Issue No. 11 - May 20, 2011 - Whitefriars

Belong. Believe. Become. 

In Fide 

Inside this issue: 

• From the Captains 

• Haemoglobin Heroes 

• The White Mantle 

• Year 9 OLP Camp 

• Learning Enhancement 

• Study Skills Workshop for 

Year 9 Students 

• Year 12 Drama Excursion 

• Performing Arts News 

• All Schools Cross Country 

• International Students 

Excursion 

Careers Centre News 

Sport 

• Report 

• Good Sport Nominations 

• Next Week 

• ACC Results 

College Services 

• Canteen Roster 

• College Services Roster 

• Parents’ Association 

• Uniform Shop 

College Calendar 

Community Notices 

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In this Easter 

season, we proclaim 

with joy that Jesus 

is the Way, the 

Truth and the Life, 

and we pray that 

this good news will 

touch us and 

change our lives. 

From the Principal 

Fr Paul Cahill, O.Carm. 

Next Friday, 27 May, the College will be host to some very distinguished guests. This has arisen as a result of an 

initiative of Ms Nicole Ross, Head of Soreth House and Mr James Box, Middle School Coordinator. As they did so well 

last year, they undertook, again this year, to arrange the special events and activities for the celebration of the College’s 

Feast Day, Mt Carmel Day. The College will observe this Feast of Our lady of Mount Carmel on Wednesday 20 July this 

year, the first Wednesday of Term 3. Mass for all students and staff will form an integral part of the day. Years 7 – 9 

students will have some special activities and then, after lunch, everyone will be involved in a Walk for East Timor, for 

which students are asked to gain sponsorship to support the Carmelites’ mission in East Timor. Ms Ross and Mr Box 

have arranged a special guest to speak to the whole school in the lead-up to Mt Carmel Day as a way of getting the 

students thinking about the needs of the people of East Timor and organising their sponsorship for the Walk so that 

we can really make a great contribution to the work of the Carmelites on the mission in East Timor. This special guest 

is General Peter Cosgrove. He and his wife will visit Whitefriars next Friday morning and the General will address a 

specially convened whole College Assembly. 

General Peter Cosgrove is currently Chancellor of Australian Catholic University . Previously, he served in the Australian 

Army from 1965 and was Chief of the Australian Defence Force from July 2002 until his retirement in July 2005. 

He first leapt into the public consciousness when he headed the 9000-strong multinational peace-keeping INTERFET 

force in East Timor in 1999 - 2000, following the tragic and bloody upheaval that accompanied East Timor’s struggle for 

independence from Indonesia. For his guidance, skill and sensitivity, he was appointed a Companion of the Military 

Division of the Order of Australia. 

General Cosgrove was also awarded the Military Cross for his service in Vietnam, and in 2001, was named Australian of 

the Year. Last year he was awarded an honorary doctorate by ACU. 

We are extraordinarily privileged to have General Cosgrove come to Whitefriars and speak to us about his experiences, 

particularly in East Timor – and help us understand something more of the people and their plight, whom we are 

trying to assist through our support of the Carmelite mission. 

Unfortunately, I am unable to be personally present for General Cosgrove’s visit as I have a long-standing commitment 

to attend an event in Indonesia in support of our International Student Program and to visit a significant Carmelite 

school in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, with a view to further fostering relationships between our schools. Nonetheless, 

I am sure the College community will extend a very warm welcome to General Cosgrove and his wife and will profit 

greatly from his visit. 

Also visiting the College, in association with General Cosgrove’s visit, and taking part in the Assembly will be the 

Carmelite Provincial of Australia and East Timor, Fr Denis Andrew, along with Fr Bruce Clark, Director of Carmelite 

Formation in East Timor, and Brothers Angelino Dos Santos and Martinho Da Costa – Carmelites from East Timor, 

currently living at Middle Park in Melbourne and preparing to continue their studies for the Priesthood at Yarra 

Theological Union at Box Hill. It will be great to have them all here and I am sure they, too, will be made very welcome. 

* * * * * 

Congratulations to Ms Felicity Beggs and her husband, Paul O’Rourke, on the recent birth of their first baby – Seamus. 

All are well. 

Well done to the Year 10 students who completed their Work Experience last week in what seems to have been 

exemplary and very worthwhile fashion. Well done, too, to the Year 9 students who seem to have handled the 

challenges of their Year 9 camp very well last week. We hope they might appreciate some of the comforts and 

“services” of home a bit more as a result. 

Congratulations, too, to those students who braved very trying conditions last Saturday morning to compete in the All 

Schools Cross Country Competition at Jells Park. Whitefriars finished a very creditable 7 th overall, with a Year 7 team 

coming 4 th . This was a great “hit out” for the upcoming ACC Cross Country Carnival. 

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WHITEFRIARS COLLEGE INC. ABN 35 808 045 134 156 Park Road Donvale Victoria 3111 Australia 

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Well done, too, to the selection of students across all Year levels who took part in the Australian Informatics 

Competition this Thursday. It is great to see students taking advantage of such “extension” and Learning 

Enhancement opportunities. For further information about Learning enhancement opportunities and possibilities, 

remember that Mrs Tania Sheko is our Learning Enhancement Coordinator and she is very happy to be contacted at 

the College. 

