For God shows no partiality. – Romans 2:11

Friday, 16 October Issue 2015/30

THE RECTOR

Former Aloysian, Jerome Doraisamy (SAC 2005) recently wrote The Wellness Doctrines for Law Students and Young Lawyers, a book on work-related stress. Many professionals work long hours and are expected to be available 24/7. They push themselves so hard that stress leads to strain and break down. They find it hard to disconnect from work, recover, and enjoy life with family and friends. The competitive 21st Century workplace is not a healthy one, and episodes of anxiety and depression are increasing. In a similar vein, Megan Graham reflected in Eureka Street about how people are expected to be across more data, and connected to more people, for more of the time. Our lament is that we have no time. We struggle to process the sensory stimuli, with few opportunities to reflect meaningfully or ponder creatively. This addiction to stimulation eventually causes us to react superficially to people and events. We detach because we are unable to respond to all that comes our way.

Our imagination becomes blunted and our emotions restricted. Many struggle to relax, sleep and recreate, and become stressed and irritable. Few find time to contemplate the implications of the information that passes through their consciousness. We respond with lightweight, lightning-quick tweets rather than considered reflection. Graham counselled that serious issues such as climate change, asylum seekers, and mental illness should engage our emotions and thoughts deeply. This will help us find creative and just solutions that go beyond surface thinking and knee-jerk reactions. She believes our individual and collective attention spans are at an all-time low because we are so assaulted with technological distractions. Without a deeper connection and intimacy, we are becoming intellectually and affectively disconnected from people. Advocates of mindfulness, prayer, yoga, fitness and meditation encourage us to pay closer attention to what is actually happening, to take control of our pace, to recognise that it is possible to choose to slow down. We need to switch off devices, breathe, and ponder. Taking this time will help us have deeper friendships, make better decisions, and take wiser actions.

Some years ago Peter van Breemen SJ wrote As Bread That Is Broken. He reflected on how our deepest need is to be appreciated and loved. This is not the same as being told we are wonderful; rather it is to be deeply accepted for who we most truly are. Acceptance means that the people with whom I spend time respect and value me. St Augustine says: A friend is someone who knows everything about you and still accepts you. Friends reassure and take me seriously enough to help me face my flaws. They give me room to outgrow mistakes of the past. When I am not accepted, something in me is broken and I can

lose my way. A student who does not feel accepted by a teacher will not learn. People who do not feel accepted may assert themselves inappropriately to gain approval. They may be easily threatened and gossip, or criticise others, because they fear how others regard them. Some try to get whatever they can by taking unfortunate shortcuts. Some may be rigid because they lack security.

Faith gives perspective to the deepest questions of the human heart. Our relationship with God helps us to live better, to be more human, and to be more integrated. God is the deepest Ground of our being. Sometimes we readily believe in God’s love in general but find it difficult to believe in God’s love for me personally. It is one thing to believe God loves me, but such a liberating and healing thing to

experience it. It can take some time to appreciate how I am accepted by God as I am. The practice of the Examen helps put our self into this place of acceptance, where we know we are loved, and encourages us to look honestly over our experiences. The Examen allows us to be with God as we would with our most trusted friend and reflect on what has happened; my hopes and disappointments; my sorrows and my joys; my successes and my failures. There are many curves and imperfect decisions which, in the course of life, have brought me to where I

am. God knows me through and through and accepts me as I am – not as I should be. The Catholic writer Henri Nouwen wrote: Somewhere we know that, without a lonely place, our lives are in danger. Somewhere we know that, without silence, words lose their meaning; that, without listening, speaking no longer heals; that, without distance, closeness cannot cure.

Van Breemen reminds us that we are divided in many ways: (a) in time – for us, one minute comes after the other and our time is spread out, yet for God, the whole of time is compressed in one moment which lasts forever; (b) in space – we have limited extensions of place and being, yet God is completely one and everywhere; (c) in love – we quantify and divide our love, yet God loves fully in perfect unity. God is love. God’s love is not an activity; rather it is his very self. Paul Tillich defines faith as the courage to accept acceptance. It takes courage to believe in God’s acceptance no matter what happens to us. When things disappoint us, we complain and doubt the love of God. It is hard to make the leap of faith, to respond to the invitation Jump and I’ll catch you. Such acceptance can never be based on my own qualities, because such a foundation would collapse. It is an act of faith. And when God loves me, I quite naturally accept my true self as well, because grace takes over from will.

Fr Peter Hosking SJ

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THE PRINCIPAL

The Senior School’s Director of Studies, Mr Neville Williams, has decided to step down from his role after 20 years of dedicated service to the College and its students in this Executive position.

Neville commenced in the role in 1996 and has guided a generation of Aloysian boys through their studies in the Senior School. In addition, he has been a wonderful colleague for all his fellow teachers and an astute leader of the Heads of Department. He is known for his invaluable expertise in curriculum, wise counsel and unshakeable commitment to the wellbeing of each individual student. He has dutifully served three different Heads of School and two Rectors in this capacity, and Neville is known, above all, for his humility. In 2016, Neville will return to his first professional love of teaching History.

This weekend, the College will advertise nationally for the new position of Director of Teaching and Learning that will replace the Director of Studies on the College Executive. This position will have responsibility for leading the College’s academic program with a special emphasis upon teaching practice, digital learning, data management and the preparation of each Senior School student for the HSC.

St Aloysius’ College has been blessed throughout its history with Jesuit and lay staff who have devoted themselves to the College’s mission through the education and formation of each boy and young man. Neville has long been a member of this cohort of devoted servants to St Aloysius’.

Last Sunday’s First Holy Communion was a beautiful occasion in the College Chapel. There was a wonderful sense of joy as each candidate was surrounded by his family and received the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

While many dioceses throughout Australia now insist that Sacraments are received only through the local parish, we are blessed that St Aloysius’ students still receive First Holy Communion here at the College. The Church exists in 2015 in both school and parish life, and the opportunity for the Sacrament to be received in an authentic way should not be undervalued nor underestimated. That we have Religious Education teachers, qualified and experienced, who can form the boys through the Sacramental preparation program is of immense value to the Church, and has ensured that the experience on Sunday (for both the boys and their families) was deeply meaningful. The Catholic Church’s school ministries throughout Australia are one of its great strengths and should be capitalised upon in guiding each young Catholic through the Sacraments. The future of an active Catholic community will be found in both school and parish life.

