All Saints' College Quarterly ISSUE No. 32 MAY
1996
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PRONT AND BACK COVERS
The front and back covers of this issue were produced in 1995 by Year Ten students, as part of the Ten Minutes Later series (refer article on page 6). The front cover piece was painted by Katie Burrows from the original The Artists Chair by Vincent van Gogh. The pieces on the back cover were painted by twin sisters, Leah and Emma Hayes; Leah from the original fnger Munch by Edvard Munch and Emma, from the original Cahill Expressway by Jeffrey mart.
Editors: MEGAN LEWlS MARK STAPLETON
The Board of Management, under the leadership of the newly-elected Chairman, Mr Michael Golding and whose new members have been welcomed and featured in this edition, has begun to enthusiastically embrace the issues that need to be considered for the long-term and medium-term planning of the future of the College. This is indeed an important phase in the relatively short life of the College. A few days ago, at the AlSWA Annual General Meeting, I was in the company of the Heads of some other Perth schools. The Principal of Mercedes College, Sr Assissium, was talking about their 150th Celebrations, the Headmaster of Guildford Grammar School, Mr John Moody, was talking about Guildford's and St Hilda's Centenary Celebrations and I was able to quip about the fact that in five years we will be able to celebrate our 21st. The fact that we are a young school and often associated with and compared with schools much older than ourselves, has special responsibilities. On one hand we are still free to shape some of the features of our culture, whilst we also have the privileged position of observing wellestablished schools and deciding how much like them we wish to be and how different we wish to be. As part of the processes of this activity, the Board of Management has already collected a lot of input from the teaching and administration staff. Opportunities have also been created for possible input from the P&F, in addition to that from the parents and the students approached through the Deschamp Survey [1994],
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and from the parents through the 1995 survey conducted by Market Equity. In this sense the interests and the concerns of the various components of the College community have been canvassed and these can now be considered in the context of the current operations of the College. The Board of Management has reconsidered the Mission Statement of the College and the Fundamental Aims of the College. These have been slightly modified and added to, and they will be dealt with more publicly as the process for the Strategic Plan gathers pace and relevant parts of it become more explicit. The Board now also feels poised to develop some of the operational objectives which are normally part of a trategic Plan, prior to consulting about possible priorities and making a decision about them. These elements of the process will form the core activity of the ensuing workshops planned for 1996. It is a most important and exciting phase in the history of the College. The evolution of the Strategic Plan and its outcomes will have the potential to further enhance the nature of All Saints' and to strengthen its fine traditions and ethos. It is also the opportunity for those of us who are the guardians of the present, as well as the architects of the future, to leave a legacy that those who follow us in future years will be pleased to identify with and to build upon when the College is fifty years old, seventy-five years old, or whatever. Watch this space. A H London, April 1996
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Board of Management Welcomes Four New Members ./
John Jones was raised on the family property at Hampton Hill, seventeen miles from Kalgoorlie and was educated at Guildford Grammar School. 'He developed a strong interest in geology and in 1968 discovered nickel deposits at a site known as Scotia, which led him to found and float Jones Mining Limited in . 1970. Through the family company, John has diversified interests in pastoral properties, ttansport and freight, racehorse breeding and the hospitality industry, including the acquisition and restoration of the Boulder Block Hotel. He is a former director of North Kalgurli Mines; a founding director of the Australian Goldmining Industry Council; former President of the Amalgamated Prospectors and Leaseholders Association of WA (a position he held for seventeen years); served as a ,councillor with the Royal Flying Doctor Service Eastern Goldfields for thirteen years; is a major shareholder (\nd Cha~rman of Troy Resources NL; is the incumbent Chairman'of Anglo Australian'Resources NL and a Director of Money Mining NL. When not attending to his business activities, John enjoys going to the races and spending time on the family property near Kalgoorlie. John's three children have all attended All Saints', two of them being current students and his older son having completed Year 1\velve last year.
Leonie Still is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Edith Cowan University having served as Dean of the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Western Sydney, Nepean for just over nine years - the first woman to have held such a position in a faculty of business/commerce in Australia. Professor Still's work experience covers the areas of manufacturing, retailing, Commonwealth and State public service, university teaching and she is a former State President and National Vice-President of the Institute of Personnel Management, Australia and the first woman appointed to the former National Training Council. Currently she is a Director of the Australian Institute of Management (WA Division) and an Adjunct Professor of Management at Sunshine Coast University College. She is Editor-in-Chief of the International Review of Women and Leadership and a member of the editorial boards of the international journals Women in Management Review, International Journal ofEmployment Studies and _ International Employment Relations Review. She has also published extensively in her own right on women in management in Australia and other topics, with four books to her credit.
Amanda Short studied Theology and Education at Murdoch University prior to teaching and coordinating -the Religious Education programme at All Saints' College. She resigned to take up an appointment as the Perth Diocesan Youth Consultant in 1993. She is a member of the Diocesan Council and General Synod, and the contact person for the Ecumenical Taize community in Perth. Amanda is married to Father Braden Short, who is the Chaplain at Swanleigh Anglican Residential College. Braden also previously taught at All Saints' in the Industrial Arts and Computing areas. Amanda is currently pursuing further Theology study at Murdoch University. When not involved with her professional responsibilities, she includes reading, Irish dancing, meditation, dressmaking, Rostrum and spending time with her family and friends amongst her interests.
Ian Warner was educated at Scotch College and graduated from tl:le University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws in 1960. He practises as a Barrister and Solicitor with Jackson McDonald, Solicitors in Perth and is a Director of Western Power Corporation, International Mineral Resources NL, Chevron Oil Australia Pty Ltd, Rivaknar Properties Pty Ltd and Daisy Downs Pty Ltd. Ian has two sons - one practising Law in Melbourne and the other an economist/company executive in London. Early morning swimming, flying light aircraft and tennis are some of Ian's interests away from his professional life.
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New Staff in the Senior School Back row (left to right) John Beaverstock (Head of Music), Greg Hill (Mathematics), David Hayter (Head ofMathematics), Royston Lance (Japanese), Bruce Hancy (Social Studies), Bob Simpson (Social Studies). Front row (left to right) Sue Channer (Principals Executive Secretary), Katherine Bayly (Mathematics), Kaye Johns (Computing), Mary Shields (Guidance), Simone Johnson (Japanese), Toni Dale (Head ofSocial Studies).
During 1995 the emphasis in the Education section of the 'College Quarterly' was on Non- TEE subjects available in the College and several subjects were featured in each issue. For 1996 the focus will be on the Music Department and its various groups, the first of these to be featured being the College Choirs.
