2023 Yearbook

HENNESSY CATHOLIC COLLEGE

2023 YEARBOOK

PRINCIPALS REPORT

I would hope that 2023 will be described as a year of learning, fun, friendships and fulfilment for everyone in the Hennessy community. My motto is always that ‘Country kids can do anything’ and this is nowhere more true than at Hennessy. We are proud to be a regional college catering to students from Young, Cootamundra, Harden-Murrumburrah, Boorowa, Grenfell, and many places in between. Students come to Hennessy to achieve their dreams and to develop their varied talents. They receive a quality education that prepares them for university, TAFE or the workforce.

In the Catholic Schools’ Prayer we say: Our schools are places of wonder, learning and peace where the lessons of today prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.

I hope this has been this experience for every student at Hennessy this year.

I am very grateful for our students it is an absolute privilege to work with young people and to watch them learn and grow. We are so fortunate to have such talented, friendly and generous students in our care. This year we welcomed many new students to Year 7 and Year 11 and other year groups. Our Year 12 Class of 2023 has now left and eagerly awaits their HSC results, this class will be greatly missed for their positive influence in the College. A huge thank you to our many parents and carers for their support. We aim to have the best home/school partnership possible to ensure the best outcomes for the students in our care. Hennessy provides a quality education due to the dedicated and caring staff. Visitors often comment on how welcome they feel from the moment they step in the front door at Ripon Street. Hennessy staff, no matter what their role, go above and beyond to make each student feel known and cared for. Father Jiss is an important part of our Hennessy community. His guidance and involvement in masses and liturgies has been much appreciated this year. This year we bid a fond farewell to several teachers who have each made an enormous contribution to the Hennessy community over their time here. Mr Phil Mitchell will be officially retiring from teaching after joining Hennessy in 2003. Mr Mitchell will be remembered for his teaching skills and pastoral care of students, his leadership of the cadets and his organisation of many memorable liturgies and masses. Miss Jen Hayes will be moving to the UK to teach and I know will be much missed for her outstanding teaching of English and HSIE, Miss Hayes is a truly caring professional and I envy the UK school in which she teaches. Mr Peter Smith is not moving so far away, he will be taking up a teaching position at Sacred Heart Cootamundra. Mr Smith has been part of the Hennessy community for 24 years and is always described by students as ‘explaining maths so well’. His pastoral care of students also deserves recognition. Miss Megan Jasprizza steps back into a full teaching role after being the Leader of HSIE since 2010. Miss Jasprizza has put HSIE on the map at Hennessy and we have seen many very successful HSC HSIE results due to her passion and skilled leadership of her department.

PRINCIPALS REPORT

Miss Grace Moore has only joined us this year. She has been a very talented and supportive member of the learning support team and we wish her all the best as she moves to a teaching position at Sacred Heart. Miss Bek Sheely is one of our Catholic Care counsellors, she will be moving to a new role in Dubbo next year. I would rate her as one of the best counsellors I have worked with. Her consistent, caring and effective support of our students and families is something which we are very grateful for. Finally, I would like to farewell Mr Justin Garlick as he completes his two-year IT traineeship at Hennessy. Justin left Hennessy at the end of Year 12 to join the IT team and has grown into a confident, skilled tech support person. I am really looking forward to great things in 2024. We have some very exciting new initiatives planned to further enhance student learning and wellbeing. I would like to extend my most sincere wishes to everyone in the Hennessy community for a happy and special Christmas and a relaxing break. Hennessy is a great school where students can achieve their dreams. It is certainly a place where we live out our Vision to: ‘Live Spiritually, Learn Dynamically, Act Justly … inspiring futures of hope.’

God bless

Kathy Holding Principal

TEACHING AND LEARNING REPORT

As we bid farewell to another academic year, it's with great pride and gratitude that I reflect on the 2023 teaching and learning that we've embarked upon together. Our school community has continuously exemplified dedication and resilience. This academic year, we've witnessed exceptional growth and achievement in our classrooms. Our teaching staff have tirelessly strived to ignite a love for learning in each student. It's their dedication and commitment that has formed the culture and academic success of the College. Congratulations to all students for completing their HSC exams - it is a culmination of many years of hard work. We received 15 Band 6’s or E4’s and 60 Band 5’s or E3’s, this is 26% of all bands (last year we received 25.3% in this category). I would like to specifically congratulate our top 6 students, Jimmy Cronin, Lillian Williams, Jorja O'Brien, Elisabeth Hall, Emily Pratt and Tayliah Butcher on their amazing results. It is an exciting time for everyone ahead.

Jimmy Cronin College Dux ATAR - 95.90

Lillian Williams ATAR - 95.05

Jorja O’Brien ATAR - 94.05

Emily Pratt ATAR - 84.45

Tayliah Butcher ATAR - 82.90

Elisabeth Hall ATAR - 85.50

TEACHING AND LEARNING REPORT

The evolving landscape of education has presented challenges, yet we've embraced these as opportunities for innovation and growth. The personalised support provided to our students have been pivotal in ensuring a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. As we look ahead, we remain committed to nurturing an environment that fosters not just academic excellence, but also social and emotional well-being. Our dedication to cultivating lifelong learners equipped to face a rapidly changing world remains unwavering. I extend my deepest appreciation to our incredible teaching staff for their tireless efforts, our students for their enthusiasm and determination, and our supportive parent community for their unwavering encouragement. It’s been a wonderful year and I would like to thank all the KLA leaders and staff for their enthusiasm and dedication to their work. A huge thank you to our departing staff - Miss Hayes, Mr Smith, Mr Mitchell, Ms McCarthy, Miss Moore, Mr Garlick, Miss Sheely. Your contribution to the College has been deeply appreciated by both your fellow staff members and students. I wish you all the best for your future endeavours. In closing, let us carry forward the invaluable lessons learned this year and continue to strive for excellence in teaching and learning.

Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning Andrew Morton

MISSION & MINISTRY

As we turn the pages of yet another memorable year at Hennessy Catholic College, it is with immense pride that we reflect on the unwavering commitment of our community to live out the mission of the church. This year we have had the theme Walking Together and I can say on reflection, how proudly I have seen this, from the physical act of walking together to the compassion and kindness from our staff and students to each other. One of the remarkable aspects of our community spirit is our dedication to fundraising for designated church-supported charities. This year, our collective efforts have produced an astounding total of $6,704.74. This generosity has not only benefited those in need but has also reinforced the core values that define our Catholic identity. Term 1 - Caritas - $1,107.65 Term 2 - Hennessy Day for St Vincent de Paul’s winter appeal - $2,224.05 Term 3 - Missions Australia - Socktober - $207.10 Term 4 - Melbourne Cup for St Vincent de Paul’s Christmas appeal - $1,766.55 Our Year 12 class of 2023, in particular, has exemplified the spirit of giving by fundraising for CanAssist, a local organisation close to their hearts. Their efforts culminated in a heartfelt donation of $1,398.95. We extended a warm invitation to Gail from CanAssist Young to accept this contribution on behalf of the Year 12 class, acknowledging their dedication to making a difference in our local community. Beyond fundraising, our college has been an active participant in various community events, winning the Cherry Festival's Best Float award for our vibrant "Stone Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy" big red bus. This achievement showcases our creative spirit and the enthusiasm of our community. The second year in a row we have taken out this award! A special commendation goes to the Parish Youth Group which only began this year and the consistent commitment of its attendees to living out our mission. The dedication of our students was also evident in the high numbers of attendees at Parish mass this year. It is with pride that I can say that we are living out the true meaning of the Gospel. Our dedicated teachers have also played a crucial role in staffing camps and retreats, providing students with enriching experiences that foster personal and spiritual growth and I would like to thank them for their time and support of our students in knowing that the education that we provide at Hennessy is not just in the classroom. Throughout the year, our pastoral programs, under the leadership of Emily Nowlan, Nagle - Words Not Deeds, Luke Miller, Gallagher - Noble Victory, Jorja McGrath McAuley - Good Today, Better Tomorrow, Susan Cass - Rice, The Good Seed Will Grow, have addressed important topics such as appropriate relationships, consent, resilience, and cyber safety. The Pastoral Team and their tireless work in supporting our students is an integral part of our school and I thank the House Leaders and Pastoral Care Teachers for all their work.

MISSION & MINISTRY

Congratulations to all students for their excellent work in the House Cup. This year we have handed out more Silver Awards than ever before with our students setting themselves personal targets to reach the heights of glory. A special thankyou to Janice Dunk and Jessica McInerney who work behind the scenes in administration of the House system. Your weekly updates provided many points of conversation and competition in the College and has instilled a sense of community involvement with our students. A huge congratulations to Nagle House who have yet again taken out a clean sweep of the House Cup - three years in a row. We bid farewell to Phil Mitchell, whose leadership in liturgy has been transformative, I extend our heartfelt best wishes for his retirement. I also express gratitude to Jessica Buchanan for her close collaboration with the CSYMA program, offering transformative retreats led by our outstanding students for feeder primary schools. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all students and families. The success of this year is a testament to your unwavering commitment and support for Hennessy Catholic College. As we conclude this chapter, we look forward to continuing our journey together in 2024 the spirit of learning dynamically, acting justly, living spiritually …. Inspiring futures of hope.

Assistant Principal Mission & Ministry Mary Wright

ENGLISH MATTERS

which explored works from Shakespeare to Maya Angelou, Wordsworth to Beyonce in a high impact show tracking women’s journeys from outsiders to leaders in the literary space. A big thank you to Ms Amanda Cooke for stepping up as English Leader for Term 4 in my absence. Our English staff have been privileged to journey with our students and their families throughout 2023. We wish all our teachers, students and families a safe, happy and holy Christmas season.

Thank you to the English team for 2023 – Mrs Duff, Mrs Hill, Mrs Cullen, Mr Bigwood, Mrs Close, Miss Hayes, Miss McLachlan, Mr Bell, Miss Buchanan, Ms Cooke and Miss Rogers. Your expertise, professionalism and willingness to work collaboratively to facilitate optimal teaching and learning is highly valued. Our English staff are looking forward to the opportunities presented by the implementation of the new Year 7 and Year 9 English syllabuses in 2024. Thank you to our Diverse Learning Needs staff - Mrs Livolsi, Mrs Cusack, Mrs Hughes, Miss Perkins, Mrs Wark and Mr Prindable who are such an integral part of our differentiated learning programs and enrich the educational opportunities for our students. Thank you also to Mrs Cullen for overseeing the coordination of Diverse Learning Needs within the College and to our librarians Mrs Smith and Mrs Shean. Importantly, thank you to all our students, their parents and care givers for their commitment to dynamic learning in English.

