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Edition 12 / Autumn 2018
The OPtimist Blackfriars Priory School
News & Highlights
PRAYER STUDY COMMUNITY SERVICE
From the Principal
Blackfriars Priory School
17 Prospect Rd, Prospect SA 5082
PO Box 86, Prospect SA 5082
T: +61 8 8169 3900
E: admin@bps.sa.edu.au 2018 Head Prefect, Sebastian Deluca, School Principal, Mr Simon Cobiac and Phi An Tran.
bps.sa.edu.au
facebook.com/BlackfriarsSchool
The Blackfriars Priory School Master Plan:
CRICOS: 02485B A Bold, Innovative Vision for the Future
Blackfriars Priory School has launched Stage 1 of our new Master Plan. Construction of
Stage 1 will provide a specialist Year 12 Centre, specialised STEM facilities, general learning
areas and staff facilities. The Stage 1 project, to be constructed during 2019, will be situated
at the front of the school, in the south-western corner and along Highbury Street. This
exciting development will reshape the image and landscape of the school for the first time in
many decades.
The concept of Blackfriars’ new Master Plan was developed by architects, Swanbury Penglase:
Architects of human space, through a process of investigation, collaboration and consultation
with staff, parents and students throughout 2017 and with reference to the school’s Strategic
Plan 16-20. The Master Plan sets out a flexible framework for the development of the campus
over the coming decades.
The Blackfriars School Board recently appointed Swanbury Penglase to continue working with
the school to design Stages 1, 4 and 5 of the Master Plan in collaboration with the Blackfriars
Published by: Blackfriars Priory School Executive Team and with considerable input from teaching staff. Swanbury Penglase is highly
recognised in the education sector having designed and supervised iconic buildings at St
Submissions: To make a submission to Peter’s Girls College, Christian Brothers College, St Dominic’s Priory College and the new
the next edition of The OPtimist, please Catholic Primary School at Hove among many other significant developments.
forward details to the Development
Stages 1, 4 and 5 of the Master Plan respond to the needs of contemporary educational
Office via email: jharmer@bps.sa.edu.au
thinking and research for tailored personalised learning in fit-for-purpose learning spaces.
The spaces created will enable teachers to focus on the development of innovative learning
Changing address? A reminder when
methods to prepare students to take their place in a modern, flexible, problem solving and
changing address to please advise the creative work-study environment. The spacious, flexible and environmentally sustainable
Development Office so you can continue building will inspire senior students to deeply engage in the four pillars of Dominican life -
to receive your copy of The OPtimist. Prayer, Study, Community and Service - and encourage students to see themselves as lifelong
learners.
Not getting The OPtimist? If you know
of any Old Scholars not receiving The Modern teaching focuses on the development of creative thinking, collaboration, critical
OPtimist, please direct them to the thinking and ICT rich learning, rather than traditional pedagogy that emphasised the
Development Office. accumulation of content knowledge and expansion of predetermined skills. While educational
research suggests the most important factor in effective education is the quality and work
Cover: Principal, Mr Simon Cobiac, of educators and the quality of relationship between teacher and learner, well-designed and
discusses the new Master Plan with innovative environments significantly support their efforts.
Year 10 student leaders, Frank Snelling,
Our Master Plan will deliver state-of-the-art, 21st Century facilities, ensuring students and
Adriano Caiazza and Daniel Bui.
staff at Blackfriars have access to contemporary learning environments.
Mr Simon Cobiac
Principal
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Master Plan
2020
VISION
Above: The Blackfriars Master Plan overview
produced by Swanbury Penglase.
Left: 2020 VISION branding developed to accompany
the launch of the Master Plan.
New Master Plan
Developing a campus to reflect the needs of Below: Conceptual mapping of the structure of
contemporary educational thinking and research. Blackfriars to fit in with the Master Plan.
PRAYER | STUDY | COMMUNITY | SERVICE
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Student Wellbeing
Student Leadership positions will also play a lead role in their mateship, leadership, outdoor education
classes and attend senior student leader and resilience throughout the four days.
The senior student leaders for 2018 were
meetings for experience and to provide input The students and staff spent the first two
selected through an intense process in the
into important issues across the school. nights at a caravan park near Flinders Chase
latter part of 2017. There were 12 Prefects
National Park and the final night at a camp
(Year12), 8 House Captains (Year12), 8 Camps
with minimal amenities at Antechamber Bay.
House Vice Captains (Year 11) and 8 House
Year 7 students went on their camp to
Deputy Vice Captains (Year 10) selected. Throughout the camp all students
Douglas Scrub on 23 May for three full days
These students then took part in a two-day represented the school with complete
of activities. Students had an information
leadership camp coordinated by Blackfriars respect when interacting with members of
session presented by Wilderness Escape
leadership team staff and YLead, an the public. The Wilderness Escape Outdoor
Outdoor Adventures prior to their departure
organisation experienced in the formation of Adventures staff coordinated activities on
and also a range of conversations in class
young leaders. the camp and supported students with their
that supported their preparation.
preparation. Key teachers and a range of
The leadership groups have been meeting The camp was a challenging and rewarding other staff also attended and put in a tireless
regularly throughout the 2018 school year experience and a great opportunity to amount of work to prepare students for the
discussing and implementing a range of strengthen relationships with peers and camp, to support them in having an enjoyable
initiatives across the school. The House staff. Students participated in orienteering, and rewarding experience on Kangaroo
Captains have also been making consistent a high ropes course, hiking, trangia cooking Island.
and valuable contributions within their and a range of other team based activities.
Houses, supporting the Heads of House. For the second year in a row the Year 9 camp
Fortunately, the weather was relatively
Some of the initiatives include the Captains was held at Port Elliot and Victor Harbor,
kind and a successful week was had by all
committing to the Bite Back Mental Fitness with a focus on outdoor aquatic and beach
students and staff.
Challenge by The Black Dog Institute. This based activities and cycling. The whole Year
is a free online positive psychology program The Year 8 students travelled to Kangaroo 9 cohort went on 6 March for four days.
that is targeted to adolescents aged 12-18 Island for their camps in two separate Students had the opportunity to participate
years, with a particular focus for 13 to 16 groups on 20 February and 27 February. in kayaking, surfing, raft building, bike riding
year olds. The program is evidenced based Each camp went for four days. Students and a range of team based games. The
and is a six-week challenge that covers had an early start, departing Blackfriars at weather was very kind and the location again
gratitude, mindfulness, social connections 6.30am to reach the Cape Jervis Ferry and was stunning.
and identifying strengths, meaning and make their way across Backstairs Passage to
The Year 9 boys have really engaged strongly
purpose. Penneshaw.
in the new camp format at Port Elliot and
The Prefects have been in consultation with Students participated in activities in their the activities provided by Surf and Sun,
other schools to arrange charity events. One Key Class to develop skills in teamwork, based in Middleton, have been an excellent
of these was a netball match with St Mary’s
College. Our Prefects played a competitive
game against the girls with a huge crowd on
hand to watch.
