Burgess for keeping the department running with her incredible administrative efforts, and Leela Sharma for her work regarding AMEB examinations and finances.

Our wind ensembles competed at the Victorian Schools Music Festival. Pleasingly, we gained multiple ‘Gold Shields’. This was the first competitive performance for many of our young men. Playing in front of an adjudicator can be a nerve-wracking experience, however, our musicians lifted for each performance. They also participated in workshops presented by some of Australia’s most respected musicians.

Douglas Leutchford & George Melitsis

In July, over 40 Mazenod students competed in the Victorian State Championships for Soloists and Ensembles. All played very well, with our young men gaining several placings. Special mention must go to section winners Aydan Edward (first place Juvenile Trombone), Francis Darmawan (first place Juvenile Clarinet), Oliver Wyille (first place Juvenile Saxophone), Nicholas Chong (first place Junior Saxophone) and Alvin Bouchereau (first place Junior Drum Kit). Our Drumline, led

by Mr Alex Kesser, also tasted success, becoming State Champions in the Junior Ensemble section. We are very proud of the efforts of all who took part.

The MAD Concert, Gala and Junior Gala gave our students the opportunity to perform for their friends and families. Meanwhile, the Mazenod/Avila musical for 2023 was ‘Freaky Friday’, where performers and crew worked very hard to deliver another outstanding production.

Our musicians are always very excited and energetic at all these events, spurred on by the wonderful support from the wider Mazenod community.

6am wake up. 6 hour drive. 47 guys on a bus. Welcome to Generations in Jazz 2023! Mazenod’s Stage, Swing and Monk Band played tetris with everyone’s luggage and instruments and we hit the road, raring to perform and show Mazenod’s amazing talent. Eventually, we made it to Allendale Primary School, where the generous community provided us with refuge and breakfast every morning.

Upon arriving at Generations in Jazz, we were all dumbfounded by the main tent, a gigantic masterpiece of engineering, holding almost 10,000 people. Our excitement only continued as we met students from across Australia, shared a meal and cheered on the performing jazz masters. Despite the wet and muddy conditions, all our bands performed wonderfully, showing off their practice and hard work, despite some frozen fingers. The festival ended in the main tent, watching a Swedish band called Dirty Loops, whose jazz fusion mixed with funk and modern pop songs blew everyone away, leading to a display of epic dance moves from some Year 12 students. Thanks to all the staff involved, we have amazing memories to carry for years to come.

Michael Ebejer, Year 12

Throughout the year, many students undertook AMEB examinations.

These examinations test students on their musical performance capabilities and their music theory, aural and general knowledge. They can be quite daunting, but reinforce essential skills such as planning, consistency, perseverance, and musical forethought. Congratulations to all students who took part!

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OUTDOOR E DUCATION Memories from former Mazenod students are always dominated by tales formed on their outdoor education trips. We hope that the adventures of 2023 were no exception to this.

Students in Year 9 hit the ground running with surf trips to Phillip Island and Inverloch. The students camped out for a night and learnt about water safety before hitting the waves. Despite the energy burnt in the water, cricket and soccer matches dominate in the evenings. The weather also allowed for some time to explore the natural landscape surrounding these beautiful surf spots.

We are always committed to providing opportunities for students that help them create knowledge, understanding and lifelong memories.

Michael Pearson & Dee McDonald

There is always excitement and nervousness leading into the first Year 7 camp. The two nights in Rawson can be daunting, but the participation and anecdotal feedback was extremely positive. The cohort explored the gold mine country of Rawson and Walhalla, learning about the Australian bush and the history of the area. The mix of water and landbased activities allowed for a huge range of skill development and the evening activities, including a night tour of a gold mine, helped develop Homeroom cohesion.

During Term 1, there were snorkelling day trips for Year 8 students in Portsea, one of the few places in Australia where the Weedy Sea Dragon can be viewed around the pier. For many students this is a long way outside their comfort zone, but the mesmerising experience of coming face to face with the Australian Fur Seal in the middle of the bay, makes it all worthwhile.

Year 10 students completed a range of activities for four days, gaining valuable road safety experience and skills at the METEC driver training school. For many it is their first time behind the wheel and a great chance to remind themselves of the responsibility they have with a driver’s licence. The outdoor activities came in the form of mountain biking in Kilcunda, surfing and stand up paddle boarding at Inverloch, surfing at Phillip Island, Kayaking in Melbourne’s CBD and caving and river surfing in Warburton.

Term 4 offers more activities for the Year 8 students with horse riding and mountain boarding and a range of outdoor activities for the Year 9 students at the end of the year.

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PE RFORM I NG ARTS It is always both exciting and daunting to take on a practical subject at both Junior and Senior levels. However the Drama department has successfully directed our budding actors through another year of performance and design and there has been a strong parade of talent striding through the Drama room doors.

I would like to thank the Drama staff for their hard work and creative skills in presenting the curriculum this year.

Felicity Kamevaar

The Drama department had the honour of VCAA Top Class, with Matthew Bray receiving a place on stage in the Season of Excellence performances at the Malthouse Theatre. Matthew achieved an A+ for his solo examination, placing him in the top level of state results for this task. The central character for this performance was the Emcee and was based on the film Cabaret. I would like to congratulate Matthew for this fantastic accomplishment.

An important element of VCE Drama is the attendance at professional productions. We were lucky to attend performances of Nosferatu at the Malthouse Theatre and Moth at Theatreworks. Both productions were from the annual VCAA prescribed list and the students wrote on them for their end of year examination This experience gave the boys a wonderful taste of eclectic theatre in a professional theatre environment.

The annual Performing Arts Festival is run primarily by the senior Drama students with guidance from Ms Kamevaar and Ms Comerford.

This year the Drama Captain, Nick Plaza, led the team of Jake Sassine, Henry McCracken-Matthews and Jayden Kan in the organisation of this event. It was wonderful to see such talent on stage with students singing, playing instruments, doing stand up comedy and presenting short films. The pride the students take in the work, and the fun they have presenting their skills to family and friends, always makes for a great evening.

2024 will see the musical back under St Eugene’s roof. We are pleased to announce that the production is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with work already underway on the design elements of the show.

The early interest shows that it will be a fun-filled experience for all involved. Please keep your eyes and ears open for more news on the musical in 2024.

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SCI E NCE Throughout the years studying Science, we have developed many skills through engaging activities. A portion of Science classes are dedicated to physics and were always the most interesting. Being able to specifically select Physics for VCE meant that passionate students could fully immerse themselves with a full year of content rather than a term. For us, what set the course apart from other classes was the capable and entertaining teachers who enabled us to excel in the class and greatly enjoy each lesson. Furthermore, in Physics unique concepts and ideas are introduced every lesson, meaning class is never dull. One example of a practical experiment is the construction of a night light using electrical components. This requires us to arrange, solder and test the circuit with some turning out perfectly while others were… intriguing. Overall, selecting Physics has provided us with opportunities to expand on our knowledge and allow us to closely bond together with one another.

The Science Club has been outstanding! We did lots of fun activities, including an escape room challenge, binary beading, JEOPARDY, a paper plane engineering competition and a crystal growing competition. These activities were definitely fun to take part in and I have so many good memories with the Science Club. Furthermore, I would like to acknowledge the Science staff commitment and effort in running various activities and also our amazing lab technicians who always do an outstanding job in making Science Club possible.

Stephen MacFarlane, Year 9

Aaric Fonseca & David Greensmith, Year 11 Science at Mazenod has allowed us to connect the theory of the classroom to applications of the real world, augmenting and validating the years of schooling we have completed. In Year 7, we learned the foundations of science, allowing us to grasp the rudimentary concepts, proving crucial in understanding more complex ideas. We also enjoyed the introduction of practical experiments, being taught basic scientific thinking, states of matter, mixtures, dichotomous biology and forces, which culminated in the large Rube Goldberg machine. In Year 8, we developed these basic theories and increased the complexity of practicals, whilst learning new topics such as scientific data, cells, body systems, elements and compounds, minerals and rocks, as well as heat and energy, culminating in the Home Audit and Low Energy House Project. In Year 9, many new scientific theories flourished, teaching us science inquiry skills, sound and light, body coordination, immune system, atoms, acids and bases, chemical reactions, and plate tectonics. The concepts then culminated into four main areas of study in Year 10, being Kinematics, Cell and Evolution, Electronics, and Chemistry, acting as precursors to the VCE Science programs.

Rylan Peiris & Jules Perang, Year 10

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VM & VET All Vocational Education Training and VCE Vocational Major students are enjoying their various courses and experiences. Students are producing outstanding projects from fine furniture to professional 3-minute, high-definition movie clips, operational business plans, complex coding and hardware fault finding. Thank you to all staff for your professionalism, outstanding pedagogy and care for your students. This year in Senior VCE Vocational Major, students have had many opportunities to explore different activities, work avenues and team building exercises, with students enjoying the many and varied experiences.

TAFE and Work Placement: Over the past two years, we have been able to attend TAFE and work placement once a week. This has allowed us to experience what it is like to be employed and learn how to do various jobs. This year we will gain our pre-apprenticeship qualification in our area of study, which will allow us to be more employable in the future. Many of us have had the opportunity to try various courses to choose the one which best suits us and our future goals.

Maths Project: Due to many of the Vocational VCE students wanting to become tradies after school, we were set with a term-long project to build a 1:200 scale model of a real house. This task would either make or break the VM students as it required people from all trades such as carpentry, electricians, plumbing and a site manager. This project has pushed us to our limits as it is preparing us for the real world. Not only have we had to cut all the timber to the correct measurements, but we have had to do the wiring and plumbing to replicate a real house to the best of our abilities.

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Indigenous Immersion: During Term 3, we had the opportunity to visit Shoreham on the Mornington Peninsula. We were welcomed by Adam, a Bunurong elder who looks after the land and runs experiences and projects as a part of his role in the Bunurong Land Council.

We experienced bush walking, various tastings of local plant life, indigenous painting and learned about the Bunurong people’s special connection to the land. Prior to attending, we had to develop some questions to ask Adam and record the answer on the post-immersion reflection to gain competency. Adam taught us how to back burn the land to allow for both carbon to fertilise the land and new plants to grow. Additionally, we pulled out bad grasses which are harmful to animals and choke the local, indigenous grasses. This was a great experience for all Senior Vocational students and overall, we learnt much about Indigenous Australians.

Paintball: During Term 3 we went to paintballing in Oakleigh for a team bonding experience. This meant that we had to work as a team for various games such as capture the flag and many other small activities. We all went home with a couple of bruises from paintballs, but it was a great day and was enjoyed by all.

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VISUAL ARTS To capture the essence of the Visual Arts department of 2023 there are no truer words than that of Salvador Dali, “a true artist is not one who is inspired but one who inspires others”. This is a mantra we are instilling in our young men when they walk through the doors of our diverse classes, with a plethora of activities taking place.

An additional milestone took place with the retirement of John McCabe, who has inspired, motivated and guided thousands of young men. Many students have travelled the world and sent John emails about artworks he introduced them to during their time at Mazenod and there are countless alumni working in industry today, inspired by his encouraging words. We wish him well in retirement.

We welcomed Michelle Sakaris who joined us in Term 2 as a permanent Art Technician. Michelle comes with a wealth of knowledge ranging from ceramics to framing and art installation, and is also a practising artist herself. Sally Yeun also started in Term 3, taking on the Junior Visual Art classes. Her support and enthusiasm with our young men has inspired many to continue their passion for the subjects into future years.

I would like to express my gratitude towards Mie Takamatsu and Steve Emmett for their unwavering support within the department.

Their passion and dedication to the craft continues to shine and was admired by many during the Visual Art Exhibition, with a breadth of works from Year 7 to Year 12 in all Visual Arts and Technology subjects.

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ECOLOGY & SUSTAI NABI LITY The Mazenod College Ecology and Sustainability Team was prominent in the GoGreen Student Voice Sustainability Summit that also featured primary and secondary schools associated with the De Mazenod Family Education Network. Throughout the week-long event, members of the team hosted Inspirational Hall or Student Panel sessions. Students who enjoyed these responsibilities ranged from Year 8 to Year 12: Saranta Sharma, Ryan Nguyen, Chibby Anyadoro, Zain Muscat, Brandon Paul, Lester Harvey, Cameron Boey, Bradley Le, Nikhil Perera, Zane Mendes, Jamie Wilton and Joshua Morin.

provided with some excellent ideas of how to bring this knowledge back to the College. We look forward to the projects they plan in the future.

Thanks to Chibby Anyadoro, Saranta Sharma, Isindu Rajapakshe, Zain Muscat, Joshua Morin and Ryan Nguyen for their involvement.

Various social enterprise and corporate groups featured during the week and provided incredible insight into their work. Dr Trevor Innes from Timberlink, Josie Jones an Environment and Litter Prevention Advocate, Kirsty Bishop-Fox from Sustainability Pathways, Alice Carwardine from Catholic Earthcare and Jo Connor representing Environmental Education Resources, presented material and dozens of organisations were represented in the Expos and Galleries.

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The Ecology and Sustainability Team have influenced many decisions on reducing waste, reducing energy consumption and protecting biodiversity. The students and staff supporting their work are to be congratulated on their dedication, perseverance and generosity.

Killester College, St Eugene College, St Justin’s Wheelers Hill, St Joseph’s Springvale, Mazenod College WA, Mazenod College Vic and Iona College all featured in prominent ways, collaboratively sharing their actions and challenges.

What motivates students to get involved in sustainability teams varies.

Our senior students have been working with Mr Adrian De Fanti in Geography and have been motivated to identify, audit and develop indigenous gardens at the College. Now that the Year 8 development is drawing to completion the students interested in this aspect of ecology will be working with College leadership to develop these spaces. Brandon Paul, Bradley Le, Cameron Boey and Nik Perera have been very generous promoting and supporting programmes in this area. Being Year 12 students, it is appropriate to acknowledge their dedication to the Sustainability team and our projects in recent years.

Mr Josh Hunter organised for students to attend an Indigenous Immersion at Shoreham Foreshore Reserve to participate in a plant resource workshop looking at food sources, their medicinal properties, and an Indigenous Landcare activity involving weeding and planting.

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H EALTH CE NTRE The Health Centre, an essential part of our campus, underwent significant improvements during the year. Our commitment to the wellbeing of our students is unwavering, and the expanded and modernised Health Centre stands as a testament to this dedication.

The facility now offers state-of-the-art care and support, ensuring that our students have access to medical assistance when needed. The Health Centre is staffed at all times by two Division 1 Registered Nurses who have post graduate qualifications along with extensive experience in emergency nursing.

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DE BATI NG & PUBLIC SPEAKI NG This year brought many highlights for our Debating and Public Speaking program at Mazenod College.

In particular, our Debating Association of Victoria competition saw two teams proceed to play-offs and finals. The A Grade Team narrowly lost in the play-offs, after an exciting season that saw many great moments.

A special mention is due to Nicholas Caciolo, who was not only a great competitor, but an outstanding captain. The D Grade team had an outstanding start to their competition; after an undefeated run through the season, they won their play-offs convincingly, before a narrow loss in the octo-finals. Their enthusiasm and commitment during the year was most impressive, and we look forward to watching their achievements in the years ahead.

Another notable aspect of the year has been participation in the ACC Debating and Public Speaking competitions held at Junior, Intermediate and Open levels. Our students represented the College creditably and can be proud of their efforts. I would particularly like to acknowledge our Year 9 Public Speakers, who achieved commendable results in both the Intermediate and Open events, even though they often competed against older students.

I would also like to express my gratitude to staff who have coached students throughout the year. Ms Giacco, Ms Caird, Ms Girolami, Mr Hoad, Mr Harrington and Old Collegian Mateo Acosta Fernandez were unfailing in their encouragement, mentoring and guidance. It is largely due to their efforts and expertise that the 2023 season was a successful and highly enjoyable experience.

The 2023 season has continued the Mazenod tradition of success and wholehearted participation in Debating and Public speaking: a legacy nurtured over many years by staff and students. The program has helped to foster confidence and consolidate excellent relationships, leaving a solid foundation for future years.

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ACC DE BATI NG YEAR 9

Team includes: William Tran, Chibuikem Anyadoro, Milo Burke, Zain Muscat, Myung-Jun (Jerome) Kim, Alex Ouyang, Imeth Mudannayaka

ACC DE BATI NG YEAR 10

Team includes: Rylan Peiris, Isaiah Thom, Jamie Wilton, Nathan Fernandes, Hy Viet Nguyen, Shanthanu Kotha

ACC DE BATI NG YEAR 11

Team includes: Thisal Pasqual, Avinda Wickramaratne, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Roberto Di Giovine, Antonio Di Giovine, Joshua Cherukara-Mathew

ACC DE BATI NG YEAR 12

Team includes: Nicholas Caciolo, James Allous, Jayden Loi, Stanley Vu, Terron King, Walter Wright, Daniel Harrak

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2023 M USICAL Freaky Friday, with Avila College

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The annual MATCO musical has always been a way for students to unlock their talents and shine in the spotlight. The production of ‘Freaky Friday’ follows a troubled mother and her juvenile daughter who switch bodies after a magical occurrence with a family hourglass, resulting in a “high stakes, do or die, crazy day!”. The cast got the chance to dive into this unique, fun story through creative choreography and big musical numbers such as ‘Watch Your Back’ and ‘Go’.

In five months of challenging, yet productive rehearsals, the amazing cast were able to build a musical family with strong bonds and everlasting friendships. Led by a committed director and a determined vocalist, the cast put together a coming-of-age story with jokes and characters that could relate to all ages. The production was an amazing experience to remember and an emotional farewell for the Year 12 students.

With five shows to perform at the Alexander Theatre, the cast and crew were met with modernised sets and transformative lighting that brought us into the world of the show. Each night, the audience exponentially grew in numbers, eager to be a part of the theatrical experience.

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A full calendar of events and the return to the vibrant rhythm of a school year was a highlight of 2023 where the theme ‘Excellence, Every day by Everybody’ was embraced. This year, the Visible Wellbeing approach was complimented with content delivered through the extended Homeroom periods on a Friday. The Junior school engaged with the Resilience Project curriculum built on the foundations of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness, while the Senior school delved into topics such as Respectful Relationships, E-Safety and Consent.

These sessions built on the many opportunities to enhance wellbeing with engagement in seminars, workshops, retreats and reflection days covering a variety of age and stage wellbeing topics and personal development for students. The College looks forward to strengthening both the approach to wellbeing and extending further the pastoral care with daily Homeroom and Friday pastoral time a regular feature of each week in 2024.

One of the initiatives for 2023 was the introduction of three Time and Space events that provided parents an opportunity to spend meaningful quality time with their son. These events formed part of information evenings and aimed to improve relationships and connection. It was great that a number of student leaders assisted on these evenings, including facilitating small group discussions. Building on parent engagement, Andrew Fuller provided an informative seminar to parents on the latest research in biohacking learning to help parents create confident and capable learners. The integration of wellbeing, brain science along with teaching and learning highlighted the integral role each plays in the holistic development of a young person.

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Another initiative to support young people was to partner with Academic Assessment Services, independent consultants specialising in the assessment and analysis of educational performance and progress. The Wellbeing Test is a series of measurement instruments developed over several years and specifically designed for Australian adolescents. Each instrument measures experiences and attitudes in a range of areas critical to adolescent school life and wellbeing. The testing is being validated and is designed to build a comprehensive profile of each student, class, and cohort via data-driven insights.

Most importantly, the results are intended to be used as a tool to help Mazenod staff plan appropriate early interventions and wellbeing programs for students.

Many thanks to the Pastoral team and Student Welfare Action Group made up of Year Level, Vocational Major and Assistant Coordinators, Deans of School, Penola Centre Staff, Nurses, Psychologists, Oblate Priests, Career Practitioners and Mrs Sue Hurley in Student Services who collaborate and work tirelessly to support the students, families and staff at Mazenod each and every day.

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T H IS YEAR IG RAT AM E FU L FO R...

