College Quarterly January 1996 - Issue 31

eJrincipal's JYOtes

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This edition of College Quarterly traditioqally covers the conclusion of one year and also focuses on the beginning of the new year. In between a1l of that it covers the roll-over from one year to the next in matters pertainipg to staff and'to studen.ts.

In mid-December, after all of the students had left the Coll~ge for 1995, sma'll function was held for the first retirees (rom the academic staff of the College. This was to honour the work and the contributi.Qns made to All Saints' College by three senior members of the staff, namely Mrs Ruth _ Bailey [1989-1995], Mr Percy Jordan [19891995] and Mr K~ith Maughan [1982-1995].

Ruth Bailey as the Head of the Music Department, has made an extremely important contribution to the development of Music in the C~lege; Percy Jordan as the Head ofMalfiematics, has helped to main- tain and build upon thestrengths of Mathematics in the College and Keith Maughan as the Head of English and the 1\ inaugural Head of Mun:loch House." ha~'ll . made a wide-rangirjg contribution over these years. - They were thanked and well 'wishes were offered. The inaugural.J-Ieads of Stirling HoU'se and Forrest House, Ms . . . .

Creta Cleghorn [1984-1995] and Mr Brian Hanson [1983-1995] were also farewelled as they both ;esigned to p~rsue full-time studies.

At the Board of Management's end-ofyear dinner, Mrs Joyce Young, the Chairman [1992-1995] and Board Member [19-79-1985, 199..0-1995]; the Qeputy

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FRONT AND BACK COVERS Both these award winning photographs were taken by Year 12 students. The photograph reproduced on the front cover was taken in a European prison by Susan Ghent and is titled Prisoner (refer article on page ten). The back cover photograph was taken by Merridy Parr in a paddock at her home and is titled Home.

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Chairman, the Revd Howa.rd Eaton [19941995] and Board Member [1989-1995]; Professor Alan Davison [1992-1995J and Ms June Bartlett [1993-1995] were all thanked aod farewelled by the incoming Chairman of the Board, Mr Mike Colding. The contribution of these harq working and voluntary Board Members is hard to encompass in a few sentences, suffice to say that their efforts on behalf of the College have been of immeasurable benefit to us all and we thank them for their unstinting and thoughtful contributions over the years.

Near the dose of the academic year there was some publicity given to what has loosely and inaccurately been called 'League Tables'. I have been moved for the first time ever, to send a letter to all staff during the holidays, to gi.ve them some information and some questions lVhich they might pose to tho~e people who have decided that _the simplistic and I-imited information that is revealed in the 'League Tables', is a realistic and objective assessment of a school. I have been disturbed by the fact that some readers of the newspapers have decided that by comparing 25% of the Year 12 students in each of the schools, on their examination performances in one examination and the AST, they can arrjve at conclusions about the whole school and the other 75% of the students in those sChools.

Think on this: The Association-"of Independent Schools strongly opposes the p';blication o("ieague Tables' for schools.

Such tables can seriously damage schools

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EDUCATIO

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COLLEGE EWS

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PARENTS AND FRIENDS

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FORMER STUDENTS

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by undermining the confidence oftheir school communities which will be to the detriment ofyoung people. 'League Tables' have the potential to create a climate in which education is forced to become narrowly focused and in which schools may come to be thought ofas 'academic mills' rather than places where a well-roun'dededucation is provided.

AISWA is keen to promote and support excellence in all schools, but rejects the notion that this is the way to achieve it.

This has been the official position of AISWA on the 'Tables' and I for one hope that readers of this publication have not been caught up in making judgements about this or any other school, on what has to be at best, limited information.

We begin 1996 with some new Board Members, some new Heads of Department and new Heads of House, some new academic staff and a lot of keen and enthusiastic young people, many of whom will also be new to the College. I sincerely hope that _ we will all team together to forge new relationships through positive learning experiences and supportive behaviours. I offer you all my best wishes for the sixteenth year in the life of All Saints' College.

Fifty-two Years ofDedicated Service At the close of the 1995 College year, a period of dedicated service ended for five wellrespected members of the Senior Staff. Ruth Bailey, Percy Jordan and Keith Maughan have chosen retirement, whilst Creta Cleghorn and Brian Hanson intend to pursue further studies.

Percy Jordan's most memorable attributes during his seven years at All Saints' were his great knowledge of his subject Mathematics, the never-ending supply of jokes and witty stories about his now dimming youth and of course, that accent which few of us ever really fully understood.

Creta Cleghorn's professionalism, sensitivity, enthusiasm for all things Stirling in her role as Head of House and considerable teaching talent, have endeared her to all involved with her; students, staff and parents, during her twelve years at All Saints' College. Creta's work in setting up and chairing the committee which formulated and instituted the anti-bullying policy, was particularly appreciated and will continue to be in years to come.

Brian Hanson has given thirteen years of faithful service to the College in a variety of roles as Head of Forrest House, Co-ordinator

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L-R: Percy Jordan, Ruth Bailey, f{eith Maughan, Creta Cleghom and Brian Hanson.

t Executive The Student Executive for 1996 was photographed whilst at the camp held for the incoming group at Christ Church Crammar School's camp site, Kooringal at Dwellingup, after they had finished their school commitments in mid-December.

Pictured on the steps are: Back row l-r Kim Tribbick (Stirling Capt),

lane Porter (Murdoch Capt), Danielle Smith (Sec/Treas), Sharron Blazejczyk (Durack Capt), Ryan Brogden (College Captain) Middle row l-r Zoe' Brand (Cultural), Cressida Bell (Social Concern), Kim Hands (O'Connor Capt), Annabelle du Guesclin (Student Activities) Front row l-r Rebecca Cooper (Cowcin Capt), Adam Mitchell (Entertainment), Ella Tribe (Forrest Capt), Shourik Chatterjee (Publications)

During Ruth Bailey's seven years at All Saints', she built on the firm foundation provided by the late David Southwell, to provide a varied and excellent music programme of which the College is very proud. The standard of group and individual presentations has continued to reach new heights each year, due in no small way to the dedication and enthusiasm of Ruth and her able department.

Keith Maughan has used his talents in a variety of fields over his thirteen years at the College; as an English teacher, Head of the English Department, Concert Band Master and Conductor, Head of Murdoch House and in his work with the many College productions. Keith will be remembered for his hard work, his enthusiasm and his desire for all students to reach their potential.

of the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, ISSOA representative and counsellor. Brian will be missed for his forthrightness, his concern for others and his support of colleagues and students alike.

A combined fifty-two years of dedicated service was given by these five staff members. It is not possible to do justice here to the role that each of them played in the development of the College, suffice to say, each one of them will be sorely missed for their many and varied talents. We thank them for their loyalty over the many years and wish them well for the future.

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1995 TEE Dux of College and General Exhibition recipient

Christopher Taglor Certificates of Distinction (Applicable Mathematics and Calculus) Certificate ofExcellence

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Early Childhood Studies

Applied Computing

Applied Computing provides students with skills in the main applications of computers, Every child has the right to be nurtured by a broad understanding of the operation of people with an understanding of the developcomputers and an appreciation of the role of ment and needs of children. computers in the evolution of society.

Due to changes in both the structure of Students gain practical skills which can be families and the roles of those within them, applied in a wide range of occupations from patterns of parenting are changing. As a office jobs to running your own business.

Students develop essential skills in word processing, creating and manipulating spread sheets, using databases and desktop publishing. In both Years 11 and 12, students work on a large project which involves indepenL-R Adam Snell, Miss I lennings, Kelly-Ann Combes, dent research and integrates all of these Alicia Murphy, Wade Machar practical skills. The Year 12 course also has a large communication component.

In the theory section of the course students are introduced to basic knowledge on hardware and software, including input and output devices, communications devices and the central processing unit, programming languages and operating systems. The course also covers the history of computing from the abacus to Charles Babbage and his Difference Engine to the modern computer. The final important part of the knowledge component deals with the impact of information technology on society. Issues raised include health issues and ergonomics, privacy, change in the work place, automation, social effects and environmental issues.

Students are encouraged to think critically about the use of information technology and to develop informed opinions.

