ALL SAINTS'
COLLEGE QUARTERLY Issue No. 20 MAY 1993
Opening of New Junior School At the recent opening of the new Junior School Campus on Sunday March 21st, we were graced with the presence of the Chief Justice of Western Australia, Mr David Malcolm and the Administrator of the Perth Diocese, Bishop Brian Kyme. David Malcolm was very positive in his comments about the developments at All Saints' and he reminded us all of the various associations we have with his school, Guildford Grammar School. Two other speakers at the ceremony were J ulie Thomas, the current College Captain and former student, Mr John Redman. Bishop Brian Kyme Julie reminded us of her days in the Junior School and how she had formerly looked up to the Year Twelves as people to be held in awe and also as role models. John reminded us of his early days at the College and he singled out for attention "clod fights" described most fetchingly and the admiration his class had held for their then Year Seven teacher Mrs Jill Williams, now the Head of the College Captain, Junior School. Julie Julie Thomas
as a Year Twelve student and John as a young man and very successful university student, were fine examples of students from All Saints' and positive ambassadors for the College, especially for the concept of a Junior School as part of the Campus. Symbolically and in real terms, it was
Mr John Redman
an important occasion in the history of All Saints'. The afternoon itself is best summed up in the words of the Chief Justice, "I very much appreciate the warm welcome I received and the opportunity to inspect the new facilities. I was most impressed by the behaviour and the capacity of the students and the participation in the ceremony by the students such as the current College Captain, the Year Seven students and the recollections of John Redman." If you have not looked through the Junior School Campus, I invite you to do so soon. You too should have a pleasant experience. Mr A H London, Principal
A New Beginning - All Saints' College Junior School New buildings, new students, new teachers, new uniforms, new books and what an exciting and busy start to the 1993 school year! As the children arrived in the early morning on Day One, many with their parents, an air of happiness pervaded the whole Junior School. The Year One students had their teddy bears to keep them company and the orientation morning the previous Friday ensured that there were no tears. We even had "The West Australian" to take pictures and an article appeared in the paper the next day using our Year One students. All years from Year One to Year Twelve attended the Eucharist on the first day, which was a symbolic and moving occasion marking our Christian commitment and also the first time that the whole College met as a group. The second day was extremely hot, but the students were able to settle down with their teachers in the cool classrooms and begin preparations for the year. The Year Seven students had taken the Year Ones
Year One student, Lisa Lambkin, with her Teddy Bear. under their wings and came down to the Year One classroom at recess and lunch to help them with their play. This was just another example of the caring attitude displayed by many students in the Junior School. The energy and enthusiasm of the staff, students and parents is quite infectious. Already many exciting events have taken place. (Continued on Page 2) LEFT: Returningfram ourfirst swimming lesson.
JUNIOR SCHOOL STAFF PROFILES SaraHarrop
Shivaun Kelly
I am the Year One teacher at All Saints' and often wake up to find my face peering out at me from the pages of "The West Australian" advertising the school! Ironically, I am only here for first semester 1993, while Jillian Dinsdale is away on maternity leave. However, I am thrilled to be involved in this most exciting and challenging time for the Junior School. I came to All Saints' with a REd (Hons) ~rom Ex~ter University, England. I taught m Washmgton State, USA on a teaching exchange, and for three years in a London primary school. I then travelled extensively throughout South East Asia, developing a deeper understanding of multiculturalism. Since migrating to Perth, I have done relief teaching at North Cottesloe Primary School and at All Saints', and furthered my Christian educati?n experience by teaching Religious EducatIOn at Claremont Primary School, in conjunction with the Rector of Christ Church, Claremont. My precious spare time is devoted to my family, especially our wonderful 2-year old son, Daniel. I also enjoy entertaining friends t? di~ner, going t.o parks, cycling, swimming, hstenmg to mUS1C and reading, when time permits. I hope to continue my friendships made during this wonderful time at All Saints'. Thanks for this fabulous opportunity. Mrs S Harrop Year One Teacher
I am employed at All Saints' College as a Teacher Assistant in the Junior School. I spend the majority of my time working with Years One, Two and Three, assisting the teachers with classroom activities (listening to reading, working with small groups of children for maths, wntmg or language activities). When out of the classroom, you will find me making charts or games, or putting samples of children's work together and displaying it. . My past: For ten years I was employed m th~ banking/finance industry (much w~eehng and dealing). After having my chl1dren (2 boys and 1 girl) I felt an urge to become more involved with children's learning. So, I set about completing the Teacher Assistant Certificate Course con~ucted at ~dith Cowan University and I ~Illght add, l,t was both demanding and enjoyable. Whllst doing this, I conducted from home, my own registered family daycare business - this was hard work! . In 1992 I began relieving at several schools m the Melville/ Cockburn district as a Te.a~her Assistant, meeting lots of people and gammg lots of experience. Then I was employ~d by All Saints' College. Working here wlth the staff, children and facilities available is best of all - of course. N.!y hobbies - reading, listening to music, sewmg, gardening, early morning walks, TBall and my F AMILY. I have recently taken on the position of Vice President at Melville Districts T-Ball Club - this I am sure will keep my weekends busy come next season! Mrs S Kelly Teacher Assistant - Junior School
