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Edition 14 / Autumn 2019
The OPtimist Blackfriars Priory School
News & Highlights
bps.sa.edu.au Prayer Study Community Service
From the Principal
“We are facing unprecedented challenges - social, economic
Dear Members of the Blackfriars Community, • A sense of curiosity and discovery
and environmental - driven by accelerated globalisation and
• A sense of who I am and what I may become
We live in challenging times. Continually changing and evolving a faster rate of technological developments. The children
times within the social and environmental context of today demands • A sense of my place in the world and how I can contribute to
entering education in 2019 will be young adults in 2030. Schools
us to creatively respond to the educational needs of young people as others
can prepare them for jobs that have not yet been created, for
they progress their way into the 21st Century, and who will in turn, • A sense of justice and acceptance of diversity
technologies that have not yet been invented, to solve problems
shape the global future. Blackfriars can be the school that sparks a journey of discovery in that have not been anticipated. It will be a shared responsibility to
Blackfriars is embracing, with enthusiasm, the opportunity to discern each boy’s quest for knowledge. In an increasingly narcissistic world, seize opportunities and find solutions.”
the needs of our students, listen to our parent community and re-imagine the way we Blackfriars can be the school that appeals to parents who want to raise a
child who is self-aware, selfless and kind. It can be the school of equity (OECD: The Future of Education and Skills:
approach education in light of universal social, environmental and technological change.
and excellence.” The Future We Want: Education 2030)
Our mission is to provide a relevant education that delivers a platform for students to grow
in confidence and thrive in the modern world, and to develop diverse skills, knowledge and In addition to the aptitudes mentioned by TATU, Blackfriars is focused
personal attributes for success and happiness in 2030 and beyond. on preparing students who will have complementary and parallel collaborate with other like-minded students and excel in the Pillar
skills predicted to be essential in 2030. of Study.
The Live Learn Lead Conference
These are: 3. The implementation of a future-focused Blackfriars Learning and
Our school year began with the Live Learn Lead Conference, a call for renewal from Dr Neil Teaching Framework.
• Self-agency or efficacy (participation and involvement)
Blackfriars Priory School McGoran, Director of Catholic Education in South Australia. Over five thousand committed 4. The implementation of the Blackfriars Wellbeing Handbook for
• Judgement and discernment
17 Prospect Rd, Prospect SA 5082 educators from Catholic schools in South Australia, including all staff from Blackfriars, Boys.
attended the gathering. • Creativity
PO Box 86, Prospect SA 5082 5. The introduction of a Renewal and Development Review for all
T: +61 8 8169 3900 • Complex problem solving members of staff.
The conference was an energy charged and inspirational day including an address from Dr
E: admin@bps.sa.edu.au McGoran who challenged all Catholic schools and staff to improve holistic outcomes for
• People skills
I invite you to visit the Blackfriars website or to personally contact
bps.sa.edu.au students in learning, wellbeing, social and spiritual development. This mandate for unified
(OECD: The Future of Education and Skills:
the Development Office to learn and discover more about the exciting
CRICOS: 02485B The Future We Want: Education 2030)
and holistic improvement was reinforced by the release of the new strategic direction for developments happening at our school and to explore ways in which
Catholic Education, Leading Catholic Education to New Levels of Excellence. Students require both in-depth subject knowledge together with the you could reconnect and be a part of this progressive community.
skills and capabilities mentioned above to address the challenge of
Renewed Vision at Blackfriars Our responsibility is to inspire, invite and motivate a new vision and a
Follow us on: The release of the new strategic direction for Catholic Education in South Australia
real life situations and problems.
Turning Goals into Reality
new direction for the 21st Century future of Blackfriars. It is together
that we will make a difference to the education and development
coincided seamlessly with the internal renewal and school improvement occurring at of boys in readiness for the modern world.
Blackfriars is making these dreams for the future a reality through
@BlackfriarsSchool Blackfriars. In 2018 we engaged the services of educational consultants, TATU, to survey
the implementation of a number of specific programs. These include: The Blackfriars Priory School of yesteryear is far
and dialogue with key individuals and groups across our school community with the focus of
1. The building of the Aquinas Centre with a focus on Science, removed from the Blackfriars of today, but the
improving the quality and value of our education at Blackfriars.
@blackfriarsschool Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The centre will focus Dominican traditions and the cornerstones
I was encouraged by the following insightful statement in the TATU on excellence in learning, particularly for senior students as they of the Four Pillars remain relevant,
report to the Board: prepare to transition to future study and career pathways. significant and fundamental in shaping
@BlackfriarsSchl 2. The development of the Ax Academy Program. The Ax Program
and influencing the whole-person
“The Dominican charism offers a relevant message for parents development of young boys to men in
offers students a broad range of problem solving and project-
today – Veritas – the search for truth. the real world.
based activities and subject acceleration in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and enables highly Mr Simon Cobiac
motivated students to challenge their academic capabilities, Principal
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Cover: Lachlan Palmieri from
Lacordaire rounds the bend in the
Open Age 400m Champion event at the
Blackfriars Senior Athletics Carnival.
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2018 Year 12 Results Class of 2018 Laureate Assembly
2018
Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2018 who achieved
100% SACE completion. It was magnificent to witness a quarter
parents and staff who have worked tirelessly to bring out the best in
our boys.
It was heartening to see that the
overwhelming majority of our students
Year 12 Results
of our Year 12s attaining an ATAR of over 90 with four boys succeeded in being accepted into their first
While achieving an ATAR above 90 is an exceptional accomplishment,
accomplishing an ATAR above 99 with nine merits awarded along with university preference or trade of choice. To
it does not define you. The qualities that make a young man a fine
24 A+ results. know that our boys achieved their God-given
member of society run deeper than a number. Looking at the class of
potential is why we exist as a school.
These fine results are a testimony to the exceptional learning and 2018 it is obvious that we will have quality men of substance working
teaching that occurs at Blackfriars Priory School. I thank all our in a broad spectrum of professions. Chatting with several graduates of 2018
revealed the tight bonds of friendship
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that will continue as they coordinate their
SACE Completion A Grade Distribution university lectures and course in a manner
to ensure that they can catch up with their
A+ Grades Merit Awards Blackfriars mates.
ARTS
SCIENCES BUSINESS,
Hui Buy Japanese ENTERPRISE & Yes, the mantra lives true, “Once a Blacks
TECHNOLOGY
Nathan Dang
Music - Solo Performance Boy… always a Blacks Boy.” The tight bond
Music Performance (Special Study)
Physics*
your son will form with friends at school, and
Randula De Zoysa
the connection to the Four Pillars will serve
100%
Specialist Mathematics
MATHS
Sebastian Deluca Mathematical Methods
him well for his future endeavours. Back row (LtoR): Jarod Eddy, Dyson Hilder, Alessandro Papandrea, Sebastian Deluca, Randula De Zoysa,
Jarod Eddy Philosophy* CROSS
DISCIPLINARY
Dyson Hilder General Mathematics* The annual Laureate Assembly, held on Jason Vien, Alexander Muscat, Riley Krenske, Anh (Jason) Tran, Carlos Garcia, Mr David Ruggiero.
