Eagles' Wings Winter 2020 by Churchie

W INTE R I SSUE 2020

Key dates 4 Aug

11 Aug

28 Aug

17 Sep

18 Sep

GPS Cross Country Championships

GPS Junior Cross Country Championships

CART – Churchie Art

Prep School Billy Cart Grand Prix

‘the churchie’ Official Opening

19 Sep

10 Oct

13 Oct

15 Oct

17 Oct

Sony Camp

Senior School Orientation Morning

CAM – Churchie Awards in Media

Churchie Gala Concert

Tri-Service Cadets Graduation Parade

21 Oct

23 Oct

30 Oct

31 Oct

Awards Assembly

Speech Night

GPS Track and Field

GPS Junior Track and Field

Years 2 to 6 Orientation Day

3 Nov

20 Nov

21 Nov

23 Nov

26 Nov

Reception and Year 1 Orientation Day

Valedictory

Prep School Cocktail Party

Prep Christmas Pageant

New Old Boys Night

2 Dec

3 Dec

Churchie Cricket Luncheon

Last day of Term 4

Anglican Church Grammar School Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane 4169 Queensland Australia Tel +61 3896 2200 www.churchie.com.au Editorial enquiries: eagleswings@churchie.com.au Cover image: Jeremy McLennan (Year 8)

Please note that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, events may be cancelled or postponed. Please refer to the Churchie website for updated information.

Statement of Commitment Anglican Church Grammar School supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students. Churchie is committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person, including that of employees. This commitment includes the provision of a safe and supportive living and learning environment for all students and requires all employees, volunteers and visitors to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In support of this commitment, Churchie is dedicated to its Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy, which includes having relevant policies, procedures and training in place to effectively address the safety and wellbeing of students in their care.

Contents

02 04 06 08 HEADMASTER ’S MESSAGE

STAFF NEWS

SCHOOL AT HOME

PEN PALS

10 12 14 16 GPS SUCCESS

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS

CHURCHIE FOUNDATION

18 20 21 22 NEW PREP BUILDING

OLD BOYS NEWS

STUDENT NEWS

ANZAC DAY

24 25 26 28 OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION

HONOURS LIST

IN MEMORIAM

PLATINUM SPONSOR

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F R O M T H E H E A D M AS T E R

Message from the

Headmaster

Churchie has long been a school that upholds a clear mission—the making of men—underpinned by a strong partnership between the School and home. From time to time, this partnership has been tested by challenging, large-scale events that have punctuated the life of our state or nation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our enduring partnership took on a new and important dimension for several weeks in Semester 1 when our students were required to access their lessons through video‑conferencing from home.

An initiative of Anglicare Southern Queensland, this programme enabled boys to advance their writing skills. More importantly, they learned about life from others across the generations and offered some respite to citizens in isolation.

The School at Home programme, developed through the ingenuity and commitment of our staff, ensured that students had digital and traditional resources to support their learning through the state’s isolation period. Teachers provided instruction, guidance, assessment and support on a lesson‑by‑lesson basis to ensure the continuity of learning and care. The support of parents and family members was crucial to the success of this programme.

This edition of Eagles’ Wings captures the spirit, creativity, care and resilience of this time. A time when online and remote programmes have taken the School into hitherto unchartered territory. A time when solutions have had to be developed and innovative practices adopted.

Complementing the School at Home online teaching programme, our community found many new and creative ways to acknowledge key events and, importantly, remain connected to people. While we were unable to host our traditional Anzac Day Service, hundreds of Churchie students, families and Old Boys gathered on driveways and in streets throughout Brisbane and beyond to honour our fallen and to thank the men and women of our defence forces who serve today. Cadets stood at attention and buglers captured the hearts of citizens throughout suburban streets with their earnest tributes.

Despite this unique time, numerous changes and inherent demands, it has been our long-standing partnerships between staff, students, parents and Old Boys that have, once again, proven to be the most enduring element of Churchie life. Warm regards Dr Alan Campbell Headmaster @ChurchieHM

To mark the School's commemoration of our fallen Old Boys and staff, Chairman of School Council Dan O'Connor OAM and I laid wreaths at the memorial at 8 am— the time at which, in previous years, would have seen several thousand members of the community on The Flat for the annual Anzac Day Ceremony. At a time when connecting with people has never been more important, dozens of Prep School boys embraced the #OLDMATE initiative by writing to senior citizens and exchanging life stories. 03

Head of

Preparatory School At the beginning of 2020, the Churchie community welcomed Mark Wyer as the new Head of Preparatory School. Mark brings broad experience in teaching and leading in independent schools to the role. Most recently, Mark was Deputy Headmaster of the Preparatory School at The Southport School on the Gold Coast for nine years. He also held leadership roles at John Paul College in both primary and middle school areas. During his first six months in the role, Mark has navigated the Prep School through the challenges of COVID-19 and School at Home. He has also made an impression on the community with his passion for educating and inspiring boys, his sense of humour and affable personality. We asked Mark a few questions about his first semester as Head of Preparatory School at Churchie.

