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Blackfriars Priory School

Locality: Prospect, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8169 3900

Address: 17 Prospect Rd 5082 Prospect, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.blackfriars.sa.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 The Fra Angelico Arts award is awarded to a student who consistently has demonstrated outstanding effort and achievement in the Arts at Blackfriars. It is our pleasure to award this to Harrison Catley for his outstanding efforts, commitment and participation in this area. In particular, Harrison has shown an outstanding commitment to his Music as 2020 Music Captain. Harry is a talented musician who has always contributed as a strong member to multiple co-curricular ensembles ...such as Saxophone Ensemble, Concert Band and Stage Band - all the while juggling many other responsibilities as Deputy Head Prefect. His academic knowledge is of a high standard and he has consistently demonstrated himself to be a confident and skilful musician, as well as a positive mentor for younger music students. Congratulations Harry, and well done.

24.01.2022 FINAL Primary (3-6) 2020 Sports Day Results... It was a bit of a muggy morning out on the back oval, but nothing could stop our boys giving sports day their best efforts! It was great to see so much camaraderie among the boys and families in attendance today. It was a tough competition all day but our overall winner is: Spence! ... Scores: 1st - Spence 763 2nd Cussen 737 3rd Candler 589 4th Dowling 577 Individual Age Champions U9 Charlie Roissetter (Spence) U10 Alex Ward (Cussen) U11 Joshua Henry (Candler) U12 Lewis Grainger (Dowling) Sports Spirit Shield Winner (earned across Swimming and Athletics Carnivals): Dowling Well done everyone and an extra special well done to Mr Cheary and all the Primary staff who pitched in to make the day such a success

24.01.2022 SCORE UPDATE - PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS Heading into the final hour of the day’s events, we have a tight battle for the overall honours... 555 Spence / 531 Cussen / 477 Candler / 447 Dowling

24.01.2022 Blackfriars Strategic Plan 2021-24 Community Survey We’re interested in understanding your views, experiences and expectations of education offered by Blackfriars as we look to the next 3 to 5 years and beyond. Your input, gathered through this short survey, will be valuable as we consider priorities for our planning. One of the great legacies St Dominic left his followers was an Order which has a special charism, character and purpose, yet allows for constant inner renewal ...to meet the changing times. - In Search for Truth: The Dominican Way in Education #community

24.01.2022 Would your son like to learn an instrument in 2021? The vibrant Blackfriars music faculty provides students with a wide range of instrumental tuition opportunities from Reception to Year 12, with lessons available on-site before, during and after school (on a rotating roster). It's recommended for students undertaking lessons to join an ensemble as well - it helps them hone their craft, learn valuable teamwork skills and make new friends across year levels too.... Blackfriars has a long tradition of success across both SACE music subjects and co-curricular music ensembles, and 2021 is set to be another exciting year for the faculty! So get involved! (PS: continuing students still need to return a tuition form to make sure they secure a place!) More information and an application form is available here: https://blackfriars.sa.edu.au/learning/music/

23.01.2022 It's been a great start to Term 4 for our Reception and ELC students, who spent this morning at the Adelaide Festival Centre watching Windmill Theatre Co's fantastic production of Grug! After the show the boys took a stroll to enjoy recess by the river, enjoying the fresh air and checking out Adelaide Oval too! It's wonderful to be so close to the city that we can get out and about so easily, and offer such rich cultural experiences to students right from the early years.

22.01.2022 The final instalment of the Race to High School podcast from Arch D Radio has just landed! This episode follows our new Year 7 and 8 students for 2021, as they take part in a scavenger hunt around Blackfriars and get familiar with their new school. We also hear from their guide, Year 9 student Harry Boyd-Turner, and Mr Ruggiero reflects on the relationships he himself built at Blackfriars as a student. Have a listen below, or check out the full playlist of episodes in this series here: https://soundcloud.com/schooll//blackfriars-race-to-high-1