The Middle Years leadership positions were
elected in classes through the early part of
Term 1. Students in these positions have
attended their own formation opportunities.
The Year 8 and 9 students attended the
Halogen Secondary Leaders day and the Year
9 students attended the YLead Altitude Day in
June. Both days allowed students to network
with other students and also hear from a
range of inspiring speakers.
Students in Middle School leadership
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Student Wellbeing
experience. We had many boys who learnt to The program has been very popular in the
surf, kayak or bike ride for the first time. past, and we see the value in ensuring
The Cyber Bully our Year 11 students are provided with
an opportunity to attend this worthwhile
On Wednesday 23 May, all Year 8 and 9
learning experience. RAA Street Smart High
students watched Cyber Bully presented
featured a realistic crash scene reenactment
by Starrs Productions. This is a play that
presents realistic issues for adolescents on involving vehicles, emergency services and
cyber bullying. actors. The aim of this re-enactment is to
be as close as possible to a real life crash.
Students left with a range of thoughts about
Our Year 11 students walked away with an
the impacts of cyber bullying and how
acute understanding of the ramifications that
easily it can occur in contemporary times
with so many adolescents using such a can occur when not treating the road with
range of communication and social media respect.
applications. Starrs Productions has been
Mother’s Day Buddies
working on these types of plays for students
in schools for approximately 20 years at Through our Pastoral Care program, a
schools across the country. popular element of recent years has been
RAA Street Smart our buddy programs that occur across the
school. Again, this year our buddies got
All Year 11 students attended RAA Street
together, particularly our Year 9 and 10
Smart at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre
students with our Primary boys and created
on Tuesday 10 April. This is an annual
road safety education event hosted by RAA Mother’s Day cards and messages for special
in conjunction with the Motor Accident women in their lives. It was great to see boys
Commission. The program aims to reduce from the Primary and Secondary schools
the state’s shocking youth road toll. Road coming together to talk about and create
crashes are one of the leading causes of cards for the influential women in their lives.
death for young people under the age of 25,
and Street Smart aims to demonstrate the Mr Brett Knowles
devastating reality of road trauma to South Assistant Deputy Principal
Australian high school students. Wellbeing (7-12)
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Year 12 Results & Curriculum Development
Above: Laureate Assembly MC, Deputy
Principal (Acting), Mr David Ruggiero, with
Deputy Head Prefect, Dyson Hilder and Head
Prefect, Sebastian Deluca.
Left: Principal, Mr Simon Cobiac, presents
Class of 2017 School Dux, Minh Tam Vu Tran,
with the Magnus Medal.
Congratulations to the Year 12 cohort of 2017, ranging pathways chosen by the boys. Future to further extend their learning. It offers
with 99% of students gaining successful optometrists, pilots, teachers, pharmacists, students a broad range of problem solving
SACE (South Australian Certificate of nurses, engineers, writers, medical and project-based activities in Science,
Education) completion! professionals, accountants, tradesmen and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
businessmen to name just a few of the areas (STEM) and enables highly motivated
Thank you to our teaching staff and support
chosen by our boys. Regardless of their students to extend themselves, collaborate
staff, who have been co-educators with our
ATAR, job title or salary, we pray that these with other like-minded students and excel.
families. As with many staff members, I
young men will reflect the Four Pillars of
recall January 2013 and the first day of Year 8 The “Ax” program supplements the Year
Dominican Life throughout their life and in
for the graduating class of 2017. The blessing 10 academic curriculum as a weekly
all they do.
of seeing these boys mature into fine young commitment.
men is a gift of our profession. For Mrs So, it is with great joy that we welcome this
“Ax” has three major components
Hoendervanger, this gift extends back to our new cohort (’17) of Blacks boys to the ranks
• Project based in-school and after-
first Reception class in 2005. of Old Scholars! As an old scholar, it is a
school STEM extension activities;
privilege to be a teacher at Blacks. To share
Our students continue to achieve outstanding • Mentoring by industry experts; and
in the delight of seeing these young men
results with over twenty students achieving • Opportunity to participate in local and
graduate is a wonderful experience. We are
an ATAR above 90 and Merits in the subject international STEM experiences
all part of the same unbroken bond of old
areas of Religion Studies, English and scholars whose stories traverse generations If your industry or business would like to
Mathematics. as we unite under the maxim, “Once a Blacks support the Ax program, please contact
boy…always a Blacks boy.” Director of Development & Community
The Class of 2017 Laureate Assembly, held
Relations, Mr Patrick Kelly, or me.
on Monday 19 February, was an auspicious Ax Program
celebration of the Dominican Four Pillars Mr David Ruggiero (BPS’92)
The ‘Ax’ program is exciting enrichment
at Blackfriars Priory School. Students from Deputy Principal (Acting) - Secondary (7-12)
program for Year 10 students who wish
Years 7 to 11 were also acknowledged for
their academic, pastoral, religious and
sporting achievements.
The assembly recognised the 2017 graduates
who achieved an ATAR of 90 or above and
culminated in the awarding of the Magnus
Medal and Nicholas Altman Book Prize
to Minh Tam Vu Tran, who achieved an
outstanding ATAR of 99.25. Tam will be
studying a double degree in Civil Engineering
and Mathematics and Computer Science at
Adelaide University.
A Dominican education focuses on the
formation of the whole person and honours Right: Mark Michael (BPS’97) speaks with
Ax students about his successful career in
gifted diversity. The variety of gifts present
Cybersecurity.
in the Class of 2017 is reflected by the wide-
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Class of 2017 Laureate Assembly
Above: Class of 2017 90+ ATAR recipients with Mr Cobiac and Blackfriars Board Chair, Mr David O’Loughlin.
Clockwise below: Mr Cobiac addresses the Laureate Assembly. Mr Stanborough and Ms Graziano present Adam Nguyen with the House Shield for Overall
Excellence in 2017. Mr Panzarino and Miss De Souza present Christian Apolloni with the St Albert the Great Shield for Academic Excellence. School
Chaplain, Fr Matthew Boland OP. 2017 School Dux, Minh Tam Vu Tran. Miss Reppucci with Antony Macolino on saxophone.
