College News – 13 November 2026

On Wednesday morning staff and students from Reception to Year 11 gathered in the Valley for our Remembrance Day ceremony. On 11 November each year we pause and remember those who have served and died for Australia in wars and armed conflicts.  

We were fortunate to hear from Old Collegian and current parent Squadron Leader Rudi Vitasz, OAM ('84) who spoke to students about what courage looks like today and how we can live out the message of Remembrance Day in our everyday lives.  

"For me, Remembrance Day has become more meaningful with time. When I was your age, I knew the history. I knew the dates and I knew the battles. After more than 40 years in uniform, I now understand the people. 

The freedoms we enjoy in Australia, the freedom to learn, to gather, to share ideas, to worship, to dream about our futures, have been protected by generations of Australians who were willing to serve something greater than themselves. That is why we remember. 

Standing here as an Old Collegian, a veteran and a father, I believe the greatest way we can honour those who served is to live lives worthy of their sacrifice. To be people of integrity, people who do the right thing even when it is hard. To be people who care for others." 

On the day, a group of Year 9 students were invited to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the West Terrace Cemetery where they were asked to help place poppies on over 4000 graves belonging to service men and women who were either killed on active duty or who passed away later in life. The boys were fortunate to hear from guest speakers who explained the significance of Remembrance Day as part of Australia’s history. 

Lest we forget.

Students enrolled in Year 7 for 2027 were welcomed to Rostrevor on Wednesday for their Transition Day. They were treated to a full day of activities alongside our current Year 6s, participating in an Amazing Race, a PE lesson, an introduction to the Ag Farm, a science experiment and learning about circuits in the Technology Centre. They were also introduced to key staff, learned routines and expectations and got to know their future classmates. We look forward to welcoming our new Years 8-12 students for their Transition Day on Monday.

Standout players across Rostrevor’s Senior School summer Co-Curricular teams were recognised at an Assembly this morning, with MVP and Red & Black medals distributed to students who demonstrated consistent talent or team values across the term. Congratulations to all those award winners, but also to those students who show up every week and contribute to their team’s success.

Names of the award winners can be found in the Summer Co-Curricular Assembly booklet.

The Reception to Year 6 classes and some of their families gathered in Callan Hall this afternoon to officially acknowledge and congratulate those students who have excelled across a range of areas this year. Students’ achievements across summer co-curricular teams and ICAS were all recognised. Pleasingly, there were multiple students who achieved results within the top three to four per cent of students across Australia! The huge number of Junior School students choosing to extend themselves through these extracurricular opportunities is truly fantastic, finding merit in expanding their learning beyond the classroom. We also took the opportunity to acknowledge four Year 6 students who have consistently displayed the College’s values set out by our Touchstones; Liberating Education, Justice & Solidarity, Inclusive Community and Gospel Spirituality, and four others who showed outstanding service this year.

This year's Legal Studies excursion to the courts was an awesome experience because it allowed me to see how the legal system works in real life. I enjoyed witnessing the court environment and learning more about how judges, lawyers and other court staff contribute to the justice system. It helped me further understand what we have been learning in class. I also enjoyed having lunch with everyone, as it was a good opportunity to socialise with classmates and have a break from school. 

Konstantinos Valakos, Year 11 

Over the last two weeks, the Stage 1 Outdoor Exucation class swapped their kayaks for surfboards, learning to surf at Goolwa Beach. Under the watchful eye of surf instructor Chris, the group developed their skills and confidence in a variety of conditions. Day one was choppy, seeing students contend with white water and short waves. Day two's offshore breeze sat the waves up for perfect beginner conditions under a crystal blue sky. As the morning progressed the ever-enthusiastic group got to test their skills on a four-to-six-foot swell. As the assessment was based on evaluation of performance and improvement, they had a wealth of opportunity to engage with the task.

On Wednesday, students from Joseph Vorrasi’s and Jack Rye’s Year 11 Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics classes attended the Ingenuity event at Adelaide University. The excursion provided students with the opportunity to engage with innovative projects and research across mathematics, engineering, technology and science, while exploring real-world applications of the concepts studied throughout the year. The students thoroughly enjoyed the day, and the excursion was a memorable highlight and a fitting way to conclude a challenging and rigorous year of study.

Last week, the last group of Year 9 students travelled to Mary MacKillop College to participate in a collaborative soup-making initiative to support Fred’s Van, a St Vincent de Paul service that provides meals and support to members of the community experiencing homelessness and hardship. Part of their Rite Journey Program learning, the day provided students with a meaningful opportunity to broaden their understanding of others’ life experiences and reflect on the importance of compassion, gratitude and service towards others. Thank you to the staff and families who generously donated ingredients and to the students and staff from both schools who made the sessions such rewarding and impactful experiences this year. 

The Reception and Year 1 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to the Adelaide Botanic Garden on Friday last week, where they connected with nature and explored the beauty of God’s creation. Through hands-on experiences, the boys developed an appreciation for where our food comes from and learned about the important role plants play in our everyday lives.

The First XI Cricket team faced a very strong Immanuel College T20 team on Friday last week, who scored 182 from 20 overs. In reply, Rostrevor was bowled out for 108, with Captain Archah Parisi making 27 of those runs off 13 balls. 

The team's Saturday game against St Peter's College proved to be a much closer match. Rostrevor's First XI bowled out the opposition for 167 in a solid display, with Axel Page taking 4/26 and Oscar Crafter 2/23. Axel walked on with the bat at number 11 in partnership with Lucas Maschotta, needing 30 runs to take the win. After a commendable innings, the pair came very close to this goal, eventually being bowled out at 166. Jacques Malan was the highest scorer with 43, followed by Axel with 24.

Rostrevor hosted a Year 5/6 Knockout Tennis round, welcoming Burnside Primary School, Colonel Light Gardens Primary School and Concordia College for a great day of competition yesterday.

While the results didn't quite go our way, the students showed fantastic determination and resilience throughout the day, taking on some very strong opposition and competing right to the end. It was wonderful to see the team represent Rostrevor with such a positive attitude and sportsmanship. With great weather and a fantastic atmosphere, it was an enjoyable day of tennis for everyone involved.