Finally, our condolences are extended to Lloyd (9C4) and Leyton (7C2) Taylor on the recent death of their 

grandmother. My apologies for indicating last week that the grandmother of Ben Di Pietrantonio (11E2) had died. In 

fact, it was his maternal grandfather. May they rest in peace. 

From the Captains 

We are well into second term now and things are starting to kick into place, students are learning, studying and 

playing hard. Second term sport has begun and the teams are fit and fighting to represent Whitefriars as best they 

can. There are some big weeks coming up for the SRC, such as “Social Justice Week” that has many activities for 

students to enjoy, as well as our ‘Live Below the Line’ campaign that will be going on throughout the week. 

2011 College Captains 

L-R: Paul Harrington (Vice Captain), 

Jackson Cairnduff (Junior Captain), 

Patrick Wain (College Captain) and 

John Tonti– Filippini (Vice Captain) 

The Year 9s have started to thaw out after a freezing camp up in the mountains. The adventure was both challenging 

and enjoyable, however the conditions meant some groups could not participate in the bike ride leg of the journey. 

Unfortunately for the students, this did not prevent the hiking section of the camp (that has been known for how 

difficult it can be). I can safely assure you that most students had a great time. 

Whilst the Year 9s were away on camp, the Year 10s undertook their work experience, working in a variety of different 

work places. They all found this enjoyable and with a small amount of pay, gave them an insight into what it is really 

like in the workforce. 

NAPLAN testing for Year 7s were also held last week, with the Year 9 students sat theirs this week. The Year 9s realised 

it was their last time doing the test a fact were happy to share with the Year 7s; until they were put back in their place 

by being reminded that exams are coming up in a few short weeks. 

This term is bound to be a great one. 

Jackson Cairnduff 

Junior School Captain 

Haemoglobin Heroes this week... 

This week’s Haemoglobin Heroes came from a range of Year levels, Houses and number of previous donations, but 

they all donated cheerfully and successfully. Three lives were saved by each of Will Hoole, Harley Irwin, Liam O’Connell, 

Tim Petts, Matt Scannell and Daniel Tester. Mr David Campbell, one of the people who maintain our school facilities, 

also donated this week; he is a repeat donor as he is well aware of the value of his donation. This means that overall 21 

lives were saved by us this week – about a football team number of people who were helped by the Whitefriars 

community! 

As has been the case since early March, donors can admire the large plasma TV on the wall of the Refreshment Area 

and read the plaque on it that states that it was donated by the Corsini House of Whitefriars College; they can then 

have a drink from the new drinks fridge and relax on the two comfortable couches that were also part of the donation. 

However, as good as these may be – and they are! - without the donors the Blood Bank cannot continue its function of 

providing free blood and blood products to anyone in Australia who needs it – and to our troops overseas. Unlike 

some other countries, in Australia donors are not paid and the blood is not sold to the recipients. Donors do receive 

refreshments afterwards as a thank you, but the main reward are the feelings of satisfaction donors get from knowing 

that they have helped other people in the community. So many people come away from the Centre looking cheerful 

and feeling really positive about themselves and life – how else do you get a chance to save three lives just by giving 

up one hour of your time 

Donation dates for the rest of this term are Tuesday 24 May (donors especially needed for this date), Wednesday 1 

June, Monday 6 June and Wednesday 29 June. Please email Mrs Crossman with the date of your choice; all are for 

period 4. You can be dismissed from the Ringwood Centre or be driven back to school, usually in time for the normal 

buses. 

Give blood – it’s a really good feeling 

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The White Mantle 

Religious Education Corner 

Mr John Abrahams 

Assistant Principal (Identity and Mission) 

A Conversation… Nurturing the Spirituality of our Young People. 

Late last term, I was fortunate to be present with a number of Year twelve students from Whitefriars and other neighbouring 

colleges, at the Yarra Deanery forum discussion on Spirituality. This event was organised by Parish Priest, Fr Bill Gill and 

Deanery Resource Coordinator, Mr Charles Balnaves. The afternoon provided an opportunity to be engaged in an enjoyable 

conversation with Rose Marie Prosser as we all discussed the importance and meaning of Spirituality and the nurturing 

amongst our young people. 

What follows is the first of a two part ‘conversation’ Rosie Marie Prosser conducted, addressing the Spirituality of the young. 

Part two of this conversation will appear in next week’s newsletter. 

The name “Whitefriars” 

refers to the mantle 

worn over the habit of 

the Carmelite priests 

and brothers. 

The Carmelites are 

known as “White Friars” 

because of their dress – 

a white mantle worn 

over a brown habit. 

The white mantle is 

linked with the Prophet 

Elijah who wore a 

similar garb, probably 

of sheepskin. 

The early hermits of 

Mount Carmel adopted 

this white mantle as a 

symbol of their 

devotion to Mary, the 

mother of our Lord. 

