Blue & Blue October 2016

magazine’s Division 2 Team of the Year. After outstanding
seasons Mitch Parr, Lachy Button (VC) Nick Forster, Matt
Crettenden, Taylor Angel and Mitch Bosley were all
rewarded with selection. With six representatives, SHOC
was clearly punching well above its weight and it was
a fantastic result and great reward for an outstanding
season, not just from the six lads but also the Club as a
whole. Well done men!
Only six months till the footy starts again. We can’t wait.
GO SHOC!
For further information on the teams and the football club,
please check out our website www.shocfc.com.au or our
facebook page.

SHOC Football Club

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shoc v Sacred Heart College First XI where he completed his teaching degree and returned to
simon mathews cup Adelaide to become a teacher in the Catholic Education
On the evening of Wednesday, 17 August the annual System. He continued playing soccer, co-founding
Simon Mathews Cup, a friendly match between the Sacred the Southern Knights soccer club and later serving as
Heart College Senior (SHCS) First XI soccer team and president, amassing four premierships with the team in
the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Soccer Club (SHOCSC), the SA Amateur League. In 2003, Simon was a driving
was played. The Simon Mathews Cup is aimed at force behind establishing the Sacred Heart Old Collegians
strengthening the ties between the two teams, increasing Soccer Club. He was both a founding member and a
the awareness of the SHOC organisation for our senior valued team player.
boys and encouraging graduating students to be actively
involved in our community post-school. 2016 introduced Simon was a hard-working, intelligent and respected
the inaugural match between Sacred Heart College’s girls teacher. He persevered with his education after
First XI team and the women’s SHOCSC team. leaving high school and was rewarded with a fulfilling
The ‘Simon Mathews’ Cup match was played in honour career. Prior to his death, Simon studied Geographical
of the late old collegian (OS 87-88), Simon Mathews Information Systems at Flinders University and his wife
and was a celebration of Simon’s life and commitment and two children were able to collect this degree on his
to soccer and Sacred Heart. Simon was instrumental in behalf as he was honoured posthumously.
the formation of the SHOC Soccer movement, was very Simon was also an attentive and caring father and a
passionate in doing so and contributed to the club’s loving husband. He passed away in October 2012 after
strong standing today.
The boys’ game this year was a hotly contested match an epic battle with cancer and is fondly
with the old scholars putting the First’s under immense remembered by family, friends, students and
pressure. The match was physically gruelling for the SHC co-workers.
boys forcing them to rely on their technical abilities. The The SHOCSC community decided to honour
match was close throughout with the old scholars taking Simon’s memory and his commitment to
a 4-2 victory. The girls match was not as close with the getting the club off the ground. The annual
SHOCSC ladies getting an early 4-0 jump on the SHC Simon Mathews Cup is not only honouring
team, a gap which proved too hard to recover from. It was his memory, but creating pathways to
fabulous to see the ladies’ match a part of this wonderful membership as the students graduate from
occasion and we hope to continue this tradition into the SHC. The Cup has already seen the club grow
future. Food and drink was put on afterwards so the two from three men’s teams to four men’s teams
teams could combine as a community in the Marist spirit. and one women’s team and we’re hoping
A little history on Simon Mathews (OS 87-88) this relationship will continue.
Simon Mathews was a student at SHC and represented
the school in the SHC XI soccer team. He left in 1988 after
year 11 to pursue a traineeship. Several years later he
studied at Flinders University where he graduated with
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SHOC soccer club - 2016 season hours of work dedicated to improving the quality of the
club and its players.
Season 2016 will be viewed as a successful one, despite The B-Grade, playing in Division 1B, persevered through-
not winning any silverware, due to the growth and out the season without much luck, ending in 8th place in
development of the club. The women’s team, formed in the league and were eliminated in Round 1 of the cup.
2015, continued to build their numbers and results got Regularly giving up a result by a single goal, the team,
better over the course of the season. A fourth men’s team which featured many new faces, gelled over the season to
was entered into competition for the first time, with sound play some great football to indicate they could be a team
results over the year to finish 5th in the league. This year to watch in 2017. New to the role was coach Dan D’Elia,
also saw the arrival of a number of new players, we had thanks go to him for all his time and effort over the year.
the highest number of registered players in our history Playing in Division 3 after winning the league and being
and continue to build; if you, or anyone you know, is promoted from Division 4 in 2015 was our C-Grade.
looking for a game of soccer in 2017 and beyond please Undefeated in 2015, coach Mark Allison wasn’t able to
contact us at [email protected] - we welcome replicate these results. The season started with 6 defeats
players of all abilities and experience. out of 7 games, this run of defeats ended with a nail-
The women’s team finished the season in 7th place in the biting 5-4 victory away at the bottom side, Woodside,
league and progressed to the quarter finals of the cup. despite being 2-0 down with five minutes to play and an
This was undoubtedly the highlight of the season as wins outfield player having to play goalkeeper. This victory led
(and draws) were hard to find for a new team still finding to a change in fortune with only one loss in the next six
their feet in a tough league competition. games, with the team finishing a comfortable 6th in the
Thanks to coach Tom Walters for again league. The C’s were eliminated in the 2nd round of the
giving up his time to train the team. cup. The team transitioned in personnel and similar to
Thanks also to player/organisers Maddy the B’s played some great games without any reward in
Forde and Sophie Gill for their efforts in results.
taking over the organisation of the team Some people say SHOC’s fourth male team was created
and ensuring the team continues, and simply to see if club legend Liam Mathews would come
will surely increase in numbers over the out of retirement for a third time and again grace the
next few years. field. Although this would not be (entirely) correct, it was
Our A-Grade side plays in Division 1A great to have Liam back coaching the D-Grade and see so
and after a promising start to the season many new (and returning) faces in the team.
ended in 5th place in the league. The Although never challenging for the title, the team played
elusive CSL Cup, the only trophy not yet some good games and had fun to finish the league in
won by SHOC, continued to remain out 5th position. Thanks to Liam for his time and efforts, and
of our grasp as the A’s were eliminated
in the quarter finals. Nick Mitchell has 53
been managing the club and coaching
the A-Grade side since 2008 and the club
again would not be in the position it is
without him. We thank him for his many