Happy in their work, Year 11 Early Childhood students left to right: Remy Bridger, Susan Atkinson and Information technology plays a big part in our society today and new technologies are being Lisa Mason introduced all the time. In human history we have tended to take up new technologies without careful consideration of the social and environmental costs. It is hoped that through result, many students complete their education having had little interaction with young their studies in Applied Computing, students children and have no understanding of their developmental needs. At All Saints' College this will learn not only how to use computers, course aims to promote a better understanding of children in our society, through providing but to reflect on the impact that information both male and female students with opportunities to explore and observe all aspects of the is having in our society and to technology development of children from birth to five years of age. use their informed opinions to influence the This course gives students the knowledge of responsible care giving and parenting. It gives extent, nature and direction of technological students an awareness of, and some back-ground for occupations in the areas of social work, change. teaching, nursing, medicine, physiotherapy, occupational and dental therapy, as well as childcare related vocations.

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Mr Chandler helps Year 11 students Cameron lones, Shane Mouritz, Tfistan Lawrence and Andrew Gray with a Technical Drawing project.

Stuaents-will be invol~ed from a problem- soJving perspective in various graphical techniques, including the use of markers comThis is one of the many SEA (Secondary pGters, the pen and-pencil, and in the makEducation Autli.ority) subjects which will ing of models to provick and illustrate solu-~ undergo significant cnange in the-next ~ou­ tions to-various problems. pie of years. THis is in a bid to providg stu-; Students will find the-new course demand;:. dents with a better background to the graph- _ ing, but very rewarding and those who areical communication scene, be it for employinterested-in a career that 'demands any skills ment purposes or for a course at university in the preparation of drawings 'or illustraor TAFE. 1 _ .-J ,... tion, should consider this course carefully.

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Advertise Your Business Free-ot-Charge in the 1996 All Saints' College Business Directory We believe the development and strength of the College community can be enhanced by establishing links between the community members. Many of these links have already been developed over the fifteen years of the College's existence, but we now offer anyone connected, including past parents, former students, current parents and current suppliers of goods and services to the College, the opportunity to advertise the business and service with which you are involved. It is hoped that by advertising in the 1996 All Saints' College Business Directory, fellow members of the College community will support your business. If the 1996 Directory is successful it will be updated on an annual basis.

The inclusion of your business details in the 1996 Directory is free of charge and voluntary and the Directory will be inserted into the April 1996 issue of the College Quarterly magazine. Three thousand copies of the magazine are distributed each issue, not only to direct College connections but also into the wider community (ie other independent schools, local public libraries, doctors' and dentists' surgeries). It should be noted however, that All Saints' College will not accept responsibility for the standard of product or service which is provided by businesses advertising in the Directory.

If you are interested in placing your business name in the 1996 Business Directory, please complete all sections of the form which is included with this issue of College Quarterly and return to the Director of Public Relations, All Saints' College, PO Box 165, WilleUon, 6155.

Left tg right P~tricia Tyrrell (Head of-Durack House), Sharron Blazejczyk (1996 Durack House Captain), Elizabeth Durack, Ash7eigh Pick (1995 Durack House Captain) I

Strong associations between Durack House and the family to which it owes its name have been firmly established with the visit to the College last October of Elizabeth Durack, one of Western Australia's foremost painters. _ ~ - The primary purpose of her visit was ". to officially open the 1995 Design and Technology ArfExhi9ition, but in order that we should mark this initial contact ! in a special way, Elizabeth joined us for aftern.oon tea and was able to meet the - staff and some. Of the students from {

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Elizabeth is the grand-daughter'of Jlatrick Dura~k who was an early'~io- / neering pastoralist in the Kimberleyregion during the late nineteenth century. Along wlfh her sister, theJate Dame - Mary Durack, she has made a significant contribution -to the development ofthe . artl. in t-his State, g~ining an international reputation alongside artist~ -such as Sidney Nolan, ~ussell Drysdale and Fred ~Iliams. We a~e in_deed honoured to be connected with such a distinguisQ.ed pioneering family., -

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Elizabeth's warm personality which is so evident in her paintings, was expressed through her obvious joy in looking at our students' work and achievements on display in the exhibition. 1I1her opening remarks, Elizabeth recalled her early childhood~experiences in art and compared th{in to the abundant o~portunities~vailable to the students at All Saints' College and to tile __ ra~ge of visual and pra~ical arts subjects.

The presence of Elizabeth Durack at our annual exhibition was greatly appreciated by all who attended on the opening night. We hope that this successful visit will now become the first of many and that Durack House Can continue to gain inspiTation (rom the achievements of this historic family.

M(s P Tgrrell Head of Duraclr House

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Solar Car Challenge Excitement

Former Students' Association Presentation At a College Assembly in Term 4, Miss Gemma Arnold, the President of the Former Students' Association presented the Music Department and the Library with the funds to allow these departments to purchase two acoustic guitars and CD ROMs respectively.

The Former Students' Association provides funds annually for the purchase of needed equipment for use by the students of the College. In 1994 funding was provided for the purchase of singlets for the athletics squad and this year it was the turn of the Music and Library departments to be the beneficiaries of the FSA generosity. Mrs Ruth Bailey and Mrs Sandy Potter were most appreciative of the funds which they received and both commented that the equipment which would be purchased would not only enhance the education of the students studying Music, but the College population as a whole. Sincere thanks are extended to the Former Students' Association for what has become an annual tradition of support for the student body of the College.

Left to right Mrs R Bailey (Head ofMusic), Miss C Amold (FSA President) and Mrs S Potter (Head of Senior School Library)

Happy groups of volunteers enjoy the aftemoon tea

Volunteers ,/ / ~ Afternoon Tea The efforts of the many volunteers who work in the College during the year are very much appreciated - the 'anonymous army' the Principal referred to them as, in his address of thanks at the annual afternoon tea. The areas in which they assist are too numerous to list here, but include such diverse activities as assisting in the Junior School class rooms with reading and language; in the sports area with before-school fitness club, swimming and athletics training to selling second-hand books; helping with the Year 12 dinner for four hundred parents, students and teachers; sewing, supplying suppers and props for College productions; and the regular band of volunteers who assist in the canteen, uniform store and libraries.

The Principal thanked them all for their many hours spent working with such willing spirit; working efficiently and quietly behind the scenes to complement the efforts of the College staff.

The afternoon tea, which was held in the Lower Theatre in late November, was organised by Mrs Sandy Potter and her library staff. Years 9 and 10 students had prepared the sumptuous fare under the direction of Mrs Anne Greville during their food classes.

The food was beautifully presented on tables decorated in a yellow and white theme, with the students acting as waiters.

On 9th November 1995 the fourth Western Power Solar Model Car Challenge took place in Forrest Chase in Perth. Eighty-one cars were entered in the competition from schools throughout Western Australia, with three entries from All Saints' College. Two of these were made by Mr Chandler's Year 10 Technology in Action class and the third car by the extra-curricular solar model car challenge group. All three cars completed the fifteen metre straight track, which was under artificial light, with one car successfully making the finals - a 'first' for All Saints'. This was a great achievement as this was the first time the Technology in Action class had entered the competition and their entries missed the finals by only a few seconds. Many cars from other schools did not complete the track.

The finals were held the following day and we were all extremely excited. Since our car finished 21st in a field with cars from throughout the State, our first race was against the 12th car. The race took place on a figure-of-eight track measuring one hundred metres and was run in natural sunlight. The two cars raced each other on the track at the same time, the winner being the best of three races. Unfortunately we just missed out on going through to the next round, losing two to one by about two metres against the John Calvin team from Albany, which came fourth in the end.

Nevertheless it was a great day with lots of excitement, winding up a successful year for All Saints' College. Thanks to Mr Chandler and Mr Knight for their support.

Nicholas Ralph and Charles Street Year Nine

Most of 'The Team' with their solar car, Mr A Knight, Cameron Macri and Shannon Davies (Year 8) at the back, Nicholas Ralph and Raymond Sheh (Year 9) and Michael Chisholm (Year 10) in front.

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Peer /s.IlPpor{ 'Le.ader;Training

The peer support programme is based on the premise that at every level and in every age group in society, people absorb information and values from each other.

The peer support leadership training for the Year 10 students at All Saints' helps to increase their self-esteem, communication and relationship skills, as well as helping to develop the ability to make responsible decisions. All the activities lead to useful discussion and increased self-awareness. It also gives the students the opportunity to explore their own capabilities and talents.

This three-day training is offered to all Year 10 students and in 1995 ninety-seven of them enthusiastically volunteered to be a part of the programme.

The process of selecting the leaders is a complex task, given the high calibre of students who offer to take part in the training.

