All Saints'
College Quarterly ISSUE No. 28 APRIL 1995
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FRONT AND BACK COVERS: The photograph reproduced on the front cover was taken by Trevor Simpson (1994 Year 12 student) and the artwork reproduced on the back cover is by a current Year 12 student, Susan Ghent.
regularly spend time in my study each week, conducting interviews with existing and prospective parents and their children. It is during such interviews and especially with the prospective parents, that I am often asked to sum up some of the salient features of the College in a few words. As you can imagine it is a daunting task to attempt to meet this request. All Saints' is a complex and sophisticated organisation of more than a thousand individuals who interact with each other and with the community. At the same time it is an interesting challenge to find some key words and I do like the potential parents to go away with something to think about; something that might help them in their decisionmaking process on behalf of Dick and Dom. The two words that I frequently use are the words 'balance' and 'opportunity'. I use the word 'balance' to describe in general terms our balanced approach to the elements that we try to encourage in each of the students at the College; the development of intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of each of our young charges. It is important that these are all developed in some form of a sensible balance. In the same way we try
and highlight a balanced range of student activities in each of the weekly assemblies in the Senior and the Junior Schools. Readers of this edition of CQ will note the wide range of NonTEE subjects that are now on offer in the College and how their very existence is symbolic of the need for us to present a balance within the Upper School curriculum. This ensures that the students within the group who do not have aspirations to enter university, are suitably represented and suitably challenged in their studies, It is important that the College presents a balanced range of subjects, each with its inherent qualities and with its own level of importance. Student numbers in the more recently introduced subjects reflect the sense of balance that we have been supporting and encouraging, It also suggests that the students themselves have accepted the reality of the situation. It is also interesting to observe how those students at All Saints' who have tertiary aspirations, have also incorporated a more balanced approach to their studies by including at least one subject in their portfolio that reflects their particular interests, rather than because of its 'aggregate potential'.
Editors: MEGAN LEWIS MARK STAPLETO ROBIN VAN DONGEN
Advisory Committee: TO Y LO DO KEITH BREWIN
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EDUCATION
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COLLEGE NEWS
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As our first issue as Editors of College Quarterly goes to print, we would like to acknowledge the work of our predecessor Wendy Gratwick, whose efforts to promote the College and in association with our printer, Roly Williams (Mercantile Press Pty Ltd) to produce a top quality magazine, have resulted in the fine publication we now enjoy. Wendy is wished success and happiness as she takes a new direction in hp-r career and we thank her sincerely for the contribution she made as Editor and photographer for the
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In using the word 'opportunity', I refer to the existence of a wide range of extra-curricular subjects and activities which are on offer to the students of all ages in the College and in the different seasons of the year. As a coeducational school we offer at least the normal range of 'male orientated subjects' and 'female orientated subjects' for all students. In some respects we offer twice the range that schools with a concentration of gender offer. This too means that the opportunity of choice is wider and the opportunity to try subjects and activities outside the traditionally offered range is a rich one. Activities outside school hours are all of a voluntary nature, whether it be ACC sport, dance, chess, drama, woodwork, or whatever. The students are all encouraged to try various activities over the different terms and seasons as long as they retain their membership of and commitment to the activity until its natural conclusion. The numbers in the Fitness Club in the Junior School, in the ACC Swimming Squad, in the ACC Cross Country [currently 80-90 running four times a week before breakfast], in the various orchestral and instrumental groups and the Rock Eisteddfod, are a strong testimony to the value of voluntary participation, which is an integral part of the culture of the College and an outcome of creating the sense of opportunity for our students. I hope that as you read the pages of this edition of CQ, you will recognise how many of the pages which record the various activities of the students of the College in recent weeks, are also strong evidence or support to my two words, 'balance' and 'opportunity'. I hope that readers will also recognise that behind all of these activities and opportunities there are keen and dedicated members of the teaching staff who also recognise and subscribe to the value of the two self-same words, 'balance' and 'opportunity'. On the basis of these comments I commend this exciting edition to you all. MrA H London
New Senior School Staff
DAVID YATF.S BUSINF.SS STUDIF.S
STEVE DAVIES SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
JUSTINE YEO SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
MARYSMlITS MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Message from the College Captain My aims will include building a more effective communication link between students and teachers, and if elected, I see next year, with the help of the Student Executive, as being a very enjoyable and productive year for the College.
1995 STUDE T EXEC TIVE STA D G FROM LEFT: CLIVE HUTCHEO ,SIMO E BATT,OME H MOTTWALLA, MELlTA POWY ,BLYTHE CARTER, BRADLEY HOGA -SMITH. SEATED FROM LEFT: MICHAEL ANDREWARTHA PE ELOPE PO TON, ASHLEIGH Fl K, CAROLl 'WISE REID BARRO ,REBECCA McCRACKA . ' ABSE T FROM PHOTO: RY CO ST TINE.
