From the Principal of the need to change, a decision to make the change, and the equipping of yourself and your community to make the change. At the time when these young people are preparing to move from school to the next phase of their life's journey, these sub-themes seem pertinent. Yet not only for them, but for everyone.
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Just prior to writing this column, I shared in a liturgy in the College Chapel, with a group of 50 student leaders from the WA member schools of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). All Saints' College acted as host school this year, with schools being represented largely by their school captains. The theme chosen for the day was 'change'. Our young people live in a world where rapid change is the norm ... it seems that only we 'oldies' are the ones who really struggle with the pace! The liturgy focused on three key subthemes of change - the acceptance
This edition of CO reflects so much of the energy of the College over the past year or two to bring about significant change for our students' benefit. Our Aquatic Centre has now opened and is already a hive of activity on the College campus. Our youngest students have begun their learn-to-swim programmes in the 10 metre x 5 metre pool specially designed for this purpose. Older students are training in the main pool - lap swimming, scuba diving, playing water polo and using it simply for recreational purposes. The All Saints' Swimming Club commences at 5.30am before school and has afternoon sessions that conclude at 7.00pm. The Centre is being wellutilised under the supervision of our new Director of Swimming, former Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Mr Tom Stachewicz. 2002 has brought with it some other changes, in the form of the College reaching its quadruple digits in enrolment for the first time (1000 students), the introduction of notebook computers into the
curriculum for all students in Years 5 and 8, and a new Christian, Religious and Values Education (CRAVE) course. Each of these changes are featured later in CO. Whilst Camp Week is a wellestablished feature of College life, we are always looking to enrich and expand outdoor education opportunities for students. The Year 9 Camp was expanded this year, with students and staff going away for two weeks in April. In our rushed lifestyles, sometimes we need the precious quality of time in 'quantity', to allow relationships to develop, experiences to occur, challenges to be presented, fears to be overcome, failures to be experienced and turned into growth opportunities and successes. Under the leadership of Mr Bruce Hancy, this is exactly what happened for our Year 9 young women and men at Dwellingup and Nanga this year. Enjoy some wonderful Camp Week photographs in this edition. The month of May is significant in that it marks the commencement of construction of a purpose-designed Early Childhood Centre (ECC), with bulldozers moving on site. The ECC will house our Kindergarten Year 2 students, and enable the College to expand to two classes at all year levels in the Junior School from the beginning of next year. Our Early Childhood teachers have played an integral part in the Centre's design.
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From the Principal (cont) If we were to reflect on the changes of 2002, possibly the most ambitious was the staging of the inaugural All Saints' College Literature Festival. Held over four days in March, under the direction of Ms Jan Kaye, the Literature Festival attracted thousands of school students from across WA to join All Saints' students in a feast of literature. Over 50 authors, poets, illustrators and others engaged students and adults in their passion for literature, introducing them to their books and the inspiration behind them. All Saints' was transformed into WA's largest single literature event. From the opening Cocktail Party on Wednesday to the closing session on Saturday afternoon, the general consensus was that our first Festival was a tremendous success. Only ten months until our next one! The Post-Compulsory Education Review was recently finalised, with significant implications for all students proceeding through to Years 11 and 12. This change, to be introduced into all WA schools from 2006 (ie for current Year 7 students and younger), will see Tertiary Entrance courses, Wholly-School Assessed courses and Vocational Education and Training courses, rolled into one set of 50 subjects. We will write more about these changes over the coming years.
Thank you and well done to Miss Vanessa Michelmore, our Community Relations Officer, for editing her first edition of CO. The AHISA Student Leadership liturgy concluded:
God help us to change. To change ourselves and to change our world. To know the need for it. To deal with the pain of it. To feel the joy of it. To undertake the journey without understanding the destination. The art of gentle revolution. The Reverend Peter Laurence Principal
The beginning of each College year is a busy time and this year has been no exception. New students and their parents have been welcomed and the academic and cocurricular activities of the College are in full swing. The introduction of the Notebook Computer Programme and the inaugural Literature Festival have been significant developments during the term. The Literature Festival was a credit to all who helped bring it about. There have been some physical developments around the College as well. The commencement of our Aquatic Centre has marked the opening of a fine new asset to the College and is receiving good reviews from both students and visitors. The Aquatic Centre came to fruition through the efforts of many people. We are especially grateful to those who made (or continue to make) generous contributions to our Building Fund. The designers and builders have created a facility which is attractive and functional we also thank them for their vision and skill.
Our aim is to enable the enrolment of a maximum of 1200 students in the years from Kindergarten Year 13 at the College. The Board has adopted that number as the optimum size for effective teaching and learning and for the sound financial management of All Saints'. In order to make construction of the new buildings possible, we have developed a new carpark adjacent to the Junior School and the Aquatic Centre. Safe traffic movement is a major consideration in planning for a school and I urge all drivers to be both cautious and vigilant in using the new roads.
"The commencement of our Aquatic Centre has marked the opening of a fine new asset to the College
The process of developing a new strategic plan for the College has commenced. A small working party of staff, Board members and parents is steering this work and I invite you to make your views about the future of the College known when the opportunity arises during the next few months. With best wishes. Mr Ken Booth Chair of the Board of Management
The College recently commenced construction of a specialist early childhood education centre. This is due to be completed early in 2003.
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variety of sports and recreational activities, as well as becoming home to the All Saints' Swimming Club. The $3.25 million facility, equipped with a 25 metre FINA standard, heated pool, learn-to-swim pool and gymnasium, will be used by the College students and others for numerous aquatic pursuits. Only the number of water sports the Centre's users wish to play will dictate the limit of the facility's use. With the emphasis on what the College may make of the Centre, a decision that the facility be enclosed was simple. It is sun safe, and can be used year round, where unenclosed heated swimming pools are used only by
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the keenest swimmers, for up to seven months each year. Though not intended to be large enough to hold interhouse water sports for the Senior School competition, the Aquatic Centre may be large enough for the Junior School Swimming Carnival. The Centre will certainly consolidate on the College's already strong swimming tradition. Aquatic Centre programmes include the College Swimming Squad and Club, Club Committee, Learn To Swim, Recreational Lap Swimming and Gymnasium, and may extend to a Health Club. Already the main pool has served as a lap pool, and the Year 10/11
Scuba Diving Camp learned to use their equipment and gained their scuba licenses there during Camp Week, before traveling to Rottnest to dive in open water. Despite the envisaged and already arriving requests by external groups to use the new facility, the Centre's primary role is use by the College. The Aquatic Centre is located near the ovals and below the Junior School site. It utilizes the previously existing change rooms. A new 100 bay carpark has been built adjacent to the Centre. Donors viewed the Aquatic Centre at an opening cocktail evening on Friday, 5 April, and members of the
College and the extended community were invited for a swim and barbeque on Sunday, 7 April.
