2015 YEARBOOK

Seize the hope set before us…a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.HEBREWS 6:18, 19

You will glorify God…by the generosity of your contribution.2 CORINTHIANS 9:13

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control.

2 TIMOTHY 1:7

Many copies of the 2015 Yearbook will remain in their plastic wrapping for years – possibly decades – to come. And then a yearning for nostalgia will be the impetus to tear them from concealment and revisit the past.

A yearbook is a formal, official, historical record of the life of a school. But over time it morphs into a more personal document that enables us to see where we’ve arrived through the lens of what we were and where we came from.

We hope you enjoy our new-look yearbook of 2015. Thank you to all staff – and students – who have contributed reports and illustrative records of their contributions to the life and charism of the College. Those who have the privilege of seeing and experiencing St Pauls from within know it to be a special place imbued with a unique spirit.

Special acknowledgement is owed to Miss Elisa Pettenon who contributed substantially to the high-quality conceptual and symbolic photographic material contained inside these pages.

“Artful Recovery” is reproduced from U: magazine with kind permission of UTS. Photography by Ansh Bose.

We welcome your thoughts on and responses to our publication.

Managing Editor Simon Humphries

Copy Editor Jennifer Simonetta

Conceptual Photography Elisa Pettenon

Graphic Design Andrew GreenProduction and Printing Printciple Source Pty Ltd

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ContentsPrincipal’s Report 1College Staff 6Student Executive 10 AWARDS 12Major Awards 14 Presentation Night 15The Rosaleen Doyle Music Award 21

FAITH & CHARISM 24Foundation Day 28Youth Connect 32SRC 34Peer Support 38Lest We Forget 40Red Cross Blood Service 42 Vinnies Van 43Internal Sport 44House Competition 45Parents & Friends 46Canteen 47 PASTORAL CARE 48Year 12 50Year 11 64Year 10 70Year 9 76Year 8 82Year 7 88 TEACHING & LEARNING 94Religious Education 96English 100Debating and Public Speaking 104Mathematics 106Science 110Solar Car Challenge 112Human Society & its Environment 118Integrated Learning Program 120

TEACHING & LEARNING (cont.)PDHPE 122MCS & Carnival Awards 124Technological & Applied Studies 126Visual Arts 136Italian 141

CURRICULUM SUPPORT 142John Henry Cardinal Newman Library and Resource Centre 144Information Technology 146Literacy 148Careers 150Post School Options 152Learning Support 153

TRAVEL 154Tour of Italy 156Ski Trip 164

MCS SPORT 168MCS Athletics & College Carnival 170 MCS Swimming & College Carnival 176AFL 182Basketball 184Chess 187 Cricket 188Cross Country 191Golf 192Rugby League 194Rugby Union 198Soccer 200 Tennis 206Touch Football 207

ALUMNI 210Artful Recovery 211

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At St Pauls Catholic College, we speak so much about the gifts that our young men possess and the challenge to use these gifts to the very best of their ability. We know that our God has given each of us gifts, and the way to praise God for these gifts is to use them wisely and well.

These gifts are supported by you, the parents and carers of these young men. They are also supported by good teaching, or what is known as pedagogy. We see this occurring in the delivery of curriculum in the classroom, through the variety of extra-curricular activities that are offered, and the many ways that faith is supported and nourished every day by a very talented and caring staff.

Spiritually, our students and staff have been challenged to know their faith, to deepen their faith and support their faith. The regular Friday morning prayer gathering, our Year Group masses with the OLQP Parish community and our own College liturgies, the work of our Year 10 students sharing their faith knowledge through SRE in local public schools, our great support of Caritas in Project Compassion, and the work our Year 11 students do regularly with Vinnies Van all support our personal faith development. This ensures that St Pauls Catholic College is indeed a Catholic school that is prepared to nurture a new generation strong in their belief of God, of forgiveness and a preparedness to share this Good News with others.

Personal challenges in public speaking, debating and sport also ensure that the young men of St Pauls have the chance to use and develop gifts and skills in these areas. Our continued involvement in CSDA Public Speaking and Debating is supported by a team of enthusiastic teachers who are prepared to share their skill, expertise and Friday nights with their teams. Furthermore, our Metropolitan Catholic Schools (MCS) representative teams allow boys to hone and develop their skills in a wide variety of sports.

The pages that follow clearly illustrate how our boys are encouraged to share and develop their

spiritual and non-academic gifts in the classroom setting and beyond.

Over the last three years we have specifically concentrated on developing our skills in reading and comprehension in literacy, and being committed to explicitly teach these skills. This year our NAPLaN data has shown us that we are making a difference in this area. The learning gain by many students has been considerable. But the data has also shown us that we need to consider the area of writing, specifically at the higher levels, when we develop our Action Plans for 2016. In numeracy our NAPLaN data shows continuing strong improvement. In each of these areas, I thank the staff for their dedication to learning and teaching – we are blessed to have such a dedicated and caring staff, and I acknowledge and thank them on behalf of the College community.

As well, our Higher School Certificate data for 2015 was very pleasing. Eleven of our students gained ATAR scores above ninety. We congratulate Joshua Clancy, Charbel Abousleiman, Jason Yacoub, Tom Hogan, Charbel Raad, Dory Fadel, George El-Khoury, Jack Grasinger, James Li, Simon Ghaleb and Rohan Indraghanti.

We also congratulate the Major Award winners for this year: Joshua Clancy is Dux of the College and is also the recipient of the Rotary Award. The Spirit of St Pauls Awards went to Jarred Elbaghd and Mr Francis O’Callaghan.

Throughout the year our student body has been ably led by three young men of distinction in Tom Hogan, Joshua Clancy and Luke Mansour. These men have epitomised the highest standards of student leadership. I thank them for their contribution and support and wish them well in their future endeavours.

Every year we say farewell to members of our community who move on to new ventures. Our biggest farewell for 2015 was to Mrs Rosaleen Doyle who went to her God on 21st February.

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For many, she was the face and voice of our community for seventeen years. I am grateful that John, her husband, was able to present the Inaugural Rosaleen Doyle Music Award to Tarren Livio.

We also have members of our teaching staff leaving us who have given so much to our community. Mrs Christina Turiano and Mrs Cynthia Mandoukis complete their temporary roles in PDHPE after a year at St Pauls. Ms Jessica Hunter completes her temporary role teaching History and Geography after a year at the College. Mr Peter Fry leaves St Pauls after two years with the TAS faculty. Peter’s love of teaching has been very evident in his classrooms and on the sporting field. He leaves to take up an appointment with the Department of Education. Mr Shaun Farlow moves to All Saints Senior College at Casula after six years with our community. We thank him for his dedication to the teaching of English, Religious Education and Italian, and for his support of his students on the football field and cricket pitch. Mr Craig Brissett (The Chef) leaves our community after six years. Craig has given much to our community, most particularly St Pauls Masterchef. He leaves us to join the community of Loyola Catholic College, Mt Druitt.

We thank these staff members for their contributions and wish God’s blessing upon them as they leave their boats behind.

We are not saying farewell to Mrs Stephanie Tucker, but rather good luck as she takes maternity leave in 2016. Our community congratulates her and her husband, Peter on the recent birth of their daughter.

I wish to thank and acknowledge the priests of our feeder parishes who give of their time and support our young men in their faith development: Fr Paul and Fr Suresh of OLQP; Fr Arthur Bridge OAM from St Anthonys; Fr Paul Cahill, Fr John Powell and Fr Anthony Scerri from the Carmelite community at OLMC Wentworthville; Fr Janusz and Fr Peter from St Margaret Marys; and Fr Peter from St Patrick’s Guildford.

Thanks must also go to our Yearbook team of Mr Humphries, Mrs Simonetta and Miss Pettenon who have worked solidly to produce our College Yearbook for 2015.

Finally, I would like to especially thank Mr Humphries, College Assistant Principal, for all he does. He epitomises all we stand for here at St Pauls: faithfulness, giftedness and compassion.

Thank you once more for allowing us to be a special part of your sons’ journeys in 2015. Thank you for the community you create – as a community we are blessed.

St Paul, pray for us.

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Joseph Moussa

Margaret Naicker

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MIDDLE ROW: Mr Frank Graziani, Luke Delailoa, Nicholas Bruno, Liam McDonald, Rohan Indraghanti, Ryan Noble, Mr David Bourne

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Spirit of St Pauls Staff Award

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‘‘ For many, she was the face and voice of our community for seventeen years.

Mr David BournePrincipal

Rosaleen (Rose) Doyle was our College secretary from 1998 to 2015. Throughout this time she touched the lives of many. She was a woman of great faith who always showed the face of Jesus to others. We will miss her vibrant smile and her cherry “hello” with a characteristic Irish lilt.

The Rosaleen Doyle Music Award is presented on behalf of the Doyle family in memory of Rose. Rose was an avid music enthusiast. The award is presented to a student who has, in the course of the year, demonstrated an outstanding contribution to our school community through his musical gifts. The recipient of this award has both enhanced and enriched the St Pauls community spirit through his musicality.

The recipient is nominated by the Music Faculty and approved by the College Executive.

Mr John Doyle, Rose’s husband, honoured us with his attendance at Presentation Night to bestow the award on the inaugural recipient, Tarren Livio of Year 11.

As a College community we are eternally grateful for the contribution Rose made to our life and charism across 17 years, and the legacy she and her family leave us through The Rosaleen Doyle Music Award.

Vale RoseRequiescat in Pace

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SpeechHigh Achiever’s Speech Tom Hogan

Thank you. I wasn’t expecting this. It’s an honour just to be recognised. I would like to dedicate this award to all my teachers: Mrs Naicker, Mr Farlow – wherever he is, Mrs Bryce, Queen of science, Miss Stephenson, No.1 mathematical goddess, and Mrs Cronan, Cosmic Mother of Philosophy and Theology. And, of course, I would like to thank Mr Hicks.

Before I start spilling some truth teas, I will say that there is probably nothing about to be said here that you haven’t heard before. And that makes sense, since there is only one proven method to achieve success in the HSC: putting in the hard work, and applying the advice given to you.

The most valuable assets to your education are found here at school in the form of your teachers and your class time. You have people who have been teaching these subjects for years here to help you, so use them. It is imperative that you pay your full attention to your teacher every minute of every class, because, Year 12, when you’re sitting here in this hall doing your exams in nine months, you’ll be amazed at the things you remember your teacher said in that one lesson ages ago, and that

will help you get the marks. Also, make the most of your class time and your teachers by asking questions to maximise your understanding of the content. There is no such thing as a dumb question if asking it advances your knowledge. It is crucial that you resolve any confusion as soon as possible, because time will fly and the longer you leave something incomplete, the harder it is to fix.

The most important thing to remember this whole year is that your ranking is crucial to achieving success in the HSC. As such, you should treat every assessment like you would the exams in October, because they effectively add up to half of your final mark and make the biggest contribution to the outcome of your results. Wouldn’t it be nice to walk into the final exams knowing that you are in the best position to succeed? Believe me when I say that yes, it is nice. The work you do at home is very worthwhile. The two best friends to your study are the syllabus, and wait for it, past papers. You’ll be hearing that a lot. These two tools allow you to familiarise yourself with exam format, the type of questions you can be asked and the type of knowledge you need, all while practising time management. While I am a supporter of working hard, I am far more of a

firm believer in working smart. There is no point practising questions that you know you can already do easily. In order for your study to be useful, you need to practise the questions you don’t know how to do, until you can do them. I recommend you ask Miss Stephenson about her study method. I hear she has masterfully designed a poster explaining it. Also, it is important that when studying you revise everything, because I guarantee you the one syllabus dot point you don’t study for will pop up in an exam somewhere and you will regret it.

Something I found very beneficial in my HSC year was incorporating what I’d learnt in class into my everyday life, because what we learn at school shouldn’t be kept at school. The best example I can think of is from my debating experience. We would always throw in things we learnt from different classes into our argument and have to explain them, making some link to whatever the topic was. This helped our ability to memorise and explain our knowledge. So I would suggest, if you’re ever in a conversation and something you learnt about pops up, take it as an opportunity to practise expressing your understanding and memory of your school work in a low-key setting.

It is very important that I stress there does need to be a balance in your life. Of course you need time to do what you enjoy or do nothing at all. I had my fair share of that. As long as you stay organised, there is plenty of time to study, socialise, go out and get a full night’s sleep.

Always remember that the HSC is a marathon, not a sprint.

So good luck, and be sure have fun in your final year. It’ll be over before you know it.

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YOUTHConnect

Last year when this program was established, I developed initiatives in partnership with Steven Buhagiar from CEDP that were specific and foundational to student leadership and formation. This year Youth Connect took on an exciting new path in the form of the Encounter Student Leadership Program. It was initiated, developed, tweaked and implemented to allow diocesan secondary school leaders to better know and love the person of Jesus, and understand Him as a model for Christian leadership.

An idea such as this could not have come to fruition without the help of Catholic Youth Parramatta and the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta. Many thanks go to Steven Buhagiar, Sr Rosie Drum and James Camden for taking this idea and making it a reality. One of the unique qualities of the program is its determination to bring students from different schools together. Our Year 10 boys were joined by students from Catherine McAuley and Cerdon College.

The program was intense, requiring a strong commitment, as students were giving freely of their time on selected Saturdays between March and June. The sessions included team building activities, games, testimonies, study groups, discussions, formation experiences, prayer, personal reflection and journaling. All of these centred on forming young Christian leaders who can take leadership skills to their local parishes and school communities.

Witnessing the courage and development of our young men firsthand was enlightening, encouraging and hopeful. Our students Lucas Bertoncelj, Sean Daly, Kieren Gerardis, Luigi Vella and Thomas Zammit for the first time seriously contemplated how they can apply Christian leadership collaboratively and individually through small initiatives and beyond. They developed enormous confidence through their involvement in the program.

Continuing with the tradition of immersing our young men in rituals where they can express their Christian identity, we continued our Diocesan Palm Sunday Pilgrimage, Good Friday evening Pilgrimage (a 21km journey), and other pilgrimages to sacred sites in Sydney. We continued to encourage boys from Years 7–12 to engage with the OLQP Youth Group, Lighthouse. Thanks to Mr David Le Grand, Mr Daniel Nguyen and Mr Francis O’Callaghan for their support of these events and initiatives.

I have been part of the OLQP Youth Group since I was in Year 6 and I feel the parish is looking to me to step up and be a leader one day.

Kieren Gerardis

Something I really took away from the program was don’t just say it, be it, and it is something I want to apply to my everyday life.

Luigi Vella

The more I learned about Catholicism, the more I started to believe and see what Jesus did as a leader, and this showed me how to become a better leader.

Lucas Bertoncelj

As I write, four students along with Miss Karen Stephenson will be making their way to Adelaide for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Furthermore, students are preparing for World Youth Day in Poland next year. We wish them all well as they journey to acquire a faith that is more invigorated and becomes a force of leadership in our College and local faith communities.

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STUDENTRepresentative Council

2015 was a year of Love, Charity and Compassion. ‘Learning more, creating change’ are the inspiring words that laid the foundation for our fundraising efforts this year.

We started this very eventful year by attending Caritas Australia’s Youth Social Justice Day. The Year 10 SRC leaders enjoyed their time talking about social justice with other youth from the Diocese, and developed ideas that we would implement in our 2015 Project Compassion Campaign launch.

Our fundraising efforts commenced with a Harmony Day food stall that saw the SRC raise much-needed funds that were used to create over 50 activity packs. Selected members from among the Years 10 and 11 students distributed these to very deserving children during our Annual Easter Westmead Children’s Hospital visit. It was an overwhelming experience that students will remember for years to come. I would like to acknowledge and thank Mr Simon Humphries, Mr Lawrence Qummou and the students who generously donated their time and goodwill to this worthy cause.

The ‘Food for Life’ Project Compassion 2015 Campaign was very successful, and we were excited by the generosity and selflessness of students, parents, teachers and our hardworking

and dedicated SRC leaders, raising close to $10,000 for Caritas Australia. We want to congratulate the St Pauls community for giving so generously and helping make a difference to the lives of many. Our annual St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal took place in Term 2 when, again, our community gave generously by donating items of clothing that would benefit the wider community struggling during the winter months.

Christmas time is a time of giving. In conjunction with St Vincent De Paul, our community put together over 40 hampers jam-packed with goodies that the charity will distribute to those in our local community who are less fortunate than us. Well done to all the homerooms and the amazing homeroom staff for your generosity. Without you this massive accomplishment would not be possible.

As the year came to an end, selected members from Years 10 and 11 SRC sold raffle tickets and held a guessing competition to raise some much-needed funds for our annual trip to Westmead Children’s Hospital, this time to spread some Christmas cheer. We were able to purchase over 60 Christmas activity packs that the students and Miss Hibberd gifted for the children. Our aim was to spread love and joy to those families who will spend their Christmas in hospital.

Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.

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It has been a pleasure working with such a dedicated and generous group of young men. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. A special thanks to Mr Humphries, Mr Qummou and Miss Hibberd for giving of their time and support. God bless.

Mrs Roubica AkkoucheSRC Coordinator

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TOP ROW: Nicholas Tarros, Matthew Lardieri, Cesar Odria, Joshua Abela, William Grainger, Amit Pala, Jack Edwards, Emilio Feghali, Ahmed Toufan

MIDDLE ROW: George Chemuel, John Siderides, Patrick Batou, Peter Geagea, Nana Bobby, Russell Singh, David Lamin, Mrs R Akkouche

FRONT ROW: Joe Issac, Jacob Bazouni, Jack Mansour, Zachary Kalifa, Jack Tighe, Paul Galouzis, Nicholas Deahm, George Boutros

ABSENT: Mason Bale

On Harmony Day, the SRC members, along with the guidance of the lovely Mrs Akkouche, raised money for the annual visit to the Children’s Hospital. The SRC raised over $400 that went towards gifts for the sick children at the hospital. On the day there was a range of food to choose from: pies, sausage rolls, pizza, laningtons and biscuits. The purpose of Harmony Day is to raise money for this visit. The children were thrilled with the gifts they received. In that regard, the day was a great success. Next year the SRC will definitely visit the hospital again after another successful Harmony Day.

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The 2015 Children’s Hospital Easter Visit was a big eye-opener for me and the other SRC reps who attended. At first we were shy, just like the kids, but once we started talking and having fun and showing humour, the kids started smiling. We distributed activity packs to brighten their day: Dora for little girls, Monster High for teenage girls, Avengers for little boys and stationery sets for the big boys. Stickers brought smiles too.

The biggest eye-opener for me I guess was the cancer room we were in. We saw kids who are ill, and that’s why we were there – to brighten their day. They were getting on with life, though, in the only way they could in hospital – playing games together – and their gratitude to us, in spite of their predicament, was enormous.

We finally wished the kids a happy Easter and as we turned to one of their mothers to wish her a happy Easter, we saw she was in tears and with a beautiful smile, she thanked us. There was no shortage of appreciation in that room from people who otherwise have an enormous amount to deal with.

The annual Easter Children’s Hospital visit demonstrates a big part of what our community at St Pauls stands for – reaching out to people in need.

Patrick Batou

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

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The Peer Support Program at St Pauls is a peer-led, skills-based, experiential learning program that empowers our young men to support each other and contribute positively to society. It provides students with a supportive learning environment in which to develop the skills, understanding, attitudes and strategies to improve their mental, social and emotional wellbeing. The program develops key skills in resilience, assertiveness, decision making and problem solving. It provides authentic leadership opportunities for Peer Support Leaders.

The program offered at the College has been developed from the “Rethinking Challenges” module offered by Peer Support Australia. The Year 7 students met with their leaders for a series of small group sessions that were designed to help students: • Respond resiliently to challenges• Acknowledge their skills and achievements• Identify support people• Reflect on how they view achievement,

success and failure• Support each other in their transition to

secondary school• Take responsibility for their wellbeing.

During the year there were a number of memorable events, the highlight being the Year 7 Orientation Camp. This was held early in Term 1 and gave the students an opportunity to get to know members of their Peer Support groups in a less formal setting. The camp often proves to be

quite challenging as students are pushed beyond their comfort zones. Students spent three days and two nights completing an action-packed program including mud obstacle courses, rock climbing, kayaking, problem solving activities and nighttime carnival games.

The Peer Support Leaders for 2016 have been chosen and have completed their training afternoon. They eagerly await the coming school year and the new Year 7 cohort. I would like to congratulate them on their attitude and application during the training afternoon and look forward to Peer Support in 2016.

I would also like to congratulate all of the students involved in the Peer Support process throughout 2015.

Your continued support, application, enthusiastic approach and outstanding leadership skills have certainly made it a valuable experience.

Miss Kirsti ProctorPeer Support Coordinator

Resilience is a conceptual process that moves us beyond coping. It’s a result of thinking optimistically, utilising strategies and viewing challenges as opportunity for growth.

Peer Support Australia

Peer Support

TOP ROW: Philip Vukancic, Joshua Abela, Maroun Ghossain, Matthew Badrov, William Garinger, Tarren Livio, Pierre Saba, Laurance El-Khoury.

THIRD ROW: Amit Pala, Hussein El Morabi, George Boutros, Timothy Tunks-Fletcher, Haydar Toufan, Daniel Benton, Timothy Sharpe, Stephen Hodder.

SECOND ROW: Bradley Hilton, Anthony Frangi, Aaron McDonald, Anthony Pagano, Cesar Odria, Domenic Cesarini, Jarred Elbaghd, Luke Mifsud, Miss Kirsti Proctor.

FRONT ROW: Khang Nguyen, Eric Barron, Daniel Remaili, David Lahoud, Joshua Bakhos, Joachim Subramaniam, Albert Kousa, Jordan Khattar.

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Staff and students of St Pauls participated in a range of services on Remembrance Day this year. In 2015, our duties on this solemn day culminated in the whole College gathering together around our memorial on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month for two minutes’ silent contemplation.

The purpose of this moment was not lost on our College community – one would be hard-pressed to find any of our boys not touched in some way by conflict throughout the world, given the many cultures that have been brought together, over time, to live safely in Sydney, Australia.

Whether it is the boys themselves, their families, relatives or ancestors, most of the College community can easily understand why it is important to take time to reflect upon the sacrifices made to ensure our security. Indeed, a part of our service this year was to reflect upon the personal connections to the Great War of our Principal, Mr Bourne’s family, bringing home to our young men an acute sense of the solemnity of Remembrance Day.

The 11th of the 11th is observed around the world. This silent reflection is dedicated to the remembrance of those who have died in conflict. This year was of particular importance for all Australians because it marked the 100-year anniversary of the ANZACS leaving to fight in World War One.

