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Vol 28 Term 4 2013
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OMNIA
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Headmaster’s Message
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Farewelling our Year 12 class at the Valedictory Dinner is one
of my annual tasks that delights me. Finishing school is such
an important milestone in all of our lives. Traditionally, in the
address, I celebrate the contribution made to SKC by the boys
and parents of that particular cohort and try to capture the
unique spirit of the year.
The cover of this Omnia speaks of the balance of success of
the Class of 2013. The DAV (Debating Association of Victoria)
Shield won by our A-Grade Debating Team of Matthew Jarrett,
James Maccarrone, Alex Spencer, Luke Camilleri and Maxwell
Chappell, is a point of celebration in its own right I readily
acknowledge, but may I point to that result almost being the
natural progression from other key factors. Two hundred and
fifteen boys debated in formal competition from Years 7 – 12.
The College provided State and National representatives in many
speaking forums ranging from the British Parliamentary Debating
Competition, Monash University Economic Debates, United
Nations Model Assembly and a range of individual speaking
competitions and forums. The immediate future also looks bright
with our B-Grade side also emerging as DAV State champions.
The point of this for me is that in this field of public speaking
and debating, the activity has become ‘mainstream’ not just for
the talented few. I believe when one looks at the numbers in
choirs – 160; boys involved in music and musicals and on stage –
near 1000, that we can confidently say that the arts and cultural
pursuits are flourishing here.
The trophy featured on the cover is the APS Athletics
Championship won by our team in October. This success is
our sixth Athletics win across the last eight years. My pride is
a story within and around the victory rather than our winning
Front cover: A healthy mind in a healthy body
DEO
again per se. Let me begin however, by congratulating our eight
athletes who won events on the Saturday, including three new
APS records. Luke Mathews who as a smaller than average
athlete came to St Kevin’s in Year 5, has concluded his time with
a remarkable 2013. Luke won all six APS Cross Country races
in that season, and racing the first event in the APS carnival, won
the 800m in the new record time of 1:48:8. Our other two record
setters were Michael Romanin in the Under 17 200m and Dylan
Johnson in the Open Triple Jump.
To return to the story: a number of schools won more events
than us or were close to us in wins. Our result came from 18
second places and seven thirds. It was our depth rather than stars
that created the win. I also have no doubt that the vociferous
and sensible support emanating from our supporters also helped
us across the line. Sports in 2013 have been quite successful –
Cricket, Squash and Swimming and Diving in the summer, Cross
Country and Rugby in the winter, and Athletics in the spring, all
won their competitions. Our Open teams are clearly competitive
across the board and our depth in some sports sees six SKC
teams in each age group.
Academically, the boys have been ravenously devouring every
extra serve of the special SKC VCE diet of extra lectures, beforeschool tutorials and lunchtime discussions. They deserve to do
well and I trust the results will reflect their efforts, the quality
teaching provided and the loving support of their parents.
Social Justice and Ministry involvement was another feature
of the senior boys’ contribution to SKC and, importantly, to
the world beyond our gates. When proof-reading the Annual
recently, I noted the range, depth and impact of social justice at
the College leapt from the pages.
So, having commented so positively about our boys, their
parents and my talented colleagues, I wish in this Omnia article
to visit again the part of my Valedictory address where I asked
for reflection on an issue, indeed a cultural disease which is
insidiously creeping through Australian society. Hugh Mackay,
author and insightful social commentator, has called it the Utopia
complex in his recent book The Good Life. I do suggest the book
as part of a Christmas stocking for anyone whe wants to reflect
on their own lives and what does make a life worth living.
Mackay describes the Utopian complex as requiring everything
and everyone needing to be near perfect. He wonders why it
is not enough to have a few days off and relax at home. Why
is it we yearn for a holiday to be action-packed in an exotic
location so that it can be an island of happiness in a choppy sea
of imperfection? Those suffering from the U complex think work
should be fun all the time and if it isn’t, then it is the employer
or other employees who are at fault. There is the suggestion that
as a parenting generation, we are convinced that all our children
are gifted in ways that make them worthy of special attention by
perfect teachers who are absolutely attuned to the unique talents
and background of each student and to the expectations of its
parents.
He goes on to, by this stage, amusingly state that our counsellors,
it goes without saying, should be gurus; people of infinite
wisdom, capable of coming up with perfect strategies for dealing
with any problems brought to them. Finally, we emphasise that
the State should leave us alone to get on with our lives in peace,
but should exert tight control over the behaviour of other people
who might not be as responsible or competent as we are!
So, what does make a happy life? Or, more appropriately, a life
worth living? The ancient Greek philosophers suggested living
in accordance with reason, being civil in terms of duty and
relationships, having engagement with the world around you,
and knowing the joy of loving and being loved.
In our Christian tradition, this can be built upon significantly.
Success is pointless if it is only about self-advancement without
a sense of service and a concern for the common good. Power is
pointless if it is only about coercion of others rather than having
self-control and therefore being an example to those for whom
you have responsibility.
My hope is that a Catholic education in the Edmund Rice
tradition at St Kevin’s will produce men who reject social
Darwinism as in the survival of the fittest and rather be altruists
whose daily relationships and behaviour reflect their knowledge
of others and self.
I wish all our community a happy and Holy Christmas. Mine
will be with family, by the beach, with a book, celebrating the
richness of family life and the joy of a vocation which rewards
and challenges me on a weekly, if not daily, basis.
Omnia Pro Deo
Mr Stephen Russell
College Captain’s Valedictory speech
I only came to St Kevin’s in a twist of fate if you will. My older
brother wasn’t granted a place at the local Christian Brothers’
school, St Bernard’s, Essendon, due to our home being the width
of a street from the feeder zone. St Kevin’s only connection to
my family was that my mother had seen some of the older boys
on the train in those ridiculous, candy-striped blazers. When my
brother began attending the College, despite our family definitely
not being in its feeder zone, the blazer was not my favourite
article of clothing. ‘Box boy’, I think, was the term I used to
mock him. Suits and jackets were definitely not commonplace in
my family. I wore a suit for the first time to my Year 11 Social
and still don’t own one. Thus it was quite a transformation to
this current moment in time where I must admit this blazer is one
of the most valuable items I take from this school. More valuable
than any sporting top, any certificate, any award this school
could bestow.