Thank you to all the staff and parents who contributed so generously to the day. It was very special and sacred.

On last Friday’s 7.30 Report, Aloysian Old Boy Jerome Doraisamy (SAC 2005) spoke about his battle with anxiety and depression and the launch of his new book The Wellness Doctrines (http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2015/s4329015.htm). The book

explores “the prevalence, causes and effects of psychological distress, anxiety and depression for law students and young lawyers in Australia” and details Jerome’s own battles with mental illness as a young lawyer. Congratulations to Jerome, and we wish him all the best with this important initiative. http://www.thewellnessdoctrines.com/

We continue to keep the Class of 2015 in our prayers as they enter the second week of their HSC examinations. The boys have approached each examination with resilience and good humour, and we wish them the very best for the remainder of their assessments.

Mr Mark Tannock

WHAT’S COMING UP

16 & 17 October House Play Festival 18 October Year 10 Family Mass & Morning Tea 20 October Year 9 Music Recital 21 October Your Son in Year 12 2016 23 October SAC Invitational Swimming Carnival 24 October Year 8 Parents’ Function Air Guitars for Africa Fundraiser

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL

Congratulations to the boys appointed as Senior leaders for 2016. At the School Assembly last Friday (9 October) we named the leaders of most of the summer co-curricular activities, as well as House Captains and Vice-Captains. We also presented badges to the Prefect body and named our Chair of SRC, School Vice-Captains and School Captain. Congratulations to all boys named.

Senior School students will this Term have a number of key priorities, with Year 11 settling into their HSC classes and commencing their HSC assessment program, which has been posted on Manresa (see http://manresa.staloysius.nsw.edu.au/Students/news/default.aspx).

Years 7-10 will have examinations in Week 7, immediately before Prize Day which will be held on Thursday, 18 November at Luna Park commencing at 12.45pm. More details will naturally follow closer to the date.

A reminder on protocols regarding uniform for the summer months. The summer uniform is optional, though about 90% of students wear it. Sock length is always an issue, with students growing out of socks as well as shirts. All details concerning expectations are in the student diary from pp49-51. Similarly, any exemptions from school need to follow our protocol (also found in the student diary, on p38) and, if leave is required, the appropriate forms can be found on Manresa at http://manresa.staloysius.nsw.edu.au/pf/Forms/SitePages/SeniorForms.aspx.

Mr Sam Di Sano (sam.disano@staloysius.nsw.edu.au)

Patrick Butler, School Captain Jack Buckley, Chair of SRC

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Matthew Dainton, School Vice-Captain Liam Gilroy, School Vice-Captain

Tristan Kennedy, Captain of Campion Oliver Moore, Vice-Captain of Campion

John McNally, Captain of Ogilvie Declan McLean, Vice-Captain of Ogilvie

Alexander Favotto, Captain of Owen William Denny, Vice-Captain of Owen

Benjamin Kassabian, Captain of Southwell Benjamin Wong, Vice-Captain of Southwell

Patrick Brimson, Prefect James Browning, Prefect Topi Burt, Prefect

Sebastian Di Sano, Prefect James Elhindi, Prefect Seamus Field, Prefect

Iwan Freed, Prefect Keegan Gyoery, Prefect Gerard Hughes, Prefect

Dylan Ienco, Prefect John Lidbetter, Prefect James McFadden, Prefect

Peter Nicolaou, Prefect Jeremy Nissen, Prefect Adam Perkovic, Prefect

Nicholas Reid, Prefect Alex Robinson, Prefect Peter Slaven, Prefect

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Carlo Tapang, Prefect Daniel Vlachos, Prefect Brendan Winters, Prefect

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Last Sunday’s celebration of First Holy Communion for 46 boys in Year 3 was a glorious affair. A beautifully prayerful liturgy with maximum involvement from the Year 3 boys was well complemented by the angelic singing from the Zipoli Choir, and the magnificent flowers and other Eucharistic symbols that adorned the College Chapel and transformed it into the special place that it is. While there were many people involved in preparing for this day, most of whom will have done so behind the scenes, a word of commendation must go to the boys’ teachers Mrs Rogan; Mrs Hart; our REC, Mr El-Khoury; the Rector, Fr Peter Hosking SJ; and the parent teams, led by Mrs Mary Shina (Year 3) and

Mrs Susan Massasso (Year 4). Congratulations boys, and may you remember with fondness this special day for the rest of your lives. We hope and pray that you will celebrate the Eucharist often in the years ahead and welcome Jesus into your hearts with the same fervour and excitement you experienced on Sunday.

On Tuesday, Year 6 parents and sons came together for an important information evening. The evening was divided into two sessions designed to initiate a three-ways dialogue and discussion between boys, parents and their teachers on the issues of human sexuality and reproduction within a Christian context and the harmful effects of substance abuse. Both of these topics are of crucial importance to the boys as they approach adolescence and a time of change and of significant physical and emotional development. Drug education was the first of a series of presentations in which the boys will participate over the next four years within an age appropriate context. We encourage parents to talk freely and openly to their sons about such topics as and when they crop up and you see it fit and appropriate to do so.

In the inaugural UNSW and Sydney Fencing Club Foil Championships for the 2015 season, Elias Lapitan (Year 5) (pictured left) won all but one of his poule bouts convincingly, going down in one bout by 4-5 points. Elias lived up to his standing by winning the Silver medal for his effort. Well done Elias.