Unfortunately only seven students from each of the six Houses can be effectively utilised in providing the incoming Year 8 students with a supportive integration into the Senior School.

However the benefits of the programme are many, even for those students not eventually chosen to be leaders and the ninetyseven participating Year 10 students this year impressed staff with their level and quality of involvement. Every student involved would have gained from the opportuni ty to get to know other students outside of their peer group, to develop trust and confidence and to receive some genuine 'warm fuzzies'.

Mrs A Greville and Mr M Price Peer Support Training Staff

In August, the annual Dante Alighieri examinations were held. This year saw a change of format, where the written and aural papers were completed during normal school time. The results from these were used for . the selection of the top twenty students in each level, who were required to sit an oral exam on a Saturday morning.

At Year 12 level Lisa Blandford and Natalie Dowling were selected for the oral examination and at Year 11 level, Monica Barratt, Amy Gates and Narelle McAuliffe.

Narelle is to be congratulated on her success, being awarded the prize for the best student of non-Italian background - an outstanding achievement since the examinations are carried out statewide.

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The Annual Year 10 Italian class excursion to Northbridge was held on Thursday 23 November 1995.

The day began with a tour of European Food Wholesalers, then lunch at Citadels where the students feasted on the lavish smorgasbord. Mter lunch was a visit to the Re Store shopping for families, buying Italian products such as coffee, cheese, chocolates, cakes, pizza, olives and lots more.

The students are to be congratulated and thanked for their outstanding behaviour. It was a pleasure to take them on this excursion and everyone had a great day.

Italian Chefs for a Day

Pamela Snowden serves the culinary delights to l-r Jessica Daniel, Melanie Koch and Amanda Etherington.

As a culmination to the food unit, the Year 10 Italian class tried cooking spaghetti carbonara in small groups.

Prior to this day, students had to translate the recipe from Italian into English and make a menu to decorate the table on the day. Each group also had to set and decorate their table as authentically as possible. The tables looked magnificent, decorated with such ornamentation as an enormous Italian flag for a tablecloth, fresh flowers, candles, bread baskets, fancy cutlery, bottles of Chianti (really red cordial) and Champagne (non-alcoholic of course). I was a little concerned when I saw that some students had brought gold cutlery and beautiful silverware from home, but I was reassured that they had been given permission to do so.

It was an educational day for all. Some learned that cutting bacon one strip at a time using two fingers, can be a very slow process, while I learned that some people will try to fit enormous amounts of spaghetti in their mouths regardless. I must say that the final product was delicious!

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Monday 4 Decerr'tber 1995. It was ~ heautiful sunny day wheh ootihundred and-tWentY , . . . prospecti~e Ye~r1Lstuaents and-many of .( their parents' .approached the College.. The day began with a short Chapel serviceihtro'::"" • _ I . \ I' ,ducing people to Worship life of the College. ~ ,/' Then_started the _inforn:ation'1 Mr L?~~on,/ )illustrated the size of our c~mm,unity by......, , . showing the large -College photograph taken a few years ago;. Mrs Knox..reminded us that these studepts will be in Year¡12 in tlfe year 2000, leadi'ng the' G~llege i~to the next ( , \ Gentury; 'the Head's of-Hquse talkeo a50ut \

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bookS';-tutor gro~ps and various othe.r important-issues. Just before >.< "informatjon over]oad"was re2ched, parents _ ,;... enjoyed a morniflg tea supplied by the ~. _. Ladies' Forum before neading off to complete their ofh~r p?essing jobs of the'ilay.

After recess the youhg stu..de~tS were given a taste. of ~econdary lessons. Many responded to the suggesbon of swimming training ( -and all enjoyed spme actlvitie~ preparetLby the f.lewly-trained Peer S~port Leaders. -It was a pleasant day for all involved ~nd we look forward to .fle.J chalrenges with-this group in 1996. " ._v

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Arthur and Lorraine Kay join the All Saints' Family In April last year Arthur and Lorraine Kay, and their dog Alfie, started their new life as caretakers at All Saints' College.

The Kays, who previously lived in Hamilton Hill, celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary on 23 December. They have two married children and one adored seventeenmonth old grandson.

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and cricket, progressing to coaching later on, and Lorraine and the children were always there to barrack and support him. Both Arthur and Lorraine have always been staunch supporters of the South Fremantle Football Club, attending most league matches throughout the year. Recently Arthur took up lawn bowls at the Willetton Club. In any other 'spare' time, Arthur and Lorraine enjoy catching fish and crabs, and going on picnics with their family.

Very happy to be in residence at All Saints', Arthur and Lorraine have just enjoyed their first Christmas 'on campus' and look forward to a long association with the College.

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At the Canning Agricultural Show in November, the Photography students from All Saints' College were successful in winning many prizes in the Photographic division of the Arts.

Not only were the students successful in sweeping nine first places and six second places, but Susan Ghent (Year 12), received the prestigious First Prize Sash, awarded to the person with the most points overall.

Susan received three first places and one second place for her outstanding images of Europe, taken by her while she was representing Australia in the Junior Exchange Sailing Scheme earlier this year.

Ben Williams (Year 12), another outstanding photographer, received a first and second place award for his entries.

Other first place awards went to Year 10 students, Simon Lo, Kate Moore and Kelly Fuller with second place awards to Merridy Parr (Year 12), Glen" Mackey-Cullen (Year 12) and Christina Haddad (Year 10).

Jamie Albanis, a former student, was successful in receiving two first places and one second place for photographs he took while at the College.

All Saints' College Photography teacher Mr Stan Balding, was delighted with the students' success, as it was the first time he had encouraged his students to enter external competitions. He congratulated all participants for their high standard of work and hoped that after this taste of success, his students would be inspired to enter again next year.

Mr Balding commended the organisers for the professionalism and dedicated work they are performing on behalf of the community, as without this encouragement many of our talented youth and adults alike, would simply file their work away in a folio or privilege only friends or family with a glimpse.

Susan holds her photograph taken in Europe of a swan watching over its young

Back: Brendon Dunlop, Amy Gates, Kate Loveday, Philippa Goodman Front: May-Ann Phang, Dean Huppatz A,bsent: Karen Mellor

College Colours Recipients Semester If 1995 Brendon DUNLOP (Year 10) Amy GATES (Year 11) Philippa GOODMAN (Year 12) Dean HUPPATZ (Year 12)

Athletics Music Athletics Athletics

Kate LOVEDAY (Year 11) Karen MELLOR (Year 12)

Dance Environmental Activities May-Ann PHANG (Year 11) Choir

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Anglican \Expo' ,1995' Over the weekend of 3/4/5 November, ' the Anglican community celebrated th~ festival of All Saints by holding an expo in and ar:-ound St George's Cathedral, in the Square, 'On the lawn and other closeby venues. Performances of music and drama, talks, workshops and static displays were presented, in an effort to highlight the multi-faceted life of the Church and what it has to contribute to the wider community.

L-R Kimberley Angel, Chanel Chittenden and Stacey Fuller following the presentation

All Saints' College ~as represented aL the Expo by a photographic display manned by Danielle Smith and Ryan , Brogden (Year 11). At the Speakers' Corner, where several schools were represented, Year 10 stud~nt Taryn fones spoke on the topic of It's Harder for Men Than Women in 1995, supported by some fifteen other All Saints' students, and the All Saints' Jazz Group performed.

During Term 4 the second Inter-House Chess Challenge was held. This year fortynine students took part. In this competition each House provides a team of five players and each team plays five qualifying rounds, with the four highest teams taking part in the elimination semi-finals.

Again O'Connor and Murdoch were the grand finalists, the second year running that the two Houses have met to see who would win the shield. Murdoch emerged a convincing winner for 1995, winning all five matches.

Congratulations to the Murdoch team of Matthew Sargeant, Andy Cho, Richard Cho, Blake Klyen, Ross Mandin and reserve players, Katherine Potter, Robert Bone, Christopher Taylor and Peter Ward.

The final House positions were: Murdoch, O'Connor, Stirling, Cowan, Durack and Forrest.

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Guiding Awards On 26 November Kimberley Angel (Year 8), Chanel Chittenden (Year 10) and Stacey Fuller (Year 8) were awarded the BadenPowell Emblem in recognition of their ability to get on well with other people, to work at doing service in the community, to learn new skills well, to participate in patrol and unit activities and to live out their Promise in their daily lives.

