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THE GOODFIGHT

In this Issue

Building developments

Transition to co-education

Girl’s uniform designs

Student outdoor experiences

Spotlight on performing arts

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Cover: Rocco Feo performing at ‘Music in the Quad’

Mr Paul Belton pictured with Jessica Alexander who will be joining St Paul’s in Year 2 next year

Dear Friends of St Paul’s,

Welcome to another edition of ‘The Good Fight’. Much has happened since the last edition and a great deal of excitement continues to build as we head into a major building program and our evolution into the new St Paul’s – a Catholic co-educational college in the Edmund Rice tradition, from 2022.

The announcement to become a coeducational college was made on the 28th of July last year. After this time, the College conducted several extra College Tours. Had COVID-19 not caused the cancellation of the two extra November tours, over 450 families would have toured the College! It has been an overwhelming response. Term 1 this year was just as crazy with all five tours being filled and many year levels now full for 2022. We will have all 2022 enrolments finalised before the end of term 2 and it would appear 2023 will be the same before the end of term 3.

After last July’s announcement the College immediately formed 11 working parties to begin our preparation for 2022. We furthered our research into areas such as staff professional development, uniform, counselling requirements, co-curricular, curriculum and subject offerings, building and facilities and human resource requirements, to name a few. These groups included staff, parents, students and external experts. Much has been done and there is still much to do.

Our staff professional development program will continue with its emphasis on Positive Education and will now include work on the development of the adolescent brain, human development and adolescent psychology. The College has employed the services of Dr Michael Nagle, from Queensland, an expert in these areas, to work with us this year.With great excitement, our College is well under way with a significant construction program ready for co-education in 2022.In weeks, expanded and refurbished bathroom facilities in Primary Years will be complete, while Mossop Construction and Interiors have been engaged as our builder on the College’s most significant works:> Bathroom, changeroom and Senor Years Centre: This $6.7m double-story building will link Trembath and Murray Buildings with an upstairs Senior Years Learning Centre and downstairs changerooms (4) and toilets (30) appropriate for co-education.> Courtyard redevelopment: In the centre of our College, this redevelopment of the main quadrangle will provide shade, seating, opportunities for conversation and extended learning areas, as well as hard play areas.> Wilson Building refurbishment: previously the Resource Centre and Auditorium, this area will become a hub for our College services, including library services. Opening the vast area to the sports fields and view to the Hills is enhanced by a decking towards the oval.With old scholar Andrew McKay (class of 1986) as the Senior Project Manager and Lachlan Mossop (class of 2015) both heavily involved in these projects, we are in good hands at Mossop, who earned their appointment following a rigorous tender process.The College is pleased to announce that we have been successful in obtaining a grant for $390K from the Department of Recreation, Sport and Racing to assist in the construction of unisex changerooms including

amenities, storage, umpire’s and first aid room. The guidelines require the College to contribute an equal amount towards this project.These facilities form part of the new and exciting $6.7m Sports and Learning Centre that will commence very shortly.The College grounds and changerooms are used by a number of community sporting organisations including St Paul’s Old Scholars Football Club, St Paul’s Old Scholars Soccer Club and Hope Valley Cricket Club. It is through the use of our facilities by these community groups that the State Government is wanting to increase the participation in sport and recreation. In particular, the fact that we are moving to co-education in 2022 and the importance of catering for more females in sport no doubt had a positive impact on the merits of our application.

We acknowledge the State Government for their continued support of grass roots sport and thank them sincerely for this grant.I hope you can join in our excitement for what the future holds, especially where co-education, building programs and a continued commitment to Liberating Education is most obvious within our community.Mr Paul Belton Principal

Building works have commenced on the Senior Learning Centre to be completed ready for the 2022 school year.

Concept pictured of the Senior Learning Centre (centre) across the revitalised courtyard

This $6.7m double-storey building will link Trembath and Murray Buildings, with modern, flexible learning areas upstairs, and changeroom and toilet facilities downstairs. The upgraded facilities will also benefit our extended community as they are used by a number of community sporting organisations including St Paul’s Old Scholars Football Club, St Paul’s Old Scholars Soccer Club and Hope Valley Cricket Club.

Sports & Learning CentreSPORTS AND LEARNING CENNTRE

The development of the main courtyard will include increased seating and sheltered areas, raised landscaping and green spaces for learning and relaxation. Access to learning spaces will be improved and a sense of pride reinforced by a prominent Blacks Road entrance.

COURTYARD DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS

Demolition and construction works are underway throughout the College for the sports and learning centre, Primary toilets, courtyard and resource centre.

DEOMOLTIONWORKS

Late last year, despite the ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the College was keen to continue with the opportunity to work with Edmund Rice Education Australia, to conduct our overdue College Renewal. This process is conducted every five years and is designed to ensure we are maintaining our faithfulness to the EREA Touchstones and our Edmund Rice Traditions.

