Year 9

This value shone throughout the year group in Term 2, when the boys participated in ballroom dancing lessons over seven consecutive weeks, culminating in a 1950’s themed social held at Mercedes College. Demonstrating great maturity, students waltzed out of their comfort zone and interacted positively with the Gilkison Dance Studio instructors, as well as the staff and students from Mercedes, where their friendships have blossomed over the last three years. Later in Term 3, students conducted themselves impeccably and mixed with students from a variety of schools when invited to a social at Perth College, enhancing the likelihood of similar socialising opportunities occurring in future years.

The ceremonial conclusion to the Year 9 Becoming Men program involved students having the opportunity to invite a positive role model in their life to celebrate their attainment of a Becoming Men badge. This followed discussions during pastoral workshops where the intention was for students to identify a role model close to them who displays high levels of character and resilience that they can aspire to follow. This was aimed to counter the fact that in modern society, a student’s options for role models can be tainted by traits of aggression and dominant masculinity that are not indicative of a genuine Man for Others.

The Becoming Men of Trinity breakfast and ceremony was a fantastic occasion and a highlight of the year for many students and staff involved. It was wonderful to see the boys receive their badges from their mother, father, sibling, grandparent, coach/teacher or family friend, some of whom had benefitted from attending the Understanding Adolescent Boys parent information night early in the year. The shared affirmations were very moving with the badges being attained through being a group leader, primary school (Year 5) mentor or via the achievement of a set goal or completed project such as learning a new language or instrument.

BROTHERHOOD

This trademark value related to building on the culture developed since 2016 where students have prioritised putting the best interests of others first. The spiritual growth within the brotherhood was evident during their earnest participation in the year level Masses and the Galilee retreat during Term 4. Listening to the boys reflect on the lessons learned through Jesus and how they can transfer this knowledge into embracing those around us was impressive.

Similarly, the continued incorporation of Inter-PCG competitions such as debating, basketball and volleyball this year has meant that each boy has fostered a keen sense of belonging and it has built a great deal of spirit amongst the PCGs.

Each student was challenged to develop their leadership skills where the objective was to take on greater responsibility and be proud of caring for others. Having the Becoming Men program and Duke of Edinburgh Award available to the Year 9 students boosted the growth of the ‘brotherhood’ amongst the cohort and I thank Mr Phil Jurjevich (’85) and Mr Corey Miskiewicz for their brilliant work in coordinating these pastoral extensions. It is pleasing to know that the skillsets formed can be followed through into Year 10 and beyond.

I sincerely thank the outstanding Year 9 pastoral care group teachers, many of who have been with the group since they started in Year 7. The strong rapport and mutual respect that’s nurtured has been an important factor in ensuring each boy in the cohort feels connected and valued. I also extend a special thank you to the Deputy Principal for Year 9, Mr Anthony Byrne, who’s been exceptional in his support for me, the staff and the students.

Thanks to profound teaching and the exemplary leadership of many, including the hard-working PCG Councillors, the boys have taken on the message that knowledge is important, but acting on it will now be the key. As the Class of 2021 moves from Middle School to being Senior School students, I am confident that they are taking the necessary strides towards creating an indelible imprint on the College for fashioning a positive learning environment and collectively evolving as compassionate Men for Others.

Mr Andrew Jenkin

Head of Year 9

YEAR 9 STUDENT COUNCIL

BACK ROW: Jonas Soares Mendes, Jack Le Goueff, Dante Holdsworth, Xavier Dawson, Mr Andrew Jenkin, Amato Amato, Luke Alderslade, Ben Tucker, Alexander Homsany FRONT ROW: Jarrad Wood, Xavier Adamos, Lachlan Eames, Harley Jennings, Nathan Le, Liam Santoro, Preston Campbell ABSENT: Lucas Siciliano

9.1

BACK ROW: Lual Lual, William Comerford, Rory Sinclair, Anthony Chob, Gavin Ryan, Alexander Cartwright MIDDLE ROW: Luke Hailand, Francis Moschilla, Max Zaccagnini, Xavier Dawson, Christopher Marchesani, Jed Armstrong, Matthew Loo FRONT ROW: Lachlan Eames, Elshaday Shanahan, Harry Smith, Augustine Anthony, Carlos Torre, Anthony Collova, Ashton Jones ABSENT: Edward Drew, Mr John Abordi

9.2

BACK ROW: Jonathan Slater, Fraser O’Sullivan, Kurt Arthur, Brendan Best, Keefer Smith, Alexander Baroni, Mitchell Tsapazi MIDDLE ROW: Giuseppe Macri, Bonheur Cubahiro, Mack Woodacre, Alexander Homsany, Ben Tucker, Thomas Edwards, Jaxon Fong, Jayden Nguyen FRONT ROW: Andrea Di Ciano, Gabriel Hamilton, Ashton Cooper, Miss Katie Rolston, Josh Kirkaldy, Taiga Matoba, Cuba Aveling ABSENT: Rory Charles