This year at Mazenod, I've been very privileged to attend the Ignite Conference in Brisbane, which allowed me to deepen my faith.

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I'd say, definitely my teachers that have been pushing me, especially in my 3/4 subjects. They push me to study, they motivate me, they give me resources that I can use and I'd say that's the thing I've been most grateful for this year.

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Definitely has to be the sporting opportunities that the school has given to us.

It's really great that we go to other schools and participate in sports.

Phoenix Robins, Year 7

This year I've been most grateful for the hard work that all of the teachers have put in to make sure that we have the best experience. It's allowed me to be part of the enhancement program, the performing arts festival, and the music program, which has made this year unlike anything else.

Angus King, Year 8

One thing I'm grateful for is that, being in Year 9, I'm still able to find new friends, make new friends, and hang out with different people.

This year I'm grateful for my friends and the fun that we've had together, as well as my teachers and the support they've given me throughout the year.

Christian Meddis, Year 9

Christopher Smirnis-Parra, Year 9

I'm grateful this year for all the leadership opportunities that the school has given us, working with other schools like Avila, Salesian, and Sacred Heart, as well as the opportunities to succeed beyond school.

I'm grateful for being able to serve the Mazenod community as a College Leader.

I've been able to spend time with everyone, furthering the Faith and Mission of the College as part of my portfolio. I've been able to organise Mission Action Day, give back to charity, and serve as a leader which has been a different perspective.

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Mission Action Day, the time of the year when teachers would magically have the best luck ever and students would scrounge up any amount of money they had, to try to win a Scorptec laptop. While the day was full of a lot of chocolate, amazing food and prizes, the community never forgot that Mission Action Day is a day of charity, which is reflected in the five-kilometre run. Our Action.

The smell in the air that day was a variety of foods from Japanese yakisoba to European cannolis. To accompany the food were the activities, ranging from Mr Young’s surprise appearance in the Overwatch tournament to Gianluca Speranza bench pressing an ungodly amount of weight, and last but not least BSav’s performance at Mazenod’s Got Talent. It was an amazing experience and as my last Mission Action Day I enjoyed every minute of excessive, late-at-night planning with my friends.

Stanislaus Simanto, Year 12 Mission Action Day - what a breathtaking day! It was the greatest and most spectacular day out of that whole term. It started with a fivekilometre walk around Mulgrave and once we arrived back, we all got a free icy pole. Some of the activities that were by far the most popular were the Minecraft tournament, Laser Tag, Valorant and Mario Kart. The Hawaiian pizza and yakisoba were super popular and tasted amazing.

I also loved the rides and activities. There was a mechanical bull, nuclear meltdown and pedestal joust, which all resulted in fits of laughter. The talent show was also a banger! So many wonderful talents on display with much rehearsal and effort. To summarise, the day was an astounding experience, one which I would repeat forever.

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The Japan trip 2023 has been amazing for all of us. The time spent was enjoyable as we got to tour around and learn more about Japanese culture and experience school life with our host brothers and sisters.

Alongside this, we were also able to improve our Japanese skills throughout the experience. I was grateful to have had the chance to speak at the Daisho Gakuen Mazenod Welcoming Assembly. Lastly, I would like to thank all the teachers for making this trip possible.

Eldrich Kiswardi, Year 11 The 2023 Mazenod Japan Study Tour has definitely been a wonderful experience for everyone that came along. Our time at Daisho Gakuen was a very different school experience than Mazenod. One of the differences was 10 minute breaks after each period instead of a recess break, which everyone wholeheartedly enjoyed. Moreover, the Bunkasai festival was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the trip.

Eating delicious food, playing games, and watching dances were just some of the things that we did during Bunkasai. We are very grateful to the teachers for making this trip possible.

Antonio Zelada, Year 10

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The Visual Arts Tasmania tour, comprising a group of VCE Art Making and Exhibiting, and Visual Communication Design students, involved a range of activities including an Architecture Walk, a visit to Futago Design Studio, Surrealist Artist workshop at Nolan Gallery, Indigenous Art lecture at Art Mob and finishing with the iconic MONA. The students had an amazing experience immersing themselves and gaining key skills and knowledge that they were able to apply to their studies, and gaining memories they will cherish for a lifetime.

Rimma Campos Embarking on an architectural adventure allowed us to truly appreciate the ingenuity and aesthetic beauty behind constructing remarkable buildings. Our exploration took us to iconic sites like the Hobart City Hall and St. David’s Cathedral, where we delved into their rich history and architectural marvels. The city’s architecture proved to be a tapestry of diversity, encompassing modern skyscrapers and meticulously designed heritage buildings.

Additionally, we had the opportunity to visit an Aboriginal art gallery, where we were introduced to the traditional paintings of Tasmania’s indigenous people. Witnessing the exquisite artwork and learning about its historical and cultural significance left an indelible impression on us.

We also had the chance to showcase our own artistic prowess by visiting commercial galleries and creating gothic surrealism artwork, drawing inspiration from the captivating allure of Tasmania.

However, the pinnacle of our trip was the extraordinary visit to MONA. The museum’s extensive collection of contemporary art challenged our perceptions and ignited thought-provoking discussions on the role of art in society. MONA’s distinctive curation style encouraged us to forge our own interpretations and establish connections between different pieces.

Altogether, this experience provided an unforgettable glimpse into the realm of contemporary art.

Our expedition to Tasmania served as a remarkable opportunity to broaden our horizons, gain fresh insights, and deepen our understanding of visual arts and culture. The exploration of the city’s architecture and the immersion into MONA’s artistic wonders truly stood out as the highlights of our journey. We express our heartfelt gratitude for this exceptional opportunity, and these cherished memories will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

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Year 7 Coordinators

Student Reflections

Welcomed to the Mazenod family on Monday January 30, our new Year 7 cohort bristled with excitement and a few nervous jitters. Our students have embraced the changes, and the challenges that have been presented to them, being supported by dedicated Homeroom teachers and enthusiastic Peer Support Leaders.

First Day: Our first day began unlike any other. All the teachers in the Provence Centre welcomed us with radiant smiles and we were somewhat anxious, yet determined to do our best. The scavenger hunt helped create new bonds between us. With the guidance of the Year 13 mentors, we eagerly participated and engaged in each subject and quickly settled into the novel environment.

The joys of camp and making new friends is perhaps the highlight of Term 1. Students rose to the challenge of sailing down rapids on Thompson River and many friendships were made over a friendly, but competitive match at the four square courts. Mission Action Day saw many students swarming Ms Giacco’s pizza shack and the churro stall was a definite favourite.

Term 2, 3 and 4 saw students settle into College life, with Monday morning Mass setting the foundation of our school week. Year 7 students have embraced every opportunity with a mix of faith, friendship and academics. Students have enjoyed school projects, achieving a Bunsen burner licence, Reflection Day, ACC Sports and the general business of school life.

Through the joys of College life these young men have set the foundations of friendships and connections that will take them through the rest of their school days and to life beyond the College.

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House Carnivals: It was great to see the House spirit as students competed for House points. Despite the depressing weather, we had a blast at the Athletics Carnival and the Sports department did an amazing job organising everything.

The swimming carnival was also great as we went to Monash Aquatics Centre for a full day of fun competition with our mates and we look forward to the fantastic carnivals next year.

Year 7 Camp: The activities were engaging as we tried new things such as canoeing, rock climbing, high ropes and rafting. It was a great opportunity to bond with classmates and make new friends. This was a fantastic way to start the year, especially with it happening in the second week of school. Year 7 camp was the highlight of the year!

ACC and House Sport: We began our year with ACC trials for Soccer, AFL and Badminton. Those not interested in ACC competition got the opportunity to join a selection of House sports, which is a great chance to play with your mates and even make new ones as it is not as competitive. Personally, being a sporty person, I choose the best ACC sport possible, Soccer, and I have not looked back. We made it to the final against all odds, beating Parade away in the semi final and St Bernard’s away in the final.

Year 7 Leadership: Mazenod has provided us with leadership opportunities, from being an SRC all the way to being the Class Captain. Some of us nominated and delivered a speech to become the SRC or Social Justice Captain of our class. The Captains were chosen via class voting and the successful students received a badge to represent their Homeroom.

Mission Action Day: Mission Action Day was new to us and we were beaming with excitement. We started with the walk, which was five-kilometres around Mulgrave, and after we were buzzing with excitement to visit the nice aroma of the food stalls. We enjoyed all the food and games, but Ms Giacco’s pizza, and Mr Montoya’s churros, were the best stalls.

The day was a wonderful success and a good community experience.

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AWARDS SPI RIT OF TH E OBLATE AWARD The Spirit of the Oblate Award is presented to students whom most reflect the Charism of St Eugene de Mazenod as lived in the Mazenod College community, exemplifying great personal development, Christian faith and selfless leadership.

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Jacobs Chen

Jason Vu

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7 CAGN EY

Jake Allegany

Benjamin Andrews

Liam Anwari

Tyler Battaglia

Elijah Becker

Giacomo Caputo

Viet Minh Dinh

Oskar Evans

Lucas Gresseux

Oscar Haas

Ryan Kim

Benjamin Leng

Xavier MacFarlane

Cristian Manokaran

Aiden Mehra

Giovanni Meina

Peter Nguyen

Calvin Quach

Daniel Quan

Noah Quinoneza

Aran Rajamohan

Phoenix Robins

Noel Sebastian

Nimesh Silva

James Talj

Timothy Thomas

Edison Tran

Peter Vuong

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7 COGH LAN

Issac Abraham

Aaron Alfred

Cooper Aow

Jeremiah Bourbon

Oliver Daniell

Joseph De Francesco

Jasper Do

Levi Edouard

Liam Fernandes

Aidan Gonsalvez

Michael Hauser

Jaden Lim

Jason Meng

Yiann Milonakos

Tyler Nguyen

Aidan Nyholm

Pablo Oras

Ethan Palermo

Xavier Pereira

Omika Perera

Kade Powell

Lucas Ramalinga

Dilak Ratnayaka

Brendan Roberts

Flynn Ryan

Lucas Tee

Carl Youanas

Daniel Younan

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7 FOYN ES

Antonio De Sensi

Dante Farinaccio

Mika Giannakis

An Hoang

Jordan Huynh

Buvindu Jayathilake

Shannon Joseph

Layden Julieas Richman

Joshua Kandamudali

Delvin Kovatt

Nathan Kwok

Daniel Lomas

Zachary Lombardi

Marcus Nahal-Tang

Hilton Nguyen

Viet Nguyen

Tristan Peiris

Kaveen Perera

Devassy Pynadath

Ashwin Ramendra

Kier Reyes

Jack Ryan

Deklin Tran

Thomas Tran

Zak Turner

Ethan Vo

Dylan Walther

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7 GAVI N

Charlie Abbott

Gabriel Alexander

Thenuka Amaradiwakara

Joseph Blangiardo

Rylan Botha

Lucas Casella

Francis Darmawan

Vineet Dhariwal

Levi Dirckze

Will Dresser

Eamon D’Rozario

Nathan Garcia

Stefan Gunasekara

Olin Diyon Don Lokuge

Warnakulasuriya Lowe

Patrick Mai

Carlson Mak

Connor Mujie

Romel Nasimi

Jaylen Nelson

Matthew Nguyen

James Niven

Adam Quek

Rishane Randeniya

Karol Styczen

Viyasan Suresh

Isaac Taleyratne

Asher Vaughan

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7 JAM ES

Harrison Bloomfield

Oscar Cheng

Jaydon De Silva

Zachary Fu

Bhavesh Garg

Oliver Gstalter

Jenith Gunatilaka

Noah James

Aaron Jilju

Jenin Jose

Jayden Joseph

Alexander Kasambalis

Javier Kumarage

Elijah Meyepa

An Nguyen

Tayden Phan

Kobie Plant

Jacob Priest

Christian Saba

Jake Siega

Damanpreet Singh

Zachary Sorgini

Sambathrathysak Sou

Liam Standen

Brodie Sutton

George Thomas

Lucas Ysaac Velasquez

Patrick Yong

Enrique Zelada

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Jed Azucena

Cooper Bartlett

Harry Boyle

Lucas Cheng

Finnian Collard

Cameron DeCouto

James Fashka

Alexander Gentile

Thomas Herchenroder

Thinon Induruwa

Alfred James

Rae Koduvalli

Xavier Kostic

Anton Leo

Methuka Loku Peduruge

Levi Lopez

Aaron Lor

Aiden Nguyen

Charlie Nguyen

Thai Nguyen

Vincent Nigro

Pravin Niranjan

Eishan Sharma

Aswin Sheen

Nam Soemoe

Matthew Steinwall

Aron Thomas

Aydin Ucar

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7 MAN N IX

Mitchel Alexander

Sebastian Alvarado Acosta

Frederik Bennett

Fraser Boyle

Marco Colalillo

Harland Craig

Thomas Di Iorio

Nabh Grover

Aryan Gulati

Zac Harvey

Archer Hjorth

Edward Huynh

Daksh Jain

Cameron Kaali

Isath Kalumuni

Luka Kinski

Noah Laureta

Lucas Mac

Reshaun Matharage

Andre Morabito

Mihir Murthy

Akein Palliyaralalagedon

Jordan Pecer

Darcy Ryan

Jason Vu

Aldric Wijaya

Edmond Zhao

Michal Zieleniewicz

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Nikhil Ariyathilaka

Nicholas Avdihodzic

Daniel Bonar

Jai Bowen

Marcus Cerbone

Feliks Csatlos

Christian Di Somma

Zac Dobson

Ronit D’Silva

Ian George

Nathan Hayes

Xavier Kelly

Christian Khreish

Aidan Lamb

Jackie Lao

Angus Lord

Daniel Mai

Kevin Mendis

Sanithu Palliyaralalage Don

Owen Pereira

Ranuja Perera

Luke Pham

Nishith Rajanbabu

Bentley Rohan

Marlen Scaffaro

Tarkyn Stevenson

Hamish Wijepura

Riley Woods

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Aaron Alphonso

Jacobs Chen

Jeiken Chendurvaasan

Lachie Cotter

Dhavien De Alwis

Joseph Flaherty

Oliver Haebich

Jake Hall

Ethan Hoang

Kevin Hoang

Chi Huynh

Yibo Iaskiv

Alexander Karaiskos

Kevin Kim

Harrison Lewis

Cohen Masters

Fabian Montefusco

Cian Mujie

Andy Nguyen

Rafael Ortega

Dison Perera

Louis Phan

Anthony Quach

Ethan Saikaly

Xavier Sik

Saron Soth

Rooney Truong

Alex Watson

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Aiden Nguyen

Harry Boyle

Cooper Bartlett

Jason Vu

Nishith Rajanbabu

Dhavien De Alwis

Archer Hjorth

Darcy Ryan

Ethan Hoang

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Harrison Bloomfield

Connor Mujie

Issac Abraham

Jeremiah Bourbon

Levi Dirckze

Liam Fernandes

Lucas Cheng

Sebastian Alvarado Acosta

Xavier Sik

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Year 8 Coordinators 2023 was a challenging start for the Year 8 cohort. Day 1 saw us all trying to locate our Homerooms as building works meant we were scattered across the school. Room changes for multiple subjects, a new timetable and a range of new subjects meant we were no longer the new students and were well-established members of the community.

Outdoor Education provided a variety of opportunities to challenge ourselves in the great outdoors. Snorkelling in Term 1 involved exploring the reefs near Portsea Pier and the man-made marine park at Pope’s Eye. A brief history lesson on the historical significance of the location, as well as a reminder of the fragile ecosystems and endemic wildlife we would encounter, made for an enjoyable and educational experience. Horse Riding in Term 4 was a relaxing experience as students enjoyed a slightly bumpy yet leisurely jaunt around the sandy hills of Gunnamatta. For the adrenaline seekers, downhill mountain boarding provided a fast change of pace as students enjoyed the thrills and spills of this exciting sport. We thank our Homeroom teachers for guiding us and Ms McDonald and Mr Pearson for their hard work in organising the activities.

The continuation of our work with the Resilience Project furthered our understanding and practice of social and emotional life skills. Gratitude, empathy and mindfulness are all important skills that will be drawn upon and developed throughout our lives. Our Homeroom teachers guided students through various activities and reflections that allowed students to engage with these important aspects of our physical and mental wellbeing. Together with our schoolwide focus on Visible Wellbeing, identifying the numerous strengths we each call upon to cope with the challenges of everyday life, our students are engaging with the concepts and strategies associated with positive wellbeing on a daily basis.

My sincere thanks to the Homeroom teachers for their continued guidance, to Ms Ayesha Comerford for her work as Assistant Coordinator and to Mr Jamie Davin for his support as Dean of Junior School. All staff and students have benefited greatly from their dedication, experience and expertise.

Christopher Lee & Ayesha Comerford

The start of Term 3 was an exciting time as the cohort was reunited in the same building and after a short battle squeezing our belongings into the new lockers, we soon settled into the new surroundings. How fortunate we have been to have such beautiful renovations, including swivel chairs, air-conditioners and a refurbished outdoor space at our doorstep. Our lockers include power outlets so our laptops, phones and air-pods were never flat thanks to a day of being locked safely away charging.

One of the most special events in the Year 8 calendar is Grandparents Day. In June, we welcomed our grandparents to the school for this special celebration of community, education and family. Grandparents and other special people in the lives of our students were treated to morning tea, a one-on-one guided tour of the College and a short concert arranged by the Music department. This is often the only time our families are able to take a glimpse into the day to day lives of Mazenod students and we were privileged to be able to offer this experience to our families.

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AWARDS SPI RIT OF TH E OBLATE AWARD The Spirit of the Oblate Award is presented to students whom most reflect the Charism of St Eugene de Mazenod as lived in the Mazenod College community, exemplifying great personal development, Christian faith and selfless leadership.