At Thursday’s assembly in the College Chapel, we acknowledged the High Distinction certificate achievers for the 2015 UNSW ICAS Mathematics Competition. We had

pleasing results in this competition with 110 Credits and 75 Distinctions. The following boys received High Distinctions:

Year 3 Year 4 Dominic Bourke Joshua Prince Zachary Phillips Louis Inwood Hugo Simpson Thomas Nguyen Year 5 Year 6 Lachlan Rae Gilbert Tong Jed Parsons Finn Hremiako Cameron Hughes

This has been an exceptional year for medal winners. Our tally has gone to four, with Joshua Prince in Year 4 securing a medal for a top score in the competition. Well done Josh as you join an elite group of Principals’ Award winners for 2015 (Dominic Bourke (Science) Stephen Handes (English) and David Childs (Religious Education).

Last week, I inadvertently left out the list of boys who were celebrating their birthdays. My apologies Will, Dominic and Lachlan for the omission. Please accept our belated “happy birthday” wishes.

6 October William Arnold, Dominic Bourke 10 October Lachlan Hunt 13 October Hugo Simpson, Alfred Wong 15 October Ethan Birrell, Max Giffney 16 October Dylan Connaghan, Luca Cruzado, Raphael Shina

Mr Martin Lobo

CURRICULUM NEWS

DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

Year 12 2015: Students commenced their HSC examinations on Monday, 12 October, with English Paper 1. It was impressive to see the boys ready for the challenge and approaching their examinations in such a calm manner. The rest of this week saw English Paper 2, Dance, Ancient History, German, Economics and PDH/PE. Please keep Year 12 in your thoughts and prayers.

Year 12 2016: On Wednesday, 21 October Year 12 students and parents are invited to attend the Your Son in Year 12 Evening, commencing at 7.30pm in the Great Hall. Topics to be discussed on the night include the academic requirements of Year 12, routines and expectations, careers and wellbeing. The Term IV HSC Assessment Schedule can be found on Manresa.

Years 7-10: Over the coming weeks, faculties will post study guides for upcoming examinations. Students are encouraged to ask their teachers questions on not only the content and format of the examinations but also the most efficient and effective ways to study. Find below the October tip from ELES as to how to manage examinations.

Study Skills Tip – Dealing with Exam Pressure

(P Salter, 1 October 2015)

Top 10 things you need to do/remember about dealing with exam pressure:

1. Know your material 2. Practise, practise, practise 3. Fuel your body and your mind 4. Manage the physical signs of stress 5. Have a good breakfast and get to school on time 6. Visualise success 7. Involve your parents in your schoolwork 8. Talk to your parents about realistic goals 9. Understand parents’ expectations 10. Ask for help

Ms Suzanne Leahy

The picture says it all … Thomas Smith receiving his

First Holy Communion

Joshua Prince with his High Distinction Certificate

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LEARNING ENRICHMENT

Elixir Me: Year 11s final Elixir Me session will be held Wednesday, 21 October at 7.50am in Wyalla 281/283.

Handwriting Courses: The two final contacts for the ongoing Handwriting Course will be held on Tuesday, 20 October and Tuesday, 27 October. The final course for the year will be held on Thursday mornings, commencing 22 October from 7.50am-8.30am. First preference will be given to students who have not as yet attended a course this year. Both courses will be held in the Richie Fernando Centre.

Mr Brian Baker Head of Learning Enrichment

KIRCHER LIBRARY – Senior School

New in the library …

TED Talks are a set of talks from all around the world on a wide range of topics to challenge and inspire others. TED began as a conference in 1984 that aimed to combine Technology, Entertainment and Design. Now, as their mission statement says TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world.

The Kircher Library is giving students the opportunity to join this community by offering Tuesday TED Talks at lunchtime during Term IV. Our aim is to bring students and staff together to watch and discuss a range of thought-provoking short talks in order to challenge and expand their ideas and beliefs. We will be screening one video (approximately 15 minutes long) each Tuesday followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.

This week we watched Young Queenslander of the Year, Yasmin Abdel-Magied’s talk titled, What Does my Headscarf Mean to You? Yasmin challenges everybody to look at their own preconceptions and the idea of unconscious bias. Next Tuesday’s talk moves to digital citizenship with Massive-Scale Online Collaboration by Luis von Ahn. This is a fascinating look at how we can use the Internet for the greater good, with a simple small contribution based around Von Ahn’s basic principles of equity, resilience, knowledge and education.

Ms Martha Itzcovitz Teacher Librarian

A Message to Senior Students: Do make a time with me or Ms Itzcovitz to discuss your specific research needs. The students we have spent time with have been pleased to discover the resources they can access. So far we have talked to English students looking for inspiration for their short story writing, history students deciding on their research topics and drama students looking for monologues.

This week in the Kircher Library students have been:

Letting library staff know they have finished the Reading challenge or are close to finishing;

Coming in at lunchtime to relax or complete their work; Using the library during study periods; Enjoying the Year 8 Crazy Critter’s display of student work; Viewing the Ted talk, What Does my Headscarf Mean to You? by

Yasmin Abdel-Magied and contributing to discussion of the issues; and

Discovering our wonderful databases for their research topics.

A reminder, that we still have many books outstanding. If you received a letter please respond by contacting me if the book needs replacing, or ask your son to return it promptly.

Please contact me if you need any further assistance.

Mrs Serena Ahern (serena.ahern@staloysius.nsw.edu.au) Head of Library Services/Teacher Librarian

FAITH & JUSTICE

DIRECTOR OF FAITH & JUSTICE

The following reflection was shared by Mr Nick Lah at our morning Staff Meeting on Monday. It reminds us to appreciate the positive in situations.

I am thankful for …

The taxes I pay, because it means that I am employed; The clothes that fit a little too snug,

because it means I have enough to eat; My shadow who watches me work,

because it means I am out in the sunshine; A lawn that has to be mowed, windows that have to be washed,

and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home;

The spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am capable of walking;

All the complaining I hear about our government, because it means we have the freedom of speech; The lady behind me in church who sings off key,

because it means that I can hear; The huge pile of laundry and ironing,

because it means my loved ones are nearby; and The alarm that goes off in the early morning,

because it means that I’m alive.

Mr Chris Gould

COLLEGE COMMUNITY

SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

How about spending some time outdoors and helping scientists help our native birds at the same time? Next week is the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, a citizen science project where members of the public collect data to be used by scientists in their research. The Backyard Bird Count project asks interested people from around Australia to count how many birds they see in their garden or a park in a 20-minute period, next week from 19-25 October.

