LavallaThe staff journal of

Marist Schools Australia

Volume 21Number 2

July 2015Lavalla

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INSIDECelebrations at Cairns, Ashgrove and Churchlands

Blessing and Opening of the Montagne Centre, Eastwood

Contents3 Marist College Ashgrove

4 Marist College Eastwood

6 St Augustine’s College, Cairns

8 Assumption College, Kilmore

9 Marist College Bendigo

10 Bunbury Catholic College

11 Marist Mission And Life

13 Marist Australia Pilgrimage to The Holy Land andFrance 2015

16 Newman College, Perth

18 Solidarity Matters

20 Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon

22 The John Berne School

23 Trinity Catholic College, Lismore

23 Marist College Canberra

24 REMAR

26 Catholic College Sale

27 St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown

28 Sacred Heart College, Adelaide

30 St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill

31 From The Archives

32 All Saints College , St Peter’s Campus – Maitland

Editor: Br Tony Paterson, FMS

Contact details:Marist Schools AustraliaMarist Centre,PO Box 1247, MASCOT, NSW, 1460 AustraliaEmail: tony.paterson@marists.org.au

LavallaPublished by Marist Schools Australia

Design & ArtworkSydney Design Studio Pty Ltd • 02 9452 1967

Lavalla, the name given to this magazine is taken fromthe village in France whereSt Marcellin Champagnatestablished the world’sfirst Marist school in 1817.There are now Maristschools in 80 countries.

Cover: Debbie Buskell, DanielDelmage, Peter Clarke(obscured), Fr MichaelMcLean, Fr Martin Maunsell,Dr Dan White, AdrianMarando (Back) and JohnSweeting at the opening ofthe new Multi PurposeCentre at Eastwood

EditorialDear Brothers, colleagues and friends

What an inspired sculpture it is that hasrecently been unveiled at St Augustine’sin Cairns (See page 6). In no time at all,this innovative piece of outdoor art hasassumed a defining and treasured place in the collective psycheand dynamic of the College family. I suspect that other Maristschools will be considering whether they can commissionsomething the same or similar.

It is instantly recognisable, of course. We all know the table; manyof us have sat around it. We have used it to celebrate the Eucharistduring pilgrimages. We have photos of it in our staff rooms andgathering spaces. In the days when it was less vigilantly guarded,countless visitors sliced off small pieces of it as personalmementos. Why so? What is it about this bit of old furniture thatmakes it so significant for us?

It connects us in a tangible way with the foundations of the Mariststory – our story – in the town of Lavalla. There's an intrinsicattraction in that. The tradition is that Marcellin himself made itback in 1816, something that enhances its appeal. But it is morethan historical curiosity that draws us to this table, and explainswhy a Marist school would go to the trouble to cast a bronzereplica of it for the middle of its campus.

It speaks of family – simply and powerfully so. It was a “familyspirit” that Marcellin wanted to be a distinguishing feature of hisschools, a trait that was far from the norm at the time. This hopehas provided Marists ever since with an enormously rich metaphorfor imagining the culture of their schools, for shaping a way ofrelating with one another, and for wanting the very best for oneanother. Because good families are built on love. They are foundedon love that is transparent, resilient, forgiving, inclusive, down-to-earth, and joyful. We all intuitively understand family, good family.

As part of the new sculpture, alongside the older boy talking tothe younger boy – a strong image in itself – there are two sparechairs. For me, it is the most poignant aspect of the work. It invitesothers to sit down, to join the family table, to feel at home. It saysto them that they belong there, that they are welcome.

The Lavalla table appeals so compellingly to you and me becauseit mirrors for us who we aspire to be as Marists, and as a Maristcommunity. The pages that follow do the same. As we resumeclasses for the second half of this year, I invite you to take sometime to get into touch with how our fellow Marists all aroundAustralia are creating schools where young people know theybelong, where they feel safe, and can pursue their studies withconfidence, and can grow in grace and humanity among andbecause of people who care deeply about them.

Nisi Dominus

Brother Michael Green FMSNational Director, Marist Schools Australia

LavallaThe staff journal ofMarist Schools Australia

Volume 21Number 2

July 2015Lavalla

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INSIDECelebrations at Cairns, Ashgrove and ChurchlandsBlessing and Opening of the Montagne Centre, Eastwood

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MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE

75TH ANNIVERSARYMarist College Ashgrove wasofficially opened on St.Patrick’s Day, 17 March 1940.

On St Patrick’s Day 2015 theCollege communitygathered in the ChampagnatCentre to celebrate throughthe liturgy our rich historyover those 75 years. Afterthe liturgy the Collegecommunity shared a meal tocelebrate and the boysreceived a gift to mark thishistoric occasion.

Welcome to Country– smoking smudge stick – Lliam Wilder

Br Brendan Neily – Community Superior

College Captain Reece Day with youngest student in the College, Billy Nuss

Headmaster Mr Peter McLoughlin, Deputy Headmaster Mr Richard Ward,with 2015 College Leaders, College Captain Reece Day and College vice-Captains Luca D’Arienzo; Harrison Enright; Max Hewett; Rory McHugh.

Headmaster Mr Peter McLoughlin with Papal Blessingpresented to the College. Blessing held by Ben Curran

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The new centre is an agile and flexiblespace that incorporates two musicrooms, a hospitality kitchen, a foodtechnology kitchen, facilities forTelevision and Entertainment studies,two general classrooms for Drama andPDHPE and a Gymnasium and FitnessCentre. It also incorporates multiplesporting facilities, both within thebuilding and on the shaded rooftoparea. The internal space can be usedfor musicals, drama productions andassemblies with the capacity to seatover 1000 people. The building isfitted with state of the arttechnological infrastructure (CBUS)and audio/visual facilities to further

enable live video streams of key events.The indoor facility has been built to beused as one large space or two smallerspaces. A clever innovation is the tieredoperable seats that can seat over 300people within a few minutes. As a resultof this major development , the Collegehas also been able to create anexamination facility that is sound-proofed and air-conditioned to cater forover 100 students. It has given themaccess to more classrooms and sciencelaboratories elsewhere in the college toaccommodate the expanding studentpopulation, which in 2016, for the firsttime ever, will include a sixth stream inYear 7.

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The opening of the newly built Montagne Centre marks another great step in the development of Marist CollegeEastwood and will help it meet its growing student population. The Montagne Centre is the most significantdevelopment in the history of the college. The building was named by an ex student: Adrian Marando who felt that thebuilding represented a wonderful opportunity to connect the Marist heritage to the hopes and dreams for the future.

