College Quarterly November 1996 - Issue 33 by All Saints' College

All Saints' College Quarterly ISSUE No. 33 NOVEMBER 1996

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The College traditionally uses students' artwork on the covers of its publications, and is pleased to reproduce Kathy Potter's charcoal drawing of a restaurant in Northbridge for this issue of College Quarterly. Kathy's drawing was produced as part ofa Year 11 Art assignment which is described in more detail on page 10.

CONTENTS Principal's otes Staff Music Drama Celebrating Diversity Art Achievers Career Education Festival of the Arts Community Camps LOTE Senior Sport Former Students P&F Junior School

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I recently visited Brewster Academy in New Hampshire (USA), where I attended an intensive two-week course at what is called the Future School Institute. I would like, in this article, to share with you some of the key themes raised during the course and to discuss with you some of the issues that will face schools in the future under the topic of teaching and learning. Research is revealing a much deeper understanding of the teaching and learning processes, and as a result they are undergoing something of a revolution. Concurrent with this there are changes in the technology through which knowledge is transmitted and received. Accessing and utilising information is all-important, and individuals' expectations are rising accordingly. All of this is driving us to question many of the assumptions on which education has been based for the last century. Cooper and Henderson* call the newest era in education the Electronic/Ecological Era. They see the purpose of school as being to teach people how to learn-and love learning-throughout their lives. They see the school as a collaborative learning community engaged with the larger world. They see students as explorers and constructors of knowledge, and as both producers and consumers. They see teachers as facilitators and coaches. Theirs is just one view, but it offers us a model through which to consider new developments in the area of teaching and learning. It also suggests some of the ways in which the new information technologies might be more effectively integrated into schools in the future. But first we must understand the teaching and learning processes and all their implications. Here at the College we have been involved in a variety of projects which have as their focus a clearer understanding of teaching and learning processes and the adoption of best practice: the Multi-Age Grouping in the area of early childhood education; the Perceptual Motor Programme; the First Steps approach to the teaching of literacy in the Junior School; the Year 8 Transition Programme in the Senior School; the teaching of thinking skills; the Literacy Enhancement Programme in the Senior School (which complements First Steps). These programmes are provided by the teachers of the College to enhance the curriculum by enriching teaching and learning methods and shifting their emphases to the processes which enrich the learning environment for the students. This new

approach will aid students in understanding their own learning processes-processes which will be with them through the rest of their lives. In simple terms, students are learning to learn. Classroom management is beginning to change, the nature of the interaction between teachers and students is undergoing a transformation, and the expected outcomes are being viewed from a different perspective. Into this environment has come the world of information technology and the apparent potential of computers. In a few short years we have moved from needing to be computer literate to needing to be information literate. This need has to be met by teachers who have a good grasp of the new implications of teaching and learning and not by administrators and teachers simply adding technology and new ways of packaging information into the curriculum without understanding the likely effects. Such understanding must be gained first, despite community pressure to have the latest equipment and gadgetry. I know that over the next few years these issues will be teased out by the staff at the College so that we can become a more effective teaching and learning institution, made up of learners who are adaptable to new ways and new technologies, secure in their understanding of how they learn and able to discriminate effectively between what there is to know and what they need to know. A H London, October 1996

*Cooper, C, and Henderson N, 1995. Motivating Schools to Change. Launceston: Global Learning Communities. Editors MARK STAPLETON, HELEN RENWICK Proofing ROBIN VAN DONGEN, BRUCE GROVES, ANN WHITE Photography MARK STAPLETO ,GREG HOCKING, LUISA MAlO, JULIE-AN CLARKE Printed by MERCANTILE PRESS PTY LTD

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5 a FAREWELL ... In this, the final issue of College Quarterly for 1996, we would like to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by four members of staff who have left us during the year. Leonie Kirke, Sue Bedford, Megan Lewis and Allison Perchard provided the College with services above and beyond the call of duty over a number of years, and we thank them most appreciatively for their excellent work.

LEONIE KIRKE Leonie joined All Saints' College in 1981 as a part-time member of the foundation staff, and took on the full-time role of Head of Science in 1982. She was appointed Assistant Principal (Administration) in 1988, and her position was renamed Dean of Students in 1996. Leonie was part of the College for as long as most of us can remember and it is therefore impossible, in an article of this length, to properly acknowledge the enormous impact she has had on its development. Initially, Leonie worked with the College's architects to plan the science laboratories-when most of the College was a sandpit-and went on to establish the Science Department. As Head of Science, she nurtured and honed the department, which is now a successful and Past and present staff members iill Williams (centre), Dr Peter Simpson (far right) and Debbie vibrant part of the College. In the position Coombs (back to camera) farewell Leonie at a special staff morning tea. of Assistant Principal/Dean of Students, Leonie took on the development of and responsibility for the pastoral care system at the College, including the programme of Year 12 Retreats. She dealt equitably and patiently with everything a large and bustling College full of students could rustle up to set in her path. Along the way she won the affection and respect of the entire student body and the staff who worked alongside her. It was made abundantly clear, through the many sendoffs that Leonie had to endure, that she is held in the highest regard by everyone at the College. From the Board of Management's Dinner to a breakfast for Pastoral Care Heads, a staff lunch and a College Assembly devoted to her farewell (at which she received special College Colours-the first time they have been awarded to any staff member), it was obvious that Leonie has a special place in all our hearts and has firmly established herself as one of the key founders of the College. We were enormously sad to lose Leonie and still expect to see her rounding almost every corner at almost every moment of the day. We are, however, confident that she will continue to be closely associated with the College throughout a happy and productive retirement.

The Pastoral Care Committee pays tribute to Leonie at a breakfast at the Dome in Applecross.

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FAREWELL. Sue Bedford

Gail Costello

Susie joined ASC in 1989, teaching computing and science at first, then specialising in computing from 1990 onwards. A keen diver herself, Susie has run the Dive Club and organised Dive Camps while at the College, neatly managing to keep in touch with her original field, marine biology. Susie's contributions to computing, diving and as the Head of Cowan House have been tremendous. Her enthusiasm, love of students and 'punny' sense of humour will be sorely missed. Susie is moving to Exmouth with Ben (of course) and the two dogs, and is hoping to combine her three loves-marine science, computing and diving-in one teaching job. We wish Susie the very best of luck for the future: plenty of sun, sea and sand!

Gail Costello assumed the role of Dean of Students in July of this year, following Leonie Kirke's retirement. Although primarily a mathematics educator (she has been President of the Mathematical Association of WA for the past two years), Gail maintains an enthusiastic interest in literature, film and art. Gail has worked most recently at Methodist Ladies College, Claremont and St Brigids' College, Lesmurdie. She was tempted away from St Brigids' by the challenge of working with and for students in a co-educational, Anglican environment. We are delighted to welcome Gail to the College and look forward to many happy years ahead.

Megan Lewis

Helen Renwick

Megan worked at the College for three and a half years, initially as Foundation Secretary and latterly as Special Publications Editor. As Foundation Secretary, Megan carried out her tasks with thoroughness and an eye for detail. Her innovative ideas and insistence that all publications be presented in a professional manner were the hallmarks of her role as Special Publications Editor, and the standard of this quarterly is a testament to her skills. We wish Megan every success and happiness in her new position. Her regular attendance at Staff Choir on Friday mornings ensures that she maintains contact with the College-and that we can continue to enjoy her fine alto voice.

Helen Renwick joined the College in July of this year, replacing Megan Lewis as Special Publications Editor. Helen spent her formative editorial years working in major publishing houses such as Oxford University Press, Hutchinson and Coil ins before going freelance after the birth of her first child. She spent two fascinating years studying for a Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies at Curtin University before returning to editing. She is working at the College on a part-time basis and will principally be involved in looking after Columba and College Quarterly.

Allison Perchard Allison worked at the College for four and a half years and impressed us all with her range of skills and friendly nature. Always willing to attempt the impossible, Allison was an expert at navigating the Internet, extracting information from CD ROM databases, and operating high-tech equipment and liquid crystal display units. In short, she was invaluable when it came to locating information and providing technical assistance. We wish Allison a restful holiday in the United Kingdom and every success for the future.

Brett Klucznik Brett joined the College in August, taking over Allison Perchard's role as Media Technician. Brett has a Diploma in Photography (Audio Visual) and worked at Gosnells Public Library for three years before joining All Saints'. He is interested in general technology, photography, art and film and lists his hobbies as the cinema, music, restaurants, soccer and travelling. His ambition is to semi-retire and work part time. In the meantime, we welcome him to the staff of the College and trust that his stay with us will be enjoyable and interesting.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE The Jazz Ensemble was established in 1991 by its present conductor, Kevin Fenner. The ensemble enjoys the prestige of being the vanguard of the Music Department's performing groups and is popular with audiences both inside and outside the College. During 1996 the Jazz Ensemble will have been involved in more than twelve performances. These include the Canning Music Society Concert, Jazz Australia's 1996 Jazz Ensemble Festival, a lunchtime concert at St George's Cathedral and the Youth Jazz Fest 1996 at Hillarys Boat Harbour. In 1993 the Jazz Ensemble was part of All Saints' music tour to Japan and was the highlight of concerts at Otsuma Nakano Girls' Senior High School in Tokyo. Currently, the group is involved in fundraising to travel to Sydney for the 1997 International Music Festival. The ensemble varies in size and instrumentation each year, but is usually a composite of some ten to twelve musicians drawn from Years 7 to 12. The All Saints' ensemble places no limitations on instrumentation, so that all students have the opportunity to play jazz. Its current lineup includes violin and cello as well as the more traditional saxophones and brass instruments. While the front-line instrumentation remains flexible and may vary from year to year, the rhythm section of piano, optional guitar, bass and drums is an integral part of the band. One of the group's outstanding jazz musicians is Monica Barratt, who first joined as a flute player and now has a reputation as the best jazz pianist the group has had. The College will

Antonio Carcia instructs members of the Jazz Ensemble. be hard-pressed to find a replacement for her next year. Monica, along with Kathy Potter, has contributed original compositions and arrangements to the group. Kathy was awarded a special citation for outstanding musicianship for her jazz violin playing at this year's Jazz Australia Festival. In 1993 she won a prize as the most promising soloist, also awarded by Jazz Australia. The ensemble's raison d'etre is improvisation. A large part of rehearsals is devoted to the development of students' ability to improvise in a jazz style. All Saints' Jazz Ensemble is unique in that it uses special arrangements tailored to suit its unusual instrumentation and at the same time offering a springboard for all its members to create their own solos in a spontaneous manner. This was evident during a two-hour clinic held at the

College in June as part of the Jazz Australia Festival. The clinic was led by Visiting Professor Antonio Garcia from Northwestern University, Chicago, who commented that 'this ensemble offers extraordinary opportunities to its members'. Professor Garcia, who is the editor of the International Association of Jazz Education's Jazz Educators' Journal, also noted that the All Saints' Ensemble was unique (even in the USA) in that all its members improvised, an ability not normally expected until university level. The Jazz Ensemble epitomises All Saints' desire to develop the musical talents of its students, and its willingness to step outside normal creative boundaries helps students to develop a long-term affection for their music.