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Interschool Swimming Carnival, but Swim Training Day is much more than a long session concentrating on technique and style. The reward for all our efforts? The afternoon at the beach - swimming, playing beach activities, and building team morale.
Congratulations to Forrest House, who conquered the 2002 Interhouse Swimming Competition.
Under the tutelage of new Director of Swimming, Mr Stachewicz, a group of more than 50 hard swimming All Saints' students hit the water, each with the aim of reaching their swimming potential and developing team skills and friendships.
For many dedicated swimmers the summer training sessions came to fruition, successful Interhouse Swimming campaigns led to Interschool Squad selection, and more early morning training sessions.
The day of days for the All Saints' College Swimming Team - the ACC Interschool A Division Carnival at Beatty Park Aquatic Centre came quickly. The supportive spirit around the swimmers made for a fantastic and enjoyable day, and our outstanding efforts in individual and relay events, placed the team an honourable fifth.
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The record breaking continued in the interschool competitions when, for the first time, the All Saints' Junior School Swimming Team participated in the All School Relays Competition at Challenge Stadium. Several swimmers positioned themselves well at the State competition level and continued to perform well at Newman and Wesley Colleges' Interschool Carnivals, where All Saints' blitzed the opposition! The Junior School swimmers owe much of their success to their hard working parents and teachers who, as well as being chauffeurs to training each morning, provided encouragement and made fantastic pancake breakfasts as training rewards!
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In March 2002, All Saints' College Year 7 students entered their first State Tennis Academy Plate Championships, held at the State Tennis Centre, playing with great athleticism and spirit.
The All Saints' College 2001 Girls' A Basketball Team were a considerable force who won every game against their Southern Region competitors. The team of enthusiastic and competitive girls reached the ACC finals, and played an equally impressive John XXIII College team. In a tough game the All Saints' team was defeated by one point.
As cross-country training began towards the end of Term 1, the Interhouse Competition looked to be one that would be hard fought. Much to the surprise of many Years 11 and 12 runners, the Years 8 and 9 contested and pushed the seniors throughout training, heralding the arrival of new blood in the sport.
The two boys' teams, of Steven Harris, Casper van den Brink, Steven Kane and Ryan Torabi, and Jesse Loxton, Ben Renna, Anthony Taylor and Daniel Crane both pushed their way into the grand final, and were narrowly defeated by Holy Spirit School and Woodvale Primary School. The College's girls' team of Katrina Harris, Stephanie Banks, Emily Hynes and Lisa Blyth also reached the grand final, but lost to Presbyterian Ladies' College.
In 2002, the same team, with a few Year 11s, embraced a new ACC Basketball Competition. The team played against various schools' teams and, on occasion, really dominated the play to win by over 100 points. With this 'game training' we were again pitted against John XXIII in the final. In a nail biting game, going into two overtimes, All Saints' were the victors, by a mere four points. Claire Cunnington Team Captain
Year 5 Bike Education Forty-eight Year 5 students were busy preparing for Rottnest Camp whilst learning basic cycling skills during Bike Education classes throughout Term 1 on Friday afternoons at the College. The skills were well learned and most valuable when the Year 5s went riding around Rottnest during Camp Week.
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The Interhouse Cross-country Carnival, held at the beginning of Term 2, was an event where many of the senior runners kept looking over their shoulders to see how close their younger competitors were, while others took a more relaxed stroll around Bull Creek. The expected results were intermingled with surprise as the runners rounded the corner onto the College ovals to complete the course - the younger students had indeed pushed and won against their elders! Girls' Competition places: 1. Aleisha Anderson (Year 12) 2. Sharna Avery (Year 10) 3. Katrina Harris (Year 7) 4. Shannon King (Year 10) 5. Jessica Laidman (Year 8) Boys' Competition places: 1. Nathan Avery (Year 12) 2. Kane Rowe(Year 12) 3. Tyson Rowe (Year 12) 4. Matthew Groom (Year 8) 5. Alex Ciotti (Year 10) Interschool competitions were held soon after the Interhouse event, with good results. Miss Melanie Bozich Cross-country Coordinator
Literature Festival
The College campus came alive with students, teachers, and members of the public
All Saints' College held its inaugural Literature Festival from Wednesday, 20 - Saturday, 23 March 2002. Over 50 local, interstate and international presenters - authors, poets, illustrators and journalists showcased their work to thousands of primary and secondary students from around the State, including groups from Geraldton and Bridgetown. The College came alive with students, teachers, and members of the public as they moved between sessions, bought and had
the presenters' books signed at the Bookshop, ate and drank at the Festival Cafe, and watched the entertainment provided by All Saints' College students and professional performers. The Festival represented a wonderful opportunity for teachers to bring their students to a 'onestop shop' promoting literacy in an entertaining and exciting way. The presenters bought literature to life, capturing the imagination of, and inspiring, even the most reluctant students.
The College's first Literature Festival will be remembered well by the students who attended, and may even change their lives. Who knows how many of them will transform from being non-readers to readers, from wanting to write to writing, or from writing to being determined to get their work published?! The many and varied highlights of the Festival are too many to list, or illustrate within the pages of a CO, but the ones we have chosen here may well entice you to join us next year. ..
Hazel Edwards donned her full bright yellow and fleecy lined Antarctic wear to launch her new book, Antarctic Writer on Ice with fellow Antarctic adventurer and author, Or John Long. John and Hazel joined together to discuss their Antarctic experiences and the exploits that encouraged them to write about the frozen continent. John, a paleontologist, recently published a diary of his scientific adventures, Mountains of Madness.
bags were first developed on an Australian Antarctic base. Hazel also brought with her a giant puffin, which was well loved and cuddled by the younger literary adventurers.
Guests at the launch were treated to marshmallows, representing ice, and iced tea, the latter because tea
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All Saints' students joined street theatre professionals to present entertainment around the campus
The Kadadjiny Mia Walyalup Aboriginal Writers Group began work long before their session officially began, when they built a mia-mia, and displayed a wide range of artefacts with which they highlighted their performance.
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Festival volunteer Norma Everett shared a lunchtime moment with a cunning and lovable giant Copperman, who was one of many colourful street theatre characters who entertained Festival goers between sessions. All Saints' students joined street theatre professionals to present entertainment around the campus including, Estelle Lewis (Year 11) who serenaded with a collection of Barbra Streisand songs, Katherine Shaw (Year 11) played Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, and Cassie Mercer (Year 9) dressed as a cat.
