The Southportonian 2013 by The Southport School

2013 Southportonian The Annual Magazine of The Southport School

Contents Headmaster........................................................................ 5 School Captain................................................................. 11 Chaplain........................................................................... 13 Fr Phil Eulogy.................................................................. 15 The Foundation............................................................... 19 Old Southportonians’ Association.................................. 23 Art Visual.......................................................................... 24 Business and Enterprise................................................... 25 Design Technology.......................................................... 27 Drama............................................................................... 28 English.............................................................................. 29 Gifted and Talented.......................................................... 31 Health and Physical Education....................................... 33 Humanities....................................................................... 35 Information Technology.................................................. 36 Languages......................................................................... 37 Robotics and Lego Technology.................................... 40 Life and Faith................................................................... 41 Mathematics..................................................................... 42 Outdoor Education.......................................................... 43 Science.............................................................................. 45 Libraries and Information Services................................. 47 Vocational Education and Training................................. 49 The Staff........................................................................... 51 Prefects and Wardens....................................................... 52 KIT and YLT.................................................................... 53 Generations...................................................................... 55 Dean’s List........................................................................ 59 Prize List........................................................................... 61

Rugby.............................................................................. 139 New Zealand Sports Tour............................................. 145 Ski Trip........................................................................... 147 Swimming...................................................................... 149 Tennis............................................................................. 150 Dixon House.................................................................. 151 Mitre House................................................................... 155 Musgrave House............................................................ 159 Shepherd House............................................................ 165 The Harvest

Harvest........................................................................... 241 Boarding Houses

Rogers............................................................................. 170 Biddle.............................................................................. 176 Delpratt........................................................................... 180 McKinley........................................................................ 186 Thorold.......................................................................... 192 Day Houses

Atkinson......................................................................... 198 Kaiser.............................................................................. 202 Maughan......................................................................... 206 Melbourne...................................................................... 212 Radcliffe.......................................................................... 216 Surman........................................................................... 220 Turnock.......................................................................... 226 Walker............................................................................. 230 Sports and Activities

Preparatory School

Head of Preparatory......................................................... 67 Preschool.......................................................................... 71 Reception.......................................................................... 77 Year 1................................................................................. 81 Year 2................................................................................. 85 Year 3................................................................................. 89 Year 3/4 Honours Class................................................... 93 Year 4................................................................................. 95 Years 5/6 Honours Class.................................................. 99 Year 5............................................................................... 101 Year 6............................................................................... 105 Trevor R Wood Library.................................................. 115 Music.............................................................................. 119 Activity and Sport Reports............................................ 125 Athletics.......................................................................... 127 Basketball........................................................................ 128 Chess.............................................................................. 129 Cricket............................................................................ 131 Cross Country................................................................ 133 Football........................................................................... 135 Round Square................................................................ 137

Cricket............................................................................ 271 Cattle Club..................................................................... 273 Cross Country................................................................ 275 Debating......................................................................... 279 Drama............................................................................. 281 Duke of Edinburgh........................................................ 285 Football........................................................................... 287 Gymnastics..................................................................... 295 Music.............................................................................. 297 Round Square................................................................ 307 Rowing........................................................................... 311 Rugby.............................................................................. 319 Sailing............................................................................. 329 Services – Army Cadets................................................. 331 Services – Navy Cadets.................................................. 335 Services – Air Force Cadets........................................... 337 TSS SONY Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp.... 339 Speech Variety................................................................ 343 Swimming...................................................................... 345 Tennis............................................................................. 347 Track and Field............................................................... 351

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Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein

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Speech Day Address 2013

Distinguished guests, members of the School Council, parents, staff, and boys of The Southport School… welcome to Speech Day, the final academic day of the 113th year of The Southport School. At each of the annual House Chapel services I have attended this year the sermon has been about the Old Testament Bible story of David and Goliath. As you know, Goliath was the giant of a man egging on and bullying King Saul and the Israelites to go to war against the Philistines, and David stepped up and became the champion of the Israelites by removing Goliath from the scene with his slingshot and a stone. Father Jonathan inspired me to read this part of Bible history and to use the story, and David in particular, to highlight a number of important developments at TSS. KING DAVID – BACKGROUND STORY

In the period around King David there were three other Kings or prophets who led Israel – Samuel, then Saul, then David, and then David’s son, Solomon. Samuel was a prophet, a spokesman for God, rather than a king. When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel, but in the Bible scripture of “1 Samuel” we read… “Yet his sons did not follow in his ways, but turned aside after gain; they took bribes and perverted justice.” So the people demanded a King to govern them. The Lord guided Samuel to anoint Saul as King, but Samuel stays close at hand during this time as an elder statesman and prophet. UNDERPARENTING

Greg Wain

Headmaster

It is interesting to note in this part of Bible history that there is a pattern of "underparenting". In my years as a Day and Boarding Housemaster I developed the strong view that boys need constant moral guidance and clear boundaries. In the absence of constant moral guidance, gatherings of boys can deteriorate quickly to primitive behaviour. Saul did well as a parent, but Samuel and David simply did not provide the constant moral guidance that boys need, and did not provide boundaries for their sons’ behaviour. The sons of these Kings received everything they wanted in a material sense, but became spoilt and unprincipled. Thankfully David did better with his later son, Solomon. Boys’ education researcher Michael Gurian says boys’ brains are hard-wired to seek purpose. However, they are not as well set up as girls to self-develop a sense of the important pathways and relationships, which are productive and responsible, needed to work towards that purpose. They need constant guidance and direction – from School and home. Boys need coaching and guidance to use their cerebral cortex, the thinking part of their brain. Gurian reminds us that at the level of DNA, because of the male Y chromosome, a male human is more similar to a male chimpanzee than he is to a female human. (That explains lots of things boys do!) The Y chromosome sets boys up for surges and spikes

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Headmaster in testosterone, the chemical that stimulates aggression, competitiveness and risk-taking. So boys need lots of male role models around to learn how to positively and productively direct that male energy towards a greater purpose. Because of testosterone, boys need hierarchical supervision (what I call constant moral guidance) to help them move their thinking from the primitive brain (which is still there from our evolutionary past) to the thinking brain; from primitive behaviour to civilised behaviour. This is most certainly not happening in the gangs we read about in the paper, here and in the US. In the US, the average life span of a gang member is 25 to 30 years. UNDERPARENTING – SOCIAL MEDIA AND PARTIES

It is no surprise therefore, as I look back on the four or five major behavioural issues we have had to deal with this year that they have to do with social media… no adult moral guidance on Facebook… and weekend parties… with no adult moral guidance… and when parents allow alcohol consumption, whatever civilised cerebral cortex thinking that may exist just disappears. And parents wonder what went wrong. Often they decide the School should have done more. I can assure you we do not encourage parties! We would much rather such parties were not allowed to occur in the first place and that parents checked carefully about supervision or did not allow their boys to attend, rather than receiving calls on a Monday morning asking for the School to become involved in sorting out issues. But back to the Old Testament. DAVID

Early on in Saul’s reign as King he started straying from God’s ways. Eventually, guided by the Lord, Samuel has to tell him… “the Lord sent you on a mission… but you didn’t follow his way, so your time as King is coming to an end.” Samuel feels sorry for Saul, but the Lord tells Samuel to stop grieving about

Saul, to take up his anointing oil and seek out the next King…“Find Jesse the Bethlehemite, as one of his sons will be the next King.” Samuel goes to Bethlehem and sees the oldest of Jesse’s sons, and thinks “Surely this is the man who the Lord has chosen”. But the Lord said to Samuel… “Eliab is tall and handsome, but don’t judge by things like that. God doesn’t look at what people see. People judge by what is on the outside, but the Lord looks at the heart. Eliab is not the right man.” The chosen one was the youngest son, David. Samuel anointed him with oil and the “spirit of the Lord was with David”. Around that time Saul developed what seems to be a mental illness. One of Saul’s men says… “I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skilful in playing the harp”… so Saul meets David for the first time, and David plays his harp to soothe King Saul. DAVID AND GOLIATH

The David versus Goliath battle scene is set in ancient Palestine. The Israelite and Philistine armies faced each other on opposite ridges of the Elah valley. Neither side wanted to make the first move, so the Philistines sent their greatest warrior down into the valley to get things moving and offer what they called “single combat” against an Israelite champion. Goliath was huge, and looked terrifying. The Israelites fixated on his size and strength, and knew they could not match him. However, David had obviously taught himself incredibly effective Higher Order Thinking Skills and he used these to create a solution to the problem using his speed and manoeuvrability, and a special skill he had spent a long time developing… firing a stone from his slingshot. A sling was a leather pouch with two lengths of thin rope attached to opposite sides of the pouch. A rock was placed in the pouch and swung around, starting with a small circle and then the slinger letting out more rope to swing the rock in a bigger and faster circle. One rope was then released and the rock shot forward at such speed it could kill or

injure a person up to 200 metres away. It would obviously take a lot of practice. A well-practised slinger could hit a bird in mid-flight. ANDERS ERIcsSON PRACTICE

– DELIBERATE

There is a lesson here for all of us about practice and getting really good at what we do. If David had practised with his sling every now and then, and been happy if he hit a sand dune or a tree, he would not have dealt effectively with Goliath. Or if he only got serious about practice three days before the sheepherding exams, like some of our boys do with their exams, he would not have gone on to become a great king. He would not even have been a very good shepherd. Fortunately for his sheep, and later the whole Israelite nation, David engaged in what psychologist Anders Ericsson calls “deliberate practice”, a term Ericsson invented as he researched exactly what it is that makes someone very, very good at what they do. He maintains that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert, whether it is playing a musical instrument, batting in cricket, accounting, medicine or teaching. For Ericsson, it is this deliberate practice – not innate talent – that produces outstanding performance. Ericsson has become convinced that the key ingredient to expert performance is the willingness to stretch yourself to the limit each time you practise or study, to concentrate on your performance, seeking feedback, correcting, experimenting and comparing your performance to that of more proficient individuals. This pushing beyond what you have already achieved actually changes your brain. The top teachers I spoke to in Perth when I started out teaching would usually say it took them about 10 years to learn the craft and perfect their teaching. Ericsson would not be surprised. Ten years of teaching is about 10,000 hours of face-to-face teaching. Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates was exposed in his early teens to mainframe computers where he could do programming for hours on end. He’d done about 10,000 hours of The Southport School southportonian 2013

programming before he launched Microsoft. Deliberate practice encourages the growth of myelin, the coating or insulation around the nerve fibres that speeds up nerve signals. The moral of this story for our boys is to work next year at increasing the amount of deliberate practice you do. Increasing this (for example, maths revision) by a few minutes each day will change your brain and increase your ability to concentrate for longer. More deliberate practice means better results and greater success. David used deliberate practice with his sling to achieve incredible accuracy. I see deliberate practice most clearly at TSS in Rowing. The boys get constant feedback from synchronising with the rest of the crew, the feel of the boat through the water, and constant feedback and ideas for improvement from the coach, and consequently their rowing gets better and better. Deliberate practice is encouraged among our teachers at TSS in part by our unique Ideal Teacher Program, which encourages deliberate practice by focusing upon the aspects of teaching that will provide the best learning experience for the boys. The boys themselves provide the feedback to the teachers. LET’S PRETEND DAVID WAS AT TSS BACK IN 1150 BC

How does David’s story in the Bible highlight some of the important things we are doing at TSS? Let’s pretend that back in 1150 BC David was able to attend TSS as it is now. How would he fit in, and how would TSS provide for his strengths and educational needs? David would have been very comfortable with our Christian ethos. He would have worshipped and prayed regularly in the Chapel, and worked hard at living according to God’s wishes.

