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ED ITION 3 W I N T ER 2019
The Good,
the Beautiful & the True
THE B I ANNUAL MAGA ZIN E OF CA BRA D OMIN ICA N COLLEGE
CONTENTS From the Principal 1 Faith 2 Faith in Action 3 Learning Focus: Performing Arts 6 Learning 8 Capable, Confident Citizens 12 College Innovations 16 Extra Curricular - ACE 18 Extra Curricular - Sport 20 Extra Curricular - Music 21 Meet Some of our People 22 Old Scholars - From the Archives 24 Old Scholars 25 This edition of The Good, the Beautiful and the True was prepared with care and attention by Cabra Dominican College. All efforts are made to have the material up to date at the time of printing. Please email publications@cabra.catholic.edu.au with any feedback.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL 1
Some of you may be familiar with Dominican patron St Dominic was born, this double We also feature several old scholars and
theologian, Timothy Radcliffe OP. He is court gym will change the face of how we the dates for upcoming reunions. I invite
a well-known preacher, celebrated author, play, learn, gather and celebrate at Cabra. all our old scholars to keep in touch with
gifted international speaker and teacher. These new facilities are featured later in this us via our Old Scholars Administrator,
In his poem ‘to be Dominican’, he captures magazine and you will see from the photos Anastasia Harvey, at
beautifully the narrative and essence of how stunning both structures are. oldscholars@cabra.catholic.edu.au.
being part of a community.
“We are bound together as a community “We are bound together as a community
By the stories of the past,
As well as the dreams of the future.” By the stories of the past, As well as the
I hope that you can enjoy the varied articles dreams of the future.” Timothy Radcliffe OP
and photos in this magazine edition, that
provide an insight into the stories of the
The buildings are only brought to life by the As always I invite your feedback on this
past and present. All these stories and the
students and all that happens within our edition of The Good, the Beautiful and
staff, students and families that are part
school. As we continue our commitment to the True and encourage you to email
of them, captures the vibrancy and richness
provide Cabra students with innovative and publications@cabra.catholic.edu.au
of our Cabra community.
beautiful learning spaces, we focus daily on
Dr Helen Riekie
From my office window I have a lovely view providing a myriad of learning opportunities
Principal
of the Thérèse Sweeney Music Centre. for each unique Cabra student.
The modern lines of an impeccably
In the following pages we highlight
designed performance space, utilising
a wide variety of these opportunities,
the latest innovative materials, make it
plus achievements and good news stories.
functional and beautiful. The music centre’s
impressive windows cast a mirror-like
reflection of our heritage-listed convent,
built through 1885 in time for Cabra’s
opening the next year. This was purposefully
designed to capture simultaneously the
legacy and history of our past in the ‘view,’
and a reflection of our future. The bridge
from the convent to the music centre is
another perfect design feature, providing
a seamless connection between the past
and present. When reflecting on the ongoing
continual improvement of our facilities, I am
in admiration of the foresight and fortitude
of the many Dominican Sisters through the
years who have contributed to the long and
storied history of Cabra.
I love this photo of Sr Mary Alacoque,
surrounded by fellow Dominican Sisters,
turning the first sod for the foundations of
the Aquinas building in 1962. Since the
school began, the Sisters worked hard
on a daily basis to provide a well-rounded
education for the students. New buildings
have always been a part of Cabra, from the
Chapel in 1917 to the new Caleruega Hall
in 2019, and all the innovations in between,
and the Sisters have always been a driving
force. This photo shows how they were not
afraid to work hard and to make change.
I encourage all our students to be inspired
by the Dominican Sisters to continue to
work hard and to look for ways to make
positive changes to our world.
Beyond the music centre, the new
Caleruega Hall is now really taking shape.
Named after the town in Spain where our
2 FAITH
During Pastoral Care time in Term 2, each it can seem like an overwhelming or
House celebrated a mass in our historic confusing time. For those of you who may
Chapel. Students decorated the altar in feel like this, we invite you to take the next
House colours and participated in the 40 minutes as time to simply be still. Use
masses as readers, in processions and this time as an opportunity to take a break
as Eucharistic Ministers. from the busyness of school. Listen to the
words that are spoken today and think
At the beginning of each mass, students
about how they can play a part in your
were reminded to take the time for stillness
own life. Remember, everyone can get
and prayerfulness, with the following words:
something out of mass.”
“For many of us gathered here, attending
Georgia Steller
mass is not a regular occurrence in our
REC Student Spirituality
lives. For those of you who are not familiar
with the ceremony of the Catholic mass
FAITH IN ACTION 3
Connecting with our wider Hills, Cleland Wildlife Park, and the Central to St Mary’s for hosting this game in their
Market. Staff and families generously new school gym and for letting us make a
Dominican community opened their homes to our guests and we memorable moment in their 150th year. It
As a Dominican College we are part of know that the experience has been mutually was a lot of fun and Cabra returned with a
a larger family of Dominicans across the rewarding for all concerned. good win and some great new connections!
world. Internationally and closer to home,
Sandra Ciccarello, Alanna Howick
on special occasions and as part of every
Indonesian Visit Coordinator College Captain
day, we strive to strengthen our Dominican
connections and pay respect to our heritage. Dominican Feud Combined String Orchestra
As has been the tradition in recent years, Recently, a group of Year 11 and 12 2019 marks another great year of
on the occasions of the funerals of Sr college leaders participated in the first collaboration between our Catholic schools
Cathryn Vowles OP and of Sr Monica ever ‘Dominican Feud’, a ‘Family Feud’- through our respective music departments
Redden OP, our Year 7 students created like competition hosted by students from – Cabra Dominican College, St Mary’s
a guard of honour for the funeral Blackfriars Priory School. We met and College, St Aloysius College and St
processions from the chapel, through the laughed with several leaders from other Dominic’s Priory College.
