ALL SAINTS
COLLEGE QUARTERLY Issue No. 13 July 1991
Pirates Give Swashbuckling Performance May 22nd, 1991 saw the culmination of weeks of hard work by all who contributed to the production of "Pirates". The show was directed by Trish Derrington of the College's Drama Department. The staff, parents and students who had put in so many hours of their time producing sets, costumes, props and management tasks were at last able to see the fruits of their labour. Others, such as Musicians and Stage Crew were not quite so lucky and will have to resort to the video which has been produced as a memento of a colourful and dynamic Production. The "House Full" sign up for each performance - a producer's dream! Such was the demand for tickets for the College production of "Pirates" that there were no seats left to sell by the beginning of the week of the show. This year the students were asked what musical they would like to stage and the "Pirate Movie" was a popular choice. The audiences also reacted enthusiastically to the lively presentation which included many students of the College. The show included some of the best known Gilbert & Sullivan songs from the "Pirates of Penzance", together with some modem numbers from the fIlm. Ruth Bailey and Barry Palmer of the College's Music Department, were responsible for the arrangements for the additional songs. Krisztina Bodonyi, the "Artist in Residence" for this year, who is a specialist in mime and movement, worked with the students to achieve a professional standard of choreography in the performances.
The policemen on patrol.
The cast photographed at dress rehearsal.
While Keith Brewin, Head of the Department of Practical and Creative Arts, worked with a dedicated band of parents to create the sets, Anne Greville and a team of staff and parents were busily creating the costumes. The Science Department staff room echoed to the voice of Dr. Peter Simpson proclaiming himself to be a "Modem Major General" while the Principal, Mr. Tony London, practised his measured tread through the College in preparation for his debut as the impassive butler "Meadows". The production was a great success in that it offered the opportunity for many students to become involved. Apart from the cast, which included singers and dancers from the College, members of the College Orchestra were also featured and many learnt of the joys and frustrations of accompanying a stage show. This year it was decided to have the leading roles alternated. Sarah Chescoe and Tanya 1ackson each played Mabel, Philip Balding and Scott lones shared the role of Frederic the romantic hero, while the part of the Pirate King was played by Craig Chester and Gerard Mitchell. The supporting role of Ruth was played by Claire Stone and Rachael Hogg and Matthew Morecombe and Chris Chalk shared the part of Samuel. The full houses attested to the popularity of the production, which made all the hours of rehearsal and behind the scenes labour
worthwhile. More importantly, it brought many members of the College community together in an endeavour which developed new skills and unearthed hidden talents and in the long run, proved to be fun.
Meadows waits upon the Major-General.
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT challenges are currently presented in the context of a decline in economic activity. For a democratic and largely capitalistic society, a decline in the work-force is a major worry. For our children who look to future employment, this is a monumental challenge. I hope that we are helping our students to positively face the challenges presented to them by our pluralistic society. I hope that the content of this edition of C.Q. reflects the opportunities that we create at the College for students to grow and mature through personal challenges which they have met creatively and with confidence. I hope that as a reader, you too can share in the excitement of all of this positive student activity. A. London
To say that we live in challenging times is an aphorism, and yet it is as relevant for our current students as it was students who have already passed through our hands. One of the exciting features about being part of a College such as ours, is the opportunity that we have to work with our students to help them to face their particular challenges in a creative and a confident manner. The messages that the adult world presents to its children are many and varied. The apparent demise of strong leadership in many countries and even in our local community, is a problem. The changing nature of family structures, the messages presented through the media about instant gratification of personal desires and needs are all there to challenge our young people. These
