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CONTENTS

Features

2 Principal’s Report3 Chairman’s Report

School News

3-4 Formal photos5-6 Academic 7 Dance/Music7-8 Paringa Hall/Chapel8-10 VET/Careers Night11 P&F News11-13 Marist NewsSchool Sports14-18 Intercol/Kilmore/Sporting Achievements19 Boarding House News

Foundation Offi ce

20 Chairman’s Report20-23 Sacred Sights 4WD Tour

Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association

24 President’s Report25 Under the Spotlight26-28 Where Are They Now?28-31 SHOC Sports32 Reunions33-34 Community News35-36 Obituaries36-37 Engagements/Birthdays37-40 Weddings40 Births

Upcoming Events

SHOC AGM15 October 2013 @ 6.30pmMass Breakfast30 October 2013 @ 7.30amMarist Cricket Carnival3-10 December 2013Sacred Sights 4WD trip28/4/14 – 2/5/14

Editorial by: Trevor Gill and Jane PingDesigned by: Graeme CogdellCover Photo: Brad Bunting, Sean Jolley, Layla Henson, Emma Walters & Josh DunleveyPhotography & articles:Thank you to everyone who collaborated to create this edition of the Blue & Blue

As we move into Spring from what has been a rather harsh winter, it is a good point to refl ect upon the middle two terms of the year. Whilst all students have received and acted on their mid-year results it was the outstanding achievements of our University student group which have drawn a special mention. For many of us it is diffi cult to imagine the signifi cance of achieving so highly at a tertiary level and still be completing Year 12! Please be sure to refer to this article about twelve of our excellent students.

Sacred Heart students have been involved in many and varied activities. Some of these are covered in this publication, but they are merely a taste of what is on offer in the College. For too long we have been known by too many as a ‘Football School’. This is unjust on the many other areas of excellence, some of which appear in these pages. However, this has not been to the detriment of our formidable football reputation as 2013 may well be one of our best yet as the Rostrevor Intercol results will attest!

In mid-August it was my privilege, and a career highlight, to participate in the 57th Annual Exchange with Assumption College in Kilmore. Not only did our students enhance our well-respected reputation on the sporting fi eld, but we also drew numerous comments of affi rmation for our music performance, debating and socialising skills, as well as our general conduct as guests in many homes across the Kilmore district.

Mr Michael Kenny, ASK Principal, and his staff went to great lengths to ensure that we were generously welcomed into their community and the Marist Family Spirit was truly evident across the weekend. It was also signifi cant that Mr Paul Teisseire, Chairman of the College Advisory Council, also joined us for this important weekend. Yet another example, along with our capable and committed staff and numerous SHC families who travelled over, of the positive relationship building ‘Presence’ of signifi cant adults and teachers in the lives of our students – a presence greatly appreciated by them!

I’m sure many who read this Blue and Blue will have their memories of the Assumption Exchange, including the climactic conditions, and most likely have stories to tell. The 2013 Kilmore stories will be of friendships formed, victories had or not had, and a weekend spent with friends in a special, Marist Spirit – all of which forms a signifi cant aspect of our great College!

Kind Regards

Steve ByrnePrincipal

Principal’s ReportDear Members of the Sacred Heart College Community,

Steve ByrneSteve Byrne

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With much of the country in election mode since earlier this year, management has been closely monitoring the school funding policies and initiatives of the various political parties. Medium and longer term fi nancial planning and security is a high priority for Council.

Financial oversight and advice is another of the key responsibilities of Council. We are fortunate to have an experienced and very able Business Manager as well as a hard working and capable Finance Committee.

In addition to the outstanding academic results across the whole of the Year 12 cohort of 2012, Council was particularly delighted at the exceptional results produced out of our boarding houses. Congratulations are extended to the staff for the support and encouragement they gave our boarders. Our boarding houses make our school’s offering unique amongst other senior secondary schools in South Australia and are an important part of the fabric of our culture.

Paul TeisseireChairman

On Saturday, 29 June Sacred Heart students transformed from ordinary school boys and girls to superstars as everyone attended the annual Hearts formal. This was a great opportunity for teachers and students to dress up and interact socially with one another.

Our leaders and formal committee did a fantastic job of organising the venue, dancing and theme for the night. The chosen ‘candy shop’ theme proving popular as the fairy fl oss and chocolates went down a treat, giving everyone oodles of energy for the dance fl oor. Plenty of cheer was given to those who were lucky enough to receive an award for the night, especially Isaac Goosay and his ‘biggest country bumpkin’ award. Overall everyone who attended had a splendid time and is now ready to tackle the last few weeks of Year 12.

Grace Redden & Harry KitschkeSHOC Representatives 2013

Sacred Heart College Formal 2013

Tom Brereton, Caroline Sellwood, Rowan Muller, Alex MacDonald, Sophie Chellew, Jack Ralph, Joanna Mack & Annabel Thompson

Bottom Left: Riley Calaby receiving the Einstein Award from Jamie Broadbent

Bottom Right: School Captains - Jaime Grech & Jamie Broadbent

Chairman’s ReportThe winter period has proven to be a busy one for Council and its committees. Redevelopment of the war memorial oval precinct is of keen interest to Council and detailed conceptual drawings are being developed through the Building Committee. Extensive consultation is being undertaken with Holdfast Bay Council and local residents to ensure an optimal outcome for all stakeholders. Recent inclement weather at the annual Intercol match with Rostrevor reinforced the need for undercover facilities in the new complex.

Concurrent with this major redevelopment, we are also keen to redevelop St Paul’s in furtherance of our mission to provide the best possible facilities to our students in a wide range of subject offerings.

Paul Teisseire

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Claudia Romeo, Madeline Hicks, Raquel Green, Kelly Lunn, Georgia Hext, Sidney Vanderzalm, Rachel Salvati, Jaime Grech, Bianca McDonald

Back row: Kahrynn Annese, Layla Henson, Lucy Cracknell, Laura Conley & Emma SoftleyFront row: Madeline Pilkington & Lauren Pratt

Back row: Sam Eden, Connor Williams, Michael Camacho, Mitchell Ping, Tom Keogh, Matthew Bero & Andrew ConleyFront row: Will Tierney, Liam Moran, David Wohlgemuth & Daniel Sapko

Daniel Peake, Zac Sando, Ed Daw & Ned Honner

School News

Sacred Heart College currently has eleven Year 12 students who are studying at Flinders University and one Year 12 student studying at Adelaide University, while also completing topic/s to gain credit towards both their SACE and University degree (if the degree structure permits).

For the purpose of calculating an ATAR, the SACE Board has determined that University grades will be converted in the following way:

• High Distinction = 20 • Distinction = 19.6 • Credit = 18 • Pass = 15.8

The students achieved the following results:

Amber Bawden Credit Biology : Molecular Basis of Life

Karlee Cook Credit Women’s Studies : Sex, Gender & Identities in Australia

Alice Haddy Distinction Bodies of Work

Rowan Muller Distinction International Relations

Daniella Nolan Distinction Management, people & organisations

Darcy Noll Distinction Medicine : How your body works, human physiology and structure

Maddy Pilkington Distinction Medicine : How your body works, human physiology and structure

Daniel Sapko Distinction Molecular Basis of Life

Riley Calaby High Distinction Comparative Politics

Anthony Stoks High Distinction Australian Justice Systems – Legal Studies

Claire Whitley Distinction Turning points in World History

Jonathon Williams High Distinction Turning points in World History

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to Genevieve Pearce (Year 12) who was one of 122 senior student delegates who participated in the 2013 National Schools Constitutional Convention where the participants explored ways to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Constitution.

Emeritus Professor John Warhurst AO from the Australian National University facilitated the convention which was held late March in Canberra.

After hearing from expert speakers, as well as discussing and debating issues, student delegates, including Genevieve, participated in mock referenda on how the Constitution can recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

An overwhelming 93% of delegates voted in favour of a Proposed Law, altering the Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, their cultures, languages and heritage, and to replace racially discriminatory provisions.

“It was great meeting other students from all around Australia who were interested in learning about our democracy,” said Genevieve.

The convention is funded by the Australian Government as part of its ongoing commitment for civics and citizenship education.

ANZAC DAY CELEBRATIONSOn 25 April 2013 School Captain Jamie Broadbent and Laura Conley attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Brighton Jetty as representatives of Sacred Heart College.

NATIONAL SCHOOLS CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

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SACE AWARDS FOR 2012 YEAR 12 STUDENTSEarlier this year an Award Ceremony was held at Government House to celebrate the 38 students who achieved 46 merits (the maximum score of 20) in 15 subjects. In addition, 53 students achieved an A+ for outstanding achievement in a range of subjects across all learning areas. Four Year 11 students were also amongst the Merit winners.

NATIONAL EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT PLANOn 11 June, student leaders from Catholic Secondary Schools within the Hindmarsh electorate met with Finance and De-regulation Minister, Senator Penny Wong and local Federal MP Steve Georganas. Year 11 Student Leaders Laura Kelly and Declan Jamieson were invited from Sacred Heart College and joined leaders from Nazareth Catholic College and St Michael’s College to discuss issues related to the National Education Improvement Plan – more specifi cally the current debate around the Gonski Funding proposals recently signed off on by the South Australian Government.

Senator Wong engaged the students and Principals in the discussion and also shared some of her family story and pathway into politics. Senator Wong spoke of the importance of education in her journey and Steve spoke of the importance of cultural choice for his family. The students questioned Senator Wong on issues such as the importance of alternative educational pathways, educational technology and the funding impact on their hoped for tertiary education in the near future.

It was an opportunity for Laura and Declan to engage on a personal level with a signifi cant policy discussion which will directly affect the Sacred Heart College community and Catholic Education generally.

YEAR 12 DRAMA PERFORMANCEThe Year 12 Drama Performance for 2013 was “12 Angry Men”. The play was set in a 1950s jury room in the United States as the jury deliberated on the fate of a young Spanish-American boy on a murder charge. The students were dressed for the era and acted superbly. Mrs Robyn Gough adapted the play to include a balance of men and women jurors. The engrossing script covered a range of relevant social issues including prejudicial treatment, just processes and the jury system. Behind the scenes the technical support, front of house and set construction were a community event.

Congratulations to the Drama students and Robyn Gough for putting on a superb performance.

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Year 11 Student Leaders Declan Jamieson & Laura Kelly meet with MP Steve Georganas and Senator Penny Wong

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On 21 May, Abbie Berry’s Year 10 Dance students and Dan Ryan’s Year 12 Solo Music performance students presented family, friends and the general public with a showcase of dance and music entitled SHCWOMAD (Sacred Heart College World of Music and Dance).

Both classes performed exceptionally well, showing an array of talents and expertise in a variety of dance genres and music styles. Mr Ryan and I would like to commend the performers for the way in which they committed themselves to the performance night as well as the lead up preparation. The students’ dedication towards putting on a stellar show, as well as their behaviour on the night, were exceptional. This was a truly remarkable effort and one of which everyone involved should be proud. To all family, friends and staff members who supported the showcase, we thank you. Furthermore, thank you for supporting the Arts programme as a whole at Sacred Heart. We look forward to providing you all with future performances of dance and music prowess.

Ms Abbie BerryDance Teacher

REFURBISHMENT OF SACRED HEART CHAPELThe Chapel has been painted inside and out a number of times since it was built. The Chapel roof was fi rst renewed in the early 1990s. The roofs of the three domes (one over the sanctuary and the other two on the towers) have been repaired and repainted a number of times. During the school holidays, the Memorial Chapel once again received some much loved paint and TLC.

The construction of the Chapel began in September 1922 when the ground on which it was to be built and the Foundation stone were blessed by Archbishop Spence. The Chapel took eighteen months to complete and the offi cial blessing and opening took place on 30 March 1924. The Chapel has undergone a number of interior changes since 1924. Originally, there were no altar rails in the chapel and no marble throne about the tabernacle. These were added in the next two years. Over the 1920s and 1930s, donors gave the nave’s eight stained glass windows, replacing stained glass leaded lights of simple design. Initially these were fi xed and the Chapel was quite warm in hot weather.