9.3

BACK ROW: Cooper Paul West, Liam Cooper, Angus McDonald, Bradley Hounslow, Jonas Soares Mendes, Brad Lawrence MIDDLE ROW: Liam Santoro, Jack Hudston, Paul Marchesi, Samuel Attwater, Samuel Farnfield, Jude Clarke, Danai Weelaart-Osborne FRONT ROW: Marcus Petrillo, William Gardiner, Robert Hansen, Ms Donette Firkins, Harry Bell, Thomas Smith, Owen Sands ABSENT: Jayden Graham

9.4

BACK ROW: Lachlan Rainer, Seshan Dharmasundera, Ben Starcevich, Zachary Dancewicz, Noah Perkins, Jeffrey Farrell, Ryan DeCelis MIDDLE ROW: Oliver Cranny, Flynn Tyson, Charlie Stops, Zach Brennan, Nathan Sbrocco, Nicolas Santalucia, Noah McDonald, Nicholas Biundo FRONT ROW: Joshua Wilson, Mitchell McGrath, Kuba Jayamaha, Mr Damien Hansen, Ashley Miragliotta, Nathan Le, Xavier Adamos ABSENT: Isaac Morrison

9.5

BACK ROW: Jack Le Goueff, Aaron Seth, Nathan Holland, Jedd Busslinger, Joshua Wiriadisastra, Patrick Scally, Ryan Stillman MIDDLE ROW: Antonio Galipo, Carlos Tan, Troy Miller, Eli Loveland, Finn O’Toole, Harley Jennings, Ethan McMillan, Oliver White FRONT ROW: Angus Bell, William Rehn, Massimo D’Amelio, Mr Corey Miskiewicz, Jordan Martelli, Louis Wiinschl, Anders Phan

9.6

BACK ROW: Jesse McQuillan, Daniel MacRae, Joshua Horgan, Tate Meinertz, Patrick Keenan, Finn Gismondi MIDDLE ROW: Ethan Sykes, George Schelfhout, Gabriel Naylor, Jack Blair, Benjamin Shah, Jordan Di Nella, Spencer Bluntish FRONT ROW: Max Pola, Preston Campbell, Thomas Rainsford, Noah Egitto, Hayden Windus, Jarrad Wood, Benjamin Fels ABSENT: Christopher Thomas

9.7

BACK ROW: Lachlan Bonwick, Samuel Thorpe, Oliver Bradley, Chase Ridley, Leon Scurria, Sholto Foss, Tex Gorski MIDDLE ROW: Thomas Gavin, Aryan Pulappadi, Lucas Siciliano, Luke Alderslade, Nicholas Yap, Damon Winterburn, Anthony Taliangis, Samuel Hu FRONT ROW: Peter Misiun, Nathan DeFonseka, Cristiano Tizzano, Mr Ben Mitchell, James Mahoney, Callum Lee, Benjamin Oatham

9.8

BACK ROW: Julian Leone, Liam Cartwright, Patric Manaf-Hassan, Samuel Zimmermann, Amato Amato, Lachlan Moroney, Coen Agate MIDDLE ROW: Domenico Germano, Jensen Yeo, Taylor Hannah, Cayliss Seden, Dante Holdsworth, Brandon Boylen, Logan James, Rafael Sitorus FRONT ROW: Grant Rapkoch, Nehemiah Reuben, Thomas Devine, Mr Cyrus Naseri, Timothy Robinson, Christian Silva, Davin Do ABSENT: Thomas Tranter

YEAR 8 AWARDS

JAMES WATSON

EDMUND RICE AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS 1 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT MATHEMATICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

JETT O’ROURKE

EDMUND RICE AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS 2

ZACHARY NEVELDSEN

EDMUND RICE AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS 3

REYNE SCHNEIDER

EDMUND RICE AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS 4

STEPHEN FRANSE

EDMUND RICE AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS 5

LUCA GOSATTI

EDMUND RICE AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS 6

DARCY HOYE

EDMUND RICE AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS 7 MUSIC BIORK ALIA ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCIENCE

CHRISTIAN MARCHESANI

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ENGLISH HEALTH EDUCATION

JOSEPH MILNER

STRING ENSEMBLE (OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION)

EAMONN MURRAY

CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE II

ALAN NGO

SWING BAND II (OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION)

JARVIS RICKARD

WIND ENSEMBLE (OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION)

CONNOR WILSON

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HUMANITIES

JAMES WATSON

HEAD OF YEAR 8 AWARD