All Saints' College Quarterly ISSUE No. 21
JULY 1993
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A coll~ge such as ours never ceases to amaze me as it grows in stature and /, c~mplexity. Day by day we are confronted by many and varied-challenges. Working with young people and nurturing them and helping them to pevelop into young people ready to accept th_e many " _challenges of adulthood, has always been the-ta~k of parents and the adults in schools. That is a universat element of the regimen of schools. It is that for which we teachers have been 'trained. What we w~re not trained and e'd~cated for, was. the' rapid pace and network of change that is taking place in our society. __ How many of the peans of Colleges at University could have taught us as trainee teachers, about the changes we would/ experience in the wOJld around us? We were 'trained to teach students to go out into a world where there were a lot 01 fixed standards, where family structures) were quite_.~lifferent frof9 those whi~h now many of us experience and when 'radic;al' was a pop band with slightly long hair, _ wearing colla~s ~igd ties at their concerts __ - Th~ Beatles! /." As a response ItO t.llOse changes, the Board of M~nigement and "the "Colleg€ hav~ in part adapted t'O the new' technology. Our fUlly computerised library has moved to the installation of its second COmpU!er systerr( which also links/ ilie . Junior Scho~l and the Semor School Libraries as one. Vie used to have one
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Computing Labo_~atory; we now have three. These are just some of the ways in which we have responded to new technologies. These are changes which yave, in a sense, been imposed upon us, like bar codes, modems, faxes, mobile telepfiones and the like. There have also been changes which We have imposed upon ourselves. At the College we have added a new Junior School which has included a new Library. O~e of the elements of the College on which we are focusing during this year is the enhancement of our College Libraries. We are looking to add to the provisions we have already maqe from our budgets for a basic library collection, so that the I students\have the b~t that is available. This is the focus for our financial appeal this year. We want to add as much book stock as we can in one year. If you have been into a book shop lately, you will reco.¥nise that there are many new books in a very wi<!e range of subject areas. Our aim is-to have as many of these as is pOSSIble in both of the Libraries. In addition to this, we would also-like to . re;p'oJid to ~ne of the new strands of-' technology that I referred to earlier. .If libraries provide pleasant and challenging fiction for us to read for entertainment, they-also give us access to a large part of the world's ever-increasing body of knowledge, and the facility to gain access to tills -knowledge with speed.
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The CD-ROM (compact disc read-OIily memory) is'part-Of this technology. If we were to use the example of the encyclopaedia, a CB-ROM can hold on one disc (the size of standard home music system discs) the contents of a whole seCbf encyclopaedias. Students m~y access any._ part of it al~ost instantaneously 'and. stored information can be updated more convenie~tly and more frequently than is the case today. Libraries usin_~ CD-RaMs and modems can have access to any other libn{ry's stock. The possibilities are challen.ging~and this is an ar~a of technology, which we believe should be part of our Libraries. We have a~~~ays_prided ourselves that the College will provide students with the latest relevant technology. The Appeal for this year will do just that and I urge you to support it. Jf you have any questions please approach me or one pf the Librarians,-Mrs Potter, Mrs Riley or Mrs / Andrewart~a -= we will be pleased to p~ovide further intormation. This is an Appeal which is a real investment in the future, a genuine response to rapidly changing times. I hope that the new-look "GQ" will be to your -iiking as we -have tried to make it more presentable and more readable. l also hope tpat it continues to give you an added insight i~to .the diversity of our exciting College. Mr~
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MEMBERS OF THE TREE PLANTI G TEAM ON THE DAY OF DEPARTURE.
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-Year Ten¡ Tree Planters and Growers At the conclusion of the 1992 academic year an enthusiastic group of thirty-two Year Nine students decided to embark upon a tree-growing project. The impetus for the activity had come from studying "Ecology With a Landcare Theme". Here the students had developed an understanding that trees were an important solution to many of our land degradation problems. Students started the project by cleaning and disinfecting the trailer. On the arrival of a trailer load of tree growing soil mix (free from the Dieback fungus Phytophora cinnimoni) donated to the College by Richgrow Soils, the students set about filling the pots. This took quite a while as there were three thousand pots to be filled. The next task was to clean and plant the seed. The seed had previously been collected from trees adjacent to the areas to be planted on the recipient farm. All planting was complete and the first of the seeds had germinated by the time the students left the College for their summer holidays. On their return to school, students thinned the healthy seedlings to one plant per pot. They also fertilised the plants with long-life fertiliser (also kindly donated by Richgrow). Students continued to monitor the growth of their trees, routinely weeded them, and in early May the trees were taken out of the shade house so that they would harden up.