Samuel Duckett

Alistair Edward

Diyen Hettiarachchi

Joseph Lloyd Anthikat

Akshar Maragani

Darcy McNamara

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8 CAGN EY

Alvaro Blasco Herrera

Thomas David

Rahul De Silva

Carson Eugenio

Gian Falconieri

Elijah Jimenez

Oswin Kovatt

Alexander Kwan

Richard Lee

Ryan Alexander Ly

Isaac Masci

Archie Matthews

Matthew McDonald

Xavier Nahas

Andy Nguyen

Kevin Nguyen

Timothy Nguyen

Dyon Perera

Anthony Porzi

Ben Redford

Gabriel Rezk

Louie Tiong

Brian Tran

David Trinh

Robert Williams

Jasper Wong

Luca Worladge

Michael Zhang

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8 COGH LAN

Methul Atapattu Arachchi

Aiden Barel

Max Cavallo

Luke Cowan

Lucas Crawford

Adam D’Souza

Callum Forster

Russell Giam

Matthew Haywood

Allan He

Jonathan Hoang

Asher Hudaja

Rafael Juma

Declan Le

Oscar Le

Darcy McNamara

Rafael Morales

Justin Ng

Jaz O’Donoughue

Dominic Olak

Huy Minh Pham

Gabriel Saba

Mingyi Shi

Yugeeth Sumanasinghe

Frankie Tan

Tobi van den Bosch

Caelan Vinh

Marcus Yap

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8 FOYN ES

Sasa Andjelic

Vicente Ayala

Christopher Balcerzak

Andrew Carmona

Abiel Di Benedetto

Jack Dwyer

John George

Diyen Hettiarachchi

Luke Huynh

Leo Ipradjian

Michael Kakouri

Aiden Lee

Philopater Matta

Harris Mayar

Jaxon Nagy

Jayden Nguyen

Long Hoang Nguyen

Nam Nguyen

Shawn Nguyen

Orlando Perez

Rohit Pious

Rushil Ravi

Zach Simonds

Hugo Tea

Dylan Tran

Ethan Tran

Jimmy Tran

Rex Tsoi

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8 GAVI N

Lucas Bratek

Kai Brown

Noah Cendamo

George Coyne

Jonathan Dirckze

Viet Do

Alistair Edward

Anton Fortino

Jadushan Jayanthan

Aiden Lok

Akshar Maragani

Joshua Martinez

Dean Menezes

Sanul Nagassenage

Matthew Nguyen

Anthony Ortika

Alexander Papalexiou

Ryan Peou

Kanishk Saravanan

Aiden Silva

Marcus Spinelly

James Thackaberry

Rohan Thomas

Hunter Tran

Daniel Tsan

Josh Varma

Dhiva Vivehananthan

Viran Wevita

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8 JAM ES

Aaron Abraham

Luke Bui

Brendan Casella

Martin Chiem

Vincent Curcio

Aiden Devadass

Carl Di Ciero

James Dinh

Samuel Duckett

Kevin Duong

Martin Flaherty

Adrian Greensmith

Lester Harvey

Shevin Hettiarachchi

Daniel Juma

John-Paul Kim

Max Kovacevic

Damian L’etang

Reikken Lydra

Gokulakrishnan Murali Krishnan

Jayden Pham

Louis Salopek

Charlie Sofocleous

Jaydan Tran

Jamison Tucker

Jayden Vuong

Aaron Weerapperumage Don

Liam Withington

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8 LOM BARD

Alex Angel

Chris Antony

Michael Luca D’Ambrosio

Domenic Farronato

Jash Goodluck

John Gubatanga

Benjamin Hall

Ryan Hall

Sanuk Herath

Max Ierna

Denzel Jayasinha

Alex Joseph

Abel Joshy

Easeo Kim

Luke Locaso

Nicholas Milonakos

Rafael Morin

Yashane Mudalige

Kevin Nguyen

Jaden Oh

Isindu Rajapakshe

Stephan Raux

Gian Luca Rico

Ethan Rizkalla

Rahal Samarasinghe

Tyler Trinh

Lorenzo Yu

Luke Zak

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8 MAN N IX

Marcus Ball

Kavin Bhavananthakumar

Kristian Bozic

Mitchell Brodie

Heath Carroll

Isaac Chirangara

Kobe Chy

Noah Dimitrakopoulos

Nitin Gurukhal

Sebastian Hart

Justin Hoang

Vinley Hodgson

Adrian James

Angus King

Bejohn Louis

Kael Mahon

Immanuel Mullapudi

Aidan Na

Steven Ngo

Kayden Nguyen

Justin Nguyen-Vu

Luca Orlando

William Pham

Patrick Ryan

Aaron Shenfield

Daniel Smith

Lachlan Thai

Gianluca Vescio

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8 RYAN

Christopher Baselyous

Jack Bird

Raffaele Casciere

Jordan Chan

Ian Choi

Lukas Christodoulou

George Citera

Jackson Costabile

William Faria

Aleczander Gigis

Mitchell Jarvie

Darcy Jean

Harjas Kaile

Jamie Kondou

Lachlan Macumber

Mason Mastromanno

Cooper McKeon

Benjamin Meyers

Dimitri Moretti

Orson Parrish

Elroy Salian

Adrian Theophilus

Samuel Vougas

Frank Vu

Seth Warnakulasooriya Fernando

Savi Weerasinghe

Oliver Wickham

Jack Williams

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8 SI MON DS

Andre Antoun

Leon Bell

Vishnu Bhimaraju

Robert Boyle

Sadeesha Dahanayake

Senuka De Silva

Andy Doan

Pierre Fayek

Joren Flores

Aarav Gajjar

Lucas Gan

Mason Greco

Emmanueel Guirgis

Joshua Henkul

Ying Ju Hung

Branden Le

Joseph Lloyd Anthikat

Jayden Lu

Andre Magagna

Prohan Manish

Charlie Morrissey

Benjamin Rafferty

Gavin Rajahmoney

Jayden Rodrigo

Ryan Sahni

Aramis Sinnathamby

Gavin Thirimanne

Kenny Vu

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8 ART & VCD

Angus King

Easeo Kim

Harris Mayar

Jordan Chan

Lucas Bratek

Matthew Haywood

Orson Parrish

Raffaele Casciere

Rushil Ravi

Kanishk Saravanan

Tyler Trinh

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Year 9 Coordinators

David May & Lydia St Ange Student Reflections Year 9 at Mazenod has certainly been a step up from our previous years. It brought higher expectations not just academically, but as people with our principle, Excellence Every day by Everybody. The standards set made Year 9 scary right from transition with the fun yet daunting and challenging task of finally being able to pick from so many electives.

During the year we were lucky enough to take part in a religious reflection day. As a class, students were able to engage in activities with each other. This helped build a different perspective to our religious life, also connecting our classmates together in a fun, new way. We were also fortunate to be joined by a group of Oblate brothers who talked us through their path as a part of the Oblates and what their day is like doing God’s work.

Sport in Year 9 was certainly the highlight of the year for many students, giving us many opportunities to represent our school and our House. Term 1 reintroduced House Athletics which this year was inundated with enough rain to turn our running tracks into swimming pools. Not too long after was the House Swimming Carnival where we again got the chance to try our best. Both days were not only enjoyable, but also gave serious competitors the opportunity to secure not just a ribbon, but a spot in the ACC Athletics and Swimming teams.

Other co-curricular activities that we experienced were Music and Drama. The Mazenod and Avila production of Freaky Friday gave talented students a chance to come together to show their skills. The Debating and Public Speaking team also showed their skills with a number of victories across the season.

For the last time we all completed NAPLAN which was an odd experience as we completed the test online for the first time. But right around the corner were the mid-year exams with every subject represented. Whilst it may not have been enjoyable sitting under exam conditions multiple times a day, the relief when it was finally over was immeasurable and certainly helped to develop our exam skills in future years.

Year 9 was a challenging, exciting and nerve-racking experience and was definitely one that we will not take for granted. With the help of our classmates and teachers we were able to overcome stress and obstacles in our way to ultimately make it through a highly successful and fun year.

Christian Meddis & Xavier Harris, Year 9

Our Outdoor Education activities started early in the year, with our first trip to Phillip Island or Inverloch on Surf Camp. This experience was undoubtedly a highlight of our year, bringing us closer to both old and new friends and developing a sense of community in our Homeroom and cohort. Later on in the year, City Day provided us with a new insight and a better understanding of our city and public transport lines.

Junior School Captains

Oliver Mangoni & Zain Muscat, Year 9

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AWARDS SPI RIT OF TH E OBLATE AWARD The Spirit of the Oblate Award is presented to students whom most reflect the Charism of St Eugene de Mazenod as lived in the Mazenod College community, exemplifying great personal development, Christian faith and selfless leadership.

Chibuikem Anyadoro

Alastair Caciolo

Xavier Harris

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9 CAGN EY

Oscar Abbott

Nikael Athanasopoulos

Milo Bourke

Luke D’Lima

Dominic Dubois

Daniel Famularo

Gian Luca Florio

Dion Galappatti

Xavier Harris

Sharbel Hingston

Jayden Johnson

Johnnoel Kaka

Jordan Labutte

Julian Lefebure

Zach Martins

Alan Nguyen

Seth Ong

Michael Park

Savinu Perera

Ashene Piyaratne

Lewis Purdie

Saastha Ramesh

Leo Saba

Oliver Sakellaridis

Brooklyn Sisouw

Brandon Yeo

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9 COGH LAN

Chibuikem Anyadoro

Daniel Ayass

Joshua Bakof

Anthony Biondo

Angus Chan

Francesco Citera

Matthew Costanzo

Kal-El Devereux

Francis Gonzales

Max Hauser

Richard Lau

Riley Mac

Yael Maclou

William Mahmoud

Oneill Martin

Phoenix Monteiro-Sua

Cisco Morales

Alex Nguyen

Andrew Nguyen

Justin Nguyen

Sam Nguyen

Brihan Pathiraja

Lucas Pham

Brandon Scurville

Noah Traplin

Dinh Phan Truong

Matthew Tutu

Milan Velona

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9 FOYN ES

Lucas Asadurian

Daniel Bobby

Ashton Bouwmeester

Lucas Buckley

Alastair Caciolo

Matthew Chan

Jonathan Citino

Alexander Commarmond - Michel

Aaron David

Jordan Haddad

Xuanyi He

Luca Ipradjian

Vincent Ly

Prathamesh Murthy

Colin Ng Chit Wing

Travis Nguyen

Akila Perera

Xavier Pham

Rhys Rodrigues

Saranta Sharma

Joshua Tawadrous

Rohan Thomas

Anthony Tran

Oliver Tran

Dean Tzortzoukas

Xavier Welsh

William Woolmore

Mark Youanas

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9 GAVI N

Noah Bernardo

Daniel Bortoli

Matthew Bradfield

Lucky Castromayor

Raphael Dimian

Glen D'Souza

Aydan Edward

Juan Jinu Jose

Matthew Karaula

Sanjay Karthesan

Jerome Kim

Jaden Lian

Shin Lim

Stephen MacFarlane

Asad Mohammad Ali

Joshua Morin

Nathan Nabaty

Andy Nguyen

Alex Ouyang

Maximus Papadopoulos

Abel Pereppadan

Flynn Roberts

Ethan Samar

Phoenix Simos

Ryan Standen

Anley Tran

Tyrone Van Ravenstein

Nic Witham

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9 JAM ES

Joshua Chong

Christopher Ciamarra

Gavin Dang

Luke Di Somma

Angelo Fernandesz

Nethan Fernando

Nathan Gov

Cian Jones

Aaran Joseph

Liam Lewis

Steven Lianos

Damian Ly

Oliver Mangoni

Christian Meddis

Imeth Mudannayaka

Ryan Murali

Christopher Negrepontis

Kevin Robin

Oliver Rossi

Rohan Sunil

Jason Tran

Viet Tran

Noah Vissenjoux

Jerome Vithayathil

Hamish Weerasooriya

Oliver Wyllie

Daniel Yi

Nicholas Youhorn

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9 LOM BARD

Gavin Anwari

Jai Bartlett

Anthony Belaniso

Gabriel Bisbal

Johnny Danchenko

Joedan Davis

Alan Du

Joshua Gunawardana

Matthew Hoang

Nathan Huynh

Edison Le

Ian Lopes

Mel Mabitad

Jonathan Mendis

Brendon Naeem

Adam Nguyen

Ryan Nguyen

Ethan Paul

Adonis Pereira

Zachary Prattis

Andy Quang

Giovanni Rodriguez

Mark Sassine

Leon Sklepic

Christopher Smirnis-Parra

Brodie Sunkanawong

Landon Vo

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9 MAN N IX

Ethan Atkinson

Rahul Bhardwaj

Charles Bloomfield

Isaac Bunney

Robert Chen

Rory Dal Ben

Joshua Del Papa

Jacob Elias-Szabo

Braeden Farrugia

Isaac Feeney

Kit Khoi

Ren Lai

Kyle Le

Daniel Liu

Aiden Natoli

Miles Newman

Aden Nguyen

Khayaal Patil

Samuel Quattrocchi

Alan Samuel

Michael Sarris

Joseph Scheepers

Robert Simpson

Massimo Stellato

Vinh Hoang Vu

Markel Walmaggia

Benjamin Xie

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9 RYAN

Kevin Bui

Samuel Campbell

Leroy Chen

Luke Collins

Atreya Das

Michael Di Scala

Achileas Dimos

Thomas Fabris

Cristopher Ferreira Vieira

Tyla Gajdobranski

Trevon Jayakody Arachchige

Aaryan Jose Ajish

Brayden Joseph

Mohammad Karimi

Diresh Karun

Alvin Lee

Anantha Manchanayake

Phoenix Marateo

Armaan Moharana

Tam Nguyen

Tri Nguyen

Lucas Oro

Tyler Powell

Ashain Rajapaksha

William Rodgers

Aaron Shino

Costa Voursoukis

Sebastian Watkins

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9 SI MON DS

Vinny Bago

Sebastian Buehler

Luca Caruso

Nathaniel Coyne

Ashton Delahunty

Gabriel D'Souza

Ciaran Ellwood

Adrian Fernandes

Seth Francis

Gabriel Hipolito

Sejana Kiriella

Andy Le

Noah Lee

Eamon Liang

Zain Muscat

Nathan Ngo

Minhsan Nguyen

Rafael Nguyen

Maximus Pereira

Minh-Tam Pham

Charlie Rice

Christian Salerno

Oliver Shalders

Stevin Shijo

Shannon Silva

William Tran

Emmanuel Woo

Saville Zhang

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9 ART, VCD & DIGITAL ART

Kit Khoi

Anley Tran

Kyle Le

Brandon Yeo

Dean Tzortzoukas

Leroy Chen

Ashene Piyaratne

Dominic Dubois

Rohan Sunil

Anley Tran

Ethan Samar

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9 FOOD TECH

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Year 10 Coordinators

Student Reflections

Year 10 is a busy year for our students. Term 1 is focused on getting settled into new subjects along with the Outdoor Education program. This week allows students to get to know each other and their new teachers during exciting and challenging activity days along with personal development days at school.

Work experience saw the cohort gaining an insight into various jobs and what actually happens behind the scenes.

From apprenticeships in carpentry to working at engineering companies and psychology firms, Work Experience was a great opportunity. It helped each student to figure out their career prospects and how their VCE or Vocational pathway might look.

Term 2 and 3 are filled with Work Experience, reflection days and subject selection decisions, while some dedicated Year 10 students were also involved in presenting at a parent information night.

As Term 4 draws to a close, students are gearing up for another examination period and a small glimpse of what VCE will hold with transition before the long-awaited school holidays begin. Michael Miller and I wish all Year 10 students the best for their chosen VCE pathway.

Dayna Hale & Michael Miller

Meanwhile, at our Term 3 Reflection Day we learnt more about those without a home or who might be struggling financially, gaining an understanding of the different causes and reasons behind this increasing issue. Many of us were surprised to learn that the biggest factor is often not because of their own fault, but rather circumstances beyond their control.

On Reflection Day we were able to see this evolving problem from the perspective of others and genuinely sympathise with them.

Finally, late in Term 3 we enjoyed the Subject Expo, where we were able to ask current Year 12 students about their subjects, gaining valuable insights. Over the two days, it served as an excellent opportunity to communicate with our peers and find guidance in our path to the VCE.

Jamie Wilton, Year 10 Seven students, supported by Mr Ford, collaborated with students from Salesian, Mazenod, Avila and Sacred Heart (SMASH) to run a parent information night. The focus was to have an open forum discussing the various issues that students today face, and how parents can support their children. Topics included mental health, social media, stereotypes and gender identity. In preparation for the night, the Respectful Relationships teams from all four schools met three times to plan and prepare our presentations. We worked in groups of four or five students, with a student representative from each College. The night was held at Avila College and our groups presented our topic for 30 minutes to a group of 15 to 20 parents. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the Mazenod Respectful Relationships team and it was great working with students from the other schools.

Daniel Brodie, Year 10

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AWARDS SPI RIT OF TH E OBLATE AWARD The Spirit of the Oblate Award is presented to students whom most reflect the Charism of St Eugene de Mazenod as lived in the Mazenod College community, exemplifying great personal development, Christian faith and selfless leadership.

Louis Pham

Daniel Brodie

Isaiah Thom

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Antonio Zelada

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Nicholas Aziz

Chris Boey

Angelo Colalillo

Anthony Danchenko

Noah de Robillard

Keshaune De Silva

Zaki Girgis

Thevinu Gunatilaka

Edward Ho

Alexander Kinski

Franki Kromidellis

Leonardo Macaro

Chad Miranda

Jason Nguyen

Xavier Orbien

Rylan Peiris

Isaac Pereira

Hayden Pham

Nikolas Pincic

Marcos Quinoneza

Yonatan Sirkis

Kyson Tea

Isaiah Thom

John Tran

Oliver Turner

Jasper van den Bosch

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10 COGH LAN

Abisha Abhayaratne

Christian Barthelot

Adrian Benno

Riley Berry

Samuel Boyle

Riley Cooray

Jordan Del Villar

Ethan Dirckze

Jack Feeley

Marcel Go

Anish Gokulnath

Mason Kovacevic

Nathan Le

Andrew Lee

Thomas McCluskey

Hamish Menon

Ryder Morgan

Vincent Ngo

Tommy Nguyen

Thomas Nguyen

Kevin Nhan

Levi Pitsas

Sebastian Saba

Jack Sarris

George Van Rest

Lachlan Williams

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10 FOYN ES

Dominic Avdihodzic

Adrian Becker

Tyrese Bourne

Sebastian De Francesco

Tyrhys De Zylva

Michael Ibrahim

Alexander Kham

Shanthanu Kotha

Nathan Lo

Yohan Matty

Joseph Morrissey

Ajeeve Nitharshan

Nicholas Pierides

Jack Porcino

Rishit Prasad

Pramesh Silva

Arjun Swarooprao

Paul Tan

Chrystom Thalappillil

Shane Thomas

Melvin Tonny

Mohan Wadia

Seth Weerasinghe

Jamie Wilton

Darryll Yeo

Winston Zou

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Luka Andjelic

Thomas Atkins

Brandon Battaglia

Dean Bonaddio

Tomas Boribon

Marcus Boyce

Thomas Chahla

Joshua Ciamarra

Khoi Do

Hugh Fagan

Linal Fernando

Antonio Giampa

Harry Haebich

Ethan Hernandez

Sammy Ho

Theophil Ivan

Issac Kollaramalil

Adrian Lomas

Jordan Palermo

Sullivan Robey

Joshua Scaranto

Dante Sedita

Sahaan Sutharsan

Sean Thavarajah

Roko Tustonjic

Joshua Ward

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10 JAM ES

Daniel Brodie

Lachlan Buchan

Keenan Chy

James Do

Viron Fernando

Kamau Gatumbi

Evan Hart

Angus Hayes

Trevin Hewawasam

Justin Inn

Jayden Kan

Yannick Kumarage

Brendan Lee

Jonah Lu

Simon Luu

Derrick Ma

Brodie Mutthumani

Hy Nguyen

Kristian Rezk

Niranjan Sathishkumar

Bristo Stephen

James Stisnijovski

Justin Tang

Antonio Tarallo

Daniel Tran

Matthew Vuong

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10 LOM BARD

Tristan Boissezon

Thomas Casse

Samuel Crozier

Aleksander Csatlos

Lochie Dal Ben

Jude Davies

Anton De Rose

David Goenawan

Bradley Grasso

Hudson Heath

Jordan Lee

Michael Ma

Anh-Tai Mai

Samuel Manoj Mathew

Noah Masci

Addison McFarland

Binh-Nam Nguyen

Daniel Nguyen

Steven Pham-Huu

Aiden Ryan

Bailey Sanders

Jai Savannah

Benjamin Skofic

David Tran

Antonio Zelada

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10 MAN N IX

Noah Barbis

Ethan Collins

Ethan De Cruze

Jesse Doherty

Armen Gilhooly

Taj Kinder

Patrick Klonis

Joshua Leftley

Kevin Martin

Thomas Nguyen

Sanat Parte

Fares Raydan

Brady Reid

Jeremy Rodrigues

Jeoff Sebastian

Benjamin Seeger

Matthew Setjadiningrat

Adriano Speranza

Cristo Stephen

Joaquin Tandoc

Aariya Thanabalasingham

Thanh To

Dylan Tran

Andrew Witchell

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10 RYAN

Teage Dakin

Nethaka Dissanayaka

Aaron D'Souza

Nathan Fernandes

Mitchell Fredericks

Joshua Goh

Khang Le

William Leslie

Dante Mammino

Sebastian Mirenda

Cardin Ky An Nguyen

Eddy Nguyen

Jaidan Nicosia

Ryan Oh

Zachary Palavras

Jules Perang

James Ramalinga

Kiran Samarasinghe

Aryan Sharma

Luca Stamatelos

Oscar Torcasio

Vincent Tran

Liem Truong

Daniel Viavattene

Hilton Vo

Joel Vydelingum

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10 SI MON DS

Harley Aow

Alvin Bouchereau

Benjamin Boudreau

Daniel Chan

Tarique De Mel

Jack Emerson

Jensen Greco

Lucas Harrak

Thushan Hendalage

Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara

Jordan Khou

Ryan Le

Timothy Lee

Matthew Lorback

Charlie Lord

Oscar Matthews

Leander McFarland

Thinh Nguyen

Angelo Perera

Louis Pham

Anthony Quang

Evaan Rajapakse

Jonathan Salib

Duan Thomas

Lukas Warkus

Joshua Weyermayr

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10 ART & VCD

Antonio Giampa

Benjamin Boudreau

Thanh To

Armen Gilhooly

Evan Hart

Sam Boyle

Noah Masci

Riley Berry

David Tran

David Goenawan

Yannick Kumarage

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Year 11 Coordinators

Anastasia Skourides & Jo Caird Student Reflections 2023 was an incredible year for Year 11 students. Some got to experience their first Unit 3 and 4 subjects, while others got to explore different areas of study within school. There were many opportunities for student participation such as the Peer Support program, the Retreat and the wellbeing program, with a visit from Man Cave. On behalf of the cohort, we had an undeniably amazing year.