DANCE AND MUSIC AT SACRED HEART

This was remedied in the 1938-1939 Christmas vacation when the stained glass windows were set in steel frames so that they could now be opened and closed.

In the late 1960s the altar rails were removed and the sanctuary enlarged. In 1975, the sanctuary was remodelled, the beautiful marble altar dismantled and the tabernacle placed in the southern side aisle against the sacristy door. The radical changes to the sanctuary in the 1970s left many of the College community and old scholars dissatisfi ed, so in the early 1980s discussions began and in 1991 extensive improvements were made to the lighting and carpeting; the kneelers were removed from the pews. The Sacrament Shrine (tabernacle, etc) was brought back to the rear centre of the sanctuary. These changes were greeted with warm approval by the community.

The Chapel is an integral part of the College and is used to perform Mass (for the students, old scholars and the community) funerals for Marist Brothers, and weddings. If you know of anyone who is getting married and needs to book the Chapel, please contact Kathryn Mortlock at kmk@shcs.sa.edu.au.

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PARINGA HALL TOURSAs part of “About Time : South Australia’s History Festival 2013”, Sacred Heart opened up its doors to the community and held tours of Paringa Hall for those interested. The tour was a complete success. John Campbell (OS 47-48) accompanied one of the tours, which brought back many memories for him. John was a boarder at Sacred Heart at just 9 years of age. John fondly recalls that much of their post-lesson time was spent either playing sport, swimming down at the beach or making their own fun in many different and imaginative ways, such as re-enacting the heroes from the movies they had seen the previous Saturday night in the old hall, playing marbles or any other such thing that occupied the minds of small boys in those days. Among their past-times was a game called vieing for the “Golden Eagle”. This was a bronze/metal fi gure of a bird in fl ight, purported to have come from the top of the fl ag pole on the tower. (In actual fact, the bird was probably more a seagull than an eagle). It was highly prized amongst the various “gangs” which vied for it, fi rst held by one and then another, hidden somewhere in the College grounds until located by the opposition and promptly re-hidden. The game would keep the boys amused for hours!

For many years, John had searched old photos of the tower but could never see any evidence of the “eagle”. That was until he took part in the tour. As part of the tour, the participants were handed out booklets of Paringa Hall which had been prepared by Brother Columbanus - on page 5, in an architect’s sketch of the Hall dated 1881, there is the eagle, in all its glory, on top of the pole! It is amazing to think that at 74 years of age John’s memory of the eagle is still strong in his mind.

HIGHGATE SCHOOL TOURAnother participant of the tour was history buff and teacher, Barbara Adcock. Barbara is a Year 5 teacher from Highgate Primary School and she was so taken with Paringa Hall that she arranged with Peter McCabe for her students to have a separate tour conducted at a later time. The children had been visiting various buildings in South Australia to help them understand aspects of their Year 5 New Oz Curriculum History course.

The children were fascinated by the old air conditioning ducts that were in the rooms and also the deliberately “imperfect tiling” in the foyer of Paringa Hall. They felt very special to be allowed into the Principal’s Offi ce for a tour and were also fascinated by the intricate detail on the ceiling in the Parlour and the stained glass windows.

One of the students who attended the tour with her mother are related to old scholar Robert Stigwood (OS 45-50) and they were very pleased to see the sketch of Robert Stigwood located in the Brother Joseph Room.

2013 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAININGSacred Heart College provides a high quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) program, delivering positive outcomes. This has been achieved through the continued integration of VET programs into the resourcing, operations and culture of the College.

The time spent by our students being exposed to job-related skills and work place environments provide an excellent platform for a lifetime of success in the workplace. By working in their area of interest alongside industry professionals, many of our graduating students move seamlessly into apprenticeships or their fi rst fulltime job.

Their character and performance this year has maintained and enhanced the fi ne reputation that Sacred Heart College Senior enjoys in the wider community.

SHCS will pay half of the course cost, up to $300 per student; the rest is for you to pay.

Barbara Adcock, students & parents outside Paringa Hall

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VET provides students with the opportunity to experience learning in an adult environment, to develop the necessary abilities required for any workplace and to give them an opportunity to begin their career path whilst still at school.

As part of the curriculum at Sacred Heart College Senior, Year 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to undertake Vocational Education and Training (VET). Once a week, students attend a Registered Training Organisation to study their chosen course. In 2012, we have had a variety of courses being undertaken: Childcare, Construction, Hospitality (both Food and Beverage and Kitchen Operations); Electro Technology; Hairdressing; Plumbing, Introduction to Colour Studies; Creative Camera; Makeup, Conservation and Land Management and Police Studies.

The VET Program of Sacred Heart College has established a fi ne reputation for providing high quality young people who are ready to enter the workforce and make signifi cant and meaningful contributions to today’s society.

Interested students should have a demonstrated interest in a particular career/industry area. Students should have a level of maturity and independence that would accommodate a more adult style of learning and training. Evidence of part time work or other related responsibilities would be relevant.

HOME ECONOMICS CENTREDid you study Food and Hospitality when you

were at Sacred Heart?? Have you gone on to workin the industry? If you know of somebody who

works in the industry or you work in the industry, Judy O’Dea and Mary Labozzetta

would love to hear from you.

CAREERS NIGHTOn Wednesday, 3 July, Sacred Heart Senior nervously hosted its fi rst Careers Expo in quite some time. The night was held in the Debourg Performing Arts Centre and was an overwhelming success, with huge numbers attending and great support from old scholars. There was a broad range of exhibitors covering a myriad of tertiary pathways, training and apprenticeships, gap years, student exchanges as well as industry representatives. This was all complemented by access to up-to-date experiences of old scholars either studying or working in a variety of fi elds.

Some of the comments from those who took part follow:-

“What a great night!!!! The students AND parents had really great questions, we were kept busy all night long.”

“Thank you so much for having me at the career expo. It was a really great set up and I hope that I managed to help a few students trying to decide on a career. I hope the students enjoyed the night as much as the old scholars did talking about their experiences and answering questions.”

Year 11 student Mbita Makwaza

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“... what a great and successful night it was last night! Very informative and great to have ‘ old scholars ‘ being involved for additional knowledge .”

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“Thank you for the kind invitation to attend the Sacred Heart College Careers expo. I was thrilled, as I am sure you were, at the huge attendance and I saw many high quality students.”

Our grateful thanks to all who helped to make the night so successful.

Special thanks goes to the old scholars Jess Whiting, James Mack, Ryan De Visser, Mitchell Bosley, Darcy Wilkosz, Heath Treacy, Jess Honner, Chris Burns, Sam Capurso, Nicola Payne, Darren Clunes, Katie Fritz, Michaela Kenneally, Jess Burns, Tom O’Donnell, Lachlan Micklethwaite, Dianne Estanislao, Maddy Cracknell, Daniel Payne and Georgia Wilkosz who gave up their night to contribute their valuable advice.

Prue Wilkosz & Annemarie Honner Old Scholars Darren Clunes, Chris Burns and Mitchell Bosley

Amorini is a trade based supplier of furniture components and complete kitchens that employs several old scholars who have helped the business grow over the years. Quite a few have been studying and the casual employment with us is a win/win for all involved.

Amorini Australia was established in 1999 between industry leaders in the UK/HK/Australia and later NZ to combine their resources to deliver exceptional quality kitchen and wardrobe décor components to the trade market internationally. The systems used to deliver on its promises are a combination of French, English and Australian software designed specifi cally to compliment the plan Amorini was going to execute.Our team of kitchen retailing and product development experts travel overseas extensively, visiting international trade shows and global manufacturing facilities to ensure we bring you the latest designer products made from the highest quality materials, at Australia’s most affordable prices.

While a high quality, contemporary product range is a critical ingredient, it is our integrated business management system that makes the real difference. We work with the global leaders in kitchen retailing and business management software to develop kitchen retailing systems to improve the productivity and profi tability of our trade partners.

Recruiting the right people can be very tricky and our experience in general has found that the work ethic and values these old scholars have stand them in front of the many 100’s of others we have employed in our previous kitchen business over the 30 years.

Currently employed with Amorini in SA (and forming 80% of the warehouse team) are old scholars:-

• Chris Bosley (OS 03-05) - Sales and Marketing

• Matthew Crettenden (OS 06-08) - Warehouse Manager

• Mitch Bosley (OS 06-08) - Admin/Finance

• Daniel Libralato (OS 06-08) - Design/warehouse

• Jordan Barratt (OS 06-08) - Casual warehouse

• Alex Scott (OS 06-08) - Warehouse/Logistics

• Tom Moten (OS 07-09) - Casual warehouse

• Tom Finn (OS 08-10) - Apprentice Kitchen Installer

• Lachie Hartshorne (OS 10-12) - Casual warehouse

Amorini’s charter is simply … TO HELP OTHERS GROW … and we all take a lot of pride in helping those who work with us develop as much as they can.

Nearly all the full time people will start in these roles above and move to senior management roles/own business/tradesman roles very early in the business life as we encourage them all to be the best they can be – it’s nice to know there is a College just down the road that continues to produce young people with great values!

We are currently for looking for 2 more full-time people to keep up with our growth and allow the existing team to take on new challenges with us. If you are interested, please give me a call on 8376 7904

Regards

Steven Bosley

BUSINESS PROFILE – AMORINI

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PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWSAfter starting the year with a very successful Welcome/Wine and Cheese Night in February, the Parents and Friends group held a shopping night at Paisley Fashions located at Jetty Road, Glenelg. The function was hosted by proprietor and former parent Julie Tohl. The night was a great success, with Julie generously donating gifts for door and raffl e prizes. Thank you to those who attended on the night and to the organising group for all their hard work.

The Quiz Night which was originally proposed to be held in August, has been post-poned. I know a lot of you look forward to attending the evening as it is always a fun night. We will be rescheduling the Quiz Night for next year, date yet to be confi rmed, when I hope you will attend.

Prize winner – Ingrid McKaySome Committee Members LtoR: Louise Williams, Jane Ping, Julie Pearce, Jane Selwood & Di Mack

Julie Tohl & Di Mack

The next event to be hosted by the P&F will be a shopping night to be held at Crème Designs in November. Further details in relation to this evening will be forwarded to parents via email.

The P&F AGM will be held on 20 November at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Please check the School Newsletter for our meeting dates and times and for upcoming events.

I welcome hearing from you and if you feel you would like to be involved in any way, please call me, Dianne Mack on 0407 611 771.

SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS AGM

The Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting

on Tuesday, 15 October at 6.30pm at Sacred Heart College, Brother Joseph Room. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to

Jane Ping on 8350 2590 or email at jane.ping@shcs.sa.edu.au prior to the AGM.

If you would like to elect for the position of President, Treasurer or general committee,

please advise prior to the AGM.

MARIST CORNERFIRST MARIST SCHOOL – EAST TIMORThe Marist Brothers are working towards building their fi rst school in East Timor. The school will be located in the Baucau district. The Brothers currently have two communities in this district around the town of Baucau. Baucau is 3 hours by road from Dili, the capital city of East Timor. Currently, the Australian Marist Brothers have started a small Teachers College of 160 students doing a three-year Bachelor of Teaching degree in Baucau. They are also funding 30 small projects with local groups running them for young people. These projects include study centres for after school support.

Young people in East Timor are in great need of the high quality education and the pastoral care that they will experience at this fi rst Marist School.

By early 2014, the Marist Brothers will have completed the planning procedures, fi nalised the Land Acquisition and be ready to build the school. It should be completed and ready for student intake by 2015. The estimated cost of the development is $350,000 - $450,000.

Based on recent enrolment data obtained from the Millennium

Development Goals Report, about 72 million primary school age children in developing countries are not at school. Of this 72 million, some 57% are girls.

