College Year 12 Leaders

Name: Jake Piccolo

Leadership Role: College Captain

When did you commence at IPC? Year (2021)

College Involvement: Debating, Public Speaking Competition, Toast Room Volunteer, Phoenix Flyers Volunteer, Open Day Volunteer, Interschool Swimming, Interschool Athletics, Interschool Cross Country, Block Sport Water Polo, Year 7 Block Sport Rugby League, Middle School Leader, South America Immersion Tour. 

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? The culture and brotherhood of Iggy Park is simply extraordinary. The fostering of young boys into young men allows for each and every student to feel included, respected and committed. The bonds you make with your brothers in blue and white, as well as the amazing staff, are those that can last a lifetime. No matter what you are going through, someone is always there to pick you up and push you further than what you expect of yourself. The mateship and camaraderie only grow larger the longer you are at the College, ultimately reaching the point where your mates are more than mates, they are your brothers. No matter who you are and what you are good at, Ignatius Park allows for the consistent development of young men of Integrity, Pride and Commitment. 

What is your fondest memory at IPC? It is incredibly hard to narrow 5 years' worth of memories down to one. The camps, the lunchtime laughs, the footy games and the carnivals are just some examples of my fondest memories at IPC. If I were to pick one, I would probably say the swimming carnivals. They are the pinnacle of Iggy Park spirit, where every student comes together as one, singing war cries and having fun with mates. Undoubtedly, my favourite day of the school year.   

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? There is going to be so much to miss when my time at The Park is eventually over, but the connections I have made with students and teachers are probably what I will miss most. Every day I have the opportunity to talk and laugh with some of my best mates at the lunch table and in the classroom. Although I love everything about this school, the mateship, brotherhood and culture are the things I cherish most about Iggy Park.

Name: Riley Sievers

Leadership Role: College Vice Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Interschool athletics, the Vinnies Launch event, Remembrance Day, “Heroes in Engineering” program, interschool cross country, Toast Room Volunteer, Phoenix Flyers, IPC Open Day, Australian Math's Competition, Pink Day, Australian Bench Press Competition, Block Sport Soccer. 

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? IPC is a fantastic school because it offers a wide variety of opportunities and the freedom to introduce new initiatives. There is strong community support across all areas, from academics and service to sports and the arts. This can be seen through both extracurricular events and elective subjects where students can pursue their interests, whether that means training for a specific sport as part of their Physical Education program or developing talents in creative and academic fields. Beyond sport, there are many other opportunities such as school musicals, Iggy Under the Stars, chess competitions, overseas trips, and numerous excursions to places like JCU, Vinnies, and The Strand. With enough passion, curiosity, and teacher support, students can get involved in almost any activity they wish. For example, one of my friends organised a competition where a group of us competed in a national bench press competition and uploaded our results online. It is this freedom to setup and participate in a wide range of opportunities that truly makes Ignatius Park so special. There is truly something for everyone. 

What is your fondest memory at IPC? One of my fondest memories at Ignatius Park is from my earlier years, playing football on the oval during lunchtime and having fun with my classmates. I remember a game where a student who was different from the others, and who could have easily been left out, was made to feel included. Everyone making sure he got the ball. The other boys even acted as if they had been beaten, just to make him feel valued. While it might not have seemed particularly important at the time, even to me, it’s a memory that has stuck with me. Along with many other small moments, because ultimately it is the sum of all these simple moments which make up the larger perspective in how I view Ignatius Park now. 

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? I’ll miss seeing my friends every day. Once school finishes, we'll likely all be pursuing our own paths, perhaps not even in Townsville anymore. At this stage in our lives, we've probably spent more time at school with our friends than at home with our families. It's hard to imagine, but some of these boys I have known since primary school. It is difficult to believe that in just one more year, our 13 years of school together will have come to an end, and we won’t be sitting together for lunch anymore. 

Name: Nate Antoniazzi

Leadership Role: Prefect of Liberating Education

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Peer mentor program, Middle school leaders, Junior and open cricket teams, junior and open AFL teams, rowing, toast room volunteer, Inter-school swimming team, Phoenix Flyers.

What makes IPC a great school?  IPC is much more than just a school. It has a special sense of community and belonging that you will not find anywhere else, Brotherhood. Brotherhood is a special bond between all IPC men that forms over their time in school. Furthermore, the number of opportunities the college provide,s whether it be in the classroom, sporting opportunities, or other extra-curricular activities, is unmatched. For many, IPC becomes a home away from home, and the brotherhood is their second family.. 

