Manresa April 2022 by Saint Ignatius' College Adelaide

Contents

PRINCIPAL'S LET TER

FROM THE RECTOR

COLLEGE BOARD

VOICES OF A GENERATION

KNOWING OUR STUDENTS

COLLEGE CAPTAINS

FIDELIS

OLD IGNATIANS

OIA ANNOUNCEMENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA & BODY IMAGE

LIT TLE BODIES, BIG FEELINGS

COLLEGE NEWS

Q&A WITH SOPHIA & ALEX

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

FOUNDATION BOARD

Kaurna miyurna yaitya yarta-mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku. Kaurna people are the traditional landowners of the Adelaide Plains. The Ignatian community acknowledges the Kaurna traditional custodians of the land on which our College stands. We respect the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to culture, community, land, sea, and sky. We commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

Principal's Letter PETER COFFEY (CLASS OF 1978)

Students today are experiencing change at an ever-increasing rate. Our world is undoubtedly more connected than ever before, and whilst this is great in many ways, it also means that our young people are exposed to events, information, images, and crises like never before. Despite the best efforts of many, much of the information is unfiltered and without context, and so children are forced to try to deal with all of this themselves, sometimes with their peers and often without adults or experience to draw on.

Having been involved in Catholic education – both locally and overseas – for over 35 years, it is safe to say that I have witnessed change. When I commenced teaching in the mid-1980s at St Michael’s College, blackboards were the main teaching tool in every classroom, and ‘chalk and talk’ was the only real approach to pedagogy. I would come home covered in chalk dust because I was a very ‘enthusiastic’ writer, and the only real break from this approach was to allocate work from a textbook – which may or may not have been a recent edition – or hand out a worksheet that had been run off from the Gestetner machine. If one was very organised, the handout could be a photocopy from the one photocopier in the school. I could reminisce about all this a lot more but that would not really achieve much. Rather, I would like to comment a little on the idea of change that I referred to at the start.

Portable electronic devices – smartphones, tablets, and the like, which have more processing capability than NASA had for the Lunar Program – provide our students with wonderful learning opportunities and great access to material and data, but we all know that making meaning of all this raw matter is really the measure of whether education is successful or not. The outside world comes into our homes far more easily now and from more sources than was previously the case. We can’t avoid this and nor should we want to, but it is incumbent upon us to equip our young people with the skills needed to navigate their way happily and purposefully in this world. We want our students to be in the world (and fully alive in being so) but not of the world – that is, they make meaning of their lives not superficially or as they may be bombarded with messages, but according to their values, virtues, and character, which has been nurtured in their families and here at the College. The old adage used to be that there are few things in life that are guaranteed – death and

taxes being the most commonly referred to, with bleak humour.

"The outside world comes into our homes far more easily now and from more sources than was previously the case." I think we can also rely on change. In an educational context, some change is physical, with new buildings and resources. Other change is in curriculum and classrooms, as evidenced by our Learning and Teaching Framework and, perhaps most importantly, change is also present in our approach to pastoral care, to try to ensure that our students are ‘known, loved, and affirmed’. This edition of Manresa looks at our changing world for our students today at the College. I hope you enjoy it, whatever your age!

Deo Gloria

Mr Peter Coffey Principal

"We want our students to be in the world but not of the world – that is, they make meaning of their lives not superficially or as they may be bombarded with messages, but according to their values, virtues and character ..." MR PETER COFFEY PRINCIPAL

From the Rector FR PETER HOSKING SJ (CLASS OF 1974)

In recent decades, much has changed in the way we experience community and human connection. The online world of social media and entertainment surrounds us with an enormous amount of information and choice. This impacts on our capacity to think deeply and discern behaviour carefully. We must be wary of the globalisation of superficiality. Self-referential data analytics can nurture prejudice.

THE SIX TYPES OF RELIGIOUS IDENTITIES ACCORDING TO THE AUSTRALIAN GENERATION Z RESEARCH IN 2018

RELIGIOUSLY COMMITTED 19% NOMINALLY RELIGIOUS 19% SEEKERS 8% SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS 19% INDIFFERENT 16% WORLDLY 24%

How do Gen Z citizens consider the deep questions of life? Like generations before them, they strive to make meaning, find solace, and stir action. They are inspired by truth, beauty, and goodness. They want experience of authentic commitment. They look for life and love in other people. They seek human dignity and human decency. They struggle with the day-to-day realities of suffering and hurt. They are concerned about sustainability and care for creation. They want to serve others and work for justice. They support inclusivity and diversity. There continue to be transformations in attitudes to gender and sexuality. Mostly, they are hopeful about the future. How does Gen Z consider a Creator God in Heaven? Some seek connection with the transcendent and God in prayer. Some even find their best relationships with fellow travellers in faith. But not all experience Church as earlier generations have. Many struggle with an allegiance to the institutional Church, although they appreciate the witness of faith-filled and heroic people. They are generally tolerant of different faiths and religious freedom. Generally, they appreciate what the Catholic Church does in social welfare, education, and health areas. They support what Church communities do for marginalised people in so many parts of the world. Some are engaged with their Church and its sacramental life.

The Australian Generation Z research in 2018 indicated that two thirds of Australia’s adolescents believed in a transcendent being, and about a half identified with a religion. The study identified six types of religious identities. The religiously committed are engaged with their faith and attend worship regularly. They are evident especially among evangelical Christian or Muslim traditions. The nominally religious follow the religious culture of their parents or community. They identify with a religion culturally such as Catholicism and believe in God, but faith is not important in their daily lives. The seekers are actively pursuing their spiritual truth but with an eclectic worldview. The spiritual but not religious group, whilst open to spiritual possibilities, declare that religion is not important to them. The indifferent group is undecided about religion, spirituality, and atheism. The worldly focus on the physical and have little space for the spiritual or religious but they do not necessarily identify as atheist, humanist, or secularist. Gen Z will have a different relationship with Church to my generation. I am one who sees this as a great generation and believe the future is in good hands with them. If we are to grow our faith and support our young people, we must avoid using yesterday’s answers for tomorrow’s questions. It is necessary that we ponder and respond to their experience because the formation of our youth is the renewal of the world. One of the greatest gifts of our faith is its tradition. I continue to be encouraged by the number of senior students, staff, and parents who come for instruction to be received into the Catholic Church.

"If we are to grow our faith and support our young people, we must avoid using yesterday’s answers for tomorrow’s questions." FR PETER HOSKING SJ RECTOR

College Board

With a deep sense of gratitude, Saint Ignatius’ College Adelaide and Jesuit Education Australia announce the retirement of Professor Suzanne Le Mire as Chair of the Saint Ignatius’ College Adelaide Board at the end of April 2022. Suzanne was appointed Chair of the inaugural board in 2018, following incorporation of the College, and prior to that time she served the College community as Chair of the former College Council for three years and Chair of the Foundation board.

PROFESSOR SUZANNE LE MIRE

As an Old Scholar, a past parent of four College graduates, and in her leadership roles, Suzanne’s support of the College goes back many decades and her legacy to our community will be very rich and long-lasting. Her commitment to the mission and vision of the College has been extraordinary, and her leadership has always been faithful to this mission and vision. Suzanne’s wise counsel, steadfast commitment and generosity will be missed in the College community. However, we are all the richer for her presence and the direction she has given. We wish Suzanne every blessing for the future as she undertakes her new role of Interim Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Learning, at the University of Adelaide.