On June 4 1993, fifteen of the students left All Saints' College at the start of lunch to head for adventure and hard work on the Tree Planting Camp. In addition to packing the trees and their worldly possessions, the students packed cassettes, tape decks, cameras, fIlm, blank videos and video cameras. Their camp was to be well recorded. The bus drive to the farm at Lake King finished just in time for the camp photographers to set up their cameras and film stars and a sequence of the lunar eclipse under beautiful clear crisp conditions. Saturday was a busy day; all were up early and fed heartily for a big day's work. Tree planting started by 8.30am. At I.OOpm the students planted their way towards the lovely smell of a bush barbecue. Sunday started with a farm tour and brief talks about land clearing and land degradation. As a reward for the previous day's hard work, camp participants went for an aeroplane flight and had the chance to take an alternate look over their planting sites. It has been a great project and lots of fun. Special thanks to the student group, our farm hosts and to the Stapleton family for their assistance. Ms J Brandenburg
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CLIMBING ON THE SEA CLIFFS PROVIDED NEW CHALLENGES.
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"ON BELAY, CLIMB WHEN READY" were just some of the many calls heard drifting across the Willyabrup sea cliffs before being drowned by the roar of the waves crashing onto the rocks below. The majestic granite outcrop which characterises this section of the coastline provided spectacular scenery and the source of many challenges for sixteen students who embarked on a rigorous advanced course in rock climbing and abseiling.
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For most students, their only previous experience was on the 'Adventure Out' camp in Year Ten, which briefly introduced them to the excitement and personal challenge that these activities provide. The tudents' involvement at that stage was purely experiential, yet by the end of the advanced course undertaken this year, most of the participants were not only confident in the basic skills of rock climbing and abseiling, they also became proficient in roping techniques and could safely set up abseil anchor points as well as the more complicated belay systems for climbing. Students also learnt the correct procedures for ascending a static rope, locking off, assisting a colleague in trouble, changing over to the figure of eight friction device and abseiling to the bottom again - difficult manoeuvres especially when conducted several metres off the ground. Most of the skills were practised at our base camp in Margaret River and then carried out in situ at Willyabrup and Brides Cave under the watchful eye of Terry Hewett, a highly experienced instructor from 'Adventure Out'. Terry's patient, thorough teaching methods are well regarded throughout the State. His ability to successfully impart his knowledge to responsive recipients enabled all the group to work in a safe environment and to achieve their personal goals. Press-ups imposed on those with poor hearing, however, proved an effective additional learning strategy and served to reinforce the individual's, as well as the group's, sense of responsibility for the safety of everyone! Teamwork was more than just a byword, it was an essential component in the course. This teamwork came to the fore on our final day when a simulated rescue was conducted at the seacliffs. The 'injured' person, Shayne Brough, lay spreadeagled on the rocks thirty-five metres below. Two and a half hours later he was carried out by stretcher. The complexity of this rescue operation was a fascinating exercise, but it was also a timely reminder to would-be rock climbers to be constantly aware of the consequences of unsafe practices and to be accompanied always by an experienced climber.
STUDENTS LEARN THE CORRECT PROCEDURES FOR ASCENDING A STATIC ROPE.
It is hard to imagine any course during Camp Week offering more in the way of personal endeavour and challenge. If there
was any doubt, the attempts on the Grade 19 climb on day five would have quickly dispelled those thoughts. The course demanded full participation, a high degree of concentration and awareness, and a significant level of physical exertion. The result of this commitment was expressed on the faces of all participants as each new challenge was overcome and new goals were achieved. The group should feel proud of their accomplishments in completing a demanding and rewarding course. But it hasn't finished! 'Adventure Out' have offered to reinforce the skills gained abseiling later in the year at Churchman's Brook and other local venues. This additional experience will be particularly welcomed by those who are keen to develop their present interest into a longer-term commitment to the sport. Always with an eye to improving even the most successful courses, next year it is planned to relocate this advanced course to two centres, Albany and the Stirling Ranges. The spectacular sea cliffs in the Torndirrup National Park will provide the setting for the rock climbing component with the week finishing off at Bluff Knoll on a 300 metre, multi-pitched abseil. An experience not to be missed! Mrs P Tyrrell / Mr K Brewin
MRS TYRRELL DEMONSTRATES HER SKILLS.
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"STS Leeuwin" 1993
The 5th April saw us on the first day of College Camp. It was something we had looked forward to as it would be our first time on board a sailing ship. Not only were we going to be able to help out as staff members of the College, but would also enable us to be part of a new College venture. The ship itself was beautiful - like time frozen. How hard it must have been for those who first sailed our waters back in the l880s, as the ship was not as large as one would expect. After boarding, we met the "Leeuwin" staff and were allocated watch leaders, bunks, smocks and wet weather gear. Students, as well as staff, were divided into four watch groups, with watch leaders being responsible for training and safety. Not only were we all required to help sail the ship, but it was also necessary for us to carry out other duties relating to the ship's daily routine. Besides setting sails, furling and unfurling sails, bow watch, navigation, taking the helm - we also had to keep the ship clean. If it did not pass inspection the particular watch group repeated its performance until it was right. By the third day we as a crew thought we had it pretty much under control, the majority who had been seasick had found their sea legs and were starting to feel better and didn't want to abandon ship.
