Mazenodian 2024

THE MAZENODIAN

When creating the design for the Mazenodian 2024, I looked at the 2022 version for inspiration, particularly its diagonal design and the use of white as a dominant feature. This is where I got the idea to include a diagonal design, with a large portion of the cover incorporating white space.

I wanted to add my own twist to it, so I used Photoshop to create a pattern with triangles, then applied a filter to give it a tiled effect. This resulted in a stained glass look, which I felt was appropriate for a Catholic school.

Taking inspiration from the 2022 Mazenodian, I aimed for a design that was simple yet fitting, avoiding an overly busy cover.

Dante Iazzolino, Year 12

Edited by Adrian De Fanti and Clare Caldwell

Designed and produced by Rohan Redfern

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 Ryan Peiris

Cover design by Dante Iazzolino (Year 12)

Thanks to the numerous Mazenod College staff and students who shared their reflections about 2024

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.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Staff at Mazenod College are aware that an encouraging emotional climate creates a positive energy and safe environment. We want to foster a strong sense of connectedness between students and their school community and the opportunity it provides, which enables them to feel safe and included. In 2024 this became our key focus.

Connect with respect so that belonging thrives.

This theme starts with acknowledging diverse perspectives, valuing individual experiences, and actively listening without judgement. By honouring each other's uniqueness and treating others with dignity, connections deepen, fostering mutual trust and empathy. Respectful interactions build bridges, transcend boundaries of culture, race, or beliefs, and lay the foundation for inclusive communities where every individual feels valued, essential, and loved.

In 2024 we replaced the name Homeroom with Pastoral to reflect the fundamental role that we play in providing support for the students in our care. Similarly, the Homeroom teacher was replaced with the title, Pastoral Leader. Pastoral care is a demonstration of profound respect for the human dignity of each person who is created in the image and likeness of God.

I thank all staff for the way in which they engage in mutual relationships with students. Thank you to our Year Level Leaders and Assistants, and our Student Psychologist team who ensure our students are personally known and cared for.

Leadership

The aim at Mazenod College is to provide a quality educational experience for each student through the provision of a well-rounded education. The new leadership model at the College is reflective of this aim and is aligned with an openness to embed transformational leadership. Thank you to the College Leadership Team—Dr Paul Shannon (Principal), Fr Harry Dyer OMI (Rector), Mr Cameron Moroney (Director Business Operations), Mr Tim Ford (Vice Principal), Dr Matthew Fyfield (Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching), Ms Edwina Tribe (Deputy Principal - Staff), Ms Gabriella Warfe (Deputy PrincipalStudents), Mrs Anne Johnson (Director of Learning Diversity), and Mr John Tighe (Director of Faith and Oblate Charism)—for their dedication and support for the Mazenod community.

Faith and Oblate Charism

Term 1 concluded with Mission Action Day. The generosity of families once again is amazing. On behalf of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, thank you for assisting your sons and encouraging them to support the missions of the Oblates and the MAMI organisation. Thank you to the Year 12 students for all their hard work and leadership. Thank you to the staff for their guidance and direction and for their enthusiasm and passion for the program.

Thank you to our College Rector, Fr Harry Dyer, College Chaplains Fr Kevin Davine and Fr Casmir Arul, the Faith and Oblate Charism team and the Oblate Youth Ministry who offer outstanding leadership in this area of College life.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At the College Assembly on Friday May 24, the Mazenod College Reconciliation Action Plan was endorsed by local Bunurong artist, Adam Magennis. In addition, the social justice committee organised activities across the curriculum to recognise and acknowledge the contributions of our First Nations Peoples. At the core of our Reconciliation Action Plan is the acknowledgment of the traditional custodians of the land on which Mazenod College stands, the Bunurong People of the Kulin

Nation. We pay our respects to the elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture. By acknowledging the traditional owners of the land, we honour their resilience, wisdom, and profound contribution to our collective heritage.

Mazenod College commits to walking with and learning from our First Nations Peoples, who clearly have so much to teach us. We commit to the achievement of reconciliation and healing through the acknowledgement and practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture. On our reconciliation journey, we commit to continual cycles of learning, unlearning and relearning, to improve the cultural competency of all in our community, so that we become proactive in our pursuit of justice, healing and restoration, to create a shared identity which reflects the best of all of us, as we ensure that past wrongdoings are never repeated.

Student Leadership

Congratulations to the exceptional individuals who led our College community in 2024. I had the great privilege meeting fortnightly with Ryan Peiris (College Captain), Bradly Bettiol (Vice Captain), Sean Iyer (Vice Captain), Aditya Krishna Moorthy (Vice Captain), Bradley Lopez (Head Prefect) and Andrew Warren Samuel (Head Prefect) who all did a fantastic job in their roles. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they make as leaders of the future.

Learning

Learning and growing as a person is fundamental to a sound Mazenod College education. Yet curriculum authorities in states and territories tend to privilege pathways to universities and vocational subjects are less prestigious. Mazenod College’s holistic learning philosophy guards against a lack of consideration of capabilities such as personal and social capability, and critical and creative thinking, which can be outweighed by a strong focus on rating or ranking students to facilitate competition for university. Rich learning opportunities occur when students can choose their learning program from wide and varied curricular offerings that emphasise growth and personal best. This in turn helps produce well-rounded individuals who make a positive contribution to society.

Thanks to our Learning and Teaching team including the Deans and Faculty Heads and the Learning Diversity Team, for the support and documentation of an individualised approach to learning for our students.

Support Staff

The smooth operation of the College is only as good as the support staff who are employed in specific roles. I would like to thank all support staff for their contribution to the College community.

Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Mazenod College has identified the need to develop a Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. The purpose of the plan is to determine the College’s strategic direction over the next five years. The strategic direction will determine priorities and significant initiatives, informing the College’s decision making on the allocation of financial resources and the overall leadership and operations.

The College’s Leadership Team, Advisory Council, Middle Leaders, staff and students have been engaged and reflected on the current challenges and opportunities that could be addressed in the Strategic Plan. This will be ratified and launched at the beginning of 2025.

Dr Paul Shannon

As Rector, I am pleased to welcome you to edition 57 of the Mazenodian.

Yes, it is that time of the year already! As in previous years, 2024 has witnessed full energy from all involved at the College: students, teachers, families, administration, maintenance, and grounds staff. This involvement has ensured another enjoyable, productive and enriching year over the four terms. Obviously, I cannot do justice to all that has taken place, however many aspects will be captured by staff and students throughout this magazine.

In this edition I would like to highlight two of the underpinnings of our College life: spiritual life and missionary endeavours, founded in the gospel message of Jesus Christ and witnessed through the charism of St Eugene de Mazenod, the founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.

2025 has been nominated by Pope Francis as a Jubilee Year. Pope Francis wants this year to be “a year dedicated to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer in one’s personal life, in the life of the Church, and in the world.” Pope Francis highlights four elements through which we can nourish our spiritual lives: participation through the Sunday Eucharistic, family prayer, time for personal meditation and intercessory prayer. Proudly, in 2024 Mazenod lived these four elements through the daily celebration of the Eucharist, special feast days, daily reciting of the College Prayer, retreats and sacraments, in conjunction with the Religious Education program at all levels.

Prayer also calls us to mission in Jesus’ name. Mission Action Day was another witness of community generosity, rallying together to raise $48,000.00. A sausage sizzle offered by our Year 9 students or a lunch time hot beef roll for staff also assisted our Oblate Missions, enabling our fellow brothers and sisters to access some of the necessities of life. On behalf of the Oblates, I again thank you all for your ongoing generosity.

The Rosies Oblate Street Mission proudly celebrated 50 years of service and friendship. This outreach plays an integral role in the College’s missionary zeal and living of the gospel message. Staff and senior students generously volunteered their time on Friday evenings to interact with the vulnerable members of our society. In conjunction with this the College started a program of recycling cans and bottles to support Rosies with the motto “With a Can You Can.” This program is witness to the Pope Francis’ encyclical ‘Laudato Si’, which has as its focus the sustainability of our planet.

Mazenod College and Mazenod Panthers All-Abilities Team were a witness to the charism of St Eugene de Mazenod of reaching out to all God’s people. The inclusive spirit offered by our students enabled those who live with a disability to participate in a game they love without any discrimination. I also enjoyed the game as I came out of retirement from my goal umpiring days to team up with one of our teachers, Jacinta Fox.

The Old Collegians continue to provide great support for former and current students and staff through their various sporting clubs. The Old Collegians Football Club annually celebrates St Eugene’s Day with a special luncheon and match, the Soccer Club continues its association with our College and the Old Collegians Cricket Club celebrated their 50th anniversary. I would like to encourage all our students, present and former, to consider being part of these networks as they provide ongoing support and friendship first experienced during College days.

The Oblate seminarian involvement in our College highlighted the universality of the Oblate Mission and its impact throughout 67 countries. During their time with us the students also gained valuable pastoral experience. These young Oblates are from Nigeria, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.

The celebration of eight Confirmations on the Feast of the Assumption was a history-making occasion for our College. This celebration highlighted the lived reality of our College’s foundations of faith, service and gospel witness. Congratulations to the candidates, sponsors and families.

‘Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve’ is the motto our 2024 graduating students will take with them. They entered Mazenod as young Year 7 boys and now graduate as young men inspired to make a difference in our society through acts of service in solidarity with the poor. I pray that all their efforts will be richly rewarded in the years ahead.

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

St Eugene de Mazenod, Pray for us.

Fr Harry Dyer OMI

“True leadership is found in giving yourself to others, not in expecting others to give themselves to you.” – John

C. Maxwell

I have been filled with a deep sense of gratitude and honour to serve as the College Captain for 2024. It has been an incredible journey of growth and learning, a privilege that I have shared with the leadership team. This year has truly been a testament to our shared commitment to excellence, as we have come together to support one another and foster an environment of brotherhood. Together, we have worked to leave an indelible legacy for both staff and students, building a community that embodies the values of Mazenod College.

The annual calendar is always brimming with exciting events that showcase the remarkable gifts and talents of our College community. Throughout the year, we have had numerous achievements to celebrate across various areas of College life, including academics, Sport, Music, Performing Arts, Debating, Public Speaking, Chess, Information Technology and Design Technology.

What truly distinguishes Mazenod is our unwavering commitment to being a community of faith, deeply inspired by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The Oblates have continued to be a guiding light for us, reminding us of the importance of compassion, humility, and service to others. This foundation of faith permeates every aspect of our school life, fostering an environment where these values thrive. The teachings and example of the Oblates guide us in nurturing not only our academic and extracurricular pursuits but also our spiritual growth.

This year, the student leadership team, together with Ms Warfe and Ms Willer, have made a concerted effort to incorporate student perspectives into initiatives at Mazenod. A notable example of this is the Push-Up Challenge, which debuted this year. During Pastoral Care, students participated in push-up sessions to promote mental health awareness for all Australians, collectively completing 3,249 push-ups, symbolising the number of lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2024. Additionally, we have collaborated closely with SRC members to gain a broader understanding of student voice, enabling us to build upon the strong foundations of leadership established by former student leaders.

To the Class of 2024, this year marks the end of our journey at Mazenod, but it is also the beginning of a new chapter. We take with us not only the knowledge and skills we have gained, but also the values that have been instilled in us throughout our time here. Let us go forward with confidence, knowing that we are part of the Mazenod legacy.

Finally, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Fr Harry Dyer, Dr Paul Shannon, teachers, and all staff members who have supported us throughout this year. Your guidance, dedication, and care have been instrumental in shaping our experience at Mazenod. To the Oblates, thank you for your spiritual leadership and for always reminding us of our mission to serve others.

Finally, to the students of Mazenod, thank you for making this year one to remember. Whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, or through service and faith, you have made this community stronger. I am proud to have served as your College Captain and look forward to seeing continued success.

Ryan Peiris, Year 12

FROM THE PREFECTS

Academics and Vocational Major Portfolio

Over the past year, the Academics and Vocational Major Portfolio has strived to build upon the legacy left by our predecessors. The Subject Selection Expo saw a number of Year 12 students take up the challenge of selling and informing our younger students about our own experiences in our academic subjects. Attempting to help students in making informed decisions about their selections, this year we emphasised practical aspects such as homework and relative difficulty. This aided in creating a more complete picture before selecting subjects, especially when having to consider future pathways, options and personal skills. I was truly amazed at how passionate some of my peers were, and on behalf of the Academics team I would like to thank everybody who was involved. In addition, I would also like to extend my gratitude to the Vocational Major department, especially Ms Beshir and Mr Harris, for their involvement, as we saw a large amount of representation for subjects often overlooked. With the help of the Vocational Major staff, the Academics Portfolio has begun to increase its efforts in advocacy and involvement with the Vocational Major pathway. Further involvement between both academic pathways will no doubt encourage broader transparency and possibility, as students pursue their future goals with the support of the wonderful Mazenod staff. Finally, I would like to thank the Prefects of the Academics and Vocational Major Portfolio for their eagerness to be involved in all the activities throughout the year, and their invaluable contributions to the Portfolio.

Sean Iyer, Year 12

College Life Portfolio

College life at Mazenod is vibrant and diverse, offering students a wellrounded experience that goes beyond the classroom. From academic pursuits to co-curricular activities, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. Whether it’s participating in sports, music, performing arts, debating, or community service, there are a range of options to foster personal growth and build strong friendships. This year the College Life portfolio has focused on a broader perspective of student voice. We have worked closely with each year level to ensure Mazenod is a truly welcoming place where everyone feels valued and respected. We look forward to seeing future student leaders continuing to embrace the importance of student voices to make the College an even better place.

Ryan Peiris, Year 12

Faith and Mission Portfolio

Faith and Mission has been a busy Portfolio in 2024, as Mazenod developed a Reconciliation Action Plan, working with Narragunnawali (Reconciliation Australia) to better implement Indigenous values and aspects within Mazenod. Mission Action Day was once again a great success, not only bringing the community together over the course of March in many events, but raising money for Oblate Missions around the world. Furthermore, every year level participated in a number of retreats and reflection days, giving students a break from school and time to bond with each other and grow as young men. Inaugural Mass also united the College at St Patrick's Cathedral where everyone was able to participate in the Mass, whether that was through music, flag bearing, or immersing in the great atmosphere created by our community.

Andrew Samuel, Year 12

Nodder Spirit and Sport Portfolio

As a College, we pride ourselves on the various sporting opportunities presented to our students. Competitive or not, every student has the chance to engage in a weekly sport among their peers, whilst others choose to represent the College in ACC Sport. Notable wins from our Senior teams would be the Volleyball A team, Table Tennis, and the Badminton A team, who competed against our B team in the finals, all winning the flag for us. Congratulations to all students who competed in ACC Sport throughout 2024. This year was also filled with a variety of different sporting events to keep everyone active, competing against each other and fostering a sense of brotherhood. Among them were the House Athletics Carnival, the House Swimming Carnival, the House Golf Championship and the House Cross Country. Scores from these events as well as those from Volleyball and Chess competitions, contributed to the Father Sherman Challenge Trophy, rewarding the Champion House of Gerard over the duration of the year.

Bradley Lopez, Year 12

Student Wellbeing and Peer Support Portfolio

The Peer Support program this year has given the Year 11 and Year 7 participants great benefits for the future. It has fostered connections between individuals nearing the end of their school journey and those that are just starting, allowing for experiences and advice to be shared. The Year 7 students have had the great opportunity of being eased into Mazenod life by having their Year 11 Peer Support leaders participate in a range of pastoral activities regarding school life, exams and having fun. This has helped break up the harsh transition from primary school to secondary school, in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Year 11 students were given their first real experience of leadership, gaining valuable lessons such as effective communication and collaboration that will benefit them in their roles as leaders in 2025.

Bradly Bettiol, Year 12

Music and Performing Arts Portfolio

Mazenod’s Music and Performing Arts faculty was thriving again this year. The Mount Gambier trip saw various bands perform pieces in South Australia, with the Stage Band winning fifth place at the competition. The Talent Show during Mission Action Day was also a great success, seeing the whole community join in the Quadrangle to watch our gifted Nodders. In August, Mazenod and Avila performed ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ after several months of preparation and rehearsals. The production came to life with four performances, each show displaying the hard work and dedication of the students in bringing the classic story to stage. The Winter Gala displayed some truly amazing ensemble and solo performances, ranging from flute pieces to impromptu rap freestyles. Finally, the Performing Arts Festival had many great acts lined up with a historic Junior versus Senior battle occurring at the end. Thanks to all the Performing Arts and Music staff for their help throughout the year.

Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Year 12

COUNCIL

This year marked the completion of the first three-year term of the original Advisory Council members who were appointed by Fr Christian Fini. Our first year together was served under Principal Tony Coghlan, with these last two, under Dr Shannon.

With the completion of the first Council term, we farewelled Herb Fischbacher at the end of 2023. Herb did not seek reappointment, given that his direct association with the College ended in 2023 with his son finishing Year 12. I sincerely thank Herb for his splendid contributions to the Council over the first three years of its current incarnation. Replacing one Mazenod Old Boy lawyer with another, we warmly welcomed James Dobeli who joined in early 2024 and inherited Herb’s Governance & Risk portfolio for the Council.

The other volunteer nominated members who served on the Council in 2024 were: Michael Curtis (Deputy Chair & Finance), Laurie Langford (Building & Planning), and Aleesha De Mel-Tucker (Social Media & Marketing). I thank my fellow nominated members for their time, expertise, and most of all, for their passion to be involved in the formal role of Advisory Council member and for leading the portfolio subcommittees.

The portfolios allowed the Council to provide support to the College over key strategic areas. Together, the five nominated Council members brought a wealth of professional experience to the College in 2024. With backgrounds across very different employment sectors, the

insights and guidance from the nominated members can only benefit the College as it charts its strategic direction.

The ex officio members on the Council are held by the College Principal (Dr Shannon), College Rector (Rev Fr Harry Dyer OMI), Canonical Representative (Rev Fr David Raj OMI), Oblate Provincial (Rev Fr Christian Fini OMI), Dean of Staff (Joanne Noone), College Business Manager (Cameron Moroney) and College Executive Assistant (Kate Oberg - Council Secretary).

The Advisory Council supports the governance of the College by providing advice on strategic matters. In addition, a key role of the Council is to contribute professional insights that contribute to reducing the exposure of the College to risks. The actual oversight of College operations and management are undertaken by the Board of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS).

Mazenod College is diverse, and as such, the Advisory Council must reflect the community. To that end, the Council exhibits a reasonable balance of gender and cultural backgrounds and brings the voice of parents to bear in Council discussions. Importantly, the presence of Fr Dyer, Fr Raj, and Fr Fini on the Council reminds us of the Mazenod charism and the importance of considering the impact that decisions have on our community, particularly those most vulnerable.

Dr Eugene B. Fredericks, Chair of the Advisory Council

In 2024, Mazenod College underwent a significant restructuring to future-proof its operations and enhance leadership effectiveness. The role of Principal and Rector remain, with the Rector responsible for nourishing spirituality in alignment with the Oblate Charism and the teachings of St Eugene de Mazenod. The most pivotal change was the creation of the Vice Principal role, assumed by Tim Ford. This role is inward facing, focusing on the day-to-day operations of the College, ensuring smooth administrative, pastoral and academic management. Tim Ford works closely with the three Deputy Principals, two of whom are women—a first in College history. The Principal, Dr Paul Shannon now holds a more outward-facing role, focusing on long-term strategy and external relations. Another notable change was the introduction of the Deputy Principal Staff role, which reinforces the College’s commitment to staff development and wellbeing. In alignment with changes to the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, the College created new teaching positions, leading to an increase in the number of teaching roles. This year, there were 43 new staff members in both teaching and educational support roles. This expansion is crucial in meeting the needs of our growing student body and ensuring the highest educational standards. Mazenod College remains committed to evolving in ways that best support our community, our Oblate Charism and the changing educational landscape.

We extend a heartfelt thanks to the leaders of the Staff Association for their exceptional dedication and hard work in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all staff, particularly during times of change. Co-presidents Lauren Oliver and Lydia St Ange, Treasurer Keegan Coulter, Social Secretary Hayden Young and Inventory Manager Liz Duyvestyn, along with fellow team members, have gone above and beyond to foster a sense of community and fun. Their efforts in organising events like Friday themed-gatherings, trivia nights, morning teas, and the annual Christmas party bring us together in ways that make a lasting difference. We also appreciate the additional activities such as Table Tennis tournaments, footy tipping, Mazlotto and Kris Kringle, which contribute to the camaraderie we all enjoy. In an era where discretionary effort is diminishing, we are grateful for all the staff members who give so generously.

New life was celebrated with the arrival of several bundles of joy. College Psychologist Rebecca Ferrarotto and husband Michael welcomed daughter Eve, a little sister for Shaun. Congratulations also to Marilou Gelderbloem and her husband Jody on the birth of their second son Finley Des in March, a welcome addition to big brother Liam. Christina Rebbechi and her husband Sam welcomed their second son Billy Michael in April, a little brother for Jack. Furthermore, we express our best wishes to Frances Sharrock, Ayesha Comerford and Suzana Cunha who depart on maternity leave in preparation for their new arrivals.

We welcomed 43 new staff members to the College this year:

• Fr Casmir Arul OMI (College Chaplain)

• Ms Gabriella Warfe (Deputy Principal of Students)

• Ms Edwina Tribe (Deputy Principal of Staff)

• Ms Nadia Willer (Dean of Senior School)

• Mr Chris Pye (Dean of Studies)

• Ms Philippa Kirwan (Dean of Learning Diversity)

• Ms Alex Bantock (Year 12 Year Level Leader)

• Ms Nicole Brennan (Year 11 Year Level Leader)

• Mr Adrian McClelland (Year 9 Year Level Leader)

• Mr Craig Jacobs (Faculty Head of Digital Technologies)

• Mr Pravin Vaz (LMS Co-ordinator)

• Mr Nathan Fallon (Head of Debating and Public Speaking)

• Mr Matt Berry (Head of High Performance and Volleyball)

• Mr Zach Darley-Collis (Teacher, Digital Arts)

• Ms Irene Alessandro (Teacher, Digital Arts)

• Mr Jake Byrne (Teacher, English)

• Ms Kimberley Suta (Teacher, English)

• Mr Andrew Hales (Teacher, Maths)

• Ms Elizabeth O’Connor (Teacher, Maths)

• Ms Natalie Ilievski (Teacher, Science)

• Ms Sophia Ikosidekas (Teacher, Health and Physical Education)

• Mr Jack Moshakis (Development Manager)

• Mr Michael Fantonial (Wellbeing Support Officer)

• Mr Theodore Hrysomallis (ICT Technician)

• Mr Tony Nguyen (ICT Trainee)

• Mr Xavier Montoya (Oblate Youth Minister)

• Mr Nikhil Perera (Oblate Youth Minister)

• Mr James Kwan (Oblate Youth Minister)

• Mr Gabriel Chen (Oblate Youth Minister)

• Mr Joshua Lorback (AFL Trainee)

• Ms Sabrina Crespi (Receptionist/Administrative Officer)

• Ms Diana Abulencia (Receptionist/Administrative Officer)

• Ms Erin Fitzgerald (Maintenance and Grounds Officer)

• Mr Zac Kregting (Grounds Officer)

• Ms Ros Fox (Finance Officer)

• Mr Peter Banfield (Development and Alumni Manager)

• Mr Rion Morgan (Learning Support Officer)

• Mr Nicholas Caciolo (Debating Coach)

• Mrs Jane Fagan (Library Technician)

• Ms Elizabeth Roche (Psychologist)

• Mr Marcus Coburn (Teacher, Science)

• Mr Tobias Clack (Teacher, Design Technologies)

• Ms Sally Yuen (Art Technician)

In summary, we farewell 22 valued staff members, including Maintenance Officer Amin Hesaroueiyeh, who departed early in the year and brothers Kevin and Mark King, our retiring Community Liaison Officers. Additionally, our former Maths teacher, Anthony Novak, retired following a lengthy period of leave. We also extend our best wishes to College Learning Support Officer Sara McMahon who has resigned to commence her teaching career and fellow Officers Mina Rizk Habachy and Matthew Fewings who are taking up teaching positions at St John’s Dandenong and Melbourne Grammar, respectively. We bid farewell to Joshua Lorback (Class of 23), our AFL Sportsready Trainee who has attained a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation whilst performing a Sports Assistant role at the College. Finally, we wish to show our appreciation for the dedication of our departing Oblate Youth Ministers, former students James Kwan, Xavier Montoya and Nikhil Perera.

Please peruse the farewell tributes of other departing staff members. We wish them all a future filled with happiness and good health.

Joanne Noone

STAFF FAREWELLS

Thank you, Nick Young.

We bid a sad farewell to our Dean of Digital Pedagogy, Nick Young, who leaves us for the role of Head of Humanities at Melbourne Grammar.

As an outstanding teacher, Nick’s passion for politics and love of history have left an indelible mark. With a genuine love of learning, he has inspired countless students to excel, achieving remarkable results throughout his teaching career. This is evidenced in accolades such as consistently surpassing the College median study score in VCE Global Politics and placing his students in the top 10 statewide for study scores over 40 in both 2019 and 2023. Highly regarded by all who have had the privilege to learn from him, Nick cultivated a classroom filled with curiosity and engagement.

During his tenure as Humanities Faculty Head, Nick oversaw 18 courses from Years 7 to 12 and led a faculty of staff in History, Geography and Politics. Under his leadership, in 2019, Mazenod College was the only school in the State to achieve a top ten ranking status for study scores higher than 40 across all three Humanities subjects. Such outstanding results were an annual occurrence. Inheriting, fostering and building a team of talented Humanities educators was one of Nick’s proudest achievements.

Nick’s generosity and support of colleagues have made him a valued member of our community. He was a regular staff debater against the Year 12 students, and he enjoyed endless hours on Outdoor Education activities. Affectionately known as Prof Giovane by students of Italian, observing Nick share his passion for history with them in the Colosseum in Rome was a sight to behold.

Prof, much like your historical hero, Italian freedom-fighter Giuseppe Garibaldi, you have left a lasting impression on so many of us. We thank you for your dedication and friendship and wish you all the best at your new school.

Joanne Noone

Thank you, Phil Becker.

As Phil prepares to hang up his teaching hat at Mazenod College, we cannot help but celebrate the incredible journey he has had— and the adventures that lie ahead.

Before joining us, Phil spent eight years in government schools, but then he took a detour into the world of art, crafting largescale sculptures, including a stunning sixmetre-high bicycle. Who knew a teacher could also moonlight as a sculptor? That’s Phil for you—full of surprises!

At Mazenod, Phil brought his unique flair to the classroom, teaching everything from English for Year 8 to 10 and Drama for Year 8 to 12. He introduced Theatre Studies for Year 12 and Media for Year 9, where he kickstarted the Film Club, inspiring a new generation of budding filmmakers. Phil served as the Assistant Year Level Coordinator for Year 11 and Year 12, lending a helping hand and sage advice to students navigating those pivotal years. His infectious enthusiasm extended beyond the classroom as the go-to coach for Junior Table Tennis and Tennis teams, guiding young athletes with the same passion he brings to his art.

Now, as he embarks on this exciting chapter, Phil is ready to dive into his passions of sculpting, photography, kayaking, yoga, and gardening. He also has a renovation project in the works and is keen to finally master German. Phil’s legacy at Mazenod will be one of creativity, laughter, and inspiration. We will miss his wit and wisdom, but we can’t wait to see what he creates next. Who knows, maybe retirement will turn into a new career in the arts?

Jed Harrington

Thank you, Pier Bourne.

In the Bible, Mark Chapter 6 verse 4 refers to “…. A prophet not being recognised in his own homeland.” I think that it is only now that the Mazenod wider community are recognising the enormous contribution that Pier made to the teaching, pastoral, and leadership roles of the College. But let me start at the beginning!

After initially arriving at Mazenod as a Maths CRT, Pier quickly proved herself to be a proficient teacher of the subject exhibiting creativity, rigour and an ability to incorporate technology into her classes. More importantly, she valued positive relationships with her students, supporting them on their learning journey. Her ability to work collaboratively and collegially saw her being invited to share in significant leadership roles within the College administrative structure. She was Year 10 Coordinator, looking after pastoral and educational needs, and collaborating on programs such as Outdoor Education activities, camps, the Work Experience program and working in promotion interviews to devise student pathways that were fulfilling and satisfying. Pier’s highly developed organisational talents and commitment to Oblate charism saw her appointed as the Dean of Senior School role, extending her duties to the pastoral management of Year 10 to 12. As a consequence, it was not uncommon to see her advocating for our students in matters relating to the courts, police or DHS. Her commitment to this aspect of the role was extraordinary and the wellbeing she provided to our students and their families was second to none.

Her office was a barometer to her influence in our community with staff gathering to have professional teaching conversations over coffee, or to plan social activities. Students would call in to hone their leadership skills, or to collaborate with Pier on assembly, valedictory or formal planning. The way she galvanised students to participate in MAD and social justice programs was both inspirational and appreciated.

Pier is the essential professional, her mathematical skills are highly valued by the VCAA and she had the courage to embark successfully upon a Masters in Education, writing a thesis analysing data and how it could be incorporated into increasing student wellbeing.

Pier is a woman of faith—her presence at weekly morning Mass was an inspiration to students and staff alike. She was truly an example of the essence of what it means to live Oblate charism. However, Pier could not achieve what she did without the generosity and support of her her husband, Wendell, and three boys, Darnell Kelvin and Tyrese. They allowed her to donate family time over many decades to Saturday morning Maths classes, after school meetings with families and to accompany our students on leadership and mission excursions both within Australia and internationally.

Pier joined the St John’s community in Dandenong, working in a similar role, and is already being recognised and affirmed for the giftedness and generosity that she offers.

Pier, thank you for everything you contributed to Mazenod, making it a much richer school. May God continue to bless you and walk with you as you help young people transition into adults whose legacy is to make our world a better place to live.

Mark Rolfe

Thank you, George Stoforidis.

When I told my 34 year old son that George was leaving, he replied “that’s really sad, Stofman was the most kind, generous and funny teacher I ever had!” Tim was in George’s Physics class in Year 11 and 12 16 years ago and the hallmark of an excellent teacher is the lasting effect they have years into the future.

22 years ago, I was on the panel with Tony Coghlan and Fr Pat Moroney trying to discern the best candidate for a Senior Science position and not only did George have a deep professional knowledge of his subject matter, and a highly developed teaching craft, but we could all sense that he had a unique way of engaging with older students. Both in and out of the classroom he wanted to grow relationships that made his pupils feel valued, affirmed and enabled. George is a keen sportsman and a talented Soccer coach, an extra gift that made him a valued contributor in the community.

As professional development, teachers were invited to visit a colleague’s classes and critique a lesson. I observed the obvious mutual respect, the probing questions that George would ask and the gentle way that he would elicit the correct response from students who sometimes found concepts confusing or had not completed the required amount of preparation. There was clear evidence of collaborative teaching and learning and the lesson had practical components that enhanced the real-life application of the subject.

George’s pedagogical skills were quickly noticed, and he was subsequently appointed to the position of Science Coordinator for Year 7 to 12. As Coordinator you must have a working understanding of a range of disciplines; Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology. As well as ensuring that all areas were adequately resourced and supported, he was required to advocate for them in the Curriculum forum, so that the status of the Science faculty was enhanced and protected. George allocated loads to the laboratory technicians and was a critical contributor to the planning and renovation of the laboratories.

Being Coordinator of Science for such a long period of time, gave George the opportunity to share his expertise with staff and mentor other members of his team so that they too, could develop stronger pedagogical and leadership skills. His generosity and humility in this area was much appreciated by many emerging leaders in the College.

There is no doubt that George has fully embraced the charism of the Oblate order during his tenure at Mazenod, supporting social justice and extracurricular programs offered by the College. Recently I read a quote that said “Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” I have no doubt that when the author wrote this, he had George Stoforidis in mind.

