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VOLUME 26, NOVEMBER 2013

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Westcourt Campus

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As most of you would be aware, the College purchased half of the former Western Heights College, Minerva Road Campus last year. The total Campus area is 3 hectares, with St Joseph’s purchasing the southern portion and Clonard College the northern. Both Colleges are using the space for their own independant programs. Oval space is located at the rear of the campus, so there will be generous recreational space for all.We have named this new campus, Westcourt Campus, which is the name of the birthplace of Edmund Rice, the founder of the Christian Brothers.Planning for the Year 9 Program began in early 2010, long before the Western Heights property became a possibility. For many years those involved in the education of students in the middle years and in particular Year 9 recognised that it’s a difficult year for teachers and students. They identified that traditional models of learning and teaching don’t successfully or fully engage the majority of Year 9 students and meet their learning needs. A great deal of research in Australia, the US, UK and Canada supported this understanding.On the basis of this research and discussion with Management and staff, it was decided that we would develop a Year 9 Program for St Joseph’s. Early visits to schools which had already set up Year 9 Programs led to discussion about the Program operating on the main campus or on a stand-alone campus. Again our research supported the idea of a stand-alone campus. In 2011 a committee was formed to develop a program tailored to the needs of our Year 9 students. Members of the committee visited more schools, both Catholic and Government, with alternate Year 9 programs. An early decision was made to have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy in our program, along with some exciting new activities and different approaches to teaching and learning. Some of the significant benefits for the boys will include the opportunity to develop strong relationships with a dedicated group of staff who will work exclusively with the Year 9s, more in depth learning and a more hands on approachIn 2012, Ashwin Pillai, currently Head of Science, was appointed as Curriculum Coordinator for the Year 9 Program and since his appointment, he has been working with Faculty Heads and staff to develop the Program. In addition to core units of Mathematics, Science, English, Humanities,

Religious and Physical Education, two elective units will be added. One will be called “Enrichment” and will be skill-based and the second “Challenge” which will be goal-based. Two additional core units will be “Mind Body and Spirit” which examines the physical, emotional and spiritual side of our students’ development and a further unit entitled “Learning Communities”. The latter unit is based on inquiry and reflection and explores the connection between a student and the community in which they live. As the year progresses, there will be a different focus for each term commencing with My Self, Term I; My Community, Term 2; My World, Term 3; and My Future, Term 4. Building works are progressing well on the site with extensive repair and renovation work being conducted throughout the Campus and the surrounding grounds. Repairs to the brickwork and windows have been completed and internal walls have been removed in readiness for flexible walling. The former trade block has also now been demolished and painting of external and internal surfaces is continuing.The Head of the Year 9 Westcourt Campus for the next two years will be Mr Michael Timms. Michael has been on staff for the past 7 years after teaching at St Kevin’s Toorak and Ave Maria College Essendon. He has held positions at St Joseph’s including Year 11 and Year 12 Coordinator and on two occasions has been the acting Deputy Principal. Michael is currently undertaking his Masters in Educational Leadership at Australian Catholic University. I congratulate him on his appointment as Head of Year 9 Campus.We are very excited about this new venture and see it as an opportunity to challenge the Year 9 boys, enhance their learning experience and to consolidate and further develop the skills and attitudes needed for their senior years.

The library area is taking shape

The library before renovation

The basketball courts before work began

New synthetic basketball courts

New signage

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Year 10 Just

Think Forum

During the later stages of Term 2, a group of Year 10 St Joseph’s students were invited to the ‘Just Think’ campaign forum held at Kardinia Park. The forum included other schools from around the Geelong region. The ‘Just Think’ campaign is set up to help educate young people about the risks associated with alcohol and the potential consequences as a result of these risks. The first part of the forum involved a panel of experts. These experts (a leading doctor from Geelong Hospital Emergency department, a researcher from Deakin University and a senior constable from Geelong Police) helped give valuable insight by discussing personal experiences and expanding on statistics associated with alcohol related violence. The forum then progressed with the inclusion of Geelong footballers James Kelly, Mitch Duncan and Jimmy Bartel. The players spoke about the consequences of alcohol-related violence such as the financial cost, injuries and the effect on the individual’s family. Bailey Biggs - Year 10