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There were also dancers, flautists and clarinetists, Jazz Saints played to the Cafe crowd, Anita Hyde (Year 6) played the recorder, a string trio and a flute ensemble played, a fairy posse roamed the grounds, and Josh Kenworthy, Daniel Ablett and James Harrison (all Year 11) played jazz.
Much loved local young adult author Glyn Parry, entertained his audience in each of his sessions, and created a group of loyal fans who followed him to have books signed in the Festival Bookshop.
Josie Boyle, local Aboriginal storyteller and songwriter, told her family's stories using a traditional storytelling stick and the earth from her country, 1000 kilometres north east of Perth. The stories were given to Josie by her mother, using the same traditional methods she uses to tell them now.
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Geoff Havel read us Ca-a-r Ca-a-a-a-r, The Sheep in his story said "Naa, Naa", He showed us pictures of Punzie ICO, The illustrations will surely impress you. Alwyn Evans wore fancy hats, She carried these hats in beautiful mats, We heard her story of a carpet snake, When it wouldn't wake, she killed it with a rake. A funny jester walked on stilts, His pants were made from colourful quilts, From a tiny water pistol, bubbles he shot, If we told him a joke that made him laugh a lot.
Melbourne author, poet and playwright Tom Petsinis, attended the Festival dinner at the Parmelia Hilton, with his wife Vicki and local author Diana Chase.
Meme McDonald and co-author Boori Pryor, Mr Ken Booth, Chair of the Board of Management and Festival Director Ms Jan Kaye were also at the Festival dinner, where author and actor, Judy Nunn spoke about her latest book Territory.
Much to the delight of students and adults, Boori paid an impromptu visit to Mrs Sarah Mano's Kindergarten class, where they listened to stories, and he, the students and Mrs Mano, danced and turned themselves into emus! Ms Jan Kaye Literature Festival Director
Up at the Chapel we met Boori and Meme, And heard of a pet tree frog. It was very funny, The frog ate mozzies and courage it gave, To help Boori face bullies and to be brave. We were visited by a happy author called Krista Bell, She read her book about the dog Jezza playing AFL, Fairy Oueen Caroline came along on Saturday She blew lots of bubbles and they all flew away. The Literature Festival was heaps of fun, So let's join together to have another one!
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Year 7/8 Transition Programme
The Transition Programme is structured into eight Tutor Groups; three Year 7 and five Year 8 classes, totaling 220 students. The eight tutor group teachers take the responsibility of the pastoral care of their students, and with the Head of 7/8, form the core of the Pastoral Care team for these students. The teachers of Humanities, a new subject formed this year by combining English and Society and Environment studies, have contact with their classes for approximately 30% of the students' 'weekly timetable, and are the Year 8 tutors. In Year 7, the classroom teachers have contact with their class for approximately 70% of the students' class time, and take the place of a tutor. Transition Features There are many innovative and exciting Year 7 extracurricular and cocurricular programmes including Public Speaking and Debating, Design Technology, Boys in Reading/Girls in Reading and a musical.
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curriculum and teaches the students not only important communication and presentation skills, but is wonderful for building self-esteem. All students debate at class level and a select group have the opportunity to compete at an interschool level. The Interschool Debating Competition continues in Year 8. A partnership formed between the Design and Technology Department and the Year 7 teachers allows students to access the more sophisticated Senior School resources in technology to develop solutions to real life situations. The Boys in Reading/Girls in Reading Programme was established last year specifically to encourage boys into literacy. The enormously successful programme now encompasses both genders offering specifically targeted books and working with various role models. In Year 8 the students move on to a programme coordinated by the Senior Library, called RIBIT (Reading In Bed Is Terrific). The Year 7 musical; a time for each of our students to shine. Performed towards the end of the College year,
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Students Helping Students
The All Saints' College Year 8 Peer Support Programme has been running for 15 years, and a similar programme was successfully established four years ago for the Year 6 students. From 2002 the focus of the Junior School Peer Support Programme will move to the Year 5 students. The Peer Support Programme aims to assist students in the major intake years (Years 5 and 8) to establish themselves in a supportive environment, help them to overcome anxieties they may have in adjusting to a new environment, and to provide a positive influence. Recognising the importance and influence a peer group has in the lives of adolescents, the Programme seeks to harness this influence by training Year 11 students in communication, selfconfidence and leadership skills; and then teaching them to use their talents in a positive and supportive way with younger peers. Five days of training are held for senior students and these students, in groups of three, then become responsible for a Peer
Support Group of five to eight younger students. Friendships often develop from these groups. The groups meet on Orientation Days, and for 30 minutes weekly during Term 1, where they discuss a wide range of topics, from lockers to styles and types of friendships, to politics. They also play games, develop trust and hold small parties. It's surprising how effective these short conversations are in creating an atmosphere of safety and fun and providing a forum to discuss issues of concern. The Peer Support Leader selection process is aided by many staff who give their free time to train the senior students in group and leadership skills. At the end of this training approximately 100 students apply for the 70 Peer Support Leader positions. Over subscription to the Programme enables students to use their strengths and skills in other parts of College life. The Peer Support Programme is truly a 'students helping students' programme. The student leaders' significant challenges and responsibilities are coupled with great benefits, including developing
new friends, leadership skills, confidence, patience and a sense of purpose. Younger students report developing new friendships with peers and senior students, a sense of belonging and having fun. A great benefit of the Programme noted by teaching staff is the increased level of student cooperation from both Junior and Senior School students, and being able to harness another resource for dealing with students' welfare issues. The Programme appears to be successful, going from strength to strength. Mr Moshe Price College Counsellor
In 2001 Danielle Synen and Kyla Smith (Year 11) entered and won the Value Adding Quest's (VAQ) Year 11 and 12 category. The competition is a real, relevant and purposeful project, providing a stimulating context for learning, and furthering students' abilities to be innovative and enterprising. It is also the major competition covering all aspects of the Technology and Enterprise Learning Area. Their assignment? To develop a product, process or concept that adds value to the primary product. Judging focuses on the students' achievement of the Technology and Enterprise Learning outcomes; completing the assignment with innovation, creativity and enterprise. Danielle and Kyla designed a cheesy bread, marketed at teenagers as a quick and nutritious, yet filling snack. Considering the elements of the design process, they trialled their product several times before arriving at the final formula. Judges and student guinea pigs alike were impressed with the final product, as the students displayed their enterprising skills, enticing the judges with the freshly baked bread.
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Craving CRAVE
Mr Oominic Hodnett comes to the College as Head of Christian, Religious and Values Education [CRAVEl. from Bournemouth Grammar in the United Kingdom. With a background in philosophy, he joins Mrs Jill Angel and Father Terry Curtis, to add a new dimension to the department.