World War I involved over 70 million people in a conflict that so horribly changed the world. Even a century on, you cannot find a town in Australia without a memorial to remind its citizens of a generation’s sacrifice that left between 9 and 13 million dead, including over 60,000 Australians.

Students from the Leadership Team also attended the Holroyd Ceremony where they were a part of the formal proceedings, laying a wreath at the Cenotaph.

Additionally, a group of students was able to participate in the Coo-ee March, re-enacting the famous 515 kilometre recruitment march of 1915 where young men around the same age as our boys were encouraged to join a group marching from Gilgandra in the central West of NSW to Sydney to enlist to fight. In reliving this historic event, the students passed on to their peers an appreciation of those who stepped into the ranks of the armed services to ‘do their duty’.

Lest we forget…

Mr Evan WoollamCoordinator of Teaching and Learning (Pedagogy)

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Blood ServiceIt has been another successful year for our Youth Donor Program, with a significant number of students volunteering to be a part of this valuable community service. Through this program, the students have seen how they can make a huge difference to the lives of others by sacrificing a couple of hours of their time to attend the donation centre at Rosehill.

Twice per term the minibus picks up our volunteers and transports them to the centre where they make their valuable donations. Their donations are utilised to manufacture approximately 22 medical products suited to treating a wide range of conditions; up to one third are used to treat cancer patients. As the coordinator of this worthy program, it has been a rewarding experience to see how many of our students have unselfishly volunteered their time to travel to the donation centre after school on a Thursday.

Liam McDonald, Barry Connell, Jarred Elbaghd and Maroun Ghossain were instrumental in assisting me to coordinate the donation program at St Pauls. After attending the Youth Ambassador Training Day in March, they actively promoted the importance of becoming a blood donor by informing the older students about the blood donation process, what to expect

when donating blood, outlining what the blood components can be used for and answering any questions the students may have. I am very grateful for their dedication to this worthwhile cause and appreciate the assistance they provided. Having these Ambassadors on hand to explain the process, and reassure and support first-time donors, has been invaluable.

I sincerely thank the staff and students who attended the donor centre throughout 2015, meeting the need for blood products and contributing to the mission of ‘saving lives together’.

Mrs Natasha Bryce Program Coordinator

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Participating in the Vinnies Van program affords the young men of Year 11 the opportunity to put the words from Matthew’s Gospel into action. In term 4, 2014 a significant number of students and several staff undertook the necessary training to participate in delivering food and conversation to the homeless in Penrith, Mt Druitt and Parramatta. Through their actions the boys responded to the call to be the face of Jesus to others.

On our designated Thursday evenings, the team met at Merrylands base to prepare more than 60 sandwiches and stock the van with supplies of clothing, soup, drinks, biscuits and muesli bars, and whatever other donations were available for distribution. This was the easy part of the evening and the teams who quickly got themselves into a production line were transformed into sandwich artists in no time.

While the food, tea and coffee certainly fulfil a need in the community, they are not the most important aspect of the service provided by Vinnies Van. What the clients find most rewarding is the companionship that the volunteers provide to the men and women who rely on this service. The chance to have a conversation with someone new, to share a story, or to stand together over a hot beverage in the company of others, offers something more than meeting the basic need of being fed.

The boys are often a little apprehensive about what the evening will be like as they travel towards the first venue. However, within minutes of arriving and setting up the food, the students come into their own as they prepare seemingly endless cups of coffee and effortlessly engage in conversation, or quietly listen or share a joke or anecdote. At times the clients can seem a little intense but the boys soon understand their passion and enthusiasm for the opportunity to share a little of their world with a new audience. The students have come to realise through this experience that it is impossible to stereotype the homeless, and that the service provided by Vinnies Van caters for a broad spectrum of people.

The night is long, sometimes wet, and during winter it is very cold. Our boys come to a deeper appreciation of the warm homes they return to at the end of the evening. Initially the Van serviced the community at Penrith, but during the year this venue was replaced by one at Mt Druitt. After staying there for 45 minutes the team moves on to Parramatta and to a new group of people to feed and chat to. The mood is generally upbeat, the boys are enthusiastic and the customers usually thank us profusely for all that we provide for them. Between venues the conversations among the boys are usually jovial, and often reflective, as they exchange details of the experience.

I wish to thank Mark, Jarred, Anthony, Nicholas, Aaron, Josh, Matthew, Harrison, Will, Joshua, Tim, Philip, Albert, William, Joshua, Jachin, Nik, Amit, William, John, Khang, Cesar, Thomas, Mr Humphries, Mr Graziani, Miss Proctor and Miss Hibberd for their willingness to take part in this program. We have all been enriched by this experience and have become more grateful for the things we often take for granted. As one student said, “I was anxious at first but when I did Vinnies Van it changed my life for the better.”

Mrs Natasha BryceProgram Coordinator

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.’

Matthew 25:35

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Thursday afternoon sport is a period in the week where students can interact with others in a different environment to the classroom and develop skills, relationships, leadership and sportsmanship. With an extensive array of activities available, many boys make the most of this time and challenge themselves each term. Some students have chosen to scale the heights at Climb Oz Blacktown. Others breathe the fresh air and take in the sights at Sydney Olympic Park Bike Hire. Many more battle it out in the indoor soccer arena at Hills Indoor Sports Centre, or go after that elusive strike at Bowlarama, Wetherill Park.

Some old favourites have continued to be popular like squash and weights, lawn bowls, and tennis at Bathurst Street. Arrows have been shot at Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre as many seek the bullseye to claim supremacy as archers.

Our own venues remained popular, with school gym full to the brim and heart rates up, while the weekly table tennis competitions have rivalled the anticipation of Wimbledon. The joy of walking was embraced by many, as Mrs Barisic led a group on a weekly assault of the local streets and paths – a great way to exercise, see the local area and chat all at the same time.

New activities are continually added to the program, and Mr Holloway has been generous enough to make a set for playing Kubb (an ancient Viking lawn game) for our students to use. We want to encourage involvement in this new endeavour into the future.

With the rotation system still in, many students enjoy Year group competitions in basketball, soccer, touch and dodgeball. Something different each week sustains the boys’ interest in movement and the development of new skills.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff who worked very hard to enable students to participate in and enjoy their Thursday afternoon activities. Without you the afternoon does not function at all.

2015 has been a great year for Internal Sport and we are constantly working towards a better experience. I encourage students to use this time and try something new in 2016.

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Knute Rockne

HOUSECompetitionThe House Points have been tallied…

This year saw many initiatives to encourage student involvement and award points to their respective Houses. The College Open Day, dodgeball, football and basketball competitions kept boys fit and committed, even on the cold, wet days!

As usual, the major sports that comprise the College’s involvement in various MCS competitions were well supported, and students represented St Pauls with pride and enthusiasm. Add to that the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals and you have a comprehensive range of sporting and recreational pursuits for our boys to participate in. Many thanks go to Mr Fernando Mendes for his tireless work in organising, promoting and conducting the lunchtime comps, and urging students to seek the House Points slips from their Homeroom teachers so that the points they earned were also recorded.

Of course, it’s not all sport! Many students were rewarded with House Points for helping out Mrs Benn with the Opening School Mass, and their Year Coordinators through a limitless array of opportunities to volunteer their services, skills and strengths. Public Speakers and Debaters were well rewarded, as were those who attended Homework Club in the Newman Centre.

But now, to the winners! This is how the tables stood at the end of counting for 2015:

FLOREY 4650MACKILLOP 4090BENNELONG 3610CHURCHILL 3550GREENWAY 3210

The reward day for students on top of the individual-points tallies was held in Week 9 of Term 4. The following students are to be congratulated for their efforts in 2015:

Well done to Jack Hansen, our overall winner, and to all students who participated, competed, volunteered, helped out and just did their best! Your services and contributions to the culture of St Pauls are greatly appreciated!

Mr Chris PeartCoordinator of House Competition

YEAR 7Jack Hansen (Overall Winner) 340 Nithilaan Aravindan 300Nicholas Deahm 260Carl Sorensen 260Brad Carr 250Ethan Aslanidis 220Aston Woods 200Adrian McCann 190Shayan Rahulan 160YEAR 8Justin Fajardo 180Jinil Patel 160Kevin Patel 150Karl Batou 150YEAR 9Chris Bruno 150John Belcher 100Nicholas Krilic 100Russell Singh 100YEAR 10Peter Geagea 220Luigi Vella 180Daniel Headrick 170Ben Farrugia 160Hayden Gerrie 160Ziggy Kowalski 160Nana Bobby 150YEAR 11William Grainger 200Anthony Pagano 200Aaron McDonald 200Amit Pala 200YEAR 12Ben Frankel 300Michael Di Iorio 300Tom Hogan 300William Khalil 240

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LEFT TO RIGHT:Mrs Alex Kambouris Mrs Margaret Zullo Mrs Maryanne Clancy Mrs Annette Boulous Mrs Debra Hartland Mrs Debra McDonnell Mrs Karen Farrugia Mrs Margaret Reidy

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who have given their time in the canteen. Not only is it greatly appreciated by myself, the school and the boys, but without all their help the canteen would not be able to function as well as it does.

A special thank you to our Year 12 parents: Mrs Lanette Achmar, Mrs Maryanne Clancy, Mrs Christine Gafa and Mrs Joyce Azzopardi (a grandmother!) for all their help. They will be sadly missed by myself and the boys.

I would like to wish the outgoing Year 12 students every success in the future. To the other students and staff, thank you for your support of the canteen. I’m looking forward to seeing you again in 2016.

God bless,Debra Hartland

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During the year the Parents and Friends Committee, interested parents and College staff have met once a term to discuss recent and upcoming events across the College and changes to the College environment. We’ve shared important information about subjects, education and career paths for our sons.

During this year we also had some very engaging speakers who included Mr Dave Le Grand, Mr Geoffrey McEwen and Mr David Bourne who presented ‘Numeracy in 2015 and Beyond’ and Extending Mathematical Understanding (EMU). Mr Stephen Reynolds from The Drug Detection Agency also joined us in Term 3 and talked about drug testing and workplace testing, which was also very informative. Both these meetings allowed parents to have a more thorough understanding of the topics discussed and gave opportunities for interesting discussions.

The College Open Day took place in March and was a great success, with large numbers of future and current students and families attending. Families had the opportunity to take tours around the College and see the wonderful College facilities, including resources purchased by the Parents & Friends Funds over the years.

We thank the College staff who attended our meetings to offer their experiences and expertise to the families; we appreciate your support and dedication.

Each year our families pay a Parents and Friends levy with their fees. At the Opening Mass the amount of $45,000 was presented to the College. These funds have been allocated to a few much-needed items: laying turf in the cricket pitch area, an additional synthetic grass area near the hall, resurfacing an area for parking of the College coach, and a second LED sign which has been installed outside the College to display upcoming events and information to families and the wider community.

I would like to thank Mr David Bourne and Mr Simon Humphries for their time and assistance with Parents and Friends meetings and other events throughout the year that enable parents to share and be part of their sons’ education.

Thank you also to the 2015 St Paul’s Catholic College Parents and Friends Committee members for their dedication and support to the College, and their willingness to give up their free time to support our events and make a valuable contribution to the College and its families. Special thanks to John Risso (Treasurer), Therese Gawthorne (Secretary) and Maree Grainger (Vice President) for their support throughout the year.

In closing, I would like to encourage all families to be involved in the College throughout 2016 by attending our meetings once a term. By attending P & F meetings you have the opportunity to be part of your child’s education and meet other interested parents, friends and College staff. We know that consistency and communication between home and the College is very important, and attending events at the College also sends a positive message to your sons that you want to be part of these important years in their lives

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It seems like only yesterday…This cliché, like so many, has a basis in truth. I think it particularly apt in the case of the young men, dare I say adults, who started their high school careers six years ago and have navigated some important rites of passage as they exit St Pauls and engage the wider world of tertiary study and work.

I won’t speak entirely of the last six years but I will say a little of the last ten months of 2015. Using the wisdom of hindsight and taking time to reflect on all of the positives and negatives of this Year group, I can honestly say that the positives far outweigh the negatives. To be honest, though, at those times when I was immersed in the ‘issues’ that present in this role, it was sometimes difficult to focus on the bright side of life. However, there is no doubt that all the students in this Year group, like any Year group, brought their many and varied gifts to the College and in some small way, even for those students who weren’t conscious of it at the time, made a significant contribution to the life of the College.

From 2011, my theme and the Year group’s theme has been one of taking responsibility – for everything they did at the College, be it their academic work, their behaviour, sporting endeavours, or the way they interacted with their peers and teachers. I wanted them all to realise that in all they do, be it good, bad or ugly, the buck stops with them. The overwhelming majority had no trouble understanding this concept and acting appropriately. For a small

number of other students this was an ongoing issue, literally up until the last days of school.

As I have stated, the vast majority of the boys were, and will continue to be, great men. They acted responsibly but didn’t lack humour, they were involved in numerous extra-curricular College activities but didn’t lose sight of the all-important goals of academic success. Most importantly, they were young men who displayed the most important characteristics of St Pauls graduates: they were compassionate, competent and confident. These young men made a contribution to the College through their positive attitudes and their willingness to give of themselves.

Year 12 were involved in all levels of MCS competitions, we had an amazingly gifted debating team, and musicians of outstanding talent. They participated in their final swimming carnival and athletics carnival with good humour, a visible showmanship and a willingness to lead and participate. I’m proud to say that in our involvement with the Vinnies Van program I always had more volunteers than I could use. This was gratifying, especially with a program that can be challenging and confronting for a young person.

So many things that happen at the College cannot come to fruition without the help and involvement of the staff. I would like to take the time to thank all the Year 12 teachers who

worked especially hard with this Year group, sometimes under testing circumstances. I cannot convey the depth of gratitude you are owed by me and the boys. To the homeroom teachers and Year Assistants, I extend my gratitude for their help and their care for the boys.

Year Assistants Mr Matthew Jack and Miss Amanda Hutchins12A Mr Fernando Mendez12B Mr David Le Grand12C Mr Sean Farlow12D Mrs Zara Pappas12E Mr Shaun Kaye

I would also like to thank the leadership team:College Captain Tom HoganCollege Vice Captain Joshua ClancyCollege Head Prefect Luke MansourPrefects Ben Frankel, Jack Grasinger, Ryan Noble and David SebastianBennelong House Captains Jacob Colantonio and Kevin EdirmanasingheFlorey House Captains Nick Bruno and Alessio SinicropiMacKillop House Captains Luke Delailoa and Liam McDonaldChurchill House Captains Jonathan El-Khoury and Jack GerrieGreenway House Captains Shubhan Anand and Rohan Indraghanti

I need to also thank the parents who have supported me and the College when issues arose, and who came to the understanding that everything we do for their sons is for their benefit. The boys and parents who grew to understand this saw personal growth in terms of

accepting responsibility and changing behaviours for the better in their sons.

As the year slowly disappeared, we celebrated the boys and their achievements at the Award Ceremony and the Graduation Mass. Both events were magnificently organised by Mr O’Callaghan and Mr Humphries. Both events went off brilliantly and I’m proud to say that the boys stepped up to the mark at both ceremonies.

Lastly, I would like to take the time to wish all of the young men of Year 12 the very best for their futures. It has been a challenge at times for some of you in terms of your fluid and varying levels of maturity. But I’m confident you have left the College better for the experience and as well prepared for life in 2016 and beyond as possible. I hope you achieve your dreams and desires through hard work, persistence and the ability to reflect on life when it presents the challenges you will all surely face. Many have asked if I will miss you and I hope you don’t think I was being unkind when I said I wouldn’t. You are all young men with so much life ahead of you. I will not miss you but I will think of you in my quieter moments. In those moments I’ll be hoping that you are achieving in all aspects of life and making a contribution to your family, friends and the wider community.

Thank you and good luck.

Mr Frank GrazianiYear 12 Coordinator

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JOSHUA AYOUB TWANA AWNYSHUBHAM ANAND

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JUSTIN BLAZEVIC

JACOB COLANTONIOJOSHUA CLANCYLIAM CHARLES

ALEX BURKENICK BRUNOJOSHUA BOU-ABSIJASON BOU GEORGES

BARRY CONNELL

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GEORGE DOUMITPATRICK DOUEIHIELIAS DIB

MICHAEL DI IORIOCHARBEL DEMIANLUKE DELAILOAMARK DE LEON

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KEVIN EDIRIMANASINGHE

SARKIS FRANGIMATT FAJARDO DORY FADEL

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ZACHARY GOLDING SIMON GHALEB JACK GERRIE ELIAS GERGES

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ANTHONY HANNA

RAHMI KAMAS JAMES JOVICA JAE JEON,

MOHAMMED ISSA ROHAN INDRAGHANTI CHRISTIAN HURTADO TOM HOGAN

KARAM KHALIL

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BRAEDEN LEWISJOHN LAYOUN KYROLLOS LAWANDI ELIAS KHOURI

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SHANE THOMAS PETER TARROSANTHONY TANNOUS

DAVID SEBASTIAN ERIC SARPONG JEREMY SAMAANISSAM SABA

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CERTIFICATE OF MERIT MEDALLION

Charbel Abousleiman Nick Bruno Joshua Clancy Michael Di IorioDory Fadel Simon Ghaleb Jack Grasinger Tom Hogan

Christian Hurtado James Li Ryan Noble Ryan PaulTony Tran

SPECIAL AWARDS

Rotary AwardJoshua Clancy

OLQP Parish AwardJoshua Clancy

Caltex All-Rounder AwardRyan Noble

P & F AwardAlex Burke

John Curtin AwardTom Hogan

ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork AwardConnor Titmuss

Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student ExcellenceDavid Sebastian

Adrian Wels Oratory AwardMichael Di Iorio

Maclarens Lawyers Award for Legal StudiesCharbel Abousleiman

Senior Sportsman of the Year

Luke Mansour

SUBJECT AWARDSSUBJECT FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE

Ancient History Ryan Paul Simon Ghaleb Tony Tran

Biology Tom Hogan George Habibeh James LiShubham Anand

Business Studies Charbel Abousleimen Matthew Nicholas Mark Achmar

Catholic Studies Danny Dib Kyle White Vincent Turano

Chemistry Tom Hogan James Li Kyrollos Lawandi

Construction VET Jack Gerrie Christian El-Rahi Dean Matterson

Design and Technology David Cassisi Matt Fajardo Luke Delailoa

Economics Jason Yacoub Joshua ClancySimon Ghaleb

Engineering Studies Joshua Clancy Jack Grasinger Liam McDonald

English Advanced Michael Di Iorio Joshua ClancyCharbel Abousleiman

English Extension 1 Rohan Indraghanti Michael Di Iorio Shane Thomas

English Extension 2 Michael Di Iorio

English Studies Joshua Bou-Absi Danny DibLiam Phillips

General Mathematics 1 Kyle White Danny Dib Liam Phillips

General Mathematics 2 Charbel Abousleiman Jason Bou Georges Mark Touma

History Extension 1 Dory Fadel Malek Faddoul Malek FaddoulTwana Awny

Industrial Technology (Timber) Mark Achmar Mark Touma Malek Faddoul

Information Processes and Technology Ryan Noble Luis Gafa Jacob Colantonio

Information and Digital Technology VET Erik Matusek Matthew Drennan Jacob Colantonio

Legal Studies Charbel Abousleiman Simon Ghaleb Shane ThomasRohan IndraghantiBenjamin Frankel

Mathematics Anthony Pagano George Boutros George El-Khoury

Mathematics Extension 1 Joshua Clancy Charbel Raad Jason Yacoub

Mathematics Extension 2 Jason Yacoub Joshua Clancy Charbel Raad

Modern History Dory Fadel Twana Awny James Graham

Music James Graham Alessio Sinicropi Macleane Coward

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

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Physics Joshua Clancy George El-Khoury Jason Yacoub

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Over the course of this year I have been in the very privileged position of witnessing the ongoing growth and increased maturity of this wonderful group of young men. Most of them have competently made the transition into their Senior years and embraced the challenges of the Preliminary course. I have enjoyed the many opportunities afforded me to get to know the cohort better as a group, and as individuals. I continue to be impressed and inspired by so many of them as I become increasingly aware of the many unique qualities and engaging personalities that they possess. With some sadness, though mostly best wishes, we bid farewell to some students who chose a different pathway, taking on employment and apprenticeships and developing their lives beyond secondary school.

The challenge issued to the students at the start of the year was to be the many parts of the one body by sharing their many talents in whatever form possible. They certainly did not disappoint and, many took up the mantle by participating in a wide range of College and community activities wherein they shared their many gifts. Students volunteered their time to participate in Peer Support, the Vinnies Van and Red25 blood donation programs, Captivate, debating and public speaking, MCS sporting teams, Foundation Day and Multicultural Day activities and liturgical ministries. An outstanding attribute of this group is their acute awareness of the plight of others, which they continue to demonstrate through their abundant generosity towards Project Compassion, as well as the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal and Christmas Hamper Appeals.

One of the most significant events this year was the Leadership Retreat held at Mulgoa. Following an initial application process, the potential leaders gathered at the Centre and, over the course of two days, participated in a series of team-building activities, plenary sessions and presentations designed to highlight for them their leadership qualities. From the very start it was obvious that this was a group of young men who were enthusiastic, determined and committed to fulfilling their roles as College leaders. The

students nominated themselves for the positions they felt best-suited to and, by the second afternoon, the leadership team was finalised.

The Leadership Team for 2016 is:College Captain William GraingerCollege Vice Captain Anthony PaganoHead Prefect (SRC) Cesar OdriaPR Prefects Amit Pala and Thomas DugganSocial Justice/Welfare Prefects Matthew Badrov and Tim Tunks FletcherLiturgy Prefects Khang Nguyen and Jarred ElbaghdBennelong House Captains Paul Reaidi and Haydar ToufanChurchill House Captains Stephen Hodder and Daniel BentonFlorey House Captains Pierre Saba and Joshua AbelaGreenway House Captains Aaron McDonald and Joshua BakhosMackillop House Captains John Siderides and Albert Kousa The other significant experiences for the cohort were the Pastoral Day and Senior Retreat, both of which were held at Southern Cross Outdoor Recreation Centre at Somersby. The Pastoral Day was designed to push the boys beyond their comfort zones, and most enjoyed the adrenalin rush and thrill of participating in activities such as rock climbing, flying fox, archery, pirate climb and high ropes. What was most rewarding on this day was the way the boys supported and encouraged

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each other to face their fears and try something new. Many gained new insights into their capacities and learnt valuable lessons about themselves and each other.

