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APRIL 2016

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Principal’s Report

Greetings for 2016 to the broader Sacred Heart
Community!

CONTENTS Class of 2015
Firstly, congratulations to our ‘newest’ SHOCS,
Features the Class of 2015, for their outstanding results
which caused literally thousands of hits on the
2 Principal’s Report College Facebook page! On the back of this
3 Chairman’s Report momentum the 2016 school year has begun
with purpose and positive energy aimed at
School News enabling all SHC students to set and achieve
their own challenging, personalised goals for
3 Academic News the year ahead.
5 2016 Merit Ceremony
5 Staffing Changes Marist Theme
6 Opening and Blessing of St Paul’s
Food & Technology Centre Our Marist theme for this year is ‘Mercy is Steve Byrne
7 Geography Camp
7 Student Achievements the name of our God’! This call to action is in
8 Music & Dance
9-13 Sport support of the College’s by-line: Educating with a sense of hope and audacity.
14 Boarding House News
15 P&F News As we journey throughout this year we are called to be more empathetic and

Marist Corner compassionate in a world which too readily reverts to harsh treatment of those

16 Our Sacred Heart most vulnerable. Mercy is presented as a verb and we need to action its intent

16 The Global Foundation and not be simply comfortable with flowery rhetoric. Many of our social justice

17 Variety initiatives will be motivated by our Marist theme this year.

17 Remar Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association
This edition sees the launch of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association
Foundation official website. Log on to www.shoc.com.au for all the latest news, upcoming
events, class lists, profiles of Old Collegians, photos from recent events and all
19 Chairman’s Report sporting information. You will also find links to all the Old Collegian sporting
19 Sacred Sights 4WD Tour bodies websites and facebook pages. The website can also be accessed from
the College webpage under the “About SHC” tab. A sincere thanks to Pat Hollis,
Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association Stephen (Jack) Juniper and Louise Cilento for their generous and capable work
in getting this up and beaming!
20 President’s Report
20 SHOC Ball Main Oval Development
21 Profile Leona Fatt-Clifton During the upcoming term break demolition work will commence on the
22 SHOC Website launch buildings across the northern portion of the ‘Main’. The project has been in a
23-31 Where Are They Now? planning phase for well over 12 months so it will be pleasing to actually get
31-35 SHOC Sports the action underway. The aim is to have the new double court gymnasium,
36-37 Reunions conference centre, classrooms, change rooms, conditioning room, grounds
38 Community News storage area and staff facilities completed by Term 1, 2017.
38-41 Obituaries
42-44 Weddings/Births The completion of this project will draw to a close a significant period of capital
works which also included the St Paul’s Food and Technology Centre in College
Editorial by: Jane Mason Road. Along with numerous other smaller projects across the College, it has
Designed by: Graeme Cogdell been a busy and exciting time as we consolidate the resources of the College to
Cover Photo: Lucy Cornes and Tyler Kelly provide a contemporary and safe learning environment.
Photography & articles:
Thank you to everyone who collaborated to create So, as the College moves into its one hundred and nineteenth year we do so
this edition of Blue & Blue in the tradition of growth, adaptability and development with an emphasis on
our particular Marist family spirit which requires a personal and communal
2 excellence! Best wishes to all and I look forward to crossing paths at some point
through the year

Steve Byrne
Principal

College Council Chairman’s Report

The College Council met the relocation to St Paul’s, it is likely that the early works
for the first time this school demolition package for the Main Oval precinct will
year on 1st March when we commence shortly. This will be a major redevelopment
considered a wide range of for the College and information about the project can be
important issues. found on the College’s website.

Council continues to be The end of 2015 saw the finalisation of Masterplans for
both campuses as well as a 10 Year Financial Plan. The
pleased with the focus on Masterplans can be viewed on the College’s website.

academic excellence and There is also the ongoing consolidation of the Teaching
and Learning Programs of the College from Years 6 to 12.
as you will read elsewhere Learning and achievement continues to be promoted as a
top priority in the College.
our 2015 Year 12 students Paul Teisseire
achieved excellent results, Finally, following the completion of the 2015 Financial
Audit, I can report that the College is in a sound financial
both in the South Australian Certificate (SACE) and with position.

their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The trend Council looks forward to an exciting 2016 and beyond.

continues with our students achieving well above State Paul Teisseire
Chair – Sacred Heart College Council
and National averages.

Congratulations are also extended to Year 11 students
who undertook Year 12 subjects and achieved remarkable
results.

The redevelopment of St Paul’s is now complete with
the official opening taking place on 26th February. With

School and Co-Curricular News

ADADEMIC NEWS continues to be varied with a number studying part time
and/or studying at more than one year level, including a
I am delighted to report that the Year 12 graduates from selection of Year 11 students studying one or more Year
2015 achieved excellent results, in the South Australian 12 20-credit subjects.
Certificate of Education (SACE) and their Australian The DUX of the College for 2015 was TYLER KELLY.
Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Tyler had a score of 99.80.

Learning and achievement continues to be promoted as 3
a top priority in the College. We are confident that our
graduating students are well equipped as independent
learners to take on the challenges that exist beyond
Sacred Heart in the years ahead.

The Year 12 students of 2015 have performed at an
exceptional level with 78 students achieving an ATAR
over 90 – which places them in the top 10% of students
in the State and also situates them in the top 10% of the
nation. Nine students secured scores in excess of 99.0
which places them in the top 1% of the SACE cohort. This
is truly outstanding!

Of the 304 students eligible for an ATAR, 25.7% achieved
an ATAR over 90. In total, 126 of these students (41.4%)
secured an ATAR in excess of 80, which signifies a
commendable level of achievement. The mix of students

The results of the students were celebrated at the In addition, the results of a further nine students whose
Laureate Assembly which was held on 17th February. ATAR exceeded 99 placed them in the top 1% of the SACE
Special guests, recent graduates from 2015, their parents cohort and therefore in the top 1% of the nation were
and families and old scholar Lucy Cornes (special guest celebrated. Their achievements are listed below:-
speaker) attended.
The 40 students (who between them achieved 54 merits) Michael Pivato (ATAR of 99.00)
who achieved the “A+ Merit” in one or more of their
Year 12 subjects were acknowledged along with the 78 Bianca Tramaglino (ATAR of 99.35)
students who achieved at Australian Tertiary Admissions
Rank (ATAR) over 90. Amber Flamank (ATAR of 99.45)

4 Jordan Wagner (ATAR of 99.60)

Zoe Martini (ATAR of 99.65)

Matthew Camacho (ATAR of 99.65)

Mason Crossman (ATAR of 99.70)

Phillip Amos (ATAR of 99.70)

For a full report of all the Merit recipients, please refer to
the newsletter (Issue 1, Term 1, Week 2) on the College
website.

Excerpt from Lucy Cornes’ speech at Assembly

“Find three passions;

Something to work on; something that makes you fit and
healthy and something to serve others.

Happiness lies in being passionate about what you do
every single day. For me, work and play are one thing I call
my life.

I’ll leave you with the mantra I live by, the words are
Mother Teresa’s:

People are often unreasonable and self-centred. Forgive
them anyway;

If you are kind, people will accuse you of ulterior motives. The Governor of South Australia Commendation
Be kind anyway;
The Government of South Australia acknowledged and
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest celebrated excellence in the South Australian Certificate
anyway; of Education. It recognises excellent achievement in
Year 12 subjects as well as success in developing the
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy SACE capabilities of communication, learning, personal
anyway. development, citizenship and work.

The good you do, may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good Each school in South Australia was invited to nominate
anyway. only one student whom they considered a most worthy
recipient of the award.
Give the world the best you’ve got and it may never be
enough. Give your best anyway; and Out of more than 14,500 students who received the SACE
in 2015, only 26 were selected to receive this prestigious
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was award from the Governor of South Australia. Students
never between you and them anyway”. were presented individually to the Governor to receive
their Commendation.
Lucy Cornes
(OS 97-99) Sacred Heart student, Brandon Le was nominated for this
award. We are very proud of Brandon and congratulate
2016 MERIT CEREMONY him on being awarded the Governor’s Commendation.

On 9th February the 2016 SACE Merit Ceremony was held STAFFING CHANGES 2016
at Government House. Special guests included
Dr Neil McGoran, Chief Executive of the SACE Board, His There have been a number of teaching changes
Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le, Governor of South across both campuses for 2016. Below is a list of
Australia, and the Honourable Susan Close, Minister for some of the changes:-
Education and Child Development.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Permanent Teaching positions:
Neil McNaughton (Head of Learning Area), David
Crouch (Mathematics – from Middle School),
Damian Creazzo – Business and Enterprise,
Accounting, Religion Studies and Keiko Nielson –
Japanese teacher.

Replacement Teaching positions:
Nicholas Taylor, Monica McGowan, Christopher
Gein, Peter Law, Tim Robinson, Bronwyn McLeod,
Louise Durrans and Jordan Walker-Roberts.

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Permanent Teaching positions:
Marcus Trimboli (English/HASS/RE/PE) and Tamara
Smith (Maths/Science)

Replacement Teaching positions:
Heath Varts, Alex Jackson, Domenica Caruso, Keiko
Nielson and Tina Robins.

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OPENING AND BLESSING OF ST PAUL’S FOOD
& TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

On Friday, 26th February the official opening of St Paul’s The College purchased the church five years ago and used
Food and Technology Centre was conducted by Monsignor it for wet weather PE classes and exams before deciding
Ian Dempsey and blessed by Brother Paul Gilchrist (OS to convert it to a hospitality centre. The existing home
60-69). economics centre adjacent to the school gymnasium will
be demolished in April to make way for a new multi-
Approximately 40 people attended the event with the purpose gymnasium and conference centre.
students preparing a delicious array of food. One of the
guests who attended the opening was Mary Hyland who St Paul’s Church was consecrated by Archbishop Matthew
has a very rich history with St Paul’s, having married Beovich in March 1971 and was officially opened and
her husband in the church and had also christened her blessed by Archbishop James Gleeson.
children there. She was happy to be part of such an
occasion. It was closed in April 2009 as a result of a rationalisation
of Brighton parish properties and was leased to Sacred
From the outside, St Paul’s still looks like a 1970 built Heart College for a year before the Marist Order decided
church, but inside only the stained glass windows in the to purchase the building.
ceiling remain, which is a lovely touch.
Thanks to Judy O’Dea, Mary Labozzetta and Karyn
There are 48 kitchen stations and a master kitchen for Mesecke for all their hard work in making this event a
instructing students, two tutorial rooms, the latest Smeg success.
appliances and a warehouse-style design. The hospitality
and IT facilities will be used by more than 500 students
each year.

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JESSE ROMEO (Year 12)

Jesse Romeo, Year
12 Sacred Heart
College student, was
in the Top 4 out of
79 young people
who were nominated
in South Australia
for the 2016
Channel 9 Young
Achievers Award
for his clothing line
“Remacy”. Within
the last year Jesse has been successful in getting his
clothing line in 10 stores within Australia.