Peer Support was an incredible opportunity, specifically designed to engage with Year 7 students, offering valuable support through weekly Monday Homeroom visits. The program provides the chance for Year 7 students to ask the Peer Support team questions, provide emotional support, academic assistance, positive role modelling, social integration, and confidence building. Engaging activities such as the dodgeball tournament and trivia session foster a sense of mateship, enhance learning, help younger students get out of their comfort zone and ultimately provide a fun and memorable experience. Overall, the program has been successful, helping the Year 7 students feel more comfortable in the high school environment.

Man Cave is a wellbeing program designed to address mental health and emotional intelligence that empowers boys to become great men. The program included multiple sessions that were more relaxed and had activities such as finger jousting and wrestling. However, the workshops were more serious, intending to alleviate our burdens and strengthen us. Everyone opened up about something they were troubled with, and as mates, we were able to support them. This program highlights that no one is alone and encourages men of all ages to reach out to their friends and people close to them. By addressing these aspects, Man Cave empowers us to prioritise self care and build healthy relationships.

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The ACC AFL team had a season to forget, finishing the season with one win on the board, bowing out of finals contention very early. The ACC Division 2 Soccer team also had a dreadful season finishing last on the ladder. However, the Division 1 Soccer Team almost tasted success, going down by a goal in the grand final to St Bede’s. Both the ACC Volleyball teams and the ACC Badminton team had a season to remember as they all remained undefeated and went on to win both grand finals. Mazenod has been able to thrive in some sports this year and hopefully will be able to taste more success next year.

A group of students went on a retreat to Pallotti College, a place seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Despite the icy cold weather reaching zero degrees, it was an eye-opening experience where students got to know each other better.

Accompanied by the delicious food provided, students not only got to deepen their faith in God, but also enjoy themselves. Anthony and Jack, from the Oblate Youth team, led multiple sessions throughout the day which allowed students to connect with God on a personal level whilst also reflecting on ways in which we can get to know Him better.

Overall, some highlights included the party in Cabin 3 with Zack Parker selecting the music, the games night and the connections that we all formed.

Eldrich Kiswardi, David Greensmith, Eshaandeep Saini, Antony Thabesan & Paco Wong, Year 11

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AWARDS SPI RIT OF TH E OBLATE AWARD The Spirit of the Oblate Award is presented to students whom most reflect the Charism of St Eugene de Mazenod as lived in the Mazenod College community, exemplifying great personal development, Christian faith and selfless leadership.

Raiden Bergman

Bradly Bettiol

Andrew Warren Samuel

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Huey Ng

Antony Thabesan

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11 CAGN EY

Abishek Alexander

Austin Alvarez

Raiden Bergman

Bradly Bettiol

Joel Bobby

Noel Bobby

Angus Cassidy

Joshua Cherukara-Mathew

Samuel dela Fuente

Roberto Di Giovine

Peter Hajduk

David Ing

Martin Le

Ivan Leap

Luke Livingston

Huey Ng

Vincent Ngo

Simon Nguyen

Tristan Passagne

Ryan Peiris

Ryan Perera

Eddie Saini

Ashwin Saravanapavaan

Krishna Swarooprao

Michael Trinh

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11 COGH LAN

Alan Abraham

Oscar Azemat

Eugene Calalang

Jeremy Chen

Nicholas Chong

Ethan Chrisicos

Nicholas Cusmano

Adam Di Domenico

Oliver Fabris

Thomas Fewings

Thomas Giles

Marc Gleadhill

Christian Grano

Sean Iyer

Kyle Salih

Andrew Warren Samuel

Lachlan Shalders

Shawn Simon

Tehan Taylor-Blackwell

Cedric William

Lucas Yap

Nivain Layton Modara Acharige Don Nguyen-Truong

Antony Thabesan

Ethan Ucar

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11 FOYN ES

Nicolas Atkins

James Borg

Joseph Chen

Nikolas Christodoulou

Austin Climant

Matthew Cook

Nethaka Cooray

Noah Dawson

Christian Gallo

Julian Gargiso

Daniel Huggins

Steve Huynh

Alessandro Lucarelli

Jacob Melhem

Artur Myszko

Luca Nava

Vincent Nguyen

Sebastian Ong

Ryan Peters

Xavier Petti

Fraser Ritter

Joshua Rodrigo

Tyler Walther

Rodney Watson

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11 GAVI N

Callum Craig

Jake D'Rozario

Shamika Eriyawala

Aaric Fonseca

Keanu Francke

Miles Hart

Thomas Heverin

Manuel Juma

Aditya Krishna Moorthy

Nathanael Kuek

Ambrose Lawrence

Dylan Le

Marvin Ly

Li'i Maliko

Noah Morin

Glen Nguyen

Jordan Nguyen

Sean Park

Miguel Prado

Jordan Samawi

Didier Savrimoutou

Zachary Seal

Kosta Sotiriadis

Marco Speranza

Thanh Truong

Bruce Vuu

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11 JAM ES

Dynan Attanayake

Jake Burgess

Edmund Chea

Jehan Fernando

Nathan Gomatos

Rafael Gonzales

David Greensmith

Dihain Karu

Oliver Katsaros

James Kotsirilos

Sujan Kuragamage

Duy Le

Addison Mai

Robert McEwan

James Montano

Joshua Ngieng

Ethan Nguyen

Matthew Palleschi

Kyle Rao

Samuel Rodney

Hemant Sharma

William Tan-Son

Christopher Trinh

Lucas Valenzuela

Martin Vu

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11 LOM BARD

John Haddad

Aaron Hicks

Henry Hoang

Dante Iazzolino

Sean Kelly

Noah Kogan

Andreas Kostic

Ethan Le

Ayden Locaso

Veasnoka Ly

Nicholas Madunic

Jackson Marchese

Paul Milonakos

Andre Moss

Frawley Nguyen

Cameron Nicolas

Thisal Pasqual

Simon Pham

Damian Ramirez

Neeb Samuel Dayanidhi

Thomas Thai

Andy Tran

John Tran

Nam Vu

Binu Warnakulasuriya

Zachary Zimmer

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11 MAN N IX

Marcus Bernardo

David Chau

Atul Chelackal

Lucas Dell'arciprete

Adyn Duong

Marcus Fernandes

Liam Grima

Luke Hall

Benjamin Huynh

Tomas Jacob

Wyatt Jean

Eldrich Kiswardi

Bradley Lopez

Jordan Luttick

Nicholas Mascetta

Connor McQuienn

Visal Nagassenage

Oliver Nahas

Zack Parker

Kai Russell

Leo Tang

Raymond Thong

Peter Tran

Benjamin Wickham

Avinda Wickramaratne

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11 RYAN

Peter Adamopoulos

Harrison Canning

Matthew Curran

Antonio Di Giovine

Aiden French

Sebastian Gie

Zac Hall

Jonathan James

Mark Liu

Alan Mai

Nathan Menezes

Lucas Mitchell

Lachlan Newman

Andy Nguyen

Jonathan Nigro

Daniele Nittoli

Daniel Park

Agnel Robin

Daniel Tran

David Tran

Martin Tran

Duy Truong

Jacob Vellis

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11 SI MON DS

Max Addison

Ben Chaia

George Charbine

Phillip Dinh

Yanick Felix

Kayden Fox-Liu

Jesse Haslam

Cohen Kewming

Timothy Lucas

Livil Mathew

Henry McCracken-Matthews

Nigel Munasinghe

Cooper Negrepontis

Alan Nguyen

Evan Nguyen

Joseph Paulas

Luke Poppeliers

William Rice

Samuel Salanitri

Maksymillien Suwara

Nathan Tan

Thien Trinh

Louis Tuck

Kayne White

Paco Wong

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Abishek Alexander

Andre Moss

Andreas Kostic

Dante Iazzolino

Dihain Karu

George Charbine

Jesse Haslam

Li'i Maliko

Matthew Cook

Miles Hart

Noah Dawson

Shamika Eriyawala

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The slick bird looks back

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Year 12 Coordinators

Student Reflections

The Year 12 Class of 2023 were challenged to demonstrate that they were ‘all in’ as part of their final year. Students were called to recognise that they are part of a team that builds people, realise that hard work is required to achieve what you desire, and set a leading example, both at Mazenod and in our wider community. It has been pleasing as Coordinators to watch our Year 12 students flourish and rise to this challenge.

In the final year of schooling and the culmination of what has been thirteen years of education, my time at Mazenod has been filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Through the years I have been fortunate enough to be blessed with teachers who have a genuine care for the school, friendships which have flourished and memories which I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The lessons I have learnt extend beyond the boundaries of Maths, English and Science, but rather will serve as knowledge and values that are invaluable to me as a person.

Students enjoyed their Retreat where they were provided the time and space to reflect and thank their family members who have been an integral part of their journey into adulthood.

Shortly after returning from Retreat, students’ willingness to serve others was on full display as part of Mission Action Day. In July, students and their partners attended the Year 12 Formal. Many staff members marvelled at the maturity and kind-hearted nature of our students, and we would like to particularly thank every student for making the night such a memorable occasion.

In addition to these events and activities, Year 12 students should be commended on their ability to thrive amongst everyday demands of College life. We are often left in awe at their ability to manage so many competing demands, both at school and in their personal lives.

Nicholas Redfern & Jacinta Girolami

Joshua Wilton (School Captain), Year 12 From walking into the school as wide-eyed Year 7 students, to the last daunting weeks of Year 12, I have had an eventful journey, and am truly blessed for all the opportunities provided by Mazenod. I have experienced school life to the fullest, thanks to all the help and encouragement received from my teachers in a supportive environment. It has been my honour to serve, and I wish everyone the best of luck for the years to come. Leave nothing undared, Nodders.

Nikhil Perera (Vice Captain), Year 12 Over the last six years, our Mazenod journey has been no ordinary one, spanning a pandemic, the death of a monarch and war in Ukraine. As we say goodbye to a school of endless opportunity, we will reflect on the Christian leadership, as well as the commitment and perseverance skills that will lead us into the next chapter of our lives. In the 2000 plus days I have spent as a Mazenod man, what I will remember most is the Oblate community that has fostered me to become who I am today.

Gabriel Chen (Vice Captain), Year 12 With the end of the year fast approaching, I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities presented to me at Mazenod. Being able to participate in many different fields has helped me grow and learn. The privilege to come to this school, in a fantastic cohort with supportive teachers, has allowed us to become the best version of ourselves. I wish everybody in the graduating class the best for their endeavours after school, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for each of us.

Herbert Fischbacher (Vice Captain), Year 12

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AWARDS SPI RIT OF TH E OBLATE AWARD The Spirit of the Oblate Award is presented to students whom most reflect the Charism of St Eugene de Mazenod as lived in the Mazenod College community, exemplifying great personal development, Christian faith and selfless leadership.

Dominic Kaka

Zachary McLellan

Xavier Montoya

Jayden Nguyen

Micah Tennent

Terron King

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James Afferi

Andre Almodiel

Filip Boudreau

Matteo Cantavenera

Christian Cavallo

Johnny Chau

Harrison Couttie

Riley Craig

Liam Cuce

Daniel D’Angelo

Augustus Elliott

Hunter Elliott

Adrian Fernandesz

Jarrod Fonti

Ben Gugliucciello

Tanay Khairnar

Terron King

Luca Maio

Xavier Montoya

Evan Muthukuda Arachchige

Savio Pirotta

Andrew Plowman

Tyler Ryan

Ethan Valenzuela

Khoa Vu

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12 COGH LAN

Nathan Ah-Sen

Lucas Bonaddio

Dante De Palma

Quion Dias

Joseph Dinh

Trent Do

Marcus Gissara

Lucas Henkul

Panini Ierome

Emanuel Ishak

Matthew Italiano

James Kwan

Bradley Le

Matthew Lopez

Raymond Luu

Anthony Nguyen

Austin Nguyen

Bao Nguyen

David Nguyen

Tony Nguyen

Michael Reginald

Harrison Ritter

Beck Robey

Jarred Thomas

Max Vassallo

Russell Yeo

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12 FOYN ES

Antonio Abraham

James Allous

Samuel Aprile

Tige Bergman

Cameron Boey

Connor Boyle

Nicholas Corfee

Damien D’Cunha

Ashton D’Silva

Michael Ebejer

Damian Ghobrial

Liam Gutierrez

Noah Hernandez

Christo Jimmy Anchani

Dominic Kaka

Dylan Le

Nickolas Lianos

Rhys Mullavey

Attilio Peluso

Austin Rapp

Benjamin Raymond

Luke Ryan

Max Sarris

Kevin Sebastian

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12 GAVI N

Xavier Bisbal

Patrick Bunning

Anthony Del Papa

Brendon Dutton

Samuel Erginay

Ethan Fernando

Jake Grima

Noa Jayawardena

Alen Jomon

Juwan Joseph

Quentin Lam

Jayden Loi

Quoc Mai

Lionel Martin

Xander Michael

Alex Mota

Binh-An Nguyen

Athan Pagiamtzis

Benjamin Sawaya

Patrick Schmitt

Micah Tennent

Justin Tran

Patrick Tutu

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12 JAM ES

Jamie Aivaliotis

Abel Benny

Nicholas Caciolo

Dante Caputo

Declan Fernandes

Herbert Fischbacher

Isaac Haining

Roshan Hans

Christopher Hermawan

Ramael Juma

Matthew Lee

Thien-An Luu

Matthew Murphy

Jayden Nguyen

Jevin Nobi Vadakkekara

Brandon Paul

Nikhil Perera

Thomas Pham

Steven Phan

Nicholas Plaza

Lucas Savino

Deni Trkulja

Alexander Tsipos

Stanley Vu

Walter Wright

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12 LOM BARD

Hayden Ah-Sen

Jaime Battaglia

Georwin Bijo

Dylan Bingham

Alex Bir

Gabriel Chen

Marcus Cowan

Lucas Dalle Nogare

Constantine Gigis

Marcel Juszczyk

Cheyn Lastra

Matthew Lavery

Jayden Mathew

Lachlan McDonald

Zachary McLellan

Aaron Nguyen

Christian Nheu

Brayden Peiris

Jacob Perera

Joshua Quinn

Jason Rao

Reuben Rosario

Kaden Savannah

Dylan Schmitt

Stanislaus Simanto

Luke Vanderwert

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12 MAN N IX

Ashwin Amalraj

Zeth Athanasopoulos

Collins Austine

Xavier Blangiardo

Jamie Bortoli

Angus Cooper

Zane Desveaux

Levi Dobson

Diogo Ferreira De Araujo

Daniel Giuliano

George Kahrimanis

Dominic Kiss

Andrew Kokab

Antonio La Verde

Eleftheorios Lionakis

Alexander Loupatatzis

Alvin Mackenzie

Calvin Nguyen

Orlando Perri

Rajit Prasad

Joey Roland

Georgios Sotiriadis

Jordan Stamatelos

Domenic Tod

Joshua Wilton

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12 RYAN

Isaac Asadurian

Noah Bonaddio

Kyle Carboon

Vincenzo Cerra

Derain Cramer

Luca D’Angelo

Dominic Dinh

Max Efthimiadis

Gianluca Gismondi

Samuel Hazim

Nathan Jago

Andrew Kakouri

Nathanael Khor

Nisal Kumbukage

Alexander Le

Raphael Lydra

Zane Mendes

Nevin Nobi Vadakkekara

Joshua Phon

Paul Rahilly

Gianluca Speranza

Brayden Titley

Charles Van Rest

Jared Wigley

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12 SI MON DS

Lucas Bainbridge

Christian Campagnolo

Brayden David

Aaron Dhammanarachchi

Aaron D’Mello

Cameron Foale

Daniel Harrak

Tommy Ho

Anthony Huynh

Harry Jaison

Roshan Joby

James Leslie

Joshua Lorback

Vinh Luong

Kevin Ngo

Aditya Parmar

Nathan Pham

Nicholas Pham

Presley Prince

Oscar Reed

Jake Sassine

Brandon Sunkanawong

Tim Tang

Matthew Wiran

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12 ART MAKI NG & EXH I BITI NG

Aaron Dhammanarachchi

Andre Almodiel

Constantine Gigis

Diogo Ferreira De Araujo

Joseph Dinh

Joseph Dinh

Dominic Dinh

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Vincenzo Cerra

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Jamie Aivaliotis

Joshua Phon

Lionel Martin

Luca D'Angelo

Noah Hernandez

Paul Rahilly

Roshan Hans

James Kwan

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Crispy,deep fried sicillian balls of rice Napoletana sauce with Mozarella cheese fillings aswell as crunchy breadcrumb coat

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olive oil, Polenta,Deep fry,sea salt and fresh rosmery

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fried octopus,lemon,seed oil,milk and pepper

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Red onion,olive oil,pane di casa garlic and basil leaves

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Margherita pizza Pizza dough,Tomato sauce,Mozzarella olive oil and basil

Quattro formaggi Pizza dough,Tomato sauce,Mozzarella olive oil,Goats cheese,Parmigiano and gorgonzola

Capricosa

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Pizza dough,Arthicoke,Tomatoes Prosciutto and black olives

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Red wine,beef mince,lasagne sheets Tomatoe paste

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Fried Cauliflower

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OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY

BURDEN PARK PAVILION

Burden Park Pavilion Come join us for a night of fun and celebrate the introduction of Burden Park Pavilion 6-9pm 19th December 2023 At Burden Park Springvale Rd & Heatherton Road, Springvale South VIC 3172

Invite friends and family for food and introduction of our new pavilion

Antonio La Verde

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CLAYTON ROYAL HALL PROVIDES A PLACE TO HOLD PARTIES

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PEACOCK BOOKSTORE & CAFE

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Roshan Hans

OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY

BURDEN PARK PAVILION

Burden Park Pavilion Come join us for a night of fun and celebrate the introduction of Burden Park Pavilion 6-9pm 19th December 2023 At Burden Park Springvale Rd & Heatherton Road, Springvale South VIC 3172

Vincenzo Cerra

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CH RIS DEVOY AWARD Awarded for the most outstanding performance in this year’s College musical.

M USICIAN OF TH E YEAR AWARD Awarded to the student that shows exemplary commitment to the Mazenod College music program and outstanding musicianship.

ADF FUTURE I N NOVATORS AWARD The Australian Defence Force recognises recipients’ science and mathematics abilities while highlighting the value the Navy, Army and Air Force place on STEM skills and STEM career opportunities within Defence.

ADF LONG TAN LEADE RSH I P AN D TEAMWORK AWARD

Nicholas Plaza

Raphael Lydra

Alexander Tsipos

Gabriel Chen

Awarded for demonstrating leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader local community, while recognising those who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others, and “mateship” — characteristics that are integral to Australian society.

M ULGRAVE COUNTRY CLUB AWARD Awarded to a Year 11 student entering Year 12 studies. The criteria for the chosen recipient is not purely based on academic or sporting ability, but also financial hardship, personal sacrifice, citizenship and potential leadership.

