Springfield says farewell

CAROLYN JACOBS | Springfield Enrolments Registrar

One of St Peters Springfield’s first families, the Arriagada-Malone, will be finishing up at the end of the year, with their youngest son Themys graduating Year 12. We would like to acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments the Arriagada-Malone family have made to the College in the past fourteen years.

The Arriagada-Malone’s family have been part of the St Peters Springfield community since it opened its doors in 2008. The family have three sons with their eldest, Alexis, being the first student enrolled at St Peters Springfield. Alexis’ younger brother Marcelo also enrolled at the same time with the youngest son Themys, enrolling in 2009.

During their time at the College, the brothers have personified the two expectations of all Springfield students—to strive for Plus Ultra – ever higher, more beyond—and to treat everybody with Care, Dignity and Respect. They set the standard for future students embodying what is expected when it comes to conduct and behaviour, and a commitment to personal growth and lifelong learning.

Alexis started in Year 5 and, after graduating, pursued his interest in Robotics and Technology, enrolling in a Bachelor of Mechatronics - Engineering at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He has since established and operates his own 3D printing business, being able to turn his passion into the start of a career.

Marcelo, a very talented Track & Field athlete, graduated in 2017. Marcelo made a lasting impression on his peers and teachers at the College through his humble gratitude, kindness to others and due to his strong contribution to our community. Marcelo served in a variety of leadership roles including School Vice Captain (2017), Sports Captain (2017) and Cunningham House Vice Captain/Captain (2016/2017). He was an exemplary student who was dedicated to demonstrating the College’s values.

In keeping with the College’s Plus Ultra mindset, Marcelo returned to the College in 2021 to complete his internship at St Peters Springfield, as part of a Bachelor of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Marcelo saw the internship as an opportunity for personal growth and development but also giving him the chance to contribute back to the St Peters community that offered him so much. Marcelo also works as a current staff member of the OSHC team (Outside School Hours Care) at Springfield.

With the youngest brother Themys about to finish Year 12, our partnership with their family in the brother’s education journey will now draw to a conclusion. The last child in the family to graduate at St Peters Springfield, like his brothers, Themys, has embraced every opportunity given to him at school and is currently Cunningham House Captain and looking to turn his passion and talent for both Sports and Science into a future career.

Now that their youngest child is graduating this year, their mother, Suzanne sees it as the end of an era.

“I still remember the first day of school at St Peters Springfield. My father helped build the original St Peters Springfield campus, before it was moved to its current site. There were less than 100 students, and I knew this was a community I wanted to be part of. We have absolutely loved being at St Peters Springfield and all our three sons have flourished in their own way. Thank you, St Peters Springfield, for everything. It has been a great journey and we will miss being part of the community. All of us, including my sons, have made lifelong friends here.”

The College is honoured to have shared in the growth and development of these young men. We wish the Arriagada-Malone family all the best for the future, confident that they will all continue to make a positive contribution to the world – Saints for life!

Pictured (opposite page, L-R): MARCELO - Year 3, 2008; with the USQ radio crew in 2017; now, as a member of the Springfield OSHC team; (this page, clockwise from top left): ALEXIS - Year 5, 2008; with Neville Stallman in 2015; giving a speech on Springfield's 10th anniversary with Neville Stallman in 2018; THEMYS - Prep, 2009; as a Senior in 2021; Cross Country in 2019.

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