Although Jesse didn’t win the Young Achiever’s Award,
he has done an exemplary job with his clothing line and
being nominated, and we wish him all the best for the
future.

2015 YEAR 12 GEOGRAPHY CAMP

In November 2015 the Year 12 Geography cohort
went to the east, west and south coasts of the Yorke
Peninsula (Adjahdura land) on their first fieldwork
trip for the year. The students were guided for three
days by the amazing Adjahdura Narungga leader, Mr
Quentin Agius, who helped the students to gain an
understanding of the Adjahdura culture, be clear on
why certain coastal sites are so culturally valuable
to the Adjahdura Narungga and how some of those
sites are being mismanaged.

All students that were in attendance were amazingly
respectful, well-mannered and engaged throughout
the whole trip. They did the College proud and
engaged in a cultural exchange experience that very
few people ever get the privilege or ability to be able
to participate in. A very valuable experience.

Mick Boers and Peter Mann

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MUSIC & DANCE ARTS WORKSHOP WEEKEND

DANCE The Music and Arts Department held their annual Arts
Workshop Weekend on 4-6 March at the College.
The Stage 2 Dance students
undertook a dance workshop With a variety of music groups, along with the Stage 2
in February with Adelaide Dance and Drama classes, the Performing Arts Centre
Choreographer Larissa was buzzing all weekend as students prepared the
McGowan and dancer repertoire and pieces they will use for performances and
Kialea-Nadine Williams at assessments throughout the year.
the Adelaide Festival Centre.
Larissa discussed the concept The group of 70 plus students rehearsed all weekend
of her new dance show, ‘Mortal whilst still having some time to relax together and play
Condition’ and the students had some good old retreat games.
a chance to learn some choreography from the show as
well as actual tasks the dancers learnt. It was an amazing On Saturday afternoon we came together for a liturgy
opportunity to work up close with these two professionals where we reflected on the amazing gifts we have been
dancers. given and how we plan to use them. It was a special time
to come together.
MUSIC NIGHT
We also saw some performance debuts at Saturday night’s
On Monday, 29th February the music staff, students and in-house concert combined with some veterans of the
parents/caregivers from both the Middle and Senior Debourg Centre; it was a great night of celebrating our
Schools attended a welcome evening in the Br Stephen shared love of music and The Arts.
Debourg Performing Arts Centre. The guest speaker, Mr
Michael Griffin (OS 1972-80) and Music Coordinator Sunday morning saw the students present all the
from 1985 to 1995, used his vast experience as a weekends work with a public performance for all of the
music educator and researcher to deliver an inspiring parents and friends in the auditorium. It was a great
presentation to assist students in achieving their best in concert to a nearly packed house and an excellent way to
their music studies this year and beyond. show publicly the fruits of the weekend.

8 The Arts Faculty and instrumental staff involved on the
weekend were:-

Dan Ryan (Stage Band)

Bianca Pittman (Jazz Ensemble)

Louise Durrans (Stage 2 Dance)

Robyn Page (Stage 2 Drama)

Kelvin Maynes (Concert Choir)

Neil Christopher (Guitar Band)

Paul Lewis (Drum Line)

Gail Radford (Everything behind the scenes)

Special thanks to all of the staff as well as the 2016 Arts SPORT
Captains, Dani Rosa and James Killian, who worked well
together to pull off another amazingly successful Arts SCHOOL SPORT
Workshop Weekend.
Jack Tanner (Year 10) created history in November last
Gail Radford year when he won Club Champion at the Glenelg Golf
Head of Learning Area Club at the age of 14, the youngest ever winner of the
Men’s Club Championship.
The Arts Jack is a member of both the Glenelg Golf Club and
Golf SA Junior High Performance Squads. He showed
ARCH D AWARDS incredible maturity and composure well beyond his 14
(107.9 Life FM) years to overcome his opponent in an epic final which
lasted 35 holes.
On 4th March the annual Arch D radio awards night was Jack had a one hole lead heading into the 17th tee. He
held at Sacred Heart College Senior School. The Arch D played a solid driver just short of the fairway trap whilst
show broadcasts weekly on Life FM to an audience of his opponent lost his drive to the left, finishing in the
over 200,000 listeners, and many SHC students worked water. With confidence growing, a solid approach to the
with James Meston from the Catholic Education Office to 17th green by Jack all but sealed victory for the teenager
announce, review music, program and edit the one hour and two putts saw history made as the Club’s youngest
show during 2015. ever winner of the AJ Roberts Championship Cup.
The win was a remarkable effort from Jack who had
The radio program aims to inform the community about recently returned from the Club’s High Performance Squad
Catholic events for youth, popular Christian music, as well 5-day junior trip to Melbourne for the Australian Masters,
as providing an opportunity to discuss faith. Many other with the experience clearly having an impression on his
Catholic schools around Adelaide also participated in this form throughout the championship match play rounds.
exciting opportunity to gain industry experience, and were
present at the awards ceremony. Club Champion 2015

Special guests included LifeFM CEO, Michael Chant, as
well as parents and friends of award nominees. Several of
our students were nominated, with Cooper Duncan and
Taylah Tanner winning the prestigious award of ‘Best on
Air Team.’ Congratulations!

Bianca Pittman
Music Teacher

Adam Scott with Jack

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TRIATHLON

On 24th February several boys from Sacred Heart College
competed in the Secondary School Sport SA Individual
and Teams Triathlon Championships with the following
results:-

1st place in the Intermediate Boys Team:-
Lachlan Merchant (Year 10) (swim);
Fletcher Symonds (Year 11) (cycle); and
Patrick Goodwin (Year 11) (run)

2nd place Intermediate Boys Individual
Patrick Goodwin

3rd place Senior Boys Team:-
Connor Melvill (Year 12) (swim);
Cooper Sayers (Year 12) (ride); and
Hunter Rubino (Year 12) (run).

Patrick Goodwin was the only Triathlete who normally
practices Triathlons. The other boys are elite in their
preferred sports and willingly put up their hand to
combine a team and represent the College.

The Middle School also had a very successful day out.

Meredith Ryan attended with approximately 20 boys from
the Middle School. They were also very successful and
had a great day.

ISAAC WHITE (Year 12) Isaac White was the tournament’s
leading scorer
Isaac White recently competed in the 2016 Under 20s Nationals Men’s All-Tournament Photo courtesy of Kangaroo Photos
Teams and was awarded Most Valuable Player.

Isaac, who played in the position of shooting guard, took the tournament by storm.
On the opening night of the tournament, Isaac made a statement, scoring 34 points,
including 7/10 from deep court.

The outburst set the expectations for the rest of the tournament, and he delivered.
Scoring 20+ in all but 3 games, Isaac was the tournament’s leading scorer.

He is a very savvy player and knows how to read the game.

Isaac was one of the most exciting players to watch during the week and has a great
year ahead of him.

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BASEBALL the Golden Bat award (the best hitter at the National
Tournament). Jordan has represented South Australia
Sacred Heart College were represented by four students eight times.
at the South Australia National Baseball Under 18 Jordan has a goal of attending the Major League Baseball
tournament held in Sydney in January this year, which Australian Academy Program on the Gold Coast for the
is far more than any other school. The same boys also third year in a row where he will be able to express his
played against the USA in a warm-up series before skills and baseball knowledge in front of some of the best
heading to Sydney. All of the boys did their State proud. coaches in the country, including Major League Baseball
Jordan McArdle was awarded the prestigious Golden Bat Scouts and USA College Scouts.
award for his age group for being the best batter in the Jordan attributes his baseball success to his father who
country! always pushed him to his limits when younger which
has now given Jordan a good work ethic, determination
Pictured below are: Jordan McArdle (Year 12), Tyson Arnold (Year 11), to be his best and the willingness to accept feedback to
Damon Arnold (Year 12), Dylan Ridding (Mt Gambier) and Tyson improve.
Ottaway (Year 12) Jordan was selected as one of 26 promising young ball
players to attend Spring Training in the US which began
SPORTING PROFILE on 15 March. Jordan was selected as one of only three
players from South Australia. The squad was selected
JORDAN McARDLE (Year 12) following wide consultation across the baseball fraternity,
On the back of Jordan McArdle’s with over a dozen locally based scouts voting on the final
performance at the Under 18 list, with players also needing to meet specific criteria set
Baseball Youth Nationals, Jordan out for participants by Major League Baseball (MLB) as
has been selected in the Under part of this initiative.
19 Australian team and will put The Sacred Heart College Community wish him all the
on the Green and Gold for the best.
first time at the young age of 16.
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and has fond memories of going
along each week to watch his Dad play.
He says about watching his Dad play, “I got to learn about
the game of baseball very quickly...being able to sit on the
bench from a very young age and just listen, watch and
take in the productive things they said, which I still think
about to this day.”
Jordan first started playing baseball at the age of seven
for Sturt Baseball Club before moving across to West
Torrens Baseball Club this season.
Jordan has achieved a lot in his short baseball career.
He has won two little league championships two years
in a row which sent him to New Zealand and Guam to
represent Australia.
In January he was selected to represent South Australia
in the Under 18 State Baseball team where he won

SPORTING PROFILE SPORTS DAY

NICOLE KRAEMER (YEAR 12) On Friday, 4th March 2016 students and staff arrived at
the Main Oval with enthusiasm, anticipation and optimism
School Sport: Drive Tennis for a great day. At 9:00 am Dan Ryan took to the
microphone as the official MC to welcome the revellers to
Why do you like to play school sport? Sports Day. His brilliant commentary throughout the day
I enjoy playing tennis for the College because it is a very kept everyone motivated and organised.
strong competition playing against boys from many
different schools. I am looking forward to the year to The Main Oval was a hive of activity all day long as
come and hopefully the Drive team does well! students moved between novelty activities such as the
three-legged race, tug of war and track and field events.
What would you like to do after school? Two highlights of the day included Warren Wright’s
After school I want to pursue my tennis by travelling the race starting precision, only to be out shone by a
pro circuit with the aim to get a world ranking. demonstration of poetry in motion by Darcy Norbury who
cleared 2.02m in the high jump to secure a personal best.
What’s your favourite playing surface?
Grass A huge thank you must go to all of the Sports Captains
and teachers who assisted on the day. Without such help
What are your achievements to date? the success of the day could not have been achieved.
2013 - Winner of the Under 14 Grass Court Nationals in
Mildura - Doubles and Singles Age Champion Results
Year 10 Boy Harry Ruth
2014 & 2015 - Won a round of the Mildura International Year 10 Girl Alice Priestly
where I received a WTA point (3 points are needed for a
ranking) Year 11 Boy Nathan Ryan
Year 11 Girl Sophie Agostino
2014 & 2015 - Competed in the Junior Australian Open
Championships Year 12 Boy Darcy Norbury
Year 12 Girl  Sharlyn Burdon
2014 - Quarter finalist at the Under 18 Australian
Championships House Results

Junior ITF ranking: 432 1 Franklin 378

Highest junior ITF ranking: 271 - in September 2015 2 Teresa 352

Australia Ranking: 64 3 Chisholm 316

4 Newman 302

5 Mitchell 278

6 Joseph 261

7 Mackillop 255

8 Camara 253

9 Marcellin 218

10 Polding 170

Alex Penhall and Ali Trewartha
Sports Department

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BOARDING HOUSE NEWS The 2016 year began on Sunday, 31 January with the
traditional welcome BBQ and Opening of Year Boarders’
2015 RESULTS FROM BOARDING HOUSE Mass conducted by Father Peter Sheedy. After the
Opening Mass the students were treated to a wonderful
All Year 12 boarders received their SACE Certificates: dinner prepared by our chef Michael Brewster. It was a
wonderful opportunity for many families and friends to
- 28% of boarders received an ATAR of 90 or over catch up with one another.

