College News – 29 May 2026

To launch National Reconciliation Week at Rostrevor, Year 12 Aboriginal Programs Prefect Mitchell Pearce has created an artwork for our community. We thank Mitchell for this outstanding work and look forward to continuing our NRW activities next week.  

"My artwork tells the story about my connection to Country, family, Law and culture. The circles in the middle represent Nturka, which is the creation place for the caterpillar dreamtime story and an important place in my family story.  

"My caterpillar is called Utnerrengatye. It is found on the emu bush, which is an important plant used for smoking and healing. For my caterpillar, the main colours are red and white. The other colours I used in this artwork remind me of the colours of Country. The circles around the outside are other caterpillar stories. Some are coming into the central place, and some are moving out of it. This shows that the stories are connected and that they travel across Country.  

"This artwork also reminds me that I have a responsibility to carry my Law and culture forward. It teaches me that these stories are not just from the past. They are still alive, and it is my job to listen, learn, respect them and help keep them strong for the future. When I look at this artwork, it reminds me that I am connected to other people, to my family, to my ancestors, to Country and to the stories that belong to us. It shows that I am part of something bigger than myself."

Mitchell Pearce – Year 12 Aboriginal Programs Prefect 

The Year 12 Retreat this week provided students with a valuable opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and reflect on who they are, their relationships with others, and their relationship with God. Across the Retreat, students engaged in prayer and quiet reflection, in identifying key people in their life that they are grateful for, and shared stories and moments of challenge and growth. 

The experience encouraged students to live authentically, deepen their sense of belonging and appreciate the importance of community as they prepare for the final stages of their schooling journey. The Year 12 Retreat is a memorable experience that continues to strengthen our Catholic identity and remains a lasting memory for students long after they leave the College. 

Rostrevor's Prefects have elected to partner with the Kick Start For Kids Period Poverty Campaign for the fourth year in a row to help deliver period products to young women in need in South Australia. So far, our College is still the only all-boys school who have chosen to support this important initiative. Today, students in Years 10 to 12 heard from the campaign's ambassadors who encouraged them to step up and be leaders, to help to ensure girls and young women in our community aren't missing out on getting an education because of a lack of access to period products. Thank you to founder of the non-for-profit Ian Steel and his daughter Oli Steel for coming along to speak at the launch assembly. 

Over the coming weeks, Rostrevor students and their families are encouraged to donate sanitary products to help those in need via the boxes in the Equity Hub.  

Year 10 History and Civics & Citizenship Studies students and senior Social Justice students were given the opportunity to view a special screening of the documentary film ‘We Are Not Powerless’ on Wednesday this week alongside the subjects of the film and the filmmaker, Hamish Ludbrook. 

The film follows the story of Muzafar Ali and his wife Nagina who escaped from the Taliban in Afghanistan ten years ago and found themselves living in Indonesia as refugees when Australia ‘stopped the boats’. The couple started the first school for refugees in Indonesia which became a hub of community and a beacon of hope. The boys then had the opportunity to ask questions of Muzafar and Nagina. We thank these special guests for coming along to share their incredible story with the students, which also supported the Year 10’s upcoming learning unit on human rights and freedoms. 

On Wednesday, Rostrevor’s Junior School classes joined millions of students across Australasia to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime! This annual event encourages reading and the enjoyment of libraries. This year's book was Luna Roo: the Kangaroo Baller written by football veterans Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd and illustrated by Jake Minton. Set in the Australian outback, Luna Roo captures all the intense excitement of a soccer game, with a heartwarming message that courage and determination are a winning combination.  

 Junior classes enjoyed a goal kicking competition, puppet crafts, art activities and some visiting Australian desert dwellers – Spinifex Hopping Mice! 

On Tuesday, the Year 6 students enjoyed an exciting HASS excursion that brought their classroom learning to life. As part of their studies in Business and Economics, students visited the Adelaide Central Market to explore how local businesses operate, attract customers, manage resources and work towards making a profit. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to see real-world business practices in action within our local community. 

Students also participated in a hands-on water activity at SA Water where they investigated the water filtration processes and learned about the importance of clean water, sustainability and caring for the environment. The excursion encouraged students to make meaningful connections between their learning and everyday life, while developing a greater understanding of both environmental responsibility and economic decision-making. 

Year 11 students from Rostrevor College joined students from Mary MacKillop College yesterday for an intergenerational visit to Bene Italian Village. The visit provided a wonderful opportunity for students and residents to connect through conversation, shared stories and activities. These experiences help foster empathy, respect and a greater appreciation of the wisdom and experiences of older generations. We thank the residents and staff at Bene Italian Village for their warm hospitality and look forward to future visits. 