What was your first impression of Churchie? I have known about Churchie for a long time. What always stood out to me was its clarity of mission, the making of men. This succinctly captures what happens here at Churchie, which starts on day one for the Reception boys, introducing them to the notion of becoming young men of good character, strong intellect and generous spirit in their first chapel service. What has been a highlight of your first six months at Churchie? The highlight of the past six months has been the warm welcome I received, from day one, from staff, students and parents. I have enjoyed meeting parents on campus and then, during the School at Home period, via phone, Zoom or in person while delivering weekly achievement awards to the boys at home.

After the School at Home period, what are you most looking forward to doing? I am looking forward to continuing the enhancements to the learning environment across the Prep School. I also would like to further develop international mindedness in the curriculum and the use of transdisciplinary themes. There is so much great work being done by students and teachers. I hope to find ways to share this with the community and the world.

Beth Gilpatrick

Ben Allen

Careers and Guidance Counsellor

Director of Swimming

Beth Gilpatrick joined Churchie at the beginning of 2020 as Careers and Guidance Counsellor and Mathematics Teacher. Having previously been employed as the Assistant Director of Studies and Careers Advisor at Townsville Grammar School, Beth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a counsellor and teacher.

Ben Allen was appointed as Director of Swimming commencing Semester 2 this year. His first role at Churchie was Head Coach of the junior GPS Swimming team in 2018. In this time, the Churchie junior swimmers have secured two second places and a GPS premiership.

As a careers and guidance counsellor, Beth provides a crucial service for students with regards to post-school study and careers. 'What I do is teach students how to make decisions by looking at the patterns in their life and the problems they want to solve in the world. It is important to keep options open, gaining a broad range of skills to become more employable in the future.' 'I focus on ensuring students and families are aware of all the opportunities, with the latest information about where they can study as well as scholarship programmes they may not have heard about.' As a mathematics teacher, Beth’s most inspiring moment was receiving contact from a former student who had just completed an engineering degree. She thanked Beth for encouraging her, in Year 9, to pursue mathematics into university, despite it not being her strongest subject at school.

Prior to joining Churchie, Ben coached elite swimmers, including national champions and Olympic Games contenders. He has also had the benefit of being mentored by world-leading coaches thanks to a Queensland Swimming scholarship in 2016. As Director of Swimming, Ben is looking to focus on building the community and improving swimming team performance. ‘I am looking to create a team environment that will excite our swimmers and motivate them to get involved. We have superb coaches and facilities, and I hope, in time, Churchie can return to be a top-three GPS Swimming school,’ Ben said. In addition to overseeing GPS Swimming, Ben’s role encompasses the Churchie Swim Club, performance programmes, squads and learn-to-swim. ‘The Barry McCart Aquatic Centre is a fantastic world-class facility offering services for the Churchie community and beyond. Our programmes cater to all ages and abilities, from babies to national champions.' Ben said. Filling Ben’s former role as Head Coach to the junior swimmers is Nathan Grant. Nathan was part of the recent premiership-winning junior team and has many years of coaching experience. We look forward to seeing Churchie Swimming continue to flourish.

A resilient

community Jeremy McLennan, Year 8

It was a new era for education at Churchie when School at Home commenced late in Term 1 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Like communities around the world, Churchie’s staff and students began 2020 with the usual enthusiasm and optimism, unaware that our daily lives and business operations were about to change.

Most impressive was the creativity, resilience and depth of care evident in our community as parents, staff and students found ways to communicate and continue schooling in the home environment.

At the onset of Term 1, a handful of students who had recently travelled through China found themselves required to quarantine at home as health advisories about a new coronavirus began to appear. In March the restrictions quickly escalated and, by the middle of Term 1, it was clear that tours, excursions, sport and events were not able to proceed.

In the final weeks of Term 1, as the prospect of home learning became more certain, Churchie’s academic leadership and teaching staff developed a School at Home programme that saw classes and learning continue, supported by rapidly expanded IT services and infrastructure.

Reminders and measures about hygiene and social distancing became part of our everyday communications and we all became experts at various video-conferencing platforms.

After trialling School at Home in the final week of Term 1, the programme officially commenced when all schools moved to remote learning for the first five weeks of Term 2. Those first five weeks were the quietest term-time experience in Churchie’s history.

Churchie’s staff were well prepared for School at Home, with learning activities adapted via creative digital solutions and personalised care provided through ongoing house meetings and/or phone calls. While boys learned from home, staff set up classrooms as best suited their needs to engage with students and maintain personal space for their own safety. Students of essential workers were also cared for on campus, with their own spaces to do ‘School at Home at school’. The primary software platforms were Zoom and SchoolBox. Fortunately, low instances of COVID-19 in Queensland led to the partial return of students (Reception, Year 1, Year 11 and Year 12) in week four of Term 2, followed by all students in week six.

Jed Foreman, Year 5, home delivery of outstanding achievement award by the Prep School leadership team

Tom McCartney, Year 2

While the impacts of the pandemic will continue to play out over the coming months, what has been clear is that our capacity to overcome challenges, through creativity and resilience, is firmly established at the core of the Churchie community.