All you have to do is record how many birds you see of different species, on the website http://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ or download the Aussie Bird Count app for Android or Apple. It has a field guide to help you if you don’t recognise a bird. It’s a great way to spend time outdoors and to get to know some of the birds that visit. The Aussie Bird Count app shows you how many people near you are taking part and the species counted around your neighbourhood and Australia. This information will let researchers know how Australian birds are faring.

Mrs Alex Moors

PARENTS & FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION

On behalf of the Aloysian family, the P&F would like to wish the Class of 2015 all the very best in their forthcoming examinations and their future endeavours. And know that our prayers are with them.

This Sunday is the Year 10 Family Mass & Morning Tea in the College Chapel followed by morning tea in the Canisius Room. Siblings and grandparents are most welcome. Please bring a plate to share.

International Teacher’s Day is on Friday, 23 October and the College community shows its appreciation for the teachers by holding a morning tea. Could we ask Years 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 to bring a

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contribution for the morning tea and leave in reception at the Senior School, from 7.30am. The Year Co-ordinators will be sending out an email on what type of food to bring. If you are available to assist on the day, that would be greatly appreciated.

Year 3 Yoghurt Year 5 Fruit in season Year 7 Sandwiches (please label if gluten free or contains nuts) Year 9 Cakes, muffins, pastries (please label if gluten free or

contains nuts) Year 11 Dips, crackers, nibbles

The P&F Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 29 October at 6.30pm. Everyone is invited.

Mark De Vera President

DIARY DATES

18 October Year 10 Family Mass & Morning Tea: 10.00am [College Chapel/Canisius Room]

23 October P&F Morning Tea for Teachers [Senior School] 24 October Year 8 Parents’ Function: 6.30pm [College Oval] 29 October P&F Annual General Meeting: 6.30pm [Dining

Room]

CONTACT DETAILS

Chairman Robert Dick 0408 864 833 President Mark De Vera 0414 593 727 Vice-President/President Elect Jane Brennan 0406 888 260 Vice-President/Pastoral Care Marte Tagle 0424 662 668 Secretaries Eileen O’Sullivan 0423 184 651 Michelle Nikopoulos 0403 480 707 Assistant Secretaries Simone Spitznagel 0414 581 095 Marie D’Cruz 0408 219 209 Treasurers Mami Tsang 0414 346 102 Rita McRae 0406 736 388 Assistant Treasurer Carsten Matthai 0411 331 112 Julliana Namkung-Matthai 0414 269 746 Junior School Liaison Jacinta Lee 0413 750 829 Co-curricula Liaison Michael Pollack 0414 673 447 Prayer Group Co-ordinator Edwin Lapitan 0410 463 517

SENIOR SCHOOL CANTEEN

The following parents have kindly offered their services in the Senior School Canteen for the week commencing 19 October:

Monday Jane Brennan, Antoine Chery, Nina Menzies, Randa Sleiman, Ioana Voyage

Tuesday Diana Brown, Rina Moore, Rebekah Knight Wednesday Jo Blumberg, Amanda Gillis, Lysa Kiely Thursday Kay Jamieson-Kell, Daniela Turin, Cathy Walbank Friday Catherine Dean, Jodi Denehy, Karen Graham,

Danielle Warren-Smith, Liz Fitzgerald

Mrs Nadia Lorenzutta Canteen Manager

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop operates Tuesday and Friday from 8.00am-4.00pm during Terms I & IV and from 8.00am-3.00pm during Terms II & III (open through lunch). For a price list, please refer to the College website, under Uniform Shop.

Delivery to Junior School (only): Orders can be made by email, phone (between 9.00am and 11.30am) or by leaving a message on our answering machine. Items will be delivered to Junior School Reception before lunch for collection. Please inform your son to collect your purchase from Reception.

Bob Stewart Credit Account (no credit card details required): I urge that, if you have not yet opened a Credit Account with Bob Stewart, kindly please do so; as it helps to process transactions much

faster and gets the boys back to their classes. For more information, please go on to the College website, under Uniform Shop, to download the form. If you do not wish to open a Credit Account, please obtain a form of payment for your son to make a purchase.

* If you would like to send your son to the shop for a uniform purchase, we are happy to fit him for your convenience. We accept cash, cheques (payable to “Bob Stewart Pty Ltd”), credit cards, EFTPOS or Bob Stewart Credit Account.*

Mrs Irene Shum (staloysius@bobstewart.com.au/9955 4193) Supervisor

CO-CURRICULAR NEWS – Junior School

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER

ROUND 7 JUNIOR SCHOOL CRICKET OPPONENT RESULT 6A Traditional Kings Win 103-97 6B Super 8

Shore Win 80-59

6C Super 8 Win 75-48 5A Traditional Win 112-51 5B Super 8

Waverley Win 76-59

5C Super 8 Loss 43-83 4A Traditional

Grammar Loss

4B Super 8 Win 91-80 3A Super 8 Mosman Loss 67-86 JUNIOR SCHOOL BASKETBALL Prep A

St Pius

Win 39-34 Prep B Win 31-26 Prep C Win 34-18 Prep D Draw 26-26 Prep E Win 31-12 Prep F Win 32-15 Prep G Loss 0-26 Prep H Loss 4-25 Year 3 & 4 A

Kings

Win 29-13 Year 3 & 4 B Win 37-2 Year 3 & 4 C Win 30-0 Year 3 & 4 D Win 26-1 JUNIOR SCHOOL TENNIS Prep A

Kings Draw 17-17

Prep B Draw 17-17 Prep C

Redlands Loss 24-10

Prep D Win 18-16 SAC TENNIS SAC 1 Redlands 13 Loss 0-3 SAC 2 Reddam 7 Loss 1-2 SAC 3 Redlands 19 Win 2-1 SAC 4 Redlands 20 Win 3-0 JUNIOR SCHOOL WATER POLO PREP A

Scots Win 13-2

PREP B Loss 6-7 2016 Summer Sport Choices – for boys in Years 3, 4 & 5 only: I will be asked shortly to submit our school numbers to IPSHA so the summer sports draw can be constructed for Term I 2016. For this to be as accurate as possible I am asking both new boys (coming to the College in 2016) and returning boys (those currently in Years 3, 4 & 5) to complete their summer sport nomination now. This is the sport for which they wish to trial. Please bear in mind that Summer Sport is not compulsory in the Junior School and the season is broken into two parts: Term I rounds are played, we pause for Winter sport and then recommence in Term IV after the Athletics season. If your son has not completed his nomination, please ask him to do so ASAP.