Why? Because it represents a set of values that we not only
endorse, but helped create. It’s a symbol of legacy, of excellence,
of community, of friendship. This cohort of 2013 comes from
Melbourne. I’ve always had difficulty responding to those who
asked me where the school was located because by saying St
Kevin’s College, Toorak, we are instantly judged on a socioeconomic basis. The truth is St Kevin’s is all of Melbourne with
boys here tonight coming from Glen Waverley to Gisbon, St
Albans to Surrey Hills, Moonee Ponds to Malvern.
That’s why the greatest possession the school has is not the
Wilding Centre or Kearney West. It is the train station that allows
St Kevin’s to be a cross-section of society, of people who value
strong Catholic education in all its forms. Perhaps that’s why in
this year level, we’ve had representatives in the senior Australian
Swimming and State Debating teams, National History and
Premier’s Awards - and perhaps that’s why boys whose favourite
period was lunchtime are still so valued in our year and our
school.
But education is not only received in schools, and I would also
like to thank the roles of our primary educators, our parents, for
all they have done for us over our schooling years. It would be
mere insult to contain their role to pickups, or lunches, as many
often do. Their true role is indescribable, often thankless, and
always momentous, and I have no doubt the College must pay
tribute to the values of the families who choose to send their boys
here for it truly shapes character. Thank you.
To Mr Russell: this College continues to strive for better because
its leaders aspire for education in the true spirit of Edmund Rice,
and you are the central driver of the values of this school that are
admired and revered across this State and further.
To Dr Davies: it is on this occasion that we wish you goodbye
as you move on to the next stage of your career. While your
new role at Trinity Grammar is deemed a promotion by some,
I’m sure many of you in this room will agree that following St
Kevin’s, any position is but a step down. Your 18 years at the
College have been integral to the spirit of this place, and for the
legacy you leave we are grateful.
It would be remiss of me not to thank the other student leaders
of this College. To James, Aidan and Tom, you have been the true
workhorses of the College leadership. Nothing would get done
without you and the excellence you have achieved, aided greatly
by the other student leaders, has been exemplary.
Finally, to the Year 12 boys: this College is a great place because
the senior classes create an ethos of excellence. You have lifted
this place with your intelligence, skills and, most importantly,
mateship. I pray that we all strive for better in our lives and never
forget the people, the fine families and great mates, who got us
to, I’m sure, lofty heights come December 16.
Thank you, St Kevin’s College.
I love to learn new things and have thoroughly enjoyed the
subjects I have undertaken; yet lunchtime, for me too, remains
my favourite period and what I will miss most. This is the time
when we truly got to know one another, not just as students but
as people. It was the time when friendships were formed and
legends made.
I’m going to miss these periods most though because of one thing.
We talked about things that didn’t matter in the grand scheme
of life. Footy, Game of Thrones, Victoria’s Secret models, Dave’s
cooking and, of course, Mr McGirr’s pie-eating technique. I fear
what happens to this talk now we are leaving. Next year, when
I encounter one of the 240 plus boys I graduate with today, by
the time we get through pleasantries, small talk, discussion of
uni work and how we’ve been going, we may never get to the
‘rubbish’ I value so highly.
It’s the one thing I hope our cohort can take into our futures.
When we see each other in the years to come, let’s talk long
enough to get to what really doesn’t matter, because we formed
a bond in this year group simply by being present in the lives of
each other.
I look forward to seeing where people are at in five, ten, twenty
years. The potential of the boys in this room is like no other
group of people I have experienced in my life. It is of that raw
character that is simply exciting and one has no idea where it
could lead, yet I’m sure of its ability to lead our society, not just
the local community, into the future.
Such ability comes with the assistance of a number of people. The
teachers of this College are the reason our results are as good as
they are. It’s their ability to relate, to put in that extra time and
effort, to go that little bit further to help us achieve our goals.
Thank you.
L-R Alexander Charles, Mark Spence, Conor Utri and
Nicholas Brown
Farewell, Class of 2013
On the first Sunday of term, most of the Year 12 cohort began their farewell
rituals by celebrating Mass with their mothers in the Chapel of St Kevin.
Appropriately, the gospel of the day happened to be the story of the ten
lepers whom Jesus encountered as he travelled along the border between
Samaria and Galilee. The place of the story on a border is quite evocative;
our graduating students were about to cross a border of their own. Jesus
healed all ten but only one returned to say thanks and that one was a
foreigner. Fr Martis said that the journey from observer to participant is
created by gratitude. ‘Life is a gift,’ he said. ‘If you don’t know the meaning
of gratitude, you have no hope of understanding life.’
It’s a good thing that we ask our Graduating Class to thank God for their
time at St Kevin’s. At their Valete on October 23, we gathered for Mass at
St Patrick’s Cathedral. Fr Werner Utri, the uncle of two of our graduating
students, Conor and Patrick, spoke about the feeling of preparing to jump
from a high diving board. He reflected on the words of the Gospel of the
evening: ‘from those to whom much has been given, much will be expected.’
As the Year 12 boys accompanied their parents on the short walk from
the Cathedral to the Sofitel Hotel for the Valedictory Dinner, there was a
great spirit of camaraderie evident. Stories were shared and experiences
remembered, as the cohort gathered for the last time. The College Captain,
Conor Utri, paid an eloquent tribute to the College (see facing page), to
which the Headmaster responded with appreciation and passion. Mrs
Jolanta Baldasso responded to a toast to parents by her son, Daniel, the third
and last son to graduate, with a wonderfully warm and wise oration. She
spoke of her family’s St Kevin’s journey and highlighted, in particular, the
importance given to respect as a quality instilled in the boys. She recalled
the pleasure of involvement in Saturday sport, on tuckshop duty, at musical
recitals and presentation evenings. She expressed gratitude for the sense of
community and belonging given to each of her sons.
