The Dove Winter 2008 - Issue 60

Acknowledgme ts

From the Editor

Editor Sian Orchard

THERE is never a shortage of activity, colour and vibrancy around the grounds of All Saints' College on a busy school day, and Semester I 2008 was no exception.

Our dedicated staff worked hard to inspire and motivate students, empowering them with skills and knowledge across a broad range of subject areas.

Students excelled in and outside of the classroom, and it was wonderful to see so many young people embracing the College's extensive extracurricular program. All Saints' students are encouraged to 'have a go' and their diverse strengths and talents are nurtured, valued and celebrated throughout the College community.

In the pages to follow there are many examples of the opportunities available to our students, all of which contribute greatly to their quality of experience at All Saints'. This willingness to get involved in College life develops well-rounded individuals who have the confidence and courage to try something new.

As reflected in the Old Saints' pages of this edition, our former students are testament to the holistic education they received at the College. They continue to make us proud with their stories of achievement and success in their occupational, cultural, sporting and personal pursuits.

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Art Director Tony Clarke, Spirit Printer Lamb Print

Photography Community Relations Department, Community Newspaper Group, Herald Publishing Company, staff and students Editorial Contributors Staff, students and College community members Proof Readers Or Geoffrey Shaw, Mr Anthony Radich, Ms Sian Orchard, Mrs Karen Spencer, Mrs Wendy Mettam, Mrs Robin van Dongen

All Saints' College Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek WA 6149 PO Box 165, Willetton WA 6955 Senior School: Junior School:

Cover Caption: Year 12 Drama students Patrick Obiri-Boateng, Demi Migliore, Courtney Antrobus and Tim Deacon get into character for the 2008 College production of Grease.

(Photograph courtesy of the Community Newspaper Group)

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I hope you enjoy reading this edition of The Dove.

Anglican - Co-educational - Quality Education - Kindergarten to Year 13

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From the Principal Welcome new Board Chair

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Panorama Photo Day & WA on Show Expo

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Chaplain Chatter First Anglican woman bishop

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West Coast Eagles visit All Saints'

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Staff News & Achievements

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Construction Work Starts Bush Court undergoes transformation

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Composer in Residence All Saints' commissions Sydney composer, arranger and performer Dan Walker Have Sum Fun Maths Success College students tough to beat in the Mathematical Association of Western Australia's Have Sum Fun competitions Burma Appeal Sport Support Friday raises much-needed money for cyclone victims

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Literature Festival 2008 Seventh annual Lit Fest adopts 'Storylines' theme

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Scholastic Writing Competition

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Princess Margaret Hospital book donations

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National Simultaneous Storytime

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From the Head of Junior School

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Junior School

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Transition Program Years 7/8

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Senior School

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Parents and Friends' Society Pasar Malam, Quiz Night & Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

44 From the Archives History of College parent groups 46

From the Old Saints' President

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Former vs. Current Students' Sports Day

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Former Student News & Achievements

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Old Saints' Reunions 5-year Reunion (Class of 2003) & 20-year Reunion (Class of 1987)

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 the school's commitment to the spiritual and moral development of its students.

The magazine title also links in with the College's other major publication, the Columba year book, which is Latin for dove.

Mrs Sue Sondalini - College Archivist THE first issue of the College Quarterly was produced in May 1988 using the school colours and logo in a masthead, and providing College news in a magazine format.

As the name suggests, the magazine was originally published four times a year and averaged six pages in the earlier editions.

The first full-colour gloss version of College Quarterly was published in July 1993. This was printed in portrait format until the magazine was changed to a landscape design in May 1999.

In May 2002 the title College Quarterly was abbreviated to CQ, and this name remained until the end of 2006, when it was renamed The Dove. Over the past couple of years the magazine has grown to 52 pages.

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From the Principal Or Geoffrey Shaw - Principal

WELCOME: Chair of the Board of Management I AM delighted to announce to the College community that Mrs Judith Cottier, AM, BA, BEd, M Ed St, TPTC, MACE, has accepted the position of Chair of the College's Board of Management.

Mrs Cottier is a great friend of independent school education in general, and of Anglican schools in particular.

Mrs Cottier was educated in Brisbane and spent her early professional life in Papua New Guinea as a missionary teacher. She subsequently taught at Avila College in Melbourne and was then appointed Head of Middle School at Mentone Girls' Grammar School in Melbourne. In 1987, she was appointed Headmistress of Perth College, a position she held until 2002.

In 2003, Mrs Cottier was made Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia Awards for her service to Education. She has also served on the School Council at Guildford Grammar School.

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Mrs Cottier, with her husband, the Reverend John Cottier, founded the Christian Training Centre at Popondetta in PNG, training indigenous community workers for the Government and the Church. She has also had a long involvement in social justice issues, having served on the National Executive of World Christian Action and is a director on the national Anglican Board of Mission.

We are very pleased that Mrs Cottier has joined our College Board, adding her wisdom and knowledge of education to the dedicated expertise already residing there.

Chaplain chatter Father Braden Short College Chaplain

ALL Saints' College was well represented at this historic event in the life of the church ON 22 May 2008 St George's Cathedral in Perth was full to capacity. At 7.00pm more than 200 deacons, priests, bishops, archbishops and clergy from other denominations, were lined up in procession ready to enter the cathedral and be part of history.

On this night, the first woman in Australia was consecrated bishop in the church of God by our Anglican Archbishop Roger Herft. Archdeacon Kay Goldsworthy, now Bishop Kay, was also one of the first group of women in Australia to be ordained priest in 1992 by the then Archbishop Peter Carnley.

The night was electric as more than 1000 people assembled to witness this momentous occasion.

All Saints' College was well represented at this historic event in the life of the church.

Year 9 student Declan von Dietze and his sister, 2007 Service Captain Svenja von Dietze, were acolytes at the service and led the 200-strong procession.

Our two College Captains Emma Kroeger and Vasili Hatzis, as well as Service Captain

and Vice-captain Seona Main and Thomas Walkemeyer, were ushers for the service and looked splendid in their College uniforms. I had the privilege of being invited by Bishop Kay, to be chaplain to the Primate of Australia, Archbishop Phillip Aspinal. In this role I carried the Primatial Cross, the symbol of Anglican Communion in Australia.

As we stood in procession ready to enter the cathedral, I spoke with Bishop John Mclntyre, Bishop of Gippsland. As we shared time together, I discovered that he is son of Canon Ken Mclntyre, the first All Saints' College Chaplain.

Bishop Kay hopes to join us in 2009 as presiding bishop at our All Saints' Day celebration. We look forward to her ministry as the church continues to recognise that all are called to ministry and mission. As we are reminded in Genesis 1: 27 "So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." (NRSV)

If we are created equally in the image of God, then we each have an equal role in the work of the great commission.

May God pour His peace out upon you in full measure.

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College News

Bush Court redevelopment tal<es shape THE first exciting project in a series of proposed 25-year building plans for All Saints' College is nearing completion.

THE $950,000 redevelopment of the central Bush Court in Senior School, started in early April this year. The site was cleared and levelled, and landscaping work on the new student plaza was almost complete at the time this publication went to print.

It was the vision of the College Board and Management Team, to create a student recreation area that provided several comfortable, open and attractive areas for small groups to interact positively. At completion of the project, more than 6500m 3 of soil would have been removed and the new courtyard will extend over 7000m 2 .

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The new student plaza will be a combination of grass and patterned hard surfaces with 20 trees to provide shade and various seating structures.

The Parents and Friends' Society earmarked the Bush Court project several years ago, as one in which they would like to contribute significant funding. The College is grateful for the generous support of the P&F, allowing this project to come to fruition.

The surrounding photographs show various construction stages of the 2008 Bush Court redevelopment project.

'Composer-in-Residence' Week Saints in Song MORE than 140 All Saints' College students warmed up their vocal chords in anticipation for a week of workshops with Sydney composer, arranger and performer Daniel Walker from 23-28 June 2008.

THE 'Composer-in-Residence' week was a choral highlight for both Junior and Senior School students involved in the six College choirs.

The week culminated in the performance and live recording of commissioned choral works for each choir at Wesley Church in Perth on Saturday, 28 June.

The concert also featured the works of contemporary Australian composers Richard Gill, Paul Jarman, Stephen Leek and Mark O'Leary.

Mr Walker is one of Australia's most promising young artists. His works have been commissioned by such groups as The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Gondwana Voices, Queensland Youth Choir, Sydney Philharmonia Choir and the Sydney Children's Choir.

During the week Mr Walker worked with budding College composers who recently achieved success at the local eisteddfods.

"We were delighted to provide this wonderful opportunity to all students involved

in a choir at All Saints' College," Junior School Music Coordinator Mrs Anette Kerkovius said. "This project will raise the profile, as well as the standard of choral singing within the College. Several choirs are already singing at a high level, and working with someone like Dan Walker provided us with additional stimulation to strive for excellence," she said.

The 'Composer-in-Residence' program and commissioned works were funded by a professional learning grant won by All Saints' College Principal, Or Geoffrey Shaw last year.

Or Shaw was one of only two school leaders in Australia to win the prestigious 2007 National Award for Excellence in School Music Education, for his proactive approach to strengthening music education at the College.

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College News

Successful Saints Have Sum Fun AllL Saints' College students had some fun recently when they swept up four wins, a second and a third placing in the Mathematical Association of Western Australia's (MAWA) Have Sum Fun competitions.

THIRTY-TWO students represented All Saints' across six different competitions including a Years 11 and 12 combined team, a Years 8/9/10 team, two teams of Years 5/6/7 students, and Years 7 and 9 on-line teams.

The students were congratulated on their outstanding achievements with certificates and trophies presented by MAWA representative Or Jack Bana during a College assembly on 3 July.

Have Sum Fun was launched by MAWA in 1990 and All Saints' has participated in the competition for many years.

"The Extension Program at All Saints' College is producing some outstanding results under the expert guidance of our Extension Coordinator Mrs Monique Ellement," All Saints' College Head of Mathematics Phil Brockbank said.

"The students are not only given difficult problems to solve and are entered into various Mathematics competitions, but they also have fun!"

