Xav Chat

Anchor: Frank Cumbo Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Alex Main topics: The team talk about the 2027 Xavier Rowing season with Mr Scott Cockle, Head Coach of Rowing and member of the rowing squad, Joe (Yr 11 student) Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Frank Cumbo Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: A wrap up of the 2026 Debating Season with Mr William Stefano, Head of Debating and Public Speaking and year 10 grand-finalist debater, Zach Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Frank Cumbo Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: The team have a retrospective chat with Vice Captains, Bill and James to discuss their experiences during 2026 as part of the leadership team. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Frank Cumbo Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Frank, Lee and Nick have a chat with Xavier’s School Captain for 2027, Alex Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Frank Cumbo Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: As VCE exams approach, we speak to the Director of Senior Campus, Catherine White and College Psychologist/Counsellor, Mr Steven Findley, about supporting our students to achieve their best. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Frank Cumbo Main topics: Our new anchor, Frank Cumbo, joins the team as we discus all things environment and sustainability with our guest Catherine Holmes, Sustainability Leader Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: In Shane's last show for Xav Chat (after 122 episodes), the team speak with Kathleen Donnellon, Chair and Fr Eka Tanaya SJ from the Xavier College Board. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Charlie Fenn, Head of Admissions and Kathleen Upfold, Director of Connection, discuss school tours and preparing students to join the Senior School. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: The team speak with Michel Esnault and Stefano Paciocco from the Old Xaverian Association Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Paul Bendall (President) and Prue Arkeveld (Vice President - Communications) join to speak about the Burke Hall Parents Association Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: The Global Leaders Experience trip to Europe with Mr William Stefano, Head of Debating and Public Speaking and students Charlie and Ollie Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Fr Chris Gleeson, Staff Chaplan, Frank Cumbo, Director of Faith and Service and student Leo, Prefect for Faith and Service speak about St Ignatius day Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: An interview with Mr Nicholas Cowall, Head of Choral, about his recent award and finding 'the voice' of Xavier College Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Sport, sport and more sport with Michael Wilson, Head of Sport, Philippe McConnell, TIC Rugby, Yr12 student Jake, Captain of Rugby, Brett Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Sport, sport and more sport with Michael Wilson, Head of Sport, Philippe McConnell, TIC Rugby, Yr12 student Jake, Captain of Rugby, Brett Armstrong, Head of Basketball Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: The Debating Symposium at Xavier College with William Stefano, Head of Debating and Public Speaking and students Matt and Xavier Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Naomi and Emma from Xavier College Parents Association visit the studio Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: A discussion about the future of AI at Xavier with Patrick Winter, Head of Technology and Innovation and Nick Chester, College Digital Learning Leader Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Sport at Xavier College featuring Nathan Heaney, Head of Sports Performance, and Michael Wilson, Head of Sport. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Nicholas and Brett Collison, Director of Junior School - Burke Hall Main topics: A focus on the Kindergarten experience with Lisa Cetrola, Head of Kindergarten and a discussion about literacy strategies at Burke Hall with Karen Rogers, Head of Literacy. Our Prefect for Reconciliation, Angus speaks about reconciliation activities next week Producer: Michael Trappett Podca...

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Part 4 of our 4 part series discussing Teaching and Learning. Monique Dalli joins the team to discuss how students can extend and accelerate in music with Zach Clarke, Head of Music Curriculum and Assessment. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Part 3 of our 4 part series discussing Teaching and Learning at Xavier College. Monique Dalli, Director of Learning and Growth, joins the team to interview Elaina Cortez and Peter Cadman, Commerce and Enterprise, who discuss pathways to commerce post-school. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Part 2 of our 4 part series discussing Teaching and Learning at Xavier College. Monique Dalli, Director of Learning and Growth, joins the team to interview Conrad Cahill, Head of Learning Area Science. Frank Cumbo, Director of Faith and Service, also joins to update and speak about the Maytime Fair. Producer: Michael Trappett Podca...

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: Part 1 of our 4 part series discussing Teaching and Learning at Xavier College. An interview with Mr James Prowse, Senior Head of Learning - Pedagogy & Professional Learning. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Lee MacMaster and Nicholas Main topics: A discussion about Wellbeing at Xavier with the Senior Prefect for Wellbeing, Robbie and College Psychologist/Counsellor, Mr Steven Findley. Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole