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ISSUE 06
        2021
          AN ALUMNI MAGAZINE FOR
         THE CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE
                COMMUNITY

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05 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
                                                                           06 COLLEGE UPDATES
                                                                           10 WHAT’S ON AT CORPUS
Connect                                                                    12 SEMESTER ONE HIGHLIGHTS
ENROLMENTS
enrolments@corpus.wa.edu.au

                                                                           16 PEOPLE OF CORPUS
ALUMNI
alumni@corpus.wa.edu.au
ALUMNI FACEBOOK GROUP
www.facebook.com/groups/corpuschristicollegealumni

CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE

Murdoch Drive, Bateman
                                                                           16 WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
PO Box 279, Willetton 6955

                                                                           20 ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS
Western Australia
Phone: 08 6332 2500

www.corpus.wa.edu.au
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

                                   As I write this article,       Based as our College is, on the values of the gospel, we
                                   many of our senior             focus on:
                                   students will be
                                   considering their future       •   Nurturing a living faith
                                   careers. You as Alumni         •   Promoting justice and service to others
                                   will recall having to          •   Striving for excellence in all that we do
                                   contemplate your future        •   Fostering joy in learning
                                   path whilst at the College:
                                                                  •   Respecting the dignity of each person
                                   selecting subjects,
                                   contemplating grades           •   Creating and maintaining a caring and inclusive
                                   and scores, and selecting          College community.
                                   courses for university or
                                                                  Ideally a Catholic school is a school where young
    TAFE, or applying for apprenticeships and traineeships.
                                                                  people are invited to experience a range of learning
    Just as we hope you have been able to achieve since
                                                                  opportunities in the context of educating the whole
    graduating from Corpus, we want every student to seize
                                                                  person. At Corpus, we are Christ-centred and student-
    their potential and push the boundaries of possibility.
                                                                  focused. Our teachers are dedicated to ensuring every
    To ignite the spirit takes courage, self-belief and           child has the opportunity to learn and grow. I am
    perseverance. It requires all to trust one another, so that   grateful for the support and dedication shown by our
    our community will be able to transform the world to          staff in their daily work, with our College values as a
    one envisioned by God. To serve the Lord is our purpose,      guide. From Romans 12: 11: Never let the fire in your
    and we will do this passionately by never letting the fire    heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord.
    in our heart go out.
                                                                  I am heartened by the willingness of our alumni
    Corpus Christi is a community which is proud to lead the      community to contribute to the whole-hearted
    way: to be connected to one another and develop life-         support that should be the hallmark of all followers of
    giving relationships that are both positive and enriching;    Jesus Christ. Whether it’s sharing news and advice,
    to be challenged to push boundaries by being engaged,         returning to the College to attend or assist at events, or
    taking well-considered risks whilst being resilient; to       supporting our College mission in any way they can, I
    develop a sense of awe and wonder, curious to learn and       particularly acknowledge the contribution of our Alumni
    discover more; and to be creative and look at problems        who have given witness to these values.
    and solutions in new ways.
                                                                  I look forward to our Alumni continuing to share in our
    At Corpus, we have big dreams for our students – and          future and look forward to future opportunities where
    we want to accompany our students as they discern the         we can connect and celebrate as a community.
    path that God has for them.
                                                                  Frank Italiano
                                                                  Principal