when he wasn’t available, to Adam Neill, another ‘out of upcoming reunions
(semi/self-imposed) retirement’ coach of the D’s.
Interim Reunion 37 years – Class of 1979
This year’s Simon Mathews Cup was again won by SHOC 22 October @ 5.00pm Venue: the Glenelg Football Club.
over the SHC 1st XI, in a close contest highlighted by the Contact Lisa Smith or Julieann Meredith via facebook.
goalkeeping of the school team. SHOC have won the last
three encounters after the inaugural game was won by the 30 Year Reunion – Class of 1986
1st XI, meaning old scholar Jack Kent remains the only 29 October @ 7.00pm to be held at The Highway.
player to have won all four games. Can the school team Tickets: $35 - includes canapes and 2 drinks (wine/beer).
finally end his run? Join us at the 2017 game to find out.
For more details contact Sonia Moroney (nee Bikaunieks)
To Sacred Heart College, the staff who support us and on 0418 814 397 or Terina Monteagle (nee Verrall) on
allow the use of facilities, who give their time to work 0406 266 128. Tickets are available for purchase through
with us and to the students who participate in the Simon trybooking @ https://www.trybooking.com/225080
Mathews Cup and then become SHOC players, we say
thank you and we look forward to working with you Interim Reunion - Class of 1990-1991
next year. 12 November @ 7.00pm to be held at the Glenelg Jetty
Hotel @ 7.00pm.
We thank our sponsors, whose continued involvement
with the club allows us to survive and grow. The Broadway The combined 1990-1991 reunion is on! All former
has been our major sponsor and function venue for years, graduated and non-graduated students of Sacred Heart
thanks to Mark and the team there. Total Tools continues College that shared in our school journey are welcome.
to be a significant support to the club, a big thanks to
Jezza and Ryan for everything you do for us. Tom and his Come and celebrate our time spent as students at Sacred
company Landscape Creators are also thanked for their Heart College and catch up with old mates.
support again this year. New sponsors this year Paul and
Caroline Kent from Kent Auto, thanks for your support and The reunion is being held at the Glenelg Jetty Hotel
we hope we can continue to work with all our sponsors starting at 7pm and partying through to 1am.
again in 2017.
All tickets to this event are $20 per person which includes
Mark Allison has been the backbone of the club for the finger foods and discounted drinks over the bar. Please
last few years, as Vice-President, coach and administrator confirm your attendance and secure your ticket by
extraordinaire. Many hours throughout the week depositing $20 into the following account with the names
culminated on Friday nights with communications and ... the people you are paying to attend:
other administrative tasks which, if not done, would
mean the club could not function. Without all your time Cristine Dall’Armi
and effort, the season couldn’t have run as well as it did
so from the entire SHOCSC community, a huge thanks Bank: ANZ
for all that you do to benefit our club. Also, thanks to all BSB: 015 250 ACC: 599 465 292
the committee members; Mark, Mitch, Mob, Jake, Ryan,
Camilla, Maddy, Dan, Skip, Paul and Tom, who’ve given up Enquiries can be answered by posting on the Facebook
their time to help organise teams, functions and all those Page: School Reunion SHC 1991 Somerton Park SA
little jobs that add up to a big effort over the year, your Cristine Dall’Armi - 0402 850 364
help makes the club what it is; a great place to be active, Kylie Gardner-Flynn - 0410 439 298
meet people and spend some leisure time. Tanya-Maree Hunter - 0410 862 044
Or email: [email protected]
As said earlier, we are always happy to have new players,
so if you’re interested in some SHOC soccer in 2017 Can’t wait to see everyone!
contact us at the email address above in the article.
Pre pre-season will begin sometime in late December/ SHC Pre 1965 students
early January with official pre-season beginning around August 2017 - For anyone who attended the College
the start of February. Email us so we can put you on our prior to 1965 there will be a reunion held in August 2017
contact list and also join our Facebook group to keep at the College. If you are interested in attending, please
updated with SHOCSC news. register your interest at [email protected]