Climbing the shrouds to the 'T' Gallant (the very topsail which was 33 metres above deck) to furl the sail (which sometimes took up to two hours or more and often in darkness with the sea breeze well under way) was very nerve-racking, especially whilst the ship was still sailing and you were swaying from side to side. After some time, the legs would feel numb and the stomach rather queasy. We all wore harnesses and were always clipped for safety when working at heights, but when both hands were busy furling in the sail, sometimes feet not touching anything, it was scary. The ship was manned twenty-four hours a day, which included night watch. This sometimes meant being woken up on the hour or very four hours from 1O.00pm through 'til morning, so sleep was precious to us all - we even found out which students snored (we may add, most). For others the day started at 6.00am with a quick run, aerobics and swim, and then breakfast. It was a beautiful time of day, the sun was rising and the sea was calm and most inviting (well for some anyway)! During the day if things were quiet, there were "Leeuwin" sports which were a great success - it really showed how our groups developed trust and fellowship through working together as team members.
It was amazing to watch both students and adults overcome fears and attempt things that they would never previously have dared to try. This experience was difficult for some - very physical, testing one's will-power and endurance, but at the same time exhilarating. It was a fantastic and wonderful voyage, one we will both never forget and we would recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to sail on the "Leeuwin". It is a tremendous challenge and we hope the students who were on the voyage with us this year will always remember this experience with a sense of achievement and pleasure. It was the maiden voyage for All Saints' College - we hope not our last! Karen Urkko / Jiff Green A dministration Staff
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MICHAEL TAYLOR
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Deputy Principal ,of the Junior School at , th~commenceme~t of 1993 after-working in the State education syste'm for, c~ .... fourteen ·years. In that time I taught~n , both ruraL,and mt(tropolitfln scho.ols and "~.... " , .JANET DOWLING r . I now teach· ane of the Year .Six classes at / All Saints'. ~ - ( ." / / Both my \y!fe Debbie and I enjoy I joined 'All Saints' College at the start of 1993 as a full-time teacher of English and - travelling and in J985 we took a year) -leave and back-p~cked"through Europe. English Lherature. I previously taught at It w~s a fantastic experience. Little did.., St Mark's Anglican Community School, we kn"ow that in 1993 we would be back I!ilarys, but as Semester One draws to a th~re agai.~, this time 'in style', as a result close I find myself very happily settled at _~f a fabulous prize wonDy Debbie. ASe. Over the years I have played a range of My own education was completed at sports at variouslevels. These have boarding school in England,.as my father included football, cricket and basketball. moved every thr~e years, including tours in Germany and Scotland. Once 'A' levels Nowadays I enjoy Togging, fishing, wind surfing and the occasional round of golf._ were over ourJamilY emigrated ~ Perth .I have enjoyed-my first semester at the and I have no desire ~o ever live anywhere College and am hopeful that this is the else! As my mother is Australian, my sisters beginning ~f a long and rewarding and"i gained Australian citizensl)ip and I ). new consider myself to be a fully fledged association. Aussie. I haven't quite mastered the accent 'MrM Taylor as yet - I was corrected the Qther day for" pronouncing the '1' in 'footie'. "I am very happy to be a member of the RALPH CHANDLER All Saints' College community and look forward to a long aSsociation with the Ralph Chandler was born in Sheffield, school. England, the city famous for its steel, Miss J Dowling silverware and Sheffiel9 Wednesday Football Club. He holds an Honours Degree in Thf(~e KARYN BARLEY _Dimensional Design and worked for ~
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some years in Qatar in the ~rabian Gulf where he met his wife Karen and whe're their first son Simon, was born. Their second son Christ~an was subsequently born after their return to Britain. After emigrating to Australia with his family in 1991, Ralph worked at several ~chools before joining the staff at All Saints' at the start of this year. He was an enthusiastic rugby player in his youth and is now a qualified rugby , coach, hoping to" develop rugby union at the College. He" also enjoys competitive sailing. Ralph is keen to be involved in an exciting and creative department where students design work within a problemsolving and situation framework, using a variety of medium'S. He is keen to ensure
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Hi, my name is'Karyn Barley. I teach Year Eight and Ten Social Studies and Year Nine Religious Studies. I was born in Perth but spent many 'o! .. my childhood years travelling around the State with my family. Eventually we settled back in Perth wherel completed my TEE at Saint Thomas Aquinas College. University seemed the next step and I attained my Bachelor'of Arts at the University of Western Australia, majoring in History. The chalkboard th~n beckoned, so I decided to study Education. I have enjoyed myself thoroughly at All : Saints' and find the work rew~rding. My interests include Scuba diving, swimming, netball and surprise, History! r
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Picture this ... Outside - it's 40 degrees below zero. It is so cold that there is a weather alert warning people that more than five minutes exposure at a time could be dangerous. Inside - you find yourself in a formaldehyde-scented lab with fifty fellow humans ... and ten corpses (cadavers). Not only is the stench overwhelming, but the shrivelled, soggy cadaver on the trolley is looking directly at you. Around you your fellow comrades-in-arms are dropping like flies. There is no escape. "What have I done?" you ask yourself. You're thousands of miles from home in a town that's biggest claim to fame is a Mississippi Valley Fair prize-winning pig called 'Abraham' - after Abraham Lincoln, stupid!! "Oh, for the smell of Perth on a WARM sunny day. Oh, for some food that doesn't taste like re-fried cardboard. "I want to go home!", you plaintively cry. It is February 12th 1989, your first day at Palmer College of Chiropractic - the illustrious 100-year-old 'fountainhead' of Chiropractic. Welcome to Davenport, Iowa. America's cornfield and pig farm state. If the formaldehyde doesn't get you - the pig aroma is a sure thing. You're here for three and a half years. But take heart ... over the next three and a half years you will explore wonderfully exciting places - the splendour of New York City, the tradition of the Boston waterfront, the beauty and grandeur of the South and the fun and uniqueness of California. Maybe we'll even let you ski the slopes of Colorado, shop at Sacks Fifth Avenue in Chicago, and view the awe inspiring majesty of the Rockies.