VCE VOCATIONAL MAJOR STUDE NT OF TH E YEAR Awarded to the student who excels in their VCE Vocational Major studies.

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Ryan Peiris

Attilio Peluso

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MAJOR AWARDS

NOONAN DE BATI NG AWARDS Named after the Noonan family, who heavily advocated debating and public speaking at Mazenod College, these awards are given to students who excel in their year level in debating.

Chibuikem Anyadoro

Rylan Peiris

Avinda Wickramaratne

Daniel Harrak

RE LIGIOUS E DUCATION 2023 GOLD M E DALS Awarded to students who excel in their year level in their Religious Education studies.

Aiden Nguyen

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Thomas David

Oliver Mangoni

Jules Perang

Avinda Wickramaratne

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RECTOR'S AWARD The Rector’s Award is presented by the current Rector of Mazenod College, Fr Harry Dyer OMI, for a unique and sustained contribution to the ethos and spirit of the College across a range of significant fields of endeavour.

Aaron Nguyen

FR CH RISTIAN FI N I OM I TROPHY This trophy is named after Fr Christian Fini OMI, Old Collegian, former Rector and Provincial of the Province of Australia, in appreciation of his dedicated service. It is given for outstanding contributions to school spirit.

Nikhil Perera

FR IAN MACKI NTOSH OM I CUP The Fr Ian Mackintosh OMI Cup is named after the late Fr Ian Mackintosh, former Rector of Mazenod College. It is given for all-round excellence in academic and other areas of College life.

Alexander Tsipos

FR JOH N SH E RMAN OM I CUP This award is named after Fr John Sherman OMI, former Rector of Mazenod College, who established the Student Representative Council. It is given for leadership at the senior level of the College.

Joshua Wilton

FR OUSLEY AWARD The Fr Ousley OMI Plaque is awarded to the Year 10 student who has excelled in all aspects of school life.

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Antonio Tarallo

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OBLATE AWARDS ST EUGE N E DE MAZE NOD CUP The St Eugene de Mazenod Cup is awarded for exemplary leadership in the College. It is endorsed by the Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association in honour of the founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1826.

Gabriel Chen

FR M ICHAE L TWIGG OM I AWARD This award is named after Fr Michael Twigg OMI, former Rector of Mazenod College, who was educated by the Oblates at Iona College, Brisbane, and is presented for outstanding contribution to Christian service and involvement in social justice activities.

Stanislaus Simanto

FR PAT MORON EY OM I SH I E LD The Fr Pat Moroney Shield is awarded to honour the service of Fr Pat Moroney OMI, a two-time Rector at Mazenod College. It is given to the Year 12 student who has shown outstanding participation and leadership in performing arts through his school life.

Jake Sassine

FR KEVI N DAVI N E OM I SH I E LD The Fr Kevin Davine Shield is awarded to honour the service of Fr Kevin Davine, a two-time Rector at Mazenod College. It is given to the Year 12 student who has shown outstanding participation and leadership in a variety of sports through his school life.

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HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY On August 14, the House Cross Country competition took place within and around the College. House Cross Country is an essential part of the College’s calendar as it is a day for students to represent their House and to gain a position on the Mazenod ACC Cross Country team, to compete against other ACC schools. Year 7, 8 and 9 all completed a three-kilometre course while the Senior students tackled four kilometres. With excitement building and great anticipation for a spectacular event, many students stepped up to the occasion and ran to the best of their ability. Congratulations to Grandin for their victory, followed closely by Charlebois and Chisholm.

Overall, House Cross Country was a major success and a great day for all students to get superb exercise and compete with their mates.

Lucas Henkul, Year 12

OVE RALL RESULTS Place

House

Points

1st

Grandin

628

2nd

Charlebois

596.5

3rd

Chisholm

575

4th

Anthony

545

5th

Albini

535

6th

MacKillop

517.5

7th

Cebula

475.5

8th

Gerard

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YEAR LEVE L CHAM PS

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7

Cooper Bartlett

8

Shevin Hettiarachchi

9

Dean Tzortzoukas

10

Patrick Klonis

11

Christian Gallo

12

Samuel Hazim

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HOUSE ATH LETICS During Term 1, the Mazenod House Athletics Carnival was held at the Bill Sewart Athletics Track and there was plenty of anticipation leading to the day. Would Anthony make it two wins in three years or would Grandin defend their title? Could Gerard regain the title after winning six of the last eight carnivals? Who would take out the title of the Fastest Nodder in the Mazenod Gift? Which College records would be broken on the day?

The day was filled with plenty of colour, House spirit and enthusiasm amongst the participants, despite the constant rain. There were many outstanding performances on the day, and all students should be congratulated on their attitude and participation. Competition was fierce and it was tight between all Houses for most of the day.

The fifth instalment of the Mazenod Gift, which included each of the Year Level winners of the 100 metre event, was a close affair with Year 11 student Thisal Pasqual taking home the honours.

Ben Phibbs On behalf of the students, congratulations to Anthony. What an effort by all the boys in Anthony to secure just the second win in 47 years, well done. I just wanted to thank each of you for participating in as many activities as possible. A clear gap to Grandin in second showed that we clearly outperformed all of the other Houses. Capping it off, Anthony House was victorious in all three relay races ending a great day on a high!

Marcus Cowan, Year 12

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House

Points

1st

Anthony

1910

2nd

Grandin

1731

3rd

Charlebois

1729

4th

MacKillop

1721

5th

Gerard

1590

6th

Albini

1564

7th

Cebula

1430

8th

Chisholm

1357

YEAR LEVE L CHAM PS Year

Name

Events

7

Harland Craig

6

8

Ben Redford

5

9

Luke Collins

8

10

Patrick Klonis

9

11

Harrison Canning

5

12

Filip Boudreau

5

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HOUSE SWI M M I NG During Term 1 the Mazenod House Swimming Carnival was held at the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre. There was plenty of anticipation leading up to the day in regard to whether Anthony could make it back-to-back House Swimming titles.

The day was filled with plenty of colour, House spirit and enthusiasm amongst the participants. The weather was great, and many students participated in all the different events such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. There were amazing individual efforts by Patrick Mai (Year 7), Long Hoang Nguyen (Year 8), Vinny Bago (Year 9) and Keenan Chy (Year 10) who all won three individual events.

Mr Phibbs’ Biathlon event also took place as the final event, consisting of a relay event of 4 students per House team, one swimming 50 metres and one running 1 kilometre, alternating until all students had completed the race. Congratulations to the Intermediate Biathlon winners: Thomas McCluskey, Franki Kromidellis, Oscar Torcasio and Yannick Kumarage.

At the end of the day the results came down to the wire, with Anthony taking the victory of the whole day by one point to a close second by Gerard. Overall, I found the swimming day to be extremely enjoyable and hopefully next year Chisholm can dethrone the reigning premiers, Anthony.

Patrick Klonis, Year 10

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House

Points

1st

Anthony

797

2nd

Gerard

796

3rd

Cebula

686

4th

Grandin

586

5th

MacKillop

557

6th

Chisholm

502

7th

Charlebois

398

8th

Albini

355

YEAR LEVE L CHAM PS Year

Name

Events

7

Patrick Mai

3

8

Long Hoang Nguyen

3

9

Vinny Bago

3

10

Keenan Chy

3

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E LITE PROGRAMS Badminton, Chess & Volleyball

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BADM I NTON CAPTAI NS Junior Captain

Intermediate Captain

Senior Captain

Reikken Lydra

Anthony Quang

Raphael Lydra

In a new era where ACC Badminton became a weekly sport, 14 Senior students stepped forward to the challenge of defending their Open Championship from last year. The team was very strong with many good singles players and slick doubles combinations meaning the team went week by week with many comfortable wins. The Grand Final was a tough match against Whitefriars, when the singles matches ended in a four all draw. Four tight doubles matches followed and the team delivered, bringing home yet another Open title to Mazenod. For the Year 12 students it was their final chance to represent Mazenod and they ended on a high, leaving the program in a good position to achieve more in the coming years. As always, our thanks to coach Mr Young, and old boys James Chen and Finian Ewe for their support.

Onwards and upwards from here for the Nodders!

Raphael Lydra, Year 12 As the Mazenod Intermediate group was the only team to fall short of victory in 2022, we gave it our all to redeem ourselves. We started strongly by defeating Parade but the week after we were faced with our biggest threat, Whitefriars. Despite losing some key players, everyone put their best foot forward and we achieved success, only losing one match and three sets in total. From then on, there was more success against St Bede's, De La Salle and Simonds, only dropping one set, to face Salesian in the championship game. We started strong as all the students put their best effort into their games, only losing one game in the single brackets, bringing confidence to everyone in the team.

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In the end, we won two of the four matches in the double brackets, giving Mazenod the championship. A big thanks to Mr May and James Chen who accompanied and guided us for the successful and victorious season of badminton.

Cardin Nguyen, Year 10 Every Thursday afternoon, Junior students would compete against other ACC schools, sometimes travelling to different locations. The Junior Badminton team played nine rounds, only dropping five games out of 108 games in the season. This eventually led us to become Champions of ACC Badminton. This amazing performance was due to the excellent teamwork, perseverance and cooperation from both students, coaches and teachers. Some substantial performances came from Jasper Wong, Jonathan Hoang and Reikken Lydra winning all their singles games. On behalf of the Junior ACC Badminton team, I would like to thank Mr Harrup, our coaches and any staff behind the scenes who helped to create this memorable experience.

Reikken Lydra, Year 8

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2023 ACC RESULTS Junior

Intermediate

Senior

1st

1st

1st

2023 ACC BADM I NTON TEAM OF TH E YEAR Raphael Lydra, Year 12

Nicholas Pham, Year 12

Benjamin Huynh, Year 11

2023 ACC MOST OUTSTAN DI NG PE RFORM E R Raphael Lydra, Year 12

2023 VICTORIAN ALL-SCHOOLS BADM I NTON CHAM PIONSH I P Open Division 3rd Place

Twelve students, alongside support staff Mr Hayden Young, and old boys James Chen and Finian Ewe travelled to Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre to compete at the Victorian All-Schools Badminton Championship. Fresh from a stellar debut in 2022 where they managed to beat every school to achieve State Champions, hopes were high.

This year, Mazenod entered two teams, one in the Open Division and another in the Second Division. The Second team came up short in the group stage, beating Nossal but suffering a loss against Maribyrnong Sports Academy. The Open team enjoyed comfortable wins over Brentwood and Nossal, however they were narrowly beaten two to three against the strong teams of Camberwell Grammar and Maribyrnong, resulting in a bronze medal.

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Third in the State was still a massive achievement but, in the end, the experience of being amongst these top schools was the biggest takeaway from the day. The boys will take these lessons and build for future Championships.

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JUN IOR

Team includes: Sasa Andjelic, Allan He, Jonathan Hoang, Easeo (Micky) Kim, Diyon Lokuge, Reikken Lydra, Jayden Nguyen, Justin Nguyen-Vu, Huy Minh Pham, Calvin Quach, Lachlan Thai, Rohan Thomas, Louie Tiong, Daniel Tsan, Jasper Wong

I NTE RM E DIATE

Team includes: Yi Zhe (Saville) Zhang, Justin Tang, Chris Boey, Edward Ho, Cardin Ky An Nguyen, Daniel Nguyen, Arun Earuva, Anthony Quang, Sammy Ho, Liem van Truong, Trevon Jayakody Arachchige, Andy Quang, Joshua Chong, Gavin Dang, Alex Nguyen

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SE N IOR

Team includes: Raphael Lydra, Nicholas Pham, David Nguyen, Benjamin Huynh, Atul Chelackal, Huey Ng, Austin Nguyen, Bao Nguyen, Jeremy Chen, Jordan Nguyen, Dylan Le, Tim Tang, Nikhil Perera, Martin Vu

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CH ESS CAPTAI NS College Chess Captain

ACC Intermediate Captain

ACC Junior Captain

Middle Years Northern Stars Captain

Chris Hermawan

Chris Boey

Rahul De Silva

Dinh Phan Truong

Mazenod’s 2023 Chess team has performed impressively throughout the year, living up to its prestigious reputation. This follows a great 2022 when in Term 4 our Middle Years team in the Kids Unlimited competition won Gold in both the State and National titles.

The team this year dominated the Open ACC tournament, comfortably securing first, second and fourth place in Division 1 for the twentieth consecutive year. Moreover, the top four individual players were Mazenodians. Mazenod’s chess simply spoke for itself.

The team is very grateful to Mr Jenkinson not just for organising the program but for providing players with these structures to encourage and achieve constant improvement.

To the future generation of chess players, I wish you all the best.

Garnering knowledge and experience through practice and tournaments will surely continue Mazenod’s legacy of success.

Chris Hermawan. Year 12

In early October, the team will also be competing in the Junior and Intermediate ACC tournaments as well as the Northern Stars Open State Finals. Seventeen players have qualified for these State Finals.

Accompanying interschool tournaments, Mazenod also hosts an annual tournament to bolster the competitive spirit amongst the team. Welcoming all year levels to participate provides the perfect opportunity for less experienced members to engage and learn from more accomplished ones. Over sixty players competed this year and the trophies were awarded to Chris Boey as Open Champion, Khoi Do as the Middle Years Champion and Nikhil Ariyathilaka as the Junior Champion. Along with individual performances, the House trophies were awarded to Anthony for the Middle Division, Albini for the Senior Division and Cebula for both the Junior Division and overall champions.

Mazenod’s success is built upon its efficient and well-organised Chess program, allowing players to constantly expand their skills and knowledge. Weekly coaching by new, highly- rated coach, Luke Hu, is available to all students, assisting them to develop a more concrete and refined understanding of the game’s various complexities.

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2023 MAZE NOD CH ESS CHAM PIONS Open (7-12)

Intermediate (9-10)

Junior (7-8)

Chris Boey

Khoi Do

Nikhil Ariyathilaka

2023 HOUSE CHAM PIONS Years 7-8

Years 9-10

Years 11-12

College Champion

Cebula

Anthony

Albini

Cebula

2023 CH ESS AN N UAL TROPHY WI N N E RS ACC & States MVP

Open Rising Star

Junior Rising Star

Omika Perera

Dinh Phan Truong

Rahul De Silva

2023 ACC RESULTS Open Team A

Open Team B

Open Team C

1st

2nd

4th

Intermediate Team A

Intermediate Team B

1st

5th

Junior Team A

Junior Team B

Junior Team C

1st

6th

5th

NORTH E RN STAR OPE N STATE COM PETITION 1st Place

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JUN IOR DIV 1

Team includes: Riley Woods, Viet Do, Lachlan Thai, Aaron Alphonso, Dyon Perera, Rafael Ortega, Eamon Liang, Aidan Na, Vincent Curcio, Ryan Nguyen, Nathaniel Coyne

I NTE RM E DIATE DIV 1

Team includes: Patrick Klonis, Abel Joshy, Omika Perera, Michael Ma, Ryan Peiris, Martin Flaherty, Sanuk Herath, Tommy Nguyen, Hy Nguyen, Aariya Thanabalasingham

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OPE N DIV 1

Team includes: Chris Boey, Khoi Do, Nikhil Ariyathilaka, Rahul De Silva, Dinh Phan Truong, Yungshin (Shin) Lim, Deni Trkulja, Christopher Hermawan, Cameron Boey, Zane Mendis

CH ESS CLUB

Team includes: Nikhil Ariyathilaka, Rahul De Silva, Abel Joshy, Aaron Alphonso, Martin Flaherty, Omika Perera, Riley Woods, Dyon Perera, Viet Do, Dean Menezes, Mitchell Jarvie, Noah Quinoneza, Dimitri Moretti, Max Kovacevic, Ryan Sahni, Lachlan Thai, Savi Weerasinghe, Rafael Ortega, An Nguyen, Xavier Sik, Aidan Na, Akshar Maragani, Chi Huynh, Ryan Kim, Jasper Do, Adam Quek, Elijah Becker, Kanishk Saravanan, Pablo Oras, Nathan Kwok, Kevin Mendis, Ryan Alexander Ly, Tristan Peiris, Thomas David, John Gubatanga, Zac Dobson, Layden Julieas Richman, Adam D'Souza, Chris Boey, Khoi Do, Dinh Phan Truong, Yungshin (Shin) Lim, Rahul De Silva, Christopher Hermawan, Aaron Alphonso, Hy Nguyen, Michael Ma, Sanuk Herath, Eamon Liang, Tommy Nguyen, Lachlan Thai, Patrick Klonis, Cameron Boey, Zane Mendes, Martin Flaherty, Riley Woods, Aariya Thanabalasingham, Vincent Curcio, Viet Do, Dean Menezes, Ryan Peiris, Nathaniel Coyne, Aidan Na, Ryan Nguyen, Hugh Fagan, Xavier Sik, An Nguyen, Elijah Becker, Mitchell Jarvie, Savi Weerasinghe, Chi Huynh, Ryan Kim, Noah Quinoneza, Kevin Mendis, Akshar Maragani, Daniel Smith, Kanishk Saravanan, Pablo Oras, Adam D'Souza, Chibuikem Anyadoro, Ryan Alexander Ly, Daniel Bonar, Jason Vu, Layden Julieas Richman, Jamie Kondou

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VOLLEYBALL Following the achievements at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in December 2022, students were eager to get back onto the court to begin another year of success. The Mazenod Volleyball program began this year with two ACC championships for both the Senior A and B sides, going undefeated throughout their campaign. This dominance was made clear with Micah Tennent, Patrick Bunning, Isaac Nguyen, Austin Nguyen and Austin Rapp securing places in ACC Team of the Year, with Austin Rapp being awarded Most Outstanding Performer.

The coming weeks would see every year level rigorously train in preparation for the Victorian Volleyball Schools Cup: a five-day tournament showcasing and inspiring the very best Volleyball talent in Victoria. Yet again, Mazenod left their mark on the competition, with gold medals in Year 8 Division 2, Year 9 Honours and Year 10 Honours, silver medals in Year 7 Division 1, Year 8 Honours and Year 9 Division 1, and bronze medals for the Open Honours, Year 12 Division 1, Year 8 Division 1 and Year 7 Division 2. The greatest part of this tournament however, was not just the accolades and achievements, but the overwhelming

exhibition of teamwork and unified determination, without which we would not have accumulated such extensive accomplishments.

The teams are continuing to work hard as they push towards the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in December, the final tournament of the Volleyball calendar. Despite the hard work, the growth, improvement and opportunities generated by this program are ultimately underpinned by the dedication of Mazenod staff, particularly Head Coach Mr Nick Cincotta, Mrs Rosie Welsford and Mr Joe Moore.

Their efforts are unparalleled and will without a doubt precipitate further successes in December and the years to come.

Charles Van Rest, Year 12

2022 ACC RESULTS Showing 2022 results as Volleyball is played in Term 4 each year. The 2023 season is currently underway.

Year 7 A

Year 7 B

Year 7 C

Year 7 D

3rd

1st

4th

2nd

Year 8 A

Year 8 B

Year 8 C

Year 8 D

1st

2nd

6th

5th

Year 9 A

Year 9 B

Year 10 A

Year 10 B

1st

1st

1st

6th

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AWARDS & RESULTS 2022 NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL SCHOOLS CUP Showing 2022 results as Volleyball is played in Term 4 each year. The 2023 season is currently underway.

