From the Principal

On Monday evening we farewelled our Year 12 students at

the Graduation and Valete Evening in College Hall. The

graduates were also formally inducted into the Old

Paradians Association by the President, Mr Lewis Derrico.

Awards were presented to the top student in each subject by

the Deputy Chair of the College Board, Mr Vince Colossimo.

At the end of the evening the traditional major leadership

awards were presented.

On Thursday evening we welcome our new students for

Year 7 in 2017 and they will be able to meet their Tutor

teachers and the current Year 7 students in their Tutor

Groups. Thanks to the Parents of parade and other

volunteer parents for serving supper on both the Graduation

and the orientation evenings.

On Wednesday we hold the fourth term full school assembly

where, according to custom, we induct the new student

leaders for 2017. Our congratulations to the following

students who accepted the role of Prefect and will serve in

one of the Prefect committees.

Prefect Executive:

Michael Donato B07 College Captain

Callum Holmes T09 College Vice Captain

Aiden Hrup T06 College Vice Captain

House Captains:

Ross Vardaro B05 Bodkin Captain

Luke Stella H07 Hughes Captain

Conor Howard L09 Lynch Captain

Dominic Benoit T09 Treacy Captain

Committees:

Leandro Conte H04 Academic

Luke Franze T09 Academic

Luke Messina B04 Academic

Marc Chelini T02 Academic

Michael Barrese T08 Academic

Benjamin Fahey H09 Community Action

Giordano Paoli H07 Community Action

Julian Bianco H05 Community Action

Stefan Franze T01 Community Action

Chris Bogoefski T01 Culture And Language

Kai Wallens H02 Culture And Language

Michael Labrador L06 Culture And Language

Nicolas Zonta T05 Culture And Language

Christopher Hides L03 Performing Arts

Francis Cao T06 Performing Arts

Gia Nguyen H06 Performing Arts

Joseph Lanciana T03 Performing Arts

Luke Bortignon B04 Performing Arts

Gabriel Spalliera H10 Preston

Nathan Fitzpatrick L10 Preston

Oliver Wilson B10 Preston

Damian Slodyczka L04 Social Justice

Marcus Tanti L01 Social Justice

Rony Roy B08 Social Justice

Simon Rebellato B05 Social Justice

Srisai Suraj Hari H05 Social Justice

Alessio Rinaudo H02 Sport

Anthony Fable T04 Sport

Callum Chilcott B02 Sport

Matthew Melhem T09 Sport

Max Vaiano L08 Sport

Thomas Williamson B02 Sport

Dr Denis J Moore cfc

Principal

No. 18 19 October 2016

From the Director of Ministry

Year 12 Final Liturgy

On Thursday afternoon, 13 October, we held our final

liturgy for our 2016 Year 12 students. It was a special

occasion – one that struck exactly the right tone. It was

held during the last period of their last day of school. It

says so much about our Parade boys that their behaviour

was impeccable throughout the whole liturgy; they

participated attentively and joyfully.

We had three speakers who offered their thoughts and

advice to the boys. All of them offered a rich vision,

compelling stories and sage advice that every Year 12

student would do well to heed. Year 12 student Lachlan

Davine, H02, spoke of the close bonds of friendship and

togetherness that he hoped would continue long after he

leaves Parade. Ms Anne-Marie Morello encouraged the

boys to remain steadfast and resilient in times of difficulty

and to always be attentive to the needs of others,

particularly the poor and the marginalised. Through story

and anecdote, Mr Rob Peckham inspired the boys to

believe in the possibilities of life, to travel so that their

understanding of and compassion for others will be broken

open.

All this took place against the backdrop of prayer and

reflection. Each student lit a candle, not only to symbolise

the light they brought to Parade during their time here, but

also the light of Blessed Edmund Rice, the visionary who

made this possible.

It was left to Ms Regina Rowan, Assistant Principal -

Student Welfare, to round off the afternoon by thanking all

the boys for what they have meant to Parade and what

they have contributed during their time here.

