Leave Nothing Undared

A legend and Old Boy of Mazenod College, Mr Jeff Ronan, is going on long service leave before retiring after 43 years of serving Mazenod.

Mr Alexander sits down for 15 minutes with Jeff to ask about how it all began, what his fondest memories are, and what he plans to do in retirement (1:36). His answers are littered with Mazenod history and hopefully give you more insight into who Jeff is and what the Mazenod community is all about.

To end the podcast (16:02), we hear short messages from Jeff's colleagues, past and present. We're even lucky enough to hear from 3 Oblates, 1 of whom was a past rector of the college.

Thank you to everybody who helped make this podcast possible, with special thanks to Sam Graham, Simon Harvey, Liam Mallon, and Brett Scarey.

List of guest speakers in order:

1. Principal Simon Harvey

2. Teresa Bulich

3. John Payne

4. Penny Worthington

5. Liam Mallon

6. Anna Scanlan

7. Andrew Watson (Ex-Principal)

8. Fr Michael Twigg (OMI)

9. Fr Christian Fini (OMI)

10. Fr Brian Maher (OMI)

2023 College Captain Zaid Buckland sat down with Mr Simon Harvey in Term 2 with the aim of getting to learn more about where he's come from, his passions, and his vision for the College.

Mr Alexander finishes off the podcast by challenging Mr Harvey with 3 bits of Mazenod trivia. Let us know how you went with the trivia questions using the Q&A function!

Join Year 11 student Amit, as he discusses with Mr Bradstreet the sustainability projects that are taking place around the college. Our College Strategic Plan outlines our commitment to  sustainability of the environment and embedding across all facets of the college. 

No doubt you will learn something new.

Enjoy.

In this episode Head of Year 9 Brad Gardner provides an opportunity for Year 9 parents to connect with their son's Year 9 journey. Brad provides information about the term ahead, whilst Year 9 students Elijah, Will and Lucas join him and provide an insight into the giving back program called the Rite Journey Challenge.  

National Refugee Week runs from Sunday 19 June to Saturday 25 June. This year's theme is Healing. Healing promotes harmony and togetherness. Healing unites individuals, communities and organisations from diverse backgrounds. We move forward in unity. The theme is a powerful reminder that, regardless of our differences, we all share a humble need for acceptance and to heal. Mainstream and refugee communities alike can draw upon shared hardship to heal wounds, to learn from each other and to move forward. Healing can occur through storytelling, through community and also through realisation of our intrinsic interconnectedness as individuals.

Join Mazenod teacher Mr James Wani as he shares his journey from the South Sudan, to a refugee camp in Uganda onto Australia and finally how he comes to land at Mazenod. 

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A big shout out to all the parents who entrust us with their sons and to our Cebula boys,  who take boarding life in their stride. This year’s National Boarding Week theme,  “I’ll be there for you” really encompasses the camaraderie and friendship the boys create over the years they spend together. Today's guest Year 12 Zack shares his story of his hometown of Exmouth, his love of the beach and spearfishing, and how important being Head Boarder is.

A big shout out to all the parents who entrust us with their sons and to our Cebula boys,  who take boarding life in their stride. This year’s National Boarding Week theme,  “I’ll be there for you” really encompasses the camaraderie and friendship the boys create over the years they spend together. Today's guest Year 7 Ben shares his story of his hometown of Wongan Hills, life as a new boarder and the fun and joy of living with your mates. 

A big shout out to all the parents who entrust us with their sons and to our Cebula boys,  who take boarding life in their stride. This year’s National Boarding Week theme,  “I’ll be there for you” really encompasses the camaraderie and friendship the boys create over the years they spend together. Today's guest Year 11 Elijah shares his story of his hometown of Mount Barker, his hobby farm, love of riding his moped and his love of his boarding mates.  

A big shout out to all the parents who entrust us with their sons and to our Cebula boys,  who take boarding life in their stride. This year’s National Boarding Week theme,  “I’ll be there for you” really encompasses the camaraderie and friendship the boys create over the years they spend together. Today's guest Year 9 Taj shares his story of his hometown of Broome, life as an indigenous boarder and provides some wise advice on how boarding is home and the boarding community are family. 

A big shout out to all the parents who entrust us with their sons and to our Cebula boys,  who take boarding life in their stride. This year’s National Boarding Week theme,  “I’ll be there for you” really encompasses the camaraderie and friendship the boys create over the years they spend together. Today's guest Year 10 Sam shares his story of his hometown of Wickepin, life as a boarder and what is means to be part of the boarding community. 

In Episode 9 Year 12 student Travis sits down with visiting Oblate Priest and Mazenod Old Boy Father Gerry. Tune in and hear about what Mazenod was like in the late 70s, Father Gerry's calling to the priesthood, what being a Mazenod Old Boy means to him and much more.

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Join Teaching Assistant Helen Botica and Year 11 student Nethaniel as Mazenod College celebrates diversity and Autism Awareness Month. Nethaniel discusses autism, the challenges, sparks and his personal aspirations. 

Enjoy.

Join us as College Principal Andrew Watson and College Captain Thibaut discuss the start of 2022 at Mazenod. Learn of how the College has reimagined the community events so that the Mazenod Spirit continues to thrive and develop in all. 

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Tune in as Year 8 Student Leaders take over Leave Nothing Undared. Jackson, Alphons and Vihaga chat about Harmony Week, and discuss and educate our community about their own culture.

Tune in to hear senior leaders Mark and Rory discuss their culture and what the Harmony Week theme: Everyone Belongs means to them.  

Year 12 student leaders Lachlan and Darcy take over the airwaves in this episode to discuss International Women's Day. The pair discuss how we celebrate it at the College and what it means as young male adults in 2022. 

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Introducing our new Director of Boarding Mrs Annamaria Cream. Annamaria talks to the community about her background in education, her experiences in residential care, her new initiatives in Boarding, and her plans for the future of Mazenod boarding. 

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Year 9 parents- this is a must listen to episode of Leave Nothing Undared. Head of Year 9 Brad Gardner discusses the Year 9 pastoral program: The Rite Journey. Hear from Brad, parents and students about their perspective of the program and the amazing long term impacts it can have on your son. 

Welcome to the first episode of Leave Nothing Undared, Mazenod College's Community podcast. In this podcast, we meet the new Deputy Principal Liana Angove. Liana talks to the community about her background in education and other avenues that she has ventured and what has drawn her to Mazenod College. 

Enjoy.

Join us for a quick snippet of what Mazenod's podcast Leave Nothing Undared will bring to the community in 2022. Not only will you hear from our amazing staff, but the students will also take to the airwaves to share all the wonderful opportunities, events and action-packed weeks happening around the College.

Enjoy and remember..."Leave Nothing Undared"