Year 8

It has been another incredibly busy but productive year for the Year 8 group of 2016. Reflecting back over the year, I have seen a considerable growth in maturity within the group and a developing sense of care and respect for one another.

Mr Julian Fritz Head of Year 8

The continued focus on self-management, goal-setting and personal organisation skills has allowed the boys to achieve some excellent academic results this year whilst also developing some critical skills and abilities that will assist the boys to successfully meet the growing demands placed upon them as they progress along in the Senior School.

The highlight of the year for many boys, came early in the year with the Quest retreat held in Term 1. The retreat provided an opportunity for small groups of Year 8 boys to work closely with a Year 11 Peer Minister who welcomed the boys into their home. Strong friendship bonds were formed, not only among the Year 8 boys but with their Peer Ministers and set a great tone for the year ahead.

The first of the Trinity-Mercedes socials was hosted by Trinity in Term 1. A Carnival Games afternoon provided a great opportunity for the boys and girls to mix, compete and cooperate as they played many enjoyable games during the afternoon. This was followed, in Term 3, by a Black and White themed disco at Mercedes College which was thoroughly enjoyed by all students. The Grandparents’ Morning Tea provided a fantastic opportunity for the boys to welcome and include their grandparents in the College community. A music recital in the Chapel and guided tours of the College campus, were followed by an exquisite morning tea in which the boys ‘turned the tables’ and served and spoilt their grandparents. It was evident from the smiles of both boys and grandparents that it was a day enjoyed equally by both.

This year we have made a real effort to use our PCG time effectively to develop friendships and unity within the Year 8 cohort. Much of this has been driven by a very dedicated and pro-active group of Year 8 Councillors. They have introduced initiatives into the morning PCG period as well as assisting PCG staff in the PCG Video Challenge, Goal Setting, and Letter of Future Self activities.

The Year 8 boys continued their extensive involvement in all manner of academic, sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. On the sporting field the boys played with passion and competitiveness but always displayed sportsmanship and respect to the opposition regardless of the final result.

YEAR 8 STUDENT COUNCIL BACK ROW: Benjamin Petrich, Sri Krishna Dharmapuri, Joshua Sumich, Mr Julian Fritz, Patrick Croll, Ethan Throssell, Jojo Parise FRONT ROW: Daniel Santelli, Declan Ryan, Riley Mattingley, Jason Landon, Tom Murray, Cameron Pell

Year 8 Articulate

Year 8 Resilience Guest Speaker Adam Przytula

Many boys were involved in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival helping Trinity win the Zenith Award for the 13th consecutive year. Of particular note was the achievement of Ciaran Paxman (8.2) who was awarded a shield for his secondary pianoforte/pipe organ solo.

As a sign of the boys’ growing awareness of social justice issues, a Year 8 Christian Service group was established in the second half of the year and was keenly attended by more than 20 students. I hope that this willingness to assist those in our community who are less fortunate than ourselves continues to become a greater focus as the boys grow in maturity and awareness.

Finally, it would be remiss of me not to mention the contribution of the Pastoral Care teachers throughout the year. Their dedicated, student-focused approach has been greatly appreciated by the students and has certainly made my role such an enjoyable experience.

Mr Julian Fritz Head of Year 8

8.1 BACK ROW: Daniel Ghobryal, Connor Whelan, Alexander Bradley, Ethan Loveland, Michael Fidock, Michael Moore, Julian Giacoppo, Ethan Throssell MIDDLE ROW: Joshua Makinson, Jack Georgiades, Max Ryan, Reuben Webb, Adrian Sinagra, Kade McCormack, Jack Harlow, Samuel Kennedy, Declan Ryan FRONT ROW: Jamie Allen, Oliver Schurmann, Harrison Hamlyn, Ethan Lam, Nicholas Caddy, Noah Foti, Joshua McIntyre, Luke Iacopetta ABSENT: Caleb Lai, Tom Lindsay, Ms Annalis Harbin

8.2 BACK ROW: Caelan Foti, Tomas Druzianich, Tomas Petersen, Brendan Bin Omar, Bailey O'Driscoll, Cameron Leach, Lance Paparone, Tylar Tran MIDDLE ROW: Lucas Arvino, Connor Budge, Oscar Wray, Amal Subi, Mr Glenn Christiansen, Kinta Pinchin-Yamada, William Boxall, Jason Landon, Roy Kickett FRONT ROW: Riley Johnson, Christian Nicholls, Joshua Loiacono, Kristian Little, Ciaran Paxman, Riley Mattingley, Kieran Theseira, Michael French, Matthew Bottega ABSENT: Rowan Frankowiak

8.3 BACK ROW: Ethan Hardy, Michael Tassone, Patrick Croll, William Rowney, Kyle Hembra, Andre Dodo-Balu, Libero Piffaretti, Luca Campbell MIDDLE ROW: Niko Falaniko, Adam Vidotto, Benjamin Petrich, Thomas Bristow-Stagg, Mr Ian Hailes, Rafael Fiore, Joshua Crevola, Mitchell Quick, Salvatore Duku FRONT ROW: Brennan Bonetti, Joshua Locke, Campbell MacLean, George Hatton, Jack Wojtowicz, Aaron Blampey, Pavel Misiun, Noah Harris, Charles Gilbert ABSENT: Christian O'Driscoll

8.4 BACK ROW: Ethan Simpson, Callum Jones, Ethan Halford, Jarom Watts, Trent Smith, Dylan Mulligan, Sri Krishna Dharmapuri, Daniel Hoye MIDDLE ROW: Oscar Steegstra, Kyle Wheatley, Zane Meleca, Daniel Rees, Reece Gerrand, Ethan Regan, Luke Grattoggi, Jakob Strohmeier, Zacary Lee FRONT ROW: Kenzie Bui, Harrison McHardie, Ted Lane, Tom Murray, Ms Helen Knowles, Jess Higgins, Wilson Nguyen, Nathan Mundt, Darren Tran ABSENT: Jovan Jo Hei Lau, Aidan McDonagh

8.5 BACK ROW: Khooshvin Balgobin, Eric Bonney, Colin Howells, Benjamin Jasper, Fabian Carbone, Benjamin Doyle, Jack Perry, Jojo Parise MIDDLE ROW: Michael Boffey, Callum Rodger, Julian Raschilla, Nicholas Ellery, Luca O'Brien, Finn Moloney, Sidney Roberts, Tristan Bottega, Izayah Rioli FRONT ROW: Brandon Jansen, Dylan O'Connor, Cameron Pell, James Hoang, Ms Isabella Dillon, Luke Kelly, Dylan Unsworth-Perez, Nicholas Cooley, Mackenzie Matthews ABSENT: Mitchel Tarzia, Jake Tonich

8.6 BACK ROW: Benjamin Vivian, Jonah Bosio, Joseph Ricci, Angus Watson, Angus Holmes, Aiden Ogg, Santiago Paz, Joshua Sumich MIDDLE ROW: Jaeree Reuben, Willem Lamers, Sebastian Teo, Caleb Webb, Matthew Sherry, Chadd Kerrigan, Nikolo Lake, Nicholas Croll FRONT ROW: Thomas Robertson, Tyler George, Jack Kiddle, Daniel Vos, Mrs Eliza Knapman, Jack Nguyen, Griffin Woodhouse, Jonathon Carson, Daniel Santelli ABSENT: Jordan Schu