Kevin Fenner Music Tutor

COLLEGE CONCERT As usual, the finale of the musical year at All Saints' was the College Concert. The standard of playing reflected the strength of the College Music Department: as well as outstanding performances by the fortypiece College Orchestra, the College Chorale, Senior String Ensemble, Jazz and Flute Ensembles, College Band and various vocal groups, the audience was treated to a variety of solo items played by musicians whose pleasure in their craft was a delight to see. The entire evening was an outstanding success, greatly enjoyed by all who attended.

Does the left hand really know what the right hand is doing?

Inspirational surroundings envelop our music students in the New Norcia Chapel.

MUSIC CAMP This year's Music Camp was held at historic New Norcia and proved to be a weekend full of fun and hard work. The object of the camp was to give the students an opportunity to mix socially and to practise for the College Concert, which was held on Friday 20 September in the school PA Centre. Mr and Mrs Angel were on hand and provided students with a mini olympics and a quiz night for evening entertainment-a welcome change from the rigours of playing in the Orchestra, Band and String Ensemble! Although many students suffered from sore shoulders and overblown lips, the effort they put in was rewarded both socially and in the excellent performance they gave to parents and friends on the Sunday afternoon. Julie-Ann Clarke, Music Teacher

Student musicians Ciaire Jones (above) and Robert Paul, Mathew Collings and Jenni Booker (at right).

Drama DRAMA Drama at All Saints' College has grown over the past years, both as a subject and through participation in extracurricular activities. Involvement in small performances held throughout the year and especially in Productions gives students the opportunity not only to exhibit their existing skills but also to learn a great many more. It has been a fulfilling experience for both parents and staff to be able to watch the growth and maturation of many students through the Productions of recent years. The Lesson, in 1993, marked the beginning of a change of attitude towards College Productions. Being an extremely powerful piece of theatre, it allowed the students to try their hands at a more 'serious' style. It also tied in with what was learnt in class by utilising techniques of Brecht's 'Epic Theatre' and Greek Chorus work. 1994 saw a complete divergence from tradition with Passages, which used the latest techniques of process- rather than product-based performance. The students were able, with supervision and guidance, to devise their own play. This was an invaluable experience which enabled the students to learn, through trial and error, what does and doesn't work in the theatre. Passages was coupled with Ionesco's play The Bald Prima Donna, a supremely absurdist piece which allowed the students to demonstrate the skills they had developed through the study of this genre. The musical made a comeback in 1995 with Canterbury Riders, based on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Many students who had previously only been involved in spoken theatre discovered a hidden talent for singing, and much comic talent was also unearthed. Canterbury Riders proved immense fun for actors and audiences alike. This year we were lucky enough to work with a group of very talented actors, some of whom had participated in as many as three previous Productions. This enabled us to stage our most ambitious project yet: Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Cuildenstem are Dead, a brilliant but very difficult play, thought by many to be beyond the capabilities of school students. It was, however, a success: one that was achieved not only through talent and hard work but as the result of a cast with skills and professionalism that can only be developed through a variety of performance experiences. Patricia Derrington Drama Coordinator

Bryce Ridgeway, Scott Payne and Adam Mitchell in a scene from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead discussing 'life in a nutshell'.

ROCK EISTEDDFOD Each year the All Saints' College Rock Eisteddfod team becomes stronger. The final product, which is all most people see, is a just reward to all involved for over six months' dedication and commitment. A production the size of the Rock Eisteddfod requires an extraordinary amount of planning and preparation before building and choreographing can begin. Sets, scene changes, timeframes and overall creative concept must be decided on and adhered to. The members of the committee are required to come to an agreement on the finest of details, with each member learning the art of diplomacy and negotiation in the process. Many people agreed that the final product this year was outstanding. The noise coming from the crowd during the heat and final performances was an indication of how much the performance was enjoyed. As the photograph below shows, the dancers on stage produced a polished and professional act. But what was happening backstage? A team of eighteen current and former students was holding props, flicking light switches, turning screens and helping dancers with costume changes. The success of the whole team depended on the cohesion and

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organisation of this group. In the months leading up to the heat, Nicole Barton and her band of backstage crew members designed, planned and built the incredible set that transformed the stage into 'Dep. Department Store'. The difficulties which arose during this time were numerous. Fortunately four 1994 leavers who have faced these difficulties before were there to lend a helping hand: Jamie Albanis (Producer/Coordinator), David Turk (Art and Creative Design), Brent Barton (Technical and Construction Design) and Trevor Simpson (Troubleshooter) helped enormously at every stage. The value of such former students, who willingly accept responsibility and so capably oversee the production from the technical point of view, is enormous. The success of this year's Rock Eisteddfod cannot be measured in terms of reaching the final or what the judges had to say. The real measure of the worth of such a project is the camaraderie and fellowship that emerges over the preparation period. Sarah Richens Dance Coordinator

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Our College gains tremendous strength from boys and girls working and playing together in the natural environment which only coeducation can offer. Our pastoral care programme is rooted in maximising opportunities for interaction between students in different year groups and, as the following two pages show, in the area of curriculum we offer many opportunities for students of different age groups, different religions and different cultural backgrounds to interact and learn from each other.

TAKING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO ABORIGINAL STUDIES Earlier this year, the Year 3 class teamed up with a Year 8 Social Studies class to enable both classes to learn from each other in the area of Aboriginal Studies. Teachers ick Dundas and Jill Kennedy originally thought that the project would allow each class to pool resources and provide a rich experience in Aboriginal culture. It surpassed that expectation in many ways. Initially, the Year 8 students researched Dreamtime stories and Aboriginal art, culture and lifestyle with the aim of retelling legends to the Year 3 students, who were to begin the Social Studies topic 'Living in a harsh environment' by studying Australian Aborigines. The teachers could revise and reflect on Year 8 learning outcomes as the Year 8 students answered Year 3 questions about the Dreamtime and other explanations of creation. The younger students delighted in challenging their seniors' knowledge. Later, the Year 8s needed a clear understanding of the structure of Aboriginal legends to be able to help the Year 3s to write a legend of their own. They appreciated the role that they could play in the development of younger students, thus boosting their own self esteem. Familiarity with the senior students provided support for the Year 3s and served to build important bonds with the Senior School. Both classes responded very well to a

Above: foam print by Natalie Miller (Year 8).

Right: Dean Pascoe and Rachel Ward discussing the structure ofAboriginal legends with Year 3 students.

visit from two Aboriginal men who spoke of their traditional culture and of some of the challenges facing modern Aboriginal people. At all times the students were enthralled, and they now look forward to a possible return by these men with an Aboriginal dance troupe. The culmination of the varied individual class activities brought the classes together again for an excursion to the WA Museum and Art Gallery of WA. Here, the students benefited from working with each other, other staff from All Saints' College and the staff from the museum and art gallery. Museum staff noted how 'buddying' the students gave the Year 8s a responsible role which served to keep them purposefully engaged in the tasks required. This whole project also served as a pilot programme to explicitly introduce key College values into the mainstream curriculum. Journal responses by the Year 3s showed enthusiasm for the project and its content, high levels of knowledge, respect for Aboriginal people and the process of reconciliation, and tolerance of differences. Overall, this project was an excellent educational experience for everyone involved. It covered the core concepts, issues, values and skills in these areas of the Social Studies curriculum and much, much more.

Jill Kennedy Year 3 Teacher

Year-group interactions. Clockwise from top left: Year 3 and Year 1 reading together; Year 12 Physical Education Studies students coaching Year 5-7 sport; Ryan Brogden (1996 College Captain) and Kim Tribbick (Stirling House Captain) sharing their ideas on leadership with the Junior School Executive; the Teddy Bears' Picnic-Year 3 and Year 11 entertaining friends.

YEAR 9 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EXCURSIONS As part of the All Saints' College Religious Education curriculum, the Year 9 students have been studying comparative religions. Included among the six main world religions is Islam. In order to provide a better understanding of the ways of worship and other cultural and perceived differences, the Year 9 students visited the Australian Islamic College at Thornlie. Prior to the visits, the students listed their expectations in order to allow a comparison between the envisaged and real differences. The interaction between the two groups of students was a social and educational success which was reflected in the students' written assignments. As a follow up to this visit, the Islamic students will be visiting All Saints' College next term.

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Amy Kaczmarczyk, Emily Moore and Talei Longbottom with new-found friends at the Australian Islamic College.