MARIST COLLEGE EASTWOOD

New Multi Purpose Centre Opensa World of Opportunities

Father Michael blessesthe new complex

Marist College Eastwood studentsparticipating in ceremony

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College celebrates 85 Yearsof Marist Education

ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE, CAIRNS

The College has come far from its beginnings as a solitarybuilding in the middle of a swamp, now offering a world-classeducation to seven hundred students. This anniversary is aspecial year for the College, considering that the school hasagain taken on Year Seven students for the first time indecades, and also with the completion of the beautiful La Vallabuilding. The anniversary was held on Champagnat Day lastweek, a day on which the College celebrates its foundations inthe Marist tradition.

One of Cairns’ oldest schools and a fixture of community life,St Augustine’s College celebrated its 85th anniversary on Friday 5th of June.

The celebrations began a special Mass, with many high-profileguests such as Brother Roger Burke, a former principal, andBrother Michael Green, the National Director of Marist SchoolsAustralia. A feature of the Mass was that a new sculpture wasused as the altar.

The sculpture, a year in the making, depicts two studentsconversing at a table, representing the fraternity whichcharacterises the school. The table is a replica of the tablewhich Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the MaristBrothers, built himself and ate at every night with hiscompanions, and is made of bronze which will be fit to last forcenturies. The charming quirk of the sculpture is that there aretwo empty seats at the table where students can sit,interacting with the artwork.

At the end of the Mass, students from every year level wereacknowledged with several awards, for living out their livesaccording to Marist values, and long serving staff werepresented with Marist certificates. After Mass, the boys went tonearby Barlow Park where they played various novelty sports, atradition highly favoured by the students.

There were celebrations for the adults, too, with a cocktailparty in the evening where past students, their partners andmembers of the college community were invited to enjoydrinks and canapés, entertained by the school musicians. Thisrepresented the end of the day’s celebrations, which catered toall in the community. They enjoyed a joyous milestone of 85years, but it is sure to be just one of dozens to come.

Rihards Rubulis as St Marcellin with his young brothers.

Champagnat Medallionwinners Andrew O’Sullivan& Adam Dobson at theLavalla Table

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Br Michael Callinan explains the significance of the Lavalla Table

Br Roger Burke gives out the Champagnat Awards

Sally Hansen, Kastelle Gane, Czek Kersevani, Patrick Dywer, Andrew Dorahy and Jake Larsen

Br Darren Burge, Diarmuid O’Riordan,Ann-Marie Catalano, Sue & Lee MacMaster

Lionel Williamson, Br Roger Burke & Kevin Burke

Amanda Coulam,Philip Druery, Br Michael Green, Br Michael Callinan,Natalie Gordon  and Greg Bellerby

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE, KILMORE

Relay for LifeMore than 500 people, including staff,students, guests and parents, took partin the Cancer Council event on May 1.From 2 to 6pm they walked around theoutskirts of the Carroll Oval and raisednearly nine-thousand dollars.

The relay was organised by Years 11 and12 Victorian Certificate of AppliedLearning students with the help of theirteachers. They took charge ofregistrations, setting up and packing upmarquees and equipment, and food anddrink for participants.

Greg White and Alannah Harringtonconducted the opening ceremonywhich included the relay oath that callsto mind cancer survivors, sufferers andthose lost to the disease as well as thegoal of a cancer-free world. GeorgiaYendall also performed the Cyndi Laupersong True Colours.

Special guests were former ACK studentZane Collier and Harper Edwards, the six-year-old daughter of Assumption teacherKim Edwards, who are battling thedisease. Zane cut the ribbon and withHarper and her dad led the opening lap.

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Greg White and Alannah Harringtonconducting the opening ceremony.

Right: VCAL students and teacherJess Flavell who organised the relay,just before it ended at 6pm.

Georgia Yendall performing CyndiLauper’s True Colours during theopening ceremony.

At the closing ceremony candles formingthe word HOPE were lit, a final reminderof our hope for life without cancer.

Some of the 500 participants who walked around the Carroll Oval.

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MARIST COLLEGE BENDIGO

The Rex CambreyEducation Scholarship

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Zane Collier cuts the ribbon to begin the relay as hisbrother Reid and Harper and Kim Edwards look on.

Below: Cara McWilliams, Natalie Borg and ZoeRyan taking a break from the action.

Marist College Bendigo recently wasfortunate to be the recipient of “TheRex Cambrey Education Scholarship”.This scholarship is named in honourof long-serving Marist employee andaffiliated member Rex Cambreythrough the generosity of the TonyLennon Family Trust of PerthWestern Australia. This scholarshiphas been used to assist a studentwith their school fees and tosubsidise some blazer purchases forother students.

Rex Cambrey, Anthony Lennon, son ofTony Lennon, a member of the FamilyTrust and his son Hugo recently visitedMarist to view our new premises andpresent some of our school leaders witha cheque on the day. Mr Lennon and MrCambrey also met the recipient of theScholarship.

Marist College Bendigo would like tothank Rex Cambrey, Anthony Lennonand the Tony Lennon Family Trust intheir generous contribution to thestudents at Marist College Bendigo.

Rex Cambrey (right) pictured with Darren McGregor (Principal) and Anthony Lennonand students including the recipient of the scholarship.

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BUNBURY CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Indian ImmersionA group of BCC students and ex-students joined others from across theBunbury Diocese for this amazing trip toIndia last December. Tonya Jack,Josephine Starr, Georgina Haines,Imogen Smith, Lauren Pronk, TahleeMaughan and Tom Granger joined ex-students Aasha Haines and LaurenNoonan. With a focus on volunteer work,the eighteen day trip involved nine daysworking at the Missionaries of Charityorphanages and facilities in Kolkata,established by Mother Teresa. The

group, led by Mrs Sabrina Haines inwhat is her second Indian Immersion,also visited the Golden Temple,Amritsar, which serves an estimated 40000 people a day. The trip also involveda sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal.Through a number of fund raisingevents, the group were about todonate $6000 to the orphanages andalso took past uniforms donated byOur Lady of Lourdes, Dardanup.

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MARIST MISSION AND LIFEMarist Leaders: Mystics and Prophets Colloquium – Melbourne, 10 - 12 June 2015

Back: Peter Hawke, Carolyn Young, Sue Pickett, BrPeter Ryan, Br Michael Green, Br David Hall, MandyMoore, Shona Maskelyne, Maureen Kurzman, JaneEvans, Gail Morgan, Narelle Hunt, Jeremy HoltFront: Paola Rich, Br John McMahon, Ian Laing,Paul Harris, Br Michael Callinan, DeborahWheeldon, John Doolan, Br Justin Golding, BrMichael Schmalzl, Br Lawrie McCane, Maurice DiMuzio, Adriano Di Prato, Corey Scholtes

Right: Ian Laing, Jane Evans, Br David Hall, JeremyHolt, Maureen Kurzman

In the Marist Way: New Staff Induction – Ltyente Apurte Catholic School, Santa Teresa, 13 April 2015

Back Row: Paul Wighton;Leticia Murphy; CathyBuxton; Zoe Smithies;David Parish.Middle Row: CarmelRyan; Paula Turner;Sheree Doolan; JustinColley; Br Paul Murphy; Vivian Pettit; Andrew Hazel Front Row: Katie-Jayne O’Brien; Rosemary Palmer; Bernadette Christensen; MarcusWilliams; Anne Hazel; Br Daniel Hollamby

The staff at LtyenteApurte Catholic School(Santa Teresa)participated In theMarist Way: New StaffInduction on 13 April.The Ltyente Apurtucommunity is a vibrantCatholic educationalgroup based in SantaTeresa about 70 kmfrom Alice Springs.