Dominican Peace Garden to the Sisters’ Dominican colleges, such as St Mary’s
cemetery. Attendees were very moved by We have set up an opportunity for our string
College, St Dominic’s Priory College and
this gesture and many stopped to thank the players to rehearse together on a Friday
Blackfriars themselves, as we prepared to
students and staff. The sense of community morning as an orchestra. Our hope is that
be quizzed on our knowledge of Dominican
created between the students and the Holy the students will flourish in their interaction
Saints and general topics. Although we
Cross Congregation of Dominican Sisters and collaboration with each other, form
eventually suffered a tragic last-place defeat,
is very strong and is something we treasure. new relationships with students who have a
due to an astounding lack of credible
Here are some student and staff reflections common interest and passion while further
answers across the board, it was really fun
on other ways that we maintain our developing their music and performance
to build relationships with other students
Dominican connections. skills. The orchestra have been working
through some light-hearted competition!
on a repertoire for school performances
Indonesian Visitors Tate Williams this term, competing in the ABODA Bands
College Captain festival in Week 4 of Term 3 and auditioning
In May we welcomed 25 students, five staff
as a support act for our annual Catholic
members and two Dominican Sisters from Volleyball at St Mary’s Schools Music Festival.
Dominican schools in Indonesia; Santa
Maria Senior High Cirebon, Susteran Junior In the last week of Term 2, a team of Year Gemma Heath
High Purwokerto and Joannes Bosco 12s came together in a brilliantly mix- CEA Music Coordinator
Junior High School Yogyakarta. They made matched volleyball team to play against our
Cabra their home away from home as Dominican friends at St Mary’s College. It
they were billeted with families, attended was a great opportunity to make new friends
our classes and also experienced some and strengthen new ties through a little
of South Australia, including the Adelaide friendly competition. We are also thankful
4 FAITH IN ACTION
Vinnies SA Winter Sleepout near the drain, I ended up sleeping on wet less fortunate than myself and has made
cardboard so my sleeping bag was soaked me realise how truly lucky and privileged
On a cold and wet Friday night in June, 80 by morning. While I knew I was being I am to have a warm bed and food to eat
students and 10 staff participated in the protected, I still didn’t feel completely safe.” each night.”
Vinnies SA Winter Sleepout here at Cabra.
With the Student Leadership group taking Charlotte Partington Andrea Rizos
the lead, participants raised over $11,000 Year 10 Year 12
through sponsorships and donations. “I did the Sleepout to challenge myself and “I did the Winter Sleepout this year because
This money will go directly to Vinnies to to put myself into the shoes of someone I have known people who have experienced
help people in need in our community. who has to experience homelessness daily. the harsh reality of being homeless before,
The Winter Sleepout continues to grow in It taught me that I should be grateful for and it gave me hope and reassurance that
participation and reach since it began at having a warm bed and a home to live in there are people out there who are willing
Cabra more than ten years ago, and is one and of how much of a difference simple, to make a difference. By participating in the
of our most popular and successful social small actions can make.” Winter Sleep Out, we made a difference
justice initiatives. Given that it is not at all through spreading awareness and donating
comfortable to sleep outside in the rain, the Edward Zaza
money and clothing. I will forever be grateful
students and staff show their commitment Year 11
for this opportunity.”
to the cause by continuing to support the “I’m glad I participated in the Winter
Sleepout year after year. Samantha Folland
Sleepout this year. It was an eye opening
Year 12
Following are some student reflections on experience. I don’t know how thousands
the Sleepout. of people do it every night in much worse “I liked Winter Sleepout as it gave me the
conditions. The hardest part for me was opportunity to experience and learn about
Jessica Rossi finding a comfortable position to sleep in, what so many people in Australia have
REC: Student Leadership & Social as I kept waking up every hour or so.” to endure every day and night, all year
Justice Coordinator round. It was also good being able to make
Chloe van de Water
“I decided to participate in the Vinnies connections with others, without the use
Year 12
Winter Sleepout to try and understand of technology.”
what thousands of homeless people go “The Winter Sleepout was an educational
Georgia Dutton
through each night. Sleeping on cardboard experience that I will never forget the
Year 12
without a pillow was difficult and very importance of. It has encouraged me to
uncomfortable. Due to being positioned take a greater interest in helping those
FAITH IN ACTION 5
Vinnies Winter Appeal last week of term, the Vinnies van came to
collect our donations. It took a lot of people
In early May, student leaders launched one to load the van and we were all very proud
of our major annual social justice initiatives, of the success of this initiative.
the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Every home
class watched a video highlighting the work Justice for Refugees
of the St Vincent de Paul Society and the
hardships many people in our community Members of our Social Justice group
are facing. participated in the Palm Sunday Rally for
Justice for Refugees. The Rally, endorsed
The theme for this year’s appeal was by 37 organisations including Catholic
‘Hands In’. As a social justice group we Education South Australia and Catholic
workshopped ways we could get the whole Archdiocese of Adelaide, was one of several
school involved and to increase donations held across the nation calling for more
of non-perishable food items, warm humane treatment of refugees. We heard
blankets and sanitary items. from Zita Ngor, CEO of Women’s Legal
Throughout the term students brought Service and a refugee from South Sudan
their donations to school. Year level House and Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, on the
Captains worked hard throughout the term steps of Parliament House.
to gather the donated items and carry them Jessica Rossi and Lucy Jenner
to the Vinnies display in the Atrium. In the REC: Student Leadership & Social
Justice Coordinators
6 LEARNING FOCUS: PERFORMING ARTS
2019 College Musical of our production a success, from staging
and lighting to choreography and vocals.