22.01.2022 The State Government Citizenship Award is presented to a student who has gone above and beyond the normal level of involvement and has excelled in some or all aspects of their schooling. This medal, donated by the state government, is for one Year 12 student who has demonstrated these characteristics on a regular basis. We were fortunate to have Rachel Sanderson - Member for Adelaide with us on Friday evening to present this award to our very deserving winner, Michael Nong. M...ichael always volunteers to help those around him in any way possible. He is always willing to support others using his abilities, both in academia and as a leader within Blackfriars and the wider community. Michael always models inclusive behaviour and tries his best in everything. He has served the school exceptionally this year as a Young Christian Students (YCS) Captain. Congratulations Michael and thank you for your service to Blackfriars. See more

20.01.2022 As we head towards end of year exams for our senior students, it's important to think about how we as parents, teachers and support staff can best prepare our boys. As much as academic preparation is vital to their success, so too is managing any associated stress and worry that can accompany big life challenges. This article has some great reminders for families, so we encourage you to have a read: https://www.theeducatoronline.com//five-ways-to-hel/273660 We also remind a...ll students and families that Blackfriars is committed to holistic wellbeing for all students. Referrals to our Counselling Team may be made by the student (self-referral), a parent or caregiver, or a teacher. Referral forms are available via SEQTA and this service is free. We also encourage all students to check in with their home group teacher or Head of House if they need extra guidance or support. See more

19.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 12 students, Gianni Macolino and Tom Mears, whose fundraising efforts in support of the The Mary Potter Foundation Inc this year were recognised at the organisation’s AGM this evening. The boys are pictured here receiving their certificate of thanks from CEO, Mr Chris Sharpley. #service #community

18.01.2022 PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS DAY #1 Our Year 3 to 6 boys are battling it out today in the first part of our Primary School Sports Day. Competition includes athletics, soccer, tug-o-war and a host of novelty events. After the first hour of competition we have a close one on our hands!!!... 193 Cussen / 192 Spence / 191 Candler / 171 Dowling

17.01.2022 The Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati Sportsman of the Year is awarded to the student who has willingly represented one or more of the school's sporting teams with distinction within his year level. The recipient of the Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati Sportsman of the Year for 2020 is Cooper O’Leary. Cooper has shown exceptional commitment, sportsmanship and discipline in the Blackfriars Co-Curricular Program over the last three years at senior level. He has represented Blackfriars in both C...ricket and Football, playing and captaining our First XVIII and playing for our First XI. Throughout the year Cooper has demonstrated true leadership, also being named the Most Valuable Player of our Annual Intercol Football match. Outside of Blackfriars, Cooper also represents Broadview Football Club in the Division 2 reserves. Cooper demonstrates his service to community through his dedication to organising and supporting the numerous house lunch time tournaments that were run throughout the year. As a coach for our Kanga Cricket Team, Cooper is also an outstanding role model for our Junior Years boys. We congratulate Cooper on his outstanding achievement.

17.01.2022 If you would like to relive the Year 12 Graduating Class of 2020 Academic Assembly, the entire ceremony is now available to view at this link. Shout out to AV Plus for their continued assistance this year in bringing these events to the wider Blackfriars community. #prayer #study #community #service

17.01.2022 Interested in coaching junior sport? We have a number of paid opportunities available for Term 4 ... Cricket - Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 10B Mid-week training / Saturday morning matches... Volleyball - Middle B Mid-week training / Friday after school games The Term 4 summer season is a short one with only 6 rounds of competition. All positions are remunerated. Contact Blackfriars Co-curricular Administrator, Matilda Comley for further details at [email protected] #GoHounds

16.01.2022 Our year 10s have been enjoying working together as a band and have built up quite a repertoire of rock, pop and indie classics. Enjoy this cover of Robbery by Lime Cordiale for your Friday jams! Lime Cordiale triple j triple j Unearthed

16.01.2022 It's never too early or too late to look into your work, training and career options! This FREE event is happening this weekend and is a great opportunity to explore a wide range of fields and chat directly with employers and training providers.