Religious Education Coordinator

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NORTHBRIDGE DRAWINGS The Year 11 Art students visited orthbridge in April this year to absorb the atmosphere of this lively, cosmopolitan area of Perth and to record the many facets of its unique environment. The cafes, nd the eclectic architectural styles which characterise the Northbridge district, became a particular focus. The observations recorded were brought back to the art studio at the College and the students' drawings subsequently emerged. The charcoal drawing featured on the front cover of this issue was produced by Kathy Potter as part of this assignment. Other examples of the completed drawings are reprinted on this page. As

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you can see, the students responded to the challenge with considerable maturity and technical skill, and produced drawings of a high quality. The results of this project were displayed in the Art, Design and Technology Exhibition at the end of October. The entire collection was well worth seeing, as, indeed, were the many other fine examples of work produced by students from all years in the College.

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Keith Brewin Head of Design Technology Department

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A tjAch e YEAR 8 JEWELLERY The development of jewellery-making within the College has allowed students to produce work of a very high standard which is designed to a brief and which they can justly describe as unique. In addition to design requirements, students have to satisfy a high standard of finish criteria, which tests their resolve and patience. The results are excellent, and the high standard was evident in the exhibits at the Art, Design and Technology Exhibition. This Year 8 course leads directly into Year 9/10 courses, when students experience additional techniques, including stone setting and casting. Ralph Chandler Design Technology Teacher

YEAR 10 WOODWORK: TOYS AT WORK Last year, Year 10 Woodwork students designed and made more than a dozen toys and activities for use by children aged 0-12. lane Roberts, from the Meerilinga Early Childhood Resource Library, came to the College earlier this year to collect the projects and to talk to this year's Year 10 Woodwork students about ideas for their toy projects, focussing particularly on the need for durability and quality. This is an ongoing project which enables students to learn about the relationship between form and function in a practical and challenging real-life situation. The students enjoy the fact that their projects will have a useful life once completed, and lane Roberts is happy to provide a worthwhile home for them.

Examples of the exciting work of Year 8 Jewellery students.

1996 CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION This year's Creative Writing Competition attracted a wonderfully diverse and imaginative selection of literary contributions, from detective stories involving Easter Bunnies and custard pie guns to deeply probing pieces on some of the situations that confront, challenge or sadden us all. We were delighted to see that the high standards we have come to associate with the College were upheld, and took great pleasure in reproducing winners' and finalists' contributions in a specially-produced booklet, Muse.

WINNERS Years 11 and 12: first place Melissa Rainey (Year 11), second place Narelle McAuliffe (Year 12). Years 8, 9 and 10: first place Ashleigh Adamek (Year 10), second place Kimberley Angel (Year 9). Years 6 and 7: first place Chung Foo (Year 6), second place Cynthia Cassidy (Year 7). Years 4 and 5: first place Frances Verbaan (Year 5), second place Lara Holbeck (Year 5). Years 1, 2 and 3: first place Andrew Blyth (Year 3), second place Cameron Third (Year 2).

Jane Roberts and Cerry Schirinzi discuss ideas with their Year 10 Woodwork class.

Some of this year's creative writers.

ROWING Kelly Combes became involved in rowing two years ago, through WAIS, and has been rowing ever since. During the rowing season she rowed for Murdoch University, but she has now moved to Swan River Rowing Club. Late last year, Kelly won two medals in the State Championships, and from then on she trained up to nine times a week for the three months leading up to the Australian Championships. On 12 March, she attended the Australian Rowing Championships in Sydney. Whilst there she competed in the Under 17 Double and the Under 17 Coxed Quad. She won a gold medal in the Under 17 Coxed Quad and finished in seventh position out of thirty-two crews in the Under 17 Double. Kelly has achieved an enormous amount in a very short time and looks set to have a very strong future in this exciting and challenging sport.

SCIENCE SUMMER SCHOOLS We have several Year 11 students representing All Saints' College and the State at National Summer Schools. Rodney Limerick and Laura Birt were selected to attend the National Engineering Summer School in Sydney and Daniel Abbott (seen below receiving his award from Liz Westoby of the Leeming Rotary Club) will be one of a very select group of students representing Australia at the Genesis Science Summer School in New Zealand. Closer to home, Raymond Sheh (Year 10) has been selected to attend the Murdoch Science Summer School. Kent Williams Head of Science Department Rodney Limerick, Daniel Abbott and Laura Birt

GENESIS SCIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL

The CRA National Youth Science Forum and the Genesis Science and Technology Summer School are supported by Rotary Clubs throughout Australia and New Zealand. Their purpose is to encourage and assist the science students who will become tomorrow's scientists and managers. The Rotary Club of Leeming nominated Daniel Abbott to attend the CRA National Youth Science Forum in Canberra, and Daniel was subsequently nominated to attend the Genesis Science and Technology Summer School in Auckland, New Zealand. Daniel has already demonstrated his strong interest in science by attending the Year 9 Chemistry Olympiad programme at UWA, the Siemens Summer School and the Murdoch Science Summer School, and is a regular participant in the College's Science Olympiad. He is aiming to study for a science or engineering degree after finishing Year 12. We would like to extend our congratulations to Daniel, who is a fine representative of the College and deserves all the success he is currently enjoying.

TOURNAMENT OF MINDS On Saturday 7 September, two teams represented the College in the Tournament of Minds competition held at Edith Cowan University. This was the first time the College has participated and the success of the Language/Literature Team was outstanding. The team, which comprised Amanda Patching, Rachel Ward, Kym Abbott, Ashleigh Adamek, Mark Bertinshaw, Joanna Phillips and Jane Rosevear, came third in the State-an excellent achievement! Our Maths/Engineering Team also acquitted itself very well indeed, and congratulations go to Amy MacKenzie, Shona Mills, Richard Baillie, Blake Klyen, Rohan Mahendran, Peter Ward and Richard Maynier. All the students involved gained numerous skills from this experience, including team building, creative thinking and spontaneous problem solving. Special thanks for what proved to be a great day for all concerned must go to our expert facilitators, Miss Julie-Ann Clarke (Language/Literature Team) and Mr Paul McMahon (Maths/Engineering Team), who contributed so much to the teams' success. Toni Dale Head of Society and Environment Department

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Achiev INTER-SCHOOL DEBATING Many College students worked hard preparing for and competing in the AHISA Debating Competition, which was held at Perth College every Wednesday night over five weeks. Topics for debate included the republican issue, the treatment of criminals, the Cold War and whether Elvis is dead. Our two Year 8 teams won six out of ten debates. Many thanks go to Breony Alien, Courtney Adamek, Kristen Brown, Daniel Chan, Errfun Essfahani, Jared Evans, Sarah Hayter, Max Jeganathan, Natalie Miller, Cameron Mole, Anthony Papamatheos and Anthea Smyth. These talented and capable students were coached by Mrs Knox and Miss Kelly. Indeed Mrs Knox's team were winners in the overall competition. Our Year 9 team consisted of Louise Cumins, Charlotte Deague, Stacey Fuller, Blake Klyen and Simone Lindsay-Rae.

WORLD VISION Our involvement in World Vision has boomed this year, bringing with it new challenges and opportunities. Julie Mullins (Year 12) is one of twelve Australian students who have been selected to travel to Thailand in January 1997 for an 'eyeopener tour' to raise awareness of the reality of poverty in the world today (see report below right). I was fortunate enough to be selected for a week-long summit in Canberra, where the focus was on learning about non-government organisations and speaking to politicians about the action that needs to be taken to eradicate poverty. To add to the College's achievements, we had tremendous support for the Forty-hour Famine. We set out to raise $1,000 and have fifty people participating in the famine. It was therefore a pleasant surprise to have eighty Senior School and sixty Junior School participants, who raised just over $5,000. A big thank you goes to all the participants and the family and friends who sponsored them. Janelle Booth Year 11

Since Janelle submitted this article she has been elected College Captain for 1997. We would like to extend our congratulations to Janelle and to all the students who have been elected to positions of responsibility in the 1997 Student Executive. A full report will follow in the first College Quarterly of next year.

The AHISA debating teams-an argumentative bunch?

These students won three out of five debates. Thanks go to Ms Keating and Mrs Potter, who coached this team. Miss Shields and Mr Lance coached our Year 10 team, which comprised Ashleigh Adamek, Aaron Barton, Mark Bertinshaw, Alan Chong, Didi Delaney, Jye McCaffrey and Brad Medcroft. This team won three out of five debates. Steven Anderson, Laura Birt, Andrew Chan, Deanne Chiu, Georgia Clark, Chris Dew, Tamsin Ford, Taryn Jones, Sereena Kenworthy, Philip Keirle, Rodney Limerick and Andrew Barnett were our senior

debaters. They won six out of ten debates and became progressively more proficient at impromptu debating and points of information. A great deal was required of all the students who took part in this competition: they acquitted themselves exceptionally well, and we can all be proud of their achievements.

Toni Dale Head of Society and Environment Department

Janelle and JuNe: caring for others.

BOUND FOR THAILAND I have been fortunate enough to be selected to go to Thailand next January on an eye-opener trip with Vision Generation-a group of young people concerned about the poverty and pain of our world today. Twelve students (eight from WA and four from Queensland) have been selected to accompany Jack Joyce (Area Manager from World Vision Western Australia) and a few other World Vision workers to Thailand. The aim of the trip is to expose the future generation to areas with Third World conditions.