SEAN KEENIHAN

The College Board, Jesuit Education Australia and the Province of the Society of Jesus in Australia all express our heartfelt thanks to Suzanne for her many years of devoted service and our prayers and good wishes go with her into the future. At the same time, we are also pleased to announce that Mr Sean Keenihan has been appointed the incoming Chair of the Board of Saint Ignatius’ College Adelaide

from 1 May 2022. Mr Keenihan is the Chair of Norman Waterhouse Lawyers, a Board Director of the Australia-China Business Council Ltd and the SA President of the Australia China Business Council. He is also Chair of StudyAdelaide and serves on a number of other corporate and community advisory groups He has previously had roles as Chair, South Australian Tourism Commission, National Vice President of the Australia China Business Council Ltd, South Australian Government Strategic Advisor on China, and as a Committee Member - South Australian Multicultural Education and Languages Committee. He studied Mandarin in China prior to university studies in Law and Arts at the University of Adelaide. Sean has worked as a lawyer both in Australia and internationally across a range of industries,primarily in corporate, commercial and property sectors. As an Old Scholar, Mr Keenihan’s commitment to the College goes back many years. The eldest of four siblings who each attended the College, Mr Keenihan commenced at Saint Ignatius’ College in 1980 and graduated as Insignis in 1988. He is also a current parent of the College and parent to one Old Scholar. His daughter is College Captain for 2022 and he is heavily involved in many co-curricular and service activities across the College Mr Keenihan’s understanding of governance and experience in many leadership roles, together with his commitment to Ignatian service and social justice prepare him well to assume the role of College Board Chair. We congratulate and welcome Mr Keenihan to this role and wish him every encouragement in his time of leadership of the College.

Social media and body image JESSICA MAZZONE, EDITOR & MELISSA COLOMBO, DIETICIAN, APD

LATEST RESEARCH HAS ESTABLISHED STRONG LINKS BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA AND POOR BODY IMAGE. YOUNG PEOPLE, AS MAJOR CONSUMERS OF THIS TECHNOLOGY, ARE OFTEN PRESENTED WITH EDITED IMAGES THAT PROMOTE UNREALISTIC BEAUTY STANDARDS. FURTHERMORE, THEY HAVE THE TOOLS AT THEIR FINGERTIPS TO BE ABLE TO MANIPULATE IMAGES OF THEMSELVES. ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY BODY IMAGE IS VITAL IN HELPING CHILDREN NAVIGATE THE APPEARANCEFOCUSED MEDIA THEY WILL ENCOUNTER THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. What is body image?

The impact of social media

How to promote positive body image

According to the Butterfly Foundation, “Body image starts developing in early childhood and the relationship you have with your body and appearance—which typically evolves over the course of your lifetime—is one of the most significant, long-lasting and complex relationships you will ever have.” Body image issues can affect anyone, no matter what age, gender, or cultural background.

Social media boasts a range of benefits to everyday life and is used by organisations and individuals all over the world to promote healthy and beneficial messages. However, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration advises that, “Careful consideration of how you use social media and the people you engage with is important in building and maintaining a positive relationship with your body.”

The Butterfly Foundation provides many useful resources for parents and caregivers to assist them in promoting positive body image with their children. Here are some key suggestions.

Why is poor body image an issue? Poor body image or body dissatisfaction can lead to a range of issues including low self-esteem, obsessive thinking about one’s body, relationship changes, depression or anxiety, and engagement in risky and harmful behaviours such as substance abuse. A constant fixation on changing one’s body shape will ultimately increase the risk of developing an eating disorder. According to the National Eating Disorders Collaboration, “Body image is ranked in the top three concerns for young people in Australia.” This statement was supported in the findings of the Mission Australia Youth Survey 2021, where 44% of young South Australian females responded to the survey as being extremely or very concerned about body image, placing it as their third highest issue of concern after coping with stress and mental health.

For many, the filters, influencers, and social comparisons encountered online are impacting body image and mental health. According to research conducted in the US by skin care brand Dove, 80% of girls are using retouching apps by age 13. In a survey of almost 1000 Australians, the Butterfly Foundation found that 86% of respondents had previously had to unfollow or mute a person’s account that they were following due to the impact it was having on their mental health. Forty percent of respondents to that survey also reported comparing images of themselves with those of their friends and others. A parliamentary inquiry into body image conducted in the UK found that content promoting health food, clean eating, or fitness was having a negative effect on women. According to the report, those who followed such accounts on Instagram “demonstrated higher levels of disordered eating … than the general population”.

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Be mindful of the language you use around your own body and dieting. Role model a healthy relationship with your own body and avoid diet talk.

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Encourage discussion with your child about what they are seeing on social media and how it makes them feel; e.g. do the images look realistic? How long might it have taken the person to produce these images? What needs to change to make time spent on social media a more positive experience?

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Encourage your child to talk openly with you about how they feel about the way they look. This is made easier by maintaining ongoing conversations with children about all aspects of their daily lives.

Finally, reflecting on the many marvellous things our bodies do every day can shift the focus from the way we look and help us feel more positive about the bodies we have been blessed with. This can be a fun activity for families to do together and can be done from a very young age.

Positive body talk RECEPTION STUDENTS

OLIVIA: MY FINGERS HELP ME GRAB THINGS.

PRESTON: MY HANDS LET ME DRAW.

MADELEINE: MY LEGS HELP ME RUN.

ANTONIO: MY HANDS HELP ME PLAY TENNIS.

LACEY: MY LEGS LET ME BOUNCE ON MY TRAMPOLINE AT HOME.

GEORGE: MY EYES HELP ME LOOK AT THINGS.

PENELOPE: MY MOUTH HELPS ME EAT.

RAPHAEL: MY HANDS LET ME PLAY ON IPAD AND NINTENDO.

EMMY: MY ARMS LET ME DRAW AND PICK UP THINGS.

Little bodies, big feelings KAREN WINDERLICH EDUCATIONAL LEADER

STUDENTS IN THE IEY FOUR YEAR OLD PROGRAM SPENT TERM 1 IDENTIFYING AND INVESTIGATING EMOTIONS AND HOW TO RECOGNISE, EXPRESS, AND RESPOND TO THEIR EMOTIONS AS WELL AS THE EMOTIONS OF OTHERS. Students in the Red and Gold rooms have considered different ways of communicating feelings and have used different expressive language to make their ideas visible. The children have investigated different types of music and thought about how they made them feel. They also delved into different stories, which opened up opportunities to think and share their theories about how the characters may be feeling.

“The children began noticing the facial expressions of others and how this helps us understand how someone else is feeling. We practised our sad, happy, angry, and scared faces. We also explored different ways we can help our bodies calm down when we are feeling sad or angry, and the children were able to share the things that help them feel calm, like reading a book or quiet drawing.”

Red Room teacher, Tori McDonnell, was delighted to see her students forming strong learning connections with their real-life experiences as they went about their day, and sharing their insights with their families at home.

The children in the Gold Room have identified moments in their lives when they have experienced big feelings and have connected these emotions with different ways their bodies feel.

ADELE CIROCCO WORKING ON HER FEELINGS BOOK

Annabelle: I felt sad once … when I went into OSHC. My body felt all sad. My eyes look down and there are tears. My heart is beating slow. Chloe: My heart goes really fast when I’m sad. Xavier: My body is a bit heavy when I’m sad. As the children have explored these concepts, they have shown how competent they are in articulating their ideas and experiences, as well as how capable they are of constructing new and deeper understandings along the way.

WORK BY CHLOE ROMEO

JACOB BOFFO POINTS TO HIS ARTWORK OF A HAPPY FACE.

College News TWOSDAY On Tuesday 22 February 2022, Year 1 students celebrated everything to do with the number two. Witty teachers even wore tutus. This photo of Miss Stagg’s Year 1 Gold class was taken coincidentally at 2:22pm!

