The Companion - Loyola College

The Companion
A publication of the Loyola Ex-Students Association Volume 6 December 2010

Dear Companions,
As we approach the end of another busy year at
Loyola College there is much to celebrate. At the
time of writing this article I am only a few days away
from leaving for Rome to attend the canonisation of
Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop.
This is an important time for the Australian Church as
one of our own is raised to the altars of sainthood.
As a Catholic school we can encourage all present
and past members of
the Loyola community
to look to the example
of Mary MacKillop, an
ordinary Australian born
in Fitzroy, Melbourne,
from a poor Scottish
immigrant family. Her
background is similar to
that of many Australians
past and present. She
was a woman of faith
who encouraged her
Sisters of St Joseph to
never see a need without
doing something about it. Just like Ignatius our
College patron, she was one who believed in faith in
action and it is timely to ask ourselves following the
example of many of the saints, how prepared are we
to act on our beliefs as Catholic Christians and serve
those in need. Hopefully this significant event in
our Australian Church will awaken in us the strong
desire to live out our faith more fully following Mary
MacKillop’s example.
Another highlight of College life this semester has
been the 30th Anniversary celebrations. These
culminated in our annual St Ignatius Day Mass and
festivities and were marked with the commissioning
of a carving of a Celtic Cross now located at the
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In This Issue
From the Principal 1
LEXSA 2
Reunions 3&4
Where Are They Now? 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9
Archives; College Emblem & Motto 10
Year 12 Class of 2010 11
From The Principal
Grimshaw Street entrance to the College. The cross
was carved from the large Cyprus tree that originally
stood in the roundabout in front of Old Loyola. The
30th Anniversary Ball was another highlight and
enabled past and present staff, students and families
to celebrate the achievements of Loyola College since
it opened in 1980.
There have of course been many reunions this year
and these have provided a wonderful opportunity
for former students to catch up. I encourage your
ongoing support of these events.
Our newly refurbished Science facilities were blessed
and opened by Bishop Costelloe in late August. We
now have excellent modern facilities to support the
teaching of Science within the College. Students
have certainly appreciated the bright and fresh new
rooms. In November renovations to the Old Loyola
courtyard will also be completed making this another
very attractive area for students, staff and members
of the Loyola Community.
We hope that renovation works to the PAC will
commence before the end of the year. This will be
the next major College Building project which will
involve extensions to the current building at both
ends to include a stage area with new student change
rooms as well as a large foyer with upstairs permanent
seating. We look forward to works being completed
during 2011.
As this year draws to a close I take this opportunity
of thanking the 2010 LEXSA Committee for their
ongoing interest and support of the College and our
past students. I look forward to an even greater level
of involvement in 2011.
I wish all a happy, safe and holy Christmas and
wonderful start to the new year ahead.
Mr Joseph Favrin
Principal
Anniversary Cross, Vale &
LEXSA Diary Dates 12
Loyola College Productions 13
Science Facilities 14
St Ignatius Day Back Cover

President’s Report
It is hard to believe that another year has passed so quickly
and Christmas is approaching.
Throughout 2010 LEXSA has continued to support
our ex-students in several ways. We have hosted many
successful reunions which included the classes of 1985
(our pioneers), 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. We also
continued to provide valuable information via
‘The Companion’. The feedback in regards to
‘The Companion’ has been fantastic.
Throughout the year our ex students have
continued to make a contribution beyond
school and it was pleasing to see Heath Shaw
(L: 98-03) become Loyola College’s first AFL
Premiership player.
I would once again like to thank Mr Joe
Favrin, Mr Tony Chirico, Mrs Maureen
Lonsdale and all the staff of Loyola College
for their support of LEXSA and also Mrs
Nicole Scott who has done so much in her
role as LEXSA Secretary. The Committee
From The Editor
This has been a challenging and inspirational year for
me as the LEXSA Secretary for and on behalf of the
LEXSA Committee, which includes all past students of
the College.
There are so many wonderful stories, achievements
and lives our ex-students are living and personally
the most enjoyable part of this role is hearing of these
stories, publishing ‘The Companion’ and meeting fellow
past students at the various reunions organised by the
committee.
I would like to thank Maureen Lonsdale, Community
Liaison who works tirelessly at reunions and has helped me
tremendously throughout the year and also the LEXSA
committee members particularly Dianne Leach.
Feel free to come along to a LEXSA Committee meeting
and help organise your own reunion or contribute to this
wonderful publication.