If you wish to make a donation, please contact Brother Allen Sherry fms, c/- Australian Marist Solidarity for further details, telephone (07) 3354 0600.

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2013 MARIST IMMERSION EXPERIENCESacred Heart College will once again be offering the opportunity to students and teaching staff to attend either the Philippines, India or Fiji at the end of the year to support the Missions. The list of students/teachers attending the 2013 trips are listed below. We wish them all well in their travels.

PHILIPPINES INDIA FIJIMargie Weller Bryan McKeough Tracey Dorian

Amanda Byrne Sarah Melhuish Millie Sharpley

Callum Brown Declan Jamieson Daniel Bendo

Heyson Hinge Troy Fernandez Nathan Morrissey

Joel Baker Matt Stidwell Justin Tate

Sam O’Grady Emma Zeitz Mitchell Ling

Georgia Hill Lauren Clarke Sara Petruzzella

Jessica Barnes Josica Pietraroia

Georgia Crossman Alecia Gee Jessica Houlahan

Amelia Galpin Cassandra Wilmot Sara Threadgold

Claudia Caruso Kayla Lemm Sarah Browne

Gabrielle Rosa Laura Kelly Briony Lucas

Ashleigh Hill Monique Van Der Heyden Eliza Kitschke

Kate Martin Rachael McKenzie Helena Plush

AUSTRALIAN MARIST SCHOOLS CONFERENCE, CAIRNSMany readers of the Blue and Blue may never have turned their mind towards the notion of “Being Marist”. After all, it would seem that once upon a time it was a given – an ample number of Marist Brothers to educate the students and provide invaluable formation. However, now we are faced with the reality that the numbers of Marist Brothers in our schools is diminishing. In light of this, the Marists have elucidated our aim for the future – with staff, students and importantly, Old Collegians. This aim is to “grow committed Marists.”From 28-31 July 2013 staff from Sacred Heart College Senior (Steve Byrne, Daniel Head (OS 97-03) and Enza Vessali) and Sacred Heart College Middle School (Andrew Balkwill, Jen Callinan and Ben Dray (OS 94-00)) joined 200 other Marist Brothers, educators and lay Marists in escaping from the cold of Adelaide for warm, sunny Cairns for the biennial Australian Marist Schools Conference.

The conference had the title “He Gave Us the Name of Mary”, which was drawn from the fi rst circular of the new Superior General of the Marist Brothers, Br Emili Turu. A highlight for all in attendance was hearing Br Emili draw great depth and insight from 3 beautiful icons of Mary: the Annunciation, the Visitation and Mary in the Upper Room at Pentecost. For each

icon he shared his views of what Australian Marist education should look like. Br Emili concluded that we must become a “Church of the Apron”, based largely on a homily from Pope Francis, and essentially meaning that we must become a Church of service to each other, but especially to our young people.

Other speakers included a moving and hugely inspiration talk from Br Jeff Crowe, Provincial of the Marist Brothers Province of Australia on how to become a Champagnat fi gure, and Dr Paul Sharkey, Director of Catholic Education South Australia, who challenged those present to create a new “frontier space” in delivering Catholic Education for our students.

It is fair to say that this trip has left us invigorated and inspired to – if I may paraphrase St Marcellin Champagnat – “face the future with audacity and hope”.

Br Emili Turu gives his inspiring presentation

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PILGRIMAGE 2013I had the great opportunity in April this year to participate in the Marist Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Rome and France. I left Adelaide on Easter Sunday and joined 35 other representatives from Australian Marist Schools in Dubai. I was the only representative from South Australia, the other pilgrims being from the eastern states. In this article, I will focus on the Holy Land.

We fl ew to Amman in Jordan and were greeted by one of three guides and bus tour directors who took us on an amazing and informative journey of the area known to me only through Bible stories since my childhood days. The following is by no means complete, but I will endeavour to give an account of some of the signifi cant experiences.

We visited Mt Nebo where Moses looked out upon the Promised Land. Seeing Graeco-Roman ruins at Jerash was the forerunner for many other sites we would visit where we could see, fi rst hand, the infl uence of the many different groups and cultures who, at various times, have occupied these lands.

The visit to Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan allowed us to refl ect upon the Baptism of Jesus and was celebrated by a ritual in which we all renewed our Baptismal vows, being blessed with water from the Jordan River.

Accommodation throughout the Pilgrimage was fi rst class. Our fi rst night was spent on the shores of the Dead Sea and of course we enjoyed the fun and camaraderie of fl oating in the sea, which is high in mineral content and impossible to sink therein.

A journey to Bethlehem the next day allowed us to visit Ein Karem, the site of the Visitation, the Church of the Nativity, the Shepherd’s Field, where the birth of Jesus was heralded to the lowly shepherds and the Shrine of the Book. We entered the shrine to view the Dead Sea Scrolls and other artifacts gathered from earlier days.

One of the highlights of the trip was to visit Lake Galilee. This brought to mind many of the teachings and miracles of Jesus and it was a delight just being there. We visited Caesarea, where Caesar built a showcase port-side city of magnifi cent buildings to refl ect his power and might. The remnants now are a reminder of the passage of time, the infl uence of invading forces and the erosion by nature. One can’t help but think of the treasures we hold in our hearts that are not eroded by time and circumstance.

We were very fortunate to have as one of our Pilgrims a priest by the name of Fr Gary Perritt CP, who brought liturgy to these places of signifi cance. Celebrating Mass together on the shore of Lake Galilee and elsewhere, whilst reading selected Gospel accounts relevant to the different places brought Jesus into our midst in a special way.

Our trip would have been incomplete without a sail on the Sea of Galilee so we boarded an old wooden vessel and cast adrift.

A visit to Nazareth Village refl ected the region as would have been witnessed by Jesus. The guide, baker, servant girl, weaver, carpenter and shepherd all wore costumes from the past and plied their trade as of yesteryear. The simple meal of soup and bread fl avoured with herbs from the fi eld was a treat.

What a delight it was to immerse oneself in the zone of many teachings and miracles, only read about prior to the pilgrimage. We had the chance to pray on the journey as we travelled from

The Mount of Beatitudes where there grows a magnifi cent gum tree to remind the Australians of home, to Magdala, Mary’s hometown, Tabgha, the location of the miracle of the loaves and fi shes, The Church of the Primacy of Peter, Samaria and Jacob’s well to mention a few. From there to Cana, the location of the wedding feast.

As we travelled throughout Israel we passed many reminders of the struggles between peoples in this land. The check-points and high concrete walls and fences prompt us to keep praying for peace between all cultures that all are, in reality, “Companions on the Journey”. Here is a little known statistic of the religion in Israel: Jewish 76%, Muslim 17%, Christian 2% and others 5%.

The Holy City of Jerusalem greeted us with many sights and emotions. To get our bearings we fi rst visited a 1:50 scale model of the city as it was in the time of Jesus. Many buildings, city gates and natural features were identifi ed for us and helped make sense of the modern city as we visited the remains and facilities still in use today.

Our Pilgrimage included the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Pater Noster, Garden of Gethsemane Basilica, the Upper Room, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Pool of Bethesda, the Western Wall, to mention a few. We meditated for one hour in the Garden of Olives, surrounded by 1000 year old olive trees.

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Not one of us dared go to sleep! The next day included a visit to Herod’s Palace and the dungeon below, a chilling experience, possibly the location of Jesus’ incarceration on Holy Thursday night.

YEAR 12 AQUATICS75 students took part in the SACE Aquatics course held recently. The students worked really hard and challenged themselves both mentally and physically in learning new skills. Many students came away with an excellent result in terms of SACE, but also with the appreciation of a unique opportunity to work outside their comfort zone. The instructors at both Murray Bridge and West Lakes Aquatics commended the College on the excellent quality of the students.

Emma RustonHead of Health and Physical Education

A four o’clock rise one morning allowed us to pray the Stations of the Cross in a refl ective mood before other tourists swamped the Old City. As we walked along the route that Jesus was forced to endure, we remained silent – other than praying at each station and picturing what it was like 2000 years ago. Again, meaningful liturgies throughout our Pilgrimage led by Fr Garry and the Marist Brothers accompanying us, helped differentiate it from a mere trip.

In closing, I would like to quote the refrain from “Ancient Words”, a song by Michael Smith, which we sang together along our journey.

Ancient words, ever true changing me and changing you, we have come with open hearts, O let the ancient words impart.

Vin Coffey

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INTERCOLLEGIATE WEEKEND 2013 – 2/3 AUGUST 2013

SOCCER

1 XI Soccer Rostrevor def SHCS 2-1Intercol medal for SHCS – PETER KARAKASILIS

2 XI Soccer Rostrevor def SHCS 1-0Intercol medal for SHCS – IVAN WORONIAK

2 XI Soccer SHCS def Rostrevor 2-1Intercol medal for SHCS – JESSE CARLAW

YR10A Soccer Rostrevor def SHCS 2-1Intercol medal for SHCS – PATRICK HELLER

YR10B Soccer Rostrevor def SHCS 3-1Intercol medal for SHC – LUKE BERO

BASKETBALL

OPEN A Basketball SHCS def Rostrevor 75-20Intercol medal for SHCS – TYLER McPHERSON

OPEN B Basketball SHCS def Rostrevor 53-37Intercol medal for SHCS– JACKSON FIDGE

OPEN C Basketball Rostrevor def SHCS 45-25Intercol medal for SHCS – MITCHELL HARVEY

OPEN D Basketball SHCS def Rostrevor 49-24Intercol medal for SHCS – JORDAN WAGNER

FOOTBALL

1stXVIII Football: SHCS def Rostrevor 11.24 – 3.4Intercol medal for SHCS – COREY GREGSON

2ndXVIII Football SHCS def Rostrevor 16.11 – 5.4Intercol medal for SHCS – DARBY CAMPBELL

3rdXVIII Football SHCS def Rostrevor 17.9 – 6.7Intercol medal for SHCS– CHRIS BARNS

YR10A Football SHCS def Rostrevor 16.10 – 5.4Intercol medal for SHCS – JOSH KOSTER

YR10B Football SHCS def Rostrevor 31.17 –0.1ptIntercol medal for SHCS – AZIEL STUART

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KILMORE EXCHANGE

57th ACK/SHC EXCHANGE 2013 RESULTS

SPORT SCORES ACK Best Player SHC Best PlayerGirls Soccer SHC won 4 - 3 Emily Foster Ann PantillanoBoys Soccer SHC won 5 - 1 Corey Tinney Matt Sullivan

Girls Basketball SHC won 41 - 11 Megan Butler Bianca McDonaldBoys Basketball ACK won 39 - 34 Jack Murphy Sam White

Netball SHC won 40 - 36 Casey Adamson Olivia ClarkMixed Hockey ACK won 7 - 1 Zac Gration, Jessica Wendel Amber Bawden, Jesse Campbell

Mixed Volleyball SHC won 3 - 0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-15) Anna Sivesind Lucy KrammFootball SHC won 12.15.87 - 7.4.46 Cameron Barrett Jack Hayes

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CO-CURRICULAR NEWSSPORTSBASKETBALL – Samuel White (Yr 11) and his brother Isaac White (Yr 9) both continue to have outstanding success in basketball. Samuel was the Captain of the U18 State Basketball team which played in Brisbane earlier this year. He also features on the cover of the U16 Basketball Championship poster. His brother, Isaac, currently in Year 9 at SHCMS, was selected as Captain of the U16 State Basketball Team which played in Adelaide in July.

Congratulations to Bianca McDonald (Yr 12) who was selected to represent South Australia in the Under 18 Women’s Metro Basketball Team that was played at the Basketball Australia 18 Nationals in Brisbane in the April School Holidays.

Congratulations to Tyler McPherson (Yr 12) who was also selected to represent South Australia in the Under 18 Men’s Metro Basketball Team.

