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From the Editor
Editor Sian Orchard
Many All Saints' students continue to make the College proud with their heartwarming displays of care and concern for both the wider community and the environment. This edition of The Dove highlights examples of our students developing as leaders and good moral citizens, who can make a positive difference to society.
Art Director Tony Clarke, Spirit Printer Lamb Print Photography Community Relations Department, Robert Johnson Photography, Community Newspaper Group, staff and students Editorial Contributors Staff, students and College community members Proof Readers Community Relations Department Mrs Mary Thornton All Saints' College Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek WA 6149 PO Box 165, Willetton WA 6955
The Junior School continues to spread the message about environmental sustainability. Staff and students have initiated programs such as the Junior School Kitchen Gardens and Waste-Free Lunches in an effort to reduce their environmental footprint. A group of Senior School students participated in the 'World Challenge' Borneo Expedition in the summer school holidays, where they admirably met a range of character-building challenges and helped complete a community construction project. Other Senior students have been strong advocates for various community service groups and charities. The whole College community embraced the Kenyan Service Project through their generosity and support. The knowledge shared and funds raised will have a life-changing impact on the quality of education provided within this small Maasai village.
www.allsaints.wa.edu.au Senior School: Junior School:
(08) 9313 9333 (08) 9313 9334
Co-education is education for life. Naturally
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Cover Caption: Teacher Benjamin from the small Maasai village of Olasiti in Kenya, spent six weeks at All Saints' College in Semester 2,2010 observing class lessons and working with teachers. Benjamin is pictured with a Year 2 class, Year 5 students Jasper Lush and Madeleine Pittorino, as well as Nathan Holbrook (Year 7).
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From the Principal Kenyan Service Project
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Chaplain Chatter
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All Saints' College 30th Anniversary commissioned sculpture
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Senior School Library refurbishments
10 Year 12 WACE Examination results 12 Inaugural Strings Festival & Kids' Music Program 13 Music students gain national recognition 14 Lit Fest successful partnerships & Parent Welcome Sundowner 15 'World Challenge' Borneo Expedition 16 Art, Design & Technology Exhibition 18 Staff News 24 Junior School
31 Transition Program 33 Senior School
ALL SAINTS'
40 From the Parents and Friends' Society
COLLEGE
From the P&F President
42 From the Archive Aerial photographs of the College campus
44 Old Saints From the Old Saints President, Year 12 Old Saints Barbecue, Old Saints at Careers Expo, 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner, 20 Year Reunion: Class of 1990, 25 Year Reunion: Class of 1985, Where Are They Now?, wedding announcements
the Dove THE dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a messenger of good news or peace. It forms an integral part of the All Saints' College crest and represents 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, Columba being Latin for dove.
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From the Principal Dr Geoffrey Show - Principal All Saints' College has had a long tradition of engag ing in service.
FOR many years, groups of All Saints' students visited local agencies weekly and provided a range of support. In 2007, we began our Year 10 Helping Hands project, occurring during camp week, and having all Year 10s involved in a variety of service projects around Perth. We have continued Helping Hands even though the Curriculum Council abandoned its requirement that students must complete a stipulated amount of service in order to gain Secondary Graduation. In 2005, a team from the College visited a Vietnamese orphanage and helped to refurbish its buildings while also working with the children. Throughout all of this time, we have continued to provide monetary and food-supply support to many charities, and have had large-scale involvement in, first, the Activ Foundation Fun Run and subsequently the Parkerville Children and Youth Care. For several years, we have been looking for the opportunity to have a service connection with an overseas community. We have sought an ongoing project comparable to our Vietnam involvement. At the end of last year, as the result of an approach from the African Departures safari company, we made contact with a small Maasai village, Olasiti, in Amboseli in Kenya. Within the village, Benjamin Lemayian Kool had recently established a school and had expressed the wish 4 the Dove - All Saints' College
to develop his own pedagogical knowledge and skills. Last September, Father Braden and I visited Olasiti and spent time in the little school which now taught some 150 students, in two-and-a-half classrooms. We were both greatly impressed by the dedication of Teacher Benjamin and his colleagues and knew immediately this was an ideal connection for All Saints'. Teacher Benjamin was brought to Perth by African Departures and spent six weeks here, watching our classes and working with our teachers. We also had him talking with students in both Junior and Senior School about Maasai life and culture. Teacher Benjamin became a popular figure on campus, very visible in his colourful Maasai robes. The situation of his school in Olasiti caught the imagination of the College community. When we opened a cash appeal for the school, advertising a target of $6,000, we found that within a couple of weeks we had gained $17,000, such is the generosity of our community. Benjamin is now back in Olasiti, putting into practice some of the things he observed here. He is also doing some preliminary investigations for some of the projects for which the $17,000 is to be used.
Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group.
So far, Toshiba has presented him with a laptop computer and the College fund has presented a solar panel to power the laptop and the village's mobile phones. We have also provided the money for an internet connection. Now, we are preparing to allocate fund money for the erection of a new building with three classrooms, and another building to be used as a school kitchen where the children's lunches will be prepared. We have earmarked a portion of the funds to support Benjamin's wish to study part-time during holidays for a teacher's diploma over three years. We are also replenishing and expanding the school's supply of text books which are loaned to the students. A longer term matter is that we are wondering whether we might also be able to help build a windmill with water pump for the school, and we believe this might assist the school to eventually gain government registration so as to qualify for ongoing support from the Kenyan government. Currently, the Olasiti school goes up to Class 3; it is hoped that this will eventually progress to Class 8, the end of primary school. At present, children who complete Class 3 need to travel to a boarding school to continue their education and it would be nice to be able to have all of them complete primary school within
the village. In the meantime, several College families have generously provided the money to allow several of the village children to continue their schooling at another school. Teacher Benjamin and his Maasai school in Olasiti have quickly become a part of our consciousness, especially in terms of our privileged responsibility to assist people with some significant material needs, but also in terms of our recognition of the features all of us share with other, apparently exotic, individuals. Our connection with the Olasiti school is set to continue for many years. We believe this will be to the benefit of both communities.
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Chaplain Chatter Father Braden Short - College Chaplain I have always maintained that generosity begets generosity. AS I write this article, I find myself reflecting on the final term of 2010 with all its goodbyes and myriad of services, but above all, on the generosity that pervades our community. We are a community overflowing with generosity. We hoped to raise between $6,000 and $7,000 for Teacher Benjamin's school, and as a community we raised more than twice that. Families from the Junior School generously gave Christmas presents to the hurting children of Parkerville and a huge number of charities were supported throughout 2010. But there is more to our community's generosity than giving in a material way; students have given much time to the mentoring and care of others. This can be seen for example, in peer support both in the Senior and Junior Schools, at College events, in care of the environment, and in the support of one another when things go wrong. I often see good friends bring hurting friends to the Chaplain or Counsellors for a chat. Our staff members are generous with both time and academic rigour. Many arrive in the early hours of the morning and leave after 5.00pm. Several staff members are at the College on weekends as well. Students can seek them out when they struggle with a concept, or just when they struggle with the pressures of life. This generosity was noted in the myriad of thank you messages that staff received at the end of the year.
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The 2010 College Captains spoke from the heart to our hearts at the Presentation Ceremony as they reflected on the generosity of this community during their time with us; what they said, moved many to tears. Generosity begets generosity. I pray that the Class of 201 1, and we the community of All Saints' College, might continue to be a community that looks to the needs of those around us as the new academic year unfolds.
College News Sculpture commissioned for 30th Anniversary LAST year, All Saints' College commissioned highly respected Western Australian artist, Simon Gilby, to design and create a sculpture to coincide with the College's 30th Anniversary year. THE completed sculpture will be permanently housed and displayed in the new performing arts building upon its completion, which is anticipated for December 2012. The male and female figures will be presented in a suspended state with emerging branches and leaves. "I want the figures to represent our individual and equal humanity with the branches symbolising our continual growth as people," Simon said. "The figures will be internally lit with the light escaping through perforations in the figures' skin, hinting at stars or our inner light." This project evolved into a collaborative effort with all Junior and Senior School students scribing an image onto a steel plate that somehow represented them as individuals. After being etched and printed, these metal plates were welded together to make up the skin of the two figures. "While I usually make my works alone and with the
subject of my own choosing evolving in the process, this time the subject is the 'school' and the two figures act as 'time capsules' made up of the individual students," Simon said. "This is an exciting project for me and I am grateful for the support of All Saints' College staff and students to accommodate the scope of this whole-school project." The 1 100 or so prints will be framed to hang alongside the two sculptures, and together, they will provide a record of All Saints' students in the College's milestone 30th Anniversary year.