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THINKING SKILLS

YeaR 7 TRANSITION PROGRAM

As a TSS boy, David would have learnt a number of Higher Order Thinking Skills to assist when deciding what to do about Goliath. Now David actually managed to develop effective Higher Order Thinking Skills by himself, but most people do not intuitively develop such skills, so at TSS we explicitly teach Higher Order Thinking Skills to improve the thinking and academic abilities of all our boys.

As a young shepherd boy making the move to high school he would have been very comfortable in our new Year 7 Transition Program. With a boy brain, David would love the opportunities to do academic lessons outdoors using elements in our School environment, and the environment at Stradbroke Island. David would be thoroughly engaged by the “City to Island Curriculum Challenge” living in tents, with two days at Straddie and two days camping at TSS working cooperatively on mathematics and science tasks. His typical boy spatialrelations brain would have lit up with neural activity from actively manipulating objects in space during the maths and science associated with the catapult activity, the mapcoordinates tracking activity, and bridge-building competition.

Mrs Foulds-Cook would have taught him to do a “CAF” (Consider All Factors), a C&S (Consequences and Sequel), and no doubt a SWOT analysis to help him consider his strengths and weaknesses and the opportunities and threats inherent in the situation with Goliath. His list of strengths would have prompted him to make his decision on how to deal with Goliath. I asked Mr Ritchie what David would have learnt about thinking skills in Humanities and Social Science classes. Mr Ritchie explained that the highest-thinking skill is “creativity”, and TSS boys are encouraged to draw on the Habits of Mind to create novel solutions to problems. Brainstorming is also used, as such a group process actually creates a chemical and electrical storm in the brain and even more creative ideas are generated. Possible solutions are then examined using a “decision matrix” with alternative solutions on one axis and evaluation criteria on the other axis. MUSIC

David would have enjoyed being part of our Gifted and Talented Program and also followed his interest in music and been a member of at least two bands… he played the 10-string harp and the eight-string lyre, and sang, and wrote poetry and song lyrics. So he would have covered cultural pursuits, academics and physical pursuits, and would be therefore be one of our renaissance men.

Another self-understanding exercise David would have gone through in the Year 7 Transition Program would be a Multiple Intelligence profile. We believe a boy’s primary type of intelligence is another indicator of his most effective learning style. With Multiple Intelligences we encourage boys, teachers and parents to ask not “How intelligent are you?”, but rather “How are you intelligent?” David would have been particularly intelligent in the areas of “spatial relations”, “music/rhythmic”, “body/ kinaesthetic” and “interpersonal skills”. Now that would have been really frustrating for his parents, because none of those intelligences are well tested in NAPLAN. Like many of our current students, he would have been an average student on NAPLAN, which tests only a very narrow set of skills and knowledge. The two best of the Multiple Intelligences to have for NAPLAN are “linguistic intelligence” and “maths/logical intelligence”. Like David, many boys have greater intelligence in non-NAPLAN tested areas. Which is why NAPLAN is not a good indicator of school quality, nor of student overall ability, nor a good indicator of success in life.

Headmaster MYERS-BRIGGS INTRODUCTION

At TSS David would be taught about leadership. For our boys, and staff, to reach their full potential as leaders I believe strongly that they must understand themselves really well to start with, and then seek to understand others. Then they will be in the best position to lead and serve others. Understanding self and understanding others is one of the reasons we are now using the worldrenowned Myers-Briggs personalitytype instrument. The Myers-Briggs personalitytype instrument is currently the most widely utilised personality instrument in the world. It is used by 90 of the Fortune 100 companies. It is an instrument that reflects an individual’s preferred ways of interacting with the world, preferred approach to situations, and different ways of becoming energised. Last year, 11 teachers formed the Learning Styles Research and Implementation Group to investigate the Myers-Briggs instrument and to plan the implementation of a TSSbased program aimed at informing boys and teachers about different learning styles. This year over 30 teachers volunteered to form the Positive Psychology Research and Implementation Group. These teachers are ensuring these initiatives are becoming imbedded at TSS, and I am very appreciative of their contributions to these programs. DAVID’S MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE

The Myers-Briggs instrument looks at four pairs of preferences that each of us has for interacting with the world. If I explain this well enough, you should be able to work out your Myer-Briggs type (your four letters) while I go along, and you can work out whether you are similar or different to David on the four pairs of preferences. The first pair of preferences has to do with where we get our energy. Are you an “E” (External), getting energy mostly from other people, sociable,

energised by groups and external things, or are you an “I” (Internal), more reserved, energised by internal thoughts, reading and ideas, and needing to spend time alone to think and process? So you are “E” or “I” on this pair. Clearly David was a strong “E”. He was very comfortable with people, including large groups. When he was under pressure with Saul trying to hunt him down and kill him after Saul became jealous of David’s post-Goliath popularity, David went straight to other people, not off by himself, and was energised by interaction with them; so strongly External. The second pair of preferences (Sensing or Intuition … “S” or “N”), is about how we take in new information. Sensing people, “S”s, focus on the present and past experiences, and on concrete information and facts gained from their senses. People who prefer Intuition, “N”s, focus on the future and use more abstract, often incomplete information to spot patterns and see possibilities. Intuitive people, “N”s, look at things more abstractly. They are able to simplify things into models or theories. Sensors, “S”s, are more practical, down to earth and actionorientated. They like to do things, while Intuitives like to think about things. Sensors are more “attention to detail” and see individual trees growing together, while an intuitive sees a “forest” rather than individual trees. For David, I am going with “N” (Intuition), as he had a clear vision for his nation and he was a dreamer who saw the possibilities available in the future. David was not good with details. So a clear “N”. The third preference pair in MyersBriggs is how we tend to make decisions (Thinking or Feeling). Thinking, “T” people, prefer to base decisions on logic and objective analysis of cause and effect. They

are more “tough minded”, more task-orientated. Feeling, “F” people, prefer to decide based on values and on subjective feelings, “gut feelings”. Heavily influenced by how other people will be affected by the decision, they seek “harmony”, more people-orientated. Feelers often try to avoid conflict at any costs, while thinkers sometimes don’t even notice that they are getting into conflict because “there is a job to do”. Thinkers make decisions objectively, so they may seem insensitive at times. I’m thinking David would be an “F”. He had a very good awareness of the inner needs of others, easily made close friends, and before David became King, when Saul was trying to hunt him down, David kept running away, avoiding conflict. The fourth pair of preferences is Judging or Perceiving. This pair is a bit confusing because the two words, Judging and Perceiving, have other meanings. Judging in Myers-Briggs is not about being judgemental, and Perceiving is not about being perceptive. So think of them as “J” or “P” rather than Judging and Perceiving. “J” people prefer a planned and organised approach to life and like things settled and certain. They are decisive decision-makers who set goals and expectations. “P” people prefer a more flexible, spontaneous approach to life and like to keep their options open as long as possible and to keep gathering information rather than making a decision… unless they really have to. I’m calling David a “J”. “J”s (Judgers) want things settled while “P”s (Perceivers) want things open-ended. Look at David with Goliath. Goliath had been taunting the Israelites for 40 days. On the first day David visits, he sees what is going on and thinks… “This needs to be sorted out, so let’s sort it… now.” A “P” like me would be saying … “Hang on, this has been going on for 40 days, let’s just take a couple of days to find out all we can about this Goliath and his army

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before we plough on in.” Not David, a quick decision-maker. Definitely a “J”. So David is an ENFJ. WORKING WITH OTHERS

Now, the benefits to our boys of knowing their Myers-Briggs preferences is not only that they understand themselves better, they also have a model to help them understand others who have a different profile. Mr Herriman and I work closely on the Learning Styles program and the Positive Psychology program, and as an ENFP I am well aware of how tolerant and understanding he, as an ESTJ, has to be trying to work with me. As “E”s we both get energy from the interactions, so that works for both of us. We have animated, loud and humorous discussions, but my NFP style – future focus, abstract thinking, keep researching possibilities – drives his STJ style nuts. STJs are action people; not so much interested in theory or abstraction unless they see the practical application. ESTJs like Mr Herriman are take-charge people, good at seeing and planning what steps need to be taken to complete a task. They have such a clear vision of process, the way that things should be, that they naturally step into leadership roles. As an “S”, Mr Herriman wants the details and the practical application; trying hard to squeeze concrete details out of the Headmaster who is an abstract ideas “N”. He is too polite to say it, but I can see him thinking… “Interesting idea, Greg, I’m sure you are very excited about it and would love to keep researching, reading and thinking about it for months, but what does it look like for the staff and boys now… what are the details… what use is it?” “N”s are not big on detail, “S”s want the detail. But those differences make us a good team. So, these four pairs of preferences (E/I, S/N, T/F, J/P) combine 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 to yield 16 different personality types in the Myers-Briggs model. Now, the big TSS innovation, and the Myers-Briggs company in the US tells us that we are the first place in the

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world to pioneer this, is that we believe that it is our Myers-Briggs preferences, our preferred ways of interacting with the world, that is a significant driver of our preferred (most engaging) learning style. So this will inevitably lead to improved academic performance. HOW WOULD YOU TEACH DAVID AS AN ENFJ?