Mitchell Summerill, Year 8

We thank the students for their enthusiasm in embracing School at Home, our parents for supporting their sons while many also worked from home, and our teachers for their dedication to boys’ learning and their professionalism during this time.

Angus Underwood, Year 7

Ms Julia Croft, Year 3 teacher

Historic challenges Adapting to challenges is nothing new. Churchie’s history includes several instances where operations have been significantly impacted. • World War I (1914 to 1918) • Influenza pandemic (1919) • The Great Depression (1929 to c.1935) • World War II (1939 to 1945) • Polio outbreak (1951) • Flood (1974) • Flood (2011) Max Pringle, Year 2

Darcy Rees-Smith, Year 6

Pen

pals Nick Nguyen, Ned Robbins, Charlie Storen and John Bennett

Churchie students have discovered the art of letter writing and connecting across the generations with #OLDMATE.

This year presented many opportunities to rethink how to we stay connected with others while in isolation, particularly for our elderly community. To help maintain social connections, Anglicare Southern Queensland’s #OLDMATE initiative sought to connect elderly people via video messages and letters, and Churchie’s Year 5 and 6 students answered the call. Churchie Lay Chaplain Stephanie Cotroneo encouraged the boys in RE lessons during the School at Home period, and over 140 letters made their way to residents of EM Tooth Residential Aged Care Home in Brisbane. ‘We had been discussing gratitude in our lessons. I encouraged the boys to practice gratitude and think about others and what they might be going through. I was impressed by how many students embraced the opportunity and wrote heartfelt messages,’ Stephanie said.

Year 5 student Ned Robbins was paired with Beverley Brown. ‘I wrote about the sports I play and how thankful I’ve been to participate and write letters in the #OLDMATE programme. We found we did have some things in common, and she really liked the photo I sent to her,’ Ned said. Year 6 student John Bennett discovered his pen pal had a childhood much different to his own. ‘In my letter I wrote about my family and my pets. I also shared information about the sports and activities I like. I was happy to receive a letter back and learn that my pen pal Wendy grew up in Germany and moved to Australia after World War II,’ John said.

EM Tooth Manager Glenda Phillips said she was very proud of being part of the #OLDMATE programme. ‘It has been a positive response from the residents. An old-fashioned pen pal is something they would’ve been used to when they were younger and they were very happy to receive the letters from the children,’ she said. The boys shared information about themselves, their families, pets and hobbies. Many were surprised to discover their pen pals shared similar interests. We hope this becomes the start of many pen pal friendships.

Over 140 boys wrote a letter or created a video message for #OLDMATE

EM Tooth resident Fred Crossley

EM Tooth resident Olive Farr

CHURCHIE NEWS

GPS Junior Swim Team

Senior A Debating

Swimming premiers

Debating premiers

Following two years of reaching second place at the Junior GPS Swimming Championships, Churchie’s junior GPS Swimming team pulled out all the stops to claim victory this year, winning the 2020 GPS junior swimming premiership in March.

Congratulations to the Churchie Senior A team, who secured the GPS Debating premiership this year. The last time Churchie won the GPS Debating premiership was in 2012.

The boys participated with total focus and commitment, and the Year 6 spectators showed their support with strong team spirit and excellent behaviour and sportsmanship. Securing the premiership was a true team effort, with Churchie boys placing in the top three in 51 out of the 68 events. An outstanding display by Rafferty Macfarlane saw him break the GPS record for the 10 years and under 50 metre backstroke with a time of 38.97 seconds. The 4 x 50 metre individual medley relay team also set a new GPS record, with a time of 2:21.87. Churchie’s current Director of Swimming Ben Allen was previously head coach of the junior team. He has seen first-hand the junior swim team grow from strength to strength in recent years. ‘We have a fantastic base of Prep swimmers who have been developing over the past three years. As they have come through the ranks, the culture of excellence has spread to the younger groups and, year by year, we have seen swimmers step up and perform for Churchie. I am very proud of the environment the boys have created and we hope to continue this in 2021,’ Ben said.

The team of Nicholas Stephanos (Captain of Debating), Cameron Scott-Mackenzie, Salam Eissa-Kader and Harry Rae was undefeated in all debates, a rare accomplishment in GPS Debating. They were also undefeated in the QDU competition, which had an interrupted season due to COVID-19. Thank you to coaches Tristan Hurree and Noah Duval (Old Boy 2019) for helping the boys achieve these historic results. In his address to the Senior School at Headmaster’s Assembly, Captain of Debating Nicholas Stephanos said the premiership fulfilled a long-held personal goal, which was made possible by the collective efforts of debaters and the support from coaches and supporters. ‘From Year 7, I’ve dreamed of one day being able to stand here on this stage and hold that trophy high with my fellow Senior A debaters, and, thanks to their countless hours of prep rooms, training and late-night speech crafting, that dream has finally come true,’ Nicholas said. Nicholas and Harry were also selected in the final 12 of state team trials. Unfortunately, however, due to the cancellation of the season, neither had the opportunity to make the final squad.