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Extra Special Graduates
Left: Carlo Armiento and Liam Meegan on the
back oval as part of the first Reception class
in 2005.
Right: Carlo and Liam together again 13 years
later as Year 12 graduates.
those joining us in the secondary school it
has been a five year sojourn.
2017 however marked the Graduation of an
extra special group of students who were the
first to make the journey from Reception to
Year 12, a tenure of 13 years at 17 Prospect
Road.
In 2005 Blackfriars opened its doors for
Reception students to commence, creating
a pathway of junior primary, primary, middle
and secondary school for the first time.
The first Reception class teacher was
Mrs Tanya Hoendervanger, so it seemed
appropriate for the Year 12 boys who started
with her in 2005 to visit their Reception
classroom and meet the new Receptions of
2017.
As the Jacaranda tree on the front lawn of course all members of the Reception Class
of Blackfriars displays its lilac flowers in To add to the 2017 graduation celebrations, of 2005 for the significant part you have played
November and the Advent Term concludes, Dr Paul Hine, who was Principal at
in the history of Blackfriars Priory School. You
our thoughts as a community turn to our Blackfriars in 2005, kept his promise to the
are “Extra Special” graduates indeed!
Year 12 students who are graduating. first Reception boys and attended the 2017
Graduation ceremony at Bonython Hall. Mr Jon Harmer
Over the years, that journey has been a ten
year one, for those in Years 3 -12. Or for Thank you to Mrs Hoendervanger, Dr Hine and Community Liaison Officer
Generations In Jazz 2018
Images from this year’s Generations in Jazz festival in Mt Gambier. For
more photos, visit our Facebook page.
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Religious Identity & Mission
Anthony Truong, Nathan Sewart, Jackson Puddy and Noah Snigg at the Mr Parrella ‘supports’ Mrs Carmody during one of the group activities at
Year 7 Retreat day. the Year 7 Retreat day.
Term 1 of 2018 was punctuated by a approach to the themes of ‘Agents of Change’
series of reflection days. Years 6, 7, 8, 9 (for the Year of Youth) and ‘The Reach’ (social
and 11 attended themed reflection days justice). The days were again held at the
that enhanced relationships, provided North Adelaide Football Club. The students
opportunities for spiritual growth and were were outstanding in their approach to the
directed towards strengthened personal day, and while the style of presentation was
relationships with God. This year several energetic and very different to their usual
of the days were conducted by external experience, they embraced opportunities to
agencies. allow their lights to shine. The NET team was
expert in their ability to quickly form positive
Year 6
relationships with our boys, and this was
The Year 6 reflection day was led by staff most evident in the way they led individuals
members and was held at the North Adelaide through paired personal prayer.
Football Club. The boys were engaged and
Year 11
demonstrated leadership in their approach
to activities, which was fitting given that The Year 11 Reflection Day was held at the
the theme of the day was ‘Leadership’. Village Well at Aldgate and was conducted by
Students looked at successful leaders RealTalk, an evangelistic team that presents
across several domains through time and on the issues of masculinity, relationships
sought to replicate their qualities in making and sexuality. The presenters dealt with
personal leadership pledges. Meditations the topics in a sensitive manner and were
also provided time for students to reflect on truthful and accurate to Church teachings.
the spiritual gifts they possess that enable Our young men were excellent in the manner
courageous leadership. in which they approached the day and the
presenters were very impressed.
Year 7
Matthew Crisanti
The Year 7 reflection day was also led
(Acting) Assistant Deputy Principal:
by staff members and held at the North
Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM)
Adelaide Football Club. The theme was
‘Balance’ and students considered the St
Right and below: Various activities at the
Catherine of Siena concept of the Power
North Adelaide Football Club and the adjacent
of Two Feet in a metaphoric way. Students
Memorial Gardens during this year’s retreats.
considered the direction their feet had taken
so far and the balance they provided. They
explored their personal gifts and imagined
the direction their feet would take them
and these gifts into the future. They also
considered the Dominican Four Pillars as a
balanced approach to life, in particular the
contemplative effect of prayer and study on
the action components of being in community
and providing service.
Years 8 and 9
The Year 8 and 9 reflection days were
conducted by the National Evangelistic Team
(NET) Ministries. This group of 12 young
men and women provided a highly engaging,
entertaining, spiritual and prayerful
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Welcome Back to Blacks!
2018 has seen quite a few new members of
staff arriving at Blackfriars but some not
quite as “new” as others! Two particularly
well-known faces have re-appeared.
Old Scholar, Mr Patrick Kelly (‘90), has
returned as Director of Development and
Community Relations. Patrick was a well-
known student during the 1980s being a
Prefect, First XI cricketer, Open basketballer
and recipient of the 1990 School Spirit
award. On returning to “Blacks”, Patrick
brings with him a wealth of experience in
the areas of Marketing, Communications,
Fundraising and Community Development in
the education domain.
The second returnee is Mr Frank Ali. Frank
is fondly remembered by a generation
of families involved in the Blackfriars
Primary School from 1981 to 1998. Frank
subsequently spent a total of 19 years as
Principal of the Junior Schools at both
Mercedes College and St Johns Grammar
School. Roll on to 2018 and Frank has
returned in the role of Head of the Primary
Frank Ali & Patrick Kelly with primary students in the newly developed Primary playground space.
School. It’s wonderful to have Frank back The boys pictured are all sons of Old Scholars who attended the primary school during Mr Ali’s
and to once again benefit from the wealth of previous tenure as Head of Primary at Blackfriars. L–R: Oliver Glen-Holmes (Yr 4 / Father – Anthony
knowledge and experience he brings to the Glen-Holmes), Anton Renna (Yr 6 / Vince Renna), Oliver Saint (Yr 6 / Richard Saint), Alex Battistella
role. (Yr 5 / Paul Battistella) and in front, Athanasios Stavliotis (Yr 1 / Christos Stavliotis). NB - Not only did
Patrick utilise the space in his days as a primary student but the adjacent plane trees were planted by
On behalf of all at Blackfriars a heartfelt
Frank himself in the year before he left Blackfriars in the 90s.
welcome back to Patrick and Frank.
Once a Blacks Boy...