We are very pleased to say that we passed with flying colours! In fact, our report was so good that it will be used as an example to other Colleges undertaking this experience in the next couple of years.

The official letter back from Ray Paxton (EREA National Director, Liberating Education) stated, “The EREA Board were highly impressed with the St Paul’s College 2020 renewal report and accepted the recommendation that the school be accredited for a further five years as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Congratulations to the St Paul’s community on their achievements and the proactive way you are ensuring a dynamic future for the young people in your care.”

The report commended the College on many areas across all four touchstone categories which is particularly pleasing.

From a deeply personal point of view, I would sincerely like to thank our diligent Senior Leadership team and all our amazing staff, who give so much of themselves to this wonderful community, to make sure we are providing the very best we can for all the students in our care. St Paul’s College is an amazing school, continually improving and always striving to support the very diverse needs of this beautifully inclusive community.

Mr Paul Belton Principal

Thank you to the old scholars who participated in community consultation sessions run by Edmund Rice Education Australia. Back row: Peter Ngo (‘19), Darcy Tonkin (‘19), Pierre Boutros (‘19), Blake Thomas (‘19), Ben Crossley (‘07), Ben Freeman (‘15), Riak Mayol (‘17). Front row: David Crisanti (‘77), Tyson Soulsby (‘17), Ben Rogers (‘16), Thomas Piro (‘17)

EREA COLLEGE RENEWAL

Primary students participating in a focus group for the EREA College renewal .

With our transition to co-education well-underway, it is certainly an exciting time for St Paul’s College as we move towards becoming a new school in 2022. While new beginnings are exciting, it can also be daunting for both new and existing students and families. As you may have seen in our recent updates and announcements, a great deal of preparation is going into the successful transition of girls. However, the wellbeing of all students at St Paul’s College is a priority. As part of a successful transition, we also place high importance on the voices of our current students and ensuring they are feeling comfortable and prepared about the changes our school is undergoing. As such, current students will undertake a survey and/or classroom discussions about St Paul’s becoming a co-educational school. This is aimed towards addressing any thoughts, ideas, or concerns students may have about our transition so that we can ensure that both our current and future students are confident and prepared for next year. The student voice will definitely be an important consideration in our planning and preparation for 2022. Students will receive more information about this early next term. If you have any questions, concerns or thoughts about transition, please do not hesitate to contact me via email (dnguyen@stpauls.sa.edu.au) or phone (8334 8300).

As part of the transition to co-education, St Paul’s College held a number of activity afternoons over the course of Term 2 for the girls commencing next year.

These afternoons were an opportunity for our enrolled girls to meet their female cohort for 2022. Throughout these sessions, the girls participated in a range of introductory activities which helped them to get to know each other and establish positive relationships. Students also created self-portraits and aliens as a way to introduce themselves to our staff.

It was wonderful to see the students connect with each other, and the many smiles and laughs throughout. Students left the sessions feeling confident and happy about starting at St Paul’s College next year.

There will be a second opportunity for new students to participate in another Activity Afternoon next term. We look forward to welcoming our new students back to St Paul’s College in term 3, as we continue on the journey towards Co-education.

We look forward to sharing the journey towards co-education together as a St Paul’s community.

Ms Donna Nguyen Transition Coordinator

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“It was wonderful to see the students connect with each other, and the many smiles and laughs”

GIRLS’ INFORMATION NIGHT

We are excited to share the new uniform designs for our girls commencing in 2022! Since the 2020 announcement of our co-educational journey, the St Paul’s uniform working party has undertaken extensive community consultation and research. The design and consultation process has taken almost 12 months and has seen us working in partnership with our new uniform supplier, Midford. Midford were appointed late last year and have been supporting the working party with their designers to determine the style, fabric and make up of our uniforms. Whilst this process is now finalised, much work had been placed into the sampling of new garments suitable for our Reception to Year 12 students. This is an exciting time and we look forward to seeing our students in the designs.The range for female students includes choice of skort, shorts, pants or skirt with detachable bib or summer dress. The current senior tie will become the new tie for all students from R-11 and a new style will be developed for our Year 12 students.St Paul’s College regards the uniform as an important aspect of the school image, general philosophy and condition of enrolment. The College recognises that the school uniform assists in promoting respect for oneself and others, builds school community spirit and contributes to the setting of high standards amongst the student body. Furthermore, a school uniform eliminates competition in what students wear and removes class distinction within a community, thus promoting an inclusive culture. Further details of all new items in the range will be made available online and an updated uniform policy will be circulated, once finalised. Additionally, Midford have invested significant money to refit the uniform shop so that customers can enjoy a better retail experience and to display stock more effectively. We are aiming to have this new uniform ready for sale in Term 4, 2021.The Uniform Shop will continue to operate on site from its current location with expanded hours as follows: • Tuesday 8.00am – 4.00pm • Wednesday 1.00pm – 5.00pm • Thursday 1.00pm – 5.00pmFamilies will also be able to purchase uniforms via the Midford online shop. Further instructions are available on our College website.