- 56% of our eligible boarders received an ATAR over 80, After the first day of classes, College Dux Tyler Kelly and
and Zoe Martini, together with VET student Steve Dawson,
who all received extraordinary results, spoke to the Year
- 76% recorded an ATAR over 70 (as a comparison, 12 boarders and gave advice and practical tips on how to
throughout South Australia, 30% of students received an survive and succeed the Year 12 experience.
ATAR over 70).
We wish the boarders all the best for 2016.
Congratulations to Stella Goosay from Streaky Bay who
is the Dux of the Boarding House for 2015, receiving an
outstanding ATAR of 98.5 (as well as a Merit Certificate in
Psychology).

Further congratulations to the following boarders who
received an ATAR of 90 and above:

Charles Lange (Alice Springs), Bridget Roberts (Port
Vincent), Emma Hackett (Moonta), Jayden Barrett
(Lameroo), Emily Green (via Broken Hill – as well as a
Merit Certificate in Research Project B), Paolo Maroma
(Roxby Downs) and Timo Ingle (Renmark).

Congratulations also go to Emily Hunter (Naracoorte)
on receiving a Merit Certificate in Workplace Practices
(Netball), and Kristen Redford (Kalangadoo) on receiving a
Merit Certificate in Food & Hospitality.

Congratulations to every Year 12 boarder who achieved
their best during 2015.

LAUREATE ASSEMBLY
2015 Boarders receiving Certificates

Back row: Emily Green, Charles Lange, Jayden Barrett, Timo Ingle
Front row: Shane Hennessy, Paolo Maroma, Bridget Roberts,
Steve Byrne
Absent: Stella Goosay, Emma Hackett, Emily Hunter, Kristen Redford

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Parents and Committee members for 2016:
Friends News President Louise Williams
Secretary Jane Mason
Welcome to all the new and continuing committee Treasurer Beryl Rowe
members for 2016, we are looking forward to a great year School Rep Gail Morgan
of supporting the College.
Committee:
The P&F committee continues to support the college by Lynne Kurtzer, Fiona Davies, Rosetta Hamood, Mel
hosting events such as the Welcome Night, Mother’s Whitchurch, Jeannie Franklin, Sue Schulz, Ingrid McKay,
Day Mass and Luncheon and various shopping nights Helen Dimech, Sarah Tinney, Jodie Ffrench and Tammy
throughout the year. This year we are also proposing Willoughby.
a film night to be held mid-year. Keep an eye on the
newsletter for further details. Our meeting dates for the year are:
• 4 May 2016
On Friday, 19th February the P&F hosted their first event • 3 August 2016
for the year which was welcome drinks for the parent/ • 19 October 2016; and
caregiver cohort. The format was a little different this year • 23 November 2016 (AGM).
with the event being held in the Brother Stephen Debourg
Performing Arts Centre. Please feel free to come along at any time and invite
others. Meetings are held in the Parlour of Paringa Hall.
Despite being a little chilly, people made the most of the This invitation extends to parents/caregivers at both
beautiful decking area and foyer where they enjoyed campuses.
some great food, wine and company.
Please do not hesitate to contact Louise Williams on
Thanks to the new committee members who introduced 0427 943 312 or Jane Mason on 8350 2590 if you have
some new ideas into this event and helped out any questions.
throughout the evening.

Members of the P&F also attended the recent Opening
and Blessing of the St Paul’s Food & Technology Centre.
This is a beautiful building which has been converted from
the old St Paul’s church and now houses our hospitality
classrooms and also some IT facilities. The P&F generously
contributed $5,000 to this centre which was used to
purchase the LCD display panel which is a feature at the
focal point of the kitchen where students can visually
follow along with the teachers by watching the screens.

Jan Viant and Jane Mason Sarah Tinney & Ingrid McKay

Rosetta Hamood & Beryl Rowe Mark Vinall, Simon Whitchurch, Jeannie & Stella Franklin at
Michael Whitford and St Pauls Opening
Andrew Barrett
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MARIST CORNER

THE GLOBAL FOUNDATION

Do not pursue spectacular deeds On the 17th and 18th of January this year, the Global
What matters is the gift of yourself, Foundation, with 40 of the most prominent figures in
The degree of love that you put into the world, convened in Rome to mobilise action for
more sustainable and effective outcomes for the world
Your actions economy.
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
This meeting was called the Rome Roundtable and
Oh my Lord, lead me to your kingdom Daniel Tripodi, (Year 12 student who hails from Rome)
And protect me from the darkness was given the opportunity to work in logistics for the
That has engulfed my soul. Roundtable. This meant that over the two days of the
Hear me now O’Sacred Heart function, Daniel escorted guests to various locations
And through your goodness around the Vatican and helped to set up the meeting
requirements for the delegates. At the conclusion of the
Let your light of love and protection shine through. two days, Daniel joined the Roundtable delegates at a
casual meal gathering.
It is only with the heart that
One can see rightly; what is Daniel had the wonderful opportunity to ‘rub shoulders’
Essential is invisible to the eye. with many distinguished delegates and said that “it was a
wonderful experience to meet the delegates and to shake
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry the hand of the Managing Director of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) - Christine Lagarde”.

Daniel has received the following commendation from Ted
Pelekasis (Executive Protection Agent at the IMF) thanking
him for his work: “The IMF would like to recognise all your
efforts for assisting and supporting us during the round
table in Rome.”

God in Christ has shown us his Face
And opened his Heart for us.

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VARIETY, the Children’s Charity the Sacred Heart students who volunteer at this event put
in to make it success.
In December 2015, Variety held their annual Children’s
Christmas party for children who have an intellectual or Words cannot express the gratitude that Variety felt for
physical disability, terminal illness or come from a low the help with the party. The organisers of Variety have
socioeconomic background. come to depend on Sacred Heart for the event, especially
on set up day. They openly say that they would not be
On behalf of the Ladies of Variety, they wanted to say a ready without the help provided by the volunteers from
massive thank you for all the efforts and hard work that Sacred Heart College.

BLUE AND GOLD EMBARKATION REMAR focussing on for the year ahead. Much fun was had and
friends were made over the two days before rowers
On Friday, 19th February, 31 Blue and Gold rowers returned to Sacred Heart College on Sunday afternoon. A
travelled down to the Toc H campsite (Victor Harbor) big thank you to Annicka Adolphi, who helped supervise
to complete their two-day embarkation camp for 2016. the students over the weekend. Along with 2016 Remar
Rowers completed sessions about their respective Team members Damien Ruiz, Sara Petruzzella and Supi
crossings and what values and mottos they will be Taifa’ao for leading rowers through the varied sessions.

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Below are some of the highlights from the rowers:
Shay (Gold) – “I really enjoyed Saturday night because
we were all able to let out all of the things that were
troubling us. Also, the talent night was really fun as loads
of people got involved”.
Paulina (Blue) – “My favourite session was when we went
around listing each person’s strengths and weaknesses,
because I thought it was a really good learning experience
for everyone to find out how others see them and I
honestly believe it helped bring our caravel even closer
together”.
Effie (Gold) – “I quite liked the reflection session because
it was good to open up and listen to everyone and support
them through any hardships in their life”.

Peter Mann (Blue Helm)
Jess Caruana (Gold Helm)

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SACRED HEART COLLEGE FOUNDATION

It is an exciting time for capital works at the College with There is an article on Robert elsewhere in this Blue &
the opening of the St Pauls Food & Technology Centre, the Blue but I would just like to recall that when he visited
completion of the science laboratories and the impending Adelaide some 10 years ago I had the pleasure of sharing
start to the largest capital works ever at the College - morning tea with him in the Parlour and as we mused of
The Main Oval Project. You will remember from the last his time at the College, he spoke with great warmth and
Blue and Blue that we contributed $100,000 towards the affection of his years there and the “things” that boarders
cost of the science laboratory refurbishment. In addition, got up to! Different today no doubt!
there is the relocation of the grounds and maintenance
buildings to the Brighton Road oval. We also saw last year the passing of another great
benefactor and supporter of the Foundation, Laurie Smart.
The Main Oval project has been some time in the planning Laurie has been a passionate supporter of the Foundation
but will be starting as this Blue & Blue goes to print. As and the College in general since his days as a student
Steve Byrne has mentioned in his report, it will provide boarder.
not only modern Sports facilities that the College needs,
but more importantly an assembly space for the whole of Our communication strategy is coming along as you
College that we just don’t have. The Foundation is pleased will see on page 22 and we hope by the end of this year
to be assisting with the fitout of this building. to have facilitated the creation of a seamless process
for communication between the College students, old
It is also a sign of how quickly the needs of a growing, collegians and friends of the College. Jane Mason and
thriving College change that we have over the last 20 Stephen (Jack) Juniper have been working hard on getting
years contributed to two of the buildings that will now be this process into shape.
demolished to make way for the new building!
That’s progress. Our annual giving campaign will be running again this
year in May and if you can assist us with providing for any
On a sadder note since the last Blue & Blue we have seen of these magnificent facilities we would love to hear from
the passing of our largest benefactor Robert Stigwood. you.

Jim Whiting, Chairman

SACRED SIGHTS 4WD TOUR

SAVE THE DATE

9 to 16 July 2016

SEE THE FLINDERS RANGES LIKE
YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE

• This family friendly event has been organised with fun in mind and a lot to do for everyone.
• Come and test your 4WD, and yourself, in a safe and organised environment.
• Expert tuition will be available for those who need it!
• Come along with a group of other families and support a school project while you’re at it.
• Don’t miss out on this great value for money experience – the things memories are made of.
• Further details will be available on the school website shortly.