CHURCHIE NEWS

First VI Volleyball

Finn MacPherson, Sam Johnston and Elijah Croxford

Volleyball premiers

Old Boys’ Cup

Churchie Volleyball has claimed its fourth GPS premiership in five years, earning a shared premiership with Brisbane Grammar School and St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace when the season concluded early due to COVID-19.

For the second year in a row, Churchie secured the Old Boys' Cup at Head of the River in March at Lake Wyaralong.

In addition to the Firsts, all Churchie teams performed strongly throughout the season. Ten teams finished first, with nine teams undefeated, and 19 teams finished in the top three. Director of Volleyball Shaun McLean said, ‘These excellent results reflect the commitment of all our boys to their training and to each other. The results also reflect the deep support of parents and friends and the guidance of our dedicated coaching team, which includes 22 Churchie Old Boys. This is a community built on friendship, trust, community, work ethic and humility.’ Prior to the GPS season, Churchie’s Year 11 Division 1 Volleyball team were crowned national champions at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup (AVSC) in December 2019. AVSC is Australia’s largest secondary school sporting event with over 400 teams involved. Also, Churchie’s Year 8 Division 1 team secured a bronze medal.

The Old Boys’ Cup is awarded to the school that accumulates the most points across 12 racing divisions, with Churchie awarded 110 points on the day. This success reflects the strength of the Churchie Rowing programme across the year levels. All rowers put in strong performances at what was Churchie's one-hundredth year of rowing at Head of the River. Of the 10 divisions, our Year 9 boys attained eight podium finishes, and our Year 10 quads won six. Year 11 Second, Third and Fourth VIIIs won their respective races, with the Year 11 First VIII missing out on first place by less than two seconds. Our Open Third and Fourth VIIIs won their races, with the Open Second and First VIII finishing third and fourth, respectively. Rowing continues to be a popular sport at Churchie, with a strong camaraderie among the boys who participate and a culture of inclusion and accountability. We look forward to next year’s Head of the River and seeing our rowers develop even further.

We congratulate Churchie’s volleyballers on their well-deserved success in the AVSC and GPS competitions.

New era of strength

and conditioning With dedicated specialist staff and a stunning refurbishment of the Senior School gym, strength and conditioning has entered a new era at Churchie.

Jarrad Boswell and Shaun McLean

The strength and conditioning (S&C) programme at Churchie has evolved considerably since humble beginnings in the Preparatory School Campbell Centre. The Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex in 2009 included a gymnasium and, more recently, in 2019 the gym received a significant refurbishment. The current facility is state of the art, with cutting-edge equipment and innovative training spaces. Upgrades have included a 15-metre artificial-turf sled track, multi-purpose lifting platforms, performance Wattbikes and contemporary rubber flooring.

The gym area is designed not only for performance and development, but also to enhance capacity while emphasising safety for adolescent resistance training. The S&C programme has an expert team led by Director of Strength and Conditioning Shaun McLean (Old Boy 1998). The team includes Head Coach Jarrad Boswell and eight casual staff. This dedicated team works across the sports and activities with tailored programmes, as well as serving the broader Senior School student population through general health and wellness sessions and highâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;risk programmes.

The S&C facilities and expertise at Churchie have also attracted the attention of professional sporting teams from across the globe, including the Wallabies, AllÂ Blacks, British and Irish Lions, Springboks, Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels. With international partnerships, world-class facilities and an expert team, we will certainly see S&C at Churchie continue to flourish for the benefit of our athletes and sporting programmes.

CHURCHIE NEWS

Lachlan Toovey

Theo Milbourne

Princeton University

Cornell University

Lachlan Toovey (2019) has accepted an offer to study engineering at Princeton University, New Jersey, USA, and will commence later this year once the university reopens.

Imagination and creativity have been the driving forces behind Theo Milbourne’s international journey from Churchie to Cornell.

One of Queensland’s top academic achievers, Lachlan was awarded the Highest Achievement by an Aboriginal Student or Torres Strait Islander Student at the Queensland Certificate of Education Achievement Awards in February. As a boarder and prefect, Lachlan made the most of his time boarding at Churchie, in both academic and co-curricular realms. In addition to exceptional academic results in all subjects, Lachlan was also a top-level GPS rower. ‘After being accepted, I quickly got into contact with the rowing coaches and I have joined the Princeton Rowing Crew,’ Lachlan said. Reflecting on his time at the School, Lachlan said Churchie has equipped him well for the future. ‘The School gave me the opportunity to challenge myself and explore interests that I previously didn’t know existed,’ he said. ‘I feel I am prepared to take on this challenge and am looking forward to continuing my learning, studying engineering at one of the top universities in the United States.' Beyond Princeton, Lachlan hopes to eventually return to his hometown of Dubbo in NSW to support his community as an engineer.