George, we thank you most sincerely for the enormous contribution you made to the Mazenod community over so many decades. In the same vein we thank your family for so generously sharing you with us over the last 22 years. May our Lord continue to walk with you as you continue your educational journey at St John’s in Dandenong.

Mark Rolfe

Thank you, Kyle Hoad.

In his nine years at Mazenod (plus a stint as a pre service teacher) Mr Kyle Hoad has been involved in numerous areas of College life, as Religious Education Coordinator, Dean of Data, Systems and Analysis, Rosies Coordinator, and classroom teacher.

As a teacher, he has helped countless students achieve VCE success in both of his teaching disciplines – Mathematics and Religious Education. He regularly runs Professional Learning sessions for staff in which his knowledge of classroom practice has been passed on to others.

Kyle Hoad has also worked on the way the College uses data to measure student growth, and in doing so has helped teachers improve their learning and teaching. Mr Hoad has for many years run sessions to unpack VCE statistics, and the value of persevering to the end.

Each year, VCE teachers sit with Kyle to comb through exam data, looking for that edge, the blind spot we may not have noticed. Notably, under his watch, both as Religious Education Coordinator and later as convenor of the subject, the Religion and Society program has been refined and improved.

Finally, Kyle Hoad helped the College to explore and learn the charism of St Eugene De Mazenod. He has done this through professional development, his contribution to the liturgical traditions of the College, and through his teaching in Religious Education.

We pray for Kyle Hoad and we trust that in his next endeavour he will continue to leave nothing undared for the kingdom of God.

Dr Matthew Fyfield

Thank you, Arlette Pat.

Over the past 45 years, Arlette has travelled an extraordinary journey as an educator in England, Japan, and Australia. For the past 15 years here at the College, she has profoundly impacted students, staff, and the entire community through her tireless commitment to education and innovation.

As the former Head of Commerce, Arlette not only led the department with vision but also shared her expertise as a guest speaker on the conference circuit both here and in the United States. Her leadership extended beyond the classroom through initiatives like the Australian Business Week, which was one of the highlights of her career at Mazenod. She enjoyed facilitating opportunities for student collaboration as they strove to design, create and promote their company products with the support of an assigned teacher mentor.

Arlette’s work as Coordinator of the Study Hall showcased her creativity and care for student success. She was also instrumental in expanding the College Tutoring Program, ensuring that students at every level received the support they needed to thrive. This personalised attention helped foster a culture of academic excellence, which has been a hallmark of her tenure.

At the core of Ms Pat’s teaching philosophy was her desire to instil a passion for lifelong learning in students. Whether in the classroom, with her faculty team, or during Australian Business Week, Arlette consistently modelled and encouraged curiosity, growth, and reflection. This passion is one of the many ways she left an indelible mark on the lives of so many students.

Ms Pat’s ability to build lasting relationships, with both students and colleagues, has been key to her success. As she enters retirement, we know that her legacy as an educator, mentor, and role model will undoubtedly continue to inspire us all. May she and her husband Carl enjoy the adventures ahead.

Joanne Noone

Thank you, Kate Oberg.

After two and a half years at the College, Kate Oberg leaves behind a lasting impression as the College Executive Assistant to the Principal. Known for her warm smile, energy, and good humour, Kate provided support to both staff and students, often lending a listening ear and offering kindness to those who needed it. Her welcoming presence, smile and approachable nature made her a cherished colleague.

Kate’s professionalism and confidentiality were valued attributes and greatly appreciated by the Chairman of the College Advisory Council and the College Principal. She was a friendly neighbour to the College Rector, who enjoyed raiding her Minties jar.

Kate now moves on to a new role as Executive Assistant to the CEO of the Gandel Group. Although we will miss her friendship, we wish her all the best in her new position.

Joanne Noone

Thank you, Mark Bowden.

We say goodbye to one of Mazenod’s finest Doctors who will be moving onto bigger and better things, by chasing his dream. Those who are close to Mark, know that the great man loves a chat. If you were fortunate enough to be in the Year 12 staff room in 2023, you were privy to the many lengthy chats about our beloved game of golf. He would come to me throughout the week, telling me his drive was fixed, however every Monday he would report the same, unfortunate story of his drive definitely not being fixed.

No doubt the students grew fond of Mark and were able to share many laughs and stories together, a testament to him and his ability to relate to students. Mark is the ultimate family man, and this was shown recently as he made numerous trips to Cairns to check on his family after the recent loss of his father. We wish all the best for Mark at his new school, and also for his dreams of doing missionary work in the not-too-distant future. It was an honour sharing an office with you Doc.

Keegan Coulter

Thank you, Lydia St Ange.

There is never any guessing if Lydia has been in a room. It is not just the positive energy that radiates from her, spilling over to the smiles and temperaments of those in her vicinity, nor is it just her infectious laughter that can be heard as she breaks the ice with every person she greets. It is not even just the students’ pleased faces knowing that they will have a blast with “Miss Saint” running the class. No, the surefire way to know if Lydia has been in a room is if the heating is on and everybody but her is sweating profusely.

Despite her predilection for tropical temperatures, we were so lucky to have her join our staff in the midst of COVID lockdowns in 2021—a smart, quick-witted Brit with an industrious attitude and energetic drive. Her passion for teaching and engaging authentically with her students saw her among three different faculties—Religious Education, Physical Education and Vocational Major—and teaching classes across all the different year levels and as Assistant Coordinator of Year 9 (2023) and Year 10 (2024).

A mentor to her students and a friend to many staff, Lydia will be sorely missed as she embarks on her next journey after Mazenod. I have no doubt she will accomplish everything she puts her mind to and that the next unfortunate souls that have to deal with her heating preference will happily put up with it, just as I have, in order to be around her for a little bit longer.

Lauren Oliver

Thank you, Cindy Davies.

In April this year, we bade farewell to Cindy after 12 and a half years at Mazenod. Cindy joined Mazenod College in August 2010 in the Finance Department, and what a wonderful acquisition she was to our office and staff. Her happy nature and vibrant personality made every day a joy to come to work. There was always a laugh and a casual chat on offer to anyone who came into the office or passed in the corridor.

Cindy’s strengths of compassion, consideration and flexibility were evident in her approach to her work, her interactions with parents and students, and friendships with colleagues. Her attention to detail and dedication certainly set the bar high for those who follow.

It was a pleasure to share an office for 12 years with Cindy. We will miss her and wish her well in any future endeavours, which hopefully will see a Carlton flag in the near future.

Sue Matthews

Thank you, Rosie Welsford.

Rosie Welsford...or should I call her Mrs Mazenod. Rosie is a living example of the Oblates mission. She is there upholding her belief that every child is entitled to and deserves a Catholic education. Her faith underpins her understanding, compassion and empathy in all that she does and says. We have been truly fortunate and blessed to have had her teaching in the Penola Centre. The students would attest to her undivided attention, planning and support of their goals. Rosie is an outstanding teacher who has been a great mentor to many, including teachers and students.

Rosie is passionate about Mazenod, with the MAD Easter Raffle, Mazenod Old Collegian Football Club and the Panthers just a few examples of her commitment and drive. We wish Rosie, Brendan and her beautiful family every success as they continue along their journey together and know the next adventure is going to be even more amazing.

Edna Flanagan

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THANK YOU, KD.

It was with a tinge of sadness that Fr Kevin Davine OMI, College Chaplain, decided to ‘pull stumps’ on his long and dedicated priestly ministry at Mazenod College On Friday February 16, after the Day of Excellence, the Year 12 students and staff formed a guard of honour on Kernot Avenue to acknowledge Fr Kevin On Monday February 26, Fr Kevin moved to our Camberwell Community to enjoy a wellearned retirement .

Fr Kevin Davine OMI was born in Warragul, Victoria, and was educated at St Patrick’s College Sale (Marist) . He joined the Oblates in 1952 at Sorrento and was sent to Piltown, Ireland to study . On July 29, 2024, Fr Kevin Davine OMI celebrated 65 years of priestly ordination On the 29th of July 1959, Fr Kevin created history by becoming the first Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate to be ordained in Australia at St Mary's Cathedral, Sale

Fr Kevin has enjoyed a long and distinguished ministry in education and is the only Rector/Principal to serve in all three Oblate Colleges He served at Mazenod College Victoria from 1973 to 1977 and again from 1989 to 1995 and was based at Mazenod WA from 2002 to 2004 Fr Kevin also served two terms at Iona College, once from 1978 to 1983 and from 1996 to 2001

A change of ministry occurred in 2005 when he moved into parish ministry, as Parish Priest, St John Vianney’s, Springvale North (2005–2010) and then as Parish Priest of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Sorrento (2011–2017) . In 2017, Fr Kevin resumed his College ministry at Mazenod College, Victoria through his presence as College Chaplain In 2010 he was awarded the OAM in the Australia Day honours list, for Service to Education

With some extra spare time, Fr Kevin may have more of an opportunity to offer a little prayer for his favourite Demons to improve in 2025

Fr Harry Dyer OMI

MOCA

Mazenod Old Collegians’ Assocation

What immense happiness we derive from being involved with our Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association, as guided by our President, Sean Sullivan. It exists to support and strengthen the bonds which exist amongst our former students, so that we are truly one integrated and united community. Furthermore, late this year, we welcomed Peter Banfield, who has been employed as the Development and Alumni Manager. The fundamental tenet of MOCA is about looking after our former students as they are an integral part of our community for life. A practical way for us to contact our Old Boys is via our new Alumnly digital platform. We encourage Old Collegians to download the Alumnly app and register for a free account: mazenod.alumnly.com

Almost everywhere I go, I am blessed to meet former students and their families. The old maxim that the world is a village is certainly true when it comes to MOCA. We welcomed back our Old Boys at Open Days, the Careers Expo, and the Father’s Day Mass and Breakfast. Each week this year, we witnessed our newest Old Boys supporting students as trainers, coaches, mentors and players for Old Collegians’ sporting teams. Furthermore, I was privileged to be invited to attend numerous events held at our Old Collegians’ Sporting Clubs, including lunches, dinners and Presentation Evenings.

As always, our former students actively participated in commemorating our annual Steven Tynan Memorial Assembly. This day pays tribute to the lives of former Collegian, Steven Tynan, and his partner, Damian Eyre, who were killed whilst they were undertaking a routine Victoria Police patrol in Walsh Street, South Yarra, on 12 October 1988. On this day, we welcomed back former Collegians, and one of our parents, who work in our Emergency Services, including members of Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Paramedics, Fire Rescue Victoria, and Protective Service Officers. In addition, we welcomed back representatives of the Tynan Family, Steven’s sister, Sue Fitzgerald, and his niece, Niamh Fitzgerald. We listened to the story of both Steven and Damian’s immense sacrifices in giving their lives to keep us all safe, and this was followed by a moving video paying tribute to their lives. Our community was humbled to hear the stories of their work in their Emergency Services. Former Collegian, and the former Assistant Commissioner of Victoria Police, Stephen Fontana, shared his insights into ensuring that we look after our own mental and physical health, as well as checking in with each other and asking ‘R U OK?’

We extend our sincere thanks to all Emergency Service workers for their sacrifices, service, diligence and commitment to keeping everyone safe.

This year, we also hosted several reunions of particular year groups. These evenings began in the Chapel, welcoming back Old Boys in a short liturgy. One of the most moving parts of our evenings was reading and praying for our Old Boys who died from their respective year level. Our liturgies were then followed by tours of the College, prior to our Old Boys gathering for an evening of friendships, food, laughs, fun and great trips down memory lane!

In November, we joined the families and friends of deceased Old Boys, as we prayed for their Holy Souls in our annual Remembrance Mass. During our supper after the Mass, many memories were shared. 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 reassurance and hope this belief gives us!

Old Boys and their families are always very welcome to contact MOCA. I wish to remind our Old Boys of our friendship, assistance, or even just our willingness to be there to share a laugh and reminiscence about old times, as we tour the College together. I am grateful to our Old Boys for inviting me to share in some of the most significant experiences in their lives. These include being present with them, and journeying with them throughout their studies; career choices; the births of their children; baptisms and weddings. At other times, there are the difficulties of personal or family illnesses, tragedies, deaths and funerals. MOCA seeks to embrace and to accompany our Old Boys though their lives.

Our gratitude and sincerest thanks to all the MOCA Committee, and to all our Old Boys and their families for the profound blessing of being able to share in their lives. Certainly, it is our immense privilege and blessing from Almighty God to support Old Boys throughout their journey in life, as we enjoy each other’s friendship.

Sean Sullivan, MOCA President

Tina Giacco, MOCA Ex-Officio and Old Collegians’ Liaison

MAZENOD FOUNDATION

The Mazenod College Foundation was established in 2024 as a means of assisting our College community to build a long-term culture of philanthropy The Foundation works with the College, and its various coterie groups, to help achieve Mazenod’s strategic goals

A strong and supportive Foundation underpins many Catholic, Private and Independent schools, both here in Australia and overseas It is widely recognised that school fees cover operating and general costs but creating increased educational opportunities for students and families, coupled to the on-going development of buildings and facilities, require additional financial support . Our Foundation seeks philanthropic funds from our broader College community to provide current and future student opportunities for a Mazenod education and facilities and resources that are fit for purpose, enabling the best possible learning and teaching environments

The Mazenod College Foundation provides three significant philanthropic programs for our community to support:

Building Fund – development of buildings and facilities

Contemporary learning spaces play an especially important role in the education of students They support students and staff in providing a stimulating environment that is conducive to students reaching their full potential .

The Mazenod Building Fund was established in 2000 to provide parents and alumni with the opportunity to make tax deductible donations to assist the College with its building program . Donations have assisted in several building refurbishments that current students now enjoy

Mazenod is now embarking on the next stage of a comprehensive, multi-year capital works program that will build exciting new facilities and redevelop existing ones Our first capital campaign, to raise funds for the landscaping and covering of the central courtyard, was launched this year This will enable students, and the broader College community, to utilise this substantial space throughout the year The Foundation sincerely thanks all donors to this project and their names will be acknowledged on Mazenod’s inaugural donor board .

Scholarship Fund – transforming lives

Mazenod’s Scholarship Program has been established to provide more opportunities for worthy students, who would otherwise not enjoy the benefits of a Mazenod education, to attend our school There are many students from disadvantaged and refugee backgrounds with a passion for learning Your tax-deductible donation will assist the College to provide more places for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access a Mazenod education

Gifts in Wills - 1967 Bequest Society

Gifts in the form of bequests are an increasingly significant source of philanthropic support for educational institutions and other organisations They represent a way of giving back for people who value a Mazenod education and have benefitted from being part of our College community .

Making a bequest is one of the simplest ways to support Mazenod College . By including the College in your will, you are providing young men with the gift of education Your bequest, irrespective of size, will make a difference—it all helps

Peter Banfield, Development and Alumni Manager

Jack Moshakis, Mazenod Foundation

What a wonderful school year we celebrated in 2024 with the continued enhancement of our Catholic identity under the loving care of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the charism of St Eugene De Mazenod.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to Jennifer Vissenjoux who joins our team in the role of Social Justice Leader and Raymond Ellwood in the role of Religious Education Curriculum Leader. This year we also bid a fond farewell to our long serving chaplain Fr Kevin Davine OMI and wish him every success in his retirement. We also welcomed our new school Chaplain Fr Casmir Arul OMI and we wish him every success in his new role. Finally, we welcomed James Kwan, Gabriel Chen, Xavier Montoya and Nikhil Perera to the Youth Ministry team for 2024 and wish them every success as they accompany our students on their faith journey.

The Faith and Charism team worked hard to enhance the experiences of our staff and students via an array of faith events during the 2024 school year. Our Year 12 students had a successful Retreat in March, accompanied by their Coordinators and Pastoral Leaders to different venues for the two-day event. The voluntary Year 11 Retreat was also an enjoyable experience. Ten Year 10 students travelled to the Ignite Conference in Brisbane and the students and staff returned feeling a little tired but spiritually fulfilled. Finally, the staff also celebrated a Retreat Day in the beautiful Yarra Valley. A huge thanks to all who helped organise this successful event.

Throughout the year the school celebrated several liturgies, and it was great to be back in St Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate Inaugural Mass. Other liturgies included the Founder’s Day Mass, Mother’s and Father’s Day Masses and the Assumption Day Mass. It was a wonderful experience to witness ten of our students, and one old boy, receive their Sacrament of Confirmation at our Assumption Day Mass as they were welcomed into the Church, dedicating their lives to God. The school also celebrated our daily Year Level Masses and a big thank you to all

the Pastoral groups and staff who helped prepare these Masses. It was also nice to see some parents and grandparents join us for morning Mass.

In Social Justice, we celebrated a hugely successful Mission Action Day, collecting over $50,000 to support the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate work overseas. The Winter Appeal and the return of the Winter Sleepout was a great success. Lots of food was donated to St Leonards Parish Foodbank and other donations were passed on to our local St Vincent De Paul.

I would like to extend a huge gratitude to the team in the Faith and Charism office: Cristiano Grosso (Staff and Student faith formation Leader), Tina Giacco (Liturgy Leader), Jennifer Vissenjoux (Social Justice Leader) and Raymond Ellwood (Religious Education Faculty Leader). I would also like to express thanks to the Youth Ministry team who worked so well to foster all aspects of faith for the students and staff. I also wish to thank all the Year Level Conveners who work so hard to oversee the curriculum.

A huge thank you to our Rector Fr Harry Dyer and our Chaplain Fr Casmir Arul who are always such an important Oblate presence in our community.

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 school community. We are continually reviewing our curriculum through our teaching teams. Thanks to all the staff, students and all in our community who continually support our work.

May God Bless you all John Tighe

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Mazenod continues to demonstrate excellence in its Religious Education curriculum, with significant numbers of students successfully completing one of four courses offered in Year 11. The Vocational Major and VCE Unit 1 and 2 Religion and Society, along with opportunities to accelerate in either VET Christian Ministry or VCE Unit 3 and 4 Religion and Society, provide the opportunity to complete formal Religious Education studies in a manner that caters well to both interest and success.

The success of Senior Religious Education is a testament to the curriculum offered and delivered by a committed team of teachers from Year 7 to Year 10. Mazenod boasts more than twenty teachers who are dedicated to giving students a solid foundation in all areas of Catholic faith and life. At Junior levels, our teachers strive to ensure students are engaged and nurtured not only cognitively, but also emotionally and spiritually. Unlike any other subject, our aim is to nurture not only the mind but the soul, helping students understand themselves in the context of God’s loving plan for them and the world. We hope this leads to more fruitful participation in the liturgies, retreats, and social justice initiatives offered throughout the year.

Raymond Ellwood

SOCIAL JUSTICE

At Mazenod, the Social Justice Program is essential in cultivating compassion and community engagement among students and staff, empowering each other to make a positive impact while addressing social injustices in our world.

In May, the College launched its Reconciliation Action Plan, which aims to strengthen meaningful relationships between First Nations peoples and the broader Australian community by promoting respect, understanding, and collaboration. The plan outlines strategies to enhance cultural awareness, address historical injustices, and create inclusive practices, fostering a more equitable, united, and culturally enriched school community. During Reconciliation Week, our College Student Leaders demonstrated their commitment to Reconciliation by participating in the Walk to the ‘G, followed by attending the Dreamtime AFL game.

August saw the return of our Year 10 Winter Sleepout. This year, 25 courageous students from Year 10, 11, and 12 braved the cold winter night to raise awareness about homelessness. The entire school rallied together, donating essential items to the Winter Appeal and supporting organisations like St Vincent de Paul and Rosies Oblate Youth Mission in their efforts to assist those facing homelessness and hardship due to rising living costs.

Additionally, we re-established our partnership with Monash Gardens Community Centre. Students in Year 9 and 10 volunteered on a Tuesday afternoon to engage in conversations, play games, and share stories and laughs with elderly residents. These visits created strong intergenerational connections and allowed them to give back to some of the most vulnerable members of the community. The program continues to grow, empowering students to make a positive impact in the world around them.

Throughout the year, staff and students from Year 11 and 12 actively participated in Rosies, dedicating their Friday nights to serving hot beverages and sharing conversations with our friends on the street. Through these experiences, they have embraced St Eugene de Mazenod's call, “come then and learn what you are in the eyes of God.” In all these efforts, Mazenod remains committed to fostering a culture of compassion and service, inspiring students to contribute positively to society through action.

Jennifer Vissenjoux

LITURGY

Our Mission as a Catholic College in the Charism of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate has permeated our Liturgy this year. In February, our academic year commenced with our joyous Inaugural Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, our Mother Church in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Then, during Fr Kevin Davine’s last Mass as our College Chaplain, our Chapel was full of our staff and students who wanted to give thanks to Almighty God for Fr Kevin’s impact on our lives. The launch of our “Reconciliation Action Plan”, included a special liturgy with Readings and Prayers of the Faithful, reminding us of the gifts of Almighty God, our Creator, in our lives. As always, we united for our Holy Week and Easter Liturgy which commenced our Mission Action Day walkathon and activities.

This year’s celebration of Oblate Week and St Eugene de Mazenod’s Feast Day reminded us of St Eugene’s gift to our universal Church, and of our gratitude to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate for their Priesthood. Our Assumption Day Mass had the added joy of ten current students, and one former student, receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Whilst our Oblate Priests were away on their annual Retreat, staff and students joined together each morning and prayed the Rosary in our Chapel. It was an amazing witness to see students asking for Blessed Mother Mary’s intercession in our lives. Moreover, each Friday lunchtime, we have had Adoration in our Chapel, and many staff and students have availed themselves of the opportunity to spend time before our Eucharistic Lord. In addition, it gives me immense joy to assist staff and student outreach programs and Retreats with the inclusion of Masses and Liturgies which seek to enrich our relationship

with Almighty God, with our Catholic Faith, and with each other. We are proudly a Catholic Christian Community in the Charism of St Eugene de Mazenod.

Tina Giacco

RETREATS

The Retreat Programme at Mazenod offers students a variety of meaningful experiences, aimed at fostering spiritual growth and personal reflection. Our Retreats and Reflection Days provide the students with a unique opportunity to step away from the busyness of their daily routines, to engage in profound dialogue with themselves, their peers, and with God.

Guided by the Pastoral and Religious Education leaders, through a variety of activities which include keynote talks, prayerful experiences, group discussions, and team-building exercises, the students are encouraged to explore key issues and themes pertinent to their lives whilst reflecting on their own relationships with self, friends and family. The programme emphasises the importance of community, allowing students to build lasting friendships and support networks, and to develop a deeper understanding of their values and identities made in the image and likeness of God.

By creating a space for introspection and prayer, the retreats help students draw closer to God, nurturing their spiritual lives in a supportive environment. This holistic approach not only enhances their faith but also cultivates empathy and compassion, equipping them to navigate life’s challenges and to grow into the young men God calls them to be.

2024 saw our students from Year 7 to 12 participate in Reflection Days, overnight voluntary retreats, youth groups, the Ignite Conference Brisbane and the National Oblate Youth Encounter!

A big thank you to our Oblate Fathers, the Faith and Mission Team, Pastoral Leaders, Year Level Leaders and our wonderful parents for their ongoing encouragement and support of faith development at the College.

Cristiano Grosso

ROSIES

50th Anniversary of Rosies Oblate Mission Victoria

In 1974 Oblate, Fr Thomas Shortall OMI, wanted to continue the legacy of St Eugene de Mazenod of connecting with the youth of society. Fr Shortall established a summer outreach to holidaying youth at Rosebud on the Victorian Peninsula and the Rosies Oblate Mission was born. It initially commenced as an opportunity for Oblate seminarians to engage pastorally with the youth and was opened to other young people to live in community and mission in the charism of St Eugene de Mazenod. It was a simple mission of an evening drop-in centre in a house next to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Rosebud. This mission offered holidaying young people a break from their parents, and parents a break from their teens with the added benefit of meeting fellow young people in a safe and Christian environment.

Although Rosies had its foundation in Rosebud it has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the people it seeks to serve. In 1987 the Rosies Mission was transported to the Gold Coast to offer friendship and support to the youth who attended Schoolies Week. In 1990 Rosies Victoria moved from Rosebud to Flinders Street as a weekly outreach and in the same year became a permanent missionary outreach in Surfers Paradise with a full-time team. A summer program at the Collingwood Housing Estate was an opportunity to interact with

the young people living in confined spaces. During January, Rosies operates from the banks of the Yarra River, offering a sanctuary from the bustle of the city. A Christmas Eve BBQ enables the vulnerable to share in the joy and festivities of the season. Today Rosies continues to offer friendship to the ‘Streeties’ at Federation Square on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Mazenod College congratulates Rosies and all its volunteers. Mazenod also extends its appreciation for giving our staff and Senior students the opportunity to witness the charism of St Eugene de Mazenod.

As Rosies celebrates its 50th anniversary I am positive that St Eugene de Mazenod would be proud knowing that his vision of recognising the dignity of all God’s people, especially the vulnerable and the youth, is still a lived reality in 2024 in a distant land known as the Australian Oblate Province.

Fr Harry Dyer OMI

PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

The Parents and Friends Association (P&FA) welcomed a large cohort of parents this year, bringing our association to over one hundred members. The association is a combination of mothers, fathers and carers of students at Mazenod College. The P&FA meet once a term on campus, and if required may hold general or executive group online meetings. The Pizza Social Night was held in Term 2 in conjunction with our meeting for that term, and a BBQ Social Night hosted by the school, in Term 4.

A wonderful sense of community and support for the College was felt amongst the volunteers from the P&FA who helped serve tea, coffee and biscuits at the Mazenod Open Day on March 6. The College, alive with musicians and school tours, welcomed prospective families to showcase the school and it was also a great social event for us, the perfect way to build friendships.

The P&FA held their first Trivia Night on Friday March 15, raising $585 and the four-member team, Lazarus, emerged victorious. All proceeds went to Rosies, boosting the community spirit. The event was more than just trivia, it was a night of connection and camaraderie.

At the College's annual Mission Action Day in March, the P&FA were again on hand to distribute Zooper Doopers to the students after their six-kilometre walkathon. We were then invited to join in the fun, festivities and food on offer, coming together as a community to raise important funds for the Oblate Missions.

We were also pleased to support the school behind the scenes with the Mothers Day Dinner, coordinating the donations of prizes and preparing the bonbonniere. Also in May, Rosary Making workshops were offered under the expert guidance of Robert Zaar. Members of the Mazenod community gathered at two well-attended sessions to learn the art, with plenty of laughter and friendship and some parents even returned to help the Year 7 students make Rosaries in their Religious Education classes.

By the time Academic Testing of the 2025 Year 7 cohort arrived, the P&FA had several experienced hands at these types of events. We prepared and set the room, including a quick grocery run for more supplies, as the rest of us helped to serve tea, coffee and biscuits to parents and siblings of our incoming Year 7 students.

Irna Grace Kostic, Karen DeCouto and Agnes Vinh

COMMERCE

2024 has been a year of exciting development for the Commerce faculty. The number of students undertaking a Commerce subject this year continued to grow, and subject selection numbers for 2025 demonstrate a continuing trend for future growth. We also welcomed several new teaching staff who have made an immediate contribution to curriculum development and brought innovative insights to our faculty.

Our revamped Year 9 Financial Literacy elective has been a particular highlight for the faculty in 2024. We partnered with Banqer, an online financial literacy education platform, which allows our students to engage in real-world events such as stock market shifts, natural phenomena like flooding, and job promotions, to explore a range of essential financial literacy concepts from debts to investments, budgeting to careers, and more.

Our Year 12 Business Management classes continued their yearly visit to the Yakult factory in Dandenong South to enhance their understanding of operations management and provide them with opportunities to link content to examples in their end of year examination.

Many students enjoyed witnessing the automation processes and stringent quality standards that Yakult products are subject to. Upon returning to school, students were provided the opportunity to put their learning into action, by simulating a manufacturing production line as part of the creation of fairy bread. The sugar high was short lived but many students reported that the ability to collaborate, the relationship to the course content and nostalgia factor was memorable.

We were also the winner of the 2024 ACC Pitch competition. The competition is an opportunity for students from our Year 10 Enhancement Business Management elective to explore the concept of entrepreneurship and develop a business idea that is pitched to a panel of three guest judges. Under the expert guidance of Ms Alex Bantock, we are hopeful of retaining our crown in 2025.

We hope that students involved in a Commerce subject during 2024 at Mazenod have enjoyed the opportunity to explore the world of Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies and Business Management and we wish our graduating Year 12 Commerce students all the best with their future career endeavours.

Nick Redfern

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

In Design and Technology, students across all year levels designed and fabricated fantastic products, including lamps, race cars and toolboxes. Our Senior students across both the Engineering and Furnishing classes were able to fine tune their skills, designing and engineering furniture, hall tables and fire pits.

This year saw fantastic progress within our Food Technology program, with students enjoying the practical, and theoretical components of the hospitality environment. With nearly 500 students from Year 8, 9 and 10 studying Food Technology, there is never a dull moment. Year 10 students were able to successfully produce a quality morning tea for the Mazenod staff as part of their final examination. Food Technology staff enjoyed supporting our students as they designed and created recipes, assisting them in reaching their full potential.

Some students have submitted reflections, based on class content and the skills that they have learnt over the year.

In Food Tech this year, I have looked forward to practical classes, as well as learning about nutrition. I was always curious to see if my creation would run as intended, whilst learning to be flexible. It has been such an amazing subject and something I really look forward to.

Anley Tran, Year 10

I find Design and Technology an extremely interesting subject. It merges creativity and practicality, whilst allowing students to think critically and innovatively.

Nishith Rajanbabu, Year 8

Engineering is fun, entertaining and interesting. It is a great subject to get yourself out of the classroom and into the workshop where you can learn important life skills. It gives you a chance to create something totally unique and will teach intangibles such as perseverance, commitment and problem solving. The teachers are knowledgeable and treat you as equals with respect.

Hamish Menon, Year 11

Finally, I would like to congratulate all the staff for their efforts in making it a positive year in Design and Technology. We would like to send a special thank you to the following new staff members for their contribution this year: Tobias Clack, Mark Finch and Lachy King. They have worked tirelessly to help the students strive for excellence.

Lachlan

Gray

This design project required the development of a detailed design portfolio including research, analysis, concept development and solution sketching, After finalising their solution, students were able to develop costings, production procedures and working drawings using 3D modelling and CAD software . Various designs including drawers, shelves and river set resin became an excellent feature for some

James Borg (Year 12)

Jesse Haslam (Year 12)

Sebastian Gie (Year 12)

Sam Campbell (Year 10) Maksymillien Suwara (Year 12)

Noah Masci (Year 11)

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

What a remarkable year 2024 has been for Digital Technology! It is hard to believe how much we have packed into these past months. Among our shining stars, Adam D'Souza and Callum Forster truly stood out at the 2024 Melbourne Robotics Tournament, where their hard work paid off with two prestigious awards. Their achievements not only showcased their dedication to robotics, but also their incredible teamwork. This event highlighted the importance of creativity and problem solving, qualities we cherish in our classes.

Throughout the year, we have focused on creating meaningful experiences that expand horizons and connect what students learn in the classroom to the real world. We were thrilled to host students from Monash University, who shared insights from their work on the cuttingedge Nova Rover project. We also welcomed representatives from a well-known Game Development company, both of which sparked excitement among our students about the endless possibilities in STEM and game design.

In our commitment to delivering a top-tier education, we have refreshed our curriculum to align with the latest 2.0 standards. We have also invested in modern resources, like 3D printers and Python tools, to enhance the learning experience. These updates are not just about integrating technology, they are about ensuring our students are well prepared for success in a fast-evolving digital world.

