College Quarterly December 1988 - Issue 3

ALL SAINTS'

COLLEGE QUARTERLY Issue No. 3 December 1988

Appeal shows every sign of success Tl lE Sambell Centre Appeal has been highly successful to date with nearly $400.000 promised over the next four years. The College Board is optimistic that the target of $500.000 can be exceeded. T wo hundred parents have yet to be approached for gifts. along with many other members of the wider College community.

If anyone who has not yet been approached would like to support the appeal by making a gift. they can contact Mr K Bartholomeusz. the Executive Officer at the College. on 332 5458.

Board gives project the all clear Although the Appeal target has yet to be reached, the positive support from the College family to date has shown the College Board that it is almost financially viable for building to commence early in 1989.

The building of both the Music/Drama and Worship facilities. collectively named the Sambell Centre, should be possible and. in preparation, the College architects, Howlett, Bailey and Hunt have been instructed to call for tenders in early January. If the building follows the projected time scale. the new facili ties should be in use by November 1989.

Launching function sets the scene The Anglican Archbishop of Perth, Or Peter Camley, declared the Sambell Centre Appeal open in front of nearly three hundred people who had attended to show their suppon.

During the night, those present. watched the College orchestra and flautists and listened to speeches from the Principal. MrTony London. and Appeal Chairman, Mr Bryan Mickle.

Mr London spoke about the future development plans of the College. emphasising the impact the new Sambcll Centre would have in a number of areas.

Mr Mickle urged the College family to give their full support to the Appeal. to ensure that the $500,000 appeal target could be reached.

The College has also held a number of small functions. with the aim of showing every parent the video and explaining the value of the Sambell Centre to the College. The functions have proved to be most successful, with all those who have :mended leaving with very positive feelings about the Appeal.

Copies of the College video, with the

A flood of support f rom parents and frie nds at the Sambe/1 Centre Appeal launch.

Appeal section deleted. are available from the College at a cost of $20.

Committees work hard to achieve target A number of committees have been working tirelessly to achieve the Appeal target. Vice Chairperson of the Appeal, Mrs Monika Dunnet. has co-ordinated the approaches to parents, with the help of Mr Graham Herps (Key Gifts Chairman) and Brian Dale (General Gifts).

The Parish has made a substantial contribution through its Commiuee, headed by Jeremy and Mandy Alien. This has been given added impetus by a large gift from the Anglican Diocese.

Mr John Kcnwonhy (Grandparents' Chairman) has put together a small committee and held a special afternoon tea for the grandparents.

The College is extremely grateful to all the volunteers who have helped with the Appeal by asking for gifts or assisting with functions .

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT THIS issue brings 1988 to a close. At the time of publication the Year 12's will have left for their examinations. and final plans for 1989 will be weU decided.

We have had a busy term,lhe Appeal is underway. Speech Night is about to take place and all so soon another year is finished. Please read these pages, savour the life of this College as it is presented here. l wish you and your family a happy, holy and restful festive season.

- TONY LONDON

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PRIMARY DEPARTMENT

From small beginnings FROM small beginnings with one class of 30 studems and one teacher in 1981the Primary Departmem now boasts more than 120 students and several teachers.

Although the Primary Depanment has grown considerably since it was established in Febnmry 198 1 the sound. forward-th inking policies have ensured orderly expansion advantageous to the young students.

Originally the Department consisted of one Year 7 class of 30 student\ and one reacher.Jill Williams.

Although we may have been smaiJ in numbers we more than compensated for this with sheer enthusiasm and a sense of being at the grass roots of an exciting new venture.

Two Y7 enrichment classes were created in 1983-84 and another staff member. Janet Wilmot, ably shared the primary duties until resigning at the end of the period to have her ftrst child.

Kme Askins joined the staff the next year. making it easier for all concerned having a 7W and a 7 A. rather than two teachers with surnames beginning with the same letter.

Enrolmems and the demand for places hod increased so much that at the beginning of 1986 the Primary Department had expanded to 120 students with the addition of two more classes.

Years 5 and 6.

With the addition of Lynette Cannings and Kent Pitman to the staff. the Department became more viable and. with the opening and dedication of the new buildings on Sunday.

May 4. a real sen~e of identity was felt.

The dedication was performed by the Archbishop of Perth, the Most Rev Peter Camley. and Beryl Gmnt. OBE. FCNA. Modenuor of the Uniting Church in WA, gave the opening address.

All Department members are proud of the four large. airy classrooms. the staff area. wet areas and withdrawal room. lt is a well equipped and cheerful environment for the young students. who appear to be as proud of their new facilities as the taff.

Mary Rohl became a pan-time support teacher last year nnd has provided expertise in many areas of the curriculum.

Last year the Primary Department.

Primary students at work ...

... and at play.

Jill Williams -

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represented by ils Head. Jill WiJiiarns. wa~ accepted as a member of the Junior School:, Head~ · Association of Auslralia.

The membership ha~ resuhed in student. being involved in many co-operati ve and competitive events. including a biennial drama/ music/dance evening m the Perth Concert Hal l. a biennial art show. an annual Ecumenical service, chess championships <lnd a variety of ~pon­ ing activities. including swimming, athletics. cro s-country running. and :..urnmer and winter games.

The Department is also a member of the South Canning Districts Spons A~sociation and meets wi th other schools in the district for various sponing activities.

This year Janct Wilm01 rejoined the ~wff to share a Y6 cl a:. \\ ith Kcnl Pitman who i~ pursuing a fun her degree in education.

Academically. the Primary Department stresses a commitment to the pursuit of excellence. a recognition of the necessity for sound literacy and numeracy skills. and a concern for the total care of each individual student.

As the Department ha$ grown. so have the activities that arc able to be offered to students.

In order to blend the 60 students from the many different ~chool~ who come together annually to fonn Y7. :1 week's camp il- organised at the beginning of each year. They have proved to be most successful with venues so far at Yanchep Sun City. Donnelly River and Rottncst Island.

All primary students are encour:1ged to participate in College productions- the College concert. lntcrhouse drama leMivals or concens. Carol fe:-tivals and even the Primary Department concert held for the ftrst time last year at which "The Prodigal Son Jau" was pcrfonned. Small groups of students pur~ue acti vities of interest, such as newspaper production. drama. ftrst aid. tennis. sewing. craft and orienteering.

Extra curricular activities include the College band and ort:hcstra. dance group. training for a variety of spuns. and computer and m her special subjects. As the Department grows then so it is hoped will the associated facilities and specialist stuff. Proposals to be considered are future classmoms. a primary library. a mu I1i-purpose art/craft/se ience/computer room and extended play areas.

leading the way

IT was a case of"beuer late than never" for Jill Williams, head of our Primary Department. who tried several different occupations before finding her true vocation in teaching.

Jill had rwo daughters and had enjoyed several successful jobs before returning to study for a Graduate Diploma in Education.

Originally she completed a Bachelor of Arts. with a major in music, and in the early sixties set off overseas.

On her return to Penh she became a Public Relations Officer for BP Refinery and later the Education and Marketing Officer for the West Australian Ballet Company.

Once both her daughters were students at Penrhos College she decided to rerum to studying. and after completion of her degree worked for four years with the Education Depanmem. before becoming a foundation member of ASC. With her husband Simon. she enjoys music.theatre and the visual arts, cooking, gardening, renovating an old house. the occasional game of tennis and trying to master Indonesian.

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]ill Willianrs

SCIENCE

Public Chemistry lectures

Science department has come a long way since 1981 OUR Science dcpartmem has come a long way since the opening of the College in 1981.

Our foundation students will remember the transformation of the Home Economic room when the plea.~:uu aroma of freshly baked biscuits gave way to the acrid smells emanating from a Year XScience class's first venture into Chemistry.

For nearly eighteen months the Home Economics Room ~rved dual roles and there was great excitement when our first two science laboratories (SI and S2) were commissioned in 1982. Six and a half years and three more laboratories l;u~.:r. we are again bursting at the seams. Now all five laboratories have over90% occupancy. Next year with even more Upper School Science classes. the facilities wiJJ be further taxed.

As labora tory space has been more heavily utilised. the variety and complexity of our equipmcm has increased. One Leonie .Ki~ke, Assis-. example is the video tant Prmctpal, Admm camera/microscope set-up used in Biology and lluman Biology classes. A whole class can now simultaneously view the grdceful movements of live Hydra capturing prey in a drop of water. blood cells rupturing or shrinking in solutions of different salinity or the imricate arrangement of different types of plant cells in a stem sect ion.

We are very fortunate to have some excellem equipmem for use in aJI the Science disciplines.

PUBLIC Lectures in Chemistry have been well patronised by our students this year. In April. 33 Year 12 students attended the Bayliss Youth Lecture at the University of Western Au.-,tralia. where Dr Bob Bucat poke on ¡water: Window on the Wonderful World of Chemistry'. and in August sixty-four students from Years 9 to 12 attended the Royal Australian Chemistry Institute's National ChemiSLry Week Lecture 'The Magic of Chemistry' at Murdoch University.

This was delivered by Dr Richard Ru sell and Mr Bob Switzer who are both from the Australian Defence Force Academy's University College in Canberra.

National Chemistry Analysis Competition ALL Saints' College entered three teams of three students in the Titration Stakes at Curtin University in July. Titis Western Australian chemistry analysis comperition involved a series of experiments to find out how much of a cenain chemical was present in a number of samples.

Our team of Leisa Tassell. Robert Sewell. and Meredith Hodge came tenth in the state. carrying out their analysis to an accuracy of one half of one percent. which is the level of competency expected of a university science graduate.

The Physics Quiz team, from left: Robert Sewe/1, Andrew Pay11e, } olm Dillo11 and Timothy Greville.

Sharon Bryden. Karen Evans, and Peter Lee. who made up our second team. just failed to achieve this accuracy. but came fifteenth in the state.

Institute of Physics Quiz Night THE Western Australian branch of the Australian Institute of Physics recently held its fourth Quit: Night for secondary students. On Augu~t 15, Year 12 Physics students. Roben Se well. Andrcw Payne. John Dillon. and Timothy Greville achieved a convincing victory with an almost constant lead from round one.

Forty eight teams of four from secondary schools throughout the metropolitan area answered questions ranging from physics history to motion calculations.

The pri1.es included a perpetual trophy and individual trophies for each team member.

Year 11 students put in extra work MANY Year 11 students have been showing their dctcmtination and enthusiasm for Physics and Chemist!) by pulling in an extra three-hours work every Saturday morning.

The hard work is part of their preparation for the 19H9 Physics and Chemistry Olympiads for Year 12 students. which will be held in mid 1989.

Final year school students from a large number of countries will gather overseas to contest some particularly knotty scientific problems. Examinations were held in October and November to select from across Australia twenty studems in each subject to go to Canberra to a Training School this Summer. In subsequent examinations the Olympiad Squads of four or five students are chosen. Following

the achievement~ of John Dill on in making the 1988 Physics training School and Robert Sewell in making the Chemistry School (even though neither won through to represent Australia). many of our present Year 11 students expressed interest in trying out for 1989. They are sufficiently enthusiastic to ancnd threehour intensive sessions to prepare for t.he examinations.

The resolute incipiem scientists were Adrian Avery, Michael Camarri, Richard Dale.

Bryson Derbyshire. Joseph Geha. Robin Gimblett, Zem Liew. Vanessa Lok. and Nelson Wong. At least tJtere was a linle respite for Mr Jeff Cahill taking the Physics Classes and Dr Peter Simpson taking Chemistry - each only had to turn up every second Saturday.

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The top 15 teams then went on to represent W.A. in the National Chemistry Analysis Competition at Murdoch University in September where the analysis problem they faced was much more difficult and where each member of the team performed his or her own analysis. All Saints' was the only school in the state to have two teams in these finals. Leisa.

K<tren and Mcredith again performed to within a half of a percent and won individual gold medals for their achievements. Lcisa was best in Western Au~tralia. but with the scoring system augmenting any single error. neither of our teams was a placcgctter. Nevertheless. of ten individual gold medals awarded in W.A. three went to All Saints' tudents.

Esso Schools Science Competition ON 6 June, 272 students in Years 7 to 10 sat the Esso Australian Schools Science Competition. 67 students won Certificates of Credit and Certificates of Achievemem. and 28 students won Certificates of Distinction. Most Outstandiltg was Paul Flowerdew in Year 9 who scored in the top I% in the state and won a $20.00 prize. Our other main award winner was Alex Schwetz who topped Year I0 and won $10.00.

SCIENCE

Science Enrichment and the Science Talent Search Right: Simo11 Harrimeasuri11g the pH of a solutio11.

Left: Tim Sewel/ a11d Craig } osli11atte11di11g to the pH;, their aquariums.

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PERHAPS one of the most exciting consequences of All Saints' adoption of the uni t curriculum was the new and innovative manner in which Mr Cahill and Mr Lievense were able to conduct two classes in Science Enrichment.

In this course students worked either singly or in pairs on independent scientific research.

The work was organised to be as close as possible to the condirions experienced by research students in teniary institutions: deadlines were tight. facilities were not ideal. expertise rarely at hand, a thorough documentation was required. and a real sense of achievement was experienced by most students. Projects as diverse as "Glider Aight". "Human Reaction Times". and "Conductivity of Electrical Solutions" were attempted.

A number ofstudents from MrCahill'sclass entered the Science Talent Search.

The Science Talent Search is organised by

the Science Teachers Al>soci;nion of Western Austral in. Students entered research projects in various ~cicnce categories for judging in October. When prizes were announced on October 11, All Saints' staff and slUdems were pleased to discover thru all of our emries were success路 ful.

Simon Harrison路s study of the distribution of gold in a latcrite profile gained him the first prize in the Geology l.CCtion.

Alex Schwetz and Todd Mairs, with a project studying glider llight . won the second prize in Physics. Second prize in the zoology section was won by Tim Sewell and Craig Joslin with a study of pond snails. Damien orris and Bradley Parker studied some factors affecting human reaction times while Daniel Jtuxtable studied the electrical conductivity of some solutions. They each received Cenificates of Merit.

Electronics A NEW unit in Electronics was introduced for Year 10 students this year. Physics Teacher. Mr JeffCahill. chose to discard a number of the more traditional sections of such science courses and taugh t students to build circuits on a device known as a breadboard.

This enabled students to build working models with路 out the need for soldering. Consequently students gained considerable practice. at building sometimes rather com路 plex models. before learning how to make permunent circuits. A major assessment item was a fu lly operational. permanent. soldered. finished dectronic device.

Brad Parker and Damien Norris: M easuri11g reaction times.

Bush Court Project _ _ _ __ AS a result of the need for Biological specimens of nature plants from the Penh region for Year 11 Biology and Year 9 Biological Field studies. students from Year I I Biology classes volunteered to form a group to landscape the central counyard.

To maximise the number purchased. most of the new plants were obtained in tubes.

A smaller number of potted plants was purchased.

1t will be two or three years before the full extent of plantings will become obvious.

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Nick A lexander works on ltis circuitry.

SCIENCE

Biological Change YEAR 10 science students were this year given the chance to take a new course. Biological Change.

Students were taught to recognise that all organisms go through both growth and differentation at different times of thei r life cycles as well as recognise the impact of the new biotechnologies on people. As growth of organisms is easy to demonstrate in the laboratory (growth studies are done in Year 8 science) it was decided to concentrate on differentation in this unit. Students were introduced to the techniques of Plant tissue Culture.

Sections of pith cells from the centres of tobacco plant stems were placed on sterile nutrient media and grown in a specially designed culture cabinet providing light and wam11h. A lump of disorganised tissue called a callus forms. The callus is cut into approximately eight sections and re-cultured. This process is repeated a number of times. Pieces of thi s material are then placed into a hormone medium which induces each piece to grow into a number of pi ant lets. These can then be carefully separated and grown in pots of soil.

Students were thus introduced to three major areas of Biological Science. Biotechnol-

Biology Camp -

Kylie Clzan and Tim Sewe/1 witness Biological Change. ogy and its applications to plant breeding programmes was studied. More genera lly. sterile techniques were taught and the effects of specific growth substances were put to practical use.

Rottnest Island

DURING September 48 Biology students panicipated in 5 days of hard work on Rottnest. This included studying the biological factors of Rottnest - sand dunes. salt lakes. and the reefs. But the real test was of fitness- being expected to cycle around the island in gale-force winds and pouring rain. One expedition involved a ride to West End from the barracks - in a storm!!

Unfonunately due to the bad weather a few of the planned studies had to be cancelled.

Despite the bad conditions. everyone enjoyed themselves. and learnt more about Rottnest rsland.

Students returned exhausted and brimming with knowledge about filamentous blue- green algae. littoral zones, quokka mating habits and severe disliking for peacocks.

Many thanks must go to Mr Lievense for his efforts in organising the camp, and his unnecessary worry prior to our depanure. Mrs Tyrell, who at short notice replaced Mrs Kirke and for her expertise in First Aid, and the shon visit from Mrs Kirke who unfonunately couldn't dramatically change the weather. And finall y. thanks to Mr Jefferies, Mrs Callum, Mr Caner. Mrs Wright .

Mrs Andrew and the parents who provided much appreciated assistance.

Former students tuck in to old times .

THE first Fonner Student Association Dinner was held last month at the Trade Winds Hotel in Fremantle and it proved to be a great success.

About 60 former students. parents and teachers reminisced about the old times and caught up on what each other was doing.

Among those who attended were the forn1er principal, Or Speed, and the current principal, Mr London.

It seemed that the majority of students who attended were '85 graduates who have come to realise rhe imponance of maintaining ties with an institute th at once played a significant role in their lives. Let's hope in years to come more and more will follow suit.

The commitlee wishes to thank all who attended and will look forward to seeing them at the next function.

Grandparents are not so different after all HOW much has the world changed in living memory?

To nnd out, two of our Year 8 social studies classes invited a group of grandparents to share their memories with them.

The grandparents responded magnificently. giving up an afternoon of their time to sit with the students and answer innumerable questions.

Many of the students were amazed by the information they were given. " I still haven ' t got over how the world has changed, my grandfather' s lifestyle was so different from mine," wrote one in her repon. Hurricane lamps. coolgardie safes. walking long distances and the novelty of radio were just a few of the details noted with surprise. The students also heard about the mischief our grandparents used to get up to in school. Perhaps some things haven't changed so much after all!

Japanese Homestay THE visit by our Japanese friends once again proved to ¡be a most successful event.

Sixteen students from the age of 12 to 23 spent a week with families from the College and learnt as much as possible about the Austral ian way of life.

The Japanese students had a full programme during the week. which included a visit to Everden Park, taking pan in Back to College Day. attending ASC classes. playing volleyball. anending two dinners and sightseeing.

Host fam ilies made many positive comments about the homestay and all felt that the visit helped to broaden thei r understanding of other cultures.

As a result of the success of this vis it the College is planning to conduct a similar visit to Japan. although the emphasis will be more on sightseeing and [ravelling within Japan.

Japanese and A ustralian voices raised in friendship during the week.

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Diane Marsh

College Captain Elect for 1989 Anna Coxon

P & F Executive Representative - Canteen DIANE Marsh, the P & F Executive Rep路 rescntative for the Canteen, has been in Austra路 Iia 6 years, her husband having been transferred to Penh in 1982.

The family live in Bull Creek. with husb<lnd Jeff a scout leader wi th the I st App lecross troop. Jeff works in personnel and industrial relations with a construction company.

Dianc qualified as a P.E. teacher in 1970 from Bedford College of P.E. Since then ~he has kept herself up to date with various courses in the Health & Nutrition field.most recently in Food and Nutrition at Cunin Un iversity. Diane and Jeff have two children, Christopher. 14, who is in Yr 9 at ASC, and Elizabeth, 11 , who is in Yr 6 at Bullcreck Primary School. Diane's interests include sailing and camping with the fami ly, good nutrition. vegetarian and internati onal cooking. reading. and basketball (Wildcats).

The family all love the South West of WA and get away for a weekend when everthey can.

ANNA Coxon and her family have been associated with All Saints' for a number of years.

Emily. Anna's sister. is a fom1er student, and her younger brother Lucas, has just staned at the College in Year 5.

Anna is a keen student and has taken on a challenging cou rse which she hopes will lead to a career in Law. She enjoys the ou tdoors and is a member of the Senior Three side, who we.re one of our 88 netball premiers.

Long distance running is anotherenjoyable .interest which helps Anna to relax, but her favourite spon is sailing in her Viking dinghy. The name of Anna's dinghy "Goanna'' reflects a most unusual hobby. which is collecting lizard memorabilia.

Anna is looking forward to the challenge of next year. She enjoys the co-educational aspect of All Saints' and believes this helps to prepare students socially for the transition to the workforce or higher education.

There is no doubt that tl1is highl y motivated young student will be an exceUent an1bassador for the College in 1989.

How the decision is made I ) Students who are interested can either be nominated or nominate for the position.

2) Year Ll students arc asked to vote so that a shon list of six students can be obtained.

3) The students on the shon list arc required to prepare a shon talk on why they want to be College Captain and what they think they could achieve in such a position.

The talk takes place at an assembly.

4) All Year 11 students and staff vote on a preferential basis for the final six candi路 dates and from these votes the College Captain elect is chosen.

5) Student Councillors (elect) are then voted for by Year 11 students.

The voting is condu cted on a house basis. witl1 each house selecting three Councillors with the proviso that there must be one male and one female selected.

FLYING HIGH!

Congratulations All Saints' scholarship winners for 1989 A TOTAL of 88 students sat for the Secon路 dary Scholarship Examinations conducted at the College.

On the basis of their examination perfomlance, six students from each of the Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary groups were selected for an interview.

Scholarship winners in Upper Secondary were: Simon Harr ison of Riverton Sarah Hedges of Kelmscott Lower Secondary winners were: .l)anielle Gates of Bull Creek .Joshua Hayes of Rossmoy ne The Board of Management offers two Lower Secondary and two Upper Secondary Entrance Scholarships each year.

Two scholarships are awarded to students at the Year 8 level and are tenable for three years.

Two scholarships are awarded to students entering Year 11 level and are tenable for two years.

The value of a scholarship is equal to 50% of the current net tuition fee and is awarded on the basis of an examinati on and an interview.

Sean Ladlow (left) and Tom Robertsoll- planning to take in the skies after school.

TWO All Saints' students are combining their desire to fly wi th training for rewarding and lucrative careers.

Both Scan Lad low and Torn Robenson took to the air about a year ago to satisfy an urge to fly. They recently received their restricted pi lots licence which allows them to pilot a Cessna 152 aircraft.

The Royal Aero Club of WA has become a second home ro Sean and Tom as they wing their way through acrobati c exercises. The boys have already put in many hours of flying time and admit to a few close calls with other aircrafl.

Scan intends to join the Air Force once he leaves school and Tom's ambition is to become a commercial airline pilot.

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Higher education attracts MORE than 70~ of the College's firsts graduates (1985) were still involved in higher education at the time of this edition of ··eo·· going to press.

This emphasises the desire of students attending ASC to suceed and the realisation of the growing importance of tertiary education.

In conducting the survey. the activities of only three of the 1985 graduates. Simon Ladbook. Darren Melior and Cynthia Wong. were unable to be determined.

The names of the students. with their involvements in parenthesis. are: Michael Annstrong (parlner in retail outlet).

Narelle Austin (Curtin University. business).

Joanna Brown (Curtin arts). Nicolc Burton (Cunin, double degree in business and Japanese). Travis Butler (Curt in. business).

Katherine Clarkc (Dip business studies).

Donald Curnmins (UWA. arts with double major in hisrory and geography).

Elizabeth Dodd (clerk ). Mark Dominy (computer purchasing officer).

Matthew Edwards (Curtin radiography).

Cuhcrine Elphick ( UWA. science with psychology major). Graeme Esslemom (UW A. geology).

Helen Fell (dental nursing).

Emma Geary (Curtin. arts). Neil Gibson (Curtin. industrial design). Catherine Goldsmith (bank officer).

Deanne Haffner (Melbourne University, forestry). Peta Hagan (Credit Society teller).

Kylie Harris (Curtin. teaching). Sarah Daddi nee Hawley (computer consultant). Ellen Hickman (UWA. arts). Tania Holmes(bankofficer), Emma Hunter ( UWA. arts).

Luise Johnson (Curtin. nursing). Elisabeth Jones (UWA. law).

Michelle Kenworthy (stenographer).

Craig Lark in (Murdoch, commerce), Susan Leslie (UWA. science with psychology major), Andrew Litster (soil analyst at Main Roads Department), Vincent Lok (UWA. dentistry).

Jamie Lyford (Murdoch, commerce).

Morag Mackinnon (UWA. business). 1-lelcn Meehan ( UWA. economics with double major in ~oc iology and industrial relations). Warren

Morris (assistant manager).

Karl Perry (Curtin. surveying). Jeffrey Powell (Curtin. business).

Stuart Rechnan (Curtin. surveying). Sonia Reed (Curtin, nursing). Scott Ritchie (Murdoch. commerce). Craig Robinson (Cunin surveying). Mark Ryan (salesman).

Peter Shipman (UWA . medicine). Mark Snooks (apprentice mari ne mechanic). Simon Stone (Murdoch. deferred).

John Tanner (Bentley T AFE, fashion design}, Rachel Taylor (Ciarcmom School of Art. fine ans with major in sculpture). Andrew Tompkin (UWA. physical education). Paige Turner (Cunin, architecture).

Mark van Brake! (UWA. law). !an Waghorn (Curtin. business). Lisa Watson (Nedlands WACAE, secondary teaching).

David Westle (Curtin. psychology), Perri Whitaker (Cunin, early childhood siudies), Robert Williams (Australian Defence Force Academy). Brian Willis (bank officer). Barbara Wood (WA School of Nursing).

SPORT

Connors keeps links with school

Special aid for gymnasts ASC is giving special assistance to two $tudents pursuing careers in gymnastics.

Damien Norris has been selected to join theWA Institute of Sport men's gymnastics squad ;md Jessica The is ha~ been picked in the Australian rhythmic gymnastics team (up to age 14).

Because of the time and dedication needed for these disciplines. the College and teachers are showing consideration and tolerance to these gifted students. particularly in respect to nexibility of classes and homework.

Despite the special treatment both are maintaining their grades and fitting in well with the school and fellow pupils.

Damien. from Y I 0. is trained by his famous mother. Val. a forn1er Australian Olympic gymnast who compeied at both the Tokyo and Mexico games.

He has been training in gymnastics since the age of five and was one of only four WA competitors to be accepted into the squad this year.

WAIS head men's gymnastics coach, Lyndsay Nylund. beLieves Damien can reach international level ifhecominues with his training.

Jessica. who is 12, started her gymnastics career at the age of eight under former national rhythmic gymnastics representative. Lisa Bradley. who is still her trainer.

The Y7 student has chalked up a remarkable record of achievements in her short career.

Last year after competing in the State championships. she was selected to represent WA at the national ti tles in Sydney in October.

Although she was the youngest of the 30 girls in the under-14 group, she finished a creditable lOth and was immediately chosen in the Australian squad.

J essica Theis with Jz er hoop .

Last January. she attended a clinic in Adelaide and was named to repre~e nt her country in the Oceanic Cup in New Zealand in July.

The one snag is that these trips are not sponsored and her parents. or maybe some other kind benefactor. will have to meet her costs.

Jessica enjoys running. reading and music. was runner-up in the State Championships Junior Elite this year. The routines involved ribbon. ball. clubs. hoop and rope.

She trains four hours an evening. six days a week. and her ambition is to compete in a world championship.

TONY Connors, who completed Yl2 in 1986. sti ll maintains a close relationship with his old school by helping out in the sporting arena. supervising the Y 11 and Y 12 hockey programmes.

During his spell at ASC. starting in Y8.this all-round sportsman represented the school in swimming, cricket, football and rugby. l-Ie was selected in the State schoolboys· rugby side that competed in the national carnival in South Australia in 1986. losing the grand final by just two points to the home team. l-Ie was also picked as a reserve for the Australian minor States (WA. SA. Victoria, Tasmania and Northern Territory) representative side.

As an old-boy he captained the ASC tirst XV that toured Tasmania last year and in the same season coached the College Caltex Cup Y I0 team into the grand tinal,losing by just one point. Tony was appointed coach of the first XV this year but had to withdraw because of work commitments. He is rtssistant manager of the Melvillc Indoor Cricket Centre.

Monson shines at basketball TRA VIS Monson is carving out a name for himself in the rapidly growing sport of basketball.

Travis is one of the best players in theY I0 team and is a member of this year's State under- J 6 squad. The 14-year-old student has been coached by his brother, Alistair (18). who was also educated at ASC. Travis, whose sister Lisa also attends the College, tirst took up basketball at the age of 12 because his "height was an advantage".

Playing for Cockbum in the under 13 and under 14 competitions. he was named the ''most valuable player" in both 1986 and 1987.

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SPORT NETBALL REPORT

Eight teams made the finals THIS year nine teams from A 11 Saints· College competed in the Winter Netball Competition at the Manhews Netball Centre. and eight teams reached the finals.

One Sub-Junior team. 4 Junior and 4 Senior teams were entered. lt was a very successful season with all 8 teams reaching the finals.

Five teams played the Grandfinals on September I Oth. This was a great afternoon with many parents. staff and students at the games cheering on the teams.

Finally. 4 out of the 5 reams won premierships. All 8 teams finished in the top 4 of their grades.