Now a little about me, apart from being the LEXSA
Secretary I have been married for 15 years and have
three children aged 14, 12 and 4. I enjoy Body Balance
classes, indoor cycling and mountain bike riding and
recently participated in a bike race on the Lysterfield Park
Commonwealth Games track. Happily I can say I was
not last. My main role in life however is home duties and
I am also a group fitness instructor at various health clubs
around the area.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a
safe and happy Christmas and hope you enjoy the articles
presented in this issue of ‘The Companion’. Special thanks
to Victor Dalla-Vecchia, Loyola College ICT Manager on
his wonderful work on our fabulous front cover.
Nicole Scott (Melten L: 83-89)
LEXSA Secretary
scottn@loyola.vic.edu.au
LEXSA
members who continue to give of their time need to also
be congratulated on their efforts.
In 2011 we need to increase our Committee members
and have more people assisting with reunions if LEXSA
is to remain a sustainable body. LEXSA plays a vital role
in the life of Loyola College and we want to ensure we
continue to do this for many years to come.
To all our ex students and those involved
at Loyola College, have a safe and happy
Christmas and we look forward to catching
up in 2011.
Sean Simpson (L: 80-86)
LEXSA President
from rear left Frank Palermo,
Sean Simpson,
from front left Nicole Scott,
Dianne Leach
Celebrating Loyola’s 30th Anniversary
It’s always nice to have a reason to dress up and several
of us took up that opportunity recently to help celebrate
Loyola College’s 30th Anniversary at the LFPA Ball.
LEXSA was represented by Sean Simpson (L: 80-86) and
his wife Natalie (Miranda L: 83-88), Nicole Scott (Melten
L: 84-89), Frank Palermo (L: 91-96) and I. We joined a
table which included past student Kristen Moran (L: 82-
85) and others who had a long association with the College
and the local area as well. It was a great opportunity to
share old stories, reminisce about the buildings or lack
thereof in our time and talk about the growth that has
occurred over the years.
The LFPA are to be commended on an excellent evening,
the venue, music and food was all very well received and
funds were raised through silent auction, raffle and ‘show
bags’. The dance floor was opened up to several styles of
dancing and it was great to see a group of young people,
current students at Loyola put on their dancing shoes.
In life we get to celebrate all types of milestones, and
although Loyola is only a young school in comparison
to many around Victoria, it already has a rich history.
The grounds continue to be developed and with the
acquisition of the Old Loyola Novitiate, refurbishment
of the St Ignatius’ Chapel and continued development of
resources at the College it always holds interest for exstudents
to have another look.
God Bless
Dianne Smith (Leach L: 81-86)
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Class of 2009 – 1 Year Reunion, July 2010
LEXSA was pleased to welcome back the Class of 2009
with an extremely large majority of the students from
the years 2004 – 2009 attending.
Still being very familiar with the College most were
pleased to simply catch up with old friends. Whilst most
Class of 1995 – 15 Year Reunion, August 2010
A lovely group of ex-students from the Class of 1995
attended their 15 Year Reunion at the College. Although
a small turn out for this group, they were grateful for the
initial meeting place at the College to reconnect.
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Reunions
of this group has continued on with further studies,
popular fields including, medicine and commerce,
others have been able to obtain traineeships or full
time employment. We wish the class of 2009 all the
best!
Social Group Expressions of Interest!
LEXSA is hoping to create a social group for past students who are now mums of young children. It is anticipated
that the group meet on the third Wednesday morning of each month, commencing February 2011.
If you would like to meet other mums who are past Loyola College students please express your interest and
obtain further details by contacting the LEXSA Secretary on 9433 0297 or email secretary@loyola.org.au

Class of 2000 - 10 Year Reunion, August 2010
The class of 2000 were genuinely happy to reacquaint
themselves with their old school friends. Many of the
group still remained in contact and others were proud to
Class of 2005 – 5 Year Reunion, August 2010
Even though it has been five years since leaving the
Loyola College this group seemed as comfortable
coming back as if they had left only days ago. There
Reunions
announce family and work related achievements. Lovely
to have the smiling faces of the Class of 2000 back for
their reunion.
were many carpenters as well as accountants and
teachers in the 2005 group. These ex-students were
grateful for the opportunity to meet up with their old
friends.
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Where Are They Now?
Krystel Brown
(L: 95-00)
I finished a degree in Screen
Production at RMIT which
was followed by time in
community radio and
television. For two seasons I
could be seen on the comedy
show ‘Public Holiday’ on
Channel 31 where I was
forced to act. I moved into making videos for touring bands
including Australian band Away from Now, Canadian band
Death from Above 1979 and Foo Fighters (USA).
When bored with the music industry I moved to the UK
and began a tenure at BBC, working in Science and History
on shows such as ‘Oceans’, ‘Earth: Power of the Planet’,
‘Blood and Guts: The History of Surgery’ amongst various
others. Highlights include meeting David & Richard
Attenborough at the Royal Society of Science in Pall Mall.