"I enjoy stillness and silence because it helps me to take time out and think about things that really matter in my life" Connor Shaw - Year 8
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From The Chaplain It's an exciting time when a Christian college creates a new Christian, Religious, and Values Education (CRAVE) department, and even more exciting to be able to assist with the implementation of a new Beliefs and Values course. Until recently formal religious education stopped at the end of Year 10. The Beliefs and Values course seeks to remedy this, and is divided into six areas: • Contemporary moral issues; • Humanitarian concerns; • Religion and the media; • Philosophy of religion; • Comparative religions; Role models (both secular and religious).
students are encouraged to search within themselves identifying what is important to them as individuals. Stillness leads to reflection, and reflection helps students confront some of the deeper questions in life. CRAVE approaches topics objectively, despite its introduction and place within a Christian college. Students should feel confident to explore religious and secular points of view, and enjoy studying the CRAVE curriculum. Mr Dominic Hodnett Head of CRA VE
Among my personal heroes in life is a man called John Ramsden Wollaston. He came to the Swan River Colony in 1841, when this tiny out-post of the British Empire was barely 12 years in the making. In an age when life expectancy was less than now, and medical care was very much of the 'home remedy' type, John Wollaston arrived here aged 51 years. By this time in life he would have been quite set in his ways, and we might also assume, resistant to change. Yet at a time when other men may have been easing off in life, Wollaston came and 'built' the church community in the Colony into a working, coherent body of people, who had as a common bond, not only their faith, but their desire to make life better for everyone.
Moral, religious and philosophical issues are brought into sharp focus by asylum seekers' treatment by the Australian government, and the global war on terrorism. Students in Year 11 (and in future Year 12) explore and discuss these and other topics, reflecting on what there is to be learnt from that which they believe, and value.
Sent off by the Colonial Administration to perform his Christian ministry in the South West of the State, within one year of his arrival, he had built a Church building and had planted and harvested his own crops. Within two years, he and his wife and sons were entirely self-sufficient.
Indeed reflection is an often neglected area in western society. CRAVE seeks to encourage students to draw back from the hustle and bustle of life and, using guided stories played over relaxing music (set in the peace and tranquillity of the College Chapel),
In his personal journals, he recorded his activities between 1841 and 1856, over a wide area from the Swan Valley to Albany. Wollaston has named all the people with whom he met and has set out the triumphs and difficulties of his life, and theirs, during those years. He also writes in a personal and engaging way about those to whom
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he ministered. These journals have been published and make fascinating reading. One aspect of Wollaston's ministry that comes through his writings continually, is his care for those in poverty and distress. There are many sad tales of people who came to the colony only to find even greater difficulties than they had left behind. Children in want were his particular concern, and he and his wife took in the children of a prisoner, whose wife could not cope. He records letters to the Governor pleading for aid for distressed women and children, and also notes his great disappointment when the requests are refused. As inheritors of Wollaston's legacy, we too are still called by the Christian religion to offer relief to the poor and distressed. When our students participate in fund raising for Anglicare, or bring gifts of food; or when they visit the aged care facilities in our neighbourhood or pay for the 'favour' of wearing free dress to school; these acts are all fulfilments of the work John Wollaston started in this State so long ago. In a privileged community like our College, it is important that we remind our students of the needs of others, and that we encourage them to find ways to help for those in need. Canon Terry Curtis Chaplain
Experiencing the Gap at All Saints' On arrival in Perth I wasn't entirely certain what to expect or what I would be doing at All Saints', and my first impression of the College was just as hazy. The result of the long flight was that I was very tired and not completely coherent, but everyone I met seemed very friendly and the school grounds looked outstanding. This impression, like most first impressions, and despite the lack of clarity, has proved correct. The members of staff were most welcoming, and the College itself is a brilliant place to be. The variety of activities, both curricular and extracurricular, is mind-boggling. I have been involved in everything from the College Production, to swimming carnivals, Youth Group, arranging displays in the Library and making fairy bread in the Kindergarten, not to mention roaming the grounds in a clown suit for the Literature Festival! I have enjoyed it all, especially working with students of all ages. They have taught me a lot, although I am told I have a long way to go before I earn my qualification in 'Speaking Australian'! Thank you to everyone at All Saints', for welcoming Dan and me, and helping us along the way. I have loved every moment in this
beautiful city, and can't believe my stay is nearly over! Kerry Carruthers
The product of an English single sex, private school, with traditions carved out over a century, it's little wonder I didn't know what to expect on arrival at All Saints'. The initial nerves of a new place and people did not dissipate with the first visit to the College, nor when I met the staff and Principal; it was my introduction to Miss Melanie Bozich, as she scrubbed shelves in the PE office, that shook off the jittery feeling. She was so dirty I couldn't even shake her hand! After this encounter I was informed she was a Head of House, and immediately realised that All Saints' isn't like schools in the UK; here nothing is beneath anyone, nor too difficult. A lot of students ask me what I do here. I answer that 'I have fun'. With approachable and caring staff, and lessons spent in hilarity watching Year 9 girls scream if a hockey ball comes within two metres of them, it is hard not to enjoy myself. I spend a lot of time assisting the PE staff with Year 8,9 and 10 classes, in sports including touch football, hockey, and volleyball. Time spent in the Kindergarten Year 2 PE classes with Mrs Janet Wiren ensures that the students use the apparatus safely and correctly.
Mowbray College Exchange Many afternoons are spent overseeing the Girls' ACC Softball Competition, and ensuring the smooth running of the Interhouse Rugby and Cricket. Ironically, this Pom is in charge of making sure Australian boys play cricket properly! In addition to helping students gain and develop their skills, I've added to my own while assisting the Year 11 Outdoor Education class. I'd never abseiled before coming to Perth, but now feel that a trip over the side of the Welsh cliffs is not beyond my grasp. A friendly soccer competition is gaining momentum, and each Friday Mr Dominic Hodnett, Mr Gerry Schirinzi, Mr Brett Klucznik and I face off against a group of Year 12 students. So far, the staff side is leading in a best of five series; and Perth Glory should be informed that Mr Schirinzi is an exceptional undiscovered talent. The Gap Year experience is something definitely worth doing. have enjoyed myself immensely, and am sure the rest of the year will meet my high expectations. Dan Gomm
The introduction of the Round Square Exchange Programme last year resulted in an opportunity for four Year 8 students from All Saints' College to travel interstate and experience life in another school. In October 2001, Kristi Collins, Ariel Thornton, Amy Tipton and Ashley Wiren were fortunate enough to experience life at another school on exchange to Mowbray College, Melbourne. We made good friends, and our host families took us to many sights in Victoria, before we returned to Perth, to play host to them in our city and surrounds. Mowbray College is an independent, dual campus, coeducational school, south of Melbourne's CBD, catering for students from Kindergarten Year 12. The Melton campus was founded in 1983 and Brookside in 1999. We visited both sites while shadowing our host students, and encountered
Mowbray cultures and traditions that differ from the All Saints' experience. While the schools are similar, Mowbray is younger than All Saints', and is still establishing a tradition and reputation for excellence like ours. The Melbourne exchange students then returned with us to Perth for two weeks and were very impressed by our school; the grounds, the facilities, the teachers, but most of all the hospitality of the All Saints' students. We showed off Perth's sites and entertained our guests with a busy schedule. The Round Square exchange programme gave us a chance to experience another school, make new friends and see Melbourne. It also helped me to appreciate the wonderful opportunities available at All Saints'. AshJey Wiren Year 9
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With the completion of the Aquatic Centre, the College turns its focus to the next construction project: the Early Childhood Centre (ECC). The ECC will hold two streams in each of Kindergarten, Pre-Primary and Years 1 and 2, enabling the College to double stream classes in the whole Junior School (Kindergarten - Year 6) from 2003. The ECC will provide a caring environment to challenge and enrich the lives of our youngest students, where learning programmes are designed to emphasise and value the capabilities of young children.