The retreat was centred on the themes of manhood, being a beloved Son of God and identifying ways in which we can engage in works of mercy and be the face of Jesus to others. It also provided avenues for the students to spend time getting to know the members of their Year group outside of their friendship circles. The range of activities held over the three days also afforded the boys opportunities for prayer, quiet reflection and bonding. The feedback overall from the retreat was positive, with most finding some resonance in the themes that were explored. The following comment captures the general sentiment…

The retreat brought the cohort together as one to support and encourage each other throughout the final year of our journey as high school students.The retreat was the perfect boost for me into Year 12, for I learnt what it truly meant to be a man of God.

The event that had the most impact on a group of these young men was the Winter Sleep Out, held on August 7th during Homeless Persons Week. Over 40 students and 8 teachers spent a cold winter’s evening sleeping on Top Yard. Actually, there was little sleeping as the boys passed the night playing very competitive games of Uno and soccer, toasting marshmallows, strumming guitars and chatting to each other. This experience allowed the boys to empathise and gain some insight into what it is like for those in our community who have to sleep on the streets every night. Thank you to Mr Brissett and the Hospitality students for cooking a delicious chicken and vegetable soup which we heartily consumed, along with copious cups of tea,

coffee and milo, in an attempt to stay warm as the temperatures dropped. A big thank you is also extended to Mr Bourne, Mr Hicks, Mrs Tucker and Miss Stephenson who greeted us in the morning with a bacon and egg BBQ breakfast.

The boys of Year 11 began their journey as Seniors of the College accompanied by a supportive homeroom team: Mr Hicks, Mr Brissett, Miss Bianchini, Miss Hibberd, Miss Hunter, Miss Proctor and Mr Proctor. On behalf of the students I would like to thank them for their time and the effort they have put in, as well as for pushing the boys to realise their full potentials as they complete the first half of their HSC journey.

Although the homeroom team is crucial to beginning each day, I would also like to thank the rest of the staff whose tireless efforts, dedication and passion are paramount to ensuring the success of this group. I hope that the boys are aware of how lucky they are to have so many people supporting them through their HSC journey.

On behalf of the Year group I would like to take a moment to wish Mr Brissett all the best in his new career as he bids us, and the College, farewell after five years with his homeroom group. We will surely miss him and the memories will remain with us.

We, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts.

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Finally, I would like to thank the young men of Year 11 for making this a truly wonderful year for me. You have pushed me every step of the way to continue to find ways to support you and meet your needs. I have enjoyed the challenge and look forward to consolidating all that you have taught me. I hope 2016 brings me as many moments of pride and joy that I have been fortunate enough to experience with you this year.

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FIRST AGGREGATE DUXAnthony Pagano

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT MEDALLION

Marko Miletic Joshua Iskander Cesar Odria Albert KousaChristopher Chami Samir Sleiman Domenic Cesarini

SPECIAL AWARDSSpirit of St Pauls Award

Jarred Elbaghd

Australian Olympic Committee Pierre de Coubertin AwardTimothy Tunks Fletcher

Rosaleen Doyle Music AwardTarren Livio

Paul McFarland Community Service AwardAmit Pala

Jack Swan Memorial BursaryDomenic Cesarini

Western Sydney University AwardAnthony Pagano

P & F AwardAnthony Pagano

PEER SUPPORT LEADERS

Joshua Abela Matthew Badrov Joshua Bakhos Eric BarronDaniel Benton George Boutros Thomas Duggan Jarred Elbaghd

Hussein El Morabi Laurance El-Khoury Anthony Frangi Maroun GhossainWilliam Grainger Bradley Hilton Stephen Hodder Jordan Khattar

Albert Kousa David Lahoud Tarren Livio Aaron McDonaldLuke Mifsud Matthew Mineo Khang Nguyen Cesar Odria

Anthony Pagano Amit Pala Daniel Remaili Pierre SabaTimothy Sharpe Joachim Subramaniam Justin Tinker Haydar Toufan

Timothy Tunks Fletcher Philip Vukancic

SUBJECT AWARDSSUBJECT FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACEBiology Cesar Odria Jarred Elbaghd Maroun Ghossain

Business Studies Maroun Ghossain Domenic CesariniWilliam Grainger

Catholic Studies Nikolas Ojvan Minh Khang Nguyen Raymond Azar

Chemistry Philip Chehade Jason Li Daniel BentonMaroun GhossainMinh Khang Nguyen

Construction VET Emily Rotunno(Catherine McAuley)

Joshua Abela Paul Reaidi

Design and Technology Luke Sleiman Haydar Toufan Jake Sakr

Economics Anthony Pagano Domenic Cesarini Amit Pala

Engineering Studies George Boutros Joseph Leo Nikolas Ojvan

English Studies Jason Nakhoul Omar Perez Christian Campos IbanezWilliam Hoger

English Standard Luke Sleiman Hussein El MorabiAnto Miletic

English Advanced Anthony Pagano William Grainger Domenic Cesarini

English Extension 1 Anthony Pagano William Grainger Domenic Cesarini

Fitness 2U VET George Boutros Pierre Saba

Hospitality VET Jonathan Massaad Nicolas Iorfino Joey Yacoub

Industrial Technology (Timber) Aaron McDonald Paul Reaidi Timothy Sharpe

Information Processes and Technology Jachin Bhasme Anthony Frangi James Lennon

Information and Digital Technology VET

Nikolas Ojvan Thomas Duggan Anthony Frangi

Legal Studies Matthew Badrov Karol Doboszynski Christopher Ellison

General Mathematics Dylan KhalLuke Sleiman

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Mathematics Anfernee Ung Hussein El Morabi Nikolas Ojvan

Mathematics Extension 1 George Boutros Anthony Pagano Daniel Remaili

Modern History Anthony Pagano Matthew Badrov Amit Pala

Music Joseph Khaicy Daniel Remaili Tarren Livio

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Timothy Sharpe Aaron McDonald Stephen Hodder

Physics George BoutrosJason Li

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Sport, Lifestyle and Recreational Studies 1Unit

Nikolas Ojvan Aaron McDonaldTimothy Tunks Fletcher

Studies of Religion I Timothy Sharpe James GahdmarAaron McDonald

Studies of Religion II Anthony Pagano Domenic Cesarini Daniel Benton

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At our very first Year meeting I gave the boys a challenge – to do better and to be better. To help them realise this goal we have had a strong focus on an extract from St Paul’s letter to the Galatians: You reap what you sow.

As I sit here almost a year later from continuing the role of Mr Worrall, I am proud to say that these young men in Year 10 have transformed. They have reaped the benefits of their hard work and determination. I was unsure how they would take to my leadership style and discipline approach but my expectations were made clear: never to diminish theirs or others’ dignity, to have the courage to find solutions to problems, to develop their own language when dealing with difficult situations and, above all, to be truly proud of the man they are becoming and be accountable for their actions. They rose to the challenges and learned how to find a resolution on their own, accepting responsibility when they were not at their best. This is what makes me so proud, and what also makes it so difficult for me as I prepare for maternity leave.

These boys have become strong, independent men and I wish I could continue seeing them forge their identity over the coming year. As their Year Assistant for the three years prior, I got to know the boys, but in this role they really opened up and I have enjoyed getting to know the real them – their fears and accomplishments – and their families, relished their inside jokes, appreciated their honesty and trust to come to me when they needed assistance or clarification. I don’t think I’ll miss the

intensity at recess or lunch when they were playing cards, but I will miss laughing at how seriously they took a ‘game’ and their competitive nature. I don’t think I will miss having to repeat myself about grooming expectations, but I will miss their creativity when trying to get around (somewhat unsuccessfully), those same rules. But most of all, I will miss the daily stops from my colleagues who wanted to praise a particular class or student. The positives far outweighed the negatives.

Equally, they have seen me as a human being with vulnerabilities and limitations, but also as someone who would carry them across – as long as they didn’t ‘burn the bridge’ that supported them. I loved that they knew and accepted that if they needed assistance, I had to see that they were willing to put in the hard work first. I do have faith, however, that under Miss Proctor’s guidance next year they will continue to implement all they have learned and will continue to prove they are men of integrity who will not diminish themselves or others in their own pursuit of success. They have grown as individuals, but also as a team. They have given me so much to be proud of. We have shared stories, laughed, challenged each other, used life experiences as a guide and had moments of failure too. All of these have been the key ingredients to our success.

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sporting triumphs, volunteer work, student leadership programs and countless awards for academic diligence and sustained effort were recognised. There were numerous Merit and Year Coordinator awards distributed, as well as vouchers and prizes in recognition of students who have ‘stepped up’. We also saw an increased participation and attendance at our carnivals and Foundation Day. Any time I asked for assistance, the cohort delivered. They rarely let me down. Except when they had to meet deadlines to get permission slips returned! We have also had some lows, but the main point I kept stressing is that it’s how they deal with their shortcomings that determines the man they can be. This is the legacy I want to leaeve behind, and as they embark on their new phase of life, either as Senior students or in the workplace, I can see that this is becoming a reality for most, if not all.

As I conclude, I will mention a couple of highlights from the boys this year. I will also take this opportunity to thank the remarkable young men that I had the privilege of working alongside this past year. Thank you for your implicit trust in me, for your support, but most of all for your kindness, generosity, compassion and desire to find ways to assist me because it was the ‘right thing to do’. One initiative I implemented this year was encouraging the students at the end of each term to say thank you to their class teachers for their work. I will take this opportunity to do the same, and acknowledge my sincere gratitude to Mr Cincotta and Mrs Young, our Year Assistants, Mr Berry, Mr Holloway, Mr Peart, Mrs Shah and Mr Wick for their professionalism and for sharing my goal of having the boys’ needs and safety as our paramount concern.

Formation Day was an excellent opportunity to open our minds and acquire a highly positive perspective of our futures and our lives.

Ziggy Kowalski

As I write this, the boys are only a week away from finishing this chapter and focusing way too much on their Dinner Dance and how they’re going to look, the cars they’ll arrive in and their plans for the holidays. I look forward to celebrating that night with you. But, even more so, I look forward to joining you again soon. In the meantime, make me proud boys, but most importantly, make yourselves proud.

May God bless.

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CERTIFICATE OF MERIT MEDALLION

Damien Gordon Jesse Ambara Piyush Pajara Jake DesiraLeon Keough Thomas Zammit Prab Mehar Singh Harissis Bonovas

Raymond Matar Adrian Landeka John Zerefos Andre El-Alam

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ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork AwardJack Edwards

Jason Prone Encouragement AwardBen Cerniauskas

P & F AwardHayden Gerrie

SUBJECT AWARDSSUBJECT FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACEReligious Education Nicholas Petreski Jack Edwards Justin BrienEnglish Peter Geagea Harissis Bonovas

Ziggy KowalskiMathematics Peter Geagea Nathan Boulous Harissis Bonovas

Andre El-AlamScience Harissis Bonovas

Sean DalyPeter GeageaJackson Siskovic

History Harissis BonovasRaymond Matar

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PDHPE Nicholas Petreski Harissis Bonovas Peter GeageaCommerce Piyush Pajara Nathan Boulous Jesse AmbaraFood Technology Thomas Zammit Nicholas Youssef Riley StantonGraphics Technology Nicholas Petreski Rayaan El-Halabi Edmund TuIndustrial Technology (Engineering) Jack Edwards Damien Gordon Liam SmithIndustrial Technology (Timber) Riley Stanton Mitchell Motta Michael TadrosInformation Software and Technology Jesse Ambara

Andre El-AlamSean Daly

Music Nicholas Lette Peter Geagea Ziggy KowalskiPhysical Activity and Sport Studies Peter Geagea Harissis Bonovas Thomas ZammitVisual Arts Nicholas Petreski Daniel Headrick

Ziggy KowalskiThomas Zammit

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Year 9 is smack bang in the middle of that ‘becoming a man’ stage in an adolescent boy’s life. At 14 or 15 years of age, you are too old to be considered a boy, and yet not truly old enough to be considered a man. This time of your life, however, is very important in shaping the man you are to become. Year 9 this year has focused on that idea of putting away childish things, and whilst some are still yet to truly embrace that concept, it is very pleasing to see so many boys of Year 9 2015 stepping up and confronting the challenges that being a man presents.

The young men of Year 9 2015 have had a strong year, laying a good foundation for what will prove to be the biggest challenges of their school careers over the next few years. Before I look at the accomplishments of these young men, I would like to acknowledge the effort and dedication of the fabulous Year 9 homeroom team. These teachers are the first faces the boys see in the morning, the people who are always looking out for them, and the ones who always encourage the boys to better themselves.

I would like to thank:Year Assistants Mr John Lloyd (Science Coordinator) and Mrs Roubica Akkouche (Assistant HSIE Coordinator and SRC Coordinator)9 Bennelong Miss Elisa Pettenon and Mr Jacob Brazell9 Churchill Mr Daniel Nguyen9 Florey Mr Matthew Singh9 Greenway Mrs Christina Turiano and Mrs Cynthia Mandoukas9 MacKillop Ms Elizabeth Reid

Once more this year, Year 9 students have employed their knowledge, skills, creativity and talents across a wide range of curriculum areas. The boys have achieved great success in logical, creative, physical and spiritual pursuits. None of this would be possible without the excellent teaching staff here at the College and, on behalf of Year 9 2015, I would like to extend a huge thank you to the College staff who make this a wonderful environment in which to learn and prosper.

Academically students competed against their peers from across the state and the nation in competitions such as the National Mathematics Competition and the English Competition, with many students achieving success. Results from NAPLAN exams highlight the improvements many students have made over the last three years here at the College, and whilst there is still room for improvement, it is pleasing to see many students stepping up and accepting the challenge to improve.

All members of the College community looked at the role St Paul played in the life of the early Christian church, with Year groups focussing on particular aspects of Christianity as part of our Formation Goals. Year 9 looked at the concepts of Courage, Faith and Hope. We examined what it means to be courageous, to have faith as well as to be hopeful for the future with Christ in our lives. Year 9 students participated in pilgrimages this year, viewing some of the important religious sites throughout Sydney, as well as participating in a number of important religious events on the liturgical calendar. It was also pleasing to have boys volunteer to assist with the IT requirements in

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Masses throughout the year. The Year 9 Formation Day was held on a Thursday morning here at the College in the Learning Centre. Students were challenged to work with others to achieve their goals, as well as to contemplate the way they act and think regarding the world around them. This day was a tremendous success and, on behalf of Year 9, I would once more like to offer a huge thank you to our Religious Education Coordinator, Mr Frances O’Callaghan for his contribution to the boys’ formation this year.

Year 9 students are a diverse range of young men and this enables different students to participate in a range of activities offered here at the College: weekly MCS sport such as rugby league, touch football, soccer, AFL, cricket and basketball; one-day events such as MCS swimming, athletics, tennis, golf and chess; Captivate musical performance; liturgical musical performances; CSDA debating and public speaking. These pursuits have seen the young men of Year 9 showcase their God-given talents to the wider community. Once more this year, Mr Lloyd ran the Solar Car Challenge and it was excellent to see so many Year 9 students commit to teams and the long hours and hard work required for success. The concept of ‘Many Gifts, One Community’ is very strong amongst this Year group.

Each year, one student is elected from a pool of nominees to represent their homeroom on the Student Representative Council. The five SRC representatives led their peers in different activities throughout the year and are the voice of their Year group at meetings. This year, the boys performed their duties admirably, and I congratulate the following boys on completion of their duties:

9 Bennelong David Lamin9 Churchill Matthew Lardieri9 Florey Russell Singh9 Greenway Ahmed Toufan9 MacKillop Nicholas Tarros

The Merit—Demerit system has been in operation here at St Pauls for a number of years now and it has become a reliable barometer of how a Year group is performing as a whole, as well as a measure of an individual’s performance. At the time of writing this report, Year 9 2015 had amassed a staggering 581 Pastoral Awards. We have seen a number of young men achieve Principal’s Awards from their cumulative successes. This once more showcases the commitment the young men of Year 9 2015 have made to all their activities here at the College.

It has been a great experience watching these boys become young men. They are not there yet, with some further along than others. However, each of them is on the path. It is important that they understand that there is a difference between being male and being a man. This is a theme we will continue to explore over the coming years.

John F Kennedy once said, A man does what he must – in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers, and pressures – and that is the basis of all human morality.

I hope that over the coming years I will continue to see these young men of Year 9 2015 put aside childish things and become men who do that which is right.

Mr David McMinnYear 9 Coordinator

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FIRST AGGREGATE DUX Denis Lapic Ryan Furtado Bruno D’Agostino

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Alvin Lanojan Tianqi Li Yu Yang Aaron NguyenJayden Galea Adam Russell Michael Sarkis Joe Mbarak

SPECIAL AWARDS

Reuben F. Scarfe Pursuit of Academic ExcellenceTianqi Li

P & F AwardRyan Furtado

SUBJECT AWARDSSUBJECT FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACEReligious Education Joshua Sultana Jayden Galea Andre Baissary

Benny YangEnglish Cameron Davis Joshua Camilleri Bruno D’AgostinoMathematics Ryan Furtado

Tianqi LiDenis LapicJoshua Sultana

Science Ryan Furtado Bruno D’Agostino Joshua CamilleriAustralian Geography Luke Carling Denis Lapic Bruno D’Agostino

Alvin LanojanPDHPE Adam Luketich Christian Lim Elie JabbourCommerce Jayden Galea Christian Lim Joseph DemianFood Technology Carlos El Hosni Bruno D’Agostino Brendan DennehyGraphics Technology Aryan Kumar John Belcher

Jack CuskellyHistory (Elective) Martin Nguyen

Blake WhiteCristian Yevenes-Hill

Industrial Technology (Engineering) Elie Jabbour Musawar Gafori Nicholas SherryJoshua Sultana

Industrial Technology (Timber) Joe Mbarak Ahmed Toufan Joseph GeorgesInformation Software and Technology Denis Lapic Andre Baissary Jacob BracunMusic Michael Sarkis

Joshua ZammitJulian Di Iorio

Physical Activity and Sport Studies Adrian KhattarMatthew Lardieri

Jacob Saab

Visual Arts Kurt Kowalski Jack Cuskelly Michael Sarkis

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What a busy year it has been. The boys commenced Year 8 no longer the youngest at the College but confident young men eager to involve themselves in College life.

Our goals as a year group for 2015 were to:• achieve our personal academic best• share each other’s gifts and talents• learn about the contributions of St Paul to our

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The boys all worked hard towards achieving these goals and I am very proud of them.

We were very fortunate to have an excellent homeroom team to guide the boys throughout 2015. Our team consisted of:Year Assistants Mr Robertson and Mr Addison8 Florey Mrs O’Connor and Mrs Cass8 Mackillop Mrs Cronan8 Bennelong Miss Asimus8 Greenway Mrs Tadros8 Churchill Mr Fry

I speak for myself and the boys as I extend thanks to our team for all their help and care throughout 2015.

My personal highlight this year has been seeing the boys get involved in College life. Our school offered abundant extra-curricular activities this year, and our Year group were certainly well represented. Some of these activities included:

MCS Sport Basketball, cricket, rubgy league, soccer, rugby union, athletics, swimming and touch football.

Public Speaking and DebatingMany Friday nights were spent at schools throughout Sydney with Year 8 competing to a very successful level.

Solar CarYear 8 entered two teams at the Solar Car competition. Many Friday afternoons were spent in the TAS workshops designing and constructing their cars under the guidance of Mr John Lloyd. The teams attended University of NSW for the state championships, achieving great results.

Year Assembly PresentationsFor many of our Year Assemblies this year the boys took charge and delivered presentations on the work of St Paul as well as workshops on study skills and cyber safety. Our Year Assemblies were also an opportunity for the boys to showcase their musical and theatrical talents.

Year 8 Reconciliation DayDuring the Religious Education unit on Reconciliation, our boys were involved in a special day run by our Religious Education Coordinator, Mr O’Callaghan. This involved a series of workshops on the importance of forgiveness, followed by an opportunity to receive the Second Rite of Reconciliation. The boys showed great reverence and their participation was pleasing.

SRC LeadershipEach homeroom was represented by:8 Florey Zachary Kalifa8 Mackillop Jack Tighe8 Bennelong Emilio Feghali8 Greenway Jack Mansour8 Churchill Mason Bale

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Year 8 had a very successful year with the Merit-Demerit system. I can confidently say that the boys’ efforts resulted in an enormous volume of certificates for me to write. Throughout the year we had record numbers receiving Year Coordinator awards, and many of these boys went on to achieve Principal’s Certificates.

There has been a lot to celebrate this year and I am very proud of the boys of Year 8. They are a great group of young men who are much appreciated by the staff of the College. I thank all of the boys for a great year and look forward to working with them again next year.

Mr Ben BornYear 8 Coordinator

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CERTIFICATE OF MERIT MEDALLION

George Siderides Francis Sarmiento Jinil Patel Antonio El-ChedyakJayden Rothwell Gurneet Singh Daniel Boulis Justin Fajardo

Joe Azizi

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All-Rounder AwardMatthew Nicholls

P & F AwardEzekiel Afraku

SUBJECT AWARDSSUBJECT FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE

Religious Education Jinil PatelJayden Rothwell

Francis Sarmiento

English Jayden Rothwell Daniel Incognito Earl Paycana

Mathematics Jinil Patel David Dai Christopher MurrayJayden Rothwell

Science Jayden Rothwell Christopher Murray David Dai

Geography & History Joe Azizi Daniel Incognito Jayden Rothwell

PDHPE Kevin Patel Jinil Patel John GabrielGoran Landeka

Technology Mandatory Emilio Feghali Joshua Farrugia Vibhor Sood

Music Zachary Kalifa Goran Landeka Justin FajardoJinil Patel

Visual Arts Christopher Murray Joe AziziManav Dandiwala

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They say that time flies when you’re having fun. 2015 has flown by very fast for me but I have to say, it was a lot of fun.

The Year 7 students arrived at the beginning of the year fresh from an extended break, eager to learn the ropes of high school and bursting with energy. This endless energy the boys have has helped me to motivate myself to try and keep up with them across the year through so many events and activities that were on offer. The lure of the iPad wore off after the first term and most students became more involved in the varied physical activities like handball and basketball on offer at recess and lunchtime!

I would like to thank the homeroom team for their support throughout the year – without their care and concern the boys would not have experienced such a positive transition to high school.

• Year Assistants Mr Geoff McEwen and Mr Michael Dennis

• 7 Bennelong Miss Karen Stephenson• 7 Churchill Mrs Tereza Barisic and

Mrs Jenny Simonetta• 7 Florey Mrs Maraed Naicker• 7 Greenway Mr Gerald Curtin• 7 Mackillop Mrs Rosie Dowd

I would also like to congratulate the students on their hard work, participation, motivation, their many and varied achievements, their enthusiasm and, above all, their great sense of fun. It has been a pleasure to watch them learn and grow and assimilate the St Pauls community. I look forward to seeing their continued progress as they enter Year 8.