LANGUAGES
Long Huynh Mathematical Methods* Monday 18 February, was an auspicious
Second row (LtoR): Br William Loh OP, Sayed Mohammad Jawadi, Huy Bui, Khoi Lam, Long Kim Huynh,
Sayed Jawadi
Religion Studies* celebration of the expression of the Four
Health* ENGLISH
HUMANITIES & Pillars of Dominican Life at Blackfriars. Yonatan Halawa, Duy Minh Vu Tran, Mr Simon Cobiac, Jordan Tran, Danny Ngo, Justin Ngu, Ricky Vo,
Mathematical Methods
Youngmo Koo SOCIAL SCIENCES HEALTH &
Specialist Mathematics* The assembly recognised the Class of 2018 Front row (LtoR): Ms Rachel Sanderson MP, Lorenzo Ravida, Aleandro Papandrea, Sebastian Tonkin,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Alexander Muscat Biology
graduates who achieved an ATAR of 90 or
Bao Hy Nguyen Mathematical Methods Tien Nguyen, Bao Hy Nguyen, Mr David O’Loughlin.
above and culminated in the awarding of the
Tien Nguyen General Mathematics
SACE Completion A+ A A- Magnus Medal and Nicholas Altman Book
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inc Full Fee Paying
Dan Duy Pham-Tran Mathematical Methods
Prize to Duy Minh Vu Tran, who achieved an A transcript of Duy’s Laureate address, in which he clarified that his driving motivation was
Overseas Students Alessandro Papandrea Biology*
99% Aleandro Piantadosi
Communication Products II GRADES outstanding ATAR of 99.45. simply to beat his older brother, 2017 Dux, Minh Tam Vu Tran, can be read on the Blackfriars
ACHIEVED
Media Studies
Duy is now studying a Bachelor of website at www.bps.sa.edu.au/news-events/news
Zhang Tianhua Chinese (Background)*
Sebastian Tonkin Mathematical Methods
IN THE Mathematical and Computer Science at
Adelaide University. Mr David Ruggiero (‘92)
A BAND
Specialist Mathematics
Duy Minh Tran Religion Studies 30% OF ALL GRADES Deputy Principal (Secondary, 7-12)
* with MERIT
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BOYS ACHIEVED AN ATAR
OF 99+ PLACING THEM IN
THE TOP 1% IN AUSTRALIA Duy Minh
Tran 99.45 Alessandro
Papandrea 99.40 Randula
De Zoysa 99.35 Alexander
Muscat 99.10
Sebastian
Tonkin 98.95 Huy
Bui 98.00 Sebastian
Deluca 97.70 Long
Huynh 97.20 Jason
Vien 97.20 Anh (Jason)
Tran 97.10 Bao Hy
Nguyen 97.00 Justin
Ngu 96.90
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B O Y S Above left (LtoR): Christian Jones (Deputy Head
Prefect), Declan Fitch-Woolford (Head Prefect)
ACHIEVED AN and Mr David Ruggiero.
ATAR OF 90+ Above middle (LtoR): De Vitoria House Captain,
Peter Le, and Head of House, Mr Owen
PLACING THEM IN THE Stanborough receive the St Albert the Great
95.80 95.00 94.95 94.60 93.95 93.70
TOP 10% IN AUSTRALIA
Jarod Sayed Tianhua Yonatan Tien Aleandro
Eddy Jawadi Zhang Halawa Nguyen Piantadosi
Shield from Principal, Mr Simon Cobiac.
Above right (LtoR): Head of House, Ms Anthea
Osborne with House Captains, Kane Flanagan
(Jarrett) and Joseph Russell (Denifle) with the
House Spirit Shield.
Below left (LtoR): Class of 2018 Dux, Duy Minh
Vu Tran with Mr Simon Cobiac.
Below middle (LtoR): Blackfriars Chaplain, Br
William Loh OP.
Ricky
Vo 93.60 Lorenzo
Ravida 93.30 Dyson
Hilder 92.95 Jordan
Tran 92.55 Toan
Vo 92.10 Riley
Krenske 91.15 Khoi
Lam 90.95 Danny
Ngo 90.20
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Generations in Jazz Prospect Road Autumn Fair
The 2019 Generations in Jazz weekend took On Sunday 31 March, over 1000 visitors headed to Blackfriars for the inaugural Prospect Road
place in Mount Gambier from 3 to 5 May. Autumn Fair. This new community event, supported by Network Prospect, brought together
Participating in this annual event, that local businesses, schools, sports clubs, entertainers and cultural groups active in the City of
attracts over 5000 student musicians and Prospect, in celebration of our community.
vocalists, representing over 100 schools from
Whether guests were here to buy a unique piece of furniture, spot that ideal piece of artwork
Australia and New Zealand, plus a host of
for a wall at home, sample some traditional Vietnamese fare, plan their next holiday, get a
internationally renowned jazz artists, is the
thrill from the Hurricane ride, or even to get a free eye test - there was certainly something on
highlight of the music program for many
offer for all comers!
schools.
Entertainment on the day was provided by the Blackfriars and St Mary’s College music
The Blackfriars music department, lead by
departments and roving performers from CircoBats kept people enthralled in the afternoon.
Miss Lucy Pope, was represented by two
Demonstrations from the Eagles Lacrosse Club, Blackfriars Soccer Academy and Healthy
Stage Bands and a Vocal Ensemble this year.
Inspirations meant there was something to get the blood pumping too.
36 students made the trip for Saturday’s
competitions and the opportunity to see Given the success of the 2019 event, keep an eye on your calendar for the Prospect Road
some of the world’s best exponents of jazz in Autumn Fair becoming a regular fixture on the Blackfriars and Prospect calendar.
concert on Friday night, Saturday night and
Sunday morning.
The boys achieved outstanding results with
Stage Band 1 leading the way, placing third
in their Division - the best result ever for a
Blackfriars band at GIJ.
Our Vocal Ensemble were the highest
placed group from South Australia in their
division while Stage Band 2 put on a great
performance finishing mid-table in their
division.
Top left: The Blackfriars GIJ19 contingent.
Left: Stage Band 1. Below left: Stage Band 2
(rhythm). Below right: Stage Band 2 (brass).
Bottom left: Vocal ensemble. Bottom right: 2019
Blackfriars Music Captain, Harry Catley.
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APRIM Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday / Opening Mass
Reflection Days
During Week 9, Years 7, 8 and 9 attended Reflection Days conducted
by NET Ministries. NET are a team of young people dedicated to
ministry during gap years, or other breaks in their study, or after
completing university. There were three Canadians and an American,
as well as six from New South Wales and Queensland who ministered
to our students.