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY To celebrate International Women’s Day at the Senior School on 8 March, students sold purple ribbons and cookies to raise money for their chosen women’s charity, World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. This organisation is the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women around the world. The IWD theme for 2022 was #breakthebias, encouraging all people to actively call out gender bias, discrimination, and stereotyping. “I think the theme #breakthebias is important as whether this bias is deliberate or unconscious, this bias is what prevents women and girls from reaching their full potential. This theme encourages people to continuously challenge the status quo and break the bias that girls and women are facing on a daily basis. By breaking this bias, it will truly make a positive difference for all girls and women in our community and across the world.” − Harriet Mee, Campion Faith & Service Leader

MOVING INTO THE MARY GLOWREY CENTRE The start to 2022 has been an exciting time at the Junior School as staff and students have begun using the Mary Glowrey Centre, a contemporary space to nurture 21stcentury learners and leaders. Spanning three spacious levels, the Mary Glowrey Centre boasts a gymnasium, auditorium, STEM centre, Year 6 classrooms, and purpose-built music classrooms and tuition rooms. This space will support our students to flourish and find joy in learning for years to come. The Mary Glowrey Centre will be opened on May 20 by Archbishop Patrick O'Regan.

A place for hearts and minds to ignite

College News NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCE In acknowledgement of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence on Friday 18 March, various activities were held to raise awareness across the College. The theme for 2022 was Kindness Culture, promoting inclusion, respect, and community. The Junior School began the day with an assembly where Year 6 students spoke to their younger peers about the importance of saying no to mean-on-purpose behaviour. As part of their presentation, a group of Year 6 students role-played an encounter with the Friendship Ninja, played by Massimo Musolino (Year 6). A Friendship Ninja is someone who stands up to mean-on-purpose behaviour. The Friendship Ninja taught students about having a quick comeback ready for when they see or hear mean-on-purpose behaviour happening around them. According to the Friendship Ninja, this is “a short statement said in a strong but not aggressive voice”. Students gave examples such as “Oh, wow” and “I don’t think so.” The Friendship Ninja advised that a quick comeback is best executed by standing tall and not smiling.

LAUREN BELTRAME AND IMOGEN FLUDER

Visiting performers, cyber-safe activities, decorations, and the symbolic wearing of orange hats were additional ways that the Junior School reinforced the message that everyone has the right to feel safe, accepted, and valued. At the Senior School over Friday 18 March and Monday 21 March, students were encouraged to bring a sporting guernsey, a band shirt or the like to wear during mentor time. This was to represent that we are all different and like different things, but we can come together as one in kindness and love for each other. On the Friday, guest speaker, Evelyn Vincin Walker (College Captain 2021), addressed a senior years assembly and spoke about her experience with bullying. She shared stories where she had been on both sides of the issue. Evelyn asked the students to be mindful of the little things − the passing comments that over time can have a significant effect on a person’s self-esteem and the way they view themselves. “The way you are now is very different to who you were in Year 8, but that should never be a result of other people’s judgement.” After the presentation, students were asked to write a letter of kindness on a Post-it note and place it on a locker belonging to a student in the middle years.

"We want to create a culture of kindness at Saint Ignatius’ College and an environment where kids are safe and cared for and where kids are accountable." FRIENDSHIP NINJA

PETER COFFEY, MAISIE KEENIHAN, EVELYN VINCIN-WALKER AND FR PETER HOSKING SJ

FRIENDSHIP NINJA, MASSIMO MUSOLINO

College News

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2022 (SS)

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2022 (JS)

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING (JS)

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC (JS)

AROUND THE COLLEGE IN PICTURES

HOUSE ACTIVITIES (SS)

ASH WEDNESDAY (JS)

ASH WEDNESDAY (SS)

College News

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL (JS)

AROUND THE COLLEGE IN PICTURES

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL (SS)

Voices of a generation IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO COMPREHEND WHAT LIFE MIGHT BE LIKE FOR GEN Z, BORN BETWEEN 1997 AND 2012. OFTEN REFERRED TO AS "DIGITAL NATIVES", THEY ARE UNIQUE TO EVERY GENERATION BEFORE THEM, NEVER HAVING KNOWN LIFE BEFORE THE INTERNET OR MOBILE PHONES. THEY LIVE IN A WORLD THAT OFFERS INCREASING POSSIBILITIES, BUT WITH THAT COME NEW COMPLEXITIES THAT YOUNG PEOPLE BEFORE THEM NEVER HAD TO FACE. WE SURVEYED OUR SENIOR LEADERS TO GET SOME INSIGHTS ON WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE YOUNG IN 2022.

RELATIONSHIPS WHAT DO THEY NEED MOST FROM THEIR PARENTS? Common findings: support and understanding WHAT DO THEY NEED MOST FROM THEIR FRIENDS? Common findings: an outlet for fun and enjoyment, support and honesty WHAT DO THEY NEED MOST FROM THEIR TEACHERS? Common findings: support and understanding "Support and understanding (not adding to the pressure I'm feeling)" "I need my friends to continue to make me laugh and help me ensure a school/life balance."

COVID-19 HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT COVID? Common findings: frustrated by the impacts, disappointed about missed opportunities "Quite annoying, it has been here throughout all three of my senior years and therefore means we have missed a lot of opportunities through school. However, I am grateful that we have not been as bad as other states or countries." "I am honestly bored of talking about it. The impact it has had on our society is devastating but ... I think we just need to acccept that it plays a role in our current society and learn to adapt and overcome." "I feel like COVID-19 is a pest at this point, however, I have faith that with all the challenges it will bring, new opportunities will arise." "I am a little nervous to contract COVID ... it has taken my sport away from me and that is really upsetting."

FAITH

The Australian Generation Z Study (AGZ Study) conducted by Deakin University in 2019 found "certain spiritual ideas drawn from Asian religious traditions were very popular among teens, with 50 per cent of teens believing in karma, while about a third (29 per cent) believe in reincarnation."

"I think faith is extremely important to some people, but I am very realistic in knowing that it isn't important to all others. The idea of individual spirituality is more important in our modern day society, because it enables each individual to have different beliefs, whereas faith is very structured. However, within our College, faith is a very important aspect of developing us as a whole person." "I believe faith is very important today. Although not everyone is religious or has a faith-based life. The hope and encouragement that can arise from having faith is so important these days when the pressure of society and school constantly distract us ..." "I believe it is important for people to have a choice in their faith ... I believe for some people faith can be extremely important but for most people, faith is less important than in previous generations."

DO YOU LEAN ON YOUR FAITH IN EVERYDAY LIFE? ALWAYS

5.26%

USUALLY

26.32%

SOMETIMES

47.37%

RARELY

15.79%

NEVER

5.26%

"It depends on what faith is to people. For everyone their faith means different things and has different importance ..."

WELLBEING WHAT ARE THEIR BIGGEST CONCERNS, PRESSURES OR FEARS? Common finding: academic performance "My biggest concerns revolve around my school work and grades. I fear that I will not achieve the results and grades that I want and need." "Fear of failing, burning out, pressure to perform." "Failure, both in an academic and leadership context, as well as generally in life. Sickness and death of loved ones." "Biggest concern right now is COVID and how it will affect my learning and the pressure of achieving my goals in Year 12."

WHAT BRINGS THEM THE MOST JOY? Common findings: human connection, sport and exercise "Engaging with my community through sports and activities brings me the most joy." "Meeting and talking to new people, listening to music, hanging out with my friends and being nice to others." "What brings me the most joy is playing team sports with my friends and also my family. Sport is a big part of my life and helps my mental wellbeing. Being a part of a team is where nothing else matters and there is this strong bond formed for each team member and as a big team."

WELLBEING CTD...

Results from the Mission Australia Youth Survey 2021 found that close to half (46.3%) of young people in SA felt stressed either all of the time or most of the time in the four weeks prior to taking the survey.