The warm round of applause was ample evidence of their

esteem and deep appreciation not only for all the rich

farewell activities that Ms Rowan had organised in their

last days, but for her care for their wellbeing throughout

their whole time at Parade.

On my desk is a calendar with short reflections from Pope

Francis for each day of the year. Today’s reflection

seems particularly apt as a final message for our Year 12

boys as they venture out into the unknown:

“There are no difficulties, trials or misunderstandings to

fear, provided we remain united to God as branches to

the vine, provided we do not lose our friendship with him,

provided we make ever more room for him in our lives.

This is especially so whenever we feel poor, weak and

sinful, because God grants strength to our weakness,

riches to our poverty, conversion and forgiveness to our

sinfulness. The Lord is so rich in mercy: every time, if we

go to him, he forgives us. Let us trust in God’s work!

With him we can do great things; he will give us the joy of

being his disciples, his witnesses. Commit yourselves to

great ideals, to the most important things. We Christians

were not chosen by the Lord for little things; push

onwards toward the highest principles. Stake your lives

on noble ideals, my dear young people!” (Pope Francis,

Homily, St. Peter’s Square April 28, 2013)

We wish our Year 12 students every grace and blessing

as they leave us to live lives with “noble ideals” and “the

highest principles” – and do Blessed Edmund Rice proud.

Dr Michael Loughnane

Director of Ministry

Year 9 Yarangabee Anglesea-Angahook Experience

Monday 21 November to Friday 25 November

In recent days Year 9 families should have received an

Information Pack by mail, regarding the forthcoming

Outdoor Education Program.

The Information Pack includes all the relevant information,

including a Student Agreement and Parent Permission

Form, the Confidential Student Medical Report and a

Student Buddy Request form.

You will see that the exciting five day program includes a

wide range of challenging and enjoyable activities for

students of all skills and abilities.

We ask that every family takes a few minutes to read the

information carefully, fill out completely and sign the

necessary documents, then return them to the College at

the earliest opportunity, ideally by Thursday 20 October.

Preston students can take the signed documents back to

their Religious Education teacher.

Bundoora students should place the signed documents in

the Outdoor Education “drop box” outside office W2, at the

Waterford complex.

If you wish, families from either campus can return the

documents directly by mail. Please ensure they are

addressed to the Logistics Manager, Parade College, 1436

Plenty Rd Bundoora 3083

If you have any questions about the Yarangabee Anglesea

-Otways Experience, please contact me directly on

9468-3372.

If you have not yet received your Information Pack, please

contact me urgently.

Mr Kevin Bourke

Logistics and Environment Manager

From the Registrar

Enrolments for Year 7 2018 & 2019

Applications for Year 7 2018 and 2019 are now being

accepted. If you currently have a son enrolled at the

College you are still required to submit an application for

younger siblings.

Please contact me on 9468 3304 or via email

registrar@parade.vic.edu.au if you require an enrolment

form. Alternatively, application forms can be downloaded

from our website.

The enrolment timeline for Year 7 2018 enrolments

remains the same and applications close on Friday

24 February 2017. Applications for Year 7 2019 close

on Friday 25 August 2017.

Students not returning in 2017

If your son is not returning in 2017 please contact me

directly via email at registrar@parade.vic.edu.au so the

correct process can be followed and the relevant

paperwork completed.

Mrs Angela O’Connor

Registrar

Takada Reflection

My Name is Peter Samouris and I have returned from the

2016 Takada Junior and Senior High School Exchange

along with six fellow Parade College students.

Speaking on behalf of all the students I can say that our

time in Japan was one we will always remember.

Experiencing school as a student in Japan, and visiting

various shrines, temples and cities were all part of our

itinerary. During our free time our host families took us to

various places to experience Japanese culture and way of

life. Everyone that we met was always willing to make our

trip as memorable and enjoyable as it could be.