Parker J Palmer (sociologist and educator and author of `The Courage To Teach') says that spirituality is '.....the guest for 

connectedness with something larger and more trustworthy than our egos- with our own souls, with one another, 

with the worlds of history and nature, with the invisible winds of the spirit, with the mystery of being alive: Rose Marie 

believes that spirituality is about attending to the Mystery of the everyday moment; It requires reflection. We may even 

need to learn or teach reflection. 

Spirituality needs nurturing, calling out. It's about becoming aware of how we want to `be' in life. It can be nurtured by 

a sense of awe, by thankfulness and gratitude. Rose Marie believes that we can support young people by affirming 

their interest in social justice, in the environment, in doing things "or others affirming young people in life-giving other 

-centred activities”. This of course all demands interpersonal relationships -connectedness with our young people. 

• How do we connect with our young people 

• How do we give them our time 

• How can we offer encouragement, affirmation, guidance 

• How do we delight in them 

Michael Carr-Gregg says that young people's survival is about connectedness. Young people with nurtured spirituality 

and connectedness do better. 

Three things that will nurture the soul are: 

• A soul mate with whom we can share our deepest feelings 

• To hear stories of other people and our tradition and, 

• Prayer, the dialogue with the heart, pondering life's issues while holding the tensions. 

These are all about connectedness - relationships. 

• As adults can we be humble enough to be able to say that its what we do not only say, that connects with and 

allows connection for our young people 

• Do we give time to them, listening, encouraging, affirming 

• How do we help them to stay connected with the family while still spreading their wings 

Perhaps we could use driving time when we have them alone, going to bed time, job helping time, when they come 

in the door from school time, at the dinner table... 

• Do we know what it is that we do or say to them that says "I love you, you are loveable and good" 

• Do we know their `love language' Each person may have a different one. 

• Do we encourage and allow friends home 

• Do we help them to get to where they need to go to connect with their friends 

In living with, working with, being with young people and 

their spirituality, their resilience, their zest for life, we help 

them to become aware of their enjoyment, 

'What did you enjoy about the......’ We can help them to 

be aware of and own their strengths - their God-given gifts - 

we can feed back to them.’ 



Year 9 OLP Camp 

Mr James Box 

Middle School Coordinator 

On Monday 13 May the Year 9 cohort set off on what was to be, I am sure, a very memorable camp. The Year 9 

program was set in three different Alpine areas. These being – Mt Stirling, Mt.Hotham and the Bogong High 

Plains. Whitefriars in conjunction with the OEG (Outdoor Education Group) aims to educate through a focus on life 

skills which endeavour to equip students with skills that allow them to make positive life decisions and cope with our 

ever-changing world. These camps are created to be challenging both physically and emotionally and centre around 

resliance, self learning, social and spiritual development. It gives our students the opportunity to show leadership skills 

in an environment away from their normal surroundings and gives them the opportunity to interact in a different 

environment. I am confident that after the experience of last week these outcomes and aims of the program have 

certainly been met. 

These young men should be very proud of the way that they dealt with the changing environment and at times quite 

severe weather conditions. It was very pleasing to see such positivity and enjoyment of the experience from the boys 

as they departed the bus on Friday afternoon. 

Thanks needs to go to the OEG leaders, who with many years of experience in such conditions were able to adapt the 

plans to make the program for the boys both safe and unforgettable. Also thanks to the staff members from 

Whitefriars for their time and effort, both at College, and in dealing with the conditions and making sure that the camp 

was a success. 

Below are two accounts form students on their experiences throughout the week. 

Julian Virgona – Year 9 Lisieux – Mt Stirling 

On Monday 9 May, the Year 9 level of Whitefriars ventured for what was, no doubt, going to be a very memorable 

camping trip. My group travelled to the cold mountain known as Mount Stirling. It started off nice and sunny, but soon 

turned cold and snowy, as 25cm of snow fell on our tents overnight. We were one group lucky enough to go cycling 

on the first day, before it snowed, up to a beautiful lookout point where we saw a deer. In the end, the snow provided 

us with a lot of entertainment, as we got into many heated snowball fights and made a snowman named Billy. The 

camp was a lot of fun. 

This year’s camp was definitely a great experience, as many of us who had never been to the snow got to experience it 

in a beautiful environment and got to camp in it, as well as hike and slide. 

Ryan Malt – Year 9 Soreth – Mt Hotham 

At 7:30am on Monday 9 May the Year 9s headed off to their selected OLP camps. On the bus to Mt Hotham feelings of 

anticipation and excitement where running high. I think I speak for the whole Year level when I say we were nervous, 

and for a good reason. Year 9 camp had earned itself a tough reputation, but no matter what the older boys said 

nothing could prepare us for what lay in store for us. The weather was freezing and the wind was relentless. Tents were 

weighed down by the snow, shoes froze and clothes got wet. It was challenging and draining, both physically and 

mentally and it took a lot of self-determination and perseverance. All in all it was a challenging week for all but a very 

enjoyable one. 

Learning Enhancement 

Ms Tania Sheko 

Learning Enhancement Coordinator 

Parent resources for the identification and support of gifted children. 