We are excited to launch our new uniform and look forward to seeing the students wearing it for the first time later this year.

Jake Stewart Uniform Committee

2022 UNIFORM UPDATE

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The full range of College and co-curricular uniforms will be made available on the College website.

The charcoal skirt with a detachable bib will provide flexibility for Primary School students as they grow. Other items in the range include charcoal pants, shorts and skort for summer. Blazers will be a compulsory item for students in Year 7 onwards.

2021 Musical ‘In Your Dreams’ The 2021 production is a romantic musical comedy based on Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. It is called ‘In Your Dreams’.Auditions were held end of 2020 and continued at the start of 2021. There is a cast of 31 students. There are also the backstage students and the musical band, who will perform live. This includes students from St Paul’s and Kildare in the cast and in the band.There are many staff who also give their time and talents to help and enhance the student performances, these include Mr Elliott, Ms Nguyen, Mrs D’Angelo, Mrs Lynds, Ms Verrall and Mr Oria. We hope to see you and your family come along and support the students. The performances will be held in week 4 of Term 3 in the College hall“Hi! I’m Caleb, and I play King Oberon in the 2021 Musical, ‘In Your Dreams’. ‘In Your Dreams’ will be my sixth show, third as a cast member (before then, I played saxophone in the band!). I really enjoy the opportunities that the musical provides to get to work with so many different people and be part of an amazing production. It’s awesome to be able to get on stage and be in an almost completely different world, full of interesting characters and great songs!My character, Oberon is the King of the feral spirits and has to learn to work together and get along with the Queen, Titania. The show is full of many interesting plots happening simultaneously – there’s a deb ball with star-crossed lovers, a school drama class (emphasis on the drama), and a forest full of spirits, who are supposed to be keeping the natural world in harmony. At the end of the day, everyone gets together and learns that you can be whatever you want… in your dreams!” Caleb Rogers, Year 12 sudent

The Golden SeptarThe 2020 musical was called ‘The Golden Septar’. This wonderful musical that tells a tale of people needing to get on together

and not fight, and making the world a better place, through song and dance, came to the end of its musical journey for the year.It was held in week 1 of Term 4, in Callan Hall, which was transformed into a theatre: with lights, cameras, and lots of action. The band was wonderful as was the lighting, sound and of course the backstage crew, as well as the excellent cast led by Jeremy Mortimer as Vithalon, Leader of the Elves and Giacinta Chivers, Leader of the Fairies. There were many other interesting characters in this production, such as: Gobsmack (Caleb Rodgers), Lady D-Vine (Jasmine Todd), Militia (Callum Hupfeld), Pythagora (Hanna Poel), Mr and Mrs Grey (Felicity Manfredi and Ryan Du), and of course the stars of the show, Danny and Debbie Grey (Daniel Elliott and Rosie Kerr).After much anticipation, we were able to perform this musical over four nights and two matinees. It was written by our former St Paul’s student, Glenn Dunn (‘06), and what a delight it was. Audiences praised the script and talents of the cast and crew. I would like to thank the actors, musicians and crew for all the work put in both on and off the stage for this to happen, and especially the teachers, Mr Elliott, Ms Nguyen, Mrs D’Angelo and Mrs Lynds along with the Musical Directors, Ms Verrall and Mr Oria for their time and efforts. It is always greatly appreciated. Well done.Mr Damian Antenucci Director

SPOTLIGHT ON PERFORMING ARTS

Students perform in the 2020 musical production ‘The Golden Septar’

Music UpdateWe have had a busy start to the year in the Music Department with lots of new and creative experiences for students at the college. In Term 1, we held our ‘Music in the Quad’ evening with performances from the jazz ensemble, rock bands, vocal ensemble and soloists. It was lovely to gather in the music quad and open our classrooms to families who were also able to see displays of student work, podcasts, recordings, projects, and our recording studio. The performers all thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the chance to perform to an audience again!2021 has also seen the inclusion of the Music Technology subject in the middle years. Students have loved using the new laptops and a range of programs including Mixcraft, FL Studio and Soundtrap to create podcasts, songs, and soundtracks to films.The Year 5/6 Wind Immersion is underway again with students having the opportunity to learn either the trumpet, trombone or clarinet for the year under expert tutelage. The boys are already sounding great as a wind ensemble and we encourage them to keep up their fantastic work and steady practice to continue developing their skills.Vocal ensembles and choirs are a new and exciting addition to the St Paul’s Music programme, with our Senior Vocal Ensemble performing Beach Boys and Backstreet Boys classics earlier this year in fantastic harmony and a large junior choir group preparing for their upcoming Catholic School’s Music Festival performance in Term 3.We look forward to many more wonderful performance and creative experiences for our boys throughout the remainder of the year.Ms Libby Verrall Music and Performance Coordinator

Student bands and ensembles perform at ‘Music in the Quad’

Embouchure screening for the Year 5/6 wind immersion program

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Rites of PassageIn 2021 we see the full circle of our Rites of Passage Program in that we now have implemented all of the rites we envisioned. As a community we are committed to the holistic development and wellbeing of our students. Our focus is the education of children that they may be best prepared to be positive contributors in our ever-changing world. It is our joy to see our bright young minds develop all the virtues of a good person. This can only be achieved through an ongoing collaboration between college and family. Through our ‘Growing Humanity’ Rites of Passage Program we pause to celebrate the different stages on this journey.