What is the fondest memory of IPC? It's hard to choose only one. From never-ending laughs on camp to the banter and funny moments in class, there are just so many fond memories. However, for me, it had to be grade 8 camp. Arriving at Camp Gedling, we were all excited, at least until the tent broke. My group was lucky enough to be able to sleep in another tent, which was lucky because a boy who was in our group but in another tent was snoring so loudly, he woke the whole campsite up. Moments like this will really be some of the best at IPC.

What will you miss when you leave at the end of Year 12? Friends. Seeing my mates every day sharing laughs and banter is something we take for granted and something that I will miss when I leave. The numerous opportunities and the Brotherhood of this school will be something I cherish forever.

Name: Thomas Holden

Leadership Role: Prefect of Inclusive Community

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Cows Challenge, Brooklea Visits, IPC Indigenous Dance Troupe

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? Just the boys, being around the boys everyday

 What is your fondest memory at IPC? Playing in the seconds rugby league grand final 

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? Just coming to school everyday

Name: Angus Woodhouse

Leadership Role: Prefect of Gospel Spirituality

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvements: Middle-School Leader, Peer Mentor, AFLQ Junior cup, New Zealand Ski Tour, IPC Rowing, Water Polo, Interschool Cross Country, Interschool Athletics, Interschool Chess, Toast Room Volunteer, Remembrance Day Participant, Phoenix Flyers Volunteer, College Rowing State Medalist, EREBB Student Leadership conference, EdLead 2026, Doco in a day competitor, IPC Open Day Volunteer, JCU Science & Engineering Competition, Townsville Hospital Health Careers

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? Everyone is included, regardless of who you are or what you do. Coming to Iggy Park is by far the best decision I've made in my life. The brotherhood that spreads throughout the College is unheard of. Not only have I grown during my time at Ignatius Park, but I have also had the privilege of seeing my friends, whom I have grown up with, become good men in the world, positively influenced by the supportive environment this College has provided. There are numerous opportunities for newcomers of IPC to be a part of, allowing them to grow into Men throughout their journey, whilst being surrounded by positivity, enforcing an endless path of growth for each and every one of us

What is your fondest memory at IPC? The 2025 New Zealand Ski Tour remains my fondest memory, spending time with my mates in a place I had never visited before, creating long-lasting memories that can be cherished for life.

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? Not coming back to a place where I've spent 6 of the best years of my life will definitely be a challenge, but there's always more to love about The Park than miss. Whether it be performing war cries or spirit battles during carnivals, or just spending time with my mates at lunch, every little moment adds up. All the fun, all the bonds made, and all the memories will remain forever in my heart. But if I were asked what I would miss the most, it would simply be being a student at this profound College

Name: Cooper Bloxsom

Leadership Role: Prefect of Justice and Solidarity 

What year did you commence at IPC: Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Sporting: Cricket years 7-8, Rugby league years 7-11, AFL years 7-9, Volleyball year 11. 2025, touch year 7 2021, Healthy Minds 2024, Year 9 middle leader 2023, Toast Room Volunteer, Phoenix flyer volunteer, Participated in multiple JCU excursions and the JCU Engineering Challenge 2024

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? Ignatius Park is a fantastic school because it fosters a genuine sense of brotherhood, where friendships formed over the years turn into lasting bonds supported by a caring community that looks out for one another. At the same time, the College offers extensive opportunities in both academics and sport, with a curriculum designed to help boys reach their full potential with a wide range of sporting pathways and academic opportunities, allowing each student to discover their strengths and challenge themselves to be their best selves.

What is your fondest memory at IPC?  The memories I’ve made are extensive, and if I tried to name them all, you’d probably think I was handing in my 1000?word English essay. Of course, becoming a prefect and top 6 leader of the college is a moment to remember, walking up on stage after the previous hurdles and overcoming the selection process to be announced as prefect of Justice and Solidarity made it all worth it. Experiencing the roar and intensity of my first Baillie war cry at the swimming carnival was something you’d never want to miss, especially as a little Grade 7 kid standing in the middle of the seniors and seeing their passion and spirit all around me. All the sporting teams I’ve been a part of could be their own segment, but the most memorable moments were my Grade 7 trip to the Gold Coast for All Schools Touch and making the starting team for the Cows Challenge in Grade 10 after staying consistent in the lower division. Travelling by bus for both the 22?hour trip to the Gold Coast and the journeys to Cairns and Mackay were memorable experiences in themselves. Lastly, a standout memory was becoming dux of my cohort in Grade 9; after making it my mission to be number one when I fell short in Grade 7, I fought hard for the next two years, coming close in Grade 8, and finally achieving my goal in Grade 9.