Music in fhe CDllege Music, like all the arts, can be enjoyed at a number of levels. It can be no more than a relaxation, or it can become a major part of a person's existence. The College aims to give students opportunities to develop both
Junior School Choirs Two choirs are resident in the Junior School - a training choir consisting of Year 3, 4 and 5 students and the more senior choir made up of Year 6 and 7 students. Altogether nearly one hundred young people enjoy participating as choir members. Membership is open to all children, with a love of singing being the main prerequisite. Through the use of a carefully selected repertoire, our choirs have gradually developed into an ensemble of fine voices. An equal emphasis is placed on skills development and socialisation, as well as rehearsals and performances. This year with myself as conductor and Mr Palmer as accompanist, an exciting variety of activities is planned to offer even more opportunities for these young people to experience. Mr J McCumislrey Junior School Choirs Conductor
their instrumental skills and their understanding and appreciation of music. There are two primary foci to music at All Saints' College; classroom and performance. Music is taught to all students in the Junior School and is available as an option throughout the Senior School, including TEE Music in Years 11 and 12. As well as having opportunities to learn to play musical instruments, students can discover the joys and labour of working together to produce music by joining one of the following College ensembles and performing, not only at concerts within the College, but on occasions, outside: College Orchestra College Band Jazz Ensemble Brass Ensemble Beginner String Ensemble Junior String Ensemble Senior String Ensemble Flute Ensemble Guitar Ensemble Year 3/4/5 Choir Year 6/7 Choir College Choir The College is fortunate to have tutors who not only give excellent instruction in a wide range of instruments, but are capaMr McCumiskey leads his junior singers.
ble of leading ensembles to great heights of performance. In planning at present is an interstate tour for July 1997. A most important contribution to music at All Saints' is made by the Friends of Music, a group of people interested in supporting music students and their activities. More can be read about this group on page 17 of this issue. Mr J Beaverstoclr Head ofMusic
Senior School Choir This year I have the privilege of conducting the All Saints' College Senior School Choir. So far we have only thirty students attending choir sessions every Tuesday between 3:40 and 4:30pm - but can they sing!! I have been involved with many other school and university choirs and I must say this is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Students would have heard our first performance for 1996 at the College Assembly last Term, ably accompanied by virtuoso Mr Barry Palmer. As a distinct lack of male voices was evident for that performance, Mr John Beaverstock (Head of Music) has joined our ranks to assist. The addition of more male voices would enhance the sound even more. Mr Beaverstock has chosen some fun, funky, bluesy and always interesting music for the Senior School choir to work with this year. The students' enjoyment in their Choir involvement is obvious by the enthusiasm and energy they show. New members are always welcome (not only boys) to come to choir practice and see how much fun can be had. Ms P Gourlay Senior School Choir Conductor
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Student Executive Induction During the weekly College Assembly on Thursday 8 February, an induction service was held for the 1996 Student Executive. The Principal, Mr London, presented the College Captain and the other twelve members with their badge of office, in the presence of their parents and all secondary students and staff. Following the service, parents, friends, Student Executive members and associated staff enjoyed morning tea, which was provided by the Ladies' Forum.
Staff Colloquium With the influx of a considerable number of new staff for the commencement of the 1996 academic year, it was decided to hold a staff colloquium in order to bring together all staff in an environment of fun and fellowship. The main aims for the day were to develop and enhance the relationships between staff members and to strengthen the bonds within our College community. With these aims in mind, the colloquium had as its focus, friendshipbuilding and team-building activities within a non-threatening environment. The two sessions of activities in which we all participated, involved us in pairs and small groups talking to each other, sharing our successes and failures, admitting we were not so successful at some things, and forming various human constructions which were as difficult as we could make them. The whole idea was to get us talking and playing in an atmosphere where everybody was treated equally, and where new staff felt at home. Many comments made during the evening meal which we enjoyed, indicated that staff felt the activities were successful in bringing us all together, to enable the year to start on a happy note. Mr M Stapleton Director of Public Relations
Student Executive member Annabelle du Guesclin pictured after the induction service with her mother and sister Elizabeth, who in 1992 was also a member of the Student Executive. taff participate in team-building exercises.
Year 12 Senior Science Senior Science is designed to help students become better informed in the areas of science and technology. It aims to provide problem solving and survival skills using science content. It is important that it has links to the community and the workplace. During Term One, Year 12 Senior Science students have been looking into the issues involved as part of the course Designing an Energy Efficient House. Lisa Mason, Sian Graham and Damon Wood listen to Mr Whitaker.
They have had to design an experiment to investigate the thermal (heat) resistance of different insulation materials. To help them do this, Mr Michael Whitaker (father of foundation student and 1985 leaver, Perri) generously donated quantities of different types of insulation and addressed the students on the properties of insulation and the standards it must meet. He explained some of the processes involved in making the product and developing it to meet consumer needs. While at the College to give his talk, Mr Whitaker was able to observe the growth and changes that have taken place since his years of involvement with the College. He has memories of trundling wheelbarrows of dirt about at parent busy bees to help build and develop the grounds. Mrs E Harrison Science Department
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Hammersjkold Trophy Competition On Sunday 17 March, six Year Ten students represented All Saints' College in the Hammersjkold Trophy Competition - a mock session of the United Nations Security Council, which is comprised of fifteen countries. Teams of Years Ten, Eleven and 1\velve students from schools statewide, came to debate their countries' views on three resolutions. The first resolution concerned displaced refugees; the second nuclear weapons and the third, the incident which took place earlier this year when Cuba shot down two American planes. Debating was not the only activity for the day, with many amendments being made to the resolutions. Each time an amendment was discussed it opened up another debate and tested our ability to think quickly. Each team comprised a speaker, a negotiator and a researcher. Year Ten students Ashleigh Adamek, Mark Bertinshaw and Nicholas Ralph represented Botswana, and Aaron Barton, Alan Chong and Richard Maynier represented Poland.
When it all began, what everyone believed was going to be easy and almost boring, turned out to be a lot of fun and more work than we bargained for. Everyone met new and interesting people from many different schools, coming into contact with excellent speakers, stubborn negotiators and very determined researchers all on a mission to prove their views were correct. Preparation involved many long hours of research and a big team effort. The debates were of a very high standard and everyone learned very quickly how to think on their feet and write persuasive speeches in a matter of minutes. With great difficulty, we also learned how to be patient and quiet before voicing our opinions. Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and would do it all again without a second thought, and not just for the free lunch from Chicken Treat. We would recommend the Hammersjkold Trophy Competition to anyone as an experience of learning and one never to be forgotten. Ashleigh Adamek Year Ten
Inspired after their United Nations experience are (back row l-r) Ashleigh Adamek, Mark Bertinshaw and Nicholas Ralph; (front row l-r) Aaron Barton, Richard Maynier and Alan Chong.
The example of the series shown here was painted by Mark Alderson (Year 12) from the original at left, "Saint Ivo" by Rogier van der Weyden
(Ten Minutes Later' Series The front and back covers of this edition of College Quarterly have been selected from a series of paintings completed by Year Ten students during Semester 11 last year. Students selected an original painting and reworked it, imagining the scene ten minutes later. The results were very humorous and in many cases, very subtle in the changes that were made. For instance, the student who chose the original by Vincent van Gogh (front cover), used the pipe lying on the chair as the trigger for the later scene. Others, like the monk illustrated on this page, need less expla-nation! The project is designed to expose students to elements of art history in a fun way, whilst providing a vehicle for their creative imagination. The success of the project is clear to see. MrK Brewin Head of Design Technology
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such as Is Environmental Protection the Responsibility of the Community? and Are the Facilities for Youth Adequate? At the end of
Junior City Councillors The rest of the College was at the ACC swimming carnival on 13 March, when I and fellow Year Ten students, Mark Bertinshaw and Kay-Anne Sumiran went to the Melville City Council chambers for a conference. Guided by our Head of Social Studies, Mrs Dale, we ventured into the main chambers where Council meetings are held and where a few VIPs (including the Mayor of Melville) were present. Sitting in leather chairs we began our discussion as Junior Councillors. Five schools were involved in the semi-round-table discussion on topics
Have Sum Fun A group of twelve enthusiastic students competed very successfully in the Have Sum Fun competition, with one team winning and the other finishing third. The IBM Have Sum Fun competition is a mathematics problem-solving competition organised and run by the Mathematical Association of Western Australia. Teams of six, comprising two students from each of Years Eight, Nine and Ten, compete against each other in a format similar to a quiz night, with four rounds of eight questions. Teams are allowed twenty-five minutes to attempt to solve the problems in each round. The lower secondary division competition is held at two venues - one north and one south of the river, the latter being held in the Performing Arts Centre at All Saints' College on Friday 22 March. All Saints' entered two teams against thirty-
L-R Julian O'Donnell, Mark Bertinshaw and Kay-Anne Sumiran.