Looking ahead, we are excited about the future of Digital Technology. Our goal is to nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration and

academic excellence within our school community. Together, we are embarking on a journey of growth and discovery, guiding our students toward a future brimming with technological exploration and professional opportunities.

Craig Jacobs

ENGLISH

Beginning our English journey as youthful and naive Year 7 students, we started in unfamiliar territory, launched straight into gruelling vocabulary tests. However, we were quickly once again completing NAPLAN, a task which saw stress and preparation, the likes of which we had never done before. But before long, English became a cornerstone of our daily routines, memorising quotes and having TEEL ingrained into our minds more clearly than our first names. It was a first for many of us—to study a text closely and meticulously—but we learned the most important lesson of all: if the teacher said it, that is probably what the author meant.

Feeling comfortable in classes and still not reading the texts until our English teachers brought it up, Year 8 was indeed a wild ride. We found ourselves stuck at home and with so much time on our hands. But without exams and responsibility looming over our heads, the year zipped by.

By Year 9 we had to face the reality of going back to school, and as the year went on we did not even realise the extent to which our writing and argumentative skills had developed. On occasion, we would look at our past works, wondering if we were the same person who wrote that essay just a year ago. But we had to look forward, with plenty of exams and TEEL essays to write, as well as learning about the prolific writer, Shakespeare. Little did we know that this man would be in our lives for many years to come. Armed with Sparknotes and Youtube video essays to take on any text that came our way, we felt invincible, and prepared to take on the challenges ahead. But in just a moment, we were back to recording our oral presentations online, and celebrating yet another exam season cancelled. Time marched on.

And just like that, we found ourselves in a year devoid of lockdowns, of masks, yet instead of locking down, we had to start locking in because English was starting to get serious. In Year 10 English Enhancement,

we had to chart the unfamiliar territory of pidgins and creoles, tackling the structure of the English language and its evolution over time, it was absolutely riveting stuff. Subsequent to that, we dived deeply into the cheerful world of Mr. Charles Dickens in Great Expectations, as well as strengthened our delightful bond with Mr. Shakespeare, a most interesting fellow. Meanwhile, the Year 10 English students tackled the perennial favourite with Ms Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird.

With an illustrious team of Year 10 teachers steering us through the rising waves of academic pressure, we finally arrived at our desired destination, VCE English. Year 11 was a year of unexpected occurrences: who ever would have guessed that we would once again be reunited with dear old Mr. Shakespeare? Our love for him became unprecedented, as we joyfully buried ourselves in Macbeth. Voyeurism, justice and surveillance were other topics we got to bury our thumbs in, with classics like 1984, In Cold Blood and The Truman Show making an appearance, much to the delight of everyone.

And finally, Year 12. Betty Schaefer of Sunset Boulevard became every guy’s biggest crush (I was more into Norma Desmond, personally), as the pressure of Unit 3 & 4 started to become a reality. Goodbye to the days of “oh, it’s just a test”. Hello to the days of “if I fail…what’s the point of living?” Creative juices had to really flow as we prepared for writing about protest, before racism became the buzzword with everyone’s favourite memoir Born A Crime. And suddenly, aside from the exam, our Mazenod English journey over six years has abruptly drawn to a close. It was truly an adventure of a lifetime, and it shall be dearly missed by all participants, but we know that we will forever treasure all we have learnt from being an English student at Mazenod under the guidance of our teachers.

Sean Iyer & Ambrose Lawrence, Year 12

ENHANCEMENT

2024 saw new challenges in the Enhancement faculty, with the College’s high achieving students ready to embark on a new academic journey. Staffing changes meant that some courses were revitalised, while other extraordinary and experienced teachers continued to challenge our sharpest minds. From Year 7 Enhancement History’s excursion and exploration of Indigenous Australian civilization to Year 8 Enhancement STEM’s creation of a basketball simulation to our dedicated VCE students adopting pathways to extend and enrich, Enhancement classes continued as dynamic and exciting places to be. Captured below are the impressions of two of our Year 7 students who have just begun to experience the opportunities that Enhancement classes present.

Joanna Phillips

One of the three Enhancement subjects for the Year 7 students was Enhancement History. Enhancement History was one of every participating student’s favourite subjects as it blends creativity with learning. For this year, our teacher for both classes is Ms Oliver, who is a lovely teacher. She constantly strives to make sure we give our best, allows us to be independent and pushes us to question even the best-known historical studies. So far in Enhancement History, we have explored Ancient Civilisations, Ancient Australia and we will be diving into our next topic, Prehistory and Archaeology, very soon! For the Ancient Civilisations project, we had to present our Civilisations to the class, with a specific focus on Geography, Natural Resources, Systems of Government, Trade, Military, Beliefs and Communication.

Nishitha Dharmasena, Year 7

After a long semester of work on Ancient Civilisations, a trip to the amazing Melbourne Museum was the perfect way to break up our projects and prepare us for the rest of the year. The excursion to the Melbourne Museum featured an informative Indigenous Australian exhibit that was our focus whilst on the trip. We completed a pamphlet filled with challenging questions that gave us some extra knowledge for our next topic of ‘Ancient Australia’. It gave us all the knowledge required plus more, and therefore we were able to easily cope with our next topic. Along with being a great educational experience, the trip to the Melbourne Museum was a thrilling activity. Just a swift 30 minute drive and we were there with bells on, ready to start the day of fun.

Nicholas Curtis, Year 7

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Thanks to the hardest working department in the school, all students studying Health and Physical Education experienced a wide array of rich learning opportunities. The department was busy in the off season, farewelling one of the champion humans and well-loved staff members, Adrian Connolly. Replacing ‘Connolls’ was never possible, however, we did magnificently with the recruitment of Adrian McClelland, Mattthew Berry and Sophia Ikosidekas. All have been sensational acquisitions to the faculty. Thank you to the students below who took the time to offer reflections, providing insight into some of the courses offered at Mazenod.

Joshua Muling

Year 7 Health and Physical Education

In my first year of secondary school, Health and Physical Education was fun, engaging and challenged me in new and interesting ways. I particularly enjoyed the fitness testing as it was a great way to challenge myself and monitor my improvement. I loved the gym program as it was new to me, and I got to do exercises that I had never experienced before. Sport is my passion and the Mazenod Physical Education program has supported and enhanced my enjoyment of sport.

Lucas Siriwardene, Year 7

Year 9 Sports Science

Year 9 Sport Science was a great, challenging subject this year, with Mr Muling’s vast knowledge helping us learn about our body’s anatomy and the different fitness components, which was constantly engaging. Taking part in the different gym programs was also amazing. Mr Beatty guided us through our workouts and I took many skills out of his teachings. After the six-week training block I saw many significant improvements.

Charlie Sofocleous, Year 9

VCE

VET Sport and Recreation 1&2

Studying Sport and Recreation 1&2 through the course of the year was filled with excitement and challenging coursework. As a class we explored what it was like to work in the Sport and Recreation industry through excursions to places like the MCG and the Richmond Institute. The strong balance of theory and practical work always managed to keep the class engaged.

Charlie Lord, Year 11

VCE Physical Education 3&4

VCE Physical Education 3&4 was once again enlightened by the teachings of Mr Phibbs who imparted his extensive knowledge through a wide array of anecdotes and analogies of which Ross Lyon would be proud. Although not always the most motivated class, a heavy emphasis on practical applications added some needed variability and kept students engaged.

Daniel Huggins, Year 12

VCE Health and Human Development 3&4

Studying Health and Human Development has allowed myself and fellow classmates to embark on a journey about understanding the range of aspects to individuals and populations overall health. Mr Muling outstandingly provided our class with the resources and materials to help expand our health literacy, understanding that ‘health’ goes much further beyond an individual's physical health. The beauty of the subject is that it allowed for students to apply their health literacy to situations in their everyday life, achieving optimal health and wellbeing.

Ethan Chrisicos, Year 12

HUMANITIES

An academic year entails so many different yet confluent things. Yesterday—it must have been yesterday, because it feels like it has only been a blink of an eye—we began this journey in full spirits; looking ahead to a calendar bloated with trials, tribulations, obstacles and challenges to overcome with trepidatious confidence. In the Humanities department, we aspire to constant self-improvement and continuous interrogation of our abilities and our learning. We sow the wind with difficult concepts, strange content and counter-intuitive skill, in order to reap the whirlwind of cognitive dissonance and learning bought with sacrifice. We suffer, so that we can become our best selves.

And as the terminus of another year comes into view, we cannot help but reflect on the whirlwinds of 2024. Our cohort of Year 11 and 12 students undertaking History, Geography and Politics Units 3&4 have now completed their final SACs and are preparing themselves for the final leg of the journey; a gauntlet of exams that will act as the crucible for their academic life at Mazenod College. Their learning toil will be put to the test one last time and we have every confidence in their ability to adapt and to triumph. They have come such a long way, and we could not be prouder. Indeed, that pride extends to our students in the Middle and the Junior school. They have been engaged in building new and sometimes alien skill sets, going on excursions and field trips and growing as learners. The cohort of students who will be taking on the challenge of VCE History 1&2 as Year 10 students has never been larger. This is a testament to their ambition and passion as Humanities students.

It has already been said in these reports over the past twelve months that we are in a time of great change. Behind the scenes, we are developing the framework for considerable curricular changes in 2025, so that in 2026 our revised curriculum will better reflect not only the legal requirements of state-wide reforms, but also the vision of Mazenod as an institution that has embraced powerfully explicit teaching and learning. Change in this vein can be both exciting and frightening. Change, in general, is constant. Change can also be painful.

Sadly, at the end of this year, Mazenod will be saying goodbye to a legendary figure in the Humanities department. Mr Nicholas Young, who has been at the College for a decade and has been an inspiration to all those who have had the privilege to work with him, to follow

his leadership and to be taught by him, he will be sorely missed. He departs for a well earned and wonderful opportunity to further his skills and to embrace new challenges. He has been a great friend to our College and a great friend to those of us lucky enough to have shared in his journey along the way. In his role as Head of Humanities, he will be remembered as the blueprint for strong leadership and constant advocacy for our department. It goes without saying that we wish him nothing but the very best and hope to see him again, bestriding the halls of Mazenod.

Mladen Spasic

LANGUAGES

Over the past year the Languages faculty has had much to celebrate. We welcomed Yukino and Filippo in our classes as native language assistants, we took the VCE students to the National Gallery of Victoria and we continued to offer a variety of meaningful incursions and excursions to language students across all year levels. We invited some of them to share their experiences with the various Languages activities.

Denis Passalent

Visiting the National Gallery of Victoria Language and Art Workshops was a fun experience. We got to learn about paintings and look at a plethora of incredible works of art and artefacts.

Binh-Nam Nguyen, Year 11

The Lion Dance was mesmerising, blending vibrant costumes with dynamic drumming and martial arts. We learned to strike drums with precision and navigate the lion costume.

Jaden Lim, Francis Darmawan & Kevin Kim, Year 8

My engagement in the Chinese food tasting strengthened my understanding of various Chinese cuisines, acting as a physical connection for the topic we are studying.

Frankie Tan, Year 9

At the Chinese Reading Awards, it felt incredible to see how many people were really engaged in the event and gathered together to participate. It was an amazing experience.

Justin Ng, Year 9

I had the privilege of hosting Kotaro, a student from Nishiyama High School in Kyoto. I had a lot of fun exploring the city with him, visiting places I had never experienced even as a local.

Miguel Prado, Year 12

Participating at the Judo Workshop offered me valuable and vital lessons in discipline and self-control. I learned the importance of respect towards your opponent and the art of observation and problem-solving in situations that require quick thinking.

Joshua Martinez, Year 9

The Japanese Speech contest was a fun and enlightening experience, having learnt many new things about Japanese culture in addition to being acquainted with other like-minded students who have the same passion for studying Japanese.

Jules Perang, Year 11

Our two-month exchange with peers from Liceo Vivona was really fun. As a class, we all had the opportunity to speak in Italian and get to know teenagers from Rome. Together we presented a series of podcasts.

Ethan Ucar, Year 12

We had the privilege of visiting the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. We met with Andre Dubrowin, child survivor, and listened to his story about this dark chapter of human history.

James Montano, Year 12

For the Dante Alighieri Poetry Recitation we had to both memorise and perform an Italian poem. The event was filled with fun activities, like investigating Italian-Australian history, and enjoying food.

Lachlan Thai, Year 9

I really enjoyed our evening at Sacred Heart and found it to be a great experience. My favourite activity was the icebreaker activity because it helped everyone to start talking to each other in Italian.

Daniel Ayass, Year 10

LEARNING DIVERSITY

The Learning Diversity team has had another fantastic year and is privileged to work with our amazing students. In 2024 we welcomed new staff members to our diverse and talented team, Philippa Kirwan as Dean of Learning Diversity, Michael Fantonial as Wellbeing Support Officer and Learning Support Officer, Rion Morgan.

In addition to classroom support the team facilitates several support activities for students. Games Club is held every Tuesday and Thursday in the Penola Centre. This Club, which is a great social opportunity for students is facilitated by Suzana Cunha and Michael Fantonial.

What our students have to say:

• The Penola Centre has the Games Club which is fun (Anthony N)

• I like the Penola Centre Games Club because I can hang out with my friends and play games (Luke P)

• I love going to Penola because it is fun, and I get to talk to my friends (Michael S)

• It is fun when I get to play with my friends in the Penola Centre and I get time to calm down in the sensory room (Patrick R)

• When I go to Games Club, I enjoy the fun games I play with my friends and playing games like Battleship or Lego (Lynx)

• I enjoy playing Guess Who, Uno and Egg Chair. It was fun. When it is cold I head there, and it keeps me warm. It is brilliant at the Games Club because when you arrive you are made to feel welcome, it is enjoyable and you get to laugh (Neeve)

The Penola Centre is a space where many students can undertake specialised classes or study periods. At times students work one-onone with staff or are supervised for private study.

Student thoughts

• I like the Penola Centre. It looks nice, it is my favourite building. I like to visit and the Learning Support Officers are great. I work on my Science, speech, Maths and English. I get help from Ruby Ford. My favourite part is the sensory room and the fish (Nimesh)

• It is a great environment to learn in with flourishing learning opportunities (Will, Year 11)

• It is a great place to get help with studies, finish your work and great teachers to help explain the task (Matthew, Year 11)

• You can work at your own pace with support. It is a relaxing environment and stress free (Lukas, Year 11)

Film Club is another interest group that students can attend. It is facilitated by Shaun Akkermans. This group continues to attract strong attendance every Wednesday at lunchtime.

To all who facilitate, support and attend these initiatives, we look forward to your continued involvement in 2025.

As 2024 draws to a close, it is with sadness that we farewell Mrs Rosie Welsford. Rosie has been a dynamic and integral member of the Learning Diversity team for 12 years. Her passion, dedication and empathy are beyond measure and our students have been fortunate to have been the beneficiaries of her expertise. Rosie embodies the Oblate spirit and has been an outstanding member of our College community. Her colleagues in the Penola Centre, past and present, will miss her positive and caring nature but are extremely grateful for all she has brought to the team. We wish her all the joy and happiness for the future.

Anne Johnson

LIBRARY

Mazenod Library continued to provide a safe and inclusive space for students to read, study, learn, play chess and relax in the mornings. Students participated in a wide range of activities in 2024 including Tech Club, Yarn Club, Book Club, Chess Zone, the Great Book Swap and the activity table. More broadly, twenty intrepid readers and writers ventured to the State Library of Victoria to participate in the Melbourne Writers Festival, hearing from a number of authors. While back at school, poet Joel McKerrow, inspired Year 8 students in their poetry studies.

The annual Mazenod Literature Festival followed CBCA Book Week continuing with the 2024 theme, Reading is Magic and Inkspire the Fable Dragon was named. Students competed in trivia and a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory escape room. In wide reading classes students enjoyed listening to The Concrete Garden before creating pop up sensory cards from coloured sandpaper, winning canteen and book vouchers for their efforts.

Popular Young Adult author, Emily Gale enthralled parents and students at the Festival breakfast launch and presented to Year 8 students. Illustrator Marc McBride and author Mark Smith presented to Year 7 and Year 9 students respectively and held workshops for nominated students.

The annual Celebrating Reading Lunch and awards ceremony, recognised those who completed the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge or participated in Book Club. While during fortnightly reading classes, Year 7 students created written and visual book reviews. Year 8 students explored persuasive skills, convincing students to read their favourite novel and Year 9 students explored new genres in a taster class.

Lisa Burger

I enjoy the peace and quiet it provides because I can play Chess, which is my second favourite sport, whilst being able to focus.

William Dwyer, Year 7

The way the library introduces new students is awesome. When I first arrived at this school in Year 8, I did not know if I would come to the library frequently, but after having such a good experience with reading and recommendations for new genres to improve, I finally understood that the library is a great space for learning at Mazenod.

Viran Wevita, Year 9

In Book Week our favourite activity was the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Escape Room because it was perfectly crafted and I enjoyed working through the challenges together with my teammates. The writing workshop was great because I usually struggle on how to start a narrative and I learnt and they gave good tips about different genres too.

Ryan Susilo, Year 7 & Aswin Sheen, Year 8

I value the Library because it is a safe space that sparks our curiosity, allows us to try different Clubs, and allows us to have fun. Library Lessons allow for a brain break from a busy schedule.

Frederik Bennett, Year 8 & Elijah Jimenez, Year 9

I value the time I get to study and socialise with my friends in the Library before and after school and going to the Yarn Club can be enjoyable. I also like to read in the Reading Room as it is quiet and silent for reading books rather than in the main area.

Jenith Gunatilaka, Year 8

Mark Smith's story was absolutely fascinating. He spoke to us in an engaging manner, not just reading a script. He also spoke to us, not only about him being a writer now, but about his childhood and how he did not always like books. He spoke to us in a relatable way, because he spoke about when he was our age.

Samuel Duckett, Year 9

MATHEMATICS

As Faculty Heads, we deeply appreciate our dedicated staff for their exceptional work this year. Their commitment has fostered a love for mathematics and honed the analytical skills of our students, preparing them for future challenges.

Our department’s passion is evident in the outstanding results of this year’s Mathematics Competition. These achievements reflect the high-quality education and support from our faculty, showcasing our collective effort to nurture young minds.

Thank you to all staff members for their tireless efforts and congratulations to our students for their remarkable performance. Together, we are cultivating a generation that values mathematics.

Divya Shangari & Wajiha Tariq

Mazenod’s Maths program is an amazing experience. The passionate teachers make learning fun and engaging, whether in mainstream Year 7 Maths or Enhancement. They provide clear explanations and are always ready to help. The program has improved my grades and deepened my appreciation for maths. Our projects are informative and enjoyable. Currently, the Junior Enhancement class is using Desmos to draw objects, helping us understand linear equations creatively. Overall, Mazenod’s maths program is welcoming for all skill levels and an excellent way to nurture your Maths journey.

Cian Mujie, Year 8

Mathematics at Mazenod in Year 11 has been a very tasking yet fulfilling experience, deepening our understanding and problemsolving capabilities. Although there have been times of difficulty and confusion, the teachers were always there to answer and provide clear explanations of the various topics to ensure we properly understood. The SACs throughout the year tested our abilities to analyse and apply the studied content, a challenge which I believe have honed our skills in preparation for Unit 3/4 in Year 12. Overall, despite its hardships, Mazenod’s Mathematics program has been a significantly rewarding experience that I am sure will help excel us in our performance for Year 12.

Jules Perang, Year 11

MUSIC

This year has been incredibly busy for our musicians, filled with concerts, competitions, and the Mazenod/Avila musical!

We kicked off the year by preparing our Liturgy Choir, Chamber Strings, and Brass Band for the annual Inaugural Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Performing in such a beautiful acoustic venue in front of our Mazenod community was a fantastic start to our year. Following this, we geared up for the Mission Action Day Concert, contributing to raising awareness and funds.

Our jazz ensembles made a triumphant return to the Generations in Jazz competition in Mount Gambier. Before the event, we hosted a jazz concert at The Counts at Monash University Clayton, which served as a final practice performance. The Stage Band, Swing Band, and Monk Band competed against ensembles from across Australia, with over 5,000 students attending the weekend. They also enjoyed a highenergy concert featuring world-renowned artists like Kate Ceberano, Hot Potato Band, and Budjerah. It was an amazing weekend for everyone involved!

Our string ensembles participated in the Monash Youth Music Festival, where all our groups were awarded placements. For many of our young musicians, this was their first competitive performance. Despite the nerves of playing in front of an adjudicator, they rose to the occasion. Boyle Strings placed second in the Junior Large Instrumental Ensemble, Fr Kevin Davine Trio placed third in the Junior Small Instrumental Ensemble, and Chamber Strings placed third in the Senior Large Instrumental Ensemble.

Our wind ensembles competed in the Victorian Schools Music Festival. The Mears Wind Band travelled to Geelong for the event, while our Founders’ Ensemble and Premier Winds ensembles competed locally at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Both Founders’ and Premier Winds ensembles received silver plaques, making it a rewarding experience for all participants.

Throughout the year, our musicians also performed at various events, including Year 8 Grandparents Day, College tours, various assemblies, the ACC Art & Technology Exhibition, Founders’ Day Mass, Year 8, 9, and VCE Recital Evenings, Winter Recitals, and Assumption Day Mass.

Many students undertook AMEB examinations, which test musical performance, theory, aural skills, and general knowledge. These exams can be daunting but are essential for developing skills like planning, consistency, perseverance, and musical foresight. Congratulations to all students who will participate and to those who have participated! As we wrap up the year, we look forward to the Performing Arts Festival hosted by the Drama department, Primary School concerts, and the Junior Gala.

We are incredibly fortunate to have such exceptional music teachers. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated instrumental and classroom music teachers and administration staff. Their tireless work and commitment ensure our musicians experience the best of what music has to offer.

Douglas Leutchford & Peter Nguyen

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

The Outdoor Education department has remained committed to the development of staff and student connections through the many activities offered throughout the academic year. It not only offers students a respite from the unavoidable pressures of classroom subjects, but it also allows them to connect with the environment around them and appreciate and understand the value of spending time with others in settings of outstanding beauty.

The Year 9 cohort hit the beach early in Term 1 and spent time learning about water safety before and during surf sessions at Phillip Island and Inverloch. They then camped out overnight in between the wave action. The time in between surfing is often referred to as “down time”, but with some erratic storm conditions sweeping through the state, there was more to contend with than just flat phone batteries. The City Days completed in Term 3 were a lot less dramatic, but with the added component of individual travel to the city and working in small groups to collect information, it offered its own challenges. Students seemed amazed by some of the sites and cultural offerings the city has to offer, and fully embraced the time they had to explore the CBD. They will enjoy the final set of adventure camps at the end of Term 4!

Year 7 students were lucky enough to be the first Mazenod group to do a two-night camping trip to the exclusive Tidal River campsite on Wilsons Promontory. The weather was much kinder to the new Mazenod cohort, and they fully embraced the beach location to boogie board, surf kayak, canoe, abseil and trek along Squeaky Beach, ranked Australia’s Best Beach 2024.

Year 8 students experience a range of one-day activities scattered throughout the year. Term 1 was a chance to don the wetsuits and take a dip with the seals and the seahorses in some of Victoria’s most biodiverse aquatic ecosystems. The thought of swimming in the middle of Port Phillip Bay with a huge colony of Australian Fur Seals would be a test to most people, but proved no problem as the groups all enjoyed their time with the playful creatures, whilst also learning about the rich history of the region’s development. They continue their adventures with horse riding and mountain boarding in Term 4.

Over the course of four days, Year 10 students participated in a wide array of activities, both on and off campus. In addition to a personal development session held at school, students had the opportunity to

enhance their road safety awareness and driving skills at the METEC driver training facility. For many, it marked their first time behind the wheel, while for others, it was an excellent opportunity to refresh their understanding of the responsibilities that come with obtaining a driver’s licence. The outdoor adventures included mountain biking in Kilcunda, surfing and stand-up paddleboarding in Inverloch, surfing at Phillip Island, kayaking through Melbourne’s CBD, and exploring caves and river surfing in Warburton.

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

Michael Pearson & Dee McDonald

PERFORMING 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. There has been a strong parade of talent striding through the Drama room doors throughout 2024.

Once again the Drama department had the honour of VCAA Top Class, with Nicholas Plaza receiving an audition place in the VCAA Season of Excellence. Auditions are only offered to students who are placed in the top level of state results for this task. The central character for this performance was Maui from the film Moana. I would like to congratulate Nicholas for this fantastic accomplishment.

An important element of VCE Drama is the attendance at professional productions. We were lucky to attend the performances of Hamlet and Garage Girls. 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 students a wonderful taste of eclectic theatre in a professional environment.

In Semester Two the Drama and Music departments came together to take a group of students to the Arts Centre to watch the Vic Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd. For many of the students this was their first experience of a large-scale professional production. Despite the gory themes, the students were awestruck by all of the elements that bring such a production together.

This year, Mazenod took the lead in overseeing the annual musical production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Work started on the production in November 2023 and continued right through to the closing night. A huge team of staff and students put their skills to the test and produced a show that Mazenod and Avila presented with pride. From the acting and musical direction through to the sets, props, costumes and make-up there was a definite air of professionalism and creativity on stage.

The annual Performing Arts Festival is run primarily by the Senior Drama students with handy guidance being thrown in by Ayesha Comerford and myself. This year the Drama Captain, Henry McCrackenMatthews led the team of Samuel Boyle, Paul Tan 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 in presenting their skills to family and friends made the evening a great one to watch.

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

Felicity Kamevaar

SCIENCE

Science in 2024 has been filled with fascinating experiments and exciting excursions. The Junior classes have been making effective use of the Stile platform to enable personalised feedback on classwork, homework and assessments. Over 16,000 pieces of individual feedback were provided in Semester 1 alone. Term 1 saw the Senior students investigating sustainability by producing their own biodiesel and discovering the science behind motion at Luna Park. Meanwhile, the Year 7 students visited Melbourne Zoo in Term 2 as part of their Endangered Species unit:

“Our recent visit to the Melbourne Zoo was fundamental in helping us understand the important steps needed to achieve effective strategies in helping to restore critically endangered species.”

Christian Lim, Year 7

“During our visit to the zoo, we learned about several campaigns dedicated to wildlife conservation. These include initiatives like Wipe for Wildlife, They’re Calling on You, Coffee for Wildlife, and many others.”

Dean Katsis, Year 7

Term 3 brought Science Week with daily activities to celebrate all things science:

“Science Week allowed us to dive into science. There were many funfilled activities planned throughout the week including designing terrariums, escape rooms, DNA bracelets, a milk protein experiment and a quiz. These activities enabled us to learn more about how our world functions as well as creating good experiences with each other. Science Week proved to be a week of fun and experiments with all those who got involved gaining knowledge and memories.”

Frederik Bennett, Year 8

The Science Club has been popular with students testing their science investigation skills and developing their design thinking through engineering projects. Activities have included crystal growing, carbon snakes, elephant toothpaste, student-designed investigations and the creation of rubber band powered cars.

“Science Club has been outstanding to be part of, thanks to our hardworking Science teachers and laboratory technicians who make it possible. Students have been creative and curious in multiple interesting events that took place throughout the year.”

Stephen MacFarlane, Year 10

Thank you to all the teachers, laboratory assistants and students who have been enthusiastically involved with scientific discoveries all year long in classes, on excursions and during lunchtime activities.

Rachel Horne & Dayna Hale

VISUAL ARTS

As Head of Visual Arts at Mazenod College, I am delighted to reflect on an exceptional year of artistic growth and creativity. Our students have embarked on a multifaceted journey through visual expression, embracing both traditional and innovative techniques across four key areas: Digital Arts, Creative Digital Media, Visual Communication Design and Art Making and Exhibiting.

In Digital Arts, Year 9 students, guided by Mie Takamatsu, honed their skills in various software platforms, creating impressive digital paintings and graphic designs. They explored contemporary artists like Takashi Murakami, Jason Naylor, and Pete Cromer, integrating technology into their artistic expression.

We warmly welcome Irene Alessandro to the Creative Digital Media department. Her extensive expertise from NCAT has enriched our program with photography, digital animation and software knowledge. Students engaged in animation, video production and interactive media projects, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Zach Darley-Collis joined our Visual Communication Design department, challenging students to think critically about the power of imagery. Projects included branding, Indigenous perspectives, and user experience design. Year 11 students collaborated with Indigenous Artist, Tiffany Hunter on AFL jersey designs, presenting their work via a mobile app and gallery space.

The Art Making and Exhibiting stream encouraged both traditional and experimental approaches. Students created powerful works in various mediums, reflecting their unique worldviews. Steve Emmett led regular gallery visits and excursions, enhancing visual literacy and exposing students to diverse artistic practices.

Our annual student exhibition, meticulously organised by Art Technician Sally Yuen, showcased an impressive array of talent from Year 7 to 12. This event highlighted the breadth and depth of student talent, from intricate hand-drawn illustrations to complex digital installations.

I extend my gratitude to our dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and talented students for making this year a resounding success. Your commitment to artistic excellence continues to inspire and drive our program forward.

A special thank you goes to Peter Saaksjarvi for his continuous support of the Visual Arts department with 3D printing and laser engraving. His contributions have been invaluable in expanding creative possibilities and technical skills.

As we look to the future, I am excited by the potential I see in our students. Their passion and developed skills position them well for future studies and careers in the ever-evolving world of visual arts. We remain committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression in all our endeavours.

Rimma Campos

VOCATIONAL MAJOR & VET

This year our Vocational Education and Training (VET) and VCE Vocational Major (VM) students have demonstrated remarkable dedication to developing practical skills and real-world experience, showing growth, resilience, and notable achievements. With 400 students enrolled in internal VET studies and 60 students completing VCE VM, these numbers reflect a shift towards practical and applied learning pathways, a positive trend towards more diverse educational opportunities. The programs have provided students with the opportunity to acquire valuable technical skills alongside their academic studies. They recognise the importance of hands-on learning and the need to cater for a variety of learning styles.

St Kilda Mums

Our VET Christian Ministry students had the opportunity to visit St Kilda Mums, gaining insight into community service and the importance of supporting families in need. St Kilda Mums is a not-for-profit organisation that rehomes new and pre-loved baby goods to families in need. Students actively engaged in sorting donations, cleaning equipment, and preparing items for redistribution. We were incredibly proud of their enthusiasm and dedication, committing to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Camp

Over two exciting days, the Year 12 VM students attended camp at The Ranch in Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula. They engaged in activities designed to build teamwork, resilience, and leadership skills, in accordance with their studies within Personal Development Skills. It was a tremendous success, providing unforgettable experiences and valuable future life skills.

International Women’s Day Luncheon

In honour of International Women’s Day, Year 12 VM students organised a special luncheon for staff, showcasing their culinary talents and celebrating the achievements of women. A feature of the luncheon was a heartfelt speech delivered by Neeb Samuel Dayanidhi, who highlighted the significant contribution of women in his life. The speech resonated deeply, serving as a reminder of the progress made in achieving gender parity.

Dinner At Zest Restaurant

A small group of staff members were invited to Zest Restaurant at Holmesglen Institute, to support Justin Inn (Year 11 VCE VM), who is studying Certificate II in Hospitality. Justin confidently served food and drinks during a three-course service, managing the evening with both professionalism and skill. From greeting guests to ensuring everything ran smoothly, Justin clearly demonstrated the practical knowledge he had gained.

WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition - VETiS Information Technology

Jeremy Chen (Year 12 VCE VM), showcased his talents at the WorldSkills Australia Competition at Holmesglen Institute in Moorabbin. Jeremy, who is studying Certificate III in Enabling Technologies, tackling challenging tasks under timed conditions, applying the knowledge gained throughout his course. The experience tested his capabilities in a high-pressure environment and opened future opportunities to compete at National and International Championships.