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COLLEGE UPDATES                                                                                                                        the process of bringing Yidarra Catholic Primary School
                                                                                                                                       and Corpus Christi College together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  BUILDING LEVIES FOR 2022
                                                                                                                                                                                                  The building levies as they currently exist at both
                                                                                                                                       As incoming Principal Jeff has met with staff at both      Yidarra Catholic Primary School and Corpus Christi
                                                                                                                                       Yidarra Catholic Primary School (YCPS) and Corpus          College will remain the same during 2022.
CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE K-12 FROM 2022                                                                                                  Christi College (CCC) and will continue to meet with
                                                                                                                                       the two communities throughout the year, spending          Families will only pay one building levy, to be paid at the
                                                                                                                                       additional time within both schools to learn more about    rate of which their eldest child falls into:
                                                                                                                                       each community and to connect with staff, students,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Kindergarten - a building levy of $300 per family
                                                                                                                                       and families.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      will apply.
                                                                                                                                       As we progress towards an amalgamated College, a           •   Pre-Primary to Year 6 - a building levy of $431 per
                                                                                                                                       decision on fees and levies has already been confirmed         family will apply.
                                                                                                                                       to assist with family planning. Please note some key
                                                                                                                                       confirmed outcomes:                                        •   Years 7 to 12 - a building levy of $1,597 per family
                                                                                                                                                                                                      will apply.
                                                                                                                                       SIBLING DISCOUNTS FOR 2022 AND
                                                                                                                                                                                                  SCHOOL FEES AND BUILDING LEVIES
                                                                                                                                       BEYOND
                                                                                                                                                                                                  BEYOND 2022
                                                                                                                                       We have defined a generous new sibling discount rate
                                                                                                                                       for our K-12 College. From Term 1, 2022, a sibling         As we are committed to developing a genuine K-12
                                                                                                                                       discount of 20% will be applied to the tuition fee of a    campus which supports student access to quality
                                                                                                                                       second child from the same family, 40% for a third child   educational facilities across all year groups, we will
                                                                                                                                       and 100% for fourth and subsequent siblings. These         confirm our fee structure, including building levies, after
                                                                                                                                       discounts will automatically be applied across the whole   thorough financial modelling next year.
                                                                                                                                       school from Pre-Primary to Year 12 inclusive.              We look forward to being in regular communication
                                                                                                                                                                                                  with you as we continue to work through the key
                                                                                                                                       SCHOOL FEES FOR 2022
                                                                                                                                                                                                  priorities to ensure clarity and confidence in the K-12
                                                                                                                                       While the final amounts for the various fees and charges   College transition.
                                                                                                                                       will not be finalised and endorsed until November 2021,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  A dedicated web page has been established that
                                                                                                                                       our aim is for the current fees to apply in 2022. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                  answers a number of frequently asked questions and
AMALGAMATION                                                                                                                           only potential change pertains to the yearly Catholic
                                                                                                                                                                                                  will continue to provide regular updates. The web page
                                                                                                                                       Education Western Australia system recommended
                                                                                                                                                                                                  can be accessed here:
On 10 December 2020 it was confirmed that the most                                                                                     increase (if applicable) which we will communicate once
Reverend Timothy Costelloe, Archbishop of Perth,                                                                                       confirmed.                                                 www.corpus.wa.edu.au/amalgamation-updates
had endorsed the decision by Catholic Education
Commission of Western Australia for the amalgamation
of Corpus Christi College and Yidarra Catholic Primary
School into one Kindy to Year 12 College.

The impetus for this change of operation came from
the three connected communities of Corpus Christi
College, St Thomas More Parish and Yidarra Catholic
Primary School and was driven by the desire to bring our
communities closer together.
                                                           Mr Jeff Allen: K-12 Corpus Christi College, commencing 1 January 2022
The resoundingly positive feedback from the wider
                                                           position as Principal at Servite College, Tuart Hill, for
parent community, our student representations, parish
                                                           eight years. Prior to this, Jeff was Deputy Principal at
representatives and the School Boards were included in
                                                           Kolbe Catholic College, Rockingham from 2006-2013,
the reports submitted to support the merge.
                                                           and Dean of Students at Sacred Heart College, Sorrento,
PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCED                                        from 2003-2005.

On 22 April 2021 it was announced that Mr Jeff Allen       Jeff has taught within Catholic Education Western
has been appointed as Principal of our new K-12 Corpus     Australia for more than 30 years. In that time, he
Christi College, Bateman, commencing 1 January 2022.       has developed his appreciation of the importance of
                                                           connected school communities where individual gifts are
Jeff brings a wealth of experience to the new Corpus       celebrated. He is excited by the opportunity to lead the
Christi College community having held his current          collaboration and continued community involvement in