approximately a one-hour discussion on each topic a motion was formulated, which along with points raised, was to be given to the Senior Councillors to review for ideas of what youth want and need. A very nice lunch in the Councillors' dining room ____ followed to complete a great day for which we must thank Mrs Dale, whose support and efforts made it possible for us to attend. Julian O'Donnell Year Ten
four other teams from independent, government and Catholic schools. After the first round our teams held first and second place and a friendly rivalry between them developed. Despite mumblings from some other teams that we had been practising, the 'home ground advantage' wasn't a significant factor! The winning team was awarded a trophy for the school and individual trophies and certificates. The successful team comprised Year Eight students Karen Sheh and Errfun Essfahani, Year Nine students Peter Ward and Kym Abbott and Year Ten students Matthew Sargeant and Stuart Munro. Close behind them, finishing in third place was the team made up of Year Eight students Sarah Hayter and Andrew Munro, Year Nine students Blake Klyen and Endriko Winata and Year Ten students Kay-Anne Sumiran and Raymond Sheh, who were also awarded individual trophies and certificates. Congratulations to both teams on a great effort.
Outstanding Performer Benjamin Yap (Year 11) is to be congratulated on his recent achievement in the 1996 AMEB Awards Final. He won the 'Outstanding Piano Performance' award in his category, competing against eleven other seventh and eighth grade pianists. In the finals he out-performed the 'Outstanding Instrumentalist' and was named 1996 Performer of the Year in the Development 11 category. . Ms J Clarke Music Department
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Calypsamba Carnaval In the spirit and style of the carnivals of Rio, Trinidad and Havana, the Calypsamba Carnaval was a street parade celebrating the opening of the Festival of Perth in February. Many cultural groups were represented, elaborately dressed in colourful and exotic costumes. Eight All Saints' College Dance Studies students (from Years Eleven and Twelve) joined the parade and set off from the Perth Entertainment Centre, arriving at Russell Square in Northbridge three hours later. They were part of a 'rainforest' ensemble, dancing to the pulsating rhythms of calypso, samba, soca and salsa. Although exhausted by the end of the street party, all of the students agreed that the day had been an exciting and fun experience. Miss S Richens Physical Education Department
Italian Exchange Programme On Saturday 9 December 1995, twelve students from Bologna, Italy arrived in Perth. These students, ranging in age from sixteen to nineteen, came as part of the All Saints' College Italian Exchange Programme. The programme is now organised in conjunction with Istituto Tecnico Commerciale Statale Enrico Mattei in San Lazzaro di Savena, Bologna Italy, with the assistance of the Principal, Ingegner Giorgio Innocenti and the Cultural Exchange Co-ordinator, Professoressa Alessandra Rebecchi. All of
the Italian students were hosted by families of current and former All Saints' College students. During their twenty-day visit, they were shown all the sights in and around Perth by their hosts. They also enjoyed a four-day side trip to Busselton without their hosts. They loved feeding the kangaroos at the Bannamah Wildlife Park, were fascinated by the waves and surfers at Margaret River and they were delighted to have been I ucky to see a pod of dolphins and a whale at Canal Rocks. Experiencing a hot Christmas rather than the sub-zero temperatures that they are accustomed to at this time of the year, was also very different for them. The tears and sobs at the airport were evidence of how successful this exchange had been and I had to physically pull people apart and push them through the departure gates. The hospitality of the host families and the organisation of Ingegner Innocenti and Professoressa Rebecchi were appreciated very much. Each of the Italian students wrote of their feelings before departing and all comments were overwhelmingly positive, revealing the wonderful relationships which had been formed to bond the students with their Western Australian host families forever. The 1996 All Saints' College Study Tour of Italy has just been completed, with the return of the group after five weeks being hosted by families from Istituto Mattei. You will be able to read of the experiences of our students in Italy in a future issue of College Quarterly. Mrs LMaio Head of Languages
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Gala Fund-raising Ball Plans are progressing very well for the premier event of the year on 10 August 1996 at the Italian Club, Fitzgerald Street, Perth. The ticket price of $35 includes an elaborate Asian/Continental cuisine dinner, three of Perth's top bands, non-stop dancing, floor shows, gifts and personalities galore. We look forward to having a fantastic time with our whole College and immediate family. Ladies - no need for expensive ball gowns, simplicity is in vogue for 1996. Table bookings are filling fast. Bookings can be made for any number (but not exceeding 20 per table) with Sue Channer, Glenys Watson or Mel Fialho on 332 5344 or Susanne Payne on 332 7278. A souvenir programme is being released in conjunction with the Ball and will be distributed to every person attending, as well as being distributed to the wider College community. The programme is an excellent vehicle for broad-based advertising exposure and interest in advertising and sponsorship is being sought. To register interest in advertising space or for more information, please contact Ball Committee Chairman, Mel Fialho on 332 5344 or 0416 230 694.
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Bush Furniture in the Making at Dwellingup A group of twelve students travelled to the Forest Heritage Centre in Dwellingup to attend a course of Designing and Making Bush Furniture. The recently opened WA School of Wood provided the setting and the instruction from Peter Boarspul, an experienced craftsman in the woodworking industry. Students were not quite sure what to expect. Within ten minutes of arriving, they were given a section of tree about 300mm in diameter and with the use of a rasp and abrasive paper it was worked into a stool top. The legs and rails of the stools were to be fashioned out of branches of wandoo. This timber is very strong and has an aromatic smell when worked (good for smoking fish etc). This part of the construction seemed easy at first, but it became progressively more difficult, as more and more parts of the stool were assembled. The last rail and leg were the most difficult to join. Some students finished the stool within the workshop time, Proud stool makers (l-r) Natalie Davey, Cameron Barron, Maleny treet, Melissa Rainey and Taryn lones (Year 11).
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but most of the others finished them during school woodwork time. During the four-hour workshop, the students worked non-stop, without fuss and with maximum group co-operation. It was very impressive observing them at work, which leads me to the conclusion that the stop-start classes in our workshop are not the most productive method of 'making' available. This type of workshop will be used in the future so that students do not lose their train of thought and have to be remotivated each time they appear in the class.
Year 8 students from Durack House enjoy the Challenge Day.