Student Testimonials

This year the VCE VM program has been challenging and exciting as I am studying Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles at Holmesglen Institute, and hope to continue my studies full-time, next year. I thoroughly enjoyed Work Placement with fashion designer MM Sohn, working at both their retail store in Fitzroy, and their design

studio in Collingwood. This compliments my course at Holmesglen Institute, where I have been learning the fundamentals of sewing and design, which is incredibly rewarding. I am also studying Certificate II in Engineering at Mazenod, developing my metalworking skills—a highlight of my week. Overall, the VCE VM program has been a rewarding journey, giving me a head start in my career. I highly recommend it— you will not be disappointed!

Angus Cassidy, Year 12

Choosing the VCE VM pathway has been one of the best decisions as I decided to study Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation at Mazenod and Certificate II in Building and Construction at Holmesglen Institute. My Work Placement provided diverse experiences working with a carpenter, then a diesel mechanic and finally I had the incredible opportunity to work at North Melbourne Football Club with the AFLW team. Every Tuesday, I arrived at 7am, helping with training sessions and participating in pre-season, selection, and team meetings, which was an invaluable experience. Meanwhile, through my Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation, Mazenod students visited Richmond Institute, learning about their post-school programs and at Docklands we learned how to play ice hockey—a fun and memorable experience. My goal is to work with a professional sports team, but I am grateful to have the option of a Building and Construction pathway and pursue a career in Carpentry.

Taj Kinder, Year 11

Our VET and VCE VM programs remain committed to providing highquality, industry-relevant education, empowering students to succeed in their chosen pathways. We thank our teachers and support staff who have been instrumental in guiding students through their vocational journeys.

Leigh Harris & Athena Beshir

ECOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY

In 2024 EAST focussed on the Container Deposit Scheme as one of its major projects. Cans and bottles are taken regularly to the Return It Depot for recycling. They have supplied us with purple bins that are strategically placed around the College. Our nominated charity is the Oblate Youth Street Mission, Rosies, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Staff and students are encouraged to use the bins, especially during special events.

The team also plays a leading role in the De Mazenod Family Education Network Sustainability Summits. In 2022 and 2023 our students featured in interviews and helped manage the “GoGreen Student Voice” initiatives. 2024 saw a different format but the team spent time investigating and highlighting social enterprises and corporates that are working to reduce waste, reduce energy consumption and protect biodiversity. Affiliated schools across Australia shared information about organisations making a difference to reduce human impact on the environment. The final week of the five-week programme was a campaign asking staff and students to nominate three habits or actions they will take to reduce waste, reduce energy consumption and protect biodiversity. The team generated ideas that were posted on relevant websites and shared with participating schools. The theme of Week 5 was “Good People Doing Good Things”.

Building connections with social enterprises and corporations has been important to learning and building hope for the future. Catholic Earthcare, Laudato Si Action Platform, Timberlink Australia, The Waste Network and Jack the Super Prawn Pollution Solution Conference are

just a few of the organisations that have provided invaluable material and opportunities to attend online and in-person conferences and workshops.

The students spread their message throughout the year at different assemblies, on MazCom and various news feeds. It is also encouraging to see younger students joining the group that meet regularly throughout the year. EAST relies on the goodwill of the whole community and is very appreciative of the support it receives to do its good work.

Tony Coghlan

STUDENT WELLBEING

Student Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at Mazenod College, as we foster an environment where young men can thrive academically, spiritually, and emotionally. By addressing mental health, promoting physical activity, and encouraging positive relationships, the school nurtures well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society. This holistic approach not only enhances academic performance but also instils a sense of purpose and moral responsibility in students, guiding them to lead fulfilling lives grounded in faith and service.

As a Catholic school we have a moral and legal responsibility to protect and promote the wellbeing and safety of the students in our care. It is imperative that we create a culture where students’ concerns and views are heard. As such, this year we introduced a Junior and Senior Child Safety Committee, with students from all year levels represented. In these forums, students were able to voice their ideas about how we could continue to ensure all students at Mazenod feel valued and safe.

Student Wellbeing was integrated into the weekly timetable, with a dedicated Pastoral period every Friday. This enabled students to build meaningful connections with their peers and their Pastoral Teacher, while exploring relevant issues and developing their emotional resilience and wellbeing. In the Junior School, students engaged with the Resilience Project, enhancing their empathy, gratitude and mindfulness, while in the Senior School students explored issues of consent, respectful relationships, online safety and the factors that influence our overall health and wellbeing.

As part of our whole school commitment to wellbeing, we offered a diverse range of programs and initiatives for all students. The aim was to foster a strong sense of belonging and identity and an optimistic outlook on the future.

This year, some of our Student Wellbeing initiatives have included:

• The Man Cave workshops and expert facilitation, which provided our students with the critical emotional and social skills they need to lead flourishing lives and to have healthy relationships with others.

• The Pat Cronin Foundation presentation to Senior students, raising their awareness of the consequences of alcohol fuelled violence.

• Dr Jodi Richardson seminar on managing anxiety and resilience for Senior students.

• Real Life Resilience workshop delivered by Ben Pettingill and Mike Rolls, equipping students with the confidence and skills needed to overcome challenges and change.

• Tri Tactics is a mental self-defence program which encourages students to develop a deep understanding of their emotions, the impact of their attitude in difficult situations and how to make positive choices.

• Time and Space events were held for parents and students in Year 7, 8 and 11, providing an opportunity for meaningful communication and connections.

• Dr Tessa Opie delivered a presentation to parents about the world of relationships which young people are navigating and provided strategies for encouraging healthy and realistic expectations of themselves and others.

• Game Aware facilitated seminars for both parents and students on how to build a healthier relationship with gaming.

• The Push Up Challenge was a student-driven initiative which aimed to educate our community about mental health, as well as foster mental wellbeing and fitness.

• The R U OK Day? initiative was led by our Student Leaders who reminded us that every day is a good day to check in with family and friends to see how they are.

Many thanks to Nadia Willer (Dean of Senior School), Jamie Davin (Dean of Junior School), the Year Level Leaders and Assistants and Pastoral Leaders for the smooth implementation of the Wellbeing Program and their care of our students. Thanks to the College Nurses, Psychologists, Careers Practitioners, the Penola Centre staff and Sue Hurley in Student Services, who collaborate closely with the Pastoral team to ensure our students are supported.

Gabriella Warfe

DEBATING & PUBLIC SPEAKING

Throughout 2024 all teams and speakers worked with Mazenod’s characteristic diligence to hone their ‘soft skills’ in logical reasoning, analytical thinking, active listening and persuasive presentation, leading to outstanding results throughout the competition season. While this success was a welcome reward for the hours of training and preparation put in by students and coaches alike, it was clear that students found the greatest joy in the thrill of the process, not the outcome. In the words of Year 10 Debater Chibuikem Anyadoro, the best part of Mazenod’s debating program “is the unity built within the team. Win or lose, we all try our very best… we are all friends and are thus united in that sphere”.

Our outstanding performance in this year’s DAV competition saw two teams proceed to play-offs and finals. Our D Grade Team A narrowly lost in the playoffs, after an undefeated run through Round 1 to 5 of the competition. At the time of writing our D Grade Team B is set to continue their undefeated 2024 debating season having progressed to the octo-finals.

In the ACC Open Public Speaking Competition, Mazenod was awarded the Championship win, having been represented by four outstanding speakers from Year 9 and 10 – Elijah Jimenez, Jerome Kim, Ryan Murali and Imeth Mudannayaka. Reflecting on this experience, Ryan stated that the opportunity to compete as a public speaker had “not only sharpened my critical thinking and communication skills, but ultimately developed my confidence as a person”. Alongside our public speakers, the mixed Year 9 to 12 Debating team also saw great success at the ACC Open Debating Competition progressing to the Division 1 finals ‘power pairing’. In August our Year 9 and 10 students competed in the ACC Intermediate Debating, Public Speaking and Pitch Competitions. Commendation goes to Debating and Public Speaking students, Ryan Murali and Saranta Sharma, for winning the ACC Intermediate Pitch Competition, and to our Intermediate Debating Team who were awarded most points in competition.

It would be remiss to report on the 2024 Debating and Public Speaking program without making particular mention of our Year 12 team members who participated for the last time this year, with special thanks to Debating Captain Thisal Pasqual for his humble and ‘can do’ approach to leadership. Congratulations are also extended to Aditya Krishna Moorthy who was awarded runner-up in the semi finals of the VCAA Plain English Speaking Award, for his outstanding speech ‘Protest Now’.

I also extend my sincere gratitude to all staff who have volunteered countless hours of their own time to coach and support our teams throughout the season. Particular thanks goes to Ms Caird, Ms Giacco, Mr Korac, Ms Kirwan, Ms McMahon, Mr Pye and our Old Collegians Mateo Acosta Fernandez and Nicholas Caciolo for providing coaching and mentoring.

Nathan Fallon

YEAR

Team includes: Jeiken Chendurvaasan, Yibo Iaskiv, Xavier Sik, Jacobs Chen, Cian Mujie, Jason Meng, Nabh Grover, Diyon Lokuge, Jason Vu, Carlson Mak, Nishith Rajanbabu, Frederik Bennett, Daniel Bonar, Benjamin Leng, Lucas Ryan

Team includes: Gavin Singh, Dylan Tran, Denis Binoy, Bhavya Gosain, Nicholas Curtis, Christi Sunil, Leo Xavier, William Dwyer, Javian Thayampalli, David Carmona, Noah D'Souza, Ryan Susilo, Luke Peacock, Nidhish Bhatia, Shahan Sarkies, Thomas Garrie, Aadil Joe, Aditya Nathan, Jerush Perera, Fabian George, Tarun Sunil

YEAR 9

YEAR 10

Team includes: Alex Ouyang, Chibuikem Anyadoro, Imeth Mudannayaka, Jerome Kim, Ryan Murali, Saranta Sharma, Zain Muscat

Team includes: Abel Joshy, Isindu Rajapakshe, Vishnu Bhimaraju, Chris Antony, Akshar Maragani, Philopater Matta, Aarav Gajjar, Gavin Rajahmoney, Yashane Mudalige, Harris Mayar, Yugeeth Sumanasinghe, Elijah Jimenez

YEAR 12 YEAR 11

Team includes: Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Antonio Di Giovine, Avinda Wickramaratne, Roberto Di Giovine, Thisal Pasqual (Debating Captain)

Team includes: Abisha Abhayaratne, Antonio Zelada, Hy Nguyen, Isaiah Thom, Jamie Wilton, Keenan Chy, Nathan Fernandes, Rylan Peiris, Theophil Ivan, Shanthanu Kotha

2024 MUSICAL

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, with Avila College

A NEW MUSICAL

This year’s musical was Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. It took us six months to prepare and rehearse for this amazing production. We all had a blast at every rehearsal, it was always fun and entertaining while learning our acts and songs and we felt such joy and fulfilment at the end of every rehearsal.

During the making process of producing this musical, I have formed great friendships, not only with our school students, but also with Avila students. The bond that the participants formed is one of the memories that I will treasure forever.

I would like to send my special thanks to Ms Sullivan who directed the show, Mr Nguyen who assisted the band in creating beautiful accompaniment, and Ms Gould who had assisted us with the vocals to find the perfect pitch in our own voice. Thanks also to the countless others who supported us in numerous ways and made this production such a success.

Music is a divine gift; it is the most magnificent experience that can’t be missed.

Jayden Ng, Year 7 (Charlie Bucket)

CAREERS EXPO

Many years ago, Careers advice in a school consisted of each student having a meeting with a teacher who would ask the inevitable question about what they expected to do next year.

Mazenod College is founded on the idea that every student in our care is an individual created in the image of God. Every student has unique talents, abilities, interests and dreams. The Careers and Pathways service at Mazenod has at its core, the mission to work with every student to discover and achieve the pathway to a future career that is the best match to his individual self.

Career and Pathway options are promoted to our students via the weekly Careers newsletter contributions, the College Careers website and the numerous MazCom Senior School pages. This year also saw the introduction of a major Senior School Career Expo on campus. Over 35 exhibitors from Universities, TAFEs, Private Educational Providers, Recruitment companies, Apprenticeship and Traineeship Centres, Industry representatives and past students participated in our Expo attended by Year 10, 11 and 12 students in Oblate Hall. Students were engaged and it was pleasing to see so many of our young men conversing and collecting brochures about future courses and career pathways. We were fortunate to have the following organisations attend our school:

Australian Catholic University, Deakin University, La Trobe University, Monash University, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Melbourne, Victoria University, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, William Angliss Institute, Collarts, JMC Academy, Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Torrens University, Royal Victorian Aero Club, Photographic Studies College, Australian Defence Force Recruiting, Victoria Police, Richmond Institute, St Kilda Football Club Sports Academy, Brick & Block laying Careers, NECA Education & Careers, MEGT Career Hub, WPC Group, Next Gen Jobs, VACC Automotive Apprenticeships, Real Estate Institute of Victoria, and the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Careers represented by Mazenod College Old Collegians included: Engineering, Paramedicine, Nursing, Teaching, Psychology, Information Technology, Aviation, Pharmacy, Business, Finance, Allied Health, Law, Real Estate, Physiotherapy and many more! Thank you to Tina Giacco for liaising with the many Old Collegians who were able to participate in this massive event and generously shared their own experiences and career pathways since leaving Mazenod College.

Our sincere thanks also to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate for representing vocations, and finally local employers and supporters of our College, CMP Consulting Group and Wiltons Cookies for providing

insights into various career paths for students to consider. It is thanks to the event management efforts of Theresa Syle, Careers Administrator, and Mark Weegberg, Career Practitioner, who assisted in ensuring that our first major Career expo was a huge success!

Year 10 students have also had several opportunities to plan their career and pathway options by completing work experience, the Morrisby Vocational Career Assessment and undergoing individual careers counselling. Morrisby is an advanced profiling assessment, which is the leading psychometric tool to match individuals to careers, subjects and post school study areas, while raising aspiration. Every student has a personal profile and ongoing access to an extensive library of career resources. Every student is given one-on-one counselling in preparation for the career decisions made in Year 10. We thank Gabriella Warfe and Tim Ford for supporting the Careers & Pathways team with access to external Career Practitioners that assisted us in completing over 240 individual career counselling sessions. Our students found Morrisby and the Morrisby debrief counselling essential to the process of navigating the numerous VCE choices and tertiary prerequisites required for further study post-secondary school.

Of course, extensive post-school Careers and Pathways Counselling for Year 12 students has also been the feature of Term 3 as our students navigate the world of careers and courses at the completion of secondary education. We look forward to meeting Year 12 students in December during the Change of Preference period and of course, hearing of their successes via the VTAC offer rounds of December 2024 and January 2025. We wish all our students every success as they embark on their future career journey!

Vivian Seremetis

Growing ever-closer to the end of our secondary school journey, the College Careers Expo was a vital step for many students in choosing the direction that we wanted to take with our futures beyond high school. The Expo featured representatives from some careers and institutions we had already heard of, but also opened our minds to many new opportunities that we had not considered. With the unique experience of personally speaking and asking questions to individuals with real experience in several industries, we got a much clearer picture on what life would look like in a diverse range of fields. For the Year 12 students particularly, our learnings from the expo were invaluable, giving us a base from which we could plan our attendance at institution open days later in the year, as well as much excitement in discovering what our futures may hold.

Nicolas Atkins, Year 12

THIS YEAR I AM FOR... GRATEFUL

I am most grateful for all the hard work that teachers put in to help the students grow. This has allowed me to be part of many clubs and activities, such as Book Club, Tech Club and the Musical, which help us to create a community outside of the normal school timetable.

Diyen Hettiarachchi, Year 9

I'm grateful for my family because they support me and look out for me.

Nicholas Vu, Year 7

I'm grateful for the students in my cohort for lifting each other up and constantly providing morale.

Antonio Zelada, Year 11

I'm grateful for the opportunities that Mazenod gives us in education and sport.

Cooper Bartlett, Year 8

Something I'm grateful for this year would definitely have to be the support from teachers, whether it's in ACC Sport or academically. Year 12 is definitely a year where you need as much support as you can get, so without their help, we wouldn't be able to get to where we want to go in our future.

Harrison Canning, Year 12

I'm grateful for my family because they're always helping me with my work and assisting me if I need support with my studies. My teachers are also encouraging and help me if I don't understand something.

Aadil Joe, Year 7

I'm grateful for the welcoming attitude that Mazenod offers. Being quite new, now in my second year, I feel like I've found it extremely easy to make friends and have a good time on a daily basis.

Adrian Fernandes, Year 10

I'm grateful for my friends because when I'm in the classroom with them, there's always someone to talk to. I like to play games with them and go out with them. Without them, I wouldn't really feel happy and I would feel alone.

Jimmy Qin, Year 7

One thing I'm grateful for this year definitely has to be the friends I've made. I've made friends with a lot of people outside of school as well as within, so I'm really appreciative of that.

Tyler Battaglia, Year 8

I'm extremely grateful for the co-curricular opportunities that Mazenod College presents, like Swimming and Cross Country training, allowing for new bonds with staff and students that will last for years to come.

Heath Carroll, Year 9

I'm grateful for all the teachers who willingly help out the students in this school and who dedicate their time to make sure that everyone understands what they're doing.

Braeden Farrugia, Year 10

I would like to express my gratitude towards the teachers and staff for the support they provided us as a cohort, and to me personally, whether that be through academic help or in our personal lives. They help us and let us grow.

Tyrhys De Zylva, Year 11

I'm really grateful for my family because they're always there for me and they do almost everything for me, including taking me to school, taking me to all of my events, making all of the food for me, and being there if I have any troubles in my life.

Cameron Le Grange, Year 7

MISSION ACTION DAY

Throughout the month of March, or what is better known as March Madness at Mazenod, the College built up to our ultimate fundraising event, Mission Action Day. In March Madness, a range of activities ran throughout the month, organised by the student leaders and a team of staff members with the ultimate goal of raising money for the missions and building the values and sense of community in the College even further. These activities ranged from simple sausage sizzles to a student versus staff dodgeball game, Family Feud and the grand Mazenod futsal tournament.

Finally on March 28, Mission Action Day arrived, and months of preparation had finally paid off. The five-kilometre walk for the missions was followed by the numerous stalls and activities ranging from the AFL Longest Kick to Laser Tag being absolutely flooded, helping contribute to the total sum of over $47,000 for the Oblate Missions. The school felt more vibrant and energetic than ever before, with the voices and music of Mazenod’s Got Talent echoing throughout the College. The two largest prizes in Mazenod history for the raffle, that being the Playstation 5 and the Xbox Series X, went home with two teachers, Mr Ellwood and Mr Coulter respectively. Despite the chagrin of the students, the rest of the day was successful with various food stalls such as the Curry Shack and Bubble Tea selling out almost immediately. Overall, it was likely the best Mission Action Day so far, and will hopefully only continue to get better.

Andrew Samuel & Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Year 12

Mission Action Day was a fantastic experience to end the term. I loved every minute of the day as there were brilliant activities and food to enjoy. Activities such as Laser tag, the Mechanical Bull, Wipeout, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Longest Kick and so many more. We students are so fortunate to experience all the fun, while also helping raise money and awareness for the Oblate Missions.

Vinuk Guruge, Year 7

MISSION ACTION DAY

DAISHO EXCHANGE

From the 22nd of July to the 3rd of August, Mazenod hosted 15 students from Daisho Gakuen High School in Osaka, Japan. With this initiative, school life was enriched with new cultural input, creative and original activities, along with international friendships which connected people, families and studies. We thank Okada-sensei and Sakuraisensei for their outstanding efforts and commitment to make this quality experience happen again this year. We are extremely grateful to our Mazenod families who generously hosted the Daisho students, offering them a warm environment and making them feel at home.

Some of our students reflected on this experience with the following words:

Hosting a student from Daisho was a very enjoyable and memorable experience. During the two weeks, both Mio and I were able to share our cultures with each other, improving her English and helping me with my Japanese. Mio was also able to make many friends during her time here in Australia.

Brandon Yeo, Year 10

The experience of hosting was wonderful. It allowed me to foster a connection with my guest, Keishi. My favourite experiences with Keishi were going on bike rides with him and going to the beach. It also allowed Keishi to develop his language skills and experience life in Australia.

William Mahmoud, Year 10

Hosting was an enjoyable experience as I gained the ability to learn Japanese from the exchange students and teach Australia’s culture and traditions to them. My experience with hosting the Japanese student, Akane, helped me engage and build connections with her. My time spent with Akane was a joyful time and we went to famous and popular attractions including the Queen Victoria Market, State Library, NGV and many more places. It also allowed Akane to grow closer to Australian culture.

Matthew Chan, Year 10

GENERATIONS IN JAZZ

On Friday May 3, the Stage Band, Swing Band and Monk Band gathered in the early hours of the morning to set off on their long awaited trip to Mount Gambier. As the boys arrived at Allendale East Area School, where they stayed for the next few nights, the fun finally began. That night the three bands travelled down to the Generations in Jazz venue where the opening concert was held. On Saturday, each group got to participate in the GIJ competition in their selected divisions. Each band did an astonishing job, from their lively and enthusiastic solos to their astounding teamwork and collaboration, and even a bit of freestyling on the bus. That night the boys were able to relax and enjoy some great music with performances by Kate Ceberano, Budjerah, Migiwa Miyajima and many more. As the night wrapped up, the final moments of GIJ were cherished. As we started the long and exhausting trip home, the bus filled with pop tunes and freestyles from students, making the final moments for most, one of the most pleasurable highlights of the trip. For many it was just the beginning of their GIJ journey, and for others it was the end, but our love for our jazz will always live on in our hearts.

Nicholas Chong, Year 12

YEAR 7

7 LEADERS

Cherrin Morrissey

Year 7 Leader

Our First Day

Walking through the gates, the Year 7 cohort were anxious for their first day of Secondary School Our first day began magnificently as we made our way to the Provence Centre, where teachers greeted us with cheerful smiles To commence the day, students visited their new classrooms, met their teachers and saw all the new and unknown faces From there, we participated in a scavenger hunt that helped us feel more comfortable around our campus and peers, creating new lifelong friendships and widening our social circle Year 7 is a step in our journey from boys to men as we were taught to, “leave nothing undared for the kingdom of God ” Our beginning at Mazenod College will never be forgotten

Camp

A camp to start the year was a great chance for students to get to know each other! We spent three days involved in engaging activities including; sports rafting, abseiling, canoeing, boogie boarding and a calm beach walk This camp gave students an opportunity to try new activities and to truly leave nothing undared It was undoubtedly a memorable experience as all students became more acquainted with one another Year 7 Camp was certainly one of the best experiences in our first year at Mazenod College

ACC and House Sport Excellence, teamwork, and personal development are all deeply embedded in Mazenod College through the ACC Sport program, which offers a wideranging set of competitive sports that promote physicality and camaraderie Skill development is focused on within the program, along with values such as competitiveness, respect, integrity, and sportsmanship Coaches and staff work with students to realise their potential, while encouraging them to contribute effectively to their teams, essential life skills that will be continued well beyond College years

Hayley Smith

Year 7 Assistant Leader

House Sport adds a dimension to the Year 7 program through the community and student belonging it creates Being divided into Houses, allows students to not only make friends from other year levels but helps foster a good sense of healthy competitiveness The camaraderie developed through House Sport builds an atmosphere whereby students can grow both as individuals and within a team Mazenod College maintains an extensive athletic culture, which helps develop personal growth and resilience in the students that continues into their lives of friendship Indeed, it is an important feature within our school experience

Year 7 Leadership

Students were given the opportunity to be nominated for a leadership position within the school Possible positions included our Student Representative Council and Social Justice Captaincy Leaders were selected by the students of their Pastoral Group, where they had to deliver a speech Those who accumulated the most votes would then receive a badge and be addressed as a leader at the upcoming assembly This gave all students the opportunity to display their leadership skills

Co-curricular activities

As students began to settle into Mazenod, they discovered a wide range of beneficial and diverse co-curricular activities, ranging from academic education, music and sport These activities included Chess, Volleyball, Book Club, Instrumental music, Debating and Public Speaking, Robotics, Homework Club and Cross Country training The activities were mainly held at lunch or after school to give students maximum time to boost their skills, while also having enough time to be able to complete their homework to the best of their abilities . These activities give students the opportunity to excel and reach their maximum potential academically, physically and socially

Youssef Ibrahim, Akitha Peiris, Menuka Thilakarathna & Andrew Yang, Year 7

SPIRIT OF THE 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.

7 CAGNEY

Angus Tuck

Jack Gifford

David Carmona

David Oro Rafael Cubillan

Seated Row: Christopher Quek, Jasper Cheng, Lucas Netto, Braydon Mach, Evan Abraham, Gianluca De Caro, Isaac Yung, Joshua George Second Row: Jarrod Benjamin, Riley Khoi, Luke Soriano, Ethaniel Kiswardi, Elijah Ess, Lucas Paone, Rithosh Thanusruban, Zhiyao Liu, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey Third Row: Tharul Atapattu Arachchi, Arnav Tu, Roman Papadopoulos, Alex Salemme, Vincent Diaco, Johann Joseph, Piyush Nayak, Luke Longo Back Row: Maximilian Luu, Sandith Perera, Adrian Lim Heang, Dylan Tran, Luca Pignataro

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith Pastoral Group Teacher: Jarrod Benjamin

7 COGHLAN

7 FOYNES

Seated Row: Mason Leao, Ronan Fernandez, Krishan Perera, Ethan Akmeemana, Patryk Williams, Sebastian Mirabile, Thomas Garrie, Rohit Khanna

Second Row: Irene Alessandro, Louise Lin, Shevon Rathnayaka, Jesiah Bourbon, Andrew Chai, Liam Diep, Ethan Hon, Henry Tan, Kevin Dao, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey

Third Row: Julian Pham, Ryan Sharma, Ethan Pereira, Darnell Vissenjoux, William Dwyer, Xavier Mai, Jason Cheng, Yuvan Rajesh Kumar

Back Row: Ethan Keo, Jake Berry, Sean Murray, Michael New, Max Madhav, Chase Gajdobranski

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith

Pastoral Group Teacher: Irene Alessandro

Pastoral Group Teacher: Louise Lin

Seated Row: Nathaniel Simonds, James Kennedy, Adam Tang, Will Zak, Mason Weisshardt, Youhans Tutu, Leo Xavier, Nathan Tissera Second Row: Josh Hunter, George Ishak, Christopher Bettiol, Lucas Nguyen, Raymond Le, Shahan Sarkies, Matthew Ooi, Hai Duong Nguyen, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey Third Row: Daniel Melhem, Marcus Lam, Alex Do, Liam Sullivan, Vinuk Guruge, Ryan Susilo, Timmy Le, Jihoo Kim

Back Row: Bryant James Sugandi, Chenuth Hewawasam, Peslier Chu, Harrison Rice, Jeral Haj, Nathan Monea

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith

Pastoral Group Teacher: Joshua Hunter

7 GAVIN

7 JAMES

Seated Row: Bhavya Gosain, Gavin Singh, Aadil Joe, Joel Telley, Christi Sunil, Kenol Thamel, Kaiden Zhou, Steven Trinh

Second Row: Kimberley Suta, Caden Luu, Nathan Cheah, Youssef Ibrahim, Cale Murphy, James Manias, Lucas Siriwardene, Vincent Nguyen, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey Third Row: Songjing Qin, Zachary Gerace, Joseph Khorani, Justin Jeong, Arujun Sutharsan, Qui Nguyen, Angus Nolan Addison, Kevin Tran

Back Row: Kavish Juneja, Menuka Thilakarathna, Andrew Yang, Ethan Choi, Georges Nehme, Akitha Peiris

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith Pastoral Group Teacher: Kimberley Suta

Seated Row: Hayden Do, Jarrod Rodrigues, Alexander Siega, Christopher McDonald, David Carmona, Aiden Karu, Kiaan Behl, Ranuga Herath Second Row: Robert Zaar, Kendrick Yeo, Ethan Hoang, Rhys Khoi, Lucas Chu, Patrick Bae, Aditya Nathan, Nicholas Vu, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey

Third Row: Ethan Kong, Lucas Milonakos, Oliver Buordolone, James Chant, James Raftopoulos, Mackenzie Tucker, Matthew Tai Hing, Chris Sutanto

Back Row: Daniel Kim, Stefan Mirenda, Aaron Lopes, Raphael Lucas Gouw, Patrick Jamieson

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith

Pastoral Group Teacher: Robert Zaar

7 LOMBARD

7 MANNIX

Seated Row: Luca Sklepic, Patrick Erginay, Channer Wang, Charlie Craig, Ryan Almeida, Lucas Carbone, Dean Morabito, Rison Fernando

Second Row: Natalie Ilievski, Deon Muscat, Phil Pham, Jason Petta, Angus Tuck, Tarun Sunil, Ethan Quan, Josiah Manapsal, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey Third Row: Cristian Sofocleous, Anthony Nguyen, Owen Duong, Dylan Brown, Joshua Reid, Sebastian Fortino, James Bhusal, Pranesh Pillai

Back Row: Alvin Nguyen, Yuan Wong, Aiden Resitoglou, James Tran, Kevin Sorial, Giovanni Di Scala

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith Pastoral Group Teacher: Natalie Ilievski

Seated Row: Cristian Rico, Joel Redford, Max Hwang, Arya Ravimannan, Jesse Saikaly, Anthony Pham, Michael Rodrigo, Anthony Phung Second Row: Elizabeth O’Connor, Isaac Goh, Joachim Thalappillil, Matthew Nguyen, Kevin Hoang, Matthew Madunic, Jason Sutanto, Jarryd Urban, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey Third Row: Tristan Albanese, Javian Thayampalli, Archie de Jonk, Nethvin Herath, Nishitha Dharmasena, Kade Titley, Jerush Perera, Ifan Lopes Back Row: Roman Bidese, Jedan Weerapperumage Don, Jack Gifford, Nidhish Bhatia, Ashar Ahmad, Colin Stansfield

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith

Pastoral Group Teacher: Elizabeth O’Connor

7 SIMONDS

Seated Row: Jayden Kim, Brian Climant, Nathan Ntellas, Raiden Xavier, Dante Florio, Jonathan Salerno, Jake Monaco, Benjamin Hopgood

Second Row: Philippa Kirwan, Jayden Ng, Bhanuka Fernando, Ly Truong, Dean Katsis, Harrison Young, Thuy Le, Flynn Truong, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey

Third Row: Aaron Tran, Luke Hoang, Selleck Xie, Christian Lim, David Oro, Dhruv Kumar, Mingze Yang, Nicholas Curcio

Back Row: Mark Bui, Steven Paprzycki, Aadi Manoj, Kevan Fernando, Fabian George, Albert Joby

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith Pastoral Group Teacher: Philippa Kirwan

Seated Row: Manula Kalansooriya, Cameron Le Grange, Julian Di Domenico, Noah D'Souza, James Tzortzoukas, Thomas Francis, Joel Mathen, Luke Samusenko

Second Row: Edna Flanagan, Angelo Patabendige Don, Michael Steinwall, Luke Peacock, Leonardo Iturbe, Patrick Rampant, Denis Binoy, Neev Nayak, Hayley Smith, Cherrin Morrissey

Third Row: Levi Jayasinha, Nicholas Curtis, Anthony Nguyen, Jacob Prattis, Alessandro Paine, Lynx Ratnagopal, Levi Ipradjian, Nicholas Babatsikos

Back Row: Michael Langford, William Nguyen, Jake Brough-Vielhaber, Salvatore Citera, Maximus Da Campo, Rafael Cubillan

Pastoral Leader: Cherrin Morrissey

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Hayley Smith

Pastoral Group Teacher: Edna Flanagan

7 VISUAL ARTS

Jason Cheng

Chenuth Hewawasam

Aaron Lopes

Salvatore Citera

Ethan Hon

Max Madhav

Charlie Craig

Victor Kim

James Manias

Kevan Fernando

Rohit Khanna

Aditya Nathan

7 VISUAL ARTS

Anthony Nguyen

Joshua Reid

Ethan Quan

William Nguyen

Shahan Sarkies

Leo Xavier

Kevin Sorial

Yuan Wong

Phil Pham

Angus Tuck

Channer Wang

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YEAR 8

8 LEADERS

Chris Lee

Year 8 Leader

The 2024 Year 8 cohort settled into their new surroundings comfortably after a smooth transition from Year 7 Now fully fledged young men of Mazenod, students are experiencing even more of what Mazenod has to offer through specialist subjects including Food Technology, Drama and Design Technologies . Students are also looking forward to the process of choosing subjects that may lead to various VET and VCE pathways in years to come It has been a great year of growth and learning, with highlights both inside and outside the classroom learning environment

Outdoor Education

From February through to April students went to Portsea to snorkel We took a bus ride to Portsea on a windy and cold day, so luckily we received buoyant wetsuits for our snorkelling experience We jumped in the water, and it was freezing! We had a little swim near the beach, before getting in the boat for a short ride to our first snorkelling spot I hopped in the water and below I could see so many fish and so much coral It was amazing! We swam for about twenty minutes before piling back onto the boat to go to our next destination On the boat, many of the boys began to turn blue like Smurfs! Despite this, we all hopped back in the water at our second destination and saw more amazing sights, before heading back to the coast of Portsea Overall, it was an amazing experience that I will never forget

Aidan Nyholm, Year 8

Ayesha Comerford

Year 8 Assistant Leader

To start the nostalgic day, I arrived at school a little worried and nervous because the previous year I had not been able to have this experience Many students had their grandparents arrive for morning tea in the cafeteria At first Grandpa was meticulous with what he picked to eat, but then he went all in like no one was watching, I even had to give him ‘the look’ I also thought it was a great experience for him as he is lonely, and he had the opportunity to talk and bond with other grandparents . After a quick blessing and prayer with Fr Harry, I took Grandpa on a tour of the school and he was really interested in the many facilities and buildings We finished in the Chapel, where he seemed even more fascinated by the lucky students that gave a solo music performance This was unforgettable for my Grandpa and he enjoyed his time at Mazenod fondly Thank you to all the staff and students that made this day so special for the grandparents

Thomas Herchenroder, Year 8

My final thanks go to the Year 8 pastoral team this year, including Ms Ayesha Comerford for her invaluable support as Assistant Year Level Leader Pastoral teachers are undoubtedly the most important influence on our students throughout the year, providing the stability and pastoral care that young men require every day Their delivery of the Resilience Project program as well as their day-to-day interactions guiding students and providing daily support is crucial to student success I thank them for their tireless work on behalf of all students and parents .