2016 Summer Sport Choices link: http://goo.gl/O4kuxw

Tennis Applications for Term IV: We are asking for those boys who are currently in Years 4 or 5 who are thinking about choosing Tennis as their 2016 Summer sport, to fill out an application ASAP. We run the 2016 Tennis trials this year (Term IV) due to the complicated trial process and invite those new boys coming into the

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school in 2016 to attend also. There are three squads which operate in the Junior School:

The College Prep Team who play in the IPSHA Saturday morning competition (16 boys);

The SAC Development Squad who will be invited to play for the College in an external Saturday morning competition (16 boys) and the Training Squad (8 boys), who will have no Saturday commitment but will train with the squad on Fridays only;

The SAC Development Squad and Training Squad cater for boys from a range of experiences. Boys who trial need to be able to hit the ball over the net, be able to serve, score and be familiar with the game. Those boys selected will be graded after team selections to ensure that they are placed in the team that suits their ability.

Please note, not all boys who trial will automatically take a place in the Prep Squad, the SAC Development Squad or the Training Squad. There are only 40 places available. If you are interested please see the Tennis Package link on Manresa under the Junior School Sport tab.

Mr Trevor Dunne

CO-CURRICULAR NEWS – Senior School

DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULA

At last Friday’s Assembly, a number of student leadership positions were announced, especially in the area of co-curricula. I would like to personally congratulate the following on their appointments and wish them well in their roles.

Benenson Society Chair: Nicholas Kyriazis Vice-Chair: Taj Campbell Basketball 1st V Captain: John Lidbetter Vice-Captain: Harrison Kain Captain of Basketball: Peter Sleiman Cricket 1st XI Captain: Matt Dainton Vice-Captain: Pat Brimson Captain of Cricket: Keegan Gyoery Drama Captain: Topi Burt Vice-Captain: Seamus Field Senior Stage Manager: Jack Clarke Fencing Captain: Kelvin Peh Music Captain: Patrick O’Dwyer Vice-Captains: Brendan McRae & Alastair Wright Swimming Captain: Reece Aquilina Vice-Captains: Oliver Sims & Luke Jepson Tennis 1st IV Captain: Mitchell Hargreaves Volleyball 1st VI Captain: Ben Vozzo Vice-Captain: Hugh Wallace Water Polo 1st VII Captain: Sean O’Shea Vice-Captain: Matthew Dembecki

Also announced were House Captains and Vice-Captains for 2015/16: Campion Captain: Tristan Kennedy Vice Captain: Ollie Moore Owen Captain: John McNally Vice-Captain: Will Denny Ogilvie Captain: Alex Favotto Vice-Captain: Declan McLean Southwell Captain: Ben Kassabian Vice-Captain: Ben Wong

Cricket: In two-day cricket, our 1sts cricket team lost their match at Trinity by four wickets. Chasing our total of 260 runs, the Trinity 1sts passed the total six wickets down. Declan McLean was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/47 of a mammoth 42 overs! Andrew Garnon took two early wickets in the Trinity innings. The 2nds did not have enough

runs on the board to defend their total. Trinity won by five wickets. Joe Colley collected 2/17. The 10As were heading for a comfortable win in their game until they dramatically collapsed to fall three runs short of victory. Ed Smith scored 58 runs and was well supported by Ben Pollack on 41 runs. The 9As lost their fixture by four wickets. Christian Kyle took 2/12 and Charlie Tallentire 2/13.

Basketball: The Basketball Launch was held last Saturday morning and highlighting the day was the annual Tom Doolan Trophy basketball game played between the Old Boys and 1sts team. In an exciting and entertaining game, the Old Boys proved victorious 53-49. The previous night, our 1sts played St Augustine’s College 1sts at Dalton. The game went into over-time, with St Augustine’s running out five point winners, 40-45. We played St Augustine’s College in eight other games. Winning teams included the 10Bs (48-36), 9Bs (43-20), 8As (58-33) and 8Bs (28-9).

Water Polo: Most of our water polo teams were involved in games last Saturday. Overall results were very good. The 1sts beat Knox 5-4 and Barker 8-6. The 2nds beat Knox 7-5 and Trinity 5-3. The 16As and 16Bs ran out big winners against Waverley in both of their games, 12-1 and 20-1 respectively. The 15As lost their only match 1-7.

Athletics: A number of our athletes were involved in NSW All Schools last weekend at Homebush. Some of the better performers included Luke Gorman (4th in the 1500), Aaron Jeffery (1st in pole vault, 3rd in 110m hurdles, 3rd in long jump and 3rd in 400m hurdles), James McFadden (3rd in javelin), Ollie Moore (4th in 2000m steeplechase) and Liam Gorman (2nd in 2000m steeplechase). Ben Pollack was placed 5th in the 14 years 100m hurdles final and was timed at 14.94, which is a new College record. Well done Ben.

Cadets: Our CAS Cadet team that competed at the CAS Milskills Competition at Holsworthy Army Base last Saturday, came unofficially second to Waverley College. Well done to those eleven cadets – CUO Patrick Butler, WO1 Dylan Sheldon, SGT Bill Leodaritsis, CPL Jamie Graham, CPL Sam Davis, CPL Charlie Sengupta, CDT Billy McGuirk, CDT Daniel McNamara, CDT William Stewart, CDT Joseph Mayer and CDT Brendan Doyle – who represented the College so well.

