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VOLUME 38-1
XAVIER
NEWS
APRIL 2020
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Editorial team As we begin a new year, and indeed a new
Director of Community and Engagement: decade, there is much to look forward to and
Shane Healy a lot of ‘good’ to be found in it.
Content Editor: Hannah Clifton
Graphic Designer: Colleen Daly
OXA Liaison: Davina Calhaem
This edition we’ll be sharing with you the
details of the exciting redevelopment of the
Keenan Wing at the Senior Campus, (page
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Foundation Content: Lucy Cohen 11-14) a project that marks one of the many Leadership Life of
Archival Content: Catherine Hall steps we will be taking on the path towards
the School
XC150 in 2028.
Our College Theme for the year is ‘Look to
the Good First’ a sentiment that calls on us to
find the spirit of God in every situation. There
is certainly much good that can be seen in
the fine achievements of our VCE students
(page 15), and also much to be found in the
widespread connections of our Old Xaverian
community which stretch back across the
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decades. Xavier Old
Foundation Xaverians
This will be our final edition as a printed
magazine. Our next and subsequent editions
will be sent electronically. As the College
embraces rapid technological change, this
decision is timely and sensible. I urge you to
ensure we have your updated email address
so you and many others can enjoy Xavier
News in the years ahead.
While there has been much ‘good’ to look to
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On the cover and to celebrate, there have certainly been
Ignatius students William Jago (Year 12) and
Archives Hic et Ubique
some periods over the past few months that
Tom O’Brien (Year 11) gathered in their new
House area, one of the six reimagined Keenan have challenged us. Our hearts are with
Wing spaces at the Senior Campus.. those in our community who were affected
and continue to be affected by the recent
bushfires.
As our first edition of Xavier News reaches you for 2020, we find ourselves in extremely unusual times
We hope that this latest edition of Xavier
due to the outbreak and spread of Coronavirus (COVID 19).
News brings some ‘good’ to your day, and
we look forward to sharing many more We have communicated to our Xavier families proactively across the final weeks of Term 1 and will
stories with you throughout the year. continue to keep the Xavier community fully informed as we work our way through these extremely
Photographer: James Grant unchartered waters.
Printer: Eastern Press
Distributor: Complete Mailing Our move to online learning has been pleasingly received and I congratulate our teaching staff and
students for the impressive manner in which they have adapted.
Shane Healy and the
This magazine is printed on
Editorial team I pass on my thoughts and best wishes to anyone in our wider Xaverian community affected by the
recyclable paper.
Coronavirus and especially our many alumni spread across the globe from the US and London to
Singapore and Hong Kong. The pandemic is having a massive effect in many countries and we all pray
for its swift end and a return to normal life as soon as is possible.
William Doherty
Principal
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated.
LEADER SH IP LE ADE R SHI P
Fr Chris Middleton SJ with Fr Chris Gleeson SJ (right) at the Senior Campus Opening Mass.
Forming people with heart,
compassion and understanding
• Seven of last year’s graduates commence six months or a
year’s service in Thailand, Nepal and Sri Lanka, embedded
“It is about inculcating a pervading in local villages and teaching English in communities that
sense of generosity in our approach are isolated and poor. Their work is undertaken under the
auspices of the Cardoner Project, the Jesuit ministry of
Fr Chris Middleton SJ to life and the signif icance of the engagement with young people
Rector
spiritual in our search for Finally, our commitment to ‘looking to the good’ is pre-
eminently relational as we seek to be brothers and sisters to
Our College Theme for 2020, ‘Look to the Good First’, Firstly, it is about the recognition, cultivation and nourishment
meaning and happiness.” all. The earliest Christian communities saw the connection
reflects the Lord’s words of promise, “I have come that of the diversity of gifts among us, that recognises effort and between slave and free, male and female, Jew and gentile, in
you should have life, life to the full”. commitment, acknowledges success and achievement, and The camp offered 24-hour respite care for children with severe a way that shocked the world of their time.
respects the wide range and diversity of involvements of all disabilities – boys who just days before had received ATARs
As understood in Jesuit education, the educational enterprise is in the school. With that recognition comes a cultivation of and even topped their subjects were engaged in conversation At Xavier the ongoing challenge for the boys is to reflect
about forming better human beings; people with a heart, with a sense of gratitude which so shapes how we see life. The with children with profound disability, playing with them and on how they are with family, with friends, with girls, with
compassion, with understanding. This is our core business. It Ignatian Examen, for example, is a reflective prayer, part of the caring for them the stranger. As a community we reflect on whether we are
is about character, meaning and happiness, and surely, if our Jesuit patrimony, that encourages a gentle reflective approach respectful of difference, even among ourselves in terms of race,
world with all its complications has taught us anything, then to the routine of the day and week, centring on what gives • 37 of our Seniors spend four days of their holidays on the background, sexual identity, personality and ways of seeing
it is that character cannot be taken for granted, that meaning us life, and what we are grateful for, and where perhaps we Kairos retreat in December, being honest, open and trusting as things. In giving priority to pastoral care, do we seek to be an
can be so often obscured and happiness is easily surrendered. need to work at, so as to better attune ourselves to what is they reflected on life and relationships. This voluntary retreat, inclusive community with a special care for those who might
Many of us can find it difficult to be engaged beyond our own going on in our deepest selves, and where God’s Spirit might offered four times a year in the boys’ holidays, points to a be struggling for whatever reason? Conscious too, that good
selves, and our needs and wants. Our wellbeing can be assailed be moving us. certain hunger for reflection and conversation that a spiritual spirituality and good psychology often go hand in hand, are
by depression and other mental health issues, as well as by retreat can offer we appreciative of the part played by others, such as by our
addictions, insecurities and fears. Secondly, it is about inculcating a pervading sense of generosity teachers, and the sacrifices demanded often in families, that
in our approach to life and the significance of the spiritual in our • Four Seniors undertake an Immersion to India, visiting the enable such opportunities to be taken up.
A healthy spirituality and, in particular, the Ignatian insight of former Australian Jesuit missions in Hazaribagh, while eight
search for meaning and happiness. It is a particular strength I
looking to the good first in self and in others, can influence our others travelled on an Immersion to Thailand/Vietnam. Both Xavier is about who we are, and how we are forming better
think of the Xavier culture that we have seen:
personal wellbeing and how we are with others. How might groups were exposed to different worlds and had real contact human beings; people with a heart, with compassion, with
this commitment to looking to the good take shape? In our • About 20 of our outgoing and incoming Seniors with people for whom life can be so tough and challenging, understanding. It is about living life to the full. In this we are
Commencement Mass I suggested to the students three ways: help run the Sony Camp here at Xavier last December. and yet there is much laughter true to God’s promise and to our own best selves.