By experiencing first hand the agony and poverty that exists in parts of Thailand, I may begin to more fully understand what, as a member of the future generation, I can do to help. I do not want to be one of those people who sit back and wait for somebody else to do something: I believe that if I don't do something about the unfairness of this world, nobody will. I can only do my best, and going to Thailand may help me to start to grow and develop and become a more compassionate person. Julie Mullins Year 12

COLLEGE COLOURS College Colours are awarded each term to students whose commitment, service and performance are considered by the College Colours Committee to be outstanding and worthy of recognition. In Term 2, the criteria used to decide which students could qualify for College Colours were fine-tuned to enable the College to recognise students who have made an outstanding contribution to an area without necessarily achieving at the highest level. Colours may be awarded to students who demonstrate at least two of the following three qualities: commitment to a specific area; achievement in a specific area; services to a specific area. In Term 1, College Colours were awarded to Zoe Brand (dance and drama); Ryan Brogden (cricket); Troy Dyson (swimming); Christopher Irvine (swimming); Bradley lohnson (swimming); Matthew Leonard (swimming); Matthew Lyon (cricket); Danielle Smith (swimming). In Term 2, College Colours were awarded to Robert Barge (achievements in and services to soccer); Sharron Blazejczyk (achievements in and services to hockey); Claire Booker (achievements in and services to music); Ryan Brogden (achievements in and services to rugby union); Rebecca Cooper (achievements in and services to touch football); Timothy Crowe (achievements in and commitment to drama); Felicity Fletcher (achievements in and services to netball); Meghan Grant (achievements in and commitment to sport); Christopher Gray (commitment to and services in computing); Emily Halliday (achievements in and commitment to touch football); Kim Hands (achievements in and services to sport); Christopher Irvine (achievements in and services to hockey); Adam lakovich (achievements in and commitment to football, and achievements in and services to basketball); Tamsin Kennerson (achievements in and services to sport); Trent Passmore (achievements in and services to cross-country and achievements in and services to basketball); lane Porter (achievements in and services to sport); Naomi Quartermaine (achievements in and services to netball); Anna Toussaint (achievements in and commitment to orchestra); Kim Tribbick (achievements in and services to sport); Ella Tribe (achievements in and services to sport). In Term 3, College Colours were awarded to Monica Barratt (achievements in and commitment to

College Colours recipients for Terms 1-3. orchestra); lessica Cook (achievements in and services to music); Felicity Fletcher (achievements in and commitment to athletics); Christopher Gray (achievements in and commitment to music); Kim Hands (achievements in and services to athletics); Wade Machar (achievements in and commitment to rugby union); Adam Mitchell (achievements in and services to lighting); Katherine Potter (achievements in and services to orchestra); Naomi Quartermaine (achievements in and services to athletics); Danielle Sellwood (achievements in and commitment to dance); Ryan Strawbridge (achievements in and commitment to rugby union). We would like to offer our warmest congratulations to all these students. Term 4's College Colours, which will be awarded on 28 November, will be listed in the first College Quarterly for 1997.

MATHS GAMES CAMP Each year since 1973, the Mathematical Association of WA has conducted the Maths Games Camp. This residential camp involves four students from Year 10 who represent their school and compete against students from other schools in mathematical strategy games. This year, from Friday 6 September until Sunday 8 September, 164 students from forty-one schools throughout WA participated in the camp held at the Noalimba Centre in Bateman. All Saints' College was represented by icholas Ralph, Stuart Munro, Matthew Sargeant and Raymond Sheh. During the weekend the four students held off some stiff competition to win. Hale School came second and Esperance Senior High School third. Each of the four students received a Hewlett Packard graphics calculator and the College keeps the perpetual shield until the competition next year. Congratulations and well done to all four students on an outstanding performance. David Hay tor Head of Mathematics Department

From left to right: Nicholas Ralph, Raymond Sheh and Stuart Munro: three members of the successful Maths Games Team.

Students at All Saints' College are able to test out possible career options through a number of innovative and exciting programmes offered by the Careers Education staff. Each programme enables students to look at the workplace from a different viewpoint, and a combination of programmes offers students a first-class preview of the world of work. The most traditional of the programmes offered is work experience, which involves the student going into a business to perform a specific role. The students gain an insight into work practices and are able to see how the skills learnt at school will transfer into the workplace. Work experience is fundamentally taskorientated and gives a 'micro' experience of the workplace. For a more role-oriented, 'macro' experience of the workplace, students are now able to access the work shadowing programme. Work shadowing is a powerful way of learning about the world of work. In essence, it enables students to 'keep in step with'-or shadow-workers so they can observe the various tasks performed in people's jobs and learn about their roles. Work shadowing was offered to Year 11 students for the first time this year. The programme complements Year 10 work experience, switching students' focus to people's roles in the workplace rather than the individual tasks they perform. As part of the work shadowing programme this year, students gave their employers a handbook which was specially written and produced in the College to give employers information about the students in their charge, the expected student and employer benefits and the responsibilities of all parties in the process. This handbook proved to be a valuable guide to the work shadowing programme. The comments and assessments recorded by employers in the students' work shadowing journals indicate that all concerned were fine ambassadors for the College and the Year 11 students are to be congratulated. Work experience and work shadowing are further complemented in the College by the Business Alive programme, which is coordinated by the West Australian Office of Young Achievement Australia. Business Alive is a curriculum-based enrichment programme which teaches senior secondary students about business through the experiences of a consultant from a sponsor organisation. During the Business Alive programme the consultant spends approximately an hour a week in the classroom (teamed with

Work shadowing in action. Top photograph: Sereena Kenworthy working with Mrs lanet Parmenter and the delightful pre-primary children at Oberthur Primary School. Bottom photograph: Steven Moreschini (centre) working with Murray Bumett (left) and former ASC student lames Willett at Kleenheat Cas. a teacher) over a ten-week period. One of the classes usually involves an industry visit, which consolidates the link between theory and practice for the students. The programme gives students a good understanding of the overall operation of a business, introduces them to positive role models from the business world, gives them an improved understanding of relevant business issues through informed discussion and, finally, offers a greater breadth of knowledge on which to base career choices and post-school options. I would like to take this opportunity to

thank Mr Peter Alien of Visy Board Pty Ltd, who acted as our Business Alive consultant again this year, and Mrs Robyn Biddle of Young Achievement Australia, who coordinated the programme. I would also like to thank the parents who offered worksite placements for our students this year, and the students who participated so enthusiastically and effectively in the programmes we offered.

Bob Glasheen Careers Counsellor and Work Shadowing Coordinator

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WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE Glyn Parry was invited to the College as our Writer-in-Residence during the Festival of the Arts for 1996. His friendly and down-to-earth manner and unusual sense of humour were a delight, and as we all got to know Glyn, and students found him to be genuinely concerned with helping them to improve their creative writing, he became something of a Pied Piper. Even on his last day, he was regularly spotted walking around the College surrounded by a small band of students asking many questions. Glyn workshopped with students through English classes. He taught them to transpose versions of reality into their writing, to write from experience, to recreate in words what they had heard and seen to develop a story. Glyn also provided a workshop for parents, grandparents, students and friends one Saturday afternoon. The workshop was packed and ran for longer than expected. The College Creative Writing Competition was also judged by Glyn, who presented students with their prizes at the College Assembly on behalf of the Arts Foundation. His speech to all of us on that final day of his residency made a significant impact on staff and students. If you were not there, then you missed the special reality of his honest and sincere presentation to us all! We thank Glyn for his wonderful contribution to the life of our College during this year's very successful Festival of the Arts. Dawn elements Head of English Department

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The inaugural Arts Festival provided the ideal opportunity to bring to fruition a project that has been of interest to me for some time. With the backing of the Arts Foundation, we were able to introduce Theatre Sports into the College. Under the expert guidance of Angela and Michael Sanderson-Greene, the only fully accredited Advanced Theatre Sports teachers in WA, our students enjoyed twelve hours of intensive training. At 9.30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the training programme, thirty eager (if a little apprehensive) students milled outside the Upper Theatre awaiting their fate. All joined in the warm-up and improvisation activities with energy and enthusiasm. By the second week the numbers had grown and the word was out that Theatre Sports was fun. It is a particular feature of Theatre Sports that so many drama and life skills are acquired in such an enjoyable and entertaining manner. The three-week training programme culminated with the Theatre Sports evening, which was held in the Upper Theatre. Each House provided at least one team, who chose an interesting variety of names and costumes for the evening. Michael compered the night with skill and humour while Angela, David Ballantyne (Drama Director at Penrhos College) and a Theatre Sports competitor played the hated judges, taking the crowd's boos and hisses with true stoicism. It was a most entertaining evening full of comedy and laughter. Seeing the creativity, team work and energy displayed by the students was most exciting and I look forward to this event becoming a regular one on the ASC calendar-although yearly rather than at the somewhat more frequent intervals suggested to me by the very keen students! It is always good to have an audience that wants more and participants who are eager to give more, and we can all look forward to even more vibrant and energising performances next year. Patricia Derrington Drama Coordinator

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Janelle Gumina and Rachel Ward helping 'Piggy' with his (or her?!) breakfast.

Seventy members of the All Saints' College Year 8/9 Youth Club 'pigged out' in the College's Performing Arts Centre on Friday 9 August, all in aid of Perth City Mission and its winter fundraising campaign. One highlight of the evening was the appearance of Piggy, a four-month-old dwarf pig belonging to Joy O'Grady, one of the College's administration staff. Other events for the night included the Pig Olympics, which featured activities such as Piggy Back Races and Sty Scrapers (stacking foam cups to achieve the highest structure). After devouring pizzas (kindly provided through Perth City Mission sponsors) and warm drinks, the students' final event was the Pig Quiz-four rounds of questions, all related to pigs. Early on Saturday morning, the revellers were treated to cereals, pork sausages and bacon, all courtesy of Perth City Mission, to round off the Pig Out in STYle. The event, organised by Mr and Mrs Angel and Mrs White, proved to be a huge success-even if it did only allow the organisers three hours sleep-and managed to raise $700 towards Perth City Mission's facilities for Perth's homeless youth.