Within the English Department in 2023 we have been focusing on providing engaging and effective teaching and learning within the “five quality lessons each day” whole school model. Our English students have been honing their English skills and knowledge in preparation for the increasing academic rigour they will experience in 2024, developing their appreciation of the rich and varied literary world particularly in relation to creative and critical writing, historical fiction, multi media texts, picture books and poetry. In 2023 our Year 7 and 8 students had the pleasure of participating in the live performance of Poetry in Action titled “International Anthem” set in the crucial last few minutes of a flamboyant and ostentatious International Poetry Extravaganza where the performers are desperately trying to decide on which poem to choose to truly represent Australia on the world stage. Years 9 and 10 were similarly engaged when watching a performance of “Her-story 101”

English Leader

High Achievers Veronica Bromham (Nagle) and Ruby Holt (Nagle) - College House Public Speaking Competition

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics Report 2023 Students developed a range of knowledge and skills in Mathematics this year; by working through textbooks, Education Perfect, Mathspace, worksheets and hands-on activities. Congratulations to the Year 12 students who have recently completed their HSC examinations, and the 6 students who participated in the ICAS Mathematics Competition this year who demonstrated their knowledge and skills in a wider setting.

A big thank you to the wonderful Mathematics staff in 2023 for all their efforts this year: Mr Smith, Mrs Nowlan, Mr Krakue, Miss Woods, Mr Kershaw, Mrs Schiller, Mr Mergard and Mrs Holding. On behalf of the Mathematics staff I would like to wish everyone a happy, restful and holy Christmas holiday and to continue to “learn dynamically” in 2024. Camille Carberry Mathematics Leader

HSIE

Thank you to our amazing HSIE team for 2023 whose expertise and enthusiasm is appreciated - Mr Bigwood, Miss McLachlan, Miss Rogers, Mr Mergard, Miss Hayes, Mr Miller, Mr McAllister, Mrs Cass, Mr Quinn and Mr Bell. We wish Miss Hayes well as she travels to England for her next teaching adventure. HSIE provides the opportunity for students to engage in a variety of learning styles and experiences both in and out of the classroom, including: Business Studies - working with McDonalds to learn about Operations and Marketing Commerce and Legal Studies - attending Young Court House to observe legal proceedings Geography - travelling to Mount Kosciuszko to study ecosystems Work Studies - assisting in the workplace and working with Young Council HSC Lectures - Archaeologist Estelle Laser speaking to students about her research at Pompeii in Ancient History, author Dave Broadbridge providing insight into the Qantas case study in Business Studies, author Jonathon Dallimore expanding upon Russia and the Soviet Union in Modern History and Professor Kathryn Welch discussing representations of Cleopatra in History Extension. Incursions - Year 9 learnt about significant events of World War I and II whilst Year 10 gained an insight into the struggle for civil rights and experiences of Australians in the Vietnam War. The HSIE staff would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas and we look forward to new challenges in 2024.

Ms Megan Jasprizza HSIE Leader

HSIE

Ode to our Heroes Cybele Hewitt (Year 11)

Our ANZAC heroes of the Riverina and Central West, Lay in unmarked graves where they were laid to rest. In Flanders Fields, with poppies galore, they do stir no more; As the churning waves try to bring them home to shore. The miasma of death clings to white crosses, As we commemorate our sacrifices, our losses. A bugle blares in a distant timeline, What was it like, I wonder, to walk that fine line? Take a moment … be still … stare at your hands, Be grateful that you never have to know the cost of our land, Lost memories, Christmas lunches and sunsets past, That’s what they gave up … without being asked. And so we stand, heads bowed, shoulders squared; We remember our heroes, for it was our country they spared. So let us gather, awakened by dawn’s rising light, Hands on hearts, our heroes’ spirits we invite. It was through their bravery that we were defined. Together we will walk as one, forever intertwined.

Australian History Competition Merit

Braxton Brayshaw Harrison Shorrock Credit Ronnie Conolly

Australian Geography Competition Distinction Mitchell Schiller Ryan Sumich Credit Jemima Mergard Jack Murphy

Drew Scott Maira Tarce Distinction Curtis Conolly

TAS/VET

Year 7 has been innovative and enthusiastic in the Junior Kitchen this year. As with Year 9 and 10, the overhaul of the Canteen saw the junior classes test their skills using the Hospitality Kitchen for 6 weeks - certainly a treat for young budding chefs! The FEAST, Food Education and Sustainability Training, Program from OZHARVEST is a unit of inquiry that challenges students to investigate food waste solutions, nutrition, healthy eating, new recipe ideas and kitchen confidence to cook delicious meals that reduce waste. The delicious recipes cooked and enjoyed by the students and the theory content allows them to develop skills to become change makers in the community as they reflect on OZHARVEST’s vision to build a world with zero food waste and free of hunger. Once finished in the kitchen, students moved onto looking at the Aviation history, and principles of flight. Students were given the opportunity to design and build a prototype plane to modify, test, and fly it to see if they are able to improve the performance of their Aircraft. Students spent time learning to research how to successfully live off the grid as well as design and create a model for their living arrangements. The students have managed garden beds to produce delicious vegetables and increase organic matter in the soil to enable more worms for nutrients for plants to grow and succeed. What a clucking mad year was had with year 7 students engaging in Chicken Production in Australia, with hatching chickens and raising chickens from day old, which are kindly donated by LPC. Students analysed the weight and growth of the chickens over the term.