SA CANOE JUNIORS PRIMED FOR JUNIOR OLYMPIC HOPES REGATTA IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Benjamin Keogh, Jayden Ellis, Jace Bayliss, Lulu Louthry, Sonia Ryan and Emma Jager are heading to the Junior Olympic Hopes Regatta in the Czech Republic in September.

Jace Bayliss (Yr 10) competed in the U 16 Canadian kneeling single (C1) Sprint competition and won 2 gold medals in the 500 M and 200 M events and a silver medal in the 1000 M. As there were insuffi cient entries for his age group in doubles and fours, he competed in the Open C2 and C4 Sprint competition and won a silver medal in the OC2 5000 M and OC4 1000 M. He also won 2 bronze medals in the OC4 500 M and O C4 200 M. Jace has been selected to compete at the World Olympic Hopes Regatta in Racice, Czech Republic in September. Benjamin Keogh (former SHCS Student who now studies at Marcellin Technical College) also had considerable success in the Canoe Marathon and Canoe Sprint Championships, he has also been selected for the same International sprint competition, subject to meeting the same qualifi cation times. He also paddled pairs with Jace and fours in the open class.

Francesca Kidd (Yr 11) competed in the Canoe Marathon Championships, winning two gold medals in the U 16 K1 and U 16 K2 long distance events. Francesca competed in the U 16 Kayak single (K1), K2 and K4 with outstanding success winning 1 silver and 7 bronze medals. She won a silver medal in the U 16 K1 5000 M, a bronze in the U 16 K1 1000 M, 5th in the U 16 K1 500 M and 6th in the U 16 K1 200 M. She won 3 bronze medals in the U 16 K2 1000 M, 500 M and 200 M. She also won 3 bronze medals in the U 16 K4 1000 M, 500 M and 200 M.

Francesca has been selected to compete for the SASI Kayaking squad and also for the Under 16 Olympic Sprint Kayaking team. She will be competing in Racice, Czech Republic and training in Szolnok, Hungary in September as a result of her fantastic achievements in only such a short time in the sport.

We wish Jace, Benjamin and Francesca the best of luck at the 2013 Australian Olympic Hopes Team in September.

To read more about their success, log onto: http://www.news.com.au/national-news/south-australia/sa-canoe-juniors-primed-for-junior-olympic-hopes-regatta-in-czech-republic/story-fnii5yv4-1226674231877#ixzz2Y8aS7Dx6

FOOTBALL – Congratulations to Jessica Barnes (Yr 11), Ellie Kellock (Yr 10) and Katie Murdoch (Yr 11) who were selected in the 2013 South Australian State Youth Girls Football Team. This was an U/18 team which represented South Australia at the 2013 AFL National Youth Girls Championships held in Sheparton, Victoria. Alexandra Price (Yr 12) also competed in this competition, co-Captaining the side.

Alex’s success on the football fi eld also led to her selection to take part in the fi rst AFL-sanctioned women’s match. The match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 29 June (the same night as Alex’s school formal). Alex gladly put on the football boots in place of the high heels! Alex was amongst three South Australian women selected to join the All-Australian team of female footballers. Alex also captained the Under 18 girl’s team for the Port Adelaide Football Club and won best on ground for the Finals decider. As a 16 year old Alex also won Port Adelaide’s Senior Best and Fairest in the SA Women’s Football League, co-captained SA at the U/18s national carnival and won All Australian selection in the forward line. In summer, Alex hangs up her football boots and picks up the cricket bat. She is a member of the South Australian Cricket Association and the Sturt District Cricket Club. She has won numerous awards and accolades and was named the Captain of the 2013 South Australian U/18 female cricket team.

OPEN GIRLS FOOTBALL TEAM – After really close wins against Marryatville, Brighton, Birdwood, and Nuriootpa High Schools, Sacred Heart earned the right to play off for the State Championship against St. Michael’s at AAMI Stadium on Sunday, 11 August. The girls were thrilled to get the opportunity to play before the Crows in their second to last game at West Lakes, and were equally as excited about the prospect of winning the school’s fi rst title.

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Sacred Heart clearly weren’t intimidated by the size of the ground, nor the size of the opposition, and started the game with great intensity and courage. At half time, the Hearts were down 1.3 to 0.1 and were certainly up against it.

After an inspired ‘rev up’ from Captain Charlotte Brinkworth, the girls responded with two quick goals to start the 2nd half and held onto a narrow 4 point lead. The last 10 minutes were played totally in the St. Michael’s half, but the girls didn’t relent and were able to score a consolation goal with a minute remaining to put the game beyond doubt. SHC eventuated victors 3.1 (19) to 1.6 (12) with Year 10 boarder, Ellie Kellock, receiving the medal for best afi eld.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the members of the school community who came out to support the girls in an historic victory.

Statewide Knockout On Tuesday, 20 August the First XVIII boys were successful in winning back to back championships. The boys played in the Statewide Knockout fi nal against PAC at Norwood Oval with fi nal scores SHC 11.5 – 71 defeating PAC 8.3 – 51. The Colin Steinert Medal for best on ground went to Captain Jack Haarsma. The boys were also successful in winning the Messenger Shield competition which was played earlier this year. Well done to the boys and girls football teams.

SOCCER – Madeline Forde (Yr 12) has been selected in the Secondary School Girls State Soccer Team. This is the second year in a row that Madeline has been selected. We wish her all the best.

Alyce Macauley (Yr 10) has been selected to represent Secondary School Sport SA at the School Sport Australian Football (Soccer) Championships which will be held in Canberra, ACT.

SURF LIFESAVING – Will Shetter, Ben Smith and Josh Allison (all Yr 12) brought home an Australian Championship medal in the ski relay. This is only the 4th time in the last 25 years that a South Australian Club has brought home an Australian Championship in this race. Will, Ben and Josh held off the more fancied Queensland and NSW Clubs, as well as the best from New Zealand, to bring home the bronze medal. The Championships, held on the Gold Coast earlier this year, hosted over 6,500 competitors from throughout Australia, as well as many international competitors. The boys had previously won the Gold Medal in this event at State Championships.

Ben Barratt (Yr 9 SHCMS) was also successful at the event, making the sprint fi nals and fi nishing 7th overall in Australia. Ben was 13 years of age at the time and was competing in the U15 event. Ben also ran in the U15 sprint relay in the only SA boys U15 team, which came 5th overall.

We wish all the boys continuing success in surf lifesaving.

The Marist Netball Carnival took place in Bunbury in late June. Sacred Heart fi nished third overall after being top for the second and third day, but unfortunately lost the game against Notre Dame leading to the Grand Final. Notre Dame went on to win the Carnival.

The girls were all amazing. After the Carnival the Marist All Australian team was announced and both Maddy Hicks, the SHCS Captain, and Olivia Clark were named in the team which comprised the top 12 girls throughout Australia. Both girls were exhausted, but played brilliantly and were fantastic ambassadors for Sacred Heart College. Thanks go to both Jen Redden (parent) and Chloe McGrath (old scholar) who were the co-coaches of the A1 team. They both worked tirelessly throughout the Carnival and should be commended on their dedication, hard work and commitment to the team.

The team was also assisted by Rae Harmer (former parent) as Umpire and Kath Chigwidden (current parent). Kath, who is a physiotherapist, despite attending the Carnival as a support parent, ended up taping, massaging and manipulating all players every day, which

was appreciated by all the girls. Thanks also to Jane and Greg Kellock who drove every day and also scored the games.

Sue KenneallySports Administrator

MARIST NETBALL CARNIVAL

BOARDING HOUSE NEWS

Salvation Army Appeal – The Boarders have been involved in many community events so far this year. One of the more recent events was the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. 120 boarders woke at 8.00am to join in and help raise money for this great cause. The group was led and organised by the Year 12 leaders, Michael Malone and Lucy Engel. They were split into three groups and went off to

Success of old scholar Ellie LovegroveEllie Lovegrove (who is from Millicent in the South-east) recently auditioned for X-Factor singing her rendition of the Alicia Keys hit song “Girl On Fire”. Ellie did a fabulous job and made it through to the fi nal 12! A huge achievement by Ellie and we wish her all the best for her continuing performances. Ellie was a Boarder at Sacred Heart in 2011/12. While completing a recent promotional video for X-Factor, Ellie was featured in this photo with some of the current indigenous boarders at Sacred Heart. The photo features Marcia Shaw (Yr 10), Wyntah Shaw (Yr 9), Dre Ngatokorua (Yr 10) and Aziel Stuart (Yr 10) who are all from Port Augusta.

designated streets in Somerton Park and nearby suburbs. All of the boarders enjoyed the morning and raised over $2,400 for the Salvation Army.The Boarding Community has been involved in helping the Salvation Army for the past 38 years. Boarding supervisor, Lawrie Gherghetta, organised the collection and does all the preparation for the day, while on the day supervisors Adam Tonkin and Susan Kukeste helped the boarders with transport and support.

School Formal – On 29 June the Year 12 boarders joined day students in celebrating the formal which was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Boarding families gathered together in the Debourg Performing Arts Centre and had a snack and a drink as the Year 12s arrived, all looking beautiful and handsome. Photographers arrived and family and individual shots were taken.

The boarders then moved up to Paringa Hall to have their traditional staircase photo taken and then returned to the Debourg where Boarding Captains, Michael and Lucy, made speeches, thanking their parents for all of their efforts.

The boarders then departed for the Formal and some parents joined them in the city, while over 35 parents went for dinner at the Warradale Hotel, organised by Danielle Malone.

Field Days – The next Field Days will be held in the Riverland (Barmera) on 18 and 19 September followed by the Yorke Peninsula (Paskeville) from 24 to 26 September.

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SACRED HEART COLLEGE FOUNDATIONWelcome to the second edition of the Blue and Blue for 2013, produced and published by Sacred Heart College Senior, the Old Collegians Association and the Sacred Heart College Foundation.

The aim of the Foundation is to assist the College by providing fi nancial support for the provision of facilities. For over 20 years we have assisted with all capital projects and with the continued support of the community we hope to continue doing so.

The major fundraiser for the Foundation for 2013 was the Sacred Sights Tour.The tour departed on 29 April. Once again, the boys had a great trip which was supported by some very generous sponsors. A full write up about the trip, together with some photos, are featured in the next few pages of this publication. The committee raised approximately $23,000 which was a great effort. The Foundation wishes to thank committee members Peter Oates, Peter Fritz, David Parr and Ed Keenan for all their hard work and support. Next year will be the 10th anniversary for the Sacred Sights Tour. If you wish to register your interest or get some more information, please contact Jane Ping at jpg@shcs.sa.edu.au.The Foundation assists in the organisation of reunions and, where possible, the Foundation will assist with the mail-out of information in relation to upcoming reunions. There will be two reunions held in October. These are for the Class of 1988 celebrating 25 years and the Class of 1993 celebrating 20 years. Further details about these reunions can be obtained later in this publication. If you are interested in organising a Reunion and wish to advertise it in the Blue & Blue magazine or you are aware of any upcoming reunions, please contact Jane Ping on 8350 2590.

In April the Foundation, together with the Old Collegians Association, hosted a light breakfast in the Parlour after Mass. The Mass was conducted by Monsignor Rob Egar. The next Mass to be followed by breakfast will be held on 30 October from 7.30 – 8.30am. If you are interested in attending the breakfast, please RSVP to Jane Ping on 8350 2590 or email jane.ping@shcs.sa.edu.au prior to the Mass. The Principal of the College, Steve Byrne will be in attendance, as will several of the Marist Brothers. We hope old scholars, supporters of the Foundation and members of the community will come along and support this event.

The College relies on the support of our community to enable us to provide quality educational facilities for our students as set out above. The College’s Capital Fundraising

Program is extended to our school community. It is a voluntary program, with all contributions going towards the Capital Campaign which will ensure the College’s facilities continue to meet the requirements of our present and future students. All donations are fully tax deductible. Our major fundraising is via Annual Giving and leadership gifts which can be made at anytime. The next project is the complete reconstruction of the War Memorial Oval buildings.