Exchange Student Enjoys Australian Experiences I have had lots of experiences which are quite different from Japan ones, during these three months - 24 hour English days (I had a dream in English last night!), having different food (but I sometimes enjoy Japanese food) and so on. School systems of Australia and Japan are very different. First, I am surprised there are less than twenty five students in one class. In Japan the average number of students in a class is about 45. My friend goes to a school which has 20 classes in one grade, including 55 girls in each class! It is difficult for teachers to communicate with all of the students. I find classes in Australia are more relaxed. It may be because of having less students per class. It seems easy for students to ask teachers questions during classes and students are enthusiastic to solve their questions. I do not mean all the Japanese school systems are bad. Everything has something good and bad. Japanese students begin English studies in Year 7. Most of them cannot speak this language well, even if they finish studying at a so-called, high level university. either can I! I must study harder! Japanese only learn grammatical studies in English, but do not learn how to communicate. I am sure most Australians believe Japanese students study very hard. Yes, in fact, we study hard only before exams, in my case. Some students study too hard to play around, but most of us go out shopping, talk about fashion and friends, watch TV until mum gets angry and do almost the same things as Aussie boys and girls do. I think most of you know I am from Japan, which has one of the most crowded cities in the world, Tokyo. I do not think you know I am from one of Japan's oldest cities, ara. ara was the oldest capital of Japan (710 784) and was the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. As Buddhism first flourished in Nara, there are countless Buddhist temples. I live in the countryside near Nara City, which is about 400kms west of Tokyo, so we have much snow in winter (we sometimes have a "White Christmas"). To my surprise, I have been here for three months! Time passes so quickly. I hope I can enjoy staying here during the nine months which are left for me. I would like to know lots of things about your country, Australia,
during this limited time. Also, I would love to tell you everything I know about Japan. I might be able to help some of you who are interested in Japanese language, with your studies. Please talk to me anytime, while I am wandering about school!
And last, thank you very much for your kindness Mr. London, teachers and all my friends at All Saints'. Chieko M atsuda
Music on the South Bank Concerts The recent concert presented by the WASO Brass Ensemble was a great success and was well attended by parents and students. The Sunday afternoon recitals have proved popular during the winter months and the next concert will be held on August 4th at 3.30 p.m. The next programme will be presented by a Piano Trio from the West Australian Academy of the Performing Arts.
The Ensemble VOK Brass Ensemble.
ALL SAINTS' COLLEGE MUSIC RECITAL PROGRAMME 1991
Music on the South Bank Sunday 4th August 3.30 p.m.
PIANO TRIO Programme: Nocturne Op.15, No. 2 - Chopin Polonaise, Op. 26, No. 1 Waltz, Op. 4 Piano Trio in B Flat K.502 - Mozart For reservations telephone 332 5458 2
Tickets $6.00
COLLEGE TO HAVE COMPLETE JUNIOR SCHOOL
At the May meeting of the Board of Management it was decided that the proposed extensions of the Primary Section be known as the Junior School. It is an exciting phase in the development of the College to be in a position to extend our facilities to include Years 1-4. This extension will mean that the College in 1993 will have a full complement of students from Years 1-12 and a total population of nearly 900 students. The history of the Junior School is that over a period of time it has been a continuing extension of the Senior School, first Year 7, then a Year 5 and last year an additional Year 5 class. In 1993 it is intended that the growth phase of the College will have been completed. The configuration of the Junior School will be one stream of Years 1-5 and two streams of Years 6 and 7. In Year 8 two additional streams will exist, as in the present configuration. The points of entry for enrolments from 1993 onwards will be Year 1, Year 6 and Year 8. For some time now both the staff and the students of the Junior School have been closely integrated for teaching activities. Conjoint use of the Library, the Computing Room, and the classrooms of E-Block has been the normal practice. The Junior School will have its own Library, Covered Area to seat 370 students, an Art/ Science facility and a specialised Music and Computing Centre. In addition the Enrichment Area will have a discrete area and an office for the Enrichment Teacher. This will be a resource for all of the students at the College as will the new sick bay located at the front of the new development. With a discrete Junior School the College will be more able to develop educational initiatives which encompass the Year 1-7 range and policies related to language development and acquisition and numeracy will be high on the agenda. No doubt the close interaction which already exists between the Junior and Senior sections of the College will continue and subjects such as Early Childhood Studies will be able to further flourish. The architects have reflected the bush court atmosphere in the layout of the new buildings and the new banded brickwork will give the buildings an individual character. The College will be in a much better position to offer students a complete education for Years 1-12 and it will mean that students in the local area will be able to attend the College and will not need to transfer at some time through their education. The College is clearly poised to becoming a full independent College in its own right
Architect's impression of two views of the new extensions to the Junior School.