FAME Jr At our matinee sessions we welcomed
After months of rehearsals and planning, students from some of our partner schools
it was finally time to take to the Hopgood and it was great to see them dressed
stage and share Cabra’s production of FAME in their 80s best. From each audience
Jr for four performances across two days. response, we are pretty sure that everyone
We were very proud to present a student- had as much fun as the performers!
driven production for the first time, with over While it is sad that the journey is over, we
80 students from all year levels participating. know that the memories and friendships
Our Year 10 and 11 students, who have formed will live forever.
had the opportunity to study Musical Sally Scott, Performing Arts
Theatre as part of the Stage 1 Creative Arts Coordinator
course, worked hard to make every aspect
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8 LEARNING
Blitz Week is an innovation introduced by a collection of treats from their day out. their audience. Well done to the Year 12s
our Learning and Teaching team, providing Students were able to make key connections for preparing and providing this fantastic
Year 12s a full day on each of their subjects. throughout the day with a variety of reliable experience!
Students attended special workshops sources which will be beneficial for their
Catherine O’Halloran
and excursions and completed in-depth upcoming external assessment tasks.
Teacher
practicals and exam revision. It was a great
Ellie Rossi
week and a wonderful initiative that seeks The Stage 2 Child Studies class visited
Teacher
to provide additional support for our Year the State Library to have a look at credible
12s. Here are just a few of the excursions, resources for their External Investigation as
activities and initiatives that took place. well as visiting an exhibition showcasing
the work of Children’s author, Phil
Cummings. This exhibition delved into
Blitz Week is an innovation introduced by our the making and creating of picture books
Learning and Teaching team, providing Year which complements the current Children’s
Literature task the students are engaged
12s a full day on each of their subjects. in. A bonus visit to the Mortlock wing of the
library was well received by all.
The Year 12 Food and Hospitality and Ms Jenner’s Stage 2 Ancient Studies Deanna Riley
Food Studies classes went on a food trail class visited the Barr Smith Library at the Teacher
throughout the Adelaide Hills. The stops University of Adelaide. After an induction
During Blitz Week, Grace Lam decorated
included; Melba’s Chocolate Factory, and tour of the library, we spent time finding
60 iced biscuits with her own designs for
Woodside Cheese Wright’s, Beerenberg resources for our Inquiry topics.
cross-disciplinary studies (modified). These
Farm, the Haus Restaurant and the Menz
Lucy Jenner were enjoyed by the staff and her friends in
Fruchoc shop. The students got to sample
Teacher the St Mary’s Unit.
many delights the Adelaide Hills has to
offer, learnt some interesting facts about Dr O’Halloran’s Year 12 Chemistry class put Cheryl Webber
the history of some iconic South Australian together a Hogwarts Chemistry spectacular Teacher
brands and even got a goodie bag with for Blitz Week, with two Year 7 classes asLEARNING 9
Innovative Subject Students are the business managers, Each Monday, our team work to cook soup
workers, WHS officers, cooks, cleaners, to be delivered to Moore St Day Centre.
supporting Catholic product designers and collaborative team Students also bake muffins to serve in
Charities members of their exciting initiatives. the Café and have been learning how to
We will also have a strong focus on the make coffees with the espresso machine.
Our new Business and Enterprise course
capabilities outlined in the Australian In the last week of Term 2, Annie O’Neil
has been designed for students to display
Curriculum that encompass knowledge, from Catholic Charities came to talk to the
their entrepreneurial skills, focusing on
skills, behaviours and dispositions that students about the variety of charities they
our changing world where critical thinking
will assist students to live and work could support through their work.
and creativity are required. Students work
successfully in the 21st century.
in teams to design, run and implement I have been very impressed with students’
a fundraising business plan that will raise There will be the opportunity for some enthusiasm, team work and collaboration.
awareness of a local Catholic charity. students to collate their evidence to create
Nicole Laube
They also run our Community Cafe once a Stage 1 Community Studies folio where
Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching
a week where students will be able to they can gain SACE accreditation of
raise funds and awareness for a particular 10 credits.
Catholic charity.10 LEARNING
Students as experts Subject Expo, VET Training) Coordinator also organised a VET
Information and Pathways night. Students
At a recent workshop for teachers, some of information and Pathways from Years 9 to 12 were encouraged to
our Year 8 students shared their knowledge Night attend with their parents. They could meet
and expertise of learning through Minecraft. university personnel and find out about
The students demonstrated many of CESA’s In late July, Year 9, 10 and 11 students
university courses for 2020 and beyond,
Living Learning Leading Capabilities. were able to attend a Subject Selection
explore what the Defence Force offers,
They were confident, knowledgeable and Expo during the school day, to learn more
meet VET providers and discover options
about the subjects they are interested in.
for 2020 courses and for further training,
such as apprenticeships.
We recognise the importance of providing We recognise the importance of providing
wide and varied learning opportunities that are wide and varied learning opportunities that
are individualised to encourage each young
individualised to encourage each young person person to seek excellence in their academic
pursuits. It was an exciting, informative
to seek excellence in their academic pursuits. and varied Expo. Thank you to all parents
who were able to attend as we continue to
ICT literate, as well as being collaborative, Each curriculum area had an informative work in partnership to create individual and
effective communicators. The photos display with staff and Year 12 students successful educational pathways.
capture the respectful interaction and available to answer any questions. Nicole Laube
teacher progress in learning that occurred Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching
That evening, the Learning and Teaching
on that day.