I would like to express

many thanks to all the

families that hosted us and

made our stay in Japan

memorable. They took us

in with open arms and

helped us integrate into a

new lifestyle. Although it

was different, by the end of

the first day it felt normal

as the families we stayed

with were so caring and

catered to our basic needs.

As a student studying Japanese using the language every

day of the trip helped me to further develop my language

skills, because in Australia I would only use it in the

classroom.

I would encourage students wanting to be part of the

Exchange program to take the opportunity next year and to

also host a student coming to Australia in March. I am

looking forward to making my hosts experience as

enjoyable as I can when they come to Australia

Peter Samouris

Year 11, H06

India Immersion 2016

In September, four boys embarked on Parade’s first

student immersion to India: Andre Stephen (Year 11,

L07) Eric Ear (Year 11, T09) Shaun Spiteri (Year 9, L14)

and Rohan Khanna (Year 9, L15). Accompanied by staff

members Mr Paul Watson, Ms Sayna Sadigi, and retired

Parade teacher Mr Kevin McMahon, they headed off for

what was an eye-opening and life changing experience.

The group spent one week in Kolkata visiting other

Edmund Rice schools, various local justice projects and

Mother Teresa’s house. The second week was in

Shillong, living and working at Providence School which

educates underprivileged children. The immersion ended

with a few days of sightseeing in Delhi, Varanasi and of

course a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Particular thanks to Dr Denis Moore who made this

immersion possible. Thank you too to Mrs Kylie Kuppe

who guided the participants in their preparation for the

immersion.

Miss Marita Stretch

Learning Area Leader - Religious

The India experience taught me that it’s easy to give a

few dollars to charity, but a person’s view can change

when they actually go and experience what their

donations actually go to. All of a sudden the person in

the background of a particular picture or film becomes a

person that you know and have worked with. They are

not just pictures and numbers but real people with real

dreams like us. You build a relationship with the people

you work with and it’s a great feeling.

Andre Stephen

Year 11, L07

At Providence School I made a special friend named

“Wilson”. He attached himself to me and we became

great friends. Wilson and the other kids at Providence

show so much gratitude that it prompted us to compare

what they have with what we have. It confronted us to

think about how much gratitude we show for all that we

have. So often we just take what we have for granted.

Getting to know the Providence kids and the experience

we had with them challenges us to change the way we

think, see and do things. It was an experience that will

certainly stay with me for the rest of my life as a positive

experience that changed me for the better.

Eric Ear

Year 11, T09

From the Director of High Performance Sport

Parade boys make the ACC Team of the Year

After each ACC season, the coaches of Senior ACC teams

have the opportunity to nominate students for the ACC

Team of the Year.

Congratulations to the following students who had

outstanding seasons in their respective sports and as a

consequence have been named in the 2016 ACC Team of

the Year (students are pictured left to right):

Volleyball

Thomas Williamson (Yr 11 B02)

Tennis

Jack Smith (Yr 12 T02)

AFL

Anthony Fable (Yr 11 T04), Marcus Lentini (Yr 11 H10),

Corey McKay ( Yr 12 T07) and Clancy Bland (Yr 12 B02)

Basketball

Ryan Bowkett (Yr 11 H01) and Mark Scherf (Yr 12 T07)

Hockey

Luke Droustas (Yr 12 T04)

Table Tennis

Jack Smith (Yr 12 T02) and Joshua Malliaris (Yr 11

H04)

EREA Year 7 Soccer Tournament 2017 Parade will be entering a Year 8 Soccer team (2017) to

compete in the EREA National Championships which

will be held in Brisbane from Sunday 9 April to

Wednesday 12 April 2017. The team will be

accompanied by two Parade staff who will be with the

students for the entire tour.

Trials for this event will take place at the Bundoora

Campus from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday 19 and

26 October Monday 7 November and Wednesday 16

November.

Students from the Preston Campus will be transported

by bus for the trials and returned to the Preston campus

by 5.15pm.