Members of the wider Blackfriars community (‘95), Peter Dunn (‘72), Gordon Grieve (‘86), Rinaldi (‘07), Rene Schinkel (‘67), Brenton
are quite possibly aware that several current Hugh Haskett (‘99), Michael Heath (‘07), Stewart (‘75), Lee Swiderski (‘90), Daniel
members of staff are Old Scholars. However, Sam Horsell (‘06), Stephen Kilcoyne (‘77), Quinlivan (‘03), Fr Joseph Vnuk OP (‘78),
did you know that in fact no fewer than ten Andrew Wald (‘69), Martin Wald and John
Elijah Kopsaftis (‘09), Mario Madonna (‘84),
current members of staff traversed through Zandona (‘76).
Christian Martino (‘03), Brian Mooney (‘80),
the gates of 17 Prospect Road during their
Frank Moylan (‘76), Ray Murphy (‘73), Heath Mr Jon Harmer
formative years. Ironically, the presence
of so many “old boys” on staff is not only a Patience (‘93), Paul Pattison (‘80), Luke Community Liaison Officer
compliment to them but also to the school
in its role in educating these young men
to a point where they are indeed fine role
models to current students and the ethos of
Blackfriars and the Dominican Order.
It thus seemed appropriate to have them
gather together for a photograph in The
Parlour of St Catharines, for old time’s sake.
It also seemed very appropriate to have Br
Brendan join them, given hat he taught all of
them during his 59 years at Blackfriars!
Congratulations “boys” for your considerable
tenure at Blackfriars and your ongoing
contribution to our community.
The following Old Scholars have also
been staff members at Blackfriars in the
past - Stan Astachnowicz (‘79), Paul Atkin
(‘79), Matthew Baluyot (‘97), Paul Belton Br Brendan (centre) pictured with current Old Scholar staff members (L-R seated): Garth Starrs (‘91),
(‘75), Cameron Brealey (‘09), Danny Clifford John Niedzwiecki (‘80), Ernie Luongo (‘82), Patrick Kelly (‘90); (L-R standing): Henry Vo (‘09), Corey
Leditschke (‘05), David Ruggiero (‘92), Michael Parrella (‘08) and Sam Budden (‘11). Absent - Phillip
(‘69), Jason Cosgrove (‘93), Royce Davey
Alderson (‘84), Mitchell Brealey (‘12)
(‘66), Harry Davis (‘59), John De Nicholo
10Overseas Student Program
For many years, Blackfriars has welcomed the pastoral assistance already provided for second day was an opportunity for interested
students from across the globe who wish to the students and their homestay families by families to learn more about each of the
study in Australia. Our Overseas Students our Overseas Student Liaison Officer. individual schools represented.
Program adds an extra dimension to life at
To introduce prospective Overseas Students Over the course of the launches, Blackfriars
Blackfriars enabling local and international
to Blackfriars, we are establishing a formal was introduced to around 60 international
students to think beyond boundaries, form
study tour format, particularly designed to agents and over 100 families looking
lasting global friendships and develop an
support families in China, Korea, Vietnam for information about studying in South
informed perspective of the world.
and Hong Kong exploring the opportunity Australia. Participation in these events has
Our current cohort of full-time overseas Adelaide provides for their son’s secondary already resulted in a number of formal
students includes boys from China, Vietnam, schooling. These tours will be 2-3 weeks enrolment queries.
Malaysia and South Korea. For Term 2 they in duration and occur during the early part
have been joined by a Year 10 student from of Term 3, lining up with the Asian nations’ With these initiatives being developed we
France. In previous years Blackfriars has summer school break. are looking forward to our Overseas Student
hosted students from Hong Kong, India, The Program continuing to enrich the diversity of
The tours will include cultural as well as our Blackfriars community.
Philippines, Cambodia, Nepal, Thailand,
educational immersion opportunities and
Japan and many European nations. If you are interested in learning more about
will enhance our own domestic students’
Blackfriars is registered to host a maximum teaching and learning program in the the program, or even in becoming a part of
of 50 overseas students at any one time. Australian Curriculum priority area “Asia and it as a homestay family, please contact the
These students can be enrolled on either Australia’s engagement with Asia”. school to learn more, including the financial
long-term (minimum one year) or short-term incentives available.
Adelaide International Schools Alliance
(1 -4 term) programs. Typically, the students
Mr Patrick Kelly (BPS’90)
are enrolled in the Secondary School, In a broader context, Blackfriars is also a
Director of Development &
however, when accompanied by a guardian, foundation member of a new state-wide
Community Relations
overseas students can enrol in our Primary initiative designed to attract overseas
School. students to study in South Australia. The
Adelaide Independent Schools Alliance (AISA)
When studying at Blackfriars, our overseas
is comprised of 11 non-government schools,
students live with a carefully matched local
each with a common goal to make Adelaide
family in a homestay arrangement. Along
an international education destination of
with the overseas student, the homestay
choice for families.
family becomes an integral part of the
Blackfriars community and provides the The AISA schools are working together to
opportunity for our visiting students to be enrich the overall experience for students
fully immersed in Australian culture. who come to Adelaide by offering joint
extra-curricular programs to complement
Unlike overseas students who attend
the students’ time spent at school as well as
schools with boarding facilities, our overseas
social opportunities.
students experience day-to-day Australian
family life and hospitality while receiving the Blackfriars is the only member of the
support they would expect at home in a safe Alliance offering an all boys option for
and encouraging environment. interested families.
Blackfriars is currently exploring ways AISA was formally launched earlier this year
we can enhance our Overseas Students Above: Principal, Mr Simon Cobiac, with Mr
at events in Shanghai (China) 13-14 April
Oh-Jang Kwon from the North Chungcheong
Program. Internally, we are about to and Hanoi (Vietnam) on 15-16 April with
Province Education Authority, Korea.
establish an Overseas Student Teaching and Blackfriars represented at both. The first day
Learning Team. This will comprise teachers of each launch was dedicated to meeting with Below: Blackfriars Director of Development,
Mr Patrick Kelly, with Adelaide school
from key curriculum areas to act as ‘first Chinese and Vietnamese based education
representatives and education agents at the
responders’ to assist our overseas students agents who work with families to identify
Hanoi launch of AISA.
with subject support. This will complement suitable schools for their child, while the
11Focus on Drama
The cast of “Forever 19’: Daniel Jarmyn, Brock Murray, Benedict Gbala, Connor Watson and Harry Mears, with Blackfriars Old Scholar, John Schumann (‘65)
and Mr Robert Becker.