Challenge Day is an important aspect of the Year Eight transition programme, so on Friday 9 February, all the Year Eight students and some staff moved out of their classrooms to play tabloid sports and participate in other activities, with an emphasis on getting to know other students and staff in their House. The weather warmed up from hot to extremely hot, forcing us under shelter and the day culminated with a very enjoyable swim at Melville Aquatic Centre. Mrs R van Dongen Year 8 Co-ordinator
Mr G Schirinzi Design Technology Department
1996 College Production If you enjoyed the experience of attending the very professional performance of Canterbury Riders last year, don't miss this year's production, Rosencrantz and Gui/denstem Are Dead, a play by Tom Stoppard. Performances will take place in the Performing Arts Centre at the College from Wednesday 29 May to Saturday 1 June, commencing at 8:00pm. Ticket prices are: Adults $8.00, Concession $5.00, Family (2 adults/2 children) $22.00. May we suggest you make your booking before you finish reading this CQ, as seats are filling fast. Bookings can be made through Student Enquiries by telephoning 332 5344.
Year 12 students Bryce Ridgeway and Zoe Brand will play the parts ofRosencrantz and Queen Certrude in 'Rosencrantz and Cuildenstem'.
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Stitches to Decorate
College Chaplain Father Terry Gurtis displays the colourful altar frontals.
The altar used in the Performing Arts Centre when the whole College meets for a Eucharist Service has been given a new look over the past two y,.ears. To add dignity and beauty to College worship, Mrs Anne Greville from the Design Technology department has produced three symbolic ~ and colourful 'frontals' to decorate the face of the altar. Altar frontals are an ancient tradition of the Church. Originally they were In plain colours and were ~used to visually indicate to the uneducated what season of the'church year was in progress. Over centuries, human artistic en-deavoi.tr and ingenuity changed the frontals to works of art, as well as adding beauty to Christian worship. Parents and friends are always welcome to College Eucharists, where the frontals can be appreciated.
Family Service On St Patrick's Day, which was also the middle Sunday in the season of Lent, a small but happy group of parents, students, grandparents and staff gathered for a Service in the College Chapel. Following the theme J once was blinet but now J see, the hymn Amazing Grace and the story of Jesus healing the blind man, formed the focus of worship. Some
of those attending gathered for a photograph to be taken at the conclusion ofthe worship, as the new Head of Music, John Beaverstock, filled the Chapel with majestic organ music. The next College Family Service is scheduled for Sunday 9 June - and you are all most welcome! Revd Canon Terry Curtis College Chaplain
Lords Taverners' Cricket Team Plays the All Saints' 1st XI The All Saints' College First XI cricket team was eagerly looking forward to the match versus the visiting side, not only because it meant that they would miss school on the Wednesday afternoon, but because of the high level of competition that had been displayed by the visiting team in previous years. This year they didn't disappoint. The ex-WACA players who combine to form the Taverners' team, produced a high quality bowling performance to restrict the 'young uns' to 5 for 125, with solid contributions from Cameron Brown who made
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34 and Matthew Lyon 27. The top order all scored solidly. An onlooker could have been forgiven for assuming that All Saints' was the team of high-grade cricketers, while the Lords Taverners' were the casual cricketers when early in the match, the Saints' had the visitors on the back foot. Perhaps it was the invigorating tea which was kindly provided by the Ladies' Forum that enabled Ryan Brogden to take a wicket with his (and All Saints') first ball, to have the visitors reeling at one for none. They quickly capitalised on this situation to have the Taverners' 2 for 10, then 3 for 34, 4 for 44 and 5 for 44, before the experienced players got back on top to coast home in the 37th over. The umpires are an integral part of any cricket match and in this case a sterling job was done by All Saints' teachers, Mr Davies and Mr Brown. Shourik Chatterjee Year Twelve
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Jenni Coelho (Hewitt) (1984 Leaver) After leaving All Saints' in 1984, Jenni was employed at Warooga Child Care Centre for three years before resigning to go back to full-time study in Child Care at Meerilinga. On completion of this course, Jenni studied Beauty Therapy and worked part-time in a hairdressing salon. Jenni was married in October 1992 and her first child Jayden Luke was born in November 1993. Her second child, Nikisha Jayde Patricia was born in July 1995 and she is kept busy as a devoted wife and mother. Jayden is enrolled to attend All Saints' in Year Six in 2005.
Michelle Warman (1989 Leaver) It has been six years since I left All Saints', the same length of time I spent at the College. This poses the question "During which six years have I learnt the
Jenni is pictured with her children Jayden and Nikisha, her mother Margaret and brother Chris who is currently in Year Seven at All Saints'.
most?!!" Certainly I have learnt a lot due to life experiences during the latter years, but the College provided my grounding for these. One area in which the College provided some direction was my Biology classes. I still remember those rat dissections (not that I could stay in the class for very long during the event) and this may have had
some influence over my diet now - I've been vegetarian for the last five years! After I left school I completed a course in Radio and Television Announcing, whilst working voluntarily at Radio Lollipop at Princess Margaret Hospital. I then worked in a pharmacy for a couple of years, studying Business Management, Sales and Marketing at night. I have been working as the Metropolitan Retail Sales Representative for the Luxaflex brand of products (blinds, awnings, security, roller shutters) for the last three years. During my first year I managed to meet my sales budget and was rewarded with a trip to Hawaii, which was absolutely fantastic. My spare time is spent looking after my house which I bought last year, and working as a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Foundation grants wishes for children who have a life-threatening illness. As the Foundation does not receive any government assistance, we are kept busy helping to raise funds for wishes. The types of requests that we receive are varied, limited only by the child's imagination. Some of the wishes I have personally been involved with were for a cubby house, a shopping spree, a trip to Hawaii to see the waves, to meet Mickey Mouse and the characters from Play School. Happily, friendships I formed while at All Saints' are still part of my life and we are all working towards Europe for the end of the year. It's been very inspiring reading the various travel stories from other former students.
Ricky Wannberg on his way to Adelaide to meet Mickey Mouse with the assistance of the Perth Fire Brigade and Ansett. Michelle Warman of the Make-A- Wish Foundation is on the right of the picture.