TAS/VET

In Year 8 Food Technology, students tackled food waste by creating recipes that repurposed the top six wasted foods. From delightful apple bread pudding to revamped hamburgers and savoury quiche, their culinary creations showcased both creativity and skill. One standout student ingeniously crafted a breakfast masterpiece, utilising all six commonly wasted foods: apple sauce-infused bacon, scrambled eggs, a homemade meat patty, and melted cheese between slices of bread. This course not only honed culinary skills but also fostered a profound sense of sustainability and resourcefulness, both in the kitchen and beyond, among our budding chefs. Digital Technologies students look at how the world is changing and how the use of digital technology can assist us with everyday life activities. We first start the course with students entering into the Amazing Game, through this students are engaged in activities such as What is Information Systems, using the London Tube, Get Pixelled, Data transfer and coding. At the end of the course students look at Apps and how they work. Students then use this knowledge of coding to write their own code and create their own App’s Students research, design and produce a decorative candelabra. The design process involves sketching ideas and material calculation. Skills in the workshop include: cutting, scrolling, bending, moulding and joining the metal. Students have learnt and practised using the digital program Sketchup to produce architectural drawings creating houses and farm sheds and designing buildings of the future.

TAS/VET

In hospitality this year, students covered a wide range of skills—from hygiene and safety to making simple dishes and serving espresso coffee and non alcoholic beverages. There were memorable moments, like Camden's enthusiastic shaking of an espresso martini mocktail that ended up being more of a fashion statement, and the mishap of a plastic tray in the oven that taught the beginning class a most valuable lesson. Students had the chance to cater for various events, including the Cambodia Movie Fundraiser, the Year 12 Graduation Luncheon, and wrapped up the year with St Mary's Year 6 Graduation. As Term 4 unfolded, we celebrated the grand opening of Cafe Jerome - a pivotal moment providing students with a genuine work environment to fulfil mandatory service periods. We extend our gratitude to everyone who supported the Cafe, and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve you again next year.

TAS/VET

Year 12 students completed their HSC studies in Information & Digital Technology and were successful in obtaining a Certificate III in Information Technology. Year 11 students commenced the courses above and also completed a week of work placement with Amazon Web Services and have commenced a Microsoft work & skills program. Areas of focus include innovation, safety, cybersecurity, working in the industry, along with computer hardware, operating systems and cloud computing. The Year 11 Sports Coaching course delivered content which included obtaining their First Aid certificate, learning WHS considerations, full participation strategies and the theory linked to effective coaching. The class volunteered their time to help run sporting carnivals for the school and surrounding primary schools which included the swimming, athletics and cross country carnivals. The students were also given the opportunity to coach younger year groups at Hennessy in a range of alternate sports. During this they were able to develop their communication, organisation, teamwork and problem solving skills. In the Year 12 course students continued to develop their coaching skills and then refined these skills as they instructed some of the junior students in a variety of sports.

YEAR 11 AGRICULTURE

Year 11 Agriculture have been busy this year with their course content varying from animal production, to farm case studies and plant production. At the start of the course the year 11 Ag class had the pleasure of raising two groups of chickens as a part of their chicken growth trial. The chickens were monitored closely throughout the term until they were sold. The class became aware that sample A chicken feed is better for stimulating chicken growth than sample B. From the 21st until the 24th of August this year, 10 Agriculture students went to Dubbo with 6 Merino wethers to take part in the Merino Wether Challenge. Daryll, Major, Shaun, Timmy, Ferdinand, and Steven were taken care of by all the Agriculture classes at Hennessy to be all ready for their big adventure to Dubbo. The team from Hennessy Catholic College came first in the central restocker value and second in overall restocker value. Big celebrations were held that following night, countered by lots of sleep on the bus home. Throughout the second term the year 11’s focused on plants and their traits. Learning about plant sexual and asexual reproduction and growth, the difference between a monocotyledon and a dicotyledon plant, crossbreeding the veggies in the Ag plot and school garden. Planting a variety of fruits, veggies and flowers to promote pollination. Photosynthesis and plant structure, root structure, and seed structure. Some brains became much bigger this term. For the final term of the Year 11 course the Agriculture students looked at two farms to prepare for their case study; Blantyre a local piggery owned by Edwina Beveridge and Milgadara owned by Bill and Rhonda Daly. A wide variety of data was collected on both farms surrounding the topics of products produced, inputs, outputs, maintenance costs, climate, machinery and treatments used on the products. This year has been a wild ride with all the content that this class has had to learn, but through all that we have made some great memories and achievements. None of which could have been done without Mrs Schiller's incredible organisation and dedication to this subject and her students.