We would love to hear from any members of the community who can assist us in raising funds to provide this magnifi cent Facility.

Jim WhitingPresident

SACRED SIGHTS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOUR 2013On Sunday 28 April, 12 intrepid travellers in 5 four wheel drive vehicles lined up outside Paringa Hall with the promise of an exciting week of four wheel driving and fellowship in our great outback.Led by our fearless leader, Peter Fritz, we were assured by him that nothing that might happen on the trip would be unplanned. He would be responsible for everything.

At 8.30am we were on our way, only to discover one of our two way radios was not up to scratch. Luckily, Pete had organised a coffee stop on South Road where we sorted out that little problem and we were on our way again. Following our running sheets, we were surprised to see car 1, driven by Pete, make a wrong turn from South Road and soon turned around once he realised his mistake. Off we went again up Port Wakefi eld Road through Bolivar (no Pete - too early for another coffee stop) to Port Wakefi eld (yes Pete, you can have another coffee now).

We then headed north again through an interesting off road detour to come out at Snowtown and off towards Port Pirie, where we again went off road across the Bridle 4WD Track to come out at our lunchtime destination of the North Star Hotel, Melrose. From there, we headed off to Hawker for a compulsory fuel and coffee stop. From Hawker we again headed north where Pete had obviously arranged for an emu to run straight into car 8 and create a reasonable amount of damage to the car, but it was not to be beaten and bravely continued on. Not

off to a good start, Pete! We continued on to Beltana Station in the Northern Flinders Ranges for a lovely meal of roast saltbush lamb and set up camp for a rather rowdy night around the campfi re.

Bacon and eggs for breakfast and north again to Marree and off up the Birdsville Track. We had the occasional stop to see some of the interesting sights along the track and a surprise RBT. Fortunately, we are all responsible drivers and there were no concerns at all from any of our drivers. Onwards to the Mungerannie Hotel and campground. Once again, we were well fed and, of course, another night around the campfi re. Following another bacon and egg breakfast we were off again and followed the newly reopened inside track to Birdsville for lunch at the Birdsville Bakery. We then set up camp at the

Birdsville Caravan Park and spent the rest of the day and some of the evening at the famous Birdsville Hotel. Whilst there, we were surprised to see an Army Chinook Helicopter come in to land at the airport across the road. They were on their way from Townsville to Woomera - Birdsville was their obligatory fuel and coffee stop. Not a bad day today Pete, but car 9 was playing up a bit occasionally going in to limp home mode with a top speed of 15kmph - bad luck, Ed - but it was Pete’s fault.

The next morning at the bakery for breakfast, Pete struck up a conversation with the pilot of the army helicopter and arranged a fl y-over at our next destination, a play up and down Big Red, a challenging sand dune at the start of the Simpson Desert. Sure enough, at the designated time of 10.30 am, with all our vehicles atop Big Red, the Chinook arrived and circled us twice.

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You’re getting better Pete! We then travelled 40kms into the desert and enjoyed a nice lunch pre-packed for us at the bakery and made our way back out of the desert. Pete wanted another play on Big Red, so back up we went. Whilst there, we saw a rather old Land Rover Defender driven by a rather elderly gentleman, trying to get up Big Red. We cheered him on, to no avail. One of our crew went down to see if we could get him up the hill and quickly discovered it was not going to make it, so he put him in his car and drove him up to see the view.

Rather worried about his welfare, we made him an honorary trip member, and assigned him car 4 and made sure he joined our convoy out of the desert. One more challenge (we thought) awaited us and that was getting his car over Little Red at the entrance to the desert. After a few failed attempts by Charlie (our honorary member), one of our crew jumped in to his car and got it as far up the hill as it could. We then pulled his car over the hill. Job done, until Charlie informed us he had left his wife somewhere under a tree with some water but no shoes. Panic ensued, police were called and all our vehicles mounted a search and rescue mission.

Car 6, ably crewed by our own CIB detective Alex Grimaldi, managed to locate Irene, somewhat dehydrated with blistered feet. Richard and Alex transported her to the Birdsville Medical

Centre for treatment. Charlie was also taken to the Medical Centre, where both were soon discharged and they joined us at the hotel for tea. Charlie also shouted us all a beer. Pete, today you have excelled and car 9 behaved itself.

After breakfast it was off down the track. Car 9 decided to play up again, four times before Ed was able to solve the problem. One more time and he was getting towed back to Birdsville by the D-Max. Wasn’t that lucky Ed?

Down to Mungerannie for lunch and off to Marree for fuel and breakfast supplies

but Pete couldn’t resist that hill on the left. Quite a challenge, but we all made it.

We left Marree and camped out at Farina, cooked our own breakfast and headed off again, stopping at Blinman for lunch and a tour of the Blinman copper mine. Off again, through a scenic and rocky creek bed 4WD track on our way to Wilpena Pound for our last night. Our own Sacred Heart College Menu had been prepared and was thoroughly enjoyed.

After breakfast the next morning, it was back in to Hawker for our fuel and coffee stop and on to our last lunch on the highway just short of Port Pirie. Here the trip offi cially fi nished and we made our way back to Adelaide after what was an enjoyable and eventful week away.

Next year will be our 10th anniversary and we encourage anybody interested in joining us to please contact Jane Ping at the Foundation offi ce (8350 2590) or email jpg@shcs.sa.edu.au and register your interest.

By the way Pete, overall we think you came out ahead. Well Done.

Peter Oates

Sacred Sights Committee:

Peter Fritz Route selection and navigationDavid Parr Participant Co-ordinatorEd Keenan Sponsorship Co-ordinatorPeter Oates Accommodation/food Co-ordinator

SACRED SIGHTS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OUTBACK TOUR

2013 DEBRIEF – ALL WELCOMEThis year’s DEBRIEF will be held at the Keenan residence, 28 Braeside Avenue,

Seacombe Heights on Friday, 27 September starting at 7.00pm.BYO drinks, food provided.

Come and join us for a wrap up of this year’s tour. All previous trippers welcome and anyone interested in joining us next year for our big tenth anniversary tour.

Yes there will be another one! All those who have told us they would love to come – now is your chance - next year promises to be big.

Join us at the debrief and learn what it is all about.

To all previous trippers - this is the 10th anniversary you can’t miss. Let’s make this one to remember.

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The Sacred Heart College Foundation Inc. would like to sincerely thank all their generous sponsors. Please support the sponsors who so generously support the Foundation

360 Private Dan O’Toole 0407 619 128Advance Sheet Metal Ed Keenan 0418 824 416Aluco Chris Burns 0408 087 599Amorini Steve Bosley 0418 532 007Badge Constructions Jim Whiting 0411 598 355Beach Energy Danny Burns 0407 856 196Bernard H Booth Real Estate Bernard Booth 0418 821 919Complete 4WD, Ute & Van Hire Rob Davey 0433 735 741Force Electronics Robert Libralato 8377 0512Ideal Shoe Repairs Richard Libralato 0432 340 593Marion Sand & Metal Catherine Morton 0408 395 221Mobile Brake & Mechanical Repairs John Laba 0412 827 597Peter F Burns Real Estate Peter Burns 0431 046 748Peter Oates Air Conditioning Peter Oates 0408 847 862South Coast Shopfi tters Ed Keenan 0418 824 416Veolia Pty Ltd David Parr 0418 824 027

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Contact Details for Sacred Heart

Old Collegians President:

Heath Treacy (heathtreacy@bigpond.com)

Committee: Danny Burns, Courtney Redden, Jess Floreani

Athletics: Luke Hilyard (luke.hilyard@shcs.sa.edu.au)

Cricket: Rav Prakesh (ravinesh.prakash@viterra.com)

Football: Tom Spurling (TSpurling@ellex.com)

Rhys Barker (barkerrh@transfi eldservices.com)

Netball: Jess Whiting/Michaela Kenneally

(shocnetball@yahoo.com.au)

Soccer: Michael Cannavan

(Michael.cannavan407@schools.sa.edu.au)

Sports Association:Chris Wright (chris@josbo.com.au)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – SHOC’s

2013 saw the Sacred Heart Old Collegians enter their 104th year of existence.The Old Collegians consists of 672 Life Members, together with approximately 400 Blue and Blue Financial Members.

2012-2013 has been a relatively quiet year by SHOC standards, but one of the major highlights for the year was the “Light up the Night” which saw over 150 people attend the fundraiser and celebrate the switching on of the new lights on Brighton Road Oval. The night was hosted by old scholar John Kenneally (OS 60-69). A great night was had by all, which culminated in the switching on of the amazing new lights. All of the sporting clubs are delighted to now be able to train at the great school facilities under fantastic lights! A huge thanks to all of those involved at the school and Old Collegians who made this dream a reality.

It was great to see so many old scholars answer the schools call for people to talk to the students

at the careers expo night held in the Debourg Performing Arts Centre recently. A huge turnout of parents and students spent hours talking to old scholars about their futures. Well done to all those that helped out.

We are currently looking to revamp and add some new people into the SHOC Association to improve and grow an ever increasing group of people, all with a common bond. Throughout all the sporting clubs and the Association, it is always left to too few to do all of the work. It doesn’t matter what background you have, or whether you play sport or not, regardless of your age we need your help to make SHOCs better - from helping organise and add to our Facebook page, to holding a position on the committee. Every little bit of help we get makes us stronger. Our AGM is coming up on Tuesday, 15 October @ 6.30pm and we would love to have some new faces with fresh ideas on our team.

For further information, please contact Jane Ping at Jane.Ping@shcs.sa.edu.au and

Join us on Facebook @ SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION.

Heath TreacyPresident

MASSThe Foundation and Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association will be holding a light breakfast at the conclusion of the Mass conducted in the Chapel

every Wednesday from 7.30am to 8.00am by Monsignor Rob Egar.

The breakfast will be held in the Parlour 30 October 2013.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Jane Ping on 8350 2590 or email

at jane.ping@shcs.sa.edu.au prior to the Mass.

“Under the Spotlight” – John Foley

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Principal, St Michael’s CollegeIn 1984, John Foley completed his fi nal year at Sacred Heart College with exceptional academic results and an outstanding reputation as a sportsman. He had excelled with a merit in Classical Studies, won the Year 12 Modern European History award, led the school squash team, played 1st Xl cricket and thirds football, sang in the choir and performed in the drama group.A number of pathways beckoned before he chose to study law at the University of Adelaide believing that his appreciation of humanities and strong sense of justice would equip him well for a legal career.

But he was restless, and after a short while decided to defer from his studies instead taking a job in a bank, then in the building industry. A working holiday in England was next on the agenda, during which John showcased his skills as a batsman and leg spinner for Green Lane Cricket Club in the Airedale & Wharfedale Senior League.

Having satisfi ed his wanderlust, and collecting his fair share of runs and wickets, John returned to Australia and joined the Woodville District Cricket Club to begin a long and accomplished career at A and B-grade levels. In 2003 he was awarded Life Membership of the club.

At the age of 21, John realised that his passion for learning, sharing life experiences and engaging with others would only be fulfi lled as a teacher.

“In refl ection, I believe the decision to become a teacher was largely infl uenced by my time at Sacred Heart College,” he said.

“My family moved from Canberra to Adelaide in 1982. My four sisters went to St Mary’s College in the city, and I came to Sacred Heart. I remember feeling very welcome at the school and immediately discovered a great strength of community between students, their families, staff and the Marist Brothers.

“Above all, there was a powerful sense of pride in being a student at Sacred Heart – something that is a defi ning and enduring quality of the school.”

It was in his more senior years at Sacred Heart that John’s academic abilities came to the fore, particularly in history and the classics so capably taught by Paul Scales.

“I learnt so much from him, particularly about the strength of research and clarity of thinking, and I enjoyed exploring the myths and legends expressed in classic literature, philosophy, history and art,” John explained.

