The Dove Summer 2014 - Issue 71

A L L S a in t s ’ C o ll eg e

DOVE Issue 71 | SUMMER 2014

Acknowledgments

Inside this issue

The Old Saints’ Committee welcomed a new President at the end of last year, Michael McPhail (Class of 2010). I have no doubt that he brings a lot of new ideas, which will strengthen our alumni community.

Read about his life since All Saints’ on pages 66 and 67.

Editor Miss Karyn Osmetti

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From the Principal

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From the Chaplain

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Leadership Team

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Outstanding WACE results by the Class of 2013

I wish the whole College community all the best for 2014. Good luck to our youngest Old Saints as they head to new adventures, we look forward to hearing about their continued successes.

Photography Community Relations Department, Community Newspaper Group, Publications Committee, staff and students

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Terpsichore Dance Concert

From the Editor Within this edition of The Dove, we celebrate the achievements and successes of our Class of 2013.

A number of these former students reflect on their experiences at All Saints’ College on pages 6 and 7. As you read these reflections, you may notice a common theme – that All Saints’ is a close-knit community.

This sense of community is again seen through our new Djaaliny Program. Details of this Community Learning Program can be found on page 8. There are a number of opportunities for the whole College community to come together to learn, share and discuss.

All Saints’ farewelled a number of staff who have retired. Their hard-work is celebrated on pages 18 and 19. In particular it is important to acknowledge the College’s longest serving staff member, Bruce Groves, for his 32 years of service to our community.

Miss Karyn Osmetti Community Relations (Publications) Officer

Art Direction Mr Sava Hatzianastasiou - Design Vault Printer Picton Press

Editorial Contributors Staff, students and College community members Proof Readers Mrs Jo Mulligan, Miss Karyn Osmetti, Ms Belinda Provis and Mrs Fiona Schwarzinger

the Dove THE dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a messenger of good news or peace. It forms an integral part of the All Saints’ College crest and represents our commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students. The magazine title also links in with the College’s other major publication, the Columba yearbook, Columba being Latin for dove.

10 Art, Design and Technology Exhibition 12 Whistler Canada Ski Trip 13 Nepal World Challenge 14 Chess Club at All Saints’ College 15 Success at RoboCup Competitions

All Saints’ College Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek WA 6149 PO Box 165, Willeton WA 6955

16 Bard to the Bone

Senior School: (08) 9313 9333 Junior School: (08) 9313 9334

18 Staff News

www.allsaints.wa.edu.au

17 Celebration of the Voice & Five encores and a standing ovation

Did you know?

The College Opening Ceremony was conducted on Sunday, 8 February 1981 and over 1000 guests were present, including the 126 foundation students and their parents.

25 Junior School 38 Transition Program 41 Senior School 64 From the Parents and Friends’ Society 66 From the Old Saints’ President

From the Principal

From the Chaplain (Acting)

Welcome to the first edition of The Dove for 2014.

‘There is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.’ 1 Samuel 2:2

In this edition, we celebrate a number of events that occurred towards the end of the previous academic year and we also look forward with excitement to all that the New Year promises.

We began this year with a celebration of our Class of 2013’s academic results. Our youngest Old Saints can certainly feel proud of all they achieved in the classroom and beyond and, while the notion of ‘success’ is very much a personal measure - and each student would have had his or her own benchmark in that regard - we are proud to celebrate some achievements which are outstanding by national and international standards.

We were delighted that nearly one fifth of the Class of 2013 achieved an ATAR of 95 or above and we congratulate College Dux, Edward Yoo, who achieved an ATAR of 99.95 (the highest possible score) and Proximae Accessit, Giada Marani, who achieved an ATAR of 99.55.

Congratulations, too, to Megan Jarvie on achieving an ATAR of 99.05.

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All Saints’ is proudly a non-selective school.

As such, we enjoy a diverse student population and recognise the importance of providing a broad curriculum from which all students can select and then achieve success. In this edition of The Dove, we provide an insight into some of our Class of 2013’s interests, experiences and aspirations - we hope you enjoy reading these young people’s reflections.

We are looking forward to sharing with our community the College’s new Strategic Plan which we were working on last year and into this year. The plan is currently being finalised and will be published later this term.

Thank you to all those community members who have contributed to this document - we feel confident that it reflects our community’s views about all that is special and unique about the All Saints’ experience. It also sets some exciting and challenging projects in the next five years that will continue to see learning optimised, student wellbeing prioritised, staff supported as a team of professionals, our community celebrated and our facilities and resources further developed.

With the new Strategic Plan comes a slightly reorganised Leadership Team to lead the

implementation of the plan. I am delighted to present the team in this edition of The Dove, and feel confident that the College is well placed to effectively and efficiently deliver outstanding outcomes across all our operations, in the interests of the All Saints’ students and community.

As always, the College has a full calendar with a range of events for all our community members, and I look forward to seeing you at some of these events throughout the year.

Warm regards and best wishes for a happy 2014.

Ms Belinda Provis Principal

We are girding up our loins for chaos. We have a 17 month old boy, and in a few weeks we have our second child arriving.

All of our friends who have children with a similar age gap have said: “You may as well write the next six months off and just try your best to ride the wave without getting dumped.” Not exactly the most comforting piece of advice.

Finding yourself in a time of chaos – a time when it’s dreadfully apparent that you’re in circumstances beyond your control – is a terrifying experience. Some people love the thrill, but most do not. When what is comfortable and known gets disrupted – by a new child, by older children or friends who are struggling, by sickness, by sudden unemployment, by any overwhelming situation that doesn’t have a clearly designated exit point – the anxiety, the sense that ‘life is not just in my hands’, can be debilitating.

When we turn to Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel 2, though, we find her pointing us to a God who, in the midst of life’s change and fluctuation, is steady and unchanging.

Hannah sings of the Lord’s holiness – his otherness, his uniqueness. And what is it that sets him apart in this way from everything else? It’s that he is a rock. While the churning waters swirl about us, the rock stands firm – unchanging, faithful, and true to his word.

As we head into a year that is full of unknowns, my prayer is that you and your family will know the one thing that Hannah knew: the unshakeable ground of the rock, the tender strength and the gracious protection of the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

Father Thom Bull Chaplain (Acting)

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Whole SCHOOL

Leadership Team Principal Ms Belinda Provis BA, Dip Ed, MBA A West Australian by birth, Belinda joined All Saints’ in 2013 after nearly ten years of Principalship in Adelaide. She has held several leadership roles in a range of government and independent educational settings across Australia, including coeducational schools, girls’ schools and a boys’ school. Additionally, Belinda worked with Wards of the State, and she taught Aboriginal women at Toomelah Mission in northern NSW. She has also been the co-owner of two businesses in the hospitality sector – a restaurant at Hillary’s Boat Harbour and a large truckport in Boggabilla, NSW. Belinda has significant governance experience, having been on several Boards including the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia, and effective governance in independent schools was the focus of her MBA project.

Vice Principal Ms Helen Aguiar MEd (Lead&Mgt), MEd (RE), BEd Between January 1995 and May 2000, Helen was employed as a teacher at Lumen Christi College and Emmanuel Catholic College. Helen worked as a foundation staff member at Emmanuel Catholic College and in June 2000, at the age of 25, was promoted to the senior leadership role of Deputy Principal where she faithfully served until she joined All Saints’ College.

Since January 2008, Helen has led the All Saints’ community as Dean of Students. As a graduate of two Master degrees (Master of Education, Leadership and

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Management and Religious Education), Helen’s practical experiences are complemented by a well-grounded theoretical understanding of the demands associated with leadership. In January 2014, Helen was appointed Vice Principal at All Saints’ College.

Dean of Junior School Ms Penelope Crane BEd, DipTchg Penelope began her career in education by studying a Diploma of Teaching at Edith Cowan University. After she graduated, she worked as a Pre-Primary teacher at Caversham Primary, West Swan. During the years when she had young children, Penelope ran a community Kindergarten and did relief teaching at local schools while she completed a Bachelor of Education again at ECU. Penelope’s first full time job after her children started formal schooling was at Penrhos College, where she taught Year 1. She then moved to St Mary’s Anglican Girls School, first teaching Year 2 and then moving into the senior primary grades. While at St Mary’s, Penelope was given the role of Curriculum Coordinator. She also had the opportunity to participate in the Project Zero course at Harvard University.

Penelope began as Head of Junior School (now Dean of Junior School) at All Saints’ College in 2009 and is currently studying a Masters of Education at UWA, which she plans to finish in Semester 1 this year.

Dean of Student Wellbeing Mr Steven Davies B App Sc(Chem), Grad Dip Ed, MEdL Steven was previously a teacher at All Saints’ College

from 1995 to 2007. He taught Science, specifically Chemistry, and was Head of Stirling House for his final six years at the College. From 2008 to 2013, Steven was the Head of Senior School at Tranby College, in Baldivis. In his role there, Steven was responsible for Curriculum and Pastoral Care for students in Years 10 to 12. In 2013, he completed studies he had undertaken for three years and was awarded a Master of Educational Leadership. Steven is very happy to return to All Saints’ College as Dean of Student Wellbeing and is looking forward to meeting the students and their families.

Dean of Teaching and Learning Mrs Toni Dale BA, BEd Toni began her teaching career at Perth College. She taught History, Geography and Social Studies and was a Year 10 Coordinator and Head of Social Studies.

Toni left Perth College in order to have a family and was away from teaching for seven years. She re-entered the profession as Head of Social Education at The Cathedral College in Rockhampton, Queensland. Toni then returned to Perth to be the Head of Society and Environment at All Saints’ College, where she taught Ancient History and Society and Environment. In 2003, Toni became Dean of Studies and has happily remained in this position (now entitled, ‘Dean of Teaching and Learning’).

Director of Business and Administration Mr David Kerr FCA David is a Chartered Accountant who spent 28 years as a Principal in public practice prior to taking up the role of

Chief Financial Officer of the College in January 2008.

Before joining the College’s staff, David worked for All Saints’ in a voluntary capacity for three years as Treasurer of the P&F and for nine years as a Board Member, including two years as Board Vice Chair and as a member of the Board’s Finance Committee.

Director of Personnel and Policy Mr Tony Bilson MHRM Tony served in the Western Australia Police for 22 years in a variety of operational and non-operational positions, and became interested in industrial relations and human resource related matters following a transfer to a business unit that specialised in these areas. He subsequently attained a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and was transferred to the Internal Affairs Unit, where he specialised in bullying and equity investigations. In 2010 he resigned from WA Police to work for Wesfarmers Insurance in an employee relations position, and in September 2012 he commenced working at All Saints’ College.

Director of Marketing and Community Relations Mrs Jo Mulligan BA Over the past seven years, Jo has worked at a number of independent schools in Perth and New Zealand.

As a member of the Leadership Team, she has been responsible for Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Admissions, Archives, Publications, Fundraising, Alumni, Functions (external revenue streams) and the Uniform Shop. Jo was also

responsible for overseeing Christ Church Grammar School’s 2010 Centenary celebrations. Prior to joining the education sector, Jo gained considerable experience in corporate communication, marketing and human resources working for Australian and international companies in the financial services, manufacturing and healthcare sectors.

Left to Right: Ms Belinda Provis, Mr Tony Bilson, Mr Steven Davies, Ms Helen Aguiar, Ms Penelope Crane, Mr David Kerr, Mrs Jo Mulligan, Mrs Toni Dale

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Outstanding WACE results by the Class of 2013 ALL Saints’ College congratulates our students who achieved outstanding results in the recent WACE examinations.

We are delighted that nearly 20% of our student population achieved an ATAR of 95 or above, with three members of our Class of 2013 achieving an ATAR above 99.

We celebrate with our College Dux, Edward Yoo, who achieved an ATAR of 99.95 – the highest possible score. Edward’s excellent efforts saw him awarded a General Exhibition which recognises the top 40 students in the State. Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who achieve a WACE score in the top 0.5% of individual WACE Scores, and Edward is further commended for achieving Certificates of Distinction in Economics and Physics.

We congratulate the College’s Proximae Accessit, Giada Marani, who achieved an ATAR of 99.55.

With an ATAR of 99.05, we also acknowledge the outstanding achievement of Megan Jarvie. Well done, too, to Gabrielle Lawrie who achieved a raw examination mark and a final mark of 100% for her Visual Arts Practical examination.

Certificates of Commendation are awarded to students who achieve a minimum of ten ‘A’ grades in courses over Years 11 and 12, and we congratulate nine

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ASC students who achieved this remarkable feat: Emily Anderson; Nicholas Hann; Megan Jarvie; Hannah Lewis; Christian Long; Giada Marani; Holly McMurray; Tamon Nishikawa; and Edward Yoo.

There are many things I thoroughly enjoyed whilst at All Saints’ both in and out of the classroom. The general support and sense of belonging by the community and my peers was outstanding.

The Class of 2013’s strong results saw the College amongst the highest-performing schools in WA. This year, the College is recognised as being one of the highestperforming schools in the State (due to the percentage of students who achieved marks of 75 or above) in Accounting and Finance; Biological Sciences; Economics; Geography; Mathematics 3 C/D; Politics and Law (for the 15th year in a row); and Visual Arts.

The relationships I formed with the teachers are something I will never forget. They treat students like adults and respect us on the same level, as we did to them. Being able to develop these friendships made life at All Saints’ easier, as you always knew the staff were there for you both on a school and friendship level.

Further, several graduates have achieved prestigious university scholarships: Megan Jarvie has been successful in attaining the highest undergraduate scholarship awarded by Curtin University, the John Curtin Scholarship; College Captain of 2013, Christian Long, has been awarded a Fogarty Scholarship, one of The University of Western Australia’s most sought-after and prized scholarships; and Tamon Nishikawa is the proud recipient of a BHP scholarship which will fund his Engineering studies at Curtin University.