team hosted a Subject Expo. Tanya
Sharkey, our VET (Vocational Education andLEARNING 11
Ski Trip trip ie. weather conditions, lack of snow “The 2019 Common Ground conference
and personal injury, we all managed to was an eye-opening experience for all
During the first week of the July holidays, have a terrific time nonetheless. I enjoyed involved. With a fervent and unshakable
35 senior school students and five staff making closer relationships with my peers interest in learning and sharing knowledge
members travelled to Mt Buller for the and teachers, as well as having a great time about one’s own, and others’ Dominican
2019 instalment of Cabra’s annual ski trip. out on the slopes. Besides learning how environment, the conference enriched
We spent six days in the snow, skiiing and to ski and snowboard, we all learnt how everyone’s appreciation for the different
snow boarding by day and enjoying many to be independent and responsible on the ways in which the Dominican faith
fun group activities in the evenings. mountain. I am so grateful to have had the is shared and celebrated. From the
A great time was had by all, as these opportunity to have spent a week with great opportunity to interact and learn from a
student testimonials show. teachers and peers.” Kaurna representative, to the chance to
brainstorm and share ideas in a passionate
“I was lucky enough to have been given the Eloise Goodall, Year 11
and vivacious context; the conference
opportunity to go on the ski trip to Mt Buller catered to and consistently engaged both
with the most beautiful group of students Common Ground
students and teachers from start to finish.
and teachers. It was an amazing week Conference The team-oriented activities integrated
and I bonded with so many unexpected both within and between sessions helped
Common Ground is an annual conference
people, making life long connections. to not only strengthen bonds between
which brings together potential leaders
Resilience and perseverance was a strong those involved, but shape friendships,
from Dominican Colleges, with the aim of
theme throughout the week. I loved the friendships that will continue to flourish as
developing leadership skills and providing
gratitude wall as it was an opportunity to we, collectively, work to spread the spirit of
students with a greater understanding of
reflect and be appreciative of the people Saint Dominic wherever we tread. Common
the Dominican identity of our schools.
around me. I would highly recommend this Ground’s embracement of teaching through
This year’s conference was held at Nunyara
trip to everyone!” listening, discussing and debating was only
Conference Centre in Belair, and included
Rebecca Mangelsen twelve Year 11s from Cabra, along with accentuated by the way students looked
Year 11 students from St Marys College, St Dominics to each other to further their understanding
Priory College and Blackfriars Priory School. of the Dominican world that they were
“The ski trip to Mt Buller this year was one beginning to see they are truly a part of.”
Students looked at our theme of “Dare to
of the best experiences I’ve had in my time
Speak,” and how part of their call is to be Allivia Pratt and Aaron Quick
at Cabra. Although there were a few factors
other-centred. Year 11
that could have placed a dampener on the12 CAPABLE CONFIDENT CITIZENS
Initiatives for student wellbeing permeate Celebrating Women connection across the Year 9 commmunity.
learning on a daily basis and in many As part of our commitment to supporting
different ways. Special events, targeted
breakfast other women, students and guests
excursions, daily prayer, fun activities In Term 2 we held our first “Celebrating generously supported Catherine House with
and specific elements of the curriculum Women” breakfast, as part of our student donations of toiletries and hygiene products.
all work together. This approach links wellbeing program, The Rite Journey. Year 9 Guest speaker, Danielle Demourtzidis
explicitly to our Vision Statement and our girls invited a female mentor to a breakfast from The Girl Gang Wellness, spoke about
ongoing commitment to empowering young prepared by Ms Ellie Rossi, Mrs Ros some of the issues that teenage girls face
people and building their confidence and Patterson and students. Guests participated and engaged guests with some thought-
capabilities as citizens. in activities designed to promote fun and provoking questions about friendships and
which generation had it harder as teenage
girls. It was a wonderful morning of food,
Guests participated in activities designed fun, connection and conversation. We look
to promote fun and connection across the forward to the men’s breakfast, which will be
held Tuesday 3 September.
Year 9 commmunity.CAPABLE CONFIDENT CITIZENS 13
PARTY@RAH Year 10 students travelled to the Royal Students were also given a unique insight
Adelaide Hospital for P.A.R.T.Y@RAH as into the work these medical professionals
The Prevent Alcohol & Risk-related part of the Protective Practices subject. do, hopefully giving them a new-found
Trauma in Youth Program (P.A.R.T.Y.) is respect for medical staff as well as new
an innovative program that draws on the Students participated in a scenario that took
career options. Afterwards, we held a
experiences of trauma professionals and them to the Emergency Department and
debrief session with one of our counsellors,
trauma survivors to educate young people, Intensive Care Unit to work with doctors,
and students shared stories of the day
by showing them what can happen when nurses and allied health officers that took
within their Houses.
they make a risky decision. time out of their day to give insight into what
it would be like to be a trauma patient. They Laura Foti
The program focuses on preventing showed the consequences of the choices The Rite Journey Coordinator
accidents before they happen by giving people make and gave strategies to get out
secondary school students real-life of unsafe situations. Students finished the
experiences in emergency and trauma units. day by listening to a real life trauma survivor
who generously shared his story.14 CAPABLE CONFIDENT CITIZENS
In Term 2, each House held a Good News students challenges and helping them In Week 2, the Year 7 to 12 Boylan students
Assembly, where students shared good acquire the skills, resources and mindset and staff enjoyed their House Picnic on
news and photos from each year level and necessary to overcome them.” Andrew the Cabra small oval in glorious sunshine!
House Leaders awarded students who Lines, creator of The Rite Journey. Giant wooden garden games, including
have excelled in their dedication to living out Jenga, Connect Four and Dominoes
Quiz competitions are also a fun way to
their house motto. (to name a few) provided the entertainment
increase connectedness within Houses.
whilst shared picnic food and face-to-face
social interaction helped nourish the
Resilience is built by giving students challenges hearts, bodies and minds of our Boylan
community members.
and helping them acquire the skills, resources A very generous quantity of Vinnies Winter
and mindset necessary to overcome them Appeal donations were received from
students and families at this time, making
the picnic gathering worthwhile for those
As part of Year 9 subject The Rite In an effort to balance student screen
beyond our community also.