IF THEY COULD HAVE ANYTHING TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Common findings: more time, improved wellbeing "Having more time in the day ... as I could then properly balance the many aspects of my life, including family, school, work and friends." "Being a bit more happy with myself and not expecting so much of myself." More study periods during school so that I don't stay up late and can get enough sleep."

RATE HOW STRESSED YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST WEEK, 1 BEING NOT AT ALL STRESSED, 5 BEING EXTREMELY STRESSED.

"More family time, rest time."

26.32%

36.84%

15.79%

21.05%

HOW DO THEY DE-STRESS? Common findings: exercise, watching TV

THE FUTURE ARE THEY CONFIDENT ABOUT ENTERING ADULTHOOD? Common finding: yes

DO THEY FORESEE THEMSELVES FACING BARRIERS IN THE FUTURE? Common finding: no

"Yes. It's a bit scary but more exciting. Leaving a good chapter behind but time to open a new page."

"I'm worried about my employability later in my life, as women who go on maternity leave or are at high risk of going on maternity leave, struggle to be employed or get promoted ..."

Yes I am. I feel that I have people around me who are willing to always support me no matter my choices post-school." I am confident that I can tackle whatever is brought forth to me because of the wonderful support system I have at home and in the College community." "I am somewhat confident ... I still have so much to learn but I have also learnt so much already ... I am eager to find out what being an adult is really like."

I am someone who believes in fighting for what I believe in and this will definitely pose some challenges and a lot of ethical and moral debate." "There will always be gender battles especially for females and I have already in my opinion experienced myself or known people that have experienced too many."

VOICES OF A GENERATION

SOCIAL MEDIA HOW DOES TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA LEAVE THEM FEELING? Response analysis: positive sentiments (63%), negative sentiments (37%) "I have contrived a feed through selective liking and following that has enabled my feed to be largely devoid of negative material ... I am often left feeling informed of the latest news ..." "After I've directly spoken to someone I feel better and more connected however just scrolloing through a feed can make me feel more lonely and disconnected." "A scroll through social media leaves me feeling relaxed and happy. Usually my feed comprises sports news, highlights and jokes ..." "... happy because I am able to connect with my family and friends; however sometimes I experience FOMO, dissatisfaction of my body image and isolated."

DO THEY USE FILTERS OR APPS TO EDIT THE IMAGES THEY POST ONLINE? Common finding: no "No. I like being real and being me." "I use Snapchat filters as they are often entertaining, but I don't use Facetune as it creates unrealistic expectation ..." "Yes...I feel the need to be able to make my abs and face look better because I am scared that people will not like my posts otherwise." "I have before, however ... I like to keep it real and not cover up who I am because that only leaves me feeling worse about my appearance."

"I always feel like I need more, like I have to have the next coolest/ trendiest product."

DO THEY THINK SOCIAL MEDIA HAS HAD A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THEIR LIFE? Response analysis: positive sentiments (61%), negative sentiments (39%) "Bit of both. I love connecting to friends and family that live far away. However, social media has definitely impacted my self-esteem. No matter how hard I try to push through, I struggle with body image issues and I think this is likely a result of social media."

According to the National Eating Disorders Collaboration, one of the common external contributors to body dissatisfaction in recent years is social media. "Social media portrays images that are filtered and edited and tends to show the ‘highlights’ of a person and their life."

"I think it has become a good way of connection but I think to an extent it has also become something I rely on and has become an addiction." "Previously it has negatively impacted on my life with comparing myself to others. Sometimes this still occurs." "I think social media has increased my understanding of society ... the only slight downside is that it can prove a distraction during certain times but my use is largely controlled."

Kids Helpline states that "cyberbullying is most common in late primary school and early high school and up to half of all young people have experienced it."

RATE THE PREVALENCE OF CYBERBULLYING AMONGST YOUR AGE GROUP. 1 BEING NOT AN ISSUE, 5 BEING AN EXTREME ISSUE. 1

47.37%

36.84%

15.79%

MEN AND WOMEN IN THE WORLD WHAT WOULD THEY CHANGE ABOUT THE WORLD? Common findings: povery, injustice, inequality "The lack of unity or willingness between countries to achieve more important goals such as poverty." "The poverty cycle." "I would ensure that everyone treated each other with dignity." "Every individual to be unique and treated fairly and equally."

The Mission Australia Youth Survey 2021 findings showed that over half (53.5%) of young South Australians witnessed someone being treated unfairly over the year. The top three reasons reported for unfair treatment witnessed were due to race/cultural background, sexuality and gender.

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO VOICE YOUR OPINION ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES? EXTREMELY IMPORTANT

47.37%

VERY IMPORTANT

21.05%

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

31.58%

NOT SO IMPORTANT

NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT

INSPIRATIONS & ASPIRATIONS WHOM DO THEY LOOK UP TO? "I admire my mum because of her confidence and courage to keep pushing through hard times, and her empathy and compassion towards others."

"A successful person is content with what they are doing every day and wakes up excited to live the day."

"There are role models in my life whom I admire. I admire (...); she is someone in my life who is like a mentor and has a very successful career."

"Having a healthy balance of the aspects in their life. Being happy with where they are at and having a positive and optimistic outlook on life."

"I admire my grandfather, as he was an immigrant who travelled to an unknown land where he couldn't even communicate in order to create a better life for himself and his family."

"They are someone with a stable job, a supportive family and a close group of friends. They are always working to improve themselves as well as help those in need."

"My mum, because she works extremely hard and is the most selfless person I know and she inspires me."

WHAT DOES A SUCCESSFUL PERSON LOOK LIKE TO THEM?

"A successful person puts their family first, lives comfortably, gives back to the community, strives to do their best and invests in their passions."

VOICES OF A GENERATION

It was less than 10 years ago that I was dressed in my navy and red summer dress, with my crisp white collar and matching plaid headband. I would twirl about in the Bellarmine Undercroft with my polished black shoes and my schoolbag – the weight of bricks. By the time I had reached Year 12, the influence of the world and all its expectations outweighed my schoolbag. Things started to morph into a confusing and blurry sight. Did I feel alone? Sometimes. Did I feel like it would end? Some day. Did I feel supported? Somewhat. One of the best ways to find out what kind of support young people need is to ask them. But what exactly does it mean to ‘support’ our young people? According to Mission Australia’s 2021 Youth Survey Report, the top three barriers identified by all respondents studying are mental health, academic ability, and COVID-19. It is no surprise that our very own students reflect similar obstacles. In our survey alone, the word ‘support’ is repeated 42 times in the answers of students, and the word ‘stress’ 43 times. In my experience as the College Youth Minister, I find the majority of my conversations involve little contribution and a whole lot of listening. Being intentional about making time to create spaces of understanding and empathy is often the best remedy. Young people want to be heard, and like all of us, they carry the need to love and be loved. These days as I twirl about the Undercroft with my lanyard and name badge. I see heavy school bags and offer to share the load. My challenge for the community is to invite the young people in your life to tell you what they see, what they want to know, and what they need. Engage in communication that creates connection and relationship, and most importantly, ask the young people in your life, “What can I do to support you?” Danika Tremonte Youth Minister Students pictured in this feature appear as talent and are not necessarily respondents to the survey.

Knowing our students ROBERT PASSANITI DIRECTOR OF STUDENT WELLBEING

THE AIM OF OUR NEW SENIOR SCHOOL PASTORAL CARE STRUCTURE IS TO MAXIMISE THE POTENTIAL FOR EACH STUDENT TO BE KNOWN, LOVED, AND AFFIRMED. KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF THE MODEL IS THE CLOSE CONNECTION BEWEEN THE STUDENT, TEACHER, AND FAMILY.