Every ancient culture celebrated the metanoia from one stage of life to another with a ritual

or process of some form. This has always been a significant part of our human composition and is something sadly missing from many avenues of western civilization. Unfortunately, over time it is as if the absence of these rituals leads our young people to find rites of their own that are not always life-giving. We uphold that these rites need to be a part of the fabric of a community and this is our aspiration.

So far this year we have welcomed our Reception families into our community and held our first Ubuntu Rite of Passage with our Year 3s. It is wonderful to see the students wear their bracelets with pride and we hope the plants are thriving in our Reception homes!

Ms Angela Collins Assistant Principal Religious Identity & Mission

Holocaust Memorial Week Opening held at St Paul’s

On Monday May 3rd, St Paul’s College ran and held the opening day of Holocaust Memorial Week in our Callan Hall. Several of our students and classes attended a range of presentations throughout the day, along with teachers and students from other schools across the three educational sectors. The day started with an opening address by our Principal, Mr Paul Belton and by the Director of the Adelaide Holocaust Museum and Andrew Steiner Centre, Kathy Baykitch. We worked with the museum to organise the day. We were fortunate to have two Holocaust Survivors share their testimonies with us, Mr Andrew Steiner, OAM, who is also an artist, historian and creator of the Adelaide Museum, along with Ms Eva Temple, who is believed to be the youngest child survivor of the Bergen-Belsen camp. Students and teachers were then invited to ask questions of both Mr Steiner and Ms Temple, which was a valuable experience. Following the Q&A, two academics from the Flinders University, also presented. Professor Peter Monteath, Interim Vice-President and Executive Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, is a globally renowned historian on Holocaust and Australian history. He presented on Jewish refugees coming to South Australia. Additionally, Associate Professor Derek Dalton (College of Business, Government and Law) discussed the relevance of Holocaust Memorials. We also had David Bevan from ABC Radio, present on the War Crimes Trial held here in Adelaide during the 1990s. Mr Bevan was a journalist covering the trial during this time and wrote a book, A Case to Answer. He spoke about the trial and answered questions from the audience. Our students engaged well with the presentations. The Holocaust is an important part of History as one of the most tragic events to ever occur. Students and teachers from our school along with those who were visiting have mentioned that they found the presentations informative and interesting, benefiting their learning of History, English and a range of other areas, along with their own personal knowledge of these events.I would like to thank all who participated as they provided the audience with an enriching, engaging and unique experience. Mr Matthew Muscat Senior Years Leader of Learning - LEAF

Year 8 Students Plant ProduceOur Year 8 students as part of their Christian Services Learning have planted a variety of herbs and vegetables which they will grow to eventually harvest and sell. There was a buzz in the main quad during lesson 6 and 7 as the students happily collected their seeds and prepared their pots. Next step is the ongoing maintenance and nurturing and hopefully in time we will have herbs and vegetables ready for sale to our community. All proceeds will help fund our CSL programs aimed at helping others.

EDDIE RICE DAYEDDIE RICE DAY

What a wonderful whirlwind day it was!Our theme for the day was looking through a lens of love on the world. Given our ethos and the events recently in India this was a timely thought and we devoted all our fundraising efforts to support PrayTek in India who have set up on-the-ground support for those impacted by Covid. On their Ketto Fundraising Page it says:

“OXYGEN cylinders, medicines and Covid specific first aid kits are the need of the hour (besides of course the ICU beds and ventilators. We are planning to reach out to vulnerable communities in Delhi and later across the country through our wide spread NGO network and make available to them our C-19 emergency kits – Blood Oxy-meters, digital thermometers, masks, gloves, soaps/sanitizers as well as rations and sanitary pads.”

We have been so lucky here in Adelaide. As global citizens how can our hearts not rend with grief at this situation.

As grateful Eddie Rice people; part of a far-reaching family of over 170,000 students in over 20 countries we halted all normal business to celebrate as a community. We were blessed with glorious weather. We began the day with presentations focusing on different aspects of the theme. Our Primary Years considered kindness, our Middle Years looked at the situation in India and also gender equity, our Senior Years focused on forgiveness and we sincerely thank Lynne Moten for beginning this session with us and sharing her experiences with Azim Khamisa. After recess we had our Mass, thoughtfully led by Fr Mathew, and enhanced by yet another fabulous music presentation. Then we participated in our solidarity walk – made ever more relevant as we considered the situation in India – and our wonderful food stalls at lunch. Of course,

Eddie Rice Day would not be the same without our House obstacle challenge where O’Loughlin emerged victorious.