Journey, boys and girls learn separately time with healthy ‘green time’, (social
and participate in a number of physical outdoor play), picnics for each house were Narelle Sandercock
challenges, such as learning to juggle with scheduled during Pastoral Care lessons. Boylan House Leader
up to four balls. “Resilience is built by giving15
16 COLLEGE INNOVATIONS
The New Caleruega Hall
The new Caleruega Hall is taking shape
and is on schedule for completion at the
end of this year. The recent photo shows
that the roof is on and the concrete is laid
for the base of the flooring. The architect’s
renderings show the detail that will come
in the last few months of this large-scale
project. The new “Cal” Hall will indeed
enhance the way we play, learn and
celebrate at Cabra and we look forward to
the day very soon when all Cabra students
can access this amazing facility.COLLEGE INNOVATIONS 17 Architectural Award for the Thérèse Sweeney Music Centre At the recent SA Architecture Awards, Russell and Yelland Architects won the 2019 SA Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture for our stunning Thérèse Sweeney Music Centre. We congratulate Russell and Yelland and also our builders Kennett for this wonderful achievement. These photos, featuring Cabra music students, were taken by Sam Noonan for the submission.
18 EXTRA CURRICULAR - ACE
This year, we have refurbished a program Students came away with more questions It was such an amazing experience to
we used to call “Gifted and Talented” and than answers and some skills in critical and compete against like-minded students from
given it the more inclusive title “Academic logical thought processes for responding to other schools across the state and students
Challenge and Enrichment,” or ACE. the world around them. can’t wait to compete in the global round
All students are welcome to participate in in Sydney later this year.
the myriad of extra-curricular opportunities da Vinci Decathlon
Brittany Ayliffe, Lucy Thiselton
offered in ACE, which is led by Ms Laura
Cabra had two teams recently compete in and Mia Mathew-Klose
Foti. We encourage any student who likes
the da Vinci Decathlon at St Peters Girls Year 11 students
to “think outside the box” to look into the
School. This is an academic competition
many activities of ACE, some of which are
designed to challenge and stimulate the Year 9/10 Girls Innovation
highlighted below.
Workshop
We encourage any student who likes to On Thursday 2 May, a small group of
Cabra students attended the Innovation
“think outside the box” to look into the many Girls Workshop run by The STEMable
Project at Flinders University, Tonsley.
activities of ACE... The STEMable Project is a not-for-profit
organization (run by Catherine O’Halloran
2019 Senior Academy minds of school students. Students compete and ex-Cabra teacher, Lara Lang) aiming to
in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: encourage young females to continue in the
Conference engineering, mathematics and chess, code STEM subjects, where girls are traditionally
On 21 May, seventeen senior students breaking, art and poetry, science, English, under-represented. Five Year 9 girls
attended a study day at Concordia College ideation, creative producers, cartography attended as participants and two Year 10
with nine other South Australian secondary and general knowledge. girls were volunteer workshop leaders. This
schools. This study day is an annual was an excellent opportunity to hear from
Laura Foti
event, organised by Julie Arliss, founder guest speakers who have found success in
Academic Challenge and Enrichment
of Academy Conferences and principal their STEM careers and to hear how they
Coordinator
examiner at Cambridge University in the UK. overcame their challenges. The afternoon
consisted of solving real world problems
Julie discussed ideas around epistemology; World Scholar’s Cup
using STEM skills such as critical thinking,
philosophy, love and relationships while After three months of preparation, 27 collaboration, communication and creativity.
guest speaker Jeffrey Hodges presented a students from Cabra participated in the
provocative discussion about tolerance and Catherine O’Halloran
Adelaide regional round of the World
freedom. Dr Chris O’Neil, founder of the Science Teacher
Scholar’s Cup at Scotch College. Over two
MYRIAD project, presented his study of the days of writing, debating and testing, the
psychology of outstanding achievement. students walked away with medals and
The day culminated in a debate around trophies including first place top senior
mobile phones being banned from schools. team. In the lead up, students had to learn
the syllabus of six subjects relating to this
year’s theme of “A World on the Margins”.EXTRA CURRICULAR - ACE 19
20 EXTRA CURRICULAR - SPORT
Winter Sport carnival. The Cabra teams were presented
with the Spirit Award voted by umpires in
Despite the current lack of a gym on recognition of how the girls had approached
campus, winter sport has continued without the carnival.
a drop in student numbers.
We were also very proud to hear about
Friday night table tennis is currently being the Year 8/9 Boys Knockout football team
played in the Monica Farrelly Atrium, which winning their game against Henley High,
is very spacious and a lovely space for a specialty football school. Following this,
spectators to catch up on some reading they won again at Rostrevor to advance to
between sets. the Grand Final. Well done boys.
In early July, three netball teams and The Girls Open Knockout football team had
accompanying staff travelled to Queensland the fantastic opportunity recently to play
for the Gold Coast Netball Carnival. Staff against the Power Academy team. We may
reported to the Principal that she should not have won but we were competitive and
be very proud of the students and how the girls and their coaches really enjoyed
they were carrying themselves during the the experience.EXTRA CURRICULAR - MUSIC 21
At Principal’s Tours, masses, liturgies, Now firmly lodged in the Cabra calendar,
assemblies and concerts throughout the Generations in Jazz 2019 was another
year, Cabra music students have many brilliant weekend of music. The cold
varied performance opportunities. temperatures of Mount Gambier could not
dampen the enthusiasm of our students
For several years now, a group of Cabra
who were able to join 8000 other kindred
students and staff have been travelling to
spirits for this annual event. Our Big Jazz
Mount Gambier for the annual weekend
Band, Concert Choir, Revelation and
festival, Generations in Jazz, which brings
Soul Train all enjoyed the performance
together young musicians from all over
opportunity of a lifetime. A highlight was
Australia.