During Year 11, Theo was accepted into a Bachelor of Architecture at Cornell University in New York, and he hopes to commence his studies in the US next year. In the meantime, he has commenced a degree at The University of Queensland. One of Churchie’s inaugural International Baccalaureate (IB) cohort, Theo says undertaking the IB Diploma Programme was one of the best decisions he made. ‘Taking the IB is not an easy path, but that is exactly why it is worthwhile. The IB is designed to truly prepare you for university and academic life while giving you the intellectual stimulation needed to thrive in any career pathway,’ he said. At Churchie, Theo immersed himself in art and music. Theo received the Headmaster’s Prize for Music, won Churchie’s Best Solos and won several awards at CART. Theo was also a member of the Pinwheel Poppy Project team responsible for a magnificent installation on Kangaroo Point Cliffs for the centenary of Remembrance Day. Theo says architecture and spatial design are his passions, and he hopes to be able to focus on self-directed creative projects.

CHURCHIE NEWS

Ky Robinson

Gus John

Stanford University

Durham University

Ky Robinson (2019) has been accepted into Stanford University, California, USA, as a scholar athlete on an 80 per cent scholarship for the first two years, followed by a full scholarship for his final two years.

Gus John (2019) has accepted an offer to study a Bachelor of History at Durham University, England, commencing in September.

Long-distance running is Ky’s specialty. This was most evident in his historic record-breaking performances in the 1500 metres and 3000 metres events at the 2019 GPS Track and Field Championships. Finishing well ahead of the nearest competitor, Ky broke long‑standing GPS records in both events. At Stanford he hopes to train and compete in both events, with cross country in the fall, indoor track and field in the winter, and outdoor track and field throughout the spring leading into summer. ‘I will most likely be redshirted (training but not competing) in my first year to extend my eligibility and allow me to compete in both sports in my final years of study,’ Ky said. Ky is still considering his major and says it will most likely be something STEM-based, possibly engineering physics or physics. He is due to commence college in September. However, given current travel restrictions, he may need to commence his classes online.

He graduated from Churchie last year, having completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as part of the inaugural Churchie IB cohort during Years 11 and 12. ‘Academically, Churchie has prepared me for the rigours of university life, especially through the introduction of the IB programme,’ Gus said. ‘The necessary study habits and organisational skills that were key to making it through such a difficult course will definitely aid me down the track.’ In addition to his significant academic commitments, Gus participated in several co-curricular sports, most notably Second V Basketball and First VIII Rowing. He was a school prefect and gave willingly of his time to many service activities, including the Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp. Following his undergraduate degree, Gus hopes to continue his studies with a postgraduate degree before he decides what career he would like to pursue.

C H U R C H I E F O U N DAT I O N

Why we

give

Cyrus Dehmie: Cyrus came to us from Cote D’Ivoire in West Africa. He entered Year 9 on a scholarship and has thrived in our school. He works hard in everything he does and he contributed to our first GPS Football premiership in 2019. He is a natural leader in Nansen House and excels at English, which he acquired as his new tongue—no small feat. Cyrus says of his time at Churchie, ‘The opportunities Churchie has given me have been life changing. Not only has it been beneficial for my sporting career but

Churchie has a proud history of giving and continues to rely on the generosity of benefactors as we strive to offer the very best education and opportunities to our boys. In this issue of Eagles' Wings, I would like to showcase one of our current boys who has benefitted from our bursary and scholarship programme to which the Foundation contributes over $1m each year. I also want to introduce you to some of our donors who have kindly offered to share their reasons for giving. Thank you, Cyrus and our valued donors, for sharing your stories. Russell McCart (1974) Churchie Foundation Chairman and School Council Member

Cyrus Dehmie and Dr Alan Campbell

it has given me a different perspective and approach to my academics.’ Cyrus has many friends and is a true Churchie young man. Your gift can help others who may otherwise be unable to have a Churchie education. The School has a large programme for helping students and families meet costs in times of need. It is core to our values and is integral to educating the well-rounded gentlemen for whom we are known.

C H U R C H I E F O U N DAT I O N

Bill and Lynette Picken: Throughout James' time at Churchie, the School gave him much more than we ever imagined. The values he learned, the friends he made (both fellow pupils and teachers), and the enjoyment he found are invaluable. As parents, the School welcomed us into a lively community, which is something we, as a family, are still a part of today. This is why we chose to give back to Churchie, and we do this to ensure the School can continue shaping young men for generations to come.

Rex Freudenberg: There is no doubt in my mind that my time at Churchie as a student had a major influence on my life path. I have a lot to thank Churchie for; it gave me a lot and it’s a tremendous school. That’s why I give.

Rex Freudenberg (1949)

Lisel and Wayne Pringle: With three boys, Churchie is a big part of our lives. It’s a privilege to give back to the community that is shaping our boys into caring and confident young men.

Sophia and Dave Johnson: We have given to Churchie because we believe in the all‑round balance of Churchie’s curriculum—a fundamental principle of governance in today's modern society. As Christian parents, we believe giving is not about what we can obtain but about supporting the community for the benefit of all Churchie boys and future generations. John and Prue McNamara: We feel very blessed to have our boys embarking on a lifelong learning journey at Churchie. Giving is our way of expressing our gratitude to the Churchie community. Philanthropy is important, as it ensures the School can continue to provide the very best opportunities for current and future Churchie boys so they can contribute to the legacy built by generations of young men before them.