How do you know if your child is gifted What can you do to support your gifted child Is there a list of characteristics 

to identify gifted children What’s the difference between being bright and being gifted 

If you have asked yourself any of these questions, you might like to have a look at the Parent Resources for Gifted 

Support in The Friars Factor, Whitefriars’ new website for learning enhancement. Of course, only a professional will be 

able to confirm whether or not your child is gifted, but these online resources are a good starting point for parents. 

The Friars Factor provides links to a range of information including gifted organisations, checklists, advice on how to 

work with your gifted child’s teacher, insights into how gifted children learn, and why gifted children need to be 

challenged. 

Here is the web address of The Friars Factor: 

https://sites.google.com/site/thewhitefriarsfactor/home 

If you have any questions, I can be contacted by email tsheko@whitefriars.vic.edu.au or by phone 9872 8338. 



Study Skills Workshop for Year 9 Students 

Thursday 26 May 

Study skills are important as we need to structure information and to recall this easily. There are many facts to learn - 

some related, some not. How we order this detail and learn it affects how we can recall and use it. And yes....study is a 

skill. We all need to learn how best to study and extensive research and our individual trial and error has highlighted 

what works. 

The Learning Support Centre will be holding a one hour workshop for all interested Year 9s on Thursday 26 May from 

3.15pm - 4.15pm. Please email Mrs Marina Ensor (mensor@whitefriars.vic.edu.au) or Ms Elske Tecklenburg 

(etecklenburg@whitefriars.vic.edu.au) if you are interested in attending. 

Please join us to learn to learn. 

Year 12 Drama Excursions 

Ms Catherine Wells 

Year 12 Drama Teacher 

On Saturday 9 April and Friday 6 May, the Year 12 Drama students attended The Malthouse Theatre and MTC Theatre 

respectively, to view plays on the VCAA Playlist. As part of Unit Three Coursework, students are required to view a 

number of plays, and analyse and discuss the non-naturalistic features of the performance. 

Year 12 Drama Students (left to right): 

Michael Croke, Tom Fitzgerald, 

Michael Trotta and Kristian Bressanutti 

The first play was The Soul Miner, which explored the trauma of returned soldiers from Gallipoli in the First World War. 

The second play Random, highlighted a day in the life of a family when their son and brother is killed suddenly. 

Both plays were performed by a single actor who transformed into a diverse range of characters. 

Performing Arts News 

Ms Rachel Valentine 

Head of Performing Arts 

Music In May Concert 

This Wednesday evening 25 May Whitefriars and Siena students will be performing at the Music In May concert in the 

Healy Wilson Theatre. All tickets have been snapped up and the students are excited to be performing to a full house. 

On Monday 23 May Period 1, Senior Concert Band will be rehearsing in the Theatre. Tuesday 24 May the Senior Guitar 

Ensemble will rehearse Period 2, Senior Vocal Group Period 3, and the Senior Concert Band Period 4 and after school 

with Siena. Dress rehearsals continue on Wednesday for Drum Line Period 2, College Choir Period 3 and Stage Band 

Period 4. 

Year 7 Class Concert Band Program 

Letters were sent to relevant Year 7 parents last week informing them of the Year 7 Honours Band which begins next 

Wednesday. I encourage all students who are interested in this extension program to let Mr Collidge or me know as 

soon as possible. 

And Then There Were None – 28, 29, 30 July 

Rehearsals continue for this Agatha Christie play and take place Tuesdays and Thursdays after school under the 

directorship of Ms Nathalie Fox. 

Upcoming Events 

Wednesday 25 May – 7.30 pm - Music In May – Healy Wilson Theatre. 

Tuesday 7 June – 7.00 pm – Rock Concert – Healy Wilson Theatre. 



All Schools Cross Country 

Relays 

Mr Shane Cotter 

Cross Country Manager 

Last Saturday, there were seven teams that represented Whitefriars College in the opening carnival of the season at 

Jells Park. It was a very promising start with some great times posted. All boys ran well in what were very heavy 

conditions on the day. 

Under 13 and 14 runners ready for the race 

Our Junior team (no. 1) , led by Rob Suller and Callum Thorburn recorded a Top 4 placing and gained valuable points 

for the College. They were in a sprint to the finish and just missed out on a medal. As can be seen in the results 

attached below, all our boys finished close together in times and they should have a good season ahead. Well done to 

all Junior runners on their first carnival running for the Whitefriars. 

Our Under 16 division produced some fine performances, notably that of Luke McKeown, Jackson Deane and Daniel 

Harkin. They were ably supported by Lucas Beninca and Gil Hassall. Our middle division age groups are now starting to 

develop some depth and are consequently becoming stronger. 

Our Seniors led by Cameron Hunter, Pat Dineen, Kirk and Nico Thomson all ran very well and were able to match it 

with some of the top schools during the race. When you consider that most schools that we are competing against 

started their season in Term 1, it shows that our boys are on track to do well as we progress through the year. Our 

overall placing was 7th in the state. A list of all times and school rankings is included in the link below. 

A big thanks to the parents who transported their sons’ to the carnival and the Sport staff who organised the teams 

with numbers and supplied times on the day. I hope everyone enjoyed the experience and had a sausage to eat that 

was well cooked by Mr Collins. It doesn’t happen without all your support. 