ANGLICARE BLANKET APPEAL Following Father Terry's call for the donation of blankets for Anglicare's appeal, we were inundated with many complete blankets. The idea of knitting squares for patchwork blankets was also very eagerly accepted, and I was delighted to take on the role of coordinator. Grandparents, parents, staff, students of both the Junior and Senior Schools and friends of the College worked enthusiastically to produce hundreds of colourful squares. Particular mention must be made of Mrs John, Mrs Loxton and Mrs Rappold, who crocheted the squares into beautiful blankets, and of Mrs Holbeck and Mrs Mitchell, who donated complete knitted blankets. The fourteen handmade blankets helped us reach a total of over forty for donation to a delighted recipient at Anglicare. Father Terry and I would like to thank everybody who gave up their time and effort to help with this appeal.

Jill Angel Religious Education Coordinator

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• GALA FUNDRAISING BALL The All Saints' College Gala Fundraising Ball was held on 10 August at the Italian Club and proved to be an outstanding success on every front. The surroundings were perfect, the company dazzling, the food delicious and the music inspirational. Dancing and general festivities continued until the last revellers left at 2 a.m. All the guests-Year 12 students, staff, parents, the local parish community, friends and dignitaries and their partners-had a wonderful time in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Needless to say, the evening's success was due in no small part to the energy and generosity of a core group of very dedicated helpers whose donations of time and effort were invaluable. As well as providing another opportunity for the College community to have fun together, the evening generated additional funds which will be given to the All Saints' College Foundation Appeal for the completion of the Lower Theatre.

Some of the members of the blanketmaking team.

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YEAR 11 OUTDOOR EDUCATION

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(... very exhilarating . .. the best fun I have ever had . .. ) (.. .very confident from the first rapid and loved it for the rest of the day ... ) Smiling faces say it all on the Year 11 Outdoor Education Camp.

Eventually, after one term of fine-tuning flat-water kayaking (Kl) skills in Outdoor Education classes, learning river features, camp-craft and rescue procedures and watching Avon Descent footage, the class embarked on the Avon River paddling Grade 2-3 Whitewater, the sections paddled being the harder parts of the Avon Descent. The camp began at Bells' Rapids. This time participants paddled the middle and top sections to perfect ferry glides, surfing and breaking in and out of white water. We were blessed with glorious blue skies for the entire expedition, so capsizes were not a concern to those continuously swimming! We camped at Possetts' Ford, one of the less frequented and prettier sites on the river. The students decided to keep group impact on the area to a minimum, and so spread out their tents, group cooked on stone areas, built fires in permanent fire pits, used sump holes for liquid waste and bagged out food in garbage bags. They resisted any form of soap washing in the river, toileted at least 100 m away from the river and left the area cleaner than it had been found. It is certainly rewarding to watch teenagers make responsible decisions about the environment and themselves. The next two days were challenging and potentially very dangerous. Students

paddled the tea-tree section-a mass of tea-trees forming a maze (with running water and rapids-exciting!) and the treacherous 'valley'-a collection of rapids, tea-trees and head-high standing waves. This was an outstanding group. They paddled extremely well in the harder sections of the Avon, showing great camaraderie, leadership skills and high self-esteem. The camp would not have been such a success without the valuable help of Mr Neil Coli ins and two instructors from Acacia Canoes. Special thanks to Mrs Judy Barge, Mr Paul Wightman and Mr Mike Leonard for their assistance and kind words. Commendations and thanks to the seventeen Outdoor Education students who showed responsibility, exceptional skills and maturity at all times. It was a pleasure taking them on camp.

(... the biggest satisfaction and success . .. )

Melanie Bozich Outdoor Education Teacher

Luke Wightman doing it tough!

OT STUDY TOUR OF ITALY 1996 The fifth All Saints' College Study Tour consisted of fourteen Year 11 students and myself. The tour began with four nights in Florence, during which we strolled along the Arno river and visited Piazzale Michelangelo, from where you get a full view of Florence. We queued for three hours in the rain to see the Uffizi Gallery, and no trip to Florence would be complete without seeing Michelangelo's David at the Academia. There were two day tours from Florence: one to Pisa and one to Siena. Our next stop was Bologna, where we were greeted by our host families from Istituto E Mattei, with whom we spent the next nineteen days. While there, the students experienced an Italian Easter and some were lucky enough to receive some rather large Easter eggs containing a surprise gift (as all Italian eggs do). During our stay in Bologna, apart from going to school, we had a private tour through the sixth largest pasta factory in Italy ('Corticella'), went on a day tour to the medieval city of Mantova, were welcomed by the Mayor with a scrumptious morning tea and visited the museum and park where prehistoric remains have been found. Perhaps one of the most memorable mornings was when we were invited to visit a family-owned bakery, '11 Panificio Beccari'. Mr and Mrs Beccari showed us how they made a variety of breads, rolls and pizza. They gave the students a chance to make their own rolls and then, when we thought the food was being baked for the shop, it was all dished out to us. When we were too full to eat any more, they brought out large paper bags, filled them with all the leftovers and gave us one each to take home. Their generosity was overwhelming. I organised a surprise three-day side trip

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during our stay in Bologna. When we arrived in Stresa on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, the students were very excited. They had tried for almost a year to find out where I was taking them! Lake Maggiore extends into Switzerland, so we took a boat trip to Locarno in Switzerland where we bought some Swiss chocolate and had lunch. Our departure from Bologna was both sad and rather eventful (one absentminded student 'forgot' to put her backpack on the train). The students enjoyed Venice immensely, exploring the little streets, going on a traditional gondola, a day trip to Cortina D'Ampezzo (a ski resort in the Alps) and shopping. Our next stop was Rome. We spent five days seeing all the major sights in glorious sunshine, eating large amounts of icecream and spending whatever money we had left. We had a three-day side trip to the island of Capri near the Bay of Naples, which was a perfect end to another

wonderful trip. Seeing the beautiful turquoise waters, the Blue Grotto and the huge terraced villas was breathtaking and our hotel was perfect. I must thank our sister school in Bologna, Istituto E Mattei, the Principal, Ingegner G Innocenti, and the coordinating teachers Professoressa Alessandra Rebecchi and Professoressa Valerie Authers. They welcomed us all with open arms, and everyone was very kind to us. Each tour I take is different and the groups of students are all remembered for different reasons. The members of this particular group impressed me with their caring attitude towards one another and towards me. There is only one thing I don't understand: how can so much ice-cream be eaten so incredibly often?

Getting a taste ofItaly! Students enjoying the Corticella pasta factory and the Beccari family's bakery.

Luisa Maio Head of LOTE

THE WAATIÂˇINTERCULTURA ITALIAN EXCHANGE PROGRAMME All Saints' College has been involved Amy Gates with host sister and mother (top); Monica Barratt in in this exchange Venice (middle); and Natasha Roza-Butler offshooting with her host programme for brother (bottom). fifteen years, and this year has been our biggest ever. Last year we were offered four places for the Christmas holidays exchange and consequently Monica Barratt, Jessica Cook, Amy Gates and Natasha Roza-Butler spent two months in Italy in December '95 and January '96. In June, two exchange students arrived from Italy for their two-month stay in Perth. Sara Barbieri and Alice Geymonat, who were hosted by the Leonard and Linton families respectively, had a wonderful time in Perth and only recently returned home. In addition to our two official exchange students, we had two visiting students from Italy for two months. Susanna Fiorini and Chiara Rinaldi, Jessica Cook's and Amy Gates' Italian host sisters, came to Australia to visit their families. They too had a fabulous time. The College's Australian-Italian relations are growing every year, and cultural exchanges such as these are important for our students as they teach them about our multicultural society. The exchanges would not be possible without the generosity and hospitality of our College families, who are always willing to host students from all over the world. Thank you. I would also like to thank, in advance, the families who will be hosting our seventeen visiting students from Bologna in December 1996. Luisa Maio Head of LOTE

REUNION ISLAND On 30 June we escaped Perth's midwinter blues and headed to sunny, tropical Reunion Island. We were part of the annual MLTA exchange to Reunion, which this year consisted of seventy students and four teachers from all around Western Australia who stayed with a Reunnaise family for four weeks. Reunion Island is located in the Indian Ocean, close to Mauritius. It is an amazingly beautiful island with mountains, volcanoes, lush rainforests and beaches which would rival the best in Australia.

The four weeks went quickly. We spent the time lazing on the beach trying to achieve the perfect tan to take back to our envious friends in Australia, going to school and shopping. All the Australians met up in the second week for a threeday camp in the mountains, which was a relief for us all-three days of speaking and hearing English was great. The camp consisted of hiking up mountains and other activities and catching up on lost sleep. The last two weeks were spent like the first-at school, going to the beach and

shopping. We were also shown all the many beautiful sights of Reunion. This included visiting the volcano and the many waterfalls, museums and markets. Our families were all very nice and everyone was very friendly. They showed us around Reunion and also introduced us to the fantastic French and Creole foods, which we were always eating. We both had a fantastic time and have fond memories that will last a lifetime. Emma Groves and Tamsin Ford Year 11

FLEETING IMPRESSIONS OF JAPANESE HOMESTAY Japanese Homestay beginsspeeches, home-style biscuits, presents and hesitant conversation. Arts Festival opening-strange pottery, more speeches, a vocal number from the movie From the Boys. Picnic at Fred Jacoby Park, barbecue steak and walking through the pines. Aromas, bright yellow wattle. Writerin-Residence-charismatic Glyn Parry-much laughter and parties in the librarydifferent. Numerous jazz musicians and Thelonius Monk at Assembly, wildflowers at Wireless Hill on a damp day. Eisteddfod The Japanese Homestay students from Otsuma Nakano Girls' Senior High School and Dance Festival, gliding with their teacher Mrs Miwako Iga. ballet dancer, giant plates, forks, colours massed, dancer, didgeridoo, clapping sticks, spear smoke and rhythmic gyrations. The and boomerang throwing. Sorrento, crowded, in Northbridge, sense Homestay birthday party-meeting the of bonhomie, delicious foods, operatic trio rellies-more Aussie cooking with and being 'blessed' by a lady after a sneeze. students next day, pies and sweet pavlova. Eating out at Tumblegum, corroboree River walks just after dawn. Timid white

egret, scruffy little dog. Miwako-camaraderie and puzzling humour of senior staff at the dinner meeting, harmonious grace ending. Sunny's restaurant, fairy lights, the Otsuma School song, more presents, hugs, tears, fond farewells. Tea ceremony, 'Tastes like seaweed', girls in kimonos, chatting, giggling. Art Gallery, one wet Saturday arvo, classical flute music mingling with dotted Aboriginal art, the film. Yawning koalas-cuddlykangaroos and dingos at Cohunu. Sunny Perth snuggling close to the Swan. Memories I hope Miwako takes home with her.