Please register your interest for the upcoming 4WD trip by emailing Jane Mason (email [email protected]) with
the following details:

Name: Make of 4WD:

Address:

Telephone: Email:

Convenor: Paul Teisseire

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT – SHOC’s

Welcome to 2016! 2015 was a great year for SHOCs and of the new Food & Technology
this year promises to be just as positive. Since 1907 the Centre in the Old St Paul’s Church.
aim of the SHOC Association has been to harness the The repurposing of the church is
community spirit and provide an avenue for friendships wonderful and looks state of the
and involvement to continue after leaving school. art while managing to maintain
Hopefully this year SHOCs can expand on the ways we the stained glass in the ceiling.
achieve this. Well done Peter McCabe and all
involved in the project, students will certainly benefit from
My thanks to Stephen Juniper, Pat Hollis, Jane Mason and such a fantastic facility.
Louise Cilento who have been working tirelessly on the
new SHOC website - www.shoc.com.au. Go check it The sporting clubs are again looking very strong this
out for all the up-to-date news and information on events season. The cricket club has had another fruitful season
and fundraisers. Make sure to update your details and with both A and B grade making finals, hopefully both
subscribe to receive emails and newsletters with all the teams can continue on and the B grade can successfully
SHOCs news. defend their title. Numbers at preseason have been very
strong for soccer, football and netball. Off the back of
This year SHOCs will be providing the framework and all five teams making the grand final last year, netball is
support for the various school reunions to make it easier more popular than ever and will be fielding six teams for
for those who take on the organiser roles for the events. the first time in 2016. Good luck to all clubs this year.
We are still seeking a couple of volunteers from the
Class of 1956 and 1966 to spearhead the 50 and 40 year The SHOC Association committee is always on the lookout
reunions, respectively. Please contact me if you are willing for new committee members so please get in touch if you
to help out. The 10 year (Class of 2006), 20 year (1996) and would like to be involved.
30 year (1986) reunions details are on the SHOC website.
Cheers
On 26th February I had the pleasure of attending the
blessing by Monsignor Dempsey and official opening Michaela Kenneally
President

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Leona Fatt-Clifton (OS 14-15)

Leona’s achievements available to Aboriginal and Torres Now
provide inspiration for other Strait Islander people in government boarding
Indigenous students and the public service. at Flinders
University,
Aboriginal student Leona Fatt- During her time in Canberra, Leona Leona reflects on
Clifton is on a committed life journey also spent some time with Rowan her time at Sacred Heart as a life
and career path to achieve better Ramsay, the Federal Member for changing experience.
health, education and employment Grey, the electorate covering 92 per
outcomes for her people. cent of South Australia stretching “The whole school community made
Opportunities presented during her from the bottom tip of the Yorke me feel so welcome and it was a
senior schooling at Sacred Heart Peninsula in the south to the Anangu motivating time for me,” she said.
College were the springboard for Pitjantjatjara Lands (APY Lands)
her decision to support Aboriginal reaching up to the Northern Territory “Initially, I was interested in a
families through qualified social and Western Australia. career in law, but the opportunities
work. Having graduated from the that came my way at Sacred Heart
senior school at the end of 2015, “Before going to Canberra my convinced me that I could achieve a
Leona is now in the first of four years interest was in a career in law, but it lot in social work.
of study for a Bachelor of Social opened my eyes to the possibilities
Work at Flinders University. for making change through social “My focus now is to complete
work,” Leona said. my tertiary studies and return
Leona is a descendant of the to my community with a clearer
Antakarrinja Matu-Yunkunytjatjarra In her final year at Sacred Heart, understanding of the challenges our
Central Western people of South Leona worked with other Indigenous people face and how we can address
Australia from her father’s side students at Sacred Heart on a range the injustices that exist.
and the Yamatji woman of Western of initiatives including having the
Australia from her mother’s side. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander “I want to take my educational
flag as a permanent fixture on the experiences into the communities
The transition from family life in Port school grounds. She and classmates that I care about and see how I
Augusta to boarding at Sacred Heart of her Aboriginal studies group can make some real changes that
through Years 11 and 12 were at arranged for Indigenous students to embrace the spirit of Closing the
times daunting, particularly through wear badges proudly acknowledging Gap.”
an initial period of homesickness their cultural identity and they helped
missing her parents – Jonathon and to organise a reconciliation game of Leona now has other family
Gweneth – and brothers Darnell, football between Sacred Heart and connections to Sacred Heart
Ronan and Kye. But the welcoming Westminster. College. Her brother Ronan is
unity among the boarders, and currently a student in Year 10 and
her friendship with Dakota-Marie Another milestone achievement she is mentoring other Aboriginal
Newchurch, another Aboriginal was helping to organise a new and students at the school sharing
student at Sacred Heart, steadily second hand goods collection to her experiences. There is no doubt
eroded any feelings of loneliness. support the Carlton Aboriginal School we will hear more of Leona Fatt-
In fact, it was the boarding in Port Augusta. Testimony to Leona’s Clifton and her achievements as she
experience, a proud belonging in drive is the fact that she completed progresses through university and
the school community, and high Year 12 with wonderful results into the career that she says belongs
academic achievement that prepared receiving a Sacred Heart Academic largely in the foundation that Sacred
Leona well for adulthood and the Achievement Award for the inaugural Heart provided for her.
challenges of her chosen career. subject of Aboriginal Studies.
Trevor Gill
In Year 12, Leona was selected to
be part of the Work Experience in Proud 2015 Graduates :
Government Program as one of two SHC Indigenous students
South Australian students who spent From left: Liam Stuart, Aziel Stuart,
a week in Canberra. Her focus was to Jaleel Stuart, Leona Fatt-Clifton,
learn more about the opportunities Dre Ngatokorua and
Dakota-Marie Newchurch.

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College community with the launch of shoc.com.au. The new website contains

information on upcoming events, class lists, profiles of Old Collegians, photos from
recent social events and links to our various sporting clubs. It really is a one-stop
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Old Scholars

NICK PERCAT SUCCESS STORY

Old scholar Nick Percat (OS 04-06) has realised a “This is an unbelievable moment in my career,” Percat
dream!! He is the winner of the Clipsal 500 for 2016. He said after the race.
defied the monsoonal conditions to claim his first solo
win in a time of 01:49:03.6598. Congratulations to Nick Nick has a rich family history in the motor industry with
on an outstanding achievement. Nick is the first South several generations, including his father, all having worked
Australian to take the crown in Clipsal. at Holden’s. Nick had to move to Victoria to make a
career of his love of car racing and worked for Holden’s
Nick took the lead on the final lap, after trading places cleaning mag wheels and they helped fund his career.
twice with rival Fabian Coulthard in a final dash to the
line. Nick lost his lead to Coulthard at turn six, but Nick drives for Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport in a Holden
Coulthard lost traction at turn seven, allowing Nick to Commodore VF and the win was also the first victory for
reclaim his position. team owner Lucas Dumbrell, the former driver who was
injured in a racing accident and now runs the unit from
It was the culmination of a three-lap sprint from a safety his wheelchair. This team was the smallest one in the field
car restart which followed a mid-race stoppage as the with no budget which makes the win even more special.
parklands circuit was hit by a massive storm.
Nick made his series debut in 2010 on Phillip Island.
Due to the inclement weather, the race was cut short (41 Career highlights to date have been winning Bathurst
of the scheduled 78 laps) and half the field was forced to 1000 in 2011 and the Formula Ford Championship in
pit to take on a “fuel drop” minimum. 2009. In 2005 Nick missed the final two events due to
illness. He has had a lot of pressure on him to come back
Nick was the first in line to have taken on the fuel after this and perform and he has done South Australia,
minimum and the strategic masterstroke handed him his Sacred Heart and his family proud.
first ever V8 win.
Nick has worked extremely hard since graduating from
school and deserves to enjoy every moment of his hard
earned victory.

TERRY O’SHAUGHNESSY (OS 52-66)

Terry attended Sacred Heart College from 1952 to 1966
and then went on to study at Adelaide University where
he completed an engineering degree and also a BSc in
mathematics. Subsequently he became an economist.
Terry did his graduate work in economics at Cambridge
and is now teaching at Oxford University in England. He
has lived in the United Kingdom since 1980. He has very
fond memories of his time at Sacred Heart College and
in particular of one of his teachers, Laszlo Gimesh. Terry
is currently writing a paper about contemporary debates
about migration, especially from North Africa and the
Middle East into Europe. He is intending to use the

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example of migration to Australia in the 1950s and 1960s, 2012. David is also a non-executive Director of Steadfast
and in particular the role of the Snowy River project. Group Limited, a position he has held since 1 January
Laszlo Gimesh came to Australia from Hungary following 2013 and Emerchants Limited, a position he has held
the 1956 uprising against the Russian occupation and since 27 April 2012.
then worked as a labourer on the Snowy River scheme
before becoming a teacher at Sacred Heart. Terry is Sport is his passion and he is a life member of the
planning on including a short tribute to Laszlo as someone Brisbane Lions AFL club after seven years on the board,
who was instrumental in stimulating his interest in the but David also held a variety of community roles during
wider world and in intellectual matters. his time in Brisbane running Bank of Queensland. He
notes his work as a director of the Royal Children’s
DAVID LIDDY AM (OS 64-67) Hospital Foundation and time as Chairman of the
Queensland Museum Foundation.
Congratulations to
David Liddy who was ANDREW SCHMIDT (OS 73-78)
awarded a Member of
the Order of Australia Congratulations
(AM) at the Australia to Broken Hill ABC
Day Honours this year Manager Andrew
for his significant service Schmidt, who received
to the banking and a citizenship award on
finance sectors through Australia Day. Andrew
a range of executive was born in Broken
roles, and to the Hill as the second
community of Queensland. eldest of five kids (as
was his father and his
David has over 43 years’ banking experience, including grandfather).
appointments in Australia, London and Hong Kong.
Previously he was MD and CEO of Bank of Queensland He was raised in
Limited from 2001 to 2011. David spent 33 years at Broken Hill until he
Westpac before becoming Bank of Queensland Chief left to attend Sacred Heart College as a boarder in 1973.
Executive in 2001. When he returned home he wanted some quick cash
so he started on the mines at 17 years of age and went
He also holds an MBA, is a Senior Fellow of the Financial underground at 18, where he spent 10 years.
Services Institute of Australasia and a Fellow of the
Australian Institute of Company Directors. He then came to Adelaide to study for his Travel Agent
certificate before returning to Broken Hill where he spent
David Liddy is now content to be away from the the next 10 years in the travel industry during which
immediate coalface. In a recent interview with the he spent five years as an overseas tour guide escorting
Australian he said: “I don’t miss executive life one iota”. groups to Europe, USA, Canada, Africa and the UK.

