The Companion - Loyola College

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