Our new pastoral care model made for an exciting way to start the year at the Senior School. Students were individually greeted by their House Leaders as they arrived at school for their first day of 2022. These House Leaders will guide Mentor Teachers as they undertake the responsibility of tracking the pastoral, academic, and faith and service components of individual student progress. Under the new House-based structure, Mentor Teachers will care for smaller groups of students than in the previous model and will do so over an extended period of time. This will allow for the deepening of relationships with students and their families. In the middle

years, Mentor Groups remain year levelbased, but in the senior years, Mentor Groups have a vertical component and comprise students across Years 10, 11, and 12. Dr Nathan Leber joined the College this year as the Coordinator of Pastoral Care. Part of this newly created role will be to oversee the operations of this model. Dr Leber’s background lies in social justice and pastoral care. Before joining Saint Ignatius’ College, he was a consultant for universities across Australia, lecturing teachers in pastoral care and Catholic studies.

Dr Leber believes in the potential of this new pastoral care model to enhance the journey of our students as they complete their formation into young adults. “This model supports the four pillars of our wellbeing framework – Belonging, Engagement, Growing, and Companionship – and gives a contemporary expression to our core ideal of ‘cura personalis’ – care for the individual. It will enhance our understanding of students’ growth, ongoing needs, and areas for development, and will support each and every student to realise their best self, with confidence and a sense of achievement.”

"Good education requires acknowledging the fast-changing pace of the world and to adjust accordingly. It is not enough to repeat the good practices of the past …" JESUIT SCHOOLS: A LIVING TRADITION IN THE 21ST CENTURY, FR ARTURO SOSA SJ

ADA COMIN AND CHLOE VILLIOS

LEFT TO RIGHT: ADAM GRUNDY, CAMPION HOUSE LEADER (MIDDLE YEARS), MIRIAM DOYLE, KOSTKA HOUSE LEADER (MIDDLE YEARS) AND ANDREW STACE KOSTA HOUSE LEADER (SENIOR YEARS), TARA DAVEY, REGIS HOUSE LEADER (MIDDLE YEARS) AND CATHERINE PRIOR, REGIS HOUSE LEADER (SENIOR YEARS)

What's in a word?

IN A REVERSAL OF ROLES, SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHER OF LANGUAGES, MR ROBERTO LOMBARDI, TOOK A LANGUAGE TEST SET BY YEAR 12 STUDENTS ON THE MEANINGS OF THEIR FAVOURITE GEN Z SLANG WORDS. SLAPS FOR EFFORT, MR LOMBARDI!

Answers

GEN Z LANGUAGE TEST Name: Roberto Lombardi

1. W

Wonderful

2. Dank

Moist

3. Cap

That’s all

4. L

Love

5. Iykyk

Like … you know … you know

6. Bet

Challenge 

W Win

Dank Something that is unpleasant.

Cap To lie. If you say ‘no cap’, it means you are being authentic or truthful.

L Loss

Iykyk Initialism – if you know, you know. Used in reference to an inside joke or something only a particular group of people might understand.

Bet Yes – used to confirm something.

Main character Used to describe someone who is generally well liked and charismatic. Also used to describe someone when they’re making a scene, not necessarily in a negative way.

Slaps Used to describe how exceptional something is.



 



7. Main character

Protagonist

8. Slaps

Great

0.5





1.5/8

We wish to thank Mr Roberto Lombardi for applying his expertise in grammar and punctuation to assist in the proof-reading of articles for this magazine over a number of years.

Meet Jeremy and Maisie, our 2022 College Captians JEREMY SCHELL How do you feel about finishing school and beginning a new chapter of your life next year? When I think about finishing school, it is very unbelievable, but I am slowly coming to terms with it. As sad and weird as it will be, it needs to happen. Starting a new chapter in your life can be scary and confusing, but you can’t keep re-reading the same chapter. If you do, your life will never change. Once the page is turned, there are new characters, settings, and experiences to be had. Just go for it. What do you do to unwind?

Whom do you go to for help in making important life decisions? Without thinking twice, I would be talking to my parents. No matter what, my parents have always been there for me and are incredibly supportive and loving, and for that I am incredibly appreciative. Do you have a career vision? I am thinking of becoming a primary school teacher. I have noticed that to make a positive impact on someone’s life, it starts at a young age where you teach morals and share life lessons.

To be a teacher and guide young students through school would be an ultimate blessing as it would be beneficial to both students and me. Whom do you admire most and why? My Uncle Bryan. He told me to never ever give up. My uncle unfortunately passed away early 2020, with all of us by his side. I took a lot of inspiration from his fight with cancer and his service in the Vietnam War.

Over the years, I’ve come to notice I am a very reflective person. I like taking time to look back on my day and identify the aspects I liked and disliked and what I can change. I do this reflecting usually while listening to music sitting outside at night-time, looking up at the stars and infinity and noticing what a beautiful place our earth is.

JEREMY WITH LAUREN WILSON DURING THEIR YEAR 4 ART CLASS AT THE JUNIOR SCHOOL IN 2014

Until his final moments, he really held on. I feel Uncle Bryan since then has not left my side. What has been your favourite memory of school to date? My Year 11 drama class’s performance of Almost Maine in 2021. Acting and performing is something I am really passionate about and a time where I feel most alive, hence why I love it so much. Drama is one of those classes where it feels like a little family, and I am so thankful for all the work Ms Sheldon did to make it a successful performance.

What are you hoping to achieve by the end of your time as College Captain? Personally, I am really passionate about the National Day of Action Against Bullying and mental health. I am hoping to spread enough awareness to make a positive impact on both the staff and students to reassure them that they are not alone with the struggles that they are facing … that someone is listening, looking out and caring for them. Love and compassion are at the heart of what we do as Ignatians, thus I would like to spread and bring both to each member of our caring Ignatian community.

What advice would you give to a Year 7 student beginning their journey at the Senior School? DO IT ALL. Do absolutely everything you can. School is over in a heartbeat, so remember to make mistakes, join clubs, try your best, make friends, laugh, smile, and be yourself. Make sure you don’t get to Year 12 and regret not doing something you loved because you thought you would be judged or not liked for it. If something makes you happy, it doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else.

MAISIE KEENIHAN How do you feel about this year?

What do you do to unwind?

Not gonna lie, extremely nervous. Mainly for the infamous Year 12 workload, but also for leadership – I really want Ignatius to be a welcoming and loving community for everyone, so I hope our efforts as leaders make a difference in everyone’s feeling towards our school environment. However, I’m of course also super excited to see what this year will bring and what positive things we can achieve as an Ignatian community.

Watch Netflix with my family or by myself. Watching shows and movies takes my mind off all the craziness occurring around me, which makes me feel much more relaxed. I also participate in co-curricular activities such as aerobics and netball.

How do you feel about finishing school and beginning a new chapter of your life next year?

I’m very scared about what next year will be like, mainly because I’m such a routine person. However, I am excited for the freedom of university and the social aspect of it as well. Do you have a career vision? I definitely want to do something in the medical or allied health field, and am aiming for medicine, but definitely have backup plans if this doesn’t happen. I’ve

MEET OUR 2022 COLLEGE CAPTAINS

always been super interested in all my science subjects at school, so I’d like to ignite that passion once I graduate. If there was one thing you could change about the world we live in now, what would it be? My initial thought when I saw this question was ‘obliterate COVID’, as this would make so many people much happier. However, after some more thought, if I could change anything, my ideal would be to make our society one that is equal … one without racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia where everyone has the same rights and opportunities and isn’t discriminated against. Whom do you admire most and why? I definitely admire my parents the most, as they’re the most selfless people I know and do so much for our family. They’re also incredibly wise and give me the best advice when I need it, which is often. Whenever I don’t know how to act in a situation, I always find myself thinking what my parents would do, as I trust their opinions and views more than anyone.