This is a day of absolute community celebration. Much thanks to all who donated cakes and to all our staff who always go the extra mile on this day to make it such a joyous day.

Ms Angela Collins Assistant Principal Religious Identity and Mission

As grateful Eddie Rice people; part of a far-reaching family of over 170,000 students in over 20 countries we halted all normal business to celebrate as a community.

Hospitality on offer in 2022St Paul’s College is excited to share that the ‘Hospitality Cooking Club’ will be offered as a co-curricular activity in 2022 in preparation for the introduction of Hospitality as a senior subject in the upcoming years.

This co-curricular activity will help students to develop their cooking skills, practise food preparation and planning, broaden their knowledge of different cuisines and learn about the importance of a healthy and balanced diet. Students will expand their culinary appreciation by cooking a variety of foods from around the world. Most importantly, students will discover that cooking is fun!

We look forward to the Cooking Club next year. Stay tuned for exciting updates.

The hospitality cooking club is just one of the new cocurricular activities being introduced in 2022. Girls will be able to play softball, touch football and netball in addition to the other sports currently on offer to St Paul’s College students.

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UN Evatt Diplomacy Debating CompetitionOn Friday 4 June, three teams of students competed against other schools from across the State in the Preliminary Round of the UN EVATT held at Flinders University. These students made up our inaugural teams in the competition, as this is a new cocurricular offering for the College. The competition is open to students from Years 9 to 12 and there is already increased interest now that we have had teams participate. Our students are to be congratulated as they represented the College well. Student teams represented countries in a Model UN Security Council, where they used teamwork, negotiation, public speaking, and diplomatic skills, as members states of the United Nations. We congratulate Oscar Burrows (11GL4) and Ryan Du (11MA6), for advancing to the Semifinals, which will be held at Flinders University on Monday. Below is a short reflection from some of the students who participated in the preliminary round:“The UN Evatt competition was an intriguing experience which provided myself as one of the participating students the opportunity to work with my partner in composing a structured and fluently spoken argument. The UN Evatt is the perfect activity to undertake as it encourages teamwork, critical and creative thinking, and the opportunity for students around Australia to boost their confidence”. Ryan Du, Year 11

St Paul’s Paladins have taken top spot in Student Robotics International, a virtual robotics programming competition that spanned five months. The global Student Robotics competition headquartered in London, saw teams from around the world compete in a virtual league, with four matches of increasing complexity, building up to the knockout rounds and grand final. The Paladins of St Paul’s were extremely proud to represent Australia, while competing alongside teams from the UK, France, Germany, Malaysia and Indonesia. The competition sees us given a (virtual) robot to compete in the 2021 game, Radars of the Lost Ark, where teams have to claim (and steal!) towers from each other, all by writing and submitting code - which will then be simulated against other team’s robot code, along with exciting commentary from the brilliant team at Student Robotics!

The Paladins made it all the way to the knockouts, where we proceeded to win every match that we were put in, securing us a place in the grand final where we were put up against

the brilliant team HRS3 from Hills Road Sixth Form College in London. However, it was our precise robot control and bold strategy that saw us win 36-8, earning us the title of world champions!Coach Sue O’Malley, who is leader of Learning – Middle Years STEM at St Paul’s, said the team began in 2020 as a FIRST Tech Challenge team. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format.Ms O’Malley said the Paladins had quickly grown to embrace the international robotics community, hosting a segment of the 24Hours of STEM as well as participating in the Student Robotics International competition, Science Week, the FTC National Championships and currently, the Malaysian Roboticist challenge. “We are proud of our achievements in our first year,” she said.The students were ably mentored by CSIRO Professionals in Schools partner, Shaun Voigt, from DSTG and supported by the rest of the team,

‘Student Robotics International’ Championswho used the competition as a training exercise to develop their Python coding skills.

The Paladins are keen to increase the number of First Tech Challenge teams in South Australia and are happy to support and mentor other Catholic schools.

Recognition must be given to everyone on the team who contributed to the project, to our fantastic coach, Mrs O’Malley, and to the volunteers at Student Robotics, who made the competition fun - and were always online to help with any questions (and deal with our “fun-posting” shenanigans)! A special mention, however, must be given to our incredible mentor Shaun, who put so much in and always inspired us with his brilliant ideas

The school’s senior team is made up of about 20 students from Years 7 to 12 while a junior robotics team of a similar size will be formed soon for 2021.