In last year’s second edition of “The scholars. Peter was a scholar and teacher at TV, and will feature farcical slapstick comedy,
OPtimist”, the opening of the new Fr James Blackfriars who went on to forge a career as singing, dancing and magic. Again, it is
O’ Doherty Performing Arts Theatre was an actor with the Red Shed and State Theatre such a pleasure to see old scholars do well.
featured. Company, as well as director and theatre Michael Girdler who works in production at
educator for many years at AC Arts. His Channel 9 will be hosting our Stage 2 Drama
The creative possibilities that have opened
photo adorns the walls of the State Theatre
up with the advent of this theatre are class at the Channel 9 studios to give them
Company alongside luminaries like Geoffrey
quite exciting. It was the setting for the an insight into the real life goings on behind
Rush.
promotional video for the Fringe Festival the scenes of a live-to- air show.
performance of TRUTH that we shot It is always a pleasure to expose our Drama
AHXFI will be performed in term 3 in the
early in the year. We took the bold step students to old scholars who have made a
into unchartered waters and invited a career in the performing and media arts. Father James O’ Doherty Performing Arts
professional theatre critic to our Fringe During the course of this year our students Theatre. You will need to see the show to find
Performance and were pleasantly surprised listened to the education officer from Rising out what the acronym stands for.
to be given 4.5 stars by the Adelaide Theatre Sun Pictures and were told of the incredible
Mr Robert Becker
Guide. work that old scholar, John Toth, is doing
Senior Drama Teacher
there in the field of digital manipulation
An Evening with John Schumann, a Blackfriars
and computer graphics for many Hollywood
old scholar, featured a performance of the
movies like the Harry Potter series, Lord of
play “Forever 19”, that was work-shopped by
the Rings, Thor Ragnuk, to name a few.
the Stage 2 Drama class of 2017, using the
lyrics of Schumann’s “I Was Only 19” to tell Later this term, the year 8 Drama classes
the story of post-traumatic stress suffered will be having an acting workshop with
by our Vietnam War veterans. It garnered Stephen Noonan whose CV as an artist spans
significant interest not only among our old Circus, Magic, Physical Theatre, Dance and
scholars but also the wider community. The Children’s Theatre.
sell-out audience was equally impressed
The Stage 2 Drama class are busy preparing
with the performances as with the potential
their Performance which is basically their
that the theatre offered.
external exam. Their play, AHXFI, written
It was a pleasure to see one of the local by Karen Sierp (the author of last year’s
legends of the South Australian theatre successful performance, TRUTH) is a
scene, Peter Dunn (‘72) at this performance departure from previous offerings. This is a
enthusing about the work of our old play which goes behind the scenes of Reality
12Focus on Drama
Top left: Former Blackfriars Drama colleagues, Mr Peter Dunn (’72) and Mr
Robert Becker reunite as fellow past colleagues, Mr Cobiac and Mr Harmer
look on.
Top right: Cast members, Daniel Jarmyn and Brock Murray meeting John
Schumann after their performance.
Middle Left: Messrs Harmer, Schumann and Becker and cast at the post-
performance Q&A session.
Middle right: Old Scholar, Stephen Noonan (‘86), passing on advice to mem-
bers of the Year 8 Drama class.
Bottom left: Members of the Stage 2 Drama class, Carlos Garcia, Christian
Apolloni and Adam Nguyen with, Michael Girdler (‘85), at Channel 9.
Bottom right: Witness, Lorenzo Ravida, with Barrister, Brock Murray, during
the performance of ‘TRUTH’.
Right: Old Scholar, Harrison Gilbertson (‘11) shared his wealth of knowledge
and experience in the film industry with Middle School Drama students.
13Co-Curricular Achievements
Senior A Water Polo Jesse Taylor (Year 11)
Congratulations to the Senior A Water Polo team on winning the Jesse has been selected in the
Sports Association for Adelaide Schools (SAAS) Grand Final. They Australian-born 2001 team for
defeated St Peter’s College 6 – 3. The team went undefeated the Pan-Pacific Youth Water Polo
throughout the entire competition! Well done to coach Jon Harmer Tournament. He is also the co-
and all members of the team – Brayden Addison (Co-Captain), Jesse captain of the Senior A Water Polo
Taylor (Co-Captain), Ben Richmond, Dyson Hilder, Lachlan Fowler, team and part of the winning team
Zen Zaccara, James Wiebrecht, Jack Slaven and Declan Hillman. in the inaugural SAAS Senior A
Catholic Secondary Schools Academy Cup Water Polo Grand Final.
On Wednesday 11 April, Blackfriars Priory School competed against Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio (Year 11)
Nazareth Catholic College and Cardijn College in the Catholic Luis has been selected to
Secondary Schools Academy Cup. This is an annual event between represent School Sport South
each school where a selected squad of Year 8 and Year 9 students Australia at the upcoming School
from each Schools’ Soccer Academy compete and showcase their Sport Australia National Football Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio
soccer talents. Blackfriars finished runner-up. (Soccer) Championships. The
First XI Cricket championship will be held in
Shepparton, Victoria, from 25 to
Congratulations to six students making their debut in the First XI
31 August 2018.
Cricket team – Gurender Singh, James Smith, Oscar Gray, Cooper
O’Leary, Ryan Ross and Julian Cornish. The captains for 2018 are Lorenzo Ravida (Year 12)
Hamish Ralph and Alexander Koutroulis-Duke. Congratulations to Lorenzo Ravida
for being selected to appear in the
Student Achievements 2018 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
He will be performing in The
Isaiah Lee (Year 8)
Class of Cabaret which has been
Isaiah was awarded the Jim a regular fixture of the Adelaide
Aufderheide Trophy and Max Cabaret Festival for the past nine
Medwell Trophy from Table years and is a showcase of the Lorenzo Ravida with Mr Becker
Tennis South Australia (TTSA) most talented secondary school
for his performances at State, singers, dancers and actors in
National and International Adelaide. This is an opportunity
levels throughout 2017. He has for them to share their personal
also been selected in the 2018 stories through a musical
Australian Junior Table Tennis performance on the Festival
squad. Isaiah will be competing Isaiah Lee Theatre stage.
in multiple international table
tennis events held in the Cook Vince Ravida (Year 11)
Islands: the ITTF Oceania Elevate Vince Ravida was named as lead
Performance Camp, ITTF Oceania trumpet for the Generations in
Junior Championships and ITTF Jazz Division 3 Superband from
World Junior Championships. among 50 bands / schools in the
Vince Ravida with Miss Repucci
division.