Katie Field
(Eames L: 90-95)
LEXSA congratulates Katie
and her husband Paul Field on
the birth of their much wanted
and long awaited son Oliver
earlier this year.
Katie has overcome incredible
odds to fulfil her dream of
motherhood and is a true
inspiration.
At age five Katie developed Type 1 Diabetes and by her
mid 20’s she required a life saving kidney transplant. Paul
Allison Campbell
(Keele L: 84-89)
After completing VCE
at Loyola in 1989, I
undertook a Bachelor of
Arts in Disability Studies
at Deakin University,
then a Graduate Diploma
in Recreation at RMIT.
From 1994-2001 I was employed as an Adult Training
and Support Service for adults with disabilities. In
1997 I also began working for the YMCA in recreation
programs for people with disabilities, and still work for
them today.
Eventually I moved into Entertainment where I worked on
‘Last Choir Standing’, a live entertainment show on BBC1,
boasting classical guests such as; Josh Groban, Russell
Watson and Katherine Jenkins. The winner of our show
‘Only Men Aloud’ have since won classical Brit Awards and
played for the Queen on numerous occasions. I also worked
on variety shows such as BBC ‘Children In Need’ and the
VISA 2012 Olympics Party at Buckingham Palace.
I returned to Australia in 2008 and landed a job at Channel
Nine as the Audience Coordinator for the game show
Millionaire Hot Seat. After more than 300 shows at Channel
9 I am now pursuing my German studies in Vienna, Austria
- the most liveable city in the world.
The class of 2000 was a pretty brilliant bunch of people and
I have many fond and bitter sweet memories of my time at
Loyola College. I still see all of my good friends from the
College and have even met up with class mates overseas.
One of my most cherished moments at BBC is from ‘Top
Gear’ with Richard Hammond (pictured).
donated one of his kidneys and a year later they were given
the all clear to start a family. For four years the loving
couple were unsuccessful. They then discovered one of
Katie’s anti-rejection drugs could cause miscarriage and
birth defects. To have a baby Katie had to risk losing her
kidney and stop taking the vital drug.
I have also been working for the Department of Human
Services in the Disability Accommodation Services for
the past 7 years. As a bit of a side project and more
creative outlet, I started a maternity wear business
(Mango Jam Maternity) a few years ago. I have needed
to scale this back recently due to family and other work
commitments, but still run this small business from
home.
I met my husband Paul in 1997 and we married in 2001.
We have three gorgeous children, Abbey 8, Jake 5 and
Zara almost 6 months. Last year we had the pleasure
of returning to Loyola for the 20 year school reunion,
where we enjoyed a tour of the now much-expanded
College. It was great to see how the school facilities
have grown and developed over the years.
Ex-Students; If you have a story to tell (wedding, baby, travel, career success) please email it along with a photograph to
scottn@loyola.vic.edu.au to be included in our next issue of ‘The Companion’

Where Are They Now?
Marie Gentile-Andrit
(Gentile L: 85-90)
I am about to finish a
Bachelor of Midwifery
and am very pleased
to have been offered
a Graduate Midwife
position at The Mercy
For Women, Heidelberg, which has made the struggle
all the more worthwhile.
It has been an arduous 4 years, returning to school with
a family including four young children, Olivia 7, Carla 7,
Lucas 5 and Siena 4 and working part time at Dorevitch
Pathology. I’m so glad it is coming to an end soon and
I can get on with being a regular mum for a little while
at least.
My mum (pictured) has been by my side all the way,
she has been my inspiration together with my dad
Rocky, husband Chris and children (pictured) and all
of my family and friends who have never doubted my
persistence and have supported me all the way.
Antoun Chahoud (L: 01-06)
I’m currently in my 4th year of university completing
a Degree in Robotics and Mechatronics at Swinburne
University of Technology. Former College Careers
Counsellor Mrs Borg was so helpful in her advice to
me to select my current university and degree that best
suited me.
Part of my degree provides me with the opportunity to
work in my field of study for a year, called Industry-based
learning. I have received a 12 month scholarship position
at DSTO (Defence Science & Technology Organisation)
working on a research project involving complex
mathematics and various defence force aircrafts.
Whilst a student at Loyola College I had an English
teacher, Ms Tracy Kift who is one of those teachers that
inspires worth in a student and helps you believe that
you can do anything. Ms Kift’s attitude and method of
teaching is something that has stayed with me to this day
and I have applied her methods myself when teaching
my church youth group.