Ms Juliana FoxYear 7 Coordinator

The following comments contain Year 7’s retrospective of the year that was, through their eyes…

I remember walking into school on the first day looking at everyone and thinking ‘Wow, these guys are tall’. Little did I know that the kid I was staring at would turn out to be my best friend, Chris Petreski. I remember the Year 7 camp. I made a lot of new friends on that trip. I also made the MCS basketball team. I remember the moment I was chosen and thinking ‘Wow, did they really pick the 4-foot-high kid?’. This year has been by far the greatest year of my school life! Mark Grasinger

When I walked in I was looking at mostly strangers. But I’m so happy now about coming to St Pauls. I have made lifelong friends and can’t wait for next year. Jacob Falzon

I remember all the challenging tasks that forced me out of my comfort zone. Maths homework has been continuous and I didn’t really get involved in many sports, but I wish I had. Year 7 was a great place to learn but still have fun with your friends. It’s a place where teachers are friendly and help is always by your side. Anthony Touma

The first day I knew no one but after three terms I knew almost the whole school. I also remember the moment I got 85% on my history test. John Ishak

I will remember all the new friends I have made, and the teachers that I’ve met. I really enjoyed our

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comp., but most of all I loved Foundation Day. I liked the food, rides, and the atmosphere. I really enjoy my classes, especially English and music. I wish I had tried harder to get into MCS soccer, but there’s always next year. I really enjoyed Year 7. Joel Crocker

I remember the Year 7 camp, the rewarding curriculum, the countless MCS sports and the friends I made. Brendon Russell

I will remember going to all these new classes, meeting great teachers, joining the band, making new friends, keeping old friends and the great times I had. Jayden Nguyen

I remember how the first couple of days were exciting and scary, but after a few weeks I felt welcome. Then Year 7 camp came and I knew it was going to be great. Joey Cozzupoli

I remember scoring five goals in one half during an MCS soccer match – and everyone telling me to share the ball around. Chris Rutherford

I remember having to make new friends. This is a hard thing for anyone but St Pauls boys are nice, fun and friendly. The workload was harder, too. Thomas Daher

I had great experiences, like Year 7 comp., playing soccer at the oval and getting taught by wonderful teachers. Tomas Badrov

I remember when I first arrived I had accidentally packed all my books for every subject, but luckily my mum took some of them back home. I remember

going to homeroom for the first time and winning SRC for Mackillop. I remember my first St Pauls swimming and athletics carnivals and how much fun we had. I remember getting my first Merit, which led to Pastoral Awards and Coordinator’s Awards. I also remember getting my first Demerit…but we won’t talk about that. Paul Galouzis

Looking back, I remember that my first week was one of the best weeks of my life. Coming to this school with only one friend was a nightmare for me but everyone made you feel welcome, and it was a nice feeling. The teachers were great and learning seemed fun, weirdly. In that week I didn’t want to be anywhere else except St Pauls. My MCS career started when I made the MCS soccer team with Mr Qummou. We made the semis and gave a 6-0 thrashing to Parramatta Marist. As first semester came to an end I remember being extremely happy because I received one of the best reports of my life with 7 As and 3 Bs – all thanks to my teachers who helped me strive for my best and achieve big. The biggest thing was all the friends I made. It was really easy to make friends because every kid here is welcoming, happy, friendly and helpful – and I think I’ve made friends whom I’ll see for a very long time. Jonathan Lennon

When I started Year 7 I knew my friends from primary school but I didn’t really know the other guys. I didn’t talk to them. By week four we went on a camp and had activities in a group. My peer support leaders, Pierre and Maurice are now great friends. We have laughs now and again. Ms Fox also has a laugh with us now and again. Mrs Tucker has probably helped me the most this year. She has also been there for me if I need help. Right now I’m loving high school. Jason Saab

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Looking back, I remember all of the good times and all of the bad times in Year 7. Some good times were when we beat Parramatta Marist 6-0 at soccer. That was a great win as Brayden stole Jono’s goal. Another great win for us was when we were the only team who beat St Greg’s in two years! We won 3-1 and Jono scored a BOMB! It was great to work with the teachers and gain more knowledge on every subject. I would like to thank Mr Singh, Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Tucker, Mr Qummou, Mrs Akkouche, Miss Hunter, Mrs Bryce, Mr Jack, Mr Graziani, Miss Reid and Mr Curtin for extending my knowledge. I have made many new friends and kept the old ones from primary school, and that makes me happy. I’d like to thank Ms Fox for looking after the grade. Adam Abi-Arrage

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FIRST AGGREGATE DUXChristopher Rutherford

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT MEDALLION

Adrian McCann Jayden Nguyen Christopher Rutherford Carl SorensenDenis Dodig Jack Hansen Matthew El-Nachar Mark Grasinger

SPECIAL AWARDS

Holroyd Council Pursuit of ExcellenceJack Hansen

P & F AwardJacob Bazouni

Junior Sportsman of the YearElliot Wilson

SUBJECT AWARDSSUBJECT FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACEReligious Education Christopher Rutherford Joe Issac Tomas Badrov

English Christopher Rutherford Jonathan Lennon Joel Crocker

Mathematics Tomas Badrov Christopher Rutherford Andrew ElzainJack Hansen

Science Christopher Rutherford Mark Grasinger Adrian McCannEthan Oldridge

Geography & History Christopher Rutherford Ethan Oldridge Brendon Russell

PDHPE Jack Hansen Nicholas Deahm Joseph Abi-ArrageJonathan Lennon

Technology Mandatory Robert Azzi Thomas Motta Ethan OldridgeBrad Smith

Music Brad CarrAnthony Touma

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Visual Arts Christopher Rutherford Jack HansenJayden NguyenPatrick O’BrienCarl Sorensen

Italian Massimo Orlando Mark GrasingerChristopher RutherfordOjesh Shrestha

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Religious Education2015 has been an exciting time for Religious Education at St Pauls. We have experienced a great many new things, and embraced some new challenges that we hope will enhance our students’ experience of their faith, their education and the Catholic Church.

To accompany the Religious Education curriculum, St Pauls provides Formation Days that focus on a particular theme for each Year group. The following themes were explored throughout the year:

• Year 7 Prayer• Year 8 Reconciliation• Year 9 Manhood• Year 10 Service• Year 11 Being a man• Senior Being the face of Christ.

These experiences supported the learning in the classroom and were enjoyed by all.

The College’s Faith Formation Goal focused on students developing their knowledge of the historical St Paul and his contribution to sacred Scripture. Religion lessons throughout the year explored the historical St Paul, with specific reference to St Paul’s letters in areas of sacraments, Church history, ethics and morality.

This year we were able to participate in three major pilgrimages to sacred sites. Our first began in North Sydney at the Mary Mackillop Institute, walking to the War Memorial, then to St Mary’s Cathedral where we participated in silent reflection and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Our second pilgrimage was to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta where students were taken on a tour of the chapel and the statues to honour Saint John Paul II. They also shared in the Eucharist and Reconciliation. The third pilgrimage was our Year 10 students’ journey to Adelaide for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Each journey was a great opportunity for our young men to reflect and experience the presence of Christ in their lives.

St Pauls continues its rich tradition of participating in regular worship, with students attending Mass on a regular basis throughout the year. This year, our participation in the Mass was enhanced, with students becoming readers during the Liturgy of the Word, and our Senior students becoming servers and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. We are proud of the engagement of our school in the Mass and the Eucharist, and we take inspiration from the many young men who have volunteered to minister to their peers. In particular, we celebrated the Feast of our Patron, St Paul, the Feast of the Nativity and the Feast of Christ the King. During these times, we have made the Sacrament of Reconciliation available to all students on a regular basis.

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Our Year 10 students participated in a Special Religious Education (SRE) program where they were invited to the two local public primary schools, Ringrose and Beresford Road, to teach Year 4 students about the Catholic faith. This was a wonderful initiative that created a positive response from our students who formed genuine bonds with their primary students and gave a precious gift to the young people in the community. This was such a success that the 2016 SRE team is increasing in size and we will be ministering to more and more students.

The Corinthian Prayer Group continues to meet each Friday morning as a small part of the St Pauls faith community. The prayer group has been a great source of comfort for families who have struggled throughout the year and for staff members and students who have lost loved ones, as they become the focus of the spontaneous prayers that conclude each service. Many thanks are extended to our staff who donated their time

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We continue to work in faith to create the best possible experience for our young men. They continue to surprise and inspire us, and we look forward to 2016 and all the possibilities the Year of Mercy will offer our students.

Mr Francis O’CallaghanReligious Education Coordinator

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EnglishWith the completion of all units of work for Stages 4 and 5 (Years 7 – 10) developed from the New South Wales English Syllabus (based on the Australian Curriculum), the English faculty continues constructing a new era of teaching and learning that will benefit both students and teachers.

The central status of English in the broader curriculum remains unchallenged. What we strive to do is to help boys develop as effective communicators – an important key to success. The goal of the English faculty, along with other faculties of the College, is to provide each boy with a solid grounding that will allow him to achieve and grow into manhood with confidence. To read, write and speak well are skills that will never become irrelevant and will serve the boys in their future endeavours.

As the year comes to a close, the English faculty has the opportunity to look back at how successful the new units of work for Years 7—10 have been. These units have been designed to meet the needs of our students’ learning into the 21st century. They have also been designed to achieve consistency in teaching and learning that will facilitate the development of students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

A retrospective of the year’s highlights demands acknowledgement of the academic excellence displayed by many of our students. We wish to congratulate the following young men for achieving first place in their respective courses:

Year 12Advanced Michael Di IorioStandard Matthew NicholasEnglish Studies Joshua Bou-AbsiExtension 1 Rohan IndraghantiExtension 2 Michael Di Iorio

Year 11Advanced Anthony PaganoStandard Luke SleimanEnglish Studies Jason NakhoulExtension Anthony Pagano

Year 10Peter Geagea

Year 9Cameron Davis

Year 8Jayden Rothwell

Year 7Christopher Rutherford

EM4The College has now completed its second year in the EM4 program. The program, organised by Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, provides a series of inservices for teachers of English and Mathematics in Stage 4. By gathering together with teachers from other schools in the diocese, the teachers have further developed a range of teaching strategies, this year focusing on differentiation of learning and developing independent learners. These sessions were again facilitated by Dr Lyn Sharratt, a world-renowned Canadian educator. In these sessions the teachers not only learn and develop skills, but share the results of their teaching and learning with other teachers in the diocese. Many of these skills have been successfully implemented in the classrooms of Years 7 and 8. The workshops have also been backed up by in-school assistance provided by consultants from the Catholic Education Office.

Year Seven Spelling ChallengeThis annual challenge gives the students the opportunity to showcase their language skills, this time in a more competitive arena. Elimination rounds culminate in a Grand Final before an audience of peers and teachers. The program is coordinated by Mrs Tucker with the help of the Year 7 teachers.

New NovelsThe English faculty is always on the lookout for the latest trends in young adult literature. This year, Paul MacDonald from The Children’s

Bookshop in Beecroft came to the school to provide consultation regarding the latest literature, including fiction, non-fiction and picture books for the young adult reader. His input was greatly appreciated by the staff and led to the faculty purchasing new and interesting books that will further develop our students’ lifelong love of reading.

Theatre ExcursionsTo consolidate the students’ study of drama texts in the classroom, students in Years 11 and 12 Advanced and Extension attended live theatre performances of the plays being studied. Years 10 and 11 Extension students saw the absurdist play A Rabbit for Kim Jong-il at the Parramatta Riverside Theatre.

Debating and Public SpeakingThis extra-curricular activity is designed to showcase the talents of many students in public speaking and teamwork. The success of the program is, in no small measure, due to the hard work of Mr Peart who coordinated the program with the assistance of a number of members of the English and HSIE faculties: Mrs Cronan, Mrs Tadros, Mr Hicks, Mrs Tucker, Mrs Simonetta, Mrs Naicker, Mr Robertson and Mr Farlow. Our public speakers again gave of their best and showed that our school has boys who are capable of demonstrating a diversity of talent and skills. Please see the special report on the pages following.

English CompetitionThis annual competition run by the University of NSW is a rigorous test of skills across areas such as comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Approximately 150 students from Years 7—11 were selected to sit the test.

In 2015, the College received 21 Merits, 27 Credits and 4 Distinctions. The students who earned a Distinction award were Earl Paycana (Year 8), Julian Caballero (Year 9), Jackson Siskovic and Nicholas Youssef (Year 10).

DramaThis semester, students in Year 9 studied Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth. The students in 9 English1 have extended their study beyond the classroom and devised a theatre-in-education production of the play. Led by their teacher, Mrs Naicker, they presented a performance for their peers to help deepen their understanding of the play as a theatrical work as well as a literary study.

The goal of the English faculty, along with other faculties of the College, is to provide each boy with a solid grounding that will allow him to achieve and grow into manhood with confidence.

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Debating Public Speaking

This year, our orators and debaters showed unprecedented interest in both competitions run by the Catholic Schools Debating Association.

We were represented by the following boys in Round 1 of the Public Speaking Competition, with our students drawn to compete at St Andrew’s, Maryong: Jack Hansen of Year 7, Antony Akle and Peter Geagea of Year 10 and John Siderides of Year 11. Unfortunately, none of our participants made it through to the elimination rounds, but Mr David Bourne and many parents and staff members were there in support, offering consolation and encouragement following the judges’ feedback.

After a short break, the Debating Competition was underway and for the first time, the College was represented by two teams in all divisions. St Pauls hosted the first three rounds and the 12A and 11A teams stood undefeated at the beginning of Round 4. The B teams were also doing well, proof of the depth and breadth of skill we possess in the art of debating at St Pauls.

The away rounds saw us travel to St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown, Loyola and McCarthy Colleges at Mt Druitt and Emu Plains, and finally to Oakhill College, Castle Hill. 11A were our flagship team, with wins in all six preliminary rounds, gaining a formidable reputation for great teamwork and a flair for imaginative rhetoric in response to all topics, whether affirmative or negative. 12A also made it through to the elimination rounds with four wins and a wildcard.

Sadly, our 11B and 12B teams, despite winning 4 out of their 6 preliminary debates, in addition to 10A and B who claimed several scalps each against very strong opposition, could make it no further in 2015. Our Junior cohort are still developing their skills. Years 7 and 8, in particular, seemed to draw high quality opponents whose example to our boys will assist in building the experience and character needed in future years.

In Elimination Round 2, 12A travelled to Redfield College, Dural and won handsomely, to reinforce their deserved status in the post-compulsory rounds. They won yet again in their Quarter Final against Bede Polding at Wollemi College, before a semifinal defeat to Fairfield at OLMC, Parramatta. 11A, having gone through undefeated (one of only three teams in the Year 11 division to do so), were pitched straight into the quarter finals at Wollemi and met an untimely defeat at the hands of Marist Sisters College, Woolwich.

Special congratulations are extended to these boys for their outstanding achievement in the 2015 competition:• 12A Tom Hogan, Michael Di Iorio, Ben Frankel,

William Khalil• 11A William Grainger, Amit Pala, Anthony

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There were many staff present to cheer the boys on in spite of the cold, dark Friday nights, and our squad was in good cheer throughout the season. Thanks go especially to our bus drivers, Mr David Bourne and Mr Lawrence Qummou, who ferried the students and coaches to the away rounds. Mr Bourne was also on hand to shout the 11A and 12A teams a lovely Thai dinner at St Marys on the night of the quarter finals, and many thanks once more go to him and Mr Humphries for their generous support. Thanks also to the coaches, adjudicators and helpers. Without their involvement the teams could not compete.

Let’s hope we can go a step further in 2016 and collect a trophy or two!

Mr Chris Peart Coordinator of Public Speaking and Debating

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TOP ROW: Amit Pala, William Khalil, Ben Frankel, William Grainger, Matthew Badrov, Isaac Benton, Tom Hogan, Nick Bruno, Ziggy Kowalski

THIRD ROW: Mr Peter Robertson, Sam Taylor, Anthony Akle, Jonathan Fernandes, Ben Watson, Hayden Gerrie, Anthony Pagano, Musawar Gafori, Daniel Headrick, Kurt Kowalski, Mr Shaun Farlow

SECOND ROW: Mr Chris Peart, Ezekiel Afraku, Russell Singh, Michael di Iorio, Christian Yevenes-Hill, Christopher Issa, Michael Sarkis, Peter Geagea, Julian di Iorio, Jack Hansen, Miss Elisa Bianchini, Mrs Mairead Naicker, Mrs Stephanie Tucker

FRONT ROW: Mrs Jenny Simonetta, Ethan Aslanidis, Nicholas Deahm, Jayden Rothwell, John Siderides, Aston Woods, Jack Tighe, Jinil Patel, Antonio El-Chedyak, Himanshu Soni

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MathematicsThis year’s quotation by Paul Thurston, an American mathematician, underscores the most important objective of maths teaching – to develop in students a deeper understanding and knowledge of the concepts they encounter. Thurston was famous for his work on topology, an area of maths that explores the properties of geometric objects and how they remain unchanged even when they are distorted. He posed and probed the big questions related to his chosen field of enquiry.

That is what we endeavour to do in mathematics at St Pauls – to encourage students to ask big questions, embrace confusion, explore the unfamiliar and emerge from their experiences with a deeper and more enduring understanding of the concepts they are learning about.

We commenced 2013 with a new venture that saw the implementation of project-based learning at Saint Pauls. This initiative complemented and enhanced our implementation of an acceleration program in Years 9 and 10. In 2014 CEDP offered us an opportunity to become involved in the EM4 project. We dedicated considerable professional time to developing new techniques in the teaching of mathematics across Stage 4 (Years 7 and 8). 2015 is the second year of our involvement with this project, and while the adjustment has required enormous focus and commitment, the transformation for both teachers and students has been dramatic.

The mathematics dimension of EM4 is all about allowing students to become more resilient and independent learners. This has been achieved by engaging with challenging questions, open-ended tasks, and ensuring units of study comprise a ‘balanced diet’ of academic experience. The EM4 project promotes professional collaboration among staff of different schools, and the sharing of ideas and knowledge between all the mathematics departments in the Parramatta Diocese.

Every year sees a renewal of commitment in the maths department, requiring enormous dedication from our staff. This year, Mrs Pappas, Mrs Shah and Mr Singh attended a number of inservices in

order to share in the knowledge that last year’s cohort acquired.

This year also saw the introduction of the EMU (Extending Mathematical Understanding) program to identify those students who require intensive intervention in their maths learning. A foremost instrument of the program is the MAI (Maths Assessment Interview) which is conducted on a one-to-one basis. The interview is very comprehensive, sometimes lasting up to 80 minutes, allowing us to gather vital data that informs the individualised programs devised for those students. The teachers involved in this process gave of their personal time to support the venture and I extend my sincere gratitude to them for their commitment and involvement.

Earlier in the year both myself and Mr Le Grand made a presentation to the P and F group demonstrating an example of a challenging task, as well as providing information about EMU. The introduction of the two new syllabi for Years 8 and 10 seems to have gone quite smoothly. This is largely attributable to the hard work of Mr Dennis in preparation for their implementation. This year the maths staff has been adding to these programs in order to make them the best working documents possible. The use of iPads by students in years 7, 9 and 11 has supported the portability of necessary materials for the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Next year, as part of our EM4 work, the Mathematics department will be conducting a research project that we will present at a mathematics conference in October of 2016. Further details about this ambitious twelve- month endeavour will be conveyed later, but we are already confident that its findings will benefit the teaching and learning of mathematics at the College and in other schools across the diocese.

The Mathematics department remained constant throughout 2015. The stability of the department over the years has certainly been a great advantage to the students. We are a cooperative and

productive team of professionals who continue to enjoy working together.

Some highlights of 2015 are captured below:

• In August this year 215 students from St Pauls competed in the ICAS Mathematics competition. This is a very rigorous exam developed at the University of New South Wales, with many thousands competing from Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and the South Pacific. Again, as in most years, we had outstanding success. Of the students who competed, the College obtained 7 Distinctions, 50 Credits and 23 Certificates of Merit. This is a great achievement from the students who took part, with almost one third receiving a merit or higher award.

Those students who achieved Distinctions are:

Year 7Adam ZhuCarl Sorensen

Year 8Matthew Fakhoury

Year 9Ryan Furtado

Year 10Jake DesiraJonathan FernandesJackson Siskovic

• We continued project-based learning with Year 7. The boys embarked on two major projects on the topic of angles: Can you produce a snooker shot that would go viral on YouTube? and Measurement: Can we make Jim Masterton a proud old builder? We also introduced project-based learning to Year 8, with a project on Finance in Semester 1 and Data in Semester 2. All projects introduced across Stage 4 received a positive response from the teachers, parents and students who were invited to view their work in a gallery walk. We have a fantastic learning space to display their projects and the students really enjoyed the experience of exhibiting their work.

• At the time of writing the 2014 report, I couldn’t comment on the results of the fourth accelerated maths group who sat for their HSC for Mathematics in October of last year. It was an exceptionally gifted cohort of mathematicians gaining an extraordinary number of Band 6 results:

2014 Extension 2: Highest mark 95% 2014 Extension 1: Highest mark 96% 2014 Mathematics: Highest mark 93% 2014 General Mathematics: Highest mark 97%

• Our EM4 project has continued to evolve out of committed work, productive meetings and professional development. The project is now moving into an exciting research phase.

• All students from Years 7 and 9 sat for the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy). In 2014 we achieved the 5th highest growth for Year 9 in the diocese. This year saw even greater growth.

Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations or algorithms: it is about understanding.

Paul Thurston (1946—2012)

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MathematicsAs secondary teachers, our focus is the development from Year 7 to Year 9. So it is pleasing to see that we have a great influence on the improvement in numeracy growth for our students.

• Each year at the College, Years 7 and 8 attend an incursion where we host an organisation called World of Maths. The boys spend time engaging with concrete problem-solving activities. These activities challenge the students in an atmosphere of fun and creativity. The goal of the incursion is to promote an awareness of the connection between mathematics and the real world.

The Mathematics department has enjoyed great success over the years because it has always set a high standard of commitment and dedication as an example to all our students. All faculty members have had a growth mindset focussed on ensuring the best mathematical training for the young men at St Pauls. They have been extremely proactive in upskilling themselves in order to bring to the classroom the most up-to-date pedagogy.I would like to thank all members of the Mathematics faculty for their help and dedication to the College, the students and our department.

Members of the Mathematics staff for 2015 were: Mr DennisMrs Pappas, Miss StephensonMr SinghMr Le Grand, Mrs Shah, Mr Wick.