If David was at TSS, this is how we would use Myers-Briggs to optimise his learning, based on his preferred style. Note that we can all learn in ways other than our preferred style, but we are likely to be more effective and energised using our preferred style. And, a big breakthrough for TSS is to have the teachers see that their preferred style is different to many of the boys, so, on one simple level, teachers need to vary their teaching to engage the different learning styles of the boys. So, how would we teach David ideally, as an ENFJ? As an “E” (External or Extrovert) he needs energy and enthusiasm from the teacher; space for movement; other students interacting with him; open discussion; and to learn by doing and moving. “E” students like to think out loud, talk things through to clarify their thinking, give opinions and ask questions. As an “N”, encourage David to dream big. He needs to have a broad-brush idea of what the finished product or maths problem looks like (cover the facts later); allow opportunities for individuality, imagination; encourage different ways of doing something; and provide written instructions and a checklist to scaffold his lack of attention to detail. As a Feeling “F”, David needs positive and strong relationships, encouragement and praise. Be genuine and empathetic by being honest and open in your beliefs and actions, be friendly, get to know him and his values. “F” students tend to “take it personally”, so avoid harsh criticism, focus on areas of agreement and consider the impact of what you are doing on people. “F” students in particular learn best from a

teacher they like as a person and with whom they have a strong relationship. As a teacher of a “J”, be on time, well prepared and well organised. They will lose confidence if you are late or disorganised. Use neatly designed materials. Provide structure for the course or unit. Provide schedules, due dates, plans; and allow students to plan and schedule. Warn students in advance when things may change (We have a very high “P” teacher at Prep, the opposite of our “J” David. She is very creative and keeps possibilities open as long as possible. She will come into class two days before a three-week major project is due and introduce yet another great idea for the boys to think about. That lack of coming to closure excites the “P”s in the class (who probably haven’t started the project yet!), but it drives the “J”s nuts.) Another example. I worked closely with Mr Conan Bland on a bit of a crisis earlier in the year. Mr Bland swings immediately into his preferred army style (a product of years of training and conditioning), which is a high STJ for facts and analysis, plan and execution, no nonsense task-orientation. As an NFP, I see a bit of humour in the situation and crack a joke to help energise my thinking about possible solutions. Mr Bland shoots me a withering army look and says … “Very amusing I’m sure, Headmaster. Just brief me quickly on how the situation is evolving and let’s decide on the first point of action”! Put in my place and curbing my inner ENFP, I try to become more military in my approach. CONCLUSION

The Myers-Briggs lessons here are, first, you need different MyersBriggs types on your team for optimal performance, and, second, you need to understand and respect the differences between people on the team or in your classroom. Talking to the Year 12 boys who did the two TV interviews on this a few months ago, it is encouraging to hear that they understand what their Myers-Briggs type means for them, and that they are using that knowledge to learn and study

Headmaster in a way that keeps them energised and motivated. I am sure we are pioneering and developing a teaching-learning initiative that will spread to other schools and benefit many other students in the next few years. THANK YOU TO STAFF AND COUNCIL

Finally, thank you to our hard-working and dedicated staff. It has been another busy year with many demands and expectations on staff. TSS is travelling well through these recently difficult (but hopefully soon improving) economic times and the School continues to grow in reputation, and in enrolments. We are actually at our highest enrolment in the history of the School, in pretty tough times, and Boarding numbers are back to pre-GFC numbers. This is in no small way the result of staff continuing to provide outstanding service and teaching to the boys, and undertaking professional

learning to align themselves with our Vision and new programs.

I will not need to be contacting Mr Perrin at all next year!

I am grateful for their intellect, commitment and passion.

Thank you boys and parents for your support of, and contributions to, The Southport School during the past year, the 113th year of this great School. You are part of the living history of the School and I wish you all a happy, peaceful and holy Christmas.

My thanks also to the members of the School Council. This committed group of volunteers willingly give many hours of community service work as stewards of this great School to ensure good governance and strategic development. Thank you to the Deputy Chairman, Mr Bruce Wright, for his passion for TSS and his contribution to help the School to keep improving. Thank you to the Chairman of Council, Mr Fraser Perrin, who, as I say each year, gets to share in the most interesting and challenging incidents that inevitably occur in such a large community each year. This year, again, has been no exception, but with total parent cooperation to ensure no large unsupervised parties next year, I’m sure

School Council Seated row: Prof K Dunstan, Fr H. Reuss, Mr F.D. Perrin (Chairman), Mrs L McColl; Mr G.R. Wain (Headmaster), Mrs J.A. Redler (Executive Assistant) Second Row: Mr R.W. Cardiff (Business Manager), Mr G.C. Rix, Dr A. Paxton-Hall, Mr V.B. Wright, Mr A. Twemlow, Mr P.A. Graham, Prof M. Blumenstein

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Well what another fantastic year it has been for the red, white and blue in 2013. This great School, with all its boys and staff, have continued to foster what is simply a remarkable environment for learning and growing young men, and when I look back and reflect on the year that has nearly passed us by, I can’t help but feel a sense of how lucky we are to be entrenched in what will be remembered as a fine year for The Southport School.

Samuel Rasmussen

School Captain 2013

It has been a stellar year across all pillars of the School in 2013 and I’m proud of the distinguished and wideranging achievements of the boys. Academically speaking, TSS boys are continuing to excel, with a growing number of boys on the Dean’s List and many outstanding results in State and national competitions. We’ve also seen the introduction of the First XVIII Academic Group in 2013, which has boosted the profile and importance of academics among the School, giving all the boys that little bit of extra motivation to tap into the exceptional learning resources available at TSS and achieve their academic potential. On the sporting front, the School has won GPS Premierships in Swimming, Football and Sailing, with the rowers also winning the prestigious Old Boys Cup and the School’s AFL team took out the Clark Keating Cup for the third year in a row. All the School's Firsts teams represented the School with distinction throughout the year, and this has led to representative and national honours for a number of our top sportsmen. However, most importantly there has been a strong sense of participation across all age groups, and it’s really inspiring to see boys out on the weekend just giving it a red-hot crack for their mates. There is some serious sporting talent coming through the School and I would encourage all boys to strive to represent the School at the highest level – because regardless of the sport it truly is a special feeling. Although the training may seem tough and endless at times, if you’re striving for greatness in anything, and in particular sport, you must push through this, and if you work hard enough the fruits will be there in the end.

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From a cultural aspect, the Music and Drama Departments continue their astounding success, with the boys not only working hard and putting on some top-shelf performances throughout the year, but genuinely enjoying being a part of a band or performing in a play. I strongly believe that TSS is a place for boys who are equally as passionate and talented across areas such as music, drama and academics. Over the past few years the Senior boys have worked hard to create a legacy where TSS boys embrace each other’s differences, embrace diversity and create an environment where all boys are respected and encouraged to pursue their talents across a wide range of areas, and I trust that you boys will continue this legacy in the years to come. Another aspect of the School I’m immensely proud of is the spirit and atmosphere that is thriving within these pristine grounds. Whether it was the First XI Football game played away at Brisbane Grammar, where a strong crowd of well over 200 Southport boys occupied the Grammar grandstand, cheering and chanting all match long, while the handful of Grammar students sat quietly on the sideline, or against Ipswich Grammar in the First XV Rugby where Old Boys were brought to tears as the crowd sang “Band of Brothers”, the spirit that is the lifeblood of this School is certainly alive and pumping, and I charge you boys with the job of keeping this spirit going, because I’ve no doubt that it’s this sense of belonging and loyalty to the cause that differentiates TSS from the other GPS schools. Well for many of the Valedictorians, myself included, it’s been a long journey through The Southport School and it’s hard to believe that after 13 years of pulling on this blue shirt each day, our days as students at TSS have come to a close. It seems like just yesterday that as a young boy I sat up on the banks of the Village Green and watched the First XI play, hoping one day I too would be able to don the red, white and blue baggy cap. When I think of the Seniors of 2013 I think of a tightly knit group of men. Every day we’ve worn our heart on our sleeve, we’ve led the School with pride

School Captain and passion, and we’ve left TSS with a legacy of courage, mateship, spirit, character and enjoyment. It’s been a privilege to get to know so many of you men, and I’m proud to say that the bonds we’ve all formed over the year will never be broken. As I look back and reflect on my 13 years at TSS, if I could say one thing it would be that the path you choose to take is really up to you. You will have countless opportunities presented to you and you can be guided and encouraged by great mentors, but ultimately, what you want to achieve from your time at TSS must come from within. This is not to say there is one path to greatness that you must all choose to follow, but whatever you choose to do, whichever path you take, do it with pride and passion and let your actions come from the heart. As you’ve probably already experienced, there is no path without tough and arduous days. However, throughout the difficult and strenuous times have a think about this: This year’s graduating class were privileged to have Australian Rugby legend and TSS Old Boy Nathan Sharpe speak at our Valedictory Dinner. He told us some very entertaining tales about his time at TSS and his journey through a career in international rugby, with one of his key messages being that, “things are not always as a bad as they seem”. Sharpie told us about moments

in his career where it seemed as if the world was pitted against him, but with the benefit of hindsight, a few years later he realised that such problems were in fact just small and necessary learning curves. That message certainly hit home with me, that while we all go through tough times every now and then, if you keep moving forward and live and learn from your experiences, things usually turn out all right in the end. I suppose if I had another message for the boys it would be to enjoy, appreciate and make the most of the great opportunity you’ve been given by attending TSS. As someone who graduated just 13 days ago, the adage that “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone” really rings true. It really hits you once you graduate that you won’t quite have the same feelings you do while you’re at School ever again. Whether it’s the warm feeling you get when you walk through the gates and see your mates each morning, the nervous feeling before going out to represent the School in sport, or the feeling of relief and happiness on days such as these, you can’t re-create these feelings. So, boys, cherish your time at TSS, because while graduating may seem like a while away, it will sneak up on you before you know it.