This is an extract from the speech I made last year when seeking election as College Captain for 1995. Those aims still hold during this, the Year of Interdependence. Throughout Term One life for the Student Executive has be n very busy, but w hav fulfilled our short-term goals. As a group, we have worked hard to become a team, which will hopefully see us as both representative and productive members of the College community Caroline Wise
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Non-TEE Courses at All Saints' College In order to meet the needs of students in Years 11 and 12 in the Nineties All Saints' College now offers a very ~ide range of accredited courses, all leading towards secondary graduation. Some of the courses are called tertiary entrance (TEE) courses, as the final results attained become part of a student's TES (Tertiary Entrance Score), while others are designated as non-tertiary entrance courses ( on-TEE), since the results do not contribute to a Tertiary Entrance Score. Students in Years 11 and 12 may take six TEE courses, six Non-TEE courses, or a mixture of both per year. At All Saints' College, the number of students choosing Non-TEE courses has grown in recent years, which mirrors the trend across the State as a whole. The results from Year 12 Non-TEE courses can be used by students for entrance into TAFE courses and many students although intending to continue study at a university will include one or two Non-TEE courses in their Year 12 programme of study. The following are Non-TEE courses on offer at All Saints' College this year: Applied Computing Mathematics in Practice Applied Industrial Arts Modelling with Mathematics Art and Design Outdoor Education Business Studies Photography Dance Studies Physical Education Studies Drama Senior English Early Childhood Studies Senior Science Furniture Woodwork Technical Drawing Home Economics: Family Studies MrsMKnox Assistant Principal (Curriculum)
Physical Education Studies IN THIS I
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HOME E 0 OMICS: FAMILY STUDIES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDIES AND SENIOR SCIENCE COURSES ARE FEATURED. IT IS PLANNED TO COVER SOME MORE OF THE SEVENTEEN NON-TEE COURSES 0
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FUTURE ISSUES OF COLLEGE QUARTERLY DURING 1995.
The Editors
Lawn Bowls One of the sports learnt in the Year 12 Physical Education Studies course is Lawn Bowls. We were welcomed by the Royal Australian Airforce i\ssociation, where our dedicated instructors included Kath Hayton,Alf Rolph, David McCrae, John Strachan, Les West, Gus Watson and Mavis Belcher. We are very appreciative of the time shared by these people and in particular, the organiser, Don Dyson (al 0 an ASC Grandparent) and the Club President, George Anning. The students received personalised instruction during three double period ,culminating in a tournam nt during the fourth lesson. Congratulations to Sally Browne and Reid Barron our Jack High champions and trophy'recipients. Very special thanks are extended to all from the RAAF Association Club who assisted in making this a most enlightening and enjoyable experience for us all.
A A REA Y A D LAURE BRIDGER WITH THEIR I STRUcrOR KATH HAYTO .
LAUREN COWAN ADJUSTS THE SWING FOR CAROU E WISE.
Golf In this course students are required to undertake a nine-week golf unit. During 1994/95 we have been fortunate to enjoy the instruction of one of Western Australia's top professional golfers, Lauren Cowan, who taught the students the ( ometimes frustrating) rudiments of the game. During the three double periods of instruction, Lauren (whilst home in Perth for only a short time), pr vided a fantastic insight into the mechanics of the golf swing and her life on the Women's Profe sional Golf Circuit. Lauren is a memb r of the Western Australian State t am and has also represented Victoria. She has played in the British Open event twice, with a best finish of 33rd place and has played on the European Circuit for a number of years. Mr Jeff Brooks of ewman and Brooks Golf, Canning Highway, Como (and a College parent), v ry generously donated fifty golf balls and twelve woods for th stud nts' use during this course. The College was extremely appreciative of this gesture. MrP Whipp Physical Education Department
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Family Studies Consumer Science Education has as its central focus, the well-being of families and individuals in everyday activities. Our current Year 11 and 12 students have used the course outline and selected to focus mainly on food, with one student choosing textiles as a focus. Through the two years of study, which are independent of each other, there is the opportunity to explore a range of social, environmental and technological issues which may affect Australian families. By considering and exploring societal issues impinging on the family, this course ensures that students will be able to make informed judgements and decisions in areas vital to their future. We have a quiet aspiration that all senior students should be initiated into the philosophies of this course before launching from the College environment - such is its value for life skills. In our current group we have several students who are motivated by a career in the hospitality industry since this is a 'pathway' course leading to TAFE entrance. Practical cookery or textile sessions occur at least once each week, when the Mise-en-Place course from TAFE, plus basic to advanced cookery skills are developed. The basis of the course comes with the realisation that the biological necessity of food consumption is a carefully cultured phenomenon, and where we eat is a medium for social relationships which create communities of various types. A wide set of cuisine experiences is (mostly) enjoyed. For our one textile student whose course runs concurrently with the food aspect, the studies again involve preparation for TAFE, with fabric exploration, construction techniques and most importantly, the creation of fashion garments of her choice. Currently both our students and staff are approaching this field of study with dedication and enthusiasm. Mrs A Greville Consumer Science
HRISTOPHER SIMPSO A D KEVI WEBSTER PO DER THE 'EVIDE CE'.