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COLLEGE UPDATES                                                                                                                                 INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER REILLY
                                                                                                                                                Olympian Jennifer Reilly (Class of 2000), pictured left,     even earlier and cram some
                                                                                                                                                is one of Corpus Christi College’s most notable alumni,      study for a test before
                                                                                                                                                best known for her signature event: the 400 Individual       training – I felt my brain
OFFICIAL AQUATIC CENTRE OPENING                                                                                                                 Medley. Born in Geraldton and growing up in Perth, she       always absorbed more in
                                                                                                                                                showed incredible promise as a young competitor and          the morning!
The official opening and blessing of the College’s newly      Principal Frank Italiano spoke of the years of effort
                                                                                                                                                went on to enjoy an illustrious swimming career that
built aquatic centre took place on Friday 12 March            to bring the project to fruition and highlighted the                                                                                           What is your favourite
                                                                                                                                                included Australian records and numerous medals at
2021, with the event welcoming members of the College         extensive benefits our students will now enjoy as part                                                                                         Inter-house or Inter-
                                                                                                                                                international championships. In addition to the 400IM,
community in celebration of this key milestone.               of an aquatics program that will cater for all students.                                                                                       school swimming carnival
                                                                                                                                                Reilly was also a fierce competitor in the 200IM and
                                                              From those aiming to improve their fitness or confidence                                                                                       memory?
                                                                                                                                                800m freestyle.
                                                              in the water, right through to those interested in
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Inter-house when I was in Year 12 – the same year I
                                                              competing in Swimming and Water Polo at a higher level,                           We spoke to Jennifer ahead of the opening of the             made the Olympic team for Sydney 2000. While many
                                                              the Jennifer Reilly Aquatic Centre will give all learners                         College’s new aquatic centre. Her journey is an              of the other girls weren’t too keen on racing me, they all
                                                              the opportunity to Ignite the Spirit.                                             inspiration to all Australians and is a shining example      stepped up and gave it a go. We had some wonderful
                                                                                                                                                of a Corpus community member Igniting the Spirit.            races and plenty of laughs. The best events were always
                                                                                                                                                                                                             the relays, racing with my friends and of course the
                                                                                                                                                When did you first start training for competition?
                                                                                                                                                                                                             cheering – Go Murdoch!
                                                                                                                                                I started swimming and competing in local club races at
                                                                                                                                                age six. Moving to Port Hedland in Year 5, the pool was      What were the highlights of your Olympic experiences
                                                                                                                                                only open six months of the year, so I kept swimming         in 2000 and 2004 (including making the 400IM final in
                                                                                                                                                and competing, it was very social and fun. I moved back      Sydney)?
Completed in time for the commencement of the school
                                                                                                                                                to Perth mid-Year 8 and returned to swim training to         It was something I had trained and set goals for, but
year and named after Class of 2000 alumnus Jennifer
                                                                                                                                                improve my fitness to play water polo (training most         when it actually happened it was very surreal. While lots
Reilly, the Centre features a covered and heated 25
                                                                                                                                                afternoons after school) and still competed in local and     of people can share their experience of an Olympics with
metre, eight-lane indoor lap and water polo pool, a
                                                                                                                                                state competitions. Having some swimming success, I          you, it doesn’t really fully prepare you for the Olympic