met some extraordinary people and I’ve certainly made mates for life. I wish you the best for your journey through TSS and beyond, and I look forward to catching up with you in the years to come. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday and I leave you with this message: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, for this is the only way to learn, don’t hesitate for fear of failure, as this is what builds courage, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, because this is what fosters character. Palman Qui Meruit Ferhat

In concluding, I’d like to wish the Year 11 boys the best of luck for your final year next year. You’ll find being seniors will involve a range of new challenges, but at the same time, you’ve got some great moments to look forward to. To Freddie and PJ, you are both exceptional young men and you have thoroughly deserved your positions. I have a lot of confidence that you and all the Prefects, Wardens and House Leaders will take this School to even greater heights in 2014. Finally, it’s been an honour to be the School Captain of this great School in 2013. I thank the entire School community for the continual support they’ve given to the School throughout the year, and in particular to the boys for the respect and support you’ve given me throughout the year. You’ve done all that I asked, and for this I am for ever grateful. From the Year 7 boy’s right through to the Valedictorians, I’ve The Southport School southportonian 2013

Facing Giants

– theme for 2013 Giants faced during 2013 David V Goliath

Fr Jonathan Whereat

The archetypal story of David and Goliath has universal appeal as it depicts the small, seemingly powerless David facing the overwhelming odds of the awful figure of Goliath, bristling with power and weapons of warfare. David defeats the giant foe. In life this story is played out time and time again; when the small and powerless are victorious we cheer for them. Each of us has these battles in our lifetime. Some battles are not seen or known by others, while other battles become big news items.

Chaplain Giants of Bullying, new territory and New challenges

During the year I spoke at the Annual House Chapels on this theme and alluded to the giants boys face in school and the giants that senior boys face as they make the transition to adulthood. The giants faced by boys as they come to school are numerous. How do I face the daunting reality of being the new boy in such a high-profile school, or as a boy enters boarding for the first time? The second big giant that boys must confront is the prospect of doing things they have never attempted before or are doing at a much higher level. They need to step out of their comfort zone and have the courage to take on this challenge. There is always the risk of failure, which can hold us back, but each time we discover that we are capable of these new heights we grow as a person. One of the biggest tests of all is the dark cloud of bullying, which we hear from time to time has been so ugly that young people have chosen self-harm as their way of avoiding the pain that comes with it. Bullying is a behaviour that for many, works to boost their status in a group at home, in school, in workplaces and on the street. It is not the normal and natural level of finding our place in society. Bullying is a level of instinctive behaviour that becomes callous and merciless, with the goal to ridicule and demean another person. Boys need to discover the courage to confront this tactic in themselves and in others. Boys (all people) need to 12

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learn where the line has been crossed from banter to brutality. They need to be able to speak against it when they see it taking place. This, unfortunately, is a lifelong confrontation, as some people still use bullying in their adult life. The misuse of both power and knowledge is a fundamental cause of so much misery in life. The Giants of Grog, Money and Sex

The areas I spoke about for the young men who are entering adulthood focused on the three areas of mastery. Asking if we are masters of our behaviours or slaves to our instinctive urges? How well we control our consumption of alcohol. Are we master of our consumption or does it control us? Are we masters of money or does the desire for money rule our lives? When we are slaves to money it will very often wreck our relationships, and businesses and futures. The third area was in the male approach to women. Do we master any urge to use and abuse women, to treat them as sex objects and not people of value? Or do we allow our sexual desires to enslave us and control our actions and relationships. The Bible gives a very clear picture that men in a balanced and equal relationship with women, reflect the full nature of God. Gen 1. 27 So God created humankind in his image, • in the image of God he created them; • male and female he created them. Our society knows this at our best, but not far under the surface we may have a powerful instinctive urge that pushes us in the opposite direction. This has caused many very unhappy and ugly mistreatments of women to this day. I hope that as TSS boys become men they demonstrate the mastery of their base or instinctive urges and become the masters of their drinking, their use of money and the way they treat women. Giants of a different kind

Sadly we have many other battles that we must deal with in life and TSS has its share of these. We have Staff, families and boys who are confronted with very tough health issues. Long-term struggles, hard and painful journeys, costly and taxing treatments, lonely and exhausting battles. The great thing is that the TSS community is strong and supportive. We

Chaplain are willing to help families in their times of grief in the long and lonely journeys our friends have to travel. Our prayer for you is: “May the peace, hope and healing of God be with you.” We also see natural disasters here in Australia and overseas and we give support financially, but also in service. These events are heartbreaking for those who are directly impacted, but the support given is heart-mending and hopecreating. Farewells

Fr Phil was forced to resign early from TSS due to his fight with cancer. This is a massive loss to TSS as a whole and TSS Prep in particular. Phil has always been so engaging and fun to have around. His interest in what each of the boys has been doing, his endless supply of jokes and his general joy of seeing boys progress will be greatly missed. His visits to any part of the School could be followed by the burst of laughter emanating from wherever he was and whoever he was with. He had a tough road this past year with operations and treatments and scans and tests, but true to his word he said he was going to be like a coffee bean and change the nature of the place he found himself. Not allowing the sickness to change him, but rather changing the sickness! Thank you, Fr Phil, for your positive and joyful gift to our School community. You are greatly loved and appreciated for all you have given to TSS. Fr Phil’s funeral at TSS was attended by hundreds from this School, past schools and past parishes; a testimony to his positive influence and love. The eulogy read at his funeral follows on the next page. Due to Fr Phil’s absence in the Prep School in 2013 two staff members have taken his role of teaching Life and Faith (RE) in the classroom. Dr Rob McLachlan, who has been so enthusiastic in this role, and Mr Rob Baker, who has so ably led the School Chapel service in Prep. I have had the joy of coming over to Prep to take the admission to Holy Communion classes and to be present at a few of the key Prep services. Trevor Jones has been the Phantom of the St Alban’s organ. We can hear the

organ playing, but very rarely see him. He comes and goes like the Phantom! Trevor joined TSS at the age of 60 and has helped in the music department for 23 years and been the College organist for roughly 15 years. He has played weekly for Chapel services and for all our Annual House services, the year level services, Admission to Holy Communion confirmation, Christmas and Easter services, the special Sunday morning services, all the weddings and funerals, plus numerous other services whenever they occurred. It was a very emotional farewell in the Chapel as the boys gave him the gifts of appreciation. The massive waves of applause sent the biggest message that even though most are not organ-music buffs, they greatly appreciated his tireless and faithful service to them in the Chapel.

At the Confirmation service three TSS staff members confirmed their membership of the Anglican Church. They had previously been members of other Christian churches and due to their connections at TSS believed that it made sense to adopt the Anglican Church as their church. Once again we have had a fairly busy time, with 24 baptisms in 2013. It is great that so many of our School community past and present have such a strong link with the School and St Alban’s that we continue to have these very joyful occasions. We have had 15 weddings in St Alban’s. I usually have four meetings with each couple and a rehearsal, a part of my work here that I really enjoy. I am greatly encouraged when couples return to say that the sessions we have had have been useful in their relationship. We have had two untimely funerals and one memorial service this year. Both were very sad and heart-rending. The other six funerals have been for Older Old Boys, and while these have their sadness they have been wonderful celebrations of productive and full lives. Thanks

Rev Jim Stonier was also able to celebrate his 50 years of Ordination at St Alban’s on Saturday 21 December with many friends from across those years. Congratulations, Rev Stonier. Confirmation

– a new approach

I trialled a new format for the Confirmation preparation this year. The five boys who nominated for Confirmation were joined by two girls from St Hilda’s and one staff member. We travelled to St James' at Biggera Waters for their weekly family Holy Communion service, then returned for brunch at TSS where we had a discussion about the meaning and significance of Confirmation. We also had significant staff and a lay person from St James' speak to them briefly about their own life of Faith. This worked well and I hope to do the same in 2014.

Besides my thanks to Trevor Jones noted earlier, I must thank Ms Trish Matthias, who brought together the St Alban’s Choir for rehearsals and to assist with our singing at three big services during 2013. The Choir is made up from Staff, parents and students who gather and learn hymns and settings for the occasions. It has been a fantastic addition to the worship and life of TSS. I hope we are able to continue in 2014! I also appreciate the friends of St Alban’s who attend on a weekly basis for a Wednesday morning Holy Communion. We do have Staff and students attending this 20-minute service each week and once a term we have enjoyed a breakfast together. I look forward to a wonderful 2014 where we can contine to maintain the Anglican Christian traditions here at TSS.

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Fr Phil Eulogy Following is the Eulogy from Fr Phil Crook’s Funeral, read by his sister Suzanne Brooks

this last hard year, as our “little brother”.

In April last year, sitting next to Philip at the funeral of a very dear neighbourhood friend, Mrs White, Philip made a whispered request to me to speak for him at his funeral. To give his eulogy. I was overcome and could not reply. Along with so many here today and also those who could not attend but are with us in their hearts I am similarly overcome now this day has arrived.

Unlike most families of the time we moved round a lot. Dad was a Conductor and later Station Master in the Queensland Railways – we were very proud of his uniform and, as we saw it, his authority in charge of trains. Between the ages of three and six, with Dad as Station Master, Philip and the family lived in Brigalow, a small nine horse town west of Dalby, with us older ones attending a one-teacher school for those years.