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LEADERSHIP LE ADE R SHI P
XAVIER IS
‘ON THE MOVE’
William Doherty
Principal
We are looking different! The Keenan Wing renovation to
establish six new prototype learning and pastoral spaces is
perhaps one of our most significant projects in recent times and
for our future. Over the summer holiday period, the end three
classrooms over the two levels of the Keenan Wing abutting
the Great Hall have been entirely gutted and reimagined – four
as classroom learning spaces and two as House pastoral spaces
– transforming the typical classrooms that have characterised
Xavier learning environments of the past few decades.
The project is significant on a number of levels.
First and foremost, as mentioned, the project is a prototyping
venture. It has been deeply informed through contact with
leading University-sector thinking and action in the space, as well
as through consultation within our own staff community. This
is of course in furtherance to the skilled acumen of Baumgart
Clark Architects and Case Meallin Project Managers who
offered the professional expertise that a project such as this
demands. The key to this project though, is that it is intended
to be a truly collaborative learning journey where some of the
greatest contributors will be the students and staff who will use
the spaces in the months ahead. From furniture to lighting, IT
displays, student movement, class layout and sizing, all aspects
of teaching, learning and student engagement will be carefully
analysed and considered as the forerunner to the revitalisation
of the remaining learning and pastoral spaces across the Senior
Campus. This will also help to ensure that expenditure is carefully
managed and purposeful in every way, while also enabling a true
sense of student and staff ownership in the future shape and
functionality of the campus.
“The ten Houses of the Senior Campus are
absolutely central to the delivery of the
Principal William Doherty and College Captain Ben Wright-Smith envisioning the new Keenan Wing at the Senior Campus.
exceptional pastoral care that characterises
a Xavier education. In keeping with our We are delighted with so many aspects of our design, from the in the scenario. It is important that the College makes its own Lancaster Bomber of Jack Ryan (OX1929), where he was tragically
Strategic Plan and consequent actions, large curtain wall of glass, so impactful to both external and financial contribution, but the great majority of the funding for this shot down and killed on his return from a raid in Europe towards
internal perspectives, to the soft furnishings of the House spaces endeavour has been generously underpinned by Mr Peter Walsh the end of the Second World War. It will mark the 75th anniversary
every student at Xavier deserves to and the USB-enabled lockers. We are also proud that these key and the Ryan and Tutton Trusts he represents. We look forward to of his passing and will be attended by a wide range of family
have a space that feels like home.” materials, products and engineered-solutions are locally sourced recognising these two Xaverian families in our spaces as the final and friends. To think that the boys of his College will occupy the
and supplied. stages of the project draw to completion in the coming weeks. brilliantly-renovated spaces of the Keenan Wing that have been
funded through the generous donations and legacy of his widow
Given the centrality of the Houses to College life and strong Lastly, but by no means least, projects like this need support. We often say in life that “timing is everything”. The momentum Betty Ryan, her brother John (Jack) Tutton and her sister Margaret
relationships, it is fitting that every House has a space that The power they generate is important and the real-time, real- that this project is already providing to the spirit of students and Tutton, is an incredibly uplifting and life-giving thought for our
fosters these positive interactions and enables every student in life impact is as clear as it is powerful. However, the current and staff on the Senior Campus is telling and we expect will only lift current Xaverians. It is a typically-Xaverian story in its depth and its
the House – from the youngest Year 9 boy to the President of the future potential simply cannot be realised unless there are further as they occupy these inspiring new spaces. The timing legacy. Long may the boys who inherit its spaces rise to the blue
the House – to have a gathering and engagement point. The people who can see the possibilities, back the vision and enable of this opening though is telling in other ways. At the time of skies it provides.
two new pastoral spaces for Spinola and Ignatius will enable the it to occur. While the College Board, its Planning and Building publication, a ceremony will have just concluded in Lincolnshire,
trialling of the layout and furnishing of these spaces ahead of the Committee and Jesuit Education Australia have all been critical to the north of London and on the eastern seaboard of the United Sursum Corda
creation of a further eight spaces for our remaining Houses. in advancing the project, there is a telling financial imperative Kingdom. The ceremony will be held beside the crash site of the
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An exciting year ahead
Tony Nunan
Chair, Xavier College Board Lilian Topic
In this first Xavier News for 2020, I am delighted to announce that two new
people have been appointed to the Xavier Board. Geraldine Farrell and Lilian Lilian has worked in Parliament for
Topic attended their first meetings in February. Lilian has been appointed to many years and also as a researcher,
the Risk and Compliance subcommittee while Geraldine has been appointed lecturer and tutor at the University of
to Chair the Planning and Building Committee. One of the most gratifying Melbourne. She now oversees the work
of the Legislative Council Standing
aspects of these appointments, apart from the wealth of experience that Lilian (centre) with her son Luka (right) and husband Neil (far left) holidaying together in Japan
Committees Office at the Parliament of
each bring to the Board, is that both are parents of current students.
Victoria. She also manages the Legal
Over the Christmas holidays, Mr Shane Healy, a Xavier Board member since and Social Issues Committee’s work
2012 and a past Xavier parent, has been appointed to the role of Director of Meet members of the In one word, Geraldine describes
herself as “busy!”. She currently
on five inquiries- spent convictions,
firearms prohibition legislation,
Community and Engagement, meaning that he has also resigned from the
Board. Shane has been Chair of the Planning and Building Committee and Xavier College Board works as the Company Secretary & “I’m really excited to homelessness, drug law reform and
Head of People & Corporate Projects
was also on the Education Committee.
for an ASX-listed medicinal cannabis see how we can bring child sex offenders.
Mrs Beth McConnell, an outstanding Board member and Chair of the Risk company, and is also on the Council of
Swinburne University of Technology,
the XC150 Strategic She has also advised a previous Speaker
of the Legislative Assembly and worked
and Compliance Committee, retired after the March Board meeting. Beth’s
term on the Board was due to expire in the middle of the year but she has the Board of the Hawthorn Football Plan to life.” in the Cabinet Office at the Department
brought that forward by some months due to her workload. Club Foundation, a committee at of Premier and Cabinet and at the
the Murdoch Children’s Research University of Melbourne.