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Back: Jeff de Heus,Rhondda Mackenzie,Angela Ryan, AidanLinehan, MichaelSteel, JeffreyGlasmacher, TrishMallabar, HeathNeville, GabrielRulewski, MarkSpanevello, JamaalSugars, LukeParsons, JonathonStaples, BernardKyan, Liz Cox, BrHubert WilliamsMiddle: Carmel Luck,Sr Teresa Duch, Wendy Rowan, Brent Mitchell, Emma Clifton, Marni Milne, Sandra Leerson, Damien Herb, Antoinette Restell, Paul Harris,Sr Maria Martinez, Meagan Kozlowski, Mr Michael Akers Front: Ryan Gato, Julie Twomey, Lorraine Ramchandra, Rebecca Carter, JennyMcDean, Lisa Sorensen, Chris Morris, Simone Holly, Julianne Allan, Vanessa Harding, Sue Struber, Patricia Mallabar,

Footsteps 1: Making Jesus Christ known and Loved – The Hermitage, 3–6 May 2015Back: Liz Falconer, JoanneSmith, Abby Muras, SarahPyle, Leah White, Kathy Daly,Emma Candlish, Chris DeBritt, Sigmund Ochudzawa,David Moran, RyanThurgood, Jane Darrou,Travis Lyon, Paul Harris,Jessica Bulger, TehaniWessely, Laura Hassell,Kathleen Waters, AndrewFogarty, Tony Clarke Middle:Bessie McConnell, JenniferClark, Tanja Dunne, Matthew

O'Connor, Darren Meinicke, Patrick Martin, Mark Bensted, Hubert Williams Front: Min Dixon, Vicki Howie, Wendy Burke, Juliet Beattie, BrGreg McDonald, Paul Cividin, David Sexton, Ross Hopkins, James O'Shea, Nathan Weller

Footsteps 1: Making Jesus Christ known and Loved – The Hermitage, 31 May–3 June 2015

Footsteps 1: Making Jesus Christ known and Loved – The Hermitage, 14–17 June 2015Back: Liz Falconer, DanielHead, Samantha Dreon, BrMichael Schmalzl, PaulHarris, Bradley Barlow,Laura Morrissy, KevinMcMahon, Matthew Jones,Michael Connolly, RyanShelton, Chris Kupkee, BruceWere, Jon Cullerton, HubertWilliams, Alex Abbey,Reuben ChalmersMiddle: Gabrielle Nicholson,Caterina Nicolo, CarmenCox, Denise Gersbach, SusanKiernan, Melissa Clohesy,Jacqui Beecroft, Elizabeth

Mudford, Kate Fleming, Helen Murray, Susan McMurray, Tony O'Connell Front: Georgia Moloney, Marie O'Brien, Julie Schultz, Ryan Gato,Lyndall Johnstone, Manitha Badasie, Stephanie Bohane, Lia Mitchell, Sarah Taylor,

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A PILGRIM REFLECTS…Thirty two pilgrims from variousministries throughout Australia recentlytravelled to the Holy Land, Rome andFrance. It was a truly memorable journeyto places of great religious and historicalsignificance. The Pilgrimage was filledwith many experiences that deepenedour understanding of the Christiantradition and the life of St MarcellinChampagnat.

We were very fortunate to have twooutstanding tour guides Fadi (Jordan) andGeorge (Israel) who accompanied us.Their incredible knowledge helped us togain a greater understanding of the manyreligious and sacred sites in key locations.We enjoyed floating in the Dead Sea andlooking out over the Promised Land at MtNebo where we celebrated our firstEucharist. The renewal of our Baptismalpromises by the Jordan River where Jesuswas baptised was particularly moving.After crossing the border into Israel wespent time visiting many of the placeswhere Jesus lived and ministered. Thisregion of Galilee included, visits toTabgha, Capernaun and Nof Ginosar. Werecalled the stories of Jesus and hisapostles as we travelled by boat on theSea of Galilee and also celebrated theEucharist by its shores. The Mount of theBeatitudes reminded us of Jesus’preaching about The Beatitudes and theimportance they have in our lives. Thispeaceful and picturesque site allowed forreflection on each of the Beatitudes thatwere beautifully portrayed at the holy site.

As our Pilgrimage continued, we recalledthe stories of Mary Our Good Mother andher place in our Marist story. Some of thesites visited included, Cana, Nazareth(Basilica of the Annunciation) Jerusalem(Ein Karem- site of the Visitation) andBethlehem (Church of the Nativity).

Our stay in the Old City of Jerusalem gaveus a tangible sense of this very religiousand historical place. We marvelled at thetowering stone walls, and the many holysites of the Jewish, Muslim and Christianreligions. During our stay we awoke eachday to the Islamic Call to Prayer, anintegral part of the Muslim faith. As we

walked along the narrow cobblestonestreets, we experienced the sights andsounds within this amazing city. Therewere many treasured moments andprayerful experiences including walkingalong the Via Dolorosa marking theStations of the Cross. We were veryblessed to celebrate Mass in the Churchof the Holy Sepulchre in the tomb whereJesus was buried.

The next leg of our Pilgrimage took us toRome where we were warmly welcomedinto the hotel of the Marist BrothersGeneral House in EUR. During our stay,we visited the General Archives viewingletters and photographs dating back tothe time of St Marcellin Champagnat andhis early community of Brothers. We weredelighted to meet with Br Emili Turu,Superior General, and grateful for hisinspirational presentation. We celebratedthe Liturgy of the Eucharist in the beautifulChapel of St Marcellin and shared a mealwith members of the General Council andthe General House Community.

Another highlight of the Pilgrimage wasattending the General Audience with thePope in St Peter’s Square. Along with themany thousands gathered, we waved andcheered as the Pope moved so joyfullyamong the crowds. His presence exudedgenuine love and affection and his wordsspoke of hope, understanding andmutual respect.