Alison Oldershaw Hello, my name is Alison Oldershaw. This is my first year of teaching and I'm delighted to have a lovely Year Two class at All Saints' College. Prior to my appointment I studied at Edith Cowan University, WA, for three and a half years and was fortunate to complete my Bachelor of Education on exchange to the University of Missouri, Columbia, USA, majoring in Physical Education and Health. I spent a thoroughly enjoyable year in America studying and travelling. During the summer holiday 1 enjoyed a further travel experience to India and Thailand, which was extremely interesting. eedless to say, my interests include a love of travelling, cycling, walking and other outdoor activities. I have thoroughly enjoyed my introduction to teaching at All Saints' and look forward to a happy and long association with the College. Mrs A Oldershaw Year Two Teacher
Joanna Raston I was born In Sydney but lived in England until 1974, when the family migrated to Perth, W A. My parents educated my two brothers and myself at Wesley College and Penrhos respectively. . . I have always been mvolved. m music from an early age. My mother mtroduced me to piano and a few ye~rs late~ I l~arnt the recorder. I have always enJoye~ smgmg and began taking lessons in Yea~ Elght .- I was at the time learning the clannet WhlCh I began in Year Six. Whilst ~t Penrhos, I added the oboe to my list of mstruments. I was an active member of the schC:>01 musical community, participating in chOlr, orchestra and band. Having completed my TEE, I worked in the retail trade for a year. I then completed a teaching degree at ~urdoch Univer.sity, then out into the big wlde world of bemg on the other side of the desk! Over the last seven years I have been employed by the Ministry of Education and 2
taught from Karratha to Bridgetown, in both the, cla~sroom and the music room, during WhlCh tlme I completed a REd. at Murdoch and a Diploma of Performing Arts in Singing from the WA Conservatorium. My.other interests outside teaching involve the Gl1bert & Sullivan Society, needlework an,d, some light sports, including occasional sal1mg. I was recently married in 1991. So far ~ have thoroughly enjoyed my start at All Samts' College and hope that it is the start to a challenging and memorable career. Mrs J Raston Junior School Music Tutor
Inga McQueen I nga McQueen comes to All Saints' College from the public education system. She has taught in a variety of schools throughout the metropolitan area as well as eighteen months spent teaching in Collie. Born in Collie, Inga moved to Bunbury at a young age and thereafter attended All Saints' College's sister school, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar. l~ga is primary-school trained, her majors havmg been English Literature and Social Studies. She was among the last students to have been trained at Claremont Teachers' College. Editor
Junior School Opens (From Page 1) On Friday 5th February, Years Four to Seven had their swimming trials at the Canning Pool. This was run very smoothly by Mr Jenzen and his parent helpers and the students were able to enjoy some free swims in between their time trials. Father Terry has conducted two Chapel Services and it has been lovely to see so many parents attending. We have also had two assemblies with items by both the Year Seven classes and on Friday 19th February, the Student Council was inducted by Mrs Williams and Mr London and these students and ~heir parents were able to enjoy a mornmg tea together. During the second week the Year Six students were off to Rottnest for a four-day camp. The students had a wonderful time but they were glad to arrive home on th~ Friday afternoon. The playground equipment is in place and is being en' oyed by all the students. The grounds are looking beautiful and are even producing some delightful herbs for those staff who have culinary tendencies. The classrooms are looking bright and attractive and already there are many displays of student work. It has been a wonderful beginning and the support of the Junior School parents with the dedicated staff can ably ensure that the rest. c:>f the year will be as happy, busy and posltIve as the first three weeks. Mrs J Williams
Impressions of All Saints' College and Perth During our 8-week visit to All Saints' College and Perth we have done such a lot that it will take a while to absorb and evaluate, aided both by our, so far, ten rolls of film and meticulous journal. We have had such a wonderful experience that it is difficult and invidious to select events that stand out, but amongst the memories that will be retold around the winter fire-side will be the pleasure of meeting some of the ollege parents and enjoying their ho pitality, such as our visit to the Royal Flyi ng Doctor Service. There ou r informative and enthusiastic morning at Jandakot with Terry Richardson fulfilled a life-long ambition. Throughout our stay all the College staff have been kind and hospitable, going out of their way to be welcoming and helpful. We are particularly grateful to those who a ked us into their homes with such open hospitality and friendliness. We look forward to seeing them a and when they visit the U. K. In the last week of Term, I sampled two year camps, initially selecting Year ine at Dwellingup, as I fancied the day-long