Bill, James (2015) and Lynette Picken

Bill and Alastair (2004) Henderson: We give to Churchie to provide opportunities to underprivileged students, to foster empathy in Churchie’s students, and to do a small part to erode prejudice in society. The Churchie experience is enriched if students are exposed to these opportunities alongside students from diverse backgrounds. Diversity gives students the opportunity to better understand one another, and helps students appreciate the opportunities on offer. Enabling underprivileged students to attend Churchie opens doors for that student. It also fosters empathy by helping the student understand his fellow students and his fellow students understand him. We believe our small donation today may make large impacts down the road.

Wayne and Lisel Pringle

John (1973), Prue, Will and Tom McNamara

Creativity

takes shape An exciting new building in the Prep School is taking shape—a building that heralds a new approach to year-level precincts and will bring creative learning to new heights. The new two-storey building, located beside School House, will accommodate two new visual art classrooms and an exhibition space, which will centralise the delivery of this curriculum area in the Prep School. Also, on the ground floor will be an exciting new concept: a maker space—a multipurpose learning area with technologies and tools for exploration and practical activities such as science and robotics. On the upper level will be three Year 3 classrooms with a large break-out space for collaboration, project work and group learning as a cohort. This year-level precinct model is the first step to an approach that will be applied across the Prep School.

This building will provide a unique space for our youngest boys to nurture their curiosity, creativity and future-readiness.

Donation options include:

In line with Churchie’s history of community support for major projects, such as Morris Hall and the Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex, the new Prep building has been designed to offer varying levels of opportunities for donations. For the first time in the Prep School, community contributions will be honoured throughout the stunning spaces of this new building, from named rooms and spaces to engaged bricks and tiles. It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your family’s Churchie connection in a way that supports the School delivering the very best opportunities for future generations of Churchie boys.

• individual room/zone naming rights: $25,000 to $200,000

• naming rights to the entire building: $1,000,000

• exclusive customised donor pavers in the front courtyard: $5000 per paver • personalised legacy bricks at the front of the building: $1000 per brick • general donations. To make a donation to our Building Fund, please visit the Churchie website (churchie.com.au/foundation). All donations equal to or over $2 are tax deductible.

Please contact Stuart Fitzpatrick, Director of Philanthropy, on 0439 749 010 if you are interested inÂ hearing more about these unique opportunities. Please note the final deadline for all naming rights engraving is 10 August.

CHURCHIE NEWS

Lachlan Luhrs

Vaughan Marega

Principal trumpet

Trinity connection

Lachlan Lurhs (2016) holds the historic honour of being the first trumpet musician to concurrently hold principal positions in two QYO ensembles, the Queensland Youth Symphony and the Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band.

While he hadn’t considered Melbourne an option for tertiary study, Vaughan Marega (2017) made an inspired decision in the final days of Year 12 to apply to the University of Melbourne.

The Churchie community is well acquainted with Lachlan’s prowess on the trumpet. He was the Anzac Day bugler and a regular feature in Churchie recitals as a solo and ensemble performer. Lachlan has pursued his studies in trumpet performance and achieved the highest qualifications in both the Australian Music Examination Board (LMusA) and Trinity College of Music, London (LTCL). In addition to his principal trumpet roles, he has been a member of the Salvation Army Band, continuing his interests in music and service that started at Churchie. ‘For the past seven years, since I was old enough to participate, I have played in a Salvation Army Band. The Salvation Army supports the defence services and are synonymous with brass banding, which complements my interest in the trumpet,’ Lachlan said. ‘My great-great-grandfather William Booth Shaw was a Salvation Army minister and served in the Second World War in the Red Shield Services. I am now a fourth-generation Salvationist.’ Despite Anzac Day services in 2020 being limited due to COVID-19, the day for Lachlan was a busy one. He performed the 'Last Post' and 'Rouse' for his local community as part of RSL Queensland’s Light Up the Dawn initiative, at Brookwater Golf and Country Club as part of the commemorative service for the Brookwater Residential community and as part of a virtual service in the Greater Springfield area.

‘Melbourne was the first decision I made as an independent adult, and I think it’s the best decision I've made so far,' said Vaughan. Another insightful decision was to apply to live at Trinity College, where he lived for two years while studying a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in finance and management at the University of Melbourne. ‘I would have struggled to make the friends I have today if I didn’t go to Trinity. It also gave me so many opportunities to branch out and push my comfort zone.’ This included continuing activities from his days at Churchie: rowing, soccer, swimming and the college play. Vaughan credits Director of Service John Collins as a mentor in the decisions he has made, such as applying to Melbourne, and fostering his passion for service, which he continued at Trinity. ‘At Trinity I went on the Asha service trip, spending four weeks in India teaching students in the slums of New Delhi,’ Vaughan said. Trinity College is a residential college of the University of Melbourne and has a long history with Churchie thanks to Old Boy David Jackson (1930), who was also a Trinity resident from 1932 to 1937. A scholarship is awarded to a Churchie Old Boy resident of Trinity.