The day is a mixture of high-energy activities, skits with messages
and highly reverent and reflective prayer periods. The students report
that they thoroughly enjoyed their days.
The photo to the right shows the NET team performing a crucifixion-
type skit and the students watching on intently.
The Year 11s held their Reflection Day at Aldgate, facilitated by
RealTalk. This was a combination of high-energy activities with
a message and a point, as well as meaningful and informative
discussions around respectful relationships. The students report
enjoying the day and gaining a lot from it.
Project Compassion
Classes have been collecting money for Caritas Project Compassion
throughout Term 1. There have been a number of fundraisers, such
as the BBQ run by YCS students, Prefects and House Captains.
First Reconciliation
Pictured adjacent are (top row left to right) Br William Loh
(Blackfriars Chaplain), Samuel Pedlar, Luca D’Orazio, Lachlan Sutton
and Mr Oliver Carroll, and (bottom row left to right) Daniel Petroccia,
Isaac Petroccia, Harry Zajaczkowski, Aleksander Radetti and Hung
Bui.
Absent from the photo is Andrea Panuccio.
These boys completed their First Reconciliation at Our Lady of the
Rosary Church, Prospect, after preparing throughout Term 1.
Mr Matthew Crisanti
Assistant Principal: Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM)
Top left (LtoR): Primary students, Tom Arblaster, Gbemi Adejoro,
Zac Occhiuto & Hamish Merrin, enjoying pancakes on Shrove Tuesday.
Top right (LtoR): ELC children, Zac Mavrogiannis & Anna King, eating deli-
cious pancakes and preparing for Lent on Shrove Tuesday.
Middle and above left and right: ELC, Primary and Secondary students
receiving the cross on their foreheads during the Ash Wednesday Opening
Year Mass.
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Aussie Rules Development Program Primary Swimming Carnival & Sports Day
Exciting news
The Primary Swimming Carnival and Sports Day are covered
for Football lovers! elsewhere in this issue. However I did want to report to you how
amazing the children were during both events.
Blackfriars has a strong tradition, particularly lately, with soccer and
the Soccer School of Excellence has been a great boon for the school, The 50th Primary (Year 3-6) Swimming Carnival saw the boys
providing great opportunities for our boys. It seems though, that compete vigorously, cheer loudly, show great sportsmanship and
behave perfectly. The day was won by Spence House.
Aussie Rules suffered and the school had no representative teams
last year in the Primary School. The Sports Day (ELC – Year 6) was equally pleasing in all those
aspects and much fun was had. The new format saw participation at
That has all changed in 2019 and we have three Primary teams
a maximum and it ran like clockwork – well done Nick! Cussen were
entered in the schools’ competition this year and have Auskick
crowned champions for 2019.
available here on our school oval.
The P+F made the day a very enjoyable one for the huge crowd
Further to that we have established an Aussie Rules Development
that attended. A coffee van was available from early morning with
Program offered to boys from Years 5, 6 and 7. It will be run and drinks, sausages, cakes, cookies and apples also available in “Café
overseen by two highly accomplished teachers with experience and Blackfriars” in Frassati Hall. Great work by our hard-working
expertise in AFL. parents.
Current Primary Football Coach and teacher, Henry Vo (‘09) was a Mr Frank Ali
member of his Blackfriars 1st XVIII Football squad and holds a Level Head of Primary
1 AFL Coaching Qualification, is joined by current Blackfriars 1st XVIII
coach and former St Kilda player, Brett Knowles, who has coaching
experience at State level and holds a Level 3 AFL Coaching certificate.
Henry and Brett are working together to deliver a structured and
highly engaging program.
To kick off the program, 2018 North Adelaide Football Club
Premiership coach (and former Power premiership player), Josh Carr,
was joined by Premiership player, Luke Hender, to run a skills session
for the boys during Term 1.
During Term 2 the Adelaide Crows will host an assembly on Positive
Reflection (a follow up to some work staff undertook earlier in the
year with the Growing with Gratitude Program) and then take our
Receptions, Year 1s and 2s for a coaching clinic.
A visit to Alberton Oval and the Port Adelaide Football Club is also
planned for the football program participants.
Thanks go to Michael Parrella, Brett Knowles and Henry Vo for their
great enthusiasm in supporting and developing this initiative.
Mr Frank Ali
Head of Primary
Top: Early Learning Centre children.
Top left: 2019 Sports Day Relays.
Top right: 2019 Sports Day Age Champions (see
page 14 for names)
Above left: Son of Old Scholar Anthony
Glenholmes (‘93), Oliver with grandparents
Ken and Marilyn.
Above right: Paul Battistella (‘88) & son Alex.
Bottom left: Old Scholar Peter Zaharis (’85) &
son Jermaine.
Bottom right: Hudson and Giuliano, sons of Old
Scholars Paul Page (‘86) and Marcello Caiazza
(‘95) with their mums Rachael and Giannca.
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2019 Primary Swimming Carnival & Sports Day 2019 Inter-house Carnivals
Primary Swimming Carnival Results Primary Sports Day Results
Friday 8 March, Adelaide Aquatics Centre Friday 5 April, Blackfriars Priory School
Position House Points Position House Points
1st Spence 435 1st Cussen 622
2nd Cussen 427 2nd & 3rd Dowling & Candler 589
3rd Candler 396 4th Spence 575
4th Dowling 321
2019 Primary Swimming Carnival 2019 Primary Sports Day
Age Champions Age Champions
Age Name & House Points Age Name & House Points Spence House, Primary Swimming Carnival Champions, 2019. Cussen House, Primary Sports Day Champions, 2019.
U9 Luca Emmerson (Dowling) 21 U9 Hamish Merrin (Cussen) 40
U10 Jacob Short(Candler) 32 U10 Josh Henry (Candler) 45
U11 Antony Barresi (Dowling) 26 U11 Kristian D’Angelo (Cussen) 35
U12 Hugh Caton (Spence) 32 U12 Isaac Matikulas (Dowling) 35
2019 Senior Swimming Carnival & Athletics Carnival
Senior Swimming Carnival Results Senior Athletics Carnival Results
Friday 15 February, Adelaide Aquatics Centre Friday 21 March, SA Athletics Stadium
Position House Points Position House Points Denifle / Jarrett - 2019 Secondary Swimming Carnival Champions. Burke / Lacordaire - 2019 Secondary Athletics Carnival Champions
1st Denifle / Jarrett 834 1st Burke / Lacordaire 2559.5
2nd Burke / Lacordaire 774 2nd Denifle / Jarrett 2411.5
Co-curricular Achievements
3rd De Vitoria / Lagrange 698 3rd Aquinas / Horten 2159.5
4th Aquinas / Horten 689 4th DeVitoria / Lagrange 1942.5 School Sport SA Secondary Swimming Student Achievements
Championships
• Jack Slaven, Year 9 (below) – Performed
Congratulations to the Blackfriars very well at the SSSSA Swimming
Senior Swimming Carnival Records Senior Athletics Carnival Records Secondary Swimming team on finishing a Championships finishing first in the 50m
close fourth in the SSSSA B Division Carnival backstroke and 50m freestyle.
