Staff News

Music Tutors' Concert fills the Chapel

THE Music Tutors' Concert on 13 June 2010, was once again an abundantly varied feast of music performed at the highest levels of accomplishment.

THE superb acoustics of the College Chapel were evident during the performance of a Beethoven String Quartet movement by our String Tutors: Thea Kotze, Chiara Kingwell, Cheralyn Simpson and Markela Panegyres. Dan Hart, a new Tutor at All Saints', joined with Priam Bacich and Old Saint Dan Ablett, to present jazz at a professional level. The group 'Westwood' brought a fascinating element of folk music to the afternoon and listening to the folk pipes was a new experience for everyone.

Erin Patrick, also a new Tutor in the String Department, amazed us with her accomplishment as a singer. Among the other solo performers, Irene Batini played a recorder piece by the contemporary Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin and Steven Harmer performed a rendition of a movement of Vaughan Williams' Tuba Concerto, surely the only such work for this instrument by a mainstream composer.

Musically, the highlight of the concert was its opening. A chamber orchestra, comprised mostly of College Music Tutors, gave the premiere of The Road to Perdition, a threemovement work by Kevin Fenner which includes parts for voice, harpsichord, piano, organ and multi-percussion. The performance, under the baton of the composer, was received enthusiastically.

It was gratifying to have the Chapel almost filled by an appreciative audience, including many College students, for whom this was a wonderful opportunity to see their Music Tutors as professional performers. The afternoon was magnificently rounded off by a sumptuous afternoon tea provided by the Friends of Music, for whose support the Music Department is continually grateful.

Mr John Beaverstock - Senior School Music Teacher

Farewell

Stan Balding

AFTER more than 26 years at the College, Senior School Design and Technology Teacher Stan Balding, was farewelled by his colleagues during a morning tea in the staff room at the end of Term 2.

AS Stan begins his well-deserved retirement, his long association and history with All Saints' will continue. His son Mark is a 1988 College graduate and President of the Old Saints' Committee, while his grandchildren, Georgia and Finlay, are students in the Junior School.

Throughout the years, Stan's involvement in the life of the College has included teaching and supervising extracurricular clubs in Photography, Woodwork and Metalwork; coaching the College Sailing, Tennis and Hockey Teams; accompanying groups of students to the Electric Vehicle Challenge; set construction for various College Productions; assisting with the annual College Art, Design and Technology Exhibition and entering students' work into the Canning Show.

We wish Stan all the best in his retirement and thank him for his years of service and loyalty to the College.

China Tour a feast for the senses

IT was a feast for the senses when a group of 15 All Saints' College staff, parents and friends soaked up the culture, colour and contrasts of ancient and modern China from 2-16 April 2010.

THE fully escorted tour included three days of sightseeing in Hong Kong and surrounding areas, two nights at the luxurious six-star Venetian Resort Hotel in Macau, Beijing and all of its world famous attractions, and the amazing Terracotta Warriors in Xian.

Climbing the Great Wall and then returning to the bottom via a speed chute, were exhilarating and memorable experiences. The Beijing Opera, Chinese Acrobats and Shaolin Monks Shows, were entertaining, colourful and lively displays of culture and skill. A day flight to see the Terracotta Warriors was a highlight for many, and a wander through the exquisite Temple of Heaven park had a lovely community atmosphere, with many locals participating in tai chi, dancing, badminton, card games, kite flying and music making.

The All Saints' group of adults returned home from the tour with amazing memories and bulging suitcases, thanks to many shopping opportunities at the markets! Perhaps most importantly, everyone returned with a greater appreciation for the Chinese people and their culture.

Special thanks to All Saints' College Head of Mathematics, Phil Brockbank, and his wife Wendy, for their meticulous organisation of the tour. Their passion for China was truly infectious!

Staff Service Awards

CONGRATULATIONS to the following All Saints' staff members for reaching special milestones in their years of service to the College. Their contributions and dedication to the All Saints' community are greatly valued and appreciated.

StaH Member

Robin VAN DONGEN

Jean JONES Sue MANOLAS Jillian DINSDALE

Julie DURANT Unda KERSHAW Elizabeth BOWYER

Wendy METIAM Jo-anne BOSERIO Bronwyn HARDINGE Kim LORIMER Grace ITZSTEIN Bae KENT Anne MILLER

Diane NAISBITI Gigi THIELE Jaelle WIEDEMANN

Years of Service

25

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15

10

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Baby April arrives during Perth hailstorm

PROUD parents, Erin Blair and Ken Knight, were delighted to welcome their beautiful baby girl into the world on 22 March 2010 at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco. April weighed 81bs at birth and her Great Grandfather chose her name. Despite Erin going into labour during one of the worst hailstorms in Perth's history, and the doctor arriving in the labour ward covered in mud, with no shoes because his office was flooded, April's delivery was thankfully a little less dramatic! April has brought much joy to her loving parents, family and friends. Erin is currently on maternity leave from the position of Head of Art, Design and Technology and we wish both her and Ken every happiness in their important new role as parents.

Joy for first-time parents

DEAN of Students, Ms Helen Aguiar, and her husband Shane Glasson welcomed their first child into the world on 3 March 2010. Riley Aguiar Glassol") was born at St John of God Hospital, Murdoch. He weighed 91bs and was 53cm long at birth. Riley is doing very well, as are both Mum and Dad. Ms Aguiar would like to thank the College community for the good wishes, gifts and kindness shown to her and her family during this special time.

Gatti family welcomes baby girl

ON 18 February 2010, the Gatti family welcomed the arrival of Allegra Elizabeth Gatti, a little sister for Luca and Levi. Weighing 3.9kg and measuring 51 cm at birth, she has continued to make great progress since arriving home and is starting to wear all those clothes that Mrs Gatti has been 'stockpiling' from the moment she knew a little girl was imminent. Year 8 Teacher Mr Gordon Gatti and his family,thank the All Saints' College community for their kind wishes and gifts.

Pigeon pair for All Saints' staff

WILLlAM Dudley Beath was born on 3 June 2010 at St John of God Hospital, Murdoch. He weighed 71bs 100z at birth and is a younger brother for two-year-old Maddison. Head of Health and Physical Education Mr Oliver Beath, and his wife Tenille, who is also a former staff member of the College, are enjoying being parents of this gorgeous pigeon pair!

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Staff and Students' Lunchtime Sports Series

AFTER being defeated by All Saints' staff in 2009, the students looked upon 2010 as a year of change. The first match of the bestof-three series was Indoor Netball, played at lunchtime on 20 May in the College Gymnasium. The students were quietly confident with star shooters Hayden and Sarah on fire early.

The scores were tied at half-time with Mrs Wilson, Mr Tsocas and Miss Eddington keeping the staff in the match. After a tight tussle, scores were still level with 20 seconds to go. The staff then had an opportunity to win the game, but missed a crucial shot. The students managed to retrieve the ball and scored the winning goal. "Providing an opportunity for staff and students to play each other in sporting matches in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, helps to foster and maintain positive staff and student relations at the College," Head of Health and Physical Education Oliver Beath said. "It allows them to break down some of the barriers that may exist, communicate outside of the classroom and see a different side of each other - the atmosphere is all about fun and enjoyment," he said.

Game two of the series was Basketball, played in the new Indoor Sports Centre in Term 3. The staff managed to even the series with a nail-biting win. Once again, this game was played in great spirit.