Surreal Sounds, a Roaring Success

Intercol students’ events kicked-off with Surreal Sounds at Paul’s on 15 March. This annual ‘dance’ brought the 165 year old Quad roaring to life with entertainment from DJs Caleb Jackson, Room 53, Mincy, and Jordan Brando, with the headline act Kettama.

Roni Chapman and Callan Adams (Room 53) hailing from Auckland were at Paul’s 2019-21 both doing BComm/BAdvStud. Caleb Jackson is an up and coming DJ star in Australia who is a regular at Lost Sundays, Mincy has been an international success over the past few years and she is a regular in both the club and festival scenes. Jordan Brando has solidified his name in the dance music community and today is one of Australia’s most promising dance music exports.

The ‘headline act’ at Paul’s was Kettama, arguably the biggest name we have ever had at Surreal. Kettama is a very well known international DJ who is originally from Ireland. He was on tour to NZ and Australia performing at numerous festivals when he was secured to perform at Surreal.

This event usually attracts about 1,500 and this year the SClub was not disappointed with the interest and ticket sales. It is a huge event for the College and all credit to Zac Lerner (convener) and his committee for the planning, execution and clean-up of an outstanding event in the Students’ Club social calendar.

Intercol moot

Budding lawyers had the opportunity to plead their cases at the Intercol Moot held over three nights at Paul’s. These simulated court proceedings provide students with great practical opportunities in front of a panel of high profile lawyers including old Pauline Matthew White SC. It is competitive and on the final night Pauline Bryson Constable was runner up and Taryn Cameron from Wesley won.

Housekeeping and catering are essential services for the life of the College. Debbie Phoebe commenced with Alliance Catering in January 1992 and the College’s office and maintenance staff gathered with TWG staff to celebrate over 30 years of Debbie’s service. When Spotless took over Alliance Catering, Debbie was a tuck shop attendant at Newington Grammar where she worked for several years. Debbie joined St Paul’s College in October 2019 as part of the housekeeping mobilisation.

Trippas White Group (TWG) has since purchased the Spotless operations where she is employed full time as a housekeeper looking after the Freshers in Arnott.

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Sports Digest

From the Dean of Undergraduates, Harry Croker

Photo Credits: Jason Zhu He and his team

The Rawson Cup and Rosebowl tournaments roll forward with the College giving its all in both competitions. In Rosebowl, the College finished in 5th place for Netball, and 6th place for Swimming. Rawson Swimming; 3rd place.

History was made on Monday 13th March when the St Paul’s netball team took the court, marking the College’s maiden undergraduate participation in the history of Rosebowl.

And who else to play our first Rosebowl match against other than the old foe, St Andrew’s. A formative opponent, no doubt, but the girls in gold and gules showed no sign of backing down.

Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of the contest was the sheer amount of support from the rest of the College who headed down in droves to show support. Final score: Andrew’s 61 def Paul’s 34. Round 2: Wesley 52 def Paul’s 35 Round 3: John’s 41 def Paul’s 26.

Exactly a week later from the College making history by fielding the first undergraduate Rosebowl team, it happened again on Monday the 20th March with the College’s maiden Rosebowl victory against Sancta. Paul’s 34 def Sancta 16. Round 5: Women’s 49 def Paul’s 38.

St Andrew’s finished first overall, Wesley 2nd, Women’s 3rd, St John’s 4th, St Paul’s 5th, and Sancta 6th.

Swimming proved to be a challenging event for the College in both Rawson and Rosebowl. St

Andrew’s may have won both tournaments overall, but it was great to see Fresher, Tilly Wittenoom, get the gold in the 50m Rsoebowl breaststroke.

News of other achievements in sport:

National Athletics: Connor Whitely won the NSW State Championship 5000m event and has gone on to represent NSW at nationals coming 5th

National Rowing: Henry Blackwell rowing for UTS achieved a first and second in events in the March 2023 championships in Perth