From Rome, we flew to Lyon where wespent time learning about the importanceof this city to the Marist story. Our visit tothe Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourviere,followed by Mass in the Chapel ofFourviere was key to understanding thepledge Marcellin and his fellow Maristsmade in 1816 to form the Society of Mary.The last week of our Pilgrimage was spentat Notre Dame de l’Hermitage, thespiritual home of the Marist Brothers. Aswe explored the magnificent propertylearning of our Marist origins, wereflected on the remarkable workMarcellin and the first community ofBrothers did in developing their foundingcommunity. We walked some of the pathstaken by Marcellin as he undertook

missionary work and were inspired by thetremendous commitment he made toeducating and supporting the youngpeople of his time. His tenacity andresilience gave him the ability to enduremany hardships and struggles particularlyin his early years as a Priest.

We travelled from the Hermitage to manysignificant sites connected to the life andministry of St Marcellin Champagnat. Sitesincluded his birth place, Le Rosey; andLavalla, where Marcellin gathered the firstbrothers and the location of the firstMarist school. We celebrated Mass aroundthe table Marcellin constructed andreflected on the important role we have aspart of the Marist family to continue hisfounding vision.

Br Michael Green’s presentations werevery informative and methodicallydelivered. His knowledge helped us todeepen our understanding of theremarkable journey and commitment offaith shown by Marcellin and hiscommunity of Brothers. We reflected onthe challenge we have to ensure theMarian face of the church is evident in ourschools and other ministries as we reachout to the youth in our care, especiallythose most in need.

We felt very much ‘at home’ during ourstay at the Hermitage thanks to thegenerous hospitably shown to us by theinternational group of Marists who liveand work at the ND de l’Hermitage. Inaddition, we were very blessed to have anoutstanding group of leaders who workedtirelessly to ensure the Pilgrimage ransmoothly. We thank them for their gifts offriendship, guidance and support.Heartfelt thanks to the team namely: BrMichael Green, Br Michael Akers, Fr GaryPerritt and Ryan Gato.

As we continue on our journey postPilgrimage, may we share the gift ofMarcellin’s vision with a greaterconfidence, questioning what it is we arecalled to do and respond like Mary withhaste and complete trust in God.

Janelle Doohan (Mt Maria College, Petrie)

The Australian Marist Pilgrimage 2015

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MARIST AUSTRALIA PILGRIMAGE TO THE H The annual Marist pilgrimage to the Holy Land and France took place recently with a number of Australian Marists from ourministries. The photographs reflect many aspects of the pilgrimage where one traced the footsteps of both Jesus Christ and StMarcellin Champagnat.

Graeco RomanRuins – Jerash

Notre Dame del’Hermitage

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HOLY LAND AND FRANCE 2015

Judean Desert Standing (L-R): Janelle Doohan, Fr Gary Perrit CP, John Cortese, Br Michael Akers, Karen Young, Anthony Munro, Paul Brooks,Kathleen McGrath, John Freeman, Corinne McPhee, Jim Sutton, Br Jeffrey Barrington, Nicholas Moloney, Simon Kanakis, Sally Flynn, Br AlexisTurton, Catherine Keegan, Peter Keegan, Joseph Feery, Susanna Gorman, Kaylene Mustoe, Michael Blake, Anthony Gorman, Sue CorteseSitting (L-R): Magdalen Campbell, Peter Buxton, Jodi Isedale, Terence McDonough, Ryan Gato, Br Michael Green, Kirsty Bell, Stephen Dwyer

Karen Young andBr Jeffrey Barrington

Stephen Dwyer,Sally Flynn andJanelle Doohan

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NEWMAN COLLEGE, PERTH

Marist/Newman 50th Anniversary ThanksgivingMass and Twilight SoireeNewman College’s major celebration ofthe Marist / Newman College GoldenJubilee year was held on Friday 1 May inthe way of a Mass of Thanksgiving andTwilight Soiree.

We were privileged to have as our majorCelebrant for the Mass The MostReverend Gerard Holohan, Bishop ofBunbury. The concelebrating priests, theVery Rev Peter Whiteley, Rev Fr JohnJegorow and Rev Fr Geoffrey Aldous,were all past students of Maristeducation in Perth. Rev Fr GeoffreyAldous is celebrating his Golden Jubileeas a priest this year.

The Marist Province of Australia wasrepresented by Br Peter Carroll FMS,Provincial Elect, Br John McMahon FMS,Director of Marist Tertiary Studies, andPaul Herrick, Marist Schools AustraliaRegional Director. Sr Bernice Tonkin CSBrepresented the Brigidine Sisters and SrRegina O'Neill OP represented theDominican Sisters. Mr John Aldousrepresented the Catholic EducationOffice and Mr Sean L'Estrange MLA,Member for Churchlands, also attended.

The Hon Julie Bishop, Minister forForeign Affairs and Federal Member forCurtin, opened the evening with anaddress which acknowledged and

placed value on the contributions ofReligious Orders to the education ofstudents. Minister Bishop reflected onthe wide range of leaders produced byNewman College, citing Nobel Laureate,Professor Barry Marshall, and FormulaOne Driver, Daniel Ricciardo as examples.She strongly acknowledged theimportance of the teaching vocation andthe impact teachers have on the lives oftheir students. At the conclusion ofMinister Bishop's address, Bishop Holohanthanked her on behalf of the NewmanCollege Community for the way in whichshe had worked tirelessly for the returnto Australia of the victims of the East

Ukraine plane disaster, particularly theMaslin children, whose parents are paststudents of Newman College. He alsothanked her for her most recent workduring the Nepal earthquake and herendeavours to save the two Australiansfrom execution in Bali.

The Celebration of the Eucharist wasgreatly enhanced by the beautifulsinging of the Liturgical Choir. Duringthe Homily, Bishop Holohan reflected onhis 21 years of living with the MaristBrothers at Churchlands, serving asChaplain to the Brothers and Students,and the sadness of his departure uponbeing appointed Bishop of Bunbury. Healso spoke of the meaning of the College’sMotto Through Shadows and Images to

Lawrence Drown (College Captain), Julie Bishop, Sarah Durrant (College Captain) andBernie Boss (Principal)

Former students and staff enjoying the Twilight Soiree

The MostReverendGerardHolohan,Bishop ofBunbury

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Students from 16 Marist Schools acrossAustralia came to Perth in March tocompete in The 26th Marist BasketballCarnival hosted by Newman College.

This was the first time Newman College,or Western Australia for that matter, hashosted this event. The four day sportingcompetition took place at the recentlycompleted State Basketball Stadium,Floreat from Sunday 22 March - Friday 27March 2015. The elite facility provided anexcellent venue for the games, with itseight courts enabling all fixtures to takeplace at the one venue.

Teams were welcomed at the traditionalOpening Mass and had the opportunityto mingle at an informal dinner afterwardsin the College’s Founders’ Court.

Four days of vigorous but truly sportingcompetition was enjoyed by athletesand spectators, with a mid-week rest dayto enable the visitors to see some ofPerth’s popular attractions including

Scarborough Beach, Hillary’s BoatHarbour, Rottnest Island and Kings Park.