Sandy Potter Head of Senior Library

RUGBY WELL DONE DURACK! The final results of the 1996 Inter-house Carnival were: Durack 3,213 Stirling 3,172 Cowan 3,086 Forrest 2,996 O'Connor 2,937 Murdoch 2,904

In many respects frustration would be a term that comes to mind in considering last season. The boys in the First XV didn't reach their full potential, although they did get to the semi-finals. At Under 15 level we had an excellent level of participation from Years 8, 9 and 10 students, even if the training was at 7 a.m. on Friday mornings. The Under 15 team reached the final, where it met a very large Newman side that was just too strong. I don't know what they feed them on north of the river. Wade Machar and Ryan Strawbridge were chosen to â&#x20AC;˘ play for Western Australia and Ryan went one better and did what Aussie Rules can't do and that is be selected and play for his country: and he is only a Year 11. Well done Ryan! Charles Street played a couple of games as a Year 10 The Tug of War event reveals the enthusiasm and effort evident at the Inter-house Athletics camival.

and was selected for WA in his age group, as was Matthew Kees. We have great hopes for the future, particularly with the level of talent coming through. Thanks to all staff members and parents who have given their support this season.

Ralph Chandler Rugby Union Coordinator The Year 8/9 Rugby Team lineout challenging for possession against Newman College.

Senio Sport SUCCESS, IN DEFEAT, FOR ATHLETICS TEAM An amazing athletics success story at ASC occurred when, in only its second year in '~ Division, All Saints' College finished second to Corpus Christi at the Interschool Athletics Carnival at Perry Lakes. It was an achievement far beyond anyone's expectations and further indicated All Saints' College's sporting prowess in many disciplines. The athletics season looked as though it would be successful right from the start. One hundred plus enthusiastic attendees at training sessions, enthusiastic support from a huge band of parents, ex-students and staff and strong leadership from Kim Hands, Trent Passmore, Naomi Quartermaine, Troy Dyson, Sharron Blazejczyk and Adam Jakovich as captains all contributed to a strong and highly motivated team. Besides training sessions, all athletes were given the opportunity of attending a 'training day' at Perry Lakes in preparation for the big day. All Saints' also hosts the Quadrangular Carnival in our magnificent grounds, which are tended so well by the grounds staff. Every event offered to the students further boosted our strength and preparation for the Inter-school Carnival, and it is evident that it all paid off. Congratulations to the entire team. This was a highly competitive, disciplined and skilled group of students who trained extremely hard for an eight-week bloc. Congratulations to Alex Pooley, Michael Senini and Stacey Fuller, who were named in the ACC Honorary Representative team for outstanding achievements. All Saints' was very strong in all throws, jumps and track events and the relay teams were outstanding. It was a team effort in which all athletes contributed their best efforts-and the College, as usual, contributed tremendous support. Melanie Bozich Athletics Coordinator

From left to right: Joshua Smithson, Jane Porter and Ross Brown, with staff members Nick Dundas and Sarah Richens observing the relay changeovers with a degree of trepidation.

Sarah Logan hands the baton to Melissa Rainey in pursuit of the Chisholm College relay team.

SLALOM KAYAKING On Sunday 28 July, the Winter School Slalom Championship was held at Hester Park. Eight schools were represented by dedicated paddlers who had attended training sessions in the previous weeks to prepare for the event. Sessions were held at Bells Rapids and Walyunga, but due to heavy rainfall, which resulted in the rapids being too large and the water flowing too fast, the race itself was held on the Canning River. It was a fantastic turnout. Forty-two

competitors were involved in all, three of them-Sarah Linton, Liz Ronson and Richard Linton-from All Saints'. The course was fairly straightforward since there wasn't any fast-flowing water, but the gate manoeuvres were still challenging. Concentration and carefulness were the keys to getting a good race time. In the Under 18 division, Liz Ronson took out first place with a time of 135 seconds and Sarah Linton came second ... also with a time of 135 seconds, and in the Boys'

Under 16 Richard Linton came fourth on 145 seconds. Overall, All Saints' College came second to Newman College's first-an excellent result. Anyone interested in representing the school in slalom paddling at the Summer Championship can speak to Sarah, Liz or Mr Coli ins. Sara Linton Year 12

ALL SAINTS'-TOUCH FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS For the fourth time in five years, the All Saints' College Girls' Touch Football Team has won the WASSA Touch Football Championship. All Saints' proved too strong in the grand final, defeating Como Senior High School 6-0. The team was on top throughout the entire competition and recorded a 20-0 win in the quarter final and an 8-1 victory in the semi final. Special mention should be made of Emily Halliday, who was named Player of the Final, and the Head of Physical Education at All Saints', Mr Neil Collins, who has coached the team for the past five years, with tremendous success. As a point of interest, Emily is also a State representative hockey player. Five of the All Saints' team have represented Western Australia in the National Championships, and Emily was selected for the Australian Merit Team.

The successful touch football squad. Left to right: staff member Neil Collins and students Claire Derbyshire, Rebecca Cooper, Cressida Bell, Emily Halliday, Kelly Combes, Naomi Quartermaine, lane Porter and Meghan Grant.

WOMEN IN SPORT BREAKFAST

From left to right Kate Loveday, Kim Hands, lane Porter and aomi Quartermaine at the Women in Sport Breakfast.

Female athletes who excel in sport at ASC were able to attend a breakfast at the Superdrome to listen to keynote addresses by female Olympians. Diet, training, social life and competition were discussed. Students asked Questions and mixed with the athletes during the breakfast, the main aim being to encourage students to focus on goal setting and performance improvement. Students found the breakfast stimulating and thought-provoking and will be able to use the insights gained for their own career planning.

TAE KWONÂˇDO During Term 2, the Year 12 PE Studies class was treated to eighteen sessions of punching, kicking, blocking and freefighting. Sounds fun! Honestly it was physically demanding and required a high level of concentration. The key to the course's success was the enthusiasm and maturity of the Year 12s involved and the quality of instruction. Rodney Lockyer (4th Dan) and Tanya Tomshin (2nd Dan) are members of ATI Tae Kwon-Do. Rodney has been training for fourteen years: he has been National Champion twice, a medallist at three European Championships and is looking to compete at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Tanya is also an Australian Champion (1992, 1993, 1996), has won medals at the World and European Championships, and at eighteen years of age has set her sights on being an Olympian. Our thanks go to them for a most professional and enjoyable learning experience.

Peter Whipp 'Grand Master' Yoda

Kim Hands (centre) connects with Kate Loveday (left) under the watchful eye of Tanya Tomshin during a Tae Kwon-Do session.

YEARS 8, 9 AND 10 INTER-HOUSE SPORT Whilst still in its first year, it is pleasing to report on the enthusiastic level of support shown for the new Inter-house Sport Programme. Each House has fulfilled its commitment to the following activities: Term I-Years 9 and 10

Boys' basketball, hockey; Girls' touch football, hockey. Term 2-Years 8 and 9

Boys' soccer; Girls' soccer, basketball. Term 2-Years 9 and 10

Boys' rugby 7s. Most noteworthy is the excellent spirit in which the games are played, and the

'dedication to the team' displayed by the students. These fixtures would not happen if it were not for the efforts of the senior students who umpire, coach, score and encourage the players. They provide a fine service to their respective Houses and deserve to be commended. The programme will continue in Term 4 with a repeat of the Term 1 fixtures for Years 8 and 9. We look forward to students from Years 10 and 11 assisting with officiating. Peter Whipp Inter-house Sport Coordinator

Goalmouth action from the Year 9 boys' soccer competition.

CROSS-COUNTRY The 1996 Cross-country Team maintained the College's traditionally high performance level at the Associated and Catholic Colleges' Inter-school event, finishing in fourth place overall for the combined boys' and girls' aggregate trophy. The girls were placed eighth and the boys second in their respective categories. Of course the team's magnificent effort was evident not only at the Interschool event but also in its members' regular attendance over many weeks at training sessions which ran at 7.15 a.m. four mornings a week. It was often cold and raining, but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the team, who turned up and trained with commitment to the College and in order to achieve personal goals. I must say a big thank you to the many staff, parents and P&F members who helped with training and breakfasts and provided financial support, and to the captains, Kim Hands and Trent Passmore, and vice captains Kim Tribbick and Troy Dyson, who provided more support to me personally and the team than I could possibly ask for. Roll on the 1997 season. Neil Collins Head of PE Kiera Chorley and Kristy Davies focused at the start of the Under 16 Girls' Inter-school Cross-country.