Gina Boylan One of the best decisions my family ever made was moving me to All Saints’ College. Although I only joined the College in Term 2 of Year 11, I seemed to develop friendships with both staff and students almost straight away.

I am now about to commence my first year studying Nursing at the University of Notre Dame which I am both excited and so grateful for, as I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without ASC.

Megan Jarvie

extremely helpful as it allowed me to focus on areas of my study that required more work.

This year I am going to Curtin University to study a Double Degree in Engineering and Commerce. I plan to keep in touch with the All Saints’ community through the Old Saints and by participating in a Netball alumni team.

Keely Kenton I was fortunate enough to attend All Saints’ College from Years 7 to 12. I can honestly say my whole high school experience was enjoyable, because of the welcoming environment, staff and friends.

In Year 12 I studied Physics, Chemistry, English, Dance and Mathematics 3C/D and I thoroughly enjoyed each one.

I was a student at All Saints’ College for the past five years, joining the College when I was in Year 8. All Saints’ has contributed immensely to my growth and development, both academically and personally.

The amazing thing about All Saints’ is the relationships you share with the staff at the College. All the teachers are willing to see you during lunchtime, stop for a talk, send out ‘good luck’ emails and put on afterschool sessions. I never realised that All Saints’ was unique in that way.

My relationship with the staff of All Saints’ has always been one of mutual respect, especially in my final years. The staff had high expectations for us, which motivated everyone to strive harder. In Year 12 I took five WACE courses: Mathematics 3C/D, Literature 3A/B, Physics 3A/B, Dance 3A/B and Chemistry 3A/B. I chose subjects that I enjoyed and that I knew would challenge me. Having a study period was

This coming year I plan to study Occupational Therapy at Curtin University, whilst working part-time to save up enough money to travel during the university breaks and see more of the world. I will definitely keep in touch with the All Saints’ community because my high school years are not years I want to forget, and this College is definitely not one to forget.

Christian Long

Edward Yoo

My six years at All Saints’ College will be ones which I will never forget.

Joining in Year 7, I was placed in Cowan House, a lovely House to be a part of. I always felt close to the other students, regardless of their age.

What I enjoyed most about All Saints’ College is the very positive atmosphere in all areas. This was what I experienced for the six years I attended ASC from Years 7 to 12.

Year 12 was a busy and stressful year, yet it was arguably the favourite year of my life. Our year group really bonded and lots of new friendships were formed. I also found it very special to experience the relationships with the teachers, especially in Years 11 and 12. While they always had their professional side, we also got to experience a slightly different side to them and were able to chat with them like adults.

For my final year, my subjects were: Mathematics 3C/D, Politics & Law Stage 3, Physics Stage 3, Chemistry Stage 3, Literature Stage 3 and Drama Stage 3. While I enjoyed some more than others, I did not regret choosing any of them and I always felt like I had the support of my teachers throughout the year which was much appreciated.

In 2014, I will commence a Bachelor of Science at The University of Western Australia. I hope that I can stay in touch with both the staff and the students and I look forward to returning for our reunions.

Both the staff and students are friendly and are supportive of each other thus creating a close-knit community which proved beneficial in both learning and other school activities. I also enjoyed the wide range of activities outside of the classroom such as Tutor Group, Interhouse competitions and the sport carnivals.

I would say that I, as well as other students at the College, had a very positive relationship with the staff.

They are all friendly, very easy to communicate with and are always willing to provide the best for their students even if it involves sacrificing their own time.

The WACE subjects I studied were: Mathematics, Mathematics Specialist, Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Literature. All these subjects were challenging and interesting in their own ways. They all combined to form a very fulfilling academic Year 12 experience with a range of topics covered.

This year I will be studying a Bachelor of Philosophy and Medicine at The University of Western Australia. I will definitely keep in touch with the ASC community, as over my years at the College I have formed many invaluable friendships within my own cohort as well as the staff and students in other year groups.

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Terpsichore ON 8, 9 and 10 August 2013, students from Years 3 to 12 performed in the College Dance Concert - Terpsichore.

All Saints’ College’s Community Learning Program 2014

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

All Saints’ College recognises the importance to our students of a connected community, where we work and learn together in order to provide for the young people in our care a positive and nurturing environment.

Paul Dillon – Young people, alcohol & risk taking

As part of this commitment, the College is proud to present Djaaliny (Noongar: flame).

Djaaliny is, for our community, about the flame, the spark, the fire that kindles lifelong learning.

The College’s Community Learning Program is an integral part of Djaaliny: it provides important learning opportunities for our students and it provides for the significant adults in our students’ lives the opportunity to come together to learn, to share, to discuss and to be challenged as we strive to provide the optimal environment to nurture empowered, confident and compassionate young people.

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Raising emotionally resilient children 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Chapel, $20 (includes wine and cheese)

Monday, 5 May 2014

Monday, 8 September 2014 Susan McLean – Cybersafety

7.00pm – 9.00pm, Centre for Performing Arts, FREE OF CHARGE

Friday, 12 September 2014

7.00pm – 9.00pm, Centre for Performing Arts, FREE OF CHARGE

Azim Khamisa & Ples Felix – Secrets of a Bulletproof Spirit: keys to emotional & spiritual resiliency

6 – 21 May 2014

6.30pm – 8.00pm, Centre for Performing Arts, FREE OF CHARGE

(Further information: Junior School on 9313 9334) FREE OF CHARGE

For further details, and to book for the coming presentations, visit www.trybooking.com/69539 or phone (08) 9313 9333.

Positive Parents Program Sessions 1 – 3

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Paul Litherland – Be safe online 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Centre for Performing Arts, FREE OF CHARGE

Monday, 23 June 2014

Andrew Fuller – Power of the mind, learning and teaching strategies 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Centre for Performing Arts, FREE OF CHARGE

The new Centre for Performing Arts was the perfect venue to showcase the strong performances from the College’s talented dancers.

The College thanks the Foundation, P&F, Old Saints and Anglicare for their sponsorship of Djaaliny.

Special congratulations to the following trophy winners: Junior Male Performer Fraser de Wind (Year 9, 2014)

Junior Female Performer

Senior Rising Star Sophie Arndt (Year 12, 2013)

Junior Rising Star

Choreography Award

Jacqueline Bellgard (Year 9, 2014)

Hayley Greenhalgh and Grace Whitney (Year 11, 2014)

Intermediate Male Performer

Teaching Award

Intermediate Female Performer Hayley Greenhalgh (Year 11, 2014)

Congratulations to the enthusiastic and talented dancers and to the dedicated Dance teachers, Miss Narelle Codalonga, Miss Erin Kerr, Mrs Sandra Farr and Ms Annie-Rose Durack.

Jemma Phillips (Year 12, 2013)

Aneeka Le Roux (Year 8, 2014)

Jared Pedersen (Year 11, 2014)

The Greek Muse of Dance ‘Terpsichore’ provided the overriding concept for the concert. Students choreographed dance pieces which revolved around the idea of ‘inspiration’.

Senior Female Performer

Intermediate Rising Star

Kelly Aitken-Fox (Year 12, 2013)

Best Group Performance ‘Snowflakes’ Ballet Extension and ‘Wizard’ by Kelly Aitken-Fox, Jemma Phillips, Sophie Arndt, Ryan Tomkins and Keely Kenton (Year 12, 2013)

Emerson Day (Year 11, 2014)

Contribution to Dance

Senior Male Performer

Phoebe Anderson (Year 12, 2013)

Ryan Tomkins (Year 12, 2013)

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Art, Design & Technology Exhibition THE annual All Saints’ College Art, Design & Technology Exhibition was officially opened by 2011 Archibald Prize finalist, Abdul Abdullah, on Friday, 1 November 2013.

The award-winning Centre for Performing Arts (CPA) was the new home of the exhibition and the perfect setting to display the work of our very talented students.

Artwork from students in Kindergarten to Year 12 was on display for four days, showcasing an assortment of mixed media, sculptures, woodwork, paintings, textiles and photography.

the Senior School students work was as diverse as pencil self-portraits, Venetian masks, hand-stitched animorphs and surrealist digital art.

The Wearable Art Parade was held in the wonderful new theatre and incorporated dramatic lighting, audio and visual displays.

The Year 9 Art students modelled their ethnic inspired headpieces, accompanied by Year 9 Music students who composed an original score for the event.

Stage 1 Visual Arts students astounded guests with their interpretation of ‘Shine’, and the Year 12 Visual Arts students displayed the body of work that they created in their final year at the College.

Scan the QR code to watch the inaugural Wearable Art Parade

Every student in the Junior School had their work on display either individually or collaboratively, while

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Whistler Canada Ski Trip

Nepal World Challenge

ON 5 January 2014, our Canada Ski Trip countdown reached zero days and 12 of us were ready to set off on an adventure of a lifetime.

DURING the 2014 summer holidays, a group of All Saints’ College students set out on a month long trip to Nepal with a company called World Challenge.

Our trip consisted of three parts: the trek, the project, and the rest and relaxation phase.

After staying awake all night on the plane, we arrived in Auckland at 5.30am ready to start our day tour. While there we visited some great places including Mt Eden, a dormant volcano overlooking Auckland city, Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium and the 220m high Sky Tower. At the end of our tour we were farewelled with a traditional Maori song performed to us by our bus driver.

Fifteen hours later we touched down in Vancouver and wasted no time heading up to Whistler. After getting over the initial excitement of seeing snow for the first time, we settled into Crystal Lodge and picked up equipment for our skiing and snowboarding lessons the next morning.

We began every morning with an early wakeup call at 6.30am, layered on the clothes to survive the extreme conditions of -8 degrees and walked to Black’s Café, where we enjoyed an American style breakfast. From there, we were sorted into different skiing and snowboarding levels and met our enthusiastic instructors for lessons. Every day we met for lunch to compare our progress and funny stories. At 3.00pm our lessons came to an end, so we went back to the hotel to relax in the outdoor

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spa or wander through the beautiful village before meeting for dinner.

After five days of lessons, our legs were aching and our tired bodies were ready for a sleep in so we had our first rest day which consisted of shopping, walking to the base of Blackcomb Mountain and venturing to the Tube Park. A small group of us were lucky enough to experience dog sledding where we had the chance to drive the sled, as well as see all the husky puppies.

After completing our last runs and unwillingly leaving the mountain, we arrived in Vancouver at the Century Plaza Hotel. We spent the day shopping up a storm and although we would have loved to have seen an Ice Hockey game the fixtures didn’t work in our favour so to top off the experience we spent our last night at the Justin Timberlake concert at Rogers Arena. Our final activity as a group was the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Before we knew it, the trip had come to an end and it was time for the 18 hour flight back to Perth.

On behalf of the whole group we would like to thank Mr Zaurs, Miss Greene and Mr Wolfe for organising the trip and our parents for paying for us to go. It was an incredible experience that will stay with us all forever.

Emma Calder Year 11, 2014

The first stage was a 10 day hike through the National Park of Langtang, with the goal of reaching the mountain peak of Kyanjin Ri. This peak was 4450m high with most challengers from both groups making it, unfortunately there were a few who had to drop out due to altitude sickness.

In between our trek and our project we spent time in Kathmandu, where we visited many temples. It was interesting to see a totally different culture.

The project phase consisted of Group 1 helping out a school in the city of Pokhara and Group 2 working on a school in Kathmandu. Group 1 painted a mural and built a basketball court for their school, while Group 2 paid for electricity for the school classrooms, built a sewerage system

and also painted a mural. Spending time with the students was one of the highlights of the trip.

Whether it was playing soccer with them each afternoon or teaching them Australian football with a rugby ball, every moment was memorable. In particular, dancing with the kids at the end of the project was unforgettable.

The rest and relaxation phase was a time for both groups to act as ‘tourists’. We also spent a few days in the beautiful city of Pokhara, where we explored the fine restaurants and tourist attractions such as the Peace Pagoda, the view from Sarangkot and the Gurkha Museum.

Overall, the trip was interesting and enjoyable and we would all recommend other students to do a World Challenge. It certainly gave us a new perspective on the world and memories that we will remember forever.

On behalf of the whole group, thanks to Dr Wauge, Miss Eddington and Mr Jamieson for accompanying the students and organising the trip.

Isaac Stephenson Year 12, 2014

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Chess Club at All Saints’ College

Success at RoboCup Competitions

SINCE it was developed 10 years ago, the All Saints’ College Chess Club has grown from a lunchtime activity to coaching and competitions.

2013 was an amazing year for the All Saints’ College Robotics Club.

Former Mathematics teacher, Mr Anthony Peck, joined the College staff in 2003 and was instrumental in developing the club with expert knowledge of the game. Senior School Teacher Librarian Mrs Ann Strautins, who was organising the Interhouse competitions, took on the coordination of the Chess Club in 2006.

Although not a skilled player, Ann has enthusiasm for the activity which makes the lunchtime club a welcoming place for students.

Over the years, the College has enjoyed visiting and hosting schools for friendly competitions including Santa Maria College, Penrhos College and Lakelands Senior High School. In 2013 Guildford Grammar brought two teams to play after school, which they plan to continue in the future.

All Saints’ students have played in Chess Association of Western Australia (CAWA) competitions in teams and as individuals. The

College has hosted one of the CAWA Junior Grand Prix Tournaments in May for the past four years.

ChessKids conducts Interschool Zone tournaments followed by a State Final and an open National Interschool Chess Championship in Melbourne.

All Saints’ has been competing in these Zone tournaments since 2007. For the first time in 2013, a Primary Team played in the ChessKids Zone tournament. Following both teams success, they secured a position at the State Finals where the Secondary Team achieved Silver and the Primary Team a Bronze.