Noah Caton (Year 9)
Noah has been selected in SA Water Polo
the South Australian team for Representatives
the School Sports Australia Congratulations to Ben Taylor (Year 7), Declan Hillman (Year 8), Jack
Swimming Championships to be Slaven (Year 8) and Lachlan Zurcher (Year 9) for being selected in the
Noah Caton with Mr Cobiac
held in Tasmania this July. State 14-and-under Water Polo team.
State 14-and-under Water Polo representatives (L-R): Declan
Jesse Taylor - national water polo representative Hillman, Jack Slaven, Ben Taylor and Lachlan Turner.
14Many students! Many activities! Many talents!
Senior A water polo team (L-R back): Dyson Hilder, Brayden Addison
First XI cricket débutantes: (L-R): Gurender Singh, James Smith, Oscar (co-capt), Zen Zaccara, Lachlan Fowler, James Wiebrecht. (L-R front):
Gray, Cooper O’Leary, Ryan Ross and Julian Cornish Jesse Taylor (co-capt), Declan Hillman, Ben Taylor, Jack Slaven.
Swimming and Athletics Carnivals 2018
Swimming Carnival Results
Our annual Blackfriars Swimming and Athletics Carnivals provide
Friday 16 February, Adelaide Aquatics Centre, North Adelaide
an opportunity for students to come together as a community and
compete in numerous events. 1st Denifle / Jarrett 795 points
Images from carnival presentations can be found on following pages. 2nd Burke / Lacordaire 784 points
Athletics Carnival Results 3rd DeVittoria / Lagrange 735 points
Thursday 22 March, SA Athletics Stadium, Mile End 4th Aquinas / Horten 506 points
1st Denifle / Jarrett 2573 points
Swimming Carnival Age Champions
2nd Burke / Lacordaire 2532.5 points
Open Jesse Taylor DeVittoria / Lagrange
3rd Aquinas / Horten 2015.5 points
U16 Victor Lim Denifle / Jarrett
4th DeVittoria / Lagrange 1857.5 points
U15 Lachlan Sewart Burke / Lacordaire
Athletics Carnival Age Champions U14 Noah Caton Burke / Lacordaire
Open Dyson Hilder Denifle / Jarrett U13 Ben Taylor DeVittoria / Lagrange
U16 Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio Aquinas / Horten
Swimming Records
U15 Lewis Saint DeVittoria / Lagrange
U14 50m Freestyle Noah Caton 28.28 (NEW) 29.06 (OLD)
U14 Kelsey Rypstra Denifle / Jarrett
U13 Nicolas Pamula Denifle / Jarrett Mr Michael Parrella (BPS’08)
Secondary Co-Curricular Coordinator
UN Youth Voice National Final
During the last week of the Term 1 holidays I attended the Voice
National Final in Brisbane. These five days consisted of workshops,
public speaking and interacting with like-minded people. I was
selected as a result of passing the preliminary rounds and winning
the state final in South Australia.
In this competition we had to pitch solutions to worldwide issues
that remain unsolved. The twenty people in my division, from around
Australia, presented innovative ideas to fix global problems.
The two topics I discussed were: “How can we increase access to
medicine in the developing world?” and “How can we ensure the
benefits of globalisation are realised around the world?”
Unfortunately, I was not selected in the top five places to speak at the
Supreme Court of Brisbane, however this five-day adventure was an
excellent opportunity to not only talk with like-minded students and
learn skills in public speaking, but also to represent the young people
of Australia with feasible and creative solutions to humanitarian
crises.
Frank Snelling
Year 10
15Primary News
2018 started brightly for our Reception to Year 6 boys and our ELC the boys use so regularly and with glee, including Frassati Hall.
boys and girls. Only a few changes to staffing meant the year started
There have been some wonderful occasions already this year that our
smoothly for all. We welcomed Liz Rowley this year in her role as
boys and the wider community have been able to enjoy. These include
replacement teacher in Year 1 and other Primary staff were all on
our annual Sports Day and Swimming Carnival. I have particularly
board last year (except for me!).
loved the way that participation is so strongly encouraged, even
I will introduce myself and a give brief history of my background. I having our ELC children join the older boys for Sports Day
started my teaching career here at Blackfriars in 1981 and became
Our Beautiful Mothers Day Liturgy run by our Reception classes was
Head of Primary here in 1987 until 1998. I then had two Primary
so meaningful and so poignantly presented that there were a few
Principal stints at Mercedes College and St John’s Grammar School.
tears in the huge crowd that came to support the liturgy and morning
I was fortunate late last year in winning the position of Head of
tea.
Primary back here so started afresh at the beginning of the year. My
son attended the Secondary school here in the 90s so I have a fond The other event / excursion that showed how strong our community is
regard and the highest respect for this Dominican school. was the walk down to Murrati Cakes & Gateaux with our ELC children.
21 in fact, along with their teachers, ESOs and parents accompanied
It is a very strange coming back after a 20 year absence. Much has
us on the journey. Old Scholars, Michael (‘99) and James Parris (‘00),
changed - as I will allude to - but much of the charm of Blackfriars is
welcomed us and showed the children their baking facilities. Then
still here. Seeing Brother Brendan still active in the community was
they were treated to one of their famous cakes and a biscuit to take
one of my greatest joys; a man who has dedicated so much of his life
home - all gratis!
to this school and the Dominicans and still working as hard as ever.
Working with past colleagues like Mrs Rita Purvis, Mrs Claire Holland On the way back, Mrs Karen McEntee and I dropped in to Schinella’s
and Mr John Niedzwiecki in the Primary school is eerie but delightful. to organise flowers for the children to make their mums lovely cards.
Mr Jon Harmer, Mr Chris Packer and others I have kept up with There were nine bunches we required and again the generosity shown
during my absence in social occasions; and to be work colleagues to us by another great old scholar family was touching with all those
again makes it easy and enjoyable to come to work. I even worked flowers delivered to our doorstep at no charge. The children were so
briefly (an age ago) with Simon Cobiac, when he was here teaching well behaved on their trek and not one complaint about the distance
in the eighties. Again I love the fact that I have reacquainted myself traveled – love the resilience!
with quite a number of old scholars who are now dads here and who
The Four Pillars of Dominican Life at Blackfriars are touted as the
are quick to remind me of the discipline regime that has mellowed
cornerstone of our culture and community and, in the short time I
so much in current times. There are two staff members, Mr David
have been back, I can attest that they are not just rhetoric but are
Ruggiero and Mr Patrick Kelly who were star pupils of mine. There
truly lived out by the boys and all members of the community.
are some wonderful advantages to getting old!
