Xav Chat

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Bill Doherty and Gerard Croagh Guests: Freddie Dwyer (Prefect for Sustainability) & Thomas Callahan Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Bill Doherty and Gerard Croagh Guests: Mr Michael Ilott, Director of Senior School Producer: Michael Trappett Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

An excerpt from Michael's reflections on his Xavier journey, and looking ahead to the excitement having 'no plans' after school will bring.

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Bill Doherty and Gerard Croagh Guests: Valerie Browning AM Producer: Michael Trappett Coproducers: Callum Lawrence, Oliver Burnes and James Johnston Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Bill Doherty and Gerard Croagh Guests: College Rector, Fr Chris Middleton SJ Producer: Michael Trappett Coproducers: Oliver Burnes and James Johnston Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Bill Doherty and Gerard Crouch Guests: Ms Pauline van der Poel, Head of Future Pathways Producer: Michael Trappett Co-producers: Oliver Burns, Callum Laurence and James Johnston Podcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Hosts: Bill Doherty and Gerard Croagh Guests: Max MacIsaac (Xavier Drama & The Arts Prefect) & Olivia Nogara (Genazzano Arts/Drama Prefect) Main topic: Xavier College & Genazzano FCJ College Musical 'The Little Mermaid' Producer: Michael Trappett Assistant Producers: Oliver Burns and James Johnston

Welcome to XavChat for 2024! We kick off the year with an interview with our 2024 College Captain, Gerard Croagh.

Hosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Vice Captains, Cormac O’Callaghan and Michael O’Brien. Main topics: Nick's final episode. The students reflect on their time at Xavier and their experience as leaders this year. Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuest: Davina Calhaem, Alumni Coordinator and Executive Officer of the Old XaveriansMain topics: Maintaining a vibrant and connected community of our past students and parentsProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisMain topic: Life in the Xavier College Boarding HouseProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane Healy Hosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: College Archivist, Catherine HallMain topics: Preserving and showcasing the history of Xavier College. Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Danusia Kaska and Shaun BourkeMain topics: Social Justice Network, Dare To Be Different Forum, Social Justice WeekProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Ms. Pauline van der Poel, Head of Future PathwaysMain topics: Working with students to discover career pathways, opportunities for further study and a fulfilling life beyond Xavier CollegeProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Students Maximus Crivelli, Blake Fucile and Mr Jeremy Nicholls, Director of Students and EngagementMain topics: Attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal and meeting Pope Francis in person. Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by: Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Ms Andrea Hamilton and the star of the Middle Years production of Aladdin Jr., Daniel NunanMain topics: The upcoming production of the Middle Years musical, Aladdin Jr. and what is happening in the Drama space at Xavier CollegeProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by: Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Harry Shillington, Tom Scalzo, Manni JuricicMain topics: Xavier vs St. Kevins and the Red and Black ArmyProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by: Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: James Johnston (Year 11) and Mr Frank Cumbo, Director of Faith and ServiceMain topics: Timor Leste ImmersionProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by: Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Dr Sean Gallagher, Director of Centre for the New WorkforceMain topics: AI and the human competitive advantage. How digital technologies are transforming the future of workplaces and education. Producer: Michael TrappettAssistants: Jonathan MaatoukPodcast Theme Composed by: Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisMain topics: A look ahead towards the new and improved Burke Hall (Junior Campus) and Senior Campus', and a Semester 2 wrap upProducer: Michael TrappettAssistants: Jonathan MaatoukPodcast Theme: Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Jane Kanizay, Chair of Xavier College Social Justice Network and mountaineer extraordinaire. Main topics: Being a Xavier parent, working with the Xavier Social Justice Network and climbing Mt EverestProducer: Michael TrappettAssistants: Jonathan MaatoukPodcast Theme: Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Monique Dalli, Director of Learning and Growth, Xavier CollegeMain topics: Designing the culture, spaces and future of learning at Xavier from Prep to Year 12Producer: Michael TrappettAssistants: Jonathan MaatoukPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Nicholas Martin (OX 1980)Main topics: Swimming the English ChannelProducer: Michael TrappettAssistants: Jonathan MaatoukPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole

Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Nicholas FrancisGuests: Jobe Watson (OX 2002)Main topics: His sporting career, being a student at Xavier College and his return as Head Coach for the 1st XVIII.Producer: Michael TrappettAssistants: Jonathan MaatoukPodcast Theme: Composed by Angus Cole

Date: 18/05/2023 Anchor: Shane Healy This bonus episode of our podcast features musician, opera star and past Xavier student (2007) Raphael Wong This episode contains the speech he gave at assembly in the Great Hall on 17 May 2023, and includes his beautiful performance of Music of the Night from the musical Phantom of the Opera (Mr John Young accompanied Raphael on piano)Producer: Michael Trappet...