Annabelle and April - Year 11 Agriculture students

ART - YEAR 7/8

During 2023 Year 7 have experienced the use of a number of different mediums to achieve perspective drawings and indigenous designs. Perspective art - The students were required to follow footage instructions on how to draw and present a one point perspective room or outdoor image. Moving to a two point perspective, then with the skills and knowledge developed the students were challenged to create a set of buildings out of their initials and coloured like the artist the studied, Howard Arkley. Indigenous art - Australian Indigenous artists and their techniques are discussed linking the importance of sharing the knowledge and skills shared over generations of the Aboriginal Culture. The students completed an online quiz assigning them a totem or spiritual animal that their works would be based on for the term. From here there are two pieces of art presented, one dot painting and a secondly a scratch art. Year 8 have been studying the artists and techniques of printmakers creating their own prints using a square piece of linoleum, lino cutting tools and printing inks. Each year 8 group created their own stamps and implemented the techniques of the artists that they had studied.

ART - YEAR 7/8

ART - YEAR 9/10 Year 9 and 10 elective art have had a variety of opportunities so far this year including; working with clay, completing a pop art workshop at Springfield Art, screen silk and this term creating a mural using the theme associated with the increasing costs of living and the techniques of the artist Keith Haring.

ART - YEAR 11

YEAR 11 ART It has been amazing interacting with the creativity of the current year 11 art class. They each possess an individual skill and desire to experiment and learn resulting in diverse practices and thought provoking responses to works of art.

ART - HSC

“All Eyes on Me“ encapsulates the inner turmoil associated with mental illness.

Reagan Duncan

ART - HSC “The Once and Future Truth“ explores the conceptual nature of artworks through its representation of each card and their meanings. The cards are used to show the past, present and future of each person, and so through the use of art history they show how the past repeats in the future, and the influence of time, and its impact and relationship to people.

The work is presented within a book that holds the individual works, where each card represents one of the 22 cards in a tarot card pack, encapsulating the history of art.

Christine Garlick

ART - HSC

“Immortalising the past : symphonic reception, idealism and canon“

Molly Glover

ART - HSC “Kraken“ illustrates the elements of the notoriously terrifying octopus, derived from Norse mythology. The half-cephalopod half man creature was said to violently drag entire ships into the deep abysmal doom. Kraken details the ancient journey of the creature from the outer painting displaying the Kraken alive to the etchings showcasing the marine elements of the Kraken’s habitat. The centre of the work introduces a fourth medium, sculptures enclosed within a museum style box, lighting the ancient Krakens' feared tentacles emerging from a reflective surface. A mirrored base symbolises the infinite nature of the ocean and its organisms. The viewer becomes immersed in the mystical appearance of the Kraken surrounding the box as well as its sculpted tentacles protruding from the inside of the cube. Kraken reinforces the fear of what may lurk beneath a boundless sea. Hayley Grotegoed

ART - HSC

”The undoing ; The senile mind“

Watching a loved one living with dementia can be like watching their aura being stolen from them. When an extraordinary person is taken away while they’re still here. It can feel like their essence, their colour, is taken from them. A beautiful spirit lost in plain sight. Leaving merely a shell of what was. Emerson Hall

ART - HSC

“A World Without Hindrance, is a World We Don't Know” is a piece that attempts to provoke conversation about topical societal issues.

Lily Rice

ART - HSC “The Underbelly of Society”, through its use of surrealism and pop art portrays the wants of life and the cost it takes in society, showing the ‘true face’ of the world to all those who try to oppose it.

Hayley Sargent

“444; coping with mental illness” Influenced by the work of Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami, who introduce the concepts of healing, transformation, change, revolution and evolution in their own respective works of art.

Isabella Turner

ART - HSC "The Bold, Beautiful and Damned”, is derived from Tony Viramontes art and captures the complexity of human perception and the potential destruction one has to themselves.

Mateo Tarce

ART - HSC “O Rejoice Young Man in thy Youth“ delves into the mental and physical realities of the Vietnam War. It showcases the relentless impact war can have upon veterans and the long lasting memories that become imprinted and remain with them permanently.

Lillian Williams

ART - HSC

Anika Li

Michelle Li

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Thank you to the 2023 PDHPE staff including - Miss Coffee, Mr Croese, Mrs Dunk, Mr Kershaw, Mrs McGrath, Mrs McInerney, Mr Morton, Miss Rogers and Miss Woods. Overview of PDHPE Year 7 PDH - Personal identity, challenges, seeking help, relationships, rights and responsibilities, communication, bullying, health, fitness, nutrition, puberty and health products and services. PE - Initiative games, gymnastics, creative dance, fitness, lifelong physical activity, hockey, softball and lacrosse. Year 8 PDH - Wellbeing, mental health, body image, sexual health, cyber-safety, drug use, road safety, first aid, belonging, equality, inclusion and family. PE - Netball, basketball, cricket, volleyball, touch, softball, soccer, league tag, viva 7’s, indigenous games and international games. Year 9 PDH - Support networks, mental health, risks, decision making, safe partying, alcohol, illicit drugs, relationships, power and diversity. PE - Yoga, relaxation, Rock and Water, gymnastics, dance, AFL, Gaelic football, futsal, European handball and target games. Year 10 PDH - Life challenges, careers, resumes, leadership, road safety, fitness, nutrition and Australia’s health. PE - Coaching, invasion games, fitness testing and summer games. PASS Aussie sports, resistance training, training principles, training programs, event management, badminton, softball, modified games and cricket. Child Studies Preparing for parenthood, family interactions, conception to birth, newborn care, growth & development, health & safety in childhood, childcare services & career opportunities