Year Elevens Study Forensic Science This year All Saints' College has begun its own programme to produce the crime fighters of the future, the vehicle for this being Forensic Science. The Year 11 Senior Science students have had the opportunity to learn and practise the science associated with the law, learning forensic techniques ranging from fingerprinting and hair testing to casting and soil analysis. Recently, the students learned (to their horror) that the codes stamped into metal objects (such as bikes) could be revealed with the use of chemicals, even after they had been filed away. Forensic Science and crime solving holds a natural fascination for the students, particularly as murders are often involved. This interest was never more
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evident than in the student reaction to Or Margolis, a Forensic Pathologist from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, who commanded their attention for two periods one Friday afternoon with gory slides and descriptions. Using all of the topics covered in the course, the students recently carried out a scientific investigation into a number of 'crimes' which took place around All Saints' College on one fateful day in March. The suspects and criminals (masquerading as staff members), clambered for the opportunity to participate in a 'crime'. The students were required to analyse 'evidence' from a crime scene, then interview and collect physical evidence from their suspects. After some convincing, they thankfully showed great restraint in not forcing confessions from suspects. The Forensic Science unit has worked well overall this Term and I believe the students will emerge from this with a greater appreciation of the applications and importance of science in the community. At the least they will have gained a greater appreciation of The X-Files. MsJ Yeo Science Department
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Students Meet Author Glynn Parry
ARlWORK BY ROSS BREWIN AND CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY AT THE ART GALLERY OFWA.
Year Twelve Perspectives AN EXHIBITION OF WORKS FROM 1994 YEAR 12 ART STUDENTS 23 MARCH TO 21 MAY 1995 - ART GALLERY OF WA
Five art works by last year's All Saints' College Year 12 Art students form part of this exhibition - the State's most significant annual exhibition of student work. During the three years this Exhibition has been held, the standard of work has steadily improved and this year's exhibition is an exciting and lively demonstration of the work completed by the talented youth of Western Australia during their Year 12 course in 1994. For the students involved, it is a prestigious and very public forum for their work. Ross Brewin and Emily Cook each have two works on display and Ina Sudjana has one. While the exhibition is the best to date, so is the number of works accepted from the College. All Saints' has been represented by work in all three of the Perspectives exhibitions so far, when schools across the State were invited to submit works for selection by a special committee. For visitors to the exhibition (including All Saints' College Year 11 and 12 Art students), it is an opportunity to see a wide variety of media and styles, all handled with an
impressive confidence and imagination. Our students' works ranged from the detailed figurative works in pastel by Emily Cook to the abstract and semi-abstract work on canvas by Ross Brewin and Ina Sudjana. Other works in the exhibition make use of printing techniques, sculptures from fabric, corrugated iron, clay .... even a painted bus shelter. The total effect is rich, varied and very stimulating. The key to the success of the exhibition is the high degree to which students and teachers have been able to work together in a partnership which has allowed students to develop their own ideas and their own styles, using the most appropriate media. The depth of feeling and thought evident in so much of the work is testament to the commitment the youth of today has to understand and express pain, pleasure, confusion, delight and opinion. The inclusion of works by All Saints' College students in this Perspectives exhibition is a source of pride and joy to all of us associated with them. MrD Thomson Design Technology Department
On 17th March the Year 10 cohort met author, Glynn Parry, who has become a success as a writer almost overnight. So what is his secret? This is what he explained to the Year 10 students who were delightfully entertained by an unusual and creative individual. The theatre shook with laughter. How could learning to write better stories be such fun? Students were impressed by Mr Parry's eccentric manner and speech and all came away remembering, quite vividly, the many tips of advice they were given to become better writers. We all look forward to 1996 when Glynn will be our writer-in-residence, a venture sponsored by the English Department and the All Saints' College Arts Foundation. Mrs D elements Head of English