The girls who are members of the 1st Bateman and 1st Burrendah Girl Guide Units, were presented with their badges by Mrs Janis Wittber, State Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association, at a special ceremony held at the Christ Church Grammar School Chapel.

Sixty-one awards were made to Guides from all over Western Australia, following the Chapel service.

O'Connor players on the left and Murdoch players on the right deep in concentration during the grand final match

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Year 11 Whitewater Kayaking

The following was written by Ryan Waiter as a respfmse to a request for a report on an excursion to the Peters' Icecream factory by Mrs fill Angel's Year 10 Personal Development class:

On Wednesday the class of Angel did go forth to the Peters' Icecream factory where many icecreams did dwell. They did see the factory in all of its industrial glory whilst all the time being hounded by the Apgel, to be polite. They felt a hungering sensation when they were in -the presence of Peters' icecream but the-Angel did maketh it go away with sharp lashes of her tongue.

To see a group of inexperienced Year 11 girls and boys pick up their paddles and attempt to paddle their kayaks in a straight line, then look at the same group a Term later as they celebrate their new-found whitewater skills on the notorious Avon River, is an experience in itself. To teach and watch the students come together as a group, whilst they learn to act as a team on the harsh water and to see them battle and conquer grade two and grade three rapids with improved self esteem and attitude, is a wonderful experience.

awesome rapids with two instructors from Acacia Canoes, as well as Mr Collins and myself. Mr Rob Barton and Mr Mike Leonard were the ever ready back-up 'parent' team, who took on some rapids themselves (taught by their children of course). This year the water was at an excellent level (equivalent to the 1994 Avon Descent). The students were pushed to their limits daily.

Camping along the banks of the Avon River provided a delightful setting for the 'chat' sessions afterwards. Some comments written by students after the camp were:

The-class did learn of the . many se~ices done in the name of money for Peters' and did giveth-much consideration to those various jobs. Oh they doth. learn aplenty from the pilgrimage_and after it was ~ near the encl they were hungry and tired, and the Peters' lady did S<lY unto them, "Take, these icecreams are for you, eat these in-remembrance of us".

And the class did eat and they were cont-ented and they did say, "That made it all worthwhile".

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The intrepid adventurers

As part of the Year 11 Outdoor Education course, the whitewater camp has developed to offer a physically and mentally challenging course which offers scope for personal development. The students embarked on a seven-week programme of basic kayaking strokes on flat water, in addition to a whitewater session at Bells Rapids (where frightened parents watched confident sons or daughters) and culminating in a three-day whitewater kayaking adventure.

The river from West Toodyay to Upper Swan offers some of the most exciting whitewater features in Western Australia. The group paddled through tea trees and some

"I was petrified of the drop - it was great fun - I didn't fall out all day."

"The group was so supportive of me."

"I want to do the Avon Descent in 1996."

"The areas are beautiful and untouched.

We made sure we left no impact on the area by carrying out rubbish."

"I think many people confronted and conquered their fears."

"I was pretty scared after a frightening capsize .. I've improved. It was a real adventure."

Miss M Bozich Physical Education Department

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Assessments. In their final examinations As well as having a Bachelor of Arts they'performed well with many students Degree-and a Diploma of Education, receivin{'Credjts' and 'Highly Satisfactory'J .

-.,. lane has a Trinity College Diploma in results. Emily Modre achieve~ a Speech and Drama. After graduating from 'Distinction' and went on to gain second the Drama studio in London~ she pl~ce in -the under-sixteen division of the embarked on a career qS a professional North of Perth. MusiG Festival Drama secactor. This career spanned te~ years and tion. -Emily will be a Year 9 student in saw her working in the United Kingdom 199,6, so she performed ~el~ outside her and Sydney. lanepas now settled in Perth age range. where, as well as teaching Spe_ech and In'Semester 11 the students in the four Drama, she works in community radio, groups( rehearsed three plays for their producing training programmes which go Concert afternoon. The Years 1 and 2 to air nationally. Jane is a well-respected _ students performed The Wolf and the / playwright and is currently working on a Rabb~ts, the Years 4 and 5 students permusical play set in Perth in the 1930s ,J " \ ' \ formed There's a Bunyip IJnder My Bed A, using a WA Departrhent for the Arts Project -Years 1 and 2 students from the ~roduction of _ and the Years 6 and 7 and Yea~s 8 and 9 Grant to/help her to complete this project. {'The Wolf and the Rabbits" students performed one act each of /5 That In the Speech 'and Drama programme at a Muffled ~hriek? The aftemoon perfor, the Col~g~ during 1995, Jane worked with mance of fhese plays was a most enjoyable experience for all who attended. Jane x would like to'make special mention of the Some of the cast of "Is That a Muffled Shriek?" with Speech and Drama teacher. Ms J Cale ' I "' excellent lighting and sound wQrk carried ~ out by Year 11 students Andrew Barnett and Adam Mitchell, and appreciatively, thaQ,.~s all parents who h~lped in so many ways..

Plans are already under way to'introduce_ skills in radio into the Speech and Drama ,pr(J~ramme for 1996, with the possibility of sludents making a regular contribution to " a proposed¡oflce-a-fortnight half-hour radi'o J broadc-;;:st in 5he 'Junio; School.

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Presiden~'s Report 1995 was an important year for the Parents' and Friends' Executive in a number of ways, although for the broader parent body there may have been few noticeable activities during this time. The P&F continues to be dedicated to its goal of supporting activities at the College in many and varied ways - from a service aspect this is through providing the College Canteen and Uniform 'Store, whilst from a financial perspective, it is through contributions to students representing the College; and to the College for building works and various minor projects which haven't received funding from within the College budget.

The P&F Executive also takes a keen interest in educational developments at the College, with one of the Executive regularly obtaining Education and Library reports from both the Senior and Junior Schools for presentation to and discussion at Executive meetings.

In the last two years the P&F has been concerned in running the Canteen and Uniform Store 'businesses' as efficiently as possible. Whilst providing more satisfaction to those paid and volunteer workers who assist in the stores, it also provides some financial resources to the Executive for its discretionary use within the College. The College Canteen has been transformed by the appointment during the year of a new man-

ager, Nola O'Byrne, who has brought many new ideas, new products and new enthusiasm, which I'm sure has been appreciated by students and teachers alike.

Although appreciating the profits that are raised through the P&F activities, there is now a wider understanding that the P&F at All Saints' College does not have fundraising as a principal objective. Whilst grand fetes as previously existed may occur again in the future, they are currently not on the P&F agenda. With some vision to ten or twenty years further down the track, I believe the P&F will have even less of a role to play on financial matters as the Former Students' Association matures as a group and as its individuals progress into higher socio-economic classes with an interest to assist the College. I believe that the P&F should look for a meaningful liaison with the Former Students' Association and do whatever it can to help nurture its growth.

Back to 1995, financially the main contribution of the P&F to the College was a $30,000 donation to start the Lower Theatre Appeal, an appeal designed to complete this facility as a high-quality theatre. In addition, we have promised $15,000 for a teachers' 'wish list' of items desired by various departments, to be co-ordinated through the

Principal. We have also supported numerous students to cover costs for inter-state representation in sporting and academic pursuits, sports teams' breakfasts and other gatherings at the College, plus a small contribution was made to each family with a student on the All Saints' music tour to Tasmania in April.

In the area of education, in July we held an Open Meeting for a presentation by two College teachers on the preliminary considerations and feasibility study for Extended Residential Programmes (ie off-site education). This was very thought-provoking and raised many questions (a healthy sign) in the consideration of new ideas on which we all need to have an open mind to evaluate the merits. We also monitored the development of Internet and other technology usage at the College and were kept informed of various other matters arising in the education and library areas.

This year looks like being an exciting year at All Saints' College and a good opportunity for a new group of parents to become more involved in the P&F Executive, with some who have been on the committee for a few years deciding it's time for a break. Please be encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Parents' and Friends' Society, which will be held on Friday 23 February at 7:00pm in the Upper Theatre at the College.

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Night. They are awarded to students at upper Secondary level (Years nand 12), Jower Seco'ndary level (Years 8 to 10) and to a studeT\t in the Junior &hool. The recipi-' ents ot the,se a\)'ards would~not ordinarily acquire special academic, sporting or other' specific awards, yet are consistently trying to ac~ieve as higljly as possible and are hard working, supportive, committed All Sai~ts' College students. "N;minations are called from the Heads of House, 'with nominees needing to fulfil the extensive criteria covering attitude and effort. co-operation and ~articipation, improvement, entnusia;m, responsibility, helpfulness, thoughtfulness, manner and humour, attendance and punc~ tuality. ..