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College News Senior School Library refurbishment THE start of the 2011 academic year saw the opening of the refurbished Senior School Library with an additional 604 square metres of floor space. The extra space allows students to either work in groups or find a quiet space to work alone. ONE of the first observations students make when they enter the library, is how different it is to the classroom. Upon entry, the new touchscreen computers are set up to allow students to search the library catalogue. Although each student has their own laptop, it is necessary to provide a quick access point for them to find reading or research material. The Print and Copy Station is a one-stop shop for students and staff to photocopy, scan, laminate, print, staple and cut within the same area. This is a worthy addition to the library which is already being used well. The fiction shelves are low, allowing an uninterrupted view of the whole library upon entry. Low shelving is also more conducive to browsing and allows for books to be displayed on top, a popular way for many students to choose their reading material. The dedicated research area is between the shelves of the non-fiction collection. The large wooden table has power points set into the centre, ideal for students working with their laptops. The positioning of this area allows students to mix both online and print research to gain a more balanced and accurate collection of information. The two classrooms, which are used extensively but not exclusively for the Library Reading and Research programs, are furnished
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in such a way that gives every student the opportunity to sit on a soft comfortable chair when reading, or to sit at a table when using their laptop. Also included in the building design are two study rooms with the flexibility to allow either individual students to use them, or a small group wishing to discuss debating topics or to study with a buddy. Alongside the study rooms is a seminar room which can be used for small class groups, small groups to study together, or for students and staff to hold meetings. Library staff members are enjoying the improved design of the circulation desk as well as the increased space in the work room. The dedicated store room provides space to effectively store all display materials. The southern end of the library is furnished with soft armchair-style seating, as well as tables and chairs for students wanting to work with books and computers. The power points in all areas are located in the floor near the table to avoid the safety issues of having cords reaching across the floor. Students are currently enjoying the use of this area before school, at lunchtimes and after school for Homework Cafe. The magazine collection is kept in this area also, to allow students to relax and enjoy reading them in a comfortable environment. This area will overlook lush green gardens with
a backdrop of native trees; a serene outlook for students to relax and read or play board games at lunchtimes. Some of the walls are glass with special UV protection and this gives the library a sense of openness and access to the whole area.
Any member of the College community who has not yet visited the refurbished Senior School Library is welcome to wander through or ask any of the Library Staff to take them on a guided tour.
Ms Sue Cameron - Head of Library Services
Images courtesy of Parry and Rosenthal and Photographer Robert Frith
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College News Year 12 graduates achieve impressive results CONGRATULATIONS to our 2010 Year 12 students who achieved outstanding results in their WACE Examinations. MORE than 41 % of the cohort achieved an ATAR over 90, while more than 25% achieved an ATAR over 95 and more than 8% over 99. We continued the College's run of Exhibitions in recent years, with Tania Joppich gaining a General Exhibition on the basis of being in the top 40 students in the State. Mark Shelton won a 'Special Course Award' for Computer Science. This was effectively the Course Exhibition for Computer Science as Mark gained the highest combined mark in WA for this course; however, the award winner must graduate in the year of the award in order to be designated an Exhibitioner. Mark was a Year 1 1 student in 2010, wh ich of course makes his achievement even more meritorious. Certificates of Distinction are awarded to eligible students who are in the top 0.5% of candidates based on the WACE course score.
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Michael McPhail (Geography)
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Albert He (Mathematics)
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Mark Shelton (Special Certificate of Distinction in Computer Science)
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Ben Jansen also won a Westscheme Award for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training. Many students gained strong ATARs, with the highest 10 being Albert He (99.9); Tania Joppich (99.85); Melissa liu (99.7); Callum Franey (99.95); Samantha Denford (99.50); Michael McPhail (99.50); Ellen Bwye (99.45); Peng Tiong (99.35); Rebecca Long (99.25); and Curtis Croucamp (99.1). This meant that 8% of our students were in the top 1% of WACE candidates. Certificates of Excellence are awarded to students who, in their final three consecutive years of senior secondary school WACE enrolment, obtain at least 18 'A' grades in course units or equivalents (including at least three two-unit combinations). An impressive group of 21 students gained a Certificate of Excellence: John Blaxill; Ellen Bwye; Samantha Denford; Callum Franey; Caleb Gorton; Albert He; Elizabeth Hill; Aaron Holmes; Tania Joppich; Melissa Liu; Rebecca Long; Sarah Maisey; Michael McPhail; Michael Millett; Michelle Mursin; Christopher Sinclair; Aidan Smith; Daniel Tan; Shao-Ming Tan; Peng Tiong, and Carolyn Zhang. With this strong set of results, it was not surprising that we were named as one of the highest-performing schools in WA in Chemistry; Dance; Economics; Geography; Human Biological Science; Japanese as a
Second Language; Mathematics; Mathematics: Specialist; Modern History; Outdoor Education; Physical Education Studies; Physics; Politics and Law, and Visual Arts. This is an extraordinary record, exceeded by very few schools.
Congratulations to all 2010 Year 12 students, and special thanks to the teachers whose dedication and hard work facilitated these fine results.
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College News Inaugural Strings Festival a success ON 3 August 2010, All Saints' College held its inaugural Strings Festival in the Chapel. IT took the form of an Eisteddfod, exclusively for the College's String playing students from both the Junior and Senior Schools. Semra Lee, an external adjudicator and experienced violinist, was invited to adjudicate the Festival. Participants received written reports as well as bronze, silver or gold medals. Entries in 38 solo categories as well as several duets and trios were received. The richness and diversity of the College's vibrant Strings program were evident in seven String
Ensembles performing to a high level. The Festival was a major success and well attended by parents, friends and members of the College community. "I believe the standard of the students' musicianship is raised by hosting events such as these," Coordinator of Strings Mrs Thea Kotze said. "An understanding and appreciation of music is also developed in the general public who attend such events," she said.
Music Kids fosters love of music MUSIC Kids is a creative, playful and holistic new program aimed at developing a love of music in young children. THE new early childhood music classes are available to every child in the community aged between 3 and 5 years old. They will be held each Saturday during term time starting 19 February 2011, in the All Saints' College Junior School Music Department in Bull Creek. "Music during early childhood plays an important role in a young person's development," All Saints' College Director of Music Anette Kerkovius said. "When children move, dance, sing, chant and play percussion 12 the Dove - All Saints' College
instruments they learn to create, explore and improvise in a natural way. All Saints' College is pleased to be able to offer young children in the wider community, an opportunity to foster a love of music and make use of the College's outstanding music facilities and equipment," she said. The classes will be conducted by awardwinning and experienced All Saints' College Music Department staff with a maximum of eight students per class. The 4 - 5 year
olds' class will be held from 9am to 9.45am followed by the 3 year olds' class from lOam to 10.45am. The cost is $1 12 for eight weeks in each of Terms 1 to 3 and $84 for six weeks in Term 4, with fees payable in advance for a whole term. For more information please contact the All Saints' College Junior School Music Room on 9313 9333 or email Anette Kerkovius at: Anette.Kerkovius@allsaints.wa.edu.au.
Music students gain national recognition THE
outstanding musical talents of five All Saints' College Senior School students were recognised recently, with their selection into some of Australia's most prestigious Choral Schools and Orchestras.
YEAR 9 student Kristina Lang, was given the rare honour of being accepted into the Gondwana National Choral School, Sydney in January 201 1 for the second consecutive year. Selection for this Choral School is a professional highlight for many young singers who aspire to achieve a place in the competitive program each year. Kristina joined more than 280 young musicians from around Australia for two weeks of intensive rehearsals, dance and music composition workshops. The students' hard work and discipline culminated in two concerts at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Kate Goodridge Griffiths (Year 12) and her brother Tiger (Year 8) were also selected for the Gondwana Chorale and Junior Gondwana respectively. Unfortunately they were both unable to attend the Choral School in Sydney due to a trip to England in the summer school holidays. Runa Murase, Year 10, is one of 100 talented young Western Australian musicians selected to be part of WA Youth Orchestra (WAYOj, the premier ensemble of WA Youth Music. Recognised as one of the finest youth orchestras in the country, WAYO has had many alumni go on to occupy significant positions in every major orchestra in Australia. Throughout 2011, Runa will play the violin in three major
performances at Perth Concert Hall and two large-scale outdoor concerts with the Orchestra. She will also benefit from extensive tutorial and scholarship programs. Year 9 student Taigh Macdonald is one of 60 students in the state to be selected for the Collegium String Orchestra, another exciting musical performance opportunity provided by WA Youth Music. Members of the Collegium focus on ensemble skills that enhance each player's overall musical development. Repertoire includes wellknown works written for string orchestra, as well as arrangements, film music and original compositions. Taigh has only been playing the double bass for a short time, which makes his selection for the Collegium all the more impressive. All Saints' College is extremely proud of these five students and their wonderful achievements in music. Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group.
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College News Parent Welcome Sundowner THE annual All Saints' College Parent Welcome Sundowner was well attended on Sunday, 30 January 2011, just prior to the start of Term 1. ABOUT 150 parents and guardians of new students and siblings, accepted the invitation to meet staff and mingle with other parents, particularly those whose children were in the same year group. Guests enjoyed drinks and canapes on the warm summer evening and were officially
welcomed into the All Saints' community by College Principal, Dr Geoffrey Shaw, and the Community Relations Department. It was an enjoyable event and we wish our new College families all the best for the year ahead.
Successful Lit Fest partnerships THE annual Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Awards are presented to publicly acknowledge and celebrate best practice in private sector support for the arts and culture through partnering, volunteering and giving. CONGRATULATIONS to the All Saints' College Literature Festival and Professional Public Relations (PPR) for their successful business partnership, which was announced as one of three national finalists for the 2010 AbaF Encouragement Award. The Award is presented to partnerships between businesses, arts and cultural organisations, involving a business making its first commitment to the arts. Literature Festival Coordinator, Kris Williams, was presented with a framed certificate at the 14 the Dove - All Saints' College
National Awards Dinner in Sydney in October. PPR will continue its partnership with Lit Fest for the third year in 201 1, as the Festival celebrates 10 years of bringing books to life. Also acknowledged for the second consecutive year was the partnership between Lit Fest and Wooldridges Educational Superstores. The partnership was once again a Western Australian finalist, recognised for good practice.
Successful partnerships: Professional Public Relations General Manager Nicole Moody, Australia Business Arts Foundation Chief Executive Jane Haley, and All Saints' College Literature Festival Coordinator Kris Williams. Photograph courtesy of Ion Regnard.