Year 7 Division 1

Year 8 Honours

Year 9 Honours

8th

1st

6th MVP: George Van Rest Most Consistent: Patrick Klonis Best Team Man: Dante Mammino

MVP: Joshua Henkul Most Consistent: Sam Duckett Best Team Man: Oscar Le

MVP: Markel Walmaggia Most Consistent: Joedan Davis Best Team Man: Joshua Morin

Year 10 Honours

Year 11 Honours

Open Honours

5th

9th

8th

MVP: Jacob Melhem Most Consistent: Sam Rodney Best Team Man: Wyatt Jean

MVP: Charles Van Rest Most Consistent: Patrick Bunning Best Team Man: Dominic Kaka

MVP: Andrew Michael Most Consistent: Joseph Beyrooti Best Team Man: Matthew Bray

2023 STATE VICTORIAN VOLLEYBALL SCHOOLS CUP Year 7 Division 1

Year 7 Division 2 Blue

Year 7 Division 2 White

2nd

3rd

9th

Year 8 Honours

Year 8 Division 1

Year 8 Division 2

2nd

3rd

1st

Year 9 Honours

Year 9 Division 1

Year 10 Honours

1st

2nd

1st

Year 12 Division 1

Open Honours

3rd

3rd

2023 ACC VOLLEYBALL TEAM OF TH E YEAR Austin Rapp, Year 12

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Austin Nguyen, Year 12

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YEAR 7

Team includes: Steven Hoang, Jordan Huynh, Christian Khreish, Daniel Mai, Patrick Mai, Cian Mujie, Connor Mujie, Viet Nguyen, Daniel Quan, Patrick Yong, Charlie Abbott, Tyler Battaglia, Harry Boyle, Vineet Dhariwal, Terry Dinh, Ethan Hoang, An Nguyen, Saron Soth, Nam Soemoe, Jacobs Chen, Lucas Cheng, Zachary Fu, Edward Huynh, Daksh Jain, Xavier Kostic, Lucas Mac, Xavier MacFarlane, Mihir Murthy, Alex Watson

YEAR 8

Team includes: Alvaro Blasco Herrera, Samuel Duckett, Joshua Henkul, Oscar Le, Jayden Lu, Kevin Nguyen, Jayden Pham, Gabriel Rezk, Rahal Samarasinghe, Gavin Thirimanne, Dominic Farronato, Luke Huynh, Declan Le, Jaxon Nagy, Shawn Nguyen, Dyon Perera, Caelan Vinh, Seth Warnakulasooriya Fernando, Sasa Andjelic, Kavin Bhavananthakumar, Kai Brown, Martin Chiem, John-Paul Kim, Archie Matthews, Dominic Olak, Luca Orlando, Marcus Yap

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YEAR 9

Team includes: Luke Collins, Joedan Davis, Miguel Gonzales, Matthew Hoang, Edison Le, Aden Nguyen, Brodie Sunkanawong, Tyrone Van Ravenstein, Vinh Hoang Vu, Markel Walmaggia Oscar Abbott, Ren Lai, Mel Mabitad, William Mahmoud, Phoenix Monteiro-Sua, Justin Nguyen, Travis Nguyen, Ethan Samar, Leon Sklepic, Rohan Thomas, Noah Vissenjoux

YEAR 10

Team includes: Noah Barbis, Chris Boey, Daniel Chan, Hugh Fagan, Jack Feeley, Justin Inn, Theophil (Theo) Ivan, Dante Mammino, Eddy Nguyen, Hy Nguyen, Bailey Sanders, George Van Rest

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SE N IORS

Team includes: Dylan Bingham, Patrick Bunning, Harrison Couttie, Callum Craig, Lucas Henkul, Patrick Klonis, Jacob Melhem, Isaac Nguyen, Austin Rapp, Micah Tennent, Charles Van Rest, Austin Alvarez, David Chau, Dominic Kaka, Wyatt Jean, Nigel Munasinghe, Robert McEwan, Aaron Nguyen, Anthony Nguyen

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THAN K YOU, JOE. "Inevitably, Joe Moore will be remembered for founding Mazenod's remarkable Volleyball program. Since he decided to channel his unparalleled energy into volleyball, schools around the country have long feared Mazenod. Legions of students, staff and especially the school’s trophy cabinet are indebted to Joe for the sacrifices he made over many decades. Generations of students have found a greater sense of belonging and camaraderie because Joe brought volleyball to the College."

Rob Mann, Class of '07

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ACC ATH LETICS After a series of brutal competitions the Mazenod athletes were ready to tackle the best of the best from the other schools in the ACC community. After a mediocre end result in 2022, the promising Juniors came to compete at Albert Park for the first time. The competition was tight till the last event of the day when Mazenod, unfortunately, came home second in Division Two, narrowly losing to St Joseph’s Ferntree Gully by just 13.5 points. Although Mazenod did not take home the Division Two trophy, we had some major wins throughout the day, with both the Junior and Senior students winning their respective divisions.

There were some awesome individual performances, especially from Louis Salopek, who smashed the ACC and Mazenod records by a massive 7 seconds with a time of 4:25.25 after a gruelling 1500 metre race ending in victory. Another outstanding achievement came from the Under 15 4x100 metre relay team as they finished in first place while setting a new Mazenod record of 47.24 seconds for the event.

An additional congratulations to the Under 13 and Under 14 teams for achieving first place in their relays.

A big thank you to Mr Montoya and all of the Sports department for organising and supervising on the day. Whilst we remain in Division Two having narrowly missed out on the victory this year, we expect that, with the help of the young talent who revealed their presence this year, Mazenod will climb the ladder back up into Division One.

Kyle Carboon & Michael Reginald, Year 12

EVE NT WI N N E RS Name

Event

James Borg

Under 17 Long Jump

Harrison Canning

Under 17 1500 metres

Kyle Carboon

Under 18 100 and 400 metre dash

Harland Craig

Under 13 Shot Put

Thomas Di Iorio

Under 13 200 metre dash

Samuel Hazim

Under 18 1500 metres

Oliver Mangoni

Under 15 1500 metres

Savio Pirotta

Under 18 Long Jump and Triple Jump

Gavin Rajahmoney

Under 14 100, 200 and 400 metre dash

Michael Reginald

Under 18 Shot Put

Louis Salopek

Under 14 High Jump and 1500 metres

Gavin Thirimanne

Under 14 Long Jump

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ACC BASKETBALL ACC Basketball had disappointing results for all year levels in 2023.

Although our teams did not achieve any medals there is clear potential for the future with both the Year 10 A and B teams making it to the semi finals with a narrow three point loss by the B team to St Bede’s. Despite the results, our Junior teams represented Mazenod with pride and the effort was apparent and we believe there is a bright future ahead for the Basketball program.

especially with his tremendous help in Mazenod’s back to back ACC championships in 2017 and 2018. Congratulations on a wonderful career, we are extremely grateful to have had you as our coach over the years. Have fun in your retirement.

Micah Tennent & Cameron Foale, Year 12

The Senior teams did not have much luck either, starting the season with two wins, but an unfortunate clash with Volleyball State Schools Cup saw a forfeit occur with St Bede's unwilling to reschedule the game. Despite missing key players the students gave their all, but lost the last two games, eliminating any chances of finals.

Regardless of the outcomes, we would like to thank everyone involved in the ACC Basketball program this year from players, ACC officials and especially the coaches which included Mr Fox, Mr Phibbs, Mr Muling, Mr Convery, Mr Ford and Mr Miller. A huge thank you is needed for Mr Fox, as he has coached the Mazenod ACC basketball for countless years and continuously works hard to bring our teams to their full potential,

YEAR 7 DIV 1

Team includes: Harland Craig, Dhavien De Alwis, Levi Dirckze, Zachary Fu, Javier Kumarage, Cameron Kelly, Christian Saba, Romel Nasimi, Ben Andrews, Louis Salopek, Caelan Vinh, Cooper McKeon, Rahal Samarasinghe, Tarkyn Stevenson, Angus Lord, Kier Reyes, Pablo Oras, Jordan Pecer, Dylan Walther, Xavier Pereira, Darcy Ryan, Aidan Nyholm, Oliver Haebich, Joshua Henkul, Jayden Rodrigo, Gianluca Vescio

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YEAR 7 DIV 2

Team includes: Tyler Battaglia, Harrison Bloomfield, Dante Farinaccio, Nicholas Avdihodzic, Jai Bowen, Liam Anwari, Christian Khreish, Kobie Plant, Jed Azucena, Jayden Joseph, Archer Hjorth, Zachary Lombardi, Jake Siega, Dison Perera, Rishane Randeniya, Kevin Mendis, Nathan Hayes, Owen Pereira, Ethan Saikaly, Giacomo Caputo, Finnian Collard

YEAR 8 DIV 1

Team includes: Kristian Bozic, Heath Carroll, Alistair Edward, William Faria, Joshua Henkul, Isaac Masci, Mason Mastromanno, Cooper McKeon, Jaxon Nagy, Jaz O'Donoughue, Dyon Perera, Orlando Perez, Ben Redford, Jayden Rodrigo, Louis Salopek, Rahal Samarasinghe, Charlie Sofocleous, Gavin Thirimanne, Gianluca Vescio

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YEAR 8 DIV 2

Team includes: Isaac Chirangara, Rahul de Silva, Mason Greco, Vinley Hodgson, Angus King, Prohan Manish, Darcy McNamara, Benjamin Meyers, Jamison Tucker, Luke Zak, Andre Antoun, Jack Dwyer, Gian Falconieri, Anton Fortino, Benjamin Hall, Shevin Hettiarachchi, Denzel Jayasinha, Harjas Kaile, Nicholas Milonakos, Shawn Nguyen

YEAR 9 DIV 1

Team includes: Chibuikem Anyadoro, Ethan Atkinson, Noah Bernardo, Lucas Buckley, Luca Caruso, Ashton Delahunty, Kal-El Devereux, Thomas Fabris, Brayden Joseph, Anantha Manchanayake, Miles Newman, Justin Nguyen, Ethan Paul, Abel Pereppadan, Charlie Rice, Leo Saba, Christian Salerno, Mark Sassine, Matthew Tutu, Milan Velona

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YEAR 10 A & B

Team includes: Bailey Sanders, Isaiah Thom, Ethan Dirckze, Noah Masci, Thomas McClusky, Sullivan Robey, Addison McFarland, Isaac Pereira, Ben Skofic, Leo Macaro, Franki Kromedellis, Yannick Kumarage, Levi Pitsas, Matthew Setjadiningrat, Charlie Lord, Oscar Torcasio, Kamau Gatumbi, Marcus Boyce

SE N IOR A & B

Team includes: Austin Rapp, Micah Tennent, Beck Robey, Kaden Savannah, Jayden Nguyen, Patrick Bunning, Cameron Foale, Nicholas Corfee, Tyler Ryan, Lachlan McDonald, James Montano, Max Vassallo, Jacob Perera, Nigel Munasinghe, Jordan Samawi, Harrison Couttie, Marcus Gissara, Lucas Henkul

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ACC CRICKET 2022 was an amazing year for Cricket at Mazenod. With an impressive ACC premiership to our name, the Senior XI boys were ready to extend our title to 2023. The season started brilliantly with three convincing victories. This included one match in which Ben Raymond was a star, making an outstanding 82 off 44 balls, helping to carry us over the line in a narrow victory against Salesian. After a tough loss in the middle of the season, we were ready for a big response on our home deck with Joey Paulas stepping up and taking an amazing six wickets for only two runs.

By the end of the season we found ourselves fighting for a win in back to back grand final appearances. We were confident we were going to get over the line but unfortunately we just fell short in the second last over. Despite the loss, we have all enjoyed the opportunity to represent Mazenod over the years and extend our gratitude to all the coaches who have helped us along the way. We wish the best of luck to the Junior and Intermediate teams who will get to represent the College in Term 4.

Nathan Jago, Year 12

Overall, the Senior Second XI team had a fun and interesting season.

With hopes high we felt confident in our first game against Emmanuel College at home on the Johnson Oval. We scored a solid 120 runs in 20 overs, for the loss of only four wickets, with Henry McCracken-Matthews and Luke Hall scoring runs. We bowled Emmanuel out for 68 runs, with the bowling highlight of Andrew Samuels taking two wickets in two balls. Joshua Lorback patrolled the boundary executing numerous, miraculous saves in the field. Unfortunately, in the next match we were destroyed by De La Salle College with the only highlight being when Marcel Juszczyk was hit in the head, not once but twice, fielding in gully.

Unfortunately, this was followed by another loss against Whitefriars, despite some solid scoring from our batsmen.

In the following match, we played with only ten players against a very impressive St Mary’s College. St Mary’s batted first, making 192 runs off 20 overs. We were not able to chase down their innings, but it was a fun experience batting against the chin music of their opening bowling attack and we were very thankful for our helmets. To finish the season, we played St Bede’s College and batted first scoring 106 runs. Brayden Titley batted like a Test match, scoring a very patient 40 from his time at the crease while Antony Thabesan registered his first not-out. We lost the game, but enjoyed the banter and team culture, which is something I will always remember. Thank you to our coaches and well done to the players for a solid season played in true Nodders spirit.

Liam Cuce, Year 12

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Team includes: Nethaka Cooray, Liam Cuce, Adam Di Domenico, Jake D'Rozario, Marcus Fernandes, Herbert Fischbacher, Aiden French, Liam Grima, Luke Hall, Daniel Huggins, Nathan Jago, Marcel Juszczyk, Terron King, Bradley Lopez, Joshua Lorback, Henry McCracken-Matthews, Nigel Munasinghe, Joseph Paulas, Ryan Peiris, Benjamin Raymond, Joshua Rodrigo, Andrew Warren Samuel, Ashwin Saravanapavaan, Didier Savrimoutou, Patrick Schmitt, Zachary Seal, Antony Thabesan, Brayden Titley, Binu Warnakulasuriya

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ACC CROSS COUNTRY The 2023 ACC Cross Country had a fantastic turnout, with many students from Year 7 to 12, representing the College in teams of six or more. On a mild sunny day with fierce winds at Boondara Park, the boys managed to push themselves against the wind and support each other with the Year 7 to 9 athletes running three kilometres while Year 10 to 12 students ran five kilometres. Despite our best efforts, Parade made a clean sweep of all Division 2 flags. Despite this, it was a great opportunity, especially for those who are in Year 12, to represent Mazenod for the last time and for some, the first time. Hopefully, future students will help guide Mazenod back into Division 1. We managed to finish a respectable third and our thanks go to Mr Pearson and Mr Longley-Pakeman in preparing the students for the Carnival.

Xavier Montoya, Year 12

NOTABLE RESULTS Age

Name

Position

U13

Xavier MacFarlane

33rd Overall (13th in Division 2)

U14

Shevin Hettiarachchi

5th Overall (2nd in Division 2)

U15

Luke Collins

47th Overall (13th in Division 2)

U16

Taj Kinder

24th Overall (5th in Division 2)

U17

Christian Gallo

31st Overall (7th in Division 2)

Senior

Samuel Hazim

13th Overall (4th in Division 2)

Team includes: Benjamin Andrews, Cooper Bartlett, Tyler Battaglia, Levi Dirckze, Thomas Herchenroder, Alexander Karaiskos, Xavier Kelly, Daniel Lomas, Xavier MacFarlane, Kobie Plant, Heath Carroll, Thomas David, Russell Giam, Shevin Hettiarachchi, Mitchell Jarvie, Michael Kakouri, Kael Mahon, Jaz O'Donoughue, Gavin Rajahmoney, Ben Redford, Louis Salopek, Gavin Thirimanne, Oscar Abbott, Vincent (Vinny) Bago, Rahul Bhardwaj, Milo Bourke, Luke Collins, Luca Ipradjian, Asad Mohammad Ali, Ashain Rajapaksha, Christopher Smirnis-Parra, Rohan Thomas, Dean Tzortzoukas, Chris Boey, Keshaune De Silva, Hugh Fagan, Taj Kinder, Patrick Klonis, Franki Kromidellis, Joshua Scaranto, Benjamin Skofic, James Stisnijovski, Lachlan Williams, Raiden Bergman, Bradly Bettiol, Harrison Canning, Christian Gallo, Sebastian Gie, Liam Grima, Daniel Huggins, James Montano, Kai Russell, Zeth Athanasopoulos, Matteo Cantavenera, Kyle Carboon, Nicholas Corfee, Lucas Dalle Nogare, Damien D'Cunha, Samuel Hazim, Lucas Henkul, Joshua Lorback, Raphael Lydra, Xavier Montoya

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ACC FOOTBALL The Senior team experienced a tough season, winning only one out of five games. Our first game was against Salesian, our traditional rivals. We came into the game excited for the season ahead, however we faced a disappointing loss, but it was a good learning opportunity against high quality opponents. In the second game against St Mary’s it was very much the same story, but the highlight of our season came in Round 3.

The Founders Day game was played against Emmanuel where players showed what the Mazenod spirit is all about. Led by forward Terron King kicking four goals in the last term, and a dominant performance from Founders Day medalist Lucas Henkul, we came back from 20 points down at the start of the third quarter and got over the line by two points. Unfortunately, the team could not maintain the same intensity against future premiers De La Salle College. In our final game against St Joseph’s we celebrated the indigenous round with a smoking ceremony before getting the boys pumped for the game.

On behalf of the entire football team, we would like to thank all the coaches and people involved for their efforts and time over the season.

Patrick Schmitt, Year 12 The 2022 ACC Football season saw a mediocre end for the Year 9 students, prompting the Year 10 team to strive for big victories in the 2023 season. In the first game, we faced De La Salle, a team we had lost to in the previous year by 60 points. Our team had clearly improved, securing a 50-point victory. We continued to win against St Mary’s, St Joseph’s, and Salesian, bringing us to the end of the season undefeated and second on the ladder. In our semi final match against St Joseph’s, our team managed to reel them in and win by 30 points. Our captain, Tom McCluskey’s six goal performance secured our victory, and we were headed to the ACC Football grand final against Parade. Thanks to brilliant performances from the coach and team, we won the grand

final for the first time in 14 years. We are very grateful for our coach, Mr Miller, and all the players have great memories that will stay with us for years to come.

Antonio Giampa, Year 10 In our second year together as a group, a large improvement was evident from the outset as the Year 8 team started to gel and find our feet, which was reflected in our results. We began the year with a scare as we overcame a defiant St. Mary’s outfit. They clawed their way back from a seven goal deficit to within one straight kick late in the last quarter, but everyone stood up and we came away with a 62 to 57 win. The wins continued as the season progressed, only suffering tight defeats to eventual grand finalists Emmanuel and St Joseph’s.

Finishing in third place we faced an away semi final, suffering a defeat to St Joseph’s who simply outclassed us on the day. Louis Salopek had another stellar year and there were consistent contributions from Mason Mastromanno, Luke Zak, Charlie Sofocleous, Ben Redford, Isaac Masci and Ben Hall, who all had fantastic individual seasons. A big thanks to coaches, Mr Gray and Fabes Di Domenico for a great year. We are looking forward to seeing what this group can achieve in coming years.

In their first year of footy together at Mazenod the Year 7 teams were able to connect as a group and improve as the season progressed. The highlight of their year was their lunchtime game in front of a raucous Mazenod crowd against Parade, coming away with a 48 to 34 win, ending their year in fifth place, just missing out on finals footy. Thanks to coaches Mr Sell and Mr Beatty.

