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The newly elected College Leaders with Fr Ross Jones and Dr Paul Hine
Many Wolves, One Pack
When deciding our motto for 2018, the
leadership team wanted one that was
grounded in tradition, embodying who we
are and what we stand for. In particular,
we sought to recognise and celebrate the
strength of diversity while reinforcing
loyalty to the group and cohesion across
the College community.
The symbol of wolves is a prominent
feature in the Ignatian story and the
current identity here at Riverview. By
nature, each wolf is unique, yet has an
unwavering loyalty to the group – they
look after each other, even the weakest
or disadvantaged.
The 2018 motto builds on all that has
been achieved over the past years and is
grounded in our Ignatian tradition and
spirituality. Something that makes us
unique as a community is our ability to
recognise and celebrate the differences
that strengthen us as a whole; reinforcing
our awareness and caring for every person
in the Riverview pack, regardless of gender,
culture, nationality, interest or other aspect
of our individual backgrounds.
Many Wolves, One Pack is a call to action,
reminding us that we do not exist for
ourselves alone. Throughout the year
ahead, we will use our motto as a basis
for all student activities, from inter-House
competitions to awareness-day events,
bringing to life what the motto we’ve
chosen embodies and building upon
the strong bonds that already exist at
the College.
At the end of 2017, we say farewell to Fr
Ross, one of the most influential and
well-known figures at the school, as he will
be returning to St Aloysius' as Rector of
the College. Besides his renown homilies
and role at various services and events,
throughout his time here, Fr Ross has
constantly gone out of his way for the
Riverview community, involving himself
in every aspect from drama productions
to watching the 13G’s rugby on a Saturday
morning. On a personal note, I will never
forget the time he kindly offered his
famous spectator’s seat after receiving a
yellow card. These gestures, from the daily
chats to his presence on the campus, will
be deeply missed by all the boys. On behalf
of the College, I wish Fr Ross all the best
for his future endeavours and look forward
to every opportunity of our paths crossing
in the future.
M AT T H E W D U TA I L L IS ,
C O L L EG E C A P TA I N
HSC Visual Arts final work 'The Wolves
that Hide Within' by Adam Biggs (OR2017)
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