Veni Vive Vitam Totam Issue 3

VENI VIVE VITAM TOTAM Semester 1 June 2019, Issue 3, Volume 2

A P U B L I CAT I O N O F T H E CAT H E D R A L C O L L EG E PA S T S T U D E N T S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N

VENI VIVE VITAM TOTAM Semester 1 June 2019, Issue 3, Volume 2

IN THIS EDITION Flying the TCC Flag............................................. 01 Welcome Back .................................................. 01 John Hooper....................................................... 01 Jack Hughes (C).................................................02 Anna Morris........................................................04 Changeover........................................................06 Blessing and Opening of Centre of Teaching and Learning Excellence....................................08 Changing postcodes..........................................09 Tradition..............................................................09 Lunch Time Concert........................................... 10

VENI VIVE VITAM TOTAM Created twice yearly by the The Cathedral College for the Past Students’ Association this magazine is emailed to registered Past Students and the TCC Community.

Stories: Pauline Crow & Meg Halberstater Photo editor: Pauline Crow Design: MadeKnown Email: Past.Students@tccr.com.au Telephone: (07) 4999 1300 Cover: Past student Celeste Hack makes her directorial debut in The Cathedral College’s 2019 Musical Production.

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The Cathedral College is a Catholic Coeducational Boarding College in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The Cathedral College Community will strive by word and action to respond to Christ’s call to “Come, live life in all its fullness” (John 10:10).

WELCOME Dear Past Students, I hope that things are going well in your lives. Please continue to encourage others you know to join your Association, whose numbers now total around 550.

One of the exciting initiatives the College Board is working on at the moment is a fund, the TCC Foundation, which will have as its aim to help families in our College community when times are tough. It won’t provide scholarships or help with school fees (these are managed under different arrangements). It is more to assist with day-to-day needs. It might for example, make a music trip to Brisbane possible for a Year 8 girl or buy a new pair of school shoes for a Year 10 boy. It will be established with College income that is neither government nor parent based.

We are currently experiencing a teacher shortage in regional Queensland.

The College hopes to be proactive in this area, as quality teachers are the best gift we can give our students. We will be establishing teacher scholarships, aimed at second year (and beyond) education students.

Later this year, the current administration building will be demolished and replaced with a two-storey building. The building will have upstairs links to the Murlay and Helen Hatte Buildings. This will make it possible to travel from Our Lady’s, all the way around to the furthest John Miles Building classroom upstairs!

Rob Alexander Principal (2010 - )

KUDOS TCC Foundation Staff Member Mr John Kennedy is awarded his 40 years of service to Catholic Education at the Opening School Year Mass.

IN REMEMBRANCE JOHN HOOPER The Cathedral College Graduate 1995

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1994 Year 11 Helen Hatte Memorial Prize 1994 Achievement Awards – English, Health & Physical Education

TCC’s tally in Queensland Representative sports teams continues to climb. Twenty two students have been selected in 2019 for Touch, Rugby League, Netball, Softball, Tennis and Swimming state sides.

TOUCH: Tana Martin, Angus Gabriel, Jaymon Bob, Zayne Cox, Nathanael Hannay, Jardel Bob, Flynn Kelso, Cody Lawrie, Kaliah Bob, Tylin Guthrie, Lilly Peachey, Emma Paki, Olivia Jenkins, Jaya Acutt, Chase Everingham and Chayse Bayles RUGBY LEAGUE: Tom Powell, Kelly Shadlow SOFTBALL: Jackson Gouge TENNIS: Olivia Massingham NETBALL: Isabelle Shearer SWIMMING: Jack Kelly

1995 Achievement Awards – Geography, Health & Physical Education 1995 Sports Award Open Age Champion Interhouse Athletics 1993-1995 TCC Confraternity Team 1994 Member, Student Representative Council 1995 Captain, TCC Confraternity Team, Player of the Year (The Cathedral College Archives) The College community extends their deepest sympathy to his family and friends who mourn his passing and pray: Eternal rest grant unto John, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace. Amen.