Drama: Good luck to all boys involved in the House Play Festival this week. Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 boys will be performing whilst Year 11 boys are directing. Students can pick up valuable House Points this week. Performances are on at 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday.

Swimming: There will be a report on this weeks’ Senior School Swimming Carnival in next week’s newsletter. The College will be hosting its annual invitation at North Sydney Pool on Friday, 23 October, commencing at 7.00pm. Our swim team won the trophy for best performing team last year and will be hoping to do well again this time. Good luck to all swimmers involved.

This weekend, our two-day cricket teams play Knox Grammar, with the 1sts playing away at the Grahame Mapp Oval (Curagul). Basketball, tennis and volleyball teams are playing Trinity Grammar in CAS Round 1 of summer sport. Water polo teams are playing the Cranbrook School. Best of luck to all coaches and players.

Mr Paul Rowland

MUSIC

Music Performances: Wednesday, 4 November (NB New date) SWE, Concert Band, JSCB1, WBP Small Ensembles, Stage Band and Jazz Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Showcase [Great Hall] 3.30pm-5.30pm Rehearsal 6.00pm-8.00pm Performance All parents and friends are welcome to attend

Tuesday, 17 November Senior Chamber String Orchestra Junior School String Program – Graduation 4.50pm-5.10pm Rehearsal following Symphony Orchestra

[Great Hall] 5.15pm-5.45pm Dinner will be provided [Foyer] 6.00pm-7.30pm Performance [College Chapel]

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Wednesday, 18 November College Choir, Zipoli, SWE, Symphony Orchestra Annual Prize Distribution Day 9.00am-12.00pm Rehearsals for SWE, Zipoli Choir, College

Choir & Symphony Orchestra [Luna Park] 12.45pm-3.30pm Annual Distribution of Prizes [Luna Park]

Saturday, 28 November College Choir & St Mary’s Cathedral Scholars Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols [St Mary’s Cathedral Crypt] 5.00pm Rehearsal 6.30pm Dinner (bring a dish to share) 7.30pm-9.00pm Performance All parents and friends are welcome to attend

Wednesday, 2 December SAC Choirs, Stage Band, Symphony Orchestra Carol Festival [Junior School Amphitheatre] 1.00pm-3.00pm Rehearsal [Great Hall] 6.00pm-7.00pm Outdoor Concert & BBQ 7.30pm-9.00pm Carol Festival All parents and friends are welcome to attend

Mr Tim Chung Head of Music (Performance)

ATHLETICS

The Athletics season ended in fine fashion for the Blue and Gold athletes in two major competitions in recent weeks, with excellent performances in the Combined Independent Schools Championships and NSW All Schools Championships both held at SOPAC Homebush.

At the CIS a record number of 21 athletes competed for CAS schools in the last week of Term III and overall performed very well. If there was a points score for the first three places in each event, the College it must be said would have topped the points score compared to all other boys’ schools in the CIS. We gained 9 first places, 6 second places, 9 third places and 2 fourth places. I estimate that we placed in about 60 percent of the events in which our athletes were entered. Special congratulations to Alec Diamond (6.73m) and Leo Kim (13s 5.64m) who both broke long jump school records. Quite an amazing year for the Blue and Gold athletes.

At the NSW All Schools Championships we had 12 athletes represent the College in the most competitive athletics event on the College Athletics calendar. Congratulations to Kieran Gorman, Luke Gorman, Liam Gorman, Ben Pollack, Matthew Forster, Oliver Moore, James McFadden, Daniel Rasmussen, Aaron Jeffery, Jack McFadden, Darcy Hampton and Benjamin Wong who competed in such a strong competition and in the majority of cases made finals in their chosen event. Special congratulations to Liam Gorman (2nd 2000m steeplechase) and Aaron Jeffery (1st Pole Vault) who have qualified for the National All Schools in Melbourne in December. Well done also to Ben Pollack (4th U14 100m hurdles) breaking a College record, James McFadden (3rd 17s Javelin), Oliver Moore (4th 17s 2000m steeplechase), Luke Gorman (4th 17s 1500m) and Aaron Jeffery (3rd 110m hurdles, 3rd 400m hurdles and 3rd Long Jump in the 16s age group).

Overall 12 College athletic records were broken in the 2015 season reflecting the great strength of Athletics in the College. I would like to thank the whole Aloysian Athletics community for the hard work and effort that went into making 2015 such a great season.

Mr Chris Saltos MIC Athletics

CAREERS

Last week we welcomed Declan McCarthy (SAC 2012) and Lachlan Fitzgerald (SAC 2013) back to the College to share their experience in the Bachelor of Accounting Scholarship program at UTS.

This is one of the best scholarship opportunities available for students and our current students were given a thorough insight into the benefits of the program. This includes the ability to study another major in addition to Accounting, the small cohort of students participating and the extensive industry experience provided. In addition students receive $46,500 over three years. Selection is competitive and includes an ATAR of 95, a genuine interest in accounting, involvement and achievement in a range of activities as well as personal attributes. Further information is available at http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/business/business-study-areas/accounting/bachelor-accounting/scholarship-selection.

Latest News

A very interesting article in The Sydney Morning Herald on the weekend looked back to the class of 1995 where 13 students scored the top TER (ATAR). Four students share their story and give some valuable advice. http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/the-class-of-1995--hsc-high-achievers-twenty-years-on-20151005-gk21ue.html

New Government Website launched: Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) aims to assist students to make informed choices about their higher education options by bringing together survey data from all Australian universities about students’ experiences at university and past graduates’ job outcomes. www.quilt.edu.au

UTS Men in Nursing: Thursday, 12 November at 5.30pm at the Broadway campus, students and parents can learn about the opportunities as a male nurse. A panel of industry experts will be in attendance to debunk common misconceptions about men in nursing, as well as speak about gender issues in the health industry more broadly. http://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-health/events/men-nursing