The two hotly contested and close finalswere held on the main show court infront of a large and appreciativeaudience. In the girls competition,Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgoneventually triumphed over Sacred HeartCollege, Somerton Park, whilst in theboys’ final many time winners, MarcellinCollege, Bulleen, were able to hold out afast finishing Sacred Heart College,Somerton Park.

The carnival concluded with an Awardsand Presentation Dinner, held at HBFStadium (previously Challenge Stadium),Mt Claremont. This event is a prestigiouspart of the carnival with a wide range ofentertainment throughout the evening,including a one on one interview withAustralian basketballgreat, Andrew Vlahov.

Br Neville Solomonattended on behalf of

Marist Schools Australia and highlightedhow this carnival celebrates youth,vitality, respect and love under thebanner of Mary Our Good Mother and ofcourse a hard fought but respectfulcompetition.

“The Carnival, which began in the late1970’s, offers a context within whichstudents can enjoy healthy sporting andsocial interaction while under the unityof all things Marist,” Br Neville said.

26th Marist Basketball Carnival

Truth (written by Blessed John HenryNewman) and how our lives could beenhanced by emulating the search fortruth within our own context. A numberof past students also contributed to thecelebration. Following the Mass, drinksand canapés were served in FoundersCourt. The spirit of the evening was oneof relaxation and happiness as oldfriends caught up and reminisced abouttheir days at the College. The guestswere entertained by singing groupsmade up of current students and staff.

Former students saying Prayers of the Faithful

Marcellin team (champion boys)

Lavalla team (champion girls)

Newman vs Marist

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Support Marist Solidarity Mid-Year AppealNot just a home, but an opportunity for life.Accommodation plans fordisabled students in Cambodia

Marist Solidarity in Cambodia is planninga new residential village to provideaccommodation that will enablestudents with disabilities to accessschools and tertiary education.

People with disabilities are amongCambodia’s most marginalised people.They are often stigmatised within theircommunities and living in extremepoverty, without access to education.

Disabled students graduating from theMarists’ LaValla School, and other nearbyschools and universities, requireresidential accommodation becausetheir homes are very far away.

Currently, these students live inresidential boarding facilities, like theMarists’ Villa Maria hostel.

But finding suitable accommodating forthese students is becoming increasinglydifficult, and there are issues ofovercrowding.

Marists at LaValla have had to leasehouses—some with steep stairwells thatare not suited to the specialised needs ofdisabled students, to alleviateaccommodation pressures.

Too often, however, these challenges aretoo great, and some students give up ontheir education.

To help students succeed, MaristSolidarity Cambodia has secured 1.4

hectares of land adjacent to the LaVallaSchool in Kendal province, on thesouthern outskirts of Phnom Penh city.

Plans for a village, with purpose-builtaccommodation, are now underway tosupport these students and encouragethem to persevere with their education.

Initially, six self-contained cottages willbe constructed. Each cottage will houseten students and be designed to reflectthe simplicity and functionality ofprovince life.

Common areas will include cooking anddining spaces, tuition and study rooms, alibrary and computer centre. There willalso be an infirmary, recreation spaceand administration offices.

Photo by Conor Ashleigh

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The new village will be partiallyoperational in 2016, and oncecompleted, will include ten homes toaccommodate up to one hundredstudents.

Cottages will also include a small plot forcultivating vegetables and fruit.

In addition to growing their own fruitand vegetables, students will operate asmall farming project to develop theiragricultural skills and build self-reliance.

Local families will manage the village,and mentor students, encouraging them

to participate in leadershiproles within the residence.

With your support, MaristSolidarity can offer some ofCambodia’s mostdisadvantaged youngpeople not just a home,but an opportunity for life.

Help us make a big impacton the lives of youngpeople with disabilitiesby supporting our 2015mid-year appeal.

Overcoming the obstacles to educationA new village will provide much-neededaccommodation to help students, likePisey, to continue to their formaleducation once they have graduatedfrom primary school.

Three years ago, Pisey, from KampongCham province, badly cut his foot whenhe stepped on a sharp object. His parentswere unable to afford medical help.

Infection soon set in, andeventually it spread toother parts of his body.Pisey lost all strength inlegs and was unable towalk properly or performphysical activity.

His arms and handsbecame weak, his feetbecame deformed, andhe lost his sense ofbalance.

Staff at Handicap International referredPisey to the LaValla School, and hearrived in October 2012.

He was assessed by a physiotherapistand had simple surgery to improve hisankles. Pisey is now able to grip apencil, hold his books, and he nolonger has so many falls.

With his strength improving, Pisey—now 17, is studying grade one at theLaValla School and lives in theboarding residence.

Donate now to support MaristSolidarity’s mid-year appeal and helprealise our vision to transform livesthrough education.

To find out more contact AustralianMarist Solidarity or visit our website:www.australianmaristsolidarity.com.au

Story by Kate Egerton

Contact us to support this project today!

A 25-year-old resident at the Villa Maria hostel has access tosecondary and tertiary education while living away from

home. Photo by Conor Ashleigh

17-year-old Pisey isgetting stronger everyday and can now focuson his education.

Building on this growth mindset,students are introduced to the conceptof the whole self. This is made up of theirintellectual, spiritual, emotional, physicaland social selves. Through this studentslearn that to become a well-roundedadult they need to achievebalance across all these areas oftheir life. This is supported

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LAVALLA CATHOLIC COLLEGE, TRARALGON

Atlas9Atlas9 is a dedicated Year 9 programthat is designed to provide a highlydistinguished environment that fosters adeep passion for learning and providesopportunities for students to take ongreater levels of independence,responsibility and maturity. This aims tomake a break from the style of schoolingthey have experienced in their junioryears and prepare students for thechallenges that they will face as theymove through senior secondary schooland out into further education and theworkforce.

The program is built around three pillarsof self, future and community. The word‘atlas’ conjures notions of mapping,direction and orientation. Applied tothese three pillars this asks students toget to know themselves in order to thenfind orientation in their community andfor their future. Also permeating throughthe program are three key concepts thatstudents use to reflect on their ownlearning and meet the challenges theyare faced with throughout the semester.These concepts are mindsets, the wholeself, and leadership and groupdevelopment.

Mindsets draws on the work of DrCarol Dweck and challenges studentsto reassess the way they approachchallenges. Students explore mindsettheory and neuroplasticity through arange of learning tasks and practicalchallenges. Students are encouraged todevelop a growth mindset where theybelieve that intelligence can bedeveloped, that the brain is like a musclethat can be trained and this leads to thedesire to improve.

through activities in morning homeroomtime and is integrated throughout thecurriculum across the semester.

To prepare students for the range ofteam challenges that they facethroughout the semester they spendtime learning about leadership andgroup development theory. Leadershiptheory is covered in partnership withMelbourne Zoo through their YouthLeadership Program. This is followed upin class by learning about Tuckman’sgroup development model through a

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series of scaffolded practical teamchallenges.