Michael Cannavan
SHOCSC President

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2006 - 10 year reunion An even bigger thank you to high school sweethearts
and the Belle and Beau of our Year 12 Formal Mr and
On Saturday, 21 May 2016 more than 120 old scholars who Mrs James and Lauren McBride who worked tirelessly to
attended Sacred Heart College from Year 10 in 2004 to Year make the whole night come together. It would not have
12 in 2006 came together to celebrate our ten year reunion. happened without you guys.
The turnout was incredible with several old scholars flying We were all in agreement that we are in need of a 15 year
from interstate and plenty of boarders make their way down reunion as ten years between catch ups was far too long.
from various parts of South Australia. It was a fabulous night Hope to see you all at the next one!
catching up with old friends and hearing about everyone’s
accomplishments over the past decade. Amelia Kenneally
(Old Scholar 2004 – 2006)
A HUGE thanks to old scholar and Class of 2006 graduate
Stephen Saba who was the event DJ and photographer. Aaron Sugars, James McBride and Ryan Atkinson
I can highly recommend SABA ENTERTAINMENT for your next
event. Stephen’s collection of hits from 2004 - 2006 saw an
absolutely packed dance floor for the majority of the night. A
special mention goes to Chris Norman for his best-on-ground
dance floor performance.

A very special thank you to the Glenelg Function Centre for
their hospitality, delicious food and for allowing us all to stay
much past the agreed event end time!

Top left: Carissa Digance, Kate Whole Class of 2006
Whiting, Dominique Vella,
Eloise Van’t Padje, Matt Gear
and Conor Griffin

Top right: Jamie Heinrich,
Martin Quinn and Tim Lang

Above: Frances Faustorilla and
Alexander Minervini

Above centre: Conor Griffin and
Sean McCabe

Above right: Carissa Digance,
Bridget Delahunty, Grace
Ward, Amelia Kenneally and
Emma Smith (nee Weston)