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? All the sporting opportunities and carnivals will be missed, and the late-night study sessions will not, but the thing I will miss most about college, come graduation, is not being able to see my brothers every day. Whether it’s messing around at lunch, talking about the latest trends, or cracking jokes about the lunch timetable, being able to experience that every day is something you take for granted until you realise it won’t be around forever

Name: Ethan Weil

Leadership Role: Baillie House Captain

Commenced: Year 7 (2021)

Involvements: CBSQ Basketball x4, Toast Room volunteer, Bill Turner Cup, Phoenix Flyers, Water polo, Vicki Wilson Tournament, Healthy Minds, Peer Mentor, Anzac Day March, Homeless Sleepout, Block Sport Basketball, Block Sport Soccer. 

What makes IPC a great school? Ignatius Park College is an awesome school because of the brotherhood, the opportunities, and the culture that shapes every student who walks through its gates. It truly feels like a home away from home. It’s the kind of place you’ll always look back on with pride because of the opportunities it gives you, the mates who become brothers, the teachers that guide you, and the strong culture that stays with you long after you leave

Fondest memory: My fondest memory would have to be stepping into the school hall for the first time as a new Year 7 student — finding out which house I was in and wondering what friendships and experiences were ahead of me. Last year, when I was helping with the Phoenix Flyers with Mr Guerra, I saw the new Year 7s coming in and realised that I was in their position five years earlier. It’s crazy to think how quickly time has passed and that I’m now about to graduate from high school.

What will I miss the most: I’ll miss the brothers I’ve met along the way. The friends I’ve made over the years have shaped who I am today. Without them, I honestly don’t know where I’d be. And I’ll miss the teachers too — the ones who pushed me, supported me, and believed in me even on the days I didn’t believe in myself.  The mates you make at IPC aren’t just friends — they’re brothers for life and the teachers the mentors who helped us all get there.

Name: Dylan Mathie

Leadership Role: Baillie House Vice-Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Year 10 Cowboys Challenge, Cowboys Cup, Year 7-9 Rugby League block sport, Toast room volunteering, Phoenix Flyers volunteering, Interschool house carnivals, Interhouse cross country

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? The community, I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of such an excellent community, Everyday it is a blessing to have lots of students and teachers that I can talk to and get advice on any aspects of life. The connections that I have made with everyone are one that sinks deeper than anything else; it is truly a brotherhood that extends beyond school, with tons of old boy networks available to us. This is what makes the College a special place.

What is your fondest memory at IPC?  It really is hard to pick out one; whether it be the time I had playing for the school in rugby, getting our first win on the road vs Trinity Bay in the final moments, or every morning before school chilling with the lads, but it'd have to be the first time the Year 11's sang country roads together, it felt like the first true step towards leadership and becoming part of something bigger.

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? The boys. Seeing them every day and spending 8 hours with them. That will be the hardest part of moving on from the College.  

Name: Klay Graham

Leadership Role: Carew House Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvements: I am a school-based student who is heavily involved in sport and cultural events

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? IPC thrives in brotherhood which makes it the best school for someone who lives and breathes pride and effort

What is your fondest memory at IPC? Playing sport with my mates

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? I will miss the everyday lunches and laughs with my friends

Name: Keyarn Zaro

Leadership Role: Carew House Vice-Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvements: First XIII and Carew House Captain

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? The boys that go to school

What is your fondest memory at IPC? Morning trainings and gym

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? The people, friendships, footy, class, gym, teachers

Name: Fedor Roganov

Leadership Role: Nolan House Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 11 (2025)

College Involvement: Coming to school

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? The Brotherhood

What is your fondest memory at IPC? The first day of school   

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? The teachers 

Name: Tyler Brown

Leadership Role: Nolan Vice-Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Toast room, Past peer mentor, Interhouse sports, Interschool soccer, Bill Turner cup, swimming carnivals, athletics carnival.

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? IPC is a great school as they provide many opportunities for everyone to excel in their own way, whether is sporting, drama, academics or leadership. Teachers also support the students to do their best and excel in the subjects or sporting options available at IPC.   

What is your fondest memory at IPC? My fondest memory at IPC would be competing in all the sporting opportunities I’ve participated in. Making memories on and off the field at carnivals the school allowed for us to play in whilst having fun.

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? Once I leave, the thing I will miss the most would be the friends and time spent with them in classes and at lunch time. Some teachers will also be missed for the times they’ve provided a chat, opportunities in and outside of the classroom and the beliefs they had.  