Event Name & House Time Event Name & House Time held at the State Aquatic Centre, Marion.
• Isaiah Lee, Year 9 – Selected to
U13 50m Jake Martin (Aquinas) 36.34 U16 3000m Lewis Saint (De Vitoria) 10:23 Catholic Secondary Schools Academy Cup represent the SA Men’s Team at the
Backstroke U16 400m Lewis Saint (De Vitoria) 52.43 2019 National Senior / Youth Table
On Tuesday 2 April, Blackfriars competed
U15 50m Noah Caton (Burke) 27.47 Tennis Championships. Isaiah is the
U15 3000m Kelsey Rypstra (Jarrett) 10:32 against Nazareth Catholic College and
Freestyle only SA junior player to make the cut for
Cardijn College in the Catholic Secondary
U13 4x50m Aquinas 2:30.97 the Senior Men’s Team.
Schools Academy Cup. This is an annual
Freestyle Relay event between each school where a selected • Gurender Singh, Year 12 (Right) -
U16 4x50m Burke / Lacordaire 2:05.55 squad of Year 8 and Year 9 students from Scoring 128 not out off 98 balls in First
Freestyle Relay each schools’ Soccer Academy compete and XI Cricket. An exceptional display of
showcase their Soccer talents. Blackfriars batting. His innings included 11 4’s and
finished runner’s up. 8 6’s!
2019 Senior Swimming Carnival 2019 Senior Athletics Carnival A huge thank you to Coach, Carlo Armiento Mr Michael Parrella (‘08)
(BPS‘17) and Assistant Coach, Ernie Luongo Secondary Co-Curricular Coordinator
Age Champions Age Champions for taking the team.
Age Name & House Points Age Name & House Points State Water Polo Representatives
U13 Jake Martin (Aquinas) 48 U13 Liam Waters (Lacordaire) 74 Pictured far right are Max Sullivan (Year 7),
U14 Ben Taylor (Lagrange) 48 U14 Nicholas Pamula (Denifle) 68 Benjamin Baker (Year 7), Jake Martin (Year
U15 Noah Caton (Burke) 48 U15 Kelsey Rypstra (Jarrett) 78 7), Ben Taylor (Year 8) and Nicolas Pamula
(Year 9), selected to respresent South
U16 Jude Band (Lacordaire) 44 U16 Trung Nguyen (Jarrett) 72
Australia in the 14 & under Australian Youth
OPEN Jesse Taylor (Lagrange) 48 OPEN Lachlan Palmieri (Lacordaire) 70 Championships in Brisbane.
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House Heritage
The recent updates made to the Neill Gymnasium, funded with This unique system, which places students from across all senior
the assistance of the 2018 Annual Appeal, prompted something year levels into a single Home Group, allows students from higher
of a revival of interest in the identity of the twelve houses we have year levels to mix with younger students acting as ‘buddies’ or role
at Blackfriars. This came about as we looked at the best way to models. Three or four Home Groups are then joined together to form
acknowledge each house around the walls of the court area through a House to complete the system which also forms the basis for the
flags, banners and signage. Senior School Pastoral Care program.
As this work continues in 2019, we take a look at the Blackfriars The eight houses in the Senior School are named for prominent
Houses and explore their background. Dominican men from throughout the history of the order whose life
The Originals works’ were deemed as having a particular resonance for young men House: Aquinas Colours: White Black Est. 1986 House: Burke Colours: Black Gold Est. 1986
living in contemporary society. Their flags and colours are linked to Flag: Quarters of white and black, signifying the Dominican Order and Flag: Equal vertical thirds of black, gold and red. Black signifies the
Students arriving at Blackfriars in the earliest years of the school
the man for whom they are named. eighths of gold and red, from the Aquino family crest. Dominicans and the yellow and red are from the Burke family crest.
belonged to one of the three original houses: Candler (Red), Dowling
(Blue) and Spence (Gold). These houses were named for men who Notes and curiosities St Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) is, by general agreement, regarded Fr Tom Burke (1830-1883), the admired Irish Preacher whose wit,
played a prominent part in the early life of the Catholic Church and as the outstanding Catholic scholar for the synthesis of reasoned joyful spirit, intelligence and goodness made him a legendary
de Vitoria or de Vittoria
establishment of the Dominican order in Australia. reflection and divine revelation. communicator of the Catholic faith.
For many years, here have been inconsistencies at Blackfriars in
A New House
the spelling of Francisco de Vitoria’s name - does it have a single or
As the school grew, a fourth house, Cussen (White) was added in double ‘t’? A simple Internet search makes it clear that the correct
1961, following the same naming tradition already established. spelling has a single ‘t’, with this format used by the Dominican Order
These four houses live on in the Primary School today and their flags at www.op.org and in the name of the university named for the man
are on display in the Primary School administration area. The house himself, University Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) in Spain.
colours replicate those found in the school crest (i.e. Dowling is the
Two defunct houses
school’s light Cambridge blue rather than a dark or royal shade and
red is a dark shade called ‘sanguine’) while the flags of the original For the first year of the Vertical House System in 1986, ten houses
three houses also include graphic elements from the school crest. were in place. This was rationalised in 1987 when it became apparent
that ten teams competing in an eight lane swimming pool or on an House: Denifle Colours: Red White Est. 1986 House: de Vitoria Colours: Blue Green Est. 1986
Updated versions of these four flags will go on display in the Neill eight lane athletics track, was going to pose something of a problem! Flag: Red and white quarters, derived from the crest of the city of Flag: Derived from the crest of Salamanca University with a central
Gymnasium later in 2019.
The two defunct houses were named Angelico (named for Bl. Fra Imst, Tyrol, Fr Denifle’s birthplace. panel of blue and ninths of green, white and red on either side.
The Vertical House System Angelico) and de Porres (for St Martin de Porres).
Fr Henry Denifle (1844–1905), was an historian of international repute Fr Francisco de Vitoria (1483-1546), regarded as the Father of
During 1986-87 the vertical house system was introduced in the Mr Patrick Kelly (BPS’90) with a gift for languages. He wrote, Inter Alia, a five volume history of International Law, was professor at Salamanca University during the
Senior School with the creation of the eight houses we have today. Director of Development & Community Relations all the Medieval Universities. discovery of the Americas and defended the rights of native peoples.