With success in these tournaments and interest from parents, six students competed in Melbourne in the 2012 8th National Interschool Chess Championship for the first time. Last year, All Saints’ College had an even larger presence at the 9th National Interschool Chess Championship with 11 students from Years 5 to 11 competing over two days in November.

The future of the Chess Club looks strong with links between the Junior School and Senior School players beginning to develop. The club meets one lunchtime a week and welcomes students of all abilities. To register your interest, please email Mrs Ann Strautins: Ann.Strautins@allsaints.wa.edu.au

Members built robots to the best of their ability, many for the first time, to compete in the 2013 RoboCup Junior WA Competition. All Saints’ had eight teams enter the State competition to compete in categories such as Secondary Rescue, Rescue Premier, Primary Dance and Secondary Dance.

In the Rescue category students must program robots to autonomously follow a line to a ‘chemical spill’, avoiding and navigating around obstacles along the way, to locate and push the object to safety. In Dance, students aim to produce a robot or two that can dance to music and entertain an audience. They are limited to a 3m2 area and are penalised for leaving that area. Out of the eight All Saints’ teams competing, three Rescue teams and one Dance team made it to the Finals.

In the Finals, Aaron Musgrave’s robot ‘Jimmy’ won first place in the Rescue Premier category for the fourth year in a row. Nick Dumas and ChristopherJack Andrew’s robot ‘Me, Him and It’ and Anthony and Isabella Tufilli’s ‘Boxer’ battled for third place, with ‘Me, Him and It’ coming out on top. In the Dance category, the robot ‘Ted’ created by Julian Loo, Asriel Yap and myself, came away victorious with a perfect performance; making it two years in a row for ‘Team JAR’.

Following the success from the State competition, three teams set their eyes on the 2013 RoboCup

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Junior Australia National Championships in Queensland. This was a particularly special competition for Aaron, as it was the last year he could compete and ‘Jimmy’ the robot was in prime condition to win.

Once Nationals began it was mayhem, with all the students organising their robots before it came time to put them to the test. Nick and ChristopherJack performed strong making it to the top eight and Aaron achieved a perfect score placing him first. ‘Me, Him and It’ (Nick and Christopher-Jack) were knocked out in the first of their final rounds and achieved seventh position. ‘Jimmy’ battled for first place in the Rescue Premier, but in the end Aaron and ‘Jimmy’ were defeated by 45 seconds. In the Dance category, ‘Teddy’ was the crowd favourite which secured the team a place in the Finals.

In the Finals, ‘Teddy’ performed perfectly thanks to Julian’s work. The scores for Dance weren’t announced until the final proceedings so all we could do was sit and wait. Then the judges announced second place - ‘The Pickle JAR and Teddy’. A gasp ran through the audience and I was shocked. Later we found out that the difference was less than a single point!

We would all like to thank Mrs Hatton and Mr Musgrave for the support, advice and time given to the competitors.

Rohan Musgrave Year 11, 2014

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Celebration of the Voice

Bard to the Bone BARD to the Bone was an idea that was germinated in the belly of the Performing Arts staffroom and grew to fruition with the help of some familiar faces!

The premise we set was that five directors select a scene from a play that exhibited a Shakespearean villain, hence Bard to the Bone. Using student actors from Years 9 to 11, the directors had to create their own interpretation and blend it to create a compendium of filmed extracts that would be woven together into an eclectic piece of work.

SINGING is a very important aspect of the music education and the musical life at All Saints’ College.

On Saturday, 17 August 2013 an outstanding Vocal Recital was held by final year students from WAAPA and UWA.

The directors were Performing Arts staff members Ms Megan Watson, Ms Hayley Wellington, Mr Stephen Roberts and Old Saints Anthony Jerkovic and Joseph Ahern (Class of 2012).

The concept behind the project was to incorporate all the disciplines of the Performing Arts, namely Drama, Dance, Media and Music.

As this was an ‘experimental’ venture, we weren’t too sure of what the results would be or even how the process would work. It also took the actors and directors out of their comfort zone as there was no past template to work from.

The film was woven with introductions from Anthony and Joseph who stayed in character as exaggerated versions of themselves, both drawing on the fact that they were both selected to perform at His Majesty’s Theatre last year in the annual Performing Arts Perspectives. The interludes provided light relief between the offerings and helped to create what will now become an annual event in the ASC Performing Arts calendar.

Mr Stephen Roberts Head of Performing Arts

professional development for all the choral directors and Voice teachers at the College. Kathleen also ran workshops for the Years 11 and 12 Drama classes and adjudicated an internal vocal eisteddfod with a focus on classical repertoire.

With last year being the inaugural year of the Centre of Performing Arts (CPA), it seemed natural to have a special event which would focus on the ‘Voice’ and the idea of a Celebration of the Voice was born.

As part of the Celebration of the Voice, the College hosted an Artist-in-Residence. Kathleen McKellarFerguson from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a singer with an international career and a very prominent teacher, came to the College to conduct masterclasses with the students. Senior vocal students worked with Kathleen, which also provided

The next day, singing teachers and choral directors attended a conference in the CPA. This one-day conference addressed specific aspects of vocal tuition, providing professional development not only for All Saints’ College staff, but also for the broader singing community of Perth. We were very fortunate to have three specialists in this field, both international soloists and highly skilled teachers, presenting at this event - Kathleen McKellarFerguson, (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland), Linda Barcan (WAAPA) and Andrew Foote (UWA).

This event provided wonderful extension and stimulation for all our singers and vocal teachers, and there was a buzz of excitement in the Music Department.

Mrs Anette Kerkovius Director of Music

Five encores and a standing ovation ON 9 October 2013, All Saints’ College was fortunate to host world-class pianist Yuri Rozum, for a one-off concert, using the school’s very own Fazioli Grand Piano.

Yuri began the concert with Tchaikovsky: The Seasons.

The audience was probably expecting pyrotechnical fireworks, but were presented with a highly moving, intimate and artistic interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s work. Only a skilful maestro can afford such choice, for the beginning of a concert and still have the audience mesmerised.

Yuri received a standing ovation and (which was quite unprecedented for Perth) five encores. From the moment he touched the piano, he established an incredible connection with the audience.

His technique was brilliant, but most importantly, it served the purpose of the music. Yuri finished the concert on his own terms, by gently closing the Fazioli after the fifth encore.

The audience members who were lucky enough to have witnessed this concert will never forget it.

Mrs Inna Fursa All Saints’ College Music Tutor

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Staff News

Fond farewell to ASC’s longest serving staff member IT was 1982 when a young Bruce Groves joined the staff of All Saints’ College as a teacher of Mathematics, English, Religious Education and Sport.

As it was only the second year of the College, all teaching staff had to be adaptable and teach more than one discipline. The following year, when Heads of Department were appointed, Bruce became Head of Mathematics.

In its early years, the College had Tutor Groups organised in year levels and Bruce was a Year Head with the cohort who completed their secondary education in 1988. This cohort recently had their 25 Year Reunion and Bruce was able to meet up again with many of these former students, all of whom had great affection of their mentor, and wonderful memories of their time at the College.

As Head of Mathematics, Bruce also set up the Computing Department; he retained a strong interest in the computing needs of the College, both in the classroom and in the administration of the College being Chair of the ICT Committee for many years.

When Bruce joined the Administration area of the College in 1999 and reluctantly gave up

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Pat to put her feet up after 11 years at All Saints’

his classroom role in 2000, he oversaw the construction of many of the College’s building projects including the Learning Centre, Aquatic Centre and Early Childhood Centre, with a strong interest in all the projects that followed – Indoor Sports Centre, extension of the Senior Library and, most recently, the Centre for Performing Arts. This latter project was very close to his heart, as Bruce actively supported all College productions.

Another area of keen interest for Bruce was the College Camp Program and the associated Staff Development Weekends. He was instrumental in developing the Adventure Out Margaret River Camp for Years 10 and 11 students, attending this for over 20 years. The Staff Weekends enabled him to hone his abseiling and rock-climbing skills at venues including Margaret River sea cliffs, Bride’s, Giants and Calgardup Caves, Albany sea cliffs, Castle Rock and more than one multi-pitch abseil down Bluff Knoll.

Over the past 32 years Bruce Groves was a passionate and committed member of the staff of All Saints’ College and his vast knowledge and understanding of all things ASC will be sorely missed.

We wish him the best in his retirement.

Mrs Robin van Dongen Former Staff Member (1984 – 2012)

“If you are looking for a model staff member, then look no further then Pat. She never complains nor speaks negatively about anyone; she always finds the positive in the negative and approaches her work and life with enthusiasm and dedication,” Jaelle and Louise said.

PATRICIA Foster joined All Saints’ College teaching staff in January 2003. Six years later she undertook the role as Acting Head of Art, Design and Technology, before being appointed the Head of Department in 2012.

Patricia or ‘Pat’, as she is so fondly known, is greatly respected among her peers and the whole College community as a warm, professional and highly successful educator and leader.

Senior School Art, Design and Technology teachers, Jaelle Wiedemann and Louise Elscot, said Pat puts in 110% as a teacher and Head of Department.

Many would say that Pat was never one to ‘blow her own trumpet’. She was often the one working behind the scenes in many aspects of College life, with no expectation of accolades. In the past, Pat played a large role in College Dance and Drama productions as she tailored countless costumes. She assisted with Robotics, was a part of the Friendly Schools Committee and, of course, was a huge support during the planning and set-up of the annual Art, Design and Technology Exhibition.

Pat organised and ran the after school Textiles program, as well as a holiday workshop where the students created dolls for African children that have experienced trauma. Each year, Pat organised the Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer research and we cannot forget her hand in making thousands of biscuits over the years for the annual All Saints’ Day celebrations.

Pat, you will be sorely missed by staff and students.

Good luck and best wishes for your retirement.

Sue Lambert pictured right with Iola Knight

Sue Lambert retires SUE Lambert, a member of the Junior School team, made the decision to retire at the end of 2013.

Sue had a long association with the College, originally joining the All Saints’ teaching staff in May 2002.

After taking a break, Sue re-joined the College staff in 2009, in a variety of part-time teaching and enrichment roles. Sue’s contribution has been as a teacher in the Opportunities Program and she has assisted many students, particularly in the area of English.

Sue was also the recipient of a Foundation Staff Award and, along with Iola Knight, published a spelling program - now in use in a number of WA schools - for Year 1s. The second book in the series has recently been published.

Sue will be much missed by staff and students alike.

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All Saints’ Knight SCIENCE teacher at All Saints’ College, Frigyes Schaffer, was recently awarded a Knighthood by the Hungarian Government for his services to the Hungarian community in Australia, particularly for promoting and teaching Hungarian folk dancing over several decades.

Volunteers’ Afternoon Tea VOLUNTEER parents were invited to a well-deserved afternoon tea in the Centre for Performing Arts on Thursday, 7 November 2013.

This was an opportunity for the College to recognise the hard work and community spirit of the volunteers.

Those who would like to assist in any of the subcommittees, please contact Community Relations on (08) 9313 9333.

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Frigyes is the President of the Hungarian Association of WA, editor of the Perth Hungarian Life (monthly newsletter of the community), and has taught folk dance groups in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth since 1966, soon after his arrival in Australia.

The commemorative award document was signed by the President of Hungary, János Áder, and the Knighthood Cross Medal was presented to Frigyes by the Hungarian Ambassador to Australia, Anna Skio, on Saturday, 9 November 2013 during a community function at the Hungarian Community Hall in Mt Lawley.

Kendo Leaders’ Summer Seminar SENIOR School Japanese teacher, Chiharu Fukumoto, recently participated in the Foreign Kendo Leaders’ Summer Seminar in Japan, with other Kendo players from 37 different countries.

It was a great opportunity for Chiharu to learn more Kendo theory and further develop his training methods. He trained with many high level Senseis and passed 6 Dan Kendo at the grading.

Special recognition for PE teacher On Friday, 22 November 2013 Principals, Sports Coordinators and Award Winners were invited to the Associated and Catholic Colleges (ACC) inaugural Awards Breakfast held at the UWA Club in Crawley.

Senior School Sports Coordinator, Rahni Greene, was presented with a plaque in recognition of our student’s efforts in Years 11 and 12 ACC Sport.

This included being awarded as overall winners of the 2013 summer season.

Head of Health and Physical Education, Oliver Beath, was presented with two awards at the breakfast. Firstly, for his 11 year contribution to ACC Sport and secondly, he received the prestigious ACC Recognition Award for being a highly capable and efficient Sports Coordinator, teacher and coach of numerous sporting teams.

Oliver has been involved in the ACC Representative Cricket Program in a variety of roles including Head Coach, Manager and Selector. This commitment is over and above his day-to-day duties. His passion for cricket has helped ensure many boys within the ACC system have had the opportunity to represent the association and showcase their talents on the famous WACA ground each year. Oliver has also been extremely involved with Girls’ Football and helped develop pathways for females to continue to play the sport once they have left school.

In October 2013, Oliver was once again appointed as Coach to the School Sport WA AFL 16s Team for 2014. This team will compete in the National Schools Championships in Sydney from 19 July – 26 July 2014.

Congratulations to Oliver and to the whole Health and Physical Education Department at All Saints’ for their continued success.

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Valued teacher recognised for her significant contribution to learning EACH year the Learning and Attentional Disorders Society of WA celebrates ADHD week by hosting a Valued Teacher Awards Evening in recognition of teachers who have made a difference in the lives of school children.

Senior School Mathematics teacher and Relief Coordinator, Janet Brown, was recognised at the event and presented with a Valued Teacher Award.

Six awards were presented on the evening to teachers who have contributed in a special way to the individual needs of a child with ADHD and who have made a significant contribution to the positive learning experience of students with a learning and/or attentional disorder.

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All Saints’ swimming champ Director of Swimming and All Saints’ College Swimming Club Head Coach, Tom Stachewicz, recently competed in two major swimming events.

Uni team make it to the finals

Janet was nominated for the award by a College parent.

SENIOR School Health and Physical Education teacher, Jackie Sullivan, has been playing hockey with the University Associates (Uni Soaks) since moving to Western Australia in 2006. Last year the team had another successful season since moving up a division, making it to the Finals.

“Great teachers are able to absorb certain behaviours of children and I believe Mrs Brown is just that, a great teacher,” the parent wrote.

Congratulations to Jackie and the Uni Soaks, the College wishes them well for the upcoming season.

Tom picked up the winner’s trophy in the Maui Channel Swim and also won a Gold Medal in an Australian record time at the National Winter Swimming Association Championship held in Perth.

In September 2013, Tom travelled to the Hawaiian Island of Maui with five teammates, most of whom competed with him during his time on the Australian National Team, to compete in the Maui Chanel Swim.

This competition is one of the most prestigious in the world open water swimming calendar.

His team, ‘Aussie Ticker’, won their category and placed third overall. This was a great result as the competition consisted of the very best in the sport.

There were past and current national open water team members throughout the field. Swimmers from Australia, Great Britain, Japan, the US and Europe came together on one of the most beautiful islands on the planet to ‘strut their stuff’.

The Maui Channel Swim is the longest, open water relay swim race in the world and dates back to 1972. The

9.5 mile channel swim starts at Club Lanai, a resort on the island of Lanai, and crosses the Au Au Channel to Black Rock at the Kaanapali Beach Resort on the island of Maui. This channel is clear, warm, beautiful, open water notorious for its swift currents and tiger sharks. We are happy to report that Tom returned with all limbs intact.

One week later, Tom won the 50 metre freestyle at the WSAA Championships in Perth in a record time of 25.7 seconds. Tom’s daughter Zoe (Year 1) was on hand helping with the medal presentations and then joined her dad on the medal dais. His son James (Year 2) was busy running down the side of the pool catching the action on his iPod. James captured some great footage - except the race itself. The Winter Swimming Association has over 5000 swimmers who compete weekly during the five winter months of May to September. Over 200 Olympians and many SLSA champions are past or present champions at the WSAA Championships.

During his swimming career, Tom was selected to represent Australia at three Olympic Games: Los Angeles, Seoul and Barcelona. He also competed at two Commonwealth Games and World Swimming Championships. Tom was also a coach at the Sydney 2000 Olympics as National Coaching Director of Mauritius Swimming.

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Junior SCHOOL

Students line aisle for Old Saint’s wedding

ICT teacher weds in Margaret River IT was the perfect day for a wedding on Saturday, 24 August 2013 when All Saints’ College Senior School ICT teacher Fiona MacLaren wed fiancé Luke Bassett.

The ceremony and reception were held at Brookland Valley Winery at Flutes Restaurant.

This venue has special meaning to the happy couple as Luke proposed to Fiona on one of the bridges located on the grounds.

Former All Saints’ College student and current Year 3 teacher Jessica Lamont (née Hatton) wed Stephen Lamont on 29 September 2013 at Moore & Moore Café in Fremantle.

Jessica’s three bridesmaids, who are also Old Saints, were Rachel Hatton (2008), Sharni Smith (2004) and Nikki Vinci (née Elliott, 2004). Lee Hatton, 2002 Leaver, was also a witness.

Despite the pouring rain many Year 3 students and parents were there to line the aisle for the ceremony, which made a beautiful entrance.

Also in attendance were All Saints’ staff Edel Hailes, Iola Knight, Leah Minchin, Penny Crossland and Bronwyn Hardinge.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, canapés and champagne were served and the reception began. The couple then flew to Vanuatu the following day to celebrate their two-week honeymoon.

From the Dean of Junior School SEMESTER 2 of 2013 was an enjoyable and productive time, giving our students many opportunities to demonstrate learning that is personally significant and meaningful.

Arts Alive V was a highlight of the year as our Performing Arts students demonstrated their talent and creative expression enhanced by the beautiful atmosphere of the Centre for Performing Arts.

Remembrance Day was acknowledged in the Junior School by a service in the Lower Theatre.

Some Year 6 students were selected to lead the service and did so in an appropriate and respectful manner. I thank Ms Gae Evershed for coordinating the event. On the same day the Year 6 student leaders represented the College at the Remembrance Day service at Kings Park.

The Junior School classes have continued to embrace the opportunity to incorporate Outdoor Learning into the curriculum.

Mrs Jessica Lamont and Mrs Iola Knight (Year 3 teachers) were keen to have their students experience and role play some aspects of Aboriginal Culture. In order to meet that outcome they planned a day of cultural activities in the local bush area. This was an enormous success with students learning a great deal, and having a wonderful time.

Year 5 students presented an exhibition of their inquiry learning titled Garden of Gold.

Many students studied aspects of the Gold Rush and its impact on Australian Society. The exhibition involved drama, song, a display of models and presentation of their work on their computers. It was an outstanding event demonstrating rich learning that was personally significant for each student.

As a staff group we continue to look for a wide variety of effective ways that students can learn, have a voice and then express their understanding. I thank all teachers who think carefully and put in the adjustments and effort to make sure our students learning is optimised.

After much planning and input from staff and parents the Before School Care program began at All Saints’ College in Term 1, 2014.

This extension to our Out of School Hours Care service coincides with the appointment of Miss Evline Berger as the new Out of School Hours Care Coordinator. The ASC Out of School Hours and Vacation Care program has been popular with children and parents and is based on a strong philosophy of providing the best quality care in a stimulating and secure environment. Before School Care led by Evline will use the same facilities and staff as After School Care and provide a nutritious breakfast (should it be required), to give your children the very best start to the day. Evline has much experience in working in Out of School Hours Care and is a fully qualified teacher. The Before School Care program opens at 7.00am each school day and the children who attend will be supervised and cared for, then they will be escorted to their classrooms in time for the start of the school day. Further details can be found on the College website.

It is wonderful to be able to support parents and staff who require this service in a way that provides the best quality care for ASC children.

Ms Penelope Crane Dean of Junior School

The couple spent a few days in Margaret River and are planning on an overseas honeymoon in 2014.

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Arts Alive V

Remembrance Day – Lest We Forget

ON the evenings of Wednesday, 18 September and Friday, 20 September 2013, more than 150 students from Years 2 to 6 gathered in the Centre for Performing Arts to present the biannual Junior School Arts Alive V Concert.

IN 2013, the Remembrance Day service was commemorated on Monday, 11 November in the Junior School.

This event showcased the work achieved in the cocurricular Performing Arts programs, including our String and Recorder Ensembles, Years 2 - 6 Choirs, Year 6 Wind Band, and Years 3 - 6 Dance Ensembles.

The Year 6 cohort also presented a Japanesethemed item, which demonstrated the crosscurriculum work within Music, Dance, Art and Japanese in 2013.

In addition, selected soloists and chamber groups were invited to perform at one of the concerts.

The Junior School Performing Arts teachers were very proud of all the performers, and look forward to Arts Alive VI in 2015.

Mrs Anita Newhouse Junior School Music Teacher, 2013

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2013 Year 6 students Taylah Smith, Emma Watson, Jasmine Berry, Alicia Wong, Liam Angus and Adam John led the service, providing Years 2 to 6 students an opportunity to reflect on this important historical event.

Ms Belinda Provis, Mrs Sara Mano and Father Thom Bull were in attendance at the service and Father Thom delivered a religious interpretation of the meaning of Remembrance Day. The Junior Voices and Saints’ Voices sang the thought-provoking song Shackelton, which was conducted by Mrs Anita Newhouse, with Mrs Anette Kerkovius on the piano. Mrs Thea Kotzé and the String Quartet provided background harmony and 2013 Year 6 student Dayne Metzner played the Last Post with precision, as this was his first time performing at this service.

Students brought in flowers which were arranged into glorious tributes by our wonderful group of parents and Library staff. During the service, these were placed on the stage by two students from each class.

Students made their own poppies and wore them as a reminder of the horror and futility of war.

The Junior School service provides an opportunity for the students to pause, and reflect with reverence on the sacrifices our men and women contributed during wartime.

The 2013 Junior School Student Leaders attended Kings Park to pay their respects to those men and women who had sacrificed their freedom for which we have today. Amongst these students was Eva South (Year 6, 2013) who was interviewed by The West Australian Newspaper. Eva believes the ceremony continues to grow in importance and her sentiment was, “Every year more people fall and every year the guns are not silenced.”

Ms Gae Evershed Junior School Teacher Librarian

We too, the newest generation were silent at King’s Park. As the jets soared above and the wreaths were laid, our inner peace and sorrow were shown for all to see. As those who can still walk, but will never be the same, you see the honour and glory this great country has to its heroes. Lest We Forget.

Eva South Environment Captain (Year 6, 2013)

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Seeing, Thinking and Wondering

Kindy Worm Farm visit

THE 2013 Year 1 classes discovered the magic of learning outdoors through their Term 3 Geography Inquiry.

ON Monday, 19 September 2013 we welcomed Kevin from the The Worm Shed to both Kindergarten classes.

He showed the students a lot of interesting photos and taught them fascinating things about worms – did you know that they have five hearts and that they have a saddle?

After his presentation, Kevin showed the students his worm farm and they all enjoyed making their very own using plastic bottles. Firstly, they placed newspaper, soil and grass in the plastic bottles before Kevin gave them their very own red emperor worms.

Each student in Kindergarten took their worm farm home to put in their own garden, as the worms keep plants, flowers and vegetables grow strong and healthy. Thank you Kevin!

Mrs Alison McInnis Kindergarten Teacher

The students loved learning outdoors and spent a lot of time Seeing, Thinking and Wondering by the creek.

Ms Rebekah Garwood and Ms Keiti Raudsepp Year 1 Teachers, 2013

We Saw Two ducks swimming together, they came really close to us.

Nature Play DURING Term 2, 2013 the Pre-Primary classes enjoyed an excursion to Rio Tinto Naturescape at Kings Park to learn about Aboriginal culture and connect with Nature through Nature-based Play.

A narrow wooden bridge and we walked over it.

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As a result of the wild weather experienced in Term 3, the Pre-Primary students were very keen to investigate a fallen tree discovered in the College grounds. This investigation naturally led to the children wanting to build their very own cubby (‘Humpy’) in their playground.

We began our inquiry with a heart mapping exercise and an exploration of the places that are important to us. Our big questions centered on our own personal special places and what makes them important. We discovered that many of us placed our homes or our local parks and beaches in the centre of our hearts.

The processes involved in this inquiry created a tremendous amount of discussions and teamwork involving bush gathering, carrying branches, sharing and working collaboratively in constructing the Pre-Primary Humpies!

We identified that one of our shared special places was All Saints’ College, so we explored and mapped the school and the grounds. During this exploration we discovered that there was a creek at the bottom end of the school.

The creek is special, because it helps feed the soil which helps grow the plants.

It is interesting that different plants grow into different shapes and sizes.

We Wondered How trees give us air?

If the totem poles were used long ago to measure, how tall they were?

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Year 2 curious curators ALL Saints’ College 2013 Year 2 students became “curious curators” when they transformed the Junior School Library into a ‘History Box Museum’ for two weeks in September.

This engaging challenge was initiated by a Year 2 excursion to the Melville Discovery Centre and the creative idea of ‘History Boxes’ suggested by the Assistant Curator of the centre, Mrs Yolanda Cool. This activity covered areas of the Australian Curriculum for History.

All students in the Junior School were able to take a fascinating walk into the past and discover changes in technology, photography, toys, clothing, tools and appliances.

“I showed the students how to be investigative curators and they learnt how to collect stories from objects so that they have meaning, as well as place them in time,” Mrs Yolanda Cool said.

“They were also shown how to create an exhibition, which shared their stories they collected in their boxes.”

The students proudly displayed photographs and objects from their grandparents’ and great grandparents’ era. The historical items were showcased in or on shoeboxes with an individual information card and QR code. The QR code linked to a video of each student describing the contents of their History Boxes.

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The program was held in Semester 2, 2013 at the Discovery Centre and was very successful, with around 14 schools participating.

Storytelling through Drama Year 4 students participated in the ‘Storytelling through Drama’ Opportunities group.

A highlight for the group was when they experimented with stage make-up early in Term 4, 2013.

After a little early resistance, the students embraced the task with excitement and enthusiasm, carefully working together to create some truly terrifying effects!

Mrs Sandra Farr Drama and Dance Teacher, 2013

What was All Saints’ College like in the past?

ON Friday, 1 November 2013 Junior School Administration Assistant Mrs Kerry Wishart visited the Year 2 students and spoke about the history of All Saints’ College.

Mrs Wishart began at All Saints’ College in 1998 as an Education Assistant and later worked as a Receptionist in the Senior School, before she moved to her current role.

The students gained an appreciation and understanding of changes throughout the passage of time and why it is important to know the history behind the growth of our College.

Did you know?

In 1985, the first group of Year 12 students graduated from the College. At that time courses were offered from Year 7 through to Year 12 and there were a total of 593 students enrolled at All Saints’ College.

Importantly, the students gained an understanding of what came before their time and how fortunate we are to have so many wonderful facilities today. Thank you to Mrs Wishart for sharing her past experiences at All Saints’ College with us.

Mrs Anne Miller Year 1 Teacher

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Year 3s’ day in the bush IN Term 4, 2013 the Year 3 students learned about how Indigenous Australians live in the bush.

When the boys heard they were going hunting, they changed into hunting mode! They brought back a koala, kangaroo and wombat, but these were all teddies of course. The girls gathered a lot of food such as mandarins, dried apricots, apples, oranges, bananas and seeds.