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1996 - 20 year reunion

On Saturday, 18 June the Class of 1996 got together for a 20 year
reunion. It was held in the VP room at The Glenelg Club, and although
it didn’t see as many people as the 10 year reunion did, it was still a
great night. There were approximately 50 old scholars and a handful
of partners. The night started off slow as people became reacquainted
but then as the night progressed there were many laughs, memories
shared, some dancing and a fabulous impromptu speech given by ex-
boarder, Damian Wells. What he said was so true – even though life
seems to fly by at a very rapid pace – and a lot of us are now married,
kids or even living away, it was so great to make the time and catch
up with old mates. We were so lucky in our year to have formed such
strong and lifelong friendships. There were a few that even made the
effort to travel to Adelaide for the night – and this was very much
appreciated.
Having the year books there on the night to look back and reflect was
brilliant (although it was a slap in the face to realise how much we
really do age in 20 years – we just looked like kids in ‘96) but funny
to reminisce nonetheless. To be honest, personally I felt that no one
has really changed – and it was lovely to hear what is going on with
people and where the last 20 years has taken them.
We were having so much fun, the bar staff struggled to get us to
leave at 1am. But in true ‘Class of 96’ fashion, we were not ready to
call it a night so we decided to head
over the road to the Holdfast Hotel
and kick on.
All in all it was a very successful
night and now I eagerly await the
30 year reunion.

Nikki Nethercot

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marymount celebrates 60 years

Marymount College community celebrated its 60th year anniversary with a feast of the Nativity Mass and the unveiling of a
new sculpture of Our Lady on 9 September.

Founded by the Good Samaritans in 1956, two years after Archbishop Beovich invited them to establish the Stella Maris
Primary School at Seacombe Gardens, the secondary college became a middle school in 1979 as part of the three-tiered
south-west region, and was relocated to larger grounds at Hove in June 2000.

Good Samaritan Sisters from around Australia and past principals attended the anniversary Mass which was celebrated by
Archbishop Wilson in the Polding Centre.

Three generations of Marymount students Vicki Wood (nee Marks) (OS 56-61), Lisa Cooper (nee Wood (OS 81-84) and
Tianna Cooper (OS 11-14) brought forward the college symbols in the entrance possession.

Archbishop Wilson and students unveiled a papal blessing for the school. Current Principal, Maria Canala, said the college
continued to promote the
values of justice, peace,
courage, service and
forgiveness. She said from
the beginning, students
had been encouraged to
strive for excellence in
academic subjects, music,
art and sport.

Year 6 students Sarah and
Gabby, Catholic identity
ambassadors, shared the
context and background
of the new sculpture of
Mary located in the school
garden.

Artist Gerry McMahon
explained that students
and staff, in particular
APRIM Christina Jonas,
had been instrumental in
the final portrayal of Mary
as a young girl holding a
woven basket. He said
they wanted a warm
hearted, approachable
and down to earth Mary.

(Story courtesy of Southern
Cross, October edition)