Uganda Project - Kiziba

Towards the end of last year, a group of Year 12 students travelled to Uganda to involve themselves with the local community of Manya. As a consequence of connections with St Bernard’s Belmont Parish and the Cotton On Foundation this annual trip in place of ‘Schoolies’ provides our students with a wonderful immersion opportunity. The development of Manya has been happening since 2004 and much has been achieved. Kiziba is an adjoining village about 25km East of Manya and Br Russell Peters, who recently visited the village with Fr Nestus from Manya, described the place as “in desperate need”. St Joseph’s has received a request via Fr Nestus to provide financial assistance for the construction of a multi-purpose building that can be used as a community meeting place. Some of the possible uses include a centre where hygiene and HIV education can take place and where Mass can be celebrated. It is estimated that the cost of this centre would be $10,000. I think this is a worthy first project for some of the money raised on Edmund Rice Day. The rainwater from the roof will be harvested into an underground tank. Br Russell intends to request that a bore be sunk to provide the villagers with fresh water. This follows consultation with the local people to determine projects which would be of maximum benefit for the region. There is a parish priest in the village and Fr Nestus will work with him to ensure that the project becomes a reality.Hopefully the students taking part in the Uganda Immersion at the end of this year can pay a visit.Paul Tobias - Principal

2012 Uganda Immersion Group

Edmund Rice Day 2013

On Friday 22 March the College celebrated Edmund Rice Day, our College Feast Day. The day began with Mass celebrated by Fr Michael Twigg with the assistance of several student leaders. The ceremony focused on the four touchstones giving ideals authentically linked with the Charism of Blessed Edmund Rice - Justice and Solidarity, Inclusive Community, Gospel Spirituality and Liberating Education. The annual Edmund Rice Day Cross-Country/Walkathon was then held, followed by a celebratory lunch. The afternoon was filled with student activities which created a great deal of interest. These included the traditional Edstock - battle of the bands. Seven bands lined up to compete for the Edstock Trophy. This was a keenly fought contest with every band performing very well. A wide variety of genres was on display; from metal to swing and everything in between. Audience support was evident and all the boys were well supported. The stand out performance of the day was from ‘Rycka’, Riley Harman and Macka Heard. They featured a great balance of both voice and instruments.When not listening to the bands in the ‘Quad’, students were getting involved with the popular sumo challenge, longest slide, battle ball, gladiator challenge along with many other games and activities. It made for a very festive atmosphere.The day came to a finish with Year 7 student Thu Sa La winning the Edmund Rice Day Gift race on Zampatti Oval as well as the annual staff v student Gaelic football match. After many years of defeat, the staff team finally managed to pull off a win - much to the dismay of the students! The day, through donation and sponsorship, raised $45,832.55 for projects in Uganda, Africa and here in Australia with funds going to Edmund Rice Camps for children in need. We thank everyone who raised money through sponsorship or made a donation towards the day.

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Heritage Highlights

For those who have not met me or heard about me, my name is Susan Belluzzo and I am the new College Archivist. I began working in the College Archives in late December last year, taking over from Glen Turnbull who had been involved in a serious car accident. Glen is slowly recovering, and is finally at home with his wife. My previous experience in Record Management and Archives was at Deakin University, where I was Manager of the University’s Records and Archives.

Coming into the middle of a system set up by Glen, that I knew nothing about, was difficult for me. As a result of this I decided, with the support of David Formosa and the Development team, to start a new system for organising the College archives. The space had become cluttered with a large filing unit, boxes, and large photograph frames. This clutter had marred the ambiance of the Heritage Centre. After much thought I decided to move the work desk from the archive space, to create room for the filing unit, photos and boxes. A work desk was then set up in the corner of the Heritage Centre in front of the old heater, something I have appreciated very much during the recent cold days. The archive storage room has no heating and has been extremely cold. At some point, the box gutters that run down the centre of the building had leaked, causing damage to some of the displays and files.