It was a night to remember for all of us fortunate
enough to be present, as the Class of 2013
concluded their school life in a very dignified and
joyful celebration.
Walking and cycling around China
On 19 September, 11 excited students
and two nervous teachers gathered at
Melbourne airport ready for the flight to
Shanghai for the Chinese Language tour
to the Middle Kingdom.
After an 11 hour flight and an interesting
drive through Shanghai’s notorious traffic,
the group arrived safely and eagerly
prepared for an action-packed agenda.
First was a visit to Shanghai FuDan
University, a tour of the Pudong economic
region and a general tour of the city.
Poor weather led to a visit to the Shanghai
Museum but as the weather cleared, the
tour progressed to the Bund, where old
Shanghai meets new Shanghai. The day
was capped off with an evening river
cruise along the Huangpu River.
After a quick visit for some of the boys
to the Xujiahui Cathedral, the group
took a bullet train ride to their second
destination, Nanjing, the capital of the
Jiangsu province in eastern China and a
previous capital of the country. Steeped in
history, it is viewed as one of China’s most
influential cities.
The students spent a full day at the
Nanjing XuanWu Secondary Vocational
School where they had plenty of
opportunities to utilise their language
skills.
ZIM ELE
An early morning flight to Xi’an was next
on the itinerary. One of the oldest cities
in China, with a history spanning more
than 3,100 years, the old and the new
co-existed in a busy city that somehow
managed to retain its identity and soul.
The boys visited the Wild Goose Pagoda
and Bell Tower, the Shaanxi Museum,
and shared lessons, activities and lunch
with the students from the Jin Yuan
International School.
The highlight of the tour was a visit to
the Terracotta Warriors, a fantastic find
in 1974 by four farmers digging a well
for water. The warriors depict the armies
of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of
China. Over 8000 soldiers, 130 chariots
and 600 horses have been found to date
along with assorted weaponry.
On the final day in Xi’an the boys enjoyed
a cycle around the oldest complete City
Wall in the world - a 14km ride over the
600 year old wall capped off a memorable
visit to this ancient city.
Beijing was the last leg of their journey
within China, with the population pushed
to over 30 million as a result of the
National Day holiday. The visit included
trips to Tian’anmen Square, the newly
renovated Museum of China and the
impressive Forbidden City.
A final school visit to the Beijing New
Talent Academy saw the boys interacting
with their Chinese counterparts in a
variety of lessons and enjoying yet more
opportunities to make new friends
and work on their language skills. The
afternoon saw the boys pitting their wits
against local traders in the wholesale pearl
markets, using their language skills to
snare a bargain or two, acquiring discount
on authentic Bolex watches and Abidas
runners!
The final day in Beijing included a visit
to the Juyogguan section of the Great
Wall. This iconic, architectural wonder
impressed with its grandeur; it is difficult
to comprehend the engineering feats of the
builders of one of the new wonders of the
world.
The final day saw an early start, ready for
a full 24 hours of travelling, returning to
Melbourne via Shanghai. Thanks must go
to the fantastic organisation and endless
patience of Mr Luo, whose dedication and
hard work made such a great trip possible.
Finally, thank you to the Headmaster,
Mr Stephen Russell, for supporting the
Mandarin program at St Kevin’s College.
Walking with our African brothers
The annual Zimele Walkathon took place
at Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield on Sunday,
27 October. Like the Zimele Dinner,
this was the St Kevin’s Community at
its very best. Blessed with good weather,
about 800 people participated in the
Walkathon, raising $30,000 for our major
Christian Brothers’ projects in East Africa,
particularly the ‘Education for Life’
project in Eldoret, Central Kenya.
The Walkathon Committee, under
the Chairpersonship of Ms Bernie
McMonagle, managed to create a
marvellous atmosphere with a jumping
castle for the kids, coffee and barbeque
for the tired and hungry, and two live
bands – a St Kevin’s group of young
musicians in the morning, and later a live
band of musicians and singers playing
popular and country style music for the
entertainment of all who attended. Tents
were erected to sell beads made exclusively
by the single mothers in the Kibera slum in
Nairobi, Kenya, and to sell 2014 Zimele
calendars highlighting images from the
Immersion to East Africa in late June, the
2013 Immersion to East Africa. It was a
Zimele Dinner on Saturday, 23 August and
wonderful, happy day.
the Walkathon on Sunday, 26 October.
Pencil them into your 2014 diaries now.
We are already planning for next year’s
Celebrating the breaking of bread together
Early on Saturday, 19 October, 38 boys gathered at St Ignatius
Church, Richmond, to receive the Sacrament of Eucharist.
They were joined by their family, friends and Glendalough
staff. Dressed in their school uniforms, the boys received a First
Eucharist pin and a white rose for their lapel before having a
group photograph taken on the altar to commemorate this special
day. This special occasion was celebrated with their teachers Mrs
Annie Hicks and Mrs Gillian Mitchener, Mr James Daly, the
Head of Junior School and the Headmaster, Mr Stephen Russell.
were to read Scripture or prayers spoke clearly, and those who
took part in the Offertory Procession approached the altar
confidently. At the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Father Pereira invited
each candidate to join him on the altar for the blessing of the
bread and wine. It was a highlight for the boys as they felt very
privileged and humbled to experience this at their First Eucharist.
When the time came to receive the Eucharist, they did so in a
deferential manner which was a credit to them, returning to their
seats to pray and give thanks. At the conclusion of Mass, each
boy received a First Eucharist certificate presented to them by the
Headmaster, Mr Russell, before they processed out of the church
singing the hymn ‘Shine Jesus Shine’.
Very reverently and proudly, the young men from Glendalough
processed into the church with Father Pereira whilst the entrance
hymn, ‘When We Listen’, was being sung by the congregation.