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As well as these experiences, we will also help you develop some terrific friendships. Ones that will not only span many countries but that will last a lifetime. You'll share the tears of homesickness and the frustrations of biochemistry. You'll share the desperation of all-night cram sessions and the conquering triumph of passing "The Schmeids" neurology class. With these friends you will share the thrill and elation of helping your first patient. These friendships will be with you forever. And to top it all off, we will also teach you so much about the human body that it will leave you staggered at its complexity. We'll push your mind to its limits and then push it that little bit further. And to really woo you - we'll give you the gift of healing. By the time we're finished with you, at your fingertips will be the most amazing healing potential you ever imagined possible. Tempted? I was. So ... after graduating from All Saints' College in 1986, I began my pursuit of the adventure you have just read. Two gruelling years at Curtin studying Chemistry (definitely not my forte as Dr Simpson would attest to) and Human Biology and I was ready to go. I packed my bag, said a teary farewell to my family and was on my way to this land of pigs, cadaver and Yanks. I will never be the same. When I arrived in the US I quickly discovered that being an "Aussie" definitely worked in my favour and so before long I had cultivated this advantage to its full potential. Once, it even got me out of paying a $150 on-the-spot peeding ticket in LA. The next three and a half years were filled with everything you just read ... and then some. Then one day, June 12th 1992 to be exact (but who's counting), it was all over. With one hundred fellow students I said a fond farewell to this town of pigs and corn and set out to 'heal the world'. And now, having been home for almost a year, and under the guidance of my father (the older and wiser doctor) that year has been spent healing my little portion of the world. I can honestly say that there is nowhere else in the whole world that I would rather be than right here - doing exactly what I am doing! It was worth the "formaldehyde and pig scent".
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ELOISE HORN Eloise Horn (1991 leaver) has won the Pre-Apprentice Endeavour Award at the recent Gosnells T AFE graduation and prize evening. There were seven nominees for the Award and Eloise, who wa nominated by the Timer Trades, is to be congratulated for her outstanding work.
DILHAN URIN SITTI G DOWN IN FRO T OF THE REVOLUTION MEMORIAL, ON VACLA SKE AMESTI, WITH THE STATUE OF Kl G VA LA A D THE NATIONAL MUSE MI
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The 1992 Stirling House Captain, Dilhan Surin has not taken up the offer to tudy Architecture at Curtin Univer ity for 1993. Instead, he is studying the architecture of Prague in the Czech Republic where he is an exchange tudent. (Dilhan has plans to be at Curtin in 1994.) Dilhan has been an enthusiastic letter writer since his arrival in Prague in January. He has been welcomed into a family of four children - Marek (21), Filip (18), Marketa (16) and Fanda (15) and a widowed mother. The whole family participates in national and international orienteering competitions. Odolena Vada, the town where Dilhan lives in a four-bedroom apartment, is the site of an aeronautical industry plant and is about fifteen minutes drive from the centre of Prague. He attends high chool and is trying hard to cope with the demands of the Czech language. He has been involved in tutoring in English classes and examining the Year Twelve students in their fifteen minute oral English exam. Ms G Cleghorn
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research. However, in the immediate future, I hope to continue my grounding in the microeconomic environment for at least the next year and a half, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant on 4 November this year (seven years just for this?! !).