bu hwalk. But, in addition to seeing the forest at close quarters, there was the delight of a moonlit campfire evening with thirty of us enthralled by the tales and music of Jim Webb, a part-Aboriginal from the Kimberleys. After such a brief view, I would suggest that All Saints' College is basically similar to Norwich School in ethos and size. But there are obvious differences: we are boysonly, select academically from our market, have a different empha i in our InterSchool fixture list and have a city centre location. The difference have made our visit e pecially interesting, and there are some good practices I will be taking back with me. In addition, there are particular features which emphasise the difference between orwich and England and here. First and foremost is the weather - waking up to almo t guaranteed blue skies and being able to it out during any evening - and the feeling of space. Perth is not simply a beautiful city; one is constantly reminded by the vista of the central business district towers and by the suburbs liberally dotted with r~creation and reserve areas, all easily acc~sslble by your outstanding road system. I did not expect the city to be so green, and I find incredible, the prolific use of water, when I think of its costs and restrictions in orfolk. The pecific intention of our visit was to explore and nurture a teacher/student exchange between orwich School and the College. I will be an enthusia tic proponent, and there seems to be enough interest already to get the ball rolling. one of this would have been possible without the encouragement and co- operation of both Headmasters, on the one hand giving me leave for half a Term, and particularly to Tony and Penny London for their open welcome and hospitality in giving us a home and lodgings for our stay. At a College Staff meeting I was asked what would be
Mr A Arnold the unfavourable impressions taken back to orwich of the College, Perth and Western Australia. We cannot think of any, rather we have created a list of what we intend to do and ee on our next visit, as we are looking forward to coming again. Alan Arnold Second Master Norwich School England
Important Dates. SUNDA Y, 6th JUNE 1993 3.30 p.m. COLLEGE CHAPEL Music on the South Bank (Carmina Ensemble including Emma Lysons) SUNDAY, 8th AUGUST 1993 7.00 p.m. COLLEGE CHAPEL Mu ic on the South Bank (Harp and Strings - Tony Maydwell) 8th-20th AUGUST 1993 - ARTIST I RESIDENCE HELEN TAYLOR Helen Taylor will be in residence at the College during this period and will conduct work hops for both students and parents, and give a number of talks about her exhibition "Challenging the Picturesqu~ Landscape" (a collection of her charcoal and pencil works of parts of Western Australia). The exhibition will be hung in the College Gallery (Theatre Foyer).
Six Weeks In Tokyo ... Not Long Enough! Last December when I boarded the plane for Tokyo, Japan, I had mixed feelings, probably imilar to those the music students who went to Japan experienced in April. I was very excited about the pro pect of pending six weeks in Tokyo and extending my knowledge of the J apane e language and culture, but also apprehensive about what lay ahead. As it turned out all my fears were unfounded. As one of eighteen teachers from all around Australia chosen by the Japan Foundation to participate in a study tour in Tokyo, I had a wonderful experience. We lived in a hotel in the heart of Tokyo and trouped off to language chool at 8.30 every morning for Japanese classes. It was difficult for some teachers to get used to bein~ a student again, but it was very profitable for all of us. At the end of six weeks our speaking ability had improved and we had greater insight into life in Japan. We had classes from 9.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, on language, culture, and teaching methods. We also visited local Japanese high schools and primary schools, a refugee centre and a tea ceremony school. I learnt a great deal. I am now far more knowledgeable about traditional Japanese children's games and songs, the finer points of sumo wrestling and the etiquette of tea ceremony. One weekend I took the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto, where I visited some beautiful temples. I also visited Hiroshima which is a relatively peaceful town in contrast to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, however, it was disquieting to see the lasting effects of the 1945 atomic bomb on the city and the survivors. I had a fantastic time in Tokyo. The opportunity to meet so many motivated, successful teachers from around Australia was invaluable. And the friendships formed and renewed with the Japanese people I met are what makes speaking a foreign language so rewarding. I hope that the All Saints' College music students who visited Tokyo in Al?ril have had an equally rewarding expenence. Miss K Kilcullen Japanese Teacher
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Miss Kilcullen (front row) with the Australian teachers on the study tour in Japan. 3
(~ Elizabeth Riley Wiping a Chardonnay-sodden hand across my eyes I move from one oak barrel to the next, filling new French barrels with premium quality Coonawarra Chardonnay, for its final stages of fermentation. This was just one of the many activities which I carried out as part of Vintage 1992 at Lindeman's Rouge Homme Winery. During February-May 1992 I spent two months working as a cellarhand in Coonawarra in south-east South Australia. This was an exciting, tiring and very educational time, but just the first of many vintages to come. Since leaving All Saints' College in 1988, I skipped the State and moved to South Australia to study Oenology and Viticulture (Winemaking and Grape growing) at Roseworthy Agricultural College in rural South Australia.