Christopher Lee & Ayesha Comerford

SPIRIT OF THE 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.

8 CAGNEY

Lucas Ysaac Velasquez

Cooper Bartlett

Benjamin Andrews

Phoenix Robins

Harry Boyle

Seated Row: Jaydon De Silva, Aldric Wijaya, Jed Azucena, Buvindu Jayathilake, Ronit D’Silva, Gabriel Alexander, An Hoang, Lucas Ramalinga Second Row: Jade Corrales, Ethan Saikaly, Tarkyn Stevenson, Zachary Fu, Daniel Bonar, Cameron DeCouto, Kier Reyes, Jason Meng, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Reshaun Matharage, Peter Vuong, Connor Mujie, Andre Morabito, James Talj, Thomas Di Iorio

Back Row: Kevin Mendis, Thenuka Amaradiwakara, Jake Siega, Dilak Ratnayaka, Rylan Botha Absent: Jenith Gunatilaka, Jacobs Chen

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford Pastoral Group Teachers: Jade Corrales Pastoral Group Teachers: Marcus Coburn

8 COGHLAN

8 FOYNES

Seated Row: Aidan Nyholm, Lucas Cheng, Oliver Daniell, Issac Abraham, Angus Lord, Kevin Kim, Zak Turner, Giovanni Meina

Second Row: Edward Clement, Darcy Ryan, Daksh Jain, Cian Mujie, Alexander Kasambalis, Christian Khreish, Jeremiah Bourbon, Eamon D'Rozario, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Jack Kadaoui, Mika Giannakis, Patrick Yong, Methuka Loku Peduruge, Christian Di Somma, Thomas Herchenroder, Romel Nasimi, Elijah Becker, Tyler Nguyen

Back Row: Frederik Bennett, Luka Kinski, Rae Koduvalli, James Niven

Absent: Jack Ryan

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford Pastoral Group Teacher: Edward Clement

Seated Row: Liam Fernandes, Chi Nguyen Huynh, Joseph Blangiardo, Kaveen Perera, Kaveen Perera, Xavier Kostic, Oliver Haebich, Marcel Zelada, Matthew Nguyen

Second Row: Wajiha Tariq, Alex Watson, Adam Quek, Warnakulasuriya Lowe, Lucas Ysaac Velasquez, Andy Nguyen, Damanpreet Singh, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Carl Youanas, Peter Nguyen, Hilton Nguyen, Christian Saba, Ryan Kim, Tyler Battaglia, Xavier Sik

Back Row: Marcus Nahal-Tang, Lucas Mac, Xavier Pereira, Harland Craig, Levi Dirckze, Charlie Nguyen, Fraser Boyle

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford

Pastoral Group Teacher: Wajiha Tariq

8 GAVIN

8 JAMES

Seated Row: Noah James, Zachary Lombardi, Harry Boyle, Viyasan Suresh, Vincent Nigro, Lucas Gresseux, Jacob Priest, Nimesh Silva

Second Row: Fletcher Ford, Matthew Berry, Anthony Quach, Harrison Lewis, Liam Anwari, Oscar Cheng, Yibo Iaskiv, Isaac Taleyratne, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Daniel Lomas, Oniell Pablo Oras, Carlson Mak, Ashwin Ramendra, Aran Rajamohan, Devassy Pynadath

Back Row: Lucas Ryan, Lucas Tee, Rushid Sayed, Francis Darmawan, Jaden Lim, Thai Nguyen

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford

Pastoral Group Teacher: Matthew Berry

Seated Row: Jaylen Nelson, Edison Tran, Rafael Ortega, George Thomas, Aryan Gulati, Nam Soemoe, Daniel Younan, Aswin Sheen

Second Row: Sophia Ikosidekas, Oliver Gstalter, Zachary Sorgini, Calvin Quach, Akein Palliyaralalagedon, Charlie Abbott, Yiann Milonakos, Xavier Kelly, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Delvin Kovatt, Aaron Lor, Cohen Masters, Noah Laureta, Aidan Lamb, Joshua Kandamudali

Back Row: Cooper Bartlett, Tayden Phan, Brodie Sutton, Edmond Zhao, Will Dresser

Absent: Feliks Csatlos, Thinon Induruwa

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford

Pastoral Group Teacher: Sophia Ikosidekas

8 LOMBARD

8 MANNIX

Seated Row: Viet Nguyen, Brendan Roberts, Jasper Do, Mihir Murthy, Bentley Rohan, Vineet Dhariwal, James Fashka, Isath Kalumuni

Second Row: Jed Harrington, Joseph De Francesco, Mitchel Alexander, Nikhil Ariyathilaka, Alexander Karaiskos, Alfred James, Daniel Quan, Aron Thomas, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Lucas Casella, Louis Phan, Riley Woods, Michal Zieleniewicz, Ethan Palermo, Cristian Manokaran

Back Row: Dante Farinaccio, Jake Hall, Jordan Pecer, Patrick Mai, Xavier MacFarlane, Uswatta Liyanage Ran Perera, Stefan Gunasekara

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford

Pastoral Group Teacher: Jed Harrington

Seated Row: Shannon Joseph, Giacomo Caputo, Nabh Grover, Deklin Tran, Pravin Niranjan, Anton Leo, Levi Lopez, Flynn Ryan Second Row: Zisis Papalexiou, Timothy Thomas, Fabian Montefusco, Aaron Jilju, Nishith Rajanbabu, Cooper Aow, Aaron Alphonso, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Javier Kumarage, Tristan Peiris, Luke Pham, Ethan Hoang, Noah Quinoneza, Owen Pereira

Back Row: Jason Vu, Ian George, Kobie Plant, Karol Styczen, Dison Perera, Aiden Mehra, Sebastian Alvarado Acosta Absent: Rishane Randeniya

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford

Pastoral Group Teacher: Zisis Papalexiou

8 SIMONDS

Seated Row: Oskar Evans, Matthew Steinwall, Harrison Bloomfield, Aiden Nguyen, Jai Bowen, Nathan Garcia, Zac Dobson, Oscar Haas

Second Row: Jake Byrne, Elijah Meyepa, Rooney Truong, Liam Standen, Marcus Cerbone, An Nguyen, Asher Vaughan, Joseph Flaherty, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Archer Hjorth, Marco Colalillo, Nathan Kwok, Thomas Tran, Viet Minh Dinh, Nicholas Avdihodzic

Fourth Row: Nathan Hayes, Hamish Wijepura, Benjamin Andrews, Layden Julieas Richman, Finnian Collard

Absent: Olin Diyon Don Lokuge, Dylan Walther

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee

Pastoral Group Teacher: Jake Byrne

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford

Seated Row: Michael Hauser, Jayden Joseph, Ethan Vo, Aydin Ucar, Aidan Gonsalvez, Daniel Mai, Jackie Lao, Jeiken Chendurvaasan

Second Row: Jacinta Girolami, Kade Powell, Edward Huynh, Kevin Hoang, Levi Edouard, Eishan Sharma, Jordan Huynh, Noel Sebastian, Ayesha Comerford, Christopher Lee

Third Row: Jieming Leng, Jake Allegany, Antonio De Sensi, Zac Harvey, Saron Soth, Lachie Cotter

Back Row: Sanithu Palliyaralalage Don, Omika Perera, Alexander Gentile, Phoenix Robins, Cameron Kaali Absent: Jenin Jose, Bhavesh Garg

Pastoral Leader: Christopher Lee

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Ayesha Comerford

Pastoral Group Teacher: Jacinta Girolami

8 VISUAL ARTS

Fraser Boyle

Thomas Di Iorio

Ryan Kim

Carlson Mak

Harry Boyle

Jenith Gunatilaka

Delvin Kovatt

Jaylen Nelson

Lucas Cheng

Chi Huynh

Methuka Loku Peduruge

Aiden Nguyen

Levi Dirckze

Jenin Jose

Daniel Mai

Hilton Nguyen

8 VISUAL ARTS

Thai Nguyen

Devassy Pynadath

Phoenix Robins

Isaac Taleyratne

Ethan Palermo

Rafael Ortega

Xavier Sik

Ethan Vo

Kobie Plant

Adam Quek

Saron Soth

Lucas Ysaac Velasquez

Kade Powell

Nishith Rajanbabu

YEAR 9

9 LEADERS

Adrian McClelland

Year 9 Leader

Jordan Sell

Year 9 Assistant Leader

The transition into Year 9 brought about increased opportunities along with a raise in expectations, particularly in the fields of academics and the way in which we conducted ourselves as a cohort, guided by our Principle of, “we have but one heart, but one soul ”

Academic

In Year 9, students were exposed to a vast array of new elective subjects These subjects allowed students to shape their own learning as we move towards the Senior school . In addition to this, the Year 9 students had NAPLAN early in the year, which gave us further experience in an exam setting

Sport

Year 9 Sport started with the House Athletics, where the year level achieved excellence, with the outstanding performers going on to represent the College in the ACC competition In Term 1, we also participated in the House Swimming with many Year 9 students training hard before school to represent the College In Sports this year our Badminton team won the ACC championship and the Table Tennis team also excelled, winning once again The ACC Cross Country took place in Bundoora with Year 9 placing two runners in the top ten and taking out both the Year 9 age group and Intermediate awards for our division

Outdoor Education

The Outdoor Education Program began with Year 9 students heading to Surf Camps at Phillip Island and Inverloch It was a great bonding experience for Pastoral groups, developing a sense of community and getting to know classmates for the year to come . It was thoroughly enjoyed by all and was great to learn the basics of surfing Later in the year, the Year 9 cohort went on City Day where students independently navigated their way around the city, ticking off landmarks as they went It was a great insight into what the city of Melbourne has to offer and the use of our public transport system

Co-curricular

Year 9 also brought opportunities to be involved in other co-curricular activities The College Musical was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which gave students an opportunity to showcase their talents Many students also represented the school at various music competitions such as the Victorian School Music Festival with many performances showcased at the annual Music Gala Year 9 students have also excelled this year in Public Speaking and Debating competitions with numerous victories this year Additionally, students had the opportunity to attend the Year 9 Retreat which consisted of a camp at Don Bosco Retreat Centre giving participants the opportunity to deepen their faith and spend time with mates

Year 9 has been an exciting year with many challenges and memorable experiences Being able to get involved in extracurricular activities and choose a wide range of electives has allowed us to grow We look forward to years to come, but will never forget the exciting year we have had

Ben Redford, Angus King, Sam Duckett & Heath Carroll, Year 9

SPIRIT OF THE 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.

9 CAGNEY

Oswin Kovatt

Gavin Rajahmoney

Chris Antony

Heath Carroll Senuka De Silva

Seated Row: Lachlan Thai, Andy Doan, Alex Joseph, Declan Le, Shevin Hettiarachchi, Lukas Christodoulou, Noah Dimitrakopoulos, Diyen Hettiarachchi

Second Row: Jordan Sell, Rafael Morales, Matthew McDonald, Yashane Mudalige, Max Kovacevic, Jayden Vuong, Matthew Nguyen, Gianluca Vescio, Adrian McClelland

Third Row: Ethan Tran, Damian L'etang, Benjamin Meyers, Jayden Rodrigo, Richard Lee, Prohan Manish, Angus King, Dean Menezes

Back Row: Matthew Tzamouranis, Harjas Kaile, William Pham, Gabriel Rezk Absent: Stephan Raux, Ms Anneke Stracke

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell Pastoral Group Teacher: Anneke Stracke

9 COGHLAN

9 FOYNES

Seated Row: Viran Wevita, Raffaele Casciere, Orson Parrish, Chris Antony, Benjamin Hall, Kavin Bhavananthakumar, Dhiva Vivehananthan, Asher Hudaja

Second Row: Karen Hindle, Ethige Silva, Seth Warnakulasooriya Fernando, Luca Worladge, Pierre Fayek, James Thackaberry, Harris Mayar, Xavier Nahas, Adrian McClelland, Jordan Sell

Third Row: Andre Antoun, Gokulakrishnan Murali Krishnan, Leon Bell, Ari Goldsmith, Jack Bird, Justin Nguyen-Vu

Back Row: Callum Forster, Kayden Nguyen, Jaxon Nagy, Aaron Shenfield, Marcus Spinelly

Absent: Reikken Lydra, Rahul De Silva, Tanya Nowlan (Pastoral Group Teacher)

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell

Pastoral Group Teacher: Karen Hindle

Pastoral Group Teacher: Tanya Nowlan

Seated Row: Long Hoang Nguyen, Sanul Nagassenage, George Citera, Lachlan Macumber, Isaac Masci, Benjamin Rafferty, Lucas Gan, Methul Atapattu Arachchi

Second Row: Claire Russo, Brian Tran, Oscar Le, Gabriel Saba, Orlando Perez, Matthew Haywood, Viet Do, Jonathan Hoang, Adrian McClelland, Jordan Sell

Third Row: Abel Joshy, Ryan Sahni, Charlie Sofocleous, Jordan Chan, Arhaan Luthra, Jonathan Dirckze

Back Row: Dyon Perera, Senuka De Silva, Brendan Casella, Vinley Hodgson, Darcy McNamara, Marcus Yap, Gavin Thirimanne

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell

Pastoral Group Teacher: Claire Russo

9 GAVIN

9 JAMES

Seated Row: Justin Hoang, Steven Ngo, Keanu Lucarelli, Archie Matthews, Russell Giam, Aidan Na, Carl Di Ciero, Ethan Rizkalla

Second Row: Alexander Colasante, Huy Minh Pham, Gavin Rajahmoney, Luke Huynh, Emmanueel Guirgis, Nitin Gurukhal, Aarav Gajjar, Immanuel Mullapudi, Adrian McClelland, Jordan Sell

Third Row: Jayden Pham, Jamie Kondou, Jack Williams, Alvaro Blasco Herrera, Carson Eugenio, Frank Vu, Louie Tiong, Denzel Jayasinha Back Row: Mitchell Brodie, Anthony Ortika, Elroy Salian, Kobe Chy Absent: Ying Ju Hung

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell

Pastoral Group Teacher: Alexander Colasante

Seated Row: Kenny Vu, Nam Nguyen, Abiel Di Benedetto, John-Paul Kim, Luke Zak, Sasa Andjelic, Dimitri Moretti, Andre Magagna Second Row: Matt Johnson, David Trinh, Samuel Vougas, Robert Williams, Tobi van den Bosch, Ryan Alexander Ly, Luke Lee, Jadushan Jayanthan, Adrian McClelland, Jordan Sell

Third Row: Mitchell Jarvie, Noah Cendamo, Easeo Kim, Nicholas Milonakos, Aramis Sinnathamby, Ben Redford, Jaz O’Donoughue, Jack Dwyer Back Row: Adam D'Souza, Max Ierna, Sebastian Hart, Ryan Peou

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell

Pastoral Group Teacher: Matt Johnson

9 LOMBARD

9 MANNIX

Seated Row: Vishnu Bhimaraju, Terence Simonds, Daniel Juma, Kristian Bozic, Jaydan Tran, Oliver Wickham, Yugeeth Sumanasinghe, Kael Mahon

Second Row: John Tighe, Andy Nguyen, Timothy Nguyen, Dylan Tran, Luke Bui, Aleczandros Gigis, Gian Luca Rico, Gian Falconieri, Adrian McClelland, Jordan Sell

Third Row: Alexander Kwan, Jamison Tucker, Aaron Abraham, Rafael Juma, Vincent Curcio, Mingyi Shi

Back Row: George Coyne, Kai Brown, Ryan Hall, Jayden Lu, Alistair Edward, Jimmy Tran

Absent: Kevin Nguyen

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell Pastoral Group Teacher: John Tighe

Seated Row: Aiden Devadass, Jash Goodluck, Andrew Carmona, Oswin Kovatt, Rafael Morin, Lester Harvey, Thomas David, Charlie Morrissey

Second Row: Ray Ellwood, Patrick Ryan, Hugo Tea, Adrian Theophilus, William Faria, Hankyeol Choi, Alexander Papalexiou, Adrian James, Adrian McClelland, Jordan Sell

Third Row: Kevin Nguyen, Akshar Maragani, Luke Locaso, Sadeesha Dahanayake, Fung Lok, Anton Fortino

Back Row: Mason Greco, Mason Mastromanno, Daniel Smith, Darcy Jean, Alex Angel, Joshua Martinez

Absent: Branden Le

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell Pastoral Group Teacher: Raymond Ellwood

RYAN

9 SIMONDS

Seated Row: Vicente Ayala, John George, Philopater Matta, Domenic Farronato, Caelan Vinh, Isindu Rajapakshe, John Gubatanga, Savi Weerasinghe

Second Row: Liam Coulter, Leo Ipradjian, Bejohn Louis, Ronan Glenn Hart, Josh Varma, Aiden Lee, Joren Flores, Rohan Thomas, Adrian McClelland, Jordan Sell

Third Row: Shawn Nguyen, Isaac Chirangara, Robert Boyle, Luke Cowan, Lucas McNeill, Anthony Porzi

Back Row: Dominic Olak, Liam Withington, Martin Flaherty, Marcus Ball, Lucas Bratek, Martin Chiem Absent: Christopher Balcerzak

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell Pastoral Group Teacher: Liam Coulter

Seated Row: Nam Do, Adrian Greensmith, Lucas Crawford, Heath Carroll, Michael Zhang, Aaron Weerapperumage Don, Rohit Pious, Jaden Oh

Second Row: Andrew Hales, Michael Luca D'Ambrosio, Jasper Wong, Jayden Nguyen, Max Cavallo, Kevin Duong, Blayke Warwarek, Elijah Jimenez, Adrian McClelland, Jordan Sell

Third Row: Christopher Baselyous, Joshua Henkul, Aiden Barel, James Dinh, Rahal Samarasinghe, Jackson Costabile

Back Row: Justin Ng, Michael Kakouri, Samuel Duckett, Luca Orlando, Cooper McKeon, Frankie Tan

Pastoral Leader: Adrian McClelland

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Jordan Sell

Pastoral Group Teacher: Andrew Hales

9 VISUAL ARTS

Jack Bird

Samuel Duckett

Alex Joseph

Raffaele Casciere

Anton Fortino

Easeo Kim

Jordan Chan

John George

Reikken Lydra

Ian Choi

Asher Hudaja

Isaac Masci

9 VISUAL ARTS

Mason Mastromanno

Kevin Nguyen

Jaydan Tran

Matthew McDonald

Ben Redford

Jamison Tucker

Sanul Nagassenage

Louie Tiong

Frank Vu

Justin Nguyen-Vu

Dylan Tran

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10 LEADERS

David May Year 10 Leader

Lydia St Ange Year 10 Assistant Leader

2024 has bought a new school year with the Year 10 cohort eager to participate in an abundance of activities

In Term One, students were given the opportunity to experience a week of Outdoor Education . The cohort selected two activities, including a coastal bike ride, caving, river sledding, surfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking . The Year 10 students thoroughly enjoyed the days, allowing a relaxing entrance to the school year

In addition to this, the week also consisted of Driver Education Run by METEC Driving Education, students learnt about not only how to drive safely but also road safety Many of us were driving for the first time and we took turns driving around a course and conducting manoeuvres such as U turns and weaving in and out of cones The week concluded with a visit from Elephant Ed who taught us about the effects of pornography, and the importance of consent and safe sex

Term 2 saw students enjoy work experience, fostering a deep understanding of various occupations and industries for all of us This came through placements in large law firms to small landscaping businesses and more Each of us were given the chance to get an idea of some career options and allow ourselves to think about what our VCE or VM pathway might be . Term 3 continued this journey as we met with Careers Counsellors to deeply expand our knowledge about the subjects we were considering choosing, whilst also using the Morrisby results to widen our subjects of interest

This year’s Reflection Day was truly unforgettable as we engaged in thought provoking activities that delved into the pressing issue of homelessness in Australia, and its connection to our Catholic faith We gained insight into individuals less fortunate than us, struggling with mental, spiritual, and financial hardships One shocking statistic was that zero percent of people in Australia become homeless due to gambling, with the primary cause of homelessness being the lack of affordable housing The day culminated with the opportunity to meet the ARIA award-winning singer, Adrian Eagle We were privileged to hear him perform and he shared his inspiring story on the transformative impact of faith and positivity

On the night of Reflection Day, some students stayed for the memorable and eye-opening experience of the Winter Sleepout From the St Vincent De Paul guest speakers, to the collaborative experience in sorting donated food and clothing for various charitable programs, we gained more understanding about homelessness in our society Each student who participated grew in empathy and consideration for those in society who live in such conditions and prompted us to act upon this evermore present issue .

Sport in 2024 for the Year 10 cohort has been, in a word, challenging . However, looking on the bright side, it has been an area for much character development Despite their best efforts, the Football and Basketball teams did not notch up a win, while the Soccer and Hockey teams battled injuries and did not perform as well as in previous years However, there have been some outstanding accomplishments by Year 10 sporting teams This includes the ACC Badminton team which took home the Division 1 Intermediate flag and with the assistance of fifth-placed Luca Ipradjian, we managed to snag the Division 2 Intermediate Cup in the ACC Cross Country Also, at the Victorian Volleyball Schools Cup, after a disappointing finish last year, the Year 10 team was seeking redemption and the A team went undefeated, taking gold at the tournament, while the B team won bronze

Ultimately, this year has been very successful for Year 10 students, involving many new experiences and enabling lots of personal growth and an eagerness for next year's endeavours .

Jonathan Mendis, Akila Perera, Daniel Bobby, Luke Collins, Year 10

SPIRIT OF THE 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.

10 CAGNEY

Michael Di Scala

Oliver Mangoni

Christian Meddis

Xavier Harris Kevin Robin

Seated Row: Damian Ly, Akila Perera, Joedan Davis, Nicola Witham, Noah Bernardo, Christopher Ciamarra, Milan Velona, Robert Chen Second Row: Denis Passalent, Braeden Farrugia, Daniel Bortoli, Christopher Smirnis-Parra, Michael Di Scala, Matthew Costanzo, Ashain Rajapaksha, Anthony Tran, Lydia St Ange, David May Third Row: Phoenix Marateo, Jacob Elias-Szabo, Oscar Abbott, Johnnoel Kaka, Joseph Scheepers, Massimo Stellato, Lucas Oro, Aaryan Jose Ajish Back Row: Oliver Mangoni, Daniel Famularo, Aden Nguyen, Sharbel Hingston

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange Pastoral Group Teacher: Denis Passalent

10 COGHLAN

10 FOYNES

Seated Row: Alan Samuel, Ryan Murali, Rahul Bhardwaj, Cristopher Ferreira Vieira, Noah Vissenjoux, Isaac Feeney, Angelo Fernandesz, Nethan Fernando

Second Row: Nathan Fallon, William Rodgers, Xavier Welsh, Aaron Shino, Brayden Joseph, Brandon Scurville, Ashton Delahunty, Atreya Das, Lydia St Ange, David May

Third Row: Gavin Dang, Aaran Joseph, Nathan Nabaty, Rory Dal Ben, Gabriel Bisbal, Luca Ipradjian

Back Row: Alex Ouyang, Calum Shoji- Colaric, Flynn Roberts, Phoenix Simos, Matthew Karaula

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange Pastoral Group Teacher: Nathan Fallon

Seated Row: Seated Row: Jonathan Mendis, Kyle Le, Jeriah Papatua, Xuanyi He, Samuel Quattrocchi, Joshua Morin, Andrew Nguyen, Oliver Wyllie

Second Row: Jacinta Fox, Isaac Bunney, Jerome Vithayathil, Stevin Shijo, Colin Ng Chit Wing, Adam Nguyen, Jordan Labutte, Patvik Thuma, Lydia St Ange, David May

Third Row: Maximus Papadopoulos, Justin Nguyen, Sebastian Buehler, Anantha Manchanayake, Oliver Rossi, Michael Park

Fourth Row: Ethan Paul, Leo Saba, Markel Walmaggia, Brodie Sunkanawong, Edison Le

Absent: Adonis Pereira

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange

Pastoral Group Teacher: Jacinta Fox

10 GAVIN

10 JAMES

Seated Row: Emmanuel Woo, Joshua Tawadrous, Xavier Harris, Mark Youanas, Zain Muscat, Dion Galappatti, Saranta Sharma, Gavin Anwari

Second Row: Patrice Stevens, Rafael Nguyen, Daniel Yi, Tyrone Van Ravenstein, Vincent Ly, Rohan Sunil, Ren Lai, Angus Chung-Chai Chan, Lydia St Ange, David May

Third Row: Sejana Kiriella, Ashene Piyaratne, Ryan Nguyen, Aydan Edward, Prathamesh Murthy, Eamon Liang, Zach Martins, Miles Newman

Back Row: Cian Jones, Robert Simpson, Lucas Asadurian, Matthew Bradfield

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange Pastoral Group Teacher: Patrice Stevens

Seated Row: Nathan Gov, Hamish Weerasooriya, Kevin Bui, Sebastian Watkins, Charles Bloomfield, Hon Kit Khoi, Ian Lopes, Jaden Lian

Second Row: Hayden Young, Yi Zhe Zhang, Imeth Mudannayaka, Daniel Bobby, Xavier Pham, Nathan Huynh, Joshua Chong, Viet Tran, Lydia St Ange, David May

Third Row: Raphael Dimian, Luke Collins, Myung-Jun Kim, Juan Jinu Jose, Travis Nguyen, Samuel Campbell

Back Row: Ashton Bouwmeester, Chibuikem Anyadoro, Lucas Buckley, Charlie Rice

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange

Pastoral Group Teacher: Hayden Young

10 LOMBARD

10 MANNIX

Seated Row: Oneill Martin, Joshua Gunawardana, Alvin Lee, Alan Nguyen, Christian Salerno, Jason Tran, Riley Mac, Armaan Moharana

Second Row: Mie Takamatsu, Oliver Tran, Mel Mabitad, Shannon Silva, Tam Dang Tran Nguyen, Alex Nguyen, Dinh Phan Truong, Maximus Pereira, Lydia St Ange, David May

Third Row: Seth Ong, Matthew Chan, Brandon Yeo, Sanjay Karthesan, Max Hauser, Andy Quang

Back Row: Lucas Pham, Liam Lewis, Lewis Purdie, William Mahmoud, Sam Nguyen

Absent: Nathan Ngo

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange Pastoral Group Teacher: Mie Takamatsu

Seated Row: Mark Sassine, Minh-Tam Pham, Joshua Del Papa, Ethan Atkinson, Nikael Athanasopoulos, Alexander Commarmond - Michel, Noah Lee, Luke Di Somma

Second Row: Keegan Coulter, Oliver Sakellaridis, Jordan Haddad, Matthew Hoang, Costa Voursoukis, Noah Traplin, Brendon Naeem, Joshua Bakof, Lydia St Ange, David May

Third Row: Andy Nguyen, Khayaal Patil, Aaron David, Francisco Morales, Francis Gonzales, John Danchenko, Matthew Tutu

Back Row: Achileas Dimos, Jonathan Citino, Veboda Jalith Wijerathne, Kal-El Devereux, Jayden Johnson

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange

Pastoral Group Teacher: Keegan Coulter

10 SIMONDS

Seated Row: Francesco Citera, Alastair Caciolo, Glen D'Souza, Abel Pereppadan, Alan Du, Tyla Gajdobranski, Ciaran Ellwood, Gabriel Hipolito

Second Row: Joanne Noone, Rhys Rodrigues, Daniel Ayass, Tri Nguyen, Stephen MacFarlane, Jackson Lewis, Luca Caruso, Julian Lefebure, Lydia St Ange, David May

Third Row: Leon Sklepic, Vinh Hoang Vu, Anthony Belaniso, Christian Meddis, Gabriel D'Souza, Luke D’Lima

Back Row: Giovanni Rodriguez, Mohammad Karimi, Nathaniel Coyne, Vincent Bago Absent: Trevon Jayakody Arachchige, Savinu Perera

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange

Pastoral Group Teacher: Joanne Noone

Seated Row: Dominic Dubois, Brihan Pathiraja, Yael Maclou, Saastha Kovidha Ramesh, Seth Francis, Oliver Shalders, Steven Lianos, Tyler Powell Second Row: Steve Emmett, Thomas Fabris, Zachary Prattis, Anthony Biondo, Andy Le, Richard Lau, Brooklyn Sisouw, Anley Tran, Lydia St Ange, David May

Back Row: Diresh Karun, Richard Le, Michael Sarris, Gian Luca Florio, Ryan Standen, Jai Bartlett, Aiden Natoli, Christopher Negrepontis Absent: Kevin Robin, Ethan Samar, Dean Tzortzoukas, Nicholas Youhorn

Pastoral Leader: David May

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Lydia St Ange

Pastoral Group Teacher: Steve Emmett

10 VISUAL ARTS

Anthony Belaniso

Nathan Huynh

Julian Lefebure

Yael Maclou

Christopher Ciamarra

Juan Jinu Jose

Kyle Le

Seth Ong

Dominic Dubois

Richard Lau

Richard Le

Xavier Harris

Julian Lefebure

Steven Lianos

Brihan Pathiraja

Anantha Manchanayake

10 VISUAL ARTS

Maximus Pereira Ashene Piyaratne

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Jason Tran

Nicholas Youhorn

Lewis Purdie

Brihan Pathiraja

Viet Tran

Minh-Tam Pham

Dean Tzortzoukas

Ethan Samar

Nicholas Youhorn

YEAR 11

11 LEADERS

Nicole Brennan Year 11 Leader

Joanne Caird Year 11 Assistant Leader

Year 11 has been a wonderful year full of hard work and energy Students displayed a smooth transition into their VCE and VCE: Vocational Major studies They have demonstrated an ability to meet the step up in academic rigour and the commitment associated with these pathways Highlights this year included the voluntary retreat, The Man Cave workshop, ACC Sport and Peer Support It has been an absolute pleasure working with and leading this group of young men . We wish them every success in their future endeavours

Nicole Brennan & Joanne Caird

Voluntary Retreat

Attending the Retreat along with great staff and peers was an engaging and connective experience The perfect serene environment provided peace and comfort for reflection to deepen our faith and relationship with God, whilst learning more about ourselves and each other The inviting and fun activities allowed us to enrich our relationships, coupled with deep moments of prayer which allowed a profound sense of belonging and inclusivity We were able to set aside our stressful academic studies and centre ourselves with close friends, especially during the shared meals and evening activities This Retreat became a key highlight of our year in reigniting our spirits with God and building close bonds and meaningful memories with the Mazenod community .