Throughout the ceremony, the young boys were devout and
respectful, confident in their understanding of the importance
of the day. Their responses were fervent, spoken and sung with
conviction, as they participated wholeheartedly. Those who
The First Eucharist candidates should be very proud of their
achievements on this special day as they represented their families
and the community of St Kevin’s College superbly.
We’re going Japanese at Glendalough
On Tuesday, 8 October, a Japanese Cultural Day was held in the
Junior School. It began with Prep to Year 4 students gathered in
the Undercroft to watch the Opening Ceremony. Students from
Year 1B performed an adaptation of a traditional Japanese fan
dance, quite elegantly making its execution very impressive.
so many exciting and
I enjoyed Japanese Day because there were
fun activities that I’m sure everyone loved. I discovered many
things to do with Japanese history and Japanese wrestling. I think
Japanese Day was a huge success in learning and just having fun.
Xavier Shanley (Year 6A)
Activities such as Judo and Sumo wrestling sessions ensured
that the students were active and involved. Toshi Sakamoto is
a master taiko drummer whose very popular performances and
workshops in schools have received a recommendation from the
Victorian State Ministry of Education. His drumming sessions
were energising, compelling and very entertaining.
There was a toy demonstration which the students found
very interesting. Perhaps even more exciting, though, was
the reproduction of a Kendama toy in another session which
preceded a competition between the students. Other participants
were shown how to illustrate Manga characters found in
Japanese comic books.
The sushi chef was delightful and the students enjoyed the
delicious results. Snake puppets were created to celebrate ‘The
Year of the Snake’ and some of the students participated in
Kimono-fitting sessions. Students from Years 5 and 6 attempted
the Japanese art of Kirigami which combines origami and cutting.
Decorative paper stars hang from the upper level corridor as
a testament to the hard work done by both the teachers and
students on Japanese Day.
I thoroughly enjoyed drawing the Manga comic characters
using special techniques. I also discovered a lot more Japanese
instruments and words. John Hayes (Year 6A)
Japanese language and culture has been an important part of the
Glendalough curriculum for many years. Japanese Day provided
new language and cultural experiences for the students who were
eager to immerse themselves in the activities. The event was a
success thanks to the enthusiasm of both teachers and students.
Double helping of Twain
In the final week of Term Three, Year 8 students presented the
first of a pair of plays based on Mark Twain’s beloved American
novels about life on the mighty Mississippi river. Huck Finn’s
High Tailin’ Adventures saw restless lad, Huck, set off down
the Mississippi seeking freedom and excitement. The large
cast featured girls from Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, and
the accents from the American South were excellent from all
involved.
Given the size of the central roles, they were each shared
between two actors. Samuel Collins played Huck for the first
half before handing the role over to Callen Neasmith. Liam
Devine started the show as runaway slave, Jim, with Jack
Lucas assuming the part for the second half. Amongst the many
featured roles, an entertaining standout was the pair, Darcy
Rush and Jesse Masson-Moyle, who came aboard Huck’s raft as
crafty conmen Louis and Bridgewater.
The Twain theme continued this term with the Year 7 play The
Adventures of Tom Sawyer. St Kevin’s Year 7 students teamed
forces with the girls from Sacré Coeur to present the lively
exploits of the mischievous but generally well-intentioned Tom.
In the large leading role, Simon Cosgrave gave an excellent
performance, showing himself to be a confident, polished and
engaging young actor.
The large cast showed great concentration and focus on stage,
and displayed high energy in the vibrant crowd scenes. Jarek
Heares’ unique vocal tone gave an authentic sound to his
performance as Tom’s friend, Huck Finn. Another standout was
Andrew Willett as insufferable goody-goody, Sid.
Art to surprise and delight
One way the College is
able to foster high level
technical skills within
students is through the
inspiration of professional
artists sharing their
ideas and specialised
techniques. This year the
College welcomed Jeremy
Kyle from New Zealand
for a two week workshop
in Visual Communication
and Design, focusing
on skill development
with watercolour
inks and felt tip pens.
Melbourne-based artist, Terry Matassoni, engaged the boys with
contemporary and traditional painting techniques, and Marco
Luccio returned with a wonderful drawing workshop in charcoal
which captivated the boys and kept them experimenting with the
media well after his departure from Studio Arts classes.
It is such stimulation that provides the boys with the impetus to
produce high quality works across all areas in the Visual Arts
Program at St Kevin’s College. Once again, the culmination of
a year’s work became the focus for the staff and Year 12 boys
with the VCE Art Exhibition. At this time, the presentation of
folio works abound in the hallways and rooms of the College
Art Studios. Industrial futuristic desks of chunky metal and
glass by James O’Malley, sit alongside mixed media works with
traditional printmaking techniques combined with Photoshop
by Osgar Murphy (currently shortlisted for Top Arts 2013) and
the large graphic film stills which are the dramatic products of
Patrick Verlin. These works were but a few of the outstanding
student contributions within the exhibition this year. This rich
and varied approach to art-making across a range of media and
materials highlights the diversity of work produced by the boys
at St Kevin’s. Further to this, the outstanding level of technical
and creative talent that abounds within our studio walls was
highlighted once again in another highly successful display of
student work.
The exhibition was a flurry of activity on the evening of viewing
with the rooms and hallways a flood of interested onlookers.
Very large numbers (estimated at over 300) flocked to the studios.
Senior boys in candy coats, parents, family friends and members
of the wider College community downed drinks, sushi and other
finger food, while enthralled at the high quality of finished works
on display.
Our Guest Speaker this year was Simona Wengritzky, VCE
Operations Manager for VCAA, in the areas of study offered by
College Arts program. Ms Wingritsky commended the boys on
their high level of achievement and wished them well in their up
and coming written examinations.
It is with much pleasure that the boys of St Kevin’s and their
teachers were able to present this year’s VCE Art Exhibition.
We look forward to seeing what creative talents will await us in
2014. No doubt there will be plenty to surprise and delight when
the exhibition adorns the walls of the College again in October.