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Twilight Sports DayIt is hard to deny that sports; whether team based or individual, can have lots of positive impacts on children. These positives were certainly seen at our Primary Sports Day this year. With Covid-19 restrictions eased, we were fortunate enough to have families on site for the first time in 12 months. Throughout the day we had approximately 200 families come out to support – thank you!Like many schools, Sports Day at St Paul’s is one of the days penciled into the calendar every year which everyone loves. It is an opportunity for our staff, students, and families to dress up and support their house team. We use it to build a community culture within the college whereby senior and primary students come together to aid in their house team’s potential to win the overall trophy. Sports day is also beneficial for us as it promotes the physical and social development of our students and helps nurture a student’s self-esteem.Our Primary Sports Day offers the perfect opportunity to encourage those children who may not ordinarily participate in sporting activities to do just that. The day was highly inclusive and allowed students of all abilities an opportunity to add points to their teams’ total.The day was also a chance to support the P&F group to help bring in donations and sponsorship money to reinvest within the school and local charities.The games played at Sports Day go beyond traditional track and field events. This year they included entertaining games such as the egg and spoon race, sack race, vortex throw, tunnel ball and the staff vs student’s 100m sprint.Gleeson was the winning team this year. We hope to see Dally holding the trophy in 2022.

Primary AmenitiesAs we move towards our co-educational journey into 2022, one of the first building projects to take place were the primary amenities. The new toilet facilities have been made easy for everyone to use, including an access toilet in each of the male and female sides. The contemporary design works for students in all year levels, heights, and physical abilities. Throughout the designing process we have made sure the toilets were constructed to give students easy access, privacy, dignity, and safety. There is a general understanding that the school environment does, in many ways, shape the learner. A clean and well-maintained environment has been found to promote improved behaviour and academic performance – this starts with the humble toilet. To reach the final design, various key features were considered and trialled to assist students who need help to use the toilets. Our design and building teams have made it easier for students to go to the toilet or get changed on their own with minimal assistance.As with any modern toilet facilities, clear signage on the external walls is important. We have researched contemporary signage options to compliment the design features on the inside on the amenities.Mr Jake StewartActing Head of Primary

SRC/Student VoiceSt Paul’s have a Reception – Year 6 Primary SRC/Student Voice group up and running for the first time. The team meet fortnightly to discuss matters which benefit the college and the community. The SRC leadership team helps build a practical agenda for a change which the students can identify with. The changes can lead to enhanced engagement with school community and school learning. Having such a rich team helps in building a deeper relationship between the students and the teachers. It also creates a sound basis for developing democratic principles and practices. These are skills which students will need throughout their lives.Our Student Representative Council is a student-based group designed to foster school spirit and leadership among primary students. The members of the SRC change each year to maintain a fresh approach and a strong student voice within the school. Members are leaders who help to create and nurture constructive ideas within the school community. They are approachable students who are representatives of our student body. • The benefits of listening to and acting on student

voice include:• Increasing student’s engagement in learning• Encouraging collaboration between students and their

teachers• Creating and maintaining a positive environment and

culture• Building respectful relationships, connections and

belonging• Developing personal and social capabilities.2021 Primary SRC Team

• Tyler Jackman• Oliver Caputo• Bilal Turan• Collin Protacio• Fereydoon Sharifi• Saxon DiCarlo-Meade• Joseph Bettison• Bryce Cundy• Marcel El Hamra

Reception Hatching Chicks The Receptions loved watching them hatch from eggs into baby chicks. They posed lots of questions which we explored over the 2 weeks while learning all about chick needs and life-cycle. The Receptions took pride in naming the chicks and noticing their many changes. A highlight was when Ubuntu grew feathers on his wings and was able to fly onto the ledge of the pen! It was a fantastic hands on experience that the whole class enjoyed. Harry, Buttercup, Chicky babe, Lemon, Ubuntu, Zander, Elikiya, Zambie, Eilene, Peach & Kiki you will be dearly missed.Ms Barone Reception Teacher

National Simultaneous Storytime This year’s book was ‘Give Me Some Space!’ by Philip Bunting was read to our primary classes by an astronaut on the International Space Station.After storytime, the students picked from a range of space-themed activities, such as star origami, rocket collages, puzzles, games, reading, and even yoga!

• Zach Nourse• Xavier Ouano• Caden Powell• Kobi Way• Lucca Meola• Gavin Gill• Biar Biar• Domenic Leonello

Our camp programmes from Year 4 to 10 are an integral part of the well-rounded educational experience on offer at St Paul’s. Students experience an alternate learning environment. When removed from their familiar classroom environment students become aware of their limitations and develop an awareness of their vast potential. During these learning experiences the students learn to take responsibility, work in teams and accept consequences for their actions. All camps at the College are compulsory and are a

core component of the curriculum offered. School camps encourage mental agility and a motivation to achieve, which in turn prepares our students to become active participants, motivators and leaders in an ever changing world.The Camps program has different themes from year to year and the aim is to extend the challenges accordingly, therefore camps such as the year 10 Flinders Ranges camp will draw on skills learnt from previous experiences.

Year 4 Zoo SnoozeOur camp experiences start with an overnight adventure at the Adelaide Zoo. The Zoo Snooze camp is a wonderful opportunity to further build the social and emotional skills of confidence, getting along, resilience, persistence and organisation. This overnight camp will provide student with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of animals from different continents, and their habitats both in the day and during the night. The study of animals, conservation and sustainability forms a vital component of the National Science Curriculum. It will also allow the newest group of students to develop friendships with each other at this early stage in their time here at the college.