separate 12 metre learn-to-swim pool and terrace
                                                                                                                                                increased my training, adding some morning sessions          village life and the feeling of actually being a part of and
seating for 180 people.
                                                              (L-R) Frank Italiano (Principal), Jennifer Reilly (Class of 2000), Darren Cutri
                                                                                                                                                (training eight to nine times a week) – this was when I      competing at the Olympics.
                                                              (College Advisory Council Chair)                                                  started to seriously train for competition.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             I was the first event and first Australian to compete in
                                                              The event was a fitting opportunity to honour Jennifer’s                          How did you balance school and training?                     the swimming. I can still remember the roar of the crowd
                                                              career, which included Australian records and numerous                            I had to be very organised – I tried where possible not      as they introduced me. The home crowd was amazing!
                                                              gold medals at international championships, such as the                           to leave assignments to the last minute. Most of the         As I looked into the grandstand to try and spot my
                                                              Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs. Best known for                                   time I made use of class time to minimise any unfinished     parents, I couldn’t actually tell where the crowd ended
                                                              her signature event – the 400m Individual Medley – she                            work that would otherwise become homework. I would           – it seemed to go on forever. The cheer was so loud and
                                                              made the final of the 2000 Olympics while she was a                               study/read in the car on the way to and from school and      really lifted me before my race.
                                                              Year 12 student at Corpus. Jennifer gave an inspiring                             training.
                                                              speech, which was followed by a demonstration race                                                                                             Racing in an Olympic final is certainly the main highlight
                                                              where the Corpus students showed the pool in use.                                 I tried to talk regularly with my teachers about             my Olympic experience. However, being able to meet
                                                                                                                                                training commitments and any travel/absence due to           and mingle with other famous athletes from many
                                                              Fr Phong then performed the solemn blessing. After the                            competitions or if I needed any extensions. I always         different countries and sports in the Olympic village
                                                              blessing, Darren Cutri and Jennifer unveiled the official                         found my teachers were more supportive when I spoke          was fantastic, as well as being able to watch other
Photos by D Max Photography                                   plaque, and at the conclusion of the event, guests were                           to them before something was due, rather than waiting        sports once the swimming was finished, like being in the
                                                              welcomed into the David Heath Community Centre for                                till the due date.                                           crowds to watch Cathy Freeman win gold.
Special guests in attendance included: two-time               morning tea.
Olympian Jennifer Reilly; Rev Fr Phong Nguyen and                                                                                               In my later years of high school, I would make study         Career highlight?
other members of the clergy; Project Manager Patricia         We thank all those involved in the completion of this                             notes that were usually quite visual, and I would revise     Pan Pacs gold medal because I broke the Australian
Rodrigues; representatives from Catholic Education            important capital development project and also those                              them when swimming. I can still remember studying            record for the 400IM. And medalling at three
WA, the ACC and Aquatics Australia; representatives           who assisted in the organising of this special event.                             human biology facts during morning training, trying to       consecutive Commonwealth Games in the same event.
from EIW Architects and construction company Pindan;          We look forward to enjoying the opportunities (and                                relate the content to my own body while swimming. I
College Advisory Council Chair Darren Cutri, past             successes) the pool will give the College community now                           also had a very supportive school which worked with          What are you currently doing career-wise?
principals of the College; and principals of local Catholic   and into the future.                                                              me when selecting subjects, managing travel and school       Currently teaching (primary school). However, after
primary schools and secondary colleges, amongst others.       For more information about the Aquatic Centre, visit:                             absence, and allowed me to drop Phys Ed in favour of an      having my baby girl, Emily, in April 2020 I am taking
The guests joined the College Leadership team, Aquatic        www.corpus.wa.edu.au/aquatic-centre                                               extra couple of study sessions, as I was getting plenty of   some leave to spend time with her this year.
Centre Programs and Operations Manager Luke Gavin,                                                                                              Phys Ed outside of school hours.
and a select group of students.                                                                                                                                                                              For the full interview, please visit:
                                                                                                                                                And when it didn’t all go to plan, I would set the alarm     www.corpus.wa.edu.au/jennifer-reilly