Mr Frank Ali
The school over the last few years has seen some significant changes
Head of Primary
including the establishment of a beautiful and excellently run
Early Learning Centre for 3 and 4 year old boys and girls. Physical
improvements are also evident with the development of the Primary
School play space including the St Martin de Porres Quadrangle
which was a concrete quad in my earlier days. (Jon Harmer did
start the beautification of the area in my last year here planting the
beautiful plane trees we see flourishing in the area).
Many other additions have added to the ambiance and facilities that
162018 Japan Exchange
During the April school holidays, from 11
to 27 April, 14 students from Blackfriars
took part in an exchange program to Japan.
After a week of sightseeing in Tokyo, Kyoto,
Hiroshima and Himeji, the Blackfriars group
was warmly welcomed by their host families
from Nagoya Otani High School, our sister
school.
The week long homestay and school
exchange was the most memorable part
of the trip for the students. At our sister
school, the boys attended classes with
their host brothers and sisters and learned
about Japanese culture by participating in a
traditional calligraphy class and green tea
ceremony. They also had an opportunity to
make Japanese traditional lanterns with a
professional craftsman.
At home, the boys practiced speaking
Japanese with their host families and
experienced Japanese home life first hand.
It was nerve racking at first, however, thanks
to the hospitality of our host families, the
nervousness dissolved very quickly.
The boys will cherish the friendships they
developed with their host families and
Nagoya Otani students in addition to their
learning experience for the years to come.
Ms Chikako Oguma
Coordinator - Languages
17Community News
Staff Farewells 2017 Welcome back true athletic competition and some markedly
more novel events can provide.
In the cut and thrust of any academic year it Mark Birchmore (‘78)
Notwithstanding the above, some individuals
is not unusual to farewell staff as they move It was with great pleasure that we welcomed
do stand out when chronicling the history of
into different phases of their lives. However back Old Scholar Mark Birchmore to present
Athletics at Blackfriars. Old Scholar Rene
2017 was particularly notable with our the Fr John Neill Cup to the winners of this
Schinkel is one such person.
community bidding farewell to the following year’s (49Th) Annual Swimming Carnival at
staff, whose tenure has been significant, at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre on February 16. 50 years ago, Rene Schinkel had already
the end of Term 4. established a wonderful reputation in South
Mark, who coincidentally is assisting with
Australian athletics as an outstanding long
In order of tenure we thank the following the organising of his graduation year’s 40th
distance runner. Rene is not only an Old
Anniversary reunion this year, presented
staff for the wonderful service they given Scholar but also one of only a few people, to
the cup to Denifle / Jarrett House captains,
to Blackfriars. Their collective efforts have also be a former staff member and parent.
Xavier Preece and Alexander Koutroulis-
been an integral part of our community for a
Duke. As a member of the school athletics team he
combined 176 years!
continued a fine reputation that Blackfriars
As students, Mark and his older brother
Mr Olev Harm (39 years) had in the 1960s by dominating events at the
Wayne were very well known for their
Mr Charli Holoubek (36 years) Catholic Combined Sports at Norwood Oval.
sporting prowess, representing Blackfriars
Mrs Pam Gervasi (26 years) As some Blackfriars Old Scholars fondly
at Football, Swimming and Water Polo with
Mr Amedeo Penna (19 years) remember, the entire school was bused to
distinction in the 1970s.
Norwood Oval, the stands were packed and
Ms Smantha Slee (16 years)
Presenting the Fr Neill Cup bought back when Rene rounded the final bend to win the
Mrs Cara Oosterbaan (12 years)
strong memories for Mark, as he himself 800m and 1500m events, the hundreds of
Mr Jarrod Meers (12 years)
was in Xavier and Alexander’s shoes when Blackfriars boys in the stands would chant
Miss Vicki Dent (11 years)
he was presented with the winner’s cup as “Schin - kel! Schin - kel!” over and over again
Mrs Anna Mirasgentis (5 years) Swimming Captain of Cussen (White ) House as Rene crossed the line first.
40 years ago in 1978.
But it was to be 51 years ago, almost to the
Thank you for joining us again Mark. It was day of this year’s Athletics Carnival, that
greatly appreciated. Rene Schinkel’s star shone brightest! It was
a weekend in March, 1967. On the Saturday
Rene Schinkel (‘67)
Rene set two South Australian Schoolboy
This year’s Blackfriars Athletics carnival
records in the Open 800m and 1500m which
marked the 64th anniversary of this important
in itself was fantastic! But then, on the
event on the school calendar. Commencing
following day, - Rene broke three Blackfriars
on the school’s back oval in 1954 to now
records in the 440 yards, 880 yards and mile
being at the SA Athletics Stadium at Mile
as a proud captain of Cussen (White) House.
End, the annual carnival continues to be a
highlight for many of our students. Over It was with great pleasure that we welcomed
the years many, many, past students, Rene, as one of THE finest athletes in
parents and staff have enjoyed the fun and Blackfriars’ 65 year history, to present the
frustration, excitement and exasperation that winner’s trophy at this year’s carnival.
Mr Charli Holoubek ‘makes a point’ of his 36
year tenure as recorded on the Blackfriars
staff honour board, acknowledging 20+ years
of service.
Retiring staff members, Mr Amedeo Penna House captains, (L) Xavier Preece (Jarrett) and (R) Alexander Koutroulis-Duke (Denifle), receiving the
and Mr Olev Harm, together at the 2017 staff winners’ cups at the Swimming Carnival from Mark Birchmore (‘78) and the Athletics Carnival Rene
farewell. Schinkel (‘67).
18Old Scholars
Cycle 4 Sam
Mr Martin Roberts taught at Blackfriars
for 13 years between 1996 and 2008. The
popular Head of Middle School taught
Physical Education, SOSE, Outdoor Education
and Religion.
Of course, he also conveyed his passion and
expertise for the sport of hockey via coaching
numerous teams in the Blackfriars co-
curricular program.
“Marty”, as Mr Roberts was fondly known by
his colleagues, may have left Blackfriars ten
years ago but his memory lives on in a truly
wonderful way.