Over the months the work progressed, the leaks were fixed. My husband and sons gave up a weekend to move the old librarian’s desk, the shelving unit, and the boxes and photo frames. A red wall now divides the gallery space from the office space and a reading room/meeting space. Thanks to the I.T. department the office space has computers and a scanner, for my lovely volunteers to use. The reading room has tea and coffee facilities for visitors, and a large table and chairs for reading and research.

Finally, the work was complete, and the revamped Heritage Centre welcomed its first visitors; Steve Stefanopoulos, Archivist at Loreto Mandeville Hall and Luisa Moscato, Archivist at De La Salle. As a result of their visit, Steve forwarded a list of recommendations regarding the further development of Archives and the Heritage Centre. Recently, old Collegians Terry Phillips and Brother Boonen, along with Brother Ahern, a friend of Brother Boonen, visited the Heritage Centre and spent an enjoyable afternoon.

On 3 July the College held a Pre 1970s Old Collegians’ reunion. The Heritage Centre welcomed many of these past pupils and their wives who wandered down to the Old Newtown Library, after a tasty lunch in the Cricket Pavilion. I spent a lovely afternoon with them listening to their memories of their time at St Joseph’s which was a valuable glimpse into the history of St Joseph’s for me.

THANKSDuring the past few months I have benefitted from the support and help of many people at St Joseph’s. I would like to thank Zara,

Helen and the Admin girls, the I.T. department for helping me with my computer problems, Paul, Maureen and Adel, the Maintenance Team, David, Lauren and Natasha. I would also like to thank my lovely volunteers Lisa Brown-Benson, Liz McMahon, Elizabeth Jess and Sharon Bolger. Thank you for all your work. Finally I would like to thank my family for your weekend working bee moving furniture, boxes and photo frames.Susan Belluzzo - ArchivistThe Heritage Centre is open to visitors on Tuesdays; please phone 5229 1614 to organise your visit!Archive Storage Room before reorganisationArchive Storage Room before reorganisation

Gallery space before work startedGallery space before work started

The Gallery space after - now with museum displaysThe Gallery space after - now with museum displays

The new Reading Room and meeting spaceThe new Reading Room and meeting space

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Meet our President - Justin O’Brien

Justin started at St Joseph’s College in Grade 5 and completed Year 12 in 1988. He completed a Bachelor of Business at Deakin University (Warrnambool) and then worked in Melbourne for 7 years before returning to Geelong in 1998.

Justin is a Director of West Carr & Harvey (Accountants and Business Consultants) and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAA). Justin has over 22 years’ experience in accounting and business services.

Justin is married with 2 boys aged 10 and 13. He enjoys all sports especially cricket, golf and football.

He joined the Old Collegians’ in 1999 and has been heavily involved in running the successful Annual Golf Day. Justin has been an integral part of the Old Collegians’ Association in the last few years in particular with endorsing the contribution by the Old Collegians’ to the bursary program.

Justin’s goals as President of the Old Collegians’ Association are to encourage and foster the next generation of committee members and to improve communication between the committee and its members through social media and more traditional means.

Justin is also keen to ensure that The Old Collegians’ Association plays a role in improving facilities at the College and providing opportunities for those families that may not be able to afford to attend St Joseph’s College.

We wish Justin every success in his role as the new President of the St Joseph’s College Old Collegians’ Association.

