College News – 2 May 2025

Twenty keen soccer players, three teachers and I landed back on Australian soil on the weekend after an incredible two-week Manchester City football tour of the UK. The boys spent their time training and learning from one of the most decorated clubs in the world in between tours of the Etihad, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Aresenal stadiums, attending a variety of professional games and experiencing all the UK has to offer.  

A true highlight was being surprised with a meet and greet with Matildas and Manchester City player Mary Fowler on the first day, after which we were fortunate to see her play! It was the trip of a lifetime for the students, who all had a blast learning, growing and creating lifelong memories at the home of Manchester City FC.  

Shana Bennett 

On ANZAC Day, we pause to remember those who have or are currently serving their country in armed conflict. 
 
On the morning of 25 April, the Rostrevor College Prefect group were fortunate to hear from daughter of Rostrevor Old Collegian Michelle Matthews at The Gums ANZAC Day Dawn Service, who spoke of her father’s time serving in the Vietnam War. Her father, Bruno Adamczyk, was only 22 years old when he was killed in combat days before he was due to return home. There is a plaque to commemorate Bruno in the garden outside the Rostrevor College Chapel.  

On Wednesday this week, Middle and Senior Years students gathered in their House groups to hear about ANZAC Day and the significance of why we mark the day each year. 
 
Lest we forget. 

Rostrevor is lucky to be part of the tight-knit community of Edmund Rice schools from across the world. Each year, all of these schools celebrate Edmund Rice Day with a Mass. Today, the Junior Years participated in a special Mass in the Chapel led by Old Collegian Fr Anthony Beltrame (’09), learning about the important work of Edmund before receiving the Eucharist. Middle and Senior Years students will be participating in a separate Mass on Wednesday next week.  

Yesterday, the Stage 1 Agriculture classes travelled up to Nairne to tour Sidewood winery and surrounding vineyards. Consulting Winemaker Darryl spoke passionately to the boys about vineyard management, and Hugh, Nick and Chief Winemaker Dylan showed the boys around their winery facilities. Seeing how wine is made at a commercial scale complemented the learning they have done so far in the classroom. Themes of sustainability and technology were explored throughout the winemaking process, as well as many examples of employment opportunities within the industry. 

Rostrevor parents, caregivers and friends are warmly invited to attend the 2025 Foundation Quiz Night. 
 
Saturday 24 May 
6.30pm for a 7.00pm start 
Callan Hall, Rostrevor College (Enter via Kintrye Road) 
 
Organised by the Rostrevor College Friends of Foundation, the evening is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with other Rostrevor parents and test your general knowledge in a fun and friendly environment! 
 
Purchase Tables of 10 or Individual Tickets and pre-order grazing boxes via the link below. There will be raffles and gold coin games throughout the evening. Guests are able to BYO drinks (alcohol permitted) and food, as none will be available to purchase on the night. 
 
Please note that this event is adults only - no children are permitted to attend. 
 
Tickets are limited due to capacity, book now! 

Congratulations to the Year 11 and 12 students who have been selected as the Captains and Vice Captains of Rostrevor's First Basketball, Football and Soccer teams for 2025. These positions are hotly contested each year, with the students selected taking on significant responsibility both within their team and the sport at Rostrevor in general.  

The 2025 Captains are:  

• Basketball | Archer McNamara (C) & Anton Pascale (C), Noah Sampson (VC)
• Football | Ned McCarthy (C), Noah Daw (VC), William Fanning (DVC) & Harvey Pearce (DVC)
• Soccer | Massimo Cerracchio (C), Barnaby Wood (VC) & Joshua Zeeman (VC) 

The First XVIII Football team received their guernseys at a special presentation night this week. Thank you to Old Collegian and North Adelaide FC Captain, Alex Spina (’13) for coming to speak to the players about what it means to represent the red and black in the First XVIII.  

The Rostrevor First XI kicked off their season with a convincing 5-1 victory over St Peters College to get their 2025 campaign underway. Big changes to the squad saw eight Rostrevor boys make their debuts, with Alessio Quirino (GK), Gianluca D'Apice, Joseph Chong and Marcus Caporaso all starting for the First XI for the first time. Elijah Weeks, Alex Ascensio, Ryder Dalton and Paolo Matto also all came off the bench for their first appearance in the team. 

Assisting Head Coach Jamie Lee this season are two enthusiastic recent Old Collegians, Anthony Rapuano (’24) and Thomas Mastrantuone (’24). Congratulations to man of the match, Christian Tassotti, who starts of the season with a hat-trick. Rostrevor move on to a big game against St Michael’s College next week.