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WHAT’S ON AT CORPUS                                                                                                  PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 LAUNCH
                                                                                                                     On Shrove Tuesday, February 16, students from Catholic      access to emergency food and shelter, counselling, and
                                                                                                                     schools across the metropolitan area gathered at Corpus     programs to assist with parenting, health education and
                                                                                                                     Christi College for the Perth Archdiocese launch of this    skills to help her earn a living.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION: MONKEY!                              The production had students involved in many areas
                                                                                                                     year’s Project Compassion appeal. In a change from
                                                         including acting, set design, makeup artistry and musical
On Saturday 1 May the much anticipated College                                                                       previous years, students and teachers from Years 6-12 in
                                                         direction. It was fantastic to see these skills come
production Monkey! by Colin Teevan was brought to life                                                               all four dioceses were able to join online.
                                                         together in an entertaining display of talent.
across two performances.                                                                                             The engaging event welcomed as special guests
                                                                                                                     and celebrants: Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB;
                                                                                                                     CEWA Deputy Executive Director Mr Wayne Bull and
                                                                                                                     Deacon Paul Reid, the Community Participation Leader
                                                                                                                     (WA & NT) at Caritas, the Catholic Church’s aid and
                                                                                                                     development agency.

                                                                                                                     Held annually over the six weeks of Lent, Project
                                                                                                                     Compassion raises awareness and funds to address
                                                                                                                     poverty and promote justice across the world. Inspired
                                                                                                                     by the St Oscar Romero quote ‘Aspire not to have more,
                                                                                                                     but to be more’, the Project Compassion theme for 2021
                                                                                                                     is ‘Be more’. Archdiocesan parishioners and students
                                                                                                                     are asked to focus on how we can ‘be more’ for our
                                                                                                                     neighbours around the world – more kind, more green,
                                                                                                                     more involved, more aware, more giving,

                                                                                                                                                                                 Students watched video materials and participated
                                                                                                                                                                                 in a live Q&A, before breaking into groups to work
                                                                                                                                                                                 through several questions focusing on Catholic Social
                                                                                                                                                                                 Teaching (CST) principles. The dialogue and feedback
                                                                                                                                                                                 demonstrated the kindness and thoughtfulness of the
                                                                                                                                                                                 youth of today, with many great ideas as to how we can
                                                                                                                                                                                 help people like Jamila who themselves are trying to ‘be
                                                                                                                                                                                 more’ for their families and communities.
                                                                                                                     Elder Simon Forrest began the day with the Welcome to       Money raised during the appeal goes towards Caritas
                                                                                                                     Country and a traditional Aboriginal smoke ceremony,        Australia’s humanitarian and long-term development
                                                                                                                     the guests then attended Mass celebrated by Archbishop      programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Pacific, and
                                                                                                                     Timothy Costelloe SDB. This was followed by a pancake       with Australia’s First Peoples.
                                                                                                                     morning tea and opportunity to meet other attendees.
                                                                                                                                                                                 To learn more about Caritas Australia and Project
                                                                                                                     The Lenten appeal included inspiring speeches from          Compassion, visit:
                                                                                                                     Deacon Paul Reid, Mr Wayne Bull and Mr Frank Italiano,
                                                                                                                                                                                 www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion
                                                                                                                     who each called the Archdiocesan community to action.