Our next carnival comes up with the Road Relays this year being at Albert Park on Saturday 25 June. We are starting our 

training on Thursday 26 May at 7.15am-8.15am. 

Our goal for this year is to finish in the Top 3 placings in the ACC and there will be a meeting at lunchtime in the gym 

next Monday to give out information on the upcoming season. 

Well done to all. 

For individual results please click here. 

For overall results please click here. 

International Student Excursion 

On Tuesday 4 May, we went on an excursion to Healesville Sanctuary. In the morning the weather was cloudy. I 

thought that the trip was going to be uninteresting. When I arrived at school many of the local boys asked me “Why 

are you in casual clothes” I replied that I am going to the zoo. Some laughed when I said that, because most people 

think that zoos are just for kids. I thought the same as them, but the trip was better than I had expected. 

International Students at Healesville 

Sanctuary 

The zoo wasn’t very big. Not too many animals. Out of all the events, I liked “The spirits of the sky” best because it was 

my first time to see a bird show. I got to know many interesting facts about birds and how we are harming them by 

destroying trees in the forest. I was amazed by how the birds react to the bird trainers as if they could understand 

English. 

I began to think that everyone of us is also an animal but we are using up the materials which were the habitats of 

many other animals. It is too greedy for us humans to dominate the world. There are many animals that are already 

extinct because of us. So are we going to sustain the population of other types of animals, or are we too greedy to 

share the land that we have taken from them 

Richie Hongladaromp 

S7 



News This Week 

Accounting 

Cadetships 

JMC Academy 

Course 

Information Day 

What about the 

Entertainment 

Industry 

Unit 3 Exam 

Preparation 

Lectures 

Interested in 

Media, Advertising 

and Public 

Relations 

Love Sport, 

Science and 

Maths 

New Optometry 

Program Offered 

by Deakin 

University 

Swinburne 

University Aviation 

Industry Careers 

Expo 

Upcoming 

Events 

Careers Centre News 

Mrs Anna Gasparini 

Careers Counsellor 

Accounting Cadetships 

An Accounting Cadetship offers students the opportunity to commence employment with a major Accounting/Business Firm 

whilst studying at University. Two such companies are KPMG and Ernst and Young. The information below provides details 

about the program and the application dates 

KPMG : KPMG’s Cadetship program information sessions – Our Cadetship program provides career opportunities for school 

leavers. It’s a great way to combine work and study whilst exploring exciting future career opportunities at KPMG. If you would 

like to find out more information, please join us at our Cadetship program information session. 

Information sessions are on both Monday 23 May and Tuesday 7 June from 6.00-7.30pm at KPMG, Ground Floor, 147 Collins 

Street, Melbourne. To register your interest in attending please email gradmelb@kpmg.com.au or phone 1800 000 479. Dress is 

smart casual or in your College uniform. 

Joining Ernst & Young : Students can apply when they are in Year 12 or in their first year of university if they are 

completing a single degree in Business or Commerce with an accounting major. They need to be an Australian or New Zealand 

citizen, an Australian permanent resident. International students are not eligible for the Cadet Program. Go to www.ey.com/au/ 

careers for further details. Melbourne applications open on 9 May and close on 22 June 2011. Sydney applications open on 23 

May and close on 24 June 2011. Applications will close 12:00pm local time each date. 

JMC Academy Course Information Day 

Students will be able to learn about career options and courses available in the following areas: audio engineering and sound 

production, film and television production, digital media and 3D animation, popular music and performance, and entertainment 

business management. The day will be run on Saturday 28 May between 11am and 2pm at 171 Bank St, South Melbourne. To 

register, go to www.jmcacademy.edu.au 

What About the Entertainment Industry 

For students who love the glamour of the catwalk or the exciting world of DJs and promoters With the William Angliss TAFE 

course in Entertainment Operations they can learn how to produce, coordinate and promote live gigs like fashion parades, music 

festivals and club DJ events – working hands-on with industry professionals. The course takes six months, with course 

applications in February and July. Apply direct to WA TAFE on 9606 2599, www.angliss.edu.au. 

Unit 3 Exam Preparation Lectures 

An intensive program that offers students an in depth preparation for the examinations. They will provide them with a review 

and extension of the material taught at school and potential examination questions. They will also receive detailed notes that 

include all of the relevant theory, fully worked examples and take home questions. Brochures can be collected from the careers 

office. 

Interested in Media, Advertising and Public Relations 

Swinburne University are offering a new Bachelor of Professional Communication starting in 2012. The degree focuses on the key 

areas of media, advertising and public relations and is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to use 

communication as a strategic tool to help businesses achieve their objectives. The degree offers a business and professional 

focus, providing students with employment opportunities in industries such as corporate communication and marketing. Please 

contact Shaun Douglas on (03) 9215 7086 if you have any questions. 