What has been your favourite memory of school to date? Definitely Years 8 and 9, which is a pretty broad answer, I know, but they were just so much fun all around. My Year 8 and 9 home group classes were almost identical, so we all became such good friends, and we were able to have so much fun together every day throughout lessons. PD and Drama lessons were especially my favourites, because we got to be active and play games together, which is totally the best part about school at that age. What are you hoping to achieve by the end of your time as College Captain? By the end of the year, I hope to have played my role within the Senior Leadership Team, and made myself available to help the Senior Leaders whenever they needed it. I also hope to have made lots of connections with younger students whilst also making them feel welcome in the Ignatius community, and that I haven’t missed any opportunity to help those around me.

"If I could change anything, my ideal would be to make society one that is equal."

How has the world changed since you started school in Reception? An incredible positive advancement in our society since I started in Reception is how much more aware our society is around issues of equality and inclusivity. While we definitely still have a long way to go, as I mentioned earlier, so many amazing milestones have happened from 2010 to now. Same-sex marriage is now legal in various countries including Australia, Australian Paralympians are now paid the same amount of money by the Australian Government for winning Olympic medals as Olympians are, and the Black Lives Matter movement created immense awareness for racial inequality.

" To be a teacher and guide young students through school would be an ultimate blessing ..." JEREMY SCHELL

MAISIE WITH JESSICA RICE DEPARTING ADELAIDE AIRPORT FOR A YEAR 6 EXCURSION IN 2016

Q&A with Sophia and Alex GET TO KNOW JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENT LEADERS, SOPHIA JNGUYENPHAMHH (XAVIER HOUSE) AND ALEX AINSCOUGH (KOSTA HOUSE).

What do you do in your free time?

What is something you would like to improve at?

Sophia: Relaxing, taking time to listen to music

Sophia: Play sport – football and netball

Alex: My sport and learning to work in teams with all types of people

What is the most important thing you have learnt from your parents so far?

Whom do you look up to and why?

Sophia: Maths

Alex: Parents and family

Do you ever feel nervous?

Alex: Have fun and never get too worried about things – it will never be the end of the world.

Sophia: My teachers – they set a really good example

Alex: Participating in team events and club sport – like relay races. I worry that I don’t want to let the team down.

Alex: Play sport – cricket

What is something you consider yourself to be really good at?

Sophia: Speaking in front of other people

Alex: Helping younger kids with problems

What makes you happiest?

Sophia: Art or sport

Alex: Adventuring, seeing nature

Sophia: Be honest and be yourself. Right now, what can you see yourself doing as a career? Alex: Athlete – cricketer Sophia: Doctor – most of my family work in health. I look up to them and understand their jobs. What are the qualities of a good friend? Alex: Somebody who is loyal, not always about popularity, and kind Sophia: Honesty, make you feel good about yourself, respectful Where do you see unfairness in your community or in the world? Alex: Younger friendships – they don’t know who’s going to be a true friend at their age. They are still learning each other’s personalities, so kids can be quite unfair to their friends. Sophia: The war in Ukraine. People are greedy; they have enough – they don’t need that much.

ALEX AINSCOUGH

What would you change about the world? Alex: Discrimination and shaming. I wish a lot of bad things didn’t have to happen, such as wars. Sophia: Less greed and people to be grateful for what they have Do you think it is important for people your age to have God in their life? Alex: If you’re not religious or support a different religion, that is definitely okay, but I think it is definitely helpful to have our Catholic God in your life to help kids through difficult times. Can you think of a moment where you find God in your day? Sophia: Today my friend and I were playing. I hurt my ankle and was finding it hard to walk. She sat me down and calmed me down. It was very nice.

"Be honest and be yourself." What do you love most about your school? Alex: How friendly everybody is and how everybody is quite accepting, no matter who you are Sophia: Kind community, caring teachers How do you feel about starting your journey at the Senior School next year? Alex: Excited – it’s big but all I’m thinking about is that it will be fun and a new adventure Sophia: A bit nervous – feel like I might get lost. I am excited. I have cousins there who said they will guide me through Year 7.

"Have fun and never get too worried about things." What would you like to achieve this year as captain? Alex: I’m not all about winning but I’d love to lead the team to victory in swimming carnival and help us do our best to improve. Sophia: Help younger years to understand that there’s lots to be grateful for as a student at this school What makes someone a good leader? Alex: Supportive, persistent, loyal, helpful, and a good listener Sophia: Kind, compassionate, and helpful

SOPHIA JNGUYENPHAMHH (2020)

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. FR ANDREW HAMILTON SJ

ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY (1 MARCH) IS BEST COMMEMORATED BY EXPANDING PEOPLE’S RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER. Discrimination is a tricky word. Sometimes it is describes something to blame, and at other times to praise. We generally agree that discriminating against people on the basis of gender or race or religion is wrong, for example. But we praise people for being discriminating in their judgment of wine or films, and perhaps for their subtle judgment about what kinds of discrimination are right and wrong. We may hesitate, too, to condemn all instances of discrimination that favour one group over another. If political parties and business corporations have a record of rarely appointing women or people from minority groups to positions of responsibility, for example, we might applaud them for introducing quotas to correct the imbalance. They will be criticised, of course, for discriminating against men of proven ability. We appreciate, however, that existing processes of appointment most likely entrench discrimination against women, much of it in ways that go unrecognised.

Similarly anti-discrimination laws that protect certain groups from abusive and hurtful speech may lead another group to complain of discrimination because their freedom of speech or of religion is infringed. Such examples suggest that it is impossible to achieve total nondiscrimination, and that legislation is a blunt instrument to encourage it. It is more important to encourage people to build respectful relationships with one another. Even if we disagree with the way in which others speak and the beliefs that they hold, we shall then relate to them as our fellow beings and not as objects of our scorn or hatred. We shall not behave in a way that is hurtful or deepen the prejudice other people may have against them. The more strongly we disagree with people, the more careful we must be in ensuring that our words are not destructive and that they do not feed into other people’s hatred or contempt. Encouraging zero discrimination ultimately is less about making human rights legally binding, though that will

"The more strongly we disagree with people, the more careful we must be in ensuring that our words are not destructive and that they do not feed into other people’s hatred or contempt." FR ANDREW HAMILTON SJ

often be important. It is more about expanding all people’s respect for one another and particularly for those who differ from them or from the majority in their race, religion, political convictions or gender. Respect expresses itself in determination to speak well of everyone, speak politely to them, differ from others without dismissing them. It also leads to curiosity and conversation about difference and not to withdrawal, to the humility that acknowledges and apologises for ignorant and offensive behaviour, and to graciousness in forgiving others. When such attitudes are made part of our culture we can negotiate the different conflicting claims to nondiscrimination.

This article was originally published in Australian Catholics Magazine, 18 February 2022 https://www.australiancatholics.com.au/ article/r-e-s-p-e-c-t

Jesuit Communications (Jesuit Media) was established in 2005 as a media organisation serving the Catholic Church, as well as providing communications support for the Jesuit Province Office. Jesuits in Australia have been publishing materials for the Catholic community for more than 100 years. Australia’s largest Catholic publication, Australian Catholics, was established in 1993.

Foundation Board SUSAN DODSON CHAIR OF FOUNDATION

The commencement of the 2022 school year sees the Mary Glowrey Centre nearing completion and being enjoyed and occupied by students and staff. The generosity of those who have gone before us and current community members has resulted in the successful completion of this building at the Junior School. The exclusive offer recently made to Junior School families to purchase a personalised engraved paver as a lasting contribution to the Mary Glowrey Centre will be the final opportunity offered to our community to assist and support this new facility. SUSAN DODSON

NEAR COMPLETION: THE MARY GLOWREY CENTRE AT THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Please know that a gift, whether large or small, is always gratefully received and certainly contributes to assist the continuing growth and upgrades of facilities at the College for all children and staff to enjoy. The Foundation looks forward to working with our community again in relation to the new arts centre at the Senior School.