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GOLF DAY 2013 FANTASTIC RESULTOn Sunday 10 February the Annual St Joseph’s College Old Collegians’ Golf Day was held at 13th Beach Golf Links Barwon Heads. 200 players took to the beautifully maintained Links course in an Ambrose-style team competition. In what were near perfect conditions, some teams burnt up the course; others made extremely hard work of the day. A most enjoyable time was had by all who took part.Overall winners on the day were the team comprising of Rob Threlfall, Glen Anderson, Mathew Leigh, Adrian Buckley and Tim DobbynThe Annual Golf Day is a major fundraiser for our Old Collegians ‘with all money raised generously going towards the St Joseph’s College Bursary Fund. Many thanks to all of the players and sponsors of the Golf Day who helped raise over $12,000. Please support our wonderful sponsors.David Formosa - Development Manager

Annual Golf Day

CHISHOLMPETROLEUM

For information on bookings or if you are looking at sponsorship packages contact: David Formosa Ph: 03 5226 8120 or email: davidf@sjc.vic.edu.au

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Get Your Team ReadyGet Your Team Readyfor the St Joseph’s College Old Collegians’ Association

1818th th AnnualAnnual

Ambrose-style competitionAll skill levels accepted

Great fun, great mates, great prizes!

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On Saturday 25 May over 300 Old Collegians attended the College Annual Reunion. Held in the Br O S Adams Centre, the reunion saw students from 1973, 1978, 1983,1988, 1993,1998, 2003, 2008 & 2012 come together to reminisce about the good old days at St Joseph’s College.The night was a real celebration with many Old Collegians impressed with the development of the College since their time here.Over 50 Old Collegians took the opportunity to have a tour of the College conducted by fellow Old Collegians Tom Bennett (2009) and Nick Cooper (2012).Parents and Friends of the College provided the fantastic catering on the night. Once again the Annual Reunion proved to be a most successful event for the Old Collegians’ Association.Keep your details up to date with the College so you do not miss out on an invitation for your year level’s reunion! Email: davidf@sjc.vic.edu.au to update.

PRE 1970S CLASSES REUNION LUNCHEON 2013On Wednesday 3 July the SJOCA held a special Reunion luncheon for past students who studied at the College before 1970. These past students enjoyed a comprehensive tour of the College to see how much has changed since their time at SJC. This was followed by a casual catch up luncheon at the Cricket Pavilion. Some ex-students even took the opportunity to have a sneak peek at the College Heritage Centre, in which is a fantastic museum display area that is currently being set up. We hope all who attended had a great day catching up with classmates.

To see the online photo gallery of the day, please go to: http://www.sjc.vic.edu.au/community-Old_Collegians_Association

Reunions

MELBOURNE SJOCA REUNIONWhat a wonderful gathering it was at the Emerald Hotel in South Melbourne on 18 October. A great venue so close to the city, yet away from the hubbub. Jane Lewis was a welcoming host and got the night off to a good start. The friendly warmth of past students from different eras greeting each other was remarkable and, despite knowing only a couple of the guests, I felt at home at once. I was particularly struck by the lively younger Old Collegians, many of whom enquired after Br Kevin Woodruff, the last Brother that would have been on staff in their day. Many knew of the wonderful support of St Joseph’s Parents and Friends of the Brothers’ work in Africa and asked about developments in Tanzania and Kenya.There were memories of people and events of the past, as well as catching up with life in the present tense as the tasty finger food went the rounds. It was well worth the effort of fighting the Friday night traffic - next time, I will use Public Transport! Many Thanks to Jane Lewis and the staff at The Emerald Hotel in South MelbourneJoseph Boonen (Br Ben) - 1958-65, cohort of 1967

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St Joseph’s Old Collegians’ Association (Est. 1943)

Wishes to invite friends and families to the

Annual Remembrance MassIn Memory of Deceased Students, Staff and Benefactors of St Joseph’s College Geelong

2pm, Sunday 10 November in the College ChapelFollowed by Afternoon Tea

“We have loved them in life, let us not forget them in death.”