Borneo World Challenge AT 2.30am on 27 December 2010, 10 sleepy All Saints' College and Bateman Bay High School students accompanied by Mrs Felsinger from All Saints', and Ms Maddison from Bateman Bay, arrived at Perth International Airport to begin their 'World Challenge'. THERE was a sense of excitement and adventure in the air as we flew to Kuala Lumpur and then on to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, Borneo. We had no idea what we were going to experience for the next month, but we were ready to face any challenges head on. After the first day exploring Kota Kinabalu, we grabbed our packs and headed on a bus for our acclimatisation trek at the Crocker Ranges. The trek began with a long, wobbly suspension bridge and continued into the jungle of Borneo. In the jungle we learnt how to set up our hammocks, cook, cross rivers and we also went swimming underneath a waterfall. When we returned to the Adventure Centre on the third day, some of the group went white water rafting. Our next challenge was to climb Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysia. We enjoyed a buffet dinner at the base of the mountain the night before our big climb. The initial climb was 6km of steep steps and we reached an altitude of 31 OOm on the first night. The climb was tough and as we got closer to the top, the air became thinner which proved even more difficult. Again, we had a buffet dinner and at 2.30am the next morning, we started the climb to the summit. It was a challenging climb on steep rock face.
The weather was not good and one person in the group got altitude sickness so we had to come back down after 8km. The rest of the day was spent climbing down the mountain. Next we flew to Bario, Sarawak where we undertook our community project. In the village of Pau'kat, we finished constructing a prayer house that was half built on a hill in the village. It was hard work carrying planks of wood up the hill, but great fun nailing, sawing and digging to make a wall and benches to complete the prayer house. Everyone really enjoyed this aspect of the trip and it felt wonderful to do something worthwhile for a community. Our last trek was in the primary rainforest near Bario through mud and over rivers, which we needed to build a bridge to pass over. We had some mishaps such as bee stings, trees falling on people and leeches, but overall it was a fantastic end to our challenges.
Amy Kirke - 2010 Year 12 Leaver
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Creative mosaic at All Saints' Exhibition AWARD-WINNING artworks, mixed media, sculptures, paintings, textiles and photography were among the creative mosaic on display at the 2010 All Saints' College Art, Design and Technology Exhibition. RESPECTED Western Australian artist Simon Gilby, officially opened the annual exhibition on 29 October in the All Saints' Performing Arts Centre. The exhibition showcased selected works from students across the entire College - Kindergarten to Year 12. A highlight of the launch was a Year 1 1 wearable art parade featuring costumes, neck and head pieces created from recycled and constructed materials. Senior School Art Teacher Louise Elscot said many artworks created throughout the year were conceptual in their approach, thought-provoking, and a true reflection of the students' view of the contemporary world. "The 2010 Year 12 Visual Arts students were a particularly creative cohort and this exhibition was the culmination of a year's hard work," Miss Elscot said. Twelve All Saints' College student artworks were finalists in the 2010 Black Swan Prize for Portraiture, all of which were on show at the exhibition. This included Rebekah Bide's winning portrait of AC/DC lead singer, Bon Scott. Andrew Nicholson's mixed media piece
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Grasp won the Marshall Arts Originality or Innovative Thought Award at the Atwell Youth Art Awards in June, and was also featured at the exhibition. Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Graup.
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Staff News Pri neipa I promotes co-education research FOLLOWING on from the research he carried out during study leave at the start of 2009, College Principal Dr Geoffrey Shaw, has continued to actively promote co-education and his work is becoming recognised further afield. IN Semester 2 of 201 0, Or Shaw was invited to speak at a Sydney conference of the Heads of Independent Co-educational Schools (HICES). This is primarily a New South Wales association, with some 60 member schools. Or Shaw gave a keynote speech describing the development of private co-education in the USA and examining its current situation. He also co-presented, with Associate Professor Judith Gill of the University of South Australia, a workshop examining recent research into co-education. Professor Gill and Or Shaw agreed that the published research does not indicate any superiority for either system overall, and that the vital factor is the quality of the individual school. Or Shaw said he was delighted with the response his work received. One of the points he made was that co-educational private schools needed to be more forthright and confident in demonstrating the quality of what they do, in referring to research support for co-education, and in arguing
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the importance of having gender-diverse populations. The NSW heads were very receptive to this message. Articles deriving from several elements of Or Shaw's research are currently being prepared for publication in US education journals. Meanwhile, the College is continuing to investigate further means of optimising the quality of its mixed-gender schooling.
Teachers attend Gurian
Institute in America ALL Saints' College strives to offer the best educational opportunities for each of its students. IT is with this aim in mind that College management and staff members seek current
It is a goal for every teacher to overcome gender
research-based information for the teaching of boys and girls in the K-13 learning environment. This year we were privileged to have the opportunity to travel to Colorado, USA to attend the Gurian Summer Institute at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. The Gurian Institute researches the developing brains of boys and girls and the relevance to learning for boys and girls. It develops teaching programs and strategies for teachers to meet the unique needs of both boys and girls in education. During the conference we attended many lectures and workshops that will not only
stereotyping in education and to identify the overlap between genders, as well as identifying that each child is an inherent individual. We also observe, on a daily basis, that all children learn differently and there is a need for us as teachers to identify the core nature of each individual to nurture and teach them according to their needs. We extend our thanks to the College Board, Dr Geoffrey Shaw and Mrs Penny Crane for the opportunity to attend the Gurian Institute.
enhance our teaching practice, but enrich other staff members' teaching as we share our learning and mentor staff. We were awarded a plaque by Michael Gurian and Cathy Stevens who are founders of the Gurian Institute. The plaque was an acknowledgement by the Gurian Institute for the outstanding teaching practice at All Saints' College. The Institute recognises the day-to-day practice at the College and the innovative way in which staff cater for the broad spectrum of learning by boys and girls.
Mrs Jillian Dinsda/e second from right and Mrs Edel Hailes second from left - Junior School teachers receiving their plaques at the Gurian Institute. Mrs Dinsdale and Mrs Hailes were recipients of All Saints' Foundation Staff Awards.
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Staff News More honours for Inna PIANO Tutor at All Saints' College, Inna Fursa, was invited to adjudicate the Senior Piano section of the Adelaide Eisteddfod in August 2010. THE $500 first prize was won by Jonathan Heng in the Piano Recital section. Inna was
at The University of Adelaide on 27 November 2010. liThe idea of writing this Suite came
pleasantly surprised when she later discovered that Jonathan was invited to perform together with her former All Saints' College student
to me during the Music Teachers' Association Conference which I attended in Adelaide, and where I observed Eleonora interacting with her 'disciples'. Because I am widely read in
Deborah Ng (2007), as part of a Piano Quartet at the Soundstream Contemporary Music Festival in Adelaide. Last year well-known Australian composer, Professor Larry Sitsky, was inspired to compose and dedicate The Golden Dawn: Suite for Piano in Seven Movements to music teacher Eleonora Sivan and her 'disciples', including the fourth movement dedicated to Inna. The Suite premiered in the Hartley Concert Room
mystical literature, it reminded me of a magic circle run by a Master and his pupils, and I thought of The Golden Dawn, a famous early 20th Century magical society that existed in England/' Lorry said. "l regard the making of inspired music as a kind of magic anyway, whether so declared or not, as transmission of non-verbal and totally abstract information and emotion conveyed by the music to the
recipient. liOn 19 January this year, Inna was also invited to lecture and perform during The Music Teachers' Association of South Australia Biennial Summer School at Adelaide College of the Arts. She successfully presented a lecture demonstration entitled Immortality
of Romanticism: Rachmaninof( Scriabin and Tchaikovsky which was enlightening and inspirational for other music teachers who attended the Summer School.
Creative story bridge a winner CONGRATULATIONS to Gail Smith, Junior School Library Technician, who won first prize for her colourful and creative bridge display in the Children's Book Council Book Week competition in August 2010. ENTRIES from throughout Australia showcased different bridge creations in school libraries. The bridge had to be designed using last year's Book Week theme,
Across the Story Bridge. Gail's bridge not only displayed engineering ingenuity, but also
offered Junior School students the opportunity to bring in their international dolls for display in the library.
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Golden Suite: Music teacher Eleonora Sivan and well-known Australian composer Lorry Sitsky with All Saints' College music tutor Inna Fursa (back row centre) and the 'disciples', in the Hartley Concert Room at Adelaide University.
Master of Outdoor Education
AFL School Ambassador winners HEAD of Physical Education, Oliver Beath, and Senior Sports coordinator Rahni Greene, were both announced winners of the 2010 AFL School Ambassador Awards in August.