14.01.2022 Last Saturday, a number of Blackfriars students and their families had the great privilege of attending the ordination of Old Scholar, Pasquale (Pat) Lopresti (BPS'78) to the priesthood. Pat attended St Margaret Mary's Primary at Croydon Park before attending Blackfriars for his secondary schooling. He studied at the University of Tasmania, University of Adelaide and University of New South Wales, completing a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws before working as as a lawyer ...for the State Attorney General. Pat's call to the priesthood started at a young age but it was not until 2012 that he took concrete steps to make this a reality. Upon returning from volunteering in Lourdes, France, he made the decision that would change his life. After two years of spiritual direction and discernment, Pat found himself at the doors of Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary in Massachusetts, USA. Pat graduated from the Seminary with a Masters of Divinity earlier this year. Pictured with Fr Pat and the boys are Blackfriars Chaplain, Fr William Loh OP and Archbishop Patrick O'Regan. On behalf of the entire Blackfriars community, congratulations and God bless you, Fr Pat! We are hoping to have Fr Pat celebrate Mass with the Blackfriars community very soon. Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults Catholic Education South Australia Dominican Friars Australia and New Zealand

13.01.2022 Somewhere over the rainbow... It's a beautiful morning to be back at school! Time to search for the pot of gold in the Aquinas centre by the look of things We are so looking forward to seeing you this morning, Hounds

13.01.2022 COMING SOON! Keep an eye on your letterboxes for the Spring 2020 edition of The OPtimist. This edition includes updates from across the school, our first staff profile, a feature on old scholars in government and politics and obituaries for past staff members Lynn Martin and Maurie Leonard. If you're not already receiving a copy, or need to change your contact details, please contact us at [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.

13.01.2022 As part of our Aquinas Centre Community Open Night on Thursday, you'll get the chance to see and learn more about a brand new piece of art commissioned for Blackfriars by Indigenous artist Allan Sumner. Before you do, we'd like to share a little more about the artist behind this feature piece... Allan is a descendent of the Ngarrindjeri people, the Kaurna people and the Yankunytjatjara people. Through the love of his heritage, Allan facilitates cultural tours and is a popular... provider of workshops in schools and community groups where he teaches Aboriginal arts and culture. Allan has taken a passionate interest in Dreaming Stories, spending valuable time with his Elders. Retracing ancient art forms, Allan communicates the stories, passed down from generation to generation, through his contemporary art pieces. Allan mostly paints with acrylic applied onto canvas, with various artworks having been exhibited in Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute. He also makes boomerangs, bark shields, didgeridoos, and other cultural artefacts that have been gifted to visiting dignitaries and international sporting teams. Blackfriars is honoured to be a recipient of one of Allan's stunning pieces of art, which serves as a physical acknowledgement of country for our students and staff every day.

13.01.2022 Blackfriars is considered part of two fruit fly outbreak zones (Croydon Park and Blair Athol). As such, there are some important restrictions on what fruit and veg can be packed in students' lunchboxes and brought to or from school. Click the link below for all the details about what can and can't be brought to school: https://blackfriars.sa.edu.au//blackfriars-fruit-fly-advi/... And thank you for your cooperation

12.01.2022 Ms Comley's co-curricular update is here! Check out all the results from weeks 3&4, as well as the winners of Game of the Week and Hound of the Week... https://blackfriars.sa.edu.au//co-curricular-update-term-/ And while you're here, we've got some cracking photos from these rounds as well. #GoHounds

11.01.2022 Formal photos! Have you got yours yet? To purchase: 1. Click here: https://www.festivalphoto.com.au/20/blackfriars-formal-2020... 2. Enter the Access Code: BPS2020 (case sensitive) 3. Select your images and add them to your shopping cart. For the next week Festival City Photography are running a special promotion where you can purchase any five high-res. digital downloads from the portal for only $30. Simply add the Package in your shopping cart and the price should adjust automatically.

11.01.2022 Yesterday our secondary students got the chance to watch some powerhouse poetry performances from the team at Poetry In Action. The team of three dynamic actors performed three unique shows across the day, incorporating poetry into comic scenes, dramatic monologues, character studies, classical recitations and contemporary interpretations. The boys were highly engaged, laughing along with the performers and asking perceptive questions in the Q&A time afterwards. Thank you to Poetry in Action for visiting us all the way from Sydney!

11.01.2022 Ms Comley's co-curricular report is here! Check out the Game of the Week and Hound of the Week here: https://blackfriars.sa.edu.au//co-curricular-update-term-/ And check out some of the best pics below... #GoHounds

11.01.2022 Earlier in the year, we livestreamed our Annual Music Concert to families (and a little birdy tells us you may still have time to order your copy of the video if you have forgotten to do so). This time around, we are bringing you another virtual concert experience, from Catholic Schools Music Festival. Click here to find out all about the process, and for a viewing link if you would like to watch our boys take to the stage: https://blackfriars.sa.edu.au//catholic-schools-mu...sic-fes/ Well done to 5/6/7 choir, senior vocal and also to the dynamic duo William and Harry Catley for sharing their wonderful musical talents with the community.