P D H P E

PEER SUPPORT

empathy, and kindness within the school community. Through our weekly sessions, open discussions, and activities such as designing anti-bullying posters, students learn the importance of standing up against bullying and supporting one another to make the College a safer place. Resilience! Resilient individuals are better equipped to cope with stress, overcome challenges, and adapt to changing circumstances. The Peer Support Leaders used many activities such as role plays and scenarios in their weekly Peer Support sessions to help students develop the emotional strength needed to navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. To conclude, it has been another great year of Peer Support, and our Year 10 Peer Support Leaders have offered guidance, mentorship, and friendship to their Year 7 Peer Support Students as they begin high school. We hope that students have been empowered to support one another and to foster a culture of empathy and resilience. It was great to watch the Year 10 students develop their leadership skills and for the Year 7 students to foster relationships with their peers and leaders which continue throughout the rest of their schooling.

YEAR 7 PEER SUPPORT 2023 In today's rapidly changing world, young individuals face various challenges, including the pressure to succeed academically, navigate social dynamics, and occurrences of bullying. These challenges can have a profound impact on young people’s emotional wellbeing. Hennessy’s Peer Support Program is a dynamic initiative that encompasses relationship building, promotion of anti bullying, and resilience development. These key elements of Peer Support were incorporated by the Year 10 Peer Support Leaders during our term 1 Peer Support Program. Relationship Building! The cornerstone of any successful Peer Support Program is the development of meaningful relationships among students. By fostering connections and trust among peers, the Peer Support program creates a sense of belonging and safety within the school community. Relationship building activities took various forms such as: practical round robin games, a “King and Queen” dress up competition using toilet paper; making themselves into toilet paper mummies, duck duck goose, capture the flag, big ball and much more! Strong bonds were made amongst peer support groups and the leaders took on a mentoring role for the Year 7 students. Anti-Bullying! Our Peer Support leaders work with Year 7 students to identify signs of bullying, types of bullying and how to be an upstander. The leaders also provide support to Year 7 students and promote a culture of respect,

Miss Woods & Miss Rogers Peer Support Coordinators

PEER SUPPORT

ANZAC DAY

BIGGEST MORNING TEA

CHESS

DA VINCI

DA VINCI In June Hennessy Catholic College competed in the da Vinci Decathlon at The Riverina Anglican College in Wagga. Teams from Years 7-11 travelled from as far as Moama, Leeton and Cowra to participate in teams of 8 across 10 disciplines: engineering, maths, code breaking, art and poetry, science, english, ideation, creative producers, cartography and legacy. Our teams had a very successful time and were placed in many of the categories. The highlight was Yr 11 winning their division on the day. In July our Year 11 team travelled to Knox Grammar School to compete against 63 other teams, in a school of 2000, hosting 1600 extra students, years 9-11, what a logistical masterpiece! While we didn’t have any placings in the various disciplines, the students did enjoy a wonderful experience and should feel very proud of their achievements. James Ruse High were the overall winning team for Yr 11, so that’s tough competition! I sat with a lady who is the Head of Mind Challenge Opportunities at MLC Burwood & was amazed at the many and various opportunities and competitions they are able to offer their students. So an insightful day for all of us & sharing the bus & time with Young High School was wonderful for building community between the 2 schools.

Congratulations to those students who represented Hennessy Catholic College.

Suzie Duff da Vinci Decathlon Coordinator

AROUND HENNESSY 2023

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

YOUR MESSAGES In May, Hennessy completed its annual Athletics Carnival at Gus Smith Oval. All students were set a goal to participate in a minimum of 5 events and it was very pleasing to see that 77% of students that attended the carnival participated in 5 or more events. Congratulations to Malayah Anesbury and Eliza Taylor on breaking records! There were 2 records broken during the day; Malayah Anesbury - 13 Years Girls 400m -1:09.50 The previous record held by Lauren Sheridan 1:10.57 in 2006. Eliza Taylor - 16 Years Girls Long Jump - 4.50m The previous record held by Lauren Jenkins 4.33m in 2013. CONGRATULATIONS TO NAGLE! The final House tallies were as follows: Nagle 1095, Rice 1014, McAuley 1007 and Gallagher 905.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

YOUR MESSAGES

CG ATHLETICS

YOUR MESSAGES

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Hennessy Catholic College held the annual swimming carnival in February 2023.

There was one record broken at the College Swimming Carnival. Chloe Laybutt - 15 Years Girls 50m Butterfly 35.31 secs. The previous record held by Emma Hill 35.44 secs in 2009. Congratulations to Chloe Laybutt!

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

CROSS COUNTRY

Hennessy Catholic College held the Cross Country in May 2023.

Below are the age champions and runners up.