Mr Geoff McEwen Teaching and Learning Coordinator of Mathematics

Year 8 Mathematics award winners

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ScienceThere are many ideas and technologies that we use every day – and most of them we take for granted. If we go back in time they did not exist. What was life like before the mobile phone? How did people live without electricity and electrical appliances? What would it have been like to live in a world without antibiotics or vaccinations? The aim of the Science faculty is to create a range of learning experiences that allow students to develop a deeper appreciation of new ideas and technologies, and how they affect our society and the environment.

This year, students in Years 7, 9 and 11 started using iPads to assist their learning. In Science, these devices have been particularly useful, allowing students to access information from electronic textbooks and the internet. They also allow students to record movies and photos of their own experiments. Each class has an Edmodo page on the internet that allows them to access additional resources such as videos and internet sites relevant to work covered in class. YouTube videos provide another way to access ideas and concepts. iPads have made learning more flexible, giving students more control of how they learn.

In 2015, the Science faculty implemented the new Australian Curriculum into Year 8 and 10. This involved aligning our existing programs to the new syllabus. Years 8 and 10 also participated in VALID, an online computer test that assesses each student’s scientific understanding and their ability to work scientifically. This test gave students feedback about their scientific knowledge and abilities.

In the middle of the year a terrarium was set up in the prep room for two pygmy bearded dragon lizards. In December, the female laid eggs and over the holidays ten eggs hatched. When Year 7 studies Living Things in 2016, the students will be able to observe and study pygmy bearded dragon lizards firsthand.

Literacy and numeracy skills have continued to be an important focus in Science this year. Science activities have been planned so students have opportunities to develop both of these skills.

In Years 7 to 10, the semester examinations are divided into three areas to give students feedback about the following:• knowledge and understanding of Science• processing and presenting information skills• skills in extracting information (from written

texts).

Skills in planning and conducting scientific investigations were assessed through a Home Research Project (Years 8 and 10) or an in-class practical task.

The Science faculty has also been committed to giving students the opportunity to explore scientific ideas outside the classroom. Excursions and incursions were organised for both Junior and Senior Science classes:• Each Year 7 Science class went to a workshop

run by Australian Wildlife Displays. The students had the opportunity to look closely at and learn about a range of native Australian animals.

• Year 8 travelled to the Blue Mountains to study how the mountains formed, and to gain a better understanding of the land on which we live.

• Year 9 walked from Carlingford to Lake Parramatta along Hunts Creek to look at natural bushland in an urban environment, and the impact that humans have on this bushland.

• Year 10 went to the Australian Museum to look for evidence of evolution, while at school they solved a crime in a forensic science workshop.

• Year 11 Biology journeyed to Ku-ring-gai National Park to carry out an ecological field study.

• Year 12 Biology travelled to the University of NSW to study diseases that affect humans.

• Year 12 Chemistry carried out a range of experiments in the chemistry laboratories at Sydney University.

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Students also had the opportunity to participate in activities to promote a sustainable future:• 20 students designed and built 8 model solar

cars, which competed in the UNSW Sunsprint Solar Car Challenge. (For more details read the Solar Car Report).

• 40 students chose gardening as a sport, tending the College’s vegetable garden: growing tomatoes, silver beet, broccoli, potatoes, zucchinis, macadamia nuts, basil and parsley. They also maintained the College’s native gardens.

Finally I would like to thank the following people:• The school community as a whole who

have supported the Science faculty when we take students on excursions and organise extracurricular activities

• Mrs Debbie Adams who prepares all the equipment teachers need for practical classes, looks after the four school laboratories and prep rooms, and is a member of the College’s WHS committee.

• All the students who consistently challenge themselves to do their best. Your efforts are appreciated.

• The Science staff, for helping each student in their class achieve his best.

Science Staff 2015Mr John Lloyd (Coordinator)Mr Ben BornMr Stephen BerryMrs Natasha BryceMrs Rosie DowdMiss Tara HibberdMiss Amanda HutchinsMiss Kirsti Proctor

Mr John Lloyd Teaching and Learning Coordinator of Science

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120 years ago we transitioned from horse-drawn carriages to petrol-powered vehicles. Today, we are experiencing another transition: from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The aim of the UNSW Solar Car Challenge is to engage students in this evolution toward renewable-energy technology.

This year, 23 students from Years 7 to 10 took up the challenge of designing and building a model solar car. In Term 1, the students formed their teams and started thinking about the construction phase for their vehicle. There are rules, but no set of ‘how-to’ instructions. And each year there is a new design rule – in 2015 the cars had to have an enclosed space for two 375mL soft drink cans.

In Term 2, building cars started in earnest in the

TAS block. As the cars were being constructed students needed to work through a number of design problems:

• How do you ensure the car is lightweight so it can accelerate fast?

• How do you minimise air resistance?• How do you keep the car on the race track?• How do you mesh the wheel gear with the

motor gear?• How do you join the motor and solar panel

with wires so that the car moves forward, not reverse?

This process of solving problems gave students an insight into how engineers develop and use new technologies.

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ChallengeTEAM CAR TEAM MEMBERS

For the Watch Jack Cuskelly, Ryan Furtado, Julian Di Iorio2fast4U Nicholas Adams, Denis Lapic, Joe MbarakSpeed Force Joe Azizi, Hayden Gerrie, Aaron Nguyen, Vibhor SoodSuper Sonic Danial Haider, Matthew Newcombe, Kevin PatelMach10 Matthew Barron, Damien Gordon, Simon StewartNo Comment Hamish Ward, Dylan Wilson, Joshua ZammitDestroyer Shayan Rahulan, Sukirthan SuthakaranTiny and Big Justin Chmait, Thomas Gerrie

Our future is what we build it to be; jobs and industries of the 21st century will be centred around clean, renewable energy.

Barack Obama

At the beginning of September, eight cars and teams travelled to the University of NSW to compete in the Sunsprint Solar Car Challenge. After two days of competition, Speed Force, No Comment and Destroyer were placed in the top 16 cars; 2fast4U and Super Sonic were placed in the top 8 cars.

Beyond building cars, the students also raised money to finance their projects. Cooking bacon and egg rolls before school and selling chocolates enabled each team to buy the much-needed parts to construct their vehicles.

On behalf of the boys, I extend my thanks to the following people:

• The school community for supporting our fund raising activities

• Mrs Adams for her behind the scenes help• Mr Simari and Ms Fox for driving the students

to UNSW• Mr Holloway for joining and supporting the

team in 2015• The teachers (Ms Fox and Mr Humphries) and

parents who came to UNSW on race day to support the students

• Mr Proctor and the TAS department for allowing us to use the TAS rooms

• And the students themselves for their commitment of time and effort, and their ability to work cooperatively together.

Mr John LloydTeaching and Learning Coordinator of Science

Solar Car Challenge

BACK ROW: Mr John Lloyd, Simon Stewart, Hayden Gerrie, Denis Lapic, Damien Gordon, Nicholas Adams

MIDDLE ROW: Mr Simon Holloway, Matthew Barron, Ryan Furtado, Aaron Nguyen, Joshua Zammit, Jack Cuskelly, Julian Di Iorio, Mrs Deb Adams

FRONT ROW: Justin Chmait, Vibor Sood, Joe Mbarak, Thomas Gerrie, Matthew Newcombe, Joe Azzi, Shayan Rahulan, Sukirthan Suthakaran, Kevin Patel

ABSENT: Hamish Ward, Dylan Wilson, Danial Haider

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&Human Societyits Environment

One of the privileges and challenges of being a teacher or a student in the HSIE Department is the range of people you get to become from day to day. We all recognise that the subjects we teach in the department are generally related to history or geography for the most part, but our staff also have to be one or more of the following each day:

• Financial accountants• Geologists• Archaeologists • Political analysts• Sociologists• Marketers• Cryptologists • Behavioural analysts• Criminologists• Theologians• Geo-political experts• Economists• Curators• Detectives

Of course, that’s not an exhaustive list! But it does go to show the myriad of experiences our young men get to explore in a department that can’t be defined by a simple subject name.

In HSIE, students discover the hidden secrets underlying how the world works and how people connect and change within it – perhaps a good way to define our area of study!

Highlights this year included:• Fantastic diorama constructions from the

Year 9 Elective History class who produced some amazing models of archaeological digs from around the world. They unearthed some surprising facts from sites such as Stonehenge and the murky underwater tomb of the Titanic. These boys also attempted to solve the mystery of Jack the Ripper, and infamous Australian murders such as the Pyjama Girl and Dr Bogle mysteries.

• Year 8 enjoyed becoming knights and dames with some imagination and props from our visiting troop of medieval experts. Please

note that no one was harmed in the jousting tournament. They also discovered the spooky sacrificial rites of the Aztecs and explored the impact of colonisation on various cultures, including Australian Indigenous.

• The same Year group also attempted to solve the pollution problem that has persisted at the Homebush Bay site near Sydney Olympic Park, taking off for an excursion and getting their hands dirty in the swampy waters of the surrounding mangrove environment.

• Year 9 was lucky enough to research similar concepts in a coastal setting, exploring the Narrabeen environs and discovering just how dynamic our beaches can be.

• Earlier in the year our Year 7s became archaeologists and ancient historians. As you can see in the pictures, the staff of the

Nicholson Museum at The University of Sydney were kind enough to let us handle real artefacts from ancient cultures to help the students understand how we can interpret clues about the past to form a picture of what life was like. We were even lucky enough to get our hands on a real ‘live’ mummy!

• Our Commerce class blew all profit margins this year with their business task. The top yard has never been more filled with the tasty beats from portable speakers being sold as part of their assessment task. These students also had to use their numeracy and financial recording skills to manage, market, sell and account for their venture, and we were lucky enough to make enough money to give a substantial cheque to charity after this event.

For the past 15 years the department has been steered with the steady hands of Mr John Chapman, always encouraging his staff to work hard to offer HSIE learning experiences in a dynamic way. Sadly, Mr Chapman left us this year, but he left the department well-positioned to face the challenges of a changing curriculum and growing school. While we also bade a temporary goodbye to Mrs Corrine Bernard as she commenced maternity leave, we were joined by Miss Jessica Hunter in her place. We also welcomed Miss Christina Asimus to the department.

Thank you to a great team of teachers and students in 2015 for their hard work and

innovative practices in the classroom: Mrs Akkouche, Ms Fox, Mrs Tadros, Miss Asimus, Miss Hunter, Mr Hicks, and Mr Graziani, as well as Mr Altura, Mrs Irby and Miss Youssef for taking the reins while some of our staff went abroad.

Mr Evan WoollamTeaching and Learning Coordinator of HSIE

It does go to show the myriad of experiences our young men get to explore in a department that can’t be defined by a simple subject name.

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INTEGRATEDLearning Program

In 2015 the College’s Integrated Learning Program became a well-oiled machine. Many of our new students, having seen the learning space and previous learning artefacts displayed on Open Day, were already excited to begin their enquiry-based learning.

Students have spent their year actively solving real-world problems linked to their studies in RE, English, geography and history, and developing their skills collaboratively, both online and in small groups.

The aim of delivering content through enquiry is to guide students to an understanding of how they will work and collaborate each day when they leave school. Post school, we work with people and seek out solutions to problems we may not have encountered before. The need to be creative in solving an academic problem, be it a previously unseen essay question or an issue with a group member on a group task, is crucial for success and survival in a world that witnesses change on a daily basis.

Students have utilised a variety of technology to

collaborate and find solutions to problems such as:

• increasing tourism numbers to the Balinese archipelago

• constructing audio guides and podcasts for places of interest

• designing marketing campaigns for a Sydney exhibition

• constructing mini museums for Egyptian artefacts

• incorporating drama and poetry into their ‘pitches’ to industry experts.

Students’ feedback indicates that the digital tools they are introduced to have opened up new possibilities for presenting their work in other subjects. Students from previous years now use online presentation suites like Prezi and Google Slides in their arsenal of educational ‘go to’ applications.

You can enjoy the results of their hard work in the photos accompanying this report. Our guest judges were astounded by the professionalism of Year 7’s web pages, designed to market and

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sell holidays to Bali. It was almost impossible to tell the real from the artificial! Interactive virtual tours of temples and lighting designs for museums took project work to a new professional level this year.

We also welcomed back some familiar faces to the LC with many of our Senior students running workshops for the boys on iMovie and Garage Band, and coming in to judge project work during our Gallery Walks. Watching the College’s older students interact and guide the boys of Year 7 has been a major highlight of the program, showing how supportive the learning community is at St Pauls.

Year 7 visited the Nicholson Museum at The University of Sydney where they were able to get up close to Ancient Egyptian tools and weaponry, and even handle ancient artefacts in a archaeological dig!

The program is taking a break next year as we write new material for the National Curriculum – after five years it is time to seek out new problems to solve. Rest assured that the techniques being used to deliver the curriculum have extended beyond our space in the LC to become an integral and enduring component of the curriculum in RE, mathematics, science and PDHPE.

Many thanks are extended to the Integrated Learning team who have brought specialist knowledge from their respective KLAs and been great role models for collaborative teaching and learning:

RE Mr O’Callaghan, Mr Qummou, Mr NguyenEnglish Mrs Tucker, Mr Addison, Mr BrazellHSIE Ms Fox, Mr Woollam, Miss Hunter

Mr Evan WoollamCoordinator of Teaching and Learning (Pedagogy)

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Personal Development, Health Physical Education

St Pauls is incredibly fortunate to have such a committed and enthusiastic PDHPE faculty who are very devoted to ensuring students achieve to their potential. Throughout 2015, the faculty has worked diligently to give students the opportunity to work on their literacy skills. Teaching and learning strategies have been renewed through the implementation of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), predominantly iPads, in Years 7, 9 and 11. Interactive texts and useful educational websites have formed a basis for research and acquiring new knowledge in the classroom.

The faculty offered Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) to Years 9 and 10 again this year, as well as Sports, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies (SLRS) to Year 11. These electives proved incredibly popular and saw students engaging in multiple practical contexts. New equipment in our College gymnasium meant that our department was able to create innovative training schedules and dynamic learning experiences for the boys involved.

Stage 6 PDHPE was again a popular choice, and the course was delivered by highly knowledgeable staff: Miss Proctor, Mr Jack and myself brought extensive experience to the teaching of the course. With authentic assessment strategies we saw excellent student results throughout the year. Year 11 studied Fitness Choices and were given the opportunity to go to Fitness First in Parramatta to participate in a variety of classes to further their understanding. These classes included Spin class, Pump class, Hard Core and TRX classes. Additionally, they were given free time in the cardio and free-weight areas with supervision. Students gained valuable knowledge and confidence through this excursion, with a ‘hands-on’ engagement with training principles to develop a richer understanding of the physical and social benefits of a gym session – a must for boys’ education.

With two Year 12 classes again this year, the motivation and success was affirmed. Year 12 PDHPE is a challenging syllabus with rich

content and a need for critical thinking skills. Our boys achieved very well in the Higher School Certificate and big congratulations go to the two classes of 2015. A special mention to the boys below who achieved the highest rankings in PDHPE:

1st Charbel Abousleiman2nd Matthew Nicholas3rd Anthony Hanna

Year 10 PDHPE had a particularly enjoyable and enlightening day at the NSW Road and Safety Trauma Forum, organised by Mr Nguyen. The faculty teaches the boys about Road Safety in Term 3, and this excursion offered additional insight into the content explored in our theory lessons. Real-life situations and guest speakers further highlighted the seriousness of road safety and the consequences of poor decisions whilst driving. This is particularly appropriate for teenage boys looking to increase their responsibility as adolescents when applying for their licences. There were also demonstrations and a role play with emergency services, to enhance understanding of how road conditions and peer influence can impact the risk of motor vehicle accidents. This is a valuable learning experience that has now become an annual event for our boys here at St Pauls.

Year 8 were fortunate enough to have the expertise of Quinn Witika, a former national touch football player and current touch football development officer, who came to the College in Term 2 to provide students with valuable knowledge about the game. With many years of experience and youthful exuberance, Mr Witika helped students develop their game sense, as well as their hand-eye coordination. The students engaged enthusiastically and it is wonderful to see some students now involved with touch football outside of St Pauls.

Also, the annual College snow-skiing trip occurred again and was a fabulous opportunity for our boys to acquire new skills on the slopes and

enjoy time away with their friends. Our students had the pleasure of staying at Snowy Gums Ski Chalet in Smiggins.

The faculty’s goals this year were achieved with quality teaching and learning taking place in a range of wonderful facilities offered at the College: the traditional classroom, Camilleri Hall for gymnastics, the oval, basketball courts and tennis courts for our team sports as well as our gymnasium and undercroft area for our specialised practical lessons including fitness training and dance. Resources and programs have been updated by our staff team using a very collaborative approach. As I reflect on my first year as Teaching and Learning Coordinator here at St Pauls, I pay tribute to one of the most supportive and energetic teams I have worked with, and I am very grateful. Students here at St Pauls are certainly offered engaging and innovative ways to connect with the PDHPE curriculum because of such knowledgeable and motivated staff.

I would like to thank every staff member: Miss Hibberd, Mr Jack, Mr Nguyen, Mrs Turiano, Ms Mandoukas, and Miss Proctor for their dedication and sincerity, expressed through their teaching and their interaction with each other. I am certain next year will again be a dynamic and empowering year for our students, and I look forward to seeing our achievements once again.

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& MAJOR AWARDS

Pierre de Coubertin AwardTimothy Tunks Fletcher

Senior Sportsman of the Year 2015

Luke MansourMCS Soccer

MCS BasketballMCS Cricket

MCS AthleticsMCS AFL

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Junior Sportsman of the Year 2015

Elliot WilsonCCC Athletics

CCC Cross CountryMCS Athletics

MCS Cross Country Swimming Age ChampionAthletics Age Champion

Cross Country Age ChampionMCS Soccer

Special mention to the following students who have competed at the MCS Representative level:

U15s MCS Representative Rugby League Team

Thomas Delailoa

NSWCCC Athletics CarnivalEsei Ha’angana

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Under 15sBest and Fairest Connor SleapBest Team Man Jack NormanCoach's Award Jack Hansen

OpensBest and Fairest Joshua IsaacBest Team Man Zane ElsleyCoach's Award Jason Seymour

ATHLETICS

Age ChampionsU12s Elliot WilsonU13s Zachary Kalifa

Karl BatouU14s Tony KhouryU15s Christian LimU16s Zane ElsleyU17s Aaron McDonaldOpens Mark Achmar

BASKETBALL

Year 8Best and Fairest Tony KhouryBest Team Man Louis ChihaMost Improved Player Romal Mohammedyan

Year 9Best and Fairest Peter CarrollBest Team Man Fouad SabaMost Improved Player Matthew Richards

Year 10Best and Fairest Abaris AngoangBest Team Man Charbel SchibaiaMost Improved Player Mitchell Motta

B GradeBest and Fairest Jarred FernandesBest Team Man Pierre SabaMost Improved Player Anthony Frangi

A GradeBest and Fairest Issam SabaBest Team Man Charbel AbousleimanMost Improved Player Sarkis Frangi

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Year 7Best and Fairest Matthew NichollsBest Team Man Zachary KalifaMost Improved Player Kevin Patel

Year 9Best and Fairest Nitin MoopnarBest Team Man Jason PrasadMost Improved Player Himanshu Soni

2nd XIBest and Fairest Matthew MineoBest Team Man Harrison WhitbreadMost Improved Player Shubham Anand

1st XIBest and Fairest Patrick NichollsBest Team Man Timothy RaftopoulosMost Improved Player Timothy Alderton

CROSS COUNTRY

Age ChampionsU12s Elliot WilsonU13s Lachlan CamilleriU14s Harry GrayU15s Benjamin FarrugiaU16s Ziggy KowalskiU17s Timothy Raftopoulos

RUGBY LEAGUEU13sBest and Fairest Romal MohammedyanBest Team Man Jerome SabaMost Improved Player Jacob Yagki

U14sBest and Fairest Jaidyn HannaBest Team Man George MoujaesMost Improved Player Jayden Scuito-Garcia

U15sBest and Fairest Tanssa El TakchiBest Team Man Cameron DavisMost Improved Player Matthew Rahme

RUGBY SEVENS

Under 16sBest and Fairest Joshua DelailoaBest Team Man Patrick Batou

GOLF

All AgesBest and Fairest Isaak PembleBest Team Man Patrick NichollsCoach's Award Michael Wilson

CHESS

JuniorsBest and Fairest Aaron NguyenBest Team Man Denis Lapic

SeniorsBest and Fairest Sean DalyBest Team Man Thomas Duggan

SOCCER

7ABest and Fairest Christopher RutherfordBest Team Man Ethan OldridgeMost Improved Player Elliot Wilson

7BBest and Fairest Joseph CozzupoliBest Team Man Joshua GaleaMost Improved Player Brendon Russell

8ABest and Fairest Blake CurryBest Team Man Matthew NichollsMost Improved Player Kelvin Cheung

8BBest and Fairest Raymond AyrouthBest Team Man Fahad AzeezMost Improved Player Mason Bale

9Best and Fairest Harry GrayBest Team Man Fouad SabaMost Improved Player Martin Nguyen

10Best and Fairest Lucas BertonceljBest Team Man Reiss BonovasMost Improved Player Nitin Moopnar

B GradeBest and Fairest Daniel CiliaBest Team Man Raymond AzarMost Improved Player Jordan Khattar

A GradeBest and Fairest Jake MamoneBest Team Man Domenic CesariniMost Improved Player Dean O'Donnell

SWIMMING

Age ChampionsU12s Massimo OrlandoU13s Carl SorensenU14s John BelcherU15s Joshua CamilleriU16s Timothy Tunks-FletcherU17s Harrison WhitbreadOpens James Graham

SWIMMING RECORDS14 years 100m Freestyle John BelcherOpens 100m Freestyle James Graham14 years 50m Backstroke John BelcherOpens 50m Butterfly Justin Blazevic14 years 50m Freestyle John BelcherOpens 50m Freestyle Justin Blazevic

TOUCH FOOTBALL

Year 7Best and Fairest Ethan OldridgeBest Team Man Jacob YagkiCoach's Award Joe Issac

Year 8Best and Fairest Matthew NichollsBest Team Man Ronan AboodCoach's Award William George

Year 9Best and Fairest Adrian KhattarBest Team Man Ethan KleinCoach's Award Christopher Saad

Year 10/11Best and Fairest Jordan KhattarBest Team Man Luke SleimanCoach's Award Aaron McDonald

TENNIS

Age ChampionsU13s Elias BitarU14s Joshua FarrugiaU15s Peter GeageaU16s Kyle GauciU17s Nitin MoopnarOpens David Sebastian

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Back to the report-writing grindstone, hoping that the TAS report will be read again this year… In-joke!