Our first meeting for 1996 will be held at the usual venue in the Chapel meeting room, on Tuesday 13 February at 9:00am and we woutd be delighted to welcome new mothers to the College and welcome back again, those wllo have previously enjoyed the fellowship of this College group.

JiIl Grant President

Far left and centre photos: The ladies mingle and enjoy morning tea after a meeting.

Photo at left, l-r: Jill Grant (Pres), Jacqui Smith (Senior School Rep), Judy Barge (Senior School Rep), Maree Holt (Junior School Rep) and Esther Dunlop (Sec/Treas). Absent: Leonie Jones (Junior School Rep)

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Band Success 19911eavers Julian Smirke, Matthew Morcombe and Simon London, would like to think they have come a long way since the days when they borrowed Mrs Bailey's music room for practising their band. All three now play in Ochre, a five-piece band which is steadily making its mark on the original music scene in Perth and released its debut CD in November. Ochre has played about eighty shows in its year and a half existence, receiving healthy reviews from music critics and has received airplay on commercial radio stations with the release of its CD. Avideo was also made to coincide with the release of the CD. A tour in the south of WA was made in November and plans are in place to tour the Eastern States this year.

Ochre released the CD titled Will, at the Lone Star in Perth on 25 November and it is now available in-store through BKJldaho Records.

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The spirit of Christmas must have been flowing in abundance this year as the chance to catch up with old friends enticed over two hundred and fifty graduates back to the College for the FSA's 'Monster Christmas Party' (the free drinks may have been an influence!!).

A cocktail party of sorts, this very unusual function attracted all kinds - former students, teachers, friends, relatives, partners and yes, the occasional baby (photos that is).

There seemed to be something for everybody, be it a hearty meal for 'the poor students' or a chance for new mothers to slip on their funky dancing trousers for just one night.

The All Saints' oval came alive from 7:00pm and kept a-rockin' til the wee hours, with lots of help from our fabulous DJ (Da 000 Ron Ron) and hundreds of boogyin' feet.

Managing to short circuit the entire power system didn't even dampen the party groove, with voices raised in a rousing (and vaguely tuneful) rendition of 'The ProcJaimers' (really daggy I know, but you had to be there!).

Don't believe a word I say though - ask your friends - because with the huge response to this function, be assured of a repeat performance next year. Watch this space!

Karen Go/ding Secretary FSA P.s. - Sorry no photos - the photographer didn't turn up!

L-R Matthew Morcombe (drums), Chris Edmondson (guitars), Simon London (vocals, guitars), John Johnstone (bass), Julian Smirke (piano, vocals).

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Nina Snowden in Japan Japan is not a country many people visit, especially if they haven't learnt any Japanese.

I came to Japan in January 1995 with no knowledge of Japanese and have been hosted by a few different families during the year. o-one in my host families could speak much English. It's amazing how quickly you can learn a foreign language when you have to!

Japan is a land of culture and tradition, as well as a land of high technology. I am happy to say I am living far from the crowds, pollution and cramped conditions of Tokyo and Osaka. My host town is Mikuni, which is famous for two things - a tourist attraction in the form of fifty-metre cliffs down to the ocean, and crab.

Mikuni is a fishing town and a large part of our diet is seafood - fish, prawns, squid, octopus, oysters and mussels, as well as the famous crab - served either cooked or raw.

Mikuni, like all places in Japan, is also a town of rice paddies.

I have been very lucky and have lived for about eight months of my time here at a Buddhist temple. My host father, as well as being an artist and running his own company, is a Buddhist priest. The temple has been in the family for generations, the eldest son inheriting the position of priest from his father. My host father's particular Buddhism faith doesn't require him to shave his head, which is more common, and nor does he chant the sutras every morning at the crack of dawn. Rather he works in the temple only on special days, when he dresses in a black and gold kimono, but he often sneaks back into the house to play on the family com (like Nintendo). Japan is a land of contrasts!

I go to a Japanese high school. I don't think I can explain it. It is both similar to an Australian school and yet entirely different.

My school is a public school where we wear a compulsory uniform - black military-style jacket and trousers for the boys, and black sailor uniform for the girls. Girls pull their socks up and do the most amazing things with their hair. Japanese fashion can take some time to get used to.

Education is very important in Japan and competition for places at 'good' universities is fierce - so fierce that students compete for places at 'good' senior high, junior high and even primary schools. My school is not considered an academic school, but nevertheless

they always seem to be writing exams. If they are not studying for exams, they are at karaoke. Karaoke is actually banned by schools in Japan, but the numerous karaoke businesses in Mikuni Town seem to be doing fine.

School for me is pretty relaxed. I do art, Japanese calligraphy and Japanese language, and because the school has a home economics stream class (forty girls in one class, no boys), I get to study Chinese and Japanese cooking and sewing. I spent six months sewing a cotton kimono, by hand - perhaps one of the highlights of a year at a Japanese school. Extra-curricular clubs are very important - the emphasis is not on competition as much as on training. Students in the various clubs such as baseball, soccer, volley ball and judo, train every day after school (that is Monday to Saturday) for three or more hours per day.

I initially joined the softball club (in winter, in the snow) but quit after five months when it became somewhat monotonous. I am now in the kendo club. Kendo is a traditional martial art which has evolved from samurai sword fighting. One of the best things about being in Japan is the wide range of cultural and sports activities offered. I have been involved in flower arranging and pottery classes and have learnt to play the thirteenstring instrument called the koto.

1\\10 weeks after arriving in Japan, when my Japanese was still limited to a few basic phrases, I went on a school ski trip. I had never even seen snow before I arrived here, but along with the other three hundred and twenty Year 11 students, I was given twelve hours

Former students ( of lessons on slopes dotted with thousands of school students on similar school excursions.

It has been wonderful being able to travel around Japan. The Rotary programme organises two trips - one to Mt Fuji (the pilgrimage of the Japanese) and one to Hiroshima. I've been all the way to Aomori in the north of Japan. I can visit two of the nicest cities in Japan, Kyoto and Nara, quite often (where I meet the other exchange students in the area) and have also been to Tokyo and Osaka. It is always a relief to return to Mikuni though, and leave the smog and the sea of housing behind.

I arrived in Japan in mid-winter and now, as my year draws to a close, it is winter again.

The cold is especially evident because Japanese buildings and houses do not have central heating. Only the main rooms, such as the kitchen and the TV room are warmed, which means that is where I spent most of my time. I don't hold out much hope for a white Christmas, but I hope it snows before I leave for home on January 6.

Rotary provides a great network to make living in a foreign country easy and fun. I have made friends with people from all over the world and intend to visit them in their own countries in the future. Our first reunion has already been planned - South Africa in 1997.

As my year draws to a close I have mixed feelings about leaving Japan, but I can't wait to return to Australia. I have had a wonderful time in Japan which is a great place in which to be an exchange student, but a year abroad certainly makes you appreciate your own country!

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Rotary pxchange Rebecca Coombs in Belgium '/

Imagine a young gir[reading a book.

Each day she reads it, front to bac;k, it never changes. She (ioesn't know if it is good or bad, because she 'has never read anything else. She doesn't appreciate it, because it always has been and always will be. In fact, she has read it so many times now, that she is hardly conscious that she is reading it.

Imagine that the book is called 'Life" and she's almost forgotten she'S living.

There is only one way to take a good look at your life and that is to remove yourself from it. On January ID, 1995, I decided to take the step, though I didn't know it then, out of the book of my life and into the library of the world. I became a Rotary exchange student.

My year's exchange took to me Belgium, a European nation which would fit twice into Tasmania, but has a population of over ten million people and three official languages.

Belgium is divided into two regions, Flanders and Wallonia. The people of Flanders, the Flemish, speak Dutch and resemble the people of the bordering nation, Holland. Wallonia is found in the south of Belgium, bordering France, and the Wallonians speak French. I was in the latter area of the politically joined and culturally divided nation of Belgium.

I lived with three different host families during my year and attended the same school throughout. Being so centrally placed in Europe, I had many opportunities to travel. I visited a total of twelve countries, highlights being: the beautiful city of Prague in the Czech Republic, sun in Spain, meat pies and cheddar cheese in England, fresh water lakes in Sweden and romance in Venice.