Thomas Nguyen, Year 11

The Man Cave Wellbeing Workshop

This year we participated in a wellbeing workshop called The Man Cave The Man Cave is a not-for-profit organisation that focuses on creating healthy masculinity The workshop explored how gender stereotypes impact our attitudes and behaviour It had a focus on constructively expressing our thoughts and developing strategies to support our own and our mates' wellbeing

Some students were sceptical about the benefits of the workshop, however, after a day of deep conversation with facilitators and our peers it was evident that students gained valuable insight into the mental health of young men today A valuable point was that many young men feel scared to talk about

their difficulties as they think that they are alone in feeling these emotions, however it was clear that many young men are going through the same issues as their peers and most found this reassuring

Thanks to our Pastoral Leaders and Year Level Leaders for the organisation and supervision on the day It was such a worthwhile experience

Tomas Boribon, Year 11

Sport

The ACC Football team had a season to remember after losing the first two matches, but regrouping to make the grand final The resilience and dedication displayed was like no other and the memories will be cherished forever Sadly, we fell short by a minuscule margin, but were cheered on by the teachers and students who showed us unconditional support A huge thank you to the coach, Mr Phibbs, who not only taught us to play the game, but how to play together as a team Thank you also to our assistant coach, Mr Muling, for his dedication and aid to the team, and to Jed, Blake and Fletcher for their commitment and unwavering support Without you all, what we accomplished would never have been possible Overall, the season was a massive success, not just the accomplishments football wise, but the memories made that will last a lifetime, and that is what we play for

Levi Pitsas, Year 11

Peer Support

Peer Support Leaders have gone to massive efforts to assist Year 7 students assimilate this year, as transitioning to a big school like Mazenod can be extremely daunting One of the consistent initiatives conducted were the weekly Pastoral visits, where the Year 11 Peer Support leaders were assigned a Year 7 Pastoral Group to visit every Friday morning during extended Pastoral sessions We served as older brothers, answering questions, sharing knowledge and offering support Providing the Year 7 students with the opportunity to create bonds with older year levels gives them the support they need to feel like valued members of the College community

Antonio Tarallo, Year 11

SPIRIT OF THE 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.

11 CAGNEY

Daniel Brodie

Sebastian Saba

Darryll Yeo

Anish Gokulnath

Thomas Atkins

Seated Row: Fares Raydan, Kevin Nhan, Armen Gilhooly, Thanh To, Ajeeve Nitharshan, Jonathan Salib, Jordan Del Villar, Sebastian Mirenda Second Row: Zach Darley-Collis, Andrew Witchell, Aryan Sharma, Alexander Kinski, Yannick Kumarage, Brodie Mutthumani, Thushan Hendalage, Ryan Le, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird

Third Row: Justin Inn, Niranjan Sathishkumar, Jasper van den Bosch, Aleksander Csatlos, Paul Tan, Winston Zou

Back Row: Daniel Viavattene, Dominic Avdihodzic, Kristian Rezk, William Leslie, Ryan Oh

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird Pastoral Group Teacher: Zach Darley-Collis

11 COGHLAN

11 FOYNES

Seated Row: Thomas Casse, Eddy Nguyen, Daniel Brodie, Tomas Boribon, Samuel Crozier, Leonardo Macaro, Jack Porcino, Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara

Second Row: Lauren Oliver, Justin Tang, Cristo Stephen, Simon Luu, Lochie Dal Ben, Mitchell Fredericks, Jordan Khou, Timothy Lee, Darryll Yeo, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird

Back Row: Adrian Benno, Aiden Ryan, Oscar Matthews, Luka Andjelic, Benjamin Skofic, Jason Nguyen, Jayden Kan, Christian Barthelot

Absent: Ethan Dirckze

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird

Pastoral Group Teacher: Lauren Oliver

Seated Row: Daniel Tran, Isaiah Thom, Jonah Lu, Noah Masci, Nicholas Pierides, Viron Fernando, Linal Fernando, Hayden Pham

Second Row: Georgios Stoforidis, Tuan Pham-Huu, Jeremy Rodrigues, Issac Kollaramalil, Matthew Vuong, Lukas Warkus, Sanat Parte, Keshaune De Silva, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird

Third Row: Brendan Lee, Brandon Battaglia, Anthony Quang, Jesse Doherty, Noah de Robillard, Dante Sedita

Back Row: Benjamin Seeger, Riley Cooray, Kian Yong Chan, Jaidan Nicosia, Marcos Quinoneza

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird

Pastoral Group Teacher: George Stoforidis

11 GAVIN

11 JAMES

Seated Row: Anton De Rose, Adrian Becker, Binh-Nam Nguyen, Nikolas Pincic, Adriano Speranza, Khang Le, Jun Jae Lee, Marcel Go

Second Row: Mark Bowden, Jordan Palermo, Keenan Chy, Nathan Fernandes, Angelo Perera, Jai Savannah, Duy Nguyen, Shanthanu Kotha, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird

Third Row: Bristo Stephen, Cardin Ky An Nguyen, Thomas Nguyen, Liem Van Truong, Hilton Vo, Khoi Do

Back Row: Jules Perang, Theophil Ivan, Ethan Hernandez, Joshua Weyermayr, Antonio Tarallo

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird

Pastoral Group Teacher: Mark Bowden

Seated Row: Joshua Goh, Samuel Manoj Mathew, Tyrese Bourne, Antonio Giampa, Harry Haebich, Sahaan Sutharsan, Leander McFarland, Thomas Atkins

Second Row: Joanna Phillips, Vincent Ngo, James Stisnijovski, Nathan Lo, Thomas Chahla, Hugh Fagan, Aariya Thanabalasingham, Edward Ho, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird Back Row: Nethaka Dissanayaka, Lachlan Williams, Jack Feeley, Nicholas Aziz, Michael Ibrahim, Evaan Rajapakse, Oscar Torcasio, Roko Tustonjic Absent: Jaden Roy Devaney, Alexander Kham, Nicholas Young (Pastoral Group Teacher)

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird

Pastoral Group Teacher: Joanna Phillips

Pastoral Group Teacher: Nicholas Young

11 LOMBARD

11 MANNIX

Seated Row: Xavier Orbien, Kyson Tea, Sammy Ho, David Tran, Khanh-Thinh Nguyen, Thomas Nguyen, James Do, Rishit Prasad

Second Row: James Convery, Seth Weerasinghe, Joel Vydelingum, Derrick Ma, Joshua Scaranto, Yonatan Sirkis, Dante Mammino, Sebastian De Francesco, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird

Third Row: Matthew Setjadiningrat, Angus Hayes, Jack Sarris, Taj Kinder, Angelo Colalillo, Kiran Samarasinghe

Back Row: Bailey Sanders, Sullivan Robey, Lucas Harrak, Marcus Boyce

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird

Pastoral Group Teacher: James Convery

Seated Row: Alvin Bouchereau, Anish Gokulnath, Ethan De Cruze, Benjamin Boudreau, Bradley Grasso, Duan Thomas, Lachlan Buchan, James Ramalinga

Second Row: Athena Beshir, Dean Bonaddio, Harley Aow, Adrian Lomas, Zaki Girgis, Levi Pitsas, Nathan Le, Anh-Tai Mai, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird

Third Row: Joshua Leftley, Chris Boey, Charlie Lord, Yohan Matty, Samuel Boyle, Oliver Turner

Back Row: Aaron D'Souza, Mason Kovacevic, Hudson Heath, Jude Davies, Anthony Danchenko

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird

Pastoral Group Teacher: Athena Beshir

11 RYAN

11 SIMONDS

Seated Row: Daniel Nguyen, John Tran, Patrick Klonis, Franciscu Silva, Mohan Wadia, Jamie Wilton, Louis Pham, Joaquin Tandoc

Second Row: Marlya MacNeill, David Goenawan, Sean Thavarajah, Tristan Boissezon, Sebastian Saba, Jordan Lee, Rylan Peiris, Chrystom Thalappillil, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird

Back Row: Abisha Abhayaratne, Kamau Gatumbi, Teage Dakin, Jack Emerson, Riley Berry, Franki Kromidellis, Isaac Pereira, Cesar Zelada

Absent: Shane Thomas, Lap Hin Ma, James Tranter (Pastoral Group Teacher)

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird

Pastoral Group Teacher: Marlya MacNeill

Pastoral Group Teacher: James Tranter

Seated Row: Brady Reid, Trevin Hewawasam, Matthew Lorback, Jensen Greco, Jeoff Sebastian, Hy Nguyen, Tyrhys De Zylva, Thevinu Gunatilaka

Second Row: Cristiano Grosso, Joseph Morrissey, Dylan Tran, Arjun Swarooprao, Chad Miranda, Hamish Menon, Ryder Morgan, Vincent Tran, Nicole Brennan, Joanne Caird

Third Row: Melvin Tonny, Joshua Ward, Evan Hart, Tarique De Mel, Joshua Ciamarra, Kevin Martin

Back Row: Noah Barbis, Thomas McCluskey, George Van Rest, Ethan Collins

Absent: Zachary Palavras

Pastoral Leader: Nicole Brennan

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Joanne Caird

Pastoral Group Teacher: Cristiano Grosso

11 VISUAL ARTS

Dominic Avdihodzic

Aleksander Csatlos

Armen Gilhooly

Mason Kovacevic

Benjamin Boudreau

Tyrhys De Zylva

Armen Gilhooly

Ryan Le

Dean Bonaddio

Ethan Dirckze

Evan Hart

Samuel Manoj Mathew

Sam Boyle

Nethaka Dissanayaka

Trevin Hewawasam

Sebastian Mirenda

11 VISUAL ARTS

Brodie Mutthumani

Ryan Oh

Joaquin Tandoc

Joshua Ward

Vincent Ngo

Fares Raydan

Thanh To

Andrew Witchell

Kevin Nhan

Noah de Robillard

Jasper van den Bosch

Daniel Viavattene

Winston Zou

Ajeeve Nitharshan

Aryan Sharma SCAN

12 LEADERS

Alexandria Bantock

Year 12 Leader

Michael Miller

Year 12 Assistant Leader

As the Year 12 Leader at Mazenod College, it is my great pleasure to reflect on the remarkable journey of the Class of 2024 This year has been a testament to the resilience, dedication, and friendship of our students, and I am incredibly proud of all that they have achieved

Firstly, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our six College Leaders Your leadership, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in guiding your peers through this pivotal year You have set a shining example for all students, and your contributions have left an indelible mark on our College community

Both VCE and Vocational Major students have demonstrated exceptional diligence and focus as they worked towards their chosen pathways Whether it was through formalised assessment in SACs, SATs, hands-on projects, SBATs, or specialised coursework, you have shown that dedication and hard work pave the way to success Your achievements in your respective fields are commendable, and I am confident that you will continue to excel in your future endeavours

One of the highlights of the year was undoubtedly the Year 12 Formal It was a night filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories Seeing everyone come together to celebrate their journey was truly heartwarming . It was a fitting celebration of the friendships and bonds that have been forged over the years

Our Year 12 motto, “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve,” has been a Guiding Principle for all of you You have embraced this motto wholeheartedly, dedicating yourselves to learning and growing, and now you stand ready to serve and make a positive impact on the world It is my hope that this motto will continue to inspire you as you embark on the next chapter of your lives

Please remember that the values and lessons you have learned here will serve as your foundation

As Year 12 students you are to be congratulated on your involvement in the College Musical showcasing your talents and bringing the production to life with energy and creativity; your participation in Rosies demonstrated your compassion and commitment to service, while your enthusiastic engagement in March MADness added a vibrant and competitive spirit to the school year Continue to strive for excellence, support one another, and pursue your passions with the same vigour that you have shown during your time at Mazenod

In closing, I want to thank each and every one of you for making this year so memorable Your hard work, dedication, and positive spirit have made a lasting impact on our College I wish you all the very best in your future endeavours and look forward to seeing the incredible things you will achieve

Alexandria Bantock & Michael Miller

It is quite difficult to realise that our six years at Mazenod are coming to an end . From struggling to put on our ties back in Year 7, to struggling to put on our badges in Year 12, it seems like not much has changed However, the mates I have made unbreakable bonds with, teachers I have learnt so much from, and the memories that school has facilitated will never leave me, even long after I have left the College building It is in these moments of reflection that I realise that while high school did seem like an imposition on my carefree time as a child, it was ultimately a crucial chapter in shaping the person I am today and will go on to be

Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Year 12

Looking back, being in Year 12 has been the highlight of my school career

Being able to come back to school for the last first-day was scary and exciting The ups and downs made it all worth it; from the pressure of SACs and some last-minute study, to having our licences and being able to drive to school Being a leader of the school has made me appreciate what Mazenod has done for me in the last six years and the kind of man that it has shaped me and many of my peers into being

Bradly Bettiol, Year 12

SPIRIT OF THE 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.

12 CAGNEY

Ethan Nguyen Liam Grima

Evan Nguyen

Christian Grano

Ryan Perera

Seated Row: Nicolas Atkins, Martin Le, Joshua Cherukara-Mathew, Thanh Truong, Ivan Leap, Eugene Calalang

Second Row: Paul Harrup, Tehan Taylor-Blackwell, Connor McQuienn, Glen Nguyen, William Tan-Son, Nicholas Mascetta, Ayden Locaso, Noah Kogan, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller Third Row: Artur Myszko, Max Addison, Matthew Cook, Aaron Hicks, Yanick Felix, Daniel Huggins

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller Pastoral Group Teacher: Paul Harrup

12 COGHLAN

12 FOYNES

Seated Row: Lachlan Newman, Jordan Luttick, Andy Tran, Marcus Bernardo, Noah Dawson, Miles Hart, Nam Vu, Nathan Tan

Second Row: Liz Duyvestyn, Jackson Marchese, Lucas Mitchell, David Tran, Peter Hajduk, Ryan Peters, Angus Cassidy, Peter Tran, Abishek Alexander, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller

Back Row: Zac Hall, Phillip Dinh, Julian Gargiso, Xavier Petti, Ben Chaia, Oscar Azemat, Samuel Salanitri, Sean Iyer

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller

Pastoral Group Teacher: Liz Duyvestyn

Seated Row: Nivain Modara Acharige Don, Rodney Watson, Joseph Chen, Miguel Prado, Joel Bobby, Nethaka Cooray, Antony Thabesan, Noel Bobby

Second Row: Mark Rolfe, Bruce Vuu, Nisal Kumbukage, Daniel Park, Austin Climant, Dylan Le, Joshua Ngieng, David Ing, Austin Alvarez, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller

Back Row: Dissanayakage Perera, Thien Trinh, Krishna Swarooprao, Tyler Walther, Jacob Melhem, Zachary Zimmer, Luke Livingston, Samuel dela Fuente

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller

Pastoral Group Teacher: Mark Rolfe

12 GAVIN

12 JAMES

Seated Row: Christian Gallo, Mark Liu, Nathan Menezes, Agnel Robin, Cameron Nicolas, Thomas Giles, Nicholas Chong, Sujan Kuragamage

Second Row: Ian Korac, Duy Le, Marc Gleadhill, Steve Huynh, Manuel Juma, Kayden Fox-Liu, Alan Nguyen, Lucas Valenzuela, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller

Back Row: Henry McCracken-Matthews, Zachary Seal, Cohen Kewming, Peter Adamopoulos, Luke Poppeliers, William Rice, Nathanael Kuek, Liam Grima

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller

Pastoral Group Teacher: Ian Korac

Seated Row: Jehan Fernando, Lucas Dell’arciprete, David Greensmith, Atul Chelackal, Edmund Chea, Raymond Thong, Jonathan James, Louis Tuck

Second Row: Dayna Hale, Jacob Vellis, Michael Trinh, Sean Park, Antonio Di Giovine, Livil Mathew, John Haddad, Thisal Pasqual, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller

Back Row: Huey Ng, Ryan Peiris, Eshaandeep Saini, Oliver Katsaros, Ethan Ucar, Samuel Rodney, Benjamin Huynh, Kyle Rao

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller

Pastoral Group Teacher: Dayna Hale

12 LOMBARD

12 MANNIX

Seated Row: Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Cedric William, Daniel Tran, Oliver Fabris, Martin Tran, Christopher Trinh, Keanu Francke, Jonathan Nigro

Second Row: Nicholas Redfern, Binu Warnakulasuriya, Henry Hoang, Tri Huu Le, Nathan Gomatos, Alan Mai, Eldrich Kiswardi, Andre Moss, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller

Back Row: Alessandro Lucarelli, Lachlan Shalders, Paco Wong, Sebastian Gie, Jordan Samawi, Ethan Chrisicos, Thomas Heverin, Callum Craig

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller Pastoral Group Teacher: Nicholas Redfern

Seated Row: Vincent Nguyen, Ethan Nguyen, Jordan Nguyen, Wyatt Jean, Marcus Fernandes, Luke Hall, Simon Nguyen, Evan Nguyen

Second Row: Natina Giacco, Kosta Sotiriadis, Maksymillien Suwara, Lucas Yap, Damian Ramirez, Andy Nguyen, Andreas Kostic, Adyn Duong, David Chau, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller

Back Row: Bradley Lopez, Veasnoka Ly, George Charbine, Timothy Lucas, Ambrose Lawrence, Harrison Canning, Fraser Ritter, Joseph Paulas, Roberto Di Giovine

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller

Pastoral Group Teacher: Natina Giacco

12 SIMONDS

Seated Row: Avinda Wickramaratne, Addison Mai, Dihain Karu, Aaric Fonseca, Aiden French, Visal Sejan Karunase Nagassenage, Andrew Samuel, Sebastian Ong

Second Row: Dominic Santos, Oliver Nahas, Rafael Gonzales, John Tran, Matthew Palleschi, Martin Vu, Tomas Jacob, Layton Nguyen-Truong, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller

Back Row: James Kotsirilos, Vincent Ngo, Bradly Bettiol, Daniele Nittoli, Jake D'Rozario, Jeremy Chen, Kai Russell, Benjamin Wickham, Christian Grano, Joshua Rodrigo

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller Pastoral Group Teacher: Dominic Santos

Seated Row: Didier Savrimoutou, Dante Iazzolino, Shamika Eriyawala, Frawley Nguyen, Marvin Ly, Hemant Sharma, Nicholas Cusmano, Hoang Truong

Second Row: Chris Pye, Thomas Thai, James Borg, Ashwin Saravanapavaan, Neeb Samuel Dayanidhi, Nigel Munasinghe, Tristan Passagne, Sean Kelly, Simon Pham, Alexandria Bantock, Michael Miller

Back Row: Paul Milonakos, Noah Morin, Adam Di Domenico, James Montano, Robert McEwan, Luca Nava, Zack Parker, Alan Abraham, Nicholas Madunic

Pastoral Leader: Alexandria Bantock

Assistant Pastoral Leader: Michael Miller

Pastoral Group Teacher: Chris Pye

12 VISUAL ARTS

Abishek Alexander

Noah Dawson

Marc Gleadhill

Dihain Karu

James Borg

Adam Di Domenico

Miles Hart

Sean Kelly

George Charbine

Shamika Eriyawala

Miles Hart

Andreas Kostic

Matthew Cook

Kayden Fox-Liu

Dante Iazzolino

Ethan Le

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Ayden Locaso

Andy Nguyen

Thomas Thai

Nam Vu

Nam Vu

Li'i Maliko

Frawley Nguyen

Artur Myszko

Sebastian Ong

Alan Nguyen

Simon Pham

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, initiative, and a positive influence among their peers within the Junior School community.

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

Awarded to the student that shows exemplary commitment to the Mazenod College music program and outstanding musicianship.

ADF FUTURE INNOVATORS 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 LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK AWARD

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.

JOHN MILLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 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 STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Awarded to the student who excels in their VCE Vocational Major studies.

Nicholas Chong

Bailey Sanders

Raiden Bergman

Ryan Nguyen

Angus King

Peter Hajduk

Ben Redford

Oliver Mangoni

Sean Iyer

SENIOR AWARDS

CHRIS DEVOY AWARD

Awarded for the most outstanding performance in this year’s College musical.

NOONAN DEBATING 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.

Awarded to students who excel in their year level in their Religious Education studies.

Jayden Kan

Isindu Rajapakshe

Xavier MacFarlane

Joshua George

Chibuikem Anyadoro

Samuel Duckett

Jamie Wilton

Isaac Feeney

Avinda Wickramaratne

Rylan Peiris

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.

FR CHRISTIAN FINI OMI 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.

FR IAN MACKINTOSH OMI 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.

FR JOHN SHERMAN OMI 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.

FR OUSLEY AWARD

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

Aditya Krishna Moorthy

Bradley Lopez

Aditya Krishna Moorthy

Ryan Peiris

Michael Di Scala

OBLATE AWARDS

ST EUGENE DE MAZENOD 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.

FR MICHAEL TWIGG OMI 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.

FR PAT MORONEY OMI SHIELD

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.

FR KEVIN DAVINE OMI SHIELD

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.

Bradly Bettiol

Andrew Samuel

Huey Ng

Nigel Munasinghe Arachchige

HOUSE SPORT

HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

The House Cross Country run was held on August 19, acting as a momentous event in the school calendar as it was the final House sport tournament for the year. Not only was it a chance for the ACC squad to be selected, but it served as a great opportunity to miss a boring period and escape the classroom for some exercise. Well done to Lucas Siriwardene, Cooper Bartlett, Shevin Hettiarachchi, Luca Ipradjian, Taj Kinder and Kai Russell who topped their year levels, and congratulations to Charlebois who took their ninth title ahead of Anthony in second place. Thank you to Mr Montoya for his organisation of this great day.

Kai Russell, Year 12

HOUSE ATHLETICS

The annual House Athletics started with a bang, seeing all year levels competing in their own 100 metre sprints. During the Year 12 sprint, there were some interesting clothing choices, with notable appearances being a dinosaur and the green screen man. As the day went on, the excitement and hype continued to grow, with the high jump being one of the crowd favourite events. A new addition to this year's House Athletics was live music, seeing Mr Pankridge lead a group of teachers and students to play all sorts of magnificent and inspirational songs.

The action-packed day culminated in the relays, with maximum participation from all year levels resulting in engaging and enjoyable races. The day ended with the historic, but controversial Mazenod Gift. While some participants in the older year levels were heavily constrained, there was a well deserved win by Aaron David, a Year 10 student from Gerard, but this would be the last success Gerard would see on the day. For the first time since 2008, and only the second time in history, Chisholm, led by myself and Vice Captain Leander McFarland, won the House Championship after coming last the previous year, creating a fairytale finish on an already magnificent day.

Zachary Seal, Year 12

HOUSE SWIMMING

The 2024 Mazenod Swimming Carnival was a memorable and amusing experience. The March 4 event began with slight tension and fear, but later turned into a fun, friendly and competitive day. Each class boarded the bus to Monash Aquatic and Recreational Centre, which was the perfect venue for the occasion. Over the course of the day, students were called to their events and after lining up in order of our Houses and ability, we all courageously raced. As well as the individual swimming events, there was also the medley and biathlon, which was incorporative and required a team effort.

Congratulations to Gerard for being the winners with 771 points. Also a big shout out to Anthony in second place and Cebula in third. Well done to the Year 7 students for participating in their first Mazenod Swimming Carnival and well done to all students who competed. Lastly, I would like to commend the other Year Level Champions with Jacob Prattis in Year 7, Alvaro Blasco Herrera in Year 9 and Alastair Caciolo in Year 10. Thank you to the teachers who organised the event and hopefully next year's Swimming Carnival will be even better.

Thomas Herchenroder, Year 8

OVERALL RESULTS

YEAR LEVEL CHAMPS

HOUSE GOLF

During Term 4, the House Golf Championship was held at Waverley Pitch & Putt.

The weather was perfect as the students took to the course. Students competed in House teams of three and there was some fantastic golf played on the day. Congratulations to Noah Traplin who took out the championship and won the Peter Riley Perpetual Trophy. Well done also to Josh Bakof (2nd) and Lucas Asadurian (3rd).

Thanks to Mr Muling for the running of the tournament and to all students for their participation.

Ben Phibbs

OVERALL RESULTS

SINGLE CHAMPS

HOUSE VOLLEYBALL

Mazenod undertook a new initiative this year with the first of many House Volleyball Championships, which has been named the Damien Schumann Shield.

Over 70 students from Years 7 and 8 were divided into two pools of four, with three round games to begin the day. With future State champions competing against each other for the first time, there was a high level of volleyball throughout the day. Our teams were supported by Mazenod Old Boys who currently coach within the Mazenod Volleyball Programme, which raised the stakes as they guided future stars.

With Chisholm and Gerard making their way out of Pool A, they were set to meet Grandin and Charlebois from Pool B in the finals. With half the competition watching in anticipation to see who would reach the first Damien Schumann Shield final, it was Chisholm and Grandin who emerged victorious. In the championship game, the strength of the Grandin team, composed predominantly of Year 8 students, overpowered the talented Chisholm crew.

It was fantastic to have Joe Moore in attendance to award the Joe Moore Medal, presented to the Most Valuable Player of the final, to Cian Mujie of Grandin. We were also honoured to have Damien Schumann present to award the Grandin team with the perpetual trophy.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the day, and we look forward to more great volleyball competitions in the future.

Matt Berry

OVERALL RESULTS

MacKillop

Charlebois

Anthony

Albini

HOUSE MVPS

Year Name

Albini

Anthony

Cebula

Charlebois

Chisholm

Gerard

Grandin

MacKillop

Jack Gifford

Timmy Le

Daniel Quan

Patrick Mai

Saron Soth

Fraser Boyle

Christian Khreish

Viet Nguyen

ELITE PROGRAMS

Badminton, Chess & Volleyball

BADMINTON

With our hopes high for emulating the glories of yesteryear, ACC Badminton for the 2024 season began strongly. Match after match, both of our A and B teams dominated the field, making it clear that the opportunity to claim back-to-back titles was within our reach. However, it was only a matter of time until we faced strong opponents such as Whitefriars and Salesian. Knowing we could redeem ourselves from a crushing defeat to Whitefriars just two years ago in the Intermediate division, Team A nervously continued to push forward despite losing our best player to injury. In the end, Mazenod A gained the upper hand, clearing Whitefriars by a narrow margin of two games. This secured our position in the Grand Finals against Team B, who had also won a well-fought battle against Salesian. With nothing but admiration and respect for one another, Team A and B played some of our best games yet in the grand final, enjoying the healthy competition knowing that a Mazenod win was guaranteed. With our match wins: 7 to 5, Mazenod A won. This would not have been possible without our coaches: Mr Young, Ms Willer, Raphael and James. Both teams would like to thank them for guiding and supporting us throughout the whole season.

Benjamin Huynh & Huey Ng, Year 12

The 2024 Intermediate Badminton team was stronger than ever, consisting of keen and determined players willing to give it their all. This year, Mazenod had two teams, A and B. Although the B team had struggled winning against some opposing schools, the A team had no stress becoming victorious. However, week by week, the sets that were dropped were decreasing, building confidence throughout both teams. Although the A team faced the highly anticipated Salesian College in the grand final, who had defeated the B team, Mazenod won the grand final in a clean sweep with no sets or games lost, bringing home yet another Badminton premiership. Huge thanks to our coaches and staff, Mr May, Raph Lydra and Finnian Ewe for their support throughout the victorious season. Go Nodders!

Reikken Lydra, Year 9

If I were to summarise the Junior ACC Badminton competition in one word, it would be exhilarating! Over the course of eight weeks, our team had numerous fun and joyful moments. I had such a great time playing against other schools and watching as Mazenod eventually made it to the final. Although the final was close, our team would end up winning it all! To me, that moment of winning cemented itself as one of the most memorable highlights. I am genuinely grateful to everyone who made this competition so successful and fun. Thank you to the coaches for supporting us relentlessly! Thank you, fellow players, for always showing great sportsmanship! I will forever treasure those memories.

Raphael Gouw, Year 7

AWARDS & RESULTS

2024 ACC BADMINTON TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024 ACC RESULTS

Anthony Quang, Year 11

Huey Ng, Year 12

Atul Chelackal, Year 12

Benjamin Huynh, Year 12

Cardin Ky An Nguyen, Year 11

Justin Tang, Year 11

2024 ACC MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMER

Anthony Quang, Year 11

VICTORIAN ALL-SCHOOLS BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP

Open Division 2nd Place

A & B

Team includes: Liam Diep, Raphael Gouw, Stefan Gunasekara, Diyon Lokuge, Jayden Ng, Alvin Nguyen, Anthony Pham, Calvin Quach, Adam Tang, Aron Thomas

Team includes: Sasa Andjelic, Joshua Chong, Gavin Dang, Kevin Duong, Asher Hudaja, Trevon Jayakody Arachchige, Easeo Kim, Reikken Lydra, Justin Ng, Alex Nguyen, Justin Nguyen-Vu, Huy Minh Pham, Minh-Tam Pham, Andy Quang, Lachlan Thai, Rohan Thomas, Patvik Thuma, Louie Tiong, Jasper Wong, Saville Zhang

Team includes: Chris Boey, Atul Chelackal, Edward Ho, Sammy Ho, Benjamin Huynh, Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara, Dylan Le, Huey Ng, Cardin Ky An Nguyen, Daniel Nguyen, Jordan Nguyen, Anthony Quang, Niranjan Sathishkumar, Justin Tang, Thanh Truong, Liem Truong, Martin Vu

CHESS

CAPTAINS

College Chess

Captain ACC Intermediate Captain

ACC Junior Captain

Northern Stars Open State Championships

Captain Chess Victoria State Championships

Captain Ryan Peiris

Dinh Phan Truong

Omika Perera Chris Boey Khoi Do

The Mazenod Chess team enjoyed a remarkably successful year, competing in numerous tournaments, including the Mazenod Open, which welcomes students from all year levels. Cebula emerged as the House Champions for the Open, Junior and Senior Division, while Anthony claimed the title for the Intermediate Division. The winners of the tournament were Nikhil Ariyathilaka (Junior), Eamon Liang (Intermediate) and Chris Boey (Open Champion), who triumphed in the Open Chess tournament.

The ACC competitions were equally successful this year, marking our 21st consecutive Open Chess victory and 24 wins out of 26 overall. Our Division 1 teams placed first, third, and fourth out of 13 teams. In the Junior category, Ryan Kim led his team to another first place overall, while Abel Joshy captained the intermediate team to a first place finish.