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Excellence in Sydney as a junior participant late last year.

Ferris was one of 25 students across Australia invited to participate in the training program which aimed to prepare him for upcoming events such as the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO).

The IMO is the world championship mathematics competition for high school students and is held annually in a different country.

Ferris was also winner of the inaugural Special WA Mathematical Olympiads Committee Award in 2007.

Sport Support Friday College Burma Appeal COLOURFUL jumpers and scarves representing many sporting codes were worn by staff and students on Friday, 6 June to raise money for the Sport Support Friday - College Burma Appeal.

Staff and students made gold coin donations to the appeal, which will provide aid to the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma.

More than 10,000 people were killed in the cyclone in May this year, and thousands of survivors are now lacking shelter, drinking water, power and communications.

The College raised about $1000 from the event and thanks go to all who donated to the worthwhile cause.

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LitFest

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BOOKS and stories are part of our everyday lives.

The words and pictures take on a life of their own as our imaginations are set free.

THE first line takes us into that wonderful interaction between people, place, narrative and time. The storyline can be written, spoken or sketched. It can be a familiar fairytale, favourite book, movie, picture or a memory.

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invited guests heard about the importance of stories in our lives. They also heard about the importance of young people having an opportunity to interact with writers and illustrators, to feed their passion for stories and reading.

At this year's festival we experienced some old favourites and some new storylines from our talented presenters. Their stories told of triumph, tragedy, fun, dragons, enchanted lands, mysteries, sacred sites, endangered animals and much more.

Mem Fox enchanted more than 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 1 as she told them the much-loved story of Possum Magic. Author Phillip Pullman said" .. .'Once upon a time' lasts forever" and it was amazing to watch the children calm and hear the room hush as Mem used those very words to tell the story. First published 25 years ago, Possum Magic is the story of an invisible possum and his search for the one thing that would make him visible again. Almost 1000 students and adults who had grown up with Mem's books attended her sessions.

Another festival favourite was storyteller Andy Wright who once again delighted young and old with his lively stories, while

the Barking Gecko Theatre Company taught students how to perform their own storylines.

Sophia Zielinski, Luke Watson, Bob Graham and Briony Stewart showed how a simple line could become the illustration of an imaginary world, character or creature that would be remembered long after the story had finished.

This year's festival panels looked at careers beyond Year 12. Journalists James Lush, David Harrison and Lollie Barr discussed their varying journalism careers from television and radio news, to print news including lifestyle and travel writing.

Illustration, photography, animation, design and technology, jewellery making, costume, collage and industrial design were just a few of the creative career paths of our Artist panel.

Each panellist gave an insight into how they used their imagination and creativity in their chosen career.

We thank our volunteers and sponsors for their generous support of the 2008 Literature Festival and look forward to continuing the story in 2009.

Mrs Kris Williams Literature Festival Coordinator

Lit Fest Writers' Competition THE 2008 Lit Fest Writers' Competition was open to all Western Australian schools. Entries were received from as far as Esperance, Leinster and Geraldton.

TO be eligible, the stories and poems needed to contain the line, "The first thing (1/he/shel they) noticed was ... ". Entries were forwarded to Sydney where they were judged by writers and illustrators from Scholastic Australia.

The quality of entries was exceptional with winners from across the state. Of the six prizes on offer, All Saints' College students won the Years 8-12 Poetry category and the Years 8-12 Illustration category. All Saints' students also received first place and a commendation for Years 1-7 Illustration, and a commendation for Years 1-7 Prose.

One metropolitan and one regional school had the opportunity to win books for their school by entering the Mystery Author Competition. Leinster Primary School and Bull Creek Primary School (Year 2) both attended the festival and correctly guessed that Dave Luckett was the mystery author.

Jo Greenway from Scholastic was on hand to present both schools with their prizes at the festival.

Congratulations to all who entered the competition and a big thank you to Scholastic Australia for providing the fabulous prizes.

Category

1: Prose - Years 1-7

WINNER

Kriti Sharma, Year 5 - City Beach Primary School

COMMENDED

Colleen Smit, Year 7 - Millen Primary

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Matthew Conroy, Year 5 - All Saints' College

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2: Prose -Years 8-12

WINNER

Emily Webb-Smith, Year 11 - Geraldton Grammar

COMMENDED

Chelsea Moran, Year 8 - Ballajura Community College

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Ellie Tully, Year 9 - Cornerstone Christian College

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3: Poetry:Years 1-7

WINNER

Anthony Smit, Year 6 - Kellerberrin District High School

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4: Poetry: Years 8-12

WINNER

Anita Hyde, Year 12 - All Saints' College

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5: Illustration: Years 1-7

WINNER

Angelo Watts, Year 5 - All Saints' College

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Cleo Clegg, Year 2 - All Saints' College

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6: Illustration: Years 8-12

WINNER

Rian Ardian, Year 11 - All Saints' College (at time of entering)

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College News

Sick children benefit from book donatiCDns FOLLOWING this year's College Literature Festival in April, authors and illustrators were asked to leave behind books or drawings they used during their presentations, for donation to Princess Margaret Children's Hospital in Perth.

THESE books were signed by the authors and presented by All Saints' College to become part of the Hospital School Services Library.

On Wednesday, 21 May Year 7 students Sophie Cahil/ and B/air EI/ison, together with Literature Festival Coordinator Mrs Kris Williams, visited the hospital to present the books to the Hospital School and patients on Ward 7Teen. ove - all saints' rolEg9 12

Sophie and Blair spoke to staff and patients about their passion for reading. The library was given books by authors Mem Fox, Lollie Barr, Jan Latta, Jade Lewis, Barry Jonsberg and Bradley Trevor Greive, as well as an illustration by Bob Graham.

The Hospital School has several teachers who ensure the patients don't fall behind in their studies while they are in hospital.

Sophie and Blair visited patients before going on a tour of Ward 7Teen including a visit to Megazone entertainment area, where they met and had their photograph taken with Captain Starlight.

"Going to Princess Margaret Hospital was a great experience," Blair said. "One of the best parts of the visit was seeing the smiles on the patients' faces when we presented the books to them."

National Simultaneous Storytime NATIONAL Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event scheduled to coincide with Library and Information Week from 19-25 May. THIS year on Wednesday, 21 May at 11.00am, all Australian children were encouraged to take time to read a story. The book chosen for all to read this year was the picture book Arthur by Amanda Graham and Donna Gynell.

Not wanting to miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate reading and the importance for everyone in Australia to take part, All Saints' College was registered as a participant this year.

A group of Year 7 students enjoyed reading the story in the Senior School Library while a group of Year 1 students also read the story in the Junior School Library. The on-line story was projected onto a screen for all to see,

while students could also listen to a recording of the story.

Although the reading was a picture book, the powerful message within the story was the need to be yourself. This was relevant to all students and discussed by the Year 7s.

No matter what age children are, they always enjoy being read to and will return to reading illustrated books at every opportunity.

Ms Sue Cameron - Head of Library Services & Mrs Gae Evershed - Teacher Librarian Junior School

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College News

Ranorama Photo Day

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and Garden City THE WA on Show Expo, held at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre over the 2008 March long weekend, aimed to promote the best on offer in Western Australia.

The event was also timed to coincide with completion of the new Southern Suburbs Railway. So what better way for All Saints' College to put itself in the spotlight as one of the state's highestquality education providers, conveniently within walking distance from the new Bull Creek train station?

The Community Relations Department was joined by Principal, Dr Geoffrey Shaw and other All Saints' staff members, all of whom generously donated some time over the weekend to help supervise a booth at the expo.

The event was a worthwhile experience and staff members enjoyed answering questions about the College and chatting to prospective, current and former College families.

The Community Relations Department again packed boxes of College promotional materials and headed to Garden City Shopping Centre for three days in June. The All Saints' stand was set up in a busy central junction of the centre and many passers-by stopped to say hello and take a College prospectus and showbag.

ON Monday, 26 May All Saints' College gathered on the oval for an historic whole College panorama photograph.

THE full College photo is taken every five years, with the first Panorama Photo Day dating back to 1993.

College families will receive information about purchasing the laminated photograph for a cost of $60, or $110 for a mounted copy.

Dates of previous photographs are 21 May 1993, 18 May 1998, 26 May 2003, and exactly five years later on 26 May 2008.

The first two images were taken in front of the Chapel and the past two were taken on the College Oval.

We hope families treasure this lasting pictorial record of the 2008 College staff

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and students.

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Eagles rock All Saints' WEST Coast Eagles mascot Rick 'The Rock' and former Eagles premiership player David Hynes visited the All Saints' College Junior School on Thursday, 22 May. David spoke to Years 3-6 children about the importance of daily physical activity and eating nutritiously. Another strong theme which came through in his talk was good sportsmanship and the importance of being a fair player. During the entertaining and informative session, the students were invited to answer questions and interact with David and Rick 'The Rock'.

The following week, members of the Years 5/6 Football group participated in a football clinic with current West Coast Eagles player Tim Houlihan. This was a fantastic opportunity for our developing footballers to meet a young footballer who has realised his ambition to play AFL Football.

Girls' footy team trains with the professionals THE All Saints' College girls' football team learnt tips from the professionals on 26 March when three West Coast Eagles players led them in a scratch match and training session.

EAGLES 2006 premiership player Ashley Hansen, Tim Houlihan and rookie Lewis Stevenson umpired the girls in a friendly, but competitive game on the College Oval.

All Saints' was one of a group of schools selected for the Eagles' visit because of its strong girls' football program, now in its fifth consecutive year.

The program has grown to include three teams this year: a Year 8 team, Year 9, and a combined team of 35 girls from Years 9-12.

"To have one of the premier Australian Rules Football teams come out to the College and spend time with the girls was amazing," All Saints' Acting Head of Health and Physical Education Oliver Beath said.

"It was so valuable - they chatted to the girls, answered questions, signed autographs and took them through some skills and drills."

The All Saints' girls' football program has gone from strength to strength since its inception.

The College has competed in the Smarter than Smoking Girls' Cup grand final each year and won a premiership in its first year of the program.

"With up to 55 schools competing, this has been a very consistent effort by the girls," Mr Beath said.

"The strength of the program has been thanks to the girls' enthusiasm, attitude, commitment to learning and team cohesion."

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Safe arrival for Darcy

First-time parents in Senior School

Ms Ellen Beemster-Brown SENIOR School teacher Ellen BeemsterBrown and Richard Brown are happy to announce the safe arrival of Darcy Brown, a baby brother for Isaac and Charlotte. Darcy came into the world a couple of days early on Friday, 6 June 2008 at St John of God Hospital, Murdoch weighing 2938gm.

While Ms Beemster was in hospital, she said it was a pleasure to come across some 'old' All Saints' faces. Ms Beemster was cared for by one of the lovely midwives, Mrs Longbottom, who is also the mother

Mrs Tenille and Mr Oliver Beath

Kindergarten teacher weds Mrs Rebecca Flanagan (nee Silich)

CONGRATULATIONS to All Saints' Senior School teachers Tenille and Oliver Beath on the birth of their first child, a beautiful daughter Maddison Joy Beath.

Maddison was born at St John of God Hospital, Murdoch on Thursday, 29 May 2008 at 2.47am. She weighed 3178gm at birth. We wish Tenille and Oliver much happiness in their new role as parents. ove - all saints' m11ege 16

KINDERGARTEN teacher Rebecca Silich married Heath Flanagan on Saturday, 29 December 2007.

The ceremony was held at Queens Gardens in East Perth, and was extra special, thanks to the involvement of Rebecca's mother Jane as the marriage celebrant.

A big group of All Saints' teachers surprised Rebecca by coming along to share in the ceremony. The reception followed at Perth Zoo. A highlight of the evening was when Rebecca, a former opera singer, serenaded her new husband with the old-fashioned romantic song That's All.

of former students Kieran (2002 leaver) and Talei (1999 leaver). She also attended a brilliant physiotherapy presentation by Taryn Preedy (2003 leaver). Taryn is a qualified physiotherapist currently working in women's health for South Physiotherapy.

Ms Beemster, Darcy and family are doing well and extend their thanks to All Saints' students, parents and staff for their kind support and well wishes.

Adventurous honeymoon

for Japanese teacher Miss Bae Kent ALL Saints' College Japanese teacher Bae Kent married Mathew Welch on Saturday, 15 December 2007. Both the ceremony and reception were held at the New Maritime Museum in Fremantle and the marriage was conducted by Rodney Thiele. An adventurous honeymoon was spent backpacking around India.

Wedding overlooks

Sydney icons Mr Luke Pougnault SENIOR School Society and Environment teacher Luke Pougnault married Adriana Bauer on Saturday, 19 April 2008.

The ceremony was held at Manns Point Reserve in Greenwich, overlooking Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

The wonderful day was celebrated with family and friends, and followed with a reception at Northbridge Golf Club.

Students provide music at teacher's wedding Mr Steve Roberts ALL Saints' College Drama Coordinator Steve Roberts wed Donna Kammann on Saturday, 29 March 2008 in a beautiful ceremony at Kings Park.

Year 12 Music students Emma Kroeger and Joel Thurner added to the atmosphere of the day, playing the flute and guitar as the bride came down the aisle.

The ceremony was followed with a reception at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club.

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All Saints' educators lead the way

Marie-Louise Laurent Award Madame Gigi Thiele

'Count Us In' Professional Development DURING the staff Professional Development Day on 28 April 2008, newly appointed All Saints' Learning Support Coordinator, Gail Hardy, ran a workshop for all Junior School staff.

The workshop covered how to build upon students' knowledge and understanding of disability, and provided staff with the skills to continue creating a welcoming community.

The 'Count Us In' curriculum support package was delivered to staff with an emphasis on welcoming communities and providing opportunities for everyone to contribute and participate.

The 'Count Us In' package helps to build teacher confidence with disability specific

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information, appropriate language guidelines and relevant Western Australian contacts.

For more information visit the website at www.countusin.com.au.

After an informative session, the whole Junior School staff participated in an awareness-raising physical activity session.

They shared in activities such as 'Keep it Up', 'Blanket Ball' and 'Volley All'. It was a dynamic and informative professional learning opportunity. Many staff will teach their students how to play these adapted sports activities, especially in the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Paralympics in September.

ALL Saints' College Head of Languages, Madame Gigi Thiele, has been named in the Teachers of French Association (TOFA) Hall of Fame, after being awarded the 2008 MarieLouise Laurent Award.

Marie-Louise Laurent was a highly esteemed French teacher in Western Australia. She contributed her expertise to the profession, but also her love of everything French, her passion for life, and her support for the teaching profession. Marie-Louise passed away in July 1999 after a long battle with cancer. She was a vital and active member of TOFA and a mentor. The annual Marie-Louise Laurent Award was created to honour her memory.

Madame Thiele was the sole recipient of this year's Marie-Louise Laurent Award for her demonstrated commitment to excellence in the teaching and learning of French, and her significant contribution to the language teaching profession.

Congratulations on this prestigious and well-deserved recognition.

THE Curriculum Council has developed new Courses of Study in every subject area over recent years. English has been implemented, but most others will start in 2009.

On 28 April 2008, secondary teachers across Western Australia were engaged in activities to familiarise themselves with this new material and find ways to plan for its implementation.

Teachers of each Course of Study met at various locations where they were divided into groups with a facilitator, who led and instructed them on appropriate ways to manage their new course.

All Saints' is proud of the following staff members, who were identified by the Curriculum Council as being appropriate people for the role of facilitator.

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Melinda Bates - Accounting & Finance Phil Brockbank - Mathematics Tim Brown - Politics and Law Maria Coate - Economics John Hunt - Ancient History Robin van Dongen - Mathematics Lyndon Smith - Integrated Science

It is reassuring that in a time of such curriculum upheaval, All Saints' has so many staff who are recognised as knowledgeable leaders in this way.

We can be assured the College will enter into the new year, confident in this management of change.

Learning Support at All Saints' Ms Gail Hardy ALL Saints' College aims to enable all students to achieve their full potential and to develop as caring individuals capable of making worthwhile contributions to society. College staff aim to deliver planned education programs in a supportive, caring and inclusive learning environment, in collaboration and consultation with the newly appointed Learning Support Coordinator for Kindergarten to Year 13, Ms Gail Hardy.

Individual Education Plans (IEP) Discussion Group An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a way of recognising that a student has additional or alternative learning needs (eg. a specific, diagnosed learning difficulty or diagnosed disability). It is a record of teaching and learning adjustments that have been planned in partnership with parents, so that a student could improve their access to the curriculum.

In 2008, Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) Gail Hardy is collaboratively developing and updating the IEP process and IEPs for Junior and Senior School students with additional or alternative learning needs.

Ms Hardy was invited by the Inclusive Education Team at the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA) to attend a workshop in Term 2 on 'Writing Individual Education Plans'. She helped run a secondary discussion group at 'Burswood on Swan' focused on sharing

Ancient History Teachers' Conference Mr John Hunt

the new processes and policies for IEPs developed at All Saints'. Ms Hardy facilitated a discussion on secondary IEP development, to build the capacity of secondary school staff attending this workshop.

Beginning and Returning Teachers' Seminar Ms Hardy was recently invited to present at the 'Beginning and Returning Teachers' Seminar' held at Burswood Convention Centre. The theme was 'Your Profession, Your Future'. After seeing Gail's presentation on Inclusive Education at All Saints', the WA College of Teaching (WACOn Head of Professional Learning and Standards invited her to present to new and beginning teachers in WA.

TEE Special Exam Arrangements Assessor Ms Hardy was selected to be on the Curriculum Council's Assessment Panel to help with the assessment of special arrangement applications for 2008 TEEI WACE examinations. Assessing applications is an excellent opportunity for the College to learn more about the process related to the assessment of candidates with specific learning difficulties and disabilities.

MR John Hunt attended the annual Ancient History National Conference on 5 April 2008 at Macquarie University in Sydney. Both local and international speakers presented their research on the latest archaeological, epigraphic and numismatic findings from Italy and Greece.

The day started with a slideshow on the latest findings from recent excavations in the city of Pompeii. Another keynote speaker was Macquarie University's Honorary Doctor of Letters, Colleen McCullough, author of the 'Masters of Rome' series.

She presented some fascinating insights into the life of Cleopatra who eventually gained sole rule of Egypt.

The conference also featured a tour of the Museum of Ancient History and Archaeology (MAC). The museum shows elements of everyday life in the ancient world.

The main collection of the MAC displays and cares for a collection of more than 7000 artefacts which come from the ancient Mediterranean world covering the Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Near Eastern cultures.

Overall, the conference was a huge success as it highlighted the skills and techniques that Ancient Historians use to piece together stories about the ancient world. Mr Hunt thanked Head of SOSE, Mrs Maria Coate, and All Saints' College for giving him the opportunity to attend the conference.

A film star at ASC Mr Lyndon Smith OVER recent years, Year 12 Chemistry students at All Saints' College and their teacher Mr Lyndon Smith, have conducted research with the ~entre for Sustainable Resource Processing (CSRP) based at Murdoch and Curtin Universities.

All Saints' has been recognised as a leading school in this university/school partnership and in April, Mr Smith was invited to join the cast of a film being produced to describe the educative role of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) and its support for science education in WA. The CSRP has done this so well that in April they were awarded the 2008 CRC Association Award for Innovation in Education.

As well as this educative role, the CSRP promotes undergraduate and post-graduate research to find new ways to extract metals economically from dwindling ore qualities in an environmentally responsible way.

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Junior School

From the Head of Junior School Mrs Chrissy Gamble - Head of Junior School

SEMESTER I was a wonderful time of enthusiasm and activity across all areas of the Junior School. We had many opportunities for learning and embraced a rich and positive culture of rigorous academic, artistic, sporting and musical pursuits. It was a pleasure to be part of such a dynamic community and we look forward, with great enthusiasm, to the remainder of 2008.

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Students participated in several incursions, excursions and learning experiences. Years 3 and 5 students sat the NAPLAN state-wide tests. These assessments provide useful 'benchmarks' and comparisons of individual student ability.