House: Candler Colour: Red Est. 1953 House: Dowling Colour: Blue Est. 1953 House: Horten Colours: Light Blue Blue Est. 1986 House: Jarrett Colours: Oxford Blue Red Est. 1986
Vincent Candler was Australia’s first Dominican - the first Dominican Dublin-born, Vincent Christopher Dowling, was the first Dominican Flag: A horizontal red half and horizontal quarters of white and blue, Flag: Derived from the Oxford University colours with a half segment
priest to be ordained in Australia. Born in Adelaide and educated at known to have stepped onto Australian soil. He arrived in Sydney in derived from the crest of the city of Vechta. of Oxford blue and quarters of gold and red.
the Dominican convent in Franklin Street (now St Mary’s College), 1831 as a government-sponsored chaplain to the Catholic community.
Fr Titus Horten (1882–1936) was a teacher of foreign languages in the Bede Jarrett (1881–1934) was a celebrated author and preacher. He
Candler entered the novitiate in Dublin, returning to Adelaide for his
Dominican school of Vechta (West Germany). Arrested by the Nazis wrote and worked to overcome social injustice, founded a mission in
ordination in 1908.
for sending money to missionaries in China, he died in custody. Africa and was responsible for the return of the Dominicans to Oxford.
House: Spence Colour: Gold Est. 1953 House: Cussen Colour: White Est. 1961 House: Lacordaire Colours: Gold Red Est. 1986 House: Lagrange Colours: Green Gold Est. 1986
Arriving in Adelaide in September 1898, Robert Spence led the first In 1950, the Dominican community in Australia and New Zealand Flag: Equal quarters of blue, gold, red and white representing the Flag: Gold and green quarters from the crest of the Ecole Biblique and
group of Dominican men to arrive in Adelaide, and established the St was established as a Province in it’s own right with Mannes Cussen colours of Burgundy province, birthplace of Fr Lacordaire. eighths of black and white recalling the Dominican tradition.
Laurence’s community to serve North Adelaide, Prospect and Kilburn. appointed as the first Prior Provincial. Blackfriars was established
Fr Henri Lacordaire (1802–1861), was the most renowned preacher of Fr Joseph Lagrange (1833–1938) founded the Ecole Biblique that
Spence, born in Cork, was Archbishop of Adelaide from 1915 to 1934. during Cussen’s term in office (1950-56).
his time in France and a member of the Legion of Honour. produced the Jerusalem Bible. An outstanding Biblical scholar who
responded to literary analysis and archaeological research.
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Staff Farewells Staff Farewells
In any given year, in any workplace, staff come and go. As
Top right: Peter Sage and David Ruggiero farewell,
circumstance would have it, the end of year in 2018 signalled a Sam Budden.
significant number of staff leaving 17 Prospect Road for a wide variety Below: Leo Panzarino
of career and lifestyle choices. Middle right: Jan Dean
Bottom left: Carolyn Wilson
Among the list of staff leaving were a number with long and
Middle bottom: Robyn Carmody
illustrious careers at Blackfriars, including a number with 20 years Bottom right: Donna Bates
or more service (see below). Whether it be these “veterans” of
Blackfriars or those with lesser tenure, we thank them all for their
valued contributions to the Blackfriars community.
20 years or more service at Blackfriars:
• Ms Rita Purvis, 1978 - 2018 (41 years)
• Ms Cathie Oswald, 1981 - 2018 (38 years)
• Mr Wayne Thompson, 1986 - 2018 (33 years)
• Ms Shelagh Vonderwall, 1986 - 2018 (32 years)
• Ms Nicky Iadanza, 1991 - 2018 (28 years)
• Ms Jan Dean, 1992 - 2018 (21 years)
Mr Jon Harmer
Development Officer
Old Scholars & Community
Top right: Robyn Carmody farewells, Frankie
Roberts
Middle left: Frank Ali farewells, Rita Purvis
Middle: Daniella Piteo
Above: Peter Fear
Left: Cathie Oswald
Bottom left (LtoR): Adam Manning & Trevor Oxley.
16 17
BOSFC BOSA FC
Above left: New A Grade Coach Jarrad O’Riley, before our round 1 game vs Pulteney Old Scholars
Above right (LtoR): Jess Rokkas, Tori Gilroy, Tella Wise, Kym Holliday, Suzanne Holliday
Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club (BOSFC) is up and running for all new players but is extremely proud to be able to announce yet
the year and really looking forward to welcoming new faces and a new another group of old scholars have joined the fold.
era. It’s exciting times for the club as we look ahead with anticipation
New to the club this year we welcome Old Scholars Anthony
to the first BOSFC women’s footy game and the continued growth of
Pigliachelli, Nam Nugyen, Andrew Grigic, Michael Grgic, Harrison
our men’s teams.
Dunn, George Kropinyeri, Jayden Gohl, Alex Koutroulis-Duke, Anton
This year, the BOSFC have opened their doors to women’s football Miraglia and Ben Russell.
and are entering a team into the Adelaide Women’s Footy League for
For the club to continue to grow each season, support from the
the 2019 season. The new women’s team will be coached by BPS Old
community is key. We have great membership deals with discounts
Scholar, Lachlan ‘Locky’ Sandford, who comes to the club after having
with sponsors and participating businesses throughout Prospect and
been involved with coaching women’s football at Adelaide University
North Adelaide. This season the club is running a new fundraiser and
Football Club, Woodville West Torrens and North Adelaide. Locky has
event through our Player Auction. On 4 May at a club event, members
a wealth of knowledge in coaching women’s football and his standing
of the community will have the chance to bid and purchase the group
in the local community and women’s football has brought an influx of
of players they feel will feature most in the best player awards each
women to the club to support and play for the upcoming season. We
week. All registered men’s and women’s players will be split into
now have over 35 registered players with more new players joining BOSA FC at the Prospect Road Autumn Fair held at Blackfriars.
10 groups. Get your syndicates together and purchase the group of
every week. By all reports, the girls are loving being involved with
players you think will feature most in the weekly awards. At the end
BOSFC and we look forward to being able to get out and cheer them We begin season 2019 with a new name, re-designed logo, new success on and off the field.
of the season, whoever owns the groups of players that feature in
on when their games begin on 28 April 2019. sponsors and our largest membership playing group to date. This
the best players the most wins. Check out the details on our website In other news, earlier this year, BOSA FC was successful in receiving
Behind the scenes, committee members and coaching staff have at www.bosfchounds.com. We continue this season our partnership year, BOSA FC has four senior men’s teams in the SAASL Saturday
a Community Sport Infrastructure Grant for the amount of $ 151,600
been working tirelessly to get the women’s team up and running. with the Australian Sports Foundation which allows tax deductable Divisions as well as two senior women’s teams in the FFSA Sunday
to improve local community sport infrastructure which will support
This has included promotion, recruiting, organisation and raising donations by individual supporters directly to BOSFC. Donations can Divisions.
greater community participation in sport and physical activity and/
funds through avenues such as applications for grant opportunities. be made through the ASF website or through the BOSFC website. Our women’s program has grown significantly in just its third or offer safer and more inclusive community sporting hubs. Our
Through grants channels the club has been fortunate to receive We are currently asking for donations to help with start up costs for year since inception and due to this we have had a huge increase application was centred around upgrading our change rooms, internal
financial assistance for women’s football from Rachel Sanderson and women’s football. in interest from female participants. So, in 2019 we are proud to and external toilets and referee room to bring them into line with a
the State Government which has directly assisted the club to fund introduce a second women’s team to our playing group. multi-use facility by women and men.