with its already established ethos and its commitment to quality staffing and clear educational outcomes being part of the new
development. Once more All Saints' College will go into the future with confidence. A. H. London
Students Enjoy Tasmanian Tour . On ~ednesday, 24th April, 1991 twentyeIght tired students and three battle weary teachers returned to Perth after a ten day tour of Tasmania. These students, drawn from ye~rs, 6" 7 and 8. had been b~eted by St. Mlch~el s Coll~ÂĽlate Sch?ol ill Hobart. C~lleglate had vlslte~ ~ Saints' last year and this w~ our return VlSlt. Durmg .our ten day stay, most of our time was spent m and around Hobart visiting sights such as Salamanca Place, Arthur's Circus and the Shot Tower. We also saw the Tudor Village, the Antarctic Division Headquarters at Kingston .Beach and the snow~~pp~d peak of Mt. Wellington. However, the highlight of the trip for most of the students, was a visit to Cadbury'~ Chocolate Factory. Here the students supplied themselves for the rest of the tour and spent much of their pocket money. No~. it was. tim~ to .venture farther afield and VISIt the histoncal SIte of Port Arthur and the ~gged Tasman Peninsula. We also viewed Hastmgs Caves, Russell Falls and the Mt. Field Nat~onal Park. By this time the group ha~ expenenced a taste of "Tassie Wilderness" so It was back to the colonial township of
Richmond. Here Mrs. Choate, Ms. Burns and I tried our hardest to lose twenty~ight bodies in the local maze. By this time supplies of goodies were running faiI:ly short, so the group's last stop before the airport was the colonial sweet shop. Here the students spent the last oftheir money with relish. This fact probably accounted for the five green looking bodies who tumbled through Perth airport. The experience provided by such trips is invaluable. The students experienced life in another part of our country and learnt the skills of tolerance and patience which are needed when a large group of people are bound together for any length of time. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the student group, whose behaviour was such a credit to All Saints' College and Ms. Jo Burns and Mrs. Kathy Choate for their enthusiasm and support. It is also necessary to recognise the parental support that is needed to make a tour of this kind a success. I wish to give my personal thanks to those parents whose support made this endeavour possible . rl:"zona Ofjrr. j leer
The tour group ready for sight seeing.
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All Saints' Promotes The Study of Human Relations All Saints' College is an Anglican College, built upon a foundation of solid Anglican beliefs. Christian values underpin many of the decisions made at the College and direct the structure of school discipline, and pastoral care, as well as motivate staff and students towards living in a faith community. Parents are drawn to a Christian School because of the care and structure that it provides. All Saints' sincerely tries to encourage faith development by example rather than strict indoctrination. We attempt to teach students to be open-minded to Christianity, rather than teaching them Christianity as opposed to any other alternative. Parents and students often have different opinions of the Church. Parents with a Christian background frequently express their relief at hearing we teach Religious Education (Religion In Life) throughout the junior school, and that we follow-up with an overview of the Bible in senior school. Parents who are nominal Christians are usually more pleased to hear about the Christian ethics taught and (hopefully) practised throughout the College. Non-Christian parents comment with pleasure that the course in contemporary religions is specifically aimed at developing respect for others' religions through education about them. Students, on the other hand, hold widely differing views! Religious Education has often been given little respect in recent years. This is an image which is difficult to erase from people's minds. However, young people are constantly looking for a set of guidelines for behaviour and this becomes apparent in Human Relations classes. The catch-cry has been, "Why doesn't anyone tell us if X is right or wrong?" Even in class, the "rightness" or "wrongness" is not often black or white. It is then that we can turn to the Bible and Christian tradition to at least set guidelines against which to judge a standard. Human Relations is not only about ethics and morals - though these are of most interest to the older students. I feel that learning about the religious and philosophical beliefs of others assists us in communicating with those from other cultural backgrounds. Teaching respect for faith and values seems imperative in order for us to encourage multiculturalism to work in our College and local communities. Our approach to teaching "divinity", as Human Relations is called in other schools, is fairly flexible. First, we try to incorporate what the students are interested in as a way of raising the level of motivation for the classes. In Year 10, for instance, this led to planning a series on "Sects and Cults" and inviting visiting speakers to talk to the students. The results were very interesting; most students identified more strongly with Christian beliefs as they were presented with the beliefs of other faiths.