The final squad of sixteen players plus three

emergencies will be announced within one week after

the trials. Students who are interested in being involved

in the trials and who haven’t received an information

letter should see Mr Gaut in E44.

Watsonia Heights Junior Soccer Club

There are currently a large number of Parade students

who play soccer at the Watsonia Heights Junior Soccer

Club.

If you are looking for a game of soccer and would like to

play in a family orientated club with fellow Parade

students, then please contact the following committee

people for further information.

Boys teams 12 to 18 Ben Farrugia 0437 741 685

Girls teams 12 to 18 Chris McLaren 0408 290 876

Mr Phil Gaut

Director High Performance Sport

Host a Japanese Student

Takada Japan – School Exchange 2017

In March 2017, Takada High School will visit Parade

College for the twenty third year.

Would you consider opening your home to a Japanese

student for 12 days (18 to 29 March), providing your family

with a great cultural experience and providing one

Japanese student the opportunity to be part of this

important program?

Most likely, it will be a rewarding and valuable experience

for your whole family.

Please contact me on 9468 3282, or by email

lisa.briant@parade.vic.edu.au if you would like to get more

information or to be considered for this

Mrs Lisa Briant

Learning Area Leader - Languages

Hughes House thank their Captains

Hughes House would like to wish our Year 12 students

all the very best in their future endeavours. Hughes

were led by two outstanding leaders throughout 2016;

our House Captain, Anthony Petrocco H08 and Vice

Captain Thomas Senese Jones H04.

Both students were tireless in their efforts to further

advance our House by providing for local community

groups in need, and modelling exceptional behaviour

amongst the College community.

Our Year 12 students enjoyed exciting activities during

their lunch times for the past fortnight which included

Zorb Soccer, a hot served breakfast, pizza lunch, live

music and a day at Funfields. This week has been a

celebration to complete their six years of education in the

Edmund Rice tradition.

Mr Jacob Williams

Hughes Upper House Leader

2016 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge Awards

2016 was a successful year for participation in the PRC with

nearly 6700 books read and a total of 111 students completing

the challenge. These students not only improved their own

literacy by reading at least fifteen books, but they also showed

considerable school and House spirit, each earning House points

for the Ambrose Treacy Cup.

Hughes had the most students complete the challenge and read

the most books. Ann Fahey’s L20 was the Tutor Group with the

most readers and David Moore’s Year 7 English had the most

readers with seventeen completing the Challenge, closely

followed by Janeta Melich’s Year 7 English with sixteen PRC

readers. Four boys read over 100 books and won medals.

Congratulations to all those who participated.

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge Reader badges supplied

by the PRC for Achievement and Participation were won by:

Bryce Hassett Yr 7 B14 Devanshu Rana Yr 7 B21

Mahdiar Shegefti Yr 7 B21 Daniel Blaker Yr 9 H16

Benson Lin Yr 7 H16 Jai Parekh Yr 7 H21

Wesley Stewart Yr 7 H21 Jai Bhan Yr 7 L16

Maxwell Carrolan Yr 7 L17 Linuka Liyanage Yr 7 L18

Ben Wood Yr 7 L20 Zac Graziano Yr 7 L21

Thomas Bugelli Yr 7 T17 Aaron Cooray Yr 7 T18

Zachlan Keaney-Hawkins Yr 8 T21

Dylan Santos Rodrigues Yr 7 T14

The badges for the highest readers in each House were won by:

Bodkin: Cyril Abraham Yr 7 B17

Hughes: Dylan Tait-McHale Yr 8 H11

Samuel Kelly Yr 7 H20

Lynch: Marco Lucioni Yr 7 L15

Aryan Datta Yr 7 L17

Nicholas Xavier Yr 7 L17

Treacy: David Rofail Yr 7 T13

Joseph Pinto Yr 7 T18,

Leonardo Lewis Yr 8 T13, who has won the Treacy

award for the second time,

A PRC badge for the highest reader in a year level was won

by:

Year 9: Chavishka Silva L15, 2015 PRC badge winner.