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OBITUARIES births

BERNARD JOHN ERRINGTON (OS 60-61) Old scholars Simon (OS 88-90) and Imelda Kokar
1 November 1943 to 6 March 2016 (OS 98-00) (nee Quinn) welcomed Charlotte Mary
Anne Kokar into the world earlier this year. Charlotte
Bernard John Errington was the loving husband of Francesca. was baptised at St John the Baptist Church on 10 July
Much loved father and father-in-law to Danielle and Stuart, 2016.
Aaron and Angela. Adored Grandpa to Alexander, Benjamin Louis Jeloscek was
and Max. born on 6 May 2016
to Lee Jeloscek
ROBERT (Bob) ARTHUR JOLLEY (OS 50-53) (OS 96-98) and Sally
Cummine. Grandma
Passed away on 10 May 2016 and teacher at Sacred
Heart College Sharon
Robert was aged 78 years of age and was a loving husband is beside herself with
to Helen and devoted father and father-in-law to Tania and happiness and joy
Andrew. His family shared this poem at the birth of her
precious grandchild!!
God closed your eyes to ease your pain, to wish you back
would be in vain. Tired and weary you made no fuss, but Old scholars William
and Fadia Quigley
tried so hard to stay with us. Gone are the happy days (OS 01-03) (nee
we shared together, but not the memories, they will last Andrawos) welcomed
forever. When thoughts go back as they always do, we Winnie Grace
treasure the memories we made with you. The beautiful Quigley into the
world on 17 August
sparkle in your eyes, will stay in our hearts forever. 2016. Winnie weighed
6lb 1oz and was 48 cm
Bob was a Life Member of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians long.
Association and will be missed by the SHOC’s community. Ben (OS 97-99)
and Ann-Marie
GREG MORAN (OS 71-73) Williams (OS 98-
99) (nee Carey) are
Greg passed away on 19 May 2016. Greg was the much delighted to announce
loved son of Kath and the late Gerry Moran and brother the arrival of their
to Tim, Gerry and the late Paul Moran. Our thoughts and daughter Adele
prayers are with the Moran family at this sad time. Carey Williams on
19 August 2016. Big
robert upton (OS 46-48) sister Mackenzie is
very happy. Both Ben
Robert Upton passed away on 1 June 2016. He attended and Ann-Marie were
Sacred Heart College with his brother, John as boarders. boarders during their time at Sacred Heart.
Robert was a life member of the Old Collegians Association
and although he moved to Queensland in 1962, he still Congratulations to
enjoyed receiving and reading the Blue & Blue magazine to old scholar Lauren
keep up to date with his old classmates. Our thoughts and Bahr (OS 96-98) (nee
prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time. Kenneally) and husband
Shane who welcomed
MOIRA JOAN KENNEALLY (aged 93 years) their son Joshua
Timothy Bahr into
Moira passed away on 8 June 2016. She was the beloved the world on 12 August
wife of the late John (Jack) 2016. A brother for
who was an old scholar having Daniel and Rachel.
attended Sacred Heart College
in 1941. Moira was a much
loved member of the Kenneally
family and Sacred Heart
College community. Moira
and Jack were married in the
Sacred Heart Chapel on 21
October 1946 and they were
Foundation members.

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WEDDINGS

The gorgeous Alicia Sampson married old scholar Scott Old scholar Jack Horan (OS 99-01) married the
Smelter (OS 97-99) on 23 April at a ceremony held beautiful Natalie Diassinas on 28th November 2015 at
at Longview Vineyard. It was an absolutely beautiful Barrister’s Block Winery Woodside.
ceremony with the vineyard backdrop. Old scholars
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were also in the wedding party. Alicia and Scott shared
this beautiful poem with their guests.

“If u want something to last forever
You treat it differently.

You shield and protect it.
You never let it go.

You don’t expose it to the elements.
You treasure it and don’t make it ordinary.

If it ever becomes tarnished,
You lovingly polish it until it gleams like new.

It becomes special,
Because you made it so,
And it grows more beautiful and precious

As time goes by.”

(Photos courtesy of Paulmac Photography)

engagements

Shauni Bow (OS 07-09) and Charlie Spurling (OS
08-10) announced their engagement. We wish them
all the best for their future together.

Jason Dam, Coordinator of Boys Boarding recently
announced his engagement to Jesamine Benn. They
celebrated their engagement at West Lakes and will be
married in the College Chapel in April 2017. This is
happy news for our community.

Old scholars Ryan Brophy (OS 05–07) and Linda Letters to the editor and other newsworthy
McInerney (OS 05-07) are both Sacred Heart old articles and photographs can be emailed to
scholars who met at school and started dating during
year 12. They have been inseparable ever since. They [email protected]
were married in a beautiful ceremony in the SHC chapel or you can contact Jane Mason
on 13 March 2016. The reception was held at McLaren at the Foundation Office on 8350 2590.
Vale Winery. Present in the bridal party were and old
scholars Best Man Aaron Annese (OS 05-07), groomsman Published by:
Jared Spencer (OS 05-07), James Wegener (OS 05-07), Sacred Heart College
Mason Erkelens (SHCMS) and Maid of Honour Sarah 195 Brighton Road, SOMERTON PARK SA 5044
Markham (OS 05-07), Erin O’Grady (OS 05-07) and Kerry
Searle and Elise Parr. The couple honeymooned in Fiji. Telephone: 8294 2988
Absentee: 8350 2988
(Photos courtesy of Jade Kearns Photography) Web: www.shc.sa.edu.au

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