Amanda Short With Year 9 last year, a visiting Muslim caused great interest by adding the personal touch to their studies. Each Non-Christian religious group studied is taught in comparison to our College's Christian beliefs. Students are encouraged to respect others' beliefs whilst taking a good look at their own. Giving classes an opportunity to experience God is also an important part of Human Relations. Developing Christian spirituality in youth is a difficult task, but vital for anyone wondering, "Who am I?", "Where do I fit in?", "Who cares about me?", "Why should I help others?". It may be of interest to note that a certain amount of counselling results from Human Relations classes. Not because they cause, or even highlight the students' problems, but because in Human Relations we cover the topics of bullying, family life, friendships, relationships, jealousy and rivalry amongst a variety of other issues. Human Relations classes aim to help students become aware of their own beliefs, their own experience of God through Jesus. We would like to encourage students to be the Christian Saints that each has the potential to be - inspired to be the hands, feet and face of Jesus in our world today. Some students express interest in being Confirmed as a result of the Human Relations classes which greatly encourages me. Others join Church Youth Groups, whilst others go to Church with their families. Other children ask for prayer when they are going through a difficult time, and others simply ask to talk to someone who might know what God would think about their problem! Whatever the response of students (or parents!) if it involves re-considering their own faith stance, especially if it means taking a step closer to Christ, Human Relations is fully worth the effort it takes to teach. If negative attitudes towards race, class, age and sexism are re-addressed, are considered from a Christian perspective and consequently reduced in the College, then Human Relations justifies all the emotional effort put into the classes. Amanda Short 4
DAVID SOUTHWELL MEMORIAL CONCERT The David Southwell Memorial Scholarship Fund has recently benefited from a generous donation of $600.00 made by the Occasional Choir of St. George's Cathedral. The Choir, under the leadership of Gordon Appleton presented a concert of choral works in All Saints' Chapel with the proceeds of ticket sales given to the Scholarship established in memory of the late David Southwell. David Southwell, formerly Director of Music at the College before his untimely death, had close affiliation with St. George's Cathedral. He is remembered with great affection by his colleagues and the College was very pleased to accept the Choir's suggestion that a concert should be held to ensure the continuing success of the Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship was established for the purpose of supporting students of music at All Saints' College. A large audience was very appreciative of the choice of choral works and the organ music presented by Mr. David Goode who is visiting from the United Kingdom. Mr. Goode soon returns to Kings College Cambridge where he has been appointed Organ Scholar. The Principal, Mr. London, was also able to welcome the Director of the International Royal School of Church Music, Mr. Harry Bramma, who attended the concert. Mr. Bramma's visit had special significance because both the Parish and the College have been granted affiliation with the Royal School of Church Music.