When the boys returned from hunting, we all ate our food together. One group made a playground and others soon joined in. The playground had a seesaw, a trampoline, a limbo stick, a balancing beam and a climbing tree. We had a lot of fun playing!

After that, we painted some sticks we found in the bush and then ate some delicious damper, which is a type of bread.

Both Year 3 classes visited the bush area next to All Saints’ College. When we arrived, we had a look around to find a good place to build our mia-mias.

A mia-mias is a temporary shelter made of bark, branches, leaves and grass used by some Indigenous Australians. Once we had built our mia-mias, the girls went gathering and the boys went hunting.

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Towards the end of the day we did some Aboriginal storytelling and we got to use Aboriginal instruments including a didgeridoo.

We loved the day in the bush. It was one of the best days in Year 3!

Mia Millward and Yan Liu Year 4, 2014

Exhibition illustrates early settlement in Australia throughout 2013, the Year 5s learnt about early Australian settlers in the 1800s.

the development of Australian democracy and Australian identity. The rebellion came about because the goldfield workers opposed the government miners’ licences.

We had to choose a significant inquiry question, create a 3D Early Settler’s structure and make a ‘Glog’. A Glog is an interactive poster with fancy animations. We each made a Glog reflecting the answer to our inquiry question. Some of the questions were: ‘In what ways were the Fremantle Prison convicts treated and was this justifiable? and ‘If the Gold Rush never happened, what would be the consequences?’

Following the play, the Year 5s got changed while the parents watched a SlideShow about our learning journey. We all had our Glogs ready and open, our structures set-up and our props by our side. We also had Wild Colonial Boy music playing in the background. Our parents walked around our desks and we showed them everything!

The exhibition finished around 7.30pm. It was a great experience and we all had fun, until Miss Smith and Mrs Keelan told us we had to go home (frowny face).

The students built some great structures including electric windmills and giant houses. We could choose to build places such as the Tranby House, Fremantle Prison, Goldmines and the Round House, even the Old Mill! We all encountered problems when building our structures and it took us around two terms to finish.

We spent around seven weeks learning our play and we spent what seems like forever putting it all together into one ‘fantabulous’ night!

Madison Gauntlett and Jamie Lang Year 6, 2014

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What are the features of a sustainable house?

THIS was one of the questions the Year 6 students were asked to answer during their Term 4, 2013 Technology Inquiry.

In the first week of the inquiry, we researched sustainable living and features of sustainable houses and began using Google SketchUp to plan our own sustainable house models.

Next, we began to build our houses using only recyclable materials. Once the models were completed, we had to create floor plans for the house, an infographic on energy saving and a booklet about Waterwise gardens. In the final week each group worked on a website for their sustainable house company, a business card and a QR code.

On exhibition day we were all determined to teach other students, parents and staff some tips on how to be more sustainable.

It took a lot of time, patience and teamwork to get everything ready for the exhibition. We were all extremely proud of what we achieved.

Catherine Choong and Millie Smith Year 7, 2014

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A visit to the Nation’s Capital

Exploring the Picture Book DURING Term 3, 2013 the Year 6 students each created a special Picture Book which were then presented to their Year 1 buddies.

The Year 6 students commenced their narrative with a storyboard and then worked through the process of completing the end product. In a reflection task I asked the students: describe how your Picture Book was received by your buddy?

2013 Year 6 student Paris Gibaud remarked that her buddy Olivia was very excited, especially when Paris used Olivia’s name for one of the characters.

Erin Morton said her buddy, Charlotte, wanted to know more about the main character in the story.

Ms Gae Evershed Junior School Teacher Librarian

ON Friday, 12 July 2013 an enthusiastic group of Year 6 students and four members of staff embarked on a tour to the Nation’s Capital.

In our first few days in Canberra we saw many interesting places. The National Museum provided us with a vivid insight into how Australian society has developed over many decades. At the Royal Mint, students learned about our currency and obtained a ‘new’ minted coin. Questacon brought out the ‘scientist’ in all of us with many interactive exhibits to experience. We also visited the High Court and the Botanic Gardens.

At Parliament House we were able to act out the introduction of a bill with the students taking on various roles. We visited the Senate and the House of Representatives to learn about government.

The War Memorial was a compelling record of Australia’s contribution to world peace. The students placed poppies on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and this was a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that some Australians have made.

Tuesday was the day most students had been waiting for…a trip to the snow! An early wakeup call followed by a hot breakfast, finally had us on our way to Perisher Ski Field. There were some hilarious sights on the slopes as students tried to

stay on toboggans. We survived the day, cold but happy. The hot chocolate with marshmallows at the end of the day was just what we needed after the icy snow.

Old Parliament House helped to unlock the mysteries of representative democracy. At the Australian Institute of Sport, we were able to find out about some of Australia’s sporting elite. We ended our stay with a shopping trip to the Canberra Centre, before we headed to the airport for our flight home. We arrived home safely on the evening of Thursday, 18 July 2013 with many exciting stories to tell.

Following our visit, Dr Dennis Jensen, Federal Member for Tangney, visited the Year 6 classes on Monday, 19 August. He presented all of the children who visited Canberra with a special certificate to commemorate their visit to Parliament House. He told us all about his work as a Member of Parliament and the process of voting. We especially enjoyed hearing about how the MPs have to respond quickly to the bell when a vote is about to take place. All in all we found Canberra to be a fascinating place and look forward to visiting again in future.

Mr Phil Randall Junior School Curriculum Coordinator (Years 3 - 6)

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Students adopt a bilby

2013 Children’s Book Week – Read across the Universe

AT the beginning of Term 4, 2013 we held a fundraiser to raise money so we could adopt a bilby.

THE Read across the Universe theme of the 2013 Children’s Book Week opened a wide range of reading genres to young people.

Our fundraiser went for four days and was always busy. We sold homemade cookies and raffle tickets for Smiggle stationery prizes. We aimed to raise $100 and we were very happy when we realised we had actually raised $620!

Using this money, we adopted two bilbies from the Kanyana Wildlife Rehab Centre in Lesmurdie, Perth.

With this adoption we received a certificate and regular updates on the bilbies.

We decided to donate the rest of the money to an organisation which helped injured animals in the recent bushfires in New South Wales. We donated the money to Wildlife Information and Education Services (WIRES).

We are very happy with our fundraising efforts in Term 4. Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket or a cookie.

Eva South, Liam Levingston, Anjali Mishra, Matthew Maxwell, Jasmine Berry and Emma Watson Year 7, 2014

National Water Week WE had a celebration for National Water Week on Wednesday, 23 October 2013.

We also planted some Swan River Daisies in our College garden and discovered we are growing native plants like kangaroo paws.

Throughout the week Ms Belinda Provis, Ms Penelope Crane, Mr Lucas Collins, Mrs Sara Mano and Mr Phil Randall eagerly participated in the story reading sessions to various classes.

On Tuesday evening, students and their parents attended the annual Parents’ Night In, held in the Junior School Library. Parents and children donned their pyjamas and dressing gowns to experience the love of reading and the joy of being together.

The entire Junior School was involved by being educationally entertained with Science Alive Incursions suited to different year levels.

All classes were reminded in a vivid and visual experiment of how the Swan River is being polluted.

Students from the audience were invited to pour different pollutants into a tank of water representing the river. The gasps from students showed the impact of this activity.

2013 Year 6 students Jessica Cotham, Ayomide Afolabi, Anjali Mishra, Catherine Choong, Lauren Hanson and Paris Gibaud came an impressive equal fourth from 12 teams at the Reader’s Challenge, held at Methodist Ladies’ College.

The prestigious Australian shortlisted books for Secondary and Junior School students chosen by the Children’s Book Council (CBC) were the focus in Term 3, 2013 Library programs.

After conscientious preparation studying the CBC shortlisted books in the various categories, the

During Term 3, the Junior School Library held its biennial Second-hand Book Sale which attracted many students, parents and teachers. Exciting and diverse books were for sale during the week.

The money raised, $400, was donated to SIDS and KIDS. Ms Gae Evershed Junior School Teacher Librarian

I think we all take water for granted until we are reminded of its importance in our lives and all life on our planet Earth. The All Saints’ College students are proud to be part of a Waterwise School.

Mrs Anne Miller Year 1 Teacher

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TRANSITION PROGRAM

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Street Theatre on The Common ON 19 November 2013, a group of talented young students showcased their work in the College’s annual Years 7 and 8 Street Theatre on The Common.

Amongst the Years 7 and 8 performers, there were a few selected monologues performed by Year 10 students.

The atmosphere on the night was amazing and both the audience and performers could feel the lively buzz in the air.

The event would not have been a success if it wasn’t for the amazing performers, the Year 9 and 10 Creative Directors and the guidance and assistance from the teachers - Ms Watson, Mr Roberts and Mr Gatti.

Thank you to the Year 10 volunteers who did a marvelous job of guiding the audience, the Performing Arts Captains for their assistance and to Mr Hill for his help on the barbeque.

A wide range of performances was presented including scenes from popular movies Grease and Finding Nemo, to classic skits from the comedic TV show Monty Python.

As well as the live drama performances, there was also exceptional musical talent shown by Year 9 violinists and a showreel playing samples of the Year 8 Media work.

This amazing showcase of talented young students was a great experience for everyone involved and for all who came and watched it.

Megan Franey Year 11, 2014

National Maths Competition Winners IN Term 3 2013, three All Saints’ College students in Year 7 competed in a National Online Mathematics competition - Have Sum Fun Online.

This competition is made up of NAPLAN-type problems for year-level teams of four students and is organised by the Mathematical Association of WA (MAWA).

Jacob Smith, Grace Tang and Joanne Luo competed with one less person in a team of three.

Although intended for a team of four students, this trio known as ‘Rainbow Smarties’ succeeded in beating 66 teams nationally with an impressive four point margin and final score of 28.6 out of 30.

IN Semester 2, 2013 the Year 8s did a study of William Shakespeare.

As part of our study, we had to research the life of Shakespeare. We then proceeded to read a summary of one of his most famous works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and learn about each individual character within the play.

In groups we were tasked with re-enacting a scene. We selected our groups and were asked to select a scene to perform.

A director was chosen from within each group to focus on details such as character portrayal, emotive dialogue, props and stage directions.

We performed these plays on The Common. All performances were excellent and we enjoyed the freedom of interpretation typical of a Shakespearean play and hope to study more of Shakespeare’s works in the years to come.

Christopher-John Daudu and Jack Connell Year 9, 2014

Congratulations to these students on their first place in the National Online Mathematics competition.

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SENIOR SCHOOL

Great Saintsby IN Term 4, 2013 the Year 7 students and teachers celebrated a wonderful year with a social and dinner.

Farewell to the Class of 2013 THE 2013 Year 12 graduates were farewelled in a number of celebratory events including the Valedictory Dinner and Presentation Ceremony.

On Wednesday, 23 October 2013 the Year 12s were treated to a breakfast in the Dance Theatre and then preceded through the Colonnade, which was lined with all Senior School students and staff.

The theme of the event was based on the 1920s novel The Great Gatsby. A group of talented parents transformed the Upper Theatre Foyer, Dance Studio and Lower Theatre into ‘Great Saintsby’.

The students had eight periods of formal dancing lessons which culminated into this one event. At the end of the evening, parents were invited to watch their children show-off their new skills and were even invited to join in for a dance.

It was an excellent celebratory event to cap-off the students’ first year of transition into Senior School.

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In the evening, the Year 12s enjoyed a Valedictory Service and Dinner with their parents at Challenge Stadium. Old Saint Max Jeganathan (2000) travelled from Canberra to speak at the event and offer the Year 12s some ‘words of wisdom’.

The whole College community came together on Friday, 6 December 2013 for the Presentation Ceremony, to congratulate all the Year 12s and wish them well as they head onto new ventures.

We look forward to keeping in touch with the Class of 2013 through the College’s alumni community, the Old Saints.

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Interschool Debating at ASC

Kindness Week

ALL Saints’ College has a very strong debating program in the Senior School and there are many talented debaters throughout Years 7 to 12.

YEAR 9 Life Skills students declared Week 5 of Term 4, 2013 to be Kindness Week.

Aside from the confidence gained from speaking in public, debating also assists students to develop their critical thinking skills, as they discuss both sides of an issue, try to prove their arguments and anticipate what rebuttal points they may encounter.

Teamwork and organisation are also crucial aspects to successful debate presentations.

Interschool Debating is an cocurricular option at the College. However, all of our Year 7s are taught how to debate in one class period a week. They learn the art of structuring an argument effectively and also tips and tricks for speaking with confidence and conviction. Even for adults, speaking in public can be daunting, and many of the students begin the year not believing that they can ever tackle this fear.

However, by the end of the year the vast majority are able to speak very well and have learnt the strategies for handling the butterflies! Many students amaze themselves with their transformation.

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comment on the quality of our debaters. In 2013, we were thrilled with the achievements of two of our Year 7 Novice teams, who progressed to the State Semi Finals. This meant that All Saints’ College had two of the top four teams in the State at that level. A significant achievement, as 133 teams began the competition. This was the first year that All Saints’ had reached this level of competition.

Sadly, the Year 7Z team lost their Semi Final round in a very close decision. The team from Year 7X successfully progressed to the State Grand Final.

Our students presented well prepared arguments and spoke with conviction. Sadly, we lost this debate. However, the students were awarded medallions for achieving second and they were thrilled to have progressed so far. The parents and the College are very proud of their efforts and we thank Ms Provis for coming along to support.

I thank all of the students who have challenged themselves in Interhouse and Interschool Debating and also the parents who come to support. A huge thank you also to Ms Bowyer who has looked after the Year 8 team and Mr Jamieson who has helped to teach our Year 7s how to debate. We look forward to the 2014 season and encourage new students to give it a go.

Through their hard work, the students raised just under $700 which was donated to a variety of charities including CanTeen, Beyond Blue, Junior Diabetes Research and the RSPCA. The World Kindness Day was held on 13 November 2013, and many of the students decided to celebrate this day by having a special lunch with their friends. Some people were the fortunate recipients of random gifts of flowers and goodwill messages.

There was also a 6m cotton banner that students and staff wrote inspirational thoughts and kind messages on, and Photography students took photographs of groups of friends.

The students planned and carried out a variety of activities all around the concept of kindness.

A mobile phone collection was organised through YouCan, an organisation which recycles phones and raise funds to help provide facilities for teenagers with cancer.

Many students were involved in running Cake Stalls, and there was a Sausage Sizzle and a homemade Lemonade Stall.

Students were encouraged to send kind texts, to carry out ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ and to realise that “unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” (Bob Kerrey, 1943).

I am very proud of the time and energy that the students put into these activities and the enthusiasm with which this whole week was approached and supported by fellow students and staff.

Mrs Patricia Foster Head of Art, Design and Technology, 2013

Miss Mona Lingensjo ASC Debating Coordinator/Year 7 Teacher

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Young Leaders receive awards

Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference

TWO All Saints’ College students were recently recognised for their achievements as young leaders and awarded Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards.

ON the first weekend of the Term 3 school holidays, 2013 Year 10 students Asriel Yap, Mathew Blevin and ourselves (Jordanna Petersen and Bianca Lambert) went to Ern Halliday Recreation Camp to take part in the Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference.

Phoebe Anderson (Year 12, 2013) and Emma Calder (Year 11, 2014) were presented with the awards as recognition of their achievements at the College and within the local community.

The students were nominated by their Head of House, Ms Brooke Haendel, for consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership and teamwork skills.

“Emma is an outstanding young leader. She is an effective communicator and works exceptionally well with her peers to achieve positive outcomes.

Always respectful, Emma operates with integrity and a genuine willingness to assist and support others,” said Ms Haendel.

Ms Haendel said that Phoebe exemplifies numerous qualities of an effective leader.

“She is a student who always operates with integrity and is willing to be of service to others. She values contributing to the community as demonstrated through her involvement in the Red Shield Appeal.”

The Long Tan Awards encourage leadership and teamwork among school-aged students as integral parts of their personal development and their contribution towards enhancing community spirit in both the school and the broader community.

The awards began in 2006 and were named after the Battle of Long Tan to recognise the values exhibited in that action, such as determination, mateship, tenacity and compassion and to encourage these qualities among students. They are also aimed at raising awareness of the Australian Defence Force throughout the community.

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Some of the things that we learnt were public speaking skills, time management, politics, goal setting, sustainability, the framework of leadership, communication and negotiation skills, how to break up a problem, entrepreneurship and how to pitch and present. We were taught these skills from many guest speakers, all who had interesting backgrounds in being leaders in both organisations and the community.

Though we were occupied for the majority of the day learning useful leadership skills, we had some spare time where we were able to relax and bond with 31 other students who were our age. Everyone was very kind, confident, fun and caring and we have both kept in contact with some of the people since the conference has ended.

This conference aims to develop young leaders, enabling them to achieve their full potential through learning new skills. Fogarty Futures is run by a group of young UWA students, one of them being an Old

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Saint Mark Shelton (2011). All of the leaders were great role models and very inspiring for us, as they had already achieved a lot in their lives.

Overall it was a fantastic experience, where we learnt lifelong lessons and made strong friendships. We left the conference feeling inspired and we look forward to applying our new skills at All Saints’ College.

Jordanna Petersen and Bianca Lambert Year 11, 2014

Did you know?

Three Old Saints have received The University of Western Australia’s most sought-after Fogarty Scholarship – Rebecca Long (Class of 2010), Mark Shelton (Class of 2011) and most recently this year, Christian Long (Rebecca’s brother), from the Class of 2013.

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Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition

Black Swan Youth Portraiture Prize THE 2013 Black Swan Youth Portraiture Prize allows young artists to showcase their creative talents and artistic perspective through the complex field of portraiture.

This youth event runs in conjunction with the Black Swan Prize for Portraiture, one of Australia’s richest portraiture prizes. Students are invited to submit works of a well-known Australian whom they respect or admire, alternatively they may undertake a self-portrait.

Of the 17 artworks chosen for the Years 10 to 12 category, All Saints’ College had four Year 10 Art students selected as finalists; Erin Ginty, Madison Hoes, Will MacFarlane and Cameron Wright.

These artworks were displayed at the Linton & Kay

Galleries from Friday, 20 September to Monday, 30 September 2013.

THE creative talents of All Saints’ College Year 12 Visual Arts Stage 1 students were again recognised when 2013 graduates Lily McAuliffe and Gabrielle Lawrie were invited to display their work at the Art Gallery of Western Australia’s Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition.

Hundreds of entries are received each year for this youth portraiture prize, and so last year the organisers decided to hold a secondary exhibition - Salon Des Refusés. Students’ work that did not make the shortlist for the Finals, but deemed of such a high quality, were exhibited in this separate exhibition at the Pickled Fig Café in South Beach.

All Saints’ College had two Year 10 students represented in this exhibition, Sarthak Barbudhe and William Renner-Shao.

The exhibition, which opened on 26 February 2014, displays around 70 of the best original artworks from students across the State.

Congratulations to Erin, Maddy, Will, Cameron, Sarthak and William!

Ms Louise Elscot Senior School Art Teacher

MetaMORPHosis CONGRATULATIONS to 2013 Year 12 student Jake Littlepage and current Year 12 student Amy Meacham, who both had their Photography work selected in last year’s MetaMORPHosis Exhibition.

The MetaMORPHosis Exhibition has been developed

by Central Institute of Technology, presenting innovative, exploratory and exciting works completed by some of Western Australia’s most creative Year 11 and 12 students. Few works are selected to appear in this prestigious exhibition.

Lily’s work, Subjective Evaluation of Relative Significance, explores the human desire to possess items of rarity and beauty to satisfy one’s ego.

“The entrapment and the sequential absence of the mermaid is symbolic to society’s actions of the past and present,” Lily said.

Gabrielle’s work titled, Obsessionata Fortissimo, has evolved from the ashes of a violin.

“He views the instrument with admiration, almost worshipping it to an extent, it is, after all, the thing that created him.

“A heartbroken Birdman burns his violin, finally turning away from the ashes of his dreams. However, he never once realises that while his wings stop him from playing the violin, they also enable him to fly,” Gabrielle said.

Congratulations to Lily and Gabrielle, the College wishes them well in their future endeavours.

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Year 12s showcase their impressive talent THE inaugural Year 12 Performing Arts Showcase took place in the Centre for Performing Arts at the end of Term 3, 2013.

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ON 9 August 2013, a team of the top four Year 12 Economics students at All Saints’ College attended the Student Economic Forum.

The students who gained the highest Stage 3 practical mark in Dance, Drama, Media and Music were invited to perform in the showcase.

2013 Year 12 students Abrar Amin, Arush Kalra, Giada Marani and Edward Yoo were chosen to represent the College. The event, in its sixteenth year, was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI) and held at their city office in Hay St, East Perth.

The event was a stunning success in that not only did it allow these students to further prepare for the WACE Practical Examinations, but was also an opportunity for the wider College community to experience the incredible talents of our students.

During the day students listened to an address about the ‘State of the Economy’ from a CCI economist, a session on ‘Tackling the WACE Exam’ and finally participated in a group activity called ‘Economic Scenarios’.

The showcase will now become an annual event in the Performing Arts calendar and those invited to perform will be inducted into a rare group of elite performers who will be celebrated throughout future years.

The Economic Scenarios activity involved groups of students using their critical thinking skills to analyse key economic issues that impact on society, government and business. For this exercise, knowledge about economic concepts and the current economic climate was essential. The task provided students with the opportunity to work within a group in an interactive exercise that both

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challenged and stimulated their understanding of economics within a key business environment.

Our team was split into two and each pair worked with six students from other schools to prepare a two-minute talk from a set question. Each group was allocated a different question which analysed an aspect of the Economics course. Edward Yoo spoke eloquently for one of the groups.

The day was an excellent opportunity for our students to mix with the top Economics students from other schools, gain an insight into the current state of the Australian economy, the challenges that lie ahead, as well as pick up a few tips about the WACE Examination for Economics.

Mr Wayne Giles Senior School Economics Teacher

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Year 11s learn lifelong skills DURING Term 3, 2013 the Year 11 students were given a chance to learn some lifelong skills that will benefit them in the future in a range of ways.

open wounds, and how to deal with fractures and other bone breaks. This is a very important skill that can allow students to save lives when put in lifethreatening situations.

For over 100 years, the Bronze Medallion has been the benchmark for lifesavers all over the world. The ‘Bronze’ builds knowledge and skills in rescue, personal survival and emergency care and is awarded in recognition of the ability to perform aquatic rescues in a safe and efficient manner. Mr Steve Young, a qualified Bronze Medallion trainer, delivered this course.

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Students were asked to choose an activity based on their interests and passions. Options included:

A nationally accredited course, Apply First Aid, (formerly Senior First Aid), run

by St John Ambulance This class was delivered by Mrs Jackie Sullivan, a St John-qualified trainer. This course included handson experiences such as CPR simulations, the use of EpiPens to treat anaphylaxis, dressing bleeds and

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ACC Letters

Earning your Bronze Medallion

Ms Brooke Haendel, our Year 11 and 12 Stage 2 and 3 Physical Education Studies teacher, took this course which presented students with the opportunity to further their knowledge and understanding of the sport. This course also benefitted the Physical Education Studies students greatly, as it gave them an insight into how they will be assessed during their WACE Practical Examinations. Having taught Physical Education Studies when All Saints’ was awarded as a ‘Top School’ in the subject from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, Ms Haendel understands how best to prepare these students for their final examinations.

THE Associated and Catholic Colleges (ACC) Letters is a new initiative and the highest individual accolade presented by the Association.

Specialist Outdoor Education Mr Damien Stevens took a group of students interested in furthering their Outdoor Education awareness and understanding through a series of units including Mountain Biking, Bush Cooking, Rock Climbing and Teamwork skills. This course allowed the students to better acquaint themselves with the outdoors whilst working on their fitness, as well as learning important life skills that they can use once they leave the College.

Health and Fitness Students were given an opportunity to learn more about their own health and fitness, as well as how to improve on certain aspects of their lifestyles.

Throughout this course, students had their fitness assessed and were taken through a series of

fitness-based activities including weights training, aerobic training, strength training, circuit training and anaerobic training.

Rowing All Saints’ College has an extensive Rowing program and often students in the higher grades do not get an opportunity to participate in this great sport. Under the expert tutelage of Mrs Jo-anne Boserio, students were taken through an intensive course where they were taught the skills of rowing as well as the finer points of the sport including equipment, safety, maintenance, set-up and rules.

Mr Oliver Beath Head of Health & Physical Education

Letters were presented to three All Saints’ College students in Term 3 – Andrew Walker (Year 12, 2013), Olivia Russell (Year 12, 2014) and Emily Kayser (Year 13, 2013).

To be presented with this award, students must first be selected in an All Star Team for either Swimming, Cross-Country or Athletics. In order to do this, they must be the top athlete in the event across all 67 ACC schools, which is approximately 48 000 students.

ACC Letters are then presented to any student that is selected in an ACC All Star Team for at least four years in the same sport. To be selected in one All Star Team is a great achievement, however, to be able to do this for at least four years is truly outstanding and deserves special recognition.

Congratulations to the three inaugural All Saints’ recipients of the ACC Letters.

Miss Rahni Greene Senior School Health & Physical Education Teacher

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Maths and Music go hand in hand

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THERE is quite a body of research that indicates a close link between musical activity and improved physical and mental functioning, and Year 12 student, Benjamin Chia, is living proof of the research.

“Research indicates that music targets a specific area of the brain which stimulates the use of spatialtemporal reasoning, and this reasoning is important in mathematical thinking,” said Director of Music, Mrs Anette Kerkovius.

IN Semester 2, 2013 the Year 10 Childcare class had the pleasure of visiting and interacting with our College Kindergarten students.

Researchers at the University of St Andrews, led

by Psychologist Dr Ines Jentzsch, said their findings published in the journal, Neuropsychologia, showed musicians were quicker to pick up mistakes and correct them.

After gaining knowledge and experience about the types of play that assists in the developmental stages of learning, the Year 10 students planned, created and facilitated their own play-based activities.

A talented musician, Benjamin was also recognised in 2013 as WA’s top Year 11 Mathematics student by the Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA), and was awarded the prestigious Larry Blakers’ Scholarship to attend the MAWA National Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) in Canberra in January, 2014.

In addition to his mathematical talent, and having played the piano since he was seven years old, Benjamin obtained his Dip ABRSM at the age of 13 and then went on to obtain the LRSM with Distinction at the age of 14. Benjamin also completed his AMEB Grade 6 Musicianship exam in 2011.

Initially, the Year 10s helped to facilitate activities in the classroom organised by the teacher, Mrs Sarah Alfano.

The Kindergarten students thoroughly enjoyed creating ‘Puppet Theatre’ with the insect finger

Playing music increases memory and reasoning capacity, time management skills and eloquence.

It also helps with concentration, self-expression and improves verbal memory. Musicians also responded faster than those with little or no musical training, with no loss in accuracy.

puppets made for them. They learned which vegetables grow below and above ground by using an interactive felt board and the Kindergarten students decorated bug masks, which they then had fun wearing around the classroom.

The hands-on experience the Year 10 students had with the Kindergarten students was invaluable to their learning and confidence. However, most importantly we all had fun!

Ms Jaelle Wiedemann Senior School Art, Design & Technology Teacher

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“…higher levels of musical training might result in more efficient information processing in general [...] and confirms earlier reports indicating a positive link between mental speed and musical ability,” Dr Ines Jentzsch said.

IN 2013, five All Saints’ College students received Medals in the University of New South Wales International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Mathematics Assessment.

Most notably in 2010, Benjamin won the Passion of Music International Music competition organised by the American Association and was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall and Steinway Hall in New York.

A Medal recognises them as being the top performing student in Western Australia for their year group.

Edward Yoo (Year 12, 2013), Benjamin Chia (Year 12, 2014), Jacob Smith (Year 8, 2014), Aidan Smith (Year 7, 2014) and Joshua Chen (Year 4, 2014) were all awarded Medals in the 2013

ICAS – Mathematics. This was Edward’s sixth ICAS Medal in Mathematics, Ben’s third, Jacob’s third and Aidan’s second.

All Saints’ Mathematics Teacher Mrs Monique Ellement said the Mathematics Extension program at the College has been successfully preparing students for such competitions for some years now.

“We wish to congratulate our very capable Mathematics students who achieve such high accolades time and time again,” she said.

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Rowing at ASC ROWING offers students the opportunity to learn a low impact sport where the emphasis is on participation, commitment and the chance to develop a strong sense of camaraderie and achievement.

While Rowing provides a fantastic opportunity to develop and enhance physical fitness, there are equal, if not more, opportunities to foster and strengthen one’s sports psychology and team mentality within each individual. Since the program’s initiation, there have been as many as 47 students at one time.

In 2013, 28 students participated in Rowing at All Saints’ College.

ASC Rowing shares facilities and equipment with the Curtin University Boat Club in Manning and does all it’s training after school. Therefore, there are no early mornings for our rowers unless they specifically request it.

To be a member of the ASC Rowing Club does not mean you need to be incredibly fit or super strong, as long as you have the willingness to commit to training and are keen to work hard. Other attributes such as a sense of balance, good breathing technique and a feel for rhythm and timing are just as valuable.

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culminating in a victory in the Mixed Open Eight Championship race. There is a special significance to this success, as All Saints’ does not usually train or participate in sweep rowing races. The rowers who won the race had only participated in around four training sessions in sweep and never before rowed in that combination. This is an ode to the aforementioned mental strength and camaraderie developed in this program.

There were many success stories in 2013. The overall Coaches’ Award was awarded to Shannae Carnell (Year 11, 2014) for her dedication and enthusiasm, while the Trophy for Excellence in Performance was awarded to Conall Hansford (Year 9, 2014) who had the most number of wins, seconds and thirds.

At the All Schools’ Championships there were three significant successes. The first was the Year 8 Girls’ Double of Lia Franklin and Phoebe Lawrie (Year 9, 2014) who won the Under 15 medal. The second was Sonia Westera (Year 10, 2014) who came first in the Under 16 Girls’ Single Scull, and finally the Open Mixed Gender Eight which led from start to finish to win the Blue Ribbon event. Declan Thornton (Year 11, 2014), also had several important wins both during the season and on Championship Day.

Come and join Rowing - why?

• Great exercise • Good all-round training • No morning training • No experience necessary • Non-contact sport • Excellent for teambuilding • All equipment provided • See dolphins!

We are looking forward to this year’s season.

Registrations are now open until the end of Term 1 for students in Years 8 to 12. For further information please phone (08) 9313 9333.

Mrs Jo-anne Boserio Rowing Coordinator

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Media Film Festival

Stop-Motion Animations a hit

DURING Term 3, 2013 students and staff were treated to work created by All Saints’ College filmmakers.

IN Term 4, 2013 the Year 9 Media Studies students were busy filming and editing their own Stop-Motion Animations. A Stop-Motion Animation is made by the repeated stopping and starting of a camera, to give the animated characters a sense of movement. The Year 9s used a program on the computer called ‘Stop-Motion Pro’ which enabled the stop-motion process to be quicker and more efficient.

Every Friday lunchtime, special viewing sessions in the Centre for Performing Arts allowed the College community to watch films created by our talented students from Years 8 to 12.

The standard of the work was excellent ranging from hard-hitting documentaries to avant-garde, comedic parodies and animation, the festival had it all.

Such innovations are a reflection on All Saints’ College as a centre of vibrant artistry. We look forward to seeing what Ms Hayley Wellington and her filmmakers offer us in 2014.

Mr Stephen Roberts Head of Performing Arts

We worked in pairs to create a storyline that was creative and original, as well as suitable for a younger audience as the films were shown to Junior School students. The process of making the films included

ON Thursday lunchtime of Term 4, Week 3 three Rock Bands from Years 7, 8 and 11 assembled on a freshly constructed stage in The Common to continue a threeyear tradition – RockFest.

The Year 7 Band started off the event with the rock classic Seven Nation Army, to be followed by Everybody Loves Me performed by the Year 8 Band, finishing with the powerful screams of the Year 11 Band’s Knights of Cydonia.

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Overall, making the Stop-Motion Animations was a great challenge. It developed our technological and intellectual skills, and allowed us to gain more knowledge in the Media Studies subject. We look forward to sharing our stop - motion films with you.

Scan the QR code to watch the animations Chloe Spence and Nina Barrow Year 10, 2014

RockFest on The Common

Previously held in the Dance Studio, last year’s RockFest was held in an outside venue to a large crowd of adoring fans, who gathered to appreciate the driving riffs and anchoring drumming these bands had on offer.

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brainstorming ideas for storylines and characters, planning out the order of scenes, writing a script, designing and making a set, filming, audio recording and finally, editing.

The event was preceded by the Year 11 Band performing a heavy metal musical item at Assembly the previous week, which was a pleasant shock (for some).

The RockFest is held to promote the lesser-known Rock Bands in the Music program of the school, and to encourage a broader range of students to join. It provides an alternative to the traditional musical groups and may well bring out some hidden musical talent in the future.

Joshua Nicholls Year 12, 2014

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AFL national success

Junior athlete runs personal best

FROM 9 – 18 August 2013, I represented Western Australia with 23 other girls in the AFL Under 16 Girls’ National Championships, held in Darwin.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kai Metzner (Year 11, 2014) who overcame injury to run a personal best time in the 1500m event to win the Silver Medal at the 2013 Athletics Championships in Malaysia.

During my stay the team attended educational talks on topics such as leadership, asthma, cyberspace awareness and were fortunate to hold an AFL clinic at a community junior school.

Our first game as a team was played three days after arrival and we had a comfortable win against ACT with the score being 122 to 0. This was a great confidence booster and we were able to see what a gelled team we were when playing together.

Our Semi Final was played against SA, which was neck to neck until the third quarter when we produced some of our best football and broke away by six goals. The Grand Final was always predicted to be Victoria against WA and we all knew it was going to be a thriller.

At midday when the sun was the hottest, at 34 degrees, the Grand Final was underway at TIO Stadium. The WA girls put up a tremendous fight and surprised the Victorians by leading after every quarter. When the siren blew in the fourth quarter, Western Australia had defeated Victoria by a thrilling five points and became the Under 16 Girls’ National Premiers.

Since the beginning of the National Carnivals in 2010, WA had never placed first so it was a fantastic achievement for not only the girls, but also our Head Coach, Mr Oliver Beath, Head of Health and Physical Education at All Saints’ College.

The trip was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience and lifelong friendships were made, along with memories that will never be forgotten.

Isabella Tufilli Year 11, 2014

Following this success, Kai competed in the 2013 WA All Schools State Athletics Championships in the U16 Boys 1500m and 3000m events. Kai received a Silver in the 1500m and a Bronze in the 3000m, running personal best times in both of these events. As a result, he was invited to

ON Saturday, 24 August 2013 Mia Kelly (Year 10, 2014) was awarded first place in the Years 9 - 10 Prose category of The West Australian Young Writers’ Contest.

Not only did Mia win the Years 9 - 10 Prose category with her submission titled Cast to the Clouds, she also was a top ten finalist in Years 9 - 10 Poetry with her entry, The Promised Place.

Mia’s prose, along with the other winning submissions, were published in The West Australian ED! Magazine on 10 September 2013.

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“I appreciate having been given the opportunity to represent WA and All Saints’ College and engaging with athletes from different countries, as well as having made many new friendships with WA athletes,” Kai said.

Young Writers’ Contest

The contest was established in 1976 and is the longest running creative writing competition in Western Australia. Entries are received from students all around WA, with well over 2000 submissions for 2013.

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represent WA at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in Townsville, Queensland in December, and also qualified for the Australian Junior National Athletics Championships to be held in Sydney in March this year.

An excerpt from Cast to the Clouds Chi leant agains t the frosty Village gates, examinin the periwinkle sk g y above the mou nt ains for any trace of colour bo bbing in with th e breeze. Echoin off every surface g was the gentle dr ip, drip of the springtime thaw .

Sunshine and bi rdsong had mad e a tentative return to Chi’s vi llage after man y moons of grey and cold, and with it came the green energy of growth and exci tement.

The thaw alway s brought two th ings to the Village. One w as the grand fe as t, where stories of old times an d the last of win te rti me’s rations would be shared beneath the op en sky.

The other was the arrival of th e cloud-gypsies.

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Outdoor Learning Program ON Monday, 25 November 2013 at 6.30am All Saints’ College was coming alive with parents busily dropping off their children for the last week of school.

Students developed expedition hiking skills, expedition canoeing skills, experienced lightweight camping where no tracks or paths existed, developed white water kayaking skills and surf safety skills. Finally some students presented their learning to group members and other staff on the final night.

The Year 10 Outdoor Learning Program was having its first test: could the students get on the right bus!

The learning was significant, thoughtful and rewarding for all who participated. It was without doubt that when the students finally exited the buses smelly, dirty and happy, that the expeditions were hailed a success.

Eventually the separate groups left the College grounds and were headed all over the South West. Some groups went to Margaret River, Collie, Sue’s Bridge, Contos and Rosa Glen.

Students participated in an expedition style program with the underlying notion of civic responsibility. Groups were questioned on what their roles were in civic life and how to best respond to need for leadership in a changing world. Expedition leaders continually pushed All Saints’ students to be responsible for each other in the outdoors whilst developing technical skills to keep them safe.

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Budding chefs cook up a storm in the bush AS the Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp was held in early Term 4, 2013 the students worked towards perfecting the art of Bush Cooking.

Thank you to all the group leaders and extra staff who engaged with this program to make it the success it was. Thank you also to the 2013 Year 10 students who embraced the challenge of the Service Learning Journey. Good luck to this year’s Year 10s in November!

learned include the correct safe usage of hand tools to chop wood, researching a range of cooking techniques, planning necessary utensils and food items needed for meal preparation and the best part, tasting the final product.

The students moved on from toasting marshmallows to successfully creating meals such as pasta using the boiling method, bacon and eggs using the frying method, sweet and savoury damper using the oven method and even going as far as creating a three course meal.

It was extremely impressive to watch our students learn new skills, which for many of them they would not have had the opportunity if it wasn’t for the Year 10 Outdoor Education program. On the camp students also experienced mountain bike riding, kayaking and navigation which were other units of study for the students in 2013.

Mr Jason Zaurs Head of Outdoor Learning This is a skill that students need to use on camp in order to make their experience a successful one.

Students studied the ‘how to’ of fire-setting and the basis of successful meal preparation. To complement this process, other skills the students

Miss Rahni Greene Senior School Health & Physical Education Teacher

The first camps were held in 1982 when Year 7 and 8 went to a campsite at Serpentine and Year 9s toured the Eastern Goldfields.

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Art student selected for prestigious scholarship FROM 12 – 18 January 2014, Year 11 (2013) student Reyne Lawson participated in the National Summer Art Scholarship run by the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra.

Applications are sought every year from Year 11 Visual Art students and only sixteen students from around the country are selected for this prestigious scholarship.

Reyne said when the National Gallery called him to advise him, they said his submission was “by far the best application from Western Australia”.

As part of the selection process, students had to create their own visual response to artist Simryn Gill’s photographic work ‘a small town at the turn of the century’ and also provide a written response about their visual submission and how it relates to Gill’s work.

Top: Reyne Lawson’s submission Bottom: Simryn Gill’s photographic work ‘a small town at the turn of the century’

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The scholarship included art workshops, a return airfare to Canberra, accommodation at a 4 star hotel, free membership to the NGA in 2014, working and experiencing the environment of the NGA with gallery staff as well as other arts professionals, artists and peers from around the nation.

Student leaders bond

Driver Education Day

THE 2014 student leaders participated in the Student Council Captains’ Leadership Camp, spanning 27 – 29 September 2013.

Under the Captainship of Kristina Lang and Daniel Lambert, the first (productive) meeting of the inaugural Council was held during the bus trip to the campsite, followed by an hour or two of what our chaperones, Dr Wauge and Mr Brown, described as a ‘cacophony’. Miss Greene, the third teacher present, was unfortunate enough to miss the Council’s very own Celebration of the Voice.

AN essential component of the College’s Health Curriculum, Driver Education Day was held on Thursday, 4 July 2013.

As the camp’s theme was teamwork and leadership, the Council had to plan the hike we would be doing the next day, which meant organising the distribution of resources such as the first-aid kit, walkie-talkies and maps, and so on. The hike was completed on time and well, so this was a great achievement.

A variety of College staff with expertise in road safety and vehicle mechanics rolled up their sleeves to demonstrate practical activities including changing a tyre, checking oil, water, wiper blades and petrol, using a car jack, and push/jump starting a car. Each student also sat their Learner’s Permit theory test before listening to an RAC ‘Back Seat Driver’ presentation and a motivational guest speaker from the Paraplegic Benefit Fund.

What the teachers praised during the camp, and what bears saying now, is how the Council worked so well together. Even before the camp started, it was obvious that this group had experience working together and were comfortable with each other (the benefits of being in the half-year cohort, perhaps). I am justified in believing that this Council will achieve great things, and I am honoured by the opportunity to serve on it.