Year 8: Aristos Koutsoubos H20 (2015 trophy winner)

Matthew Xu T20, 2015 (Year 7 badge winner)

Year 7: Luke De Matteis L16

Sanjais Palaniyappan H14

Badge and Medal Winners: Medals are awarded for reading

100 books or more. Were won by Dayabir Singh Yr 7 L14,

Sparsh Sharma Yr 8 B14 a PRC badge winner in 2015, and

Jarra Morrison Yr 8 B19 a Bodkin badge winner in 2015.

The Reading Trophy for 2016, along with a medal for reading

more than 100 books and a year level badge was won by

Binh Nguyen Yr 8 T12, who in 2015 was a Year 7 badge and

medal winner.

Congratulation to all the PRC participants and winners.

Mrs Fernando-Swart

Learning Area Leader Library Services

Winner of the Reading Trophy 2016 Binh Nguyen Yr 8 T12

From The Old Paradians

Friends pay tribute to Nathan with feeling

Nathan Jones’s brave battle with melanoma has ended

with his passing at the tender age of 41. But the Old

Paradian’s capacity to inspire prevails for those whose

great fortune it was to have known Nathan along the way.

Nathan completed his final year of schooling at Parade in

1993. Leighton (1994), Kalev (1998), Rhys (1999) and

Reardon (2003) all followed in his footsteps, with sister

Olivia a welcome inclusion to the band of brothers.

The College Captain of 1993 Kane Watson is amongst the

many former students who are the better for knowing

Nathan.

“The thing that stands out about Nathan’s time at Parade

was his athletic prowess. He was always a good middle

distance runner - 1500 and 1800 metres were his go - as

was cross country,” Kane said.

“I was quite close to him at school and he was a ripping

fella. He was concerned about others, he was always

interested in others getting the best out of themselves, and

it shone through in his later life.”

VCE Coordinator Paul Fahey, who taught Nathan at the

College, remembered Nathan as a truly active Parade

participant.

“Nathan was involved in everything through his time at

school,” Paul said. “He was a great fellow then and a

great fellow beyond his school days. If you bumped in to

him at the shops he was always up for a chat.”

Three years ago, Nathan, then a Grade 5 teacher at Carey

Grammar’s junior Donvale campus, went public to warn of

the potential dangers of exposure to the sun.

At that point Nathan was still coming to terms with his

condition, the result of being unprotected in the sun. As he

said to Shaun Campbell of Manningham Leader:

(image, Manningham Leader)

“You remember those times going to athletics as a 16-

year-old and not worrying about sunscreen or anything.

Looking back, I think it has cost me now.”

Regardless of the extremely physical hardships, Nathan

battled on - and as a husband to Lisa and father to three

girls Ariella, Kalita and Zahlia, he knew of the im-

portance of playing the percentages.

“My wife and I make sure our daughters have long

sleeves and sunscreen on the face when they go out,”

he said at the time.

“It does not matter what time it is in the day, you just

have to put it on.”

Nathan’s passing has elicited a tidal wave of emotion.

On Facebook, Leighton Jones posted the following:

A message to my brother Nathan. You put up a good

fight and now the pain is gone. You were so strong for

so long. You leave behind three beautiful girls who in

time will have the strength he had. A wife Lisa who is

one of the strongest people I know. Know this brother

your family will be looked after and your legacy will live

on trough them. Thank you for being a great older broth-

er to me, Kalev, Rhys, Reardon and Olivia. Uncle to

Flynn, Nate and Isla. We will miss you. It’s time to say

goodbye till we meet again.

Thanks to all for your support towards Nathan. As my

brother says hug your loved ones.

Love you brother.

John Wegner honoured at Government

House

Old Paradian John Wegner (1967) has been presented

with the Order of Australia at Sydney’s Government House

as an Officer in the General Division.

Now living in Enmore, John was so honoured for

distinguished service to the performing arts as a world

renowned operatic bass-baritone, and as an ambassador

for the cultural reputation of Australia.