Elizabeth Riley planting at Roseworthy vineyard. Winemaking and Viticulture may sound a bit out of the ordinary, but it is an extremely interesting and exciting industry. At Roseworthy I studied full-time for a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) majoring in Viticulture. This means I am qualified to manage and design vineyards and also make wine. There's a lot more to Viticulture than just grapes and wine. Viticulture encompasses all types of grape production - for example - wine grapes, table grapes and drying grapes, eg sultanas, currants. In managing vineyards you have to cope with the various different seasonal changes and the things which then occur. Vineyards mean vines, weeds, disease, pests, soil management, fruit quality, etc. It is really no different from any other form of agriculture. So far my viticultural orientation has been towards wine grapes. I have a strong interest in winemaking. Winemaking is both an art and a science, and over the last three years I have seen and heard lots oftheory. However I have also been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience. The highlights of studying the course at RAL have been the practical
N_E_W_S_O_F_F_O_R_M_E_R_A_L_L aspects. As second-year students we returned to College in early February (one month early) to carry out the College vintage (Roseworthy has approximately 3ha of vineyard and a small on-site winery). In small groups we were responsible for the production of both a red and white wine. The task started in the vineyard, with us being responsible for deciding when to pick, ie. appropriate acid versus sugar levels. We then moved into the winery to actually make wine. We used selected yeast and bacteria and winemaking techniques over the following weeks. Vintage is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week process for about 2-3 months of the year (February to May). It was a bit of a shock to find that you were often still in the winery at midnight attending to your wine. 1991 was however a good year and we ended up with two fine wines - a Merlot and a Colombard - most of which has been consumed among family and friends (all of whom are still alive and suffering no ill effects)! 1992 was even more exciting with us not returning to College studying until May, so that we could gain industry experience in a commercial winery or vineyard. I spent December and January in Margaret River working as a vineyard hand at the Devil's Lair Vineyards. This was very interesting and my work included vine training, irrigation, spraying, slashing, fruit sampling, etc. The highlight of this time was the planning, designing and costing of the planting of a further 10 acres of vines on the property. This was time spent measuring and siting out in the paddock, then at a desk drawing and pricing. It was fantastic to go back six months later and see it all in the ground. I returned to South Australia in February and then spent March to May at Rouge Homme as a cellarhand. This was a big change, going from College (20 tons) to Rouge Homme (8000 tons)! Instead of doing everything from picking to bottling, I just became one of ten people on a 12-hour shift. My main job was yeast preparation and addition and the rocking of tanks, as well as filling barrels. This 2 month period was a real learning experience - both in wine production, people skills and about myself. There are many funny things that occur in wineries at the height of vintage. You find your sense of humour becomes quite warped, that getting sprayed with sticky grape juice is very funny, if it is not you! You learn to appreciate sunrises when you are on a night shift because it means you get to go home soon. But at the end of the day and more so at the end of vintage, there is a great feeling of satisfaction. The rewards are not always big, but it is an indescribable feeling when you see a wine in the bottle shop and can say "I helped make that" - albeit as an insignificant cellarhand. Well 1993 is my first year out in the industry and I am working at Yalumba in the Barossa Valley in South Australia. This year is looking like being a difficult year in the eastern states with lots of bad weather causing large crop losses and a lowering of fruit quality. We are soldiering on and the fruit is starting to ripen up. We should be 4
well into 24 shifts by mid March. Vintage 1993 is going to be short and sweet. This all adds to my bank of experience and this is what I need. To gain more experience I am hoping to go to another "New World" wine region - California - later this year to work in a winery or vineyard for their vintage of August to October. Well to close I wish to leave you with one thought - conserve water - drink wine! Ciao Liz. [NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: Elizabeth Riley has just graduated from the University of Adelaide with Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine) degree. She also won the Gramp, Hardy, Smith Memorial Prize for the graduating student showing the best all-round character and ability, taking into specific consideration leadership, scholarship and sportsmanship. She has also now been given a job with Baldivis Estate as Vineyard Supervisor.