2015 has seen us again benefit from the great facilities we now have and the knowledge and passion of the TAS staff. The students in our classes continue to produce outstanding work both in the IT and practical workrooms.

As always, a highlight of the year was the Year 12 Major Projects, with work on display from the Design & Technology and Industrial Technology classes. Congratulations to Mr Simon Holloway and Mr Fernando Mendez who nurtured the boys’ talents and encouraged their productive output in these subjects.

We also had our VET students on work placement, and again they received some outstanding reports from their workplace mentors. A number of the boys have already secured employment or taken the next step in their careers. Congratulations to Mr Craig Brissett, Mr Shaun Kaye and Mr David McMinn on their tireless efforts with these boys.

All classes, whether the Technology Mandatory for Years 7 and 8, or the elective TAS classes for the other years, have produced some amazing work, yet again!

To the TAS staff, congratulations and thank you for yet another outstanding year. This year’s teaching staff were: Mr Craig Brissett, Mr Rowan Dray, Mr Peter Fry, Mr Simon Holloway, Mr Shaun Kaye, Mr David McMinn, Mr Fernando Mendez, Mr Jacob Pace and Mr Lawrence Qummou.

Special thanks for all your work. Unfortunately, we are farewelling a number of teachers this year. Mr Fernando Mendez left us during term 4 to take up a position at The Hills Grammar School. Thanks for your nine years here at St Pauls. Your contributions are most valued and appreciated. Mr Craig Brissett leaves us for a position at

Loyola Trade Training Centre. Mr Brissett, being a qualified chef, wanted to move to that field of education. To the man who introduced St Pauls Master Chef and may other initiatives in food, a big thank you for your five years here at the College.

Lastly, we extend a thank you to Mr Peter Fry who leaves us to take up a position in Vocational Education and Training with the Department of Education. Although he has only been with us for two years, his contribution to the life of the College is valued and appreciated beyond measure. With the departure of Mr Mendez we welcomed another new member to the TAS staff this year. A special thank you and welcome to Mr Jacob Pace for taking over during term 4.

The support staff, as always, are worthy of special mention. Congratulations and special thanks to Ms Sue Ellen Altay and Mr Calvin Chung for their efforts again this year. A special mention must also go to all who assist in some way during the year. The ladies in the office: Mrs Glenys Bittman, Mrs Felicity Cribbin, Mrs Kerry Fredericks, Mrs Jodie Penfold and Mrs Chris Reid who are always there when we need them. We also acknowledge the contributions of the late Mrs Rose Doyle whom we miss very much. Thanks also to Mrs Dianne Cruise, Mr William Hughes and Mr ‘JR’ Moussa who provided IT support throughout the year, and to Mr David Collins for his continual support. To Mr David Wagner, Mr Eric Baldwin and Mr Michael Simari, I appreciate all you do! Finally, thanks to the College executive for their ongoing support.

Please enjoy the images on the picture pages showcasing some of the great things achieved in all Year groups in the TAS KLA.

Mr Craig ProctorTeaching and Learning Coordinator of Technological & Applied Studies

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Music2015 has been an outstanding year for the Music Department. As it continues to grow in number and musicality, the talent and enthusiasm never cease to astound.

Led by the music staff comprising Mrs Anne Benn, Mr Gerald Curtin and myself, we have challenged and inspired the students both in the classroom and onstage. The Year 8 students have been mastering their piano skills in the keyboard lab. The lab allows students to explore new innovations in technology and music composition. Students from Year 7 had the opportunity to master their guitar skills throughout the second semester as they began their musical journey here at St Pauls. They were also treated to a visit and performance by renowned rock guitarist Terry Murray. Elective Music students from Years 9 to 12 continue to demonstrate amazing talents and skills evidenced in their numerous performances at assemblies, performance evenings, Masses and, of the course, our Creative Arts evenings.

Les Misérables ExcursionThe elective students were offered the opportunity to see the world famous musical Les Misérables at the Capitol Theatre and were awestruck at the wonderful professional performances they witnessed. Future excursions will continue each year for our Senior Elective Music students with some fantastic shows coming up in 2016 to choose from.

Some positive feedback from our Elective Music students…

It was AWESOME!

This is my first musical and now I want to go to more.

I loved the scene where Valjean, Cossette and Marius all sang against each other in harmony. It was fabulous!

The acting was sooo good, especially the comedy in “Master of the House”.

The part I liked the most was when they were at the barricades and the lighting and special effects all synchronised with the singers.

I bet a friend that he would cry during the show. I won the bet.

The costumes, sets and orchestra were wonderful.

I want to save up and see it again.

I liked it so much that I watched the DVD again twice in the holidays.

Can we go to a musical again next year?

I loved every bit!

Youth MassThroughout the year, our boys participated in numerous parish youth masses at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Guided by Mrs Anne Benn on piano, and ably assisted by Mr Gerald Curtin on trumpet and Mr Colin Robens on brass, this group offers their talents to the parish community by leading and sharing their special gifts to contribute to the beauty of the liturgy. This year, several students took on the added responsibility of regularly contributing to the readings and singing the Psalm. We wish to thank them for taking on these roles. The students generously give of their time and talent on the third Sunday evening of every month to gain valuable performance experience. They are truly appreciated by the entire parish community.

School MassesOur dedicated band and vocal group rehearse only once a week and have been crucial in leading and accompanying the entire St Pauls congregation at various liturgies throughout the year: Opening School Mass, Foundation Day, Solemnity of Our Lady of the Nativity, Year 12 Graduation, Christ the King and End of Year Mass. It is wonderful to see these students really step up in the spirit of St Paul to contribute and carry forward the strong faith tradition here at the College.

Captivate ShowcaseSeveral of our talented musicians and vocalists also featured in the Diocesan Captivate Concert series at Nagle College, Blacktown as well as “Best of Captivate” at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. Conducted by Mr David Russell, CEDP’s Artistic Director, students from many local Catholic high schools combined in a vocal and instrumental extravaganza to perform several public concerts in Week 9 of Term 2. Our boys always perform outstandingly well at these concerts and we look forward to the showcase in 2016.

Christmas Concert and Carols by Candlelight.A large crowd comprising babes-in-arms to grandparents attended the annual parish Carols by Candlelight concert in Camilleri Hall. Our band and vocal groups really enjoyed entertaining the local Greystanes community with a medley of carols. Several students featured by singing solo parts, some for the first time, and we look forward to spreading more Christmas cheer by performing again next year.

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Creative Arts ConcertsThe highlight of our musical calendar was, once again, the Creative Arts Evening Concerts. This year saw over 1000 people attend from the St Pauls, Greystanes community and local feeder primary schools over three hugely successful concerts. This year’s theme was ‘Musicals’. Students and teachers from across the school featured in the extravaganzas. The Visual Arts displays dazzled the audience while the musical performances captivated those of all ages. Numerous staff members and students volunteered their services to help make both concerts huge successes. A big thank you must go to our Master of Ceremonies for both evenings, Mr Craig ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Proctor. His energy and enthusiasm entertained the audience throughout the concerts. The evening reinforces the enormous wealth of talent we have in our College community. Congratulations to all participants.

Mr Paul CincottaTeaching and Learning Coordinator of Creative & Expressive Arts

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TOP ROW: Joshua Clancy, Hayden Gerrie, Ben Frankel, Tarren Livio, Ben Koren, Calogero Vella, Sean Daly

MIDDLE ROW: Carl Sorensen, Nithilaan Aravindan, Jayden Nguyen, Sosefo Taufa, Joshua Zammit, Jonathan Mitchell, Michael Sarkis, David Sebastian, Brad Carr, Mrs Anne Benn

FRONT ROW: Justin Chmait, Massimo Orlando, Justin Fajardo, Adrian McCann, Thomas Gerrie, Himanshu Soni, Gabby Youssef, Nicholas Deahm, Denis Dodig

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VISUALArts

As 2015 draws to a close, we can celebrate the new initiatives, developments and inspiring work of the Visual Arts Department. This year, St Pauls saw its first HSC Body of Work in the ‘textiles and fibre’ category. Many elective students had the opportunity to attend new and exciting excursion initiatives, and there was also an innovative array of units of work introduced to inspire and engage our artists.

The St Pauls community was grateful to have another year with our artist in residence, Johnny Romeo. Select Year 8 classes participated in a drawing competition where they contested to win a signed print by Johnny. Many of the works were very high quality, with two winners producing the most outstanding creations: Peter Miliotis from Miss Reid’s 8VART2 class and Christopher Murray from Miss Pettenon’s 8VART3 class. Congratulations boys!

Johnny also assisted with collaborative initiatives with Delany College, Granville and Nagle College, Blacktown. Select students visited the different Senior Art departments, presenting their ideas and building upon newly-acquired concepts and practices.

2015 saw a continuation of the significant Creative Arts events at the College: Creative Arts Night, the Year 12 Works in Progress night, Soap Stone demonstrations by Nicole Clifford from S&S and excursions to Art Express and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

This year also saw many new excursions. Year 10 visited Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi; Bronwyn Berman, guest speaker and sculptural artist who exhibits at Sculptures by the Sea and Penrith Regional Gallery came to speak to students; Year 8 students created mosaic works used in the Maltese Festa at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.

Our HSC students put together some interesting works. Kaushik Gounder’s superhero suitcases, George Habibeh’s handmade wearable piece inspired by the ocean and Michael Di Iorio’s graphic design piece about fragmented memory attracted much attention from exhibition visitors. The graduating class worked hard to get their artworks completed for assessment.

Overall, it’s been a successful year. I’d like to thank my fellow art teachers, Miss Elizabeth Reid and Mrs Diane Cronan for all their efforts, and I look forward to seeing what the future brings.

Miss Elisa Pettenon Coordinator of Visual Arts

Year 11 and 12 excursion to Art Express at the Art Gallery of New South WalesIn March Year 11 and 12 Elective Visual Arts students visited the Art Gallery of New South Wales to view an annual exhibition called Art Express.

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Art Express is a selection of exceptional artworks created by the HSC students of the previous year. On the day, we attended a presentation with various speakers. These included the curator of the exhibition who spoke about direction in the HSC, and who also provided information on how to prepare oneself for the creation of a major work. We were encouraged to go beyond our limits for the HSC in both theory and the creative component. We listened to three students from Sydney whose works were exhibited in Art Express speak about their art and the process of creating a professional body of work.

As someone who will soon be aspiring to the positions of these students, I found this very informative. It deepened my understanding of the intense process that is required to achieve an exceptional body of work. After the presentation, we visited the Art Express exhibition where we viewed and appreciated each artwork. After this, we had the opportunity to view other exhibitions and artworks in the gallery.

The experience was very worthwhile as we all gained essential knowledge, skills and techniques that we will bring to the creative process ahead. We will work with our sights set on selection for Art Express 2016.

We extend our gratitude to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for welcoming the students of St Pauls Catholic College, and to Miss Pettenon and Johnny Romeo for coming along with us.Jake Sakr

Year 10 Visual Arts excursion to Sculptures by the SeaIn October, the Year 10 Visual Arts class went on an excursion to Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi. Sculpture by the Sea is an annual exhibition on the Bondi—Tamarama coastal walk. This excursion was an opportunity for students to experience and interact with artworks outside of the classroom, and to extend their understanding of the concepts being studied in class. Some works were easy to understand while others were mind boggling.

The class would like to thank Miss Reid and Miss Proctor for accompanying the boys on the day, and Mr Simari for driving the bus. It was a great experience that offered something of enduring value to all of us.Ziggy Kowalski

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ItalianBuongiorno a tutti!

The Year 7 cohort of 2015 was provided with a great variety of opportunities and challenges. The advent of the iPad age created many new teaching and learning opportunities for the boys, as they could play a variety of Italian-based apps and games that helped to consolidate what happened in the classroom. It is our hope that the boys will keep these on their iPads and keep practising la lingua bella. One never knows when they’ll find themselves in Roma!

The boys are already on their way to cruising independently around le piazze on their motorini. In Semester One, we covered the basics of the language including introductions and simple discussions, along with vocabulary relating to the most important of Italian pastimes – eating and shopping. Semester Two built upon these foundations by learning language around time and routine as well as family – and the most dominant obsession of Italy, Il Calcio (soccer). The 2015 cohort has responded to the course with enthusiasm, and even though learning a new language is always difficult, they enjoyed acquiring knowledge about the peninsula, its geography and culture. They particularly enjoyed the times that they could put the various verbsand adjectives aside to play a game of Briscola (Italian cards) or Bocce, a few industrious students even managing to source their own cards and bocce sets!

All of the Languages staff would like tocongratulate our studenti on a memorable year learning about Italy, its language, history and culture. It is always an immense pleasure to be able to discover new enjoyment in our heritage through the eyes of our students. Whether it be watching students wince at the sour taste of chinotto for the first time, or the quizzical look upon their faces when it’s explained to them that the way Italians say ‘Good luck’ literally translates to ‘In the mouth of the wolf’!

We wish our graduating Year 7 Italian students all the best in the future.

In bocca al lupo (‘Good luck’)e Viva L’Italiano

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Vision and Mission StatementThis year we wrote a new Vision and Mission Statement for the Newman Centre.

VisionThe Newman Centre will be the hub of teaching and learning at St Pauls Catholic College – the ‘go to’ place for resources. It will lead the development of Information Literacy Skills to improve learning outcomes for every student, and support the professional role of teachers.

MissionA place where all are welcome.

Our College ethos has its foundation in the Gospels, so we strive to uphold the teachings of Jesus Christ to serve the community faithfully and provide comprehensive resources and services in support of the holistic educational needs of the St Pauls Catholic College community.

To fulfil this mission the Newman Centre commits to:• listening actively and responding to the needs

and expectations of our community• designing and delivering outstanding services,

ensuring high quality and relevance, meeting the needs of all users

• delivering and enhancing Information Literacy skills across the College

• building collections and creating tools to support teaching and learning

• creating flexible and welcoming physical environments for study, teaching and leisure

• providing access to and promoting the discovery and use of local and external information resources.

Research and Learning SpaceDisplays have been numerous, exciting and intriguing. Newman Centre spaces have changed and been rearranged as we move towards a more flexible environment.

Information LiteracyLessons in Information Literacy (IL) have begun. IL is the ability to identify which information is needed and locate sources, to understand how that information is organised, to critically evaluate sources and to share that information effectively, citing sources accurately. These commonly-used research techniques – to find, evaluate, use and share information – are essential skills required by both academics and people in the wider community.

The Library Mentors ProgramWe are fortunate in the Newman Centre to have a dedicated team of young men who provide support to Library staff as Library Mentors.

This is a voluntary position of responsibility and trust that our young men have undertaken; they are role models to fellow students.

Ms Sharon Malcolm Learning Resource Centre Teacher

Mrs Katherine Clark Learning Resource Centre Assistant

Library Mentors

TOP ROW: Shubham Anand, Denis Lapic, Danny Dib, Matthew Mitchell, Aaron Nguyen

MIDDLE ROW: Ms S. Malcolm, Shail Patel, Damon Davino, Urav Kalra, Joshua Zammit, Yianni Mavroidis, Charbel Boutros, Mrs K. Clark

FRONT ROW Patrick Elkorr, Massimo Orlando, Amir Hendi, Aaron Mollica, Joshua Oliver, Jack Bavinton, Adam Zhu, Ethan Aslanidis

ABSENT: Joshua Bou-Absi, Kyle Cakoliris, Hassan Elachi, Nicholas Krilic, Alvin Lanojan, Jayden Lee, Christopher Lee, Vibhor Sood, Dev Thakur.

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Information TechnologyThis year has been a challenging one. The demands to provide and maintain an efficient and reliable IT system, and to integrate a functional WiFi network at the College, are ever increasing.

An exciting development this year has been the introduction of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) iPad model for Years 7, 9 and 11. Electronic resources, including textbooks, are now accessible through the students’ iPads. In 2016 all students will be part of this program.

We worked with Jacaranda Publishers to install the JacPLUS application for our students in Years 7—10 so that an affordable solution that accommodates a range of learning needs could be achieved. Extensive collaboration with Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta was undertaken so the needs of each user could be met in 2015 and beyond.

Other improvements this year include:• upgrading of wireless access points (WAPs)

around the school. This included replacing 39 outmoded WAPs, installing modules to support the BYOD model and installing high-density WAPs for high-use areas.

• Information Technology 1 has been refurbished with 33 new Acer Aspire desktop computers.

• Apple TVs have been added to all compatible data projectors and some older data projectors have been replaced.

• the Father Gerry Iverson Learning Centre has been overhauled with newer technology to enable a surround sound and viewing experience.

• a new student management system has been introduced.

I would like to thank Mr William Hughes (School Technical Support Officer) and Mr Joseph Moussa (Trainee) for all their hard work and support over the last 12 months.

2015 has been another enjoyable year. I especially thank Mr David Bourne for his strong support of Information Technology initiatives at the College, and for the cooperation extended to me by staff and students.

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LiteracyBuild a boy to become a man...

Reading and writing matter at St Pauls. With the Internet, tablets, smartphones and iPads infiltrating every aspect of our lives, the need for high levels of literacy in a digital age has never been so important. The ability to use words, make meaning and access information in our increasingly complex lives is a critical skill linked to overall success. It is with this idea in mind that St Pauls focused on the creation of a literacy-rich school environment with the implementation of several reading programs this year.

Three mornings per week, nine dedicated Year 10 students, along with their tutees, engaged in the inaugural Peer Literacy Tutoring Program, an accredited TAFE course where older students read with Year 7 students. The following is a snapshot of what some students said about this unique program when they were asked to evaluate and reflect upon their experiences:

The Peer Literacy Tutoring Program was a great chance for both Year 7 and 10 students to connect. Furthermore, Year 7 students were able to develop their reading. I hope this program continues in 2016 as it is also a great leadership opportunity for Year 10 students.

I believe the Peer Literacy Tutoring Program was very successful. As a tutor, I have improved my own reading comprehension, approaching new texts, refining communication skills and relationship building.

I believe that attending the campus at TAFE was an awesome part of the course. It gave me a feel for what university would be like. This course allows you to explore career pathways after school. Thank you for the opportunity.

From Year 7…

I like how I learn new words and get better at reading.

This program is great because it gets Year 7 students to create relationships with kids from older years and gets them comfortable with a new school.

A number of Stage 4 students engaged with Lexia Reading Core5, an online, personalised reading program aimed at improving vocabulary, comprehension and spelling. This provided inspiration to struggling and reluctant readers. Of the 40 boys who were enrolled in the program at the beginning of the year, 22 graduated by the end of the year. The success of this program is attributed to its interactivity, animation and regular progress reports. Lexia Reading Core5 was uploaded to the students’ iPads, allowing them to use the program at home. This opened new doors of insight for parents and caregivers to support their sons’ learning and monitor their progress. A strong partnership was formed this year between parents and teachers that contributed to enhancing the overall positive learning experience of our boys.

Lexia Reading Core5 was also offered to two primary schools within the Parramatta Diocese: St Anthony’s at Girraween was one of these schools. Every Thursday afternoon, selected Year 6 students would work with me on building skills in comprehension and language features. The highlight of the afternoon was the intense spelling quiz which became a feverish battle for first place in the dying minutes of the lesson.

Reading Plus is another reading program offered to students in Stage 4 and Stage 5. This program measures a student’s reading capacity and encourages independence and skill to delve into more complex texts. In 2015, students in Year 9 were given access to this program and enjoyed the freedom to track and monitor their performance. In addition, teachers were able to evaluate and assess the progress of each student. The benefit of this program is that students can create links between learning to read effectively and reading to learn.

My Literacy goal for all students at St Pauls is that by the time the boys complete their formal school education, they are able to engage in close reading and understanding of any text in order to participate in life-long learning. I believe that students learn best when they are happy. I have been fortunate this year to have classes filled with confident and enthusiastic boys who developed a love of reading and writing.

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CareersOur focus on Careers throughout 2015 commenced very early in Term 2 with our third Careers Expo held in May in the College Hall. This year we opened the Expo up to more Catholic schools in our local area. We were fortunate to have the ladies of Catherine McAuley attend along with some students from Parramatta Marist College. We look forward to more schools attending in 2016.

The Expo is a major event that enables students from Years 10 and 12 to find out about different career paths and post-school options from a variety of different providers. The feedback from the students indicated overwhelmingly that the expo was a huge success once again.

An event like a Careers Expo does not happen without the support of the rest of the College staff, in particular the College Executive. They continue to allow me to dive in the deep end and organise this event. I am looking forward to hosting the Careers Expo again in 2016 and providing the students from our local Catholic schools the opportunity to explore their prospective career pathways.

In June we hosted the annual Defence Force Presentation for Years 10 and 12 in the College

hall. The boys were a credit to themselves by giving the presenters their full attention and asking very insightful questions throughout the presentation. When two female Defence personnel arrived at our all-boys school, I thought they’d be met with a challenge. Quite to the contrary, the women held their own and gave a great presentation to the boys. One of the presenters, a personal trainer with the ADF, asked one of the boys to demonstrate a military push up. This certainly got the boys’ attention.

At the start of this presentation, there were very few students who had seriously considered the opportunities that the ADF has to offer. After the presentation, there were far more students who were seriously exploring the options available through the ADF in all areas from trades through to the Australian Defence Force Academy.

In January 2016, eight Year 9 students will attend the pilot program, U@UNIVERSITY at the Australian Catholic University. U@UNIVERSITY is conducted by ACU to create awareness of and inspire aspiration for university education. It is open to nominated Year 9 (2016) students from ACU partner schools. U@UNIVERSITY is a four-day live-in program conducted on ACU campuses and prominent

locations within the city of Sydney. Students will be fully supervised and accommodated at ACU’s Miguel Cordero Residence in Camperdown. Students participating in the U@UNIVERSITY program will experience life as a university student through challenging and stimulating workshops and activities, focusing on the disciplines of English, Mathematics, Science and the Arts. The boys are all extremely excited by this opportunity and they feel very honoured to have been selected for it.

And finally… I’m looking forward to hearing stories of success from Year 12 2015 as their new lives unfold. There are students who have applied for scholarships, and we have already heard news of students who have been successful in gaining IT traineeships with Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta for 2016. Many students have taken that extra step and are doing whatever is necessary to achieve their goals and aspirations.

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POST SCHOOLOptions

Post School Options provides nominated students with an opportunity to experience real workplace environments. This program offers these students valuable preparation for their lives beyond school. It is offered to students in Years 9 and 10 so they can participate in competency-based learning. Competency-based learning is different from traditional book learning as it allows students to show a mentor the skills they have developed in practice rather than through a traditional written examination.

Short pre-vocational courses are delivered by the Post School Options Team and registered training organisations. Teachers and workplace trainers support students undertaking workplace learning. The learning context is determined by the needs of the student.