Students also benefited from the excellent extension and support programs available.

We enjoyed much success in English and Mathematical competitions in Semester I, and look forward to further participation.

Selected students took part in the weeklong 'Scintillating Science' extension program.

This workshop highlighted several aspects of Science.

Semester I saw some exciting musical ventures. A Suzuki string program was launched at the start of Term 2. The string program is flourishing, with a large number of students learning to play a string instrument There are also two string ensembles.

The recorder program is developing well with some outstanding results achieved at the Fremantle Eisteddfod. Another venture was the launch of the Year 5 wind band program.

Vocal and choral music is going from strength to strength, with four choirs now working at a high standard of musicianship.

Selected students were invited to represent All Saints' College at the 2008 Schools and Colleges' Relays at Challenge Stadium. The Auskick Football Program again proved to be a popular activity. Students were delighted by a visit from the West Coast Eagles in Term 2, and had an opportunity to broaden their football skills in a training clinic.

Extracurricular All extracurricular activities were well attended in first Semester, with students choosing from a variety of options. Chess, in particular, was a popular extracurricular interest and we were invited to participate in the JSHAA annual chess competition.

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Kindy Family Day THE Kindergarten Family Day was held in week four of Term 1 to celebrate the end of half-days in Kindy.

the classroom, Farmer Damien talked to the children about all of his farm animals, and showed the students the correct way to handle them.

The boys and girls then headed outside to meet Wilbur the pig, Honey Bunny the rabbit and Noodles the Angora goat to name a few!

Some lucky students even had a chance to feed the baby lambs some milk. They were very hungry!

It was a magical experience for both the children and teachers, and one that will be remembered for a long time to come.

STAFF, students and their families enjoyed a magic show performed by 'Hey Presto'. The magician's tricks were fascinating to watch and a highlight was when Hey Presto made balloon animals.

Following the show everyone met outside the Kindergarten classrooms for a lovely picnic lunch.

It was a wonderful chance to meet new friends and to enjoy the sunshine together.

Mrs Rebecca Flanagan Kindergarten Teacher

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FOLLOWING the Foundation Day holiday in June, Junior School students returned to school to the exciting prospect of discovering what it was like living in Western Australia as an early settler in 1829.

Many exciting activities and learning experiences were on offer throughout the week.

In the Junior School Library, a museum of fascinating artefacts was on display. Items dating back to the early 1800s were on loan from parents, grandparents and staff.

All classes had the opportunity to visit the 'museum' and ponder over the memorabilia, photographs and documents.

In class, students researched the West Australians who gave their names to the Junior School Houses - Molloy, Drummond, Bussell and Riley. Years 4 and 5 students enjoyed a 'visit' from these historic characters, as Junior School management staff donned costumes and prepared to be interviewed by the children.

The Year 6 students studied the historic characters who gave their names to the Senior School Houses. This research was displayed in the Lower Theatre at the end of the week for all to learn about the significance of these names.

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Kindergarten and Pre-primary children were involved in many activities and chores throughout the week including making peg dolls and candles, weaving, writing on slates, butter and damper making, washing clothes and sweeping.

Years 1 to 6 students also enjoyed making butter and damper and experienced a range of craft skills including weaving, dolly pegs, cross stitch and sketching still life.

They participated in a tabloid of indoor and outdoor games such as skittles, hoops, hopscotch, quoits, skipping, cricket and croquet.

Many parents witnessed the charming sight of Kindergarten and Pre-primary children dressed in early settlers' costumes and performing bush dances in the Early Childhood Centre.

The week came to a fitting end on Friday afternoon when the Years 1 to 6 students, resplendent in a variety of early settler costumes, had their opportunity to perform lively bush dances in the Lower Theatre.

We all agreed that being an early settler was exciting, but also lots of hard work!

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Junior School Hands-on learning at Cicerello's PRE-PRIMARY students visited Cicerello's in Fremantle on Tuesday, 11 March.

THE young children learnt about sea life through a hands-on session at Cicerello's touch pool, followed by a beachcombing experience where they heard about the importance of keeping our beaches clean so that no harm came to our precious oceans.

Balinese dance exp IN Term 1 the Dance department was excited to host a group of Saline e dancers at the College.

KINDERGARTEN to Year 8 students and Senior School Dance students, had the privilege of learning a traditional Balinese dance that had been performed in Bali for 15 centuries.

The five Balinese dancers taught students about dance, life, culture and school in Bali.

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being half-bent and the torso shifting in the opposite direction to the arms. The hands are important as they convey expression through subtle hand gestures. Even the position and focus of the eyes is choreographed.

Students were then chosen to participate in Ramayana, the Dance of the Monkey King.

This dance is a story of karma, which means good things will happen to those who are good.

Each group of students performed their version of Ramayana complete with costumes, traditional masks and chanting.

The students were excited when they found 'mermaid necklaces' and 'shiny sea stones' on the foreshore. The fantastic day was capped off with a delicious lunch of fish and chips from Cicerello's.

Mothers pampered and celebrated MOTHER'S Day is one of the focal points of the year in the All Saints' College Early Childhood Centre.

KINDERGARTEN to Year 2 students spend many weeks preparing gifts, cards and treats for their mothers.

These activities are an integral part of the classroom programs, providing opportunities for the children to write and be creative for a meaningful audience. Wherever possible the Early Childhood teachers make the children's learning experiences and opportunities relevant to their daily lives.

All mothers are invited into the centre to visit their child's classroom, some for breakfast and others for afternoon tea. Each year group in the Early Childhood Centre celebrates Mother's Day in their own special way. These visits involve the children showing respect and caring for their mothers as they guide them around their classrooms, pamper them with hand massages (Year 1), and find their special individualised place settings (Pre-primary).

The children demonstrate pride in their abilities by performing for their mothers: singing (Year 1 and Kindergarten) or dancing (Pre-primary). Multimedia presentations compiled by the teachers, have become a popular part of these events. They include photograph slideshows of the children with their mothers, collected by fathers and sent secretly into teachers at school. The slideshows also feature the children saying why they love their mums, and hand-drawn

portraits of the mothers as created by their children.

During this time in May, the atmosphere in the Early Childhood Centre is a potpourri of excitement, pride, sharing and love. Mother's Day events are the essence of our Early Childhood curriculum, which focuses on our children and their families. Such events help build a community of learners who share their experiences with confidence and communicate effectively with one another.

Mrs Sara Mano - Early Childhood Coordinator

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Junior School

Veterans share war-time stories STUDENTS heard inspiring war-time stories on 25 March 2008, when three veterans from Bull Creek RAAFA Estate visited All Saints' as part of the Year 1 'Community Helpers' theme.

THE students were split into three groups and rotated among the war veterans to hear stories about their brave contributions during the war.

One of the veterans, Cynthia, worked as a plotter in the British Air Force during the war.

As information was received from the battle zones, Cynthia moved objects representing ships, planes and groups of soldiers on a map. The generals looked down on the map from above and made decisions based on where their troops were located.

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John was a bomber plane rear gunner in the Australian Air Force. John was stationed in England and flew raids on Germany. He met his wife at a dance hall during the war and they have been married for more than 60 years.

The students enjoyed listening to the war veterans speak and also had a chance to ask them questions and see their war medals.

It was a pleasure welcoming these special visitors to the College and the timing was significant in the lead-up to Anzac Day.

Religion and Philosophy dramatisations THE Junior School Religion & Philosophy (RAP) program is founded on the premise that students best understand and retain material they experience through all their senses. Its delivery is based on the use of 'multiple intelligences'.

THE Year 6 classes have been on an exploratory journey of Christian symbols. How do we come to grips with Christian beliefs about spiritual realities we cannot see, hear or touch? One way the Anglican Church does this is by comparing them to familiar things such as wind, water, fire and food.

The students' first RAP lesson this year was on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.

This is a time when we traditionally prepare for the great feast of Easter through prayer, fasting and giving palms. The 'ashes' symbol came alive with the burning of last year's Palm Sunday branches, and using the ash to mark a cross on each student's forehead.

The ash reminds us that earthly things come to an end, and so will our earthly bodies. The cross reminds us that in Christian belief, if we live in Christ, we will rise with Christ on the last day.

Lent culminates with the Last Supper and ends at Easter, traditionally celebrated with the Easter Eucharist, which is rich in symbolic meaning. To trace the pathway from the Exodus story and first Passover, through the Last Supper to our present-day Eucharist, we

prepared some traditional, symbolic Passover foods in class. We ate the Seder meal in the classroom including unleavened bread and harosis, complete with roast lamb and bitter herbs. Students completed this unit of work with posters depicting their understanding of the Christian symbols they encountered.

This experiential approach to religious education has been the foundation of the course at all levels in the Junior School. Using drama, art, role plays, movement and music, students have explored diverse aspects of Christian belief including individuality, the momentous events of Easter and Pentecost, and Jesus' life and teachings.

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All aboard the Bull Creek Rail Link ON 19 May 2008, Year 4 students, their teachers and 27 parent helpers walked to the new Bull Creek Train Station in anticipation of their excursion to the Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition in Perth.

BULL Creek Station had never seen so many people boarding the train at one time.

Perth Transport Authority staff and the general public were fantastic, sharing their travel experiences with the All Saints' cohort.

For some Year 4 students it was their first time on the new Perth MetroRail, and everyone had fun travelling over the Mt Henry and Narrows Bridges into the city. It took only nine minutes to reach the city, with no parking hassles.

The da Vinci Exhibition was amazing and the students learnt about Leonardo's inventions and what an incredible man he was. They viewed more than 60 machines based on the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci including flying machines, nautical, hydraulic and architectural innovations, ground breaking civil engineering ClPplications and terrifying war machines.

After spending some time browsing the exhibition, the group shared lunch in the sun overlooking the Swan River. The day went so fast and it wasn't long before everyone headed back to the Esplanade Train Station to catch the train back to Bull Creek.

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children and parents were caught napping!

What a wonderful way to spend the day learning about an amazing man, Leonardo da Vinci.

Mrs Edel Hailes -Year 4 Teacher

Scarecrow takes on Iife of his own YEAR 4M's handsome scarecrow is quite a celebrity

in the Junior School.