seeing amazing performers such as Kurt
Elling, Lizz Wright, Joey DeFrancesco and
James Morrison.22 OUR PEOPLE
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We introduce to readers of The Good, the Joel Morizzi Sandra Ciccarello
Beautiful and the True, profiles of some of
our staff. You can find more on the college
CEA Sport Coordinator Learning and Innovation
website cabra.catholic.edu.au/discover/ Utilizing his leadership skills, coupled Coordinator
meet-our-staff/ with his passion for sport, Joel provides Sandra’s work in the library enables her to
wonderful service to Cabra students as promote a love of reading as well as work
Ruth Evans the coordinator of extra-curricular sport. with students who need guidance with
St Mary’s Unit Coordinator Whilst he is most at home on the basketball research and information.
court, Joel loves all kinds of sport and is
Ruth brings a wealth of experience, passionate about kids’ involvement in sport. “I love that I meet and work with many
including a degree in special education, to students in all year levels and collaborate
her role. She shares below what she loves “Participation is so important. I love being with staff on projects, activities and
about working in the St Mary’s Unit. involved in all kinds of sports and I love to events. Together we develop ideas, units
see kids get involved.”
“Much of my career has been working with and resources that are innovative and
students with special needs. I love that He enjoys coaching basketball and soccer inspirational. My focus has been developing
I work with the St Mary’s Unit students across all ages, abilities and skill levels and STEAM activities, with particular interest
most of the school day. I love that our staff, he also enjoys the interaction with the in digital technologies and project based
facilities, the inclusive approach of Cabra many staff, parents and old scholars who learning.
Dominican College and the opportunities coach a wide variety of sports at Cabra. I love teaching Italian; that is my passion!
accessed by our students are innovative, Joel can also often be found umpiring I really enjoy being in my Genius Hour class
cutting edge and of the highest quality. I a football or basketball game, or teaching and am involved in co-curricular activities
also love that I am humbly following in the Maths and Science. like Tournament of Minds, World Scholars
footsteps of the Dominican Sisters whose Cup and debating.”
incredible vision, steadfast conviction and
compassion for students with special needs
ensured the establishment and continuation
of the St Mary’s Unit.”
Ruth is involved in many aspects of Cabra,
teaching Society and Culture – Religion,
Language Enrichment, Community Studies
and also SMU subjects. She is involved in
the Cabra Musical and is also the producer
for the annual Cabra Celebrates.
1. Ruth Evans 2. Joel Morizzi 3. Sandra Ciccarello 4. Beth Caldwell and Henry Whiting 5. Liam Carr and Toni FisherOUR PEOPLE 23
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Henry Whiting Beth Caldwell Toni Fisher
Kavanagh House Leader Kavanagh House Leader Moore House Leader
Kavanagh students have homerooms Beth has a special interest in diverse Toni worked in the Middle East and in
in the St Catherine’s wing of Cabra’s learners, and working and studying in the Queensland before moving to South
historic convent building, which House field of special education has given her Australia and becoming Moore House
Leader, Henry Whiting, believes helps the opportunity to appreciate learning in a Leader at Cabra.
give Kavanagh an enhanced sense of broad sense and to understand, value and
“I love working with the families and
connectedness. pursue our college vision of developing the
students of Cabra. It is a very tight
unique gifts of the individual.
Asked what he loves about his role as community and my role enables me to
Kavanagh House Leader, Henry gives three “I love the sense of community that share their journey at some of the most
reasons: working in Kavanagh house brings, walking important times of their lives.”
along the veranda of the old building and
“Being involved in house activities and Toni teaches Mathematics and Science and
talking with students. I enjoy working to
celebrating with the Kavanagh community; has a passion for robotics and STEM.
develop our community as a House and
working with students to see them develop
as a college. It is a privilege to work with
their own leadership, and working with Liam Carr
students across the year levels, and to see
other house leaders to ensure continual
students take leadership opportunities and Moore House Leader
improvement of our house system.”
an active role in their community. I love Liam came to Cabra after being Head
Henry’s varied teaching at Cabra ranges being involved in events like liturgies and of Senior School at St Francis de Sales
from RE and The Rite Journey to Science Masses, Sports Day, and Pastoral Care College and previously teaching at Caritas
and PE. He coaches Years 7 to 9 Knockout activities. Some of my non-teaching roles College in Port Augusta.
Football and the Open Girls Football team that bring me immense joy are directing
with Mr Liam Carr. He previously worked at Cabra Celebrates, choreography for the About his role as a House Leader, Liam
St Mark’s College in Port Pirie. school musicals and working in Café says, “I love the fact that I can develop
Crumbs on Thursdays.” relationships with families as their child
progresses through school.”
Liam is a PE Teacher as well as The Rite
Journey Boys Coordinator, and coaches
the Open Girls Football Team alongside
Mr Henry Whiting. Liam is currently studying
for his Masters in Educational Leadership.24 OLD SCHOLARS - FROM THE ARCHIVES
The Boarder’s Day At ten to four the bell rings Deirdre Taylor
There’s the lunch rush at that sound
As we lie in bed each morning But “It’s Honours turn for seconds” This poem was written by Deirdre Taylor
We hear the muffled sound When Friday comes around (nee Roberts) who boarded at Cabra from
Of voices, bells and footsteps 1959 to 1963. Here she tells us of her life
Of Sister on her rounds An hour then at our leisure beyond Cabra.
From four o’clock till five
The light goes on, we grumble That’s if there isn’t basketball, “I came from a farm in Warrachie, a railway
The bell rings and there’s groans Or YCS tonight siding in the middle of Eyre Peninsula.
“Are you getting out of bed now? The school in Lock only went to Year 7
Come on you lazy bones.” At five o’clock there’s study so I was sent to board at Cabra for my
At six o’clock there’s tea secondary schooling, following in the
So we stumble out of bed then And then there’s recreation footsteps of my Dad’s sisters.