CONGRATULATIONS to Camp Coordinator and Senior School Physical Education Teacher, Jason Zaurs, who recently completed the requirements of his Master of Outdoor Education degree at the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle. The two-year, full-time (4 years part-time) postgraduate course focused on designing and implementing Outdoor Education programs for individuals and groups of all ages. It also had a strong research component, with the submission of a thesis. Jason's thesis entitled Outdoor
Education: Training backgrounds and THE AFL School Ambassador (AFLSA) program aims to resource, recognise, motivate and reward teachers who promote strongly the game of Australian Rules Football in their school and community. This is the second year Oliver has won an AFL School Ambassador Award, this time for the category of 'Outstanding Female AFL School Ambassador Program'. Rahni received her award for the category of 'Most Outstanding First Year'. Oliver takes his role of AFL School Ambassador seriously, and he has played an instrumental role in implementing successful strategies to engage girls in the game. Last year, he mentored Rahni and encouraged her to become involved in AFL programs and as a School Ambassador. Rahni has been an outstanding supporter of Australian Rules Football since she arrived at All Saints'. In 2010, she became an AFL School Ambassador and took pride in continuing to
spread the message about Football throughout the College. She was Assistant Coach of the First XVIII Girls' Football Team and helped to promote training and other activities. She has also helped to coach the Dockers Cup and Years 8/9 Girls' Football teams and is quick to volunteer her services in any other College Football event. Rahni conducts Football lessons in the College Curriculum and is eager to learn more to improve her knowledge and understanding. "I believe you would be hard pressed to find a more enthusiastic AFL teacher, who by her own admission did not have an extensive knowledge of the game a few years ago," Oliver said. Oliver and Rahni were both invited to attend the Awards Presentation Dinner at Subiaco Oval in Semester 2 last year. Their prize included two tickets each, to watch the 2010 Western Australian Football League (WAFL) Grand Final in a corporate box.
perceived content knowledge of Outdoor Education Teachers in Western Australia, is available upon request by emailing Jason at: jza@allsaints.wa.edu.au. Jason also recently co-authored a textbook with Christine Froude, Outdoor
Education - A Resource for Units 3A-3B, which was released on 1 January 2011 . The book will be used primarily for students studying the WACE Stage 3 Outdoor Education course. This is the third textbook that Jason has co-authored, the other titles being Outdoor Education: A Resource for Units 2A-2B and Outdoor Education: A
Resource for Units 1C-l D.
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Blue Mountains backdrop for wedding day ON 2 October 2010, Senior School Physical Education Teacher Jackie Ford married Nathan Sullivan in Sydney. THE ceremony was originally planned to be a garden ceremony on Jackie's parents' property at the base of the Blue Mountains, but rain was the order of the day so the ceremony was moved under the shelter of a verandah. An intimate gathering of 37 close family and friends attended the ceremony. There was not a dry eye in the house, including the celebront who also had a few tears in her eyes.
The reception was held at Yarramundi House on the Old Hawkesbury Agricultural College campus where Jackie attended university. The day was fabulous and the newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Japan during the December/January school holidays.
Baby Oscar lives up to his name OSCAR David Roberts was born on 6 November 2010 at St John of God Hospital Subiaco weighing 71bs loz. HE is the beautiful baby boy of Head of Performing Arts, Steve Roberts, and his wife Donna. "After he was born I took our son into the neo-natal nursery/' Steve said. "As we entered he started to scream, prompting all the other
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babies in the nursery to wake from their sleep, which in turn created a chorus of crying and wailing. Being aware of the source of the excitement, the midwife put her head into Oscar's cot and asked, 'Who's this Grouch?' to which we answered 'Oscar! /I'.
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ON 8 January 2011, Junior School Teacher Jane McManis married Nicholas Sutherland in a garden ceremony under the 'big tree' in Mosman Park by the river.
THE sunset ceremony was held on the observation deck of Perth Bell Tower overlooking the Swan River. Their reception followed at Bells Function Centre on the river's edge. It was a beautiful day celebrated with family and friends and
an amazing time was had by all of their guests. The couple relaxed in Phuket during their December honeymoon.
THE 28-degree day was perfect and the personal ceremony, including a hand-fasting ritual, was shared among 100 of Jane and Nick's friends and family. After a walking tour of Fremantle for bridal party photographs, the reception was held at Moore and Moore Contemporary Art Gallery in Fremantle. Guests agreed that the venue
was perfect for Jane and Nick's relaxed and informal party, and a great night was had by all. The newlyweds enjoyed a quiet and relaxing honeymoon in Bali following the wedding.
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Junior School
From the Head of Junior School Mrs Penelope Crane - Head of Junior School IN Semester 2, 2010 students were fully engaged, their minds were stimulated and a wide variety of opportunities were experienced to enrich their learning. I have included a range of these experiences below. NATIONAL Science Week was celebrated with Junior School staff and students involved in a Science Quiz. A Science Assembly featured Mr Kent Williams, Head of Science in the Senior School, who spoke to the students about the importance of biodiversity to the health of the environment. The students' understanding of biodiversity was further deepened by the presence of a variety of native Australian animals, with students hearing from their handlers about the features and fragility of each animal. The Year 4 Scitech Sleepover involved students participating in a range of sciencebased activities. This was a popular event, which linked directly to the curriculum, but also encouraged students to develop much-needed independence. The Cross-Country events and Athletics Carnivals encouraged a strong sense of House and community spirit as House Captains led the cheering for each House, and the Year 5 students supported and coached the younger students. The Interschool Carnival gave All Saints' College students the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and talents. Our students proved themselves to be extremely strong competitors. 24 the Dove - All Saints' College
The Junior School Concert, Art in Motion: Every Picture Tells a Story, engaged the creative minds and energy of students and staff as they rehearsed to achieve an excellent performance that was enjoyed by everyone on the night. The IPSHA Visual Arts Exhibition and All Saints' College Art, Design and Technology Exhibition showcased the talents of our students with a variety of two-dimensional and threedimensional works. Benjamin Kool, the Head Teacher from a Maasai Village in Kenya, further enriched the Junior School and the curriculum as teachers embraced the learning opportunity, exploring the differences between our cultures and backgrounds. During his six-week visit the differences, although interesting, became insignificant as Benjamin became our friend, teacher or colleague. This was a unique and enormously powerful lesson for our students as they became increasingly aware that we all live on one planet and what at first can seem to be such a difference, is actually no difference at all! The Junior School Christmas event was again a heart-warming day, where our children and staff generously shared their talents and resources with residents from the
RAAF Association Bull Creek and children from Parkerville Children and Youth Care. This provided an opportunity for our students to reach out to the community, build new relationships and give to those in need. As students conversed with our visitors and played host, we were impressed by their interest and generosity. The passion and quality of our staff and students has enabled the Junior School to continue as a thoughtful learning community.
Mrs Pene/ope Crane - Head of Junior School
Native Animal Rescue visits Junior School ON Friday, 3 September 2010, All Saints' College Senior School Head of Science, Mr Kent Williams, was invited to speak at the Junior School Science Assembly. THE Science Assembly was a culmination of all the interesting events that took place during Science Week. Mr Williams spoke about biodiversity and shared with us some information about endangered flora and fauna found in Western Australia. As a special treat towards the end of Assembly, representatives from the Native Animal Rescue organisation brought two rescued orphan joeys on stage to show the Junior School students. The not-forprofit organisation is dedicated to the release of rehabilitated sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife. After Assembly, the visitors from Native Animal Rescue remained in the lower Theatre to introduce students to more animals. Each class from Years 3 to 6 came face-ta-face with
Two Environment Captains, Charlie Sigston and Nina Barrow, were of great assistance to the visitors throughout the morning. They helped show one of the possums to the other students and even cuddled the joeys to keep them calm. At one stage during the morning, students were treated to the unusual sight of an owl flying around the lower Theatre and a joey hopping around the floor. It was an exciting morning and thank you to Mr Williams for organising this visit for the Junior School.
Mr Phil Randall - Junior School Curriculum Coordinator
joeys, possums, bob-tailed lizards, a python and birds of prey. The students were also given an opportunity to handle and touch some of the animals.
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Young 'green thumbs' plant Kitchen Gardens AN enthusiastic group of young 'green thumbs' spent a sunny Spring day in October last year digging, planting and watering to establish the Junior School 'Kitchen Gardens'. THE Kitchen Gardens initiative was proposed by the 2010 Environment Captains to provide an opportunity for Junior School students to plant, nurture, harvest, and eventually enjoy the fruits and vegetables of their labour. The garden beds were planted with miniature tomatoes, lettuce, rocket, baby carrots, spring onions, strawberries, coriander and basil. Suitable locations were chosen for the garden' beds with the help of College Director of,
Staff and Services, Mr Bruce Groves, and the Grounds Department, ably led by Mr Tony • Guy. The Grounds team laid brick paving and installed reticulation to ensure there was a water supply nearby for students to hand water
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each week. Four raised garden beds were purchased and Mr Guy and his team put them in place and added high quality potting mix and fertiliser. Teams of volunteers from buddy classes (Year 6 and Kindergarten, Year 5 and PrePrimary, Year 3 and Year 1, Year 4 and Year 2) used new garden gloves and trowels to plant the seedlings in the garden beds. They then watered in the plants with new watering cans and added some 'worm whizz' from our worm farms to help things grow. The Environment Captains helped and guided each group of students through the process, after a brief gardening lesson from Mr Phil Randall
and Mrs Sara Mano. By the end of the afternoon, everyone was hot and tired, but excited by the gardens they had created. A daily watering roster was created by the buddy classes to ensure the seedlings were given plenty of ~ater and the best cliQ~ce to grow throughout Term 4. The Junior School buddy classes also designed and created scarecrows to protect their valuable ~rops!
Mr Phil Randall - Junior School Curriculum Coordinator
Positive steps towards sustainable footprint THE newly appointed 2011 Environment Captains are continuing the positive work implemented by last year's Captains, to ensure the All Saints' College Junior School develops a more sustainable footprint. NIAMH Cummins, Eve Nolin, Harris Millar and Dhivyen Krishnan have started weekly meetings with Mrs Sara Mano and Mr Phil Randall to share sustainability ideas and develop projects. The first waste-free lunch for 201 1 was held on 9 February and this will continue every Wednesday throughout the year. Many students now have special lunch boxes that enable their lunch to be packed without any wrapping. The four worm farms near the Lower Theatre survived the summer holidays and the worms are well fed with food scraps. The worms are already producing lots of 'worm whizz' for the students to fertilise garden beds. The four 'kitchen gardens' that were set up in planter boxes towards the end of 2010 were
ready for harvest early in the new school year. Mrs Mano, Mr Randall and the Environment Captains harvested tomatoes, onions, carrots and basil. The vegetables were then cleaned thoroughly, peeled, cut, chopped and placed into a large cooking pot along with stock, salt and pepper to create a tasty vegetable soup. The soup was served during recess by the Year 6 Student Leaders to their buddy Year 1 classes. The gardens will soon be ready for planting again and the students in each class are deciding which crops to plant to produce a tasty lunch later in the term.