IMPORTANT DATES Japanese M Exhibition Opens Friday, 26th July Music on the South Bank Sunday, 4th August Open Day Tuesday, 13th August Mid-Term Break Monday, 26th August JSHAA Concert Perth Concert Hall Wednesday, 28th August Recital Night Monday, 9th September College Concert Thursday, 26th September Term 3Concludes Friday, 27th September
Mathematics in the Junior School Mathematics learning and teaching has taken a higher profIle in the Junior School. This Semester, staff agreed there was a need to review current practices, to examine the new "Learning Mathematics" Syllabus and to develop a school based policy that would reflect the demands of an increasingly technological society and to allow students to be exposed more and more to problem solving activities. A series of workshops have already been organised in the key areas of problem solving, mental computation, calculators as an instructional aid and working with concrete materials. As well, the Junior School staff have worked as a team to develop a very comprehensive Mathematics policy. In Semester 11, parent nights will be arranged so that the aims and objectives of the policy can be shared and so that parents can work with some of the stimulating materials that have also been purchased. One thousand dollars has already been spent on more base 10 blocks, wooden cubes, measuring tapes, DIME materials used in space exploration and teacher resource books. This money was kindly donated by the Ladies' Forum, who have been extremely supportive of the staff's efforts in promoting Mathematics. Some innovations so far have been the creation of a special training session every Wednesday from 8.00am - 8.30am for the Mathematics Olympic Squad and on Thursdays, at the same time, for any student in Year 5 or Year 7, who feels in need of extra help. Every Thursday, the sixty Year 5 students are divided into groups of 12 and with the support of three staff and two parents, they rotate every three weeks to experience handson practical mathematics activities. These activities range from working with DIME solids and creating three dimensional isometric drawings to units of work on time or pentominoes. In Semester 11 the Year 7 students will be afforded the same hands-on practical experiences.
Problem solving through practical activities.
How much more realistic it is to learn about linear measurement by throwing bean bags, estimating the distance, measuring the distance, evaluating the difference between the estimation and the actual measurement and then graphing the results. Many mathematic skills are thus being utilised in one simple activity. Again the concept of volume is not easily understood unless students can estimate and check to ascertain the capacity of containers. Then they can be asked to find out, "how many fish can live in our fish tank if 800rnl are needed for each fish?" A messy lesson I agree, but totally necessary for the understanding of volume. Children need to be challenged and one of the best methods is to pose open ended questions which require investigation, or problems that require logical thinking and clear strategies to work out solutions.
Junior School students using the new equipment.
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It has become quite clear that children engaged on problem solving tasks are usually highly motivated and it is not unusual to find that the children often don't want to pack up for their next lesson. How many different ways can you fmd to divide and colour a half of the following pattern? The results can be seen on the classroom walls and solutions are interesting and varied.
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A key concept such as place value can be reinforced by asking students to make as many two digit, three digit and four digit numbers from a given number (for example: 1364). The process of investigation and clear logical setting out is evidenced in the student recordings. Let us look at this problem, "Sixteen galahs were sitting in two trees, soon two galahs flew away from the second tree and then five galahs flew from the first to the second tree. Then there were the same number of galahs in each tree. How many galahs were in each tree in the beginning?" Clearly children need to be taught strategies to deal with this type of problem and in most cases, by drawing the two trees and the flight of the galahs the problem can be solved. Mathematics is far more than just number. That is not to say that automatic recall of tables and basic number facts is not essential, but mere paper and pencil mathematics is not enough to stimulate an interest in the subject, to increase self esteem and to increase student enjoyment and commitment to the subject. The increased interest and enthusiasm shown by the staff and the students is most rewarding. J. Williams
Arbor Day Arbor Day was a great success for All Saints' College. As many would be aware, there is an area of undeveloped land between Science, the Oval and the Tennis Courts. It was this area that was focused upon. Over the past semester, members of "Students of the Earth" have been working towards a development plan for the area. The development is to be done in three phases:Phase I - Wooded enclave Phase Il - Re-generation of areas to natural habitat Phase III Botanical gardens Primary students worked towards Phase I on Arbor Day. A large oval shaped area was planted with 250 tree and shrub seedlings. There is a clearing on the inside which in the future (when the trees have grown) members of the College Community will be able to use for educational and recreational pursuits. We were most fortunate to have the day long assistance of Mr & Mrs. Watson from "Men of Trees". Don and Peg worked with the junior students tirelessly. Secondary students from Years 8, 9 & 10 were also active, being involved in Phase Il of the project. Year 10 students from Ms. Kenny's World Environmental Issues class, planted Wattles down the fence line in order to provide a
Junior School students with the new trees. screen from houses which will soon be built on the land adjacent. Peg and Don Watson donated approximately 300 seedlings to the College for Arbor Day. An additional 150 trees were purchased through a loan from the Foundation at a cost
Numbers Grow at Ladies Forum
of $163.20. Means of refunding the loan to the Foundation are currently being considered. It is intended that the same area will be the focus of 1992 Arbor Day, this time with increased emphasis on Phases Il and Ill. Jane Brandenburg
MUSIC MILESTONE
Miss Eleanor Brett with Jason Payne.