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Lisa Fletcher (1986 Leaver)
out of their way to help in any way they can. I have developed some very close friendships and am very grateful to be surrounded by loving people. Wow! Ten years since we left high school. Can you believe it? It's I thought I had it all - great town, lots of sport, lovely friends. It could not get any better. Then at the beginning of this year came a been so long I thought I needed to remind you who I was. huge bonus. I received a phone call from Cassandra After leaving All Saints' College I studied teaching at Curtin University and then taught for a year in Trinder (1986 Leaver) (we are still best Perth. The next year I was transferred to friends). She was ringing to tell me she had been transferred to South South Hedland and have been here Hedland. I wasn't sure whether to ever since. I love it here and there believe it at first, but when I is always something to do. I wouldn't recommend it as a knew it was true I was so place to visit or holiday, but excited. Then to add to the it is a great place to live. coincidence, Cass was given The activity that occupies a house right around the most of my time (besides corner from where I am livwork) is sport. There is a ing. When Cass moved up, Donna Atkinson (1986 wide variety of sport, caterLeaver) came with her for a ing for both people who wish week to help her settle in. to socialise and those who Donna enjoyed Hedland so play competitively. At the moment I am playing waterpolo, much she is considering moving netball and touch rugby. These here. Needless to say, since Cass and sports usually involve one or two nights I have been in the same town we have of training and one night of competition. We been 'running amok'. Cass and I often talk Lisa and Cassandra are also starting to train for the Black Rock Stakes. about our Year Ten ski trip, so we have decided to go This is a long distance race which is held every year. We run in skiing in the October holidays. teams from Goldsworthy to Hedland (llOkm) with a wheelbarrow. I have only kept in contact with a few people from school, but I caught up with lots of people at Cathy Adams and John Redman's Last year it took our team eleven hours and I was still recovering two weeks later. Another activity that I approach with enthusiasm wedding. It was great to see everyone again and find out what peois socialising. Hedland is an extremely social town. I am in no ple have been doing. I hope any future school reunions are held in hurry to leave Hedland because of the fun that I have and the wonthe school holidays, so that Cass and I can attend. I look forward to seeing everyone at the next reunion. derful friends I have made. People here are very thoughtful and go
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Robin Pearson (1988 Leaver) After graduating from All Saints' in 1988, Robin undertook a year's Rotary exchange in Canada and on her return to Perth studied Science at UWA for the next two years. As she had become interested in the French language during her time in Canada, Robin decided to take a position as an au-pair in Switzerland, where she was responsible for looking after a French-speaking family and in so doing, fulfilled her desire to speak fluent French. Robin returned to Perth and UWA in 1993 and completed her Science degree. However in 1994 she commenced studies in Physiotherapy and is currently in her third year. Whilst living in Switzerland Robin met her husband-to-be, Tierry Volery and early this year they were married in St Margaret's Church in Nedlands. Tierry, who has a Business Degree from Switzerland, will be working in the School of Business at Curtin University.
Katherine Docking (1989 Leaver) On a glorious spring morning last September, a hundred family members and friends from Western Australia, interstate and overseas, gather~d at All Saints' College chapel to witness the marriage of Katherine and Andrew Bathgate. / , Katherine was attended by fellow 1989 Leavers lohanne Thomas and Belinda lames and also in the congregation were many other friends from College days, including Fiona Riches, Kath Smith, lulia Ellen, Michelle Dayman, Rachel White and Vanessa Moore. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Araluen Country Club. After leaving All Saints' Katherine pursued her dream of becoming a Dietitian, graduating from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Diploma in Dietetics. It was while they were studying at Curtin that Katherine and Andrew met. Upon graduation, Katherine moved to Victoria where she was appointed to Wonthaggi Hospital in Gippsland to establish both a clinical and community practice which has since extended to include San Remo, Phillip Island and Inverloch. In addition to her clinical work, Katherine has established several innovative programmes in her region, including a community restaurant for normally house-bound, meals-on-wheels recipients. Since their marriage Andrew has commenced work at the Commonwealth Serum ,Laboratories as a Medical Scientist and he and Katherine are currently building their own home near Melbourne.
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Craig Robinson (1985 Leaver) In 1986 I attended the Australian Defence Force Academy for Army Officer training; from 1987 to 1990 I studied for and obtained a Bachelor of Surveying (Hons) from Curtin University; in 1990/91 I was a Mine Surveyor with Western Mining at Leinster and for the latter half of 1991 I backpacked around Europe. During 1992 I was a Hydrographic Surveyor in the North Sea (lived in Aberdeen); in 1993 I continued hydrographic surveying in Australia (lived in Perth); in 1994 I completed my Master of Science Degree at Curtin University and in 1995 worked as Manager of Geomatic Services at Kevron, making maps from aerial photographs. In January 1996 I entered postulancy to the Servite Order to discern vocation to priesthood (Catholic). Eliza Compton (1986 Leaver) I have lived in Sydney since 1993 and am currently working in the advertising department at the Australian Financial Review, where I have been for six months. Prior to that I wrote for Australian Horse News, temped as a secretary, wrote freelance articles for a city music magazine and a couple of national equestrian magazines and co-managed an inner-city cafe. Karri Foster (1993 Leaver) I have been to quite a few places since leaving All Saints' - to Queensland, Fiji, Mauritius and ew Zealand as my parents sold their businesses and decided to travel for a while. In 1994 I started a two-year course at TAFE, making lots of new friends there and enjoying my Geology units. I continued the course in 1995 and when it is completed I intend to apply for work in the mining towns to earn enough money to travel around Europe. I still keep in touch with some of the '93 Leavers. Alyson Taylor (Vowles - 1985 Leaver) I attended the Suzie Craddock School of Beauty Therapy in 1986 and obtained the International Beauty Therapy Diploma with credit passes. I became a member of the Advanced Association of Beauty Therapists in December 19 6 and worked for various salons in the Cottesloe, Claremont, Subiaco and Rockingham areas. I travelled to Broome and worked in that area for eight months before moving to Kununurra and then to Kalgoorlie.
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Three years ago I returned to Rockingham to start my own Beauty Therapy business where I work from home and provide a mobile service and in November 1994 I was married and am extremely happy. I met my husband while living in Broome. Note: Alyson informs us that Monique Robertson is currently living in Hong Kong and involved in the stage/drama industry. Mark Smith (1984 Leaver) I have been very happy since leaving school - went to trade school to do an electrical apprenticeship - got married finished trade school - became farmhand - got tlivorced - tree lopper - cancer Electrical Technician at the Argyle Diamonds Power Station - started own business (Power Systems West) - had a child (Donna 3 August 1995) to a beautiful woman and life's just fine. Bought a black sports car (Pontiac Fiero) - just shows how far an elementary education can get you. Craig Joslin (1990 Leaver) Graduated from Curtin University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Degree and awarded Upper Second Class Honours. Worked for BP Refinery (Kwinana) and Woodside Offshore Petroleum during university vacations and now employed with BHP Engineering (Minerals Division) at their Brisbane office. Robert Smyth (1987 Leaver) I enrolled at Edith Cowan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1990. Taught at Kambalda Primary School in 1991 and currently teaching at Carinya Alternative School. In 1982/83 formed and still playing in own indoor hockey team with brother Andrew. The team has been at the top of various competitions and now competes in the State League. I have represented WA in both indoor and field hockey and am presently a Board member of Indoor Hockey Association and team coach for the under-19 WA team. I have organised and taken part in two indoor hockey tours to England and Europe. I also play grade cricket and league ten-pin bowling. In the 1986 Columba I was dubbed the "wunderbar goalie" and am now ranked one of the top indoor hockey goalkeepers in WA. David Scott (1986 Leaver) After completing Year 12 in 1986, I com-
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menced an apprenticeship in 1987 with Direct Engineering Services as a Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic. Following completion of apprenticeship and further studies, I have worked at Mount Newman as a technician. I played hockey for the Willetton club whilst resident in Perth and continued in Newman, playing for the local team and coaching the women's team. I have also participated in volleyball, squash, golf and joined the Army Reserve. Through these activities I have been able to visit many areas in the north of Western Australia. Michelle Spencer (Robartson - 1986 Leaver) After leaving school I completed a Bachelor of Applied Science ( utrition and Dietetics) and Graduate Diploma in Dietetics to become a qualified Dietitian. Following this I completed further study to obtain a Master of Science Degree. This led me to work as a Research Dietitian for the University Department of Medicine, involved in studies looking into dietary and other risk factors for heart disease in children and eighteenyear olds. In December 1993 I married Tony Spencer. Early in 1995 we moved to Halls Creek for Tony to take up a position as Manager of the Halls Creek Peoples Church Sobering Up helter, which takes care of intoxicated individuals found on the street. In February 1995 the Lord blessed us with a beautiful baby boy, Matthew Samuel. Currently I am enjoying being a wife and mum and occasionally doing some work at the Shelter. Andrew Smyth (1986 Leaver) I sampled a variety of jobs before completing a physical instructor's course, followed by an Allied Health Services course. I commenced in Physiotherapy at the Mount Henry Hospital and am currently employed by Rocky Bay. I enjoy working with handicapped young people and recently took a group camping. I help coach wheelchair hockey and hope my team will make it to the championships in the Eastern States. I helped my brother Robert form our own indoor hockey team and currently play State indoor hockey - representing WA in Launceston in 1994. I have helped organise two indoor hockey teams to England and Europe and play cricket and mixed netball also. April Foster (1994 Leaver) After leaving All Saints' in 1994, I entered TAFE studying a three-year course called Design for Industry.
