From the Principal

Dear Parents/Carer, Students and Friends of St Virgil’s,

End of Year Awards Assembly 

Yesterday we acknowledged and celebrated those students who gained awards for effort and achievement in their elective studies as well as acknowledged those young men for their sporting endeavours. Creating a culture where boys strive to do their best is one of our goals at St Virgil’s, and the extensive number of boys who have set goals and made good progress towards meeting them – some making great progress – is testimony to the development of that culture. God has given all the boys talents, in various ways, and we encourage them to make the most of them. Congratulations to those who received an award and I encourage those boys who just missed out to continue to strive for success in the future. 

It was also an opportunity to formally acknowledge our Year 10 students who will shortly commence examinations and move towards the end of the year. For some students this will be their final days at St Virgil’s College as they will be leaving to attend other College’s across Hobart. As such, we wish them all the very best and all the success in the coming years. For those students remaining with us and will continue their journey at St Virgil’s College we are excited about supporting and watching these young men continue to grow and develop and reach their God given potential.

Elective Awards

Sport Science, Nicholas Roberts

Introduction to Sport Science, Fletcher Horne

Recreational Leadership, Lachlan Davey

Fit4Life, Nicholas Roberts

Athlete Development, Lochie Gillie

Engineering Design, Thomas Coad & Saxon Van Anholt

Digital Controllers, Lucas Foerder

Digital Creators, Riley Stocks

Law and Order, Ollie Cupit

Psychology, Ayaan Jafery

Sociology, Lewis Kenny

History of War, Daniel Mooney

Modern History, Jamie Harris

Business Studies, Chandler Bradley

Financial Mathematics, Joel Valerine

Construction Mathematics, Toby Gannon

Extension Mathematics, Riley Stocks & Cameron Birchall

TASC Mathematics Methods Foundation, Nicholas  Roberts

Visual Art, Coby Stocks

Introduction to Photography, Jobe McDermott

Music, Seth Clarke

Drama, Riley Stocks & Kooper Holden

Stage Crew, Lucas Foerder

Journalism, Daniel Mulcahy

Film Studies, Coby Stocks

Extension in Physical Sciences, Lochie Gillie

Extension in Biology, Ayaan Jafery

Antarctic Science & Inquiry Science, Nate Richardson

Agricultural Science, Carson Spangler

Graphic Design, Ryan Gunn

Wood, Jye Millward

Metal, Jack Allen

Automotive, Archie Gray

Introduction to Hospitality, Oliver Morgan

Mixed Mediums, Jace Farrer-Bailey

Coffee, Cafe & Catering, Alex Davies

Food Product Design & Development, Riley Drew & Tate Browning

Outdoor Education, Chandler Bradley

Gold Commendations

Riley Brown

Samuel Lee

Sebastien Starr

Art Di Ubaldo

Tate Browning

Caleb Hollis

Lucas Foerder

Charlie Cooper

Jonte Tummond

Sports Awards are listed in the Director of Sport article in this newsletter.

Remembrance Day Service 

This morning the College stopped to mark Remembrance Day, as a remembrance and commemoration of those who died in war – with the origin being those who died in World War I; Australians who died in the service of their country but remembering all who have died in war. And for some at St Virgil’s College – a remembrance of fathers, uncles and other relatives who have died and the consequences and memories of that being something many carry with them every day. The playing of the Last Post and the brevity of the phrases ‘We will remember them’ and ‘Lest we forget’, serving to highlight the importance of the real meaning of this occasion for us. I thank students for their reverence throughout and those who played a key role in today’s service it is greatly appreciated. 

College Student Leadership 2024

It gives me great pleasure to announce the following Student Leadership positions which have been confirmed for 2024. I would like to thank all students who applied for these positions. It takes courage to put oneself forward and regardless of the outcome I thank all those who have applied and for the time, energy, and effort in completing an application and participating in the interview process. 

Student Leaders will be formally acknowledged and introduced at our Student Leaders Commissioning Ceremony which will be held early next year. On behalf of the College community, I congratulate these young men on this significant achievement and look forward to their contribution to the leadership of the College in 2024. 

Year 12 Captains 

College Captain: Thomas Marr

College Vice Captain: Charles Lennon

Student Voice Captain: James Pinelli 

Year 12 House Prefects 

Doyle: Harry Fulton

Dwyer: Samuel Nadler

Hessian: Tyler Barrett

Joyce: Jacob Clothier

Year 11 Deputy House Prefects 

Doyle: Oliver Cupit

Dwyer: Lochie Gillie

Hessian: Alex Davies

Joyce: Chandler Bradley

Year 10 House Leaders 

Doyle Service Leader: Jack Byrne

Doyle Sport Leader: Xavier Wright

Dwyer Service Leader: Riley Stocks

Dwyer Spirit Leader: Riley Drew

Dwyer Sport Leader: Will Richmond 

Hessian Service Leader: Kooper Holden 

Hessian Spirit Leader: Cohen Macey 

Hessian Sport Leader: Alex Lamprey 

Joyce Service Leader: Joshua Topham

Joyce Spirit Leader: Hayden Clark-Sullivan

Joyce Sport Leader: Joel Vallerine

Staffing Update

On behalf of the College community please join with me in congratulating the staff listed below on their appointment to a range of leadership positions for 2024. I also take this opportunity to thank those involved in coordinating and sitting on interview panels for these positions.  

Head of School  

Head of Senior School: David Webster  

Head of Department – Teaching & Learning  

Head of Digital Technology: Andrew Harrison  

Head of English: Ivan Dowding-Hopkins  

Head of Science: Daniel Robinson  

Head of the Arts: Amelia Clarke  

Head of Mathematics: Jo Berriman 

Head of Health & Physical Education: Justin Mahoney  

Head of Design & Technology: Aaron Lucas 

Head of Humanities: To be confirmed 

Head of House 

Head of Hessian House: Richard Cowlard 

Head of Joyce House: Mathew Scott 

Head of Doyle House: Will Geeves 

Head of Dwyer House: Thymon Venter 

Vale John Francis Mazengarb 

The College community keeps the Mazengarb family in our thoughts and prayers with the recent passing of John Mazengarb (SVC 1948-54). In particular, we pray for Andrew Mazengarb (SVC 1976-83) – St Virgil’s College Advisory Council Chair, Sandra Mazengarb – Director of Early Years, Sarah Mazengarb – Learning Support Officer and David Mazengarb (SVC 1953-59) – Chair of the Old Virgilian Association during this difficult time.

May you see God's light on the path ahead

When the road you walk is dark.

May you always hear,Even in your hour of sorrow,

The gentle singing of the lark.

When times are hard may hardness

Never turn your heart to stone,

May you always rememberwhen the shadows fall,

You do not walk alone.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace.

Best wishes for the week ahead. 

Jon Franzin

PRINCIPAL