I will miss the advice and great work of both these long serving Board Foundation and the board of a small
members, but I wish them both all the very best for their future endeavours. She hopes to bring her experiences Lilian describes her family; herself
biotechnology company. She is also
in the tertiary education sector and and her husband Neil and son Luka
currently studying a Masters of
You will see elsewhere in this edition (including the front cover), the brilliant as a non-executive director, as well as (Year 5, Burke Hall), as small by Xavier
Corporate Governance.
new classroom spaces which were completed over the holiday period the view of a parent who has a child standards. “We all love the snow, and
and are now buzzing with energy and enthusiasm. Xavier College is quite “at each end of the Xavier education travelling especially to Japan,” she
definitely ‘on the move’ as these prototypes will inform our next moves as Geraldine is also a mum of three, with journey”. says. Lilian is also an “avid reader of
we take this wonderful school forward toward our 150th anniversary in two boys at Xavier: Will (Year 12) and fiction” and writes book reviews on her
2028. There has been much planning and effort to ensure this important James (Year 5), and one daughter, Liv “I’m really excited to see how we can Instagram account (@bookgroupies).
first step materialised well and I must give enormous credit and thanks to (Year 10), at Genazzano FCJ College. bring the XC150 Strategic Plan to life
Principal William Doherty and also to Stephen Case of Case Meallin and “At this time of the year, I am also a over the next few years,” she says. “I hope to make a contribution to the
John Clarke of Baumgart Clark Architects, without whose expertise we very committed rowing mum at both “With my background in science and school’s ability to innovate, and to
could not have successfully reached this highly impressive result. Xavier and Gen,” she says. “Once technology, I’m also really excited to see develop educational practice in a way
winter comes, it is all things AFL and how Xavier can upgrade its facilities in that makes it the best place for boys
We have an exciting year ahead, and I look forward to sharing more news brown and gold, and I do love the the science and technology spaces to and young men to learn in Victoria,”
from the College Board with you throughout 2020. Geraldine Farrell races”. be world-class”. she says.
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Great intent
for learning and success
Ben Wright-Smith
College Captain
“My leadership team will put
mental health at the forefront
of every single mind at the
With each new year, close to 250 young men College letting those affected
partake in the final stage of their schooling life
here at the Senior Campus, in turn bringing
know that there is support,
new life to the school. The Year 9s have love, and a place for them,
transitioned to senior life seamlessly, making the
jump in learning with great maturity. Already anywhere they go.”
their participation in extracurricular activities
such as Saturday sport and Ignatian service has
been commendable. Students at Kostka and 2020 presents the Prefect body with the prospect
Burke Hall have been working diligently at their of bringing mental health further into the
respective campuses to start the new year off spotlight. This year at Xavier, my leadership team
well. will put mental health at the forefront of every
single mind at the College letting those affected
The College itself is undergoing significant know that there is support, love, and a place
change with building works on the Keenan for them, anywhere they go. A Jesuit education
Wing now complete. It looks magnificent and focuses on the care of the individual within our
its presence will bring a liveliness and energy to community. Hence we hope to walk with those
both inside and outside the building. The Class who are struggling so that they are never alone.
of 2020 have most certainly put our best foot
forward to start this year by actively welcoming Last year Ned Kelliher (College Captain 2019) and
new students, using the new VCE study space his Prefect body produced a video interviewing
in the Brennan Library purposefully, supporting students at Kostka Hall and Burke Hall asking
the cricketers on a Friday afternoon and have them a series of questions about masculinity.
already completed our first English SAC. There We plan to use this as the opener of a forum
is a great intent for learning and group success later this year, which will focus on masculinity
present throughout the school, shown at its and gender relations. What we hope to create
greatest extent by the senior Class of 2020. at Xavier is a culture which is open minded,
respectful and emanates the characteristics of a
This year I have had the incredible opportunity good man.
of living on campus in the Boarding House. I
have seen no finer example of community and 2020 holds a great opportunity for the College
family than what is present there. During my to push into the new decade with meaning and
first weekend in boarding I was made aware conviction. I look forward to working together
of the family that Xavier is during a day trip with the College community to sustain the
to Torquay. There was a sense of inclusion energy and enthusiasm that has come with the
and appreciation for living and enjoying life beginning of a new year, and hope to finish 2020
alongside friends. I am also privy to examples with the same level of positivity and excitement
of this year’s College Theme, ‘Look to the with which we started.
Good First’, almost daily. It is only by looking
to the good of every person first that you can Although it is vital to start a new year in the
appreciate and love the family that lives here in manner that we have, it is how you end it that
the Boarding House. truly counts.
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L E A DE RSHI P LE ADE R SHI P
What does it mean to
be a leader?
Leadership can make many forms and can mean many things. This year we will be
highlighting some of our student leaders from across the three campuses to find
out what being a ‘leader’ means to them.
Jack Francis, Ben Wright-Smith, Sebastian Paravizzini and Hugh Basset in India.
Max Phillips, Year 8, Boston Vella and Katia Citroni, Year 4, Jack Francis, Year 12,
Regis House Captain, Kostka Hall Campus Early Years Library Captains, Burke Hall Campus Prefect for Wellbeing, Senior Campus
As the chosen Regis House Captain this year, it gives me a great As Library Captains this year, Katia and Boston are To me, being a leader is acting in a way which can help
opportunity to give back to not only my House, but also to responsible for assisting Early Years Library staff and others and model to all students the type of behaviour
Kostka Hall. acting as role models for their younger peers. which can develop a positive culture of young men “I hope to model an attitude
throughout our community. If I can achieve this, even in a
Through my years at Kostka, I have contributed to campus life Katia describes herself as “a creative, principled learner small capacity, I believe that I have assisted those whom I of respect, inclusion and
positively in many ways. I was a Faith and Service leader for my
class in Year 7, which saw me representing the school as well as
who listens carefully”. She says she believes that “being
respectful” is a “vital ingredient for a leader”.
have been elected to lead.
acceptance of everyone,
running prayer and reflection time for the Early Years. In these
ways, and hopefully many more in the future, I can contribute to As a Library Captain, she says that it’s important that
As a student leader this year, I am responsible for
organising Wellbeing Day. For Year 12 students, Wellbeing
regardless of their age,
positive campus life. she “shows Cura Personalis when I offer to help others Day takes place during Activities Week and involves a interests, sexuality or
when they need it”. series of workshops and seminars from guest speakers.