Elizabeth at the time of her graduation. Photo courtesy of Event Photography
FORMER STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION
News in Brief 1.
Board of Management Former Students' representatives are MARK DOMINY (1985) and ROBERT SEWELL (1988).
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Cocktail parties are planned for Term Three (August-September) and an Annual Dinner in October.
3.
Articles for publication should be sent to Mr Mark Stapleton at All Saints' College (include a photograph, where possible, please).
_SA_IN_T_S_'_S_T_U_D_E_NT_S Elisabeth Jones
Elizabeth Male After graduating from All Saints' in 1986, Elizabeth commenced her Engineering Degree at the University of Western Australia. After a break in 1989, she completed her Electronic Engineering Degree with Honours in 1991. Her main interest during the course was in semicond uctor microelectronics, which was the subject of her Thesis. In 1992 she began work on electric
I have been asked to write a few words for the College magazine on what it is like to be a hopeful and aspiring politician. Having left All Saints' College in 1985, I went to Law School at UWA and began practising as a solicitor two years ago. It was at university that I developed a deep interest in the Environment Movement and I became involved with the Greens (WA). I recently stood against Richard Court in the State seat of Nedlands and obtained over 10.6% of the primary vote. Being a glutton for hard campaigning, I am now running for the Greens (WA) in the Federal electorate of Curtin. In both of these campaigns I have had no illusions of winning what must be two of the safest Liberal seats in the State. In fact, unless the Liberal and Labor candidates have a head-on collision in their respective vehicles (a rather unpleasant thought), I will have to put up with third place. However, I have been inspired by the fact that the Greens (WA) are now getting third place and I believe that by standing in the Lower House, I am helping to promote the chances of our Upper House candidates. In the past Australians have not been overly concerned with combatting environmental problems because the sky looks blue, the ocean looks clean and they can still see the odd tree about the place. This is very typical of our "shell be right" attitude. However, all is not as it seems. Each day we have le s native bushland, less native species and more dangerous pollution. Slowly people are becoming increasingly concerned with the lack of respect we show our natural world and more disillusioned with the way major parties are tackling various problems. I am urging people to act NOW while there is still a shred of time, rather than wait until there is nothing left to save! Elisabeth lanes
~J machine design for a Master of Engineering Science Degree with the mechanical and materials engineering department. Elizabeth found the engineering course very challenging and worthwhile, and values the Degree she has gained. However, during 1992 she decided to pursue the study of Medicine, which she had been considering for many years. She is currently enrolled in Medicine, and enjoying the work so far. The photograph below shows the University of Western Australia entry in the Shell Australia Mileage Marathon, held in SW. Elizabeth was a member of this team as the driver for three years from 1987 to 1989. The petrol-powered lOcc motor carried the 22kg car and driver with fuel consumption of 470km per litre, reaching peeds up to 50km per hour.
Ben Clarke Sends News From the Bright Continent Jumbo sana natoka Afrika! (Warm greetings from Africa, and all of us at garenaro Secondary School). We are now five weeks into first term and the dormitories are overflowing with new, enthusiastic girls from all over Tanzania and some from as far as Zaire, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia. Half of the students are sleeping two to a bed, many are happy to do this, although we are trying to remedy the situation by building more bunks. Once again classes are full to overflowing (sixty in many classes). The carpenters are working flat out building desks and chairs. This year we have cleared some space for netball and volleyball. We have also tarted a singing club and a drama group. Tonight we are blessed with 'umeme' (electricity) so our library is open and many students are exploring the shelves. The library is about half the size of a normal-sized classroom. Each day different year groups are rostered on to use the library. As Librarian, I am trying to develop a culture of library usage and reading for pleasure - many students have never used a library before, so we introduced a library skills programme. However even now, I occasionally see a 5
student happily reading a book or magazine upside down! Obtaining a place in a secondary school is a great privilege here and competition is very strong. The administration is under great pressure to admit extra students. As there is no television in Tanzania (an elite few have access to video recorders), radio is a vital link with the outside world. Newspapers are very local in their outlook and only eight pages long. The BBC World Service provides excellent news coverage and o each evening we encourage students to listen to the English broadcast. In spite of the lack of basic resources, the school is a lively and happy community. Teaching here has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences of my life, but also a hard struggle. People are largely free of the pressures and complexities of the modern world. They share, laugh, eat, play, dance and sleep together. Loneliness is almost unheard of here. There is a depth of joy and 'agape' love which I had not previously experienced. Tanzanians are very interested in life beyond Africa. Thanks to a donation of Australian posters, they are now familiar (Continued on Page 6)