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The Annual Dinner will be held on Friday 22 October, 1993 at All Saints' College from 7.30 to 11.30pm. The cost will be $26 (approx). \
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After graduating from All Saints' in 1986, I began studying at the University of Western Australia for my Bachelor of Commerce degree, which I completed with first class honours in 1990. My thesis dealt with explaining the observed term structure of interest rates in the official and unofficial short-term money markets. This involved collecting and analysing weekly data for 90-day and 180-day Bank Bills, 13-week and 26-week Treasury Notes for the period beginning January 1980 to August 1990. From here I took a job with the accountancy firm Coopers & Lybrand where I have been working for the past two and a half years in the Audit Division. During this period I continued to study, completing my Masters of Accounting at UW A in 1992, along with my Professional Year exams set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and starting my Bachelor of Economics degree (majoring in econometrics) this year. Perhaps my biggest challenge so far is being in charge of the audit of the Western Australian operations of Western Mining Corporation. This job really tests your organisational skills. It involves coordinating about sixteen C&L staff at the numerous mine sites we visit, corresponding with C&L offices in Rotterdam, Baltimore USA and Sheffield UK, consolidating each operation and giving clearance to C&L Melbourne. It's quite a responsible position when you consider that WMC is such a large multinational and its WA operations alone account for approx 50% of its business. However, auditing big and small business was my original goal when I left All Saints'. In the longer term I would like to see myself working for the Commonwealth Treasure or the Reserve Bank, preferably in the area of macroeconomic
As mentioned in the flyer which accompanied the previous "College Quarterly", the dates for the free cocktait1 eveningsI Ito be held at the Coll~ge are:' \ 1985/'S6Ieavers Friday 27 August / i (RSVP Friday-6/August) \ 1,987/88 leavers Friday 3 September (RSVP Friday 13 August) 1989/901eavers Friday 10 September (RSVP, Friday ,20 August) 1991/921eavers Friday 24 September I (RSVP Friday 3 SeRte~ber) " These functions will be~held in the All Saints' College Th~atre. 'Those ~ishing to attend these functions please reply to Mark Stapleton, phone 332 53f4 (W) or 339 3523 (H). / I
CHRISTINE BUCKLAND
I am still working in my father's accounting practice, where I have been since leaving school in 1986. Last year I completed my Bachelor of Commerce at UWA after six long years of part-time study. Taking a break from the books has enabled me to do some serious travelling and I have just returned from a 5-week tour of the US., Canada and parts of Europe. A major highlight was learning to snow ski for the first time - an exhilarating activity. I now regret missing the Year Ten ski trip when I was at school. I skied in both the US. and Canada, the pick of the places being Colorado where the snow was like powder. I would urge any student who is able to participate in an All Saints' College ski trip to grab the opportunity. I can now understand the travel bug that is caught by most young people. You could easily spend a couple of years touring the world. I believe travel is a necessary education for everyone, with the added bonus that it is fun and there are no exams!!
FOUNDATlON STUDENTS EMMA HUNTER AND JOHN TANNER MARRIED IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR.
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The advent of Captain Cook 'Down Under' heralded a wave of migration that now places Australia second only to Israel in terms of its diversity in ethnic population. In a survey conducted at our College, a pleasant mix of many ethnic origins was revealed amongst the staff and students, with over thirty different countries of origin being represented. The nascent idea of spending some time together to celebrate our different vibrant cultures culminated in International Week, an extravaganza of colour, dance, music, food, educational displays and discourses. The week opened on Monday 24th May with a colourful display of banners draping the amphitheatre. These represented the international flags of the world. At ll.OOam the air resounded to the sound of fire crackers and the Chinese Lion wove its way through the students seated on the grassy slopes. The Lion looked formidable and flashed its menacing eyes. Many a student dared put their hand into its gaping jaws and came out with a handful of luck. The dance was performed by members of the Chinese Community Centre. The lunchtime entertainment was presented by the Velyankani Centre of Performing Arts and students joined in playing various Indian classical musical instruments and contributing to the 'Ragas'. On Wednesday we held a special College Assembly. It was very colourful, against a backdrop of a large custommade map of the world showing the countries of origin of our students and staff. The Junior School filed along the stage in captivating costumes representing different ethnic cultures; the College
orchestra and choir gave a performance of ethnic songs and a Biblical passage was read in seven different tongues (Afrikaans, English, French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Hindi). The Minister for Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs, the Hon Mr Graham Kierath MLA spoke to the College on the theme "Unity in Diversity". The same afternoon saw our staff and students partaking only of sticky rice for their lunch. Many found this a sobering experience as they reflected on the plight of millions around the world compared with their own fortunate lifestyle. The rice lunch eaten in Tutor and class groups gave a strong sense of family to the occasion. The money collected for the rice was donated to the work of Care Australia. On Thursday, speakers from different countries addressed the students on their problems in settling 'Down Under'. During the week, students were treated to lunchtime performances of ethnic dances by different groups - Burmese, Indonesian, Khmer in their exquisite dress and Filipino with their colourful candle and bamboo dances in which they got the students thoroughly involved. Friday was the day of gastronomic delights. Teachers, parents and students banded together to cook up some global gourmet fantasies with tantalising aromas.