Mr Ross Allen, my Specialist
Mathematics and Mathematical
Methods teacher was helpful
on a practical level. He taught
me the basis mathematics that
is the foundation of what I do
at university and current work.
Nothing I learnt in those classes
has gone to waste.
Overall Loyola College’s
genuine care of students is
something I valued immensely.
CONGRATULATIONS ON GREAT SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Shelley Gorman (L: 81-85)
Former OPALS, Women’s National Basketball League player inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame
(ABHF).
Heath Shaw (L: 98-03)
The first past student to play in a winning AFL Grand Final team, Collingwood 2010.
Heidelberg, Epping, Ringwood. Ph: 9455 0066
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Where Are They Now?
Dion Li Rosi
(L: 01-05)
Undecided in a career
choice but with the help
of the career adviser,
teachers, my Mentor
Teacher and family I
came to realise I had
a passion and love for
food. Therefore I chose
to become a chef.
During Year 10 Work
Experience I completed placement at the Hilton
Melbourne International Airport and this further
influenced my decision to become a professional
chef. Once my placement ended I was offered a job
during the school holidays and did not turn down that
opportunity. I particularly aimed to work with Italian
cuisine due to the influence of my Italian heritage.
Erin Geary (L: 97-02)
Over the past 8 years since
leaving Loyola College I
have travelled overseas and
worked as a beauty therapist
at a salon in Diamond
Creek.
In the last 2 years I cut
back my hours at the salon
and work mainly for the
Department of Human
Services in disability residential care.
The World’s Greatest Shave was an opportunity to raise
funds for an excellent cause. The money raised goes
directly to the Leukaemia Foundation who support the
Baby News
Lily Aurora Denton was born at 5.20am on 21st July 2010
weight 7 pounds 12 ounces to Nicole (Mallia L: 94-99) and
Dominic Denton, Head of Science at Loyola College. The
proud parents would like to pass on their thanks to everyone
at the College for their support, thoughts, prayers and advice
on the arrival of beautiful baby Lily Aurora.
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Dianne Smith Bookkeeping
AdminWise Payroll
PO Box 501 Administration
Diamond Creek VIC 3089 Coaching/Training
Phone/Fax: 03 9438 2882
Mobile: 0438 351 320 30 Minute free consultation
Email: adminwise@bigpond.com.au Personal Approach
As I was near completing Year 11, I received another
job offer for the school holidays to work at Va Tutto,
a fine dining restaurant in Ivanhoe. I jumped at the
opportunity to gain experience in a new restaurant.
My employer was keen to hear my plans for the future
and offered me an apprenticeship which I commenced
on completion of Year 11.
After working as an apprentice at Va Tutto for three
years I decided it was time for a change. I obtained
a position as a Third Year Apprentice at Locale De
Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Winery Restaurant, also a
fine dining restaurant. After two months I had finally
completed my apprenticeship and have been working
at Locale De Bortoli as a full time chef for 2 years.
Being a chef involves long hours and working
weekends. You really need to have a passion and love
for food.
people and families who are affected by Leukaemia.
My good friends Caitlin Harvey (L: 97-02), Rhiannon
Harvey (L: 98-03) and myself set about creating an
event for people to come along and show their support
for such a great cause.
Saturday 20th March we gathered at The Peacock Inn in
Northcote. Along with my mate, fellow Loyola College
ex-student Heath Shaw (L: 98-03) we shaved off our
hair in front of a huge crowd! Through great attendance,
sponsoring and support, we managed to raise just
shy of $10,000. We were lucky to have the support of
VISY that will dollar match our total. The Leukaemia
Foundation takes donations all year round. Anyone can
donate online at www.worldsgreatestshave.com.au

Kathleen pictured with Suzanne
(Kennealy L: 84-89) and her
husband Tim Blennerhasset
Where Are They Now?
Kathleen Leach (L: 84-89)
I have recently read the
LEXSA magazine and
enjoyed reading the stories of
the other students. So a little
about me:
The day after my Year 12
Chemistry examination I
took a flight to the USA,
and enjoyed a three month
round the world trip until it was time to come back
to Australia for my Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral
Science at Latrobe. After completing my undergraduate
degree, I did a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied
Psychology at Swinburne and then worked for a while
before doing a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology
at Flinders University. After living in Adelaide for
about 5 years I came back to Melbourne and worked
in brain injury rehabilitation for about 7 years and
also completed a Doctor of Neuropsychology at La
Trobe University. My CV is kind of eclectic, with roles
as a pizza delivery driver, child protection worker,
relationship counselor, quality manager and auditor,
clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist.
Ryann with fellow intern
Fanny.