He admirably led the Bank of Queensland through the While he was in travel he started working part time at a
global financial crisis, a period that tested the viability of commercial radio station in Broken Hill where he was a
Australia’s banks as markets shut and bad debts spiked. sports announcer while presenting a Friday night sports
Most critical to the Bank of Queensland was the closing show on local television.
of the securitisation markets that provided the bulk of
funding. Since January 2003 he has been the resident Armchair
Sports Expert on ABC Port Pirie each Monday morning.
David also reported to the Australian recently “That was
probably the biggest challenge I’ve ever experienced, but Andrew is also the Vice President of St Patrick’s Race Club
we came through it very well and survived,” Mr Liddy, who and Deputy Vice Chairman of the Broken Hill Football
retired in 2011, recalls of the GFC “We had government league.
support and certainly our customers supported us, which
was probably the main thing.” Andrew now presents breakfast from 5:55am each
weekday morning, as well as being Station Manager.
David Liddy remains in corporate life on three listed
company boards to “keep the brain active”. He was
appointed as Collection House Limited’s Chair in March

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PAUL LEHMANN (OS 85-87) Sumpe and Sherepe communities now have access to clean water!
Photo taken with Paul Lehmann (Middle) L-to-R Mrs. Florence Otaru
Congratulations to (Soroptimist International), Hon. Dimas Gwamna, Councillor of Shere
Paul Lehmann who Ward, Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Usman, Supervisor Councillor of Health,
was recently appointed Bwari Area Council (Representative of the Bwari Council Chairman),
as Australia’s High Chief Musa Isah Tanko, Village Head of Sherepe Community in Bwari
Commissioner to Area Council, Mrs. Anthonia Okoli, President Soroptimist Abuja, Mrs.
Nigeria. Nigeria is Gloria Bai, Soroptimist Abuja.
Australia’s second
largest economy and is a SONIA MIR (OS 89-91)
significant trading partner
on the continent with Old scholar Sonia Mir has recently opened an interactive
two-way trade totalling gift store in Adelaide’s Topham Mall aptly called “The Love
$1.835 billion in 2014. Lettery”.
Paul will also have non- Combining a love of words and old-fashioned romance
resident accreditation and with a focus on South Australian made gifts and objects,
diplomatic responsibility for Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, The Love Lettery is owned and operated by Sonia Mir and
Niger and The Gambia. Paul attended Sacred Heart her friend and business partner Ella Walker.
College as a boarder, having grown up in the Riverland. Originally inspired by a Johnny Cash quote, The Love
He was born and raised in Waikerie into a long established Lettery is a multi-faceted retail space offering an in-house
local family and attended Waikerie Primary School until wordsmith service to pen words of affection. The unique
year 7. He then left to board at Sacred Heart College business model has attracted local and national media
where he was College Captain in his final year before attention, featuring on The Project, the Today Show,
going on to study at Adelaide University. Weekend Sunrise and Mornings on Channel Nine.
The Love Lettery is based on a philosophy of showcasing
Paul is a senior career officer with the Department of and supporting local South Australian artists and makers
Foreign Affairs and Trade.  Until recently, he was Assistant and building a connected network for emerging creatives.
Secretary of the Consular Operations Branch.  Prior to The shop front provides a space for local creatives -
that, he served for two and a half years as Minister think, jewellery, fragrance, skincare, candles, planters, gift
Counsellor (Development) at the Australian Embassy in cards and more - to stock their products and to connect
Kabul. with the broader community. 

In Canberra, Paul has filled a number of senior roles, 25
including positions responsible for human resource
management, corporate services, development policy,
humanitarian assistance and bilateral aid program
delivery in the former AusAID. He also holds a Bachelor
of Architecture Studies and a Bachelor of Laws from the
University of Adelaide. Paul took up his appointment in
December 2015. 

Paul Lehmann, Australian High Commissioner-designate (middle
left), the Community Head of Sumpe, Chief Nuhu Barau (Middle
right), Mrs. Latonia Dabiri Mpamugo, staff of the Australian High
Commission (far left), the President of Soroptimist International Abuja,
Mrs Anthonia Okoli (right) and Mrs Obioma Abangwu cut ribbons to
officially launch the solar powered boreholes.

The girls concocted the idea of an unapologetically called League Cultural Diplomacy (LCD). LCD is an
romantic destination in the city in an attempt to return to international event management and consulting company
old-school romance. that specialises in cultural engagement.
“Everyone loves a bit of love! Whether it’s sending
something cheeky to a secret admirer, sharing your first Grant’s background is as a musician and then later as an
ever Valentine’s Day or anniversary together or telling a arts administrator and educator; he even taught guitar
friend how much they mean to you” says Sonia. at SHC from 1998 to 2003. When it comes to event
Year round, The Love Lettery offers in-house wordsmiths management, Grant has done the lot, from managing
to help tongue-tied lovers to ‘say it write’ and have been orchestral concert tours to coordinating large festivals
overwhelmed by people’s response to the service. and working with Indigenous artists in remote areas
“We’ve had the absolute pleasure of sharing in some of of Australia. He has worked for governments, arts
Adelaide’s great love stories, it’s such a joy to hear the organisations and universities. Through many years
tales of how people meet and fall in love,” continues of working abroad, he has noticed how arts, cultural
Sonia. and sport events and initiatives can be used to build
Past love letters have included wedding anniversaries, relationships and trust between people from different
birthdays and declarations of love. cultures, and how this can be useful for businesses
Sonia had run her own marketing and PR agency while operating overseas. This is what LCD is all about.
living in Melbourne but this is her first venture into retail
operations. Grant holds a Masters in Arts and Cultural Management,
“We wanted to create a business that is adaptable and a Graduate Certificate in Art History and a Diploma of
responsive while giving us the opportunity to carve out a Music. He has lived and worked in Australia, Vietnam,
niche in Adelaide’s retail mix,” says Sonia. Canada and Northern Ireland.
Most recently, The Love Lettery has secured a liquor
license to enable the sale of local South Australian Grant is constantly excited about the power of cultural
boutique wines, beers and ciders - the ultimate activities, such as making music, sharing food or playing
accompaniment to a perfectly penned love letter. sport to create bonds across cultural and linguistic
Visit The Love Lettery at Shop 11 Topham Mall, Waymouth divides. Understanding culture is very powerful. Once
Street or shop online at www.thelovelettery.com.au better understood it can be used by organisations or
individuals seeking to develop relationships, trust and
GRANT HALL (OS 90-92) influence. Working in this industry allows him to travel
and meet many interesting people from a wide variety of
Life is never dull for Grant Hall. He works across the globe professions from all over the globe. Life’s never dull.
with many different cultures. Specifically, Grant believes
events are a great relationship builder between cultures. Grant first came to Vietnam where he currently
He draws on his experience to help organisations build resides for a holiday and soon wound up in demand
relationships abroad or across cultures through cultural as an independent contractor teaching business and
events and other creative initiatives. communication skills to employees of organisations that
Grant has found great success since graduating from were under the management of expatriate managers
Sacred Heart College. In 2015 he founded a company from western countries. He helped his clients negotiate
the cultural differences between the locally engaged
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both challenging and rewarding. Although LCD is a new
business, it is already in demand from education providers
to organise international study tours, the first of which

will take place in Vietnam later this year. For many years Riley had the idea of sailing around the
To read more about Grant and LCD visit world slowly creeping around inside his brain, insistent,
www.leagueculturaldiplomacy.com insidious but he hadn’t dare breathe a word to anyone.
(article courtesy of The Asian Entrepreneur posted by
Callum Laing on 9 November 2015) Not wanting to deal with any completely unwarranted
scepticism from prematurely making such an outlandish
LAUREN FLETCHER (nee Kelly) (OS 96-98) claim as “I’m going to buy a yacht and sail it around the
Lauren and her family, husband Tom and son Freddie, world” he ferreted away his money until the job was all
were recently featured on the renovation special show but done before making the announcement to friends and
“Alisa and Lysandra to the Rescue”. Freddie, 4, has a rare family.
congenital condition affecting his digestive system which
requires lifelong medical care and the family home was For eight years Riley worked on an offshore drill rig and
falling apart and was in desperate need of some TLC. barge to save enough money to make La Vagabonde a
Lauren’s parents, Trevor and Anne, approached the twins reality. It was mentally and physically draining work but it
seeking assistance. served a purpose.
Lauren and Tom were very grateful at the makeover and
were lifted by the community spirit and love that was In order to track his travels (and to keep his Mum happy!)
shown towards them. Riley started a blog partly as a personal record or journal
and also hoping to get a million views so he could
RILEY WHITELUM (OS 00-01) advertise and not have to go back to work!!

Riley grew up in the small country town of Cowell. He Riley bought the boat in the small town of Monopoli, Italy
loved to play football and enjoyed camping and fishing which is located about where the Achilles heel would be
trips. He loved being outdoors and in fact slept on a swag on the “boot” shape of Italy.
for a year when he was 25 which has turned out to be
good preparation for sleeping on yachts! He bought her off a trio of Italian guys who were trying
Riley came to Sacred Heart College as a boarder in 2000 to get a sailing charter business off the ground. Riley
where he made some great friendships. After graduating, wanted to be sure he was making a wise choice in buying
he went to university but quickly discovered this wasn’t the boat so he spent some time in the town getting to
for him. know the locals and verified they had bought the boat
Riley Whitelum had a dream and in March 2013 the as an investment for charter and weren’t getting the
dream started to become a reality when he bought a boat business required, they were losing money and needed to
he named “La Vagabonde”. He then had to learn how to sell it quick.
sail! This has led to many adventures around the world
and a blog of his activities for all to follow. One of his boating neighbours called “Pauolo The
Magnificant” took pity on Riley and offered to take him
out on his boat to show him how to hoist the sails.

By September 2014 Riley was proficient enough at sailing
to begin his journey and the adventure began.

Upon his travels Riley met the lovely Elayna (in Greece
although she is from Australia) and the two of them set
sail!

So far their travels have included Turkey, Greece, Malta,
Tunisia, Sicily over to Spain and then down the coast
to Gibraltar, then it was across the Atlantic by way of
the Canary Islands and Cape Verde to hang out in the
Carribean.

When on board La Vagabonde Riley likes to free dive, fish
and spearfish.

Riley’s journey hasn’t been without incident. While
travelling around Brazil he broke his neck and had to have
spinal surgery. He spent 6 months recovering. He was
told not to move his neck or he would never walk again
and that his voice would never recover. Thankfully all
turned out ok (and thank goodness for travel insurance!).

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La Vagabonde is now in Grenada for hurricane season and
Riley and Elayna made the trip back to Australia to visit
friends and family and save up some more cash before
continuing the sailing adventure towards Panama and out
into the Pacific.

Check out Riley’s blog at http://sailing-lavagabonde.com/
where-we-are-now/

SAM RAPHAEL (OS 02-04) Pilot Michael Crettenden in front of the new-look red and white plane

Sam Raphael becomes The two fire bombers can each carry more than 3,000
only the second old litres of fire suppressant and the surveillance aircraft is a
scholar of Sacred Heart single engine Cessna 182.
(in 50 years) to be part Recently one of the fire bombers has been re-painted in
of the Australian Cricket the new high-visibility colours of red and white, so it could
team, after David be easily recognised as a dedicated fire bombing aircraft.
Sincock (OS 51-60)
who played three test MARIANA REGO (OS 04-06)
matches for Australia
between 1964 to 1966.

At the age of 24 years,
Sam won the Don
Bradman medal in
2012, becoming only
the third wicketkeeper
to win the medal.

Sam made his A List cricket debut for South Australia on
5 October 2015 in the 2015-16 Matador BBQs One-Day
Cup. In his debut he had a remarkable day out in the field
for South Australia, producing two stunning run-outs and
taking two catches.

He was then awarded the “baggy green” after he was
called up as the substitute fielder from day three for the
remainder of the test at Adelaide Oval where Australia
played New Zealand in November last year.