The day’s events culminated with an informative presentation by the RAC aimed at supporting parents to assist and guide their children in getting their licence and the importance of supervised driving.

The camp comprised of a half-day leadership/ teambuilding exercise on the school campus, followed by a two-night camp in undisclosed locations.

The entire Student Council agreed that the activities were enjoyable, challenging, and above all, teambuilding. Although the aim of the challenge was not achieved, its purpose certainly was. I can only hope that the Council is not called upon to disarm any bombs in the coming year.

Jonathan Tjandra Publications Captain (Year 12, 2014)

Ms Brooke Haendel Health Coordinator/Head of Forrest House

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Parents & Friends’

From the P&F President The Parents and Friends’ Committee was as busy, enthusiastic and committed during 2013 as it has ever been. This year promises to be just as busy and we look forward to facing the challenges of the New Year.

During 2013, the P&F continued with its program of organising events, supporting community projects, providing student sponsorship and supporting the Friends of Music and the new Friends of Sport.

In the second half of the year, the P&F again supported the Parkerville and Children Youth Care charity in its mission of protection and care for vulnerable children in our community. Last year, All Saints’ students and families were involved in the Parkerville Fun Run at the WA Athletics Stadium. We also supported Parkerville through the annual

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school Quiz Night earlier in the year.

In October 2013, we recognised the great work of our teachers in educating and developing our children by hosting a morning tea to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Year 10 parents catered for the event and provided some quite remarkable and artistic cakes.

In November, the P&F supported the Junior School disco and Christmas party, providing opportunities for fun and socialising to the younger members of the school community towards the end of the school year.

In addition to the P&F Committee’s organisation of events for the whole College, at a year level, the Parent Social Coordinators have organised social functions that enable parents to get know others in their children’s year.

The Friends of Music have been busy throughout the year supporting many musical and other artistic events. The opportunity to spend time in our Centre for Performing Arts has been one of the rewards for their hard

work. Our newest subgroup, the Friends of Sport, has set off on the road to making the College a more sporting school and we expect to see new teams competing with other schools in 2014.

At the end of the year, dedicated P&F members organised the Second-hand Book Sale. In keeping with all things ‘bookish’, we continued our support and congratulations of high performing students by sponsoring the Year 12 Dux and Year 11 Academic Awards. Throughout the year, we have also sponsored students in academic, sporting and cultural activities outside the College.

My best wishes to our students and all the College community for 2014. We had an exciting and fulfilling 2013 and I expect this year to offer just as much hard work, companionship in shared objectives and joy in achievement.

Mrs Yaso Ponnuthurai P&F President

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OLD Saints

From the Old Saints’ President I have a good feeling about 2014.

As an Old Saint looking back at All Saints’, I see a College community that is confidently and purposefully uniting behind a refreshed and ambitious vision.

As the College reminds us that - “It takes a village to raise a child” - this African Proverb describes the unique community and environment that we are blessed with. In one way or another, we have been blessed beneficiaries of the communal bounty that is All Saints’.

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I was recently elected as a Councillor at the Town of East Fremantle, as well as a Regional Councillor at the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council. As the youngest Councillor in Western Australia, being part of the governance team for an organisation responsible for 250 000 people is a big challenge, but one that I relish.

obligation to share it with others.

As Old Saints, we are a part of this broader village. The Old Saints’ Committee is here to stimulate the continued learning and connection of all members of the Old Saints.

The ‘wiser’ Old Saints amongst us have so much incredible value to offer recent graduates.

Old Saints currently at university, TAFE or learning on the job, have incredibly relevant experience that could significantly improve the decision-making that students at All Saints’ are currently faced with.

If knowledge is power, then Old Saints have a magnificent opportunity to effect a powerful and positive impact on the lives of your fellow and future alumni.

To this end, the Old Saints’ Committee will be driving a number of initiatives this year to enable this. The committee is currently working on implementing a mentoring program to enable current and future Old Saints to seek advice from fellow alumni.

Those of us who have been raised by, and in this beautiful village, are incredibly privileged. Looking back, there is no school I would have rather attended. However, where there is privilege, there is an

Travelling around Europe, North Africa and the USA studying various cities was an incredibly fascinating experience.

Old Saints will soon have a presence at universities (starting at UWA), to help Old Saints maintain and develop ties, particularly those beginning their first year. Enabling the transfer of knowledge and learned experience is a valuable, high-impact exercise.

In my spare time, I enjoy coordinating speakers for the youth-focused Rotary of Crawley, I row with the Fremantle Rowing Club and am learning how to kite surf.

The expansion of the Old Saints is a marker of the confidence and purpose with which the All Saints’ community is approaching the year ahead.

Refreshing of Leadership All Saints’ is, and will always be, a prominent part of my identity.

I was honoured at the end of last year when retiring President Miss Petra Lushey asked me to take on the role. Petra has kindly taken on the role of Vice President to guide me through leading the organisation.

2013 was a big year. It was a year in which I returned to UWA, from an amazing year of exchange at University College London, where I was studying Urban Planning.

I look forward to sharing the year ahead with other Old Saints; the Old Saints’ Committee; our inspired Principal, Ms Belinda Provis; and our Alumni and Promotions Officer, the ever-wonderful Mrs Mary Thornton. 2014 is set to be a brilliant year.

Michael McPhail Old Saints’ President (Class of 2010)

Lambert legacy continues IT is lovely to see family tradition and history within the school.

Gavin’s connection carried on when he married Karen in the College Chapel and his two children, Daniel (Year 12) and Bianca (Year 11) joined the All Saints’ community.

Foundation student from the Class of 1985, Gavin Lambert, is thrilled that his son, Daniel, was elected as one of the College Captains for 2014. Daniel is the first child of a former student to become a College Captain.

Although Daniel and Gavin bear a striking resemblance and are both born leaders, that is about where the similarities end. Daniel is ‘techno savvy’, whereas his father would rather be watching sport or playing golf!

Gavin has been a successful businessman and now enjoys the luxury of retirement, coaching Daniel’s basketball team and watching his son take the helm as College Captain along with Kristina Lang.

The Lambert family has been associated with ASC from when the College opened and Gavin’s father, Merv, was elected as the first P&F President in 1981. Gavin was one of the College’s first students and his sister, Deanne, joined the College two years later.

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Class Of 1988 – 25 Year Reunion ON Friday, 25 October 2013 the Class of 1988 were reunited at the Tradewinds Hotel in East Fremantle.

Thank you to those who attended: Sharon Allen (née Vaughan), Mark Balding, Rachel Barker (née North), Simone Berghich (née Faulkner), Tony Bond, Jodie Brown (née Knight), Rochelle Bright (née Brinklow), Samuel Burton, Phillipa Conway (née Galloway), Chris Fell, Jeremy Greay, Timothy Greville, Catherine Halvorsen, Marie Nugent (née Hamilton), Emma Hann, Petrina Harley (née Blackburn), Meredith Hodge, Tony Maley, Simone Crankshaw-Miller, Gregory Mullings, Timothy Parkin, Thomas Robertson, Matthew Scott, Courtney Sheridan, Vanessa Unwin, Mark Verma, Kent Watson, Pat Huxtable and All Saints’ College staff members Belinda Provis (Principal), Mary Thornton (Alumni & Promotions Officer) and former staff members Bruce Groves, Marilyn Knox, Leonie Kirk, Robin van Dongen and Ann Greville.

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In Memoriam MARGUERITE commenced her schooling at All Saints’ College in Year 7 as a recipient of a Music Scholarship.

She continued her studies of piano and flute, joined the College Concert Band and was a member of the Band when it toured the Pilbara. She was later selected to join the WA Youth Orchestra and spent a year with the Orchestra until University studies took precedence.

Marguerite graduated from The University of Western Australia with a BSc majoring in Anthropology. From UWA she moved to YIRRA working with disadvantaged youth and then to Edith Cowan University in administration where she also completed an MBA. During her period at ECU, she undertook two trips to China presenting a bridging course in Introductory Computing to Chinese students preparing to come to WA for further studies.

In 2003 she married Mark, a mining surveyor with AngloGold. Together they built a house in Mandurah and Marguerite started her own company, InnSyst Consulting, aimed at helping people start up their own business ideas.

In 2006, their daughter Alyssandra Rose was born. In late 2010, together with another Mandurah mum, Kim Paton, Marguerite co-founded “Mums of Mandurah”, an information and charity-based group especially for new mums in the area offering advice about available facilities and support. Sadly, two years ago, in late 2011, Marguerite was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Marguerite Michelle Briggs (née Loneragan, 1988) 27 January 1971 — 17 October 2013

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Trip of a lifetime to African orphanage JUMBO! 2011 Leavers Eliza Edinger and I (Rachel Richardson) set off on the experience of an absolute lifetime at the end of November last year.

Hours later we landed in Tanzania, Africa greeted not by the expected arid landscape but by quite the contrary - incredibly green and lush - ready to begin our work as volunteers at the Tumaini Children’s Foundation (http://tumainiaustralia.org/).

We experienced our very first ‘Tanzanian massage’ as we sat in the tray of a ute and travelled to our new home. As we arrived at the orphanage we were welcomed by 52 excited and friendly faces all interested in who we were.

Over the next few weeks Eliza and I spent days on end bonding, playing, teaching, singing, sharing and cuddling with all of the beautiful children.

We shared Tanzanian Independence Day with the USA community and were lucky enough to be offered dinner - which we ate with our fingers!

Christmas day was a different one! We celebrated at gospel church where we shared in another community meal, again eaten with

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our fingers. Special guests, Santa and Rudolph (aka Eliza and I) made a jolly appearance while handing out the children’s presents.

Not only did we endeavour to help the Tumaini community, but both Eliza and I had a heartwrenching experience travelling into the wider community and meeting much less fortunate families. The Kikwe family has left an undeniable impression on both of us. Their story is a tragic one; however, their quality of life remains high.

We are fundraising for this family by pledging 30 days’ worth of bucket showers, so if you are interested in more information about our journey or donating please visit (www.rachelrichardso8. wix.com/bucketshowerpledge).

We would like to thank the All Saints’ College community for generously donating the many pencil cases for the children, which were greatly needed and well appreciated too. Overall, we immersed ourselves fully in the Tanzanian life and had the most unforgettable experience which will continue to draw us back to our African home.

Rachel Richardson Class of 2011

High school sweethearts ‘tie the knot’ Old Saints, Kaitlin Preedy and Luke Newing (Class of 2005), were married by former College Chaplin, Father Terry, in Margaret River on 18 October 2013. Romance blossomed for the two school friends when they were in Year 11 at ASC, and this year they will celebrate their 10 year anniversary!

The bridal party were all siblings of the couple and mostly former students: Declan Newing (2011), Taryn Preedy (2003), Luke Newing (2005), Kaitlin Newing (née Preedy, 2005), Timothy Newing (2001) and Lisa Newing.

The wedding ceremony and reception were held at Wise Winery in Eagle Bay and they enjoyed a ‘recovery lunch’ with their guests the day after the wedding at Eagle Bay Brewery. Kaitlin, a speech pathologist, and Luke, an Exotic Keeper at Perth Zoo, enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon in the Maldives.

Lara Srokowski (2007) 2007 All Saints’ College graduate, Lara Srokowski, discovered her artistic flare at a young age, taking makeup artistry classes on weekends while completing her final year of studies at the College.

Since graduating from ASC, Lara has worked as a freelance makeup artist before joining the Lancôme team as State Makeup Artist for Western Australia in early 2008.

During this time she has travelled with Lancôme to Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania and internationally to New Zealand and Bangkok. Some highlights for Lara include the 2013 International Makeup Artist Seminar in Thailand, Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, Prix de Marie Clare awards, working with Sydney Dance Company and collaborating Lancôme makeup with fashion designers and fashion bloggers.

In January 2013, Lara was promoted and relocated to Sydney as State Makeup Artist and Regional Training Educator for Lancôme NSW. Following the National Makeup Artist Seminar in Thailand, Lara was promoted to work in the Lancôme Head Office in Melbourne, with the new title of National Makeup Artist of Australia and Regional Training Educator for Victoria/Tasmania.

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Old Saints’ Reunions in 2014 10 Year Reunion - (Class of 2004) Friday, 4 April 2014

15 Year Reunion - (Class of 1999) Friday, 16 May 2014

20 Year Reunion - (Class of 1994) Friday, 1 August 2014 (NEW DATE)

DON’T BE LEFT STANDING! All Saints’ College acknowledges with gratitude all donors to our Centre for Performing Arts’ Don’t Be Left Standing Campaign:

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Helene, Arielle & Caelan Lu

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Jeremy Brown & Family

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Family: Simon, Jen, Jaz & Mitch & Juvenna Tassone

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& Francesca Walker 2003 - 14

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Raquel Brough

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Vorster 06.09.1985 04.12.2003

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Sheridan & Xarna Rappold

n Ham

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Alexander Coleman

n Benjamin

Coleman

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(Reed), Paul, Kirsty & Amy Johnson

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Parents & Friends’ Society

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Provis

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Toni & Tunmise Aniyi

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Family - Cameron (2001) & Erin (2003)

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Warner & John Kenworthy

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Anita, Tim, Phil & Lorie Jones

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25 Year Reunion - (Class of 1989) For these reunions to proceed, a Class Coordinator from each year group is kindly requested to help assist the event. If you are willing, please email: Alumni & Promotions Officer, Mary Thornton: mary.thornton@allsaints.wa.edu.au

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Memory of Bruce Collins Jevan (2018) Ashton (2022)

Thank you to our 2014 donors to the Voluntary Building Fund, who will be acknowledged in the next edition of the Dove

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