We pray for the following Old Collegians who have died and for their family and friends –Mr John Kavenagh (84 years), grandfather of Joseph Kavenagh (Year 8), Patrick Kavenagh (Year 10), Michael Kavenagh (Year 8) and Gabrielle Kavenagh (Year 10 ) Sacred Heart College. John was an Old Collegian, a boarder from Camperdown and was here at the College in 1943 and 1944. Fr Kevin Casey, O.M.I., Old Collegian (1954 ), son of Jack and Molly (both dec). Loved and loving brother of Val, Gerald (1963) and Bernard Casey (1968 ). Brother-in-law of Bob, Sue and Jenny. Loved uncle to 11 nieces and nephews and 18 grand- nieces and nephews. Kevin passed away in Indonesia on May 15, 2013 surrounded by the love and loving people he had served for 42 years. He was interred at “Kaliori” a shrine to Our Lady and Retreat House he established during one of his appointments in central Java. To all the Casey family and Fr Kevin’s priestly family and parishioners we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Mr Douglas McDonald (88 years) St Augustine’s/Old Collegian, devoted husband of June for 62 wonderful years, father of Denis McDonald, Eileen O’Sullivan, Robert McDonald (deceased Old Collegian). Jacinta and Mark McDonald (current parent), grandfather of Old Collegian Hamish McDonald (2010), Clare (SHC 2010), Liam McDonald (Year 10), James McDonald (2005), Joshua McDonald (2008), Michael O’Sullivan (2001), Patrick O’Sullivan (2005) and uncle to Old Collegian Philip Bates (1977, deceased staff member) and great uncle of Tom Bates (2009) and Elisa Bates (SHC Year 10). To all the extended families we offer our thoughts and prayers as they carry special memories and love of this very special person in their lives.Our hearts go out to you all as we pray “That God will welcome these faithfully departed into His loving arms. And that precious memories will be of comfort to those left behind, knowing that their love will live on in their hearts forever.”

In Sympathy

Kevin Casey was born on the 10th June 1936 in Colac to Molly and Jack Casey. He attended St. Mary’s Primary School in Colac. From an early age he wanted to be a Priest. When he was an altar boy, he met Father Shaun O’Dwyer who was visiting Colac. Father Shaun invited him to join the Oblate Juniorate at Lovely Banks Geelong. From there he attended St. Joseph’s College where he completed his secondary education, matriculating in 1954. During his time at the College, he was a talented and enthusiastic member of the College football team.Fr. Kevin spent 1955 at the Oblate Noviate in Sorrento and the following year headed to the Oblate seminary in South Africa to commence his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained on February 3rd 1962 in Durban South Africa. Unfortunately his mother, Molly, died in the July of the previous year so she did not get to see him as a Priest.The next few years were spent in Queensland teaching in Oblate secondary colleges and giving missions. After leaving Queensland he spent time in the Philippines before starting his preparations for establishing a mission in Central Java, Indonesia. Part of this preparation included learning Bahasa Indonesian and Javanese. Father Kevin, together with three other Oblate Priests (one of whom was Pat Slattery also a St. Joseph’s Old Collegian), left for Indonesia in February 1971. Thereafter followed 42 years of priestly ministration to the people of Indonesia, whom he loved and who loved him.In February 2012, Fr. Kevin celebrated his Golden Anniversary of his ordination with his people in Central Java, with Fr. Bernie O’Brien (also a St. Joseph’s Old Collegian) in Moe and with his family at St. Bernard’s Belmont.Despite encouragement from members of the Oblate congregation in Australia and family members, Fr. Kevin was steadfast in his resolve to stay in Indonesia despite failing health. He passed into eternal life on May 15th this year and was farewelled by the Indonesian communities at Cilacap, Purwokerto and Kaliori. He has been interred at the Marion Shrine that he built at Kaliori.A celebration of Father Kevin’s life was held with his family and friends at St Bernard’s Catholic Church in Belmont on Wednesday 22 May 2013. Father Peter Foley, who was also a classmate of Father Kevin in the Matriculation class at St Joseph’s College in 1954, was the Principal Celebrant. Monsignor James Murray and eight Oblate Priests shared the honour of farewelling a very special person and priest. Deo Gratias!