Ryann Shiers (L: 04-09)
In the April school holidays
of 2008 I travelled to France
on the Loyola College Study
Tour. I stayed with the Mayard
family, on their vineyard estate
in Châteauneuf-Du-Pape.
During my stay an offer was
made for me to return to France
after I finished Year 12 to undertake a working holiday,
by Didier Mayard, the head of the family.
I arrived in Paris’ Charles De Gaulle Airport in January
after a 23 hour flight then took a TGV train to Avignon,
where Didier Mayard escorted me to my apartment he
had arranged for me in a small village called Châteauneuf-
Du-Pape, with a population of about 2000 residents. On
commencement at the Wine Brokerage I was greeted by
Didier and introduced to his staff. My responsibilities
would include taking samples of the vendors wine to
laboratories for analysis and also to prospective buyers.
Besides my delivery role, I am also assistant to a wonderful
lady, named Marie-Angèle, my tasks involve: filing
invoices; internet research; running to the post office
I currently work at a physical rehabilitation centre
with adults with chronic pain and neurological
conditions (such as MS, stroke, brain injury and
vestibular conditions). I have recently completed
a 12 month contract as a Neuropsychologist at the
Royal Children’s Hospital with children who have
Cancer; a most rewarding job. I was privileged to
work as a volunteer for Medicins Sans Frontieres in
the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the Gaza Strip
in 2008 and in September will be going to Sri Lanka
to provide mental health training and support for
approximately 6 months.
However my true passions are skiing and travel. Over
the past 20 years I have visited every continent and
have circumnavigated the planet at least 3 times,
culminating in a trip in 2010 in which I managed to
camp and swim in the Antarctic, really it wasn’t that
cold. After Sri Lanka, who
knows but I hope to have
a chance to ski on every
continent at some point
before I die.
Kathleen in Gaza with a patient,
when with MSF in 2008
and database entry of sales. Undertaking these tasks is
made more interesting with entertaining and interesting
conversations as I continue to fine tune my French.
I share a meal with the Mayard family weekly and
like to evaluate how much of the conversation I have
understood and participated at the end of the evening. I
believe that my French has improved in the two months
that I have currently been here.
I have joined a local volleyball team - my intermediate
knowledge of how to play (I played socially at Loyola
College) came in handy. Each week we train and play, I
appreciate the advice I receive in order to improve upon
my current abilities.
I recently caught up with Mrs. Gorey and Mr and Mrs
Favrin who were here on the 2010 LOTE Study Tour. I
enjoyed telling them what I have been doing, and hearing
about the developments of the College.
I am very grateful to the Mayard family for making this
trip possible for making my stay in France so enjoyable
and for introducing me to a great first place to work.
Although, I do miss all my friends and family, I am
having an incredible time.
Apology: Thank you to Toula Smith of Mill Park for bringing to our attention an error in “The Companion” May 2010, page 14 article “St Ignatius Medal”. The
lovely Gemma Bastiani was not 2008 Captain of Christian Services. The two 2008 Captains of Christian Services were, Jasmine Panthaki and David Smith. Our
apologies to both Jasmine and David.
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Where Are They Now?
John Arnold
(Loyola College
Teacher 82-88)
I was at Loyola from 1982
– 1988 teaching Science,
Mathematics, Biology,
Religious Education,
as well as year level coordinating
over that time.
The College only went up
to Year 10 when I commenced. Back then there was
nothing much to do at lunch time for the students
so teachers ran many staff versus student matches
– male staff wearing netball skirts was not a pretty
sight! Some might remember the plastic embedding
class (and the smell) and the aquariums in the Biology
laboratories.
In choosing a school for our own children, Loyola
was an obvious choice. We wanted a co-educational
school which would allow our children to develop
their areas of strength. Justin (L: 95-00) and Karen
(L: 97-02) both have fond memories and forged
wonderful friendships from Loyola. Steven is
currently doing the same in Year 9.
I still run into ex-students (Amato’s Deli,
Greensborough is the place to be) and they ask about
teachers (often the ones that actually corrected the
homework they set!) Six years ago I decided to refocus
my goals in education and began tutoring
students as Aldon Tutoring Centres, Greensborough.
I have had the pleasure of now tutoring children of
ex-students, staff and present students.
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LEXSA is seeking ex-students interested in
organising and/or participating in a local netball
team, cricket team, theatre group or any other
interest group.
Please contact Nicole Scott, LEXSA Secretary on
9433 0297 or scottn@loyola.vic.edu.au you can
also contact LEXSA via facebook.com/lexsa.info
Anne Musgrove
(Loyola College
Teacher 86-Currently
Admin. Assistant)
In my first year at Loyola
College, L-Block was opened
as a classroom base for Year
11 & 12 students (as well as
Music, Drama and Typing),
and its official opening in
late August marked the college’s first Open Day. I was
housed in the Year 10 workroom in upstairs B-Block,
right next door to the Home Economics Room, along
with the other four Year 10 Homeroom teachers.