Students Helping Students - Peer Support at All Saints' College Our groups contain around eight junior student. with two eniors sharing the leader hip role. The framework of activities is flexible in order to meet the specific needs ?f each particular group. Through their lI~volv~ment in the group sharing, dlscu mg and participating in activities together, the student build friendships with those other than in their class and also with older friends in the wider school community. M rs A Greville
News from the Bright Continent (From Page 5)
This student experiences the thrill oJ elevation. Our new Year Eight students may be and at times overwhelmed by an environment where old rule don't fit and new one are frightening - a world which contracts a it expands. "Have you heard what SHE doe when you are late to school?" "Is there someone who will help me if 1 have a headache or feel sick? - Where do 1 go?" "What happens if 1 forget some of my sports gear - not another red mark?" These dilemmas need quick resolution and guiding so that the Year Eight is able to reach a homeport of peace fulfilment and even inner strength. ' Who better than our current student body to resolve and help with these situation . Selected Year Tens are trained at the end of each year. in group leadership skill , communicatIOn and self awarenes. Relaxed, away from the classroom and working in small group , these senior students are given a marvellous opportunity for self development. Do you talk or offer your opinions often, or are you an observer - what can we do to encourage our quiet member and encourage the vocal to occasionally listen? The students select a conversation topic and as each person offers a cor:nment, a ball of string i passed around th~ fmger of the person talking. After several mmutes a pattern develop in the circle of students and it becomes obvious how much inv~lyem.ent. there is of each person partIcIpatmg m the conver ation. Time to reflect and discuss how Year Eights might feel, especially w,ithin the Tutor Group. Anoth~r exercise of trust within the group occu~s with one student lying down and the r~m~mder (usually around eight to ten) plckmg up that person with just one hand each, to support the body - surprisingly effortless and an exhilarating experience for the elevated. There are many such activities, each ~ollowed by a debriefing. This helps to provide the Year Eight students with a supportive integration into All Saints' College, starting from their orientation day and thereafter meeting at least once a week for the first term. puz~led
with ma~y aspect, of Australian life. They are particularly mterested in aboriginal Australians. Most people here don't even know that there are indigenous people in Australia! There are so many thi ngs which garenar? School needs. However, perhaps the most Important contribution which can be mad~ is personal contact - pen friends. ~ o~ will probably be surprised at how ~Imllar your own hobbies, dreams and Interests are to those of Tanzanian teenagers. Building friendship with high school students in Africa is a wonderful way to promote the 'global village' concept, and learn about the continent many of us know little about. If an~~n~ is interested in raising funds for speCifiC Items, the most useful things to send are: English dictionaries and atlases or at the expensive end of the scale, a vide~ play.er TV would be extremely useful, as well ~s Video tapes of outstanding international ~l1ms. ~he 'College Quarterly' is on display m our library, along with 'Time' (old copies I brought from Australia), 'Newsweek' and the 'Daily News' (of Tanzania). We look forward to your letters and guarantee that all participants will receive pen pal replies. Ben Clarke
Mark Pressley ...
A Quiet Achiever In 1989 while gathered on the College oval during the Inter-House cross country event, a statement was made along the lines of "If Mark were here, he'd win". This was accepted with some scepticism, such as "He can't be that good", Four year on however, we now all know, he is that good! It eems the case with ~ lot of uccessful athletes that immode ty IS part of t?e psyche. This is certainly not the case wI.th Mar~ Pressley. Convincing Mark to dISCU hI achievements is like trying to get blood out of a stone. His modesty belies the person who has notched up an impressive list of accomplishment. Winni~g t?e. State Cross Country \hampIOnS?IpS In 990 was his first major vlc.tory. ThIS wa JU t the beginning of a tnng of victories that has ensured whenever ~he College claims Mark Pres ley as one of ItS students, it is with great pride. Mark followed up his initial success in the 1990 cross country with a determined econd place in the 1991 national Cross Count.ry Championships. Then, in the 1991/ 92 natIOnal athletics meeting, Mark won the 2000m steeple chase, and placed second in the 1500m and 3000m. The e results were followed in the next season by the national championship held in Perth, during which Mark placed 5th in the 1500m, 3rd in the 2000m steeple chase and recorded his most m.emorable result to date; 1st in the 3000m With a personal best time. He was later to lash 16 econd off this time during a meet at Coker Park in April of this year. It would be q~ite acceptable to judge Mark purely on hIS results, but to do this wou,ld be to neglect a very important part of hIS character. The results he ha achieved are due to his dedication, commitment and