And to the bathroom race Which we wait for in glee
Into our clothes we scramble I remember well the nuns who looked
“Hurry down or you’ll be late!” The ‘dead-bel’ goes at seven after the boarders and my teachers
Then rosary till half-past (Sr. M. Perpetua, Sr. M. Merici, Sr. M. Paul,
So we gather up our courage And then its back to study Sr .M. Helen, Mother Thomas, Sr. M. Finbar
To face the bitter air Ah! Nine o’clock at last. were some). I also remember the other
Into the Church. Mass. The out again.
We pull on our pyjamas boarders and had a special bond with
And then to breakfast tear.
All full of energy, those who came from Eyre Peninsula. I was
Our beds to make and tidy We race down to the bathroom privileged to meet people from all over SA
Our charges to do sometimes As quickly as can be and NT and even befriended day scholars!
Our teeth to clean then books to get So my time in Cabra had many benefits
And into school in lines We get a shower if lucky other than scholastic.
If not we wait our turn
Our lessons hard and tiresome Those naughty girls who ‘book’ them It was also a time when I got to know some
Demand time and “know how” Won’t they ever learn? of my father’s and mother’s family who
With recess for ten short minutes lived in Adelaide. I stayed with them on
And dinner break for an hour With showers and baths all over free weekends, and I became familiar with
We make our way to bed Adelaide.
Yes dinner for the boarders No talking in the meantime
We just can’t wait to see: The lights go out at ten The poem says it all about the routines and
Will it be something different rules of a boarder, but the personal and
A disappointment or a treat At last the days is ended spiritual development are not mentioned
There’s nothing more to say there. At Cabra I became grounded in my
Sometimes we go to sport practise Just go to sleep till morning Faith by daily practice of Mass, Rosary and
Then back again to school When the routine starts next day Sacraments, Religion Lessons, Retreats,
There’s always something to remember
Deirdre Roberts Prayers, singing at special masses including
Just keep with the rules.
Leaving I 1963 nun’s funerals (liturgy songs which remain
with me today.) I was confirmed at Cabra.OLD SCHOLARS 25
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The poem I wrote back then, mentions the
recreation hour which ‘we wait for in glee’.
Yes....Mary Cash (from Streaky Bay) used
to play the piano and all us country kids
used to do the old style dances. How we
loved it! A good reminder of dances back
home but also preparation for the inter
college dances with Rostrevor and Sacred
Heart and our future social life.
I Matriculated at Cabra, then attended
Western Teachers College and became a
Junior Primary teacher. I was boarding with
a friend I met at Cabra – Mary Edmonds
(now Crook). She became a Home Ec.
Teacher and we both got appointed back
to Eyre Peninsula. While at Cummins Area
School I made many lifelong friends and
met my husband. We married in 1971.
I continued teaching full time and then Victoria and Andrew Warner our best man and Trina Hodge (‘96) was
our Maid of Honour. We now have three
had three children – Julia, Anton & Scott. Now married with three children, Victoria children, Thomas, age 8, Millicent age 6,
In those days you had to resign to have Hodge (‘00) and Andrew Warner (‘97) Alice age 3, all who attend a local Catholic
children. After that I did contracts and relief attended Cabra at the same time but school in our area. We celebrated our 10
teaching in various Lower Eyre Peninsula were not yet friends. Victoria tells us what year wedding anniversary last year (2018) in
schools until I retired at age 60. happened next. Sydney (kid free.)”
My husband and I also built up a farming My sister Trina Hodge (‘96) was dating Andrew studied Chemical Engineering
operation and were farmers in the Coulta/ Andrew’s best friend Joe Versace (‘96) so I at the University of Adelaide and is now
Wangary area most of our married life. would often see Andrew this way. It wasn’t working as a Project Manager for an
My husband died in 2015 and I have now until I was in year 12 and Andrew was engineering and surveying firm called FYFE.
relocated/retired to Port Lincoln at the age studying at University, I started to take an
of 72. interest in him. Although Trina and Joe were Victoria studied Primary School Teaching at
no longer dating we would all often go on the University of South Australia and is now
I have only ever been able to attend one
skiing trips together, it turned out on one working as a Year 4 teacher at St Peters
Cabra Old Scholars Reunion and the
of these trips Andrew and I were sharing Woodlands Grammar School Glenelg.
Closing of the Boarding House was very
nostalgic as I walked back through the accommodation and the rest is history. “We both have fond memories of Cabra and,
buildings which held so many memories. After eight years of dating we married in while different, can both agree Cabra set us
My Cabra ‘wake up bell’ which I bought 2008 at Cabra Chapel in front of 120 close up for life and education outside of school.”
then still has pride of place on the shelf.” friends and family. Joe Versace (‘96) was
1. Deirdre Taylor today26 OLD SCHOLARS
Performance in Carnegie Jefferson State Choral Coalition at Southern Hannah had the following to say about her
Oregon University. As well as overseeing experience.
Hall, New York countless school and university recordings,
‘Performing in Carnegie Hall was a valuable
In June 2018 Hannah Green (‘18) was Kirby is also a member of an a cappella
experience and a great opportunity to
invited by Kirby Shaw to join his Masterwork jazz ensemble and has nearly 3000 choral
make connections with people from all
Festival Chorus to perform in a special event compositions to his name which are sung
over the States. A few months prior to
with singers chosen from the US and other all around the world today.
the trip I was sent the music and lyrics
parts of the world - Hannah was the only
On the invitation of Saz Burton, Kirby visited to a set of seven songs which had to
singer to represent Australia. The Manhattan
Australia in 2017 to share his expertise, be learned from memory in time for the
Concert Productions event entitled ‘Turn
in a series of workshops involving several rehearsals in New York in the lead up to
The World Around’ was part of Carnegie
the performance. I was excited to finally
take part in live rehearsals in NY following
The workshops culminated in a mass months of practice on my own at home.