BOSFC’s sponsors are pivotal to the club’s success. We’re fortunate
this new venture. BOSFC welcomed Rachel Sanderson to training on
enough to have the support of a wide variety of top-quality sponsors All six teams in 2019 are lead by experienced coaching staff and Over the coming months we will be working closely with the City of
18 April to present the cheque to the club. On this night both the men
without which we simply wouldn’t be able to survive. We would supported by a strong leadership team of captains and vice captains. Prospect to plan the project with an estimated completion date of
and women trained together, showcasing their skills to Rachel and
like to thank our 2019 sponsors: Blackfriars Priory School, The Both men’s and women’s sides have taken part in a tough pre-season December 2019.
the club’s other members in attendance.
Wellington Hotel, My Local Butcher, Bakery on O’Connell, All Fresh which has already proven to be beneficial with great starts to the
As many of you will be aware, BOSFC went into the 2019 pre-season Fruit and Veg, Signclass, Palace Nova Cinemas Prospect, JS Sports, From a social perspective, we have some fantastic events planned
season so far. The women’s teams having the most success currently
with newly appointed Head Coach, Rickie Kelly, at the helm. The Carrington Function Centre, Schinella’s Market, Dellamalva for this year including our Ladies Day on Saturday 1 June, a casino-
sitting undefeated in both the league and cup competitions.
Dental, Fasta Pasta Sefton Park, 50-Sixone Prospect, Bakers Delight themed Games Night on Saturday 27 July, Quiz Night on Saturday
Unfortunately shortly after taking on the position Rickie was invited to This year also marks the beginning of a new three-year sponsorship 7 September and finishing off the season with a Family Fun Day on
Welland, Body Fit Physiotherapy, Fyfe, Peter Page Holden, The Frame
join West Adelaide Football Club as an assistant coach. This left the deal with BOSA FC and we are proud to announce the following Saturday 14 September.
Connection, Prospect Clothing Alterations, Sylvesters Pizza Kilkeny
club and committee in the un-enviable position of finding a new coach sponsors for the 2019-2021 seasons:
and Gelati Delivery. Our monthly best on ground awards nights are also back this year
with less than 5 weeks to go before the start of the season. From
this process we are excited to announce the appointment of Jarrad For the latest club news check out the club’s website and social Schinella’s – Your Local Market, Buildtec, Ray White West Torrens, with club sponsor The Jarmer Room at Jarmer’s Kitchen hosting the
O’Riley, as Senior Coach for the 2019 season. Jarrad has experience media pages. Elite Car Detailers, Pizze in Giro, Jarmer’s Kitchen, My Local Butcher, events again.
with both country and city football, playing as an assistant coach Body Fit Physiotherapy, Terry Howe Printing Services, Trio, RDC
Website: bosfchound.com To finish the year off, with an event not to be missed, we will be
for the past 3 years at North Clare and at Fitzroy and in the Barossa + Partners, PAB Carpentry, Axle Co Mechanical, Stella Motors,
Facebook page: facebook.com/bosfc.hounds holding our Annual Awards Night on Saturday 12 October at the
before that. In a first for BOSFC, Jarrad will be coming on board Wakefield Chartered Accountants, SJ Electric, Romaldi Constructions,
Instagram page: instagram.com/instagram.com/bosfchounds/ Pullman Adelaide. Be sure to mark all the events in your diaries so
as a playing coach, which combined with Reserves coach Tony Di Perry’s Bakery, Marianne Grasso, JS Sports and Blackfriars Priory
that you don’t miss out on any of the action.
Bucchiancio and assistants John Belton (’85), Mathew Nelson and Pat The season is shaping up well and BOSFC looks forward to School.
Barbaro a promising coaching group has been assembled to guide the many members of the Blackfriars and Blackfriars Old Scholars Stay up to date with BOSA FC news via our website and follow us on
As always, none of our success would be possible without the
club through the 2019 season. communities becoming regular faces in our loyal supporter group in social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bosafc98. For any
support from our sponsors, so we’d like to extend a heart-felt thank
2019. enquiries, please email us – info@bosafc.com.au
Now in its 14th season the Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club you for their commitment to the next three years. Their generous
continues to be a great destination for schoolmates to continue Mr Michael Clarke contributions help make our visions a reality and as we continue Mr Ralph Armiento (‘88)
playing together as Hounds after their graduation. The club welcomes President Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club to grow as a club, partnerships with our sponsors are vital to our Secretary General BOSA FC
18 19Old Scholars / Families & Hospitality Old Scholars / Families & Hospitality
Two of the key Dominican Pillars that
Blackfriars Priory School is particularly
proud of, are those of “community” and
“service”.
One needs to look no further than the
examples featured herein to note the diverse
range of Old Scholars whose service to the
community is very apparent in the area of
hospitality.
Coincidentally, their collective generosity
extends back into our school, so if you get
the chance, please support these supporters
of Blackfriars and let them know you’re a
“Blacks” person as well!
NB - We have no doubt this is just a small
sample of Blackfriars Old Scholars involved in
hospitality or even other collective vocations
such as finance, music, health care or
education. So, if you know of such a group of
“Blacks Boys” please let me know.
Mr Jon Harmer
Development Officer
Old Scholars & Community
Top left: Old Scholar, Johnny Pisanelli (‘05), has recently launched
Abbotts & Kinney - 22 Elizabeth Street, Croydon. Thanks for your
support Johnny.
Top right: Anthony Yialis (‘83) recently opened his Greek Street Food
café - “Cheeky Greek” #2, 586 Seaview Road, Grange (adj. Henley
Square). Not surprising, Tony was affectionately nick named “Yiros” as
a schoolboy at Blacks. All the best Tony.
Top right (LtoR): “Super” supporters of Blackfriars, Michael (‘05), Joe & Luke (‘07) Schinella at their very well known store “Schinellas “ 62 Prospect
Left: Generous supporters of Blackfriars, Tony and Harrison Greven
Rd, Prospect. Michael & Luke look comfortable channelling their Old School Water Polo (melon?) skills.
(‘86) together at their highly successful “Bakery on O’Connell” - 128-
Above left: Life long supporter of Blackfriars, Andy Ruggiero, with his son David, Deputy Principal (‘92) at “Foodland Prospect” - 7/85 Prospect Road. 130 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide.