“The Marist Brothers contributed so much to the spirit of the school and took special interest in the well-being and advancement of students. I particularly remember the infl uence and encouragement of the Principal, Brother Stephen Bugg, and Brother Jordan Redden.”

There are other powerful and motivating memories of John’s time at Sacred Heart College – the Year 12 retreat and holiday programs with the Marist Brothers among disadvantaged youth and homeless people.

“It was largely through these activities that I discovered the strength of personal refl ection and the need to truly know yourself before you can fully relate to others,” John said.

“It was a lesson that I have always carried with me, and throughout my career in education I have always worked to make and maintain meaningful connections with students, staff and families.”

After graduating from the University of South Australia in 1992, John taught at St Brendan-Shaw College in Devonport, and the following year married Alison in Adelaide. The couple intended to return to Tasmania, but he was offered a position at Sacred Heart Middle School beginning in 1994.

“The Middle School was like a homecoming to me, and it was great to be reconnected with the Marist Brothers,” he said.

“Leadership opportunities were afforded to me while at the Middle School, particularly with Peter Dermody and Steve Byrne as Principals, and Brother John McMahon and Brother Paul Gilchrist as models in the wider Marist organisation. Their infl uence and support in the Marist way were instrumental in developing my capacity for leadership.”

John was at the Middle School for 12 years, rising to Deputy Principal from 2001 to 2005, when he was appointed Deputy Principal at St Michael’s College at Henley Beach. This year he became Principal at the College with over 1600 primary and secondary students and 180 staff.

John and Alison’s three children – Emma, 15, Hannah, 13, and Will, 11, are students at St Michaels.

Holding pride of place in the principal’s offi ce is a fashioned glass token of thanks to John from Sacred Heart Middle School. On it are words, based on the spirit of Marist education, that continue to guide and inspire John Foley. In part they state: “Of all the lessons you can, and indeed must, give your pupils, the fi rst and principal one, the most meritorious for you and the most effi cacious for them, is your example …”

Trevor Gill

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?Old Scholars Success StoriesDEFENCE FORCE ACADEMYWe congratulate Natasha Henderson (OS 10-12), Jacob Pearce (OS 10-12) and Hannah Ryall (OS 09-11) who have all been offered a place in the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra and are part of an elite group of 23 who were given this distinction. We look forward to hearing of their challenges and successes over the coming years.

Natasha Henderson Jacob Pearce Hannah Ryall

Mark Flynn (OS 90-93) had always had a passion for motorbikes, buying his fi rst bike at the age of 16 and racing in motorcross events. Mark’s fi rst business venture after leaving school was the purchase of Goolwa Jetski Hire when he was just 19 years of age. Mark spent fi ve years building the business, then sold it and went on to working as a motor cycle salesman for a couple of years, before deciding to start his own motor cycle shop in 2001. Mark is now the Dealer Principal of Coast Yamaha, one of only 11 platinum dealers in Australia. Platinum dealerships are awarded by Yamaha Japan to dealers with excellent service.

Coast Yamaha is a thriving business with a widespread customer base that markets bikes to the South-East, Kangaroo Island and as far north as the Yorke Peninsula. The market for motor bikes is growing very rapidly, both in the commuter market for fun and also for business. Coast Yamaha also sells quad bikes which are used by the wine industry and also dairy farmers.

Mark is married to the beautiful Darienne. They have 3 beautiful children.

Madeleine Proud (OS 09-11) has been appointed as Captain of the National 21 and under side for the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

The class and leadership qualities of Maddy Proud have been recognised with her appointment as the Captain of the National 21 and under side to contest the World Championships in Glasgow in late August.

Maddy was honoured and very happy to be leading the championship favourites.

"You never expect to get the Captaincy, but I was in the position for the tournament in Ballarat and the series against Jamaica," Proud said.

Proud had her contract with the Adelaide Thunderbirds put on hold this season while she was based with the AIS in Canberra. The Thunderbirds went on to conquer the Queensland Firebirds in the ANZ Championship Grand Final.

Maddy will return to the Thunderbirds next year and is a strong option to replace the retired Nat von Bertouch in the midcourt.

"It has been a good year at the AIS and has been great for my development. It was a good experience to be in an environment with girls the same age and live and breathe netball every day."

National 21 and under coach, Carol Byers, said Proud was an obvious choice for the leadership.

ROGER FRENCHSince leaving the Foundation Offi ce in 2007, Roger has continued his teaching career at the Sacred Heart College Middle School, teaching Woodwork and SOSE. He has also maintained his keen passion for canoeing.

Roger French (and his doubles paddling partner Jason Nejman) recently had a great win in the Open Canadian Canoe Pairs 29 kilometre selection event at the 2013 Australian Canoe Marathon Championships in Perth on Easter Sunday.

They have been selected in the 2013 Australian Canoe Marathon Team to compete at the 2013 World Canoe Marathon Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, in September. Mr French will leave for three weeks in September to travel to Redding in the UK for a training camp and to compete in the British Canoe Marathon Championships before competing at the Worlds in Denmark.

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They continued their competition at the 2013 Australian Canoe Sprint Championships at Champion Lakes in Perth in C1, C2 and C4 hotly contested events. They won the Open C2 5,000 M and came third in the Open C2 1000 M, amongst other successes.

Hence, the 4.30am training starts, paddling in the dark with lights on the boat, strict training routine, diet, dropping 6 kg race weight and staying focused have been greatly rewarded.

Roger has tried on three previous occasions to make a National Team and to get to wear the green and gold, so this means a lot to him.

Roger joins current students Francesca Kidd and Jace Bayliss, who are also competing in the 2013 World Canoe Marathon Championships who were featured earlier in this publication. We wish them all the best of luck in Denmark.

APPRENTICES OF THE MONTH

Old Scholars Hamish Villis (OS 07-09) and Dane Thompson (OS 08-10) have both been awarded Bianco’s Apprentices of the Month.

Hamish began his Carpentry Apprenticeship through Master Buildings Group Training Scheme straight out of school, with their help and support he was able to secure a job and begin training. Over the last three years, he has had the opportunity to work short periods with a couple of different host trainers, which has greatly expanded his knowledge in different methods of carpentry.

Dane has entered his third year of a Carpentry Apprenticeship. He has been working with current host Nitschke Carpentry for almost a year. The type of work he does is very broad, which is great in helping him develop a wide range of skills to become a quality tradesmen.

Congratulations to both Hamish and Dane.

Madeleine Matijevic (OS 08-10) Since graduating from Sacred Heart College in 2010, Madeleine has taken on the persona of Madeleine Jevic to pursue her acting career. Maddy is currently starring in Upper Middle Bogan which is a new eight-part comedy series on the ABC which tells the story of two families living at opposite ends of the freeway. Maddy plays the role of Brianna. Also starring in Upper Middle Bogan are actors Glenn Robbins and Michala Banas.

Maddy has also recently starred in an episode of the very popular TV show Offspring.

We wish Maddy all the best with her continuing acting career.

Two Nowra Sailors in freaky million-to-one reunion – this article was printed in the Shoalhaven News on 24 May 2013

Richard Clark (OS 03-05) and Damien Wallace (04-05) both graduated Sacred Heart College in 2005. In what could be described as a one-in-a-million chance two sailors, who went their separate ways after leaving Sacred Heart College, have both graduated together in Nowra as naval helicopter air crew men.

Leading Seamen Richard Clark and Damien Wallace completed their fi nal year of school at Sacred Heart in 2005, and while both later joined the Navy, they did not meet up until they switched to the aircrew branch last year. After 9 months of training, on 23 May 2013 they were both promoted and presented with their air crew man’s wings.

Leading Seaman Clark, who graduated as Dux, says he could not believe it when Damien turned up to the interview for the air crew training program. Leading Seaman Wallace said the training program was the toughest thing he had ever done, especially the survival course.

Fleet Air Arm Commander, Commodore Vince Di Pietro said both graduates had exciting careers ahead of them, operating helicopter winches, sonars and sensors and eventually weapons systems.

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Retired Catholic school Principal Aldo Floreani (OS 62-65) is the newest member of the Adelaide Archdiocese Ministry Formation Program (MFP) team.

Aldo, 64, has spent three decades teaching and leading various Catholic schools across the Adelaide Archdiocese and earlier this year took up a part-time role with the MFP.

The MFP provides accredited training to people seeking leadership roles within the Catholic community. Participants include: seminarians, deacons, pastoral directors/associates, chaplains, and pastoral ministry coordinators, administrators within Catholic institutions, parish ministers, and Neighbourhood Church leaders.

Aldo says his new appointment feels familiar. “When I began in Catholic Education, fewer and fewer religious leaders were teaching and heading our schools and we were developing a lay religious leadership within our schools,” he says.

“So, I see many parallels because I am looking at the same situation occurring now in parishes.”

Aldo says the challenge of fewer priests meant exploring different ways of “being Church” and identifying the place of lay ecclesial leadership within the diocese and how to support that growing group.

He joins MFP director Margaret Speechley, Marie Loller and Sue Vieceli. The MFP team are located at the Catholic Theological College in Brooklyn Park. For more information contact Susan Vieceli on 8416 8479 or email: mailto:svieceli@mfp.adelaide.catholic.org.au

SHOC SPORTSSIMON MATHEWS CUPThis year marks the start of the inaugural Simon Mathews Cup. The Cup will involve an annual friendly match between the Sacred Heart College Senior (SHCS) First XI soccer team and the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Soccer Club (SHOCSC), which is aimed at strengthening the ties between the two teams, increasing the awareness of the SHOC organisation for our senior boys and encouraging graduating students to be actively involved in our community post-school.

The ‘Simon Mathews’ Cup match was played in honour of the late old collegian, Simon Mathews and was a celebration of Simon’s life and commitment to soccer and Sacred Heart. Simon was instrumental in the formation of the SHOC Soccer movement, was very passionate in doing so and contributed to the Club’s strong standing today. The game was a huge success with a crowd of supporters from the school, Simon’s family and friends, and players past and present from SHOCSC. The night was a fantastic success and begins what we hope is a long, lasting annual tradition that develops links between the school and Old Collegians.

The game was played in good spirits and was a great show of what both teams are capable of.

From a game point of view, the SHCS First XI soccer team was too strong for the ‘old boys’, winning the inaugural match 4-0 and getting their hands on the Cup, donated by Simon’s parents. In form true to Simon’s own playing style, the game began with the ‘young boys’ showing no fear and putting the pressure on, setting the scene for their comfortable win. Also of note were some of the goals scored, including a delightful chip over the keeper, a well-received goal by both players and spectators. From a Club perspective, what we hope is that some of the school players will sooner or later join the Old Collegians and keep the Club fi lled with as many old scholars as possible.

On behalf of SHOCSC, and particularly Simon’s family and friends, we wish to thank the school for their support in organising this event to celebrate our great mate Simon.

Jesse Bryant (Yr 12) with the Simon Matthews Cup

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A special thanks to coach, Michael Boers, to the players for the game and to the many spectators who braved the cold to make the night such a success. We look forward to the next occasion and we’ll be doing our best to square the ledger with a win!

Michael CannavanPresident SHOCSC

For more details about the SHOCSC who play in the Collegiate Soccer League, please contact either Michael Cannavan at Michael.cannavan407@schools.sa.edu.au, mobile 0434 260 055 or Nick Mitchell (coach) at nmitchell@adam.com.au mobile 0409 432 575.

SHOC FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB BALLThe 11th May will go down in history as a memorable day in SHOCFC and SHOCNC history. After a 4 year hiatus, one of the most exciting events on Adelaide’s 2013 Social Calendar, the SHOC Ball, was held at the National Wine Centre.