Fidelis Association MONICA KLINGBERG PRESIDENT

This year we celebrate the milestone birthday of one of our oldest living past parents, Nora Kelly. Mother of Des (’63), John (’65), Michael ('67), Father Brendan (’69), Mary, and Peter (’76), Nora turned 100 years old on 19 January. She was an active parent at the College in the 60s and 70s. She regularly volunteered her time in the tuckshop and earnt a name for herself with the outstanding sweets she would prepare for College fetes. Nora’s daughter, Mary Connelly, Fidelis Secretary, recently spent some time with her mother discussing how parenting has changed over the years. "During my visit with mum we talked about how it is different raising children today. She agreed that it is far more complex today than it was when she was raising her six children. There were no mobile phones, internet, or social media. We did not have a telephone or TV of any sort at home until the late 1960s. She believes that in her day there were less pressure and fewer influences on our daily lives. Life was

certainly more simple, but there were still struggles in everyday living, just of a different nature. "Her suggestion to anyone raising children today is not too different to what her advice would have been and was to all of us growing up. She believes it is very important to eat and sleep well, keep physically active, and get involved in team sports and community activities. Your family is so important. Just enjoy lots of fun and laughter together and support each other." Nora only completed primary school as she was needed at home to help her mother and look after her younger siblings, but she believes strongly in the value of education. “Treasure your education,” she says. “It will open many doors."

Whether your son, daughter, or grandchild attended the College, or you have a connection with the College, the Fidelis Past Parents Association is a great way to remain connected to the Ignatian community. In 1983 Fidelis was formed by a small group of mothers who had spent many years working together for the College, and in so doing had formed friendships that they wanted to continue. Fidelis has broadened over the years to include fathers, grandparents, and friends and relatives. For a Membership Form, please visit www.ignatius.sa.edu.au or call Monica on 0403 508 904 or email: fidelis@ignatius.sa.edu.au

NORA KELLY

"Treasure your education. It will open many doors" NORA KELLY

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Old Ignatians' Association SAM HOOPER (CLASS OF 2007) PRESIDENT

WELCOME TO 2022. YET AGAIN, ANOTHER YEAR TIED UP IN THE PANDEMIC. DESPITE ALL THIS, WE HAVE NOT LET IT DAMPEN OUR SPIRITS. College reunions were held last year in full force and saw over 300 alumni return to the College (socially distanced of course). We have not had such a successful turnout since we began hosting reunions on campus rather than at external venues. Thank you to all of the Old Ignatians who attended their reunions. We send our love and prayers to those who were unable to attend due to travel and other restrictions. This year’s reunions will be held for the classes of 2012, 2002, 1992, 1982, 1972, and 1962. Details and dates will be released later in the year. Unfortunately, in February we had to postpone the ‘Welcome to New Old Ignatians BBQ’ for our Class of 2021 graduates, but we are hoping we can reschedule it in the very near future. The association held its annual general meeting on Wednesday 9 March 2022. Returning for another term on the OIA Committee are Sam Hooper (President, Class of 2007), Daniel Panella (Treasurer,

Class of 2005), Carmine Ciccocioppo (Class of 1988), Marius Zanin (Class of 2005), Alessandro Borrello (Class of 2014), Christina Gavriliouk (Class of 2015), Madison O’Brien (Class of 2015), and Steve Uren (Class of 1988). At the meeting, we farewelled longstanding members Joshua Abbott (Class of 1992) and Matt Doman (Class of 1980) as they concluded their time on the committee. We thank both Joshua and Matt for their work and are appreciative of their efforts and support over the years. A warm welcome was extended to Ann Beadell (Class of 1980) and Liam Clancy (Class of 1982) as new members of the OIA Committee. Special mention is made of Eddy Glavas (Class of 1992, immediate Past President and general committee member). Eddy is stepping aside from the committee after over 10 years of service. Thank you, Eddy, for your leadership and for the significant and important contributions you have made to the

OIA’s development over the years. We will catch you around at Saturday sport or at an Old Iggies sporting event! This year we are aiming to focus on two areas − mentoring and targeting social justice initiatives. Please contact us at oia@ignatius.sa.edu. au if you would like to be involved. The Old Ignatians Association looks forward to welcoming a safe and healthy year ahead, pandemic or not. “May the perfect grace and eternal love of Christ our Lord be our never-failing protection and help.” − Saint Ignatius of Loyola

LUCAS BRADLEY (21), BISHOP O'KELLY (58), EVELYN VINCIN WALKER (21) AND SAM HOOPER (07) AT THE 50 & 60 YEAR REUNION IN 2021

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THE OLD IGNATIANS MENTORING PROGRAM After the success of the pilot program in 2020, the Old Ignatians Association is calling for mentors and mentees for the 2022 round of the Old Ignatians Mentoring program. To express your interest or to request more information, please contact the OIA by phone on (08) 8334 9306 or by email at oia@ignatius.sa.edu.au

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Life at school in the 80s NICK RYAN (CLASS OF 1989)

SCENES FROM THE HAWKE AND REAGAN YEARS- MEMORIES OF IGGIES IN THE 80s.

The 90-odd boys starting their high school years in the shadow of Black Hill back in 1984 stood astride one of those faultlines that divide eras. I was one of them. The mulleted pioneers of the 70s were gone, and the transformation to complete coeducation was still a decade away. These boys were a wedge between worlds. We were the first Year 8 class to find computing lessons added to the weekly schedule. A dozen Apple IIc machines were hidden away in the relatively new wing running up the hill from the tuckshop. The room saw little natural light. Two boys to a computer, sometimes three, hunched over chunky keyboards, typing simplistic instructions into a machine with less computing power than my coffee machine at home. Not that it really mattered. No-one took it seriously. It was a chance to get your Latin homework finished in time for the next lesson. As I said, a wedge between worlds.

The compulsion to get your Latin homework done came less from a love of dead languages as it did from a fear of Wyndham Harvey. To us, Mr Harvey seemed so old we suspected he had firsthand experience of the ancient Roman lives detailed in our Latin textbooks. Quite the achievement for a man who smoked as much as he did.

So, a fine system was brought in to tackle the problem, with anyone caught smoking copping a hefty $5.00 fine to go with the letter sent home to their parents. Confiscation went without saying, and a dedication to yard duty beyond the normal bounds of diligence was always an indicator of which teachers smoked.

Mr Harvey would spark up a Marlboro before he had both feet out the staff room door. You watched a cloud of smoke make its way through the undercroft, and once you smelled it coming up the stairs, you made your way into class. He would pinch out the burning end and carefully place the half-smoked cigarette on the corner of his desk, ready to be reignited in exactly 40 minutes time and completed on the return to the staff room. Alongside it on the desk was a Dunlop Volley shoe that he called ‘Percy’ after the first boy to feel its rubbery wrath across the backside. Most of us at some point became Percy’s peers.

They were a unique collection of people, those hardy souls who turned up each day to mould our minds. Anyone who saw the high-powered motorbike or the V8 Monaro in the staff carpark would be surprised to learn they belonged, respectively, to the sexagenarian Bernie Donnelly and the diminutive Rosa Lloyd.

But it’s a testament to Wyndham Harvey that the man who instilled fear into Year 8 turned it into an abiding respect and affection by Year 12. He wasn’t the only one smoking back then, either. I’m not just talking about the staff. Back when raiding a parental purse rather than their superannuation could get you a packet of cigarettes, there were some of my contemporaries who genuinely thought half a packet of chewing gum could remove any sensory evidence of a quick dart in the top floor toilets.