John received his award – the highest ranked civilian

award presented on the day - from the Governor of New

South Wales His Excellency General The Honourable

David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d).

In an email to his friend and

Old Paradian committeeman

Phil Carter, John explained

that he and his wife Mignon

were entitled to invite three

guests to the ceremony – in

this instance Len Amadio

(who originally nominated

John for the award and with

whom he is pictured at top

left), Mignon’s cousin Helen

and John’s niece and

goddaughter Vanessa who

captured the photographs

for posterity.

John revealed that after the ceremony the Governor

confided in him that he’d always wanted to be a singer,

and that his wife was an opera fan who had seen him

perform on stage.

Old Paradians gain from junior investment

The Old Paradians’ Association Amateur Football Club

is now reaping the rewards of its investment in the game

at junior level, with Marcus Nolan, a recent under 19s

graduate, awarded the club’s Best and Fairest for the

2016 season.

Marcus is one of six players from the club’s under 19

grade now playing seniors. He is pictured at the bottom

left with fellow under 19 turned senior players

(clockwise) Sean Money, Darcy Cotter and Ben Ferraro.

“This is a terrific outcome for Marcus and we

congratulate him on winning this prestigious award,”

OPAAFC President Mike Jolley said. “As a club we are

really proud of our graduates who are showing they

have the right skills and attitude to make a real

difference when they get the opportunity to play at the

senior level.”

Mike highlighted the outstanding work of Ian Fairley, the

club’s under 19s Coach of the past four seasons,

together with his assistants and the hard-working

committee. Central to this activity has been the strong

affiliation the club now enjoys with its junior club Parade

St Damians and the highly-successful Junior

Development Academy program established in 2016.

“We have done a lot of work to ensure we provide a

great environment for our younger players to grow and

develop their skills and to ensure they have a strong

pathway into senior football,” Mike said.

The football club now provides one of the best playing and

social facilities in suburban football and is proud to be

amongst the oldest and most successful clubs in the

Victorian Amateur Football Association. It prides itself on

providing a family-based environment in which parents are

encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s

sporting career.

The OPAAFC is extending an invitation to any player

wanting to join the club’s under 19 or senior grade teams

in 2017. Pre-season training is scheduled to begin in mid-

November 2016 and additional information can be

obtained from club Secretary Damian Hannam on mobile

0447 635 198 or email damian.hannam@amadeus.com

66’ers Celebrate in grand style

At League level, 1966 is remembered as THE year of the

Saint. At Amateur level it’s remembered as yet another

year of the OP – one of six Old Paradian A Grade Grand

Final victories achieved through that halcyon period.

50 years ago last month, the Old Paradians team achieved

one of its finest victories in winning the ’66 pennant.

Fittingly the celebration of this wonderful milestone was the

focus of the Old Paradians’ Association’s September

luncheon at the RACV club where ’66 players and a large

gathering of members and guests came together to relive

the excitement of those wonderful times.

Pictured here is coach John Booth with surviving members

of the 1966 team and family representatives of those now

deceased after being presented with commemorative

premiership medallions.

From left to right is Peter Gordon, Anita Jones (daughter of

the late Geoff Jones), Brendan Danaher, Eddie Murphy,

Steve Weyman (son of the late Brian Weyman),

Len Foster, John Booth, Tony Pickett, Graham Mans-

field, Bernie Hart (son of the late Cliff Hart), John Tudor,

Bernie O’Brien, Peter Peyton and Spence Williams.

Past President and now committeeman Peter Gilmartin

recalled in his presentation that while 1966 was one of

six A Grade flags won by the club in the sixties, this was

very special victory for a host of reasons.

“That year was John Booth’s first year as senior coach,

Lou Arthur finished his 22-year reign as club President

and after scraping into the final four the team won three

finals by an aggregate winning margin of 20 points to

secure a premiership, defeating flag favourites Mel-

bourne High School Old Boys,” Peter said.