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Latest Sightings
Recently Rod CARNE (‘75), Sandy
LODGE (‘75), Steve GRIFFIN (‘75) and
Mark KEVIN (‘75) met up to relive the
success (pictured below) in 1973 when
they set the APS and school record for the
U16 4 X 400. How time passes. It seems
the older they get ... the faster they were...
Dom DUNN (‘97) married Ellen Taylor
in London in December 2012, followed
by a wonderful ceremony at the St Kevin’s
College Chapel in February 2013 with
many old boys attending, including Will
DUNN (‘01),
Alex CONLAN
(‘97) and Rory
MAGUIRE
(‘97). Justin
DAVOREN
(‘97) and Tom
CROWLEY
(‘97) were
Masters of Ceremonies at the wonderful
party held at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis
Club. Dom and Ellen currently live in
Hong Kong.
Luke GILLIES (‘12) recently won the
Commonwealth Karate Championships
in Montreal, Canada, in early October
(pictured below second from left). He
won the U-21 78+ kilograms division for
Kumite (Sparring).
Committee of the Victorian Parliament.
Terry has been very involved in the
Retirement Village sector for the past
four years in organizations established
for the protection and support of Village
residents, and is currently the President
of the national peak body for this
representation of residents.
Living it up in NYC! Thomas
MARCHESANI (‘07), far left, has
recently been studying in Louisville,
Kentucky. Next to him are his brothers
Ben (‘00) and James (‘04), far right, who
recently travelled to the Big Apple to meet
him for an exciting holiday. They were
joined by Jamie GOUGH (‘00), third from
left, on a boat on the East River with the
Statue of Liberty in the background!
2008 Reunion
One hundred Kevinians from the Class
of 2008 returned to the College for a five
year reunion on Thursday, 21 November.
The group stayed on well into the evening
and enjoyed a tour of all the newer
facilities of the College
Sam Carne, Charlie Randles, Patrick
Nally
Save the date
1983 Reunion
Twenty nine Old Boys from the class of
1983 met up for a weekend at Jupiters
Casino on the Gold Coast. It was a
brave, but ultimately successful concept,
developed by Danny HAYDEN, Anthony
NANFRA, and Damon PAGE.
The formal proceedings commenced on
Friday, 11 October with a high class
dinner in a private room. Old friends
reunited quickly and a great time was
had by all. We also shared memories of
the three boys from our year who are no
longer with us.
Greg NAUGHTON gave a wonderful
insight into St Kevin’s today from a
parent’s perspective.
Terry MACDONALD (‘54) has recently
been appointed by the Minister for
Ageing as a member of the newly
established Ministerial Advisory
Committee for Senior Victorians, which
was established as a result of the Inquiry
into Opportunities for Participation of
Victorian Seniors, conducted in 2012 by
the Family and Community Development
The idea of holding a reunion over
a few days and programming some
genuine business networking proved very
successful. We all look forward to our
next one.
On the Saturday and Sunday mornings
business breakfasts were held. Key note
speakers included Sean O’HALLORAN
(the NBN and dealing with Australian
politicians), Chris TAYLOR (discussed
building a sustainable business), Bill
QUAYLE (profiled the pasta business
and its huge charitable donations to food
bank,) and Mark WILSON (CPA) gave
some excellent general business advice.
Golden Jubilarians Day - Monday, 1
May for all Kevinians from 1964 and all
previous to that year.
SKOCA 69th Annual Dinner – Friday, 13
June at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.
If any Kevinian is thinking of conducting
a Reunion in 2014 we would welcome
contact from prospective organizers so we
can assist. Of special interest would be
representatives from the classes of 1944,
1954, 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004 as
well as 1989 and 2009.
Old Boys’ Cricket Club
The St Kevin’s Old Boys’ Cricket Club
is two months into its 50th Anniversary
season.
Having had top three finishes in the
Dunstan Shield over the past two seasons,
the club is looking to go another step in
this historic season.
We demonstrated great depth last season
as our Second XI won the premiership,
with some young players leading the way,
and pointing to a bright future for the
club.
With three sides competing on turf
wickets in a very strong suburban
Melbourne competition, we are always
looking to improve and build upon our
playing list, and all Old Collegians are
[email protected]
Competition. The club is looking to
defend the State Club Championship title
it won last season.
New members welcome. Contact: Sean
Steinwall on [email protected]
The club welcomes any new members of
all abilities to join the club, whether that
be an Old Collegian, family or friends,
male or female.
SKOBCC 50th Anniversary Function Saturday, 1 February 2014, 7.30 PM
WHERE: Malvern Valley Golf Course,
Golfers Drive, Malvern East
COST - $95 inclusive of 3 course dinner
and beverages
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ and
dancefloor, old premiership photos,
flags, memorabilia and other SKOB
paraphernalia; however, most of it will
come from ourselves - no one tells a
cricket story like an old SKOBBER.
Please RSVP to Ryan Chard on 0413 222
754 [email protected]
St Kevin’s Amateur Athletic Club
The St Kevins Amateur Athletic Club
(SKAAC) concluded the 2013 Winter
Cross Country Season in September with
great results.
Increased recruitment of immediate past
school athletes assisted SKAAC to finish
the APS Old Collegians Cross Country
Competition (APSOCCC) Season 2013
with a fourth placing in the Open Division
1 Championship and a second place in the
Open Division 2 Championship.
On an individual note, Anthony ALOISIO
(‘11), won the APSOCCC Male Athlete of
the Year Award, capping off a great year
in which he won seven of the eight events
he competed in. Xavier CHAPMAN
(‘03) was equal fourth. This is the fifth
successive year an SKAAC Athlete has
won this award.
The club has now commenced the
2013/2014 Summer Track and Field
Competition in the Athletics Victoria
Winter Cross Country - Nick O’Neill
0437 892 966 or nickoneillnon@gmail.
com
St Kevin’s Old Boys Football Club
Season 2013 presented challenges
associated with the establishment of
temporary facilities at the T H King
Reserve, for work to begin on the new
pavilion. We expect to move into the
new facility before the 2014 season.