The food was sold out from the word go. During the week there were some beautiful international exhibits in the theatre foyer and the Junior and Senior School Libraries - exotic Japanese wedding kimono, samurai swords and exquisite Norwegian ornaments being just a few. The week ended on Saturday in the Chapel with a Taize service focusing on different races. The whole of International Week was a wonderful multicultural experience and one which involved all parts of the College community. Our thanks go to the staff, students, parents, business organisations, ethnic associations and politicians, who helped to make the occasion such a fantastic success. We hope the spirit of International Week grows from strength to strength. Mr M Fialho / Mrs L Kirke
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At the end of second term Amanda Short, who has been Religious Education Coordinator for the past four years, relinquished her post to take up one of uncertain adventure. Amanda has been appointed Youth Officer and Co-ordinator of Youth Ministry for the whole of the Anglican Diocese of Perth. She will be based in the Church Office in Perth, in Law Chambers. Amanda's contribution to All Saints'
College has been wide and varied as teacher, pastoral carer and co-founder of the Taize liturgies. The respect she has had from her students shows in the many gifts and farewells with which she was honoured, particularly by her tutor group. We wish her well in the brave new world of Youth Worker. Her many innovative ideas will serve her well in that task. Father T Curtis
Gala Fete On Sunday 13 October 1993 AIJ Saints' College will be holding a Fete and Garden Expo. The
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and conclude at 6.00pm. Members of the Ladies Forum are meeting every Tuesday to sew, glue and assemble craft items for sale at the Fete. Certain items are
In addition to the ladies attending the Tuesday meetings, there are many members of the College busy working at home. These enthusiastic people are potting plants and herbs, making pickles and jams, knitting, crocheting and sewing. Perhaps in your next 'spring cleaning' spree
now being displayed in the Uniform Store at
you might find items suitable for our second-
the ColJege and may be purchased prior to the
hand children's clothes, toys and book stalls.
Fete. Also on display in the Uniform Store is a
Any donations will be gratefully received.
magnificent hand-sewn quilt which is the first
MrsS. Payne Fete Co-ordinator
prize in this year's raffle.
MEMBERS OFTHE LADIES FORUM TUESDAY MOR lNG GROUP PHOTOGRAPHED W1TH THE BE CHES DONATED TO THE COLLEGE BY LADIES FORUM 1992.
MEDITATION AND TAIZE
Christian meditation is traced back to the Early Church Fathers and its long tradition has been practised through the centuries by Catholics and Anglicans, Orthodox Christians, Quakers and many other mainstream Christian believers. Meditation, in the context of our Anglican College, affirms the individual's value, affirms their place in Creation as purposeful and worthwhile and confirms the belief that real peace emanates from Christ as a gift from God. And the students love it! Meditation is used to draw out spirituality from students, their own youthful, Australian, relevant spirituality which speaks clearly to them. All Saints' has an interestingly positive tone to its Anglicanism. On the whole, students do not shirk involvement in Eucharistic processions, and Saturday night Taize services. Taize is a community in France which produces music led by various interdenominational groups of young people and the brothers who live and work there. The community, lifestyle and music draws thousands to participate in meditative worship which is both ecumenical and multilingual. Saturday night services in the Chapel at All Saints' using Taize format and music, have been well attended for the last year. It was therefore with immense pride that we acted as host to Br Ghislain from Taize at the College. Over 350 people packed the Chapel for a candlelit service and slide show about the community. Br Ghislain won our hearts. His comments were "the atmosphere at the Bull Creek Chapel was just right - perfect - so beautiful. And the children were so silent during the silence, there is a lot of love there." MrsA Short
THE GUEST SPEAKER AT INTERNATIONAL WEEK, THE HON. MR G. D. KEIRATH, MLA WlTH THE PRINCIPAL, MR A. LO DON.
COLLEGE
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NEWS
1993 ',Year 6/7 Enrichment Camp at TamJ,nin
THE GROUP PHOTOGRAPHED AT OSUMA HIGH SCHOOL
Mus,~c Tour t~ Ji!pan "We ate raw fish for tea!" "Does your toilet have a heated seat?" "I pushed the wrong button and the toilet sprayed water everywhere!" "The bath was great!" "I'm sleeping on the floor in a tatami room!" "Does you house have chairs?" These were some of the comments heard after the first night of homestay with a Japanese family. The comments were coming from twentyeight excited students in Years Seven to Twelve at All Saints' College and they were in Tokyo because of the developing relationship between the College and Otsuma Girls' High School. A group of girls from Otsuma have experienced homestay with All Saints' students each year since 1989, but this was the first return visit. This was a special group of students because, apart from being the first group to experience Otsuma's hospitality, it was a mixed group in a girls' school and it was also a Music Group. Throughout the previous year the parents and music students at All Saints' College had worked hard at fund raising and extra rehearsals, and finally the group was in Tokyo. Although the group was quite small, it was versatile and the students performed as an orchestra, choir, a string ensemble and jazz group. They also combined with the Otsuma concert band for rehearsals and performances.