Our Beloved Philip, or Uncle Sib to his nieces and nephews, is no longer of this world. We all share memories of his vital and infectious personality and have many specific and special memories of Philip. In that sense we all could speak in this eulogy about Philip and the meaning he added to our lives. However sorrow can render us speechless or inadequate at these times, so I ask you all now to join me in silence and take a minute to think about your own special times with Philip so that your own remembrance becomes a part of this eulogy. How did Philip come to be the man he was? Well – Chronology

Philip was born on October 4 1946, the youngest of three children to Florrie Emily (the eldest daughter of Anglican and rather “proper” orchardists) and Ernest James Crook, the fun-loving musical only son in an Irish Catholic family of six girls. Needless to say my mother was the family ROCK. Philip was welcomed with delight by our Dad as the “beloved son”, the male who could carry on the family name... Crook! Philip was a cute, robust baby with a crown of long blonde curls. They didn’t last long. Dad got his head shaved at the barber’s after a well-meaning but clearly silly woman commended Dad on his little girl! Philip was a post-war baby, as was I (Suzanne), with elder sister Judy being born before the war. Thus we both always saw Philip, including throughout

Philip had a great time with a posse of boys (most a good bit older) learning to smoke (under the petrol dump), swear (in German), swagger and otherwise exercise the manly arts of bike jumping, cray fishing, dog training while feasting on a wide variety of foods (and wines) provided by the hospitable Italian and German mothers. Later Dad’s shorter appointment as Station Master at Longreach saw the family accommodated in the quite swanky Longreach Hotel with Mum permanently stationed on a rug outside the bathroom (sick because of the sulfuric bore water) and the rest of us lapping up the “conveniences”, especially the silver service dinners. Oh the high life! Back home in Brisbane the family settled at Highgate Hill, a cosmopolitan area of mostly Greek immigrants. Philip joined his sisters and the Bee Gees at West End State School, where he also met Judy in Prep. School, of necessity, curtailed Philip’s freedom and manly pursuits. My mother also became much more watchful of us all in the big city. While she was very happy to indulge Philip’s interest in contact sports, there was no way he was allowed to actually play them. He had to be content showing off his “football legs” to his admiring sisters. But he did learn to swear in Greek and loved Greek food. He completed higher education at Brisbane State High School. At the age of seven, Philip won the equivalent of Australia’s Got Talent

when the ferocious but excellent music teacher at West End School, Miss Grimes, dragooned him into St John’s Cathedral Choir. As it turned out he loved it – every minute of it, including his time as Head Chorister and meeting famous people including the Queen and Princess Alexandra. His initials can still be seen clearly and deeply sculptured into the choir stalls he occupied over those six years. Philip always fancied he would become a Doctor and he held the rank of Medical Officer in the State High regiment for several years. However, although he had considerable academic aptitude he couldn’t master the necessary maths – no one had tutoring in those days. He studied English History and Economics at UQ instead and by 28 was the Marketing Manager of Esso Australia. Philip started courting Judy at 16 while they walked home from two local but different churches. Judy was a Presbyterian but Philip didn’t hold that against her. They married in 1969 and Margaret Elizabeth, known to us as Isobel, was born in 1973. I can’t speak of Philip’s love for Judy but I can say it was constant and abiding. She has always been his rock through good and bad times and there have been bad times, not only in this last year. At 31 Philip was diagnosed with sevond Stage Kidney Nephritis, his second brush with death, having been saved previously by the new drug Penicillin when he was four. A few days into that medical treatment Philip walked from hospital totally well. Through these words you can probably recognise the following threads from Philip’s upbringing and childhood which became woven together over time to form the fabric of the man he became. • He loved manly pursuits, especially football, and horse-racing (with Perry) • He loved cars (changed unexpectedly and regularly) • He loved his family: Jeff, Isobel, Zac and Sam, and Jenna and wasn’t afraid

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to show his love and emotions to them and others. • He connected with people of all ranks, cultures and interests and he learnt from them. • He loved beautiful things (did I say my mother was a fabulously stylish woman who loved hats?). He loved hand-made shoes and shirts, watches, wines, antique furniture. • He loved travel, especially to his beloved Italy, and was still attending Italian classes during his long battles with melanoma cancer. • He loved food and wine • He loved this life in this world and to me only accepted his final call to a different world last week. The essence of Philip’s identity was his Faith. Philip WAS a man of God. His never-faltering Faith was gifted to him at an early age and accepted with unwavering commitment and integrated into his life. He said he knew from the age of nine that he had a religious calling to the priesthood. Philip had an actual relationship with his God – he received signs and he saw wonders.

with their cats and dogs. Then there was the fruit shop (run concurrently with the chicken shop) where he juggled avocados for customers’ entertainment. Throughout all this Judy remained his lover and his rock. Let’s hear it for the girl! God and Judy are probably the only ones deeply aware of Philip’s struggle in seeking somehow to amalgamate the lifestyle he loved with his destiny to become a priest. For a while fine dining and especially fine wining provided frequent and temporary diversions. Finally he gave the problem up to God. He prayed and asked for some more definite signs – some unmistakable evidence that would crystallize the issues. He has spoken of the signs he received following that request – but one especially clinched the deal.

Additional Studies, including a term at Oxford at the turn of the new century.

As Philip described it, he attended his usual Sunday morning service at St. Bart’s, Mt. Gravatt. In the large congregation there were many others that Philip knew, including several Priests. Philip told me he said to God, “Please give me a definite unmistakable sign that you want me to formally dedicate my life before I leave this service.” Nothing happened during the service. Nothing happened in the time he mingled with the attendees following the service. Finally, as he opened the car door of the Stag to leave, he felt a heavy pat on the shoulder. Looking around he saw a much older friend who was also an Anglican Priest and Senior Chaplain to the Australian Defence Force, standing there. Philip hadn’t seen him in a long time. The Priest, Les Thompson, looked at Philip and said, “When are you joining us mate?” That was it. Les was a constant support in Philip finally accepting his calling.

Philip and Judy had two experiences as small business owners – firstly there was the chicken shop, called “The Parson’s Nose”. This shop was next to a vet and occasionally Philip would take a frozen chicken and sit in the Vet Reception pretending straight-faced that he was waiting for attention with his pet! He caused quite a stir, astonishing fellow “pet lovers” who were waiting

Philip went to see the Archbishop to inform him of his intention. The Archbishop properly explained to Philip that there was a whole process of selection and suitability criteria to be followed by the church – you couldn’t just assume you would be accepted. Philip responded that that was fair enough but he knew he would be a Priest because God had told him to be

The only problem in actually becoming a Priest was that the lifestyle of a priest didn’t commonly include and certainly would not economically support his lifestyle desires and actual expenses including his: • Triumph Stag car, • Home in Mosman, Sydney; • Space-age home on Mt Gravatt Hill, • Hand-made shoes etc, • Fine wining, dining and entertaining, • Extensive world travel,

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one and that he would be there in St. Francis College next year, even if it was in a tent on the front lawn! Philip and Judy sold up all their possessions and with Isobel went on a world trip. They visited us in our home at the time in snow-bound New Hampshire in the USA. Thereupon Philip took to skiing and SSSchushed down the high slopes with aplomb, his finesse and grace totally in contrast with his almost giant body padded out with multiple layers of makeshift ski gear. I said to him, “Philip how come you can ski so well?” and he replied “Oh, I saw it on the television.” Then began the years at St Francis College with Philip, Judy and Isobel living in not much more than a double motel room – no more fine wining and dining. His favourite Saint was Saint Francis. There happened to be a larger than life-size statue of the Saint in the College grounds. Now you may not know but Saint Francis came from a family of wealthy cloth-makers but after Francis took the vow of poverty he lived a very simple life close to nature, often not even wearing clothes. Philip took great joy in putting clothes on the statue which, perhaps understandably upset a few people. Philip sank his teeth into the complexities of theology. However his own faith remained rather simple and pure. He may have pondered questions of the credibility of Noah and the Ark or whether God created the world in seven days but he didn’t need the answers. He and his faith were one. His message and demeanour were the same whether conducting a service in the English Church at Lake Como or chatting with a suicidal alcoholic at 2am. He did not adopt a holy voice or a holy manner. He loved the rituals, music and mystery of the church but they were simply beautiful additions, not the core of his faith. He kept it simple because for him faith was a no-brainer. He emerged from his studies with the additional skills, discipline and grace that further enhanced his abilities as an authentic man of God. He had a power to calm, sustain and heal others.

Fr Phil Eulogy 30 years service as a Priest followed including: • St James, Toowoomba • The Glennie School in Toowoomba • Rector at St Marks Clayfield He loved his parishioners and they responded in turn to his plain but often unorthodox and creative style. He took his very first service dressed in full Superman costume; at another he had the congregation sprayed with a fine water mist to create the drama of Moses parting the waters of the Red Sea. Then he came to the boys at TSS. Philip loved his job at TSS. He described it as being like a paid Grandfather. He loved the boys, he loved the staff. It was the best job he ever had. He would describe some of his interactions with the little boys .....such as: In a lesson where he was teaching “shapes” (square, round, hexagon etc) he asked the boys, “Now boys, what shape am I?” One boy raised his hand and said “Round” and the whole class was shocked because they thought Father Phil’s feelings might be hurt. Finally they decided on oblong. And: One afternoon Phil was waiting with the boys during afternoon pick-up time – mothers were pulling up in Volvos, Jeeps, Mercedes, Lamborghinis and the occasional Toyota. One little boy was waiting a long time so Philip said to him, “Right Jason, you’ve been waiting long enough, the NEXT CAR is taking you!” The next car pulled up and, as Philip pretended to assist Jason into the next car the little boy exclaimed “But Father Phil….this mother is Chinese!” Philip made us laugh. As a matter of fact somebody said to my sister recently “You know, whenever I think of your brother I smile.” That is a eulogy to Philip in itself. And so we come again to the present and again to Philip’s family. You know something (or perhaps a lot) about his life companion Judy. She is a hero to us.

But shoulder to shoulder beside her stand Isobel, Jeff, Zac, Sam, and Jenna, the lovely young lady who is Jeff ’s daughter. They are very close and will be a powerful force of love and strength to one another. Philip basked in the manliness of Jeff, a previous professional rugby league player and martial artist, and yet a gentle, affectionate spirit. He rejoiced in the manliness of his grandsons and their jokes. He and the boys could get almost hysterical together as they watched terrible D-class movies about car chases, guns and other gratuitous violence. Both boys have a marked sense of humour. You may not know but if Philip wanted to buy a new car he always did so without telling Judy beforehand. I can accept the wisdom of that because he knew that if he asked she would not let him....(she is Presbyterian after all...)

and comfort him in their professional capacities – especially Dr Steven Stillion, Dr Andrew Nicol, Dr Stephen Yelland, Dr Grant Trotter, and the staff at Pindara Hospital. They walked the extra mile every day with Philip. And to you, his personal friends Thank You for all you gave to Philip. You shared with him, your knowledge and passions and experiences of life which extended his own and enabled him to further hone his own appreciation of what life can offer. You enriched his experience. He learned from you. From you he learned more about cars, sports, wine, travel, fish. He learned the skills of Italian cooking. He learned Latin, Italian and enhanced poker skills, Financial Management, and Antique Restoration. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your presence today.