How things have changed in a mere 25 years!
L-Block has seen several transformations between
opening and its current incarnation as the Library
(which used to be in downstairs B-block, where
you can now find Science laboratories). Music and
Drama have a dedicated area in the north wing of
Old Loyola (which was being used by the Department
of Corrections as a training facility in my early years
here). The typing room in L-Block became a computer
room, and still serves that function within the new
Library.
We no longer teach a subject called Home Economics,
we have Food Technology and Hospitality subjects,
using two kitchens in the south wing of Old Loyola,
where the student restaurant, Iggy’s, is also located.
Loyola changed from a horizontal Homeroom
structure to a vertical Mentor structure, and teachers
no longer work in an area shared by teachers who have
a focus in a particular year level, but in faculty areas.
And the College’s growth means that there are more
Base Learning Groups than the mere 5 per year level
we had then.
Open Day rolls on, and continues to be an opportunity
for staff and students to show the community what
we do and achieve here. And those are only the
changes that arise from the first two sentences of my
reminiscences. Life is never dull around here!
You may have noticed some advertisements in this issue of ‘The Companion’. If you are an ex-student and wish to take up one of our limited
advertising spaces please contact Nicole Scott, Lexsa Secretary on 9433 0297 or email scottn@loyola.vic.edu.au for further information.

School Emblem and Motto:
Loyola College Archives
Justice Mercy Faith remains the
school motto which was formally
adopted in October 1984 following
many submissions from students
and the wider community during
Loyola’s early years. In 1984 Mr
J.O. Kennedy along with the
School Board had decided that the
community would develop ideas
for a motto and emblem to present to the Board for
consideration. It was decided that the motto should be
scriptural and so the Year 10 students were asked to work
towards finding a motto for the College during their
Religious Education classes.
After consideration of all proposals Mr Kennedy made
his recommendations to the Board and conducted an
extensive survey of parents, staff and students. Justice
Mercy Faith became the official motto of Loyola College
on October 22, 1984 which was later included on the
official school emblem.
The scriptural basis for the Motto is found in Matthew’s
Gospel 23:23. Jesus called these three virtues “The
weightier matters of the law”.
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and
cumin, and have neglected weightier matters
of the law, justice and mercy and faith; these
you ought to have done, without neglecting
the others.” (Matthew 23:23)
Here Jesus is saying that the details
of law (what agricultural products
should be given as tithes to the priests and sanctuaries)
are important but not as important as these three social
virtues of justice, mercy and faith.
We can further examine the meaning of our motto:
Justice (Krisis in Greek) We are called to defend the rights
of others, exercise “right judgment”.
Mercy (Eleos in Greek) Eleos is our readiness to do good
and to forgive.
Faith (Pistis in Greek) The word is used here to express
“fidelity” (not belief as such). Some copies of the Bible (eg.
Good News edition) translate it as meaning “honesty”.
Further consideration was to be given to the emblem for
Loyola College. Many ideas and drafts were submitted
for consideration from as early as 1983. Students
contributed with enthusiasm towards what they believed
were important decisions for Loyola College. By the
end of 1984 Mr Kennedy was confident that Loyola had
established a sense of identity as a school community
through the events of the school’s early history and so
during 1985 efforts at achieving a school emblem were
accelerated. Submissions had been sought and were
continually received from students, families and the
wider school community.
Mr Kennedy had provided background history about the
Loyola family to assist in the designs. This was to be the
link with Ignatius Loyola and the fact that from 1934
to 1974 on this property Loyola College was conducted
by the order he founded, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
as a house of formation and studies for its members.
The actual Coat of Arms of the Loyola family in Spain
was displayed and conditions of its use were provided. It
was permissible to use a portion of this Coat of Arms in
our new emblem; however Mr Kennedy did not feel it
appropriate to use it in a changed form. In the document
outlining the history of the Loyola family, the following
was presented: The coat of arms displays two grey wolves with a
kettle between them on a white background. Local tradition says
that the Spanish word for “wolf” is “lobo” and “olla” is a pot; so a
wolf and a pot is “lobo-y-olla”, which is contracted into “Loyola”.
This is a likely explanation of Mr Kennedy’s opinion.
The Loyola community
was surveyed in regard
to the most favoured
concept, with one hundred
responses received. Voting
forms were distributed to
students on July 31, 1985
and separate voting forms
were made available to
parents and members of
the parish clergy and distributed with the Ignation on
August 1.