During the year I have met exchange students from around the world. Just as each of them is unique, so is each exchange experience, but what we all share in common is that step out of the familiar and into the new. I often think of it as the 'Alien Effect'.

You arrive in a foreign country. You recognise nothing and you know no-one.

What's more, nobody knows you either, but there you are, with a year in front of you.

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This is the 'Alien Effect'. And so you set off to make something of your new home, to make somebody of yourself. You learn the family rules, you learn their habits, you learn what is considered polite and what is considered funny, and all the time you learn about that life you have left behind.

When after three months, your host mum is still serving you bread and jam every breakfast, you become conscious of how habitually you did things at home. When you are on your best behaviour and find yourself driven mad by your squabbling host brothers and sisters, you begin to understand just how petty all those arguments you used to have with your own siblings were.

And when you long desperately for somebody or something on the other side of the world, you become aware of what you always took for granted, and promise that once you have it back you'll appreciate it forever.

I decided to go on an exchange, because I was afraid that my youth was going to slip by before I even realised it. I had finished school, the next step was to be uni, then work, then a family .... I am still asked, from time to time, if I've wasted a year, or lost a year. I can only say I've gained a century.

My wonderful experience is coming to an end. It will soon be time to fit back into that book of life, but it is a book that has become so much broader, and a life that I value so much more.

Nerida Hind in Japan For my year on exchange I have been living in the small country city of Nakatsugawa.

This city is in the prefecture of Cifu located in the centre of the middle island of Japan, Honshu. It has a population of 50,000.

When I was chosen to go on exchange I was very surprised, although I had wanted to go I could not believe it had actually happened. When told the country I would be going to was Japan, I was very nervous and scared about what lay ahead of me. I knew very little about Japan, its people or their way of living. I had to adapt to a new lifestyle, new customs and most of all, a new language.

My first host family, one of eight I would live with during my year, were wonderful. I was able to settle in quickly and made to feel welcome by everyone. Communication was hard at first, so an English to Japanese dic-

tionary became very useful.

Starting school was interesting and it wasn't long until I made many friends. Even though there was a language barrier between us, we found ways of communicating and I always seemed to have many students around me, interested to find things out about me and my life in Australia. I only joined a few classes and in my free time did my best to learn Japanese as I thought this would make life easier. After about three months my Japanese had improved and I could communicate without using a dictionary all the time. From then on I enjoyed the days so much more.

I have been very lucky as my host families have taken me travelling to see many parts of Japan, such as the cities of Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyushu and the ancient city of Kyoto, plus many other interesting and beautiful places. I have also been able to experience many different aspects of Japanese culture, for example, their traditional tea ceremony, flower arranging and by joining a club at school, I practise Kudo, Japanese archery.

Every day is an experience as I learn more about a new country, one I knew so little about before. I have made so many wonderful friends, not only amongst the Japanese people, but people from all over the world.

These friendships, my experiences and memories as an exchange student will stay with me forever.

I have had a fantastic year and it is going to be so very difficult to leave.

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Ainslie Castle

Kathryn Morrison

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(1986 Leaver)

Ainslie is pictured here with her daughter Liliosa on a recent visit to the College.

Kathryn, who currently lives and works in Hamilton, New Zealand, visited Perth in October to present a paper at the Sixteenth Conference of the Health Information Management Associates of Australia. We photographed her when she visited All Saints' to catch up with some of her former teachers.

What They Are Doing Now

Brett Hale (1985 Leaver) At the end of the 1985 school year Brett took up an apprenticeship as a Chef at The Esplanade Plaza in Fremantle, where he experienced the heady days of the America's Cup. Whilst working with this hotel chain, he was transferred to many country areas, including Pemberton and Kalgoorlie.

On becoming fully qualified, Brett worked in some of Perth's finest restaurants, including the Matilda Bay and is currently the Head Chef at Comestibles, a small but busy catering company servicing many boardrooms of large companies in Perth, including the Office of the Premier and Cabinet.

In April 1994 he married his long-time girlfriend Erica and they are expecting the birth of their first child early in 1996.

Due to his choice of career, the strange working hours have not enabled him to keep in touch with many of his old friends from All Saints', but he enjoys reading each issue of the College Quarterly to catch up with news of other former students and teachers.

Brett and Erica on their wedding day

Ni Quiaque Lai (formerly Nikait Lai) one coming up this way, I wilLbe more (1986 Leaver) than happy to show you what I know of First of aJl let me clarify my name. During HQng Kong. CaJrme on 852-2886 1532 or my stint at All Saints' I was known as Email me via the INTERNET at Nikait Lai or "Niks" for short. On my niq@h02.vol.hk. arrival in Hong Kong in late 1989, I •. Kristen Prummel (1990 Leaver) changed my name to Ni Quiaque Lai or - rrepeated Year 12 at Canning College in "NiQ" (pronounced "Nik") for short, which 1991. I did one year of a BA English is my official name as per my passport. In degree, with a double major in Media Hindsight my association with All Saints' '- Studies at Edith Cowan University in 1992. started in 1978 in my fourth grade at I then worked for two years at Metropolis Willetton Primary with Mrs Williams (this Concert Club in Fremantle and in March was before she joined All Saints'). I offi..1994 I went to England with my English cially started at All S~ints' with the infaboyfriend to stay with his family. I became mous 8S (S for Stapleton) in 1982 and engaged to my English boyfriend in July graduated in 1986. I then completed a 1994 and returned to Australia in February Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in 1995 to go back to uni. This time I studied /'Accounting at the Universit}t of WA, 1987 for a BA Education (Primary) at Edith to 1989. On completion of my degree in Cowan Churchlands campus. Wedding 1989 I came to Hong Kong for what was date is set tentatively for 3 February 1996. originally a holiday. After six months Still working at Metropolis and at the relaxation (unemployment), I managed to Windsor Hotel in South Perth. My secure a position with Price Waterhouse younger brother Dirk, also a former stuHK as a tax accountant. After two ye~rs at dent, lives in Margaret River and is in his PW, I made a decision to enter the stock final year of a chefs apprenticeship. broking industry as a utility company ana- .• Andrew Shugg (1994'Leaver) lyst with Sassoon Securities in Jun~ 1992.

I entered the Science Engineering course Twelve months later I accepted a position at UWA with an average TEE score. w~th Kleinwort Benson as the region,al util-' :Discovered sometlling I'd suspected ;ill ity1analystr This was one of the most excit- -- along - no-one actually cares about the ing times-of my career;, when I had the TEE!! Very relieved to have been on the opportunitY to travel all oyer Asia (India, right track. Have successfully made a nuiSouth Korea, Malays.ia, Indon'"esia, etc) for sance of myself, both locally (in the '1 research and ~hen to the US, Europe, Japan Computer Science Department) and and'"even Sydney, for-marketing. Finally, internationally (on the world-renowned after two years with Kleinwort Benson I '- JNTERNET). Made, many new friends, made the jumQ.)nto the industry that I had tragically .Iost an old one; won and lost in been researching for three years, tele..comlove; became Treasur:er of Computer munications, -with Hong Kong Telecom as Science Students' Club of UWA; formed a a Manager in the Strategic Planning Un~L...­ band with former ASC students Jason Since August 1995, this is where I've been.

Payne, Stuart James and Kevin Chin (availEnough of work. My interests include tenable for hire!!) - really good swing band nis, squash and chess. For these I am ~ called Avant Pop - phone 364 4438 for most appreciative of the opportunity to /' bookings; got a job; shaved my beard off; , - learn and develop th~ skills during my All realised how far I have to go in my life; not ; SaiQts'-term. ,Many people in Hong Kong currently engaged to be married. are less fortunafe and do not have varied • Stuart and Christopher Jeffrey (1987 skillsoutside their working career. Asia is , and 1986 Leavers) a wonderland and Hong Kong is an excelI (Stuart) have started uni, withdrawn, lent base to start your venture. For anyworked in Exmouth as a deckhand on the I

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and senior teams, ACT State indoor team, Perth on 3 March 199~ currently coach of WA State seniOr team --younger brother Chris. Returned to Perth, • Narelle Duzevich {l992 Leaver)and Australian indoor team. I have worked ~ liv~ at Currie tIall at UWA to finish degree I left for overseas in December 1992 and In 1994. €urrentlyan Engin'eer with a r-.. in managing clubs in the ACT and also -' toured England and Sweden for four worked in)nsurance and financial planstainless steel fabricat~r (AIJoytech Pty / months. -I returned home itl Mar~h 1993, ning. I am currenUy in Perth and am a -' Ltd). Y;unger brother Chris has led a r attended Australian International College shareholder and director of a company more c910urful life. He has a\daughte~ Tor six months- and completed Travel and .../ whi~h has office-s in Perth, Adelaide, Ashleigh Skye (3 years). After working as a ~­ _ Tourism Certificate. Through the CollegE;Melbourne and Sydney;tree climber in NSW aIearihg dangerousI gained employment at Magic Nissan in • 'Gwen Poon (1990 Leaver) treesafter the NSW bushfires, he returned Melville as receptionist and have been After Year 12 at All Saints', I embarked on to Perth, eventually taking up a position as there for the-last two years. On 16 more studies at UWA doing a combined' _.