He might “mention” his desires but he never actually told her before the purchase was in the bag. Well....Just before his brain operations in March last year Philip was dropping hints to Isobel and the boys that he might need a new more “invalid-friendly” (not his description) car. The car he had was not very old but it was like a limo and hard to get out of. When Philip left to go home, Zac turned to his mother and said “Well if Granddad goes ahead and buys a new car we won’t have to worry about the cancer killing him....because Grandma (“Bummer” to the boys) will kill him!” Sam also shows an equal potential for humour. On one hospital visit he had Philip laughing when he slipped on a rubber glove, snapped it (as they do on TV) and said, “Roll over Granddad – time for an examination.” As for our dear Isobel SHE is a woman of substance and has many of the best attributes of both parents. Their grief is a heavy load but they can carry it. Finally to you all, Philip’s friends. On behalf of the family, I need to stress our appreciation of the skill of Philip’s professional medical friends and the loving care of those who sought to heal The Southport School southportonian 2013

Parents and Friends Association On behalf of The Southport School Parents and Friends Association, it is my pleasure to outline how this year’s committee has assisted the School, the support groups and ultimately your sons in 2013.

Elton Rasmussen

President of the Parents & Friends Association

The P&F were very welcoming to me as a new President, and we also installed a new Treasurer, Bob Myatt, as well as new committee members, Luella Smith, Mahnez Nelson, Francine Setchell, Kathryn Scaysbrook, Mia Lee and Derek Nicholson. We also have returning committee members, Alan Parsons, Rosie Smith, Chryss Stone and Geoff King. I would like to thank each and every one of these people who have given up their own time and committed to projects and decision-making that assists all boys of TSS. We now have 12 support groups working tirelessly in the School to enhance the opportunities and equipment that is available to your sons each year. As well as longstanding “Friends of ” groups for Tennis, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Music, Gymnastics, Rowing, Sailing, Basketball, Athletics and Prep, we are now pleased to have the Hand Up support group who support the Indigenous Education Program students in our School. Again, on behalf of the P&F, I would like to thank all of those involved on these committees, who also give up their own time to enhance the experiences for your sons. Unlike the previous 12 months that saw large projects undertaken such as the completion of the Nathan Sharpe Leadership Stand, which was partially funded by the P&F, this year has been a time of consolidation and restructuring of income and outgoing grants for the P&F. In the past each support group has had to summit a request for funds based on specific needs for the group. This method did not allow groups to accumulate funds for bigger projects. However, this year the funds will be divided as follows; 40% of funds will be divided equally among all support groups and 60% of funds then divided among the groups based on the number of participating boys attached to that particular sport or program. This has allowed each group more autonomy

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and allows them to accumulate their grants in order to purchase or build larger projects as deemed necessary by their Director, the School and the Committee. As well as these grants, the P&F also has an ongoing four-year commitment to funding the Nathan Sharpe Leadership Stand. I would urge all parents at some stage during their years at TSS to join one of the “Friends of ” groups and assist with the work that these groups commit to each year. It is a way of having your say in the direction of how extra funding is earnt and spent for your son’s particular interest, and is also a very rewarding experience. One funding initiative that the P&F will introduce in 2014 is an Art Union-style raffle with the prize of a brand-new car on offer. This idea was brought to us by Mr Tony Knox and the committee deemed it a very viable fundraiser and will progress with it this year. Stay tuned and be ready to snap up some tickets when they are released in the not too distant future. As usual all funds will flow directly back into the P&F coffers and then be distributed for the benefit of all our boys at TSS. The committee would like to express our most sincere thanks to Les and Lachlan for their committed work and most helpful advice in The Store. They really are a valued part of the TSS community. I would also like to express the committee’s thanks and gratitude to the members of the School Council for their continued support throughout 2013. Our thanks go to Chairman Mr Fraser Perrin, the Headmaster, Mr Greg Wain, Business Manager, Mr Ross Cardiff and especially to Deputy Headmaster Mr Alan Parsons, who always brings a calmness and a wealth of knowledge about the School and its needs to all meetings. Finally, on behalf of the P&F Committee and myself I would like to wish the entire TSS community a happy, healthy and productive 2014. Best Wishes

The Foundation At the Annual General Meeting held in April 2013 the following Directors were elected: • Mr Rob Gibson (President) • Mr Greg Wain (TSS Headmaster) • Mr Ross Cardiff (Foundation Secretary, TSS CFO) • Mr Angus Douglas • Mr Fraser Perrin • Mr David Statham • Mr Brett Frizelle • Mr Tom Ray • Mrs Thea Jeanes-Cochrane ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIPS CENTRES

Gerry Northausen

Executive Officer – Foundation & Philanthropy

In January Mr Bruce Wright, Old Boy, current parent and Deputy Chairman of the School Council, officially opened Stage One of the Academic and Leadership Centres, the Bennett Building. This facility accommodates the Year 7 transition centre, Leadership Centre and Creative Visual Arts on its three levels. Another great achievement has been the recent completion of Stage Two of the new Sheil Building – a building that has already become a prominent landmark, with these buildings complementing the existing aesthetics of TSS and over a century of history and traditions. There has been a tradition with TSS to name certain buildings after Old Boys who became Rhode Scholars. Mr Ronald Orton Bennett was the School’s first. We were thrilled to have Dr Ann Bennett (Ronald’s niece) representing the Bennett family at the opening. Contributions to the Appeal were made by the Parents & Friends, Old Boys within their own year groups, and, of course, many families from every year level at TSS. Even though their sons have completed their years at TSS now, the Year 10 parents at the time of the campaign raised around $60,000 and was the largest group contribution towards this campaign. Equally amazing is that the current Year 7 cohort achieved the highest number of family contributions with 47%. We sincerely thank all those who contributed to the campaign.

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

The Southport School Foundation has established a long-term investment fund – The Capital Investment Fund. This fund meets a long-term need of Old Boys and Friends of the School, providing an ability to leave a legacy in their wills or make tax-deductible donations towards the long-term benefit of the School. The Fund’s intention is to build a portfolio of investments that generate a high level of income. This income will be used for the benefit of the School on a perpetual basis. The Fund’s investments comprise a mix of fixed-interest and high-yielding blue chip shares. TSS Foundation Directors Mr Angus Douglas and Mr Rob Gibson will provide investment recommendations to the Foundation Board for approval. Some details on their experience is provided below. Angus Douglas, an Old Boy of the School and current TSS Foundation Director, has been in the investment business since 1964 in Australia, the UK and Canada. During this period he has served on a number of private and public company boards. He currently serves on the Investment Advisory Board of the Australian Olympic Foundation, the Morgans Foundation and remains a senior advisor with Morgans. Mr Rob Gibson, a TSS parent and Foundation President, has over 25 years’ experience in the Australian share market. His experience includes private and institutional equities advice, corporate advice to listed companies and funds management. Rob is a senior advisor with Morgans Gold Coast office. RURAL FUNDRAISING Cattle Tags

Headmaster Mr Greg Wain said that when he first arrived at TSS in 2004 he became very aware of the unique influence exerted by country boarders on the School spirit and that it had been an enduring factor for the past 110 years. He also said that more country families

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need help to send their boys to TSS. Foundation Board member Mr David Statham, father of four current TSS boys, has developed two new initiatives of a practical nature to raise money to help country families who are struggling to stay at TSS in these hard times. In the first instance, we have produced Management cattle ear tags branded with the TSS logo, and with the kind donation of a calf or calves they can be TSS tagged at birth. When sold, the money earnt will go to the Foundation for use for scholarships and bursaries for country boarders. As a second option, NLIS tags can now be ordered through the School via our website and a percentage of this sale will be passed on to the Foundation to support the Country-Boarder Bursaries. Great Grain Drive

The past couple of years in the bush have been tough due to seasonal conditions. Whether it is livestock, grain or cotton there is always a country family needing assistance. As we approach cotton picking and the upcoming 2013 winter-crop harvest, again we are urging everyone who can contribute via this Great Grain and Commodities Drive to once again donate grain or other commodities. Whether it is cotton, wheat, sorghum or pulses, we would gladly receive any commodity and quantity. No amount is too small. All donations are tax-deductible. Monies raised from this drive will be supporting Country Boarder Bursaries to enable TSS to offer assistance to those country families who are struggling to keep their sons at TSS or are considering sending their sons to TSS, but would otherwise be unable to afford to do so. Sons of Old Boys and brothers of current students have priority. The number of country boys at TSS has increased steadily in the past few years and we must maintain that momentum.

TSS, for which she will waive her usual fee. David Statham and Janine have combined forces to encourage as many people as possible to support this campaign. The TSS Foundation Limited is registered with the National Grain Register. Growers can donate to the TSS Fund by contacting Janine for further information. We are urging as many members of the community to get involved with these programs, it’s a personally heartwarming gesture. BUSINESS BREAKFASTS 2013

Our Foundation Business Breakfasts have the reputation of being one of the prestigious events on the Gold Coast, with attendees even travelling down from Brisbane to attend. 2013 was an exceptional year for us with in excess of 3,700 attendees over seven functions. The speakers have been outstanding, including • Mr John Borghetti CEO, Virgin Australia • Mr Andrew Demetriou CEO Australian Football League

• Prof. Bill McNeil Dean and Head of Law School, Griffith University • Hon. Tony Abbott MP prior to becoming Prime Minister • TSS Old Boy Mr Paul Whittaker Editor, Daily Telegraph, Sydney • Mr Tony Shepherd AO President, Business Council of Australia • Mr Grant Simmer OAM General Manager of the Oracle USA team that won this year’s America’s Cup. Grant was also an Engineer on the winning Australia II team back in 1983. Each breakfast sees 10 business cards drawn, which all go in for the end of year prize draw which, this year, was two return business class airfares on Virgin Australia plus seven nights fivestar accommodation in Los Angeles donated by long-time supporter Keith Bond, Harvey World Travel, Surfers Paradise. We congratulate our lucky winner, Mr Peter Lockhart, who was very excited when his card was drawn out by TSS Old Boy and world-class sailor Mat Belcher. All monies raised from these functions support our Indigenous Education Program, and we sincerely thank all our sponsors and attendees.