Mr Phil Randall - Junior School Curriculum Coordinator
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Remembrance Day: Lest we forget ON Thursday, 11 November 2010 All Saints' College Junior School conducted its annual Remembrance Day Service in the Lower Theatre. THE service was led by Year 6 students: Jett
narratives and poems. Mr Warren Green, a
Gartner, Olivia Stone, Jack Vemon, Joshlynne Tjandra, Paddy Spowart and Serena Ho. Will Renner-Shao in Year 7 played The Last Post and Reveille with precision on the trumpet.
member of the Applecross RSL Sub Branch, was the distinguished guest. Mr Green and his wife Shirley have attended the Junior School Remembrance Services for the past four years. The string quartet led by Mrs Thea Kotze accompanied the All Saints' Choir. The music and singing created a respectful and reverent atmosphere.
Father Braden Short opened the service by asking everyone to reflect on the meaning of Remembrance Day and the Year 6 Extension English students read excerpts from their war
Students in each class brought in flowers which were arranged into floral tributes by a wonderful group of parents and Library staff. At the end of the service, tributes were presented to the Applecross RSL Branch. This service gave Junior School students an opportunity to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by men and women during wartime. A group of 20 Year 5 students were also
invited to attend a moving Remembrance Day Service at Kings Park. This service included a f1ypast and a wreath-laying ceremony around the Flame of Remembrance. Everyone felt great appreciation for the soldiers who fought for the freedom of others.
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Junior School Kindergarten Teddy Bear's Picnic WELL-LOVED teddy bears of various colours, shapes and sizes spent a day of fun and games with their Kindergarten friends on a lovely October day last year. MRS FLANAGAN'S and Mrs Pascoe's classes came together for a relaxed and enjoyable teddy bear's picnic under the trees. Picnic blankets were laid out on the grassed area opposite the Kindergarten c1assraoms and
students, parents and teachers tucked into delicious packed lunches. The students were excited to wear teddy bear ears they had made in class.
Young writers and illustrators get published IN Semester 2 last year, several Year 2 students entered the Tim Winton Young Writers' Competition and The West Australian Young Writers' Contest. CONGRATULATIONS to two budding young authors who earned recognition for their creative writing talents. Felix Greenhill was awarded second prize in the Lower Primary Category of the Tim Winton Competition for his short story, North Goes On Holiday. Kate Graham was also a deserving winner in the Pre-Primary to Year 2 Prose section of The West Australian Young Writers' Contest. 30 the Dove - All Saints' College
Last year, Mrs Miller's Year 2 class entered the 'Help a Child Grow Art Competition'. The students chose a page to illustrate from the story Sunny the Sunflower's Journey by Bevan McGuiness. The story was about a sunflower being different from all the other flowers in the garden. It had a lovely message about celebrating and respecting differences in others. Well done to Laura Ellis who was chosen as one of the winning illustrators.
Her art work was one of 30 winners selected fram 5000 entries and was published in the Help a Child Grow story book. Laura received a framed print of her artwork, prizes and a printed copy of the story book.
Transition Program, Years 7 /8
Colourful cranes symbolise peace YEAR 7 students took time to remember the devastating atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945, by participating in a commemorative service in Term 3, 2010. STUDENTS worked together to create colourful peace cranes in many shapes and sizes from paper. They were displayed in the College Chapel under the Paschal candle throughout the week to signify peace. The paper crane has become an international symbol of peace in recent years as a result of its connection to the story of a young Japanese girl named Sadako Sasaki, born in 1943. College Chaplain, Father Braden Short, prayed for peace and retold Sadako's story on an overhead projector during the service. Sadako was two years old when the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. As she grew up, she was a strong, courageous and athletic girl. In 1955, at the age of 11 while practising for a big race, she became dizzy and fell to the ground. Sadako was diagnosed with Leukaemia, 'the atom bomb' disease. Her best friend told her of an old Japanese legend which said that anyone who folded a thousand paper cranes would be granted a wish. Sadako hoped the gods would grant her a wish to get well so that she could run again. She started to work on the
paper cranes and completed more than 1000 before dyi ng on 25 October 1955 at the age of 12. In 1958, a statue of Sadako holding a golden crane was unveiled in Hiroshima Peace Park. The children also made a wish which is inscribed at the bottom of the statue and reads:
'This is our cry, This is our prayer, Peace in the world'.
Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group.
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Transition Program, Years 7 /8 Class of Origin quiz championship THE second Year 8 Class of Origin quiz championships were held in conjunction with SOSE Week celebrations in Term 3, 2010. THE quizzes had a twist this time with the inclusion of a courageous Year 7 team organised by Miss Kylie McGhie. Quizmaster, Mr John Hunt, asked nominated contestants from 8V, 8W, 8X, 8Y and Year 7 a myriad of challenging questions from a variety of SOSE
I ruled from 1279 to 1213BC. I had more temples built or enlarged than any other Pharaoh. I fought a successful war against the Hittites. I am who, beginning with the letter 'R'? (Answer = Ramses 11).
Accounting: Someone who buys goods and services is called what?
(Answer = Consumer) Economics: Which country is the largest producer of tin?
(Answer = China) Ancient History: On what island did ancient Greek civilisation originate?
(Answer = Crete) Modern History: When did the first man walk on the Moon? (Answer = 1969) Geography: Which is the only continent occupied by one nation? (Answer = Australia) Politics and law: When did the new Australian parliament open? (Answer = 1988) disciplines including Accounting, Economics, Geography, Politics and Law, Modern History and Ancient History. Contestants were also challenged with a 'Who am I?' question which entitled them to a pick of the new 'famous' faces board. Behind the 'famous' faces were many prizes including up to 25 bonus points; however there was even a joker (dud prize). Here is a sample 'Who am I?' question: I lived
Special thanks to Head of SOSE, Mrs Maria Coate, for her support to organise the event and to Mr Steven Tsocas, for helping to improve the design of the 'famous' faces board. Thanks also to the staff who turned up as spectators and who supported the event so enthusiastically. Congratulations to the champions for 2010, Mr Gatti's 8X.
in Ancient Egypt.
Mr John Hunt - SOSE Teacher
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Classroom transformed into market place IN Year 8 SOSE, as part of the Economics unit, all students participated in a Market Place activity in Term 4, 2010. THERE were buyers and sellers trading their wonderful home-made products. Students used fake money to purchase the goods on sale. They had to consider concepts such as money, market, demand, supply, price, quantity, surplus, shortage, sale, profit, revenue, loss and advertising. It was clearly evident that the students enjoyed the hands-on learning experience and the concepts were later tested in a formal assessment.
Mrs Maria Coate - Head of SOSE
Senior School
All Saints' Auto Shop promotes safety THE All Saints' College Chapel car park was transformed into an Auto Shop on 24 November 2010 as 140 Year 10 students learnt about the challenges facing new drivers. COLLEGE staff with expertise in road safety and vehicle mechanics rolled up their sleeves to demonstrate practical activities including changing a tyre, checking oil, water, wiper blades and petrol, using a car jack, and push/ jump starting a car. Students were guided by these staff members on how to minimise driver safety risks. They were encouraged to use information from the Auto Shop to practise the tasks at home with an adult. Each student also sat their Learner's Permit theory test before listening to an RAC 'Back Seat Driver' presentation and a motivational guest speaker from the Paraplegic Benefit Fund. This is the third year the Auto Shop has been organised by Health Coordinator, Miss Brooke Haendel, and is aimed at reducing harm to our Year 10 students as they prepare for the responsibilities that come with being a road user. The All Saints' Auto Shop was one of a variety of activities held throughout the week as part of the College's annual Year 10 Personal Development Week. Other activities included boxing for fitness, environmental rehabilitation
at Bull Creek, rowing, Peer Support Leadership training and 'party time'. Party time was a fun and educational session which focused on the aspects of planning a responsible party including food, entertainment, security, first aid and drinks. "We look at the 'culture' of drinking among teenagers today, and question the need for alcohol," Acting Head of Design and Technology Mrs Pat Foster said. "We also look at the factors involved in safe alcohol consumption." Teams of students competed against each other in various activities including first aid, an alcohol quiz, a pancake tossing competition and making pizzas and mocktails.
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Darren makes his mark on fingerprint research YEAR 11 student Darren Ng conducted exciting research from the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne in October 2010, which was broadcast live to his classmates in Bull Creek. THROUGHOUT the year, Darren worked with Curtin University's Forensic Chemistry students to find better ways to detect latent fingerprints for police and forensic scientists investigating crime scenes. Darren was joined by Curtin University Associate Professor Simon Lewis and All Saints' College Chemistry Teacher, Lyndon Smith, during the Federal Government funded research trip. The Synchrotron is a big, circular, megavoltage machine about the size of a football field which uses electricity to produce intense beams of light a million times brighter than the sun. Darren used the infrared microspectroscopy beamline at the Australian Synchrotron to study tiny deposits of biological substrates that make up a fingerprint. "I felt privileged to work with the beamline scientists and state-of-the-art facilities at the Australian Synchrotron," Darren said. "I was genuinely engaged and impressed by the big science that was going on all around me during my visit. The experience was not only beneficial to the project, but further strengthened my passion for the sciences," he sa id. Classmates shared in Darren's rare learning opportunity via a live internet broadcast 34 the Dove - All Saints' College
using Skype, a high definition webcam and microphone. The Science class was shown inside the Synchrotron and asked the research team questions about the project and their findings. Results of the research could improve existing fingermark detection techniques and enable the development of new approaches to forensic analysis of latent fingermarks.