Love Sport, Science and Maths 

Victoria University offers the only engineering course in Victoria that specialises in sports. Through their three year Bachelor of 

Engineering Science (Sports Engineering), students gain professional skill and training to: design sports equipment and 

instrumentation and work on solutions to enhance athlete performance and minimise the risk of sports injury. The course covers 

human movement, mechanical, electronic and software engineering. For more information, contact Daniel Lai on 9919 4425 or 

go to www.vu.edu.au 

New Optometry Program Offered by Deakin University 

Optometrists work in a wide range of careers in public or private eye care, including practice ownership, research, academia or 

industry. There are several recognised specialties within optometry including contact lenses, low vision, paediatrics, behavioural 

optometry and as an associated ophthalmic surgical practice. Deakin University’s new Bachelor of Vision Science/ Master of 

Optometry aims to produce quality work ready optometrists who can work in either private or public eye care, research, industry 

or a combination of these. For more information, call 03 9251 7777 or go to www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs 

Swinburne University Aviation Industry Careers Expo 

Swinburne University are hosting an Aviation Careers Expo on Monday 20 June at their Advanced Technologies Centre, Hawthorn 

Campus, starting at 6.45pm. The Expo will provide an insight into the exciting careers in the aviation and airline management 

industry. You and your parents will be able to meet representatives from key aviation organisations, including Thales and the Civil 

Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), plus major airlines and airports. You will also be able to attend information sessions of your 

choice, enabling you to tailor the evening to your interests and preferred speakers. For more information and to register, go to 

www.swinburne.edu.au/aviation-career-expo 

Upcoming Events 

• At Monash Seminar Series, Architecture (18), Engineering (19), Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (23), Science 

(26), Health Science and Social Work (30), IT (31) www.monash.edu.au/atmonash 

• Focus on Melbourne Seminar Series, Melbourne Biomedicine (18), Commerce (31), 

www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focusonmelbourne 

• May 21 – 22: 2 Day Workshops, CATC Design School, Melbourne, 03 9670 4026, Melbourne@catc.edu.au 

• May 25: Careers in Sports Medicine Evening, Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, Megan Evans, 1300 859 887, 

opsmc@opsmc.com.au 

• May 28: Be a designer for a day, Billy Blue College of Design, 1300 851 245, www.billyblue.com.au 

• May 28: Course Information Day, JMC Academy, Melbourne Campus, www.jmcacademy.edu.au 

• May 29: Careers in Sports Medicine and Science Seminar, Sports Medicine Australia, www.vic.sma.org.au 

• June 22: Creative Arts Industries Day, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus, www.acu.edu.au 



Sport Report 

Mr Gavin Kellar 

Head of Sport 

We had some extremely mixed results in ACC sport this week. Although we had some very impressive victories, we 

were also subject to a couple of large defeats against some very confident opposition. 

Match Results 

Football 

1 st XVIII: Whitefriars 15.9-99 

def. Mazenod 4.7-31 

2 nd XVIII: Whitefriars 23.15-153 

def Parade 2.3-15 

Year 10 (1): Whitefriars 4.1-25 def by 

St Jospeh’s Geelong 

19.11-125 


Salesian 19.14-123 


St Bernard’s 22.13-145 


Parade 36.17-233 

Year 8 (2): Whitefriars 13.9-87 

def Mazenod 4.2-26 

Year 7 (1): Whitefriars 8.5-53 def 

Parade 7.5-47 

Year 7 (2): Whitefriars 4.10-34 

def by Parade 6.9-45 

Soccer 

Senior (1): Bye 

Senior (2): Whitefriars 5 drew 

Salesian 5 

Year 10: Whitefriars 5 def 

St Bede’s 3 

Year 9: Whitefriars 3 def by 

St Bede’s 5 

Year 8 (1): Whitefriars 2 def by 

Mazenod 0 

Year 7 (1): Whitefriars 1 def by 

Parade 6 

Next Week 

In Senior Football, both the 1 st and 2 nd XIII recorded significant victories, with the 1 st XIII defeating Mazenod by 66 

points and our 2 nd XIII defeating Parade by 138 points. The best players in the 1 st XIII this week were Nicholas Garrett, 

Jackson Freeman, Ryan Turner and Tim Jones (who took a spectacular mark and booted a match winning 8 goals). The 

best players in the 2 nd XIII this week were Daniel Tester, Matthew Larosa, James Potter and Joseph Tambakis (who also 

kicked 8 goals). Our Year 7 (1) football side also continued their solid start to the season defeating Parade College. The 

players held off a fast finishing Parade challenge in the last quarter to win by 6 points. 

The highlight for Whitefriars soccer this week was the very exciting 5 all draw played between our Senior (2) soccer 

side and Mazenod. After leading at half time 3 goals to 2, our boys unfortunately had to play with only 10 players for 

the majority of the second half. During this time Mazenod took control of the game and with 10 seconds to go led 4 

goals to 5. Thankfully, our boys fought the game out and were able to kick an equalizing goal in the final 10 seconds 

to draw the game. Our goal scorers this week were: James Campisi (2), Sam Khoury (1), Michael Tricarico (1), Prabdip 

Pandher (1) and Nicholas Kelly (1). 

