Brandon Noble
Connor McDonald
Leo Paoliello
Lukas Mollica
Adam Bryndzej
Matthew Paoliello
Jack Johnston
Thomas Cousins
Blake Davies
Rourke Barlow
Jonah Smith
Nathan Gonsalves
Kurtis Tanna
Jared Cardoso

Brandon Noble

  • What house are you in?

Prendiville House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Bryan House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

2017 (Year 7)

  • What primary school did you go to?

Mel Maria Catholic Primary school

  • What sports do you play?

Rowing, Cross Country

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

Frequent reader at mass.

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

To make all students of Aquinas believe that they belong to our College.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

I hope that the Class of 2022 have an amazing year that we can be happy to look back on and to be able to cherish all our memories at the College with each other.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

PE Teacher/Gym owner

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Sun Tzu - Disciplined and Wise

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

Secret Chess God

Connor McDonald

  • What house are you in?

Durack House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Bryan House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

2017 (Year 7)

  • What primary school did you go to?

St Mary's Star Of The Sea Carnarvon

  • What sports do you play?

Footy and Cricket

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

Bryan 2018 and 2019 back to back Middle School singing premiers

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

never missed a house mass to date

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

Get numbers down to all sports and bring a few cups home

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

In all honesty, just have fun and get to work

  • What are your hopes for the future?

Honestly, no clue.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Mitch Mcllheney. Hard-working. Resilient and Strong Minded

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

Can drive a manual car, also 3 XI cricket co-captain

Leo Paoliello

  • What house are you in?

Chaney House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Glowrey House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

2014

  • What primary school did you go to?

Mel Maria Catholic Primary School

  • What sports do you play?

Waterpolo and Swimming

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

School Photographer and Videographer

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

Service Council and Retreats

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

My vision of the council is to share with the wider community the range of events happening at Aquinas College and also get around to photograph these events so parents and future students know what occurs at the school

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

I hope that the boys in my year are able to graduate feeling like they’ve made an impact on the college and its community. I also wish that they have achieved what they have wanted to achieve in their time at Aquinas College in areas such as academics, culture and art and sport.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

Computer Science or Cybersecurity

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

My Nonno Hardworking and Resilient

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

No

Lukas Mollica

  • What house are you in?

Prendiville House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Bryan House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

year 4

  • What primary school did you go to?

Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - St Joseph Pignatelli Campus

  • What sports do you play?

Soccer and Waterpolo

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

I have attended every house mass/chapel and helped out with readings occasionally (hoping to become further involved).

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

To maximise the participation and success of all Prendiville members in house activities and school life as a whole, and also to further develop a feeling of belonging and house spirit.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

My vision for the Class of 2022 is that engagement in our final year of school life will be at an all-time high. This will lead to further individual and year group success. I hope that the Class of 2022 enjoys their last year at the college, and builds and develops relationships that will continue after school.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

To study Health at university, due to my interests in physiotherapy and occupational therapy. I hope to eventually be a business owner.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

St. Paul - determined and courageous.

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

No

Adam Bryndzej

  • What house are you in?

Durack House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Glowrey House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

Year 4

  • What primary school did you go to?

Aquinas junior school and Iona Presentation College

  • What sports do you play?

Hockey, Tennis

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

Taken part in productions in both senior and middle school. Jazz bands. middle, junior and senior school choir. middle school concert band. music eisteddfods. AJ01 and AJ02. Catholic performing arts. And taken trombone lessons.

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

Retreats are something that I have always found very connecting with the college and my spirituality. I have also found that the veritas program was very helpful in making me find more about my connection with faith.

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

I would like the culture council to have as many members as possible and for everyone to be proud of being in it.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

For every one of the Class of 2022 to have a great life when they leave school.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

I would like to go to university, and then the police force.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Adam Goodes, two words - Determined, selfless

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I feel so blessed to be able to attend Aquinas College and I really appreciate everything that the college has given me.

Matthew Paoliello

  • What house are you in?

Chaney House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Glowrey House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

2014

  • What primary school did you go to?

Mel Maria Catholic Primary School and Aquinas College Junior School

  • What sports do you play?

Basketball, Hockey, Futsal (Indoor Soccer)

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

Taken part in AJO1, Year 11 Jazz Combo, Senior Chorale

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

Taken part in Service, Retreats, Reading at House Masses, hope to be a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Divinity Council

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

To creatively draw attention to, speak, act and write for the rights of those marginalised who are disadvantaged by social, economic or cultural factors.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

That the Class of 2022 graduate as a group of young men of Integrity with the capacity to make a change, for the better, in the world.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

I hope to achieve Juris Doctor degree at UWA to pursue a career in Law

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Exceptional, Courageous

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I am a Triplet (Brothers Leo and John Paoliello)

Jack Johnston

  • What house are you in?

Durack House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Bryan House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

Yr 5

  • What primary school did you go to?

Our Lady of the Cape, Dunsborough

  • What sports do you play?

Rowing, Rugby

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

Production, Senior School Choir

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

Service, Retreats

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

To expand the reach and recognition of the council, through inter-council co-operation and expanding the horizons of the council.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

To maintain a positive and supportive culture while still excelling at sports, arts, academics and beyond and encouraging the year groups below to also do their best.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

I would like to go into Psychology and Business management and eventually open a wellness centre somewhere in Perth. I would like to eventually begin not for profit mental health checkups for the homeless and other disadvantaged Australians.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Nelson Mandela, Dedicated and Caring

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I'm an absolute video game nerd and I love Pokémon and the Legend of Zelda!