Mirko Petkovic wrote lengthy letters to every one of his players in the First XVIII before each game. Dear Lily Ochota recognised my complete lack of artistic talent early and just had me make cups of tea for us both, so we could chat while the others painted. Fr Terry Kelly taught us all the lifelong value of a questioning mind. Michael Sweeney and Pat Kourteff gave up more Friday nights than anyone should to coach our debating team. Hopefully, the state title we won in Year 12 gave a little back. That kids today still know the names Marks, Harben, and Dales suggests the constantly levelled accusation that our particular year was bad enough to have anyone question their attachment to teaching might have been a little overstated. At least by those three. Then there are the generations of kids who became teachers, such as Mr Uren,

who will only ever be ‘Tubby’ to me. He was the classmate whose fondness for answering back in class would never be tolerated in his own, and a cricketing contemporary whose stock ball consistently rose to somewhere between a batsman’s shoulders and eyebrows. Saturdays were just as much a part of the school week as any other, and a desire to play in front of a home crowd depended entirely on the sporting season. First XVIII games were always best played away because during the winter months, the school-side flank of the Bourke Oval was a sporting Somme. Leading to that side of the ground was always a bad move, and those that did found themselves either bogged or drowned. In a thousand years, archaeologists will dig up that side of the oval and find the perfectly preserved remains of several half-forward flankers and a resting ruckman from the 1987 season. But cricket was a different matter entirely, particularly in the glorious 1988 season when an arms race broke out among the First XI mothers responsible for afternoon tea. Mrs Edgington’s apple cake came with a bucket of fresh cream, and Mrs Keenihan had so expertly timed the journey from home to Manresa Court that her sausage rolls were still hot to the touch. Our skipper knew to get as many overs out of me as he could before the tea break.

inherent problems of bringing the genders together for the first time at that ‘awkward’ age and showed us we needed to grow up. Thank God they did!

Eventually, those 90-odd boys who started out in 1984 would be joined by a small cohort of smart and strongwilled girls who easily rose above the

The school is a very different place now, in many ways better, but the nostalgic mind still mourns some of the losses.

ABOVE: NICK RYAN AT THE COLLEGE IN 1989, INSET: APPLE IIC COMPUTER

Now many of those awkward 80s kids are parents of kids at the school. The particularly impatient are able to attend alumni functions with their offspring.

Each era forms its own attachments, and those of us wedged between worlds have our own. But, like big hair and shoulder pads, they are perhaps best left back in the 80s.

NICK RYAN IS A WINE WRITER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN, GQ, GOURMET TRAVELLER WINE AND WINE BUSINESS MONTHLY. HE IS ALSO A COLUMNIST FOR THE SUNDAY MAIL.

Old Ignatians Soccer Club STEVEN SINCLAIR (CLASS OF 2005) TREASURER

SEASON 2022 IS ONE WHERE THE CLUB LOOKS TO BUILD ON THE STRONG RESULTS AND GROWTH OF SEASON 2021. Our senior men’s sides again performed strongly, led once again by coach Daniel Rossi (’05) and captain Julian Sartoretto ('11). The A grade finished fourth and the B grade made a run into the Cup competition, only being eliminated after a nailbiting quarterfinal loss.

the end of the match.

Our other men’s sides continue to perform well, with the C and D grade sides both doing well in what are traditionally tough leagues. The Over 35s sides continued to experience fantastic growth and were at the top end of the ladder throughout the season.

A grade: Nick Penta ('14)

The 2021 Presentation Night, the first to be held at our Glenunga clubrooms, also was a resounding success. Congratulations go to our 2021 best and fairest award winners.

Women: Mia Reilly B grade: Nicolas Coscarella ('17) and Trent Spinelli ('14) C grade: Joel Ortner ('04)

The Lady Wolves enjoyed a muchimproved season 2021 and are looking to further grow their playing stocks as women’s soccer continues to experience interest and growth ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia. We were pleased to be able to again hold our annual past-players day, which saw a return to the club of so many old faces who were treated to a convincing win over old rivals St Peter’s. The noise and support from the sidelines were at a level not seen in many years, and it was fantastic to see the past players join with the current-day players to celebrate and sing the club song together as one at

At a committee level, season 2022 sees significant change, with Julian Soriano ('10) stepping down as president after three years; Matthew Chandler ('08) replaces him in the role. Tim Otten ('16) steps into Matthew’s former role of secretary. Steven Sinclair (’05) also vacates the role of treasurer after five years, with Julian Titaro ('15) stepping into the position.

D grade: Serafino Leombruno Over 35A: Ross Calabria Over 35B: Avi Ringel Congratulations also go to Julian Sartoretto who placed third in the 2021 SAASL Saturday Premier player of the year.

Season 2022 is set to be another big year for the club as we field six men’s teams and our women’s side, all of whom will be hoping to lift some silverware come September. The club also celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022, which COVID-dependant we hope to celebrate with several events throughout the year. New players are always more than welcome, no matter your skill level. Make sure that you keep up to date with club events and fixtures by checking out Facebook or oisc.com.au See you at Glenunga!

We were pleased to induct five life members at the 2021 AGM including our first female life member. Congratulations to Justin Lai ('89) Daniel Rossi (’05), Steven Sinclair (’05), Michael Manou, and Eliza Sims.

GABRIEL LA PAGLIA OUTPLAYING TWO USC LION DEFENDERS

2021 LIFE MEMBER INDUCTEES: (L−R) STEVEN SINCLAIR, JUSTIN LAI, DANIEL ROSSI, MICHAEL MANOU, AND ELIZA SIMS

2021 BEST AND FAIREST AWARD WINNERS: (L−R) ROSS CALABRIA, TRENT SPINELLI, MIA REILLY, JOEL ORTNER, NICK PENTA, SERAFINO LEOMBRUNO, AND AVI RINGEL

2021 Old Ignatian Reunions

10 YEAR REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF 2010 & 2011

40 YEAR REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF 1980 & 1981

50 & 60 YEAR REUNION FOR THE CLASSES OF 1956-1971

Old Ignatian News

ERICA PANAGAKOS (2006) MARRIED JAMES RAIMONDO (2004) ON 29 JANUARY 2022.

ANTHONY VERLATO (2010) MARRIED HOLLY ARMSTRONG ON 4 DECEMBER 2021.

NIKI KAPNISTIS (2011) MARRIED KON SMARAGDAKIS ON 12 FEBRUARY 2022.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NICHOLAS TAGLIAFERRI (2003) MARRIED CAITLIN BATTY ON 4 DECEMBER 2021.

MONICA RENELLA (NEE TALLARIDA) (2007) AND HER HUSBAND DANIEL RENELLA (2003), WELCOMED A BABY GIRL, LARA MARIA, ON 31 MARCH 2021.

LIAM ROWAN-KELLY (2010) AND HIS WIFE, KATHERINE, WELCOMED A DAUGHTER, ELLA GRACE, ON 11 SEPTEMBER 2021.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REQUIESCANT IN PACE Our sympathy is extended to families and friends of: Old Ignatians Mark Philip Bower (1972) Anthony Bernard Sexton (1961) Adrian Paul Beatty (1958) Christian Gregory Kerr (1982) Peter Michael Culleney (1963)

GENE COLOMBO (2003) AND HIS WIFE, ALISON, WELCOMED A BABY BOY, JULIAN VALENTINE, ON 1 OCTOBER 2021.

Community Carmel Josephine O'Neil Giordano Rasera Michael Joseph Carey John Robert Howie Brian Norman Williams Henry Ozga Lily Ochota Ines Donato Carmela Rossi Peg Ardill Luciano Pavia Neville Hubert Stapleton Denis Alfred McLoughlin

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