09.01.2022 ATTENTION SECONDARY FAMILIES: 2021 stationery orders! As of this Sunday 1 November, parents/carers will be able to view student stationery requirements for secondary subjects in 2021, and place orders as per the instructions below. This information has also been distributed via SEQTA. Please direct any queries about your orders directly to Lighthouse Books, and make sure you submit your orders promptly. Please note, this is for Secondary students only. Primary families will receive information about their stationery arrangements in due course.

09.01.2022 YEAR 7 FAMILIES Please note that further to the information provided earlier today, Catholic Education SA has advised that all school camps scheduled to begin/leave on Monday 23 November are to be postponed or cancelled. Unfortunately, due to the inability to reschedule the Year 7 camp before the end of 2020, Blackfriars has made the difficult decision to cancel this event.... We understand the disappointment this will cause for the boys, however the decision has been made for the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff and camp facilitators. Thank you for your understanding

09.01.2022 The Jordan of Saxony School Spirit Award is awarded to recognise one student who most aptly demonstrates attitudes and behaviours that promote the Vision of Blackfriars and the Four Pillars of Dominican Life: prayer, study, community and service. The Jordan of Saxony School Spirit Award recognises the student who models the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social maturity expected of an outstanding Blackfriars Priory School student. This award epitomises the values state...d in our Vision Statement and is the pinnacle of all Blackfriars Priory School awards. This year's recipient, Ali Mohammadi, displays a commitment to his faith life and an excellent academic record. He displays outstanding respect to staff and students and an exceptional commitment to the school community. including a committed engagement with the co-curricular life of Blackfriars. He is a visible servant leader. Ali will return in 2021 to deliver his Jordan of Saxony speech at the Laureate Assembly to celebrate the achievements of our 2020 Year 12s. Congratulations Ali.

08.01.2022 Last night's storm was a doozy, but it's not the only thing that's blown us away at Blackfriars this week! Our Year 4s have been busy building their very own wind turbines during their STEM lessons with Ms Morris. They had to work together in small groups to create a freestanding wind turbine that could lift a cup 15cm off the ground within a minute of firing up the wind machine (also known as a hairdryer!) The boys constructed some very impressive turbines and learnt a lot by going through the process of ideation, design, revision and creation. Well done boys!

08.01.2022 The St Martin de Porres Service to the Community Award is awarded to a student within his year level, who demonstrates Christ-centred behaviour through voluntary service in Church, School and Community. It recognises students who envisage themselves as part of the solution to the problems that our world encounters. The recipient of the award, Trung Nguyen, takes an active involvement in instigating and developing service initiatives within both the school and wider community. Trung always displays respect to staff and students, as well as a Christ-centred love towards all others, thus promoting and living the gospel values. Trung exemplifies the Four Pillars of Dominican Life and demonstrates Christian values in everyday life. Congratulations, Trung Nguyen.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Blackfriars Class of 2020 Dux, Cornas Ling. Cornas' outstanding results include merits in Chemistry and Physics, as well as A+ grades in Japanese and Mathematical Methods (achieved in Year 11, 2019). He also has one qualification already to his name, completing a Certificate III in Business as part of his SACE. #prayer #study #community #service

06.01.2022 Welcome back! This morning we say welcome to all of our primary students, our Year 7s and our Year 12s. We also thanked our existing and new parents with delicious tea and coffee from our friends at Fresh Bean Adelaide. We're looking forward to another big year of learning, friendship and community - and we hope you are too! Let's go 2021!