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All of the hard work of weekend rehearsals and the niggling worries about coping with Japanese customs were soon forgotten as the students were overwhelmed by Japanese hospitality. Noone will forget the tastes of Japanese culture like the tea ceremony, playing the Koto, wearing slippers in school, performing in front of 1500 girls, and of course the ultimate experience of a day at Tokyo Disneyland. The last day came too fast with the problems of getting very overweight baggage onto the plane; the number of presents given to us was unbelievable. Now everyone is safely back in Perth, the most frequently heard comments are "When 1 go back to Japan ... " "I really want to homestay a Japanese student." "When are we going again?" MrsR Bailey Head of Music
The topic chosen for the Term 11 enrichment programme for Year Six and Seven students was "Land Care". This topic was explored through a visit to Tammin from Friday 21 May to Monday 24 May. The twenty students selected for the camp had the opportunity to explore some farming properties in this wheatbelt country, to observe agricultural methods and machinery and to see some of the problems facing the district, including soil loss, erosion and salinity. The students acted as investigators by making scientific observations out in the field. They were able to examine salt river flats, fresh and salt water lakes, walk through patches of remnant natural vegetation, observe catchment areas, degraded tree belts and a watershed eroded ridge. During the field visits, the students took readings of wind speed, temperature, salinity and measure of amounts of ground cover, depth of leaf litter and the rate that water disappears into the soil. It was also most informative to visit York's farm where plantations of tagasaste are being used to reduce salt and to provide useful feed for sheep and also to visit Chatfield's farm where a tremendous amount of tree planting has been initiated by the owners. On the last morning the students were able to plant a variety of understory species on the Chatfield's property and to visit their energy efficient house. Preliminary work on land degradation was done prior to the camp and since the visit the students have spent three weeks writing up and presenting their findings. The results of their work was displayed in the Junior School Library at the end of Term 11. The students are to be congratulated on the high quality of their observations and also on some of the more creative pieces of work such as art and poetry that resulted from this camp. Mrs J Williams Head of Junior School
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STUDENTS WORKING AT THE KAREL AVENUE SITE.
Arbor Day Tree Planting Project
On Arbor Day, 4 June 1993, All Saints' College Junior School students were involved in an extensive tree-planting project at Bull Creek Park in the section running along Karel Avenue and the Bull Creek. The area is located between Brockman Avenue and Rossmoyne Senior High School. All students from Years One to Seven inclusive were involved. Parents and Grandparents also assisted students on the day. Between 9.30am and 3.00pm there were a total of 1500 trees planted, with each tudent participating for approximately one hour during which time they planted up to six tree seedlings. On the day the students also had the opportunity to be involved in free dress the theme of which was green as it was also Environment Day. Proceeds from the free-dress day were given towards environmental work - the specific use to be decided by the students.
E JOYI G THE DRESS-UP DAY ARE (FROM LEFT) LARA HOLBECK (VEn, LESLEY STEPHE S (MODEL), CLAIRE BOWDE (SHOP ASSISTAT), ELLIOTI WILLI K (REAL ESTATE), SAMA THA MARKS (DOCTOR), VASALA WARREN (VET), CLARA ALIM (ARTISn, THOMAS ATKI SO (PRI CE).
During First Semester the Year Two class studied a comprehensive unit on communities as their Social Studies topic. The children were actively involved in studying community facilities, workers and their specific roles. This encompassed a mini excursion to a local shopping centre where children were able to classify community workers with specified tasks and roles. To conclude such a successful unit, a fun community dress-up day and class party was organised. Parents, Mrs Williams, Mrs Watson and Mrs Kelly were all cordially invited by special invitation. The children completed the invitations in their language unit. The community theme was to come dressed as what you would like to be when you get older. We had a range of
JACOB DOOGUE (ENGINEER) WITH LESLEY STEPHENS (MODEL) AND "DOCTOR" SAMANTHA MARKS (STANDING).
interesting occupations from a US Marine (James Pape) to doctors, vets, engineers and a real estate consultant (Elliott Willink), complete with brief case, mobile phone and business cards. What a bunch of professional identities we are nurturing! The day turned out to be fun filled, with beautiful weather, great food and cooperation by all. The party was held under the lovely shady barbecue area opposite the Year One building. I would like to thank parents for their support, the Year Two class and all others who participated. Miss A Oldershaw
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ThinkJng Skills in the-;full;or School
For many people problem solving and thinking are not easy processes. Often our thinking attempts are restricted by prejudice, feelings of inadequacy, confusion and other factors. Edward de Bono, a pioneer in the field of teaching thinking in education, has devised the "Six Thinking Hats" method to overcome some aspects which inhibit our thinking. De Bono's "Six Thinking Hats" help us to focus on the different aspects of thinking, one at a time. In this method thinking is divided into six different modes, each of which is represented by a different coloured hat. Yellow Hat thinking focuses only on the strengths, benefits or good points of a particular issue. Weaknesses, bad points, judgement and caution are the focus of Black Hat thinking. Red Hat thinking expresses emotions, intuitions and feelings about the topic under discussion. White Hat thinking looks at the facts or information we have and need, whereas Green Hat thinking notes different ideas, alternatives and creativity. Finally, the Blue Hat thinks about thinking by asking questions. What have we discovered so far? What do we do next? Could we have some more White Hat or Yellow Hat thinking? What conclusions have we reached? The "Six Thinking Hats" method allows us to think more richly and comprehensively and can be applied to most subjects in the classroom, family and business. Students enjoy the activities using the Six Hats and they express how helpful the method is to their thinking. When asked to comment after using the "Six Thinking Hats" students responded: I now have many better ways to think about problems
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The hats help you to decide what you do in life This method helps me to think more thoroughly
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Another thinking skill being taught is "Mind Mapping", which is also very useful in written expression, social studies and public speaking, etc. Three classes, 6J, 6T and 7P have been taught Thinking Skills, two periods per week since February. Each class enjoys applying the "Six Thinking Hats" and "Mind Mapping" to a variety of problems across the curriculum. How have the Thinking Skills classes helped the students? Mr Jenzen, the teacher of 6J states: "Children in 6J have used knowledge and skills gained from lessons on thinking skills in written expression, current affairs, debating and public speaking. They use mind maps for planning and generating ideas and the "Six Thinking Hats" for expressing different viewpoints on given topics and recognising bias. Mr Taylor states: "Many students are effectively applying the thinking skills taught to real-life situations as well as language, maths and science topics. This is an innovative and worthwhile programme."