Much of the year was focussed on raising
funds for our share of the fit-out cost
(approximately $200,000) of the new
rooms. Through the Australian Sports
Foundation approved project scheme, we
have managed to secure tax deductible
status for all donations and so far we have
raised over $120,000.
The club had five teams and almost 180
registered players in season 2013. For the
second year running, we were one of the
very few Clubs in the VAFA competition
to have all teams participate in finals.
Success is measured in many ways but
there is no doubt in my mind that, given
the logistical challenges of managing five
teams in temporary facilities, to have all
teams qualifying for finals, including two
teams making it through to the Grand
Final, was an outstanding result.
The St Kevin’s Old Boys Soccer Club
enjoyed a successful if unspectacular 2013
season. The challenge of moving into a
more competitive league meant that there
were no more easy games to be won. The
Seniors had a tough season, managing to
finish in 13th place whilst the Reserves
finished up in 10th. The pick of the teams
was the Thirds, who with a reformed
team of youngsters and mature heads
carried the team to a respectable fifth
place finish.
The club is looking forward to season
2014 and with the appointment of a new
coach everyone involved is excited for
what is to come. We encourage anyone
who wants to get fit, have a kick and meet
some good blokes to get in contact and
come down. Pre-season training will start
in mid-January, so plenty of time to have
a few beers over the festive period before
the hard work begins in earnest. Feel free to email the club at - secretary@
skobsc.com.au or like our Facebook page
-http://www.facebook.com/skobsc
Remembrance Eucharist
Over 100 members of the families of
Kevinians who have passed away during
the past 12 months attended the annual
Remembrance Eucharist on Wednesday,
6 November. Many family members
travelled from country Victoria and
interstate to be here. After a candle
lighting ceremony and Mass, with the
superb music and College Choir, the
families gathered for supper and a chat
full of wonderful stories as a fitting
memory to these wonderful Kevinians.
Many thanks to the Committee who
provided strong leadership in all areas
of the Club and managed the day to day
activities in a professional manner. It was
tremendous to receive continuing support
from our major sponsors – Simpson
Constructions, GeoTech Group, Swisse
Vitamins, East Malvern Branch of the
Bendigo Bank, Whitbread Insurance
Brokers and the Emerald Hotel
Planning for Season 2014 is well
underway, with a new Committee
in place, headed by President Paul
Murphy. We hope to see all Year 12
SKC footballers down at SKOB in 2014.
Details on preseason training dates will be
found on the website www.skobfc.com.au
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Further to this, between the conclusion
of the Winter Cross Country Season and
the commencement of the Summer Track
and Field Competition, the club held its
Annual Grand Final Eve Trivia Night at
the KC Smith Hall at the College. Over
200 club members, friends and family
enjoyed a fun-filled night hosted by trivia
quiz master, Steve CAIN (‘02). The night
raised funds to help support athletes
with training and travel to interstate and
overseas competitions.
Summer Track and Field - Dino Imbriano
0429 381 727 or Dino.Imbriano@
kangaroos.com.au
Old Boys Soccer Club
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encouraged to get involved. Our club
caters for cricketers of all abilities and
levels of commitment.
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Gregory Peter FORRISTAL (‘40) 8/11/13
Leon Anthony FENNESSY (‘46) 6/8/13
Garry Frederick DISHER (‘64) 3/11/13
From the Archives
Edmond William “Bill” Tipping
(1915–1970)
brutality and massacre at Sharpeville in 1960, and in Chicago
during the Democratic Presidential Convention in 1968. His
South African reports earned him the top Australian award for
journalism, the Walkley Award, for best news reporting.
Edmond William (Bill) Tipping
(1933) received the well deserved
by-line, ‘Mr Melbourne’, for he
was the heart and conscience of
this town. For over 15 years, from
1952, Bill Tipping’s musings, social
challenges and commentary about
Melbourne life were compulsive and
necessary reading in The Herald
newspaper every night. However,
his legacy goes far beyond that of
a noteworthy journalist; he created
a Foundation that has cared for
and changed the lives of tens of
thousands of Victorians who have
lived with disabilities.
In addition to writing his daily column, he was a regular
commentator on radio 3DB, a member of the popular ‘Meet the
Press’ panel on television station HSV-7, a lecturer in journalism
at the University of Melbourne, an official of the Australian
Journalists’ Association and correspondent for a string of
overseas papers. He also authored full books such as The Tipping
Olympics, Melbourne 1956 and Rome 1960.
Bill Tipping was born on 27 August 1915 in Moonee Ponds, and
completed his Leaving (Year 11) and Leaving Honours (Year 12)
at St Kevin’s where he captained the College in 1933. The Annual
records that his results earned him an Exhibition and a free place
at the University of Melbourne to study Law. While there, he
was a member of the Campion Society, debated and edited the
famous university newspaper Farrago (1934 -38). By 1939, Bill’s
journalistic prowess was well noted and Sir Keith Murdoch gave
him a position on the Melbourne Herald.
World War II erupted and immediately Bill joined the AIF and
went to New Guinea but was discharged for medical reasons. He
immediately moved to the RAAF, which he joined as a special
correspondent, reporting on the activities of Australian airmen
following General Macarthur’s forces to Manila. At war’s end, he
resumed his job as a reporter for The Herald.
Soon, Bill’s insightful, careful reports on the 1946 coal strikes
won praise and he rapidly rose to be chief of staff by 1950. The
College Annual in 1951 records the notable success of Bill in
being awarded a Nieman Fellowship in journalism at Harvard
University. This was the first time the fellowship had been
awarded to an Australian and it was reserved only for journalists
who held promise of effective and responsible journalistic service.
In May 1952, Murdoch urgently recalled Tipping to Melbourne.
He had been specially chosen to write a new American-style
column. The Herald’s circulation soared, and Tipping’s often
light-hearted but also often solemn column, ‘In Black and White’,
became a fixture. Bill was also an Australian correspondent for
Time magazine and the New York Times.