Post School Options offers flexibility by providing a range of supports, for example work experience, mentoring, enterprise training, culturally-specific supports and vocational education.

Alternative learning platforms provide opportunities for assessment, enabling students to be eligible for a nationally-recognised qualification: Certificate 1 in Work Preparation (Community Services) at the end of engagement. This qualification may provide students with recognition of prior learning (RPL) should they move on to further training at TAFE after school.

Post School Options is future-orientated, working from a student’s personal skills audit and then building transferable, generic employability skills.

Services offered are:• Personalised planning• Certificate 1 in Work Preparation

(Community Services)• Supported workplace learning• Short pre-vocational courses• Work preparation programs

In 2015, St Pauls had thirty students in Year 10 and three Year 11 students access the Post School Options Program. All the students gained valuable experience in workplace learning, and some earned their first formal qualification – Certificate 1 in Work Preparation (Community Services). All the boys did the College proud at their worksites. In 2016, we have a similar number of students involved in the program.

Ms Amanda HutchinsCareers Advisor

Learning SupportThe Learning Support team works collaboratively with teachers, students, parents, student services at St Pauls, the Diverse Learning Needs team at Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta and other professionals.

Our commitment to our students is to provide quality education where diverse learning needs are supported, enabling students to achieve to the best of their ability.

2015 InitiativesSocial Skills ProgramCandidates for this program are chosen after collaboration with the Learning Support team, the counsellor and Year Coordinator. Under the guidance of educators, the students undertake a hands-on experience of social skills with their peers. Social skills are learnt in appropriate Year groupings in a safe, small-group environment. This allows for students to feel comfortable in their surroundings, in the hope that ideas and concepts may be shared amongst themselves. The skills attained can then be used in their broader community.

Community Access and Travel Training ProgramThese programs were implemented to cater for students with high needs, enabling them to learn skills that will allow for independence and life after school. Each program runs once a fortnight and places emphasis on literacy and numeracy life skills through peer interaction and social interaction with the broader community.

Reader—Writer ProgramOur reader-writer program provides students with additional needs to access exams and assessments through assistance given by other students. The students who participated as reader-writers attended a training session in term 1. The training schedule followed the guidelines set out by BOSTES.

We were pleased that many of the students who previously engaged in this role continued to do so, and we acquired newly-selected candidates for their enthusiasm and academic excellence. Thank you to all in our school community who provide support and assistance for this program.

I would like to thank the Learning Support team for their professional role in assisting students this year, by providing adjustments for their learning when required. With our focus on Literacy and Numeracy, the Learning Support Team was able to respond to the individual needs of students through personalised intervention strategies. I look forward to working in collaboration with the team again in 2016.

Mrs Jillian WhitneyCoordinator of Learning Support

Some reflections from staff…Assisting students with their learning is a priceless experience because it positively shapes the acquisition of new skills and opportunities. Every individual can reach their maximum learning potential in a supportive environment. Learning Support Officer

I’d like to thank the Learning Support team for their professional role in assisting students this year and providing adjustments for their learning when required. With our focus on Literacy and Numeracy, the LST were able to respond to the individual needs of students through personalised intervention strategies. Mrs Frances Violi

Students talking about the Social Skills Program…It helps you deal with things at school, if you are being annoyed in and out of school. Randila

Informal, relaxed, enjoyed the discussions. Jayden

It improves my social skills and builds my confidence talking to other people, through eye contact and speaking clearly. Francis

I enjoyed relaxing and getting to know others. I was less anxious, more confident and less stressed. David

And a student’s reflection on the work of Learning Support Officers…They have helped as I struggle to read and understand the work that the teachers give in class. The LSOs helped me with reading, writing and spelling in class and also with how to get started on my assignments. I also received separate supervision for exams, which helped me a lot. Simon

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On Thursday, April 2, the students of St Pauls, along with a joyful bunch of staff members, embarked on a journey through Italy they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Led by the flamboyant goatee of Mr Graziani, the group wandered through Italy for two weeks seeing the great cities of Rome, Venice, Siena, Florence and the beautiful Cinque Terre.

Upon arrival in Rome we almost lost Patrick Nader. Unfortunately, he caught up with us and we had to continue the journey with him tagging along.

The trip was enlightening for all – we learned the true value of companionship. It was a wonderful opportunity to experience the different cultures that collectively make Italy the fascinating travel destination it is. The food was divine, and being able to experience all of it with sophisticated and intelligent people from St Pauls – and Patrick Nader – enhanced the enjoyment.

Without hesitation, I would recommend Graziani’s Guided Gallivanting to future students of St Pauls. You’ll store the memories forever!

William Grainger

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The annual ski trip was on again for 2015 and what a trip it was! 40 students and 4 staff made their way to Smiggins Holes for a fun-filled two days of snow action. Friday afternoon was our departure time as luggage was loaded and everyone took their seat. The commentary on the trip down went something like this...

Very long, but the teachers made sure we were well prepared with movies.

A comfy chair and a movie...sweet.

The Transporter movies were spot on!

On arrival at our on-snow accommodation, the boys were given the rundown of the venue and the next few days. Here’s what some of the boys had to say...

The rooms were big and there was plenty of space to share with your mates.

Staying right in the snowfields was fun – to wake and see the snow out the window was a great sight!

I was on the lower level with a TV, a lounge and 12 people.

The boys woke to a hot breakfast, and lunch was provided on-snow, followed by a filling dinner. Enjoy the commentary…

There was a variety but the meat was soggy.

Variety was good but needed more.

Breakfast was amazing...a buffet and seconds! The bacon was delicious and there were plenty of snacks for lunch.

Once on the snowfields, the boys took part in skiing and snowboarding lessons. Some developed new skills needed to take on the mountains. Others fine-tuned skills they already had…

Stacking at high speeds hurts but you can laugh it off.

The instructors were very cool and professional.

We were given great advice on how to S-turn.

The snow quality was good and the boys had two sun-filled days with their mates. Here’s what some had to say...

Had an amazing time...even when stacking it.

Second time round for the ski trip and I can now do jumps!

Overall a great experience with friends.

As if the day were not enough, many students went night skiing on Saturday evening with Mr Jack and Mr Mendez, while others lounged around at the lodge and played pool and games.

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Skiing, snowboarding, snowball fights, watching Miss Hibberd and Miss Proctor stack, and building snowmen better than the other school, wrapped up the 2015 ski trip. A great time was had by all.

Start saving your money because it’s on again in 2016.

Mr Matthew Jack Coordinator of Sport

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College CarnivalThis year we returned to the athletics field at Blacktown International Sportspark for the College Athletics Carnival. It was another great day with a high level of participation across all Year groups. Year 12 entertained us with some creative costumes, while other students showed their House spirit by wearing items of clothing to represent their House colours. In some events there was a high level of competitiveness, with students striving to beat their personal bests or to break records. There was no shortage of sportsmanship or team support and House pride was evident throughout the day, especially during the chants. This was no surprise as valuable points were hotly contested, each House wanting to be crowned champion House on the day.

The following students were Age Champions on the day:U12 Elliot WilsonU13 Zachary Kalifa and Karl BatouU14 Tony KhouryU15 Christian LimU16 Zane ElsleyU17 Aaron McDonaldOpens Mark Achmar

The students who placed first at the College carnival were selected to represent St Pauls at the Metropolitan Catholic Schools carnival at Olympic Park, Homebush in August. This was a squad of some 58 members, several of whom were competing in multiple events on the day. There were some impressive performances among our representative athletes, and all of our athletes are to be commended for their enthusiasm and determination to compete to the best of their ability. Overall, the team performed well in what was an extremely competitive arena.

From the MCS squad the students who placed first in their respective events qualified to compete at the Combined Catholic Colleges carnival:Nana Bobby (400m)Esei Ha’angana (Shot Put)Elliott Wilson (1500m)Luke Mansour (200m)Issam Saba (High Jump)Greatal Zeid (100m)

I would like to thank the squad members for the manner in which they conducted themselves as athletes and true sportsmen. A special thanks also to Mrs Young and Miss Hibberd who provided assistance at the MCS Athletics carnival.

Mrs Natasha Bryce Athletics Coach

Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.

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FOURTH ROW: John Yiamarelos, Aaron McDonald, Matthew Richards, Zane Elsley, Issam Saba, Esei Ha’angana, Patrick Nicholls, Nicholas Krilic, Timmothy Torpy, Timothy Sharpe, Alexander Sallit

THIRD ROW: Mr Mark De Leon, Jaycee Borg, Thomas Delailoa, Jake Mamone, Ziggy Kowalski, Daniel Mathew, Tony Khoury, Joshua Bakhos, Jacque Afif, Kyle Gauci, Timothy Raftopoulos

SECOND ROW: Peter Geagea, Peter Carroll, Matthew Doueihi, Joshua Delailoa, Hayden Teague, Anthony Elakcnouch, Greatal Zeid, Karl Batou, Mrs Natasha Bryce

FRONT ROW: Lachlan Camilleri, Akesh Edward, Mason Bale, Harry Gray, Joshua Makhail, Isaak Pemble, Luke Delailoa, Ezekiel Afraku, Ethan Burton, Jack Hansen, Elliot Wilson

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College CarnivalThe young men of St Pauls participated in the annual Metropolitan Catholic Schools swimming carnival in late March at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. For some members of our team, it was the first experience of this level of competition, while others entered the meet virtual veterans. We competed hard, raced strongly and represented our College with pride.

We sat in third or fourth spot on the points table for most of the evening, but our lack of depth revealed itself in many of the relays as we slipped down the table.

We were well represented by all team members, but I would like to make special mention of our Year 12 Open team who broke two MCS records in the relays, but were pipped for gold.

The team of Justin Blazevic, James Graham, Liam McDonald and Ryan Noble have arguably been the most competitive among themselves since they first swam at our College carnival in Year 7. Their results in every race every year since have been very close, and they have represented the College admirably. Their willingness to have a go and to do their very best represents what I love to see in our students. Congratulations on six terrific years, gentlemen!

I would like to thank Mrs Young, Mrs Pappas, Miss Hibberd and Mr Bourne for their help and support on the night. Also, a special thanks to Mrs Cruise for her time in getting our team entries organised.

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THIRD ROW: Ryan Noble, Liam McDonald, Nicholas Krilic, Joshua Abela, Matthew Richards, James Graham, Brad Hilton, Timothy Tunks Fletcher

SECOND ROW: Carl Sorensen, Daniel Incognito, Joshua Camilleri, Stephen Hodder, Aaron McDonald, Justin Blazevic, Jacob Saab, Nicolas Iorfino, Jesse Verde, Mr David Wick (Coach)

FRONT ROW: Lachlan Camilleri, Elliot Wilson, Ojesh Shrestha, Alexander Nolan, George Moujaes, John Belcher, Lachlan Nolan, Akesh Edward, Massimo Orlando

ABSENT: Jack Bavinton, Christopher Chami, Daniel Headrick, Anthony Khine, Alek Kouvas, Harrison Whitbread

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Carl Sorensen, Justin Blazevic, Liam McDonald, James Graham, Timothy Tunks Fletcher, Ryan Noble, Nicolas Iorfino, John Belcher, Mr David Wick (Coach)

All Schools Swimming

LEFT TO RIGHT: Carl Sorensen, Mr David Wick (Coach), James Graham

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THIRD ROW: Jason Seymour, Lucas Bertoncelj, Timmothy Torpy, Zane Elsley, Nitin Moopnar

SECOND ROW: Reiss Bonovas, Joshua Delailoa, Luke Newcombe, Joshua Isaac, Jonathan Fernandes, Aaron Eagleton, Miss Karen Stephenson

FRONT ROW:Jarrod Attard, Ben Farrugia, Nicholas Youssef, Justin Lam, Jackson Siskovic, Jack Gray, Lachlan Ford

ABSENT:Nicholas Tarros, Hayden Gerrie

Under 14s AFL

SECOND ROW: Jack Norman, Matthew El-Nachar, Brian Fares, George Moujaes, Hamish Ward, Fouad Saba, Greatal Zeid, Mr Michael Dennis

FRONT ROW:Nithilaan Aravindan, Elliot Wilson, Jacob Sabbagh,Matthew Newcombe, John Paul Georges, Jack Hansen, Gabriel Youssef

ABSENT: John Fatoula, Christopher Khalil, Connor Sleap

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Despite only playing three games, the Opens AFL team had an enjoyable season. With many members of the team playing AFL for the first time, each game was a learning experience. Our skills from basketball, rugby league and soccer helped us to be competitive. The members of our team who had played AFL before offered an abundance of guidance and leadership.

The season started off with a great win against Trinity, Auburn. The boys worked well as a team and left the game feeling confident. The next round was against Marist, Eastwood. After dominating possession and play in the first few minutes, we were unfortunately outrun, and our lack of scoreboard pressure allowed Marist to dominate the game. Despite the loss we were happy knowing we had scored two exceptional goals.

We ended up making it to the Division 2 semifinals. Great accuracy in front of goal and plenty of quality outside run weren’t enough to stop a more experienced St Patrick’s, Dundas from beating us.

Overall, we enjoyed our time playing AFL and look forward to progressing, like the Sydney Swans, to greater achievements next year.

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A GRADECOACH Mr Daniel Nguyen

The A Grade Basketball team entered the MCS competition with great expectation and determination. Unfortunately, we didn’t get that premiership we had set as a goal throughout our preparations. We had a very difficult season trying to match the success we enjoyed in previous years but we remained optimistic in each game. Some highlights included Issam ‘King James’ Saba carrying the team with double-figure scoring every game and Kevin ‘from downtown’ Wehbe trying to make his impact as 6th man. To all the players who have been part of this team over the past year, thank you for your efforts, sportsmanship and love of the game. To our A-Grade team of 2014—15, good luck to each of you as you depart St Pauls and embark on the futures that await you.

B GRADECOACH Miss Tara Hibberd

Thanks for a great season, boys! You definitely showcased your skill and athletic talent throughout the season. You were determined to play your best and represent St Pauls with dignity and dedication. I thoroughly enjoyed coaching the B-Grade basketball team this season. There were some great memories created, from amazing three-pointers to the endless opportunities that resulted in endless misses – even when the opposition stepped away to allow the shots to continue.

Unfortunately, we did not make it through to the semis, but I’m extremely proud of the effort displayed by the team, and I look forward to next season. Congratulations to all of you for your teamwork and sportsmanship, both on and off the court, and your unwavering support for each other throughout the season. Well done!

YEAR 10 OPENSCOACH Mrs Rosie Dowd

2015 marked my entrée into the world of basketball coaching, so I would like to thank the boys for welcoming and accepting a novice coach! This season, you demonstrated your passion and enthusiasm, upholding at all times the spirit of St Paul in every game you played. I enjoyed the opportunity to grow with you guys, and a special thanks to Ms Mandoukas for her help at the games, and after-school coaching sessions. The boys created some great memories this season, with their defence improving each game. They successfully attempted three-pointers every game and improved their penalty shots.

Unfortunately, the notorious ‘curse of the Year 10 Opens’ continued this year with the team having one win, and several spectacularly close games. Although we did not progress to the semis, the boys put their heart and soul into every game, never wavering from their dedication to deliver the highest level of sportsmanship. Our goal is to work in the upcoming season on communication so we can continue to support each other in becoming the best players we can be. Well done, boys!

YEAR 9 OPENSCOACH Miss Karen Stephenson

Our Year 9 Opens basketball team had an enjoyable but disappointing season. We had an upsetting start to the season with a loss to Terra Sancta by a small margin. But we stood firm and became prepared for the games ahead of us. As the season progressed, we won some and we lost some. Our memorable highlights were Chris’s three-pointer from the halfway line, Ayac daydreaming on the court and Matthew making his manager debut. I’d like to thank Miss Stephenson for putting in one-hundred percent on and off the court. I’d also like to thank Issam Saba for helping out on game days and giving the boys a couple of tips.Article contributed by Fouad Saba

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeremy Samaan, Sarkis Frangi, Jonathan El Khoury, Issam Saba, Charbel Abousleiman, Joshua Makhail, Kevin Wehbe, Mr Daniel Nguyen

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Eric Barron, Marko Miletic, James Lennon, Pierre Saba, Nikolas Ojvan, Jarred Fernandes, Anthony Frangi, Christopher Chami, Miss Tara Hibberd

ABSENT: Owen Ambrose, Gak Kau

Year 10 Opens Basketball

LEFT TO RIGHT: Elie Elkorr, Lennon Tan, Luigi Vella, Akoik Deng, Hussien Younes, Mitchell Motta, Leslie Mangwendeza, George Chemuel, Mr Lawrence Qummou

ABSENT: Abaris Angoang, Charbel Schibaia, Raymond Wehbe

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YEAR 8 OPENSCOACH Mr Daniel Nguyen

It was a challenging season for the players in the Year 8 Opens team this year. Unfortunately, we failed to make it to the final but we managed to record some memorable wins. We faced some very talented opponents who forced us to lift our performance each week and improve our game. Throughout the competition the players showed amazing levels of determination, passion and sportsmanship.

The season was a success in many ways, as the foundations for future success have been laid. A special congratulations to our ‘twin towers’,

Tony Khoury and James Daoud, for carrying us through each game with strong rebounds and points. The students are to be commended for the way they carried themselves as sportsmen and representatives of the College. They have done themselves and the College proud.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Steven Ricalde, Peter Carroll, Matthew Doueihi, Matthew Richards, Thomas Delailoa, Fouad Saba, Christopher Saad, Adrian Khattar, Miss Karen Stephenson

Absent: Jacque Afif, Beshoye Angoang, Ayac Ayac, Hamish Prasad

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Wezley Klein, Charbel Srour, Romal Mohammedyan, Tony Khoury, Jackson Chetty, David Metyang, Behnood Ahmad Fakhroldin, Louis Chiha, Mr Daniel Nguyen

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MCS CHESSCOACH Mr Daniel Nguyen

In Term 3, teams of three players in each Year group organised themselves to represent the College at the MCS Chess Tournament held at St Patrick’s Marist College, Dundas. They were keen to demonstrate their skills and win some glorious victories.

Every team performed well, experiencing some great wins and narrow losses. Each team finished

a very credible mid-table and all boys involved should be very proud of their efforts. They represented the College admirably.

A special mention is extended to Sean Daly who secured seven victories with only one loss throughout the day.

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THIRD ROW: Ryan Furtado, Danial Haider, Thomas Duggan, Nicholas Adams, Denis Lapic, James Li, Tony Tran, Matthew Mitchell, Jayden Nguyen, Nicolas Aguirre

SECOND ROW: Brendon Russell, Thomas Zammit, Ryan Paul, Joseph Khaicy, William Grainger, George Siderides, Aaron Nguyen, Daniel Cilia, Eric Barron, Mr Daniel Nguyen

FRONT ROW: Justin Chmait, Mohammed ElMerheby, Denis Dodig, Peter Geagea, Khang Nguyen, Julian Di Iorio, Bailey McLoughlin, Dylan Wilson, Kevin Patel, Ethan Aslanidis

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FIRST XICOACH: Mr Peter Fry

The First XI team consisted mainly of players who were no longer playing weekend cricket. Given this, the team set a goal of winning more games than they lost for the season, and we would use this as a measure of success. Early results were great, comfortably winning games we expected to win. In Round 3, however, our attitude was somewhat complacent and a loss to Eastwood would prove to be a critical result in attempting to finish in finals contention. The remainder of the season was dotted with more wins against the weaker sides of the MCS competition and losses to more fancied opposition, with contributions by all players in all facets of the game. The 2014—15 season finished with a record of 4 losses and 5 wins and can be rightly considered a successful season. All team members played in good spirits and represented the College with pride through their sportsmanship. Special thanks must go to Mr Farlow for his management of the cricket teams and Patrick Nicholls for his captaincy.

B GRADECOACH: Mr Stephen Hicks

The B-Grade cricket team had an enjoyable and successful 2014—15 season. While wins were hard to come by, we played the game in the right spirit and developed a strong team bond over the course of the season. We all improved as individual players and our coach, Mr Hicks was always encouraging and helpful with sound cricket advice. Snoop Dogg was also strange No#1 fan and mascot for our team! Special thanks to Mr Hicks, Mr Farlow and Mr Snoop Dogg for all their work and support during the season.

YEAR 9 OPENS CRICKETCOACH: Mr Christopher Peart

The team began the season with bright hopes after an away win at St Gregory’s, Campbelltown. Four more wins followed, including a season-highlight away win at Eastwood. This game was typical of our best cricket: attacking and proactive enough to catch the opposition off guard, with 80 runs scored from our first 10 overs.

Stars with the bat were Nitin Moopnar, scoring a century at home in our final game of the season, and Piyush Pujara. Worthwhile contributions were also made by Hayden Gerrie and Liam Phillips, both playing their parts in narrow victories.

Despite winning five of our eight games leading into Christmas, we could not manage a crucial home win against Parramatta Marist, whose friendly approach seemed to lure some of our boys away from their best efforts. To finish the season equal on points with Eastwood, but on a lower quotient, was therefore a letdown after the team played so well on most occasions.

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Year 7 OPENS CRICKETCOACH: Mr Peter Robertson

The Year 7 MCS cricket team had an up-and-down season. We had quite a difficult start, having lost to St Greg’s by a margin of 50 runs. We were able to build some confidence from beating Schofields by the same margin.

The rest of the season brought us three more wins. We won against Auburn, Fairfield and Liverpool. Unfortunately, having lost more games than we won, we finished 8th out of 12 teams and missed out on this year’s finals series.

Our biggest win of the season was against Fairfield, beating them by 118 runs. Some highlights of the game included Jinil Patel missing out on his 50 for the third time in the season, and

Matt passing the 50-mark himself after Jinil had been caught.

The season was a great experience and it wouldn’t have been the same without our coach, Mr Robertson. If it wasn’t for his cheers, jeers and support the season could have ended much differently.

Overall, the season was a great experience for the whole team, giving all of us a lot more confidence to go out there and not just swing a bat, but play as a unit.