THE JUNIOR SCHOOL GROUP PRESENT THEIR "CONSTABLE CARE" SONG AT SENIOR SCHOOL ASSEMBLY.
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Student and teacher responses to the thinking skills learned indicate that there is great value in teaching students how to think and how to apply these skills to all aspects of the curriculum. As the year continues, other thinking skills will be taught enabling students to think more clearly and comprehensively. MrR Plumb
"Constable Care"
During first term the Year Two class studied road safety as a large component of their health unit, into which the "Constable Care" theme package was integrated. This involved a comprehensive and fun look at road rules and safety issues. They built a 3D road system, practised crossing the road and finished with a fun quiz session with "Constable Care" prizes. The "Constable Care" song which has been recorded by Barry Crocker, was a lot of fun and covered numerous safety issues. For the Assembly item the children had" much delight in working out actions and costumes to highlight the safety issues in each verse. They even co-ordinated their own clapping rhythm between verses. The class acted out putting on bicycle helmets, swimming, avoiding the 'stranger danger' situation and indicating what to do in case of a fire. The children were very pleased and excited to perform in front of the Senior School. The song and act certainly appeared to be enjoyed by all. Miss A Oldershaw
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Defetj,ce Academy Scholarship/A ward David Watts (Year 12) has been awarded one of four Australian Defence Force Academy Scholarships allocated in Western Australia. Brigadier Terry Nolan, Head of Defence in Western Australia, presented David with a cheque for $1,000 at the College Assembly on Wednesday 2 June 1993. The award guarantees David a place at the Defence Academy in Canberra, providing he achieves the required standard in the Tertiary Entrance Examination at the end of this year. Earlier this year David attended the Murdoch University Science School.
During first semester eighteen Year Twelve Physical Education Studies students completed a rowing unit as part of their practical assessment. The course covered: • Basic sculling and rowing technique • Rowing and sculling terminology • Fault identification and correction • Use of a land-based rowing ergonometer • Launch and recover • Capsize drill • Sculling a 500m course (many times) • Turning and steering • Care and storage of equipment The course was structured so that technique was built up gradually, with each student allowed to practise and master each stage before progressing to the next. Despite this, many students found the initial lessons difficult with most spending more time in the water than in the scull. Watching rowing on the river or on television gives no hint to the difficulty of the task, particularly the amount of balance required. However, after this initial learning stage, all students became capable rowers with Suzy Retallack, Michael Close and Nicholas Robinson showing good progress. At the end of the course all students were appraised by the instructor Cathy Harrison and awarded a Certificate of Competence in Sculling, issued by the Amateur Rowing Association of Western Australia. This certificate is recognised by the Perth-based rowing clubs and will assist those students interested in continuing with the sport. MrN Collins Head Physical Education Department
DAVID WATIS IS CONG RATULATED BY BRIGADIER NOLAN FOLLOWING THE OFFICIAL CEREMONY.
WASSA State A IfSchools Cross-Country Titles
Following some excellent performances at the ACC interschool cross-eountry, eleven students were invited to compete at the State titles. As usual these titles are open to every high school and student in Western Australia. The All Saints' College runners faced a daunting task with eighty schools and in some events, three hundred participants, being involved. As with the ACC event, the results were outstanding. Year 12 Mark Pressley 2nd 8th Year 11 Nathan Jones Year 9 Scott Bowden 5th Year 9 Trent Passmore 14th These four students received letters inviting them to run at the Australian titles at the end of July. The other seven students ran many personal best times, and the College can be justifiably proud of their efforts, as all finished within the first sixty places for their particular event. Year 12 Nick Robinson (in first 60) Year 10 Ryan Constantine 26th Year 8 Alex Larson 32nd Year 8 Luke Smith (in first 60) Year 8 Kim Wishaw (in first 60) Year 8 Emma Law (in first 60) Year 8 J acinta Cubitt (in first 60) Finally, a special thank you to the Captains Mark Pressley and Emma Atkinson and to Nick Robinson, who all trained hard, encouraged the students, led by example and thus contributed greatly to the success of the cross-country team. Mr N Coilins, Coach