For any information regarding the ACC including Results and Ladders and Updated Fixtures/Venues go to 

www.accmelb.com.au 

Good Sport Nominations 

The following students have been nominated as Good Sports for this week: 

Year 7: Jack Teale Ben Wisone Kyle Smith 

Jackson Drummond 

Year 9: Ryan Malt Kieran Malone Lewis Neate 

Matthew Hewitt 

Year 10: 

Tom Campassi 

Year 11: Joseph Tambakis Matthew Reyment Ryan Turner 

Tom Condon 

Year 12: Daniel Tester Byron Bushby James Potter 

Tim Jones James Campisi Jackson Freeman 

Prabdip Pandher 

Nicholas Bajan 

Venues and the Estimated Return Time (ERT) for ACC Fixtures 

to assist Whitefriars’ parents collecting students 

Tuesday 22 February: 

Year 9 (1) Football – Round 3 v. Parade at Parade College, Bundoora (ERT 

4.30pm) 

Year 9 (2) Football – Round 2 v. St Bede’s at Whitefriars College, Bottom Oval 

Year 9 Soccer – Round 3 v. De La Salle at Sir Robert Menzies Reserve, Malvern 

(ERT 4.30pm). 

Wednesday 23 February: 

Senior Football 1 st XV111 – Round 5 v. St Bernard’s at St Bernard’s College, 

Essendon (ERT 4.30pm) 

Senior Football 2 nd X111 – Round 5 v. St Bede’s at Whitefriars College, Main 

Oval 

Thursday 24 February: 

Year 7 (1) Football – Round 3 v. De La Salle at Basil Reserve, East Malvern. (ERT 

4.15pm) 

Year 7 (1) Soccer – Round 3 v. St Bede’s (2.15pm start) at Whitefriars College, 

Soccer Pitch 

Year 7 (2) Football – Round 2 v. De La Salle at Whitefriars College, Bottom Oval 

Year 7 (2) Soccer – Round 1 v. Parade (2.15pm start) at Parade College, 

Bundoora (ERT 4:30pm) 

Year 9 and 10 Sport 

Year 10 (1) Football – Round 3 v. Parade at Parade College, Bundoora (ERT 

4.30pm) 

Year 10 (2) Football – Round 3 v. Emmanuel at Whitefriars College, Main Oval. 

Year 10 Soccer – Round 3 v. CBC St Kilda at Whitefriars College, Soccer Pitch 

Senior Sport 

Senior Soccer (1) – Round 4 v. Parade at Whitefriars College, Soccer Pitch. 

Senior Soccer (2) – Bye 

Year 7 and 8 Sport 

Year 8 (1) Football – Round 1 v. St Bede’s at St Bedes College, Mentone (ERT 

4:30pm) 

Year 8 (1) Soccer – Round 5 v. De La Salle at Sir Robert Menzies Reserve, 

Malvern (ERT 4:15pm) 

Year 8 (2) Football – Round 1 v. Parade at Whitefriars College, Main Oval. 

Year 8 (2) Soccer – Round 1 v. Parade (1:00pm start) at Whitefriars College, 

Soccer Pitch 



College Services 

Mrs Marie Cameron 

College Services Coordinator 

Wednesday College Service ladies - we would appreciate your assistance in the Archive Room with Mrs Anne McKenna. Thank you so much to those ladies who 

have already been helping. The work is very interesting and if you can spare a couple of hours we would appreciate it. Special thanks to Jenny McMahon who has 

been assisting Anne McKenna on a regular basis in the Archives. Jenny has enjoyed the work and we thank her for her time. 

If you have difficulty attending on your rostered day for Canteen or College Services please try to arrange a swap. 

Lost property 

We have a variety of clothes returned from the Year 9 camp including boots, sleeping bag and clothes. Please call in at the Mothers Room next to the canteen to 

retrieve any missing items. We currently have a blue bag with sports shirt, a wallet and other items. Any lost clothing that is clearly marked is returned to the 

students via a notice in the Daily Bulletin. Please remind you sons to check when items of clothing are lost. 

Canteen Roster 

Parents’ Association 

Monday 23 May 

Francine Egerton 

Julie Gibellini 

Meredith Hardy 

Rod Smith 

Lorna Tito 

Tuesday 24 May 

Caroline Murphy 

Julie Bond 

Julie McGurgan 

Samantha Rimmer 

Wednesday 25 May 

Monica Bushby 

Jacqui Marks 

Abigail Wansleeben 

Stephanie Jernejcic 


Mary Snipe 

Sharon Doherty 

Bernadette Holland 

Patricia Keley 

Kristine Clark 

Friday 27 May 

Cheryl Hewitt 

Jan Garratt 

Betty Tatterson 

Tracey Sardi 

Kathy Schwarzer 

Nagwa Iesa 

Deanne O’Loughlin 

Leanne Freeman 

Oliviah Chitima 

Michelle Campbell 

Darlene McMahon 

Tracy Vass 

Janis Harrington 

Tania Jones 

Michelle Phillips 

Annie Burke 

Chris Sacco 

Melissa Imeneo 

Rosalind Lee 

Vivienne Watkins 

Jan Adams 

Jan O’Brien 

Danyelle Kaye 

Vivienne Cirillo 

Majella Beagley 

Jenni Kilkenny 

Louise Attard 

All parents and guardians are invited to join us for a cuppa and a chat and a 

delicious feast and be part of: 

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 

Date: Thursday 26 May, 2011 

Time: 10.30am 

Where: Whitefriars Function Room 

Entry by donation 

Lucky door prize and great raffle prizes to win. 