In my role this year, I believe that I can help students to be their background.”
best selves by ensuring that each individual student is recognised Boston says that he is committed to helping the Library The wellbeing role also includes promoting and celebrating
and welcomed. Being a role model is so much more than just and “visits the library as many times during the week as R U OK? Day. This takes place every September and aims
speaking with respect. It is also through your actions and how you possible”. In his role, he helps by “setting up before a to raise awareness of the importance of checking in on our To the younger students, I hope to model an attitude of
portray yourself. I do this by being aware that others are looking class and then putting books away”. “My reading has mates, making meaningful connections and supporting respect, inclusion and acceptance of everyone, regardless
up to me as a leader. improved and because of this I would be a great role anyone who may be struggling with life simply by asking of their age, interests, sexuality or background. Especially
model for younger students,” he says. the question ‘Are you OK?’. in a school setting, it is important that we acknowledge
Giving back has always been a big focus in a Jesuit education. that everyone is unique and we should celebrate our
Through my years, qualities such as these have been instilled in me. Boston says that his experience playing on a basketball As Prefect for Wellbeing, I am also a member of the individual differences. Allowing for students to express
team has taught him to be both a team player, and a Student Consult which is a group of six Prefects, including themselves and feel comfortable doing so is a key part of
I believe I have still yet to reach my full potential, however the leader. “I can use these skills to work as a team with the the College Captain and Vice-Captains, who work closely the positive and inclusive culture which we promote at
role of Regis House Captain will help me further develop my library assistants,” he says. with Fr Middleton regarding the wellbeing of all students. the College.
leadership qualities and allow me to give back to Kostka Hall.
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LIFE OF THE SCHOOL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
“Ignatius and Spinola Houses
now have new welcoming
‘home’ environments, with
soft furnishings and new
lockers and work benches.
These dedicated spaces are a
place for boys to congregate
Prototyping our and work during their
downtime.”
learning environments
“The four new
classrooms will
give teachers more
options and students
a broader experience
of learning styles,
augmented by the
use of interactive
technologies.”
Main image: Ignatius House area
and interconnecting classroom
Right: Spinola House area, and
(left) one of the new innovative
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LIFE OF THE SCHOOL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
Keenan Wing refurbishment
gives life to our teaching, learning and
pastoral spaces
Stephen Case (Case Meallin)
John Clark (Baumgart Clark Architects)
Over the holiday period, the teaching and learning design. These multi-use rooms also have an educational role
areas immediately adjacent to the Great Hall have been to play and can serve as break-out spaces and extensions of
entirely transformed to provide exceptional contemporary the dedicated flexible classrooms adjacent.
classrooms and pastoral spaces for students at the Senior
Campus. In addition to the renewal of the form and function of the
interior spaces, the façade of the building has also been
Through delivery of this project, it has been demonstrated redesigned to perform far better in environmental terms.
that the Keenan Wing, characterised by the building Each space is intentionally different. Different furniture
limitations and educational structures of its time, can be styles, teacher touch-down points and technologies have
adapted for contemporary learning methodologies by been incorporated throughout each of the spaces. The
embracing both traditional and innovative theories of purpose of this development is to learn from every aspect of
learning. The four new classrooms will give teachers more the project. As students and teachers use the new unique
options and students a broader experience of learning spaces, their feedback will meaningfully inform the future
styles, augmented by the use of interactive technologies. renovation of classroom spaces at the College.
Spinola and Ignatius now both have dedicated House areas
for boys to congregate and work during their downtime, Project management: Case Meallin
connected to the explicit teaching spaces. Flexible furniture Design: Baumgart Clark Architects
arrangements and locker facilities are a key part of the Construction: 2Construct
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LIFE OF THE SCHOOL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
Table 1
37.1 17.1 14.2 8.7
Table 1 5.8 1.8
Median ATAR 1
95+
score
34 40+ 144 26
Congratulations
to our 4
26
3
15 13 7 5
2019 - 84.75
2 Duces for 2019
who achieved the
43 students 2018 - 82.70
Perfect ATAR score of
received an ATAR score
2017 - 82.25
Median 16.25% study scores 60.5%of graduates with 99.95 above 95
study score above 40 ATAR scores above 80
Celebrating the “ The culture of a school that allows for the achievement of academic excellence, and
for its celebration, is the result of the efforts of all, and the pride we take in individual
Class of 2019
achievement is a pride we take in the efforts of all our students.” Fr Chris Middleton SJ
ROUND 1 OFFERS MADE BY INSTITUTIONS ROUND 1 OFFERS BY COURSE TYPE
We are conscious that behind every number stands a young man 1%
0.4%
ACU
who has ability and intelligence in its multitude of diverse forms. 3%
SWINBURNE
1.8%
2%
We hope and trust they have come to appreciate the scores they 4%
LA TROBE
5.8%
6%
have now attained are but one measure of achievement, and 5%
MONASH 7.3%
7%
that they remain men for others who will make a difference in 26%
TAFE
7%
the world by the way they live their lives, through their head,
37.1%
37%
their heart and their hands. 8%
7.6%
These young men are part of a cohort that blended unique
DEAKIN
talents, personal conquests and achievements, big or small, that 13%
offer much inspiration to our community, not least those who 8.7%
9%
will follow them in the Red and Black.
Congratulations to those who are proud of their academic
achievements and thank you to all members of our Class RMIT MELBOURNE
26% 14.2%
14%
15%
of 2019.
17.1%
17%
Sursum Corda.
William Doherty College Duces, Jeff Ma and Patrick Grave, who
University of Melbourne TAFE Management and Commerce Creative Arts
both attained a perfect ATAR score of 99.95.
Principal
Monash University La Trobe University Society and Culture (includes Law) Health (includes Medicine)
RMIT University Swinburne University Natural and Physical Science Information Technology
Deakin University Australian Catholic University Engineering and Related Technologies Agriculture and Environments
1
Architecture and Building
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How did The VCE Season of Excellence
this happen? is a five-month annual festival that showcases
outstanding creative works from high-
achieving students across the State.