UTS New Bachelor of Health Science: A flexible and innovative degree that equips students with qualifications to help make a difference across diverse health care settings. http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/study-areas-and-strengths/health-science UTS Fashion 2015: Thursday, 29 October at 7.45pm, UTS Great Hall. Cost: $30. An annual showcase of work from graduating fashion and textiles design students. The two catwalk shows will reveal bold and experimental collections from a new generation of young design talent. http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/uts-fashion-2015-show-a/81092 The University of Newcastle Uni Advisory Days: 1. Tuesday, 5 January from 2.00pm-6.00pm, Newcastle campus,

Central Coast campus, Port Macquarie campus 2. Thursday, 21 January from 3.00pm-6.00pm, Newcastle campus,

Central Coast campus, Port Macquarie campus The first Uni Advisory Day on Tuesday, 5 January will provide the opportunity for prospective students to speak to university staff about courses and change of preferences for study in 2016. The second Uni Advisory Day is for anyone who didn’t get a university offer and would like to discuss change of preferences or enabling programs such as Newstep, Open Foundation or Yapug. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/events?result_40254_result_page=2 University of Melbourne Course Information Day: Wednesday, 16 December from 10.00am-2.30pm at the Parkville campus or online on Thursday, 17 December 2015. Register at www.cop.unimelb.edu.au. Teachers Mutual Bank: Future Teacher Scholarships: Applications close on Friday, 12 February 2016. Future Teacher Scholarships provide $5,000 in financial assistance to eight university students who are studying to become teachers. The scholarship also provides ten runners-up with $250 of financial assistance. As part of the application process, prospective scholars are required to submit an essay addressing Why Teaching? – why is it more than just a job? The scholarships are only available to current university students. http://www.tmbank.com.au/community/investing-in-the-teacher-

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community#ah_future-teacher-scholarships?icn=fts&icd=homepage_banner4 The University of Notre Dame: Academic Merit Scholarships: Applications close on Thursday, 31 December. The scholarships provide students who intend to study a single degree program with a fee paid year of full-time tuition. Successful applicants will have either a high academic ability demonstrated by their ATAR, a pre-tertiary qualification of Cert IV level or higher, or a combination of the above. http://www.nd.edu.au/scholarships/academic-merit-scholarships

Bond with Bond Sydney: On Tuesday, 10 November from 6.30pm-8.30pm, Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Bond University will be hosting an evening designed to give prospective students and their families the opportunity to meet with others who are considering attending Bond in 2016. https://bond.edu.au/event/47228/bond-bond-sydney HSC Seminars for Students and Parents: On Sunday, 1 & 8 November a series of seminars will be available for senior students and parents at UTS and Macquarie University. Sessions will include maintaining a stress-free HSC, study strategies, HSC English and HSC Mathematics. Tickets are $10 with all proceeds going to the Father Chris Riley’s Youth of the Streets Charity. To register go to https://hscintheholidays.com.au/seminar-form/. MedEntry UMAT Preparation: Students interested in pursuing medicine and other health courses need to sit the UMAT on 27 July 2016. MedEntry is an accredited registered training organisation specialising in UMAT preparation. Discounts of 30% are offered for groups. www.MedEntry.edu.au UNSW Opening a Door to Asia: On Thursday, 12 November from 9.15am-1.30pm, Robert Webster Building, UNSW Campus. A half-day program offering country specific workshops and presentations from students and graduates focusing on the Asian century. https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/opening-door-asia

My First Speech Competition: Entries are due on Friday, 23 October. This competition is for Australian students in Years 10-12 to write and record a three-minute speech about an issue they are passionate about. Students are to imagine that they are Members of the House of Representatives, so the issue could be something affecting people in their electorate or something that they believe affects all Australians. Winners will be invited to present their speeches in Canberra. http://www.aph.gov.au/myfirstspeech

New South Wales Young Achiever Awards: Nominations close on Monday, 7 December. These awards celebrate the positive achievements of young people up to the age of 29. http://awardsaustralia.com/young-achiever-awards/nsw Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) Literary Awards: Entries close on Sunday, 30 November. FAW have a range of awards available for all kinds of writers and ages. There are young poet awards as well as short story awards for stories under 3,000 words. http://writers.asn.au/national-literary-awards/ Raffles Photography Competition: Entries close Monday, 30 November. High school students are invited to submit a photo to this competition. Limit one photo per person and there is no theme to this competition. Follow @RafflesSydney & @RafflesPhoto on Instagram, upload a photo of your own and tag with @RafflesSydney & @RafflesPhoto and the hashtag #RafflesPhotoComp_Spring2015. http://www.raffles.edu.au/story/detail/high-school-photo-competition.html 2016 UNSW Mining Summer School (UMSS): From Monday, 18 January to Wednesday, 20 January for students currently in Years 10 or 11. This summer school aims to inform students about study and career options in the Mining Industry. Students will visit both the UNSW campus and mine sites. Applications close 31 October 2015. https://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/mining-engineering/all-events/unsw-mining-summer-school-2016 The University of Sydney Summer School: The University of Sydney’s intensive Summer School is offered over three sessions from December to February. Students may study as a non-award student and get a taste of the diverse academic offerings and even get a head start on their degree if they’ve just completed Year 12. http://sydney.edu.au/summer/

Cambridge Immerse: This program allows students aged 15 – 18 to live in a residential college at Cambridge University and participate in world-class tutorials and seminars. Students will also participate in extra-curricular activities to give them an understanding of what university is like. The programs will take place from 24 July-6 August and 7 August-20 August 2016. https://www.cambridgeimmerse.com/ Oxbridge Academic Programs: Oxbridge Academic Programs give students in Years 8 to 12 the chance to study in a range of schools in England, Spain, France or the United States. Program costs range from $7,000 to $8,000 and include tuition, accommodation and more. Scholarships are available to cover costs and close between February and March depending on the program. http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/

Upcoming Events

University of Notre Dame: Getting to Know Nursing: On Monday, 2 November, from 6.00pm-7.00pm, 160 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, students and parents are invited to attend this information session to learn more about nursing as a profession and the varied areas in which nurses work. UN Youth Australia 2016 International Programs: Applications are now open for two international programs to be run by UN Youth Australia in 2016. Applications close 19 October. Aotearoa Leadership Tour: Aimed at high school students to

explore indigenous rights, culture and reconciliation on a tour of New Zealand.