SATURDAY NETBALL Saturday Netball is offered as an extracurricular option for both Junior and Senior School students. This season, we had fourteen teams (five Junior and nine Senior) playing for All Saints'. The Year 7 team was coached by Zoy Goff and Michelle McKim (both Year 10), who have done extremely well to get this enthusiastic team through to the Grand Final. Our Year 8 team treated a large number of spectators to a tremendous Preliminary Final. At half time they were level with the opposition (Leeming). At the conclusion of the game the score was still even, so on they went for a further seven minutes each end-still a draw. Next the teams were told

the winner would be the first team to go two goals in front-at least another fifteen minutes away. Not once did this fine young team of competitors give up, and with great determination and effort they went through to win. Again their young coaches were from Year 11-Petina Yeoh and Jaye Dadley. Well done to you all: the sportsmanship displayed by our students was certainly a pleasure to watch.

Jill Green Saturday Netball Coordinator Action from the Saturday netball Year 8 Preliminary Final.

er 5 udents avoiding vine resistance to fungicides, insecticides and herbicides and maintaining what has been termed Australia's 'clean green' image overseas'It's all about making chemicals work for us so that we don't have to use too much,' Liz says. 'The wine industry is a huge growth sector for Australia and it's really important that we get this quality assurance for chemicals right.' Liz's success in the Nuffield Scholarship builds on her highly-regarded Roseworthy Bachelor of Applied Science degree and a prestigious job with Southcorp, where she oversees work in twenty-two vineyards covering 6,000 ha throughout South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. To complete her 'dream run', Liz will marry boyfriend Jerome Scarborough in December this year at Angaston in the Barossa Valley. We'd like to offer our congratulations on all fronts to Liz and wish her all the best for the years to come.

LIZ RILEY

19881eaver Liz Riley has been outstandingly successful in her work in quality assurance in the viticultural industry and has recently had that success recognised by the award of a much-coveted Nuffield Scholarship, which will enable her to travel in Europe and the US to study sustainable viticulture. The Nuffield Farming Scholarship-the Marigold Southey Scholarship for women in agriculture-is one of five scholarships for Australian farmers offered each year, and Liz is its youngest recipient. David Shannon, Chairman of the SA branch of the Australian Nuffield Farming Scholars Association, commented, 'Although she is just beginning her career, Liz has already made significant contributions to reducing contamination in grapes and improving quality assurance in the Australian wine industry.' Liz's research will focus on

We always hope, on these pages, to have only good and wonderful things to report about our past and present students. However life is not always good and wonderful, and sometimes we have to pass on sad news to friends in the wider College community. Nicholas Catt was a student at the College from 1985 to 1988. His was a big spirit: the sort of spirit that cannot and should not be constrained. Nick could be persuaded to conform, but conformity was not his natural way. Those of us who attended the funeral service held after Nick was tragically killed in a motor accident in August this year felt his spirit to be at work even there. Although there was tremendous sadness, Nick's irrepressible nature was everywhere. He would have been pleased with this service. The tribute below was specially written for College Quarterly by Nick's brother Simon, who we would like to thank for framing Nick's essence so appropriately. Nick's spirit is not lost, but enjoying the ultimate freedom.

NICHOLAS CAn

19881eaver

In the school yard roams a diverse range of life's individuals: big, small, boys, girls, dark, fair, quiet, noisy, naughty... Nicholas Catt was one of those individuals. Nick attended All Saints' College through primary and then secondary school. During that time he made an impression on students and teachers alike. Some will remember Nick as a friend in the playground. Some, perhaps teachers, will remember Nick as a high-spirited person who didn't like doing homework much and regularly made his way up to the Principal's office. Sadly and suddenly, Nick, our friend, my beautiful brother, was taken from us on 6 August, in a fatal car crash. While it makes no sense at all that Nick enjoyed such a brief time with all of us, we look back with happiness and laughter at the times we shared: for the firecrackers in the middle of class, the food fights in the locker room, or for the friend we remember Nick as in a time of need. We are grateful and remember Nick's time at All Saints' and his life as a fun-filled adventure. Thanks for the good times, Nicko. We will cherish the memories. Simon CaU

3 October 1996

Editors

Cathy Redman (Adams) 19861eaver

Susan Ghent 19951eaver

An ASC student from 1982 to 19 6, Cathy

Susan Ghent won first and second place in the Rocky Bay Photo Competition, an annual competition open to all comers. Susan's first-place photograph, 'Prisoner', was featured on the cover page of the January issue of College Quarterly, and Susan is pictured at right with her second-place winner, 'Ice Cave'. Part of Susan's prize included a trip to Hong Kong for two people. Susan is currently working for Hood, a sail-making company based in Nedlands, and is making her own sails for a forthcoming 420 National titles to be held in Hobart in December 1996/January 1997. We'd like to congratulate Susan on her photographic successes and wish her all the best on the water in December/January.

took her B Psych (UWA) to the US for a year in 1991 with fellow former students Deonie McCann and atalie orth (both of whom are now living in Canada). Returning to WA in 1992, Cathy gained her Dip Ed from UWA before working as a School Psychologist in Albany from 1993 to 1994. She transferred to Hedland for 1995 then returned to Perth this year to take up a job as a Recruitment Consultant with Adia Centacom Personnel and began studying for a Postgraduate Diploma of Business (majoring in Human Resources). In 1996 Cathy worked with the College Bursar, providing temporary staff for the College administration. Somewhere in the middle of all this achievement and travelling, Cathy married John Redman (1987 Joint Dux) in December 1995. At the moment John is working with BHP on its hot briquette iron project in Port Hedland. Cathy and John are living in Fremantle and thoroughly enjoying the vibrant lifestyle which is offered by the Port.

Jo Fathers 19891eaver After leaving All Saints' in 1989, I spent two years at CMC TAFE. I graduated in 1993 with my Associate Diploma in Social Science (Child Care) and worked for two years at a child care centre in Nedlands before jetsetting to Canada for six months, where I lived in British Columbia with a friend from primary school and her husband. When I had just about run out of money and my Visa card was groaning, I spent two weeks doing the 'California, Hollywood, Las Vegas' thing before returning home to the 'safe'-and always the same-Perth. I'm now doing relief child care throughout Perth and trying to get (and keep) my feet back on the ground!

Katrina Brogden 19911eaver I left All Saints' unsure of where to go and what to do with the rest of my life, and ended up studying Multi-science, majoring in Biology, at Curtin. After an uneventful first year, I decided Biology wasn't for me and transferred to Pharmacy. Three years later, I graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and am currently working as a pharmacist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. I still catch up regularly with friends from All Saints'when I'm not working.

Larrisa McGuire 19911eaver

Briony Whitmore 19931eaver

Well, life has been interesting since I left ASC in 1991. In 1992 I spent one year in Germany as an exchange student. I travelled around Europe in the holidays and developed an intense love for the Continent and travel which I haven't been able to shake. I also came back with an incredible need to speak German, which I've now turned into a potential career path. Moving along, though, after returning to Perth I went to Curtin Uni to study journalism-but this wasn't quite what I expected, so I decided to transfer to UWA (after two months of door-to-door sales-big mistake). I picked up an Arts degree at UWA in 1994 and am now in the third year of a BA majoring in-surpriseGerman. Just to boost my ego, I won the J M Wolf Memorial Prize for German in my first and second years. Oh, and at the end of last year I briefly moved to Brisbane with my boyfriend so we could pursue our studies: however neither of us thought the Uni of Queensland as good as UWA and we returned home three weeks into semester. Friends might also like to know that Alicia Travaglione and Jodie Gibson (1991 leavers) spent time in Italy this year on a 'working holiday' (won't Mrs Maio be proud!).

After leaving ASC, I spent two years at the Perth School of Hospitality and Tourism and received an Associate Diploma in Hospitality Management. I began work at the Perth International Hotel (now the Mercure Hotel Perth) in July 1994. I am still working in the Banquets and Conferences Department at the Mercure. (Julia Overington was also working here before going to Europe in September last year.) In January 1996 I travelled to Sydney for a week before going to North America and Europe. I spent two weeks in -30Â°C at Calgary, then two weeks in Vancouver, where I also spent a few days with Brook Lindquist (1992-3 Rotary Exchange Student). I also went to South Carolina and Georgia, to see where the 1996 Olympics were to be held. I spent ten days (including St Patrick's Day) touring in Ireland, a week in sunny London and a few days in Vienna before coming home at Easter. I am now working for my parents' railway maintenance company and at the Mercure Hotel. Brook Lindquist, incidentally, is studying at Western University in Washington State. She spent a year at a Community College before entering University to study science. She will finish in approximately two years.

WEDDING BELLS

Nicki Hagan and Jason Flockton are engaged and will be married on 1 November 1997-All Saints' Day-at St John's in Fremantle. We wish them all good things for their life together and are delighted that they have chosen to tie the knot on such a special day for the College.

THE 1986 LEAVERS' TEN-YEAR REUNION Saturday 12 October was a very special evening for those of us fortunate enough to attend this reunion. Over forty former students, several partners and a group of past and present staff thoroughly enjoyed an evening of reminiscences and fond memories of school days. There was a fabulous display of photographs provided courtesy of Larissa Morcombe and Cathy Redman (Adams) and enough good food and drink to nourish the continuous conversation.

Chris Warren and backing group enjoying the evening's revelations.

Kathryn Morrison and Rebecca Gulvin were overseas visitors, Georgie Gardener (Day), Jody Fenn and Eliza Compton came from the Eastern States, and Keely Field (George) and Sarah Hynes (Bee) made the trip from country regions of WA. All in all it was a top night with many requests made for an eleven-year reunion. Sincere thanks go to Cathy Redman and Larissa Morcombe for undertaking much of the organisation.

Left: David Scoff, Andrew Smyth, Marlo Blackbeard, Rebecca Gulvin and Bill Bradshaw. Right: Felicity Scoff, Gabriel Chan, Larissa Morcombe and Keely Field.

PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' SOCIETY It is always difficult to find new things to say in reports for College Quarterly, which seems to be published so often!* However, at the last P&F committee meeting it was suggested that I should summarise the 'good deeds' of the P&F in 1996. The committee firmly believes that its role is to encourage excellence and participation, and our donations are a means of achieving this aim. They are given to help defray the cost of activities or to enable the College to acquire particular pieces of equipment, and looking over the list of beneficiaries I can find a mixture of individual students' names, activities and broad areas that have in some way benefited from our help. The list includes, for example, A1ex Pooley, Kate Loveday, Mr Brewin, Mrs Tyrrell, Junior School Fitness Club, Rock 'n' roll Eisteddfod, Teachers' Wish List, Lower School Theatre and Senior School athletics activities. The P&F also organises social gatherings and fundraising events which are designed to help mould the entire College community into a single unit, which leads me neatly to the latest P&F activity-the City to Surf. The College P&F

Fun Run was brought forward one week to coincide with this Activ Foundation event, with the intention of entering All Saints' in the 'Largest School Team' competition, which we won! The team was rewarded for its enthusiasm with 108 free movie tickets, greatly enjoyed by us all. Mrs Papamatheos, Mrs Holtham and Mr Klyen used their combined efforts to arrange buses, submit multiple entries, collect money, distribute numbers and liaise with the Ladies' Forum for the 'post jog BBQ'. The day proved to be excellent. We had over eighty people on the buses, which delivered us to Perry Lakes, stored our tracksuits etc. and collected us at the finish line. We even managed to have the College name read out twice by Terry Willessee at the start line! After watching the 12 km runners pass, we either jogged, walked or crawled the 4 km up hill and down dale to the very welcome finish line. It was a major surprise that we failed to lose any of the ASC team at the finish, where 7,500 people were milling around in the blazing sunshine. Our return to the College was greeted by the hard-working Ladies' Forum catering team which had

prepared a wonderful barbecue lunch (complete with chocolate cake!), causing some of us to regain the kilos lost during the morning! In addition to the people mentioned above I would also like to thank Adshead Bus Hire for donating the buses for the morning and McDonald's Family Restaurants for providing us with vouchers for the participants. In closing, I would like to mention the second Junior School disco, which was staged by the P&F on Friday 13 September. The evening proved to be another monster success, and I would like to thank all those helpers who made it such a wonderful evening for everyone who attended.

Phil Angel P&F President

*Eds'. note: We have decided to produce only three issues of the Quarterly each year, making it an endearingly idiosyncratic thrice-yearly quarterly. We hope readers will appreciate the increase in cost awareness and efficiency this will produce, and the small College joke in the title of the publication.

RADIO 103 ASC I began doing some community radio work last year at Curtin University and realised that it involves many hands-on communication skills, skills that could be applied in a school setting. I visited Palmyra Primary School and watched its well-established and highlysuccessful Radio 60K in action. I then approached Jill Williams in the Junior School about applying the idea to All Saints' College. Jill was keen, the staff were keen, and it was finally decided to make the Year 7 classes responsible for the initial broadcast with Mike Jenzen coordinating. The Year 4 and 5 classes ran a segment on local sport and news, the Year 6 class presented a segment called 'Chalk and Talk', and the Speech and Drama students contributed a radio drama segment. With funding from the Ladies' Forum and the P&F, All Saints' College can now boast its own FM radio station. At the end of Term 2, a limited-range transmitter was installed on the roof of the Administration Block in the Junior School. A mixing board, CD and tape players, microphones and headphones were purchased and the planning process began. The All Saints' College radio station-103 ASC-made its first broadcast from the Junior School on 28 August 1996. The Year 7s have adapted very quickly to the demands of the preparation and execution of such a broadcast. They have taken to the technical side very easily and enthusiastically. All Junior School classes are in some way involved in the broadcasts, with classes being 'featured' on a rotational basis. The entire Junior School tunes in every second Wednesday morning from 8.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Students from each class become involved via competitions and the music request box, and there is a theme selected for each broadcast which involves a live interview with an invited guest. The invited guests to date have been Ricky Grace and Glyn Parry. The level of interest, commitment and creativity sparked by this project has been quite astounding, and it is great to see such cooperation between the classes. It is a chance to develop confidence, performance and technical skills and real commitment to concrete tasks-and is also great fun for the whole Junior School.

First day on air-the technical rehearsal.

COMPREHENDING SPAG BOL A recipe for spaghetti bolognaise appeared in one of our reading texts as a comprehension activity based on following instructions. Once the questions were answered, we decided to organise ourselves into groups, invite some parents in and attempt to cook the recipe. As the photograph at right indicates, much fun was had by all-and reading comprehension has taken on a new meaning for the children.

Mike Jenzen Year 7 Teacher

Priya Mahendran eating her spaghetti bolognaise.

YEAR 6 ZOO VISIT What do 6T and 6C have in common with the Perth Zoo? Many ideas spring to mind! The two Year 6 classes (armed with clipboards and pens) descended on the zoo to study endangered species and enclosure design. The classes were split into two groups: Group A investigated the endangered species and Group B investigated enclosure design. At 12.30 p.m. we gathered for lunch and then moved into a lecture theatre to hear a talk on how the zoo has changed over the years. Mter this lecture, we went back into our groups and Group A looked at enclosure design while Group B studied endangered species. A great day was had by all, and we all hope to go back to the zoo very soon.

Jane Cale Speech and Drama Teacher Year 6 students enjoying their visit to Perth Zoo.

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SEnLERS ALL Earlier this year Years 4 and 5 went on their excursion to Pioneer Village in Armadale. We all had to dress up as early settlers. After we paraded our costumes, we hopped onto the bus to go to the village. When we got there we were split into four groups. We were met by Mrs Griffiths. She welcomed us to the Swan River Colony. Our group went to the laundry room first. They did not use a washing machine, they used a washing board. Their soap was very precious, because they made it themselves. They rubbed it three times down each piece of clothing so as not to waste it. Water was also precious. Sometimes the settlers did not have a bath for a long time because they needed water for drinking and farming. The next thing we did was rag rugs. Supplies were very scarce so they made rugs from hessian and old pieces of cloth. They also used softer hessian for towels. Then we were shown how to make butter. We were then shown a Coolgardie safe. It kept food cool and fresh. It was made of hessian and had a tray of water on the top. As the water dropped through the hessian and the wind blew through, it kept cool inside. On the legs of the safe there were cups filled with water to stop insects from crawling in. This was a great invention! The last two things we did were making a peg doll and privy paper (we call it toilet paper now). It was now time for lunch. At lunch time we had a look around. My favourite shop was the lolly shop and my favourite place was the gold mine. After we had looked around we came back to Mrs Griffith's cottage and had a bit of damper. We thanked Mrs Griffith for inviting us to Pioneer Village. We had a great day. Thanks go to Ms Burns and Miss Oldershaw for taking us.

Year 4/5 pioneers.

JUNIOR BOOK DAY In a wonderfully imaginative affirmation of the power of the printed word, Junior School students celebrated Book Day by dressing up as their favourite literary characters. Once again we were dazzled by the inventiveness of the children (and their parents?). Pictured below are members of the Pre-primary class dressed to the nines with their teacher, Jillian Dinsdale (right) and Teacher Assistant Lyn Jack (left).

Michaela Gamble Year 4 Below left: After-school Care Coordinator Mona Lingensjo with fellow calligraphers. Below right: David Thomson with captive Pre-primary audience.

JUNIOR SCHOOL ARTS DAY In another Festival of the Arts bonanza, students were able to spend time working with potter David Thomson and calligrapher Mona Lingensjo, who inspired us all with their talent and impressed us with their willingness to share their skills with young people.

AFTER-SCHOOL CARE The College's after-school care service began in 1996 with the appointment of a fully-trained primary teacher, Ms Mona Lingensjo, to run the After-school Care Centre. The centre operates from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on all school days and is available for students from Preprimary to Year 8. The charge for this service is extremely reasonable, making it a valid after-school option for all Pre-primary and Junior School children. The centre's programme includes a comprehensive range of recreational activities, homework supervision and a nourishing afternoon tea. The centre is a valuable and much appreciated extension of the pastoral care that the College offers to its parent and student body. Any parents who would like more information should contact the College and speak to the Junior School Secretary, Mrs Glenys Watson. The smiles say it all.

SOCIAL EVENING The Junior School social evening once again proved to be a fabulously successful event. Three sessions were run to keep numbers manageable and enable students to mix with their own age group, and our talented organisers (we are thinking of hiring Eleanor Papamatheos, Ruth Holtham and Phil Angel out, so skilled are they at running these discos!) laid on a fun-filled and trouble-free evening. We'd like to thank, as usual, the many Junior School staff and parents who helped stage this lovely evening-and the students, for being such a pleasure to entertain.

Left: lake lones, lonathon Koch and larrad Cantatore (back to camera) at the Year 6/7 social.

Right: Elliott Phillips, Thomas Bickford and Peter Dolzadelli at the Year 1/2/3 social.

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Lisa Blyth, Melanie Winata and Brodie Dewar planting trees.

ARBOR DAY Once again this year, students from the Junior School planted trees with great enthusiasm (under the expert guidance of Stephen Bright, Assistant Groundsman) to celebrate Arbor Day. This is an activity which is greatly enjoyed by all involved, and which coincidentally enhances still further the College's beautiful grounds.

Mark Cummins with an attentive Year 4} 5 and 6 group. On 6 June Mark Cummins-a league player from the East Fremantle Football Clubconducted a coaching clinic for boys and girls from Years 4, 5 and 6. Mark gave the students many handy tips on skills such as kicking, handballing, bouncing, marking and defending. A very worthwhile and enjoyable experience was had by all students.