A poem by Edward Brammall,
Year 7 student, Burke Hall Campus
Edward Brammall (Year 7) pictured late last year
Lifeless. Done for, cut off from the real world. with his grandfather James Lally (OX 1962).
I am crusty, broken, thirsty. How did this happen?
It was so good at one stage.
Late last year, Edward (Ned) was
Dense, green, bursting with life, always moist. Angelo Ooi’s ceramic artworks Transience
announced as the state-wide
and Manifestations will be displayed at the
I have been erased from the real world, gone, extinct. winner of the poetry prize in Shared NGV Australia at Federation Square from
Stories, an annual anthology of
I feel barren, empty. March 13 – July 12.
creative works by primary and
Some lucky people would have known me. secondary students from all Angelo explored both Australian and
When will someone love me? Catholic schools across Victoria. Chinese influences to produce pit-fired
There were more than 3,000 sculptures representing his own personal
When will I be given a chance? I want to feel lush again. submissions received, over 500 cultural identity.
Perished. Wasted. Lost. Where is everyone? Could I be lost? pages published, and the poetry
prize winner was Ned with his
God please, please give me the tears of joy.
poem, ‘How did this happen?’,
Let the drought break. inspired by the image below.
Transience by Angelo Ooi
Hugo Di Mattina steered himself
toward accolades and acclaim after
submitting his entry to Top Screen
Victoria. His short film, Tamagotchi,
is one of only 15 VCE Media films
to be showcased at Top Screen at
ACMI.
In creating his live-action/animated
short film, Hugo gave us a satirical
and fantastical glimpse at the life
of an office grunt, pushing to meet
impossible deadlines.
Please note that as a precautionary measure, both
ACMI and the NGV have closed and postponed all
programs until further notice, including Top Screen
Tamagotchi by Hugo Di Mattina
screenings. Top Arts exhibitions are however able to
be viewed at ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/top-arts-2020
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Jesuit Jesuit Mission
Mission
supports a
range of
projects
around
the world
We are proud to support the work
of Jesuit Mission, which works with
local partners in over 13 countries
across Asia-Pacific and Africa to
provide a range of targeted support
and training that empowers women,
men and children to build the skills,
capacity and resilience they need to
live full and free lives.
Maytime
The Xavier Jesuit School (XJS) in Cambodia The Water Project (pictured, main image) The Maytime Fair is a much loved and anticipated event
(pictured, to the left) is situated in a remote began in 2018 in collaboration with Jesuit in our community, held in support of the wonderful
village in Banteay Meanchey province, one Social Services in Timor-Leste. work of Jesuit Mission every year.
Fair
of the poorest provinces in the country. The
school provides quality education to over The aim is to install water tanks and To ensure the health and safety of all within our
700 children in the village. infrastructure to 10 remote villages to community, the decision has been made to postpone
allow households to access clean water. this year’s Maytime Fair.
So far, Jesuit Mission has supported the
construction of some of the high school
At the project’s completion, it will provide Details regarding a potential Springtime event in lieu of
buildings and assisted a number of
clean water to more than 3,000 people. the Maytime Fair will be made available once a decision
scholarship students.
is made.
19 20LIFE OF THE SCHOOL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
“Momentum built through a skill
learned, goal scored or race won
can be a huge motivator for
things to come.”
Innovating the space of youth athlete development
The space of youth athlete “Stemming from my experiences across “This grounding led me to pursue a Master in through formalised school sport training and
development, especially in schools, a number of youth athletic development Coaching qualification that has enabled me competition,” he says. “As such, the aim of
is evolving. And with it, the way we programs, it is apparent that youth to commence a journey that provided me the this strength and conditioning program is to
approach sport and coaching at Xavier athletic development is being supported opportunity to work with elite athletes in a fill the void during what is an unprecedented
is changing. In recent months, the by greater personnel and expertise,” he variety of sports”. period and enable them to maintain healthy
gymnasium at the Senior Campus has says. This line of thought has led Nathan and safe activity habits around their academic,
been given a fresh look with a new to the adoption and implementation of He says that there are “a couple of rules” that social and family commitments”.
equipment ‘fit out’ and two key staff training methods and philosophies that underly his philosophy around coaching young
members have joined the team. have typically been utilised with elite athletes, with the first being ‘play to your To ensure that all of the students have the
level athletes. strengths’. “Confidence is a valuable tool in information available to complete strength
Nathan Heaney, who has taken on developmental sport. Momentum built through training ranging from an introductory level
the new role of Head of Athlete “The challenge we face with this a skill learned, goal scored or race won can be through to an intermediate level, Nathan
Performance and Development, started approach is ensuring that the a huge motivator for things to come,” he says. and his team also worked to develop a
his career at the Victorian Institute of overarching themes of fun, enjoyment strength training video library. “The rationale
Sport, where he provided strength and and participation are not lost in the The second rule he holds to is ‘champions behind the video library is to ensure that our
conditioning to a variety of athletes pursuit of improved youth development choice’, which he describes as the notion students can access reliable, accurate and
across his 10 year tenure. After a short and performance,” he says. that “performance is a process”. “It requires school-endorsed information pertaining to
period as Head of Athlete Management athletes to make good choices, ask good the correct execution of foundational strength
at AFL Victoria, he then assumed the Joining Nathan in the Sports Department questions and commit to the journey,” he says. training movements which form part of the
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator is Lloyd Knight in the role of Head of “Performance isn’t given, it’s taken by those Xavier College Strength and Conditioning
position at the Adelaide Crows for Sports Programs and Coaching. His who seek to do the work”. philosophy,” he says.
Nathan Heaney and Lloyd Knight in the newly refurnished gym
space at the Senior Campus. three seasons. career in coaching started here at
Xavier over 10 years ago in the athletics Following the temporary suspension of sports Thus far, Nathan says the feedback from
Nathan says that his strength and program. training and competitions due to COVID-19, both the students and staff regarding the
conditioning philosophy for young Nathan and his team devised a strength and online strength and conditioning program has
athletes revolves around Long Term “I was fortunate to be mentored by conditioning program to enable students been overwhelmingly positive, a credit to the
Athletic Development (LTAD) concepts, some outstanding coaches and staff to stay engaged with their physical activity adaptability and creativity of the team during
in which an emphasis is placed on who taught me the importance of during this period of apprehension and this period of uncertainty.
movement competency and the onus developing culture, fostering character uncertainty. “This is critically important as
placed on students to engage in the and genuinely caring about what you do our students are typically provided structure
program. and the people you work with,” he says. and guidance around their physical activity
21 22LIFE OF THE SCHOOL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
EDUCATING GENERATIONS A love of
OF XAVERIANS Snowsports
In the 1980s, College life looked just a little bit different.