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The development and education of the whole child is a continuous process. All Saints' College recognises the importance of specific development areas including a child's social, emotional, cognitive, creative, physical and language development. Children learn through active and involved play and talk, rather than study of specific subject areas and are engaged by different teaching strategies, learning experiences and teaching materials. Educational spaces have been designed to facilitate opportunities for individual play, partner, small group, class, year level and
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assembly interactions, as well as the development of skills. The Centre will provide multiple materials and methods in order to meet the particular needs of each learner. But the ECC has been influenced by more than just the College's teaching philosophy. Its design is the culmination of collaborative discussions regarding the engagement of teaching professionals, resourcing materials and equipment within the Centre. The purpose built Centre consists of three pods, for Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Year 1, each with two classrooms, bathroom,
kitchen, wet area and quiet space for children to sit in. Learning spaces are designed for multiple uses; they may be opened to create large areas, or closed into more traditional classrooms. A communal assembly area will also feature in the design. The current Kindergarten and Pre-primary facility will become the Year 2 classrooms. Play areas will be designed and landscaped especially for each age group, and leading Perth artist, Eveline Kotai has been commissioned to design the Centre's colour scheme, including the carpet for the assembly area and corridors.
Construction of the Early Childhood ¡Centre commenced in late May, and will open to its first students in February 2003.
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If music is the food of College life... ... providing opportunities for students to perform is an essential component in any Performing Arts Programme. Each fortnight throughout the year, Junior School class choirs perform songs learned in class at assembly. Another exciting development has been the launch of the Junior School Chapel Choir; a group of auditioned students in Years 4, 5 and 6. The Chapel Choir rehearses a variety of musical genres from hymns to jazz, and regularly perform at Chapel and on other special occasions. After the successful introduction of the Band Programme in 2001, we were overwhelmed by the number of Year 5 students who wanted to be included this year. With only 12 places available, students were
asked to take part in workshops before selections could be made on the basis of their aptitude for instruments. The String Programme continues to flourish and this year the Year 3 Programme has expanded to include the opportunity for students to learn the 'cello. We look forward to the development of College ensembles in the future, with performances scheduled later in the year. The String, Band and Choir Programmes are a wonderful complement to a class music programme incorporating a mix of music, speech, dance and drama. With regular opportunities for musical expression, who knows where our children will go?
Music at All Saints' College is blooming, with a record number of students (in excess of 200) taking private music tuition in 2002. The College has an excellent team of music tutors who enjoy making music themselves, in addition to passing their skills on to their pupils. With so many students learning instruments, it is hardly surprising that the ensemble numbers have grown. The College Orchestra now boasts a company of 45, while there are 25 members of the Senior Band and 15 in the Intermediate Band.
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With so many singers, the choirs have also expanded with approximately 30 students performing as the All Saints' Singers. The numbers have also warranted the formation of the Year 7/8 Voices.
Mrs Danny Hilleson Junior School Music Coordinator
The nine strong Jazz Saints works at a very demanding level, and
their performances were a feature of the Literature Festival. While the groups are individually large, it is not uncommon for schools to combine forces to achieve what is a tribute to the ensemble leaders, and the dedication, enthusiasm and time management skills of students who combine sporting and cultural extracurricular activities with school.
Class music tuition is optional from Year 9 onwards, and those who continue benefit not only from their practical music tuition, but also their theoretical and stylistic knowledge. The energy amongst the students involved in music promises great things for the future. Mr John Beaverstock Director of Music
Solo performances by beginner, semi-professional and advanced standard students are encouraged, particularly at the College Recital Evenings, where the tone is as much an educational as a musical undertaking. The Senior School awaits the promise of boosted ensemble participation in 2003, when the first Year 7 group to have participated in the Year 3 Strings, and Year 5 Band Programmes arrive.
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The Technology Support Centre
There are few more frustrating things in life than an error message appearing on your computer screen just after you put all your creative energy into a document.
When schools like All Saints' College run a notebook programme for its students, there is every chance of this happening to more than one student each day and night. Fortunately, the College's students have a clear course of action. They visit the Technology Support Centre (TSC) and are greeted by the Centre's staff, who take the time to listen to and address the students' concerns. The TSC has been a great success, and on many occasions an assignment saver, in its first semester. The one-stop technical shop for all members of the College has allowed the TSC to set up an efficient mechanism to resolve the myriad of technological issues an organisation with over 1000 computer users has.
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The Notebook Computer Programme
Open all day, even before school starts, your computer problems will be aided by Mrs Donna Hatton, who logs notebooks for repair and will keep you up to date on your computer's progress, and answered by Mr Denis Bonjekovic, who also ensures that all the notebooks connect to the network and run the applications without issue. Mr Jason Backshall also has a desk in the TSC, but spends a great deal of time in classrooms, solving staff and student notebook problems onsite. We also welcome Mr Darryl Watson to the TSC, as the new Network Administrator. Mr Paul McMahon Head of Information & Communication Technology
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The old story that a time traveller from the past would feel at home when entering a modern classroom is certainly not true of the Years 5 and 8 classrooms at All Saints'. Our students make full use of new technology and connect wirelessly to a host of resources that could only have been dreamed of ten years ago! Students map their ideas graphically using Inspiration ™ and from these brain maps create multimedia projects to engage and challenge their peers. The students become adept at modelling mathematical relationship using MS Excel, and receiving their work from the College intranet or email. The students engage in tasks promoting group work, and problem solving that demand high order thinking, creating a classroom atmosphere of excitement and confidence building. You may walk into a Year 5 or 8 class at any time of the day and find truly amazing, notebook based projects underway. There may be
web-based lessons, simulations leading to deeper understanding of mathematical or scientific concepts, or even a group writing task involving emailing drafts of work to fellow students. These tasks always involve an element of challenge and extension for students. The All Saints' College learning environment is committed to developing all of its individuals; this is never more evident than in the Notebook Computer Programme. Not only are the students advancing their skills and knowledge at a rapid rate, but staff are also on a steep learning curve to keep up with the students. We have all had to grapple with challenges that have pushed us to find solutions; the great thing about solving these issues is knowing they will result in better outcomes for our students.