The semester is divided into threeseparate six week learning blockslabeled foundation, development andexcellence. This provides a frameworkfor the development of the level ofindependence, maturity andresponsibility that students are requiredto demonstrate to meet the program’schallenges.

In the first learning block studentsdevelop a strong foundation in theknowledge and skills that they will needfor the more dynamic challenges in thefollowing two learning blocks. Thisremains fairly structured learning and issimilar to the style of schooling thatstudents are used to from year sevenand eight.

In the second learning block studentsare presented with a set of

challenges designed to test the skills andknowledge they have developed. Forexample, in the design project subjectstudents build on the leadership andgroup development work from learningblock one by working in small teams toupcycle used materials into new andinnovative products. This has includedthe creation of items such as creating achildren’s chalkboard play table from anold broken coffee table andreupholstering a dilapidated old loungechair with used denim to create a stylishnew piece.

In the third learning block students aimto develop excellence by expanding onthe work they’ve done and taking aneven greater level of ownership overtheir studies. They complete a range ofprojects in this learning block including apersonal development project wherethey select an area of weakness from the

‘whole self’ workthat they havedone and put inplace a plan forimprovement.

To cap off the semester and celebratetheir achievements students complete astudent led conference. This is a thirtyminute meeting led by the student witha parent and one of the Atlas9 staff wherethey present the work they havecompleted, reflect on what has gone welland what can be improved, and set goalsfor further improvement into the future.

Upon completion of the programstudents are equipped with skills,knowledge and experiences that willstand them in good stead for thechallenges they will face as theyprogress through secondary school andmove out into further education and theworkforce.

For example, in the Inquiry subjectstudents use the knowledge ofgeography that they have acquired inlearning block one to develop a fieldinquiry on a geographic concept.Students then use their camp to collectdata and upon return they create areport that explains the issue andprovides recommendations forimprovement.

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THE JOHN BERNE SCHOOL

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The Annual Berne Luncheon The Annual Berne Luncheon 2015 was held on Friday 29thMay. Approximately 310 guests and loyal supporters of Bernefilled the North Wharf of Doltone House’s beautifully situatedDarling Island Wharf venue at Pyrmont.

MC for the day, Joe Hildebrand, infamous columnist and panellist,ran the day from the Lectern introducing speakers Br JeffreyCrowe, Provincial, Marist Brothers Australia, Br Mark Paul, Principalof The John Berne School, The Hon Kristina Keneally, formerand first female Premier of NSW & official Ambassador of Berneand finally Br Michael Flanagan, current Principal of Red BendCatholic College, Forbes and founding Principal of Berne.

Berne was referred to by Br Jeffrey as a “treasure” for Marists. Aschool that could simply be called “Don’t give up”.

Br Mark Paul introduced the concept of the Berne Enterprise,which he likened to the Starship Enterprise “traversingfrontiers” and “committing to the journey of making adifference for youth in its care”.

Kristina acknowledged that she is proud to be associated withThe John Berne School, which provides “the right support, theright conditions and the right resources for every child to findtheir place in the world, to be welcomed and accepted, to beknown and acknowledged for who they are”.

She then praised the staff at Berne, who are not “just teachers,but also counselors. advisors, role models, carers andnurturers” calling them “the real heros”.

Br Michael Flanagan, entertained the audience with his wit andheartfelt humour regaling many a tale from his years at Berneand the wonderful ability and history The John Berne Schoolhas of turning failure into success.

The Annual Berne Luncheon was a very enjoyable day andsuccessfully raised over $75,000 for The John Berne School.

Br Jeffrey Crowe ,Provincial, MaristBrothers Australia

Br Mark Paul fms, Principal of The John Berne School and TheHon Kristina Keneally, former and first female Premier of NSW& Ambassador of The John Berne School

Berne Staff & Friends: Dominic Wan, KatherineStevenson, Susan Draysey & Deputy Principal, James Le Huray.

Berne Staff: Nicole Arathoon & Sharon Alafaci

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TRINITY CATHOLIC COLLEGE, LISMORE

Tree DayOn Wednesday, 22nd April, students hadthe opportunity to participate inplanting trees and to learn aboutenvironmental sustainability. We planted1000 trees, a fantastic effort for oneafternoon. This was part of a program toreplenish the riverbank by replacingweeds with native trees. We hope thenew trees will provide a home for nativeanimals, prevent erosion and improvethe quality of the water.

We are grateful for the opportunity RousWater and the volunteers from LismoreCouncil, Wilson’s River Landcare Group,Friends of the Koala, North East Waste

On Thursday, 4th June 2015, Staff,Parents, Students and Friends of MaristCollege gathered to farewell the MaristBrothers who have been part of thecollege community for nearly fifty years.

Students enjoying Tree Day

Pictured are the Brothers who attendedthe function along with the two JuniorSchool Captains. Our thanks to KatherineAnderson, the Public Relations Officer atthe college for this photograph. Part of

the Brothers restructuring ofcommunities is focused on a newministry and a new community inWestern Sydney.

and Far North Coast Weeds gave Trinitystudents and the knowledge they passedon through fun activities. We learntabout our catchment and how ourefforts will help the environment in the

short and long term. The tree plantingand preparation were partly funded byan Eco Schools grant the school receivedfrom the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.

Marist Farewell...Marist Farewell...MARIST COLLEGE CANBERRA

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REMARRemar Ministry Team 2015This year’s Remar Ministry Team, or#RMT2K15 as they like to refer tothemselves, have launched into the 2015Remar program with energy, enthusiasmand spirit. They have formed communityand are actively engaged in Marist YouthMinistry in Melbourne and across thecountry. Starting with strong formation,the team has grown in their Maristidentity and in understanding moreabout Marcellin Champagnat’s mission‘to make Jesus known and loved’. So farthe team has completed 7 Blue Retreatsand 9 Red Caravel Days overQueensland, South Australia, New SouthWales, Western Australian, Cairns,Tasmania and the Northern Territory. AsMarist Youth Ministers, the team havegiven constant energy and responded tothe needs of the young people they areministering to. They are dedicated intheir year of service, living simply andbeing a presence to young rowers.

Meet the team:Emily Lyall-Green (St Patrick’s College in Launceston,Tasmania)

Hi everyone! It wasn’t until I went onGold Immersion in Melbourne where it

RMT’s Red Caravel Day antics with Marcellin(Top left - Liz Wake, Emily Lyall-Green, Cassie Wilmot, Jackson Perry.Bottom left - Maddy Whyte and Lance Newton)

clicked that I wanted to join the RemarMinistry Team. Marcellin teaches us tocherish each and every relationship thatwe encounter. He was a man who livedstrongly by his faith and constantlygave of himself to others. I hope that Ican grow in these values and become aperson of spirit, service and solidarityjust as Marcellin was. Remar is by far

one of the most fulfilling things I have everexperienced and I guarantee that all Remarrowers will gain something worthwhilefrom their Remar journey. I look forwardto meeting everyone in the Marist familyand building lifelong relationships.