In 1985, computers had only recently been introduced
into schools. Kostka Hall had 16 Apple II computers on the
network and the students in Years 7 and 8 were doing a
course in Basic Programming (pictured).
Over at the Senior Campus, the Xavier-Genazzano production
in 1985 was Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience and was performed
at the Camberwell Civic Centre. The House system, which
now boasts 10 Houses, then had eight, named; ‘Black’, ‘Blue’,
‘Brown’, ‘Gold’, ‘Green’, ‘Magenta’, ‘Red’ and ‘Sky Blue’.
Also during the 1980s, a number of long-serving staff
members began their teaching journey at Xavier College.
In 1982, Peter Ryan (OX 1968) was successful in obtaining
a teaching position at Burke Hall Campus teaching Year
8 students, and in 1983, Jocelyne Sroussi-Schiftan started
working at the College as a French assistant. In 1985, Geoff At the end of 2019, we bid farewell to these Greg Gaudie & Ron Gazdowicz
Glue took on a teaching role and a ‘Blue House tutor’ position
incredible staff members amongst others. Of Teachers in Charge - Snowsports
at the Senior Campus. A year later, John Murphy began his
service at the Senior Campus as the subject coordinator for particular signif icance, Trish Thompson began
With the official start of winter not too far away, and ski resorts People love to ski and snowboard because it allows us to
Drama/Media Studies, and Barb Loughnan started out at
her career at Xavier in 1976 and dedicated an preparing for the season ahead, this seems like a great moment to hear ourselves think. Or not. When your mind has to focus on
Xavier teaching English, Geography, Politics and History. Then
in 1988, Nicole Thomson began as an instrumental music incredible 43 years of her life to educating Xavier address a profound question in the sphere of winter wellness: staying alive and out of harm’s way, it eliminates the possibility of
why do people love to ski and snowboard? worrying about anything else.
teacher. On the cusp of the 1990s, Eamon Galligan also began boys. Each of our departing staff led impressive and
his career at Xavier, teaching French and English to Year 9s. People love to ski and snowboard because it’s good for us.
impactful careers at the College, and as a school, Said another way, why would anyone in their right mind voluntarily
Skiing and riding are both great exercises. They burn calories, get
We thank each and every one of our departing staff for their choose to wear heavy boots, several layers of clothing, a helmet,
service to the College and our commitment to forming ‘Men
we have been so lucky to have had such passionate face mask and goggles, and then strap two sticks or an over-sized the joints moving, and lead to really deep and restorative sleep at
night (trust us, there’s no sleep like ski sleep).
and Women for Others’ in the Jesuit tradition. educators with such an extensive length of service. skateboard to their feet and hurl themselves headlong down a
mountain? Unless they were being pursued by a wild animal or creating
And people love to ski and snowboard because there’s
a YouTube video, really, what’s the point?
still time. It’s possible that one of the reasons that a ski day is
so important is because we’re all keenly aware that we won’t be
It’s gear-intensive, expensive, highly weather-dependent, and involves a
able to do it forever. Somehow we imagine always being able
ridiculous amount of preparation and work before any resemblance of
to run, swim, hike, and ride a bike, but no one thinks they’ll be
fun can be had. People did it when their survival depended upon it. But
able to ski forever. It’s a pleasure that has to be grabbed while it’s
in the modern age, surely there are better ways to spend our time?
available, and that makes it all the more fun.
People love to ski and snowboard because it challenges us. All students and their families are welcome to join the Xavier
Anyone who’s being truthful will admit that skiing (or riding a Snowsports program. We offer a Trailblazer ‘learn to Ski’ program
snowboard) is about fear. And mastering it. at both Burke Hall and Kostka Hall which has seen 100’s of
students experience skiing and boarding for the first time.
People love to ski and snowboard because it teaches us
resilience. The rule is that when you’re on a ski trip, everyone goes Snowsports is not offered as an APS sport, but on a State and
out – every day, no matter what the weather is doing. If you’re doing National competitive level. Our competitive team involves students
Eamon Galligan snowsports in Australia, this has to be your rule, otherwise you’d from all three campuses and is one of the few sports where the
Trish Thompson and Graham Sharp
rarely leave the comfort of your accommodation! College competes as one team, Foundation to Year 12.
23 24LIFE OF THE SCHOOL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
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25 26LIFE OF THE SCHOOL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
Thailand/Vietnam Immersion
Xavier Committee for Indigenous Affairs (XCIA) visit Wurundjeri Elder Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Murrundindi to seek advice on symbols and words that could be used at Kostka Hall
to connect our Houses to the Indigenous land
India Immersion Burke Hall Southwell House baking fundraiser
AFL Kicking School at Kostka Hall with former AFL player Kostka Hall Jazz on the Lawn, at which approximately $1,200
and coach, Mark Williams was raised for Bushfire Relief in affected communities
Senior Campus Welcome Cocktail Party Burke Hall Year 7 Outdoor Education Experience
27 28LIFE OF THE SCHOOL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
Introducing our new Head of Music,
James de Rozario
“To be able to make
music is one of the
greatest pleasures
James de Rozario that anyone can
Head of Music
behold.”
My music teaching career began
as a visiting sessional teacher at a
variety of schools in Perth, Western
Australia. I also played professionally
at the time and was incredibly busy.
After falling ill with adult chicken-
pox, I realised that I needed a job
with sick pay! Shortly after I was
fortunate to be appointed Head of
Strings at Scotch College Perth, and
seven years later I moved to Victoria
to be the Head of Strings at Scotch
College Melbourne. After nearly
15 years in that role, I moved
to Xavier at the start of 2020.
INCORPORATING WOW WORDS My love of music came from my
family – my older brother learnt
INTO OUR WRITING the violin and my younger sister
later became a professional cellist
– but it was my father (as a piano
playing electrical engineer) who
really instilled in us a love of music.