Peter congratulated the 1966 players and paid tribute to

John Booth who went on to coach another three prem-

ierships at the club. Luncheon MC David Jones then

called on John Booth to share a few memories of the ’66

year with the audience.

John highlighted the strong bond that existed amongst

members of the 1966 team, which enabled them to find

something extra in emerging victorious in those tight

finals matches.

In closing, John praised his players and thanked them

for their wonderful support for him as their coach.

Peter then presented John Booth and 1966 players and

family representatives of those now deceased with a

special commemorative medal struck for the occasion.

John Tudor then rounded out the memorable occasion,

reciting to a hushed audience his now famous poem of

the 1966 team and its famous Grand Final victory.

Former players then belted out a full-blooded version of

the Yarrangabee War Cry.

Dennis Wheelahan, a long-serving past Secretary of the

football club and regular OPA luncheon attendee, de-

scribed the reunion as “a great day for the both the foot-

ball club and the Old Paradians’ Association” and

thanked the organisers for what was a truly memorable

occasion.

OPA presents . . . class with glass

The Old Paradians’ Association has much pleasure in

convening a wine-tasting event in Melbourne’s leafy east,

on the evening of Remembrance Day, November 11.

From 6.45pm for 7.00pm kick-off at East Kew’s salubrious

V-Zug Kitchen Showroom at 2/796 High Street, you will

find a selection of wines within arm’s length of your palate -

not to mention the complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival

and gourmet delicacies, on the occasion of the

Association’s much-anticipated “Class with Glass”.

Old Paradian Phillip Hude (1982), who these days

operates Armadale Cellars, is putting up six of his favourite

wines to go with the tasty culinary delights on offer.

If you would like to be part of the OPA’s Class with Glass

at V-Zug, please book at your earliest convenience via the

following Trybooking link-

https://www.trybooking.com/234888

Cost is $59 and the President and esteemed members of

the OPA truly look forward to your company.

College Captains meet at OPA Luncheon

Sixty-five years separate the investitures of these two

Parade College Captains.

Pictured here at Wednesday’s OPA Monthly Luncheon

are Noah Volau (2016) and Noel Purcell (1951). They

had just met for the first time following the excellent

speeches delivered by Br. Bill Wilding and Old Paradian

John Mount (1962).

Old Paradians appoint Ryan Smith 2017 Senior Coach

The Old Paradians’ Association Amateur Football Club

is pleased to announce Ryan Smith as its Senior Coach

for the 2017 season.

In making the announcement, Club

President, Mike Jolley said that

members of the selection panel

were impressed with the strong

coaching background and

communication skills that Ryan

displayed at interview.

Jolley added: “the Club is committed to climbing out of D

section in the VAFA and has its sights firmly set on

climbing back into the higher divisions of the

competition”.

Full report – www.oldparadians.com.au

Mr Tony De Bolfo

Old Paradians’ Association CEO

Calendar

The following important dates in the College calendar

can also be found on our website under the ‘News’ tab

20 October * ACC Year 7/8 Sport

* 2017 Year 7 Family Orientation

Evening

21 October * Year 8 Activities Week Assembly

23 October * World Mission Sunday

24 October * ATSI Students - Identity and

Culture Day

* Finance Meeting, 7.30pm

Boardroom

25 October * Board Executive, 7.30am Preston

* ACC Year 9/10 Sport

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* Preston Twilight Evening 5.00-

7.00pm

* DAV Junior Speakers Program -

6.00-8.30pm

26 October * VCAA Exams Commence

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

27 October * ACC Year 7/8 Sport

28 October * Year 11 Exams assembly

30 October * Diwali starts

31 October * Student Free Day

1 November * All Saints Day

* Melbourne Cup Day

2 November * All Souls Day

* ACC Year 9/10 Sport

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* DAV Junior Speakers Program -