Cassie Wilmot(Sacred Heart College, Adelaide)

Hi my name is Cassie and I havecompleted all three Remar crossings(Red, Blue & Gold). Through that time Ihave gained so much knowledge andgrown so much. I personally wanted tobe a part of the team this year to

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continue my growth in understandingwho I am and in my faith. I also wantedto be able to pass on the knowledge andexperiences I have been fortunate tohave gained over my Remar journey.This year I hope to hear all of your storiesand be a face that others recognize asfriendly and approachable.

Maddy Whyte(Marist Sion College, Warragul)

Hi I’m Maddy and I joined the RemarTeam this year because I wanted to giveback to a program that helped me somuch to develop my faith and become ahuman being rather than a human doing.

I also want to ensure everyone doingRemar have just as much fun and gets asmuch out of it as I did. I am really excitedto be running camps this year and meeta whole heap of wonderful people andshare the Marist Spirit. I am also reallylooking forward to the Ministryopportunities this year provides andthe ways this will develop my faith.

rowers this year, sharing stories andbeing involved with the Marist Familyand having heaps of fun!

Lance Newton(Marcellin College, Bulleen)

Hi I’m Lance, I originally decided tobecome a part of the Remar MinistryTeam because the Remar program hasstood out for me and has become ajourney in my life that I will never forget.I wanted to give back and help others toenjoy their Remar journey as much as I

did. I looked up to the previousteam and saw something that Iwanted to become. I found thatI had grown in many aspects ofmy life through the assistance ofRemar and I would love to notonly continue that development,but help others grow in the waythat I have. In my faith, myconfidence, my leadership andservice to others.

Liz WakeRemar CoordinatorMarist Youth Ministry RegionalCoordinator

My first experience of Remar was in 1996at Catholic College Sale as a Red Rower.It was through this early formativeexperience and the models of MaristBrothers that led me on the path to myvocation as a Marist educator. In theMarist family I have found ‘belonging,solidarity, the chance to share our livesand the opportunity to change ourcircumstances… connection’ (WFR p56).I feel truly blessed to be able to share inthis call to be family and to be of serviceto others. To be part of a community ofmission.

http://www.maristyouthministry.com/

Jackson Perry(St Patrick’s College in Launceston,Tasmania)

Hey I'm Jackson and I applied for theRemar Ministry team because for meRemar was so beneficial and I wanted togive back to a program that gave me somuch. I also want to inspire more youngpeople to get involved in the path whichis Youth Ministry and see the changethat they make in this world. I am reallylooking forward to meeting all the

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CATHOLIC COLLEGE SALE

Masquerade Ball Fundraiser

Seussical

A sea of masked party goers braved Sale’s coldconditions to attend the Inaugural Catholic College Sale,East Timor Fundraiser Ball held at St Mary’s Hall in Sale.

Once inside revellers danced to the sweet sounds of the‘Soultanas’ with their soulful tunes and enjoyed anevening to remember.

Event coordinator Mrs Gabe Costin said that the eveninghad been a great success. “Everyone had a great timeand we have raised a substantial amount of funds toassist in the rebuilding of the Catholic Primary school atAbafala in East Timor”. Mrs Costin said.

A group of Year 11 students will travel to East Timor inSeptember and stay at the Abafala school where theycan see first-hand the results of the generosity of thosewho assisted in the College’s fundraising efforts.

Catholic College Sale’s major school production Seussical, was performedover two nights at the Wedge to enthusiastic audiences and rave reviews.

It was a highly professional production that was entertaining frombeginning to end and which truly showcased the talents of so many ofthe CCS students. Stage Director Ms Ann Roffe said that this year’scast was remarkably cohesive and displayed admirable team-working skills which made them a delight to work with. “Performingon stage is a challenging feat for anyone, and to see eachmember of the cast put their all into what they did, trulybecoming their characters, was inspiring.” she said.

The College stages two major productions each year, oneSenior production and one Year 8 production and the talentof the students seems limitless.

Ally Orr, Sam Verey andGrant Van Brummelen

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ST GREGORY’S COLLEGE, CAMPBELLTOWN

Celebration of St Marcellin’s VisionComing to LifeOn Wednesday the 3 June, St Gregory’s College celebratedthe Feast of St Marcellin with its annual College Mass andAward Ceremony. It was the first time that a Mass had takenplace in the newly renovated Brother Luke Hall. A sacredplace has been setup in the hall that would be only used forMass as distinct from other activities.

It was pleasing to see the number of guests, parents andfriends in attendance as I know that many would havetaken time off work and or travelled great distances to bepart of the ceremony.

“It was wonderful to see so many young men recognised forliving out the dream of St Marcellin and also knowing thatthere were many more who could have been nominated”

Each year students are nominated for the prestigiousChampagnat Award which includes five students from eachgroup who are nominated and one student from each yeargroup receives the Champagnat Medallion. The award growsin significance as the students reach Year 12 as the awardeereceives a College Shield with his name also listed on thehonour board. The College also awards a CommunityChampagnat Award.

This Year’s recipient of the Champagnat Community Award

was given to FatherJohn Roberts, awonderful friend of theCollege. Father JohnRoberts was awardedthe honour for hisexceptional service tothe College community.Father John admittedthat he was lost forwords at the conclusionof the ceremony.

St Greg’s congratulatesthe following students

who were awarded the Champagnat Medallion.

Year 7 – Jake Nash, Year 8 – Angus Rochester, Year 9 –Leighton Brown, Year 10 – Sean Mabin, Year 11 – Bradley Rego,Year 12 – Sam Limbrey

The Champagnat Activities took place on Thursday 4 June onthe College grounds and were a resounding success asattested to by many of the young men of the College. Moneywas raised from these activities for the students who are goingon the immersion trips during the upcoming holidays.

Fr John Roberts

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SACRED HEART COLLEGE, ADELAIDE

The Feast of the Sacred Heart

The Feast of the Sacred Heart was amomentous occasion for the SacredHeart College community with BishopEugene Hurley, Bishop of Darwin,celebrating Eucharist for the College atthe Netball Centre. Concelebrating wasMonsignor Ian Dempsey and FatherJohn Shanahan – the local ParishPriests. In attendance were manyspecial members of the Sacred HeartCollege ‘Family’ – local Marist Brothers,respected old scholars, collaborators,former and current parents, specialfriends, students from Years 6 to 12 andthe staff of the College.

A number of apologies were notedand in the introduction to thecelebration the sentiments ofArchbishop Emeritus, LeonardFaulkner were shared: In my twoyears on a scholarship given by theMarist Brothers for a ‘boy from thebush’ I experienced the love of Jesusthrough the Sacred Heart – a love Ihave never forgotten! It wasemphasised to the gathering thatthe Archbishop attended SacredHeart in 1940 and had nurtured

this special affiliation for over 75 years ofhis life and that all gathered might alsobe so blessed!