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Ben Clarke with Masai people pictured near the Serengeti Plain. 6
WOMEN IN SPORT AT ALL SAINTS'
Kate Bevilaqua (foreground) of All Saints' College. The Women's Sport Foundation of WA has taken positive steps to increase the number of young women participating in physical activities and choosing careers in sport and recreation. "Active Expressions" is a programme comprising a series of sporting events and the arts, which demonstrate the wide range of opportunities available to women in these areas. It creates wonderful networks for women where positive health changes in attitude and behaviours are encouraged. The programme is sponsored by Healthway. All Saint' College fully supports the "Active Expression" objectives and attempts to provide many opportunities for the female students - whether they be competitive athletes or social participants, everyone is invited to participate. The objective for 1993 is to involve a wide range of girls from the College in various fun activities where they are provided with information on skills, healthy lifestyles
Photo courtesy of "The West Australian"
and career choices, leading to a good level of physical fitness and positive self-esteem. The "Active Expressions" programme for 1993 commenced with a "Breakfast" where students conversed and enjoyed a meal with elite WA female performers. "A Day at the Beach" was enjoyed immensely by several students, participating in surf lifesaving, wave skiing, beach volleyball and surfing. The "Active Girls' Triathlon" was very successful, involving a swim-cycle-run format in which All Saints' College entered six teams. A Youth Camp is also run for aspiring young sportswomen. Future "Active Expressions" event will be ad vertised by the Physical Ed ucation Department at the College. 1 encourage all female students to take this opportunity to participate in this excellent programme of activity. There is much to gain and nothing Ms M Bozich to lose! Physical Education Department
JUNIOR DANCE GROUP
Selina Beffenger Behind a et of stumps in the middle of a cricket field, surrounded by thirteen earnest cricketers, is not the place one would expect to find a sixteen year old girl. However, that is exactly where you can find me, every Saturday (except the rainy ones!) from October through to March. I am one of the 110 people who umpire cricket for the Western Australian Cricket Association. Why would a girl want to become involved in this men's game? For as long as I can remember my family has been involved in cricket - my mother used to play and my father has always umpired. If you grow up with cricket it isn't boring, as some seem to think, and at first 1 wanted to play. However, as some of you know, I am prone to breaking bones, and so when my mother became an umpire I decided I would too: it's a lot safer than playing! A whack on the shin or thigh from a straight drive doesn't hurt all that much, really! In my two seasons as an umpire 1 have umpired W ACA under 15's and under ITs; both junior and senior Country Week, an annual event where cricketers from all over the State come to Perth for a week-long competition; and the Rod Marsh Junior Cricket Tournament in Bunbury, from which players for the State Junior squad are chosen. Maybe it' the English blood running through my veins, but there's nothing like the ound of leather on willow, and the best place to see a game is from behind the tumps. One day I hope to be the first female umpire to step out onto the W ACA ground for a fir t-class match, so perhaps when Tim Smith or Bronson Smithson are playing for Australia, I will be there behind the stumps to give them guard. S eI"zna BeIIenger
.MARK PRESSLEY
On Monday afternoons from 3.30 to 4.30, a mall group of students from Years Five to Seven meet in the PA Centre to be involved in a dance group. Simone Batt, a Year Ten student who is a very experienced dancer, leads the students in a variety of different movement styles to an array of musical pieces. Traditionally this group has been fairly large
but unfortunately the attendance this year, to date, has been poor. At the end of the year they will perform at the Junior School's end-of-year a embly. All students, male and female, are more than welcome to join the group, even at this stage of the year. We would love to see you there! 7
(From Page 6) determination, both to hi private training and to his school athletic and cross country training. A a well-deserved Captain of the All Saints' Cross Country team in 1992, he led the way in all departments, providing an excellent role model for not only the younger members of the College, but also his peers. In thi year, Mark was placed first in the interschool cross country for All Saints' and probably in pired some of our other athletes to perform as they did. Undoubtedly, Mark will again be one of the leaders of the cross country and athletics squads in the College this year, and if the same dedication and determination is shown by the squad members, the year will be Heath Lewis successful.