With tickets selling out in the week leading up to the event, the 150 guests on the night were treated to quality food, drink and entertainment consisting of an acoustic set from Sophie Orchard and a DJ set from SHOCFC’s resident DJ, Andrew Tomlin, who had the dance fl oor pumping at the end of the night.Guests also had the opportunity to win up to $1,500 worth of prizes donated by local businesses in the Glenelg to Brighton area in the SHOC Ball raffl e, but it was the highly coveted prize of Mr & Mrs SHOC Ball (awarded to the best dressed male and female) that all attendees were vieing for on the night. In the end, there was no competition for the man who calls himself ‘The Nation’ with Brad Sugars taking out the prize for best dressed male and the ever green and ever popular, Gail de Visser, taking out the prize for the best dressed female of the night.Thank you to the Netball Club and Football Club Social Committees for organising the event and ensuring things ran smoothly on the night. A big thank you to the Wine Centre for providing some of the highest quality food, drink and service on the night. For lots more photos, check out the social page at www.shocfc.com.au .

SHOC NETBALL CLUBThe SHOC Netball Club is excited to have two teams in fi nals contention in the Adelaide Metropolitan Netball Division for the fi rst time in recent years. At the time of writing the B4 and B5 division teams are placed fourth and second on the ladder respectively, with two minor round games to be played. Both teams have had strong seasons and managed to pull through a tough July with wet weather and multiple players absent due to overseas travel. Our two other teams in the B1 and C3 divisions have made a charge toward the top of the ladder in the dying weeks of the season but will most likely just miss out on fi nals. We’d like to congratulate all players on a fantastic season and wish the B4 and B5 teams all the best for fi nals.

In August B1 player and coach Tara Boots celebrated her 200th game with SHOC Netball, the fi rst player at the club to do so. Tara has played all 12 seasons that the club has been in existence and is a major contributor to our ongoing success, being a coach, mentor and umpire. We celebrated Tara’s milestone in style with a run-through banner and a bottle of celebratory champagne. Without the effort and energy of people such as Tara our club wouldn’t be able to get teams on the court each week so a big thank you to Bootsy!

As this magazine goes to print preparations are well underway for Ladies Day 2013, our annual major fundraiser. We are pleased to continue our association with function centre Mint On Moseley which is under new ownership. Ladies Day is a chance for the women of the SHOC community to come together for an afternoon of entertainment, food, drinks and fun while supporting SHOC Netball Club. If you are considering holding a function in the Glenelg area we would highly recommend Katrina and the team at Mint on Moseley who can work with you to tailor an event to your needs.

Alice Whitelum & Connor Hartshorne

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As the season comes to a close we would like to thank our major sponsor, Badge, and other sponsors Amorini, Julie O’Toole Massage Therapist and Bayside Chiropractic. Our sponsors’ support means we can continue to provide affordable opportunities for girls in the community to participate in sport.

Jessica Whiting and Michaela KenneallyCo-Presidents SHOC Netball Club 2013

SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS FOOTBALL CLUBIn 2012, the SHOC Football Club formed an Under 18 team which played on a Sunday afternoon in the SAAFL competition. The decision to start the fi rst SHOCFC junior side was made to

ensure the Football Club held on to the multitude of talented players coming through the College ranks. It is well documented Sacred Heart College has a long and proud history of football success and developing class footballers. It would be stupid for SHOCFC not to explore opportunities to ensure these talented juniors graduate to the senior ranks, when not affi liated with an SANFL club. Essentially, the Under 18 side was formed as a feeder to the senior side and expose school students to the Old Collegians community. Success was an added bonus. Few people could anticipate the response from current school students, who were prepared to play two games a weekend to be part of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians community. The Under 18 team made history in 2012 by going on to win the premiership.

The Under 18’s will defend their fl ag in 2013, once again making the fi nals, with many players completing a full senior preseason - the hardest in recent memory. A number of the 2012 team were eligible to play again this season, a scary thought for opposition teams. The experience these players gain from playing “suburban” sides is invaluable in their development as footballers and will only enhance their efforts at school level. The overwhelming feedback from players was that players in the SHC 5th XVIII were playing in the same side with 1st XVIII players. The love of playing with some of your best mates was what made the team overcome challenges during tough periods throughout the season.

In 2012 the Under 18 side was coached by Cail Harris, but he has handed the reins over this year to the very capable Charlie Spurling.

Good luck to the Under 18s! To check out results for all the football teams, go to www.shocfc.com.au.

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SHOC FOOTBALL CLUB CELEBRATES NODDY’S 400TH

Justin Ganley pens a few words in recognition of Neil “Noddy” O’Dea following his 400th game …Neil “Noddy” O’Dea started his playing career at SHOCFC in 1988 (in perspective – the same year Jack Fosdike was born). On 20 July, in Round 15 at SHCMS, he played his 400th game, putting him within hands reach of the all-time record of 401 games played by “The Bushranger” Tony Whennan. He began playing at SHOCs initially as a midfi elder, before settling slowly into a permanent “small forward with a massive heart” role.

A breakdown of his magnifi cent career:-

• 61 A grade games • 103 B Grade games• 110 C Grade games• 108 D Grade games• 18 E Grade games• 2 x D Grade Premierships – Coach and Player. (2006/2007)• Coached 196 games• 315 career goals• 3 x leading goal kicker – including bagging a massive 27 in

the 2006 premiership year.• 0 x Best and Fairest – further evidence of his unwavering

team fi rst approach.• Has the ROC vs SHOC medal and the under 18 club medal

named in his honour.

Noddy declares the best players he has played with as Tony Proud, Pete O’Brien and TG (Griffi th).

A strict diet of chop and eggs 5 nights per week, a Schnitzel on Thursday at the BMER and Roast on Sunday sees his cholesterol count currently sitting slightly higher than his career average disposals.

Career highlights• Winning the year’s supply of Crust Pizza raffl e, but has yet

to extend beyond the Ham and Pineapple option.• Effectively smothering All Australian Amateur SPOC

Centreman John Ker in the 1996 Div 2 Grandfi nal. A physically and emotionally exhausted Ker was heard post game to remark “It feels like I’ve just been bitten by the Peterborough Prairie Dog”.

• By Season 2005, after 3 unsuccessful premiership tilts, it was starting to look like the elusive SHOC premiership might fi nally avoid him. However the lion hearted little coach stood up at 3 quarter time and delivered the legendary “Catholic Justice” speech which was lauded as lifting the weary D grade outfi t to a Herculean last quarter effort to snatch victory… Steve Schmid kicking 5 with a busted hamstring also helped.

• A conscious and selfl ess decision to forgo the opposite sex has seen him married to the Football Club for years.

In summary, Nod is a once in a lifetime fellow whose honesty, selfl essness and dedication to the SHOC Football Club has been a large part of the longevity and success of the Club over the past 25 years. Heartfelt congratulations Noddy and good luck in your milestone game. May you continue on for another 400!

Justin Ganley

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CLASS OF ’9320 YEAR REUNION

WHEN: Saturday, 5th October, 7:00pm onwards

WHERE: The Theatre Bar @ The Hotel Metropolitan, 46 Grote Street, Adelaide

RSVP: and further inquiries to Claire at cbhyland@yahoo.com by 6th Sept

Space does not allow for partners on the night; however, plans are being made for a catch up with family/partners the following day, contact me for details. You can also get details from the Facebook group (1993 SHC reunion) Thanks, Claire

CLASS OF ’8825 YEAR REUNION

WHEN: 26 October 2013

WHERE: Watermark Hotel, Glenelg

COST: $10 at door

RSVP: Sacred Heart Old Collegians Facebook page

MORE INFO: Contact Noddy (0406 945 540) or Rachel Elliott (nee Field) on 0412 237 976

SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS – LOST LIFE MEMBERSThe names below are all Life Members of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association but have become “lost” over the years. If you are aware of the whereabouts or contact details of any of the members listed below, please contact Jane Ping at jpg@shcs.sa.edu.au.

Mr Andre Jose Alves

Mr Spencer Binns

Mr Daryl Frank Blackwell

Dr John Anthony Crowhurst

Mr Peter John De Visser

Mr Joseph E Fisher

Mr Eric George Franklin

Mr John Furst

Mr Tony Paul Guterres

Fr Robert L Hailstone

Mr Desmond Edward Hancock

Mr Simon Trent Hele

Mr H V Henschke

Mr Paul Joseph Holland

Fr Philip John Hollis

Mr Frederick Johnson

Mr Henry John Kruszewski

Mr Terrence Edward Leigh

Mr Per Lonnqvist

Dr Donald Francis Lynch

Mr John Jeffery Mahar

Mr Steve Marshall

Mr Cecil Anthony Millwood

Mr Peter Damian Murray

Mr John Nicholls

Mr John Daniel Noonan

Mr Anthony Gerard O’Connell

Mr John Lawrence O’Loughlin

Mr Peter Anthony O’Sullivan

Mr Eric Edward Scroop

Mr Donald J Smith

Mr Tom G Sullivan

Mr William Anthony Thompson

Mr Joseph John Trabilsie

Mr William Christopher Van Diemen

Mr Michael Damian Vickery

Mr Richard John Whelan

Fr Kevin O’Loughlin

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COMMUNITY NEWSPOPE HONOURS SACRED HEART!Old Scholar Graham Spurling (OS 49-53) and current parent Dr Krista Maier have been honoured by the Pope. Graham Spurling has been made a Knight of the Order of St Gregory the Great while Dr Krista Maier (parent of Year 10 Student Lani) has been made a Dame of the Order of St Gregory the Great.

Archbishop Philip Wilson said the awarding of the ancient titles was “rare” and on this occasion was particularly signifi cant because they were the fi rst in the Archdiocese to be granted by Pope Francis.

“The Honours acknowledge their extraordinary leadership,” Archbishop Wilson said.

Archbishop Wilson said Graham Spurling, a leader in the manufacturing industry, had completely reformed and revitalised the fi nancial structures of the diocese in his role as Chairman of the Diocesan Finance Council.

Dr Krista Maier is a GP serving residents of the southern suburbs, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances. The mother of three was described by Archbishop Wilson as “a committed Catholic who lives out her faith in her role as a medical doctor” as well as a person of great charity and generosity as refl ected in her voluntary community work. Krista is a Brighton parishioner and her family are very involved in the parish and their sacramental life.

Dr Maier said she was overwhelmed when the Archbishop informed her of the award “It’s the most unexpected thing I have ever heard”. She added that her children had a “soft spot” for Pope Francis. “The fact that it came from him was delightful”.

Graham Spurling said he was “very, very, pleased” and hoped that he could be “as humble as Pope Francis”.

The Certifi cates of Honour signed by Pope Francis will be presented by Archbishop Wilson later in the year.

(Story courtesy of The Southern Cross)

WELCOME BACK MONSIGNOR DEMPSEYParish priest Monsignor Ian Dempsey says he can continue his ministry with a “sense of lightness and freedom” following the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions not to lay charges in relation to allegations raised by the former head of the Traditional Anglican Communion, John Hepworth.

The DPP informed the parties involved of his decision on 5 June, nearly two years after South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon controversially named Mgr Dempsey as the priest alleged by Archbishop Hepworth to have raped him more than 40 years ago. Senator Xenophon used the protection of parliamentary privilege to name the Brighton and Hallett Cove parish priest in September 2011.

“It feels like something has been hanging over you – it’s always in the back of your mind – and now it’s been removed,” Mgr Dempsey told The Southern Cross.

He said he still felt a bit “in limbo”, even though three inquiries had found there was no substance to the allegations: “Now that I have been publicly named and humiliated, I have to live with this injustice for the rest of my life.”

“A lot of people have been affected…there is a ripple effect.”

However, Mgr Dempsey said he had been “overwhelmed by the love, loyalty and prayers of people who knew him and knew it couldn’t be true.”

“People who had been in the Navy with me for 20 years, my brother priests, parishioners and people interstate … all that wonderful positive support helped me,” he said.

Mgr Dempsey described the past two years as “a very powerful spiritual journey” and a matter of “learning how to accept whatever happens in life.”

“I became powerless and it made me realise how diffi cult it is not to be able to do anything about your future,” he said.