CHURCHIE NEWS

Finn Duncombe

UN Youth Voice Finn Duncombe (Year 8) was awarded second place in the junior division of the national final of the UN Youth Voice public speaking competition in April, following his win in the state final last year. Originally scheduled to be a week-long camp in Adelaide, the competition for students in Years 7 to 10 moved online as a virtual camp held across several days, with Finn and fellow Churchie student Will Shackel representing Queensland. ‘While it was sad we didn’t end up going to Adelaide, the virtual event was still really worthwhile,’ Finn said. ‘We participated in various activities and heard from several guest speakers, and we all had a lot of fun while learning about some of the UN processes at the same time.’ During the competition, Finn gave two four-minute speeches on how to provide safe and secure shelter for all Australians and how Australia can improve its response to epidemics. He was then required to answer an additional two questions, with only one minute to prepare and two minutes to answer. ‘Public speaking is always a bit nerve-wracking, and this was no different, but being in my own home probably took away some of the pressure,’ Finn said. Director of Debating Grant Smith said Year 7 students active in debating were invited to participate in the competition, with Bill McCart and Caelan Smith also participating in the semi-finals of the state competition with Finn and Will last year.

Silhouetted advice by Matthew Wibaux

Capturing connections During the Easter school holidays, the Churchie Visual Art department ran a competition for students to practise their photography skills, with entries and winners showcased on the Churchie Art Instagram account (@churchieart). Students submitted their best photo in response to the theme of connectedness. This was an apt theme given the impact of COVID-19 restrictions were at their height, with School at Home bringing about new ways to connect. Head of Visual Art Suzie Thomson said, ‘Holiday competitions such as these are essential ways to keep students engaged in art-making practices. During School at Home, the idea of connectedness became muddled. Isolation and social distancing became the new normal and, rather than disconnect, students were encouraged to explore alternate expressions of connectedness.’ The entries were judged by IMA Director Liz Nowel, with the winning entry awarded to Year 11 student Matthew Wibaux for his photo Silhouetted advice. Liz said, ‘Matthew’s image captures the intimacy of connection and the ambiguity of the figures suggests that connection can be shared between anyone and everyone.’

A N Z AC DAY

Honouring

from home The Churchie community commemorated Anzac Day 2020 in a manner quite different to the usual way. As with many school events this year, our Anzac Day Ceremony could not be held due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Usually, this much-loved annual event brings several thousand members of the community to The Flat for a ceremony featuring Churchie’s cadets and musicians to honour our fallen Old Boys and all servicemen and servicewomen. However, in the weeks leading up to Anzac Day, opportunities were found for our cadets, musicians and families to commemorate this important national day.

As part of RSL Queensland’s Light Up the Dawn initiative, cadets were encouraged to wear their uniforms and stand to attention in the driveways of their homes at 6 am on Anzac Day morning, along with their families. In support of this, musicians were encouraged to perform the 'Last Post' and 'Reveille'. As illustrated by the many stories, photos and videos shared, the Churchie community overwhelmingly answered the call.

Additionally, the Chairman of School Council Mr Daniel O’Connor OAM and Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell laid wreaths at the Old Boys’ memorial on The Flat at 8 am to mark, albeit in a scaled-down manner, the tradition of honouring our fallen Old Boys. We can be proud that, despite the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the community continued our tradition of acknowledging, thanking and commemorating those who have served, and continue to serve.

O L D B OYS ' AS S O C I AT I O N

From the President of the

Old Boys’ Association This year has been a most unusual one for the OBA, as it has been for all our community. However, while social distancing has prevented us from holding many of our usual events, the Churchie Old Boys’ Association has remained active.

We held meetings via video-conference platform Zoom during which we reviewed all OBA events and activities with the hope we can hold these later in the year as restrictions ease. One event that, with great sadness, we had to cancel for 2020 was Vintage Vikings. However, we maintained our connection with our oldest Old Boys through a new initiative, Viking Care, in conjunction with the Churchie Foundation. This involved calling many of our Vintage Vikings who are 90 years of age or older to ensure that they have family and/or professional support around them during these difficult times. It was great to hear their voices and we look forward to seeing them in person at future Vintage Viking events. Earlier this year it was with great sadness that we farewelled prominent Old Boy Alan Lavis (1947). Throughout his life, Alan remained a loyal, passionate and generous supporter of the School. He served on School Council from 1976 through to 1995. Alan was the first layperson and Old Boy to serve as Chairman of School Council, a position he held from 1989 through to 1995.

While we could not hold the Anzac Day Ceremony this year, it was heartening to see so many students and Old Boy families participate in the RSL Queensland Light Up the Dawn initiative. Many Old Boy parents have commented to me on the smooth operation of the School at Home programme and the early as possible return of students to campus. We congratulate and thank the staff of Churchie for the efficient development and implementation of a home learning programme that kept our students learning and engaged during the first half of Term 2. The Old Boys’ Association congratulates all Old Boys who this year are recipients of Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday Honours. These Old Boys and a citation of their achievements are on the opposite page. It is hoped that our cohort and interstate reunions will still be able to occur, albeit at later times and perhaps in different formats. Simon Pattison (1984) Old Boys’ Association President

Honours

recognition We are proud to acknowledge the Churchie Old Boys who received Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday Honours this year, recognising their contribution to their careers, their community and their country.