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Honours for Former Students 1991 was a good year for the Year Twelve students at All Saints' College. Not only did Brian Murphy come third in the State (ASC's best ever performance), but the cohort was ripe with outstanding students. The spirit within the group was optimistic and the students encouraged and challenged each other, their environment assisting them to perform to the absolute best of their abilities. Hopefully too, the environment prepared them well for their futures. Four of those '91 Leavers who went on to the University of Western Australia in 1992 carried out research in 1995 and graduated at the end of the year with First Class Honours Degrees. Charles Cordingley enrolled in Science, but his interest in Chemistry (gained at school) quickly waned and after plodding through first and second year, he found an enthusiasm for Computer Science in third year. Doing sufficiently well to be invited to do Honours, his thesis A Connectionist Network for Object Recognition earned him his Bachelor of Science Degree with First Class Honours in Computer Science. Object Recognition is a field of immense importance for the future, as humankind relies increasingly on computers to take over the mundane tasks of society. Charles' research nearly met its nemesis when his computer programme identified a turtle as a man; but his examiners saw this as no more than a small glitch and Charles is now enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy Degree at UWA. In the few hours each week when he is not facing his computer screen, Charles cycles and indulges his passion for films; he is even taking a course on how to make films. Elizabeth Dillon spent her first three years studying Medicine and performed so well that she was invited to take a year out of her course to do research in Pathology. In 1995 she studied the incidence and timing of two forms of genetic damage in breast cancer and obtained First Class Honours in her Bachelor of Medical Science Degree. Liz thought that her most momentous experience at All Saints' was the four weeks she spent in January of her TEE year at the National Science Summer School held at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Chemistry Olympiad Summer School at Deakin University in Geelong. She also felt she had to mention as highlights of ASC,
This photo was taken by a former All Saints' student, Jamie Albanis who currently works as a professional photographer and cameraman. Pictured (l-r) are Brian Murphy, Elizabeth Dillon, Joanna Guy and Dr Peter impson at the University of Western Australia.
music, band, literature, hamburgers in Chemistry, and she sounded as though she had another fifty highlights to mention when we stopped her. As if Science and Medicine hasn't been enough, Liz has been learning German and is back at UWA studying fourth year Medicine. Joanna Guy enrolled in Science at UWA in 1992 and has had a stunning career with most of her grades being As and A+s. In her third year she studied Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology and in her fourth year worked in the Microbiology Department on characterising three of the genes in the Cytomegalovirus. Her thesis earned Joanna her Bachelor of Science Degree with First Class Honours in Microbiology. Currently Joanna is working as a Research Assistant in the Biochemistry Department at UWA; in 1997 she intends travelling in Africa and Europe and in 1998 she will be starting a Doctor of Philosophy Degree at UWA in the Department of Molecular Biology. Joanna downplays her role at All Saints', but clearly she was a significant member of the group that pursued academic excellence. Brian Murphy enrolled in the double degree course Science/Law and spent close on three years trying to determine in which of these two fields his heart lay. Still uncertain, he spent his fourth year in the Pure Mathematics Department where his thesis was titled Towards the Rational Unsolvability ofHilbert's Tenth Problem and earned him his Bachelor of Science Degree with First Class Honours in Pure
Mathematics. It also established in his own mind that his future lay in Mathematics and not the Law. In the near future he will commence studying for his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Cryptography/Computational Number Theory at the Australian ational University in Canberra. During his undergraduate years he has worked from time to time for a commercial law firm and demonstrated Chemistry to secondary students in Dr Peter Simpson's WA Chemistry Olympiad Programme. The highlight of his years at All Saints' was winning a bronze medal as a member of the team which represented Australia in the International Chemistry Olympiad in Poland in 1991. Three of the above four have kept in touch with former All Saints' College Chemistry teacher, Peter Simpson (fondly known during his years at All Saints' as the Doc), who progressed to lecturing in the Department of Chemistry at UWA at the beginning of 1992. He recently made the comment that "it had been a privilege to work with the group of students at ASC during 1990 and 1991". Peter feels his most significant achievement since moving on to UWA was following in Brian Murphy's footsteps by attending an International Chemistry Olympiad - in his case to lead the Australian Delegation to Beijing in 1995. He is content with the aluminium medal he earned for 'being there'.
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P&F Executive Committee for 1996 (rear left to right) Phil Angel (President and Friends ofMusic), Barry lones (S~cretary), Ruth Holtham (Activities Co-ordinator), Charmian Bamett (Vice-President and Representative on Board ofManagement), Michael Golding (Representative on Board ofManagement), leremy Allen (Assistant Secretary), (front left to right) lohn Moffat (Treasurer), Andrew lacob (Vice-President and Education/Library), lanet Lee (Education/Library), fsabel Smith (Canteen Representative) and lill Grant (Chairperson Ladies' Forum) Absent: Eleanor Papamatheos (Activities Co-ordinator), Steve Klyen (Activities Co-ordinator) and Del Edwards (Member).
From the President Having assisted the P&F as Treasurer for the last three years, it is with some trepidation that I now face the year ahead from the elevated position of President. Less arduous is the task of thanking Barry Jones for his considerable efforts as P&F President over the last two years. In addition, I would like to acknowledge those other members of last year's P&F Committee who will not be continuing in 1996, namely Colin Munro, Suzanne Blackney, Kerry Booker, Jocelyn Armarego, Susanne Payne and Deborah Peebles. Our first function for the year was the P&F Sundowner, an annual event intended as both an introduction to the P&F for new parents and a general 'get together' for the more established parents. The evening was enthusiastically supported by
At the Sundowner: (l-r) lan Backshall, Kerry heehan, Kerry and Keith Leek, Cheryl Collings, lanet and Stephen Klyen.
the College staff and the Ladies' Forum made a magnificent catering effort. It was disappointing that so few parents availed themselves of the opportunity to meet with other parents and staff members on this informal occasion. I believe social events of this nature are one of the best ways to nurture the Society's strengths and it is my hope that more parents will participate in P&F functions and activities in 1996. Having started on a rather negative note, I would now like to explain my aims for the Society this year and in particular how I hope it will affect you as members. The single word which summarises my intent is UNIFICATION. This appears to be a worldwide trend at the moment and therefore fits in well with the global theme. However, my aim is not so grand as the unification of countries but rather the reunification of the Parents' and Friends' Society. To many parents of the College, there are three almost distinct groups within All Saints' which involve themselves with fundraising and support in various ways, these being the P&F, Friends of Music and Ladies' Forum. In fact, they all belong to one Society - the P&F. In the past, they evolved from independent interest groups, but I believe the time has come when we should apply the logical catchphrase 'many hands make light work' and coordinate our activities towards common goals. My initial address to those attending the Sundowner emphasised that parents of the
College are automatically members of the P&F. Amongst this growing number of families, there are numerous individuals who are able to offer skills which can only serve to enhance the efficient operation of the P&F body. Nobody expects full-time involvement or long-term commitment, but I am convinced that most parents can assist in some small way. Another of my hopes for 1996 is that our newly-appointed Activities Co-ordinators will be able to arrange some innovative social events which will achieve not only minor fundraising, but the far more important socialising of the members. At a recent meeting of the Friends of Music Committee the objectives for the 1996 musical year were outlined and the Committee started considering a calendar of events. The emphasis will be on encouraging social participation and achieving value for money. I would encourage everyone to attend on at least one of these occasions, particularly those where the talent of the ASC students is on display. Whilst parents of participating students are regular attendees, I am convinced many of you will be amazed at the musical ability displayed. As a final note to my first official written work as President, may I encourage all parents to constructively communicate both criticism and praise of the College or P&F activities, in order that the students may benefit from any resulting improvements. Phil Angel
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Friends ofMusic
Service with a smile - suppertime at the Friends ofMusic concert. Left to right are Sandy Potter, Jan Barratt, Evelyn Ab/ett and Christine Kingsnorth.
The Friends of Music is a group of parents who work together with the Music Department to encourage and assist the development of music at the College. It does this by arranging concerts for the music students to gain experience and confidence with public performance, and by raising funds for the promotion of musical skills, either through the purchase of music equipment, or by supporting music activities. The concerts are, of course, open to anyone and we would like to encourage all parents to attend and experience the impressive range and depth of musical talent among our students. For the remainder of 1996 and early 1997, the focus of Friends of Music fundraising will be to assist College students to undertake a music tour to the Eastern States. This tour is planned to take place in July 1997 and will involve about thirty students and staff. A major fund-raising event will be the Music on the Southbank Concert on Sunday 26 May at 2:30pm. Come along and hear some great music while helping the students. Frank McKinnell Chairman, Friends of Music
After-school Care Since the first day of the school year, the College has been operating an After-school Care service. This initiative has been welcomed by many of our parents, and students from Pre-Primary to Year Eight attend on a regular basis. A quality care programme which is offered from 3:00 to 6:00pm on all normal school days, is run by Miss Mona Lingensjo, the After-school Care Co-ordinator, a trained primary school teacher. Because of the increasing numbers an assistant, Ms Veronica Platt has been appointed to help out most week days. The students really enjoy the wide variety of activities that are offered, including a nourishing afternoon tea and supervised outdoor play for the first session of the programme. Students then participate in a variety of recreational activities such as art, craft, cooking, computing and story reading. Those students with homework commitments are encouraged to complete their assignments during this time. This programme offers yet another dimension to the very strong pastoral care that exists at All Saints' College.
After-school Care Co-ordinator Miss Lingensjo with a happy group ofstudents in her care.
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New Staff in the Junior School (Left to right) Mona Lingensjo (After-school Care), Lyn Jack (PrePrimary Teacher Assistant), Simone Johnson (Japanese), Lorella Crugnale (Physical Education) and John McCumiskey (Music Tutor)
Year 3 Cultural Activities Part of the Year Three Social Studies curriculum requires students to understand that people celebrate special events according to the customs and traditions of their families. This year's Year Three class truly represents the multi cultural nature of our society. The students are becoming most appreciative of other customs and as the year progresses they are getting to celebrate many occasions other than those celebrated by their own family. Recently parents and children from Asian cultural backgrounds shared the customs and traditions involved in cele-
Year 3 students display their Chinese New Year acquisitions.
brating Chinese New Year. Parents sent books, newspapers and cards with information for the teacher. Andrew Blythe wore his colourful dragon costume and enjoyed beating the accompanying drum to ensure that no bad spirits would enter the Year Three classroom in this prosperous Year of the Rat. Mrs Chin kindly sent each child a 'lucky red envelope' containing money. This tradition brings good luck and prosperity in the New Year. The generosity of many people in sharing their customs has helped the staff, students and parents to appreciate the significance of this celebration. I have felt enriched by the experience. Thank you all very much for your contributions to a significant learning experience. MsJ Kennedy Year Three Teacher
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Student Council for 1996 (Standing) Tracey Wong (Student Council Representative), Stacey Colokin (Drummond House Captain), Holly Hands (Molloy House Captain), Brooke McCaffrey (Riley House Captain), Susan Sephton (Bussell House Captain). (Seated) Thomas ankivell (Molloy House Captain), Matthew Mouritz (Riley House Captain), Kit Barker (Drummond House Captain), David Dew (Student Council Representative) and Matthew Dodd (Bussell House Captain).
Bon Voyage David Dicks When David Dicks (pictured at right) sailed from Fremantle recently on his attempt to voyage non-stop solo and unassisted around the world in his yacht Seaflight, he was accompanied by a whale mascot named Magellan (in honour of the great seafarer and circumnavigator) which had been presented to him by students of the Junior School. The presentation took place at a weekly Assembly, when David spoke of his expectations of his adventure. David will be mentioned in prayers each week at Assembly and the Junior School will be kept up to date with regular reports. A major display which is located in the Junior School library, will be updated as information regarding his progress comes to hand. David's circumnavigation is expected to take him about eight months to complete, and he hopes to return to Fremantle around OctoberlNovember. Editor's Note: David's mother Patricia informs us that David is well but very cold (-6°C outside and 8°C inside the cabin) as he attempts to round Cape Horn. He is constantly battling gales and by the time this goes to print will be close to the Falkland Islands, and hopefully his first mail drop. From there he will head to Bermuda, the antipodal point ofhis voyage.
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Shrove Tuesday Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday became a significant day for the Year Four students when Mrs Jill Angel, the Religious Education Co-ordinator, organised for them to make pancakes during their RE lesson. With the help of five brave parents, the children worked in small groups measuring all of the ingredients, stirring, cooking and then, best of all, eating their way through loads of pancakes! The lesson became the focus for a delightful reading book that has photographs and captions of each stage of the lesson. The book is called Walking, Talking Pancakes. Ms J Burns Year Four Teacher
The chefs: (Back l-r) Mr Garrick, Mrs Barber, Craig Sephton, Brendan Manning, Mr Manning, Mrs Angel, Mrs Loxton and Mrs Watson. (Front l-r) Nicholas Choo, Michael Hansen, Terry Swanston, Eleanor Barber and Matthew Watson.
Water Slide Fun (d) Raiser
In the Junior School each House must take on the responsibility for organising some fundraising. The mantle fell heavily on to Molloy early this year and the two House Captains (Holly Hands and Thomas Nankivell) were eager to run a 50m waterslide. After convincing Mr Chappell, Molloy set to it and each year group (from Pre-Primary to Year Seven) had their turn at lunchtime to "ride the slide". In retrospect it was probably more of a 'fun raiser', however, we did raise $430.00 which was donated to Princess Margaret Hospital for Children.