The final results were: Sub-Junior s · 6th J unior 1 (A4) • 2nd Junior 2 (8 2) · 4th Junior 3 (BJ) • 1st Junior 4 (C3) • 3rd

Senior 1 (C2) • 1st Senior 2 (02) • 1st Senior 3 (D4) • l st Senior 4 (E4) • 3rd

Many thanks go to the people who gave up so much of their time to coach the reams: Daphne Gregory. Carole Whitfield. Michelle Grosvenor, Emma Bee, Kim Raynor, Cathy Adams. Natalie North, Roslyn Grantham.

Carolyn Newman and Jennifer Pendlebury.

A wind-up luncheon to conclude the season was held at the Superdrome Function centre.

This coincided with the A I, A2, Senior and A I Junior grand finals which were being played on the coun below. At the wind-up the following awards were presented: I) Netball Representative Award - was given to girls who have represented the College in netball for 5 or 6 years.

Peta Bunon (6 yrs). Terri Elliott (6 yrs).

Phillipa Galloway (6 yrs). Karen Evans (5 yrs).

Kate Connors (5 yrs), Marie Hamilton (5 yrs).

Catherine Halvorsen (5 yrs), Susan Whyte (5 yrs). Cymon Cox (5 yrs).

2) "Most Consistent" Awards went tO: Kim Scott, Sarah Pressley. Kathryn Bronwasser, Megan Perks, Larrisa McGuire, Michaela Stone, Simone Caner, Renee Tyndall, Sharon Robartson.

3) " Most lmproved'' Awards went to: Gemma Carter, Amanda Grimbly, Andrea Morris, Christie Wood, Peta Bunon, Joanne Hills. Catherine Halvorsen, Rebecca Harrison.

Marina Adams, Sharon Tee.

Young pair make mark in lacrosse ALL Saints' College can boast two aspiring young lacrosse players who are both showing achievement in this spon.

Adrian Howells, 15, has been playing lacrosse for four years. ever since attending his first training session.

Ad.rian plays for Southern Districts, who are on top in the Under 15 competition. He has the achievement of being voted the most consistent player in the Under 13 ' s in 1986.

He was selected for the State sq uad in May 1988 and got through to the last20 to make the ieam whi ch played in Adelaide earlier this year.

Adrian is coached by Jason Stammers ar Southern Distri ct and by Col in Broz at State level.

This tall Year IO sruden t enjoys all spons. particularly basketball and sailing. He has an important ambition - to make the State's Mens Lacrosse team.

Daniel Knight, 13, had an earlier start with lacrosse. He learnt to play at the grand old age of four. which is less surprising when one discovers his father is a former State Lacrosse player.

Danie l started playing with the East Fremantle Juniors and in July 1987 was selected for the Stare Lacrosse Under 15 team. At the age of 12 he was the youngest member in the team.

He was fonunate enough to be with the team when it travelled to Melbourne to take the Australian championships. Earlier this year he was selected for the Under 15 ream for Adelaide and was the winner of 5 Club "Fairest and Best" awards.

Daniel's brother is in the Under 17 State team and his father continues to coach both boys. Daniel's hobbies include sailing, music and watching videos.

Inter house Cross Country THE lnterhouse Cross Country competition involved almost every student in the College.

Although there was some variation in pace, most completed the gruelling course in a creditable time.

The winning House was Murdoch, from Forrest. O 'Connor and Stirling. The scoring system took account of the placing of every competitor.

Individual winners from each year were Samuel Bunon, Robin Pearson, Kim Scou, Richard Lee, Rhyon Johnson, Megan Perks, Chris Fowler and Naomi Caple from High School and Mark Pressley, Shelley Jordans.

Shauna Caple, Nathan Jones, Shawn Brogden and Liza Keen from Primary School.

Interschool Cross Country The stars for All Saints' College were Mark

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Daniel Knight

Pressley (Year 7), who finished second in his age group in the Primary competition, and Rhyon Johnson, who finished third in his division of the ACC Secondary competition.

The performance of all students from the College was very pleasing.

Inter house Athletics Many fine performances were recorded at the lnterhouse Athletics Carnival and 60 new records were set.

Murdoch House won from Forrest, O ' Connor and Stirling. The competition was very keen in almost every event, indicating that standards have risen considerably.

There is great depth of talent in the lnter· school Squad and students trained hard for the Interschool Carnival in October, where we gave an excellent performance.