Sam has featured in over 14 first-class matches for South
Australia and has played in the one day cups for the
Redbacks.

MICHAEL CRETTENDEN (OS 04-06) After graduating in 2006, Marina had planned on going
straight to university to study undergraduate medicine
Michael grew up in the country town of Cummins and but unfortunately didn’t get through. She then took a gap
attended Sacred Heart College as a boarder. year and did some travelling. She has now completed
her degree and is working at Modbury Hospital in the
He now works as a pilot for Aerotech at the airbase in Port Emergency Department. She will then move to the Lyell
Lincoln and has over 3,000 hours of low level operational McEwin Hospital where she will be working in Cardiology,
flying experience. One of the aircraft that Michael flies Orthopaedics and Gynaecology.
when necessary are the fire bombing aircraft.

Two fire bombers and a surveillance aircraft are based
at the Port Lincoln Airport and support the work of CFS
ground crews over the Fire Danger Season.

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Marina recently passed on her advice to current students: The book is about how rather than retaliating with
violence, or becoming a bully himself, Phil the ferret comes
• Take your time deciding what you want to do and up with a way to assert his own confidence.
actually what you want to do as a job. Don’t just study
something because it has a high ATAR or you think the William and the majority of his friends had experienced
course sounds good. Do some research into what career some form of bullying while growing up and he wanted
prospects there are with a particular degree. the book to help children who may be subjected to
bullying. He has received many accolades for his book,
• Don’t be disheartened if you don’t get into a course first one in particular from a mother who told him that her
time. If you really want to do something, you can do it, it little girl took the book to kindergarten in her bag with
might just take a couple of extra years while you do what her every day. When her mother asked the little girl about
is required to get you in. And what’s the rush? Uni life is it, she told her she wanted to be brave like Phil!
pretty sweet.
The book has also been used by teachers and principals
• Travel as much as you possibly can. That’s the best advice as an anti-bullying resource in schools. William is now
I’ve ever received. planning on writing a series of books around Phil, a phone
ap and possibly an animated series.
WILLIAM REIMER (OS 09-11)

In Year 11, William wrote his first story for an English PATRICK CONSTABLE (OS 10-12)
assignment. He received a positive response from
students and teachers at the time but put the story away Congratulations to Patrick Constable for recently winning
in a drawer and didn’t take it out for years until recently. gold in the 2015/16 UCI Track World Cup event in Hong
Once he discovered it, he decided it was worth pursuing Kong.
the idea of writing a children’s novel.
Former junior team sprint world champion Patrick
William has just self-published his first children’s book Constable claimed gold in dominant fashion for his
called “A Ferret named Phil”. The book is a story of biggest ever win in the senior ranks beating an Olympic
a ferret overcoming a bullying hawk without resorting to Champion in the process.
violence and finding a cunning way to show that he isn’t
afraid. The book is all told in rhyme. “It’s huge, I’m stoked I could get the job done and end up
on the top step,” said Constable after his breakthrough
William said it was one of the scariest things he had ever win.
done. He researched self-publishing, quit his job at a
café and jumped head first into the world of publishing. “I’ve just focused on stepping up again this year, 12
months is a long time in sprinting, but I’m happy with
It was hard work, following up with anyone he thought where I’m heading,” added Constable on his progression
might want to buy his book. Banks turned him down since his World Cup debut in Cali in January 2015.
for funding as he had “no security”, but William didn’t
give up. He re-scripted the book up to 17 times before Constable flew around the track in 10.100secs for the
launching a crowd funding campaign and website to self- 12th fastest qualifying time, with Peter Lewis in 15th
publish his title. marginally slower in 10.133secs.

“With everyone qualifying close the times were irrelevant,
coach Nick Flyger and I knew it was going to be about
who could execute in the rounds.”

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In the 1/16 finals Constable was too quick for Azizulhasni RYAN BURTON (OS 12-14)
Awang (YSD Track Team) before starting his incredible
run through the rounds. Next he edged fastest qualifier Congratulations to Ryan who has
Damian Zielinski (Poland) to move through to the been drafted to Hawthorn. Ryan
quarterfinals. was pick 19 in the 2015 NAB AFL
After losing the opening race against Nikita Shurshin draft. The talented, tall forward,
(Russia) an undeterred Constable fought back to take who did not play football in 2015
the next two races setting up a semi-final with Olympic due to injury, joins the Hawks from
Champion Jason Kenny (Great Britain).  North Adelaide and PHOS Camden
In the opening race Constable lead from the front and was in his junior days.
able to hold off Kenny as he went one up. Not wanting to
make the same mistake in the second Kenny was on the Ryan kicked five goals against
front in race two but was unable to hold off Constable’s Western Australia at the under
speed and take it to a decider. 18 level in 2014 before suffering
As the bell sounded in the ride off for gold Constable a badly broken leg in August in 2014 which has kept him
went over the top immediately creating a gap on Chao Xu out of the action ever since. Ryan is a NAB AFL Academy
(China) as he powered to inch closer to gold. graduate.

In race two it was again Constable on the front in the Good luck Ryan with your football career.
final lap and despite a brave effort by Xu to come around
Constable had enough speed to charge to the line and MADDY PROUD (OS 09-11)
claim gold.
In his three World Cups Constable has never been far Maddy Proud has been
from the top of the results sheet. Finishing fifth in Cali last chosen as the proud
January and then seventh in Cambridge last month. “That ambassador of the Jodi Lee
was always my big goal, being consistent at this level. All Foundation (Preventing
the best guys in the world do it so well, and I want to be Bowel Cancer).
competitive at the top level.”
The Foundation was set
UCI Track World Cycling, Hong Kong: Patrick Constable of Australia up to empower people to
poses with the medal after winning the Men’s sprint final as part of the take active steps to prevent
UCI Track World Cycling on January 17, 2016 in Hong Kong, bowel cancer and live
Hong Kong. © 2016 Getty Images healthy lives.
Article courtesy of Cycling Australia
The founder, Jodi, was
diagnosed with bowel
cancer at age 39. She
knew little about the
disease of bowel cancer.
The Jodi Lee Foundation
was formed in her honour
to prevent other people
from going through what Jodi, her family and friends
experienced.

Maddy Proud is honoured to represent the Jodi Lee
Foundation as the Kay-A-Day Ambassador for 2016.

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DRE NGATOKORUA (OS 13-15) entire season, making an incredible 549 runs, including
two massive centuries.
2015 was a big year for Dre, beginning with being
selected as the first Indigenous College Captain and Congratulations to everyone involved in this success.
ending with him successfully completing his South
Australian Certificate of Education. Additionally, SHOC Cricket Club also competed in the
Twenty20 competition, held on Tuesday evenings where
Dre was one of a number of Aboriginal students we managed to reach the semi-final. Unfortunately,
who boarded at Sacred Heart College. He is from Saint Peter’s Old Collegians were too good on the day
Wankangurru, Adynamathanha, Luritja and Maori descent and knocked us out of the competition. Nevertheless the
and grew up in Davenport Community, a small Aboriginal boys competed hard, consequently making it a successful
community 306km north of Adelaide. campaign.

Dre was instrumental, along with some of the other The club also had a brilliant season off field hosting
Aboriginal students, in having the Aboriginal and Torres fantastic social functions and we managed to take on
Straight Islander flags erected on the school flag pole. He some new sponsors too. New sponsors this year included:
was also heavily involved in the inaugural reconciliation the Mediterranean Café, the Moseley Bar and Kitchen,
football match between Scared Heart and Westminster Nelson Team Wear. The Broadway Hotel and Badge
College which was played in June 2015. Construction also continued their wonderful partnership
with SHOCCC and the club extends their gratitude to all
He completed a Certificate III in Music as part of his SACE, sponsors, old and new.
studied Year 12 drama and performed in the biennial
school musical. He was also a member of the inaugural Feel free to give our Facebook page a ‘like’ and stay up to
Stage 1 dance class. date on all the news within the club.

We wish Dre well for his future. Tom Simpson
Club Secretary
SHOC SPORTS
OLD COLLEGIANS CRICKET CLUB
SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS
CRICKET CLUB On 17 November, 2015 the First XI played Sacred Heart
Old Collegians Cricket Club on the Main Oval, competing
With our two teams both managing to make the finals for the Br Jordan Redden Cup.
series, the 2015/16 SHOC cricket season has been a
massive success. The Sacred Heart College First XI were victorious defeating
SHOCs. The score was SHOC 4/116 from 20 (Whelan 3/20
Captained by Rav Prakash, the A Grade coasted through off 4, Ramsey 1/25 off 4) def by SHC First XI 2/118 from
the minor rounds, managing eight victories and just 16.2 (Mill 72 not out off 53 balls, Mackie 36 off 31).
one loss. SHOCs finished second on the A3 ladder. There
were four five-wicket hauls from four different bowlers 31
throughout the year, proving the depth we have.

After finishing fourth on the B3 ladder with 5 wins and
having had to forfeit twice during the season due to lack
of numbers, no one dared to imagine that they could be
back to back premiers.

But on the weekend of 19 and 20 March they were
successful in back to back wins in the Grand Final
defeating Prince Alfred College. The team consisted of M
Adamson, D Joseph, S Tregenza, D Kitschke, H Spurling,
C Lange, G Coles, B Griffith, J Whitehead, L Holder, B Hall
and N Grasby.

The boys were outstanding with Ben Griffith taking 7
wickets for the second year in a row.

Captain Matt Adamson led from the front throughout the

Both teams are pictured here with Br Jordan in the club has put itself in a good position to attack the 2016
middle!!! See if you can spot the well-known AFL season in Div 2.
Footballer and SHOCs player hiding in the shadows at the
back...! Off field we have made some significant appointments
including Andrew Underwood in a new role as Director
SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS of Coaching, Damian Kitschke as Assistant A Grade coach
FOOTBALL CLUB (SHOCFC) and Steve Kay and Nathan Muscat have taken over the
B Grade coaching duties for 2016.
With the appointment of old scholar and STAR Force
member Matt Penhall as Fitness Coach, the SHOCFC 2016 Coaching Staff
began pre-season way back on 26th November 2015. Director of Coaching: Andrew Underwood
With the assistance of Matt Bode, MP and Adam Marling, Fitness Coach: Matt Penhall
they have put together a very structured and disciplined Junior Development Coach: Lachlan Button
program with a good mix of conditioning, skills and match
simulation the lads have enjoyed (mostly). A Grade
Senior Coach: Adam Marling
Nearly every player has improved their 2km time trial Assistant Coach: Damian Kitschke
times over the summer and guys like Rav Prakash, Team Manager: Mark Harris
Matt Delmenico, Mitch Parr and Frank Taylor are Runner: Tim Kelly
very fit having barely missed a session. Some other noted
improvers over pre-season include Peter Spurling, B Grade
Connor Hartshorne, Zac Delmenico and Ryan Coach: Steve Kay
Clarke. Assistant Coach: Nathan Muscat
Team Manager: Matt Bourne
We have also had great participation from some of the Runner: Pat Kitschke
Year 11s and Year 12s looking to improve their fitness for
the school footy season, so hats off to Henry McKay, C Grade
Sam Whelan, Clem Goodrich, Braydon Richardson Coach: Heath Treacy
and Josh O’Leary for their commitment thus far. With Assistant Coach: Chris Henderson
over 90 players making an appearance over the pre- Team Manager: Grant Coles
season, and regularly having 50 players at training, the Runner: TBA

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Coach: Andrew Underwood
Assistant Coach: Henry Spurling
Team Manager: various dads
Runner: David Underwood

2016 Administration
Club Patron: Tony Whennan
President: Scott Collins
Vice President: Tom Spurling
Football Operations: Nick Tait
Treasurer: Dion Moroney/Neil O’Dea
Secretary: James McCarthy/Bill Spurling
SAAFL Delegate: Paul Fahey
Social Chairman: Rav Prakash
Communications/Website: Pat Hollis
Match Day Committee: Wes Delmenico, Justin Hartshorne,
Jeff Clarke, Matt Bourne

Please note with the demolition and upgrade of the new
sporting complex on the Main Oval site, this year we will
play all of our home games at the Middle School Oval in
2016.