Bill Tipping’s social conscience, perhaps formed by a secure set
of loving family core values and his Christian beliefs, were the
foundations behind his style of writing. He always supported
the College, and the Annuals record many visits to the school
to speak to groups such as the Old Collegians’ Association, and
to assist budding student journalists when they were producing
student newspapers like the Loch Reflections.
Other notable examples of his diversity were his reporting of the
racial tensions following the horrendous South African police
Bill and his wife Marjorie’s third son, Peter, had intellectual and
physical disabilities. Reluctantly, the Tippings sought placement
for Peter, aged 12, in Kew Cottages in 1960. His final three years
of life were happy ones; he passed away at the age of 14. Apart
from Bill Tipping’s natural compassion, Peter surely provided
extra impetus for his writing on people with a physical disability.
Through his journalism, Tipping was a vocal advocate for
people experiencing disadvantage, in particular for people with a
disability and their families.
The impact of Bill Tipping’s newspaper articles was serendipitous,
revolutionary and rallying. The articles had highlighted to the
general public that money was needed to make the changes Dr
Eric Cunningham Dax, former Chairman of the Mental Health
Authority, had identified, and they responded spectacularly
and spontaneously. Almost overnight, a tidal wave of small
donations arrived from an inspired public, who were the general
readership of The Herald. It soon resulted in what quickly
became the ‘Tipping Appeal’. The Premier agreed to match the
donated money pound for pound. Radio station 3DB heightened
community awareness and some 13,000 citizens responded. This
period raised £50,000 from Melburnians and the Government
of the day. It was Bill Tipping, a man of the people, touched
with more than an ounce of compassion and understanding,
who had garnered community support in a practical way to lead
the community’s leaders along a path of reform. He also helped
raise awareness of the disadvantages of large institutions and the
potential value of residential disability services in a community
setting.
The stories went on and public support grew. Safe, caring and
supportive conditions in housing needed to be guaranteed for
those with a disability. A Foundation was formed for the care
of mentally-disabled children and adults. Tipping resisted the
calls for his name to be on the new Foundation but finally, near
his death, he relented and it became, originally, the E W Tipping
Foundation for Mentally Retarded Children and Adults. Tipping
died from cancer on 29 April 1970. Today, the E W Tipping
Foundation cares for people in many houses and institutions in
all regions of Victoria.
It is widely known that unless good men stand up and do
something then wrong perpetuates. Bill Tipping stood up,
rallied citizens of Melbourne, governments – state, local and
federal – and made practical inroads into righting a wrong. He
always remembered the school that had helped form his social
conscience. He was, and always will be, a Kevinian.
Many thanks to Bill’s son, Paul, for his willing assistance and
contribution.
Our History in Archives
The College is very grateful for some
recent donations for the archives. These
donations highlight the wealth of history
that is in the possession of families who
have been at the school over the decades.
As we near the centenary, we renew
the invitation for families to donate to
our archives any item of note that will
contribute to the heritage being saved
for future generations. The items of
interest are many and varied including
all forms of pictures, negatives, film
and video (all campuses and activities
in history), all forms of printed material
from events and activities, physical items
such as cups, medals, certificates, badges,
different examples of uniforms from the
20th century. Suffice to say that if it has
a connection to the College, we would
be most interested in viewing it with a
possibility of it being copied and returned,
or donated. Much can be learned from
photographs/film taken at school events,
camps and locations like Orrong Road,
Silver Creek, sports days and Cadet
Passing Out Parades.
C – St Kevin’s College Fees Invoice 1948 John Lancaster (‘56)
Here are just some examples of Kevinians’
generosity of late:
L - St Kevin’s College Tie Clasp - Hilary
(Frank) Jolly (‘48)
A – Christian Politeness and Counsels
for Youth by the Christian Brothers –
etiquette text book circa 1948 – John
Lancaster (‘56)
M - St Kevin’s College Prefect Badge circa
1956 - anonymous
D - St Kevin’s College Key Ring circa 1955
- John Lancaster (‘56)
E - St Kevin’s College Cadet Unit Cap and
Beret Badge 1955 - John Lancaster (‘56)
F - St Kevin’s College Cuff Links 1955 John Lancaster (‘56)
G - St Kevin’s College Sport Blazer Pocket
1956 - John Lancaster (‘56)
P - Original certificate of Doctor of
Philosophy 1954 and Doctor of Science
1971 and his original Thesis to be
displayed in the O’Donnell Laboratory for
Chemistry in the Kearney West Building
- Family and Estate of the late Prof Tom
O’Donnell
H - St Kevin’s College School Reports
1949 and 1955 - John Lancaster (‘56)
I – Mind Your Manners Young Man! –
etiquette text book circa 1954 – John
Lancaster (‘56)
J – St Kevin’s College House Sports Purton
badge circa 1954 – supplied to families to
sew onto the front of House t-shirt – John
Lancaster (‘56)
K - St Kevin’s College Lapel Badge 1956 John Lancaster (‘56)
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N – Blazer depicting colours for being a
member of the First XI, the First XVIII
and a member of the Athletics team Family and Estate of the late Jack Drinan
(‘40)
B – Australian Cadet Corps / St Kevin’s
College Cadet Unit Certificates for
Intelligence Course (1955) and Cadet
Under Officer Course (1956) - John
Lancaster (‘56)
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O – St Kevin’s College male jewellery
box circa mid-1960s – Anthony (‘68),
Christopher (‘73) and Kevin Woodruff
(‘66)
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Celebrating academic achievement
While every term at St Kevin’s exudes fullness of life, Term
Four is perhaps one of the busiest, particularly when it comes
to the academic program at the school. From half-way through
the third term, the staff and students are certainly focused on
the final examinations, which form such an important part of
the College’s assessment practice. All boys from Years 7 to 11
are examined in every subject, and the results are standardised
across the various cohorts. Once again, the boys have offered
themselves to their studies and entered into the examination
process with great self-discipline and preparedness. The results
of the boys’ examinations are combined with the results of
the coursework completed over the semester to arrive at their
global grades. Achieving global grades that are the result of hard
work, sustained effort and a shared attitude towards academic
success is important to the St Kevin’s College culture: we place
such significance on the examinations so that all boys have the
opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding
of the subject matter that has been studied over the semester; the
examinations are a chance to work on weaknesses and to turn
any deficiencies into strengths.