Above middle: Come in any time! Old Scholar, Cain Butler (‘06) welcomes one and all as Manager of the “Queens Head Hotel” - 117 Kermode Street, Above (LtoR): Paris brothers, Michael (‘99), Jimmy (‘00) & Scott (‘06)
North Adelaide. proudly stand adjacent Br. Brendan’s 80th Birthday cake, made by them
Above right: Old Scholar, James Knott (‘98) gives “service with a smile” behind the bar as Manager of at the “Excelsior Hotel” - 110 Coglin Street, with tender loving care at “Muratti’s Cakes & Gateaux” – 114B Prospect
Brompton. Road. Thanks for your ongoing support “boys”
20 212018 Christmas Reunion Class of 2009 I 10 Year Reunion
A mixture of Old Scholars, staff, parents and friends caught up at the Blackfriars Christmas
Reunion last year. If you’re free, come and join us – the event is always held on the last
Sunday before Christmas (22 December in 2019 - venue tbc).
A hardy band of 30 or so from the Class of 2009, gathered for the
recent 10 Year Reunion. Particular thanks to Andreas Fusco and
Daniel Weekley for your support in marshalling the ”09ers”!
Top left (LtoR): past parent Frank Kurzel with Old Scholars Terry Lewis (‘73), John Belton (‘85),
and former Deputy Principal, Lynn Martin at rear.
Top middle (LtoR): Old Scholars, Patrick Kelly (‘90), Rene Schinkel (‘67), Paul Belton (‘75) and
Scott Boyd Turner (‘86) catch up.
Above: Members of the Class of 2009 take time for a photo opportunity
Top right (LtoR): James Higgs (‘00) with Old Scholar and former staff member Andrew Wald after dinner at the Wellington Hotel.
(‘69).
Left: The boys take time to reminisce about the “old days” whilst
Bottom left (LtoR): front, past parent Sue Harmer, with former staff members Lorie Schinkel checking out images from their 2009 school yearbook over drinks and
and Ann Kurzel. Back, Primary Principal, Frank Ali and past parent, Paulette Lewis at rear. nibbles in the BPS staff room.
Class of 2018 I 1 Year Reunion Dr Mark Arens (‘79)
Missed it by ‘ that much’!
Winners of the respective events with the four records still held by Dr Mark Arens. (LtoR): Kane Flanagan, Open 800m (29 secs), Kelsey Rypstra,
U15 800m (7 secs) and Lewis Saint, U16 800 (2 secs!), share a joke with Mark about how close they came whilst trackside at the Secondary Athletics
Carnival.
Following the 2018 Laureate Assembly in February this year, the Class
of 2018 returned to Blackfriars for their first reunion as Old Scholars. In recent years, a tradition has been established at Blackfriars by Athletics Carnival, in the Open 800 and 1500m. Not surprisingly,
inviting Old Scholar swimmers and athletes of note, to present given that Mark was a very elite athlete in his day, it was always going
Top left (LtoR): Nicholas Siannis, Dylan Despotakis, Liam White, Adam awards at the annual Secondary Swimming and Athletics Carnivals. to be tough for current day students to break his old mark!
Nguyen, Alliandro Piantadosi & Harrison Fraus.
At our recent Secondary Athletics Carnival, we were thrilled to have A huge thank you to Mark for taking a break from his duties as a
Bottom left (LtoR): Thien Nguyen, Jarrod Eddy, Sebastian De Luca & Dr Mark Arens (‘79) present the winner’s trophy. Mark, who was the leading Adelaide gastroenterologist and joining us for the afternoon.
Cooper O’Neill.
first South Australian junior to break the 4-minute mile, has the
Top right (LtoR): Nicholas Siannis, Harrison Watson & Brayden Addison Mr Jon Harmer
distinction of still holding four long standing Blackfriars records.
proudly holds the winners “spoils” from the Blackfriars quiz at the 1 Development Officer
Year Reunion. Two of the records were set 40 years ago, at the 1979 Blackfriars Old Scholars & Community
22 23BB’s 80th Birthday Old Scholars Overseas (OSOS)
In the day-to-day life of the Blackfriars Priory School community, days of celebrations come
and go on a regular basis. However, in February this year a very special celebration took
place.
February 13 gave Blackfriars the opportunity to say a double congratulations to Br Brendan
O’Hearn, or BB as he has been known to thousands of students, staff, parents and friends at
Blackfriars. Not only was BB’s 80th birthday celebrated on the day but also his 60th year at
Blackfriars!
Typically modest, BB didn’t want a fuss made on such an occasion but we did manage to sneak
a few extra guests into a modest staff lunch and cutting of the cake at lunchtime in the staff
room. Principal, Simon Cobiac, spoke of the multitude of significant roles Brother has held in
his tenure at Blackfriars, dating back to his first day at 17 Prospect Road in 1960.
With a mixture of Old Scholars, past staff, family and friends present, BB was presented with
a giant birthday cake, certainly befitting a man who has given so much service, to so many
people, over so many years.
From all members of the Blackfriars community, past and present, thank you BB!
Mr Jon Harmer
Development Officer
Old Scholars & Community
Top left: Daniel Matto and son Dominic are both excited to “turn back the clock” visiting dads old Year 5 classroom.
Top left: Having just cut his birthday cake, BB addresses those in attendance for his birthday Top right: Daniel and Dominic with Daniels former Year 5 teachers, Mr John Niedzwiecki and Mr Frank Ali.
lunch.
Old Scholar,
Below left (LtoR): BB with well known Old Scholars of the 60’s Bill Ruth and Rene Schinkel.
Below middle (LtoR): BB with Dominicans Fr Ben Hensley, Br William Loh, Carmel Rolevink and Daniel Matto (‘96), recently returned home Daniel is the eldest brother of four Matto boys (followed by Matthew,
Fr David Halstead.
to Adelaide with his wife and 2 children for a two-week holiday. Daniel Alexander and Lucas) to attend Blackfriars. Daniel had much
Below right (LtoR): BB with a couple of fellow “older” staff members, Jon Harmer and Chris
has been living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for 12 years, working as com- pleasure in bringing his eldest child, 4-year old Dominic, who is about
Packer, both celebrating two-thirds of 60 (=40) years at Blacks.
munity Librarian by day and professional Musician” after hours”. to start school back in Canada, to have a look around Blackfriars.
Bottom left (LtoR): BB with Paul Belton and Rene Schinkel, both members of a small club who
are Old Scholars, past staff members and past parents at Blackfriars.
Bottom middle (LtoR): BB with his brother, Tim O’Hearn, and sister-in-law, Margaret.
Bottom right: A trip down memory lane! BB with legendary former staff member, Peter “Ego”
Eglinton at the staff Years of Service honour board.
Above left: Wayne assisting the local residents in testing the quality of their well water.
Above right: Wayne at the village council meeting.
Old Scholar, Wayne Birchmore (‘75), pictured above and
at right sitting on a straw mat, enjoying the hospitality of locals at a
Wayne has a leadership role, mentoring local plumbers to assist in
improving hygiene and sanitation of water supplies in remote villages.