ALL SAINTS' SWIMMING ASSAULT
Inter-House Swimming Carnival February, 1993
All Saints' swimmers in training for the A CC Inter-School Swimming Carnival. Our swimming assault on the ACC InterSchool 'A' Division Carnival began early, before the 1993 school year was under way. As anticipated, the student body rallied and supported the four training sessions per week to the tune of sixty swimmers every day. The team was ably led by the Captains, Grant Wright, Shelley Jordan, Anthony Kaczmarczyk and Amanda Dowling who work hard both in and out of the pool. It is alway refreshing to watch the gifted swimmers assist at training with technique coaching and encouragement. As with all sports training, many attended without the aim of making the ACC representative team, but just to improve personal fitness and skill level. This is always good to see. The Inter-House carnival held at the Superdrome on 19th February, was a great success and an excellent spring-board to finalise the Inter-School programme. Congratulations go to all the House swimmers and support staff and students, who worked hard on the way. The final placings were Stirling, O'Connor, Forrest and Murdoch. Mr Collins, staff and the many parents who gave of their time on the day made this carnival one of the best to date. Thank you to all who supported the Physical Education Department - I know the students appreciate your efforts. The State Relay Championships proved to be of an exceptionally high standard, however the College was very well represented with some excellent performances. Special thanks to the swimmers and those parents who, year-in and year-out, can always be seen supporting poolside. The inaugural swim-meet versus Lakelands Senior High on 22nd February, was inspiring for the coaching staff. We were very proud to watch our eighty swimmers dominate all the races, but most importantly display a professional and courteous manner which provoked a very positive comment of congratulations from their Physical Education Department. The Swim Squad Training Day was attended by over seventy students who were rewarded for their commitment to regular training with a chance to swim with Barcelona Olympian, Dean Pieters. Dean's coaching tips, training session and
motivating presentation on his experience at Barcelona, were excellent and thoroughly enjoyed by the students. I believe the 1993 inter-school team was the best prepared and fastest group of swimmers to represent this College. They all gave of their very best, both in and out of the pool and set a precedent which will be the aim of forthcoming teams to match, or even better.
The starting crew - College parents, Mr K. McCrackan (left) and Mr P. HoganSmith. At this point I should refrain from highlighting individual swimmers because everyone swam with maximum effort to place All Saints' a very creditable sixth. However there were outstanding individual performances by Tim Roberts (Year 9), Rebecca McCrackan (Year 10), Bradley Hogan-Smith (Year 10), Rebecca Joyce (Year 11), Darren McCool (Year 11), Grant Wright (Year 12) and Anthony Kaczmarczyk (Year 12) who all swam multiple events and were placed regularly. I am sure the swim squad was very appreciative of the support shown by the cheer squad in the stand. When a swimmer can look up to see such enthusiastic support, the task ahead can seem a little less daunting. Over 250 swimmers and family members attended the Swim Team BBQ at All Saints' on the evening of the Carnival. To the swimmers, staff and parents who assisted with preparations, my sincere thanks. This evening took place with the financial support of the Parents' and Friends' Association. A deal of discussion and preparation has already taken place on making the 1994 swim season worthy of note. To all the swimmers, staff and parents who supported our efforts, thank you! Mr P Whipp, Swim Coach 8
Once again the Superdrome at Mt Claremont provided an excellent venue for the Inter-House swimming carnival. Before the carnival commenced, most people in attendance were expecting O'Connor to once again rule the pool. However in the early stages of the carnival it was apparent that all Houses were performing strongly, Stirling in particular. Prior to the medley relay events, the battle had narrowed down to Stirling and O'Connor houses. With both houses having a strong depth of talent, there were many close finishes in the final few relay events. With a win in the very last event, Stirling narrowly defeated O'Connor with Forrest a strong third, followed by an improving Murdoch team. Mr N. Collins Head of Physical Education Department
Individual Champions Under 13: Girls Runner-Up: Jaye Dadley (M) Girls Champion: Carli Monteath (F) Boys Runner-Up: Alexander Larson (0) Boys Champion: Ross Brown (M) Under 14: Girls Runner-Up: Amy Fiscus (0) Girls Champion: Sally Third (M) Boys Runner-Up: Andrew Mears (F) Boys Champion: Tim Roberts (S) Under 15: Girls Runner-Up: Lisa Keen (M) Girls Champion: Rebecca McCrackan (F) Boys Runner-Up: Andrew Joyce (0) Boys Champion: Bradley Hogan-Smith (S) Under 16: Girls Runner-Up: Kate Bevilaqua (0) Girls Champion: Rebecca Joyce (0) Boys Runner-Up: John Irvine (0) Boys Champion: Darren McCool (F) Open: Claire Stone (0) Runner-Up: Girls Champion: Shelley Jordans (S) Boys Runner-Up: Anthony Kaczmarczyk (0) Boys Champion: Grant Wright (S)
OVERALL TOTALS (1) STIRLI G (2) O'CO OR (3) FORREST (4) MURDOCH
1594 1589 1471 1394
SAILING The final heats of the State Flying Ant Sailing Championships were held over the Labour Day long weekend and Michael Andrewartha (Year 10) gained 1st place in the Handicap Division.
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