Fr Kevin Casey omi (1954)

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We were saddened to hear of the death of Bill Smith SJOC 1945. Bill, together with his brother Anthony, have been great benefactors and supporters of St Joseph’s College.Bill was a member of the Old Collegians’ Committee of the New Millenium and a contributor across many areas of the College. His love for St Joseph’s College was evident in all of his dealings with his Old Alma Mater. In the College history titled “The Boys on Newtown Hill”, Bill was asked to recount many stories about St Joseph’s College, he was present at most ceremonies which gave him a wonderful insight and knowledge about the school. Bill was able to recite most of the words to the original school song, simply titled “St Joseph’s College.”As a student, Bill was a proud member of the Cadets at St Joseph’s College, in fact according to Bill St Joseph’s College was the only school to establish an Air Training Corps before army cadets were introduced into schools.Bill was a Photographer, Artist, Author, Historian. Bill was a dedicated Committee member of the Geelong Historical Society for 40 years and was also a committee member of the St Mary’s Tennis Club.Bill will be sadly missed by many, but none more so than by his partner, friend and brother AnthonyOur deepest sympathy goes out to Anthony.

R.I.P - William (Bill) Smith

A legacy is an effective and meaningful way of supporting the College.St Joseph’s College receives legacies of cash, shares or bonds, property or a percentage of the value of an estate. Legacies may be unrestricted, which enables the College to choose how best to apply the legacy funds, or they may be designated, where you choose how the legacy funds will be used. We ask those considering a designated legacy to fi rst consult the Development Offi ce. The most effective legacy is one that allows the College the fl exibility to use donations in ways that best meet the College’s needs at the time.If you intend to leave a legacy to St Joseph’s College, you need to have your will prepared by a solicitor or trustee company, and reviewed regularly or as circumstances change.

For further information about legacies and the benefi ts contact David Formosa - Development Manager, Ph. 5226 8120 or email. davidf@sjc.vic.edu.au

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SJOCA 2013

At the SJOCA AGM held on 26 March 2013 the following Old Collegians were elected as offi ce bearers to the SJOCA committee:President: Justin O’BrienSenior Vice President: John FitzgeraldJunior Vice President: Tom BennettTreasurer: Sam O’DwyerAdministrative Offi cer: Nick Jahnecke

The association also welcomed Nick Cooper onto the general committee. Nick graduated from St Joseph’s College in 2012. Welcome aboard Nick!A huge thank you to Peter Madden for the time and effort he has put in as President of the Old Collegians’ Association. Peter’s dedication to the group has been second to none. Thank you Peter for all of your efforts.David Formosa - Development Manager

Junior Vice President

Tom Bennett congratulates Nick Cooper on joining the

SJOCA Committee

Michael Carmody Foundation

In September, Aileen Carmody and Nick Maxwell from the Michael Carmody Foundation had great pleasure in presenting $5000 cheques to both Nazareth Primary School Grovedale and Simonds Catholic College West Melbourne.The number one legacy of the MCF will be the bursaries handed out to support families at the three schools Michael attended and worked at- St Joseph’s College Geelong, Nazareth Primary School Grovedale and Simonds College West Melbourne. Michael chose a life of educating others - MCF will ensure that those who are struggling fi nancially can give their children a good education and will have the support that they need. St Joseph’s College will also be annually awarding the Michael Carmody Medal to a Year 12 student.David Formosa - Development Manager

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JAMES PATERSON (2011) James Paterson was born in Broken Hill on 14 May 1993. He was educated at Sacred Heart Parish Primary School until grade six. He was school captain at Sacred Heart and was also a fine sportsman and won many awards for his participation in soccer for his school as well as football and athletics. He represented the PSSA soccer also and had many hobbies