Whilst far from a Fijian holiday, reports are that Wayne is enjoying the
village council representative meeting, is working for four months as local hospitality and a uniquely interesting work environment.
a volunteer in remote villages across Fiji for Australian Volunteers
Wayne, congratulations on your generous commitment to those in
International via the Australian Department for Foreign Affairs.
need. We look forward to hearing more from you on your return!
Normally working at home with brother Mark (‘78) in the family
Mr Jon Harmer
business, Birchmore Plumbing, Wayne’s daily routine is very different
Development Officer - Old Scholars & Community
in Fiji.
24 25Old Scholar Babies 2019 Annual Appeal
The Blackfriars Annual Appeal is a
philanthropic program where each member
of our community is given the opportunity
Ax Academy
to support the ongoing work of our school. Scholarships
Typically, gifts to the Annual Appeal are sought
Help support an outstanding
once-a-year and therefore consist of a modest
monetary donation.
STEM student to extend his
education at Blackfriars through
In 2019, our Annual Appeal focuses on two a donation to our innovative
projects that contribute to very different aspects Ax Academy Scholarship Program.
of community life at Blackfriars.
Frassati Hall > Our flagship community facility
VIDEO > Brighter to overcome sunlight
> Enhanced AV capabilities
WALL* > Latest technology
For full project details and to donate
to the 2019 Blackfriars Annual Appeal
David Tassone (‘02) Hugh Haskett (‘99) please visit
David and Flor welcomed their third son, Sebastian on 23 February Hugh and Zoe welcomed their daughter, Milana Harper Haskett on 4
2019, weighing 4.35 kg and 54cm long. A little brother for Arlo and April 2019, weighing 2.7kg, born at Burnside Hospital. www.charidy.com/blackfriars
Salvatore.
*Gifts to the Frassati Hall video wall project
are tax deductible via the
Blackfriars Foundation Capital Fund.
2018 Annual Appeal - Thank You!
Neill Gymnasium Project
Blackfriars Foundation
John Balkwill (‘65)
Marion Fitch
Jon Harmer
Ben Holland (‘94)
Michael & Helen Kain
Patrick Kelly (‘90)
Terry Lewis (‘73)
Richard Moloney (‘67)
Fr John Neill OP
Dennis & Carolyn Rodrigues
John Saint (‘67)
Rolf Scharfbillig (‘87)
Dr Patrick Walsh (‘66)
In 2018, Old Scholars, parents and staff (current and past) and friends of Blackfriars were Eddie Wong (‘64)
Alex Dellamalva (‘06) Tim Roocke (‘01) asked to consider a gift to assist with minor upgrades to the Neill Gymnasium as an Annual 1 anonymous donor
Alex and Kim welcomed their daughter Eliza on 20 February 2019, Tim and Emma welcomed their son Jude on 2 April 2019, 4.425kg at Appeal project in 2018.
weighing 3.4kg and 50cm long, born at Burnside Hospital. the Geelong Hospital. A little brother for Oscar. Every attempt has been made to produce
With the assistance of these generous supporters, over the past six months the gymnasium accurate data, but to assist in auditing, if you
floor has been refurbished, line markings have been updated, a new scoreboard installed and believe this information to be incorrect, please
new ‘Blackfriars Spirit’ signage has been erected. contact Patrick Kelly on 8169 3966.
Our community loves to hear where classmates and fellow old scholars are and what
By the end of July, new perspex basketball backboards will be installed and the existing eight As our Annual Appeal program grows and
they’re up to!
Let us know what’s So, if you’ve recently celebrated a wedding or a birth in the family, have caught up with
Secondary School house banners will be updated and added to with four Primary School
house banners.
our projects become more ambitious, we
hope to see many new donors added to this
happening...
some old scholar mates, or have something interesting to share, please send through list each year.
your photos and some brief information for publication in the next issue of The OPtimist. We wish to thank all those listed here who have supported Blackfriars most generously in
2018-19. Through your generous financial support, the programs and facilities at our school Mr Patrick Kelly (’90)
The best email address for your submissions is development@bps.sa.edu.au
are greatly enhanced benefiting the educational outcomes of all students. Director of Development & Community Relations
26 272019 Calendar
Community Reunions
Autumn Music Soiree - Thursday 20 May, 6pm 2019 Blackfriars Old Scholar Reunions are being organised
@ James O’Doherty Theatre, Blackfriars for the dates listed below. Please contact Jon Harmer
Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/BCLGH at jharmer@bps.sa.edu.au or on 8169 3936 or for more
Friends of Music Movie Night - Thursday 30 May, 6pm information.
Rocketman @ Palace Nova Cinema, Prospect
Class of 1999 | 20 Year Reunion - Friday 14 June
Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/BCDOB
Contact Hugh Haskett at hugh.haskett@gmail.com
Whole School Mass - Wednesday 5 June
or Tim Wiese at timwiese@santos.com
@ Neill Gymnasium
Class of 1989 | 30 Year Reunion - Friday 9 August
Primary Arts Night - Tuesday 25 June
Contact Bruno Caiazza at bruno@caiazzaconstructions.com
ELC Liturgy & Feast Day - Friday 2 August or Joseph Marcucci at joe.marcucci@schneider-electric.com
Feast of St Dominic - Saturday 3 August
Class of 1979 | 40 Year Reunion - Friday 18 October
Feast of the Assumption - Thursday 15 August Contact Tom Mead at tmead@tgb.com.au
Blackfriars v CBC Intercol Week - 18-27 August or John Meegan at john@drjmeegan.com.au
Annual Music Concert - Thursday 29 August Class of 1969 | 50+ Club - Thursday 14 November
@ Woodville Town Hall Contact Jon Harmer at jharmer@bps.sa.edu.au
Tickets available in August at TryBooking
2019 Christmas Reunion – Sunday 22 December
Grandparents’ Morning - Friday 20 September @ The Caledonian Hotel
@ Blackfriars Primary School All Old Scholars, past staff and past parents very welcome.
Tours + Open Events Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club Reunion Game
Middle Years Showcase - Wednesday 5 June, 6-8pm @ St Dominic’s Oval
@ Frassati Hall, Blackfriars BOSFC with the assistance of the Class of 1992 are hosting a
Principal’s Tours reunion for all Old Scholars. Date to be advised.
> Thursday 13 June, 9am
> Thursday 8 August, 9am 2020 Reunions
> Thursday 12 September, 9am If you are interested in being a Reunion contact in 2020 for
To arrange a Personal Tour of Blackfriars, please contact the Classes of 1970, 1980, 1990. 2000 or 2010, contact Jon
Linda Gavranic at registrar@bps.sa.edu.au or on 8169 3954. Harmer at jharmer@bps.sa.edu.au or on 8169 3936.
Old Scholar Ordination
Pat (Pasquale) Lopresti (‘78)
Old Scholar, Pat Lopresti, took the next step in his journey to the priesthood on Saturday 27
April when he was ordained to the Diaconate at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Adelaide. Pat
has been studying in Boston in preparation for his ordination to the priesthood next year.
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