Mother of a current and recently graduated TSS student, Janine Finlay, from Finlay Grain Services, Goondiwindi, will accumulate and market the grain for and on behalf of above: Headmaster Greg Wain and Hon. Tony Abbott MP

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The Foundation ANNUAL GOLF DAY

This year’s golf day was held at Lakelands Golf Club and was again a huge success as a forerunner to Old Boys’ Weekend. The rain stayed away and under a clear, blue sky 118 keen golfers turned out for a midday tee-off. Fourteen teams of Old Boys played for the coveted OSA McWhirter Cup (which can only be won by an Old Boys’ team). This was once again won by regular players John and Murray Elks, Mark Westcott and Jim Twentyman (we have lost count as to the number of times this winning combination has taken out the Cup), and they also took out the second prize overall on the day. Other winners on the day include major sponsor BMW’s Beric Lynton and his team, Paul Weel, Matt Busby and Doug Henderson. Prizes on the day included BMW golf bags, shoe bags, golf balls and caps as well as bottles of Geoff Merrill wines.

above: Mr Tony shepherd AO

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The year has only just finished yet we are seeing the impact of the 2013 cohort already. After a fine graduation ceremony the 2013 cohort moved outside to give their final stirring Tokio. The war cry was subsequently posted on the Old Boys’ website and was followed by a huge response. At that same ceremony the Old Southportonians’ Award for Leadership was won by James Scott. James is the grandson of Michael Green (Del ’53-’57), a Prefect and sportsman. It is great to see the tradition being carried on.

Peter Lockhart (Tho ’62-’65)

President of the Old Southportonians’ Association

OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS’ ASSOCIATION

The year’s first major event was Anzac Day, again celebrated at the Tobruk Cenotaph. This ceremony is a fine celebration of the lives of our worthiest Old Boys, and the tradition of planting crosses for each fallen Old Boy is particularly moving. This ceremony is a a true credit to the School, which organises this event and ensures our Old Boys who served are for ever remembered. The Mentoring program was once again a strong feature of the OSA year. The boys from Years 10 to 12 hear from Old Boys about the directions they have taken after leaving school and what their particular career is all about. They heard from Old Boys, parents and community members and listened to advice about careers such as Journalism, Physiotherapy, Business and Finance Administration, Vet Science and Surgery, Construction, Town Planning and Surveying, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The OSA is always looking for more mentors, so if you are in a position to pass on your experiences in your chosen occupation we would like to hear from you. The OSA continues to make contact with Old Boys and it is with interest that we follow some of the more diverse careers. Some of the career paths written about in our OSA Review magazines have made great reading throughout the year. The common theme is that the experiences the boys received at school prepared them well for their move into the big, teacherless world. Not all found their niche straight after finishing their chosen level of education, but their persistence has led them to some very

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interesting careers. The stories have a common thread, putting what they have learnt in the classroom, on the sporting field, the examples set by their senior students and teachers into practice in their lives. Hidden Creek is on track and moving ahead, with a new caretaker and fresh business from operations like Outwardbound Australia and various private and public schools. The Camp is not just being used as an Outdoor Education centre, but as a base for geographic studies, leadership and bonding experiences, and sporting-team training camps. One of our Old Boys received a rare honour from the School during the year. The new grandstand alongside the Village Green sporting field was named after him. The Nathan Sharpe Leadership Stand was named and dedicated following an assembly at which Nathan Sharpe spoke. Nathan was a fine leader at the School and has continued that form through his Rugby career. Captaining Super XV teams and the Wallabies, Nathan has set a worthy example for us, and it is fitting the Stand is there to remind us of his leadership qualities. At the Assembly attended by Nathan prior to the naming and blessing of the Stand, Nathan emphasised that he gained his leadership skills through the examples set by the senior boys who preceded him. His effective leadership style is one more of consultation than confrontation, and what’s more it works. The Rugby Support Group, Parents and Friends and the School should also be congratulated on building the Stand and providing everyone who attends events on the Village Green a civilised place to view all the action from. The Annual Old Boys’ Reunion weekend of July 26-28 was an outstanding success. The program started with the Generations Dinner, followed by The Older Old Boys’ Assembly, Delpratt Breakfast, Headmaster’s Morning Tea and School Tour. The various year groups gathered on Friday night and culminated with the Saturday night Reunion Dinner. All events were strongly supported, the various year groups being well organised

Old Southportonians’ Association by their respective coordinators. I will take this opportunity to thank the Headmaster and the School staff who support and assist the OSA with the setup of these very busy annual events. In addition to the Reunion Weekend there have been a number of regional, country and year-group functions. Whether you are in London or Mulgowie there is an event to get together with fellow Old Boys, and if there is not one near you we will help you put one together.

online community is of ever-increasing importance and Mrs Kris Hailey, OSA Coordinator has all 13,000 Old Boys only a click away. In closing I wish you and your family all the very best for a safe and happy Christmas and prosperous 2014.

Our Oldest Old Boy was unable to attend any of the events this year, however, I was privileged to visit Humphrey Colquhoun (Del ’29-’31). He was in fine form and we spoke about his days at the School and his experiences as a jackaroo. He was pleased to hear that the number of boarders from the west is increasing, something Humphrey is passionate about for the continuance of the School’s tradition. Two of our Old Boys were awarded Honorary Life Membership for their significant and generous contributions to the Association. Albert Edward (Bert) Cockerill (McK ’46-’55) and Vivian Bruce Wright (Rad ’76-’85) have both been outstanding assets for the Association for many years. Their extensive and ongoing support was recognised, and they were presented with Honorary Life Membership to the OSA at the Annual General Meeting on 26 November. At the AGM, the Executive were returned for a second year and those elected to the Council represent experience and freshness. I would like to thank the Executive and Council of 2013 for their contributions during the year. All the various subcommittees have worked well so our ever-growing Association can continue to achieve our objectives. I do look forward to another year as OSA President and working with the 2014 OSA Council. We have been very fortunate again to have the professional services of our coordinator, Kris Hailey. Kris is always on duty to answer questions and organise our events and programs. Our

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Art Visual The St Alban’s Art Gallery, located under the historic Clocktower, has been refurbished in 2013 and has become a focal point for the display of student artwork. The Year 12 students have had two “solo” shows, with the Year 11 and 10 visual art students’ work on display at the time of writing. Other faculty innovations, such as the Years 7-12 Art Blogs, where images of all student work have been posted, have been well received by parents and students alike. Boarders evening Prep in the Art rooms each Wednesday continues to be strongly supported by our resident art students and a number of day boys.

Mike Sleeman

Head of Art

Senior Art students Elliot Hinwood, Will Schmarr, Ben Fowler, Toby Weatherseed, Zaymon Foulds-Cook, Charlie Upton and Louis Green have excelled, with their work being displayed at the Gold Coast City Art Gallery in the comprehensive show “Energies” – this exhibition brings together the best senior artworks from the 40 or so high schools across South East Queensland. The Southport School works addressed the common theme – “Making a Difference”. In Year 11 Max Kenny, Dane Rose, Mat Loiaconi, Patrice Cialdella, Sam Parkes, Josh Tiffin and Chandler Walker have produced exciting and innovative works that have stimulated the interest and attention of our younger artists. Their works can be found in the Art blogs and in the 2013 issue of “The Harvest”, along with works by Antonio Libretto, Mihai Streza, Josh Smith, Tim Martin, Nicholas Moore and Emilio Finizio.

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In Years 9 and 10 Sean Gray, Brock Thornburgh, Luke Shortall, Bailey Lund, Chris Lai, Cooper van der Laan, Max Kremmer, Callum Hayden, Joti Nongorr, Max Dowd, Jed Eglington, Tom Lacy and Scott Goadby all received Academic Excellence Awards for achieving that unique balance of skill, creativity and confidence in their visual design. Their works were recognised at Assembly and developed in response to the local environments of Burleigh Heads and Surfers Paradise. The Junior Years have revealed an emerging crop of visually gifted young artists – expect to hear more about Harry Cox, Oscar Churchill, Dougal Coleman, Thomas van der Schyff, Harry Martin and Lachlan Bruce in the future. One of the exciting challenges that this Department embraces is using technology in the production of Art. Whether it be through the use of digital software such as Photoshop (which has largely replaced the traditional print media of lino, wood and silkscreen) or video production, the use of digital media allows students to interact with, and deconstruct, their digital world. Long-time faculty member Mr Stephen Eardley (curator of the “Energies” show) held a highly successful exhibition of his own recent works at the Kirra Galleries in September. Titled “Mind Wanders”, his collection of mixed media art explores “the discourse between the Ethereal, Subtle and Corporeal”. Mr Eardley has a further work in the Border Art Prize at The Gold Coast City Art Gallery.

Business and Enterprise

Anthea bennett

Head of Business and Enterprise Education

The Business and Enterprise Education Department strives to provide boys with rich, engaging and real world learning opportunities. 2013 has proved to be another successful year in which a number of new initiatives have been added to our vast array of established programs.

develop their leadership and innovation skills. Year 11 students immersed themselves in the Australian Business Week program where they take over the running of a hypothetical sportinggoods company. By participating in such programs students are developing crucial skills for employment in the 21st century.

For the first time at TSS, Year 9 students had the opportunity to select Business and Enterprise as an elective. The aim of the Year 9 program is to provide students with experiential learning opportunities. Students have engaged with experienced business personnel via Skype and experienced a behind-the-scenes tour of Metricon Stadium. The subject has been extremely popular with students, many of whom are passionate about business and developing an enterprise mindset in an innovative environment.

The Business Department is fortunate to be well supported via our ongoing relationship with Elston Partners. For the fourth year we look forward to awarding our Elston Partners Award for Business and Enterprise Education to a Year 12 student who achieves highly in two or more of his business subjects and has a keen interest in continuing his business pathway beyond TSS.