By November two preferences remained and were
presented to Mr Sam Triglia who continued to modify
the designs and by the end of the school year the School
Emblem had been finalised and adopted. The final
design incorporated the wolves and the kettle - the link
to Ignatius Loyola and the five bars which represent the
five parishes responsible for the foundation of Loyola:
St. Damian’s, Bundoora; Sacred Heart, Diamond Creek;
Our Lady of the Way, Kingsbury; St. Martin of Tours,
Macleod along with St. Francis of Assisi, Mill Park and
St. Thomas, North Greensborough which were later
welcomed.
Monica Baron
Loyola College Archivist
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LEXSA Welcomes the Class of 2010
I would like to congratulate the Class of 2010 on completing what would have been both a challenging
and rewarding year. Lexsa would like to officially welcome you to LEXSA and wish you all the best
in the pathway you choose.
Sean Simpson (L: 80-86)
LEXSA President
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Year 12 Class of 2010
After a busy year the 2010 Year 12 students have
finally reached the end of their schooling at Loyola
College. Many of these students have made significant
contributions to the College in the areas of sport,
musical productions and performances, debating and
public speaking and community service.
This group of Year 12 students have been keenly
involved in the house swimming and athletics carnivals
as well as St Ignatius Day and the College Walkathon.
Many of the students have served the College through
their leadership roles and have positively impacted on
the lives of many of the younger students. We thank
these students for their time and contribution to Loyola
College.
We wish them the best of luck and look forward to
hearing where life has taken them in the coming
years.
Melanie Paino
Student Programs Coordinator (10-12)
Class of 2010, 1st year reunion, Wednesday 27th July 6.00pm - 7.30pm

LEXSA Diary Dates 2011
LEXSA Committee meeting dates
• Annual General Meeting
Monday 28th February, 7.30pm
• Monday 9th May 7.30pm
• Tuesday 19th July 7.30pm
• Monday 12th September 7.30pm
• Tuesday 15th November 7.30pm
LEXSA Reunions
1 Year, Class of 2010,
Wednesday 27th July, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
5 Year, Class of 2006
10 Year, Class of 2001
15 Year, Class of 1996
Saturday 13th August, 7.00pm – 9.30pm
20 Year, Class of 1991
25 Year, Class of 1986
Saturday 19th November, 7pm – 9.30pm
Loyola College Open Day 2011. Sunday 11th September. 1.00pm - 4pm
VALE
We acknowledge those past students
and teachers whose anniversary occurs
in the latter part of the year, including:
Paul Nicholas Walsh (L:89-94)
Cathy Price (L:85-89)
Kylie Houghton (L:98-03)
Glen Kramer (L:88-93)
Brian Jory (L:81-83)
Simon Lavingdale (L:86-88)
Matthew Cunningham (L:84-86)
Jace Dufty (L:93-94)
Aileen Dark (L:90-01)
Ross Pannuzzo (L:81-85)
Neil Donahoo (L:82)
Jane Katherine Connor (L:81-83)
Mark Pollock (L:89-94)
David Mundy (L:84-87)
We continue to keep them in our prayers
Unveiling & Blessing of the
30th Anniversary Cross
As part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations the unveiling
and blessing of the 30th Anniversary Cross, located at the
Grimshaw Street entrance of the College, took place in the
presence of the Loyola College Community on Friday 30th
July in celebration of St. Ignatius Day. Carved from the
tree that grew in the roundabout outside the Old Loyola
building since the 1930s, the cross was sculptured by Mr
Kevin Gilders and now proudly proclaims our faith in the
Christ that won salvation for us. The Cross was blessed by
Fr. Healy SJ and unveiled by Principal, Mr Joseph Favrin, the
President of the Canonical Administrators, Fr. Steve Rigo
and College Captains Adam Leary and Julia Cosgrave. May
it stand as a beacon of our faith for many years to come.
Mr. Tony Chirico
Deputy Principal
(Administration And Personal Development)
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Loyola College Productions
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast was a truly memorable
experience.
The show played to three sell out audiences and was a
showcase of the wonderful talent at the College. For
me it was a wonderful moment to see how far Loyola
has come, as I was lucky enough to be involved in the
first few musicals as a student when they recommenced
in 1995. Fifteen musicals later, Loyola College is now
at the forefront of musical theatre amongst schools in
Victoria.
Beauty and the Beast, a Disney Classic was enjoyed by
the old and young alike with much positive feedback.
It was also great to see many former Loyola production
students attending the night.
Congratulations to all the staff and students involved.