Members of the Craft Group enjoying their work. The Ladies Forum has been attracting a growing number of participants to join the Tuesday craft mornings. The group has recently learned the new craft of "Petal Porcelain" using a technique which transforms silk flowers into blooms which appear to be made from fme china. The product of these recent classes was a set of twelve table centre arrangements which were greatly admired at the Foundation's dinners for new parents. The craft mornings are open to parents and friends and provide an opportunity
to learn something new. The next project that the craft group has undertaken is to make gifts for the visiting Japanese Students. Already a number of crossstitched inserts for wood jewellery boxes have been completed. These incorporate the familiar Koala, always popular with our overseas guests. The craft mornings are held every Tuesday morning in the Chapel Meeting Room from 8.30 am to 11.00 am. New members will be warmly welcomed.
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The Parish and the College will together benefit from a generous donation which has enabled the installation of an Allen organ in the All Saints' Chapel. The donation from Miss Eleanor Brett (a member of the All Saints'/Bull Creek Parish), in memory of her mother, brings the opportunity for students of the College to learn to play the organ as part of their music studies. At the recent David Southwell Memorial Concert the organ was played for a number of solos in the programme, as well as being used to accompany the choir. The organ was installed in April and was played by Jason Payne (Year 9) at the Evening Service on Easter Saturday.
SALUTE TO OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS National Cooking Challenge Melissa Frodsham, Katherine Kent and Kristy Johnson, Year 11 students, recently won their way to the State Final in the ational School Cooking Challenge. The competition was jointly sponsored by Du-Pont Silverstone and Garden City Shopping Centre. In all, 35 teams from 25 schools in Western Australia entered and from these, 15 were chosen to take part in the heats. Members of the Perth Home Economics Association comprising Nutritionists, Home Economists and Teachers acted as judges in the Challenge. The All Saints' team selected a "deep pan vegetarian pizza" as their entry for the competition. In addition to meeting the challenge of providing a dish with a prescribed budget for ingredients, the teams also had to cope with cooking their meal in front of an audience in the shopping mall. Congratulations to the team on their great effort.
Science Brian Murphy has been selected to represent Australia in Chemistry at the International Science Olympiad in Poland. Brian will travel overseas with three other students of the Australian Olympiad team at the end of July. News of his travels will be reported in our next issue.
Finalists (from left) Melissa Frodsham, Kirsty Johnson and Katherine Kent.
Art&Design Amir Meshgin (Yr. 10) recently won the Sunday Times design competition "A Futuristic Vehicle".
Creative Writing A wards The 1991 Arts Foundation Awards for Creative Writing have been awarded
to Daniel Abbott (Yr.6), Rebecca Coombs (Yr.9) and Elaine Pearson (Yr.ll). The Creative Writing competition is open to all students and awards are made in three categories, namely: Years 5-7, 8-10 and 11-12. The students received their cheques at the final assembly for the Term.
Scholarship Winners The winners of All Saints' College Board of Management Scholarships have recently been announced. Lower Secondary Scholarships tenable for 3 years have been awarded to Amy Gates (Oberthur Primary School) and Monica Barratt (All Saints' College). Upper Secondary Scholarships tenable for 2 years have been won by Joshua Hayes and Heath Lewis, both students of the College. This year the inaugural awards for the Scholarships endowed by the Thorburn Trust have been made for students in Science and Mathematics. Claire Stone won the Science Scholarship and Mark Lister the Mathematics Scholarship. Two Music Scholarships have also been endowed under the David Southwell Memorial Scholarships. These have been won by Scott Loveday and Craig Brogden, both students of All Saints' College.
Dr Thorburn Scholarships: Claire Stone and Mark lister.