It made me realise how music is such a
inter-choral performance where Hannah universal communicator. I was able to
sing in harmony with 180 others who live
was personally selected by Kirby for a solo. thousands of kilometres away on the other
side of the earth who also, had dedicated
Hall’s 2019 Summer Concert Series. school and amateur choirs and also hours of practice to this one purpose. I feel
A collection of songs were written by Kirby Adelaide’s renowned Festival Statesmen very privileged to have had this experience’.
especially for this production. choir. The workshops culminated in a mass
inter-choral performance where Hannah
Kirby Shaw is an accomplished American
was personally selected by Kirby for a solo.
composer/arranger/conductor with an
extensive list of credits to his name. He has Following months of planning, preparation
pioneered several innovative and highly and saving Hannah travelled to the US
acclaimed American University vocal with her family to realise this incredible
ensembles and is currently directing the opportunity on June 9 this year.
1. Inside Carnegie Hall 2. Hannah with Kirby Shaw 3. Hannah with the performance poster outside Carnegie Hall
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Kara Walker Editor’s note: In researching the FROM Bachelor of Health Sciences at Flinders
THE ARCHIVES section of this magazine, University from 2015 and graduating at the
Kara Davidson (’00) married Adam Walker we realised that the poem on page 24 was end of last year, 2018.
in the Cabra Chapel on Saturday 19 actually written by Kara’s aunt, Deirdre.
January, 2019. Throughout that time I was inspired to
teach in Catholic schools, because of my
“I was the trumpet player in all the bands Samantha McLean
time at Cabra. I enjoyed my education and
from 1997 to 2000. Very fond memories of College Captain in 2014, Samantha McLean wanted to make a difference in students’
my time in the music department at Cabra recently returned to Cabra as a contract lives whilst sharing my faith with them, so
in the late 90s.” teacher. I got a scholarship from Catholic Education
Kara’s sister Kit Fraser (nee Davidson) to go to Whyalla and complete my final prac
“I was at Cabra from Year 6 until I completed
from the class of 2002 was one of her there for a term and a half.
my schooling in Year 12 in 2014 (so seven
bridesmaids. years, 2008-2014). Absolutely loved it! I It has been so rewarding and fulfilling coming
“My mum Paquita Davidson (nee Roberts) could not have thought of a better place to back to Cabra to work in a supportive
went to Cabra in the late 60s, my aunty complete my schooling the teachers were environment and form relationships with
Deirdre Taylor (nee Roberts) went to Cabra. the most supportive I could have asked for. students and staff as a teacher rather than
The best man married his wife here too!” a student.”
When I was in school, I did not know
Kara now works in a financial sales role in what I wanted to do, but after seeing how Samantha is pictured in her recent staff
the not for profit sector, and she and Adam supportive and inspiring teachers were at photo and also as College Captain in 2014
are expecting their first child in November. Cabra I went on to complete a Bachelor with Linus Johnson.
of Teaching (Middle/Secondary) and a28 OLD SCHOLARS
“In a school established over 130 years ago there is a wealth
of stories to be told,” Sandra Hill, past librarian and recently retired Volunteer Archivist.
The planning for several reunions is underway. It’s time to get together with old friends and
make new connections. Please contact the person listed below for your year level reunion.
Upcoming Reunions for 2019
Class of 1969
Class of 1989
50 Year Reunion, Margaret Seears Class of 2009
margaretseears@gmail.com; Kath McEvoy 30 Year Reunion, Saturday 2 Nov, Reunion
katjim2@bigpond.com; ‘Angus and Maria and College tour (facebook). Contacts: 10 Year Reunion, Sarah Giles sgiles@cabra.
Archibald’ archibald.swinton@gmail. Ros Bates, r.bates1@hotmail.com and catholic.edu.au, date TBC
com; archibald.swinton@gmail.com; date Agnieszka Betterman (née Lazarski)
Saturday 9 November, Cabra tour and agnieszka@adam.com.au Class of 2018
refreshments time tbc, followed by afternoon
New Old Scholars ‘Back On Campus’,
at the Edinburgh Hotel, 2pm - 5pm
hosted by Cabra, TBC
St Mary’s Unit Reunion
Hosted by Cabra, details to be confirmed
We would love to hear about all that is
good, beautiful and true in our old scholars’
lives. Please visit our website, or contact
Old Scholars Administrator, Anastasia
Harvey, on 8179 2474 or oldscholars@
cabra.catholic.edu.au to tell us your story,
to talk about a reunion, or to update your
information in our database.
Class of 1979 Class of 1999
40 Year Reunion, Julie Starke c.j.starke2@ 20 Year Reunion, Nicolle Cantone nicolle.
internode.on.net, date tbc cantone@sa.gov.au, date August (TBC)THE GOOD,
THE BEAUTIFUL
AND THE TRUE
by Katia Labozzetta and Sarah Croser, 2000
Chorus:
On a journey together we search for truth
Valuing our difference, embracing our youth
Celebrating freedom in all that we do
To find the good, the beautiful and the true
On Kaurna land Cabra now stands
With open hearts and open hands
Proud of its history and the Dominican way
Sharing dreams and hopes for today
Chorus
A rich heritage of courage and strength
Celtic sisters came with intent
Inspiring us to never give up
Living the Gospel of love
Chorus
People of God using our gifts
Our mission’s strong to work for justice
Including all and welcoming too
Forgiving each other is what we learn to do
Chorus
Learn to learn, learn to live, learn to fly
Chorus
To find the good, the beautiful and the true.225 Cross Road Cumberland Park SA, 5041 Telephone: (08) 8179 2400 Email: cabra@cabra.catholic.edu.au Website: www.cabra.catholic.edu.au Cabra Dominican College
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