ARCHDIOCESAN CROSS COUNTRY Tobyas Arthus, Regan Bannister, Veronica Bromham, Emily Buck, Matthew Cartwright, Cayden Cross, Hugo Davidson, Billy Davis, Dieter Dickinson, Alice Dymock, Mark Grotegoed, Hayley Grotegoed, Isabella Harrison, Callum Hewitt, Ruby Holt, Luke Jewitt, Liam Kelly, Chloe Laybutt, Kayleigh Lenard-Gale, Sophie Manchester, Willow McAlister, Sybella Murphy, Michael Oakley, James Payne, Huntah-Max Robinson, William Rowan, Marnie Smith, Jett Smith, Bridie Sullivan, Ryan Sumich, Lincoln Sutherland, Eliza Taylor, Jake Williams, Jack Woods

NSW CCC CROSS COUNTRY Emily Buck, Sybella Murphy, James Payne, Ryan Sumich

ALL SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY Emily Buck

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COLOUR RUN

NAGLE REPORT

Participation soared to new heights in 2023, emphasising the inclusivity that defines our Nagle community. From our sporting prowess, creative flair in door decorating competitions, transforming classrooms into vibrant showcases of school spirit and community service through Dine and Donate, just to name a few, Nagle House thrived. Our House Captains Sophie Moloney and Tayla Collins encouraged participation from all students. In a dazzling display of skill and unity, Nagle emerged victorious in the Swimming, Athletics, and Cross-Country Carnivals. The pool echoed with cheers as swimmer’s participated in large numbers, athletes showcased agility, and runners conquered challenging terrains. The triumph wasn't merely in the medals but in the unwavering spirit that echoed our house motto, "Not Words but Deeds." Adding heart to the victories, a 'Dine and Donate' initiative underscored our commitment to community service. Thanks to Mrs Schiller, Nagle Dine and Donate was an amazing success. Students with their parents cooked a variety of stir fry recipes, shared a meal together and boxed up over 50 meals donated to local charities. As students celebrated their triumphs, they also contributed to a noble cause, embodying the ethos that defines our House. PC challenges have been diverse with fierce competition. Congratulations to Nagle 1, winners of the Winter Wonderland with a touch of Green, and Nagle 6 winners of the Christmas Door. Socktober sock competition was another great opportunity for the students to demonstrate their creative flare. Impressive entries from all Nagle PC’s, with speeches and decorative socks modelled in front of the whole school. Gold Awards – Congratulations to Eliza Taylor and Jasmine Sullivan who reached these amazing heights. Students must accumulate more than 50 points across Live Spiritually, Learn Dynamically, Act Justly. Our Nagle PC’s are a reflection of the dedication and time put in by their PC teachers. The connections they have made with the students are truly valued. It has been a delight watching the student’s growth throughout 2023 and I look forward to 2024. Finally, congratulations Nagle for your hard work, dedication and House spirit. Your efforts and contributions have seen Nagle win the Hennessy Cup for a second year. Mrs Emily Nowlan Nagle House Leader

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GALLAGHER REPORT

GALLAGHER REPORT 2023 has been a busy year for Gallagher House. There have been many opportunities for our Gallagher students to grow as individuals as well as contribute to the success of our house. Gallagher students have made the most of these opportunities and involved themselves in a range of activities. It was great to see the vast majority of students participating in all three major carnivals in 2023 - participation at the Swimming, Athletic and Cross Country carnivals was excellent. The Gallagher ‘Dine and Donate’ evening provided our students with the chance to serve the wider Young community by preparing meals for those in need. Combined with our students' commitment to their studies across all subjects we have seen many students being acknowledged via the House Award system.

As 2023 draws to a close it is really rewarding to see so many Gallagher students qualifying for Bronze, Silver and even a Gold Award!

Special mention goes to our student leadership team in 2023 - Our House was led by our captains Tayliah Butcher and Elisabeth Hall with James Payne supporting them as Vice-Captain. Their promotion of house spirit and their encouragement to all students throughout the year was very much appreciated. As we look towards 2024 we congratulate Fraser Johnson and Paul Barrett on their selection as Gallagher Captains as well as James Payne who was announced as one of the College Captains. May all our Gallagher students, staff and families have a very Merry Christmas

Mr Luke Miller Gallagher House Leader

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RICE REPORT

RICE REPORT I am incredibly grateful and honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the Rice House Leader at Hennessy. It has been an eventful and rewarding journey, marked by numerous memorable experiences and achievements within our Rice community. To kickstart the year, I had the pleasure of participating in the vibrant and energetic Colour Run alongside the Rice students. The overwhelming turnout of Rice students at this event was truly remarkable. What made it even more special was witnessing the genuine camaraderie and joy radiating from the faces of our students. Throughout the year, our focus remained on fostering an environment where every member of Rice House felt included, supported, and valued. We aimed to encourage not only participation in various events but also to cultivate a sense of togetherness and pride in belonging to Rice House. I would like to acknowledge the effort and dedication of the pastoral care team, their contributions to the House's success and the well-being of the students is phenomenal. They are always there to listen, share a joke, have a laugh but most importantly to support their students in their pastoral care classes. A special thanks to Mrs McCann, Ms Dunk, Mr McAlister, Ms Woods, Ms McLachlan, Ms Schiller, Ms Carberry and Mr Quinn they are helping the “Good Seed Grow”. I would also like to thank our fearless House Captains Lukie Jewitt and Hayley Grotegoed along with Lily Boda as Vice Captain. This dynamic team has raised and pump up our House to participate in various events throughout the year, they have lead the way in numerous events. As a House we have had a massive year. We have participated in many events throughout the year. Some of these events have included the various carnivals, masses in particular Mother’s and Father’s Day mass. Showed our various talents at Variety Night, participate in multiple sporting teams, the Merino Whether Challenge to name a few. We have all been a part of history here at Hennessy by being involved in the NAIDOC Day Smoking Ceremony here at school. As we move into 2024, I look forward to the many adventures that we will have as a House group. Thank You for letting me be a part of Rice and welcoming me, I can't wait for everything that we will achieve together. As individuals and as a House we continue to strive to Learn Dynamically, Act Justly and Live Spiritually and strive to inspire futures of hope as our Patron Edmund Rice inspires us to do through his life of service, compassion and kindness to the poor.