Please RSVP to Marie Cameron on 9872 8307 or email 

mcameron@whitefriars.vic.edu.au by Monday 23 May. 

If you are unable to come along, you may like to purchase a “Biggest 

Morning Tea” mug for $10 from the College Canteen and support this 

worthy cause. 

We hope you can join us. 

Uniform Exchange 

Open Tuesday: 12.45-2.00pm 

Bob Stewart Shop 

Tuesday and Thursday: 1.00pm - 2.00pm 

College Services Roster 

Monday 23 May 

Julie Zita 

Tuesday 24 May 

Maureen Choveaux Stehanie Blyth Rebecca Drummond 

Wednesday 25 May 

Pia Hunter Martina Young Rita Ciavarella 


Benita Quine 

Monika Bredhauer 

Friday 27 May 

Elizabeth Cronin Anna Pavlidis Giorgina Gallagher 

Vicki Compassi 



College Calendar May - June 2011 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 

23 

Year 10 ODE (A) 

Canoeing Excursion 

to Wonga Park 

1.10-5.00pm 

24 

Year 12 ODE Camp 

Depart 

Year 8 Italian and 

Chinese Excursion 

to Lygon St and 

Chinese Museum 

10.00am-1.30pm 

25 

Year 9/10 Geography 

Excursion to Sorrento 

and Cape Schanck 

7.30am-3.00pm 

Music Concert in 

Healy-Wilson Theatre 

7.30-10.00pm 

26 

Parents Association 

Australia’s Biggest 

Morning Tea in 

Functions Room 

from 10.30am 

27 

Year 12 ODE Camp 

Return 

28 29 

30 

Social Justice Week 

Begins 

Year 10 ODE (B) 

Mountain Biking 

Excursion to 

Westerfolds Park 

1.10-5.00pm 

31 

DAV Debating Round 4 

at Tintern Grammar 

7.00-9.00pm 

01 

Brandsma House 

Feast Day 

Rio Tinto Big Science 

Competition - 

Period 3 

02 

Year 12 Drama 

Ensemble 

Performance 

6.30-9.00pm 

03 

World Environment 

Day - Environment 

Group Activities at 

Lunchtime 

04 05 

06 

Year 10 ODE (A) 

Canoeing Excursion 

to Jumping Creek to 

Warrandyte 

1.10-5.00pm 

07 

Rock Concert 

7.30-10.00pm 

08 

Year 12 Italian 

Excursion to 

COASIT Italian 

Resource Centre 

10.30am-3.00pm 

09 

Year 11 Exams Begin 

10 

Year 9 & 10 Exams 

Begin 

Environment Group 

Excursion to 

Melbourne Zoo 

8.30am-1.30pm 

11 12 

13 

Queen’s Birthday 

Public Holiday 

14 

Year 12 Exams Begin 

15 16 

Year 8 Bike Education 

Day 

17 

Correction Day - 

Student Free Day 

18 

Year 8 Scholarship 

Testing Day 

19 

GAT Exam 

10.00am-1.15pm 

Year 12 Formal at 

9 Darling Street, 

South Yarra 

7.00-11.30pm 

Community Notices 

Catholic Education Office 

Parent Seminar 

Series 2011 

What’s on in June 

Click here for 

more information 

Marriage Encounter Weekend 

Married couples, make 2011 the year that 

you prioritise your relationship. It 

underpins your family life. Please join us for 

a Marriage Encounter weekend this 

year. Our weekend helps you to remember 

why you married and gives you skills to 

maintain your love for each other. 

Couples and a priest present the 

weekend. It is based around catholic 

values but you don’t need to be catholic to 

attend. There is no group sharing. The next 

weekends will be held on 3-5 June 

(Anglesea), 19-21 August and 11-13 

November (Melbourne). 

For further information and bookings 

contact Peter & Erika Smith (03) 9899 0824 

or email vicbookings@wwme.org.au 

Checkout the website for more information 

on www.wwme.org.au 

The Carmelite Centre 

Melbourne 

June Programs 2011 

Saturday 21 May - ‘A Mass of Healing 

and Anointing’ 6.00pm 

Tuesday 24 May - ‘The Art of Spiritual 

Direction’ 7.30pm – 9.30pm 

Saturday 4 June - ‘Find Out About the 

Carmelites’ 10.00 – 4.00pm 

Wednesday 8, 15 And 22 June - 

Meditation Prayer Of The Heart 

Series 7.00 – 9.00 Pm 

Third Tuesday of the Month - 

The Good-Book Club 7.30 – 9.00pm 

Saturdays 18 & 25 June - 

Relax To The Max 10.30 – 3.00pm 

Carmelite Spirituality Course Online 

– ‘Mary In The Carmelite Tradition’ 

Click here for more information

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