Thomas Cousins

  • What house are you in?

Prendiville House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Treacy House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

2018

  • What primary school did you go to?

Brookton District High School

  • What sports do you play?

Golf, Hockey and Cricket

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

Boarding Chapel Services

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

I really want to introduce as many opportunities for boarders as possible and to create a proud boarding community for everyone's unique individual achievements.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

I hope that we can have a great year creating memories

  • What are your hopes for the future?

Farmer

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Phil Mickelson Left Handed Pro Golfer, Inspiring and Hard Working

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

From a location called Kweda with approximately 15 people

Blake Davies

  • What house are you in?

Prendiville House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Bryan House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

Year 4 - 2014

  • What primary school did you go to?

St. Kieran Primary School.

  • What sports do you play?

Cricket and Cross Country.

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

I have been lucky enough to be a part of the Mock Trials and Debating teams.

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

I have been a part of Mentoring programs, Aged Care visits, Retreats and hope to be a future Eucharistic Minister.

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

My vision for the Divinity Council in 2022 is to engage all boys at the College with their own faith and spirituality and to bring the College together as one through faith.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

My hope for the Class of 2022 is to develop brotherhood and togetherness between all boys. My vision for the Class of 2022 is for us to carry the College's proud legacy, and make positive change.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

I hope to work as a dietician or nutritionist, hopefully for a sporting team.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Cedric Dubler - Mateship and Selflessness.

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

Fun Fact: I can figure a Rubik's cube in 2 minutes.

Rourke Barlow

  • What house are you in?

Durack House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

Yr 10

  • What primary school did you go to?

St Benedict's primary school

  • What sports do you play?

Rowing, cross country, rugby

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

I am a proud member of the drama department in Aquinas college as the top-performing drama student of the Yr 11 cohort.

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

I am proud to have assisted with the soup patrol, getting hands-on in my effort to help the community of Perth, however, the most inspiring spiritual aspect of the college for me was the Yr 11 Encounter Retreat on which I allowed my guard to be let down enabling the retreat to assist me in establishing my future as a man.

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

I envision transforming Durack into the house people want to be involved in by making it a core part of the identity of all Durackians, establishing a bond of brotherly connection.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

I envision us leaving a new perspective of capabilities of the college student leaders through new ideas, events and initiatives.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

I would like to study mechanical engineering for my first degree afterwards I see myself embarking on a career with the Special forces somewhere across the globe possibly the British SAS, followed by an entrepreneurial role as the founder of my own engineering business.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Mr Fielding, energised, compassionate

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I am addicted to rowing and undoubtedly feel the most at home in outdoors environments.

Jonah Smith

  • What house are you in?

Cullity House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Bryan House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

Year 7 (2017)

  • What primary school did you go to?

Manning Primary School

  • What sports do you play?

Rugby and Cricket

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

Mock Trials, Debating

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

Service, Year 10 Mentor, Retreats

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

My vision for the Service council in 2022 is to provide opportunities and learning experiences through the service program.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

My hopes for the Class of 2022 are that every boy leaves a lasting legacy and is improved coming out of Aquinas.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

My hopes for the future are to study law at University and go on to become a lawyer.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Aaron Smith- Persistent, Inclusive

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I support the Freo Dockers

Nathan Gonsalves

  • What house are you in?

Chaney House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Bryan House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

Year 7 (2017)

  • What primary school did you go to?

St Pius X Catholic Primary School

  • What sports do you play?

Hockey and Volleyball

  • What area(s) of Arts & Culture are you proud to be a part of?

I've been in the Chorale throughout my time here and I have been in the school Productions as well.

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

I've enjoyed the time I've spent in the Service Learning program and on the retreats each year.

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

That Chaney will bring the Tuatha Shield home again as the proud house we are.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

That all boys can leave the College proud of their time here.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

I plan on going to university for a degree in the health/medicine field.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Rory McIlroy - Humble, Motivated

Kurtis Tanna

  • What house are you in?

Prendiville House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Bryan House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

Year 4 (2014)

  • What primary school did you go to?

St Columba's Catholic Primary School

  • What sports do you play?

Rowing, Swimming, Cross Country, Volleyball

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

I was proud to be a Year 10 mentor, retreat participant and active member of the service program working in collaboration with the disability associations of Western Australia.

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

My vision for the Academic Council is to further the goals of my predecessors and assisting the future Aquinians to make informed decisions regarding both subject and pathway selections.

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

I hope that every student in the class of 2022 is proud of the impact they have on the school as they pave the way for the future of education.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

I hope that I can work out what career path I want to pursue.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Albert Einstein - Inquisitive and Imaginative

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

Not surprisingly, I like reading books... a lot.

Jared Cardoso

  • What house are you in?

Cullity House

  • What was your Middle School house?

Glowrey House

  • What year did you start at Aquinas College?

Year 4

  • What primary school did you go to?

St Benedict's

  • What sports do you play?

Basketball and Soccer

  • What area(s) of the Spirituality aspect of the College are you proud to be a part of?

Service, retreats, Future eucharistic minister, Chapel service, House Mass

  • What are your hopes/vision for your Council?

To make Cullity a house that everyone is proud to be a part of and for each member to be willing to participate in the house

  • What are your hopes/vision for the Class of 2022?

For everyone to leave the college happy, with no regrets and to be proud of what they have achieved in their time at the college.

  • What are your hopes for the future?

I hope to get into engineering at UWA and one day own my own business.

  • Name a leader you look up to and list two words that describe them.

Marcus Rashford - Humble, Generous

  • Anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

My favourite place in the world is Rottnest