Ben Redford, Year 8

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Team includes: Peter Adamopoulos, Jaime Battaglia, James Borg, Patrick Bunning, Harrison Canning, Kyle Carboon, Ethan Chrisicos, Nicholas Corfee, Harrison Couttie, Marcus Cowan, Brayden David, Dante De Palma, Lucas Dell'arciprete, Trent Do, Herbert Fischbacher, Cameron Foale, Liam Grima, Luke Hall, Lucas Henkul, Thomas Heverin, Daniel Huggins, Marcel Juszczyk, Terron King, Jayden Loi, Joshua Lorback, Nicholas Madunic, Jayden Mathew, Jacob Melhem, James Montano, Cooper Negrepontis, Joseph Paulas, Harrison Ritter, Beck Robey, Kai Russell, Tyler Ryan, Jordan Samawi, Maximos (Max) Sarris, Kaden Savannah, Patrick Schmitt, Zachary Seal, Brayden Titley, Benjamin Wickham

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Team includes: Charlie Abbott, Cooper Bartlett, Harrison Bloomfield, Daniel Bonar, Jai Bowen, Lucas Casella, Lachie Cotter, Harland Craig, Oliver Daniell, Cameron DeCouto, Christian Di Somma, Will Dresser, Dante Farinaccio, Jake Hall, Nathan Hayes, Archer Hjorth, Jayden Joseph, Alexander Karaiskos, Xavier Kelly, Javier Kumarage, Angus Lord, Yiann Milonakos, Hilton Nguyen, Owen Pereira, Xavier Pereira, Kobie Plant, Bentley Rohan, Flynn Ryan, Jack Ryan, Tarkyn Stevenson, Brodie Sutton, Zak Turner, Hamish Wijepura, Daniel Younan

YEAR 8

Team includes: Aiden Barel, Heath Carroll, Noah Cendamo, Jackson Costabile, Lucas Crawford, Samuel Duckett, Anton Fortino, Benjamin Hall, Sebastian Hart, Matthew Haywood, Joshua Henkul, Mitchell Jarvie, Denzel Jayasinha, Luke Locaso, Andre Magagna, Kael Mahon, Isaac Masci, Mason Mastromanno, Jaz O'Donoughue, Ryan Peou, Orlando Perez, Ben Redford, Gabriel Saba, Louis Salopek, Aaron Shenfield, Terence (Zach) Simonds, Charlie Sofocleous, Marcus Spinelly, Brian Tran, Gianluca Vescio, Oliver Wickham, Luke Zak

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YEAR 9

Team includes: Oscar Abbott, Nikael Athanasopoulos, Anthony Biondo, Gabriel (Gabe) Bisbal, Charles (Charlie) Bloomfield, Milo Bourke, Lucas Buckley, Samuel (Sam) Campbell, Lucky Castromayor, Luke Collins, Matthew Costanzo, Rory Dal Ben, Joedan Davis, Thomas Fabris, Tyla Gajdobranski, Sharbel Hingston, Cian Jones, Steven Lianos, Oliver Mangoni, Phoenix Marateo, Christian Meddis, Phoenix Monteiro-Sua, Christopher Negrepontis, Maximus Papadopoulos, Zachary Prattis, Lewis Purdie, Charlie Rice, Oliver Rossi, Leo Saba, Mark Sassine, Oliver Shalders, Milan Velona, Costa Voursoukis, William Woolmore, Oliver Wyllie

YEAR 10

Team includes: Noah Barbis, Brandon Battaglia, Tomas Boribon, Marcus Boyce, Samuel Crozier, Teage Dakin, Jordan Del Villar, Jesse Doherty, Jack Emerson, Mitchell Fredericks, Antonio Giampa, Trevin Hewawasam, Alexander Kham, Taj Kinder, Patrick Klonis, Franki Kromidellis, Yannick Kumarage, Leonardo Macaro, Noah Masci, Oscar Matthews, Thomas McCluskey, Addison McFarland, Levi Pitsas, Brady Reid, Sullivan Robey, Bailey Sanders, Jack Sarris, Benjamin Skofic, Oscar Torcasio, Lachlan Williams

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AFL: PANTH E RS VS. MAZE NOD ALL STARS Imagine, it was the end of Term 2, and we found ourselves facing the mighty Mazenod Panthers, a team that caters for all abilities. As we stepped on the field, we could not help but notice that our team consisted mostly of enthusiastic Year 7 students, who can be a force to be reckoned with, however some need to hit the gym (see the PE department for times fellas). The tough and intimidating Panthers seemed to have a serious case of “win at all costs” fever, with us being the mouse, a panther’s favourite meal. It hit us—this was no ordinary game; it was a clash of titans.

Throughout the game, our team faced challenges. A Panther player demolished one of our enthusiastic Year 7 teammates, College leaders Herbie and Terron struggled to get the ball out of the centre square and the Panther midfield was too dominant.

Despite our efforts, it felt like they had springs in their legs, while the Mazenod boys were running in cement shoes. Jamie was the loose cannon, earning a black card with his wild antics and there was some questionable umpiring as even our own teacher Mr Lambert seemed to be against us.

Our team was crushed, defeated, and probably a little bruised, but we played our hearts out and gained unforgettable memories, laughter and camaraderie. While victory eluded us, we learned to embrace the fun and have a good chuckle in the face of a daunting challenge. Well done to the Panthers, I would highly recommend getting down to some of their games.

Liam Cuce, Year 12

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ACC GOLF On May 15, the Northern Golf Club hosted the annual ACC Open Golf Championship, with Mazenod sending an exceptionally talented group of golfers to battle it out in Division Two. With perfectly clear skies, we set out with full confidence to get the job done. While it was not our greatest day, we managed to scrape into fifth through a mix of strong Senior and Junior performances. While these days can be very competitive at times, the ability to connect with students from other schools is unique to these golf days, and I would highly recommend it to all students thinking about playing in the future. Thank you to Mr Connolly for organising the day, and with the talent in our up and coming Junior golfers, the future of Mazenod golf is looking bigger and brighter than ever.

Herbert Fischbacher, Year 12

Team includes: Joshua Bakof, Liam Cuce, Herbert Fischbacher, Jesse Haslam, Thomas Heverin, Nathan Jago, Marcel Juszczyk, Brodie Mutthumani, Benjamin Raymond, Maksymillien Suwara, Louis Tuck

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ACC HOCKEY The ACC Hockey teams experienced strong results across the board this year. With each year level showing strong fight in their respective divisions, both the Year 7 and Year 9 teams managed to reach semi finals among very healthy competition.

In the Junior competition, the second placed Year 7 team were only stopped by a narrow 2 to 0 semi final loss, yet this should not take away from a sensational year, managing to earn points against all other semi finalists across the home and away season. The Year 8 team finished 9th, but provided a challenge to numerous opponents fighting for finals positions across the year, a credit to the determination of the team.

In the Intermediate division, the second placed Year 9 team enjoyed an undefeated home and away season, most attributable to their defence which conceded only six goals in six matches, undone only by a 4 to 1 semi final loss. The Year 10 team finished 8th in a tough season, but still managed to taste victory and recorded close games against a number of finalists.

The Senior team finished 7th, separated only by goal difference to the finalists, and managed a couple of wins in a difficult competition. Going down to eventual premiers De La Salle in an elimination final in the last round failed to accurately represent the heart of the team. All players worked hard for one another throughout the season, as well as valiantly persisting against skilful opposition, allowing everybody to walk off the field for the last time, proud of their contribution to Mazenod sport.

I would like to thank coaches Mr Summon, Mr Gray, Mr May and Mr Pearson for their contribution every week, and congratulations to all teams for their commitment throughout the season.

Herbert Fischbacher, Year 12

YEAR 7

Team includes: Cooper Bartlett, Daniel Bonar, Fraser Boyle, Harry Boyle, Lachie Cotter, Oliver Daniell, Cameron DeCouto, Zac Dobson, Will Dresser, Levi Lopez, Zak Turner, Daniel Younan, Michal Zieleniewicz

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YEAR 8

Team includes: Vishnu Bhimaraju, Alvaro Blasco Herrera, Andrew Carmona, Raffaele Casciere, George Citera, Vincent Curcio, Aiden Devadass, Samuel Duckett, Lester Harvey, Mitchell Jarvie, Philopater Matta, Matthew McDonald, Dean Menezes, Dimitri Moretti, Xavier Nahas, Rohit Pious, Adrian Theophilus

YEAR 9

Team includes: Oscar Abbott, Rahul Bhardwaj, Gabriel (Gabe) Bisbal, Charles (Charlie) Bloomfield, Milo Bourke, Luke Collins, Joedan Davis, Matthew Karaula, Kyle Le, Mel Mabitad, Oliver Mangoni, Asad Mohammad Ali, Christopher Smirnis-Parra, Brodie Sunkanawong, Nicola (Nic) Witham

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YEAR 10

Team includes: Jesse Doherty, Jack Emerson, Mitchell Fredericks, Marcel Go, Trevin Hewawasam, Matthew Lorback, Oscar Matthews, Chad Miranda, Ryder Morgan, Ryan Oh, Nikolas Pincic, Jeremy Rodrigues, Aiden Ryan, George Van Rest, Joel Vydelingum

SE N IOR

Team includes: Daniel Huggins, Bradley Lopez, Veasnoka Ly, Noah Morin, Kai Russell, Zachary Seal, Hayden Ah-Sen, Herbert Fischbacher, Christo Jimmy Anchani, Roshan Joby, Marcel Juszczyk, Jayden Loi, Joshua Lorback, Aaron Nguyen, Jevin Nobi Vadakkekara, Nevin Nobi Vadakkekara, Rajit Prasad

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ACC SOCCE R The Senior Division 1 team for ACC Soccer worked incredibly hard to fight their way to the final of the ACC tournament. The boys took to the field of the Veneto Club for the final against St Bede’s and while it was a hard-fought match, ultimately the score ended 2 to 1, with St Bede’s taking home the trophy. Despite the harsh result on the final day, the boys will surely cherish the great moments made along the way. There was an impressive run of five wins, one loss and one draw, finishing first on the Division ladder, and the heartstopping and euphoric penalty shootout against Emmanuel College in the semi finals, where the boys inspired a comeback from 2 to 0 to score a last minute equaliser in extra time to make it 3 to 3, and then win the shootout.

For the Year 12 students, it was a heartbreaking end to their ACC journey.

For the Year 11 students it was equally painful, but hopefully they can return stronger in 2024 and guide next year’s players to ACC glory.

Lucas Dalle Nogare, Year 12 That is a wrap for another productive year of ACC Soccer and all the boys across Year 9 and 10 put on a great display. The boys represented true Mazenod colours and played with passion and pride. The Year 9 B team finished with a solid array of results finishing third and falling short in the final. Mr Clement’s input as the coach clearly influenced the lads, leading to their favourable results. Mr Spasic’s Year 9 A team had an impressive run to the Grand Final, where they unfortunately fell just short, but nevertheless the boys displayed solid performances and a great attitude over the term.

The Year 10 B team was coached by Mr Stoforidis who led the boys through a volatile time with a mixed set of results. The boys displayed their commitment and perseverance and fought through all the challenges they faced over the term. The talented Year 10 A team also finished with mixed results, just missing out on the final stages in fifth place. Nav and Mr Montoya led the boys in an outstanding manner

which reflected on the boys performance. As the lads head into the Senior years, they are confident in achieving consistent results and will hopefully take home another title for the Nodders.

Adrian Lomas, Year 10 During the season, the two Year 8 teams displayed remarkable skill and determination. The Year 8A team exhibited exceptional teamwork and strategic plays, becoming semi finalists. Led by their skilled coach Mr Coulter, the team demonstrated an impressive ability to control the ball and execute accurate passes. Their strong defence thwarted opposition attempts to score, cementing their dominance. On the other hand, the Year 8B team faced several challenging matches, but their unwavering spirit never diminished. Despite the occasional setback, they exhibited resilience and remarkable individual talents on the field.

They were semi finalists under their coach Ms St Ange. Overall, both teams demonstrated admirable effort, teamwork and perseverance throughout the season.

This season, two enthusiastic Year 7 teams showcased their incredible skills and teamwork on the field. The first team, known as the Year 7A team, exhibited unparalleled dedication, resulting in a string of impressive wins. With their agile defenders and prolific goal scorers, they consistently dominated matches, scoring an astonishing average of 4.5 goals per game. Under the leadership of Mr Montoya the Year 7A team became Year 7 Champions. On the other hand, the Year 7B displayed remarkable resilience and fought fiercely despite facing several challenges throughout the season. Although victories eluded them, their commitment and never-give-up attitude were truly inspiring from the team and Mr Clement, as he pushed them to their best. Both teams demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and left a lasting impression on the soccer community.

Vincent Curcio, Year 8

2023 Davie/Egan Cup Winners, 2-1 vs Salesian College

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YEAR 7 A & B

Team includes: Mitchel Alexander, Aaron Alfred, Jake Allegany, Jed Azucena, Tyler Battaglia, Rylan Botha, Finnian Collard, Feliks Csatlos, Thomas Di Iorio, Joseph Flaherty, Jenin Jose, Christian Khreish, Delvin Kovatt, Jackie Lao, Daniel Lomas, Zachary Lombardi, Xavier MacFarlane, Cian Mujie, Ethan Palermo, Akein Palliyaralalagedon, Lucas Ramalinga, Ashwin Ramendra, Brendan Roberts, Phoenix Robins, Christian Saba, Ethan Saikaly, Marlen Scaffaro, Noel Sebastian, Karol Styczen, George Thomas

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YEAR 8 A & B

Team includes: Alex Angel, Marcus Ball, Raffaele Casciere, Lukas Christodoulou, George Citera, Vincent Curcio, Aiden Devadass, Carl Di Ciero, Martin Flaherty, Russell Giam, Mason Greco, Max Ierna, Leo Ipradjian, Daniel Juma, Oswin Kovatt, Aiden Lee, Damian L'etang, Dean Menezes, Dimitri Moretti, Shawn Nguyen, Jaden Oh, Rohit Pious, Anthony Porzi, Gabriel Rezk, Gian Luca Rico, Ethan Rizkalla, Hunter Tran, Tobi van den Bosch, Samuel Vougas, Robert Williams

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YEAR 9 A & B

Team includes: Lucas Asadurian, Vincent (Vinny) Bago, Rahul Bhardwaj, Daniel Bobby, Daniel Bortoli, Christopher Ciamarra, John (Johnny) Danchenko, Aaron David, Joshua Del Papa, Raphael Dimian, Gabriel D'Souza, Adrian Fernandes, Gian Luca Florio, Xuanyi He, Luca Ipradjian, Myung-Jun (Jerome) Kim, Jordan Labutte, Edison Le, Joshua Morin, Imeth Mudannayaka, Zain Muscat, Aden Nguyen, Alex Ouyang, Minh-Tam Pham, Rhys Rodrigues, Phoenix Simos, Christopher Smirnis-Parra, Massimo Stellato, Brodie Sunkanawong, Hamish Weerasooriya, Xavier Welsh, Nicola (Nic) Witham

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YEAR 10 A & B

Team includes: Luka Andjelic, Christian Barthelot, Tyrese Bourne, Lachlan Buchan, Thomas Chahla, Aleksander Csatlos, Lochie Dal Ben, Anton De Rose, Marcel Go, Bradley Grasso, Jensen Greco, Evan Hart, Ethan Hernandez, Adrian Lomas, Duy (Tommy) Nguyen, Ryan Oh, Jordan Palermo, Sanat Parte, Nikolas Pincic, James Ramalinga, Kristian Rezk, Jeremy Rodrigues, Sebastian Saba, Jonathan Salib, Joshua Scaranto, James Stisnijovski, Oliver Turner, Roko Tustonjic, Jasper van den Bosch, Jamie Wilton, Darryll Yeo

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Team includes: Adam Di Domenico, Christian Gallo, Sebastian Gie, Christian Grano, Tomas Jacob, Ayden Locaso, Robert McEwan, Noah Morin, Thisal Pasqual, Simon Pham, Kayne White, Avinda Wickramaratne, Zeth Athanasopoulos, Noah Bonaddio, Jamie Bortoli, Matteo Cantavenera, Lucas Dalle Nogare, Daniel D'Angelo, Antonio (Anthony) Del Papa, Zane Desveaux, Gianluca Gismondi, Jake Grima, Nathanael Khor, Eleftherios (Eleftheorios) Lionakis, Luca Maio, Xavier Montoya, Christian Nheu, Orlando Perri, Savio Pirotta, Jason Rao, Benjamin Sawaya, Georgios Sotiriadis, Gianluca Speranza, Brandon Sunkanawong, Joshua Wilton

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ACC SWI M M I NG On April 5, Mazenod’s best swimmers represented the College in the ACC Swimming Carnival at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Every swimmer should feel proud and honoured to represent the College and all showed the true Nodder spirit, through their swimming skills and offering encouragement to one another, highlighting mateship.

A huge congratulations to St Bede’s for winning Division One, marking their third win in a row. Amazingly, the night also ended with an enormous win for Mazenod, with our team finishing first in Division Two. Mazenod’s 13 first placings, 18 second placings and 12 third placings was an astonishing achievement. Not only did every single swimmer individually perform but as a team, we achieved the best possible outcome, coming first in the Junior section.

Finally I would like to express my deepest gratitude towards the swimming team. Not only did the win make the best last year I could possibly ask for, but the team’s positive attitude was a highlight of my Year 12. Swimming has been a part of my life since childhood and seeing the future generations enjoy it, brings much delight. So to the younger year levels, continue the sport as you have a bright future ahead. It has been an absolute pleasure leading the team as Squad Captain, and I cannot thank you enough for your commitment to the sport and the team.

Aaron Nguyen, Year 12

Special thanks and appreciation to the Sports department, especially Mr Montoya and Mr Connolly with the spectacular coaching and organisation efforts. Thank you to the many staff who came on the night and supported the team. What often goes unnoticed is the marvellous contribution that each parent makes towards the swimming program, from tirelessly getting your son to the pool and your supportive nature on the night cheering the team.

Team includes: Cooper Bartlett, Harrison Bloomfield, Thomas Di Iorio, Aidan Gonsalvez, Thomas Herchenroder, Michael Kakouri, Phoenix Robins, Alvaro Blasco Herrera, Kobe Chy, Dyon Perera, Leon Sklepic, Yi Zhe (Saville) Zhang, Vincent (Vinny) Bago, Charles (Charlie) Bloomfield, Milo Bourke, Alastair Caciolo, Isaiah Thom, Rohan Thomas, Antonio Di Giovine, Ryan Oh, Rylan Peiris, Tyrone Van Ravenstein, Joshua Weyermayr, Darryll Yeo, Callum Craig, Eldrich Kiswardi, Bradley Lopez, Noah Morin, Keenan Chy, Andrew Kakouri, Xavier Montoya, Aaron Nguyen, Rajit Prasad

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ACC TABLE TE N N IS This year, the Year 7 ACC Table Tennis team experienced a great competitive environment, ending the season in third place. Beginning the season with a loss to St Bede’s, the team bounced back earning themselves a place in the semi finals. However, a rematch against St Bede’s resulted in a Mazenod loss. Although unsuccessful in winning the premiership, the team had an enjoyable season with Mr Riley coaching, earning the team an incredible result.

The Year 8 team had a challenging season, consisting of very close matches, with a majority of scores being 7 to 8 in the opposition’s favour. Despite ending the season in sixth place, the results displayed a competitive nature, which is always great to see in all teams. Thanks to Ms Comerford for supporting and encouraging the team to play to the best of their abilities.

The Year 9 ACC Table Tennis team had a difficult season against other skilled teams, ending in fifth place. Although winning their games convincingly, it was not enough to edge them into a semi finals match.

A big thank you to Ms McDonald for guiding and coaching the team throughout the season.

The Year 10 team had a great run, finishing the season in fourth place in the group stages. With a dominant performance throughout the term, the team produced an outstanding result, making it into the finals, but sadly fell at the final hurdle and were runners up against St Bede’s.

Thanks to Mr Becker for supporting the team, encouraging the best for all players.

With a promising Senior Table Tennis team this year, the Year 12 students were motivated to wrap up their Table Tennis journey with a premiership win. Coming into the season with a convincing 11 to 4 win over Salesian, the team carried their high spirits throughout the term to finish on top of the ladder with no losses. However, a rematch against St Bede’s in the semi finals resulted in the first loss of the Senior team, ending our season. Although the loss denied our chances of winning the trophy, the team enjoyed playing together, displaying great sportsmanship. The selection of outstanding players and determination to fix the team’s mistakes would not have been possible without Mr Rolfe who tirelessly ensured that the best team would be playing each week, while also giving everyone on the team a chance to display their skills. The Senior team would like to thank Mr Rolfe for bringing the best out of every player, his constant encouragement fueled our desire to bring the premiership trophy home for Mazenod.