06.01.2022 #classof2033 Yep, these little faces will become Blackfriars Class of '33 before we know it! Ms Schenk's Reception class have had a fun day getting to know their new classroom and 'big school' routines, and luckily they had some of last year's mid-year entry students on-hand to show them the ropes. We dropped by for a quick chat this morning and asked the all-important question, "What would you like to be when you grow up?"... Here are some of their answers.... "A race car driver for Ferrari!" - Tommy "A dog walker. I love doggies." - Gus "A digger!" - Spiros "A 31 year-old man." - Jack "A policeman." - Christian, Henry and Thomas "A footballer and a builder. That way I can earn $1000 and I'll be very busy." - Ollie "I might work it out later." - James We might just check in on these ideas in 2033 and see how they're progressing. #onceablacksboy

05.01.2022 Special days like Remembrance Day provide us with incredibly rich experiences for hands-on learning - all the way from ELC to year 12. Today our ELC classes observed a minute's silence at 11am (no mean feat for three and four year-olds!) before listening to the Last Post and making commemorative wreaths together. Making learning experiences engaging, relevant and age appropriate for our little ones is so important, and something our ELC staff do exceptionally well.

05.01.2022 THIS JUST IN!! Blackfriars has had exceptional success at this year's ABODA Festival (with judging taking place from pre-recorded online submissions). Stage Bands 1 and 2 both received Gold Awards, while our Concert Bands took out Silver Awards. Ms Lucy Pope, Head of Performing Arts says she is thrilled with this year's results.... "I am extremely proud of the efforts that all of the boys put towards preparing their performance in what has been a very challenging year. Congratulations on the outstanding results," says Ms Pope.

04.01.2022 It's physical education week! As well as our ELC - Year 2 sports day, which took place on Tuesday, we've had a variety of fun events happening to promote physical activity within the community. Yesterday our Year 6 leaders facilitated a variety of simple but fun games to promote physical education to students at other Catholic primary schools. They have done an outstanding job in coaching, providing constructive feedback and connecting with students from St Martin de Porres School, Sheidow Park , Holy Family Catholic School, Our Lady of Grace School, Glengowrie and Catherine McAuley School Craigmore. Well done boys!

04.01.2022 Not only this year’s First XI Joe Mullen medalist but... #gohounds

04.01.2022 An update regarding Monday's return to school arrangements, from Principal Simon Cobiac: https://blackfriars.sa.edu.au//COVID-19_LockdownReOpen-20- A decision regarding Year 7 camp will be made this afternoon and communicated directly to Year 7 families via SEQTA.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Blackfriars Class of 2020 Proxime accessit, Frank Snelling. Frank's outstanding results include merits in Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods (achieved in Year 11, 2019) as well as an A+ in Physics. #prayer #study #community #service

03.01.2022 Well done to our junior athletes on their success this week at the North Adelaide SAPSASA District Selection Trials. We had a huge number of boys placing in the top four of their age group, and Blackfriars came second in the overall competition by just one point! Pretty impressive when you remember we only competed in the boys division. Well done boys on your effort, sportsmanship and enthusiasm And thank you to Mr Cheary, Ms Comley and Mrs Nolan for all your contributions to making the day such a success. Full results are available on the Blackfriars Newsroom here: https://blackfriars.sa.edu.au///sapsasa-athletics-results/

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Blackfriars Class of 2020 graduate, Trung Nguyen, whose ATAR of 99.25 places him in the top 1% of students in Australia. Trung's outstanding results include a merit in Biology and A+ grades in English Literary Studies and Physics. #prayer #study #community #service

03.01.2022 Finally, the Blackfriars Best Allrounder Award is presented to a Year 12 student who has displayed an all-round ability to demonstrate leadership and excel in their efforts in several pursuits. It says a lot about our winner, Daniel West, that he only started at Blackfriars in the middle of 2019 as a Year 11. Daniel quickly adjusted to life at Blackfriars, making a strong impression on everyone, and he was elected House Captain of De Vitoria House for 2020. In his role as a House Captain he has been described as mature, having a good sense of humour, reliable, kind, considerate, honest, a great role model and someone who shows initiative. He has regularly been involved in supporting school events and has been totally committed to achieving his best. Congratulations Daniel on this award.

02.01.2022 URGENT! As per the message sent via SEQTA, Open and Middle Tennis training tonight has been cancelled due to the courts being too wet and slippery.

01.01.2022 The final days of the Masters building. Mr Ruggiero shares his lasting memories in our upcoming edition of The OPtimist (keep an eye on your letterbox in November!) but we'd love to hear yours too. Share in the comments below