The Senior Chess team excelled at the Northern Stars State Championships, with Khoi Do leading us to secure first place overall for the second year in a row. The top two individuals at this tournament were Khoi Do in first place and Chris Boey in second place.

This year's achievements reflect the collective dedication of the Chess team. Special thanks go to Mr Luke Hu, who provided invaluable coaching during our weekly Wednesday training sessions, fostering growth and skill development among the students.

We also extend our gratitude to Mr Jenkinson for his ongoing support and to Ms Klonis for her assistance throughout our tournaments.

Ryan Peiris, Year 12

AWARDS & RESULTS

2024 MAZENOD CHESS CHAMPIONS

2024 HOUSE CHAMPIONS

Cebula

Cebula

NORTHERN STARS STATE TEAM

CHESS VICTORIA STATE TEAM

Team includes: Khoi Do (Captain), Chris Boey, Dinh Phan Truong, Nikhil Ariyathilaka, Rahul De Silva, Patrick Klonis, Abel Joshy, Omika Perera, Eamon Liang, Dyon Perera

Team includes: Chris Boey (Captain), Khoi Do, Dinh Phan Truong, Nikhil Ariyathilaka, Rahul De Silva, Patrick Klonis, Abel Joshy, Omika Perera, Eamon Liang, Dyon Perera, Ryan Kim, Riley Woods, Yibo Iaskiv, Aidan Na, Elijah Becker, Lachlan Thai, Noah Quinoneza, Xavier Sik, Flynn Truong, Nathan Kwok

CHESS CLUB

ACC TEAMS

Junior ACC Team

Omika Perera (Captain), Ryan Kim, Riley Woods, Yibo Iaskiv, Elijah Becker, Noah Quinoneza, Xavier Sik, Flynn Truong, Nathan Kwok, Peter Nguyen, Andrew Chai, Thomas Garrie, Noah D'Souza, An Nguyen, Christopher Quek, Adam Quek, Michael Rodrigo, Nathan Tissera, Victor Kim, Pablo Oras, Kevin Mendis, Jacob Priest, Timothy Thomas

Intermediate ACC Team

Dinh Phan Truong (Captain), Eamon Liang, Abel Joshy, Rahul De Silva, Dyon Perera, Aidan Na, Lachlan Thai, Vincent Curcio, Martin Flaherty, Dean Menezes, Ryan Nguyen, Thomas David, Akshar Maragani, Adam D'Souza, Ryan Alexander Ly

Open ACC Team

Ryan Peiris (Captain), Khoi Do, Chris Boey, Dinh Phan Truong, Patrick Klonis, Nikhil Ariyathilaka, Abel Joshy, Rahul De Silva, Omika Perera, Eamon Liang, Dyon Perera, Ryan Kim, Aaron Alphonso, Riley Woods, Viet Do, Yibo Iaskiv, Aidan Na, Elijah Becker, Hy Nguyen, Lachlan Thai, Vincent Curcio, Noah Quinoneza, Xavier Sik, Flynn Truong, Dean Menezes, Ryan Nguyen, Tommy Nguyen, Nam Do, Peter Nguyen

VOLLEYBALL

After another consistent year at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in 2023, students could not wait to get back into the swing of things in 2024 and work towards major success. The Mazenod Volleyball Program welcomed some new faces in some eager Year 7 students and plenty of familiar faces returned to the program. The year began with the Senior teams participating in ACC with the Senior A team winning another premiership, going through the season undefeated, as well as the Senior B team unfortunately falling short in the Grand Final after an undefeated season. Wyatt Jean was named ACC Player of the Year and the Mazenod Most Outstanding player, as well as George Van Rest, Pat Klonis, David Chau and Bailey Sanders all joining Wyatt in the ACC Team of the Year.

For the first time in over a decade, Mazenod returned to the Volleyball Victoria Schools Junior Cup with eight teams participating. This was the first time our eager Year 7 teams would represent the College and begin their Volleyball journey. The Year 7 Division 1 team would finish undefeated with a gold medal, with Year 7 Division 2 Blue finishing with silver, Year 7 Division 2 White finishing fifth and Year 7 Division 2 Gold

finishing eighth. Our Year 8 teams were keen to show how deep their talent pool is, entering two teams in Division 1 and finishing with a silver and bronze for their efforts. Our Year 8 Division 2 Blue team finished with a bronze and the Year 8 Division 2 White team finished seventh. This is a great start to the year for our Juniors and we were able to see the beginning of some fantastic Volleyball skills for future campaigns.

In June we moved on to the Volleyball Victoria Schools Cup for our Year 7 to 9 students and for the first time the event was split over two different weeks, with 11 teams across three year levels. Our Year 7 Division 1 team ended up going through undefeated and winning their second gold medal in as many months, our Year 8 Honours team were able to take their learnings from the One Day Schools Cup, merge their teams together and come home with a gold medal against some tough opposition. Our Year 9 Honours team after a shaky start to the tournament, found their groove to come home with an impressive silver medal.

Joshua Morin, Year 10

2023 ACC RESULTS

Showing 2023 results as Volleyball is played in Term 4 each year. The 2024 season is currently underway.

AWARDS & RESULTS

2023 NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL SCHOOLS CUP

Showing 2023 results as Volleyball is played in Term 4 each year. The 2024 season is currently underway.

MVP: Daniel Mai

Most Consistent: Jordan Huynh

Best Team Man: Patrick Mai

MVP: Joedan Davis

Most Consistent: Luke Collins

Best Team Man: Joedan Davis

MVP: Rahal Samarasinghe

Most Consistent: Jayden Pham

Best Team Man: Gavin Thirimanne

MVP: Dyon Perera

Most Consistent: Luke Huynh

Best Team Man: Shawn Nguyen

MVP: George Van Rest

Most Consistent: Patrick Klonis

Best Team Man: Hugh Fagan

MVP: Callum Craig

Most Consistent: Micah Tennent

Best Team Man: Charles Van Rest

YEAR LEVEL TEAMS

Year 7

Dylan Brown, Mark Bui, Jasper Cheng, Giovanni Di Scala, Liam Diep, Noah D'Souza, Owen Duong, Chase Gajdobranski, Raphael Gouw, Jeral Haj, Max Hwang, Ethan Keo, Ethaniel Kiswardi, Michael Langford, Raymond Le, Timmy Le, Caden Luu, Maximilian Luu, Daniel Melhem, Alvin Nguyen, Anthony Nguyen, Matthew Nguyen, Julian Pham, Cristian Sofocleous, Bryant James Sugandi, Tarun Sunil, Matthew Tai Hing, Menuka Thilakarathna, Kade Titley, Dylan Tran, James Tran, Kevin Tran, Mackenzie Tucker, Youhans Tutu, Andrew Yang

Year 8

Charlie Abbott, Benjamin Andrews, Liam Anwari, Tyler Battaglia, Fraser Boyle, Lucas Cheng, Harland Craig, Vineet Dhariwal, Terry Dinh, James Fashka, Zachary Fu, Steven Hoang, Ethan Hoang, Kevin Hoang, Edward Huynh, Jordan Huynh, Christian Khreish, Xavier Kostic, Lucas Mac, Daniel Mai, Patrick Mai, Cian Mujie, Connor Mujie, Mihir Murthy, Viet Nguyen, Calvin Quach, Daniel Quan, Nam Soemoe, Saron Soth, Rooney Truong, Ethan Vo, Alex Watson

Year 9

Marcus Ball, Alvaro Blasco Herrera, Alistair Edward, Joshua Henkul, Luke Huynh, John-Paul Kim, Declan Le, Oscar Le, Jayden Lu, Jaxon Nagy, Kevin Nguyen, Shawn Nguyen, Dyon Perera, Jayden Pham, Gabriel Rezk, Rahal Samarasinghe, Gavin Thirimanne, Caelan Vinh

Year 10

Oscar Abbott, Luke Collins, Aydan Edward, Miguel Gonzales, Matthew Hoang, Edison Le, Richard Le, Mel Mabitad, Joshua Morin, Colin Ng Chit Wing, Justin Nguyen, Travis Nguyen, Jeriah Papatua, Leon Sklepic, Brodie Sunkanawong, Tyrone van Ravenstein, Noah Vissenjoux, Vinh Hoang Vu, Markel Walmaggia

Senioir

Noah Barbis, Chris Boey, Daniel Chan, Hugh Fagan, Jack Feeley, Justin Inn, Jordan Khou, Patrick Klonis, Dante Mammino, Samuel Manoj Mathew, Evaan Rajapakse, Bailey Sanders, George van Rest, Austin Alvarez, David Chau, Callum Craig, Wyatt Jean, Robert McEwan

ACC SPORT & EVENTS

The House Cross Country competition put the Nodders in good stead for the ACC Cross Country championship at the infamous Bundoora Park. With every Nodder giving everything they had, we took home the second place trophy for Division 2. There were some excellent individual performances on the day including Luca Ipradjian who came first in Under 16 Division 2, Cooper Bartlett who came second in Under 14 Division 2 and Shevin Hettiarachchi who came second in Under 15 Division 2 as well as second overall for his age group. Cross Country was an overall success for 2024 and we will aim for the ACC Championship in 2025.

Kai Russell, Year 12

ACC ATHLETICS

EVENT PODIUMS

Team includes: Oscar Abbott, Luke Collins, Rory Dal Ben, Aaron David, Joedan Davis, Miguel Gonzales, Joshua Gunawardana, Joshua Henkul, Luca Ipradjian, Oliver Mangoni, Saastha Ramesh, Charlie Rice, Brodie Sunkanawong, Luka Andjelic, Aaron D'Souza, Trevin Hewawasam, Justin Inn, Taj Kinder, Alexander Kinski, Patrick Klonis, Oscar Matthews, Yonatan Sirkis, Lachlan Williams, Salvatore Citera, Kevan Fernando, Zachary Gerace, Jeral Haj, Patrick Jamieson, Akitha Peiris, Lucas Siriwardene, Cristian Sofocleous, Cooper Bartlett, Jai Bowen, Harland Craig, Cameron DeCouto, Thomas Di Iorio, Xavier Kostic, Xavier MacFarlane, Cian Mujie, Sanithu Palliyaralalage Don, Dison Perera, Phoenix Robins, Hamish Wijepura, Vicente Ayala, Max Cavallo, Samuel Duckett, Anton Fortino, Aiden Lee, Lucas McNeill, Jaxon Nagy, Luca Orlando, Gavin Rajahmoney, Gabriel Rezk, Charlie Sofocleous

ACC BASKETBALL

Senior ACC Basketball in 2024 was an enjoyable experience despite the disappointing results. Throughout the term, the A team had little success, however, the B team had a good season with three wins and two losses, sadly barely missing out on finals. I would like to thank Mr Convery and all staff who supported the team at our games. A special shout out to the Year 12 team members who played in their last ACC Basketball season for Mazenod. I am looking forward to playing again with the Year 11 students who played with me this season and hope for better success in our match results next year.

Isaiah Thom, Year 11

Within Mazenod’s ACC Basketball Intermediate teams, we underwent a significant amount of growth throughout the entire season. I would like to thank Mr Phibbs for carefully coaching the Year 10 team throughout the year. Additionally, I would like to also thank Ms Ikosidekas for her work with the Year 9 team. It would be a lie to contend that this year was without hardship, throughout the season four of our players were injured, however, that only strengthened the bond of our team. In this, I want to particularly mention Kal and Noah, who both, despite being severely injured coming into the season, made the effort to come back

SENIOR A & B

and try their very hardest on the court. Over the next two or three years, we hope our efforts pay off even more!

Chibuikem Anyadoro, Year 10

Sadly, the Division 1 A and B could only win one game each, with the Division 1 A team managing to win against St Bede’s in a close game and the Division 1 B team winning against Salesian. Unfortunately both Division 2 teams were unable to win a game, however all teams managed to demonstrate great sportsmanship and did not let the losses bring them down. All players give their thanks to coaches Mr Muling and Mr McClelland. With the Year 7 teams, both Division 1 teams were unable to win a match, though were commended for their efforts. The Division 2 A team also unfortunately lost all games however the Division 2 B team managed to win against De La Salle in a close match. The players all thank their coaches Ms Ikosidekas and Mr Berry. Overall both the Year 7 and 8 teams had an unfortunate season, but all players showed true commitment, maturity and sportsmanship throughout all of their games.

Benjamin Andrews, Year 8

Team includes: Marcus Boyce, Ethan Dirckze, Kamau Gatumbi, Franki Kromidellis, Yannick Kumarage, Charlie Lord, Leonardo Macaro, Noah Masci, Thomas McCluskey, Isaac Pereira, Levi Pitsas, Sullivan Robey, Bailey Sanders, Isaiah Thom, Marcus Bernardo, Nigel Munasinghe Arachchige, Jordan Samawi

Team includes: Christopher Bettiol, Roman Bidese, Oliver Buordolone, Lucas Carbone, Nicholas Curtis, Owen Duong, Kevan Fernando, Chase Gajdobranski, Joshua George, Jeral Haj, Patrick Jamieson, Levi Jayasinha, Michael Langford, Stefan Mirenda, Dean Morabito, Cale Murphy, Lucas Netto, Alessandro Paine, Lucas Paone, Akitha Peiris, Jacob Prattis, Yuvan Rajesh Kumar, Arya Ravimannan, Nathaniel Simonds, Lucas Siriwardene, Cristian Sofocleous, Michael Steinwall, Bryant James Sugandi, Menuka Thilakarathna, Mackenzie Tucker, Youhans Tutu, James Tzortzoukas, Channer Wang, Andrew Yang

YEAR 8 DIV 1 & 2

Team includes: Benjamin Andrews, Nicholas Avdihodzic, Jai Bowen, Finnian Collard, Harland Craig, Levi Dirckze, Eamon D'Rozario, Levi Edouard, Dante Farinaccio, Zachary Fu, Nathan Garcia, Lucas Gresseux, Oliver Haebich, Nathan Hayes, Archer Hjorth, Jayden Joseph, Cameron Kaali, Javier Kumarage, Noah Laureta, Angus Lord, Cristian Manokaran, Aiden Mehra, Kevin Mendis, Romel Nasimi, Aidan Nyholm, Jordan Pecer, Xavier Pereira, Dison Perera, Kobie Plant, Darcy Ryan, Christian Saba, Ethan Saikaly, Jake Siega, Zachary Sorgini, Tarkyn Stevenson, Brodie Sutton, Asher Vaughan, Dylan Walther, Hamish Wijepura, Daniel Younan

YEAR 9 DIV

YEAR 10 A & B

Team includes: Kristian Bozic, Jackson Costabile, Jack Dwyer, Vinley Hodgson, Denzel Jayasinha, Prohan Manish, Isaac Masci, Mason Mastromanno, Cooper McKeon, Benjamin Meyers, Jaxon Nagy, Jaz O'Donoughue, Dyon Perera, Orlando Perez, Ben Redford, Rahal Samarasinghe, Aaron Shenfield, Charlie Sofocleous, Gavin Thirimanne, Caelan Vinh

Team includes: Chibuikem Anyadoro, Noah Bernardo, Jonathan Citino, Kal-El Devereux, Xuanyi He, Anantha Manchanayake, Armaan Moharana, Miles Newman, Ethan Paul, Abel Pereppadan, Charlie Rice, Christian Salerno, Mark Sassine, Matthew Tutu, Markel Walmaggia, Hamish Weerasooriya

ACC & OBLATE CRICKET

Mazenod’s Oblate Cup tournament was a great opportunity for cricketers across all year levels to showcase their skills and compete against our brother schools, Iona College Brisbane and Mazenod Western Australia. The tournament is named after the Oblate Cup, which represents the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie and was hosted by Iona College.

The tournament consisted of three games and we played a close match against the host school first, just falling short of the win. However, the next day we played against Mazenod Western Australia, where we used the loss as fuel, playing some of our best team cricket and bowling out WA.

It was a fantastic platform for our young cricketers to develop their talents and gain valuable experience. The tournament not only focuses on the game, but also emphasises the importance of relationships with our fellow Oblate schools, with friendships that will last forever.

Billeting for the Oblate Cricket Cup was an awesome experience! Players got to stay with local families who generously opened their homes to us. It was a chance to make new friends and connections adding extra excitement and support during the tournament. It was a completely new experience for most of us, and was quite nerve wracking at the beginning, but as we got to know our billet families it was extremely fun as we would spend time together, laugh and make jokes, then the next day we were on the cricket field competing against them for the Oblate Cup. It was definitely a memorable aspect of the event!

After the Oblate Cup, the team culture and bonding improved drastically, leading the team into the ACC tournament with lots of confidence about our Cricket. Our Senior ACC Cricket team got off to a great start, a highlight was Year 11 Aaron D'Souza blasting sixes onto the freeway. This was a real confidence booster and set us up for the rest of the season.

We finished second on the ladder with a nail biting finish and then played Parade College in the final. It was a fantastic game, however, things did not go our way with the bat, but we did not give up with the ball and fought to the end. It was disappointing to not get the job done, but it was still a great tournament, where valuable experience was gained. We wish the Junior and Intermediate teams all the best as they play their season later in the year.

A huge thank you to Mr Jones, Mr Muling and Mr Clement for their hard work, determination and organisation of our team throughout the tournament. Special thanks to Mr Connolly for his ongoing support and the hard work he put into the Oblate Cup for several years at Mazenod, making it an inspiring tournament with a positive culture for all competing students.

Nigel Munasinghe Arachchige, Year

12

YEAR 8 YEAR 7

Team includes: Nicholas Curtis, Rison Fernando, Fabian George, Jack Gifford, Nethvin Herath, Ranuga Herath, Chenuth Hewawasam, Kavish Juneja, Rohit Khanna, Christopher McDonald, Akitha Peiris, Jerush Perera, Ryan Sharma, Lucas Siriwardene

Team includes: Nikhil Ariyathilaka, Cooper Bartlett, Daniel Bonar, Lachie Cotter, Cameron DeCouto, Will Dresser, Jake Hall, Isath Kalumuni, Xavier Kelly, Reshaun Matharage, Pravin Niranjan, Sanithu Palliyaralalage Don, Omika Perera, Aran Rajamohan, Asher Vaughan, Hamish Wijepura

YEAR 9

YEAR 10

Team includes: Noah Bernardo, Aaron David, Joedan Davis, Joshua Gunawardana, Aaryan Jose Ajish, Sejana Kiriella, Oliver Shalders, Saranta Sharma, Shannon Silva, Christopher SmirnisParra, Patvik Thuma, Noah Traplin, Dean Tzortzoukas

Team includes: Aaron Abraham, Kavin Bhavananthakumar, Rahul De Silva, Carl Di Ciero, Samuel Duckett, Aarav Gajjar, Jash Goodluck, Lester Harvey, Matthew Haywood, Mitchell Jarvie, Harjas Kaile, Oswin Kovatt, Matthew McDonald, Benjamin Rafferty, Elroy Salian, Blayke Warwarek

SENIOR A & B

Team includes: Adrian Benno, Tarique De Mel, Aaron D'Souza, Mitchell Fredericks, Matthew Lorback, Leander McFarland, Sebastian Saba, Aryan Sharma, Nethaka Cooray, Adam Di Domenico, Marcus Fernandes, Aiden French, Liam Grima, Luke Hall, Daniel Huggins, Bradley Lopez, Henry McCracken-Matthews, Nigel Munasinghe, Joseph Paulas, Joshua Rodrigo, Andrew Samuel, Didier Savrimoutou, Zachary Seal, Antony Thabesan, Binu Warnakulasuriya

ACC CROSS COUNTRY

The House Cross Country competition put the Nodders in good stead for the ACC Cross Country championship at the infamous Bundoora Park. With every Nodder giving everything they had, we took home the second place trophy for Division 2. There were some excellent individual performances on the day including Luca Ipradjian who came first in Under 16 Division 2, Cooper Bartlett who came second in Under 14 Division 2 and Shevin Hettiarachchi who came second in Under 15 Division 2 as well as second overall for his age group. Cross Country was an overall success for 2024 and we will aim for the ACC championship in 2025.

Kai Russell, Year 12

NOTABLE RESULTS

Team includes: Oscar Abbott, Luke Collins, Luca Ipradjian, William Mahmoud, Calum Shoji-Colaric, Shannon Silva, Rohan Thomas, Dean Tzortzoukas, Markel Walmaggia, Keshaune De Silva, Jesse Doherty, Hugh Fagan, Taj Kinder, Patrick Klonis, Seth Weerasinghe, Max Addison, Liam Grima, Daniel Huggins, Kai Russell, Zachary Seal, Christopher Bettiol, Roman Bidese, Noah D'Souza, Ethan Hon, Levi Ipradjian, Patrick Jamieson, Aiden Karu, Lucas Siriwardene, Javian Thayampalli, Sebastian Alvarado Acosta, Cooper Bartlett, Finnian Collard, Harland Craig, Levi Dirckze, Thomas Herchenroder, Ethan Palermo, Kobie Plant, Vicente Ayala, Heath Carroll, Adam D'Souza, Samuel Duckett, Shevin Hettiarachchi, Michael Kakouri, Reikken Lydra, Jaz O'Donoughue, Ben Redford, Gavin Thirimanne

The Mazenod Senior football team is notorious for being an outright disappointment, but not this year. The season got off to a rough start with two losses, but the squad soared home with four straight wins to make the grand final. The final was a close battle, but unfortunately in the dying moments of the game, the premiership cup was seized by the opposition with two late goals. The pure disappointment on the faces of every player and coach after the loss demonstrates how invested we all were to bring home a victory to the Nodders for the first time in the modern era. A special mention goes to all Year 12 players who have given six years to the football program. I would also like to thank Mr Phibbs and Mr Muling for their commitment to the team and I hope next year the Senior team can get the job done in the final.

Kai Russell, Year 12

As a Year 10 ACC Football team, 2024 was not what we initially hoped for coming into the season, leaving us winless. While the scoreboards were not in our favour, as a team we thank Mr Miller for motivating us as best as he could to get out onto the field and compete each week against very strong sides. Our trip to Salesian was anticipated to be our best chance to display our skills and get a win. However, with less numbers than we needed, many boys put their hands up despite the wrong socks, jerseys too big and boots too small to at least field a team. Nonetheless, with two short on field rivalling Salesian’s bench of ten players, we came within a goal in the last quarter to narrowly lose. The effort from all the boys on the day cannot be questioned. Thank you to the Year 10 ACC Footy team for making a tough year of footy enjoyable each week.

ACC FOOTBALL

The Year 9 ACC Football team proved to be a lot more successful than Year 10, entering the back end of the year with finals hopes and just missing out by one win. The team had two strong wins against De La Salle and Salesian, along with some narrow losses. Thank you to Mr McClelland for his time and effort with the Year 9 team, providing them with much inspiration and guidance.

Oliver Mangoni, Year 10

The change in the Mazenod footy between this and last year has been evident. The Year 8 team this year finished in the semi finals, whilst the Year 7 team finished in the grand final. Our Year 8 team finished the season with two wins and three losses, while the Year 7 team had two wins and two losses.

Although the Year 8 team lost more games than we won, the effort was unquestionable. In Round 5, the final round before the finals, we had a big loss to St Joseph and we had our heads low. Funnily enough, we came up against them in the semi finals. While we were eager to improve on our previous result, we sadly came up short, but we were one proud bunch. It was still an improved and successful season and hopefully we can add to that next year.

The Year 7 team had a great first season. To make it to the grand final after being a middle of the table team is a fabulous effort. The team started with a tough loss to St Joseph's earlier in the season, only to turn things around and challenge them in the grand final, but sadly could not get the win. Overall, I think Mazenod’s footy is improving by the season and we can all be really proud of our efforts. Also a big thank you to the coaches from both teams. Mr Muling and Ms Ikosidekas both excelled in a high standard of effort and responsibility.

Cooper Bartlett, Year 8

SENIOR

Team includes: Brandon Battaglia, Tomas Boribon, Marcus Boyce, Ethan Collins, Teage Dakin, Jordan Del Villar, Jesse Doherty, Jack Emerson, Mitchell Fredericks, Antonio Giampa, Angus Hayes, Trevin Hewawasam, Alexander Kham, Taj Kinder, Patrick Klonis, Franki Kromidellis, Yannick Kumarage, Noah Masci, Oscar Matthews, Thomas McCluskey, Brodie Mutthumani, Levi Pitsas, Sullivan Robey, Bailey Sanders, Jack Sarris, Benjamin Skofic, Oscar Torcasio, Lachlan Williams, Peter Adamopoulos, James Borg, Harrison Canning, Ethan Chrisicos, Lucas Dell'arciprete, Liam Grima, Luke Hall, Thomas Heverin, Daniel Huggins, Nicholas Mascetta, James Montano, Jonathan Nigro, Zack Parker, Kai Russell, Jordan Samawi, Zachary Seal, Benjamin Wickham

YEAR 7

YEAR 8

Team includes: Charlie Abbott, Cooper Bartlett, Tyler Battaglia, Joseph Blangiardo, Harry Boyle, Lucas Casella, Marcus Cerbone, Lachie Cotter, Harland Craig, Oliver Daniell, Cameron DeCouto, Will Dresser, Levi Edouard, Jake Hall, Nathan Hayes, Jayden Joseph, Cameron Kaali, Xavier Kelly, Javier Kumarage, Angus Lord, Jordan Pecer, Owen Pereira, Kobie Plant, Bentley Rohan, Tarkyn Stevenson, Brodie Sutton, Deklin Tran, Zak Turner, Dylan Walther, Riley Woods, Daniel Younan

Team includes: Christopher Bettiol, Dylan Brown, Lucas Carbone, Nicholas Curtis, Maximus Da Campo, Sebastian Fortino, Chase Gajdobranski, Zachary Gerace, Jack Gifford, Jeral Haj, Chenuth Hewawasam, Benjamin Hopgood, Daniel Melhem, Lucas Milonakos, Jake Monaco, Cale Murphy, Alessandro Paine, Jacob Prattis, Joel Redford, Cristian Rico, Michael Rodrigo, Jonathan Salerno, Lucas Siriwardene, Luca Sklepic, Cristian Sofocleous, Kade Titley, Mackenzie Tucker, James Tzortzoukas, Jarryd Urban, Channer Wang, Will Zak

YEAR 10

Team includes: Oscar Abbott, Anthony Biondo, Gabe Bisbal, Charlie Bloomfield, Lucas Buckley, Isaac Bunney, Sam Campbell, Rory Dal Ben, Joedan Davis, Thomas Fabris, Sharbel Hingston

Team includes: Aiden Barel, Kristian Bozic, Heath Carroll, Brendan Casella, Noah Cendamo, Jackson Costabile, Lucas Crawford, Michael Luca D'Ambrosio, Samuel Duckett, Anton Fortino, Benjamin Hall, Sebastian Hart, Matthew Haywood, Joshua Henkul, Mitchell Jarvie, Denzel Jayasinha, Rafael Juma, Luke Locaso, Keanu Lucarelli, Lachlan Macumber, Andre Magagna, Kael Mahon, Isaac Masci, Mason Mastromanno, Nicholas Milonakos, Jaz O'Donoughue, Luca Orlando, Orlando Perez, Ben Redford, Gabriel Saba, Zach Simonds, Charlie Sofocleous, Marcus Spinelly, Brian Tran, Gianluca Vescio, Blayke Warwarek, Jack Williams, Luke Zak

AFL: PANTHERS VS. MAZENOD ALL STARS

The boots were laced up, the Mazenod football jumpers were on, and we were ready for action in the biggest game in the history of the College. The annual Mazenod Panthers match took place on April 24, involving Mazenod students from all year levels, playing against the formidable Mazenod Panthers team, an all abilities team focused on giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy their favourite sport no matter their situation. We started with a perfect bounce from the centre square and before I could blink the Panthers were up three goals! The student team pushed and pushed all game and although a big three quarter time speech from Mr Riley inspired a late surge in the last quarter, we still could not take home the win. The match concluded with a Mazenod Panthers victory. We were greeted after the match by hot pies and drinks to celebrate not just the win, but the great opportunity that the Mazenod Panthers football team gives all abilities players, to enjoy their footy in a safe and inclusive environment.

Bradly Bettiol, Year 12

The Open ACC Golf tournament kicked off bright and early at 6.45am, gathering at school with our clubs before heading out to Northern Golf Club for a 9am shotgun start. Despite our best efforts, the team unfortunately failed to come away with a win. However, there were some great results as Jesse Haslam stood out, achieving the strongest score among Mazenod students with a 94. Louis Tuck delivered a memorable moment with a chip-in from the bunker on the last hole, marking his first sub-100 round. Finally, the day could not have happened without Mr Muling’s efforts running the try-outs and ensuring everything was set so that we could give it our best crack, for that we thank him.

Luke Collins, Year 12

ACC GOLF

Team includes: Brady Reid, Luke Collins, Max Addison, Lucas Asadurian, Raiden Bergman, Saastha Ramesh, Josh Bakof, Jesse Haslam, Marcus Spinelly, Cooper Bartlett, Maksymillien Suwara, Noah Traplin, Louis Tuck, Jaz O'Donoughue

ACC HOCKEY

The 2024 Hockey season started with a close loss to Salesian, which sadly became the detrimental loss of our season. As the team had started to gel together, the loss against St Bede’s brought the morale to an all time low. However, after winning the Convery Cup at De La Salle, getting three points from the bye, and a defiant win against St Joseph's Geelong, we were back on track and a chance to make finals as the underdogs in the competition. St Bernard’s represented the final roadblock to our final dreams. Having come into the match missing a few key players, we played at Monash at a disadvantage. We put up a good competition but were outmatched and outclassed by the team which would later win the tournament. A huge thank you goes out to Mr May for his baseball references and to the Hockey veteran and coach, Cameron Miranda.

Kai Russell & Noah Morin, Year 12

The Hockey season this year included some Mazenod wins and was marked by strong teamwork and notable improvement. Both the Year 9 and 10 players demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, creating a season filled with many ups and downs, but with our grit we managed to all win a few matches in the short season. Despite facing tough competition, we made sure it did not affect us, and we tried our hardest in all games no matter how tough the loss. The Year 9 team achieved a significant victory against St Bernard’s and the Year 10 team just missed out on the finals, despite the best efforts of our star player, Luke Collins. I would like to say a thank you on behalf of the players to the coaches, Mr Pearson and Mr Clement, for guiding us through the season and diligently informing us of ways to improve our game for next year.

Gabe Bisbal, Year 10

To start the 2024 season, we beat Emmanuel five to one, which got our hopes up after a narrow semi final loss in 2023. We went into our St Bede’s game with confidence, but a late out with our state player, Fraser Boyle, and our club hockey player, Oliver Daniell, put us a step back against the reigning premiers. We were up at half time, but they fought back in the second half to get the win. We won our next game against St Mary’s, putting us in steady form going into the next game against Parade, our biggest rivals. At half time, it was nil all, with even possession, but 15 minutes into the second half, Parade scored, leading to a disappointing defeat. We won against St Joseph’s Ferntree Gully, seven to nil, and then we went to St Bernard’s, with another win of four goals to two. A strong win against De La Salle gave us great momentum heading into the finals. We were over the moon, but to our dismay, we were set to play St Bede’s, who were undefeated. Once again, we scored the first goal of the game and sadly had a few early misses early in the second half, resulting in another semi final defeat. We are not disheartened though, we made the finals again and are looking sharp for next season. Credit to Mr Summon and Cameron Miranda, who coached us with discipline this season. Thank you to all the parents who took time off work to come and watch. The season is ours for the taking next year.