Whilst teaching at Blackfriars, Marty learned
that his 2 year old son, Sam, suffered from a
very rare neurological degenerative disease
called Niemann-Pick Disease Type C, for
which there is no cure. There are only 500 L–R: Former staff member Marcus Trimboli, Marty O’Connor (‘87), Martin Roberts, Patrick Stewart
known cases of this disease worldwide. Sam (17) and Frankie Roberts (both support crew) pictured on the Pt Lincoln jetty celebrating the end of
the 1,000 km long Cycle4Sam#7 Tour of the Eyre Peninsula.
fought very bravely for the five years of his
young life but passed away in 2005.
In 2018, the Tour of the Eyre Peninsula and the Siblings, Fathers and Mothers
In 2018 and some 13 years after Sam’s raised $70,000 for the WHC Paediatric Bereavement Groups.
brave battle ended, Marty, with ongoing
Palliative Care service to make a grand total
support from family, friends and colleagues, From all at Blackfriars, congratulations to
of $720,000 from the 12 years since the fund
continues to raise money via the Sam
commenced. The fund has also supported Mr Roberts, his family and friends for the
Roberts Family Fund which supports families
in South Australia who have children battling projects such as the Sam Roberts Family wonderful work they do in loving memory of
rare diseases. Unit at the WCH, the Art Therapy program, Sam. Long may it continue!
Gary Mavrinac –
Still going strong !
The year was 1979. As a very slightly framed
Year 9 student, Gary Mavrinac, had just
chosen Water Polo as his activity of choice
in the Blackfriars co – curricular program.
Whether it was Gary’s Croatian heritage or
even the fact that his older brother, Larry,
was already playing, young Gary battled
manfully with the rigorous demands that
Water Polo can present to newcomers.
Roll on 1980 and his coach, Mr Harmer,
decided those long limbs and natural egg-
beater kick could be put to better use by Gary
being a goalkeeper - THE most important Gary Mavrinac (Red Cap) pictured with his victorious team mates after their 2018 Grand Final win.
position in the team. The rest, as they say, is Clockwise Front Left: Jamie Histed (‘05), Liam Rowland (‘17), Shaun Curtis (’04), Chris Macolino (‘12),
history. Dylan Baker (‘11), Conor Rowland (‘17), Mark Parrish (‘04) and Luke Curtis (‘08).
“Mavo“, as Gary has been affectionately Director, culminating in being awarded year. With the ages of fellow old scholars
known since his school days, thrived in goals!
Life Membership in 2003. in the team spanning his 35 years since
In the space of a few years he was playing
club and state water polo, captaining the More amazingly, as a member of the largely graduation, including graduates of 2017, Gary
Open A team for two years before graduating Blackfriars Old Scholars club, the Adelaide is very much the grandfather figure, but still
in 1983. Vikings Water Polo Club, Gary, some 35 years performs at a very high standard.
However, Gary’s water polo career was far after finishing at Blackfriars and aged in his
Congratulations “Mavo”! Your enthusiasm,
from finished, both in and out of the water! mid-50s, STILL plays !
perseverance, exemplary sportsmanship and
He went on to represent South Australia Ever the “keeper of the goals“, Gary took athletic longevity, are an inspiration to us all!.
at the senior men’s level and was a board great delight in being a key member of the
member of SA Water Polo over a 20 year AVWPC B Grade team , which took out the Mr Jon Harmer
period, including ten years as Finance Water Polo SA Premiership earlier this Community Liaison Officer
19Blackfriars Old Scholars Association Soccer Club
2018 is an extra special year for BOSA a huge success with a fantastic new venue Clipsal by Schneider Electric, Trio, Body
Soccer Club as we celebrate 20 years since this year as we welcome The Jarmer Room Fit Physiotherapy, Terry Howe Printing
he establishment of our club. A significant at Jarmer’s Kitchen who have come on board Services, SJ Electric, Romaldi Constructions,
milestone which will be highlighted to host the events. Occupational Therapy For Children, Perry’s
throughout the year with major events to Bakery, Marianne Grasso, JS Sports, Pizza in
None of our success is possible without
celebrate.
the support from our sponsors, so we’d Giro and Blackfriars Priory School.
In Season 2018 BOSASC continues to like to extend a heart-felt thank you for
Keep in touch with BOSA SC news via our
field four senior men’s teams in the South their commitment again this season. Their
website bosasc.com.au, email us – info@
Australian Amateur Soccer League Saturday generous contributions help make our
Divisions as well as a women’s team in visions a reality and as we continue to grow bosasc.com.au and follow us on social
the FFSA competition, all with a strong as a club, partnerships with our sponsors are media – Facebook @bosasoccerclub, Twitter/
leadership team in coaches and captains. All vital to our success on and off the field: Instagram @bosasc.
five teams have started the year off in fine
Schinella’s, Buildtec, Century 21 (City Ralph Armiento (BPS’88)
form currently sitting in great positions on
Inner North, Prospect), ODV Lending, Secretary General BOSASC
their respective ladders. Special mention
to the women’s side, who have had a great
start to the season being undefeated so
far. The girls took part in a very tough pre-
season to build from on their first season in
the competition which was an unsuccessful
campaign. They continue to go from strength
to strength each week proving they’re the
team to watch this season!
In other highlights so far this year, amateur
league affiliated clubs, for the first time
in history, were able to enter into the FFA
Cup competition. Our Premier A side
was successful in getting through the
preliminary round beating Federation State
League club Adelaide Victory, 5-0. With
this, BOSASC progressed through to the
final 32 and competed in Round 1 where we
were successful in beating Federation State
League club, Mount Barker 5-0.
After progressing to the round of 16 our FFA
Cup journey came to an end losing 1-5 to
National Premier League outfit, Adelaide Above: BOSA Soccer Premier B - Cichanowski Shield Champions
Olympic, in front of a record crowd at Charles Below: BOSA Premier A v NPL side, Adelaide Olympic - FFA Cup, Anzac Day 2018
Cane Reserve on Anzac Day.
The boys were proud of their efforts though
as they put up a gallant performance against
a team ranked three divisions above them. A
huge thank you to all our players, sponsors,
members and supporters who were at the
games cheering from the sidelines, it’s that
kind of support we need each and every
week!
The Premier B side created history this
year winning the club’s first ever Reserves
Cichanowski Shield. The game is played
each year between the previous year’s
Sunday Division 1 Premier B Champions and
Saturday Division 1 Premier B Champions.
After a tight contest between the teams,
BOSASC managed to overcome a determined
Elizabeth Downs to prevail 2-1 winners and
become the champion of champions!
Off-field we have a huge year planned for our
20th anniversary with our annual quiz night
and end of year gala / presentation night a
few of the highlights. Our monthly Best on
Ground Awards nights are also proving to be
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