Michael O’Keeffe (L: 92-97; 09-)
Producer/Director
Head of Co-Curriculum at Loyola College
Alice in Wonderland
An enthusiastic audience was transported into a world
of color and magic as they entered Wonderland! In
Loyola College’s Junior Musical, over one hundred Year
7 and 8 students danced, sang and acted in ‘Disney’s
Alice in Wonderland Junior.’ Behind the scenes, our
cast was supported by a very enthusiastic backstage
crew and many talented senior students who assisted
with makeup, hair and encouraged our junior students.
A highlight of the show was certainly the costumes, all
sourced or made by our very gifted and energetic parent
Robin Carducci. We would like to thank the Loyola
College Community for their support, especially FOPA
and the LPFA. ‘Alice in Wonderland’ was an enjoyable
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
After four months intensive rehearsals the curtain rose
on the 2010 College Dramatic Production during May for
four performances. Thirty four students were involved
in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and audiences were
treated to a wonderful production.
Undoubtedly one of the highlights of this production
was the beautiful dancing superbly choreographed by Ms
Alison Cybula. Special thanks are due to Ms Helen Miller
and Mrs Robin Carducci who constructed the beautiful
costumes worn by the fairies and Titania and also to
the Loyola Parents and Friends Association (LPFA) for
their generous financial support again this year
Finally heartfelt thanks to the parents of all cast and
crew for their ongoing support over the last four months
leading up to production. Paul Ryan
Director
and beneficial experience for our cast and crew and we
hope that they continue to share their talents with the
Loyola Community in the years to come.
Julie Boyle, Alison Leutchford & Erin Geary Directors

Blessing and Opening of Refurbished Science Facilities
“Father of all, look with love and mercy on us as we gather to
dedicate these Science facilities to your greater glory and the service
of your people.”
With this prayer of blessing, on Friday 27 August Bishop
Tim Costelloe SDB, Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne
opened our refurbished Science facilities for the use
of our students and staff members. The Blessing and
Opening Ceremony was a wonderful occasion at which
the whole College assembled. There were a number of
special guests present to celebrate with us including
representatives of the Catholic Education Office
Melbourne, principals of neighbouring schools, Mr
Kennedy the Founding Principal of Loyola College,
parents and former staff members of Loyola College.
The works were completed at a total cost of $835,000
and costs were met fully by parent contributions over
a number of years to the College Building Fund. The
Blessing and Opening Ceremony was a highlight of our
30th year celebrations in that it reinforces the College’s
ongoing commitment to provide our students and staff
members with facilities and resources that maximise
learning opportunities for life in the 21st Century. As
was the case on our first day on the 5th February 1980
our students continue to be at the centre of our growth
and development.
Mr. Tony Chirico
Deputy Principal
(Administration And Personal Development)
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Loyola College Celebrates 30th St. Ignatius Day In Style
On Friday 30th July
the Loyola College
Community gathered to
celebrate in grand style
the feast day of the saint which gives us our name
and charism, St. Ignatius of Loyola. This year at our
Eucharist the honour of being chief celebrant amongst
the deanery priests was offered to Fr. Gerry Healy S.J.,
Education Delegate for the Australian Jesuit Province,
who fondly recalled his days in Old Loyola when it was
a Jesuit novitiate.
At the conclusion of the Mass, students and staff
members assembled at the Grimshaw Street end of the
College for the unveiling and official blessing of the 30th
Anniversary Cross. Students then set off for the annual
walkathon where the wonderful sum of $21,551.80
would be raised in support of the charitable works of the
Caroline Chisholm Society (Chisholm House), St. Vincent
de Paul Society – Diamond Creek Conference (Flynn
House), Jesuit Social Services Brosnan Centre (Mannix
House), MacKillop Family Services (MacKillop House),
O’Connell Family Services – Mercy Health (McAuley
House) and Jesuit Mission (Xavier House).
When they arrived back at the College, students and
staff members were treated to a lunch sponsored by
the LPFA and prepared by the Canteen staff and
parent volunteers. This year lunch also included a 30th
Anniversary cup cake. A wonderful feature of this
year’s celebration was the tireless planning of the Year
12 VCAL students and the Loyola Student Council to
plan and lead the celebrations with the theme “I’m So Iggxcited”.
In recognition of their celebration of their final St.
Ignatius Day, Year 12 students were given the privilege
of dressing in 1980s inspired attire. In the afternoon
students and staff members were entertained with a
number of very popular joyrides and the wonderful
talents of our singers, dancers and comedians on show
at the Loyola Idol Talent Quest. Our 30th Anniversary
St. Ignatius Day celebrations were memorable and plans
are well underway to make our 31st celebrations bigger
and better.
Mr. Tony Chirico
Deputy Principal
(Administration And Personal Development)