                                                                                                                     The assembled students then participated in a justice-
                                                                                                                     focused workshop introduced by Deacon Paul Reid,
                                                                                                                     Kirsty Robertson and led by Bernice Sarpong, with the
                                                                                                                     impact and reach of Project Compassion demonstrated
                                                                                                                     by the case study of Jamila, a 22-year-old single mother
                                                                                                                     living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh.
                                                                                                                     A Rohingya woman who fled the armed conflict in
                                                                                                                     Myanmar, Jamila is one of 1.3million people who
                                                                                                                     remain in the densely populated camps. Thanks to the
                                                                                                                     generosity of Caritas supporters, Jamila has received

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PEOPLE OF CORPUS - STAFF                                                                                                      PATRICK WOOLLEY
                                                                                                                              HEAD OF YEAR 7
                                                                                                                                                                                           MARIE DRYGAN
                                                                                                                                                                                           TECHNOLOGY AND
                                                                                                                              Head of Year 7 Mr Patrick                                    ENTERPRISE TEACHER
                                                                                                                              Woolley has already made                                     At the end of Term 2 one
RACHEL TAYLOR                                                  LUKE GAVIN                                                     his mark at the College                                      of our long-serving staff
ABORIGINAL LIAISON                                             AQUATIC PROGRAMS                                               since joining us at the                                      members Marie Drygan
OFFICER                                                        AND OPERATIONS                                                 start of the year, with                                      retired. Marie commenced at
Rachel has many years’                                         MANAGER                                                        his experience in Year                                       the College in July 1996 to
experience working                                             Luke Gavin commenced                                           7 transition programs                                        cover a six-month maternity
with at risk children and                                      at Corpus Christi in                                           ensuring our newest                                          leave and never left!
their families, and has                                        January 2021 in the role                                       cohort are well supported as they embark on their
                                                                                                                              secondary school journey.                                    Marie has supported many students from Year 7 through
undertaken support roles                                       of Aquatic Programs and
                                                                                                                                                                                           to their graduation as a homeroom teacher and was
in Aboriginal health and                                       Operations Manager.
                                                                                                                              Patrick was an avid sportsman and coach while                most recently an integral part of Year 11 Xavier.
employment/training. She                                                                                                      studying Environmental Science at university, and he
                                                               Luke is originally from
is proud to be part of a large Nyoongar family who live                                                                       realised after completing his degree that the aspects he     Marie has played a significant role during her time at
                                                               Melbourne, having worked at Melbourne Girls Grammar
in Perth and originate from Albany. She is also proud                                                                         enjoyed about sports – how it brings people together         the College in the Technology and Enterprise Learning
                                                               and Wesley College (Melbourne) as the Head Coach of
to have New Zealand heritage and has a large family in                                                                        and challenges them – were calling on him to help            Area, specifically Foods and Textiles. We have seen
                                                               their respective Aquatic Programs. Luke has a wealth
New Zealand too.                                                                                                              people realise what they could achieve when their own        the benefit of her influence over many years having
                                                               of experience in starting up, managing and teaching in
                                                                                                                              ‘boundaries’ were removed and they had passion for           witnessed the wonderful achievements from our
Rachel will be available on Wednesdays and Thursdays,          Learn to Swim Programs. More recently Luke has been
                                                                                                                              what they were doing.                                        students, including national success at the ‘Teenage
where she will be building relationships with the              working at Swimming WA for the last year as the Athlete
                                                                                                                                                                                           Fashion Awards’ because of her mentoring and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) students at       and Coach Development Manager.
                                                                                                                              Mr Woolley has fully embraced College life and is a          inspiration.
the College. Rachel will be working collaboratively to                                                                        regular member of the Running Club. We wish Patrick
                                                               As an athlete, Luke has competed at a national level in
assist students utilise the support available to them,                                                                        and our Year 7 students a fruitful and faith-filled          Described by her colleagues as a kind, considerate,
                                                               Swimming and Surf Lifesaving and on an international
including building their knowledge of ATSI specific                                                                           Semester 2!                                                  intelligent and proactive person, we know that both
                                                               level as a representative of the Australian Men’s Water
opportunities for post-secondary school to help plan for                                                                                                                                   staff and students will miss her dearly.
                                                               Polo Team. He is an advanced level coach in Swimming
the future. Rachel also hopes to increase the number of                                                                       WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT
                                                               and Water Polo and is currently the Assistant Coach of                                                                      Thank you Marie for your service over the past 25 years
ATSI children attending the College.                                                                                          CORPUS?
                                                               the Australian Youth Boys Water Polo Team.                                                                                  and all the best in your retirement!
                                                                                                                              There are so many aspects to love about Corpus, the
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT WORKING AT CORPUS?                      Luke is looking forward to building an Aquatics Program        students and the range of skills and talents they bring on
I was raised to value education and I look forward to          that caters for all Corpus Christi students, including         a daily basis, the welcoming staff and passion that exists
assisting students and their families as much as I can.        those students who need to develop their confidence            in every corner of the College and lastly the facilities.
                                                               in the water, those who are wanting to improve their
DO YOU HAVE ANY HIDDEN TALENTS OR HOBBIES?                                                                                    WHAT IS SOMETHING OTHERS MAY NOT KNOW
                                                               fitness levels, right through to those students who are
I love beautiful timber. I recently helped to design, build,                                                                  ABOUT YOU?
                                                               interested in competing in Swimming and Water Polo at
fill with black epoxy, sand and varnish a marri timber         a higher level.                                                Sport and exercise are my escape, my meditation and
vanity we built for a new bathroom we have added to                                                                           my calming mechanism. I have always been a passionate
our house.                                                                                                                    sportsman enjoying all sports. I spent seven years living
                                                                                                                              in the UK travelling Europe and competing in Triathlon
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATION?                                                                                    events. I have competed in 8 Ironman events and too
New Zealand – it is so beautiful and very nostalgic for                                                                       many half ironman events to count! I have also run my
me. I spent 11 years of my childhood there. I love to visit                                                                   own business, coaching endurance athletes to achieve
when we can with my husband and our four children. My                                                                         their own goals and love nothing more than seeing
family over there are very welcoming and hospitable.                                                                          progress and a change in belief that sport can create for
                                                                                                                              someone.