1991 Upper Secondary Scholarships: Heath Lewis (left) and Joshua Hayes.
David Southwell Memorial Scholarships: Craig Brogden (left) and Scott Loveday. 7
1991 Lower Secondary Scholarship winners: Amy Gates (left) and Monica Barratt.
1990 Scholarship winners (left to right): Jeffrey Docking, Michael Docking and Kristen Nowak (Scott Strawbridge absent).
ROUND-UP OF SPORT Vines Resort Swan Valley Relay Marathon
Badminton Sandra Lok (Yr. 9), a member of the State Badminton Squad, was "A" Reserve winner at the Wembley Badminton Finals and she partnered a winner in the doubles.
Tennis Blake Brinklow (Yr. 11) was selected in the State Tennis Team to play in Victoria. Blake was selected in the Australian top ten tennis players, in his age group, but will forgo his option to go to America as he has decided that this would disrupt his study programme.
creditable results in a large field of competitors. Mark Pressley gained first place in the Under 15 Boys and was selected in the W.A. Team to tour Queensland in June and the ACT in August. Mark performed with distinction at the Gold Coast, Queensland on the weekend of 29th/ 30th June 1991, competing against the best cross country runners from all state and private schools throughout Australia. Mark was placed a very close second. He led the event for 3,980 metres, being passed by the eventual winner in the last 20 metres and his time was officially only 2 seconds behind the winner. This was a superb individual effort.
AtWetics The Marathon Team (left to right) P. Burton, M. Pressley, N. Robinson, N. Jones (G. Wright absent).
On Sunday, May 19th, five boys from the College competed in the Vines Classic Relay, organised by the resort of the same name. On the day parents of the boys helped with transport, but the boys did the administration work of finding and nominating a team. The team consisted of Mark Pressley (Yr. 11) running 12.8 kms, Nicholas Robinson (Yr.1O) cycling 20 kms, Grant Wright (Yr.lO) swimming 1.2 kms, Philip Burton (Yr.12) kayak paddling 8 kms, and athan J ones (Yr.9) cross country running 6 kms. It was a great effort by all members of the team which resulted in a First in the Schools' Division and a Second in the Open Under l8's. The team hopes to compete in the Blackwood Marathon which will be held later in the year. Philip Burton
Adam Passmore (Yr. 11) continues to achieve excellent times in National Championships. In December 1989 he represented All Saints' in the "National All Schools Championships" in the 400 metres and 800 metres in 1990 and in March of this year, he competed in the National Under 16 and Under 18 Championships achieving a time of 2.06 in the 800 metres.
Sailing John Riches (Yr. 11) has been selected to represent Australia in the World Mirror Championships in Holland in August.
Fun Run Supports Charity
Cross Country Early morning training sessions at the College, under the direction of Mr. Neil Collins of the Physical Education Department, are helping our students to achieve success in competitions. In the ACC Inter-School Cross Country the College came 12th out of 32 schools, with a field of 200 runners in each race. The following students were strong competitors:Mark Pressley (Yr. 10) 1st; Nathan Jones (Yr. 9) 2nd; Sarah Peters (Yr. 9) 13th; Grant Wright (Yr. 10) 14th; Adam Passmore (Yr. 11) 20th. All Saints' students also competed in the All Schools Cross Country Titles and achieved
Skipping for Fitness at Annual Jump Rope As part of the Junior School's Physical Education Programme, the Annual Jump Rope Competition was held at the end of second term. All students participated and prizes were given for the best costumes worn by individual groups. Students were required to skip for 45 minutes and could take it in turns to have a break of one minute. Although the test was demanding, everyone enjoyed the fun.
The Principal with Major Laurens after the presentation. The annual Fun Run, held in association with the Inter-House Cross Country event on Wednesday, 8th May 1991 was a great success and raised nearly $4,000. The collections from students have enabled that money to be given to the Red Shield Appeal. In addition, the Term Two "free dress day" raised several hundred dollars for the Perth City Mission. A cheque was presented to Major Alan Laurens of the Salvation Army at the College Assembly at the end of Term.
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