Pacific Project: A year-long project for year 10-12 students with a trip to East Timor to finalise the experience.

https://unyouth.org.au/international-programs/ University of Sydney Science Forum 2015: Galloping Genes: Equine Genetics in the Racing Industry. On Wednesday, 21 October, Dr Natasha Hamilton will share her research on genes for galloping and DNA for dashing. Dr Hamilton investigates the genetics underlying not only racing performance, but also novel traits such as career length and susceptibility to certain diseases. http://sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/whats-on/forum/index.shtml Academy of Information Technology FREE Digital Workshops: On Saturday, 17 October, Saturday 14 November and Saturday 5 December, from 10.00am-4.00pm, Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo. AIT offers free one-day workshops designed to boost participant skills and help prospective students make decisions about future study. Students can attend either an Intro to 3D Animation, Intro to Film Editing, Intro to Concept Design, or Intro to Game Design workshop at the listed time and dates. http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/free-day-courses/ NSW Youth Work Conference 2015: From Monday, 2 November to Wednesday, 4 November, SMC Function & Conference Centre, Sydney CBD. An opportunity for the NSW Youth Sector to explore current issues and best practices from across NSW. Specific details about the conference will be released closer to the event. http://youthaction.org.au/youthworkconference/ Macquarie University: Information Evening for Non-School Applicants: Wednesday. 11 November from 5.00pm-8.00pm, Macquarie Theatre, Building W2.4A. The information evening will cover the application procedures and entry pathways, recognition of prior learning and work experience, flexible study options, graduate outcomes, and fees. http://www.mq.edu.au/about/events/view/nsa-information-evening-11-november-2015/ The University of Notre Dame Twilight Tour & Course Information Evening: From Tuesday, 24 November to Thursday, 26 November, 104 Broadway, Chippendale. The Prospective Students Office will be open for extended hours to assist potential students with tertiary study options and admissions information. http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2015/twilight-tour-and-course-info-evening-nov2015 Discover Nursing @ UTS: On Wednesday, 25 November at 5.30pm students can gain an insight into this noble profession.

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Registration is essential at http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/about-health/events-and-brochures/discover-sessions UTS Info Days: Friday, 18 December: 10.00am-3.00pm, UTS City Campus Tuesday, 5 January: 10.00am-3.00pm, UTS City Campus An opportunity to speak with university representatives about course options for 2016. http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/essential-information/events-and-info-sessions/uts-info-days Sturt Summer School 2016: From Monday, 4 January to Sunday, 9 January, cnr Range Road & Waverley Parade, Mittagong. Sturt is a centre of excellence for the promotion & teaching of Australian contemporary craft and design. Sturt Summer School is offering 22 adult courses and three courses for young people, for a one-week residential school. Accommodation and meal packages are available. http://www.sturt.nsw.edu.au/education/summer-school

Resources

This new resource, Job Jump https://jobjump.com.au/ is proving to be an excellent source of information for students and parents (yes, parents can register separately) across Years 10-12. There is extensive information on subject selection, the ATAR, courses and job information. One of the key advantages of this site is that it can be customised to your own individual interests so you receive only relevant information. These holidays are a great opportunity to explore this website. On the top, right hand side of the site, enter the school name, then register with an email address and the password: aloysius (all lower case). I would greatly appreciate receiving any feedback.

Competitions

Times Short Story Competition: Entries close 31 October. The Best of Times short story competition #20 is now calling for entries of humorous short stories (any theme) up to 2 500 words. First prize: $500, second prize: $100. Entry fee is $10 per story. http://wildthoughts.com.au/comp20.html Build Your Own Blog New Writer Scholarship: Closes 29 November. Students over 16 are invited to apply. Prize of $4 000 available. Submit a short story, poem, blog or any unpublished writing. http://www.buildyourownblog.net/scholarship/

DIARY DATES

ACU Early Achievers’ Program closes Monday, 19 October USyd Equine Genetics talk Wednesday, 21 October AIT Digital Workshop Saturday, 17 October UTS BAccounting Round 2 closes Friday, 23 October UNSW FEAS applications closes Friday, 23 October UTS Fashion Showcase Thursday, 29 October Le Cordon Bleu Scholarship closes Saturday, 31 October HSC Seminars 1 & 8 November Notre Dame Nursing Information Night Monday, 2 November NSW Youth Work Conference 2-4 November Raffles College of Design scholarships close Friday, 6 November Bond with Bond University Tuesday, 10 November Macquarie University Non-School Leavers Info Night Wednesday, 11 November UTS Men in Nursing Thursday, 12 November UTS Business Information Night (1) Tuesday, 17 November Notre Dame Information Sessions Tuesday, 24-26 November UTS Discover Nursing Wednesday, 25 November UTS Business Information Night (2) Thursday, 26 November ICMS Scholarship closes Friday, 27 November UNSW Elite Athlete and Performers program closes Monday, 30 November ANU Engineering/Computer Science admission scheme closes

Friday, 4 December

UTS Bonus Point Engineering questionnaire due Friday, 11 December University of Melbourne Course Info Day Wednesday, 16 December NSW HSC results released by BOSTES Wednesday, 16 December ATARs released by UAC Thursday, 17 December UTS Info Day (1) Friday, 18 December Notre Dame Academic Merit Scholarships close Thursday, 31 December University of Sydney Info Day Tuesday, 5 January 2016 UNSW Info Day Tuesday, 5 January 2016 UTS Info Day (2) Tuesday, 5 January 2016 University of Newcastle Advisory Day (1) Tuesday, 5 January 2016 Change of preference for main round due Wednesday, 6 January 2016 Main round offers released Wednesday, 20 January 2016 University of Newcastle Advisory Day (2) Thursday, 21 January AIT Scholarships close Friday, 29 January 2016

Mrs Vanessa Shirriff Careers Counsellor (vanessa.shirriff@staloysius.nsw.edu.au) The Careers Room is in Wyalla, Room 181 and I am available every day. My direct line is 9936 5516.

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SENIOR SCHOOL SPORTS FIXTURES & RESULTS

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