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With the Notebook Computer Programme well under way, 130 Year 8 students use their new learning tool everyday. While the programme has presented a couple of teething challenges, the first term of use is best described with the words 'off to a great start'. The students have been highly motivated from the implementation of the programme, and are keen to get down to work using the notebooks. And so what do the students think? "It's easier to compose written work and you don't have to write a draft. " "It makes it easier to be organised and to file things rather than carrying around heavy files. "
"Doing assignments is fun on the notebooks because you don't just look in books and you can present your work more interestingly."
The firm belief that a learner centred classroom, incorporating the comprehensive use of technology, promotes a different type and level of learning on the part of students was at the forefront of the notebooks' entry into the Year 5 classrooms in 2002. 'The notebooks give you instant feedback on correct spelling and so make you a better speller. " "They are more efficient for completing mathematical tasks." As you can see, the programme is off to a positive and reassuring start and next year's Year 8 students can look forward to the continued success of the programme. Mr Mike Jenzen Head of 7/8
Communications and e-Learning tools, used to devise individual learning pathways, provide students with opportunities to work independently towards the achievement of outcomes and standards central to the development of a modern primary learning environment. The Notebook Computer Programme recognises the importance of parents, students and teachers being fully supported and trained to participate as active members of e-Learning teams.
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The All Saints' Rowing Squad is in full swing, with students training most afternoons at the Curtin Boat Club on the Manning foreshore. These training sessions are aimed at skill development by scullers and crews in order to obtain and retain positions as team members. The Squad has shown great dedication, enthusiasm and determination on the rough wind
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affected water, particularly as many scullers have ended up in, rather than on, the Canning River! Occasionally our dedication is rewarded by the company of a dolphin pod. The regatta season begins in June and continues until October with boys and girls competing in Rowing WA regattas. The girls' crews will also participate in the IGSSA competitions for independent girls' schools,
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culminating in the Schoolgirls' Head of the River in August. With an ever-increasing number of students involved in the rowing squad we hope to organise an Interhouse Regatta late in Term 2. Mrs Jo-anne Boserio Rowing Coordinator
Keeping Science Real Many people say that 'real' science happens out there - in the 'real' world. The TEE assessors have agreed. The result? Real science in the real world, complete with assessed fieldwork. While it is difficult to take some experiments out of the classroom, the Year 11 and 12 Biology, and Year 12 Physics students enter the real world not only to fulfil the syllabus objectives, but also to bring valuable realism to the study of science. In Term 3 the Year 11 Biology students go on camp to Point Peron to study the natural environment and put into practice many techniques learned in class, including identifying organisms, collecting and analysing data. At Point Peron, students are exposed to practical principles of ecological study and explore important environmental issues as they undertake studies on sand dunes, freshwater and marine environments.
At the end of Term 2 Year 12 Biology students travel to Dryandra Nature Reserve near Narrogin to build on their fieldwork techniques, by comparing natural and agricultural ecosystems. Students carry out pitfall trapping under the guidance of a CALM researcher and former College student. They also visit Lyneham's Piggery to observe all aspects of an intensive agricultural system using biologically secure farming practices. Year 12 Physics students' end of Term 3 reward: a trip to Adventure World. The only difference is that they arrive armed with an extensive set of activities designed to focus on the practical applications of inertia, projectile motion and centripetal force experienced during various rides.
Geography Field Trip
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Forty-five Year 11 Geography students jumped on a bus on Monday, 25 March, embarking on a trip to Point Peron.
Having completed a highly successful unit in single rope techniques, the Year 11 Outdoor Education students spent a day at Strathams Quarry, Gooseberry Hill, where they constructed rigging, abseiled and prepared for the next day.
After viewing the area from a look out, high above the point, we divided into our classes, and departed to explore Point Peron. During the day we studied many coastal landforms in the area, including mushroom rocks, sea stacks and wave cut platforms. We filled in a booklet and discussed how these landforms had been formed. The day was a great success, and very informative. It's certainly better seeing the real thing than pictures in a textbook!
These field experiences, while fulfilling syllabus objectives, are invaluable in bringing realism to the study of Science.
The only disappointment was when we saw that the deli we were supposed to stop at had been demolished, and we couldn't get the sugar fix we'd all been hanging out for!
Mr Kent Williams Head of Science
Crystal Reed & Nikkita Smith Year 11
The students were ready for anything, including a challenge: to instruct a group of students, new to abseiling ...their parents! Students practised their rope techniques in the Upper Amphitheatre. Miss Melanie Bozich Physical Education Teacher
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Camp Week
The College's unique Camp Week was, once again, a success. Not even the two wettest April days on record could dampen the students' enthusiasm! The logistics of All Saints' 2002 Camp Week are impressive. Approximately 840 students from Years 5 - 13, in 27 groups on 21 camps, covered the length of Western Australia, from Ningaloo to Albany, and everywhere in between. Years 5 - 9 and 12/13 students participate in year level camps, involving outdoor activities, personal challenges and team
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building. The Year 12/13 Retreat programme also includes times to reflect and relax - an important skill to have over the coming months. With everything from Rock Climbing and Abseiling, to Horse Riding, Sea Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Mountain Bike Riding and Surfing Camps available to students in Years 10 and 11, each student was offered the opportunity to challenge themselves, and develop and extend their skills in a supportive environment. All the camps included visits to, or camping in, the State's national
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parks, where the students learned how to enjoy the natural environment without affecting it. A new camp was included in the programme this year. The Merribrook Adventure Camp in the Margaret River area offered exciting outdoor land and water activities, including a ropes course, surfing, night caving, rock climbing and abseiling at the Wilyabrup sea cliffs and canoeing on the Blackwood River. For the first time, Year 9 students ventured to camp at Dwellingup for a two week period. The longer camp allowed students to take part
in a variety of activities, from hiking, orienteering, raft making and knot tying, to cooking, and even Eco Maths, Science and English. The camp's length also gave the students the opportunity to test their outdoor survival skills on an overnight camp. The Year 9 students participated in a community service project. Their bush crafts, made using locally found natural products, were donated to the Country Women's Association, for sale in their shops. The Year 10/11 Albany Rock Climbing Camp challenged its students to test their courage.