After he died, my mother (a primary
Kate Bird, Early Years Curriculum/PYP school Principal) worked hard to
Coordinator, Kostka Hall Campus
“‘Big Writing’ is a teaching approach ensure that all three of us were able
to continue with our musical studies.
which aims to raise standards in I started violin lessons at the age
‘Big Writing’ is a teaching approach which aims to raise of 5 and later took up piano aged
standards in writing rapidly and effectively. The method writing rapidly and effectively.” 9. I also play viola, cello and some
is based on fast, fun and lively teaching of the ‘writing double bass.
voice’ through oracy. It gives pupils confidence and an
understanding of how to develop a higher level ‘writing The Big Write is just one of the many writing sessions undertaken. I cannot imagine a day without
voice’. It’s a special piece of writing where the students ‘show off’ and music and to be able to MAKE music
celebrate all the skills they have been learning. Lights are turned is one of the greatest pleasures that
Engaging with the VCOP characters, learning experiences down low, candles are glowing, with Mozart playing softly in the anyone can behold.
anchor around the four key areas; Vocabulary (Vinny background the atmosphere is set to promote calm and creative
Vocabulary), Connectives (Connie Connective), Openers writers. I was always interested in Xavier as
(Ollie Opener) and Punctuation (Penny Punctuation). a place to work, as everyone I knew
Children are encouraged to search for ambitious (WOW) Another key aspect of the program is ‘uplevelling’, where students who worked here, loved their job!
words in the environment, highlight and apply these in reflect on their writing highlighting evidence of where they have It is rare to hear this from so many
context as they build up their bank of words. demonstrated the use of VCOP. They set goals for future writing, people from one school! And now
as they develop the skills to be assessed as capable learners. that I am part of the school, I am
A favourite activity of the Early Years boys is ‘Kung Fu excited to be in a position to help
Punctuation’, a game similar to Simon Says. Students are We encourage you to have a conversation with a Kostka Hall guide the music at Xavier and to get
encouraged to identify punctuation marks. They gain a Early Years student. Ask them to elaborate on what they know the best out of every student.
kinaesthetic awareness of punctuation, which helps them about the VCOP characters or even give a Kung Fu Punctuation
learn the symbols, what they mean and how they are used. demonstration. I have been welcomed with
generosity and warmth – it really is a
wonderful community to be part of.
29 30XAVIER FOUNDATION XAVIER FOUNDATION
Welcoming two
new members of the
Foundation Board
The Xavier College Foundation has an enthusiastic Board which is being strengthened this
year with the addition of new members Carolyn Ireland and Damien Farrell. Carolyn brings
Finance Risk and Investment insights, and Damien, with his stakeholder relations experience
at Monash University, is already providing valuable input to our fundraising processes and
will provide an important liaison between the Board and our Advancement Committee.
Lawrence and Anna O’Halloran, Patrons of the 2020 Inspiring Excellence appeal.
INSPIRING EXCELLENCE Carolyn Ireland joins the Board with over
20 years’ experience working in a variety
Internal Audit at Epworth Healthcare, Group
Treasurer at Australian Unity and Head of
IN 2020 of senior Finance and Treasury roles with
extensive board level interaction, specialising
in the Not-For-Profit sector. She is currently
Capital Management at Australian Unity
Investments where she established a central
Treasury function. Prior to then, she was
Non-Executive Director at Defence Health, CFO at GBS Venture Partners and spent six
Head of Strategy & Investor Relations at API years as Associate Director at Macquarie
Ltd and Director and Chair of Finance and Bank.
Lucy Cohen
“The thing that compels Investment Committees at International
Carolyn and her husband Basil are current
Associate Director of Development Womens Development Agency.
us to give a philanthropic parents to three Xavier boys, Joseph (Year
Carolyn is a Chartered Accountant with 12), Daniel (Year 11) and Owen (Year 7).
The American writer and social justice advocate, Of the importance of philanthropy, Lawrence
gift is not only how we Through the Inspiring Excellence appeal,
an MBA. Her previous roles have included;
Mirum Beard, wrote that “the results of says that one of the key lessons he has learnt may assist others, but Group Treasurer, Australian Pharmaceutical Carolyn and Basil have helped to establish
philanthropy are always beyond calculation”. from the life of St Ignatius is “to be patient and largely the feeling we Industries where she was responsible for the College’s first Indigenous bursary.
Indeed, as St Francis of Assisi taught us, that in persistent and how to handle setbacks without funding acquisitions and managing strategic
giving we receive, the notion of philanthropy abandoning your goals.” get when we do it.” projects, Group Treasurer and Head of
is connected to gain; both as an impact and as
return. “My wife and I support the Foundation because
we believe in the programs it funds,” he said.
As Assisi and Beard assert, the thing that compels “I am very appreciative of my Jesuit Education
us to give a philanthropic gift is not only how and the values it has instilled in me. I firmly
we may assist others, but largely the feeling we believe that where possible we as Old Xaverians
get when we do it. We feel like we are part of seriously consider giving back to the College, Damien Farrell (OX 1989) will bring He then worked as a lawyer for law firm,
something bigger than us. We are able to achieve, and the Foundation is one way in which we much to this role through his extensive Freehills. Since his time as a lawyer, he
with others, something we might not be able to can”. experience in advancement, government has worked in government relations and
do on our own. Something meaningful, something relations and business development. Damien corporate affairs in the renewable energy,
that has an exponential effect, something that Anna says that for both herself and Lawrence, is currently Vice-President (Advancement) financial services, legal and higher education
helps us be the best version of ourselves. there is importance in giving back. “By at Monash University, where he has sectors, both in Australia and overseas
supporting the Foundation, we are enabling the responsibility for alumni engagement, including at the National Australia Bank,
This joyful participation is especially evident within College to continue to flourish and grow in this development, donor relations and external Minter Ellison and Energy Developments Ltd,
the well-known Xavier family, the O’Halloran’s. changing world,” she said. engagement. before joining Monash University in 2007.
Lawrence and Anna O’Halloran are the Patrons of
our annual Inspiring Excellence appeal in 2020 and “My life is much richer for the experience”. After graduating from Monash University As regular donors to the Xavier Foundation,
have a deep understanding of the importance and with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Damien and his wife Emma believe strongly
We ask that when you receive the Inspiring
potential of giving back. They have both supported Arts (majoring in politics), Damien began his in creating opportunities for students
Excellence brochure this year, you think about
the Inspiring Excellence appeal since 1994 and career working as an Aide to two Victorian through the College’s bursaries program.
the opportunity to not only have an impact that
Anna is the current chair of the Maytime Fair Governors, The Hon Richard McGarvie and
can be lifelong, but to experience the joy of Lawrence and Anna on their wedding day outside
Committee. Old Xaverian The Hon Sir James Gobbo.
participation! the Xavier College Memorial Chapel.