Mrs Susan Cass Rice House Leader ‘Take courage, the good seed will grow’

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MCAULEY REPORT

MCAULEY HOUSE 2023 “GOOD TODAY, BETTER TOMORROW” MCAULEY REPORT

2023 started off with a bang as we welcomed our Year 7 and new families into the House and demonstrated House pride at the annual College Swimming carnival. Throughout the year, students continued to demonstrate the house motto of ‘Good today, better tomorrow’, in a practical way. This was particularly seen throughout the year with students participation in the St Vincent de Paul Young North Breakfast program, College Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country carnivals, Science, Maths and HISE competitions, College Colour run, Archdiocesan carnivals, CSYMA Shine event, the Da Vinci Decathlon, Camps and retreats, debating, musical performances and many more. McAuley House actively demonstrated the Diocese theme appointed by the Archbishop of “Walking together”. Students were asked to strive to walk together to support each other and to encourage each other to grow in faith and learning. Greater involvement in our Pastoral care classes and interaction amongst year levels was a great indicator of this theme in action. Once again this year students had the opportunity to earn points for their House, whilst also accruing points for themselves in the following areas: Living Spiritually - involvement in liturgies and masses, demonstrating leadership and school spirit, Learning Dynamically - participating and excelling in sports carnivals, trials, teams and activities, improving and excelling in class tasks and academic competitions, and involvement in arts, drama and music and Acting Justly - displaying kindness by helping others in a range of areas. We had a large number of students receive House, Bronze and Silver awards, which resulted in the house coming third place in the House Cup. Let's aim to take the win in 2024! A big thank you goes to Sienna Capra and Emily Pratt who led McAuley as the 2023 Captains. Sienna and Emily’s enthusiasm for participation and ability to outshine the competition on College dress up days will be missed. We have welcomed Oliver Baker and Sarah McDonald as McAuley House Captains for 2024. Further, I would like to wholeheartedly thank the wonderful McAuley House Pastoral Care team for 2023, Mrs Leonie Hill, Mr Simon Quinn, Mr Joe Kershaw, Ms Catherine Riordan, Mr John Krakue, Mrs Marianne McLachlan, Mrs Mergard, Mrs Patricia Stadtmiller, Mrs Amande Cooke and Mr Ian Mergard, for their uncountable support of their students within their classes and for encouraging the students and each other to live out Catherine McAuley’s values of Mercy, Courage and Service.

I would like to thank you all for your support this year. It has been a pleasure to work with you and your families. I wish you all a safe and happy festive season.

Mrs Jorja McGrath McAuley House Leader

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PRESENTATIONNIGHT

ACADEMIC AWARDS The academic awards are presented to students in Years 7 to 10 to recognise excellent effort in their subjects, as well as the top students in each subject in Years 11 and 12. YEAR 7 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Students who have demonstrated skills/knowledge across KLA's. Mataya Burgess Thomas Edwards Lucy Haertsch Ruby Holt Willow McAlister George Presser ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Students who have demonstrated extensive skills/knowledge across KLA's. Veronica Bromham Will Butcher Kate Lauren Faelden Cooper Hewitt William Li Phoebe Murphy

Bonnie Cronin Beatrice Lucas Sybella Murphy Marnie Smith Monica Taylor

Chloe Eastlake Sofia Minehan Kya Shipp Ryan Sumich

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YEAR 8 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Students who have demonstrated skills/knowledge across KLA's. Cady Aiken Josephine Challen

Maryann Barrett Brooke Corkery Sophia Hackett Angus Oldfield

Cooper Dabin Juliet O’Brien Grace Orr

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Students who have demonstrated extensive skills/knowledge across KLA's.

Emily Buck Alice Dymock Ruby Norrie

Jessica Banwell Hugo Davidson Talia McKay Elise Richard Azalea Sullivan

Harjot Singh Sohi Matilda Thackeray

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YEAR 9 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Students who have demonstrated skills/knowledge across KLA's. Isaac Brown Callum Hewitt Zara Hewson Poppy Lucas Sarah Miller Harrison Shorrock Sidney Van Leeuwen Cameron Woods ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Students who have demonstrated extensive skills/knowledge across KLA's. Zabir Alam Linye Chen Chloe Laybutt Lachlan Li Arabella Maher Samantha Malkav Marli Shipp Sasha Waugh

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YEAR 10 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Students who have demonstrated skills/knowledge across KLA's.

Mitchell Apps

Lachlan Bailey Ronnie Conolly Isabella Harrison Elizabeth Reeves

Izabelle Cartwright

Harper Cronin Lucas Moloney

Angelic Sutherland

Niobe Webb

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Students who have demonstrated extensive skills/knowledge across KLA's.

Mackenzie Blake Millie Davidson

Joshua Cameron Matilda Harrison Ashley Langfield

Tyler Lacey Maira Tarce Ava Turner

Eliza Taylor