HE has attracted many admirers and Year 4 is happy as long as the admirers are not the feathered kind, namely ravenous crows!

The scarecrow plays an important role in keeping the students' sunflower, poppy and sweet pea seedlings from being devoured by the feathered scavengers.

Year 4M developed 'green fingers' in Term 1, but not without trial and error. They investigated the needs of growing healthy sunflower seedlings, and discovered the seeds needed sunlight for warmth, photosynthesis and germination.

Water was also essential, but if given in excess it caused the seedlings to rot and grow white mould. Now Year 4M is left with the important decision of what to name their scarecrow.

The class made their scarecrow by

measuring the arm span and height of one of their classmates, Chloe Spence.

All Saints' Senior Groundsman, Mr Tony Guy, then kindly made the frame for the scarecrow from plastic tubing. The students created the scarecrow's smiling face before adding dreadlock hair and a straw hat. He was then dressed in a checkered shirt, gardening gloves and striped pants. Straw was used to give the scarecrow a 'healthy' body shape and a belt, scarf and string were used to support and strengthen the creation.

Mrs Miller loves grooming the scarecrow each morning by brushing hair out of his eyes and adjusting his gloves. His stance is particularly lifelike and amusing! He gets quite lonely so we encourage everyone to visit him and say a friendly 'hello'.

Transition Program,Years 7/8

Forensic scientists solve mysteries A WEEK of fabulous Forensic Science activities was a fitting way to celebrate the completion of two units of study for All Saints' College Year 7 students.

THE Year 7s studied 'Unsolved Mysteries' in English and a 'Forensic Science' unit as part of their Science program.

On Monday, 17 March the students enjoyed a visit by Professor John Watling, one of Australia's most prominent Forensic Scientists.

Professor Watling spoke to the Year 7s about the nature of his work, forensic challenges that his team had overcome in the past few years, and the astonishing accuracy with which forensic science solves crimes.

The students enjoyed Professor Watling's presentation, as evidenced by the many interesting and diverse questions they asked.

Professor Watling's presentation was followed by a Scitech incursion called 'Mystery at the Manor'. In this session, students analysed several pieces of evidence in order to solve a crime involving blackmail and theft. The students enjoyed this taste of 'hands-on' forensics.

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Transition Program,Years 7/8

Students embrace flag-raising role YEAR 7 students were privileged to welcome guest speaker, Mr Marc Leppard, to the College on 5 March to talk about the Australian flag and how to raise it each morning.

HAVING worked in the Australian Army for 20 years, Mr Leppard explained many interesting facts about the flag and its importance to the nation. They learnt about the symbols on the Australian flag and what they represented, as well as what it meant when the flag was raised at half-mast or even raised upside down!

Mr Leppard taught the students how to fold the flag, so that once it was hooked up on the ropes and hoisted to the top of the pole, it could unwind with a simple downward manoeuvre. It was an interesting session which inspired the group of Year 7s to take pride in their flag-raising responsibilities at the College each morning.

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Da Vinci Decathlon EIGHT All Saints' College Year 8 students put on their thinking caps during this year's Da Vinci Decathlon at Iona Presentation College on 30 May 2008.

THE academic interschool gala day was run in the spirit of an Olympic Decathlon.

The students were challenged to 10 different activities ranging from Engineering to Art & Poetry.

Named after one of the world's greatest thinkers and scholars, Leonardo da Vinci, his bold and imaginative intellectual legacy is a permanent challenge for the young leaders and thinkers of today.

The Year 8s worked collaboratively to solve complex problems and ranked in the top three schools for the categories of Science, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Code Breaking.

All Saints' College finished fifth overall out of 18 top schools in the state, a result in which all staff and students involved should be extremely proud.

"I enjoyed the general knowledge section the best as everyone worked together. The whole day encouraged teamwork. " Andrew C/arke "All of the group activities were enjoyable as we worked well together. I particularly liked the Art & Poetry section, and was very proud of my poem. " Monika Antoszewska "I enjoyed the chance to work with friends on complicated questions. " Jack Sealy

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Combined French tour makes College history HISTORY was made in April 2008 at All Saints' College, when for the first time, two learning areas combined on an international study tour.

ELEVEN French Language students and ten Art students shared an exciting journey through southern France, ending with a memorable week in Paris. The Years 10 to 12 students were accompanied by Ms Blair, Madame Thiele, Mr Brewin and Mr Radich.

The language group was the first to head off, arriving in Nice where they were billeted with students from the Lycee Honore d'Estienne d'Orves. The students adapted quickly to life in a French Lycee. They were immersed in French life and culture, attending classes and presenting themselves as worthy All Saints' ambassadors. In the second week they enjoyed life on school vacation. Some accompanied their host families to Italy; some enjoyed sledding on the Alps, while others visited the Principality of Monaco.

Four days later, the Art students arrived at Nice Airport. They were taken to the nearby medieval village of Bi6t, where they stayed in a magnificent gite in the picturesque foothills of the Alps. The magnificent vista inspired the students in their work. They recorded aspects of village life through drawing or painting, capturing the timeless atmosphere of the region in some stunning art works. Students also enjoyed excursions to museums, perfumeries and galleries of artists including th3dove - all saints' cdk:g3 32

Matisse, Renoir and Chagall.

At the combined picnic hosted by All Saints' students, French families were impressed with the Australians' hospitality. They commented that if these students represented the calibre of the College, then it must be an excellent school!

The groups combined again on 17 April.

Assembling at the Nice Train Station, the language students bid farewell to their host siblings, boarding the TGV en route to Paris.

This final week was crammed with visits to important cultural and historic sites in the French capital. La Tour Eiffel, l'Arc de Triomphe, Sacre Creur, Notre Dame, les Champs-Elysees, Palais de Versailles, Musee d'Orsay and Musee Rodin were but a few.

Delicious meals in the Latin Quarter, mastering the famous Metro, a bateau mouche trip along the Seine, a chance meeting with St George's Cathedral Choir (who were in France to sing at the VillersBretonneux Anzac Day commemoration), a night at the French stage performance of the Lion King and a day at Euro Disney were a feast for their senses. The students left for home having enjoyed an historic and enriching experience; one that will be etched in their memories for a lifetime!

Students work selected for Art Gallery of WA PAINTINGS by 2007 Year 12 Art students, Chloe Lewis and Candice Lamb, were selected for the annual Perspectives Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

THIS year's exhibition was launched on 1 March and continued until 25 May. The event showcases the best of Western Australian Year 12 students' art work, and is consistently the most visited exhibition the gallery hangs each year.

Chloe's three-dimensional "Op Art' piece dominated the gallery's entrance foyer, while

Candice's contribution to the exhibition was a sentimental image with a twist.

Both students are congratulated on this wonderful recognition of their creative talents.

A selection of works from the gallery will also tour to Japan and Karratha in the state's north-west.

Young artists turn heads at Atwell Youth Awards ALL Saints' dedicated and talented young artists turned heads at the annual Atwell Youth Awards on 19 June, when they won several top prizes in the exhibition.

THE Awards were held at the Atwell Gallery in Melville, showcasing art work by Years 8-12 students representing schools throughout the Perth metropolitan area.

Congratulations to Year 12 students Emma Kroeger and Brooke Yallop who won the highest overall prize in the exhibition, the Gillan Peebles Award of Excellence. Charlotte Kenyon was also winner of the Year 12 Award for her painting 'Into the Light'.

This is the fourth consecutive year that All Saints' students have won both the Year

12 Award and Gillan Peebles Award. It is unprecedented that two students were chosen to share the Gillan Peebles Award in 2008.

A Highly Commended Award was also received by Year 9 student Maddy Sines for her pencil self-portrait.

The exhibition ran until 28 June and All Saints' Acting Head of Art, Design & Technology Erin Blair, said it was wonderful to see that a wider variety of schools had submited work this year.

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Students offer a helping hand THE catchphrase 'many hands make light work' rang true for community groups that benefited from the 2550 hours contributed by College students through the Helping Hands project in April.

FOR the third consecutive year, the 100-strong Year 10 cohort was involved in a week-long community service program.

The Helping Hands project aims to develop socially responsible young people who find personal satisfaction from helping others.

Students were split into 10 groups to participate in a range of community service projects within and beyond All Saints' College.

Environmental projects included Bull Creek rehabilitation, conservation at Penguin Island, and marking drains in conjunction with the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare (SERCUL).

Two groups worked with the elderly, one at Hale Hostel and another who undertook gardening and household maintenance work through Volunteer Task Force. A large group worked at East Perth Cemeteries, cleaning and researching grave stones for the National Trust. Three groups worked at the College including sorting and cataloguing College dance costumes; baking more than 1500 beautifully presented biscuits for FoodBank, and making dolls for the Uthando Dolls Project.

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The Uthando Dolls Project was a new community service project for the College in 2008. The word Uthando is the Zulu word for 'love'. The project involved individuals or groups making culturally appropriate dolls for African children in hospital. Under the guidance of Miss Wiedemann, 14 students created one doll each using a pattern set by the organisation. The students designed and created culturally appropriate fabric clothing for their dolls, gave them individual hair styles and embroidered or painted faces.

Once completed, the students took great delight in choosing a Zulu name with a special meaning for their doll. The dolls were bright and colourful, and the time, effort and love that students put into this project made true the meaning of 'Uthando'.

Ms Ellen Beemster - Helping Hands Coordinator

Cardboard box:~~~ becomes dynamic learnin WHEN does a cardboard box transcend its humble origins to become a dynamic teaching and learning tool?

YEAR 9 English students in Ms Hutting's class found out recently, when they constructed memory boxes as part of their literary study on Australian author Gary Crew's coming-ofage novel, The Blue Feather.

The memory box was a three-dimensional scaffold providing finite spaces on which the students explored a novel's narrative conventions: characters' rites of passage on the lid; settings on the sides; themes on the ends; symbols, vocabulary and figurative language on the inside.

The students studied The Blue Feather in the lead up to the College's 2008 Literature Festival. The students looked forward to meeting Mr Crew who was invited to attend the festival as a presenter, but unfortunately he was unable to attend due to a sudden illness.