31 32OLD XAVERIANS OLD XAVERIANS
EVENTS Please note that all events are currently on hold until further
notice. All dates below are tentative. Visit XavNet for updates.
REUNIONS
OLD XAVERIANS’ Visit xavnet.com.au for:
• News and events • Networking
Please note that all reunions are currently on
ASSOCIATION • Reunions • Mentoring
OXA Lecture #1 - Raoul Lobo (OX 2009)
7:30am – 9:00am Monday 27 April
OXA Dinner
7:00pm Friday 17 July
hold until further notice. All dates below
are tentative. Visit XavNet for updates.
Dalton Room, Xavier College Leonda
Class of 2010 - 10 Year Reunion
OXA CONTACTS Father/Son Pathways to Manhood Reunion OXA Golf Day 4:00pm Friday 10 July
Adelaide Michael Giuliano 0418 821 275 Albury/Wodonga John Moran 02 6024 1988 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesday 20 May 11:45am Monday 31 August
Brisbane Sam Johnston SJohnston@kordamentha.com Hong Kong Anthony Correa antbecs@googlemail.com
Great Hall, Xavier College Royal Melbourne Golf Club Class of 1990 - 30 Year Reunion
Melbourne Christopher Worsnop 0403 910 183 London Clive O’Sullivan clive.m.osullivan@gmail.com 7:00pm Friday 7 August
Perth Brendan Prowse 0468 970 464 Chris Muttukumaru cpj.muttukumaru@btinternet.com
Sydney Richard McGrath richard.mcgrath@kemosabe-capital.com New York Patrick Loftus-Hills patrick.loftus-hills@moelis.com Generations Breakfast
Tasmania Peter Volker peter.volker@iinet.net.au Singapore Chris Coburn Chris.Coburn@tweglobal.com 7:30am - 9:00am Class of 1980 - 40 Year Reunion
James Groom james.groom@groomkennedy.com.au
Tuesday 26 May 7:00pm Friday 14 August
Great Hall, Xavier College Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Class of 2000 - 20 Year Reunion
7:00pm Friday 21 August
Class of 2015 - 5 Year Reunion
Davina Calhaem, Alumni Manager, 7:00pm Friday 11 September
Executive Officer of the Old Xaverians’ Association
Class of 1970 - 50 Year Reunion
7:00pm Friday 2 October
Great Hall, Xavier College
It is going to be an exciting year
of activities for the Old Xaverians’ Class of 1985 – 35 Year Reunion
Association (OXA). 7:00pm Friday 9 October
The Railway Hotel Windsor
We have some great Business Networking
Events planned, and I am very excited
Class of 2019 - 1 Year Reunion
to announce that our first OXA Lecture
6:00pm Thursday 27 November
Speaker for 2020 will be Raoul Lobo (OX
1999). Amongst many other great things,
Raoul launched Uber Eats in Australia,
New Zealand and Japan. His topic for the
evening lecture will be ‘Being a Generalist’. AUSTRALIA DAY
Many of you may have experienced
the wonderful Father/Son Pathways to Introducing the OXA
HONOURS
Manhood program at Xavier College over Rowing
the years, and it is wonderful to announce new OXRC RO
Club James Gorman AO (OX 1976)
For distinguished service to the finance and
WING CLUB
that there will be a reunion for those who
attended the program, both Old Xaverians banking sectors through executive roles at the
and current boys and their parents. national and international level
Harry Amad
OXRC member Gillian Groom AO (past parent)
The Generations Breakfast will also take With times as challenging as they are, it is more important
place again this year and I look forward than ever to stay connected. For distinguished service to the community
to seeing many grandfathers, fathers and The inaugural season for the Old River. The Henley is a knockout-style through healthcare, medical research and social
Our reunion and events program has done a great job of Xaverians’ Rowing Club started in the event, where we raced three crews welfare organisations and to the law
sons in attendance (and maybe even a few
doing this for a very long time, but it’s time to consider middle of 2019, with plans to begin individually, coming up against the
‘greats’!).
the health and safety of our alumni, so we are pushing racing over the 2019/2020 season. We Melbourne Argonauts in the final in Emeritus Prof Brendan Crotty AM (OX 1973)
I am also pleased to report that a number the pause button on all events, either cancelling or have been training in eights, quads, pairs which we prevailed by 15 seconds. This For services to health education and to the
of Old Xaverians have been coming back postponing, until further notice. and single sculls since then, rowing out was the first win for the Old Xaverians’ community
to the College to address the students on Our strong OXA community, with its local and of the school’s sheds in Hawthorn, with a Rowing Club, and was hopefully a David Curtain QC AM (OX 1966 and past
a range of topics from Healthy Masculinity international connections, combined resources and the squad of around 20 Old Xaverians. sign of things to come as the season parent)
to Business, and to date we have Xavier motto of being ‘Men and Women for Others’, progresses.
Our first race was as a quad of boys from For significant service to the law and to
welcomed back Michael Nunan, Simon will remain accessible. We will find ways to keep you
the Class of 2018 in the Melbourne Head On 1 March we competed in the professional legal organisations
Gleeson, Peter Crock and Raoul Lobo. connected and to help wherever possible. And when we
get the green light to allow the Red and Black community Regatta in late November last year, where Victorian State Championships at Lake
John Santamaria AM (OX 1969)
In some exciting news, we are very proud to meet again, we’ll be ready, willing and able. we placed a close 2nd. Most recently, on Wendouree, Ballarat.
For significant service to intensive care medicine
to announce that Simon Keenan (OX 22 February, the same quad comprising
2010) is in the Australian Eight for the of Michael Dowdell, Luke Toohey, myself, If you would like to join the OXRC, email
We encourage you to contact us at any time at Jane Turner OAM (past parent)
Tokyo Olympics, and we look forward to Jack Guy and Ben King (Cox), coached by oxrowing@gmail.com
oxa@xavier.vic.edu.au. For updates and resumptions of For service to the performing arts as a writer,
supporting him later this year. events please refer to xavnet.com.au Jordan King and Jack Lawson, competed actor and comedian
in the Australian Henley on the Yarra
Vincent Gallichio OAM (OX 1969)
For services to medicine
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