Name: Gordon Keith

Leadership Role: Putney House Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7(2021)

College Involvement: I have been involved in the Palm Island Immersion program and within various sporting opportunities here at the Park.

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? The sense of brotherhood and comradery that is fostered within school community makes Iggy such a unique place.

What is your fondest memory at IPC? Sleeping under the stars out in the bush at Year 9 camp.

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? I will miss the sense of belonging to my house and the buzz of everyday life here at the Park. 

Name: Darius Nauer

Leadership Role: Putney House Vice-Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Peer Mentor, Vice House Captain, NZ Ski Tour 2025, EREBB Student Leadership International Committee, Toast Room Volunteer, Pheonix Flyer Volunteer, Open Day Volunteer, Doco in a Day (Top 3 Contestant), Australian Math Competition 2021, 2025 Subject Dux of Business, Economics and Psychology.

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? The community that the school is based around; the students, teachers, parents and co-curricular staff all play such an important role to make IPC a special school. The future this school provides is easily one of the best opportunities in Townsville.

What is your fondest memory at IPC? 2025 NZ Ski Tour: skiing down the slopes with my friends and seeing them tumble down the slope.

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? Everything

Name: Lucius Scheiwe

Leadership Role: Reid House Captain

What year did you commence at IPC: Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Aside from being a part of the 2026 leadership team I'm not a part of any proper groups but I try my best to be a part of everything I can, whether its toast room, lunch time sport, open day or Australian schools bench comp, I get around whenever I have the chance.

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? IPC is a great school because of the sense of brotherhood and community created by the men here. This union allows students to pursue their goals while knowing they have brothers to stand by them.

What is your fondest memory at IPC? Year 9 English and Science was where my favourite memories were made at the college, just sitting around and having fun with my friends, getting to have chats and good times will be something I miss. 

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? When I'm done here at Iggy, what I will miss most is sitting down at lunch with all my friends, getting to see them all and having a laugh and chats about whatever was going on at the time. Getting to see my friends every day will be the one thing I miss most

Name: Beau Bawden

Leadership Role: Reid House Vice-Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvements: Rugby league and Oztag

What makes Ignatius Park a great school?  The brotherhood and connection around the park

What’s your fondest memory at IPC?  All schools Oz Tag trips with Mr Mullins

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year?  Having yarns at lunch with all my mates

Name: Byron Piggot

Leadership Role: Rice House Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 10 (2024).

College Involvement: I am involved in multiple different things at the college. Rugby League is my main involvement although I try to involve myself in as much as I can as you get out what you put in

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? The culture at the school is unreal. Everyone puts effort in and looks out for each other having a strong brotherhood.

What is your fondest memory at IPC? It would be my first time playing at IPC running out and hearing everyone cheer. The passion is surreal

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? It's hard to pinpoint because everything about the school is so enjoyable, but I think my brothers.

Name: Brodie Sutton

Leadership Role: Rice House Vice-Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Open day, CBSQ, block sport water polo, basketball, ANZAC march, Toast Club, School-based apprenticeship, Brooklee visits

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? The brotherhood, everyone standing up for one another

What is your fondest memory at IPC? 2026, Year 12 swimming carnival

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? Coming back on a Monday morning, House assembly and catching up with all my mates

Name: Xavier Sikhosana

Leadership Role: Treacy House Captain

What year did you commence in IPC? Year 7 (2021)

College Involvement: Soccer

What makes Ignatius Park such a great school: The great friendship bonds and friendly teachers

What is your fondest memory at IPC? My friends having fun at every carnival

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? The culture of Ignatius Park College

Name: Liam Madhok

Leadership Role:  Treacy House Vice-Captain

What year did you commence at IPC? Year 11 (2025)

College Involvement: I am an active member of the Chess Club, representing the school in the Townsville interschool chess competition. In 2025, I was part of the IPC rowing team. I am also the lead drummer of the Phoenix Band and a dedicated member and leader of the IPC Drum Corps.

What makes Ignatius Park College a great school? IPC is a great place as a senior student because it offers strong academic support, leadership opportunities, and a welcoming community. Senior students are trusted as role models, given independence, and encouraged to prepare for life beyond school. The supportive teachers and positive culture help students grow confidently and succeed.

What is your fondest memory at IPC? My favourite memory of IPC is my first swimming carnival in 2025. Everyone was cheering and shouting war cries, which made the day exciting. The energy was amazing, and it was honestly one of the most fun and memorable experiences I’ve had at any school.

What will you miss when you leave at the end of the year? I’ll miss the friendships, the supportive teachers, and the sense of community. The shared memories, daily laughs, and familiar routines have shaped my journey and made school feel like a second home.