including leather work. As a self-taught craftsman, he made his own whips and belts whilst a primary student and loved using carpentry tools. James was accepted into St Joseph’s College Geelong to begin Year 7 in 2006. On arriving in Geelong, James began swimming and reached his bronze star in a few years. His interest in carpentry continued and he was able to access the carpentry workshop after school at the prestigious Geelong College. He also received excellence awards for carpentry at St Joseph’s College. James commenced Year 10 at the Gordon TAFE, hoping to start an apprenticeship in carpentry the following year. However James had also excelled in science, being awarded a number of excellence awards in primary and secondary school, in that area.For a while, everyone wondered what James would do in his future: He had such a diverse range of interests: leatherwork, carpentry, science, fishing, swimming. What would he be when he grew up?The staff at the Gordon convinced James to do VCE and then go onto to do Conservation and Land Management. James took their advice and he completed Certificate 3 in Conservation Land Management, and received Encouragement Awards in that area too. Throughout his teenage years, James had a passion for fishing and went to every pier in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. He still had the idea of being in a hands-on type of job, so in 2012 half way through his Diploma in Conservation Land management, James went away to Albury NSW for two months and trained to be a Commercial Diver. James learnt how to use and operate power tools underwater, often with zero visibility. At age 19 only, he was training with men twice his age. He received the highest marks in some of the theory components ever seen at that Professional Diving School. All James’ interests seemed then, to combine into a single career path. Everything fell into place and made sense. He had found himself.In January of this year James began work with Professional Dive Services in Docklands, Melbourne. James found himself back in an environment he loved: the open air, the piers and the water ways of Port Phillip Bay. He works in a group with other divers, fixing and maintaining the many piers and wharfs around Docklands, which involves encasing them and resurfacing them. He has also worked solo, moving barges that have been upended, and a myriad of other complex tasks. Some of the tasks involve cutting up old pylons with a chainsaw underwater. All the work is done in zero visibility. He is challenged every day and seems to thrive on it. James’ time at St Joseph’s and the opportunities it gave him, have most certainly contributed to his success. The discipline, work ethic and encouragement of the teachers, as well as his friends, all played their part in making him what he is today.

Where are they now?

Kevin was Ordained in 1992. He received his education at the Brigidine Sisters’ Holy Spirit primary school and the Christian Brothers’ St Joseph’s College. He worked in Taiwan (1993 – 2000) before a previous stint on the central leadership team in Ireland (2001 – 2006). He is the leader of the Columbans in China and coordinator of the vocations program there. The missionary spirit is in the O’Neill family.

Kevin’s twin brother Peter, who has worked for the causes of migrants for more than 20 years, is the leader of the Columbans in Taiwan and his sister Kate, who has worked with street children in Manila, is the leader of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in the Philippines.Fr Kevin has been appointed as as Superior General of the Missionary Society of St Columban, which means he’s their international leader. Fr O’Neill was elected at the Society’s thirteenth General Assembly which was held in Los Angeles from August 24 to September 21. Other members of the leadership team are Vicar General, Father Arturo Aguilar and Council Members, Fathers Pat Colgan and Darwin Bayaca. This group will be responsible for the governance of the Society until 2018. After his election, Father O’Neill said: “I am both humbled and honored to be called forth by my fellow Columban missionaries to lead our Society for the next six years. Our world is still in need of missionaries who cross boundaries of country, culture and religion, and who in their own small way help to build bridges between their home countries and the countries to which they have been sent.” Elections for the new Columban leadership team came after three weeks of intense discernment by the delegates who had gathered from the Society’s thirteen regions. Thirty-one delegates and three female lay missionaries engaged in a process of deep listening to the signs of the times, and the reality of Columban life and mission in places as far flung as Fiji to Korea and Peru to Pakistan. The Assembly developed a Society-wide plan of action in which to focus energy and resources for the coming six years.In reflecting on the fractured world in which the Columban missionaries minister, Father O’Neill said: “During our Assembly we came to a greater awareness that we are called to communion for the life of the world. Being made in the image and likeness of God, our goal is communion with the same Triune God. For while God created the world to be one, it is now divided by conflict, alienation and misunderstanding. Many boundaries divide us, the many languages and cultures can lead to misunderstanding. The gap between the rich and the poor and the exploitation of the earth are sins against communion. The different religions and beliefs are often seen as grounds for violence and war.” “As missionary disciples of Jesus, we are called to heal, reconcile, build bridges and to create mutual understanding through prophetic dialogue. The Columbans have become a much smaller group of lay and ordained missionaries from many different cultures.” He added: “Our commitment to interculturality, inter-faith dialogue, solidarity with the poor and the exploited earth is a participation in the Mission of God, calling us forward into communion with our triune God. Our proclamation of the gospel of Jesus challenges us to build communities of peace. While continuing to work in all the countries where their are Columban missionaries, for the coming six years we have decided to strengthen our presence in China and our engagement in Christian-Muslim dialogue. “