Undaunted, the class forged ahead with completion of the project, sending Mr Crew photographs of their memory boxes along with their best wishes for his speedy recovery.

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Australian Republic: to be or not to be?

Sir Charles Court Young Leader

YEAR 12 student Olivia Pickering was one of 15 elite Western Australian students chosen to attend the National Schools' Constitutional Convention at Old Parliament House, Canberra in April.

Olivia was among 120 Years 11 and 12 students from across Australia to participate in the three-day convention, bringing the republican debate back into the spotlight.

Nine years after the Australian people voted 'no' to a republic, the question was back on the agenda.

To become a national delegate, Olivia was selected from a field of more than 4000 state, independent and Catholic school students.

Students listened to cases for and against Australia becoming a republic, presented by senior politicians.

They then considered three republican models for Australia and examined the structure of several overseas republics including the United States, France, Ireland and Germany.

Other highlights of the Canberra trip included a tour of Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.

CONGRATULATIONS to Year 10 student Michael McPhail for his selection into the 2008 Sir Charles Court Young Leaders' Program.

Michael was one of 30 Western Australian students chosen from a record number of nominations throughout the state for his demonstrated academic ability, interest in history, leadership potential and community involvement.

The program is a joint initiative of Curtin University of Technology and the History Teachers' Association of WA. Launched in 1999, the program is based on the shared ideals of Sir Charles Court and John Curtin: Vision, Leadership and Community.

Michael attended an intensive and stimulating four-day residential program at Curtin University in the July school holidays, where he was exposed to many inspirational and challenging speakers.

Science extension gives 'bigger picture' WESTERN Australia is entering a time of desperate shortage of qualified extractive metallurgists, chemists, mining engineers, mineralogists, geologists and many other professionals needed to maintain the mining boom.

ABOUT 26 Year 9 All Saints' College students were given a rare Science extension opportunity in the mid-year holidays, to consider how their studies related to the world of mineral extraction.

On day one of the program the students were taken by bus to see mining in action.

They visited the Gosnells Granite Quarry operated by Cemex. They were dressed in fluoro jackets and entered the pit to learn about the mining operations. Students investigated the system of benches and haul roads that were used in major mines such as Mt Newman in the Pilbara and the Superpit in Kalgoorlie. They discovered how explosives were used, followed the product to the crushers and the grading of the material through screens. It was interesting to learn that 14 per cent of all electricity in Australia is used to crush rock!

The group then travelled to North Dandalup to have lunch by the reservoir. In the afternoon the students headed to Alcoa's Huntly Mine

to learn the principles of surface mining for bauxite. The differences were clear and the higher level of rehabilitation was demonstrated.

On day two they studied the processing of ore. They were shown the principles of crushing rock and separating the components by magnetic and electrostatic separation.

The second phase was to reduce ore from Greenbushes to produce metallic tin and then to cast tin into an ingot.

This reduction was performed in a high temperature oven and is called pyrometallurgy.

The students also extracted copper from a copper ore using a solution and electrolytic process. Thank you to Cemex, Alcoa, Murdoch University and the Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing for their support in making this event possible.

Mr Lyndon Smith - Senior School Science Teacher

Curtin medals awarded to top tech buffs YEAR 12 All Saints' College student Thomas Watt recently won the Jim Ellis Medal for being top student to graduate from Curtin University's Information Systems (IS) Student Experience Program.

The Senior School trio of Thomas Watt, Matthew Lambert and Matt Jeffrey was also announced 'best school' to complete the course, at an awards ceremony at Curtin University on 3 June 2008.

The Student Experience Program offered exceptional Year 12 students the opportunity to participate in a customised, industry-based course with a focus on IS principles and their applicability in the business environment.

Thomas said participating in the program was a fantastic learning experience and he was thrilled to gain recognition for his efforts.

"There were so many enjoyable aspects of the program, and it was interesting to look at some things in more detail," Thomas said.

"The program also exposed me to new things about the roles of technology and information in business."

The amateur movie maker, technology and video games buff is currently studying five TEE subjects, and decided to challenge himself to the Curtin IS Program at the start of Term 1.

"Year 12 has quite a heavy study load but I'm glad I decided to participate in the IS Program as it has been a wonderful opportunity for me to interact and learn from a diverse and dynamic group of people," he said.

"The program also gave me a glimpse into university life, and it will certainly make going to university next year a much less daunting task."

The program required students to attend a three-hour seminar one night a week and students who successfully completed the unit will receive 25 credit points towards a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in their first year of study at Curtin.

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Senior School

'Grease' is the Word 'GREASE' was the word among All Saints' College actors as they took to the stage for this year's production of the popular American musical Grease.

THE Senior School cast and crew began rehearsals in May, culminating in three shows at John Curtin College of the Arts Theatre in Fremantle from 2-4 July.

Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, the musical was based on American high school sub-cultures in the 1950s.

"We developed a fresh vision that took 'our' Grease away from the usual presentation, often based on the 1978 movie," All Saints' College Drama Coordinator Stephen Roberts said. "It is always a risk to revise or rework popular plays such as Grease, but it was exciting to see the reaction of audience members.

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"After the success of last year's Blood Brothers production, we hoped to extend the tradition of creating well-known performances in an original style."

Audiences were treated to bright costumes, 'Iarger-than-life' action, minimalist staging and exaggerated characterisation.

The much-loved original songs Summer Nights and Greased Lightning were featured, plus songs created for the film including Grease is the Word and You're the One That I Want.

Year 11 Geography field trip ON 14 March 2008, Year 11 Geography students travelled to Point Peron on a Geography field trip.

THE excursion aimed to expand our knowledge and allowed us to apply the concepts of weathering, mass movement, coastal processes and landform formation.

The day consisted of drawing sketch maps and field sketches of the Point Peron peninsula and significant landforms, observing weathering and mass movement, locating and discussing the formation of landforms and making a scaled profile of the beach at Shoalwater Bay. We also observed signs of human impact on the area, making us aware of the influence people have on natural environments.

Everyone agreed the trip was a rewarding and worthwhile experience. Some highlights included: observing the formation of Shag Rock and nearby limestone cliffs, locating solution pipes (one of which was measured to be more than 3.6m deep) and drawing the limestone cliff at Shoalwater Bay. Some students were lucky enough to discover giant spiders in the sand dune vegetation while constructing the beach profile.

On our return to school, we constructed a 3D model of the sand dunes we had measured and were surprised to discover how the shape of the dunes varied in different places along the beach.

We attempted to explain these differences and this gave us a better understanding of the many factors that could affect the shape of coastal landforms.

Overall, the day was a valuable experience as we applied our knowledge to real life situations in a fun and relaxed environment.

Thank you to Mrs Martin and Mrs White for accompanying the Year 11 s on this field trip.

Catherine Jepp Year 11

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Saints' sail in School Teams Racing Championship FROM the start of Term 1, a dedicated group of All Saints' sailors from Years 7-11 trained hard in preparation for the 2008 Sun-Smart Secondary School Teams Racing Championship.

THE championship was held in the school holidays from 14-16 April, and hosted by the South of Perth Yacht Club and Yachting Western Australia. One-hundred-and-forty young sailors represented 15 Western Australian schools across 18 teams.

All Saints' squad members attended a oneand-a-half hour training session each week in the lead up to the competition, learning the skills to sail pacer yachts.

All was set for a wonderful regatta and after an impressive 87 races on day one, participants slept well that night but were eager to do it all again the next morning.

Day two saw flat waters and 0-2 knots of wind. These conditions were ideal for rowing, but sure enough the postponement flag went up and consigned participants to a morning of cards as everone gazed out at the calm river. The Fremantle Doctor came through after lunch with a good 10-12 knots of wind, enabling the sailing to continue with a successful afternoon of racing.

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School 1 win the grand final to beat Scotch College, and CBC 1 defeated Rossmoyne.

All Saints' College 1 finished a respectable eighth overall.

A big thank you to Mr Balding for the time and effort he put into the team this year. It is hoped all sailors will return next season - as well as many new faces.

The 14 students who represented All Saints' were: Nic Arndt, Ben Walker, Sean Carr, Danielle Carr, Sigrid de Vries, Monique de Vries, James Hansen, Louise Biggs, Jack Walker, Nic Syme, Lucy Syme, Emily Behets, Anna Sondalini and Aidan Gallagher.

James Hansen - Year 11

Hockey player has sights set on China

Young gymnast wins gold in Singapore

YEAR 11 All Saints' College student Britt Macdonald has

YEAR 8 student Ella

her sights set on China after being selected to represent the Associated & Catholic Colleges (ACC) of Western Australia in Girls' Hockey.

Holloway won gold in her first ever international gymnastics competition in March this year. Ella qualified among the top five gymnasts in Western Australia, to be selected for the Prime Gymnastics

BRITT is one of only 16 students chosen from ACC schools across WA, to compete in the China Stars International Friendship Games. She and her fellow team members will depart Perth on 24 September 2008, bound for Beijing on a 1O-day trip.

Britt participated in a hockey camp in Mandurah earlier this year, and has attended regular training sessions in the lead-up to the international competition.

On 8 September, she will be presented with her airline ticket, sports bag, jacket and team shirt at a ceremony at the Catholic Education Office in West Leederville.

The trip will incorporate four rounds of competition culminating in the finals on day six. The students will be fortunate to soak up some of the historical sights and Chinese culture during their stay. Some highlights will include visiting the Great Wall, touring Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, shopping in Wangfujing Street and Silk Market, and watching an acrobatic show.

Britt hopes to continue pursuing her

passion for hockey and also plays outside of All Saints' College, representing the Melville City Hockey Club.

"It will be an overwhelming experience playing against different countries and seeing a new part of the world," Britt said.

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Gymnastics Competition in Singapore.

She has been doing gymnastics since the age of three and currently trains with Fremantle PCYC. Ella competed against gymnasts from Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Hong Kong. She competed successfully, winning a gold medal on uneven bars and a bronze medal on floor.

Her team also finished second overall.

"I am extremely proud of all the gymnasts who competed, their achievements and the way in which they conducted themselves," Ella's gymnastics coach Fiona Hearn said. All Saints' College congratulates Ella on her impressive results at the competition.