BELOW Mr Taylor's Year Six class also enjoyed an Easter cooking experience, organised by Mrs Angel. They moved up to the Senior School food room to make Easter cookies.
Going to the Chappell and we're Some of the staff of the Junior School are pictured after the marriage of Year Six teacher Jeremy Chappell to Miss Leanne Eckersley on Saturday 30 December last year at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Shenton Park. Everyone enjoyed a lovely day, in particular the bride and groom.
Mr Chappell and other eager sliders watch as Kayla Wilkie (Pre-Primary) has her turn.
Pictured at right: (left to right) Jeremy Chappell and his bride Leanne, Miss Alison Oldershaw (Year Five teacher), Mr Mike Taylor (Junior School Deputy Principal), Mrs Glenys Watson (Secretary), Ms Jill Kennedy (Year Three teacher) and Miss Deborah Chappell (sister of the groom and former Music teacher in the Junior School).
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Dive Club
The ASC Dive Club has had an exciting start to the year with two successful snorkelling excursions to Seal Island in Shoalwater Bay, to snorkel with the sea lions. It is always a fantastic experience to be able to see these big creatures at close quarters. On both trips the students had very close encounters with these mammals. On the first trip we had five sea lions in the water with us and on the second trip there were five or more. From time to time the sea lions would
become very playful - leaping and jumping out of the water, sometimes coming up in the midst of a group of snorkellers! Parents are always welcome on any of our excursions and it was terrific to have four parents on the last one. There will be two more excursions to snorkel with the sea lions before they head north to the Abrolhos Islands, and there will be other snorkelling excursions to Marmion Marine Park, to do the snorkel trail (set up by CALM) at Boy-in-a-Boat Reef. SCUBA divers are also catered for and
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Sarah Linton (left) and Elizabeth Ronson (Year 12).
After only two months' experience, we decided to participate in the Junior State Slalom Kayaking Championships which were held on March 4 at Harvey, thanks to the sponsorship of Wilderness Equipment and Mountain Designs (now known as Main Peak). Slalom kayaking involves manoeuvring through gates that are strung (off set) across the river. These may be downstream or upstream and penalties are incurred for going through them the wrong way or hitting them. A hit incurs a five-second penalty and a miss or going through the wrong way, a fifty-second penalty. It is vital to get as 'clean' a run as possible as the penalties are added to the time. The competition involves a practice run where competitors learn the tricks and read the water on the course before
I am quite sure that after the SCUBA camp there will be some keen divers wanting to extend their bubble-blowing experiences!! Most of our SCUBA dives are shore dives on Sunday mornings, however boat dives will be organised if there is a demand. The Dive Club meets on Thursdays at 1:00pm in room F1 at the College to plan dive trips. Mrs S Bedford Dive Club Co-ordinator
two races in which the course needs to be covered in as short a time as possible. After much preparation, studying the course, drinking many bottles of Powerade and psyching ourselves for our first race with our minimal experience in slalom kayaking, the time had come to tackle the white water. Both of our practice runs were average, missing two hard-set gates and carelessly hitting others. After much deliberation, we realised what we had done wrong and set about memorising the new moves. The first run was a disaster for Liz as she capsized and was disqualified, leaving her only one race in which to get a time. Sarah's was successful, missing only one gate, but still hitting others and accomplishing her first ever Eskimo roll. It was a proud moment. The second and final run was the faster for both of us. Gates were still hit but a huge improvement was made, resulting in gold for Sarah and silver for Liz. Sarah Linton and Elizabeth Ronson Year Twelve
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On Sunday 14 January, forty-three boats from various yacht clubs throughout the State, including places like Esperance, Augusta, Geraldton and Perth, came to the South of Perth Yacht Club. Here boats were weighed and spars measured for the five days of rigorous racing which were to follow, in the Healthways State Pelican Class Championships. The programme scheduled an 'invitation' race on the Sunday afternoon, heat one on the Monday afternoon, heat two on Tuesday morning and heat three on Tuesday afternoon, a lay day on the Wednesday (when everyone went ice
Fairways Beckon All Saints' entered a team
in the State Schools' Golf Championships held in February. Everything started well, the weather was fine, everyone putted well on the practice green and we all hit good drives on the first hole. The event was very important to the team and we knew there would be some very stiff competition, with a record number of teams from all over the State entered this year. I think this probably encouraged the team to play at their
skating), heat four on Thursday afternoon and the final heat on Friday morning. Mter five days we (Nicholas and Melissa Bryant - Years 10 and 8) came out on top, having won every heat including the 'invitation' race and therefore becoming State champions of the Pelican class for the 1995/96 season in our boat New Kids on the Dock. The winds had varied in strength with some very light weather in some heats, while others had been more moderate at twelve to fifteen knots. On our last day we had already won the Championship,
absolute best. The winner of the competition was Leeming Senior High School who went on to represent the State in Melbourne. Our team didn't do quite as well but Chris and Amanda played well and I had to pull out with an pre-existing injury. Everyone enjoyed the day and we wish to thank Mr Whipp for organising the entry, Mr London for allowing us to play and Mr Elliott who took the day off to ferry us and supervise, enabling everything to run smoothly. Adam Elliott Year Ten The All Saints' golf team comprised L-R Adam Elliott (Year 10), Amanda Hurren (Year 10) and Christopher Dew (Year 11).
however still decided to sail the last heat. We must have been really relaxed with the pressure off and initially managed to leave our spinnaker at home, which we (in reality our Mum) had to retrieve and then in the race we were hit by a willywilly and capsized. We did however manage to bailout quickly enough to maintain our first place. Overall it was a very exciting and enjoyable experience. Benjamin Lawrie (also a Year 9 All Saints' student) finished a creditable 24th. Nicholas Bryant Year Ten
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(L-R) Year 12 students Danielle Smith, Sarah Linton, Kate Loveday and Kim Hands.
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Melissa Bryant Vanessa Thackray Sean Yost Daniel Chan Amanda Bracken Andrea McCrackan Alexander Norcross John Willett Emily Bye Amy Tyers Geoffrey Patching Matthew Sargeant Demelza Evans Claire Andrewartha Alexander Larson Brendon Dunlop Sarah Linton Kim Hands Timothy Roberts Bradley Johnson
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Inter-School Carnival
ABOVE: ean Yost (Year 8) BELOW Andrea McCrackan (Year 9)
It's hard to explain how we performed to a higher standard this year and managed to drop one position in the final standings to finish third. However, this is the case. Personal bests, improvements in butterfly and backstroke, an improved average placing in both the relays and individual events are testament to the fact that we met the challenge to be a better team than ever before. The team leaders (Captains Matthew Leonard, Danielle Smith, Timothy Roberts and Vice-Captains, Elizabeth Eaton, Bradley Johnson, Sarah Linton) were exceptional and provided valuable inspiration during the season. To their credit the other members of the squad lifted to meet the high standard of performance set by the senior students. Congratulations to all who swam on the day and the ready reserves who supported poolside. Thank you to all who contributed. The final scores were: Newman College (742) Corpus Christi (617) All Saints' College (597), Sacred Heart (550) St Brigid's/Mazenod (540) John XXIII (525) Santa Maria/Fremantle CBC (412) Mercedes (408) MrP Whipp ACC Sports Co-ordinator L-R Year 12 students Troy Dyson, Matthew Leonard, Timothy Roberts and Bradley Johnson.