After climbing the Natural Bridge, the students crossed to the other side. 'Tyrolean Traversing' was the preferred way to cross the 30 metre gap, and involved soaring in the air, attached to a rope only by an abseiling karabiner.
With so many students' external achievements, it's hard to know where to start!
Congratulations to... Aleisha Anderson (College Captain), who won gold in the Under 18 3000 metre and 1500 metre races, as well as the 2000 metre steeplechase at the 2001 Australian All School Track and Field Championships. Aleisha broke the State Under 20 and UndÂŁ::r 18 steeplechase records. Aleisha was then included in the National DIstance Squad and competed in '(he selection trials for the World Cross Country Championships, where she was the third junior (Under 20) across the line, and placed 10th overall in the 6 kilometre trial. With these results under her belt, Aleisha ran in the Under 20 division of the World Cross Country Championships in Dublin in March, where she came 27th. To crown these achievements, Aleisha captained the Australian Girls' Team to the World Schools' Championships in Prague, and is now the number two cross-country schoolgirl in the world. Vasala Warren (Year 11) on being selected as a member of the prestigious Steps Youth Dance Company this year. Cellist Hamish Burton (Year 11) who has been selected as a
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member of the West Australian Youth Orchestra. Zac Caudo (Year 11) and Matthew Evans (Year 12) who competed in the junior division of the West Australian Wake Boarding Association State Titles in March, where Zac won and Matthew placed 3rd. L10yd Johnson (Year 11) who was one of the organisers of the 2001 Millennium Kids Helping Kids Conference. Rachel Hatton (Year 6) participated in the Conference, which aimed to raise youth awareness of environmental issues and encourages responsibility and action. Surf Life Saver, Rahni Greene (Year 12) who is State Under 19 Women's Beach Sprinting Champion, competed in the 2002 Australian Surf Lifesaving Titles, where she came 3rd in the Under 19 Women's Beach Relay, and holds a national ranking of 9th in the Under 19 Women's Sprint. Rahni also competed at the Surf Life Saving Australia National Competition at Bondi Beach in December 2001. Rahni was placed 3rd, 4th and 5th in the Under 19 Female Sprint, the All Age Beach Relay and the Female Flags competitions respectively.
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lain MacGillivray (Year 12) who was selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum held in Canberra during January 2002. Sports Captain, Trent Bowden, who spent the summer swimming more seriously than most in the open categories of the 15 kilometre Barrack Street Jetty to Left Bank swim - 4th place, and North Cottesloe swim - 2nd place, the Under 18 categories of the 5 kilometre Scarborough Beach race - 2nd, the 10 kilometre Swanbourne to Trigg swim - 2nd place, and the Leighton Mile - 1st place. Trent was also the 5th male to cross the line in the Rottnest Channel swim. Blake Kagi (Year 11) who was selected to represent WA in the Under 20 National Water Polo Championships in Sydney. Blake also represented WA in the State Schoolboys Championships in Brisbane. Tyson Rowe (College Captain) and Kane Rowe (Vice Captain O'Connor House) who represented WA at the 2002 National Schools' Triathlon Championships. Kirsty Norquay (Year 10) who received a 2001 Youth Citizenship Award.
2001 Nestle Write Around Australia competition zone finalists, Stephanie Whitworth and Jessica Laidman (Year 8 , and Verity Brockman (Year 7). Verity's story The Shearing ShedA Sheepish Tale, was also awarded honours in the Young Aussie Writer's Award. Jody Brylewski and Daniel Barry (both Year 12) who were sponsored by the Melville Rotary Club to undertake a Leeuwin Voyage during January 2002. Asha Greene (Year 9) who represented WA at the All Schools National Athletics Championships in Melbourne, after winning gold in high jump and silver in pole vault at the WA Championships. Caris Sides (Year 10) who represented the State at the National Figure Skating Championships in Sydney. Kieren Longbottom (Year 12) who represented WA in the 2001 Australian Under 16 Rugby Union Championships. State representative Daniel Blackney (Year 12) who competed in the 2001 National Squash Championships.
Tait Marston (Year 9) who represented WA in the National Swimming Championships in April 2002 and gained medal places in three of his five Winter State Swimming Championship events. WA Institute of Sport Talent Search netball squad member, Shannon King (Year 10). Aerobics competitor, Jennifer Dunn (Year 11) who was placed 2nd in the Senior Level 2 Individual and 1st in the Level 2 Team sections at the National Sport Aerobics Competition in late 2001.
2001 Leavers
The College congratulates the 2001 Leavers on the successful completion of the Tertiary Entrance Examinations
Robert Vurens-Van-Es received a 2002 John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship. The Scholarship is awarded to students who are not only academically talented and in the top 5% of their graduating year, but also demonstrate an outstanding commitment to their community. As well as acting as Secretary and Treasurer to the Student Executive last year, Robert committed himself to community involvement including raising funds for World Vision, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the
Variety Club Bash and the Red Cross Doorknock Appeal. The scholarship allows Robert to study the course of his choice, Commerce, HECS free (without fees) at Curtin University. In addition to this, Robert will receive a grant of up to $3000 each for approved expenses, and may accumulate $2000 each year for an approved international experience, such as studying abroad, study tours, or an overseas internship.
TEE Results The TEE results of the 2001 All Saints' Leavers are cause for celebration, 86% of students who applied for a university place were successful. Among the excellent achievements there are several students whose results deserve particular congratulations. Winner of the Italian Subject Exhibition, Barbara Stelmach, obtained the highest raw examination mark in the subject, and thus top of the State.
Erin Alexander, Priya Mahendran, Kylie Liang, Robert Vurens-VanEs and Tracey Wong were awarded Certificates of Excellence, recognizing their achievement of at least 10 As in Years 11 and 12. Students who achieve marks in the top 0.5% of their subject examinations receive Certificates of Distinction. Three All Saints' College students were awarded Certificates of Distinction; Duncan Brown for Physical Education Studies, Priya Mahendran for Economics and Kylie Liang for Italian and Music.
Bradley Channer was selected as one of only 28 Western Australian District Representatives in the 2001/2002 Youth Minister's Positive Image Award. Kylie Liang has been accepted into the Australian Youth Orchestra.