Pancake Tuesday On Tuesday 28th February the Year Ten Cooking and Caring for Children classes joined together to make and toss pancakes. Many of these pancakes ended up on the roof and most of the remainder on the ground. The day brought to light the hidden talent of Stephanie Tribbick, who managed to toss her pancake ninety-one times in sixty seconds!! She is the All Saints' College 1995 Pancake Tossing champion. Shrove Tuesday, better known to some as Pancake Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday - the beginning of Lent. During Lent, Christians kept to a strict diet so on Shrove Tuesday housewives gathered foods like flour, eggs and milk, mixed them all together and cooked them in a pan over a fire. Pancakes!! Rachel McAuliffe, Year Ten
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Information Technology Advances at All Saints' College
Great advances have been made in Information Technology at the College during the last fifteen months, with the introduction of CD-ROM drives, on-line ervi es, the purchase of a large screen proje tor and a very powerful overhead projector. NEXUS, an on-line data base service has been set up in the Senior Library since Term I 1994,allowing staff and students to access data bases such as the Australian Associated Press News (including Reuters) and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Some members of our Library and Computing Departments are being in-serviced on INTERNET during May and we plan to enter those data bases through Winthrop Technology. Restrictions will be initiated however, to ensure students do not have access to inappropriate data. CD-ROM technology was introduced in the last two weeks of Term IV 1994 as a result of generous donations by parents and College suppliers, to a Library Appeal which ran throughout 1993 and 1994.The Senior Library now has three stand-alone CD-ROM units with a networked laser printer, while the Junior Library has two, also connected to a printer. Both Libraries purchased Encarta 95 and proceeded to teach staff and students how to oper-
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ate the hardware to search the disks. Each Library is adding appropriate CORaM disks such as Australian
Mammals, Dinosaurs, Classical Music, Musical Instruments and Grandma and Me, to name a few. Our students are enjoying the amazing multimedia aspect - researching has become fun! During the last weeks of Term 11995, the College purchased a large screen projector and a very powerful overhead projector to be used for presentations to large audiences such as Parent Evenings, staff in-servicing, orientations, teaching of computer and researching skills classes, and showing videos. The large screen projector is capable of projecting computer and video images onto a five-metre diagonal screen and should prove to be very useful in the Performing Arts Centre, Theatre, staff rooms and Computer and Library class rooms. Senior Library staff recently used it effectively to orientate over forty Curtin University Library Studies students to some of our Library facilities and an English class appreciated a Shakespearean video on the large screen. On 31st May at 7:30 pm in the Senior School Theatre, the hundred and fifty or so Library Appeal donors will be hosted at a showing of our CORaM hardware and software, linked to the projector so the benefits for visuali-
sation and research can be appreciated. The new, more powerful overhead projector will be particularly useful for occasions such as the Year 12 Parent Evening when Administration staff and guest speakers endeavour to explain the mysteries of TEE scaling using overhead transparencies and graphs. Much time and effort has gone into the planning, purchasing, in-servicing and utilising of all this equipment and we are grateful to all staff and parents who have been involved. We would also like to thank Andrew Shugg, a Year 12 student in 1994, who along with our Systems Administrator, Ms Annie Gottschalk, established the security for our CD-RaMs. Mrs SPotter Head of Senior School Library
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Croation Correspondent
Dancers in Forrest Chase The uccessful and entertaining Jazz Dance item from Speech Night 1994, led to the choreographer, Simone Batt (Year 12), being invited to produce another piece for the annual Folk Fest (part of the opening celebration for Multicultural Week 1995). In preparation, the dancers have been rehearsing early in the morning since the beginning of the year and performed at the College assembly prior to their official performance during the Multicultural Week Op ning Ceremony in Forrest Chase on 31st March. Simone Batt has also been successful in being awarded a scholarship to attend the Academy of Performing Arts - a particular honour since this s holarship is normally reserved for school leavers. We congratulate Simon and hope this i just the beginning of a successful career in Dance. Miss S Richens Physical Education Department
JAZZ DANCE GROUP FROM FRONT CLOCKWISE; BRONNLEY MANN,TAMARA MANSOM,SIMONE BAlT,MELlSSA SMITH,KELLY BROWN, TAMSIN KENNERSON, DANIELLE SELLWOOD AND KATE LOVEDAY.
ios horvatska ni propala, dok mi zivimo Visoko se bude stala, kad ju zbudimo Ak je dugo tvrdo spala, jacja hoce bit Ak je sada vu snu mala, ce se prostranit Ljuvedit Gaj (1809 - 1872)
ANTHONY RADICH AT THE "ARCHEOLOGIC CAFE", CROATIA.