The celebration also marked in a specialway this year's amalgamation of theMiddle and Senior Schools to formSacred Heart College. Bishop Hurleyreflected fondly on his time as a Boarderand the founding beliefs and valueswhich remain important in his life. Inparticular, Bishop Hurley touched on twokey themes. The special nature of theMarist family which continues with himthroughout his life and insights to thepower and capabilities of young peopleto change the world for the better. He

made mention of his World Youth Dayexperiences and the subsequentoutcomes across the world. He alsoimplored our students to do the same!

In keeping with tradition the celebrationconcluded with a communal rendition ofthe 'Sub Tuum' - an ancient prayer to Maryimploring her protection and blessing!

Steve ByrnePrincipal

PatrickKitschke

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(L-R) Fr John Shanahan,Bishop Eugene Hurley& Monsignor Ian Dempsey

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ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, HUNTERS HILL

Life changing trip for St Joseph’sCollege students

This year’s immersion trip saw 15 students from years 11 and12 travel to the Philippines to work amongst street boys livingin Bankerohan in Davao City. Accompanied by three SJC staffmembers, the group spent the Easter holiday break in a shelteradministered by the Society of Mary – Marist Brothers andFathers – where they tutored and played with the children,created a new computer room and painted and cleaned. Thegroup also visited hospitals, prisons and the families of theboys living at the shelter and went out onto the streets to offera safe haven to abandoned and desperate youngsters.

Year 12 student Harry Gillham took part in the immersion andsaid the experience was invaluable and unforgettable foreveryone involved. “There is nothing more fulfilling thanknowing you have been to the other side of the world andmade a difference in the lives of the less fortunate,” he said.

Harry admitted he and his peers were naïve to what theywould face in Davao City. “Possibly the most shocking,confronting and unsettling sight was the poverty – thousands

upon thousands of people living in conditions many of uscould not imagine. Children starving, malnourished and havingresorted to living on the streets as their parents simply couldnot afford to feed them.”

“The nature of these people was moving – their genuinehappiness to have a chat and exchange smiles was incredible.Their friendly and positive outlooks on life seemed tocontradict everything that surrounded them – something thatevery boy on the trip would agree has made him unbelievablygrateful for everything we take for granted at home.”

Director of Mission at St Joseph’s, Mrs Lesley Maher, said it washeartening to see the way the students from the collegereadily cared for and shared their time with the street childrenof Bankerohan. “The seeds planted on this journey, both in thehearts of our boys and in the lives of the street children, willundoubtedly bear fruit long into the future,” she said. “Ourboys will never forget this journey and I am sure it will shapetheir thoughts, actions and decisions well into the future.”

Each year St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill offers senior students the opportunity to take part in an overseasimmersion experience within a disadvantaged community. The trip is always a life-changing one for the boys,who return with a new perspective on the world and a strong motivation to work for social justice.

St Joseph’s College students Alex Neethling, Jack Kenny, Austin Rewell, Max Reginato and Jack Kofod with some of the children theyworked with in the Philippines.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

ThebartonMarist Brothers High School (with atechnical component), was founded atThebarton in 1943. The Brothers took overfrom the Brothers of St John the Baptist.The first Director was Br Thomas FrancisDoolan. In 1975 the school (now calledKamara), became co-educational, and thePrincipal was Br Desmond Hornsby. TheBrothers withdrew from Thebarton in1982. In the photograph of the BrothersCommunity is a young Br Dacius Reilly(front row, first on the right). Br Dacius, at93, is currently the “Vice-Captain” for theAustralian Marist Province.

Our gratitude to Dorothy Weekes, ourresident Melbourne Archivist, whoprovided these photographs.

Students studying 'all things electrical'

Industrious students inthe Woodwork class

Thebarton Marist Communityin the early 1950s.

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Archdiocese of Adelaide

Marcellin Technical College, Christies Downs

Sacred Heart College, Adelaide

Archdiocese of Brisbane

Marist College, Ashgrove

Mount Maria College, Mitchelton

Mt Maria College, Petrie

St Joseph’s School, Murgon

St Peter Claver College, Riverview

St Teresa’s College, Noosaville

St Thomas More School, Sunshine Beach

Trinity College, Beenleigh

Diocese of Darwin

Ltyentye Apurte, Santa Teresa

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College,

Alice Springs

Archdiocese of Melbourne

Assumption College, Kilmore

Marcellin College, Bulleen

Archdiocese of Perth

Newman College, Churchlands

St Joseph’s School, Northam

Archdiocese of Sydney

Champagnat Catholic College, Pagewood

Marcellin College, Randwick

Marist College, Eastwood

Marist College, Kogarah

Marist College, North Shore

Marist Catholic College, Penshurst

St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill

St Michael’s Primary School, Daceyville

The John Berne School, Lewisham

Trinity Catholic College,

Auburn/Regents Park

Diocese of Bunbury

Bunbury Catholic College

Diocese of Cairns

St Augustine’s College, Cairns

Archdiocese of Canberra/Goulburn

Marist College, Canberra

Diocese of Lismore

St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino

Trinity Catholic College, Lismore

Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

St Francis Xavier’s College, Hamilton

St Peter’s Campus (All Saints College)

Maitland

Diocese of Parramatta

Parramatta Marist High School,

Westmead

St Patrick’s Marist College, Dundas

Diocese of RockhamptonChanel College, Gladstone

Marist College, Emerald

Diocese of SaleCatholic College, Sale

Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon

Marist-Sion College, Warragul

Diocese of SandhurstGalen Catholic College, Wangaratta

Marist College, Bendigo

Notre Dame College, Shepparton

Diocese of TownsvilleBurdekin Catholic High School, Ayr

St Francis Xavier School, Ayr

Diocese of Wagga WaggaSt Francis de Sales College, Leeton

Diocese of Wilcannia-ForbesRed Bend Catholic College, Forbes

Diocese of WollongongJohn Therry High School, Rosemeadow

Mount Carmel Catholic College, Varroville

St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown

ALL SAINTS COLLEGE , ST PETER’S CAMPUS – MAITLAND

On June 2nd, 2015, the Feast of MarcellinChampagnat was celebrated, by the St. Peter’sstudents. The day began with a full school Mass,presided over by Father Derek.

After attending Mass, students ran stalls wherefood and drink was for sale as well asactivities that students could participate in.This was followed by the “Saint Peter’s GotTalent” Concert. The acts covered singing,dancing and a few magic shows. Lunchand further activities followed and by theconclusion of the day, students had raised$6000 dollars that will go to the awesomework of Marist Asia Pacific Solidarity.

Feast of Marcellin Champagnat