WELCOME BACK From the Class of 2007, Jazzman Major returned to school, as the College’s Indigenous Liaison Officer. Once a Boarder, Jazzman assists the 90 students who identify as Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander, many from Woorabinda and across the state to achieve their best. Welcome back Jazzman.

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JACK HUGHES (C)

By Pau line Crow

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ack Hughes, captain of Australia 2017 Mixed Touch team that won the Trans Tasman Series 3 nil, captained CQUniversity’s national Unigames Sports team and in 2014 co-captained McAuley House to a clean sweep victory, now leads the charge to build a $20M sports stadium in Rockhampton.

With an 18-hour day and more than a few 80-hour weeks behind him, Jack was a little reserved at our 8.30am interview zipping across the years tracing game plays that led to touchdowns in both sports and business, since graduating from The Cathedral College in 2014.

A talented touch player, who now plays for the NQ Cowboys in the NRL Touch Championships, with a penchant for hard work came to life when we spoke of his latest campaign to change the sporting landscape of Rockhampton.

Off field, Jack captains the Rocky Sports Club in the role of General Manager since its opening in April 2018. Jack was working fulltime as manager at Lion Heart Gym while studying a Bachelor of Sports Exercise and Physiology at CQUniversity

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when he was offered this challenging and exciting position.

Growing its membership to 18,000 Jack hopes the club, originally the Brothers Rugby League Club and now home to 48 sports, social and community clubs, will one day oversee a 8500 seat stadium, Rockhampton will be proud to call their own.

“Rocky Stadium will host everything from major sporting events through to visiting international and major Australian artists. The multi-purpose, state of the art stadium will facilitate an enormous boost to the community providing massive economic benefits,” he said.

“I’m passionate about creating a strong community through Sport development in Rockhampton. This would definitely

lift Rockhampton’s profile, be a major landmark in Central Queensland and set a new benchmark for Australian regional venues,” he said.

Although there is much work to be done in fundraising and approval processes, Jack brims with optimism and credits his upbringing for ‘dreaming big’ and his school days for his drive and commitment.

Jack is the son of Russell and Debbie Hughes, both well-known ‘work horses’ behind signature Rockhampton community events. Russell is Vice Chairman of Beef Australia, a role he’s held for several years and Debbie was at the helm of Black Dog Ball for 8 years growing patron numbers from 300 – 1000 raising awareness and funds for improved mental health.

“At school, McAuley House Dean Megan

Groves was very supportive and believed in me, which is something I will always remember,” “I’d like to thank Andrew Stein who taught me Maths. I developed a real love for maths, which helped significantly during my university studies and in my role as General Manager at the Rocky Sports Club,” he said.

“The College and McAuley House mottos, “Come, life life in all its fullness” and “Seize the Day” have influenced me and many decisions I make on a daily basis. It has taught me you have to back yourself, believe in yourself and your team, and to care for others,” he said.

Jack speaks like a true team leader, a captain in the community.

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ANNA MORRIS T I ME AT TCC: T he Cathedral College Class of 20 05 OCCU PAT ION: Project Of f icer, Centacare CQ

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entacare CQ’s 2019 School Savvy Project made state and national headlines earlier this year for helping disadvantaged children get off to a good start to the school year.

Centacare’s call to action galvanised the Rockhampton community to help them set up shop with ‘back to school’ supplies at a fraction of the cost, for families struggling to afford the essentials.

School uniforms, shoes, stationery supplies, bags and even haircuts were on offer at significantly reduced prices at three ‘pop up’ shops in Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Mount Morgan.

The stores attracted 1385 people, assisted 408 families and directly helped 725 children.

It’s these numbers that spur on Project Coordinator, Anna Morris (nee Crow),

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a past student of the College and 2005 College Captain.

“I had a fantastic education, thanks to my family and TCC, which has provided so many wonderful opportunities for me”.

“To be able to hold the door open for children to step into the classroom, who may encounter barriers otherwise, is what inspires me daily,” she said.

Anna said the community response was overwhelming.

Charity organisations St Vincent De Paul Society and Lifeline donated their uniforms and businesses contributed cash and vouchers to purchase new supplies.