was in 1988 when I toured with my folkloric ensemble repre enting Australia at an international folklori festival. Croatia was still a part of Yugoslavia at that time, governed by a Totalitarian Communist regime with the seat of government in Belgrad (Serbia's capital). Since then many, many changes have occurred - most of which were covered by our media. Croatia's desire to be fr e from Totalitarian rule, to be in depend nt, democratic and a nation in its own right, came at a very high cost. Today, after many centuries of 'foreign rule', (the Hungarians,Austro-Hungarians and Serbs), Croatia stand proud. It' for this reason that I chose to start my article with the words of Ljuvedit Gaj. It was written in 'Old Croatian' so I will briefly translate: It seems odd that in this day of modern technology I would be sitting at a table writing to you with only the flicker of two candles to light my page. Much of Croatia experienced adverse weather conditions today in which the main power station situated just outside Zagreb, Croatia's capital, was severely damaged. Consequently, we've been without power since 11 :30 am and haven't regained it, even though it is now 9:30 pm!! I think that I can cope without electric lighting, but the fact that the central heating in my cousin's house is not functioning is quite a different matter. It is so cold!!! The temperature fell this morning to -5°C and 'soared' to a whopping +2°C by late afternoon. I've been out of Australia a mere four w eks and already I'm pining for its warmer climes. Yes,you've guessed, Radich is a 'wimp'! I'm absolutely delighted being here in Croatia with my family - despite the wintry conditions. My last visit here
Croatia has not crumbled and will not while we live, On high she will stand once we awaken her, Though she may have slept in deep slumber, stronger she will be Though in dreams small she may have been, grander will she be. At the time he wrote this poem, much of it was subject to censorship it's clear that the powerful sentim nt xpressed by Gaj could asily hav nticed the people to rebellion. Fortunately today, censorship as it was then and during Communist domination, is definitely a thing of the past. Croatia is slowly developing into a 'modern' European nation. Th transition to a market system is still exp rincing hiccups, but generally p opl are very content. To enter any d partm nt store or supermarket is a it i in Australia. There's an absolute plethora of goods and being a part of Europ , the choice is vast. It's nothing lik th
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news stories we see on Life in Moscow, where shelves are nearly all empty Similarly, the vast array of luxury vehicles amazes me. In a space of five minutes while travelling by tram to the centre of town, I counted thirty-four Mercedes Benz cars on the road (and a gleaming red Ferrari!). Of course, I wasn't able to count the number of BMWs,Audis and Volvos!! Last week I spoke briefly to Rebecca Coombs who is on exchange in Belgium. She sounded very happy and content. Naturally, like all of us who travel,she lamented that she'd gained a couple of extra kilos. Fortunately, being the youthful, active and energetic person that I am, I am not experiencing that particular 'affliction'. To all back home in 'good 01' Oz', I send my best wishes."Knock 'em dead O'Connor!" Stay tuned for more reports from your 'Croatian Correspondent' . God bless and "Bog i Hrvati - God and the Croatians"! Anton Radic Zagreb, 30 March 1995
MARY, HARRY AND RUSTY PICTURED IN THEIR ALL SAINTS' GARDE .
Harry and Mary Dewhurst and Rusty I
It is with sincere regret and great appreciation for a job well done, that the College community farewells our caretakers, Harry and Mary Dewhurst and Rusty (the caretaking dog). The Dewhursts moved into their role at the College in January 1989 and over the past five years have thoroughly enjoyed their caretaking role with us. Their enjoyment of College life has been enhanced by the peaceful environment, the abundant bird life and the students and staff of the College with whom they have appreciated contact. The Dewhursts came to know of the position of Caretaker through their contact with Dixie Joy (former Head Groundsman at the College) and what was meant to be a welldeserved retirement in 1989 became five years of excellent service to All Saints' College. Harry has been an important member of staff and his piano playing at several staff functions has led to his affectionate nickname 'Harry Con nick Senior'. The respect and affection felt by the staff towards Harry was exemplified in 1992 when Harry's dog Gypsy was, it is believed, poisoned. Staff rallied round and raised enough money to purchase a new dog and canine accessories for the Dewhurst household. Rusty has been with us ever since. Harry and Mary are planning to spend their retirement listening to Country and Western Music, travelling, watching soccer and spending more time with their six grandchildren. We extend to them our sincere best wishes for a long and extremely happy retirement. Well done and many thanks Harry and Mary The Editors
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L-R: MR RALPH CHA DLER, LUKE REI ECKE AND MR LAURIE SIMMONS OFTHE COMMONWEALTH BANK.
Commonwealth Bank "Most Improved Schools" Award The quality of Rugby Union played at All Saints' College was recognised at the end of 1994 with the presentation of the Commonwealth Bank Most Improved Schools Award. Seen in the photograph is former Year 12 student, Luke Reinecke and the writer receiving the Award from the Commonwealth Bank General Manager, Mr Laurie Simmons. The Award capped off a fine year of Rugby Union in the College. In only the second year of their return to the code, All Saints' were semi-finalists in the Trinity Sevens competition and lost by two points in the final of the Open Schools' Competition. Several players from the College were chosen in State and other representative teams making all involved with Rugby Union at All Saints' very proud of their efforts. Mr R Chandler Rugby Coach
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QCantrrbury 1tidrrs 1995 COLLEGE PRODUCTION
During Term I students and staff have been working hard to bring you the 1995 College Production. This year All Saints' presents Canterbury Riders, a musical comedy adapted from Geoffrey Chaucer's literary masterpiece
The Canterbury Tales. Canterbury Riders, set in medieval England, is an amusing and entertaining account of a group of pilgrims on a journey to Canterbury to seek forgiveness and renewal. In true medieval style they pass their evenings telling their diverse and sometimes bawdy tales to entertain and instruct.