“It was a reminder of people’s suffering, like refugees, who feel powerless to do anything about their situation.”

“My spirituality was a great support and helped me to understand that.”

When the DPP’s decision was announced at Mass at Brighton and Hallett Cove on the weekend of June 8 and 9, it was greeted with clapping and cheers.

“I thank the parishioners of Brighton and Hallett Cove for their prayers and support during this diffi cult time and I hope that all parties involved can now move forward with their lives,” he said.

The Vicar General Father Philip Marshall said the DPP decision meant the matter could now be brought to a close.

(Story courtesy of Jenny Brinkworth, The Southern Cross)

Graham Spurling

Dr Krista Maier

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DO YOU KNOW THE OWNER OF THIS JACKET??

This jacket was worn by an old scholar, who is obviously a very accomplished athlete, at the Olympic Games in 1968

in Mexico City. Do you know who wore it?

If you do, please contact Jane at the Foundation Offi ce on 8350 2590.

DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON??This photograph was found in a book on religion in the Resource Centre recently. Obviously it is an old photograph and we are curious to fi nd out who it belongs to. It has been displayed for a month and nobody recognises the child in the photo. Surely somebody would like it back? If you know who this child is, please ring Carol House in the Resource Centre on 8350 2533.

Lost your year book and wish you had another to remember those fun

school days?

Now is your chance to grab a copy!

Spare books are available from the Foundation

Offi ce.

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OBITUARIESBrother Leo Kavanagh died peacefully on 3 March.

Brother Leo Kavanagh lived life to the full. His death on Sunday 3rd March refl ected this. For the three previous days he had been participating in a Marist Leadership Conference at Mittagong, near Sydney. On Sunday afternoon he boarded his fl ight home to Adelaide and shortly after arriving home, collapsed and died. Leo focused on caring for others. Always one to offer good advice, Leo seemed to have an eye for a person’s state of health. Perhaps this results from his course in gerontology, his acquired knowledge and his natural intuition. We thank God for Leo and all he gave us. Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Sacred Heart College, Somerton Park Chapel on 8 March. He was buried at the Centennial Park Cemetery in Adelaide. May Leo rest in peace.

Brother Austin Redden died peacefully on 25 March. Brother Austin had dedicated his life to the Marist Brothers. He entered the Juniorate on 26 January 1942 at only 15 years of age. On receiving his habit in 1945 he was given the name Brother Osmund, a name he carried for many years, however returned to his Christian name of Austin when the opportunity arose. Brother Austin attended Sacred Heart College from 1938 – 1941. He was in the same class as his cousin, Brother Jordan Redden, FMS, and Emeritus Archbishop Leonard Faulkner. During his life he was a teacher, Principal, Superior, Recruiter, Schools Supervisor and a Registrar. He was also a Boarding Supervisor at Sacred Heart from 1972-1977. Brother retired to the Somerton Park Brothers Community in 2002 and has been an enduring presence across both the Middle and Senior Schools. The students formed a guard of honour to farewell Brother Austin.

James JUDD of Mt Gambier passed away on 10 April. James was a boarder and attended SHCS from 1937-1940. James was a supporter of the Sacred Heart College Foundation and a Life Member of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association.

William (affectionately known as Bill) Anthony Fisher passed away on 27 April. Bill was a dedicated Catholic who never missed Mass. He attended SHCS from 1941-1944 and was a Life Member of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association.

Graeme Lawler attended SHCS. Graeme sadly passed away earlier this year. He was a Life Member of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association and Foundation member. Our thoughts are with Graeme and his family and friends at this sad time.

Trish Noonan (25/7/39 – 12/6/13) Trish was the husband of Michael Noonan (OS 50-53). They have fi ve children: Louise, David (SHCS boarder 1981-82), Kate, Jane and Tom (SHCS boarder 1987-1988). They also have ten grandchildren, including Connor Williams who is currently in Year 12 at the College. Trish is the second of eight children of Kit and Tom Malone from Bundaleer. She attended the Dominican Convent at Cabra for 3 years. Trish and Michael’s three daughters also attended Cabra.

Trish and Michael were married in Jamestown Catholic Church on 8 April, 1961. They then moved into the Noonan farmhouse at Hornsdale where they lived for 45 years. In 2006 they made the move from the farm into their house at Jamestown which they renovated themselves and which was a great source of pride for Trish.

Trish died peacefully in the presence of Michael and some of her family in the early hours of Wednesday, 12 June. Michael managed to organise a fi nal toast for her but given the hour of the morning, he could only arrange for a few glasses of water to do so, as unfortunately there was no scotch around in the hospital to add to the water! Trish led a very active life and, as described at her funeral. There were three things, or perhaps values, which she would have liked to have been known for:

Social Justice: this included things like working on the National Board of Caritas where she visited South America in her role as an ambassador. At the other end of the scale, it included her work at the Jamestown hospital, where for the last 30 years she would regularly attend to assist in feeding the elderly patients. She was deeply involved in the Diocese of Port Pirie and Catholic Women’s League for many years. Trish had a very strong faith and some of her highlights were receiving Communion from the Pope in 1984 and her and Michael’s pilgrimage to Rome for the beautifi cation of Mary MacKillop.

Respect and Commitment: there was no greater display of this than in her 52 years of marriage to Michael which was also refl ected in the huge crowd that attended her funeral, including two bishops and fi fteen priests. The third value was connecting with people. Trish and Michael’s hospitality, warmth and generosity were genuinely amazing. There was always an open door with an abundance of food, wine, storytelling and late

nights! Many people associated with the College will have personally experienced this over the years.

Trish and Michael have been great supporters of Sacred Heart College and especially the Boarding House over their lifetime and Michael still continues to follow the 1st XVIII with keen interested, recently attending the Intercol game, a match that he played in sixty years ago as a boarder.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael and the rest of the family.

Eileen Rouse sadly passed away in June. Eileen will be remembered for her tireless work at the College which spanned over 20 years. She was President of the Mother Auxillary Committee from 1975-1979. After retiring from the Presidency she continued her work with the Mothers Auxillary and the Parents and Friends Committee when they merged in 1984. During her time at SHCS she also spent many hours working in the Tuckshop together with contributing to many projects. Some of these included the refurbishment of the Chapel, restoration of the Parlour in 1976, installation of gas heaters and the restoration of lights in Champagnat Hall. She also worked on the Graduation Ball committee and the Annual fete committee which raised funds to purchase a mini-bus for the College in 1978. Eileen and her husband Jack were also heavily involved in the construction of the Gym. Eileen was a devout Catholic and always attended Mass. She was farewelled by old scholar, Father Paul Quirke (OS 66-71) who came down from Jamestown to celebrate the Mass. Eileen’s sons Greg (OS 66-74), Mark (OS 71-79), and daughter Anne-Marie (OS 78-80) all attended Sacred Heart College. The tradition was continued on with Mark’s sons, Daniel (OS 00-02) and Joshua (OS 05-07) also attending SHCS. Eileen will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Kingsley Snow (OS 99-01) sadly passed away recently. Kingsley is very fondly remembered by the Sacred Heart community. He will be missed by his brother Adrian (OS 01-03), his parents James and Maria and friends.

William Joseph Regan (OS 40-46) sadly passed away earlier this year in May. William lived in Victoria but remained a loyal supporter of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association as a Life Member and was a fi nancial supporter of the Sacred Heart College Foundation since 1999, never missing a year to donate to the Annual Giving appeal. Our thoughts and prayers are with William’s wife, family and friends at this sad time.

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ENGAGEMENT/BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Congratulations to Daniel Head (OS 01-03) and Amelia (Millie) Sharpley who became engaged on 8 July. Daniel is now working at Sacred Heart College in the position of Director of Marist Mission, while Millie works as a Supervisor in the Girls Boarding House. Millie is the daughter of Meredith (former SHCS staff member) and Chris Sharpley and Daniel is the son of Angela and John Head (OS 1974-1978).

21ST CELEBRATION

Ella Sage (OS 07-09) celebrated her 21st birthday recently by hosting a “Great Gatsby” party. Ella celebrated the night with friends, her parents Lynda and Peter and sister, Hannah, who is currently in Year 12.

80th CELEBRATIONMonsignor Robert Egar recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Father Rob was ordained to the priesthood in 1957 and in the decades that followed served at various Adelaide parishes. He was at Croydon from 1957-1963, Brighton from 1964-1969, Morphett Vale from 1970-1983 and then at Salisbury. In 1990 he became Vicar-General and from 1995 he served in Glenelg, until becoming Parish Priest at Seacombe Gardens in 2000. He was made a Monsignor in 2002. Since Father Rob’s retirement from Parish Priest, he has kept himself very busy with other “pastoral commitments” such as weddings, school Masses and funerals. He also continues to hold Wednesday morning Mass at the Sacred Heart Chapel. Happy Birthday Father!

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Dylan Schipper (OS 03-05) married Jenna Marie Knight (his childhood sweet heart) on 13 April. Dylan’s parents, Paul and Josie Schipper, were also married in the Sacred Heart College Chapel 27 years ago and Michael (OS 63-67) and Cathy Hallion, who celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary that week, were also married in the Chapel. Family friends Sharon and Eric Kreslin, who were also married in the Chapel, celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary the same day.

Dylan is the 4th generation of a Sacred Heart College Family and a fi rst generation day scholar in a family whose great grandfather fi rst attended the College as a boarder in 1922 and was one of the 1st XVIII football team members as well as a class prefect. Dylan’s Grandfather, Bernard Hallion (OS 57-60), along with his 5 brothers (including Michael) attended the College as boarders.

Bernard’s son Carl (OS 85-88) (Dylan’s uncle) was the next generation to attend, until Dylan commenced his schooling at Sacred Heart College Middle School in 2001.

Dylan is a now a Fabrication Engineer at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam Mine and resides with his wife Jenna Marie, who is a Junior Primary School Teacher in Roxby Downs.

WEDDINGS

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Michael Quinn (OS 95-97) married Bettina Quinn (nee Downing) (OS 95-97) on 15 June. The wedding party consisted of all old scholars. From left to right: Daniel Quinn (OS 10-12), Bradley Lynch (OS 91-93), Martin Quinn (OS 04-06), Megan Downing (OS 02-04), Samantha Holland (OS 95 - 97), Kristy McKay (nee Stewart) (OS 95 - 97) and Isobel Tiernan. Also attending the wedding was Michael’s grandfather, Patrick Kenny (OS 36-38). (Photographs courtesy of Bianca De Marchi photography)

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Sarah Roberts (nee Sauer) (OS 02-04) married Isaac Roberts on 16 March. The wedding party consisted of old scholars Jenna Davey (nee Sauer) (OS 01-03), Corrina and Tamara Matteo, Eden Dadgar, Darren Loveday, Rick Petersen, Jason Sauer (OS 09-11) and Nicholas Flynn.

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can be emailed to blueandblue@shcs.sa.edu.au or you can contact Jane Ping

at the Foundation Offi ce on 8350 2590.

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Anthony Jucha (OS 89-91) and his partner, Sally Read, celebrate the birth of their beautiful twin daughters, Genevieve Fim Jucha-Read (right) weighing 3.430kg and Tallulah Vera Jucha-Read weighing 3.226kg (left) both on 30 April 2013. Genevieve and Tallulah join older brother, Kasper, in the family.

Peter Eblen (OS 02-04) married Lauren Eblen (nee Smith) (OS 05) on 9 February. Bridesmaids: Ellie Marshall, Melanie Zielonka (OS 05-07), Jessica Crouch (OS 05-07), Kimberley Smith (OS 05-06) and Olivia EblenGroomsmen: Kristen Looker, Matthew Smith (OS 03-05), Timothy Clark, Robbie Leigh & Thomas Eblen

BIRTHSAlison Iwanowitsch (staff member) and Pat welcomed their daughter, Grace Anna into the world on 7 August weighing 7lb 8oz and 51cm long. Congratulations Ali and Pat.