An Adelaide Zoo Snooze includes education sessions highlighting important animal and habitat conservation issues. The program engages students in activities including a live animal close-up and an exciting night walk when no one else is about. The event is supported by a knowledgeable Zoo educator who facilitates a range of activities to develop students’ knowledge and connection to animals and habitats.

Year 5 and 6 CampsWoodhouse Activity Centre (even years)Woodhouse provides challenging and fun team building experiences for our year 5 and 6 students, during critical development years. Students stay in bunk accommodation for 2 nights, experience large indoor group rooms, fully equipped commercial kitchen and are involved in a huge array of unique opportunities for outdoor learning.In a safe environment, we see growth in areas such as self-confidence, independence, resilience and social awareness, while exploring and learning new skills.

Mylor Adventure Camp (odd years)Mylor Adventure Camp is the perfect place for students to get away and experience adventure on a whole new level. It’s a place to connect with yourself, your com-munity and your environment. A place to make friends, build skills and have fun! Whatever you get up to, you’ll walk away energised, proud of your accomplishments and with skills that will last a lifetime. Conveniently located in the Adelaide Hills and only a 35-min drive from the Adelaide CBD we offer an all-inclusive School Adventure Package that includes comfortable accommodation, healthy catering and a full program of outdoor activities fully facilitated each day by our quali-fied staff.

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES

Year 7 Aquatics Camp Year 7 students attend a three day, two night environmental camp at Illawonga Camp at the Murray River. Students are provided this opportunity during Term 1, to build and maintain friendships within their peer group and member of staff. Students are challenged with activities such as archery, knee boarding, caving and kayaking, along with a range of team building exercises.

Year 8 Camp to Hindmarsh IslandThe camp takes place early in the year in order to allow both staff and students to form quality relationships in a different environment. Students are encouraged to participate and challenge themselves to a comfortable level, outside their comfort zone. All students engage in their first tent and camp cooking experience which is built upon in year 9 and 10 camps. The expedition component is an overnight paddle to another location and return. Students then will rotate through other activities over three days – sailing, fishing and surfing instruction at Goolwa beach.The camp program becomes progressively challenging each year and is an opportunity for students to develop resilience, teamwork, cooperation, and perseverance.

Year 10 CampThis camp has a particular focus on developing students Resilience, Achievement and Wellbeing (RAW). Year 10 Camp is a four day, three night bush walking camp that takes place in the Southern Flinders Ranges in Mount Remarkable National Park approximately 3-hours north of Adelaide. Students build and foster their resiliency, collaborative, and leadership skills as they hike a variety of trails while carrying all equipment, food and water to sustain them for the duration of the trip. They spend the evenings paired with a peer to prepare and cook their own meals on a trangia stove before playing a few ‘campfire’ games and sleeping in tents. Students will learn about sustainability and the natural environment and are encouraged to be mindful of their ‘footprint’ as they hike, camp and cook in a National Park.

Year 9 Camp to Kuitpo ForestThis camp enables students to discover and develop their resilience, as well as interpersonal and leadership skills. Such skills learnt in a new and stimulating outdoor environment will benefit students for the remainder of their education at St Paul’s and indeed for life.Kuitpo Forest is situated in the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges. The area is haven for some of our native birds and wildlife and is a picturesque location for walking, orienteering, climbing and biking expeditions. The three-day camp adventure includes a mountain bike journey and base camp activities using high ropes, rock climbing, low ropes, group dynamics activities and orienteering. Students camp in small groups of approximately 25 students, supervised by St Paul’s staff and experienced outdoor education specialists from Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures.

Sculpture of St PaulIn 1971, St Paul’s College commissioned a sculpture of St Paul to be created by artist Voiture Marek. We were recently visited by Voiture’s children, Ivan and Olga Marek, who are traveling around Australia to photograph and record their father’s work for the website: https://www.voitremarek.com/. Marek created an astounding number of incredible ecclesiastic sculptures (more than 80) which have become important fixtures in schools and churches around Australia. Thank you to Ivan and Olga for providing the above newspaper clipping from the time, which shows Mr Marek, Stephen Hollit (Head Prefect), Fr Keohane and Headmaster Br Wilson following the installation and official blessing. The bronze sculpture can be found on the Trembath building, taking pride of place as a prominent feature of the courtyard, where it will remain for many years to come.

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Tim Queenan 20 years Tim is an old scholar of the College and throughout his time on staff has pretty much, single handedly built our entire computer system and infrastructure – and for 18 of those years he did so on his own! Our IT department has been simply Tim for so long and we are pleased to say that our system is as good as any around thanks entirely to him. Tim goes about his business in a very quiet and reserved manner, always willing to support staff and do what is in the best interest of the college, often after hours or even from his own home.