Canterbury Riders will be performed at the College from 24th to 27th May. Tickets will cost $8 for adults, $4 for students, pensioners and concession card holders, and $22 for a family (2 adults and 2 or 3 children). In keeping with the period, mulled wine will be served to adults at intermission. An order form for tickets will be sent home with students at the beginning of Term 11 or tickets may be purchased from the Student Enquiries office at the College. Please support the College and purchase your tickets for Canterbury Riders early. Ms P Derrlngton Drama Teacher
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Karen and Anne Marie Evans Anna Coxon Update
Recently we received a note from the Evans family keeping us up to date with their whereabouts. Apparently both these former students are well on their way on their respective career paths. Karen has completed her Articles with Clayton Utz, and was admitted to the Bar as a fully qualified lawyer on 23rd December 1994. Anne Marie has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics at Curtin University and "is on the lookout for a position where she can use her knowledge on everyone's favourite subject - dieting"!! She hopes to be able to set up in private practice in the future.
Since our last report on former student and College Captain Anna Coxon, in the October 1994 issue of College Quarterly, she has accumulated some more titles, the most notable being the World Sailing Championship in the Ladies 420 Class. Anna triumphed with her sailing partner Belinda Stowell during the World Championships held in Fremantle in January this year. She was further honoured in receiving the Ron Tough gold medal at the Yachting Association of Western Australia's 'Meet the Champions' night earlier this month. Anna is the first female to win the award which is presented for outstanding achievements and contributions to yachting.
Scholarship Winner Claire Stone (1993 leaver) has been awarded one of four scholarships offered by the Materials Institute of Western Australia. These scholarships are offered to students in Years One to Three, and Honours students, studying Multi-Disciplinary Science with a Materials Technology Major at Curtin University. The scholarship is valued at $1,500 per annum for the duration of the course, subject to the recipient's satisfa tory performance.
In the Press It wa
noticed in the press recently that 1986 leaver,Adrienne Wright CHartley) has been appointed Executive Officer of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies. Adrienne was one of the two inaugural All Saints' College Academic Scholar hip recipients for Year Eight in 1982 and it is very pleasing to see her progres ing well in her career. 1995 FORMER STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE STANDING: KAREN GOLDING, RACHAEL HOGG, JOSHUA HAYES, NATALlE COSSILL, CLAIRE YOUNG
Former Students' Association President I
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Having recently been elected President of the Former Students' Association for 1995, I have been asked to write a short life story about myself Ca requirement not mentioned before my election). I attended All Saints' College from 1987 to 1991,forYears Eight to Twelve
and after finishing the all too traumatic TEE, I participated in the compulsory celebrations before contemplating my future. After enrolling at Curtin University to study a Bachelor of Business in 1992, along with fellow All Saints' tu dent Usa Maley, I endured an entire year of 'fresher' subjects, and somehow managed to pass them all. The reward for this achievement was the selection of a 'Major', or seemingly the decision of what career to choose for a lifetime. Of course this decision, just like many before it, was not totally irreversible, though it felt so at the time. I finally decided on a Double Major of Public Relations and Marketing, in the newly formed Bachelor of Commerce. The decision to study Public Relations and Marketing was one of the best I made - the course suited me perfectly. My final year project for Public Relations was an internship with Activ Foundation, working on the 1994 20th Anniversary City to Surf Fun Run. This was a great experience, though setting up the finish line on City Beach Oval at 5:00 am is not something I would recommend. So after a thousand presentations, assignments, case studies, lectures, seminars and tutorials, I emerged with a Degree at the end of 1994. This sudden elevation to the 'real world' has been somewhat of a shock to the system - no more sleeping in. Since leaving University I continued to work at Myer in the Sporting Edge Department, but have recently begun working in a similar position for NIKE in the City. Currently I am seeking fulltime employment in the public relations and/or marketing field.
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1985 Leavers' Dinner
A Musical Score During 1994,YearTwelve student Stuart James wrote a music score for solo trombone and orchestra as his major project for the TEE Music course. Stuart's composition was entered in the Australia-wide Young Composers' Competition and was successful in being chosen as the State winner. Currently Stuart's composition is being assessed by the
STUART (ON DRUMS) 'JAMMING'WITH HIS FELLOW STUDENTS LAST YEAR.