Cooper Bartlett, Year 8

YEAR

Team includes: Andrew Carmona, Raffaele Casciere, George Citera, Vincent Curcio, Aiden Devadass, Samuel Duckett, Lester Harvey, Matthew Haywood, Mitchell Jarvie, Michael Kakouri, Keanu Lucarelli, Matthew McDonald, Dean Menezes, Dimitri Moretti, Xavier Nahas, Rohit Pious, Rohan Thomas, Brian Tran

Team includes: Charlie Abbott, Cooper Bartlett, Daniel Bonar, Fraser Boyle, Lachie Cotter, Feliks Csatlos, Oliver Daniell, Cameron DeCouto, Will Dresser, Xavier Kelly, Levi Lopez, Xavier MacFarlane, Owen Pereira, Zak Turner

YEAR 10

SENIOR

Team includes: Mitchell Fredericks, Marcel Go, Harry Haebich, Trevin Hewawasam, Joshua Leftley, Oscar Matthews, Chad Miranda, Ryder Morgan, Ryan Oh, Jordan Palermo, Nikolas Pincic, Jeremy Rodrigues, Aiden Ryan, Jasper van den Bosch, George van Rest, Daniel Huggins, Noah Morin, Kai Russell

Team includes: Oscar Abbott, Rahul Bhardwaj, Gabe Bisbal, Charlie Bloomfield, Luke Collins, Rory Dal Ben, Ren Lai, Kyle Le, William Mahmoud, Christian Meddis, Aiden Natoli, Maximus Papadopoulos, Oliver Shalders, Brodie Sunkanawong, Nic Witham, Oliver Wyllie

It was a hard-fought season for the Senior ACC Soccer teams this year, working incredibly hard to battle their way to the finals. The boys in Division 1 had a rocky start, however the diligent and consistent desire to win was shown through the results that surged as the season went on. Despite the unfortunate semi final results, which concluded the seasons for both the Division 1 and Division 2 teams, the boys will treasure the great moments and bonds made along the way. An amazing highlight was winning the Davie/Egan Cup with our 5–3 win against Salesian, granting another year for the trophy to live on at Mazenod, where it truly belongs.

It was only with the dedication put forth by Mr Montoya and Mr Coulter for Division 1, and Mr Spasic for Division 2, that allowed the boys to make it as far as they did. We appreciate and thank you for your efforts, making our experience as significant and memorable as it was.

Ayden Locaso, Year 12

The Intermediate ACC divisions witnessed fierce competition, making for an exhilarating season. Within their division, the Year 9B team, coached by Mr Keegan Coulter, made it to an exciting semi final. They faced the dominant St Bede’s in a nail-biting match, unfortunately losing 2–1.

The Year 9A team, coached by Mr Hales, faced a challenging season. Despite this, they maintained their composure, approached each game with determination and always played to the best of their ability.

The Year 10 team coached by Mr Montoya and Mr Spasic faced a challenging season, dealing with numerous injuries. Yet, they consistently gave their all, leading to a critical match against Parade. With tensions high, they needed a draw to advance. However, fell short losing 3–2, leaving us just one point and goal away from securing a spot in the finals.

ACC SOCCER

Overall, a big thank you to all players and coaches. Despite the setbacks and challenges, all teams should be proud of their efforts.

Adrian Fernandes, Year 10

The Year 8A team once again displayed dominance over the other teams that they faced in ACC Soccer. With a composed backline and clinical goal scorers, they managed to string various wins together. Supported by their skilled coach, Mr Coulter and the passion all players displayed, they became Premiers for the second year in a row. The boys came out strong in an intense final against Parade College ending in 3–3, winning 4–1 in penalties.

Along with that, the Year 8B team exhibited teamwork and versatility, enabling them to win the majority of their matches and reach the semi final, supported by their coach, Mr Benjamin. Despite many strong wins during the season, they sadly missed out in the semi final against St Bernard’s.

The Year 7A team participated in their first ACC Soccer competition and played with determination and pride. They had a strong win against St Bede’s, but sadly lost the semi final to St Bernard’s. The Year 7B team also had a great season, with big victories against De La Salle and St Bede’s. With the assistance from the Year 7A coach, Mr Montoya and Year 7B coach, Mr Clement, they were able to play to their full potential.

Overall, all of the teams displayed flawless sportsmanship, both on and off the field and showcased Mazenod’s athleticism.

Ethan Palermo, Year 8

YEAR 7 A & B

Team includes: Tristan Albanese, James Bhusal, Jesiah Bourbon, Salvatore Citera, Brian Climant, Archie de Jonk, Julian Di Domenico, Vincent Diaco, Kevan Fernando, Levi Ipradjian, Patrick Jamieson, Levi Jayasinha, Albert Joby, Aiden Karu, Ethan Keo, Daniel Kim, Aaron Lopes, Matthew Madunic, Christopher McDonald, Sebastian Mirabile, Deon Muscat, Nathan Ntellas, Roman Papadopoulos, Anthony Phung, Luca Pignataro, Arya Ravimannan, Luke Samusenko, Arujun Sutharsan, Steven Trinh, Mason Weisshardt, Patryk Williams, Harrison Young

Team includes: Mitchel Alexander, Jake Allegany, Rylan Botha, Lucas Cheng, Finnian Collard, Feliks Csatlos, Thomas Di Iorio, Christian Di Somma, Liam Fernandes, Joseph Flaherty, Aidan Gonsalvez, Jenin Jose, Alexander Karaiskos, Delvin Kovatt, Benjamin Leng, Daniel Lomas, Zachary Lombardi, Xavier MacFarlane, Elijah Meyepa, Cian Mujie, Marcus Nahal-Tang, Ethan Palermo, Lucas Ramalinga, Ashwin Ramendra, Brendan Roberts, Phoenix Robins, Christian Saba, Noel Sebastian, Karol Styczen, George Thomas

YEAR 9 A & B

Team includes: Alex Angel, Marcus Ball, Christopher Baselyous, Raffaele Casciere, Max Cavallo, Lukas Christodoulou, Vincent Curcio, Carl Di Ciero, William Faria, Martin Flaherty, Russell Giam, Mason Greco, Adrian Greensmith, Ronan Hart, Max Ierna, Leo Ipradjian, Daniel Juma, Oswin Kovatt, Aiden Lee, Damian L'etang, Darcy McNamara, Dean Menezes, Dimitri Moretti, Shawn Nguyen, Jaden Oh, Anthony Porzi, Gian Luca Rico, Ethan Rizkalla, Matthew Tzamouranis, Tobi van den Bosch, Samuel Vougas

Team includes: Lucas Asadurian, Vinny Bago, Rahul Bhardwaj, Daniel Bortoli, Aaron David, Adrian Fernandes, Gian Luca Florio, Noah Grieve, Xuanyi He, Luca Ipradjian, Imeth Mudannayaka, Zain Muscat, Alex Ouyang, Rhys Rodrigues, Calum Shoji- Colaric, Massimo Stellato, Rohan Sunil, Nic Witham

SENIOR A & B

Team includes: Luka Andjelic, Nicholas Aziz, Christian Barthelot, Adrian Benno, Thomas Chahla, Aleksander Csatlos, Marcel Go, Jensen Greco, Evan Hart, Ethan Hernandez, Ryan Oh, Jordan Palermo, James Ramalinga, Kristian Rezk, Sebastian Saba, Joshua Scaranto, Oliver Turner, Roko Tustonjic, Jasper van den Bosch, Joel Bobby, Noel Bobby, Joshua Cherukara-Mathew, Adam Di Domenico, Christian Gallo, Sebastian Gie, Tomas Jacob, Ayden Locaso, Robert McEwan, Nathan Menezes, Noah Morin, Daniel Nittoli, Thisal Pasqual, Simon Pham, Agnel Robin, Ethan Ucar, Avinda Wickramaratne

On March 27, Mazenod’s swim team represented the College at the ACC Swimming Carnival at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Every student performed at a high level and should be proud of themselves for showing the Nodder spirit on the day. This was Mazenod’s first year swimming in the Division 1 section and I would like to congratulate each person for their efforts, whether it be swimming or simply cheering for teammates as they competed against the other schools.

I would like to acknowledge St Bede’s for achieving their fourth win in a row and while Mazenod did not take any trophies home, we were able to finish sixth and maintain our position in Division 1, putting next year’s team in a solid position. On the day, Mazenod had four first placings, three second placings, and seven third placings, with all competitors contributing to the total points Mazenod achieved.

Special thanks and appreciation to the Sports department, especially Mr Montoya and Mr Berry for their efforts in organising the team. I would also like to give a massive thank you to last year’s graduate, Aaron Nguyen, for the spectacular coaching he provided throughout the first term. Also, what is often forgotten is the parental efforts early in the morning, therefore I would like to thank them for getting their sons out of bed and into the pool.

Finally, I would also like to deeply thank my fellow students that competed alongside me throughout the years, it has been a privilege to swim with you all. Special acknowledgement goes to Bradley Lopez, Callum Craig and Antonio Di Giovine, as well as others through the years. Of course, this appreciation also extends to all team members, I thank you all for your commitment to Mazenod Swimming.

Eldrich Kiswardi, Year 12

ACC SWIMMING

Team includes: Vinny Bago, Cooper Bartlett, Alvaro Blasco Herrera, Charlie Bloomfield, Alastair Caciolo, Heath Carroll, Keenan Chy, Kobe Chy, Callum Craig, Antonio Di Giovine, Noah D'Souza, Aidan Gonsalvez, Thomas Herchenroder, Michael Kakouri, Daniel Kim, Eldrich Kiswardi, Bradley Lopez, Patrick Mai, Noah Morin, Ethan Paul, Akitha Peiris, Dyon Perera, Jacob Prattis, Leon Sklepic, Javian Thayampalli, Rohan Thomas, Tyrone Van Ravenstein, Selleck Xie, Darryll Yeo, Saville Zhang

ACC TABLE TENNIS

Every year, the Senior Table Tennis team produces some extraordinary performances and this year was no exception. Composed of Year 11 and Year 12 students, the Senior team has demonstrated phenomenal results and commitment throughout the 2024 regular season, remaining undefeated and winning the Premiership. As captain of this great team, I firstly thank our coach, Mr T Rolfe, who instilled into the team the core Mazenod values, alongside great sportsmanship and teamwork, while providing his support, patience and guidance. I would also like to extend a special thank you to all the Year 12 Table Tennis players, whose dedication and exceptional skills have been instrumental to our successes since Year 7. I wish the gifted Year 11 players a successful season next year, I am confident they will carry on the team legacy of excellence.

Mark Liu, Year 12

Throughout Term 3, a select group of students were chosen to represent Mazenod for Year 10 ACC Table Tennis. First and foremost, I would like to extend our gratitude to the coaches, Ms Dee McDonald and Mr Jarrod Benjamin, for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the year. Their dedication helped us improve our skills and foster a strong team spirit. Our team performed admirably, finishing second in the league. I also want to acknowledge the Year 9 team. Their

YEAR 7

competitive spirit and sportsmanship was rewarded, going undefeated in the season and bringing first place home. Overall, it was a highly successful season for the Year 9 and 10 Table Tennis teams.

Alex Ouyang, Year 10

This year, Mazenod displayed enthusiasm, teamwork and versatility, enabling both of the Junior ACC Table Tennis teams to progress and win the final this year. The Year 8 team, led by their supportive coach, Mr Benjamin, were able to defeat opposing schools and make their way to the grand final. Throughout the singles matches, the boys exhibited hard work and passion which allowed them to win the majority of their matches and progress through the stages. While in the doubles matches, the team showcased synergy and athleticism, which led to a grand final victory against St Bede’s. The Year 7 team also displayed hard work and dedication, which allowed them to dominate the competition and bring home the flag too, defeating their opponents 14 to 1 in the grand final. They were assisted to victory by their coach, Mr Riley, helping create unity within the team. With victory in both Year 7 and 8 Table Tennis the future at Mazenod is bright.

Ethan Palermo, Year 8

Team includes: Ethan Akmeemana, Nidhish Bhatia, Jesiah Bourbon, Andrew Chai, Nishitha Dharmasena, Vinuk Guruge, Rhys Khoi, Riley Khoi, Jayden Kim, Cameron Le Grange, Zhiyao (David) Liu, Anthony Nguyen, Joshua Reid, Matthew Tai Hing, Harrison Young

YEAR 9 YEAR

Team includes: Sasa Andjelic, Vishnu Bhimaraju, Max Cavallo, Joren Flores, Aarav Gajjar, Easeo Kim, Angus King, Rafael Morin, Immanuel Mullapudi, Timothy Nguyen, Savi Weerasinghe, Oliver Wickham

Team includes: Santhul Amaradiwakara, Joseph Blangiardo, Jeremiah Bourbon, Antonio de Sensi, Thomas Di Iorio, An (Steven) Hoang, Isath Kalumuni, Alexander Karaiskos, Diyon Lokuge, Elijah Meyepa, Connor Mujie, Ethan Palermo, Lucas Ramalinga, Viyasan Suresh

YEAR 10

SENIOR

Team includes: Luka Andjelic, Thomas Atkins, Chris Boey, Hugh Fagan, Jonah Lu, Sanat Parte, George Charbine, Christian Grano, Tomas Jacob, Mark Liu, Maksymillien Suwara, Benjamin Wickham, Jesse Haslam

Team includes: Matthew Bradfield, Matthew Chan, Christopher Ciamarra, Daniel Famularo, Hon Kit (Kit) Khoi, Jerome Kim, Colin Ng Chit Wing, Tam Dang Tran (Tam) Nguyen, Alex Ouyang, Minh-Tam Pham

I want to start by thanking Mr May and the Mazenod Senior ACC Tennis team: Winston Zou, James Montano, Jordan Lee, Khoi Do, Marcos Quinoneza, Maksymillien Suwara, Andrew Lee, Jesse Haslam, Louis Tuck, Sujan Kuragamage and Aariya Thanabalasingham for an amazing season. They were great team mates, who played some fantastic tennis throughout the season.

Despite several drawbacks from bad weather, we still managed to get several good matches and enjoy some fun times on the court. Our highlight as a team was a great win in Round 3 against St Mary’s. It was a consistent team effort and we did not drop a single set. Unfortunately we just missed out on semi finals when we lost to St Josephs, Ferntree Gully by two sets. We wish the Junior and Intermediate teams all the best when they play their season later in the year and hopefully we will be an even stronger team in 2025!

Yonatan Sirkis, Year 11

ACC TENNIS YEAR 7 SENIOR

Team includes: Nidhish Bhatia, Nishitha Dharmasena, Zachary Gerace, Johann Joseph, Rhys Khoi, Riley Khoi, Jayden Kim, Cameron Le Grange, Georges Nehme, Krishan Perera, Channer Wang

Team includes: Khoi Do, Linal Fernando, Jordan Lee, Andrew Lee, Marcos Quinoneza, Yonatan Sirkis, Aariya Thanabalasingham, Winston Zou, Jesse Haslam, Sujan Kuragamage, James Montano, Maksymillien Suwara, Louis Tuck

YEAR

YEAR 9 & 10

Team includes: Raffaele Casciere, Nam Do, Michael Kakouri, Easeo Kim, Angus King, Harris Mayar, Immanuel Mullapudi, Ryan Sahni, Adrian Theophilus, Jasper Wong, Matthew Bradfield, Christopher Ciamarra, Daniel Famularo, Angelo Fernandesz, Matthew Karaula, Jerome Kim, Jackson Lewis, William Mahmoud, Minh-Tam Pham, Emmanuel Woo, Daniel Yi

Team includes: Santhul Amaradiwakara, Jeiken Chendurvaasan, Thomas Di Iorio, Thomas Herchenroder, Layden Julieas Richman, Rae Koduvalli, Methuka Loku Peduruge, Xavier MacFarlane, Ethan Palermo, Viyasan Suresh

THE PITCH

The ACC Pitch Competition in 2024 was a true testament to the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students. As part of ACC Activities Day, hosted at Mazenod College on August 21st, Year 9 and 10 students from across the ACC network gathered to present innovative business ideas and social solutions in front of a panel of judges. The competition, overseen by First Pivot, challenges students to identify problems or opportunities and propose solutions that deliver value, whether it be social, financial, or impactful in other meaningful ways.

It was a privilege to work closely with our Year 10 team—Ryan Murali and Saranta Sharma—who embraced this challenge with enthusiasm and dedication. Their pitch was a clear standout on the day, earning Mazenod College first place in the competition. Their ability to articulate their vision, respond confidently to questions, and demonstrate the value of their proposed solutions was incredibly impressive.

The ACC Pitch Competition continues to be an exciting opportunity for our students to explore their potential as young entrepreneurs, and I look forward to seeing where their ideas and skills will take them in the future.

Alexandria Bantock

Team includes: Ryan Murali, Saranta Sharma

CLUBS & GROUPS

ESPORTS TEAM BOOK CLUB

Group includes: Xavier Kelly, Dilak Ratnayaka, Kade Titley, Carl Youanas, Noah Dimitrakopoulos, Lachlan Macumber, Archie Matthews, Nam Nguyen, George Citera, Dimitri Moretti, Savi Weerasinghe, Victor Kim, Matthew Madunic, Nathan Monea, Michael Rodrigo, Kai Brown

Group includes: Thomas Garrie, Philopater Matta, Sanjay Karthasan, Ciaran Ellwood, Kevin Sorial, Lucas Chu, Diyen Hettiarachchi, Jason Meng, Vincent Nigro, William Pham, Nishith Rajanbabu, Matthew Steinwall, Liam Sullivan, Jason Vu, Senuka De Silva, Frederik Bennett, Christopher Quek, Srisanthosh Subramanian, Edmond Zhao, Aaron Lor, Aiden Nguyen

Group includes: Paco Wong, Eddie Saini, Benjamin Huynh, Kai Russell, Ryan Perera, Huey Ng, Nivain Modara, Vincent Ngo, Thanh Truong, Binu Warnakulasuriya, Antony Thabesan, Nathanael Kuek, Matthew Curran, Atul Chelackal, Raymond Thong, Ambrose Lawerence, Antonio Di Giovine, Nicholas Chong, Veasnoka Ly, Alan Abraham, Roberto Di Giovine, William TanSon, Li'i Maliko, Eldrich Kiswardi, Joedan Davis, Oliver Wyllie, Alex Ouyang, Chibuikem Anyadoro, Zain Muscat, Josh Bakof, Lucas Pham, Dean Tzortzoukas, Christian Meddis, Viron Fernando, Darryll Yeo, Antonio Tarallo, Anish Gokulnath, Seth Weerasinghe, Thevinu Gunatilaka, Evan Hart, Jamie Wilton, Joshua Cherukara-Mathew, Miguel Prado, Zac Hall, David Greensmith, Thomas Giles, Joseph Paulas, Keanu Francke, Hemant Sharma, Joshua Ridrigo

Group includes: Dylan Tran, Vinuk Guruge, Thomas Garrie, Daniel Kim, Kavish Juneja, Jack Gifford, Channer Wang, Neev Nayak, Raiden Xavier, Gabriel Alexander, Liam Fernandes, Frederik Bennett, Cooper Bartlett, Aran Rajamohan, Nabh Grover, Ethan Palermo, Sanithu Palliyaralalage Don, Asher Vaughan, Diyen Hettiarachchi, Benjamin Rafferty, Chris Antony, Nam Nguyen, Adam D'Souza, Gavin Rajahmoney, Akshar Maragani, Alexander Kwan, Heath Carroll, Isindu Rajapakshe, Angus King, Ben Redford, Lester Harvey, Samuel Duckett, Alistair Edward, Gabriel Rezk, Gianluca Vescio

SONS OF OLD BOYS

Group includes: Alex Angel, Leon Bell, James Borg, Sam Boyle, Fraser

Eamon

Will Dresser, Jack Dwyer, William Dwyer, Oskar Evans, Dante Farinaccio,

Daniel Huggins, Dante Iazzolino, Xavier Kelly, Andre Magagna, Sebastian Mirenda, Stefan Mirenda, Jonathan Nigro, Lucas Paone, Steven Paprzycki, Jason Petta, Xavier Petti, Lewis Purdie, William Rice, Charlie Rice, Jack Ryan, Flynn Ryan, Christian Salerno, Jonathan Salerno, Flynn Truong, Thomas Thai, Lachlan Thai, Samuel Quattrocchi, Daniel Smith, Adriano Speranza, Mackenzie Tucker, Gianluca Vescio, Noah Vissenjoux, Darnell Vissenjoux, Sebastian Watkins, Jamie Wilton, Jack Williams, Lucas Siriwardene, Mason Weisshardt, Nicholas Youhorn, Caelan Vinh, Luke Zak, Will Zak, Antonio Zelada, Enrique Zelada

TECH CLUB

Group includes: Ronit D'Silva, Adam D'Souza, Thomas David, Jude Davies, Noah D'Souza, Callum Forster, Lucas Gan, Aleczander Gigis, David Goenawan, Thushan Hendalage, Thinon Induruwa, George Ishak, Buvindu Jayathilake, Noah James, Aaron Jilju, Keanu Lucarelli, Lachlan Macumber, Josiah Manapsal, Joel Mathen, Philopater Matta, Jason Meng, Joseph Morrissey, Nathan Monea, Luke Peacock, Rishit Prasad, Christopher Quek, Marcos Quinoneza, Michael Steinwall, Matthew Steinwall, Srisanthosh Subramanian, Tarun Sunil, Isaac Taleyratne, James Thackaberry, Chrystom Thalappillil, Joel Vydelingum, Viran Wevita, Jack Williams, Andrew Witchell

Boyle, Harry Boyle, Oliver Buordolone, Lucas Carbone, Marcus Cerbone, Ben Chaia, Jackson Costabile, Lucas Crawford, Archie de Jonk, Antonio De Sensi, Giovanni Di Scala, Jake D'Rozario,

D'Rozario,

Braeden Farrugia, Oscar Haas,

YARN

Group includes: Lucas Velasquez, Frederik Bennett, Lucas Chu, Aaron Lor, Vincent Ngo, Vincent Nigro, William Pham, Nishith Rajanbabu, Jason Vu, Edmond Zhao, Thomas Garrie, Aiden Nguyen, Luke Peacock, Jenith Gunatilaka, Liam Sullivan

MUSIC ENSEMBLES

BOYLE STRINGS

BRANDENBURG ENSEMBLE

Ensemble members: Solveig Jankowski (conductor) Adam Quek, Chi Huynh, Isaac Yung, Michael Zhang, Andrew Carmona, Lucas Mac, Aidan Na, Gavin Rajahmoney

Ensemble members: Stuart Cook (conductor) Viron Fernando, Mason Leao, Lucas Mac, Aidan Na, Gavin Rajahmoney, Gabriel Alexander, Santhul Amaradiwakara, Frederik Bennett, Alistair Edward, Thinon Induruwa, Layden Julieas Richman, Branden Le, Carlson Mak, Matthew Nguyen, Nam Nguyen, Hayden Nguyen, Pravin Niranjan, Akein Palliyaralalagedon, Anthony Phung, Nishith Rajanbabu, Dilak Ratnayaka, Xavier Sik, Zachary Sorgini, Adam Tang, Lucas Tee, Edmond Zhao

CHAMBER STRINGS

COGHLAN QUARTET

Ensemble members: Eugenie Lyons (conductor) Nathaniel Coyne, Lucas Pham, Saville Zhang, Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara

Ensemble members: Stuart Cook (conductor) George Coyne, Andrew Chai, Nathaniel Coyne, Tam Nguyen, Lucas Pham, Adam Quek, Saville Zhang, Anthony Belaniso, Chris Boey, Joshua Goh, David Greensmith, Chi Huynh, Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara, Hy Nguyen, Joshua Weyermayr, Emmanuel Woo, Isaac Yung, Michael Zhang, Francesco Citera, Nathanael Kuek, Mason Leao, Jaden Lian, Jonah Lu, Riley Mac, Aiden Nguyen, Andy Doan, Jerome Kim, Alvin Lee, Andrew Nguyen, Kevin Robin

FATHER DAVINE TRIO

Ensemble members: Alex Keser (conductor) Timothy Nguyen, Savi Weerasinghe, Oscar Haas, Jaden Lowe, Cristian Manokaran, Cohen Masters, Sanithu Palliyaralalage Don, Lucas Ryan, Viyasan Suresh, Jasper Wong, Aiden Devadass, Stefan Gunasekara, Owen Pereira, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Huey Ng, Kit Khoi, Timothy Nguyen, Eugene Calalang, Zachary Seal, Alvin Bouchereau, Aaron D'Souza

Ensemble members: Peter Nguyen (conductor) George Coyne, Nathaniel Coyne, Saville Zhang

FLUTE ENSEMBLE

FOUNDERS ENSEMBLE

Ensemble members: Megan Waugh (conductor) Xavier MacFarlane, Aiden Silva, Francis Darmawan, Yashane Mudalige, Adam Quek, Jasper Do, Zachary Fu, Ryan Kim, Angus King, Jaden Lim, Timothy Nguyen, Luca Worladge, Fraser Boyle, Jordan Chan, Jacobs Chen, Ian Choi, Luke Collins, Adam D'Souza, Samuel Duckett, Kevin Kim, Immanuel Mullapudi, Sanul Nagassenage, Rafael Ortega, Luke Poppeliers, Gabriel Rezk, Henry Tan, Jamison Tucker, Aldric Wijaya, Jasper Wong, Kendrick Yeo, Methul Atapattu Arachchi, Alvaro Blasco Herrera, Luke Bui, Alexander Kwan, Aiden Lee, Vincent Ly, Dyon Perera, Mingyi Shi, Daniel Smith, Selleck Xie, Darryll Yeo

Ensemble members: Lisa-Maree Amos (conductor) Andrew Chai, Benjamin Boudreau, Viron Fernando, Luca Worladge, Yibo Iaskiv, Connor Mujie, Sanul Nagassenage, Colin Ng Chit Wing, Rafael Ortega, Orson Parrish, Jacob Priest, Alex Joseph

MEARS WIND BAND

Ensemble members: George Melitsis (conductor) Xavier MacFarlane, Andrew Chai, Lucas Velasquez, Zachary Fu, Jaden Lim, Savi Weerasinghe, Luca Worladge, Lucas Cheng, Ian Choi, Adam D'Souza, Oskar Evans, Oscar Haas, Yibo Iaskiv, Xavier Kostic, Jaden Lowe, Cristian Manokaran, Cohen Masters, Connor Mujie, Sanithu Palliyaralalage Don, Orson Parrish, Jacob Priest, Lucas Ryan, Viyasan Suresh, Henry Tan, Adrian Theophilus, Kendrick Yeo, Elijah Becker, Mark Bui, Nathan Cheah, Liam Diep, Will Dresser, Jenith Gunatilaka, Lester Harvey, Jayden Kim, Victor Kim, Rae Koduvalli, Marcus Lam, Luke Lee, Christian Lim, Methuka Loku Peduruge, Aaron Lor, Cian Mujie, Luke Pham, Tayden Phan, Eishan Sharma, Ryan Susilo, Aron Thomas

Ensemble members: Peter Nguyen (conductor)

Aydan Edward, Chris Boey, Joshua Weyermayr Absent: Emmanuel Woo

MONK BAND

PREMIER WINDS

Ensemble members: George Melitsis (conductor) Francis Darmawan, Jasper Do, Zachary Fu, Kit Khoi, Ryan Kim, Jaden Lim, Savi Weerasinghe, Fraser Boyle, Lucas Cheng, Jonathan Dirckze, Samuel Duckett, Oskar Evans, Kevin Kim, Immanuel Mullapudi, Justin Nguyen-Vu, Gabriel Rezk, Adrian Theophilus, Jamison Tucker, Aldric Wijaya, Harry Boyle, Heath Carroll, Yugeeth Sumanasinghe

Ensemble members: Doug Leutchford (conductor) Aiden Silva, Francis Darmawan, Aydan Edward, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Yashane Mudalige, Huey Ng, Tam Nguyen, Lucas Pham, Lucas Velasquez, Benjamin Boudreau, Jasper Do, Ciaran Ellwood, Viron Fernando, Kit Khoi, Ryan Kim, Reikken Lydra, Paul Tan, Winston Zou, Vicente Ayala, Kavin Bhavananthakumar, Eugene Calalang, Nicholas Chong, Jonathan Citino, Matthew Curran, Antonio Di Giovine, Roberto Di Giovine, Easeo Kim, Leander McFarland, Colin Ng Chit Wing, Thomas Nguyen, Justin Nguyen-Vu, Zachary Seal, Louis Tuck, Jamie Wilton, Brandon Yeo, Eldrich Kiswardi, Didier Savrimoutou

SWING BAND

Ensemble members: Tom Panckridge (conductor) George Coyne, Aiden Silva, Aydan Edward, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Huey Ng, Ciaran Ellwood, Angus King, Reikken Lydra, Winston Zou, Vicente Ayala, Nicholas Chong, Antonio Di Giovine, Roberto Di Giovine, Thomas Nguyen, Louis Tuck, Brandon Yeo

Ensemble members: Cameron McIntyre (conductor) Xavier MacFarlane, Yashane Mudalige, Lucas Velasquez, Anthony Belaniso, Kavin Bhavananthakumar, Jordan Chan, Jonathan Citino, Luke Collins, Matthew Curran, Easeo Kim, Leander McFarland, Jamie Wilton, Imeth Mudannayaka, Minh-Tam Pham

VOCAL (JUNIOR & SENIOR)

Ensemble members: Doug Leutchford (conductor) George Coyne, Aiden Silva, Andrew Chai, Nathaniel Coyne, Francis Darmawan, Aydan Edward, Aditya Krishna Moorthy, Huey Ng, Tam Nguyen, Lucas Pham, Adam Quek, Saville Zhang, Anthony Belaniso, Chris Boey, Benjamin Boudreau, Ciaran Ellwood, Joshua Goh, David Greensmith, Chi Huynh, Viruja Kalalpitiye Gedara, Reikken Lydra, Hy Nguyen, Paul Tan, Joshua Weyermayr, Emmanuel Woo, Isaac Yung, Michael Zhang, Winston Zou, Jacobs Chen, Francesco Citera, Jonathan Dirckze, Xavier Kostic, Nathanael Kuek, Jaden Lian, Jonah Lu, Riley Mac, Aiden Nguyen, Abisha Abhayaratne

Ensemble members: Kate Gould (conductor) George Coyne, Xavier MacFarlane, Aiden Silva, Yashane Mudalige, Lucas Velasquez, Angus King, Andrew Carmona, Thomas Garrie, Sebastian Hart, Xavier MacFarlane, Tam Nguyen, Joshua Goh, David Greensmith, Hy Nguyen, Paul Tan, Luke Poppeliers, Sam Boyle, Hugh Fagan, Thomas Giles, Marc Gleadhill, Jayden Kan, Jackson Lewis, Matt Lorback, Henry McCracken-Matthews

55 YEARS OF MAZENODIANS

Each year, past students and staff of Mazenod come together at reunions to share memories and re-live highlights from their student years Through the College Archives, historical records are stored and arranged to support reunions and other commemoration activities Many of these records, including digital copies of the annual Mazenodian magazine from 1969 to the current year, are accessible via the Mazenod Digital Archive

The Mazenodian enables Old Boys and their families to refresh their memories . Who was that Year 9 teacher? Who were the other students in the Debating team? Family members solve queries about sons, cousins or grandsons and review with new eyes .

The digitisation of past editions of the Mazenodian highlights the historical importance of the magazine . Foundation students moved into the new College from their temporary classrooms at St Joseph’s Primary School, Springvale on February 7 1967 In the first edition of the Mazenodian, Rector Fr James Fitzpatrick OMI, dedicated the College to all those who had formed it and noted the history of the College to that time His historical record commenced with discussions between the Archdiocese of Melbourne and the Oblates of Mary Immaculate years earlier in July 1963 and continued through to 1969 It is an incredible record

The Mazenodian is a valued document that supplements and enhances other College records and brings together its story for the year . The physical and digital are a perfect combination in today’s digital world as we seek to share the stories of our community .

You are encouraged to use the Mazenod Digital Archive to access that history and contact the Archives for further information archives@mazenod.vic.edu.au