Senior News
My Brother ' s Keeper
The first semester of 2017 has been eventful and memorable. It started with my personal highlight of the year, the introduction of new students into the College. Officially, this took the form of a two-week program that included Senior boys playing games at lunch time with new Year 7s, showing them to their classes and running the first ever‘ Clubs Day’. This expo took place in the Memorial Hall, and showcased all the different co-curricular clubs and activities on offer at the College. The new boys could walk through the hall, speaking to Senior boys who represented Debating, Drama, Archives, Photography, Chess, various Music ensembles and lesser-known sports like Fencing and Mountain Bike Cycling. The event punctuated a really inspiring effort by the current students to make everyone feel welcome and included, embodying an attitude of being My Brother’ s Keeper.
Another highlight has been the various inter-House events that have occurred this semester. The year started with a bang, with the inaugural Inter-House Spelling Bee – a much anticipated affair that took place over three gruelling days in a packed out Theatrette. The crowd was in awe of the talent on display, with words like pterodactyl, wildebeest and flibbertigibbet being knocked down with typewriter precision. Since then, inter-House events have ranged from Cricket, Table Tennis, and even to“ King of the Yarn”( impromptu speaking competition). These events have been a great way to bring the whole community, both staff and students, together.
Additionally, the Hot Potato Shop has returned this semester. This is a lunchtime event that sees prominent public figures invited to have a Q & A with boys about their careers, interests and opinions. This semester we were lucky enough to have Richy Walsh, a professional UFC fighter, and the Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, who spoke about the history of the Union movement in Australia.
On top of these lunch-time events, there have been some great sporting highlights. Of course, there was Head of the River, which saw the 1st VIII perform extremely well to come second. For many of the boys, especially the Year 12s, this is one of the best days to showcase their school spirit. Additionally, there was the T20 Charity Cricket Match in support of Jarjum College, a great day with the Riverview 1st XI playing a Celebrity XI that included Simon Katich, Monty Panesar and Adam Goodes.
With these just being the highlights from the first two terms, the boys cannot wait for what the rest of the year has to offer.
JESSE GRAY, COLLEGE CAPTAIN
Cheshire House
Cheshire is a House of unity, benevolence and camaraderie. We value the gifts of all students and work to the best of our ability to ascertain that the boys of Cheshire live in a friendly and inviting community. This year saw several new boys enter the House( primarily in Year 7), who were welcomed with open arms and a cheeky grin. We also revived‘ Cheshire Pancakes’ on Shrove Tuesday, raising over $ 1300 for the Ryder Cheshire Foundation. Further to that, our House Mass and Supper was a great success and provided an excellent opportunity for the entire community to come together to celebrate life, love, service and education. We’ re looking forward to what Semester Two may bring!
ROHAN COSTELLO, MACINTYRE BIRD AND SAMUEL HUNTER
Above Year 12 Cheshire House. Absent: Luke Helmich.
20 | IGNATIAN | JULY 2017