WE entered the classroom thinking it would be a typical Physics lesson, discussing complex circuits,
resistance and current - but this was no regular day/ Instead we saw Darren Ng and Mr Smith on a large screen in front of us. It turned out they were both in Melbourne and the Science Department had set up Skype so that we could speak to them about the new Synchrotron. This experience opened up new ideas and furthered our knowledge about the work scientists and organisations around Australia were doing to further research into Biophysics and Chemistry. This important research will hopefully help to solve issues and problems that we may encounter in the future. Monica Leslie & Liam Hickey - Year ", 2010
Jack experiences poverty to make a difference IN the July 2010 holidays, I attended the Sir Charles Court Young Leaders' Program (SCCYLP) at Curtin University.
Nathanael wins
environmental scholarship ALL Saints' College student Nathanael Kenworthy dedicated his 2010/201 1 summer school holidays to environmental research at the Department of Fisheries after winning a $3000 BAYERBoost Scholarship. BAYERBoost is aimed at giving senior secondary school and undergraduate tertiary students experience in environmental research or restoration. The scholarships are funded by innovation and research company Bayer Australia and administered by the Australian Geographic Society. Applications for the scholarship were judged by a selection panel on the basis of the student's calibre and the quality of the project proposal.
Nathanael worked with Department of Fisheries Researcher, Dr David Fairclough, on the ageing of fish by analysing the otoliths (ear bones) of three fish species off the Western Australian coast. Nathanael was also named the Top Stage 2 Biological Science student in Year 11, 2010. This year he will give a presentation to his peers about his research findings at the Department of Fisheries.
THIS was no ordinary leadership camp with many inspirational leaders from around the world coming to share their stories about the impact they had on the world. One of these inspirational leaders was the Founder and Chief Director of Global Poverty Project, Hugh Evans. It was his life story and personal experiences that made me take a step back from my lifestyle, my great education with opportunities all around me, in order to reflect on my role in the world. I realised I could make a difference. Hugh's Foundation has created and supports several campaigns, but the one that really took my attention was live Below the line. Hugh encouraged us all to participate and after some research, I discovered that 1.4 billion people around the world, who are no different from you or me, are forced to live in extreme poverty. They had no control over the circumstances unto which they were born and it is up to us, the lucky ones, to help make a difference to their lives. My aim was to live on $2 a day (the extreme poverty line set by the World Bank) for one week. This no doubt was a challenge for me, but when I looked at the big picture, after one week I had only experienced what these 1.4
billion people will have to experience for the rest of their lives. After one week I raised about $500 and was proud to say I had done it - I had lived in extreme poverty for one week. Although I will not be taking up a vegetarian/vegan diet that only involves eating broth and rice, I will be sure to participate again this year and I encourage everyone in the All Saints' College community to do the same.
Jack Sealy - Year 11
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Sen;or School Mathematics masterm inds continue to impress ALL Saints' College is proud of two of its Senior School students who continue to achieve outstanding results in prestigious national Mathematics competitions. CONGRATULATIONS to Benjamin Chia who was a Medallist in the 33rd annual Australian Mathematics Competition in Year 8,2010. A Medallist is one in every 10,000 or the top 0.01% of students entered within their region, year group and internationally. Benjamin was flown to Sydney in November, to be awarded his medal by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of NSW. In the past three consecutive years, All Saints' College students have been awarded this medal which is a fantastic credit to the talent of our students and the success of the Mathematics Extension program. Edward Yoo also continued his run of success when he was awarded his sixth annual International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Medal for Mathematics last year. Edward was presented with his Medal at Perth Town Hall on 6 December 2010, for being the top Year 9 student in Western Australia. Edward was also invited to attend the School of Excellence at the end of last year. This is the training school for 25 students across Australia where students from Years 10-12 are selected to represent Australia in the
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International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). The IMO is the highest level of Mathematics competition available in Australia and for Edward to be selected was an outstanding achievement in itself, because he competed against students up to three years older than him to gain entry.
Dance Choreography Night an entertaining fundraiser ON Wednesday, 3 November 2010 the Years 9 and 10 Dance students, as well as Year 11 dancer Renee Gumina, performed at the All Saints' College Choreography Night. THIS event gave students a chance to showcase the talents and skills they acquired throughout the year. After weeks of choreographing and rehearsing these students, together with the help of Senior School Dance Teacher, Miss Narelle Codalongo, created a fantastic show. The theme for the evening was 'Communication' with 10 dances depiding
different concepts that revolved around this central idea. The pieces ranged from moving contemporary dances to bright, happy and uplifting jazz and hip-hop styles. The night was not only entertaining, but also successfully raised $150.00 for Kids Helpline. Thank you to everyone who made a donation to this important charity. Thank you also to Robert
Banks for his expertise with lighting and sound. The new performance location in the Upper Theatre, along with lighting and the dedication of the performers, made the night a great success and created even higher expectations for future years.
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THE Student Council Camp in November 2010, was packed full of activities (and spontaneous fun) aimed at refining organisational skills, developing leadership, and building trust and camaraderie within the Council. THE journey began with perpetual perspiration and a scorching sun, as the future leaders of the College attended a Leadership Workshop to feed upon the wise words of Associate Professor Peter Whipp and The Reverend Canon Richard Pengelly: "You are never alone". Dr Whipp encouraged us to take advantage of the support network available to us through the Student Council. The support we receive by being a member of the Council ensures that no one is left behind on the course of the journey, and as a team, we can achieve strong outcomes. Many of us had not considered this possibility before, and it was a comforting prospect. 38 the Dove - All Saints' College
We were taught the lesson of intrinsic motivation; motivation which is not driven by external rewards, but instead the reward found in doing the task itself. Rev. Canon Richard Pengelly, a dual Olympic Water Polo player and coach, helped us to strengthen our public speaking and decision-making skills, both of which are pivotal elements of effective leadership. Leaders not only have a vision but they have a plan to achieve their vision as well. During the Leadership Workshop, we all developed a clearer vision. Without a doubt, the experience was invaluable and the lessons learnt will remain with us. The highlight for many of us at camp was the 'Progressive Dinner', held on the first night in
which three cabins (each with a sprinkling of students from the fourth cabin) were responsible for entrees, the main meal or desserts. On the night, we moved between the cabins, cutlery in tow, to sample a taste of what each had prepared. The organisation of these dishes helped prepare us all for the year ahead on the Student Council. But the best part was simply the chance to sit down and eat, talk and laugh with an amazing bunch of people, many of whom had been strangers until the camp. While we knew that being a Student Councillor would require a lot of effort and responsibility, the weekend's activities also left us realising just how rewarding it would be. We had a preview of all the fun we would have organising events
as a Council and, as we grew closer during our time spent together, we became the proof of Dr Whipp's advice. The Student Council would indeed become a network of people who are not only here to support Student Council events, but who we can trust to help support us through our final years at the College. All in all, the camp was an incredible and unforgettable experience for everyone involved. The Student Council thanks all of the staff for their support and guidance: Mr Brown, Mr Hill, Mrs White, Mr Lanigan, and in particular, Camp Leader, Miss Haendel, for her leadership and organisation of an outstanding experience.
Monica Leslie - College Captain 2011
From the Parents and Friends' Society IN the second semester of 2010, the Parents and Friends' Society was again very active in promoting and harnessing community spirit within the College family. PARENT Social Coordinators in each year group supported this by organising social events and helping to promote other planned activities. During Semester 2, more than $4000 in
300 people in attendance including past Principals, past students, Board members, staff and parents. Fabulous friendship, food, entertainment and wine made the
sponsorship was made available to students who gained either national or state selection
night disappear all too quickly. The venue looked amazing, decorated in a 'Pearls and Diamonds' theme with a vibrant blue setting.
to participate in various sporting, cultural and academic events. The P&F is always pleased to be able to provide this assistance to successful
The positive response to the night was a lovely reward for the hard work put in by the organising committee.
students. The P&F also donated prizes for academic award winners at both the Junior and Senior School Presentation Ceremonies held at the end of the year. Congratulations to Tania
The Junior School Disco, now coordinated by the P&F for the third time, created much excitement and the venue looked fabulous. Congratulations to the events organising committee for their outstanding efforts with all of these events. The P&F is wholly funded by the annual family subscription and has a charter to facilitate and promote community spirit within the College. The P&F committee meets twice
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a term. Occasionally, a speaker is invited to talk about a particular aspect of College life. lan Warner recently spoke about the College finances and how fees are set. P&F meetings are open to all members of the All Saints' College community and speakers will be advertised in the Courier newsletter and on the portal.
Mrs Stephanie Macdonald P&F Society President
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Aerial views of College campus ALL Saints' College is fortunate to have several aerial views of the campus taken throughout the past 30 years. THESE images give us an appreciation of the development of the school and its place in the surrounding suburbs. In February 1981, the month the College was officially opened, an aerial photograph was taken that showed the first buildings and cleared sand area that was our campus. The surrounding suburbs were also under construction at this time. By 1988 when the next photograph was taken, the school had grown to show new buildings, green lawns and an established sports oval. The area between the new buildings had been landscaped to form a Bush Court, the same area that was recently redeveloped and that we now enjoy as The Common. The car park in 1988 was an area approached from Ewing Avenue. This continues to be used for car parking by staff in 201 1, but soon will be part of the construction site of our new theatre. In 1991 the photograph shows the Chapel, car park, music rooms and covered walkway from Ewing Avenue, all of which are familiar to us today. The established trees and shrubs that are now part of our landscape were just beginning to appear. In 1992 the image shows the Junior School under construction. It is also possible to see the roadworks for the area of Bull Creek adjoining the Brockman Avenue side of our campus.