I an apprentke plaster,er.

September 1995 I left Australia for two Law and Commerce degree course, which • Danny HaNey (1993 Leaver) years1m a working holiday through will finish at the end 0 1996. Whilst six I stctrted a cabinet-making apprenticeship England and Europe. years certainly seems a long period of time, at the beginning of 1994, did six months • Cassandra Gole (1989 Leaver) I think the time is needed to develop that and quit. I was unemployed for a month I attended Edith Cowan University between levelof thinking and-matUrIty to handle and a plasterer's labourer for four to five 1990 and 1992-studying for a BA Education the highly stressful and competitive workmonths. Started Assoc'Diploma in Health (Primary). In 1993/4 I taught Years Four ing environment which is hopefully what Science (Massage) beginning of 1995 to Ten at the Nullagine Remote six years of studies will eventually lead to. which will finish end of 1996. I do some Community School. From January to After graduation I intend to stay in Perth to casual work and have regular clients for August in 1995 I was the key teacher at complete my Articles and afterwards, if cirhome visit massage to support my social Paraburdoo District High School as the cumstances permit, to seek legal work life. Now h~lVe a gorgeous girlfriend and curriculum development/language specialexperience overseas. My interest lies in the with a little more income, life would be ist person. For the remainder of 1995 I commercial law area, particularly in the perfect. taught at Bec~enham Primary School. law of intellectual property. Apart from • Dianne Litster (1990 Leaver) • Jon Clements (1992 Leaver) studies for the past five years at Law From All Saints' I wel}t straight to myA, I am currently attending the School, I have been active in advocacy comstudying for a Bachelor of Science in the Conservatorium of Music where I completpetitions and particularly this year, I was a field of Human Movement (Physical ed a Certificate of Music in 1993 and curmember of the Family Law Moot Team of Education). -These years at uni were rently finishing an Associate Diploma of UWA which won the State Championship. I extremely enjoyable as/well as demanding.

Performing Arts (Jazz). Am hoping to conhave also been involved in, and now the coAfter three years and the end of my BSc tinue to complete Bachelor of Education, ordinator of, the Parkway Legal Advice degree I still wasn't sure what I wanted to specialising in composition and arranging.

Centre. It is a free legal advice centre run do, so I w.ent back to uni and did a oneI am playing in a successful Perth band, by law students of UWA with voluntary year-Diploma of Education. Throughout Caterwauler, with former ASC students assistance from qualified legal practitionthis year I had many part-time jobs, one in and 1990 leavers, Jon Greville and Stephen ers. Further, I was the editor of a book on particular with Health Pro Consultants (a Wise. We are currently recording music careers for law students called LL B: What corPorate health and fitness consultancy). for Surfing Life video that is nationally and Next?!, in response to the increased imporAt the moment I'm still a casual employee,' internationally distributed, won X-Press tance of career planning due to the growsoon to become full-time. This work sent Showcase 3 in August 1994 and made the ing number of law students and the diminme to the middle of WA - a mining town finals of the State Campus Bands comp in ishing number of jobs. Studying full-time Leinster, with lhe aim to keeping the September 1994. We won the Act Smart also means an annual three-month sumworkers and community fit and healthy_b~ Don'tStart Band competition in May 1994. mer vacation, and I have spent my lasUo~L -running a health and fitness programme.", \ Brother Mark (1989 leaver) currently summers working. and travelling. Two were Whilst at AIl Saints' I w~ heavily involved works at KPMG ~eat Marwick. spent working in commercial law firms in .' with wimmilJg and even returned to help = • Simone Sherlock (Brand) .coadI for a couple of/years. I am still Hong Kong and last year's was spent travel/'-' (1990 Leaver) ./ J r ling for the first time on my own through I ~ involved, but on a slightly different tan1991 - I began managing a lOO-acre horse the Mid-West to eastern North America to gent. Ln Januarx 1995 I competed in the stud in Byford. 1991/92 did two years of a catch up with old friends from high school National Royal Lifesaving Championships Psychology degree at Murdoch.University mHong Kong. The highlights of my and was successful in gaining two bronze full-time. 1993 - baby girl arrived (Olivia seven-week trip include seeing snow for the medals.

Grace) had 12 months of mothering fullfirst time and throwing s'j;ow balls at pe(}- ....

• Keely George (1986 Leaver) ,time an<hnarried Brett Sherlock(2 -;-- pIe's cars, the twelve~hour Greyhound ride ,,/ I, attended M~rdoch University an~ ,gained October. 1994 ~ returned to study parta BSc (Biological Science) with Honours in from Indiana to Michigan; the view of New --time to complete Psychology degree. 1995 p - York City from the Statue of Liberty, theEnvironmental Science-tmajoring in wet- still living on and managing horse prop.bargains at fashion outlet malls, and of I land ecology). I subsequently worked at erty in-Byford ~nd continuing studypart; course the freshly cooked lobster in Murdoch and Edith Cowan universities astime - notJong to-go no\\,. I'm very conBoston. This year I am spending my sumresearch assistant and tutor. In 1994 I tent with my bu~ yet rewarding Iifea'1d mer in St George's Terrace downtown, began my o~n environmentqlfonsultin~ I'm managing to juggle study, managing busi~ess ased in Hopetoun,'working in ahd babies, but can't seem to find a good . ~ 'working 'in a few law firms (or more experithe Fit~erald-RiverNational Park. In ence. In my spare time I am a DJ with the time to have anott1er baby. Ma)'be Mother 1995 I became a partner in my fiance's/ Cantonese Radio Croup at 6EBA-95.3FM Nature will just take over for usl We'd love the multicuitural station. Our show broadfarm which I now co-manage full-time. ..to have more.~(6Iivia is already booked / casts every Saturday ~orning, bringing to We are sheep and grain growers and into All Saints':)""" the Chinese community thelatest enterbecause of my environmental background, • Wayne Blazejczyk (1987 Leaver) I haVe 'become involved in agricultural land tainment gos~ips and pOl) songs. Why not I I went on a ~orking holiday around care. Robert and I are getting'married in tune in?

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Alison Lester /Visits All Saints'College The picture books of Alison Lester are am~ng the most popular books in the Junior School library. We were delight- -_ ed when she visited the College in Term 4 and spoke to the children in Years 1\vo to Four in the library.

The characters in Clive Eats Alligators and Rosie Sips Spiders were brought to life through her stories about the children upon whom they were based. Her friendly manner and great sense of humour, along with her obvious illustrating tal~nts, filled us all with admira-_ tion and left us looking forward to her next publication. \

(F!2nt) Blake Kagiand lames Mason (Yew 4), (back) Ariel Armarego-Marriott and Clara Alim (Year 4) with Alison Lester (seated)

Remembrance Day November 11th has become an important day on the All Saints' College calendar. On that day we pause and remember those men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. As Anzac Day usually falls during the holidays, we have chosen Remembrance Day on which to conduct our Service.

Students participate in all aspects of the ceremony by reading poems, stories and prayers and by playing appropriate music.

Children bring flowers and a group of parents led by Mrs Sally Brown and Mrs Sofi Marks make beautiful floral tributes which are placed at the foot of the flagpole by representatives of each class.

Pre-Primary students Elise Stewart and Luke Parkinson present their floral tribute

In 1995 Remembrance Day was particularly significant as we recognised that it was fifty years since the conclusion of World War 11.

After the ceremony the floral tributes were taken to several hostels for elderly people, where they were received with great appreciation.

Junior School students do their Christmas shopping at the Ladies' Forum stall.