FR KEVIN O’NEILL SSC (1980)

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CAN ANYONE CONFIRM?Information provided Barry Reid SJOC 1955 regarding another Old Collegian: After leaving school, Elwin Tribe (1954) decided to use his second name, Thomas, instead of Elwin. On page 10 of the .pdf file on the website, <http://www.upperiscope.net.au/uploads/1/9/6/6/19663981/__australian_sm_memorial_ii.pdf>, there is a photo of someone called Tom Tribe who made a speech at the unveiling of a memorial to the men of the Australian submarines, AE-1 and AE-2, the first of which was lost with all hands off New Guinea in 1914 and the second lost at sea in Turkish waters in 1915, the crew then becoming prisoners of war. The unveiling took place in May this year. The man in the photo on page 10 looks suspiciously like the Elwin Tribe I used to know (the photos of the Under 15 Football Team in the 1953 ‘Virtus’ and The First Eighteen in the 1954 ‘Virtus’ shows him as having a large, wide head and a bulbous chin, features which can also be identified in the photo taken a couple of months ago) ... and it would appear that he was wearing his old school tie at the time!If you know any further details regarding this story contact: David Formosa at the College, email: davidf@sjc.vic.edu.au

Do You Have a Story to Share?St Joseph’s College is proud of the acievements of its past students. If you have a story to share as a past student of St Joseph’s then let us know what you have been up to by contacting David Formosa at the College: Ph: 52268120 or emaildavidf@sjc.vic.edu.au

FLYING OFFICER ACO ABM SAMUEL JD LARKINGS (2008)I would like to say that our quite modest son (at times), has recently been awarded for an amazing achievement. Samuel graduated as a Flying Officer – Air Combat Officer – Air Battle Management from the School of Air Warfare; RAAF East Sale on 12 July 2013 after having, at 17 years of age, entered Australian Defence Force Academy and completed a Bachelor of Business and graduating Pilot Officer RAAF on the same day. I do realise that I sound like a crazily proud mum and I am. It is one of the most difficult courses in Defence, (the cream of the crop of about 25 awarded annually with a 30% fail rate). He has the most spectacular of futures and opportunities, let alone his recent mind-blowing experiences at 22 years of age. Our family attribute some of his success to the time spent within your school community especially staff and mentors in a challenging, equitable and supportive environment. The opportunities that were provided to him particularly in preparation of his career choices and encoragement in realising his dreams has undoubtedly supported him.

SQUADRON LEADER MATHEW SHELLEY (1990)Mathew Shelley studied euphonium and trombone at St Joseph’s College Geelong and enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in 1991. Prior to his commissioning, Mathew was posted to the RAAF Central Band in Melbourne as a euphonium and trombone player, and served his last three years there as Staff Music Arranger.Mathew completed Band Officer training in 2001 at the Defence Force School of Music. On graduation he was awarded the Commandant’s prize for conducting, and the Australian Band and Orchestra Director’s Association award for best arrangement for concert band. In July 2002, Mathew was appointed as the Administration Officer and Deputy Music Director of the Air Command Band in Sydney.In January 2008, Mathew was posted as Administration Officer and Deputy Music Director of the newly formed Air Force Band in Melbourne. In 2011, Mathew was awarded a Master of Business

Administration degree, majoring in Strategic Human Resource Management.In January 2012, Mathew was promoted to Squadron Leader and appointed Commanding Officer Air Force Band. As well as conducting the Air Force Band and commanding that Air Force unit, Mathew maintains a keen interest in composition and arranging.Mathew visited the College with the RAAF band for a performance in 2012 and gave some lucky music students the opportunity to play alongside band members on the day.

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