A and B Grade Fixture (subject to change)

RND DATE TIME VENUE/COURT OPPOSITION
1 16/04/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Gaza
2 23/04/16 (Sat) 14:15 Hunter Park Old Ignatians
3 30/04/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Portland
4 07/05/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Broadview
5 14/05/16 (Sat) 14:15 Caterer Oval St Peters OC
6 21/05/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Modbury
7 28/05/16 (Sat) 14:15 West Lakes Shore Oval SMOSH West Lakes
8 04/06/16 (Sat) 14:15 Scotch College Scotch OC
9 18/06/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School PHOS Camden
10 25/06/16 (Sat) 14:15 Klemzig Oval Gaza
14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Old Ignatians
02/07/16 (Sat) 14:15 Port Reserve Portland
12 09/07/16 (Sat) 14:15 Broadview Oval Broadview
13 16/07/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School St Peters OC
14 23/07/16 (Sat) 14:15 Modbury Sports Reserve Modbury
15 30/07/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School SMOSH West Lakes
16 06/08/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Scotch OC
17 13/08/16 (Sat) 14:15 Camden Oval PHOS Camden
18 20/08/16 (Sat)
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C Grade Fixture (subject to change)

RND DATE TIME VENUE/COURT OPPOSITION
Normal Season
1 16/04/16 (Sat) 10:15 Henley Memorial Oval Henley
2 23/04/16 (Sat) BYE BYE  
3 30/04/16 (Sat) 10:15 Goodwood Oval Goodwood Saints
4 07/05/16 (Sat) 10:15 University Oval Adelaide University
5 14/05/16 (Sat) 10:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Salisbury North
6 21/05/16 (Sat) 10:15 Max Amber Sportsfield Athelstone
7 28/05/16 (Sat) 10:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Rostrevor OC
8 04/06/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Port District
9 18/06/16 (Sat) 14:15 Camden Oval PHOS Camden
10 25/06/16 (Sat) 12:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Henley
11 02/07/16 (Sat) BYE BYE  
12 09/07/16 (Sat) 12:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Goodwood Saints
13 16/07/16 (Sat) 10:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Adelaide University
14 30/07/16 (Sat) 12:15 Sacred Heart Middle School Athelstone
15 06/08/16 (Sat) 10:15 Campbelltown Memorial Oval Rostrevor OC
16 13/08/16 (Sat) 10:15 Largs Reserve Port District
17 20/08/16 (Sat) 14:15 Sacred Heart Middle School PHOS Camden
18 27/08/16 (Sat) 10:15 Salisbury North Oval Salisbury North

Under 18 Fixture yet to be finalised. SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS
NETBALL CLUB
Thanks again to our major Sponsors THE BAY MOTEL
HOTEL, BADGE CONTRUCTIONS and TAYLOR COLLISON After a thrilling result in Season 2015 with all five teams
for their generous support. making Grand Finals (B3, B5, C2, C3, C4) and taking home
three premierships (B3, C2, C4) the SHOCNC is going from
Thanks as well to some of our Gold Sponsors (that also strength to strength in 2016.
employ half the playing group!) in:
With over 30 new girls joining the club we are fielding
• Weslec Electrical (Wes Delmenico) a club record of six teams in the Adelaide Metropolitan
Netball Division played at Netball SA Mile End from April
• Amorini Australia (Steve Bosley) to September. Strong performances last year has seen
several of our teams promoted to higher grades. This
• Hartshorne Landscaping (Justin Hartshorne)

• Letcher Moroney, Chartered Accountants (Dion and
Shaun Moroney)

If your business is interested in sponsoring the SHOCFC
please contact Dion Moroney on 0429 814 397 or email
[email protected]

For a full list of Sponsors, or to learn more about the
SHOCFC and our history please go to our website
www.shocfc.com.au

Scott Collins

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year we have teams playing at B2, B4, B6, C2, C3 and C4 include; season opening night and FA Cup night at The
levels. Broadway Hotel (our major sponsor), Ladies’ Day, Past
Players Day - more information will be made available
Kerry Fernandez, playing life member and personal trainer through the Blue & Blue and our Facebook group (SHOC
extraordinaire, has been working hard to get the girls fit Soccer Club). Please check and join the group page for
over the off-season break and throughout preseason. information about games and events.

We welcome back 2015 premiership winning coach Paul If you or anyone you know are interested in a game
Angley and premiership winning player Georgia Bahr who of soccer please contact the club on the email address
will take on a coaching role in 2016. provided below, or come out to training on a Wednesday
night, 6:30pm on Brighton Road Oval. We look forward to
Many thanks to the SHOCFC and our generous seeing you there.
sponsors for their contributions – Badge Construction,
Mediterranean Cafe, Bay Motel Hotel and PhysioXtra. We Please contact us at [email protected] if you
have several sponsorship options if your business would have any queries or are interested in joining our growing
like to support this thriving club. We are also seeking club.
coaches/team managers for teams across several grades.
If you have an interest in netball we’d love to have you Michael Cannavan
on board. Please contact us via Facebook www.facebook.
com/shoc.netball. Contact DOeltdaCilos lfloergiSaancsred Heart

With support from our committee, umpires, coaches and President:
sponsors we are looking forward to another great year at Michaela Kenneally ([email protected])
SHOCNC!
Secretary:
Shannon Visockis Jane Mason ([email protected])
SHOCNC President
Committee:
SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS Danny Burns, Frank McIntyre, Stephen Juniper
SOCCER CLUB
Athletics:
Another season is about to begin and we’re excited as the Luke Hildyard ([email protected])
club has continued to grow over the years to the point
where we are now entering four male teams and our one Cricket:
female team is entering its second year. This is the first Nathan Grasby ([email protected])
year where we will have a fourth male team, so if you or
anyone you know are thinking about playing a game of Football:
soccer somewhere, we certainly have space for you! Scott Collins ([email protected])

Preseason training began in January and with our first Netball:
trial game happening last Saturday and the season Shannon Visockis ([email protected])
beginning is only a few weeks away. We’re very pleased
to have a number of new players who have graduated Soccer:
from Sacred Heart over the past few years and look Michael Cannavan ([email protected])
forward to recruiting more throughout the year. We held
a Registration Night a few weeks ago, this is becoming Websites
an annual event where players sign up for the season and www.shoc.com.au
play in a small tournament with the opportunity of having View all ongoing activities, sporting results and events
reduced subs for the season if you are part of the winning on our newly launched website.
team, congratulations to the winners! Please come and join us and upgrade your details.
Football: www.shocfc.com.au
We have two more trial matches plus an internal trial Netball: www.shocnc.sa.netball.com.au
before the season kicks off officially. So, there is still time Cricket: See shoc.com.au page for further information
for anyone interested to join the club and have a game of Soccer: See shoc.com.au page for further information
soccer throughout the year. We play the majority of our
matches on Brighton Road Oval, with some teams playing Facebook
at other venues including Marymount College. Sacred Heart College
Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association
Some major events throughout the season to look out for SHOC Soccer Club (Sports Team)
Sacred Heart Old Collegians Cricket Club
Sacred Heart Old Collegians Football Club

SHOC Netball

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Save the Dates CLASS OF 1985

Planning is now underway for the 2016 reunions, with (30 YEAR REUNION)
gatherings planned for 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 year class
groups. Further information will be provided in the next On Saturday, 7th November 2015, 54 old scholars from
few months on the shoc.com.au website, via Facebook, or the Class of 1985 attended a reunion held at the Glenelg
through your reunion convenors. Football Club. Unfortunately there were only 10-12 girls
that came along but this was reflective of the year. At
• 10 years for the class of 2006 the next reunion we will try and have more than one girl
involved in the planning which will hopefully increase
Date: Saturday, 21st May 2016 @ 7.30pm their numbers.

Venue: Glenelg Football Club We were also represented by one of the teachers from the
year, Mick O’Donohue, which was great.
Convenors: Amelia Kenneally and James McBride
It was an informal night with drinks and food in the Vice
• 20 years for the class of 1996 President’s function room. Everyone was very excited
to be catching up. As former School Vice-Captain I was
Date: Saturday, 18th June 2016 @ 7.30pm invited to say a few words later in the night. I briefly
thanked everyone, explained how great it was to see so
Venue: Glenelg Football Club many but commented on how many were missing. I then
invited Mick Ryan, who was Head of Boarders at school to
Convenors: Nicki Nethercot say a few words and he spoke briefly, Amanda Tharaldsen
spoke on behalf of the girls, then Mick O’Donohue
• 30 years for the class of 1986 spoke on behalf of teachers – in actual fact this worked
incredibly well and the spontaneity of it made it hilarious.
Date: Saturday, 29th October 2016 @ 7.00pm Speeches then finished and it was back to the fun.

Venue: The Highway Inn Chris Sexton jumped up about 15 minutes later and asked
for a moments silence to remember the three old scholars
Convenors: Sonia Moroney (nee Bikaunieks) who had passed away from our year. This was a little sad,
but again a wonderful moment.
• 40 years for the class of 1976
The Boarders had their own pre reunion catch up the
Date: Saturday, 2nd July 2016 @ 7.30pm Friday night before at the Holdy, so many of them made a
weekend of it.
Venue: Glenelg Football Club
The other thing that I think was really important was that
Convenors: We need convenors for this event, there were a lot of old scholars who had experienced
significant events in their lives - marriage splits, financial,
sickness, death etc. All part of life, however, I would say I
spoke to at least eight people who something significant
had happened to and they suggested they did not want

if you can help please contact Michaela Kenneally

at [email protected] or reunions

shoc.com.au

• 50 years for the class of 1966

Date: Saturday, 8th July 2016 @ 7.30pm

Venue: Glenelg Football Club

Convenors: We need convenors for this event,

if you can help please contact Michaela Kenneally

at [email protected] or

[email protected]

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to come for that reason, but they
did come and were so glad they
did because it was encouraging
in realising everything was
okay and they were still part of
something special.
The other thing I have had
people say to me is it was such a
great time because you did not
have to try to impress, everyone
knew you and you could just be
yourself, it was like being with
family.