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The Year On'e st~dents wrote a letter with a difference to Santa this year - it was an On Line letter!

They worked as a class to give Santa some information on their school, then agreed on five questions to ask him. Then there was a long hike from the Year One class room to the Senior School library, to take it in turns to type the letter into the computer.

Here is Santa's response:

Ladies' Forum Christmas Stall On Thursday 30 November a very excited group of Pre-Primary children headed up to the Chapel meeting room to purchase some Christmas gifts for their families.

Armed with their plastic bag and money, the children converged on the tables laden with a variety of wonderful gifts from pirate teddies, jewellery and trinket boxes, book marks, gardening gloves, cards, fairy wands and crowns, lollies, plants and many other items.

The teachers tried in vain to keep excited hands away from their treasures throughout the day, with many still finding their way outside during play.

Many parents received pre-Christmas gifts this year and if the happy and self-satisfied faces were any indication, the children thoroughly enjoyed buying for their family and giving their gifts at this special time of the year.

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The All Stars' Challenge /

The culmination of the Inter-school Debating Programme for four JSHAA schools was the All Stars' Challenge held at All Saints' College on Tuesday 14 November, from :30 to 9:30pm.

Over the course of the evening each school debated once against each of the other schools. Perth College, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School, Hale School and All Sain s' College each entered three teams which debated on topics including: That Genetic Engineering Should Be Pur. d, Th f anta Claus Should Be Put Into Retir,?ment, Th I irls Mature, Boys Just Get Older, an T. t Bugs Bunny Could Beat Superman.

I Saints' College was ably represented by A thony Papamatheos, Daniel Chan, Nigel Kerr and Angela Richardson from Year Seven and Holly Hands, Susan Sephton, Brooke McCaffrey, Matthew Dodd and Andrew Miller from Year Six.

The evening was a tremendous success and the standard of debating was extremely high, impressing the two hundred parents who attended. The students all look forward to the programme continuing in 1996.

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Year Ten Lightning Carnival On the morning of Friday 17 November, the Year Ten student body was transported to Leighton Beach for the annual ACC Lightning Carnival. As in previous years, we as a staff were particularly impressed by the level of enthusiasm and the sense of fair play displayed by the All Saints' College students.

The activities undertaken included a biathlon, continuous cricket, hoop ball, touch football, volleyball and swimming.

It was a pleasure to observe and work with the former students who assisted on the day.

They included Naomi and Shauna Caple, Kate Bevilaqua, Simon Poon, Ben Mansom, Joshua Hayes and Rebecca Joyce. Their con-

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tributions were invaluable and a key factor in the success of the day. Also a special thank you to Miss Bozich, Miss Richens, Mr Stapleton, Mr Dundas and Mr Sproule, the staff who worked so hard on the day.

MrP Whipp ACC Sport Co-ordinator

Summer Games And now the forecast for Wednesday 8th November - continuing rain, blustery conditions with a maximum of ire - showers and strong winds in the afternoon

These were the weather conditions we would have expected for the Winter Games but not for the Summer Games. If we had not postponed the Summer Games, it would have to have been renamed Winter Games Part 11.

The only other time to run the games was after the Year Eleven students had left and when all the class assessments had been completed. So a modified Summer Games, which only involved Years Eight to Ten was held on Tuesday 5th December.

In complete contrast to the weather on the original Summer Games day - this day turned out to be very hot with a maximum of 33°C! Where the weather was concerned we could not win!!!

Once again despite the heat, the afternoon was successful and the students (in between rushing to the drink fountain for much needed re-hydration) enjoyed themselves, especially at the end of the day when each received an icy cold can of Coke.

The 1996 Student Executive and some other Year Elevens, turned up to support their Houses and the staff. A big thank you to those students for giving up an afternoon of their holiday.

And the outcome of the games? Well the Blue House, otherwise known as Stirling, won and took out the overall Inter-House Shield.

Congratulations from the other Houses.

Mrs S Bedford Head of Cowan House

Following the success of the All Saints' College girls' touch team in winning the All Schools' State title for 1995, (the third time in the last four years), many of the team members then attended trials for selection in the Western Australian team.

Six of the All Saints' girls were successful and from 15 to 22 September they participated in the Australian Secondary Schools' National Touch Championships in Canberra. Those chosen were Year Eleven students Naorni Quartermaine, Jane Porter, Emily Halliday and Rebecca Cooper, and Year Ten students Meghan Grant and Emma Law. After a long, tiring, but extremely challenging week, Western Australia finished a very creditable fourth out of the eight States and Territories participating. The fact that only thirteen girls from Western .Australia were selected and six of these came from All Saints' is a credit to the College and the individuals involved, one of those being Mr Neil Collins, to whom we owe so much for the effort he has put into our Touch careers. The week in Canberra was an enjoyable experience for us all and one that we will never forget.

It was made- more memorable when Emily Halliday was selected in the Australian All Stars team for 1995 and Meghan Grant was chosen as the most promising first-year player amongst all players participating in the championships.

We also wish to thank the Parents' and Friends' Society for their much appreciated sponsorship to help cover costs involved in travelling to the championships.

Emilg Hallidag and Rebecca Cooper Year Eleven

Back row (l-r) Emma Law, Emily Halliday and Rebecca Cooper. Frr!Jnt: Meghan Grant; Naomi Quartermaine and lane Porter.

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of excitement, learning, challenge, fun and a degree of involuntary immersion.

Not only was a great time had, but we had time enough to stop at the 'servo' on the way home for hot dogs and other food to sustain soggy but hardy mariners. We also achieved the Australian Yachting Federation T.L.1.

Certificate for Dinghy Sailing.

Further courses for interested dinghy sailors and keel boat sailors are planned for next year.

MrD Thomson

Dinghy Sail Training If you have never sailed a dinghy before, the first lesson you need is how to put the sails up. The second lesson is how to turn the dinghy back up the right way again, with you on the inside of it, after it has blown over and you have fallen into the water.

Former All Saints' College student, worldclass sailor and sailing coach, Paul Eldrid, took a group of fourteen of us through those two vital steps, during our first of six sessions in the Beginners' Dinghy Sailing Course at the South of Perth Yacht Club during Term 4 of 1995. During the following weeks some of us practised the capsize drill more often than seemed strictly necessary, while one dinghy developed a distinctly 'head in sand' attitude and refused to turn back over until Andrew Barnett gallantly leapt into the water and righted it.

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Mathew Collings (Year 9) (left) and Katie Read (Year 11) rig their dinghy.

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Last year, Year Ten student Kelly Heuchan (Forrest House) was nominated (amongst illustrious company) for the Junior Sports Star of the Year Award for Water Polo. We at All Saints' College realised we had a very talented and aspiring, although unassuming athlete in our midst and on investigation found just how much so.

Kelly has become a seasoned traveller due to the number of trips she has made, to represent both at national and international events, and also to train with the junior and senior Australian Water Polo squads. Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Quebec, Canada were amongst her ports of call last year.

At local club level Kelly plays in the Melville 'N. grade team and after winning the right to represent Western Australia, this team won the gold medal at the National Clubs Championships held in Adelaide last year. At State level she has represented during the past year in the under-20 (Junior Women) team, under-17 team and the Secondary Schools' Association team. At national level, she is a member of the under20 and under-17 teams, and trains against the senior women's squad. Kelly travelled to

Quebec, last July, where, as a member of the Australian under-20 team, she won a silver medal at the inaugural World Junior Women's Water Polo Championships.

Dedication and sacrifice are just two of the personal attributes needed to reach this level in one's chosen sport, but for Kelly this is a labour of love. She still manages however to keep up with her study commitments despite the many hours spent training, playing and travelling. The coach of the Dutch Women's Water Polo team (former World Cup holders)

has invited Kelly to train and play in Holland and Europe during their summer months an offer she would love to be able to accept at some stage.

Her dream and long-term goal however, is to represent Australia in the Sydney Olympics in the Year 2000. At present this is not possible, since women's water polo is not an Olympic sport, even though men's water polo has been part of the Olympic Games longer than any other team sport, having first been included in 1900. The Australian women's team currently holds the World Cup and would therefore have an extremly good chance of winning gold if women's water polo were to be included in the 2000 Olympic Games.

Currently Kelly is training hard as usual, with the Western Australian senior squad for the national championships which will be held in Brisbane in April.

We wish Kelly well in her endeavours and hope her dreams and aspirations will be fulfilled.