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In 2003, the College appears as an established campus surrounded by suburbs that are familiar to us. The Aquatic Centre, Early Childhood Centre and Learning Centre have also been built. In 2010 a series of photos were taken that will serve as a record of our current situation. The new Indoor Sports Centre can be seen and The Common is also visible. Our campus continues to evolve and further building works are planned to provide improved facilities that ensure All Saints' maintains its reputation as a leading educational institution that offers the best to our students.
Mrs Sue Sondalini - Archivist
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Old Saints From the Old Saints President 2010 proved to be both a busy and rewarding year for the Old Saints. We celebrated the first 25 Year Reunion and attended and supported the All Saints' College 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner. I WOULD like to congratulate the committee members and reunion coordinators for their efforts in providing great events for our former student community. It is often a daunting task, but has proven well worth the effort with great attendee feedback. The Old Saints committee thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to support the Gala Dinner by interacting with both past students and current parents, re-living some old memories as they played out in a slideshow on the big screens. It was rewarding to see the growth of the College throughout the past 30 years and, as the former student community, we have all been witness to this growth. I would like to thank our committee members who manage the Old Saints affairs - your efforts in 2010 were much appreciated and I look forward to working with you all in the new year. We also appreciate the input and efforts of the College with Dr Geoffrey Shaw, Anthony Radich, Karen Spencer, Wendy Mettam and Sian Orchard assisting with meetings and coordination of the reunions and events. It is with great pleasure that I hand over the reins of the committee to Sian Angel in 2011.
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Sian has been on the committee for several years and is a dedicated Old Saint. Sian's enthusiasm and drive will no doubt invigorate the committee this year: David Burbidge, Simon Stone, Petra Lushey, Sonia Johnson, Amy Ellis, Emma Kroeger, Bruce Lee Uchiyama, Stuart Bentley, Adam Goor, Nick Nielsen and myself. We are always looking for new ideas and feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact any of the above committee members or the College Community Relations team. I wish all of the College community a prosperous 201 1 and look forward to catching up with more Old Saints throughout this year.
Mr Mark Balding - Old Saints President
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Old Sa ints offer words of wisdom at Career Expo THE All Saints' College Career Exposition in Term 3, 2010 was in part the success it was because of the wonderful contribution made by our Old Saints. ONCE again, they attended and imparted their own career pathway stories and experiences. Their wise words of wisdom regarding the world of work, fascinated, amused and forced the Year 10 students to question carefully their career goals and aspirations. Our gratitude and sincerest thanks go to the presenters who were Leigh Grant (1998), Jo McElvenny
(1998), Petra Lushey (2002), Sian Angel (2002), and Chris Grey (1997). The Old Saints also sponsored the coffee van at the Career Expo so that all presenters could enjoy a freshly brewed drink of their choice. Thank you Old Saints!
Ms Grace Itzstein - Careers Counsellor
Old Saints connect with Year 12 graduates CLASS of 2010 graduating Year 12 students enjoyed a sausage sizzle on The Common in Term 3, hosted by the Old Saints committee and the Community Relations Department. OLD Saints President Mark Balding took the opportunity to wish the 2010 leavers well for their final examinations and their future beyond All Saints'. He also welcomed them into the former student community. The students were asked to provide the College with updated contact details in order for the Old Saints to keep them informed
about upcoming reunions, events and other opportunities such as mentoring and guest speaking. It is hoped the barbecue lunch will become an annual event to foster an ongoing connection between Year 12 graduates and the Old Saints.
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Old Sa ints celebrate 30th An niversa ry WOW, 30 years of All Saints' College! What a milestone and a great reason to celebrate. So celebrate we did, in grand style at a special gala dinner held on Saturday, 28 August 2010 at The Forrest Centre in Perth. YES, I was there, way back on 31 May 1980 at the Commemoration Service with my parents, excited about the opportunity to start my secondary education at a new school. All Saints' has played an integral part not only in my life for the past 30 years, but also in the lives of my whole family, with either me, my niece or nephew, or my own children being in attendance throughout most of those 30 years. Who better to accompany me to this special night than my son Dane, who graduated from ASC in 2008. After being greeted by the melodious sounds of the Jazz Saints, we enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres and a pre-dinner drink. We were then 'wowed' by the beautiful table decorations which included etched commemorative wine glasses for all guests as a special keepsake. One of the most impressive features of the night for me was a stunning ice sculpture of the College crest. Throughout the evening we viewed a photographic slideshow on a big screen which highlighted the College's iourney and growth throughout the decades. The MC for the evening, Anthony Radich, provided a verbal account of the images for us to reminisce. An amazingly clever magic performance by a parent kept us not only 46 the Dove - All Saints' College
entertained, but extremely perplexed. The cuisine throughout the evening was mouthwatering, especially the dessert! I had the opportunity to catch up with some fellow foundation students, as well as Tony London (former College Principal 19872000) and his wife Penny, whose life story since leaving ASC was fascinating. I enjoyed the company of my sister Karen Spencer who works in administration at the College, both past and present parents, and former and current teaching staff. Then Dane and I joined the crowd on the dance floor for a few energetic dances to the fantastic live music of Todd Johnston and his band. We left the event with a show bag in hand full of mementos and a pictorial history of the College to reflect upon. I could not help but think with my son Theodore (13) currently attending ASC and Jizelle (10), Lyndon (8) and Quintelle (6) all enrolled for the future, I should at least be around for the 40th anniversary of the College! Thank you to all of the event organisers for a wonderfully memorable evening.
Michelle Kenworthy (1985)
Brooke Hobson (2004)
Nicholas Nielsen (2009)
AFTER graduating from All Saints' in 2004, Brooke was offered places to study Law at both UWA and the University of Notre Dame.
I CANNOT believe summer is here again and a whole year has passed since I graduated from All Saints' College.
SHE decided to accept a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame because she was drawn to their small class sizes and more modern Law course. During her time at university she won many prizes for Law units, was awarded top Law student every year except one, and had an article published in the Notre Dame Law Review. She maintained her motivation by taking a couple of trips to Europe throughout her degree. "Although people always ask why I chose Notre Dame rather than UWA, I have not regretted the decision at all because the Law course was practical and modern," Brooke said. "I really enjoyed the more personal approach and incredible Fremantle location." Brooke graduated from Notre Dame in July 2010, and was honoured to be the student selected to give the valedictorian speech at her graduation ceremony. She is currently working as a lawyer for Norton Rose, a large commercial law firm with 30 offices across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia. "In the next few years I am hoping to combine my work with my love of travel by moving to one of these other offices/' Brooke said.
Damien Norris (1990) DAMIEN lives in Melbourne and was recently appointed Guardian/Advocate by the Office of the Public Advocate Victoria. PREVIOUSLY, he worked for the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. Damien is also rounding out a Law degree with a view to practice in Human Rights Law. He finalised his Master's degree in Human Rights at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Aside from work and study, Damien has a love for the outdoors and is a keen skier, rock climber and camper. He was also four times National Gymnastics Champion who used to train with good friend and All Saints' College staff member Jason Zaurs. Another of Damien's passions is music. He enjoys playing the guitar and is a regular open microphone performer in Melbourne. Damien has travelled to many parts of the globe since leaving All Saints' including Europe, the United States of America, India (several timesL Nepal and he lived and worked in East Timor on and off for five years.
THIS year I moved straight from school to university. I am now studying engineering at Curtin, and I have had an incredible year. From my experience, university study is nowhere near as high pressure and stressful as Year 12. I find myself spending much more time at cafes, social gatherings, parties and going out with friends than I probably should, and then sometimes have to do a little cramming around exam time! The trick is to find the right amount of time for study (some of us are still working on that) and I have also enjoyed taking up sailing in my spare time. The way I look at it is this; if Year 12 is for stressing and working hard to achieve the best TER possible, then university is for new learning experiences, meeting new people and having a bit of fun along the way. Hopefully at the end of those years of university study, we will all come out at the other end with a degree in something we enjoy. My advice for the 2010 Leavers is this - set out to enjoy yourselves as much as possible this year. By all means, study hard and try to succeed, but be open to trying new things, spending time with new people, or perhaps consider taking a gap year. University is full of opportunities, but not all of them can be found in a classroom or lecture theatre. the Dove - All Saints' College 47
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20 Year Reunion: Class of 1990 THE Class of 1990 came together in glorious weather on Saturday, 20 November 2010 to celebrate their 20 Year Reunion at The Tradewinds Hotel in Fremantle. WITH 40 former students and seven current and former teachers in attendance, it made for a great crowd. Mr Radich was very pleased with himself because his memory was not quite as bad as he had expected, and he did well to remember everyone's names! After the initial nervous entrance, the feeling of 'we haven't changed a bit' settled in and the conversations flowed. About 15 of us ended up partying to old school tunes in Freo followed by kebabs - just like the good old days! It was a great night spent in great company, and the positive feedback was well received. A former student who is now the General Manager of Ningaloo Resort, Darren Cossill, has offered use of this amazing venue for our 30 Year Reunion. See you all there!