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Rrom the Parents and Friends' Society Mrs Thirl Millachip - P&F President

THE Pasar Malam in February was a colourful start to the College year. Just three weeks into Term 1 on a warm Friday evening, the Fairway leading down to the College Oval was ablaze with festivity.

THE essence of the Pasar Malam was fun, featuring a wide variety of stalls, food from around the world and activities for all ages.

Many parents ran stalls, selling products such as jewellery, fresh fruit, clothing, cards, hand-made candles and glassware. Other stalls promoted the College Lit Fest, Rowing, and Environmental Groups. Zest Health Club also supervised a stall. A busy team of four people painted countless henna hands. A clown entertained younger children, while the Youth for Christ flat bed challenge, mini golf, obstacle course, cup-cake decorating and climbing wall were popular with all ages. The Junior Voices provided entertainment with songs from around the globe, while College flautists and brass instrumentalists also added to the atmosphere.

About 600 people from across the College community attended. Many parents relished the chance to catch up with friends after the holidays while their children played. It also proved a wonderful welcome for many new College families. The P&F is looking forward to the 2009 Pasar Malam, and any parent or community organisation interested in becoming involved, should contact the P&F Society.

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minute venue change was required due to the popularity of the event. The Performing Arts Centre was packed with 47 tables of parents, friends and Senior School student teams. Everyone was kept on their toes with the 'Number One Music Quiz'. There were countless prizes, many donated by generous College families. Younger children were kept entertained with movies in the Upper Theatre, cup-cake decorating and a Bunnings workshop. Money raised was donated to the Senior School Music Tour of Sydney.

The P&F also hosted an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event to raise money for the Cancer Council. Morning tea was provided for parents, while students had an opportunity to buy gingerbread men decorated in House colours. These proved popular in both the Junior and Senior Schools.

The P&F has been busy helping to promote community spirit within the College and supporting student activities. On a year group level, Parent Social Coordinators have organised get-togethers such as coffees, dinners, breakfast for parents after drop off (Pre-primary), and tables for year groups at the Quiz Night.

The Ladies' Forum Social Craft Group continues to meet each Tuesday morning and

is making delightful treasures in preparation for the Christmas stall. However, more help is needed and all parents are welcome to be involved. Finally, the Friends of Music group is supporting students who play an instrument or sing, and has provided suppers following the Tutors' Concert and recitals.

The P&F is delighted that the central Bush Court redevelopment in Senior School is almost complete. The P&F is proud to support this project and has been saving towards it for several years.

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From the Archive Mrs Sue Sondalini - Archivist

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port: Parents and Friends' Society

TH Parents and Friends' ociety Inc. (P&F) makes a wonderful contribution to provide facilities and to prom te a sense of commurJ ty within the College.

THE P&F runs the College Uniform Store, while the Ladies' Forum and Friends of Music are both semi-autonomous groups within the P&F. The non-current minutes and other records of the P&F are now cared for within the College Archive as a record of the history, function and development of All Saints' College.

The inaugural P&F meeting was held on 17 November 1980, a few months before the College opened. One-hundred-and-fifty staff, parents and friends attended a meeting at Bull Creek Community Hall in Leichardt Street.

In the 1980s P&F Society members were involved in practical ways such as development of the school site. Volunteers paved, installed reticulation, and helped with gardening including planting lawn, shrubs and trees. Volunteers worked in the canteen, library and in the developing uniform shop.

The group was also active in organising social and fundraising activities. Welcome functions were held for new parents; refreshments were provided at the opening of new buildings and during sports carnivals; and floral decorations were provided for important gatherings.

Several family activities were held to further develop a sense of community in the new school with school barbecues and quiz nights.

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In 1984 a group of 250 College community members booked to see the spectacular iceskaters, Torville and Dean!

Fetes were held in 1984, 1986 and 1989 followed by a Garden Expo and Fete in 1993.

These were major community gatherings and fundraising activities, with the money going towards College equipment and facilities.

In 1989 the P&F produced a recipe book, while in 1996 a calendar was marketed by the Ladies' Forum featuring drawings by College students of National Trust properties.

Throughout the 1990s the Parents and Friends' continued to support and assist the College community in both practical and financial ways. School functions including art exhibitions, drama productions, music recitals, athletics carnivals and discos received practical assistance and in some cases funding from the P&F, Ladies' Forum and Friends of Music. Many students were granted financial assistance to attend academic and sporting competitions in other parts of Australia. The P&F provided generous contributions to the various building and development appeals in this time.

The first Literature Festival; the Rowing Club; and Cheerleading Squad all received financial support from the P&F in the early part of the new century. Social gatherings including quiz nights, bush dances,

sundowners, and breakfasts held by each House were assisted by the P&F. Today the Parents and Friends' group continues to promote community spirit and supports College activities. To help provide a social network within the College, Parent Contact Lists are prepared and circulated, and Parent Social Coordinators organise social gatherings for parents. Guest speakers are invited to meetings to provide information on topical issues for parents and community members. In February a successful Pasar Malam, or night market, was held in the College grounds. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and the City to Surf Fun Run are given regular support to raise money for important charities, while also providing a fun social gathering for College community members.

The P&F provided financial support for this year's Bush Court redevelopment project, which will create a positive student recreation area in the Senior School. The P&F provides sponsorship to students and Presentation Ceremony prizes. Funding is from annual family subscription and profits from the uniform store.

The contribution of the Parents and Friends' Society and its associated groups is greatly valued and contributes to the lives of all who study and work at the College.

Parents and Friends' Society Presidents 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Mr M P Lambert Mr M P Lambert Mr G C Baldock Dr I J Fairnie Dr I J Fairnie Dr I J Fairnie Mr W D L Hawley Mr W D L Hawley Mr D J Sewell Mr D J Sewell Dr J G Alien Dr J G Alien Dr J G Alien Mr B R Jones Mr B R Jones Mr P Angel Mr P Angel Mr P Angel Mr R McCaffrey Mr R McCaffrey Mr R McCaffrey Dr A Cowden Dr A Cowden Dr A Cowden Ms A Kilminster Ms A Kilminster Mrs T Millachip Mrs T Millachip

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1981 Parents and Friends' Society members. (Back row) Mr N Robbins, Mrs M Fogarty, Mr J Turner, Mr J Elphick, Mrs S Downes, Mr M Lambert, Mrs J Geary. (Front row) Mr G Baldock, Rev R Hanson, Mr D Hagan, Mrs S Clarke, Mr J Stacy, Dr E Speed.

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The College band performs in the amphitheatre at the 1984 College Fete.

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The Ladies' Forum Stall at the 1986 College Fete including Mrs K Leckie, Mrs J Burton and Mrs B Bee.

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The crowd enjoys the 1989 College Fete.

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1995 Parents and Friends' Society members. (Standing) Mrs S Blackney, Mrs S Payne, Mr P Angel, Ms J Armarego, Mrs K Booker, Mr J Alien. (Seated) Mrs C Barnett, Mr B Jones, Mr C Munro, Mrs D Edwards.

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1998 Friends of Music members provide assistance at a College music gathering.

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1998 College participants in the City to Surf Fun Run, organised by the Parents and Friends' Society.

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The P&F provide market umbrellas next to the canteen in 2004.

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Parents and Friends' Society members during the College Sundowner they organised in 2007.

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P&F President Thirl Millachip cuts the cake to celebrate All Saints' participation in the 2007 City to Surf.

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Old Saints

From the Old Saints' President Mr Simon Stone - 2007 Old Saints' President & Old Saints' ASC Board Representative

THE mission of the Old Saints is to help foster fellowship between those of us fortunate to have been students at All Saints'.

THIS mission is executed by the Old Saints' Committee - a group of volunteers made up of Old Saints' members who feel strongly enough about the life of the College that they give up some of their time to achieve this end.

Our primary tools for achieving this are the five-yearly reunions (four per year at this stage), and the annual Former Versus Current Students' Sports Day. We do not profess to have all the answers. If you have any ideas about how we may better realise our goal, please do not hesitate to let me know via email at:simon.stone@teamtech.com.au.

If you would like to help us, please contact Anthony Radich (Anthony.Radich@allsaints. wa.edu.au) and he will provide you with more information.

It was a beautiful day, well attended, and the organisation and spirit of all participants combined to make it an enjoyable event. It proved a great opportunity for students to pit themselves against their more senior peers.

Next year's plan to mix the teams to combine the vigour of youth with the wisdom of years should see more balanced results, and help foster bonds across the years.

2003 REUNION The 2003 alumni met at The Leederville Hotel on 3 May 2008. This reunion was perhaps one of the most successful ever, with about 90 people in attendance.

1988, 1993, AND 1998 REUNIONS

SPORTS DAY Congratulations to Sian Morgan (Old Saints' Sports Day Coordinator), Oliver Beath (Acting Head of Physical Education), and Mitch Collins (2008 Sports Captain) for coordinating a successful Sports Day. ove - all saints' mllege 46

Mark Balding (1988) and Leigh Grant (1998) are cooking up the next couple of reunions.

Well done folks! The 1993 Reunion is, however, in trouble. We have not found anyone from this cohort to organise the event.

Over the years we have realised that without direct involvement of people from the year group in question, the reunion will be a boring fizzer.

As a consequence, we have a policy that if no one from the year group is interested in helping with the reunion organisation, it will be cancelled. If you are a member of the 1993 cohort and want to make a difference, please contact Anthony Radich at the College and let him know you are prepared to put yourself out there and help organise your reunion.You will not be doing it without our support.

Sports Day success SUNDAY afternoon, 4 May was this year's Former Versus Current Students' Sports Day. The event was a success, boasting the biggest turnout yet, with more than 60 students (both former and current) participating.

Former and current students played against each other in Netball, Soccer and Touch Football. Current students definitely tested the fitness of the 'older' former students; however some former students looked like giants (particularly on the soccer pitch) in comparison. The current students provided good competition in all of the games and the afternoon proved to be lots of fun.