“The hospital social club delivered several boxes of brand new stationery supplies, schools collected second hand items and many individuals donated goods,”

“A generous hairdresser volunteered her time trimming heads of hair so as children looked the part on the first day of school,” “Fitting in is important to engaging in learning and friendships play a vital role in succeeding at school and beyond. It is one of my lasting treasures from high school,” she said.

Reminiscing on her high school days at TCC, Anna reflected that at the time she was unaware of how privileged she was.

“The friends I made at TCC I later went to University with, lived with, and travelled overseas with. They have been there through most of my big life events,” she said.

“I remember Mrs Stitt trying to teach us to dance ahead of our Year 12 Formal, my first Tute teacher Miss Quinn, amazing House Dean Mr Murphy and Mr Dever’s unsuccessful cricket references for

Maths,” she said.

“There were so many other teachers I could list as well - if you put your hand up and asked for help, the support you received was amazing,” she said.

“Running School Savvy has certainly highlighted for me that not all children are fortunate enough to have the same opportunities that I had growing up. A good education opens doors to opportunities and education is a fundamental right for all,” “For me, the thought of School Savvy being able to reduce the risk of children disengaging from learning and to be able to make a difference in someone’s life, is an extremely rewarding one,” Plans are in full swing for Centacare CQ School Savvy 2020.

CentacareCQ is the longest running, local, social service organisation in Central Queensland, providing professional community services for over 45 years. CentacareCQ works to encourage and strengthen individuals, couples and families through a broad range of services including aged care, disability support and counselling.

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CHANGEOVER I

t may have been the iconic 60s music, the outstanding talent, the storyline, the costuming and styling or the sets and design but one thing’s for certain The Cathedral College’s Musical, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, performed recently at the Pilbeam Theatre was a standout success for past student Celeste Hack making her directorial debut.

A graduate of TCC (2012) and CQUniversity Conservatorium, Celeste’s Bachelor of Music specialising in Jazz and Popular music, her dancing and performing background and her teaching experience were a perfect mix of skills to direct a cast and crew of 100 in a show of this calibre.

Since commencing at TCC in 2014 as an Instrumental Voice Teacher, Celeste assisted Therese Quinn in the College productions of Xanadu, TCC Showcase, Footloose and Theatre Restaurant.

“I would like to thank the wonderful Miss Quinn. I would not be in the director’s chair if it weren’t for her steadfast guidance and support to achieve something I’ve always dreamed of. We now look forward to 2021 for our next big show,” she said.

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BLESSING AND OPENING OF CENTRE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCELLENCE

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CHANGING POSTCODES

CAMPBELL KELLY Pianist and Teacher Class of 2012 Campbell Kelly is packing his bags to make his home in Budapest, Hungary after winning a highly prized spot in the prestigious Kodaly Institute of The Franz Liszt Academy.

Campbell has been performing and teaching piano in Brisbane after graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance) with Honours and a Masters in Music Research.

Campbell has developed a strong teaching practice with over forty students, becoming, despite his young age, a much sought after pedagogue in Brisbane. His passion for music and teaching has inevitably led him to pursue further study in Europe.

He will commence his studies there in September with a graduate diploma in advanced piano pedagogy as founded on the teachings of Zoltan Kodaly.

It is Campbell’s passion to provide his students with a learning environment that fosters a deeper understanding and love for music which will stay with them throughout their lives.

TRADITION TCC Past students Curtis Duff (Class of 2013) and Dominic Jorgensen (Class of 2011) joined Dr Reiman, Sr Joanne Molloy and Mrs Marie Martin to judge the Year 10 and Year 12 Oratory Competition recently.

Both accomplished public speakers Curtis and Dominic delivered helpful advice.

Above: Senior Oratory Year 12 Left: Senior Oratory Year 10

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LUNCH TIME CONCERT Local band, Silky Fu zz dropped in for a surprise lu nch time concert, playing their new tu nes and easing pre ‘exam block ’ ner ves. T hank you A listair W hite (2012), Luther Hurman, Bailey Connor (2016), Graydon Kennedy (2011) and Karl Reinhardt (2011).

Best of luck w ith the upcoming release of your EP.

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