                                                                                                                              HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR TIME OUTSIDE
                                                                                                                              OF WORK?
                                                                                                                              I love spending time with my family, my kids and
                                                                                                                              extended family. We have a busy house with a little boy
                                                                                                                              and twin baby girls, it is definitely ‘a circus’ but one I
                                                                                                                              wouldn’t change for anything.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?                                                                                                   MARK HACKETT
                                                                                                                      CLASS OF 2002
                                                                                                                                                                                     have made appearances
                                                                                                                                                                                     in Iron Man, Breaking
                                                                                                                                                                                     Bad, and Big Bang
                                                                                                                      Curtin University lecturer Dr Mark Hackett (Class of           Theory). Australia was
SHARYN FLEMING (NÉE WENLOCK)                                                                                          2002) is a mid-career researcher in the field of analytical    only building our first
CLASS OF 1997                                                                                                         chemistry, specifically the development and optimisation       synchrotron at the end
                                                                                                                      of novel elemental and bio-molecular imaging                   of my PhD, but there
Sharyn Fleming (nee Wenlock) graduated from Corpus                                                                    techniques, which are used by neuroscientists to study         were already a handful
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Dr Mark Hackett
Christi in 1997. During her time at the College Sharyn                                                                the mechanisms of brain function and brain disease.            in North America. The
had a passion for the arts and was involved in the music                                                                                                                             opportunity to go live in Canada meant I would have a
                                                                                                                      Mark completed his undergraduate degree at Curtin              synchrotron in my backyard, as well as regular access to
program – playing the flute in the band, attending vocal
                                                                                                                      (2006), before completing his PhD at the University of         one at Stanford University in California.
lessons with Mary Turner and performing as part of
                                                                                                                      Sydney (2011). From 2011-2016, he embarked on two
the Senior Choir. Looking back, one of her favourite
                                                                                                                      research fellowships at the University of Saskatchewan         I had decided by this stage that I wanted a career
memories of her school years was spending time in the
                                                                                                                      in Canada: the Saskatchewan Health Research                    working in synchrotron science, so if I wanted a job
music room.
                                                                                                                      Foundation Fellowship, and a Canadian Institute of             in that area back in Australia, I had to get ‘on the job
Her passion for the Arts and music in particular has                                                                  Health Research Fellowship.                                    training’ at a fully operational synchrotron facility – so I
continued since graduation, with Sharyn having                                                                                                                                       moved to Canada.
                                                                                                                      Corpus Spirit spoke to Mark about his journey.
performed in many shows and musicals across Perth and
                                                                                                                                                                                     What were some highlights during your time in Canada?
regularly performing for aged care clients.                                                                           During your time at Corpus, what were your favourite           I loved my job as a scientist in Canada – from memory
                                                                                                                      subjects and why?                                              our research team consisted of people from seven
Productions she has appeared in include: We Will Rock
                                                                                                                      I really enjoyed studying Chemistry and Physics at             different countries, which was a lot of fun – as well as
You (Platinum Entertainment) at His Majesty’s Theatre,
                                                                                                                      Corpus. This definitely had a lot to do with having            the diversity in science when working overseas.
The Quarry Amphitheatre and Mandurah Performing
                                                                                                                      fantastic teachers who put me on the right path. I
Arts centre; understudy to the role of Killer Queen in
                                                                                                                      also really enjoy the outdoors (sport, fishing, hiking,        For someone who loves the outdoors, Canada is
a 2019 production of Jesus Christ Superstar (Platinum
                                                                                                                      swimming, etc), and I was always curious about how             amazing. My favourite memories include holidays in
Entertainment); and most recently her two dream shows
                                                                                                                      “stuff worked” in nature. The ability for Chemistry and        the Rocky Mountains, learning to ski, and summertime
of Les Miserables (Marloo Theatre) and Jekyll and Hyde     Photo by Vangoh Creative
                                                                                                                      Physics to provide definitive answers about the natural        camping trips by a lake.
(Laughing Horse Productions), playing Lady Beaconsfield
                                                                                                                      world really appealed to me. For example, why does a
in the latter.                                                                                                                                                                       What achievement/s are you most proud?
                                                           Come see the next generation of passionate Arts            blue manna crab turn from blue to red when you cook it?
                                                                                                                                                                                     After my PhD, I had decided I really wanted a career as a
Sharyn’s one piece of advice for Corpus students           students perform in the new College theatre! We warmly     Why is our blood red? These sorts of questions always
                                                                                                                                                                                     scientist. Being able to build a career in science has been
is ‘to follow your dreams’, a sentiment that she has       invite alumni to our 2021 Dance Gala on July 22 & 23       interested me, and science could provide answers.
                                                                                                                                                                                     really rewarding. I am fortunate that in my current role
followed through, having launched her vocal coaching       from 7.00pm. Tickets and more information available via:
                                                                                                                      Did these subjects translate into your academic career?        I get to work on a range of projects, ranging from trying
and entertainment business ‘Local Vocals’ in 2018.         www.corpus.wa.edu.au/events
                                                                                                                      I am still using Chemistry, Physics and Maths every day.       to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, developing new
Through this business she offers private vocal tuition,
                                                                                                                      We also do a lot of report writing in my job. Although I       ways to monitor environmental pollution, and identifying
performances for private functions, MCing, DJing and
                                                                                                                      didn’t realise it at the time, the skill of communicating an   better strategies for food production.
karaoke.
                                                                                                                      argument or an idea through writing (which I had been
                                                                                                                                                                                     In terms of my personal life, I met my partner Brittney in
In addition to this business, she is currently working                                                                taught in English and social studies), has also ended up
                                                                                                                                                                                     Canada, and we had to do a long-distance relationship
part-time as a nurse and also teaches at Curtin                                                                       being very important to my job.
                                                                                                                                                                                     for several years in order to establish our own careers.
University, having completed her Nursing degree
                                                                                                                      Had you always wanted to live overseas?                        On the back of that we have now been able to set up a
at Edith Cowan University in 2003 and Diploma of
                                                                                                                      I was petrified about leaving Perth, right up until the        wonderful life together in Perth, which we are both very
Midwifery at Curtin University in 2007.
                                                                                                                      point I did (including the car trip to the airport). I never   proud of.
She quotes her proudest achievement since finishing                                                                   really had a desire to travel, but the scholarship to go to
                                                                                                                                                                                     What’s some advice you would share with Corpus
at Corpus as, ‘Starting my own business and seeing my                                                                 Sydney seemed like a great opportunity – and if I hated
                                                                                                                                                                                     students?
students improve their singing and follow their dreams’.                                                              it, I could always come back. I ended up loving Sydney.
                                                                                                                                                                                     1) Be kind. It takes very little effort to be kind (it takes
To find out more about Local Vocals please visit:                                                                     I was lucky enough to go on several trips overseas             way more effort to be mean). You will never really know
www.localvocals.biz                                                                                                   during my PhD, and really enjoyed meeting scientists           everything that is happening in someone else’s life, but
                                                                                                                      from different countries.                                      by being kind you can make a huge difference.