6.00-8.30pm

3 November * ACC Year 7/8 Sport

* Diwali ends

4 November * Year 11 Retreat & Exams assembly

* Senior Leaders Induction

* Year 7 2017 AP Challenge Day

5 November * Saturday Detention

7 November * ACC Year 7/8 Debating & Public

Speaking Competition, 10.00am -

2.00pm St Bernard's College

* Board Meeting, 7.30pm Boardroom

* Booklists to Year 10’sand 11’s

* Preston Year 7 Immunisations HPV3

8 November * ACC Year 9/10 Sport Semi Finals

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* Bundoora Twilight Evening 5.00 -

7.00pm

9 November * OPA Luncheon

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* Year 9 Outdoor Ed Program Parent

Information Evening, 7.30pm College

Hall

10 November * ACC Year 7/8 Sport

* Year 10 and 11 Exams commence

* Booklists to Year 8’s and 9’s

11 November * Remembrance Day

* 2006 Reunion, Hickey Foyer

14-17 November * Year 8 to 11 Exam Week

14-17 November * Year 7 regular classes this week

15 November * Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* ACC Year 9/10 Sport Finals

16 November * Bundoora Year 7 Immunisations

HPV3

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

17 November * OPA Business Breakfast

* Year 9 Camp assembly

* ACC Year 7/8 Sport Finals

* House Meetings

18 November * Staff Report Preparation Day—

student free day

* VCAA Exams conclude

* Year 12 Graduation Formal

19 November * Saturday Detention

20 November * Christ The King

* Universal Children’s Day

Parents of Parade (POP)

POP Mega Raffle

POP is running a MEGA Raffle with

all profits supporting Parade

Community Action activities.

Amazing prizes

1st Prize – Thermomix - valued at over $2000

2nd Prize – Baccarat Knife Set – value $399

3rd Prize – Nutribullet – Value $169

Tickets are only $10 each and are available for purchase

from Reception at Bundoora or Preston or from any POP

member.

Please help POP to support Eddie’s Brekky Van and the

Year 10 METEC Driver Education Program by

purchasing you tickets now.

METEC Driver Education - Year 10 students 

Congratulations to all involved in the METEC Driver

Education Program which was held for Year 10 students

during the school holidays.

The twenty two boys who attended the program were

commended on their excellent behaviour and conduct.

Well done boys!! All who attended enjoyed a great day

including a great BBQ lunch.

A huge thank also to Mr Bourke whose assistance on

the day was invaluable.

Life Member Lunch

Thank you to all who attended and assisted at the recent

Life Member Lunch. A great afternoon was enjoyed by

all. It was great to see many familiar faces and welcome

our newest life POP members:

Leo Delinac

Michelle Delinac

Carmelo Di Lorenzo

Steven Oakley

John Pucci

Upcoming Events

Your support at these events would be greatly

appreciated.  If you are able to assist please contact Jeff

on 0409 174 208 or pop@parade.vic.edu.au 

Year 7 Family Orientation Evening

Thursday 20 October, 6.30pm

College Hall, Bundoora Campus

Parents assistance is needed to serve food and drinks

for supper

Twilight Open Evenings

Tuesday 25 October 5.00pm

at the Preston Campus

Tuesday 8 November 5.00pm

Yarangabee at the Bundoora Campus

Parents assistance is needed to heat and serve food and

drinks for supper

Parade College Fundraising Sausage Sizzle

Saturday 12 November, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Masters, 85 Chifley Drive, Preston

Parents and sons are welcome to cook and sell

sausages for a couple of hours to cover the roster for the

day.  Come by and purchase a sausage to support POP

Next Meeting - AGM

Wednesday 16 November, 7.30pm at the Boardroom,

Bundoora campus. All welcome!

Download the POP App

Click the links below to download POP App or search for

Parents Of Parade

Apple iOS Android

Please take note of details in this newsletter if you can

come along and help, and download the POP app which

is always up to date with our events.

Jeff Warke

President Parents of Parade

0409 174 208

pop@parade.vIc.edu.au

Become an active member of the Parents of Parade

Committee to support the Parade community