On Sunday, 2 December and Monday, 3 December, the College
community celebrated the successes of those fellows from Years
7 to 11 who achieved outstanding results in Semester Two. Both
Presentation Evenings – the Heyington celebration at Hamer
Hall and the Waterford celebration at the Smith Hall – were
wonderful occasions. At Hamer Hall, we were privileged to have
as our Guest of Honour, Mr David Parkin OAM who spoke so
eloquently about the balance between, and the significance of,
sport and academics in one’s life, and how important it is to use
one’s gifts for the benefits of others and not just for oneself. The
College is grateful to Mr Parkin for his having taken the time
to share his insights with us and to present prize-winners with
their awards. The College congratulates the Duces of Years 11
to 7 respectively: David Donnoli, Daniel Castellana, Lachlan
P McDonald, Patrick Gigacz and Timothy Ellul. The College
is ever-grateful to the staff and boys of the Music Department
who continue to impress St Kevin’s audiences with their talent.
The Waterford Jazz Ensemble, the College Jazz Ensemble, the
St Kevin’s Symphony Orchestra and the St Kevin’s Senior Choir
were all thoroughly on song and tremendously entertaining.
The presentation of awards to students who have excelled in and
across their academic disciplines is a relevant and appropriate
way to end the school year. Such occasions remind us of one
of the most significant aspects of a young person’s life: to be
educated so that he can be a positive and powerful influence on
the world he will enter after his schooling life has concluded.
Hat trick of premierships
Term Four saw the conclusion of the 2013 DAV Schools
Competition. This competition incorporates over 250 schools,
1400 teams, four grades, 19 regions, five rounds and a six-night
finals series. The DAV website claims that this competition “is
the largest English-language debating competition in the world”.
In 2013, St Kevin’s College entered 26 teams into the Schools
Competition, with students from Years 9 to 12 participating.
Students from all teams regularly attained scores in the mid to
high seventies and of particular note were James Maccarrone,
Chris Skliros and Charlie Woods who all received regional
Swannie Awards. Chris Skliros was named the best Year 11
Debater in Victoria.
We had four teams win all of their regional debates and this
meant that they qualified for the Victorian Finals: A-Grade St
Kevin’s College 1 (Year 12), B-Grade St Kevin’s College 1 (Year
11), C-Grade St Kevin’s College 1 and St Kevin’s College 3 (both
Year 10).
At C-Grade, St Kevin’s College 3 (Julian Guinane, James Chan,
Lachlan Gallagher and Charlie Woods) were defeated by a close
margin in the octo-finals by an accomplished Mt St Joseph’s
College team. Also at C-Grade, St Kevin’s College 1 (Sean Lyon,
Nick Butler, Liam McFadzean-Lodge and Edward Meehan)
progressed to the semi-finals but were defeated narrowly by an
impressive St Leonard’s College team.
Congratulations must be extended to B-Grade St Kevin’s
College 1 (Charles Prior, Darcy Bolton, John Hajek and Chris
Skliros) and A-Grade St Kevin’s College 1 (Matt Jarrett, James
Maccarrone, Alex Spencer, Luke Camilleri and Max Chappell) as
both these teams progressed to their respective Victorian Grand
Final Debates. Both teams won their Grand Final Debates,
defeating Melbourne High School who provided excellent
competition for our speakers, and both teams were declared
Victorian Champions. The Year 11 team debated in favour
of jury nullification while the Year 12 team supported making
CEOs criminally liable for the environmental damage caused by
their companies. Congratulations to all speakers!
A-Grade Debating Champions
B-Grade Debating Champions
L-R James Maccarrone, Matthew Jarrett, Max Chappell, Alex Spencer,
Luke Camilleri and Ms Kelly Gallivan
L-R Charles Prior, Darcy Bolton, Mr Thomas Lane, John Hajek
and Chris Skliros
The St Kevin’s College Athletics team completed a hat trick of
premierships with its win in the 2013 APS Combined Athletics
Carnival. This was the sixth Athletics premiership in eight years
with wins in 2006, ’07, ’08 and 2011, ’12, and ’13. For many who
have a long history watching APS sport, and in particular APS
Athletics, it was almost universally agreed that the 2013 Carnival
was of the highest standard ever.
U-17 110m Hurdles, Sam Lewin Open Shot Putt and Max Grey
U-15 High Jump. While we won eight events, we were second in
18 events and third in seven events.
Our win was set up on the Heats Day with the College qualifying
in 19 A Divisions out of 23 events, a record for the College that
put us in a good position from the first pistol shot on the Saturday.
The Carnival commenced in sensational fashion with St Kevin’s
Luke Mathews taking nearly two seconds off the Open 800m
record in the first track event of the day. His 1:48.83 was the
highlight of a day of outstanding performances. Other SKC
winners were: Henry Smith Open 100m, Michael Romanin U-17
100m and 200m (in an APS record time of 21.80), Dylan Johnson
Open Triple Jump in an APS record of 15.00m, Tom Montgomerie
From the first points score announcement on the day, St Kevin’s
was the leading school with our advantage growing to nearly
50 points at one stage. Melbourne Grammar was able to pull
back our lead late in the competition to eventually reduce the
final margin to 35.5 points. We had won eight events but most
decisively we had been second in 18 events. Together with seven
third placings, St Kevin’s athletes had been top three in 33 of the
54 events.
The final points were:St Kevin’s 460.5, Melbourne Grammar 425, Xavier 364, Caulfield
Grammar 361, Haileybury 345, Scotch College 336, Wesley
College 325.5, Carey 270, Brighton Grammar 259, Geelong
Grammar 240, Geelong College 165.
Athletics photos courtesy
of Gerarld Sofianos