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THIRD ROW: Ryan Noble, Matthew Mineo, Brad Hilton, Dean Matterson, Jack Gerrie, John Yiamarelos, Shubham Anand

SECOND ROW: Mr Stephen Hicks, Luis Gafa, Amit Pala, Jake Mamone, Isaak Pemble, Braeden Lewis, Vishal Viswanathan, Alex Burke, Nicolas Iorfino, Mr Shaun Farlow

FRONT ROW: Yves Almira, Joachim Subramaniam, Jack Grasinger, Patrick Nicholls, Kevin Edirimanasinghe, Timothy Raftopoulos, Liam Phillips

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SECOND ROW: Himanshu Soni, Nitin Moopnar, Piyush Pujara, Raymond Matar, Joshua Isaac, Mr Christopher Peart

FRONT ROW: Luke Carling, Jason Prasad, Jack Gray, Jonathan Fernandes, Matthew Rothwell, Ben Farrugia

ABSENT: Connor Sleap, Alexander Nolan

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SECOND ROW: Jack Mansour, Samuel Taylor, Jayden Lee, Matthew Nicholls, Jinil Patel, Mr Peter Robertson (Coach)

FRONT ROW: Vibhor Sood, Matthew Newcombe, Kevin Patel, Danial Haider, Ethan Burton, Lachlan Camilleri

ABSENT: Zachary Kalifa, Royce Leslie, Hamish Ward

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COACH: Mrs Stephanie Tucker

Our 2015 Cross Country team was one of our most successful squads in many years at the College. Not only was their spirit, sportsmanship and determination envied by many other schools, we sent one of our largest teams to represent us, and they finished the day with some extraordinary placings.

The day was hot, the track was gruelling and long, but that didn’t stop their passion and support for each other. Notable mentions go to Elliot Wilson for placing 3rd and making it through to the Combined Catholic Colleges competition. Furthermore, at CCC he placed highest in his age group, representing the Parramatta Diocese. Well done, Elliot!

Another shout-out goes to Harry Gray and Ziggy Kowalski for placing 13th, Ben Farrugia for placing 8th and Tim Raftopoulos for placing 2nd and making it through to CCC. The valiant efforts of our Under 12 and Under 14 teams earned them the title of 4th Place Age Champions on the day.

Well done to all involved and thanks to Miss Kirsti Proctor who helped marshall on the day and drove the bus for us.

Overall, the Cross Country day was a success. Most importantly, it was a great chance for the boys to get out and have a go. A big congratulations is extended to all who participated, particularly our Under 12s and Under 14s who placed 4th on the overall Age Champions table, and to Elliot Wilson in Year 7 and Tim Raftopoulos in Year 12 who made it into CCC. On behalf of the boys, a special thanks to Mrs Tucker for coordinating us in preparation for the event, and to Miss Proctor for getting us there and back on the day. Contributed by Ziggy Kowalski

Firstly, I’d like to thank Mrs Tucker and Miss Proctor for taking us to Cross Country, and taking us to Maccas on the way back to school. The main highlight was Justin Chmait running in the 12s and then recording his friend, Mohammed in the 13s. So, in total, Justin ran 6km! Congrats to Elliot and Tim for making it to the next round.

…and the hot chips there were beyond perfection! Contributed by Massimo Orlando

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SECOND ROW: Miss Kirsti Proctor, Ethan Burton, Harry Gray, Lachlan Ford, Ben Farrugia, Matthew Nicholls, Lachlan Nolan, Mrs Stephanie Tucker

FRONT ROW: Lachlan Camilleri, Elliot Wilson, Mason Bale, Mohammed ElMerheby, Akesh Edward, Massimo Orlando, Justin Chmait

ABSENT: Kori Aquilina, Joachim Wedlock, Aston Woods, Norman Youssef

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LEFT TO RIGHT:Michael Wilson, Lachlan Ford, Luke Salopek, Christian Lim, Patrick Nicholls, Matthew Noney, Isaak Pemble, Jack Edwards, Liam Smith, Mr Lawrence Qummou

Open Golf Team Champions

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Open Golf Individual Champion

LEFT TO RIGHT: Isaak Pemble, Mr Lawrence Qummou

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The Rugby League season saw St Pauls enter three teams into the MCS competition. Our Junior teams fronted up each week with enthusiasm – an attitude they need to bring to training sessions.

I would like to thank the coaches of the teams: Mr Berry, Mr Hicks and Mr Fry. Without them the teams could not participate. I would like also to thank and congratulate Mrs Young on the convening of MCS Rugby League in her first year at St Pauls. Thanks and congratulations also go to Miss Proctor for running the MCS Weight for Age competition held in Term 1.Mr Michael DennisManager

13s MCS Rugby LeagueOur season started well with a win against Parramatta Marist following a wet weather game with Marist Eastwood, a forfeit win against Schofields and a great team keen for a run. Unfortunately, the chance for a run had to wait until after a bye when we faced Blacktown. This was a game where we learned how to play with heart, playing on when the score kept piling up against us. Our win and forfeits placed us near the top of our pool, launching the team into the semifinal rounds.

The experience of playing finals football lifted the team and we were 14 points ahead at halftime in our return game against Parramatta Marist. We lost momentum in the second half and our season ended with a 22-14 score line. We started with boys of various experience and ability levels and finished as a team. Congratulations to all members of the team.Mr Stephen BerryCoach

14s MCS Rugby LeagueThere was an initial buzz and interest during the trialling period leading up to the Under 14s’ Rugby League season. Once selected, the team was made up of players who had a clear range of abilities, with some playing on the weekend through to some guys playing their first season. Despite being outmatched in a number of the games, the boys still tried their best and looked to improve on their skill levels. I congratulate each player on their efforts and hope they continue to play and improve in future seasons. The team would like to thank Mr Dennis for his management and support of Rugby League.Mr Peter FryCoach

15s MCS Rugby LeagueThe U15s had a mixed season in 2015. After some early promise, crucial injuries and some narrow losses late in the season stopped us progressing further than we might otherwise have. All the boys tried their best and represented the College with pride and determination. Our awards and special mentions: Matthew Rahme for Most Improved, Cameron Davis for Best Team Man and Tanssa El Takchi for Best and Fairest. Special thanks also goes to Mr Hicks and Mr Dennis for coaching and assisting us this year.Mr Stephen HicksCoach

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THIRD ROW: Jacob Yacoub, Luca Risso, Alexander Sallit, Thomas Delailoa

SECOND ROW: Matthew Rahme, Patrick Fifita, Jackson Abraham, Ring Manyang, Ryleigh Lewis, Anthony Elakcnouch, Mr Stephen Hicks (Coach)

FRONT ROW: Matthew Barron, Greatal Zeid, Peter Carroll, Tanssa El Takchi, Christopher Saad, Jacob Elkadi, Cameron Davis

U14s Rugby League

THIRD ROW: Hamish Ward, Jude Tannous, Jayden Bazouni, George Moujaes

SECOND ROW: George Fayad, Charbel Leatherby, Ahmed Toufan, Jayden Lee, Jayden Sciuto-Garcia, Elias Salman, Mr Stephen Berry

FRONT ROW: Jaymz Kouvas, Reynard Antonios, Giacomo Surace, Jaidyn Hanna, Jack Norman, Michael Wilson

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THIRD ROW: Ringo Kondok, Romal Mohammedyan, Hayden Teague, Jacob Yagki

SECOND ROW: Anthony Saba, Christian Makdissi, Ronan Abood, Wezley Klein, Jaydon Gabriel, Mayual Manyang, Mr Stephen Hicks

FRONT ROW: Jerome Saba, Patrick Tabet, Joseph Ibrahim, John Paul Georges, Richard Khalil, Schaef Herewini, Alek Kouvas

ABSENT: Joshua Dib, Zachary Kalifa, Daniel Sangi, Ryan Sharpe

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The Under 16s Rugby Sevens team had a brief but successful season. Repeated bad weather reduced our tournament to a single Thursday.

With some good team work and some excellent solo performances, we were able to win our three pool games, get through our pool and reach the final.

Unfortunately, like last year, we were beaten by the stronger side of Patrician Brothers College, Blacktown in the final. It was, nevertheless, a rewarding experience to make the final and finish runners-up.

The team extends its thanks to Mr Peart, Mr McMinn, Mrs Young and me for our support on the day.Mr Stephen HicksCoach

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BACK ROW: Patrick Batou, James Caracatsanis, Timmothy Torpy, Austin Eid, Mitchell Kahale, Mr Stephen Hicks

FRONT ROW: Joshua Delailoa, Aaron Eagleton, Zane Elsley, Thomas Delailoa, Jackson Abraham, Patrick Fifita.

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Congratulations to our players for their effort and dedication representing the College at MCS level.

The 2015 soccer season was a wet one, with multiple washout games. Despite this, the great sportsmen of St Pauls demonstrated their skill and athletic ability on the field. With the majority of players continuing from last year, the level could only be raised, and the season concluded with mixed results across all teams. The boys all played with heart and were a credit to the College.

The Year 8B team deserve special mention for making it to the grand final. Although they didn’t walk away with the win, the team played exceptionally well and placed overall 2nd in the competition.

Thank you to all the staff for the time coaching the teams, and to the students who volunteered to assist the teachers. Let’s hope that the success of 2015 can be built upon, but more than that we hope the boys continue to play with the same spirit and drive. Thank you for an amazing season, boys. Well done!Mrs Victoria Worrall ManagerMiss Tara Hibberd Assistant Manager

7AThe Year 7A soccer team had a successful campaign in the 2015 MCS competition. Bringing together a range of skills including silky footwork, outstanding fitness and a great football IQ, the team was able to achieve a fine run of wins that propelled them to the top 4 and safely into the knockout semifinals. The knockout semifinal was a hard-fought contest that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Unfortunately, the team lost 1-0 to the eventual champions, but they displayed a valiant effort that will no doubt lead them to greater success in the future! A special mention is in order for the superb conduct of each player throughout the regular season, and it’s fair to say the future of soccer at the College is in safe hands.Mr Lawrence QummouCoach

7BOnce upon a time there was a coach who sought something more than day-to-day teaching duties. She met 14 willing Year 7 students who touched her heart with their positivity and eager spirits in the one sport that could bring them all together. The 2015 Year 7B soccer team are more than mere representatives of the College – they are great athletes who walked away with their medals and with friendships that will last them a lifetime at St Pauls and beyond. It was a truly magnificent season full of passionate debate and rigorous training sessions that would not have been possible without the dedication of the young men who challenged themselves by enthusiastically entering into the spirit of the competition.Mrs Kristyna TadrosCoach

8A“Win or lose, every player deserved to be in this team and it showed in their performances week in and week out. It was an honour to have represented the school in the MCS soccer team.” Sebastian Viasus

The formation of the Year 8 soccer teams commenced, with over 60 players trialling to represent the College. We saw some fresh faces join both teams, creating a change in the way they had previously played. Both teams played well and are to be commended on their ‘do or die’ attitude to the game. The 8A team worked hard, and consistently built upon their skills and team work with a goal to improve their results of the previous season. With the addition of some new players, it took a few games for individual members to find their ‘fit’ in the team. Despite this, they developed their teamwork as the season progressed to create a formidable alliance. By the end of the season the A team played with consistent enthusiasm and determination. They are worthy and proud representatives of the College.Miss Tara HibberdCoach

MCS A Grade Soccer

SECOND ROW: Aaron McDonald, Andrew Nunez, Patrick Nicholls, Issam Saba, Tony Tran, Mr Paul Cincotta

FRONT ROW: Luke Hallab, Peter Tsatsimas, Patrick Doueihi, Domenic Cesarini, Jake Mamone, Timothy Raftopoulos, Dean O’Donnell

ABSENT: Mark Achmar, Timothy Alderton, Christian Hurtado, Elias Dib (Manager)

B Grade Soccer

SECOND ROW: Joshua Bakhos, John Yiamarelos, Pierre Saba, Hussein Elachi, James Jovica, Andrew Pollacco, Joachim Subramaniam, Mr Paul Cincotta

FRONT ROW: Raymond Azar, Justin Khattar, David Sidra, Liam Phillips, Patrick Mejilla, Daniel Cilia, Alessio Sinicropi

ABSENT: Luke Mansour, Peter Tarros, Peter Vlachos, Mr David Le Grand

Year 10 Soccer

SECOND ROW: Matthew Sitima, Nitin Moopnar, Nicholas Petreski, Raymond Matar, Lucas Bertoncelj, Desimir Stankovic, Reiss Bonovas, Mr Shaun Farlow

FRONT ROW: John Zerefos, Peter Geagea, Liam Abdy, Dairai Mahachi, Nicholas Youssef, Junior Mathew, Daniel Headrick, Ben Farrugia

ABSENT: Karlo Borovic

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SECOND ROW: Kaise Hshimi, Musawar Gafori, Jaycee Borg, Matthew Richards, Christian Lim, Patrick Ellias, Matthew Lardieri, Miss Karen Stephenson

FRONT ROW: Adrian Khattar, David Lamin, Milad Doueihi, Jayden Galea, Matthew Doueihi, Fouad Saba, Harry Gray, Martin Nguyen

ABSENT: Adam Gohari

Year 8A Soccer

SECOND ROW: Kelvin Cheung, Charbel Hourany, Luis Borg, Daniel Mathew, Deng Deng, Matthew Nicholls, Karl Batou, Miss Tara Hibberd

FRONT ROW: Nicholas Kambouris, Sebastian Viasus, Blake Curry, Peter Miliotis, Evan Kotsiopoulos, Jamie Bazevski, George Elias

ABSENT: Epaphras Amoah

Year 8B Soccer

SECOND ROW: Joseph Younan, Joseph Costa, Nikola Rimac, Akok Aleu, Charbel Youssef, Fahad Azeez, Paul Liros, Ms Tara Hibberd

FRONT ROW: Raymond Ayrouth, Raymond Younan, Mason Bale, Matthew Fakhoury, Jack Mansour, Ethan Burton, Anthony Gahdmar, Joseph Nakhoul

ABSENT: Mr Fernando Mendez (Coach)

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8BThe 8B team entered the competition as one team, and concluded with a change in players and a grand final match at their feet. They worked well together, and this saw them progress to a nail-biting final only to go down to St Gregory’s College. The boys should be proud of the way they played and the excellent sportsmanship they demonstrated throughout the season. I wish them well for the 2016 season.Mr Fernando MendezCoach

Year 9Rain rain go away, Come again another day…When this rhyme was coined, it is doubtful its authors knew how perfectly it would describe the sentiments of the Year 9 soccer team throughout the 2015 MCS season.

In a season where rain reigned supreme on a Thursday, the boys still managed to experience success. Missing many matches that might have assisted in their movement up the table, the team finished 7th after the regular rounds, so they did not progress to the finals. Despite this overall result, the boys put in strong performances against the sides that finished the season in the top 4 positions. One of the great achievements of the season was the extremely competitive 1-1 draw against St Gregory’s at their home field. The boys walked away from the season having played ‘the beautiful game’ with great sportsmanship and teamwork, showcasing their talents to the best of their abilities. The future looks bright for the Year 10 soccer team of 2016.

…And hopefully George Harrison’s lyrics will be an apt descriptor of the 2016 season.Here comes the sun.Here comes the sun.And I say, it’s alright.Miss Karen StephensonCoach

Year 10The Year 10 Soccer team has always been a pleasure to work with. Having set the competition alight for three years with only misfortune to trip us up, hopes were high for our final Junior season.

Hopes don’t win games, however. Despite some marvellous individual games – our 4-3 thriller against Liverpool comes to mind – the boys never hit the stride that was the hallmark of their Year 8 and 9 seasons. In spite of this, the boys were always an absolute pleasure to bomb a season with! My sincere gratitude goes to the entire team for the good humour and sportsmanship shown throughout a difficult season on the field. Coaching them throughout the last four years has been an absolute joy, and I hope they go on to experience the success they deserve in football.Mr Shaun FarlowCoach

B GradeThe MCS B-grade soccer team had a season to be proud of. The side got off to a rocky start even before the season with a few controversial selections and omissions in the formation of the squad. Once the side actually started playing, the season opened with a few wins and draws. Everyone received game time as we made full use of the individual footballing gifts of our players. There were a couple of tough 1-0 losses but the team played very well.

The boys kept their heads up, and even through injuries and bad luck we managed to make the semis though a miracle set of results in the league’s final two rounds. Our team took on St Dominic’s in the semifinals. After drawing the game, we were unable to score the winner in extra time and were eliminated due to the usual MCS technicalities (the higher-ranked team goes through). But we allowed the top side only one shot of goal in the entire game, which is a great achievement!Mr Dave Le GrandCoach

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SECOND ROW: Adriano Rubbi, Christopher Petreski, Christopher Rutherford, Robert Azzi, Dominik Borovic, Joseph Abi-Arrage, Wesley Mangwendeza, Mr Lawrence Qummou

FRONT ROW: Jonathan Lennon, Tomas Badrov, Ethan Oldridge, Elliot Wilson, Brayden Zullo, Adam Abi-Arrage, Patrick El Takchi

Year 7B Soccer

SECOND ROW:Joel Yanga, Jeffrey Farah, Jason Saab, Paul Galouzis, Mr Lawrence Qummou

FRONT ROW: Joshua Spehar, Joshua Galea, Adrian Pollacco, Amir Mirzaei, Jack Hansen, Massimo Orlando

ABSENT: Joey Cozzupoli, Brendon Russell, Manasseh Samuriwo, Carl Sorensen, Mrs Kristyna Tadros (Coach)

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A GradeThis year’s team was made up of both the championship-winning A-grade and Year 10 teams of the previous season. Unfortunately, they didn’t experience the same success this year. This season’s campaign was made all the more difficult due to persistent wet weather and washed-out games. The team was also battling multiple injuries and representative commitments. Overall, the boys played with immense spirit and gave it their best under trying conditions.Mr Paul CincottaCoach

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The MCS Tennis tournament was held over two days at the Parramatta District Tennis Association courts in North Parramatta. In week 4 of Term 1 the Senior team took to the court, with the Junior students representing the following week. This tournament involves ten schools and is played as a round robin, with each Singles player and Doubles combination playing the other five teams in their pool. The objective is to finish in the top two on points to join the other pool in the semis.

All players participated in their matches with class, respect and sportsmanship. Many players were on the brink of qualifying for the semifinals but fell just short of the top four positions needed in each age group. An honourable mention goes to Kyle Gauci who fell agonisingly

short of winning the Under 16s Singles title. Kyle participated with fierce intensity and was edging to victory when nerves and a few close line calls robbed him of the ultimate prize. A special mention also goes to Nitin Moopnar who was brave in defeat by a more seasoned opponent in his Under 17s Singles semifinal match.

To all the boys who represented the College this year…your efforts resulted in St Pauls placing 6th in the Aggregate Shield. I’m sure with the dedication and commitment already shown, along with regular tennis in the off-season, St Pauls will once again be at the top of the MCS tennis world.

Mr Daniel NguyenCoach

MCS Tennis

SECOND ROW: Lachlan Ford, Jonathan Fernandes, Nitin Moopnar, Luke Newcombe, Kyle Gauci, Luca Sinicropi, Mr Daniel Nguyen

FRONT ROW: Jack Mansour, Christopher Adams, Alexander Nolan, Peter Geagea, Ethan Klein, Mark Grasinger

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The Year 7 Touch season kicked off with enthusiasm and many new faces. We finished the competition in 8th place, missing out on the playoff for the cup, the top tier of the competition. Instead we played in the middle tier for the trophy. The teams were still fiercely competitive and extremely skilful, and the semifinal and final were close encounters. Unfortunately, we lost in the final but there were many memorable moments.

I would like to thank all the members of the team. It was a season that I enjoyed immensely and learned a lot from. Hopefully the team also had a season that was enjoyable with some good memories to take away, along with a deeper knowledge of the game.Mr Daniel NguyenYear 7 Coach

This year’s Touch competition introduced a fourth team from each school, meaning the boys played in teams based on their scholastic year rather than their age. The Year 8 team faced a competition of mixed abilities, with some particularly tough opposition from Blacktown and St Dominic’s. Throughout the season the boys came away with some strong wins and some narrow losses. We finished the competition in 5th place, which gave us a finals berth in the Trophy division.

Unfortunately, we were unable to come away with the trophy, but all members of the team are to be commended on an outstanding season. Regardless of the result, every game was played with enthusiasm and persistence, and the team displayed great sportsmanship. Thank you to all the boys for yet another enjoyable season.Miss Kirsti ProctorYear 8 Coach

The Year 9 Touch season was one of highs and lows. After our first two games, it was quite evident that there was a lot of potential with this group in terms of skill. We had a 5-0 win against Eastwood, followed by a bye against Liverpool, and then a convincing 4-2 win over Schofields. After the first three rounds the team found themselves 1st place in a competition comprising 11 teams.

We finished the regular season in 4th place, which gave us the ability to play off for the trophy, the top tier of the competition. The teams were fiercely competitive and extremely skillful. Unfortunately, we went down in our first game against St Dominic’s, the only team that beat us throughout the season. This meant we had to play off for 3rd and 4th place. The reality that they were not going to be competition winners had a negative impact on the boys, and we didn’t play to our ability in the second game, losing to Fairfield.

I would like to thank all the members of the team who played every game in the spirit in which it was intended, bringing energy, skill and determination to each encounter. It certainly was a season that I not only enjoyed, but I also learned from, and I hope the team also had an enjoyable season.Mr Geoff McEwenYear 9 Coach

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Year 8 Touch Football

LEFT TO RIGHT: William George, Anthony Saba, Jack Mansour, Matthew Nicholls, Ronan Abood, Hayden Teague, Wezley Klein, Mason Bale, Jaymz Kouvas, Miss Kirsti Proctor

ABSENT: Zachary Kalifa

Year 7 Touch Football

SECOND ROW: Joel Yanga, Aston Woods, Andrew Elzain, Jacob Yagki, Mr Daniel Nguyen

FRONT ROW: Joe Issac, Alek Kouvas, Schaef Herewini, Ethan Oldridge, Jerome Saba, Patrick El Takchi

Years 10/11 Touch Football

LEFT TO RIGHT: Elie Aoun, Paul Reaidi, Aaron McDonald, Danny Farah, Pierre Saba, Timothy Sharpe, Jordan Khattar, Luke Sleiman, Joshua Bakhos, Miss Tara Hibberd

ABSENT: James Baissari, Haydar Toufan

Year 9 Touch Football

SECOND ROW: Ethan Klein, Ryleigh Lewis, Thomas Delailoa, Anthony Elakcnouch, Mr Geoff McEwen

FRONT ROW: Lachlan Nolan, Michael Vella, Christopher Saad, Peter Carroll, Alexander Nolan, Adrian Khattar

The combined Year 10 and 11 Touch Football teams played a season of many highs and lows. They were a team built with new faces and it took them a few weeks to find their feet. Throughout the season, the team dwindled as a result of external circumstances, but the remaining players created a strong alliance, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship, teamwork and skill. With this they were able to generate some wins, although a controversial call in the final closed the season on a low. The boys should still be proud of their efforts, coming 5th place overall.

I would like to thank all the members of the team, as I thoroughly enjoyed the season and had many laughs with a great group of young men. Best wishes for the future boys, and remember the ankle weights!Miss Tara HibberdYear 10/11 Coach

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