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Ian Harper (1973) for distinguished service to education in the field of economics, and to public and monetary policy development and reform. Dr Neil Wetzig (1972) for distinguished service to the international community of the Democratic Republic of Congo through medical support, teaching and training programmes. Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Anthony Cassimatis (1982) for significant service to education, to the law, and to the community.

Barry Kelly (1962) for significant service to the mining and minerals sectors, and to business. David Muir (1972) for significant service to the community through welfare, social justice and charitable organisations. The Hon Bruce Scott (1961) for significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, and to the community of south‑west Queensland. Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) Ralph Hartland (1955) for service to the community.

Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Deacon (2000) for meritorious devotion to duty as Deputy Director of the Defence Response Unit. Colonel Craig Lauder (1989) for meritorious devotion to duty as the Chief of Staff in Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 on Operation Accordion from March 2018 to January 2019. Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Rear Admiral Jaimie Hatcher (1985) for distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations as the Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operations Okra and Highroad from January 2018 to January 2019.

IN MEMORIAM

Archie Gouldson (2021)

Alan Lavis (1947)

The Churchie community was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of much-loved Year 11 student Archie Gouldson in a tragic accident on 24 May 2020.

At Churchie, Alan Lavis AM was in Magnus House and was involved in rowing and cadets. He enjoyed his school years, made many lifelong friends and continued to support the School throughout his life. From 1976 to 1995, Alan was a member of School Council, serving as chairman from 1989, becoming the first layperson and Old Boy to do so. Alan’s son and five grandsons also attended Churchie.

Archie entered Churchie in Year 4 and was a young man fondly remembered by his many friends as a kind-hearted and energetic person—full of vigour, a love of life and generous in spirit. He was also a talented sportsman, representing the School in rugby, basketball, volleyball, football and cricket during his eight years at Churchie. He will be remembered as a young man who lived life to the full, as a talented sportsman, as a cherished son, grandson and big brother, and as a generous friend, with those who knew him lucky to have shared in his life. There is no doubt that his friends and the class of 2021 will carry Archie in their hearts for the rest of their lives. Archie’s family and friends celebrated his life with a service in the Canon Jones Memorial Chapel on 11 June, with a guard of honour formed by his school mates to farewell a good friend.

Vale We respectfully acknowledge the passing of the following Old Boys. To help ensure Old Boys are recognised appropriately, please send notifications to oba@churchie.com.au.

In his professional life as an accountant, Alan formed in 1959 Peden Lavis & Co in partnership with John Peden and his son. Alan retired from the business in 1999 aged 70. In addition to his chartered accounting practice, Alan held many directorships over a period of 40 years. In 1998 he was awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for service to the community through a wide range of organisations, in particular the Medical Benefits Fund of Australia where he was Queensland Chairman from 1985. Alan passed away on 4 February, aged 90. He is survived by his wife Jennette, daughter Margaret, son John (1977) and daughter Susan.

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Daniel Hart (1937)

John Cuneo (1946)

Dr Daniel Hart attended Churchie from 1934 to 1937. After studying medicine at UQ, he enlisted in WWII and was deployed to Bougainville. Before he arrived, however, the war in the pacific ended and Dan served as a medical officer in the occupation forces.

With a talent for sailing, John Cuneo OAM was one of Australia’s most decorated sailors. He competed at two Olympic Games, Mexico 1968 and Munich 1972, winning Gold in the Dragon class. In 1974 John sailed on Southern Cross, the defeated Australian challenger in the 1974 America’s Cup campaign.

During his lengthy medical career, Dan served as President of the Australian College of Ophthalmologists and as President of the Australian Medical Association, Queensland. Dan was an avid reader and keen historian, writing a 520-page family and general history book, Fido and Friends. In the book, Dan reflects on the difficulty he had with handwriting at school. Being left-handed, his ‘ink-splodged, scrappy writing’ was a cause of frustration for his teachers, particularly Boss Morris.

During his sailing career, John won over 60 championships in eight different classes, including multiple Australian and world championships. In 1986 he was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and in 2009 into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame. Later, in 2018, he was also inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. In 2018 John was awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division for service to sailing.

However, despite this, Dan loved Churchie. He and his wife Margaret later sent each of their three sons to the School and their daughter to St Margaret's. Following a short illness, Dan died on Boxing Day 2019, aged 99. At the time, he was Churchie’s oldest known living Old Boy. He will be greatly missed for his vast knowledge, intellect, humour, resilience and love of life.

In addition to his sailing career, John was an optometrist based in Brisbane’s CBD. John passed away on 3 June, aged 91. He is survived by his wife Silvia and four sons, all Churchie Old Boys, Ross (1973), David (1977), Bill (1979) and Ian (1982).

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P L AT I N U M S P O N S O R

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