Pete’s Par or Three
In 1969 after leaving the Schol I went to my old School at Daceyville where I taught Year 5 for 3 years and ran the tuckshop. I was also involved in the Parish with the choir both as member and eventually leader. From there I went to Canberra from 1972 – 1976, teaching Year 4, running the Tuckshop for 3 years and also became involved in the Canberra Philharmonic Society singing in the chorus mainly but also had a couple of minor roles. 1977 saw me move to Parramatta where again I taught year 5 and ran the Tuckshop.
In 1979 I was given the opportunity by Kieran to upgrade from Victorian Registration to 3 yr trained Dip Teaching at CCE, being the first Primary Brother to return to full time study. 1980 saw me at St Carthage’s Lismore and to my surprise was appointed Deputy and REC in the K-6 school. I took up playing golf on a regular basis while there, as well as being involved in the liturgical life of the Cathedral. In 1982 at Kieran’s request I went to New Zealand on exchange for two years and was there during the time when the Catholic Schools became ‘Integrated” which meant that religious as well as lay teachers were paid full salaries. Schools had to be brought up to an acceptable standard of facilities and were then maintained by the state as well as implications for the appointment of Brothers to schools. They now had to apply for positions like anyone else and could not just be appointed to a school by the Provincial. In my second year there I was appointed Deputy. I also continued to play golf on a regular basis. While there I had the opportunity to see a lot of New Zealand.
1984 I returned to Australia and to Marcellin Junior Coogee where I found myself teaching Year 6, Deputy to Cleophas [Anthony Atkinson – my year 6 teacher at Daceyville], REC and eventually external sports master. I was very active in the Parish as a member of the Liturgy Team, and Parish Council. In 1987 to my surprise I was appointed as Principal at Parramatta Marist Junior by Jack Alman. In 1992 I did the Second Nov and then spent the academic year in Ireland at the National Institute for Pastoral Liturgy in Carlow graduating in 1993 with a Diploma in Sacred Liturgy. While in Ireland I became very interested in researching my mother’s family history in England. Upon my return in June 1993 I was appointed to Canberra, in the role of Primary Principal. Chris Wade was the overall Headmaster.
I continued my research our family history and eventually wrote a book on my convict ancestors as they come down through the Jurd family – yes Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice was concocted by one of the great characters of our family. In July 1998 I resigned from Canberra and in October moved to Ashgrove in basically a non-teaching role although I did some relief teaching. I was involved in the RE centre, preparing the boarder’s liturgy each weekend, school liturgies etc, and also taking Brothers and students to medical and dental appointments. I was interested in becoming a Liturgy Co-ordinator in a parish. This was not to eventuate but a need for someone to act as carer/driver for our Senior Brothers at Campbelltown became evident and so I chose to take that on. In my four years here I have had the privilege of caring for Fergus, our beloved Novice Master, Stephen, Kenan, Canice, Frere Owen, & Clarence, to name a few. I can best describe my role at Campbelltown as “Chauffeur and go-fer”, and also community bursar. I am continuing with my family research on a regular basis, correcting and updating my book in preparation for 2012 when it will be re-released to mark the 200th wedding anniversary of Daniel & Elizabeth Jurd née Douglas.
Friday, August 27, 2004
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