Greg Thoday 10 yearsGreg joined us from fellow EREA school Rostrevor at a time where our Primary school was only years 5, 6 and 7. During Greg’s time he has, in part, lead the primary team and taught across years 4 to 7 inclusively. Greg’s great strength is his commitment to the pastoral care of all the boys, making sure that all are comfortable with who they are and that they are achieving their best. Greg is a very popular member of the staff, actively involved in our co-curricular program and always ready to offer any personal assistance or support to any member of the community.

Jan Lofting 10 years Another one of our very quiet achievers, Jan has served the college with great loyalty and commitment in her role as Science Laboratory ESO for over a decade. All our science teachers would attest to not only her efficiency but also her great knowledge of science and thoroughness when setting up the experiments for the students. Jan is always willing to support all members of staff beyond the science department and is dedicated in her support of the learning opportunities for all students.

As a College, we both congratulate and thank these staff for their dedication and loyalty throughout their long association with us. Many of our staff have been with us for long periods, a reflection of both their collegiality and the awesome nature of our community.

Well Done!

Mr Paul Belton, Principal

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

Since our last ‘Good Fight’ magazine we have had the opportunity to congratulate several our staff for their outstanding contributions to the St Paul’s College community. In order of longevity.

Peter Judd 40 years ‘Juddy’ as he is affectionately known to all staff and old scholars has celebrated 40 years of dedicated service to St Paul’s. Since starting his St Paul’s journey in 1981, he has taught thousands of St Paul’s boys in PE, Maths and RE. To share some numbers, Peter spent seven years as Year 9 Coordinator and 25 years as Sports and Cocurricular Coordinator and was involved in ten snow trips, 25 football trips and 7 Flinders Ranges Camps. An awesome contribution – thanks Juddy.

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Class of 1980 ReunionLate last year members of the class of 1980 celebrated 40 years since their graduation catching up over drinks and nibbles at Balthazar Cafe Pasadena. Pictured above is (back row) is Paul Victory, Marisa Zahra, Tony Psaila, Charlie Belperio. Front is Annmarie Kennedy, Frances Uggias, Angela Davison and Eddie Wilczek

Back to schoolIt was wonderful to welcome old scholars back to St Paul’s to participate in consultation for the Edmund Rice Education Australia renewal process. Pictured above are Blake Thomas (‘19), Tyson Soulsby (‘17), Riak Mayol (‘17), Ben Rogers (‘16), Ben Freeman (‘15). Pictured right are Darcy Tonkin (‘19), Peter Ngo (‘19), Pierre Boutros (‘19).

with the number of players to have represented the club this year, especially some recent old scholars in Sean Gibbs (‘20) and Lucas Giro (‘19).We would love to see any of the College’s old scholars, families and friends come along to our games and support the players and continue to be part of the St Paul’s culture and history. We also invite past scholars and friends to become actively involved in the promotion of the club by joining the committee.For more information go to our facebook page or contact our President, a past scholar, Mr Jake Winters, via the page or sposfc@hotmail.comGo the Saints!Mr Damian Antenucci

2020 proved to be an indifferent year on all fronts for SPOSFC. The world was hit with the COVID-19 pandemic which put a halt to our preparations going into the season. Our football club offers the pleasure of on-field performances, whether that be as a player or a spectator, but importantly, it offers a place and a purpose for people off the field as well. With so much going on in society in 2020, the club intentioned to remain strong and steadfast in our position of being a place of solace that welcomes everyone. The way the club stuck together between March and June cannot be undervalued and is a clear indicator of why we performed so well on the field in 2020. Fore mostly, this year the club entered its first C grade side since our re-establishment. A feat which in itself is an amazing accomplishment, albeit in a year that consisted of so much uncertainty. With the launch of the C grade and the uprise of the B grade this year, one might think that our A grade didn’t fire a shot in 2020. This is something that couldn’t be further from the truth. In a year of each team telling their own story, our A grade certainly did not disappoint. To finish the year playing in a grand final after recently being promoted, is an achievement not often seen. Our A grade regularly set such high standards that left our opponents second-guessing themselves. Unfortunately, we fell agonisingly short of this goal. Credit must go to club coach Damien Stagg who continues to lead our club in the direction we want to be heading in our push for success. 2021 is another exciting year for SPOSFC. We are playing in Division 6 and we are fielding 3 teams once again. With renovations at the College later this year, we will be playing our home games on Thebarton Oval – a very exciting prospect for all the players.2001 has begun extremely well. At the end of the first round, the A grade had won seven games and lost one, to be in equal second place. The B grade had also been performing quite well with six wins and two losses, to be in fourth place. The C grade have been working hard, but they had only recorded one win and been close on a couple of other occasions. We have been extremely happy

St Paul’s Old Scholars Football Club

Anthony Marotti (‘15) and Joe Adamo (‘09) Captain A Grade team pep talk at the 2020 Grand Final

Liam Davies taking a mark - picturing Liam Cullinan (‘12), left, and David Kambach and Anthony Cronshaw, behind

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