1995 marks the ten-year anniversary of the graduation of the first group of Year Twelve students from All Saints' College. To mark this ignificant milestone in the life of our College community, we are planning to hold our first 'Ten-Year Dinner' at the College later this year. In preparation for this event, it is proposed to establish a committee of 1985 leavers to plan and organise a function worthy of the occasion. Former students who are interested in being part of such a committee should contact Mark Stapleton at the College on 332 5344. Just to refresh your memory, here are a few photographs which were taken in 1981,of the leavers of 1985.
National Co-ordinator of the competition and is likely to be performed at the national conference of the Australian Society for Music Education in Hobart in June. Stuart is a very versatile musician, playing several instruments and is currently studying at the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music at the Mount Lawley campus of Edith Cowan University. The Editors
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Vale Rachael Morrison The former and current College community responded with much sadness to the news of the death recently of one of our younger former students. Rachael Morrison, a 1991 leaver, died tragically in a car accident on 18th March. We farewell Rachael here with a poignant profile written by her only sister Kathryn, also one of our Former Student family
Former Students Sports Rort Girls vs Guys Aussie Rules Sunday 28 May 1995 at 2.00 pm See red insert page in this issue of College Quarterly
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SUE GlPSON PART-TIME UPPER PRIMARY TEACHER
PAMELA WOOD ART SPECIALIST
1995 JUNIOR SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS AND COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES STANDING FROM LEFT SARAH COLLEDGE (MOLLOy), VANESSATHACKRAY (BUSSELL),CAMERON MONTGOMERY (BUSSELL), NICOLE DANIEL (RILEy),ANDREW MUNRO (MOLLOY). SEATED FROM LEFT: A GELA RICHARDSON (DRUMMOND), MAX JEGANATHAN (DRUMMOND),JASON AVERY (COUNCIL REP.) AND BENJAMIN BEDFORD (RILEY). ABSENT FROM PHOTO: RACHEL WARD (COUNCIL REP.).
PROUDLY DISPLAYING THEIR CERTIFICATES AND MEDALS. L-R: MARK LA BROOY, QUINN LUI,ANDREW MILLER, ANDRIANTO WINATA,JONATHAN LEE AND CYNTHIA CASSIDY
Have Sum Fun All Saints' College Junior School entered two teams in the IBM 'Have Sum Fun' Mathematics Competition. The four rounds of challenging problems were tackled enthusiastically by teams from thirty primary schools at Lynwood Senior High School on Saturday 1st April. By the end of the fourth round there
was one point difference between the first and fourth teams. After a tie-breaker, the All Saints' 'f\ team came third with twenty points. Team 'f\ consisted of Andrianto Winata and Jonathan Lee (Year 5); Andrew Miller and Cynthia Cassidy (Year 6); Mark La Brooy and Quinn Lui (Year 7). It was a fine effort on the part of these six students. They were rewarded with a certificate and a medallion each and a trophy for the College. Mrs J Williams Head of Junior School
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Helping Hands Year Eleven student Kirsty Watkinson is sharing her expertise as a dance teacher with some of our younger students. Each Tuesday interested Year One students are taken to the Chapel meeting room where they are able to explore many aspects of dance and movement. Kirsty will also take a class of Pre-Primary students in Term 11. Kirsty devotes every Tuesday lunch break to a group of Year Two students who wish to continue the dance experiences which they enjoyed with Kirsty last year.
Students from Mrs Greville's Year Ten Let' Entertain group invited the Year Two students to an Easter afternoon tea on Tuesday 4th April. The contented faces and appreciative comments w re due to such mouth-watering delicacies as celery boats, baby carrots, hot cross buns, cup cakes, ginger bread bunnies, fruit juice and banana smoothies.
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group of Year Twelve students, Dale Tribbick, Kelly Bodman and Susan Ghent, under the guidance of Mr Schirinzi, have produced some beautiful equipment for the PrePrimary and Year One Perceptual Motor Programme. They have made maze boxes, scooter boards, balan e board and a circular ladder. Und r the instruction of Mrs Ramsay, this equipment is used four times each week by these young students to develop movement and co-ordination skills which are an aid to many aspects of learning.
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Years 1to 3
Aquatic Fun and Games Day
On Thursday 23rd March,Years One to Three travelled to the Ascot Water Playground for a morning of aquatic activities. Groups of students rotated around the various attractions which included water slides, mini golf and a rest and icy pole station (which was very popular). It was a real family occasion with many parent helpers and the morning culminated in a picnic lunch before returning to school by 1:30 pm. These happy faces attest to the fun and the spirit of co-operation which was very evident throughout the morning. Mrs J Williams Head of Junior School
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Surf LifesQving
Swim Day 1995
1994/95 For the second season All Saints' College students have involved themselves in the Surf programme. We are fortunate that Mr Wayne Spindler from the Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club has continued to support and assist in coordinating this valuable activity. Twenty-one students from Years 10 and 11 undertook an eight-week intensive practical and theoretical Surf Bronze Medallion course. Moreover, Karen Mellor, Blythe Carter and Rebecca Joyce worked very hard towards achieving their Advanced Resuscitation Certificates, whilst Kate Bevilaqua and Rebecca Joyce were awarded Bronze Medallion Instructor's accreditation. The recipients of Bronze Medallions were: Wade Machar, Bradley Johnson, Adam Corbett, Glen Lyons, Lisa Balding,Andrew Joyce, Mark Hewitt, Alexander Larson, Scott Bowden, Timothy Roberts, Danielle Smith, Elizabeth Eaton, Christopher Irvine, Michael Bevilaqua and Physical Education teacher, Miss Sarah Richens. Should you choose to swim at Cottesloe beach, there is a good chance you will be under the watchful eye of an All Saints' College Surf Patroller.