After the games, it was time to relax and refuel with a delicious sausage sizzle cooked

by Old Saints' President Simon Stone and Committee member Bruce Lee. Former students took this opportunity to catch up with peers they had not seen for a while and reminisce about their high school days.

The Old Saints' Committee is appreciative of the College's support and organisation of this event; namely Mr Oliver Beath (Acting Head of Physical Education) and Mitch Collins (Sports Captain). However, many thanks go to all who were involved - without their participation and enthusiasm this event would not have been such a success.

Next year is hoped to be even better, with a different format involving mixed teams of both former and current students competing against each other and vying for the title of 'best team of the day'. This event is a great tradition being developed collaboratively between the College and Old Saints; so all students - past and present - be ready for the 2009 Former Versus Current Students' Sports Day. It is guaranteed to be great fun.

Old Saints' netballers continue blue and white presence OVER the years several former students have continued to represent All Saints' beyond Year 12, through their participation in outside sporting competitions.

One such team is made up of girls from the 2007 leavers' group who are currently competing in the Fremantle Netball Association.

As netball has consolidated in the College

as a weekend sport, it is wonderful to see increasing numbers of All Saints' students taking the opportunity to enjoy the healthy friendship of this competition.

In future years as College team members complete Year 12, it is hoped they will join the Old Saints' netballers and maintain a blue and white presence at Gibson Park.

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Old Saints: Where are they now?

Damien Carbon (1992)

David Stallard (1996)

AS a 1992 leaver it seems a long time ago that I left school, but I still have some fantastic memories of my time at All Saints'.

WA entrepreneur wins nation-wide '30 Under 30 Competition'.

I WAS fortunate to play the drums in many College bands and in two productions - Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Pirates. I travelled to New Zealand with the Concert Band and also represented the school in Basketball.

Since leaving All Saints' I have had a few jobs which have taken me around the world, and I've had a great time in the process. I took a radio announcing job in Geraldton for two years, before returning to Perth in 1995 to work at 92.9FM. I then headed to England where I worked for their biggest radio network, G-Cap. During this time I went backpacking for three months with my brother Robert, who is also a former student of the College.

I made the shift from radio announcing to sports journalism which had always been my passion, working on English Premier League matches. In 1997 I was offered a radio job in Sydney, and so decided to head back to Australia.

For the next five years I worked as "sports guy" for the Andrew Denton Breakfast Show on Sydney's Triple M. Working in a high-stress position such as this, waking at 3.00am and working weekends was tough, but also

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rewarding. I had an opportunity to work at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, travelled on Wallabies' rugby tours, cricket tours and worked at hundreds of Rugby League matches on the East Coast. I also worked for many years as Triple M Melbourne's AFL reporter and "around-the-grounds guy" in Sydney.

In 2002 I made the jump from sports media to sport, heading Media and Communications for the Sydney Kings' basketball team. I was fortunate to join the club at a good time, as they went on to win three grand finals and lost the fourth. The Kings' job was full-time with lots of travel, but I also continued radio work with Triple M part-time so I was flat out.

In 2007 I headed home to Perth, after the birth of my second child. I accepted a job at the Fremantle Dockers Football Club as Sponsorship Executive in charge of media partners. I have two great kids, six-year-old Benjamin and 18-month-old Ally. I have a beautiful and understanding wife Rachael, and I am living in Bicton.

PLATINUM Care Director and All Saints' College 1996 graduate, David Stallard is one of only two Western Australian winners of Australian Anthill Magazine's 30 Under 30 Competition. The nation-wide competition encouraged young entrepreneurs under the age of 30 to share their stories of success (and failure) in their business ventures.

Many applications were received, with judges opting to include an additional 30 high flyers to recognise the large number of quality applications received.

Winners were tagged as "the future of business in Australia" and "collectively responsible for turning over hundreds of millions of dollars each year". Entrants were from a variety of industries ranging from floristry, pizzas and real estate, to education and aged care. The latter is the industry in which David has chosen to make a difference.

"We identified a huge need in the agedcare industry where staff shortages were (and still are) reaching critical levels and

we believed this was due to poor pay and conditions," David said.

"We have tried to champion better pay rates and conditions for staff in this industry and while we still have a lot of work ahead of us, the difference we are making is already having an impact on hundreds of clients each week.

"Today's decision-makers do not seem to realise their decisions are going to have a direct impact on how well (or otherwise) they are looked after as they approach old age. Meanwhile, many aged and disabled clients are currently experiencing first-hand the issues associated with unqualified, inexperienced staff providing care due to staff leaving the industry to follow more lucrative careers."

Launched in 2006, Platinum Care is a provider of aged and disabled in-home care services in Western Australia. All Saints' wishes David continued success in his new business venture and congratulates him on this wonderful recognition.

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Sian Morgan (2002) I FINISHED my teaching degree in Canada last year. My fiancee Glenn Angel (also a 2002 All Saints' College leaver) and I spent four months apart, however when I completed my studies he met me overseas where we spent two months travelling in the USA and Europe.

In early January this year we spent four freezing days visiting the sights of Budapest in Hungary. It was when we visited Citadel (an old Roman fortress) at sunset, that Glenn popped the 'big question'. He was down on bended knee in the snow and presented me with the most beautiful ring.

Plans are in full swing for a summer wedding in late January 2009.

CONGRATULATIONS to Sian Morgan for receiving the Western Australian Secondary School Executives Association Award recently. Sian was presented with the award for demonstrating the highest level

Marisa Rappold (2005) NESTLED in the historical magnificence of Kyoto, Japan, is the 369-year-old Ryukoku University. Founded in 1639, it is at Ryukoku that we find former All Saints' College student Marisa Rappold.

Marisa is currently on a 12-month scholarship exchange program studying Japanese language and culture. The scholarship is sponsored by Japanese Government and Industry as part of Marisa's

of academic performance and teaching competency in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) course at Curtin University.

The award recognises the work of new graduates and celebrates their transition into the classroom. "I feel so honoured that my efforts over the past four years have been recognised in this way," Sian said.

"The hard work, and at times stress, were definitely worth it." Sian is currently working at Santa Maria College in Attadale as an English and Society & Environment Teacher.

four-year Bachelor of Asian Studies (Japanese) degree.

As the cultural museum of Japan, Kyoto exhibits Japan's heritage and tradition through a multitude of temples and shrines, magnificent palaces, museums and impeccably sculptured gardens.

Kyoto is offering Marisa a plethora of cultural wealth and heritage as part of her intense cultural and language studies.

FOR the first time since I left All Saints' nine years ago, I can finally say, with much relief, that I am no longer a student. And it is a good feeling to be growing up!

I started work in April as a Management Consultant with McKinsey in London. With any luck, I might even have my first ever business card in time for our 1O-year school reunion later this year.

My studies began with Physics and Applied Maths, and then Mechanical Engineering at the University of Western Australia. I was fortunate to receive a Rhodes Scholarship to further my studies in Oxford.

My work there focused on scramjets vehicles which should be capable of flight between any two points on the globe in less than two hours. In October 2007, I was awarded a doctorate in this subject.

The past three years in Oxford have been characterised by a real sense of balance. The university's collegiate structure cuts across departmental barriers, orchestrating social

and academic interaction between people of different disciplines from different countries.

I took up several new sports including Rowing, and this past year I ran the Paris marathon and climbed Mont Blanc in the summer.

I have also managed to retain my enthusiastic (but talentless, and often somewhat tasteless) appreciation of music, theatre and the arts.

It is with this special mix of friendship, study, sport and cultural activities in mind that I look back on my school days with fond memories, and remain excited about the days that lie ahead.

Old Saints: tell us your stories ALL Saints' College is proud of its former students and the contributions they are making to the world. Our former students are inspirational role models who have achieved many successes in their occupational, cultural, sporting and personal pursuits.

Please help us recognise these achievements by sending information about yourself or other former students to Sian Orchard, Community Relations (Publications) Officer. We would love to hear your stories! Email Sian.Orchard@allsaints.wa.edu.au or phone (08) 9313 9341.

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Five-year Reunion: Class of 2003 THE All Saints' College Five-year Reunion for 2003 leavers was held on Saturday, 3 May at the Leederville Hotel.

IT was a credit to this year group and to All Saints' College, that a record number of more than 100 people attended and made it such a successful event. Conversations flowed easily as old friendship groups reunited and reminisced about their years at All Saints' College.

Stories were exchanged about what had happened over the past five years. Many people had completed university degrees and started their careers, others had travelled the world and volunteered in third-world countries. Some former students had launched successful businesses, others were engaged to be married or lived in other parts of the country.

It was lovely to see Dr Shaw, Mr Radich, Ms White and Mr Kealley again, and to have it reinforced that although five years had passed since we were students at the school, our link to the College community was still highly valued.

A huge thank you to those staff who attended, and to Mhairi Cowden, Chris Harrison, Hamish Burton and Rebekah Henderson, who helped me organise the night. Congratulations to the 2003 leavers for their impressive attendance rate. This is a positive reflection that the Class of 2003 was a close-knit year group who all enjoyed their time at All Saints' College.

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20-year Reunion: Class of 1987 WHILE walking the hallowed halls of All Saints' College carrying books under our arms, never would we have believed a 20-year school reunion could come about so quickly!

HOWEVER, this is exactly the position that students from the Class of 1987 found themselves in at the end of last year.

Emails and generous offers of help and support from a few individuals made organising the event fairly simple. We sent a few "advance" emails to gauge response for the most popular dates and venues, to get the word out and start trying to track down a few people. We decided to book as close to Christmas as possible - to make it easier for people living overseas and interstate to attend. And attend they did - people flew in from many rural areas, almost every state in Australia, England, the United States and Hong Kong!

Friday, 21 December 2007 arrived and

about 70 past students and teachers headed upstairs at the Vic Hotel in Subiaco. Christmas celebrations were already in full swing while our party made its own festivities.

Conversations were loud and plentiful with everyone eager to find out what people were doing, where they lived and how many children everyone had. The answers to these questions were interesting and everyone had a story or two to tell. Friendships were rekindled, contact details swapped and toasts made to absent friends. There was much laughter and it was great to see so many familiar and friendly faces.

Here's looking forward to the 25-year reunion if we do not see you before then!

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