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From the FSA President On Monday, 1 July, a Special General Meeting will be held at the College, to vote on changes to the Former Students' Association's (FSA) constitution, helping to clear up a number of issues, and make the constitution more workable in light of changes to FSA funding arrangements. The FSA will again this year subsidise four reunions, run two career breakfasts, donate prizes for Speech Night and fully fund a scholarship. Two members of the FSA Committee also sit on the Board of Management to ensure former students have a voice in the running of the College. The recent Literature Festival provided another opportunity for the FSA to be involved in College life. The FSA's profile has increased significantly during the past two years, largely due to the Committee's activities. The Committee's aim is to gradually increase the FSA's activities and build a strong and vibrant association, beneficial to its members. While many former students are busy establishing their careers, homes or families, it is also important to take an active role in the future of the FSA. The current structure of the FSA enables former students to make the decisions and plan for the future without the burden of the administrative functions. Committee members are required
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to meet four times a year. If you would like to be involved in the FSA please contact Max Stewart, the Director of Community Relations and FSA Secretary, at the College. To improve communication between the FSA and former students I would also ask that members send their email details to the College. Go to the All Saints' website at www.allsaints.wa.edu.au and click on FSA email contact list and follow the instructions. It is vital that the FSA build up the number of email addresses of former students. Mrs Adrienne Wright Former Students' Association President
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Claire Andrewartha, Merrilyn Booth and Felicity Fletcher recently graduated from Curt;n University with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy). The 1997 leavers, along with Sarah Tegeler (1995) was the largest All Saints' cohort to graduate from Physiotherapy in a single year.
(I-r) Kym Jones and Emma Harris in 'roo-shooting mode in Meekatharra.
After leaving All Saints' in 1995, Kym Jones completed a four year Bachelor of Education degree, and is fulfilling her dream as a primary school teacher in Meekatharra, where she was posted in 2001. While some call Meekatharra 'the end of the earth', the small gold mining town is now home to Kym and, until earlier this year, to fellow 1995 leaver, Emma Harris. Kym began her career at Meekatharra District High School as an Early Childhood Support Teacher, but was soon given her own Year 2/3 class and currently teaches the Year 1 class. Emma taught Health and Physical Education to Kindergarten - Year 10 students at Meekatharra District High School, and is currently traveling around Australia.
New surroundings have led to the girls' development of new hobbies including kangaroo and duck shooting, motorbike riding and four wheel driving. They are also members of the Country Women's Association. Moving to Meekatharra has been an eye opener for Kym. She enjoys the challenge of her new life, as well as the wonderful new experiences, and career opportunities. Kym invites anyone traveling through Meektharra to drop in.
(I-r) Claire Andrewartha, Merrilyn Booth and Felicity Fletcher.
Claire Andrewartha was awarded the Physiotherapists' Registration Board Prize for the most outstanding physiotherapy student in 2001, and Merrilyn Booth graduated with first class honours. Felicity is currently working at Riseley Physiotherapy in Applecross, Merrilyn at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and Claire is working at Mount Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services. Kristen Nowak (1992) has recently completed a PhD at Murdoch University, and was awarded a National Health and Medical Research Council CJ Martin Fellowship and the 2001 Young West Australian of the Year continued on page 29
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FSA News - Snippets - - ~ (science and technology). Kristen's work as a Medical Geneticist will set up the first research link between the University of Western Australia's Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological Disorder and Oxford University. The Fellowship will fund her research for two years in Oxford, and then for a further two years in Perth. Daniel Chan (2000) was awarded a Millennium Award of $1000, by Professor Deryck Schreuder, ViceChancellor of the University of Western Australia. Daniel was the top student entering dentistry. AIi Essfahani (1995) completed his Dentistry degree at the University of Western Australia in 2000. Since then he has worked in private practice and used his qualifications to travel the world. In 1997 AIi spent summer in Vanuatu performing community service work; in 1998, he travelled to Africa and Europe with friends. His greatest achievement is that he got married in July 2001.
Since leaving All Saints' in 1991, Tania Buries has had a varied career, including horticulturalist at a wholesale nursery, Sales Representative, New South Wales Supervisor and now National Accounts Manager for Yates Garden Products, where National accounts for Woolworths and Big W keep her busy. Tania lives in Sydney with her partner, David,
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and really enjoyed seeing the city thrive during the 2000 Olympics. Marissa Taylor (1989) has been living in Japan since July 1999, where she is employed by the Kanagawa Board of Education to teach English. She looks forward to returning to Perth at the conclusion of her contract in July this year.
Bronwyn's artwork was part of the Year 12 Perspectives showcase at the Art Gallery of Western Australia and in Tokyo. UWA awarded Bronwyn one of three Arts Faculty scholarships. Simon London (1991) is General Manager of www.iconmusic.com. an online music publishing company. Simon traveled in the latter half of 2001, spending time in London, Munich, Cologne at a Popfest Music Trade Fair, New York and Los Angeles. FSA President, Adrienne Wright and husband Stephen at the Literature Festival dinner.
Bruce Groves with Andrew Dunnet and his fiance Gemma, and Robert Sexstone at the 15 year reunion.
Mark Hester's (1985) career as a network administrator has taken him to London and back again. He began his career in Perth with the National Bank, before moving to the ANZ Bank, who transferred him to London. While in London Mark also worked for Rothschilds. On returning to Perth he was employed by the WA Parliament before settling into national law firm Clayton Utz's Perth office. Jonathan Kingham (1989) holds the lease to the Attic Bar at the Regal Theatre. Bronwyn Gordon (2000) took six months off before beginning the Environmental Design (Architecture) course at the University of Western Australia.
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Emmie Blanks (1998) has completed a Certificate I1 in Hospitality Operations, and plans to travel before commencing tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Studies. Michael Cooper (1996) divides his time between managing a veterinary practice and studying Business Law.
Stop Press: We congratulate FSA President Adrienne Wright and husband, Steve on the birth of the third boy Brendan James, born a healthy 10lb 110z on Wednesday, 10 April.
Mark Stapleton receives his FSA Honourary Life Membership from FSA President, Adrienne Wright.
FSA Special General Meeting
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A Special General Meeting of the All Saints' College Former Students' Association Incorporated will be held on Monday, 1 July 2002, at which the following Special Resolution is to be proposed: that Rules 1, 2, 3, 5 ,6, 7 and 10 of the Association be altered in the manner set out in the document called Proposed Amended Rules 1, 2, 3,5 ,6, 7 and 10, dated 2 April 2002.
10 Year Reunion Saturday, 14 September 2002
The Special General Meeting will take place on Monday, 1 July 2002, at 7.30pm in the College's Upper Theatre.
10 Year Reunion -1991 Leavers
15 Year Reunion Saturday, 29 June 2002 1 Year Reunion Friday, 8 November 2002
Luke Herps (1989) and Craig Chester.
Further, take notice that the document called Proposed Amended Rules 1, 2, 3,5 ,6, 7 and 10, dated 2 April 2002 is available to members of the Association from the Association's secretary, Mr Max Stewart (email: fsa@allsaints.wa.edu.au), and from the College website.
Steven Ong and wife Penny, with Usa Maley.
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