Rob McKay

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Brand New Fitness Facility - OBITUARIES
Available to the Sacred Heart
I wish to advise that the obituary printed in the last
Community edition which stated that Mary Raymond had passed
away in August was in fact incorrect. It was her husband
For SHC Old Collegians friends and family who passed away. Our sincere condolences to Mary and
we are offering 5 weeks for $25* her family for any distress this has caused.

EFM Health Clubs is proud to announce it has entered BERNARD FRANCIS DARE (OS 66-74)
into a partnership with Sacred Heart College. The upstairs 3 April 1957 to 22 December 2015
building facing the oval located on-site at Sacred Heart
College Middle School has been fitted out with brand new It is with much sadness that we advise of the passing of
commercial grade cardiovascular and resistance training old scholar Bernie Dare who was a great friend to many,
equipment. EFM provides supervised fitness programs for and a very proud supporter of the Old Collegians Football
SHC Old Collegians. Club.

What does this mean for SHC Old Collegians? Bernie was the son of Des and Margaret Dare and brother
to Peter, Trish, Brian, Phil, Dave, Margie, Kate and Jane. The
3 A vast range of cardiovascular and resistance training Dare family, were a Sacred Heart institution in the 1960s
equipment and 1970s. All the boys attended Sacred Heart, and at one
stage or another, all played for the SHOC Footy Club.
3 Flexibility of month-by-month memberships – No
12-month lock-ins! Bernie’s list of achievements with the SHOC Footy Club is
a long one.
3 A Fitness Coach on hand to encourage and support
you towards your goals

3 No mirrors and a friendly comfortable environment

3 Convenient location so less time travelling and more
time burning calories

3 30-45 minute tailored express programs for when time
is an issue

3 Reminder text message, phone call or email if your
attendance wains, to keep you on track towards your
goals

3 Personal Fitness Coach who will guide you through
each and every workout

* To secure your 5 weeks for $25 please contact
Byron via email [email protected] or call on
0407 924 034.

*Term and conditions apply

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Bernie was a good man who loved the company of his
friends and family, loved having a beer, loved to laugh out
loud, loved the Norwood Footy Club, loved Bob Dylan, and
above all else loved the SHOC Footy and Cricket Clubs and
the people who made those clubs the great places they
are to be around.

Bernie passed away in the early hours of 22 December
2015, surrounded by his close family, who had flown in
from all around the world to be at his mum, Marg’s, 90th
birthday celebrations the previous day.

He will be greatly missed.

As a player, he played well over 100 games over an ROBERT COLIN STIGWOOD (OS 45-50)
extended period and only stopped playing because of 16 April 1934 to 4 January 2016
injury.
Robert Stigwood was born in Port Pirie, South Australia
He was one of the early coaches of the famed Death and attended Sacred Heart College from 1945 to 1950.
Squad, and was partly responsible for giving the team During his time at the College he played football,
that name. He served with distinction on the committee, participated in athletics and was a member of the Cadet
particularly the Social committee. Unit in the position of Staff Sergeant C. In his final year at
the College he was a YCS Leader.
He was the Bar Manager when the Club had their
clubrooms at West Beach. He was chuffed at having the He died at the age of 81 years in London where he moved
bar named “The Bernie Dare Bar” in his honour after in the mid-1950s. Robert spent a lot of his time in the
many years of service. United Kingdom living at Barton Manor on the Isle of
Wight, where his magnificent grounds and winery were
He was honoured with life membership of the SHOC Footy open to the public during the summer months.
Club in 1997. He was a long time sponsor of the Footy
Club back when sponsors were hard to find. He continued
to support the Football Club even during the time when
he was suffering with poor health.

Robert Stigwood in 1991

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Robert Stigwood with Bee Gees Maurice (left) and Barry Gibb aboard “Farewell to the extraordinary innovative generous
Stigwood’s yacht, 1978 #RobertStigwood. A vital part of my life (& @
OfficialALW’s). Thanks for so much, Robert.”
Robert is most famous for his role as Manager of bands
such as the Bee Gees and Cream. According to Billboard, Robert’s first music success
Andrew Lloyd Webber led tributes to Stigwood, who also was as the manager of John Leyton, an up-and-coming
produced films such as Grease and Saturday Night Fever. musician and actor, whom he propelled to fame with his
He referred to Robert as “the great showman who taught associate and music producer, Joe Meek.
me so much.”
Spencer Gibb, son of Bee Gees star Robin Gibb and Robert became one of the most formidable forces in the
Stigwood’s godson, was the first to report his death music and entertainment industry, managing bands such
in a Facebook post. He shared the sad news with the as Cream and the famous trio of Maurice, Barry and Robin
world: “I would like to share the sad news with you all Gibb, who comprised the Bee Gees.
that my godfather, and the long-time manager of my
family, Robert Stigwood, has passed away.” He described He told Rolling Stone in a 1977 interview: “I loved their
Stigwood as “a creative genius with a very quick and (the Bee Gees) composing. I also loved their harmony
dry wit.” singing. It was unique, the sound they made. I suppose it
Robert was the driving force behind the Bee Gees career, was a sound only brothers could make.”
as well as having discovered Cream, and subsequently
managing Eric Clapton. He produced numerous musicals and films, among them
British lyricist Sir Tim Rice, who wrote hit musicals Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Saturday Night Fever,
including Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, tweeted: Gallipoli, Staying Alive, Tommy and Evita.

Robert Stigwood at Sacred Heart College in 2004. He was one of the producers on the Madonna-led 1996
hit Evita, which went on to win the Oscar for best original
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Robert’s career spanned music, movies and live theatre,
particularly musicals.

Robert began his partnership with Cream in the mid-
1960s and produced the supergroup’s self-titled debut
album. He also worked with Eric Clapton and briefly
with The Who, but was most renowned for taking the Bee
Gees to the apex of their careers, around the time of their
smash-hit soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever, the
film of which he also produced.

In 2014 Arts SA introduced the Industry Fellow and Artist
Fellow streams into their program in recognition of his
enormous contribution and global success in the industry.

The Fellowship Program supports the development of
artists and music industry entrepreneurs. Through an
annual program, participants will be connected with
global industry representatives for professional and
artistic development.

In 2015 Robert Stigwood was inducted into the South
Australian Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in Australia
House in London. He was physically frail at the time but
gave a heartfelt acceptance speech at the induction event.

In November 1996 Robert Stigwood was profiled for the
Blue & Blue. Here are some excerpts from this article:

What were your most memorable moments
at SHC?

Being chosen to run the mile at the Adelaide Colleges
Combined Sports tournament, but missed out on

Robert Stigwood induction into Hall of Fame and Evita for which he won a Tony Award for Best Musical
in 1980. Additional film productions include Tommy,
competing due to the cancellation of the event because of Saturday Night Fever, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club
the polio epidemic. Band, The Fan, Grease 2, Stayin’ Alice and Gallipoli, as
well as soundtracks to Frame and The Empire Strikes Back.
How did SHC prepare you for and shape your What do you hope lies ahead for you?
life? Health and happiness.
What might a report card say about you now?
“SHC provided strict discipline and a kind and caring Robert doesn’t take anything for granted.
atmosphere. The Marist Brothers had a lot of influence in Robert was also a great contributor and benefactor to the
my life back then, and the boarder’s food prepared me for Sacred Heart College Foundation. He was also the major
anything?” benefactor of the Robert Stigwood Music & Performance
Centre at the Middle School which was opened in 2003.
What has been your career path since leaving He was very impressed by the 200-seat performance
SHC? centre when he visited the centre in 2005. He recalled
the days when there were just a couple of pianos in the
Robert’s first job was in the photo engraving department corner of a room.
at the Adelaide News. He left to become an advertising In 2007 Robert donated the rare “Bank’s Floreligium” art
copywriter, which he enjoyed, then to another agency as collection to the Foundation. Bank’s Floriligium collection
a junior account executive. Eventually Robert decided consists of 743 engravings of Pacific and Australian flora
to trek to London from Bombay, not wanting to miss out made from plants collected by Joseph Banks on Captain
on the countries in between and in 1962 he began an Cook’s 1768 to 1771 voyage of discovery. The prints were
agency in Charing Cross London, managing actors and a limited edition of just 100 copies in the 1980s from the
performers. With the development of the Robert Stigwood original 18th century copper plates. Robert purchased
Organisation (RSO) he went on to produce UK stage his collection in 1993 and subsequently donated it to
shows including Hair, Oh Calcutta, The Dirtiest Show in the Sacred Heart College Foundation. The collection
Town, Jesus Christ Superstar, John, Paul, George, Ringo was eventually sold as a lottery fundraiser with proceeds
and Bert, Grease and a national tour of Evita. His US contributing to the College’s De Bourg Performing Arts
theatre production credits include Jesus Christ Superstar Centre.

Robert Stigwood with Brother Columbanus Pratt

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WEDDINGS

Old scholar Todd de Visser (OS 02-04) married the
beautiful Elle Cramp (OS 03-05) on 13 February 2016
at Howards Vineyards. Best man was Ryan de Visser
(OS 02-04), groomsmen Cameron de Visser (OS
06-08), James Doyle (OS 02-04) and Jack Juniper
(OS 02-04). Maid of Honour Kate Lucas and gorgeous
bridesmaids were old scholars Sophia Paschke (OS
03-05), Amanda Whittaker (OS 03-05) and Rebecca
Scudds.

Old scholars Jack Juniper (OS 02-04) and Chloe
McGrath (OS 02-04) were married at the Sacred Heart
College Chapel on 14 November 2015 in a beautiful
ceremony surrounded by close friends and family. The
gorgeous bridesmaids were Maid of Honour Elise
Barrett (OS 02-04), bridesmaids Nina Juniper (OS
09-11), Georgia Kenneally (OS 02-04) and Alice
Dunlop (nee Gill) (OS 02-04). The Best Man was
Phillip Rankin (OS 02-04) and groomsmen James
Doyle (OS 02-04), Todd de Visser (OS 02-04) and
Michael McSporran (OS 02-04).

Photography courtesy of Evan Bailey (OS 00-02)

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Luke Ware (OS 97-99) married Sahra Britschigi on
30 January 2016.  After honeymooning in the Maldives
they have moved to Bangkok where Luke has taken up
the position of Executive Director Natural Resources -
Thailand for Willis Corporation. Congratulations Luke
and Sahra.
Congratulations to Jessica Pavlich (OS 01-03) who
married Ben Heritage in beautiful Noosa on 22 October
2015.

Congratulations to old scholars Coby Morris (OS 03- Adam Floreani (OS 01-03) married the beautiful Ella
05) and Shaun Rice (OS 03-05) who were married Johnson on 10 October 2015 at Cleanslate in Willunga.
on 27 February. Their ceremony was held at Cummins
House.

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