                                                                                                                      I also was introduced to a really fancy machine during         2) Make the most of your opportunities to learn. It
                                                                                                                      my PhD, a particle accelerator called a synchrotron (they      doesn’t matter how “smart” you are, everyone can learn.

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ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                                                    MIN WOO LEE
                                                                                                                                        Corpus Alumnus Min Woo Lee (Class of 2016) has won
                                                                                                                                        the Scottish Open, making him a two-time European Tour
                                                                                                                                        winner! Congratulations!
BEN FAIRCLOUGH                                                                                                                          To find out more about his success, visit:
Ben Fairclough (Class of 2020) pictured right, is to                                                                                    https://ab.co/36rBkZN
be commended on the official announcement of his
recruitment and four year basketball scholarship to                                                                                     Follow Min Woo’s golf journey via his social channels:
Dordt University in Iowa, USA. Ben will be starting as                                                                                  www.twitter.com/Minwoo27Lee
a freshman in August 2021, where he will be studying                                                                                    www.facebook.com/minwooleegolf
economics whilst playing basketball in the National                                                                                     www.instagram.com/minwoo27lee
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics competition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Min Woo Lee holding the trophy after winning the Scottish Open at The
(NAIA).                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Renaissance Club. (PA via AP: Jane Barlow)

To read the announcement please visit:
www.dordt.edu/news/61103

                                                                Ben Fairclough (left) pictured with Alumni and former Corpus Head of
MENTOR LUNCHEON                                                   Health and Physical Education, Sheldon McIntyre (Class of 2004)
                                                                                                                                        ALUMNI BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS
In June the College hosted a Networking Luncheon for
participants of the Corpus Professional Mentor Program
2021. As part of this new initiative, Mentors and
Mentees met face-to-face for the first time, following a
series of phone calls from the Careers Office throughout
Term 1 and Term 2.
A range of Corpus Alumni and current Corpus parents
are currently participating in the one year program that
connects some of our senior students to a professional
currently working in their industry/occupation of interest.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           We are a boutique Town Planning firm offering a highly
We thank all individuals and businesses that have                                                                                        Frichot Lawyers is Fremantle’s leading law firm, practising in all areas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          personalised service helping clients unlock their property
contributed their time.                                                Corpus Professional Mentor Program 2021 Luncheon                  of law including Family Law, Wills, Probate & Estate Planning, Liquor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        potential since 2006. We specialise in subdivisions, residential
                                                                                                                                          Licensing Law, Commercial Law, Personal Injury and Criminal Law;
To be considered as a mentor for future opportunities,                                                                                                                                                                    and commercial developments, and construction project
                                                                                                                                         and also litigation in all areas. Natale Ricciardi (Class of 1999) is the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                management.
please visit: https://bit.ly/2UfCqVJ                                                                                                    Managing Director of Frichot Lawyers and has worked at the firm since
                                                                                                                                        2008. Frichot Lawyers offers an Introductory Consultation to provide             Free initial consultation and property development potential
                                                                                                                                        you with preliminary legal advice to assist in your choice of whether or           report for a chosen property either currently for sale or in
                                                                                                                                                     not you require a lawyer to act on your behalf.                                     ownership by a Corpus family.

JESSICA HARRSION                                                                                                                                 Natale Ricciardi (Class of 1999) | (08) 9335 9877                          Benedict McCarthy (Class of 1994) | 0402 349 224
Congratulations to Jessica Harrison (NEE Hodgkinson)                                                                                                          reception@frichot.com.au                                                info@planninghorizonswa.com.au
Class of 2007, who together with her husband (married                                                                                                            www.frichot.com.au                                                   www.planninghorizonswa.com.au
2013), welcomed their beautiful baby boy Elijah Luke
Harrison, born 9 February 2021.
After finishing at Corpus, Jessica went on to complete
her Bachelor of Primary Education at Curtin University,                                                                                 SUBMISSIONS | ALUMNI STORIES AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY
graduating in 2011. She has worked full time as a primary
school teacher ever since and has this advice for current                                                                               We love sharing our Alumni achievements and milestones. Whether you run a successful small business, celebrated the birth of a
                                                                                                                                        child, or are achieving success in your chosen field, we want to hear about it!
students:
                                                                                                                                        For inclusion in one of our issues, please provide us with relevant details and photos, as well as your graduating year. Articles will
‘Your high school years fly by, pursue subjects that you are
                                                                                                                                        be posted as space permits. All alumni related communications can be sent through to: alumni@corpus.wa.edu.au
interested in, embrace your individuality and give everything                                                                           or by filling out the following survey: www.corpus.wa.edu.au/alumni-survey
you do 100%’
                                                                                                                                        For Alumni who wish to list their business, this is a FREE service. If you have a business that you would like to include in our
                                                                            Jessica (Class of 2007) with husband and son.               directory, please complete our online form via: www.corpus.wa.edu.au/business-directory

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     Western Australia
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