6 OLYMPIC SWIMMER NEIL BROOKS COACHES AND MOTIVATES THE ASC SWIM SQUAD.
MrP Whipp Physical Education Department
On Thursday 2nd March eighty All Saints' College swim squad members travelled to the Superdrome Swim Centre for a training session under the direction of Olympians, lan Brown and Neil Brooks. There is no doubt all who took part gained enormous benefit from the experience and technique coaching of our guests. With approximately fifteen minutes left in the day's session, we experienced what has been a well documented sodium hypochlorite (chlorine) gas leak. From this incident however, came only positive responses from all students present, indicated by their responsible, controlled and mature behaviour. Many (including the injured students, the All Saints' staff and the Surf Lifesaving trained students who assisted with first-aid) have been justifiably congratulated for their actions. As a staff member involved, I was very proud of everyone who contributed to make this difficult experience more tolerable. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to those of the parent and student body who chose to communicate their appreciation for the manner in which the response plan was handled. MrP Whipp ACC Sports Co-ordinator
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1995 Inter-house Swim Carnival The .1995 Inter-house Swim Carnival on 17th February proved to be a very closely fought event, with only 18 points separating the hrst three Houses. Murdoch eventually won the 'Lambert Cup' with 1323 points, in a carnival which was the forerunner to a very exciting and rewarding Swim season. Under Under Under Under
13 13 13 13
Girls Runner-Up Girls Champion Boys Runner-Up Boys Champion
Kym Abbott Amanda Bracken Cale Monteath John Willett
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15 15 15 15
Girls Runner-Up Girls Champion Boys Runner-Up Boys Champion
Claire Andrewartha Demelza Evans Alexander Larson Brendon Dunlop
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14 14 14 14
Girls Runner-Up Girls Champion Boys Runner-Up Boys Champion
Kelly Ghent EmilyBye Matthew Sargeant Stuart Munro
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16 16 16 16
Girls Runner-Up Girls Champion Boys Runner-Up Boys Champion
Sally Third Sarah Linton Timothy Roberts Bradley Johnson
Under 18 Girls Runner-Up Under 18 Girls Champion Under 18 Boys Runner-Up
Karen Melior Rebecca McCrackan Paul Kaczmarczyk
House Points "Lambert Cup" Murdoch Stirling Cowan 1
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Forrest O'Connor Durack
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SECOND PLACE IN 't\ DIVISION. No, it's not a dream or an illusion, it's a fact. For the many who in the past have given so much to the All Saints' Swim Programme, your efforts have been rewarded in 1995. The reason for our success began in mid-January (before the students returned to the College), when one hundred and twenty swimmers commenced a nine-week training season. This team performance came as a result of a lot of hard work, with our individual swimmers producing outstanding results as they consistently finished in the top four of each race. This was a team of many, and our relay teams particularly benefited from a whole team professional and committed approach to training. There were many highlights during the season, including new records at the Inter-house Carnival and some very impressive performances at the Quad Meet and Relay Meet versus Corpus Christi. A highlight for myself as a Coach was an act of dedication and courage by three members of the squad, all of whom were beaten in a challenge swim-off by other members of the squad. Despite disappointment, they chose to continue to train until the last day, support the team in every way and enjoy the celebration of the carnival day. I have nothing but admiration for these students. All who supported the squad need to be congratulated, but the following should be mentioned specifically: Mr Collins, Miss Bozich, Miss Richens, Miss Dowling, Mrs Cronin and Mr Stapleton were fantastic. The necessary quality team leadership came from the Team Captains, Bradley Hogan-Smith and
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Rebecca McCrackan and Vice-Captains Blythe Carter, Paul Kaczmarczyk, Karen Mellor and Kelly Bodman. Finally, the work of three former students who worked very hard to coach the squad is acknowledged. Kate Bevilaqua, Damian Smith and Rebecca Joyce are the first to have returned to give so much to the swim programme. Well done. This performance was rated by the Head of the ACC Sports Organisation as the best by any College in the 45-member Association. Congratulations to the '95 Swim Squad. MrP Whipp ACC Sports Co-ordinator