We understand that wellbeing underpins everything that a student can achieve.

A boy that is understood, nurtured and supported to overcome challenges has the best chance of fulfilling his potential. Rostrevor’s emphasis is to ensure every boy finds his place and feels safe and supported so he can learn and grow with confidence.

Show your support for the red & black! Rostrevor College is excited to announce a new line of community wear items now available for purchase. Students, families and members of our community are invited to pick up a scarf, beanie or cap at Saturday co-curricular home game BBQs or at the College Uniform Shop.  

Families with students in Years 10 to 12 are reminded to attend the Rostrevor College Careers Expo & Information Session next Thursday 4 June. There are a range of exhibitors attending to suit the needs of all students represented by both Old Collegians and wider community members. The Information Session will provide families with important information to help their child achieve success in SACE. For more information including session times, please refer to the letter sent to families.  

Wellio extends their thanks to the Rostrevor parents and caregivers who attended their webinar session ‘Raising Confident and Resilient Kids’. For those unable to attend the session or for those who would like more information, Wellio have provided the following links to access the content:

• Watch the recording 
• Download the parent toolkit 
• Share your feedback  

Rostrevor’s First XVIII hosted St Peter’s College on Saturday for the Sir Doug Nicholls Reconciliation Round Trophy match. Players and spectators were welcome by Principal Shana Bennett and First XVIII Captain Harvey pearce before Year 11 First Nations boarding student Jack Hein offered an Acknowledgement of Country. The team played in the 2020 First Nations guernseys designed by former Rostrevor boarding student Marcus McGregor-Cassady (’11). Congratulations to the team who came away with a thrilling 11.8 74 to 9.16 70 win! Thank you to Year 11 Ryan Hanatschek for these amazing photos!

Rostrevor’s First XI continued their good from with a hard-fought win over PAC this week. Paolo Matto scored the opener for Rostrevor after latching onto a well-practiced throw in. PAC struck back with a neat goal that seemed to increase the intensity of the game. Good work from the energetic Christian Tassotti saw him slip the ball through for current top goal scorer Marcus Caoraso to restore Rostrevor's lead. It was 3-1 soon after as Elijah Weeks added to his goal tally. PAC came out fighting in the second half and reduced the deficit again as they scored on a penalty. Christian Tassotti then capped a good performance by striking into the bottom corner to ensure Rostrevor finished with a 4-2 win and maintained their unbeaten start to the season. 

Rostrevor's First V Basketball Team took on St Peter’s College at home in Round 3 of the SAAS competition. This also marked the start of Reconciliation Round which saw the boys wearing the Rostrevor First Nations Jerseys to acknowledge this important event. In a fast paced and physical contest, Rostrevor came away with a 63-51 win, extending the win/loss record to 3-0. Standout performances came from Year 10 Dylan Lomman who scored 21 points (12 points straight to finish the game) and Captain Jack Isaac who scored 18 points. The team faces off against a tough PAC outfit this weekend in what will be a great matchup! 

Last Saturday marked the first of three Pedal Prix races for the season. After several weeks of training on Tuesday afternoons, our teams were well prepared for the six-hour competition. This year, 35 students are involved in the co-curricular activity, with 20 students competing last Saturday in our two teams, Eddy and Rossi. With a large number of first-time riders, the event was an exciting experience and a fantastic opportunity to race at the Shell Motorsport Park at Tailem Bend.  

A total of 167 teams competed on the day, with Eddy finishing 19th in their category and Rossi placing 20th. We intentionally select larger teams to maximise participation, and it was pleasing to see students working together to support one another and strive for personal best performances. 

There were several standout achievements from the race. Year 12 student Aiden Launer set the fastest lap of the day for our teams with an impressive 3:28 (average speed of 49 km/h). Lincoln Holloway, stepping up into the senior ranks this year, recorded the second-fastest average lap speed of 43 km/h. In Eddy, our middle school team, Aekas Soodan achieved the fastest lap with an average speed of 36 km/h. 

It was a fantastic day of racing, highlighted by strong teamwork across both teams. Thank you to Josh Holt for assisting with supervision on the day. 

Teams from Rostrevor’s Manchester City Football School played against teams form the Sports College SA on Thursday. The tournament saw some competitive Soccer matches for our Year 10 players against Sport College’s Second and Third XI. Our Year 9s in the program also won against their Girls First XI and another group of Year 9s drew 2-2 with their Fourth XI. This was a great way for our two Colleges to strengthen our friendship and for student athletes from both schools to test and strengthen their skills in a competitive but fun environment.