David Nguyen, Year 12

YEAR 7

Team includes: Ethan Palermo, Aaron Alfred, Jeremiah Bourbon, Viyasan Suresh, Elijah Meyer, Isath Kalumuni, Santhul Amaradiwakara, Marcus Cerbone, Mihir Murthy, Jack Ryan, Joseph Blangiardo, Antonio De Sensi, Timothy Thomas

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YEAR 8

Team includes: Sasa Andjelic, Vicente Ayala, Sadeesha Dahanayake, Joren Flores, Aarav Gajjar, Immanuel Mullapudi, Timothy Nguyen, Benjamin Rafferty, Rushil Ravi, Lachlan Thai, Brian Tran, Savi Weerasinghe, Oliver Wickham

YEAR 9

Team includes: Alex Ouyang, Minh-Tam Pham, Jerome Kim, Christian Meddis, Maximus Papadopoulos, Lucky Castromayor, Daniel Liu, Raphael Dimian, Angelo Fernandesz, Kit Khoi, Matthew Chan, Matthew Bradfield

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YEAR 10

Team includes: Luka Andjelic, Chris Boey, Joshua Ciamarra, Aaron D'Souza, Hugh Fagan, Jordan Lee, Jonah Lu, Leander McFarland, Jordan Palermo, Sanat Parte, Joshua Scaranto, Luca Stamatelos, Joshua Weyermayr

SE N IOR

Team includes: Andre Almodiel, George Charbine, Anthony Huynh, Tomas Jacob, Nathanael Khor, Mark Liu, Xavier Montoya, Austin Nguyen, Bao Nguyen, Calvin Nguyen, David Nguyen, Jordan Stamatelos, Maksymillien Suwara, Louis Tuck, Benjamin Wickham, Joshua Wilton

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ACC TE N N IS 2023 was an eventful year for the ACC Senior Tennis team. Initially there was a struggle to find enough members for the team, but the Nodder spirit came through as we recruited volunteers such as Xavier Montoya and many others who joined the team to help the boys. We kicked off the season with a close victory over last year’s semi finalists, Salesian, beating them seven sets to five. Despite the solid opposition we kept a positive mindset in all our games, even when we did not always come home with a win. Ultimately, we all had fun participating, getting involved in sport and giving it our best shot, regardless of the outcome.

Confidently, the team can hold their heads high after a season of fun and great effort against skilled opponents.

The display of determination to play every week highlights our squad’s character, creating a friendly environment for all team members. We would like to thank Mr May for his commitment in organising teams and dedicating his time and effort in transporting us to the various venues during the season. He played an important role in motivating all our players to play to the best of their ability and ensured we represented the College with an appropriate attitude, enthusiasm and sportsmanship while playing and watching. Best of luck to all future ACC Tennis teams. Hopefully they can claim a title for Mazenod.

David Nguyen, Year 12

SE N IOR

Team includes: Andre Almodiel, Isaac Asadurian, Adrian Fernandesz, Thomas Giles, Andrew Kakouri, James Montano, Xavier Montoya, David Nguyen, Walter Wright

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TH E PITCH The ACC announced a new initiative in 2023, 'The Pitch', aimed at young entrepreneurs in Year 9 and 10, with the competition to be overseen and managed by First Pivot.

Entrepreneurs see opportunity everywhere. A problem or challenge is an opportunity to help people. Students were encouraged to think of a business innovation or social solution that could make a difference to an individual, their community or to Australia, and pitch it to a panel of judges. The solution can create value and be measured in any number of ways; financial, social, impact, and/or happiness.

The goal was always for the output of Value to be greater than the cost of inputs.

The ACC Pitch Competition was held as part of the ACC Activities Day at Mazenod College on Wednesday August 23rd in conjunction with the Debating and Public Speaking competitions and the Drama Workshop.

Brooke Sullivan

Team includes: Daniel Liu and Alastair Caciolo

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CLUBS & GROUPS

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BOOK CLUB

Group includes: Sebastian Alvarado Acosta, Chris Antony, Freddy Bennett, Senuka De Silva, Ciaran Ellwood, Aarav Gajjar, Aryan Gulati, Zac Harvey, Diyen Hettiarachchi, Edward Huynh, Elijah Jimenez, Sanjay Karthesan, Oswin Kovatt, Joseph Lloyd, Philo Matta, Jason Meng, Charlie Morrissey, William Pham, Gavin Rajahmoney, Nishith Rajanbabu, Gabriel Rezk, Kanishk Saravanan, Rex Tsoi, Dean Tzortzoukas, Dhiva Vivehananthan, Jason Vu, Viran Wevita, Marcus Yap, Edmond Zhao

MAYO GROUP

Group includes: Lucas Pham, Marcus Yap, Andre Antoun, Chris Boey, Hugh Fagan, Gavin Rajahmoney, Ronit D'Silva, Anish Gokulnath, Nikhil Perera

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SOCIAL JUSTICE (JUN IOR)

Group includes: Timothy Thomas, Benjamin Leng, Lucas Ramalinga, Kaveen (Jordan) Perera, Connor Mujie, Tayden Phan, Harry Boyle, Akein Palliyaralalagedon, Frederik Bennett, Xavier Kelly, Cian Mujie, Xavier Nahas, Marcus Yap, Aiden Lee, Alistair Edward, Samuel Duckett, Chris Antony, Sebastian Hart, Dimitri Moretti, Gavin Rajahmoney, Xavier Harris, Chibuikem Anyadoro, Daniel Bobby, Lucky Castromayor, Imeth Mudannayaka, Brodie Sunkanawong, Isaac Bunney, Trevon Jayakody Arachchige, Emmanuel Woo

SOCIAL JUSTICE (SE N IOR)

Group includes: Isaiah Thom, Anish Gokulnath, Darryll Yeo, Ivan Theophil Ivan, Viron Fernando, Anton De Rose, Aariya Thanabalasingham, James Ramalinga, Leander McFarland, Bradly Bettiol, Antony Thabesan, Xavier Petti, Thomas Heverin, David Greensmith, Hemant Shamra, Jehan Fernando, Atul Chelackal, Joseph Paulas, Lachlan Newman, Brayden Peiris

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SONS OF OLD BOYS

Group includes: Flynn Ryan, Jack Ryan, Fraser Boyle, Harry Boyle, Marcus Cerbone, Marco Colalillo, Antonio De Sensi, Will Dresser, Eamon D'Rozario, Oskar Evans, Dante Farinaccio, Oscar Haas, Xavier Kelly, Marcus Nahal-Tang, Enrique Zelada, Jackson Costabile, Lachlan Thai, Caelan Vinh, Alex Angel, Leon Bell, Lucas Crawford, Jack Dwyer, Andre Magagna, Daniel Smith, Gianluca Vescio, Jack Williams, Luke Zak, Lewis Purdie, Christian Salerno, Oliver Wyllie, Zachary Prattis, Nicholas Youhorn, Braeden Farrugia, Samuel Quattrocchi, Noah Vissenjoux, William Tran, Sebastian Watkins, Joshua Ward, Sam Boyle, Angelo Colalillo, Sebastian Mirenda, Adriano Speranza, Antonio Zelada, Jonathan Nigro, Noah Kogan, Thomas Thai, James Borg, Ben Chaia, Jake D'Rozario, Daniel Huggins, Dante Iazzolino, Xavier Petti, Marco Speranza

TECH CLUB

Group includes: Cooper Aow, Elijah Becker, Abiel Di Benedetto, Ronit D’Silva, Adam D’Souza, Thomas David, Callum Forster, Lucas Gan, Aleczander Gigis, Constantine Gigis, David Goenawan, Thushan Hendalage, Diyen Hettiarachchi, Thinon Induruwa, Noah James, Aaron Jilju, Lachlan Macumber, Philopater Matta, Joseph Morrissey, Marcos Quinoneza, Kanishk Saravanan, Aramis Sinnathamby, James Thackaberry, Chrystom Thalappillil, Rex Tsoi, Luke Vanderwert, Joel Vydelingum, Viran Wevita, Andrew Witchell, Jack Williams

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STUDE NT RE PS (JUN IOR)

Group includes: Phoenix Robins, Lucas Tee, Deklin Tran, Rylan Botha, Patrick Yong, Pravin Niranjan, Reshaun Matharage, Kevin Mendis, Yibo Iaskiv, Gabriel Rezk, Adam D'Sousa, Rushil Ravi, Akshar Maragani, Lester Harvey, Isindu Rajapakshe, Angus King, Harjas Kaile, Senuka De Silva, Oliver Mangoni, Zain Muscat, Chibuikem Anyadoro, Oliver Wyllie, Joshua Morin, Xavier Harris, Phoenix Monteiro-Sua, Dean Tzortzoukas, Jaden Lian, Christian Meddis, Chris Smirnis-Parra, Isaac Feeney, Tam Nguyen, Christian Salerno

STUDE NT RE PS (SE N IOR)

Group includes: Thevinu Gunatilaka, Sebastian Saba, Jamie Wilton, Jordan Palermo, Antonio Tarallo, Tristan Boissezon, Patrick Klonis, Aryan Sharma, Matthew Lorback, Ryan Peiris, Andrew Samuel, Joshua Rodrigo, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Binu Warnakulasuriya, Nathan Gomatos, Zack Parker, Nigel Munasinghe, Antonio Di Giovine, Stanislaus Simanto, Eleftheorios (Troy) Lionakis, Daniel Harrak

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M USIC E NSE M BLES

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BOYLE STRI NGS

Ensemble members: Solvei Jankowski (Conductor) Isaac Bunney, Andrew Carmona, Francesco Citera, Jonathan Dirckze, Andy Doan, Alistair Edward, Pierre Fayek, Joren Flores, Sanuk Herath, Ying Ju Hung, Chi Nguyen Huynh, Adrian James, Elijah Jimenez, Jerome Kim, Issac Kollaramalil, Branden Le, Alvin Lee, Richard Lee, Joseph Lloyd Anthikat, Riley Mac, Rafael Morales, Gokulakrishnan Murali Krishnan, Aidan Na, Aiden Nguyen, An Nguyen, Andrew Nguyen, Nam Nguyen, Tam Nguyen, Lucas Pham, Gavin Rajahmoney, Kevin Robin, Ryan Sahni, Kanishk Saravanan, Yugeeth Sumanasinghe, Brian Tran, Jaydan Tran, Tyler Trinh, Jason Vu, Michael Zhang

BRAN DE N BURG E NSE M BLE

Ensemble members: Solvei Jankowski (Conductor) Chris Boey, Aydan Edward, Lucas Pham, Joshua Weyermayr

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CHAM BE R STRI NGS

Ensemble members: Stuart Cook (Conductor) Abisha Abhayaratne, Anthony Belaniso, Chris Boey, Johnny Chau, Leroy Chen, George Coyne, Nathaniel Coyne, Luca D'Angelo, Aydan Edward, Joshua Goh, David Greensmith, Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara, Nathanael Kuek, Andrew Lee, Timothy Lee, Jaden Lian, Yungshin Lim, Jonah Lu, Thien Luu, Hy Nguyen, Minhsan Nguyen, Brandon Paul, Lucas Pham, Adam Quek, Joshua Weyermayr, Jared Wigley, Emmanuel Woo, Saville Zhang

COGH LAN QUARTET

Ensemble members: Eugenie Lyons (Conductor) Luca D'Angelo, Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara, Brandon Paul, Saville Zhang

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DORSEY BIG BAN D

Ensemble members: Tom Panckridge (Conductor) Fraser Boyle, Harry Boyle, Francis Darmawan, Jonathan Dirckze, Jasper Do, Zachary Fu, Lucas Gan, Darcy Jean, Kevin Kim, Ryan Kim, Angus King, Jamie Kondou, Jaden Lim, Immanuel Mullapudi, Justin Nguyen-Vu, Gabriel Rezk, Yugeeth Sumansinghe, Adrian Theophilus, Tyler Trinh, Rex Tsoi, Jamison Tucker, Savi Weerasinghe, Aldric Wijaya

DRUM LI N E (JUN IOR)

Ensemble members: Alex Keser (Conductor) Aiden Barel, Alvaro Blasco Herera, Aiden Devadass, Kit Khoi, Timothy Nguyen, Ben Redford, Rex Tsoi, Savi Weerasinghe, Jasper Wong

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DRUM LI N E (SE N IOR)

Ensemble members: Alex Keser (Conductor) Alvin Bouchereau, Eugene Calalang, Damien D'Cunha, Aaron D'Souza, Daniel Harrak, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Huey Ng, Zachary Seal

FLUTE E NSE M BLE (SE N IOR)

Ensemble members: Lisa-Maree Amos (Conductor) Ben Boudreau, Viron Fernando, Eldrich Kiswardi, Huey Ng, Colin Ng Chit Wing, Deni Trkulja, Christopher Hermawan

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FOUN DE RS E NSE M BLE

Ensemble members: Meg Waugh (Conductor) Oscar Abbott, Vicente Ayala, Kavin Bhavananthakumar, Ben Boudreau, Milo Bourke, Luke Bui, Daniel Chan, Jordan Chan, Jacobs Chen, Jonathan Citino, Luke Collins, Matt Curran, Francis Darmawan, James Do, Jasper Do, Aydan Edward, Viron Fernando, Kit Khoi, Kevin Kim, Micky Kim, Ryan Kim, Alex Kwan, Jaden Lim, Vincent Ly, Yashane Mudallige, Immanuel Mullapudi, Colin Ng Chit Wing, Thomas Nguyen, Dyon Perera, Lucas Pham, Minh-Tam Pham, Luke Poppeliers, Didier Savrimoutou, Aiden Silva, Paul Tan, Louie Tiong, Louis Tuck, Joel Vydelingum, Seth Weerasinghe, Aldric Wijaya, Jamie Wilton, Oliver Wyllie, Lucas Yap, Branden Yeo, Darryll Yeo

HAYDN QUARTET

Ensemble members: Peter Nguyen (Conductor) Leroy Chen, Nathaniel Coyne, George Coyne, Shin Lim

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M EARS WI N D BAN D

Ensemble members: George Melitsis (Conductor) Methul Atapattu Arachchi, Aiden Barel, Alvaro Blasco Herrera, Fraser Boyle, Hankyeol Choi, Francis Darmawan, Sebastian De Francesco, Noah Dimitrakopoulos, Jasper Do, Adam D'Souza, Samuel Duckett, Lucas Gan, Jenith Gunatilaka, Lester Harvey, Max Hauser, Darcy Jean, Alex Joseph, Kevin Kim, Ryan Kim, Angus King, Jamie Kondou, Alexander Kwan, Oscar Le, Aiden Lee, Jaden Lim, Stephen MacFarlane, Charlie Morrissey, Yashane Mudalige, Sanul Nagassenage, Justin Nguyen-Vu, Orson Parrish, Adam Quek, Mingyi Shi, Ethige (Aiden) Silva, Daniel Smith, Adrian Theophilus, Hunter Tran, Jamison Tucker, Savi Weerasinghe, Jasper Wong, Luca Worladge, Marcus Yap

MON K BAN D

Ensemble members: George Melitsis (Conductor) Chibuikem Anyadoro, Kavin Bhavananthakumar, Luke Bui, Daniel Chan, Jonathan Citino, Matthew Curran, Kit Khoi, Micky Kim, Leander McFarland, Yashane Mudalige, Colin Ng Chit Wing, Ryan Nguyen, Dyon Perera, Ethige Silva, Louie Tiong

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PRE M I E R WI N DS

Ensemble members: Doug Leutchford (Conductor) Oscar Azemat, Kavin Bhavananthakumar, Jeremy Chen, Nick Chong, Liam Cuce, Damien D'Cunha, Antonio Di Giovine, Roberto Di Giovine, Ciaran Ellwood, Daniel Harrak, Aditya Kirshna Moorthy, Eldrich Kiswardi, Andreas Kostic, Daniel Liu, Mark Liu, Tim Lucas, Raphael Lydra, Reikken Lydra, Derrick Ma, Leander McFarland, Zane Mendes, Xavier Montoya, Huey Ng, Thomas Nguyen, Justin Nguyen-Vu, Nikhil Perera, Lucas Pham, Zachary Seal, Deni Trkulja, Walter Wright, Brandon Yeo, Winston Zou

STAGE BAN D

Ensemble members: Tom Panckridge (Conductor) Nicholas Chong, George Coyne, Liam Cuce, Antonio Di Giovine, Roberto Di Giovine, Michael Ebejer, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Timothy Lucas, Reikken Lydra, Zane Mendes, Xavier Montoya, Huey Ng, Thomas Nguyen, Nikhil Perera, Walter Wright, Winston Zou

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SWI NG BAN D

Ensemble members: Cameron McIntyre (Conductor) Vicente Ayala, Anthony Belaniso, Milo Bourke, Luke Collins, Aaron D'Souza, Aydan Edward, Ciaran Ellwood, Jordan Lee, Mark Liu, Imeth Mudannayaka, Minh-Tam Pham, Kyle Rao, Louis Tuck, Jamie Wilton, Oliver Wyllie, Brandon Yeo

SYM PHONY ORCH ESTRA

Ensemble members: Doug Leutchford (Conductor) Abisha Abhayaratne, Anthony Belaniso, Chris Boey, Benjamin Boudreau, Johnny Chau, Leroy Chen, George Coyne, Nathaniel Coyne, Luca D'Angelo, Aydan Edward, Ciaran Ellwood, Marc Gleadhill, Joshua Goh, David Greensmith, Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara, Andreas Kostic, Nathanael Kuek, Andrew Lee, Timothy Lee, Jaden Lian, Yungshin Lim, Daniel Liu, Jonah Lu, Timothy Lucas, Thien-An Luu, Derrick Ma, Zane Mendes, Huey Ng, Hy Nguyen, Minhsan Nguyen, Brandon Paul, Lucas Pham, Paul Tan, Michael Trinh, Deni Trkulja, Joshua Weyermayr, Jared Wigley, Emmanuel Woo, Walter Wright, Saville Zhang, Winston Zou

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VOCAL (JUN IOR)

Ensemble members: Kate Gould (Conductor) Vicente Ayala, Andrew Carmona, Adam D'Souza, Alistair Edward, Aarav Gajjar, Angus King, Joseph Lloyd Anthikat, Diyon Lokuge, Jaden Lowe, Xavier MacFarlane, Yashane Mudalige, Nam Nguyen, Aiden (Ethige) Silva, Lucas Velasquez, Luca Worladge

VOCAL (SE N IOR)

Ensemble members: Kate Gould (Conductor) Oscar Azemat, Johnny Chau, Nicholas Chong, Viron Fernando, Thomas Giles, Marc Gleadhill, Joshua Goh, David Greensmith, Jayden Kan, Joshua Lorback, Matthew Lorback, Thien-An Luu, Henry McCracken-Matthews, Hy Nguyen, Nicholas Plaza, Jake Sassine, Russell Yeo

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AUTOGRAPHS

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54 YEARS OF MAZE NODIANS Since 1969, the Mazenodian has functioned as a window into life at Mazenod College, offering an annual snapshot of our community. It serves as a time capsule, capturing the evolution of our campus, both its physical makeup and its spirit. The Mazenodian showcases an array of activities, ranging from sporting achievements to academic triumphs, as well as highlights like school camps, debating, chess tournaments, art exhibitions, and musical recitals, not to forget the annual musical.

Browsing through the Mazenodian takes one on a nostalgic journey down memory lane. As you flip through its pages, you find yourself reliving cherished moments involving our Oblate priests, staff, students, and all who constitute our de Mazenod family. The Mazenodian reflects how we are united by a common mission: to empower every student to achieve his utmost potential, all whilst embracing our core motto to, “Leave nothing undared for the Kingdom of God”.

Previous editions of the Mazenodian may be accessed via the QR code below.

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THAN K YOU Edited by Adrian De Fanti and Clare Caldwell Designed and produced by Rohan Redfern and Lynne Chenu Printed by NEO Photography by Rohan Redfern, Merry De La Zilwa, Tony Rolfe and DP School Photos Collation of Art pages by Rimma Campos Collation of Staff farewells by Joanne Noone Administration support by Sarah Thompson Collation of Prefect reports by Joshua Wilton Cover design by Roshan Hans (Year 12) Thanks to the numerous Mazenod College staff and students who shared their reflections about 2023

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