Shani Has/er (nee Barr, 1990)
Thank you to those who affendecJ: Tracey Mairs, Elicia Pitts, Shani Barr, Travis Monson, Jonelle Mullings, Fleur Downs, Simon Luscombe, Peter Milner, Anne Evans, Simone SherJock, Vicki Negus, Natalie Jones, Jenni Van Der Straaton, Tracey Freestone, Stamatis Skiadas, Adrian Bollard, Rebecca Postma,
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Nicole Heatley, Katia Charlebois, David Ranson, Sharon Tee, Claire Gribble, Ben Co le, Anna Kotai, Kelly Greay, Daniel Soderstrom, Adrian Howells, Phillippa Brown, Kylie Chan, Lynley Worthington, Todd Mairs, Kristen Prumme/, Dianne Utster, Paula Watters, Andrew Gosling, Tim Heuchan, Jen Chester.
25 Year Reunion: Class of 1985 ON Saturday, 13 November 2010 the Class of 1985 gathered at Raffles Hotel in Applecross for their 25 Year Reunion. AS we met we started putting names with faces. Time does change things. The once fresh-faced youngster look has been replaced. Our 'full' hair styles of the '80s have gone, and in some cases disappeared altogether! Our once teen slender bodies have taken on curves giving us more mature figures. Time began to melt away as conversations broke out quickly. It did not take long to rekindle the connection we all had. First, there were stories of our old school days followed by the accomplishments achieved in our lives. There were some stories of hardships and
Thank you to those who attended: Darren Melior/ Gavin Lambert/ Michelle Kenworthy Perri Hochwald-Jones (nee Whitacker)/ Bill McKenzie/ Don Cummins/ Mark Dominy Joanne Masiello (nee Vaughan)/ Andrew Litster/ Sonia Johnson (nee Reed)/ Simon Stone/ Emma Geary Ellen Jo Hickman/ Todd Grierson/ Emma Hunter/ Stuart Bentley Stuart Redman/ Kylie Harris/ Susan Wilson (nee Leslie)/ Mark Ryan/ Luise Johnson/ Craig Larkin/ Jamie Lyford/ Craig Robinson.
sadness endured, and others of happiness and success. A range of careers have been explored and accomplished. Respect had not changed with time as some of us still addressed the teachers as Mr and Mrs. It was interesting to listen to the stories that flowed from both parties and lovely to hear that current and former staff members still keep in touch. Some drove one-and-a-half hours to attend the event. The evening went quickly and ended at midnight. It was sad to say goodbye again, but comforting to know that tradition has started at the College with some fellow students sending their children to All Saints'. The bonds made during our high school years do last for a lifetime.
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Old Saints Leigh Grant (1998)
Tim Fardon (2007) AFTER graduating from All Saints' in 2007, I secured a place at Curtin University. However, I deferred the commencement of my studies when I was successfully nominated by the Rotary Club of Applecross to embark on a 12-month Rotary Youth Exchange in Brazil. Without speaking a word of the Portuguese language, I was thrown into the deep end because my first host family spoke no English. I attended high school and soon began to pick up the language, but not without the help of fellow exchangees. After five months I could understand Portuguese sufficiently to be able to ask for an explanation. My city was six hours west of Sao Paulo, with no beaches but a close-knit community that enjoyed celebrations and partying. Some highlights during this exchange year included travelling on the Amazon River boats for six days, sleeping in the Amazon rainforest for a night, a quick day trip to Paraguay (for shopping), overlooking Rio de Janeiro from Sugarloaf Mountain with its cable cars, a month-long trip stopping at all the north eastern beaches and every day in Sao Jose do Rio
Preto (my city). The whole experience was so different from my rural country town upbringing in Quairading. I strongly encourage any young person to spend an extended amount of time immersed in the culture of a foreign country. It was the most rewarding life experience and the friends, host families and fond memories will be with me forever. Words just cannot do justice to this life-ehanging experience. If I had the chance to do it over again, I would, even if it were in a different country. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Applecross and to my family, for sponsoring my year of adventure and learning in Brazil. Upon my return to Perth, I received a Woodside Petroleum Entrance Scholarship and began my Geographic Information Science and Commerce (Property) Double Degree. Currently, I juggle my studies with work as an Australian Little Athletics Development Officer. I also put my Tennis Australia Junior Development Accreditation into action by coaching 27 hours a week at Kardinya Tennis Club and in Canning Vale.
LEIGH Grant is the WA State Manager for Chartered Secretaries Australia, a company which is the leading advocate of best practice in good governance, risk and compliance. As the peak professional body delivering accredited education and the most practical and authoritative training and information in the field, Chartered Secretaries Australia is focused on improving organisational performance and transparency. The company also influences governance thinking and behaviour in Australia. After graduating from All Saints' College in 1998, Leigh studied Travel and Tourism before leaving Perth at the age of 18 to get some practical experience, travelling to Europe and then living and working in the UK for two-and-ahalf years. On returning to Perth, Leigh completed a double degree in Communications, Marketing and Public Relations at the University of Notre Dame. In the final six months of completing her four-year degree, she gained full-time employment at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in Alumni Relations and
Deborah Ng (2007) FORMER All Saints' College student Deborah Ng (2007) was invited to perform as a member of a piano quartet in August 2010 as part of the Soundstream Contemporary Music Festival in Adelaide. The other pianists were Anna Goldsworthy, Gabriella Smart and Jonathan Heng. They performed on four grand pianos, a unique and difficult combination of instruments. The quartet performed the Australian premiere of Rodion Shchedrin's Hommage a Chopin to mark the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth. The performance was broadcast live on ABC Classic FM on 26 August 2010.
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Special Events. She also absorbed another role in her responsibilities, as Executive Officer for the UWA Centenary Trust for Women. This committee raised funds through corporate support and bequests, for women in need of financial assistance to study at UWA. Leigh's corporate/commercial experience covers marketing and events management, sponsorship, business development, as well as reputation and relationship management within private and public listed companies, government owned corporations and the public and not-for-profit sectors. She has been privy to many philanthropic people with an enormous amount of goodwill, and to many highly motivated and successful people who give their time and expertise to mentor and present to others. It is within these environments that Leigh has found her passion for people, confidence in business and discovered the art of reaching out and lending a hand to those on their way up! Leigh recentlt employed a fellow All Saints' College graduate, Jessica Mettam, who joined her team as an Administration and Events Assistant.
Angus Penno (2002)
Where Are They Now? Michael Charles Fairnie
Rebecca Gorman
(1989) AFTER leaving university, Michael worked in the trade and transport industry. He married Sally Browne (1995 Leaver) in Thailand in November 2009.
(2003) BEC studied Chemical Engineering at Curtin University and received Honours. Since 2008 she has been working at BP Refinery as a process engineer, currently looking after diesel hyd rotreaters.
Christopher Marsh (1991) CHRIS attended university to study a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Human Biology. He then worked at Perth Z~o and the University of WA, before changing his career to Marine Science. He has been fortunate to experience some world travel and is now happily married.
Gabrielle Roberts (nee Griffiths) (1987) SINCE leaving All Saints' College, Gabrielle has studied Teaching at Curtin University. She taught up north, and continued teaching upon her return to Perth. Gabrielle married Patrick and they have two children, Caitlyn and Jayden, who are now both at primary school. In 2010 the family moved down south for work and a 'tree change'.
Joanne Wildman (nee Robartson) (1991) JOANNE completed a Teaching degree after leaving All Saints' College. She then relocated to the country in a south easterly direction, to primary teaching posts at Salmon Gums, Rocky Gulley, Manjimup and Nannup. She is now living up north in Karratha with her husband Glen and their little son Alex.
Tracey lanni (nee Freestone) (1990) FROM 1991-1994 Tracey completed a Bachelor of Arts, Grad.Dip.Ed at UWA and is now a Teacher of Italian at various government, independent and Catholic schools (primary and secondary).
marries Justine Bond
Andrew Prout (1 998) & Susan Sephton (2001) CONGRATULATIONS to former All Saints' students, Andrew Prout and Susan Sephton, who wed on Saturday, 1 1 December 2010 at St David's Anglican Church in Ardross. Andrew's brother Simon (1995) was Best Man, while two of the Groomsmen were also former students of the College, Scott Nicholas (1998) and Leigh Dyson (1998). Old Saint Brooke McCaffrey (2001) was one of Susan's bridesmaids. About 120 people attended the reception, held at The Boatshed Restaurant in South Perth with the Swan River and stunning city skyline as the backdrop. The perfect 30-degree weather and clear blue sky could not have been more welcoming for friends who had travelled from as far as England and South Africa to share in the couple's special day. Although Andrew and Susan were both students at All Saints', it was not until they reunited while living in London that their love for each other grew. The newlyweds are happily living back in Mount Pleasant, Perth. Andrew is a Chartered Accountant and Susan is a Clinical Nurse Consultant.
ANGUS Penno married Justine Bond on Saturday, 4 December 2010 in the beautiful surroundings of Margaret River. The weather completely turned from wind and rain, to magnificent sunshine for the hour of the service and photographs. A reception followed at the highly renowned Flutes Winery where about 150 guests enjoyed magnificent wine, fine dining and dancing. The couple rehearsed for months in the lead-up to their big day to perform a romantic wedding dance, which they did beautifully! Ten former All Saints' students were among the guests who enjoyed the celebrations including Shane Harding as Best Man and Angus's brother Hamish Penno (2004), Chris Stibbs (2002) and Evan Litis (2002) as Groomsmen. Angus and Justine's love blossomed at Curtin University, where they both studied Engineering. They are now qualified Chemical Engineers living back in Perth after two years in Melbourne.
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