In 2013 TSS established a relationship with Kings Unitech to offer Year 11 students the opportunity to complete a Diploma of Business while undertaking their senior studies. Completing the Diploma guarantees students a Queensland Rank Score of 82 (equivalent to an OP 9-10). Students have transitioned effectively to the more independent and self-managing nature of the program, while also developing crucial skills for further study and employment in Business. The Business Department has a strong link with local universities and in 2013 a number of Year 12 students successfully completed the GriffithBUSINESS program. The program involved students participating in assessment at Griffith University in the areas of Business Management, Commerce and Tourism, Hotel, Sport and Events. The students that successfully completed the program are now guaranteed direct entry into a Griffith University Business course in 2014.

Business and Enterprise staff accompanied Years 10-12 business students on a two-week study tour to the USA. Students visited companies such as Apple Inc, The Mirage Hotel and Davis Polk & Wardwell, an international law firm. The trip was a wonderful learning opportunity for the boys, while also promoting the development of many important life skills. Students have performed highly in a number of external competitions held in 2013. In the University of Queensland Economics Competition, TSS was awarded three high distinctions. Year 12 high distinction winner Alec McKenzie also placed third overall in the competition, which is an outstanding achievement. The Business and Enterprise Education Department looks forward to continuing to innovate and deliver engaging and relevant business experiences to students in 2014.

Students from Years 10-12 continue to embrace the range of Business programs on offer from the Department. The Business Leadership Passport Program drew record numbers of attendees throughout the year. Experienced business leaders spoke with the boys at lunchtime lectures. Additionally, the after-school workshops allowed boys to The Southport School southportonian 2013

Ben Hirst

Acting Head of Design Technology

Design Technology is an ever-evolving subject. Constant changes to our society and technological advancements compel us to keep up with technology in our own area. We are constantly striving to instil in our students higher-order and lateral-thinking skills to enable them to develop their own ability to problem solve with less-conventional outcomes. This will always be challenging to the developing mind as the designer in the School situation becomes the fabricator, a person who needs to understand the processes and skills required to construct the proposed project. Industry is at an advantage where these processes can be assigned to different people. The task we give ourselves in the Design Technology Department is to find challenging projects that will aid in the development of skills in the students, while allowing them to explore diverse possibilities in their design and the eventual design outcomes. The Year 7 students come to us having very little to no experience in a workshop environment. In the limited time they have they are able

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to craft and create projects in acrylic and wood, working collaboratively and individually. Students enjoy the opportunity to work together on a bridge-design project, understanding simple structural techniques in the creation of the product. The students are always surprised about the capabilities of the finished structure. They will also get a chance to work with and manipulate acrylic with the Salad Tong project. Year 8 students build on their previous knowledge and understanding by fabricating more complex projects requiring a higher skill level. They are also able to showcase their problemsolving ability in the creation of individually inspired acrylic display stands. Year 9 is where students will find their feet as there is a good balance of skill development and design opportunity. Students work through the full year on four projects using a range of materials such as acrylic, hardwood and softwood. The jewellery box always tests the student’s skill level and most students will take home a nice piece of work.

Design Technology Once the students choose Technology Studies for Year 10 they set themselves on a path of opportunity and discovery in their abilities in design and reasoning of their thoughts. This year students have created some interesting and innovative pieces of work for the Stand design project and Clock design project, supporting their pieces with some wellthought design folios, an encouraging sign for excellent outcomes in Year 11 and Year 12. The Graphics students sometimes have the edge on design. Unlike the Technology students, they are not required to realise their ideas. This is especially apparent with the Senior Graphics students’ architectural creations. Fantastic in design and visually appealing, I’m sure it would require a team of engineers to nut out the designs to ensure that they are safe, stable and functional, while still retaining the essence of the original concept. Students of Graphics also learn to use the Autodesk suite of design programs for product design, an industry-standard program affording excellent skills for future studies or employment. Senior Technology Studies students have produced some good pieces of furniture as well as an array of toys, which are sold to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I believe the TSS Prep School are again the lucky recipients of the current crop of four outdoor tables constructed by the Senior Industrial Technology students. I’m sure students in the Prep School will appreciate these well-crafted pieces of furniture We look forward to increasing our functionality in the Design Technology area with the addition of a 3D printer. I know that the Senior students will enjoy this acquisition as they will now have an opportunity to create a scaled version of their proposed design before they go into production. Students will now be able to check the viability of their design and make modifications well before materials are sourced for their project.

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Drama The Drama Department has moved! With the completion of the new Sheil Building the Drama Department has moved into a new “black box” Drama Studio on the top floor. This wonderful new teaching and performance space has already hosted two Performance Nights and numerous GPS debates. The Drama Studio is fully equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and projection technical equipment, much to the delight of the TSS Theatre Crew members.

Di Francis

Head of Drama

Parents and friends had the opportunity to see the Drama Studio in action at the two Drama Performance Nights. In Term One Year 12 students transformed Shakespeare and Year 11 students performed Realistic Australian play extracts before a very appreciative audience. In Term Three the Senior students’ reinterpretation of Absurd script extracts, such as Beckett’s Waiting for Godot and Endgame and Pinter’s The Birthday Party, clearly revealed their maturity as performers. In Term Four the Year 11 class presented their studentdevised work based on Shaun Tan’s The Arrival to a Year 8 Drama class. Drama students have been actively involved in all three dimensions of the Drama course – forming, presenting and responding. Responding to professional performances encourages higherlevel thinking as students analyse the productions they view, evaluating how successfully meaning is created by the director, designers and actors. In Semester One students saw Animal Farm at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. The ensemble of actors created a range of characters using clever movement and voice in this powerful and dark interpretation of Orwell’s classic novel, which explores the idea that “Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Semester Two saw the Drama Department travel to QPAC in Brisbane to see the UK production of War Horse at the Lyric Theatre. The wizardry of the majestic horse puppets charging into battle captured the boys’ imagination.

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This was a visual feast and provided much material for post-excursion discussions. The Junior classes have also been busy developing their craft. After workshops in safe stage fighting, Year 7 boys made rehearsal weapons to use in their fight sequences. They then experimented with stage make-up to create realistic cuts and bruises. Year 8 created short films highlighting their devised character in a moment of extreme tension, then followed up with a study of the art of comedy. The Drama staff continue to be involved in the moderation and verification panel, and I was invited to join the Education Reference Committee at TACGC, helping to forge stronger links with our local arts centre. The House Drama Festival saw Shakespeare “all shook up” when Houses transformed The Bard’s works into 15-20 minute performances. Congratulations to Maughan House and playwright/director Tim Martin for the winning performance. This year also saw Sebastian Sherrah awarded his fourth Goblet for Drama Excellence (from four different adjudicators). That’s a wonderful acknowledgement of his dramatic ability! Under Luke Robinson’s leadership the TSS Theatre Crew has grown stronger and now assists in a wide range of activities throughout the School, such as the House Drama Festival, music concerts, TSS Idol, sporting events, conferences and camps, House Suppers and visiting speakers. With the aim of introducing Certificates in Entertainment: Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations), I completed a Certificate IV Assessor and Trainer. The greatest challenge for the crew members was to host 15 senior plays in the Gold Coast Secondary Schools’ Drama Festival. Over the three nights the crew members provided excellent technical and backstage support and were praised by all who worked with them.

English

Elizabeth Venz

Head of English

The Junior English program continues working towards three fundamental goals: The development of a high standard of literacy; an informed appreciation of canonical and contemporary literature; and developing a passion and enthusiasm for English. These goals have been met by the continuing refinement of a rigorous core language skills program, providing opportunities for informed wide-reading and the exploration of texts, and the development of engaging and rewarding assessment tasks. The Years 7-9 program has continued to work at the forefront of collaborative online technologies, evident in the use of assessed online discussion tasks, while further opportunities are being created for students to produce multimodal responses to assessment tasks. All of these developments in the program ensure that students not only have a solid foundation from which to approach senior English, but also do so in an enthusiastic and ambitious frame of mind. The Years 11 and 12 English Communication classes this year have worked diligently to maintain high standards in each semester. The Year 11 program continues to explore contemporary and relevant issues facing youth, and the boys should be commended on their high standards in a diverse range of assessments: youth forum, TV panel talk show and music album pitch. The Year 12 program works towards a final job interview in a field that the boys are interested in (post education). Students prepare for mock interviews in class by researching potential questions, selection criteria and are finally assessed by various staff members at the School. Many of these boys have completed not only First Aid certificates, but also Responsible Service of Alcohol and Responsible Service of Gambling certificates. These “real world” qualifications and experience will stand the boys in good stead to approach that first job interview with confidence.

The English for ESL Learners Course continues to offer an alternative pathway for our students studying English as a Second Language. Through a carefully constructed program, it offers the opportunity for the students to improve their English language skills and prepare for the types of tasks they will encounter at tertiary level. All students in this year’s cohort have successfully completed the course, therefore satisfying the English requirements for the university they wish to attend. The Accelerated English program was extended to include Year 9 in 2013 and this continues to be popular with high-achieving boys. Many of the students who progress through the Accelerated English program enrol in the English Extension (Literature) QSA subject in Year 12. This year we finished with 15 VHAs and three HAs for English Extension, a very commendable effort on the part of the boys, and a very valuable addition to their OP calculations. This subject is not limited to the Accelerated class, with about half the English Extension class being comprised of boys who were not accelerated and who achieved results comparable with those who had accelerated through the English program. Most year levels have benefitted from live performances during the year: Year 11 attended a presentation by Indigenous performer Lewis Parter; Years 8 and 9 were inspired by the lively Poetry in Action group, and Years 10 and 12 experienced Shakespeare made more accessible during performances by Grin and Tonic and Shake and Stir acting troupes. These performances greatly assist in making English a “living language” and key study area. The continuing efforts and dedication of a very capable and experienced English Faculty are no small part in the success of the English programs.

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Angela Foulds-Cook

Head of Gifted and Talented Preschool – Year 12 The Gifted and Talented Education program, Reception to Year 12, continues to flourish, with 86 boys in the Preparatory School program and 190 in the Senior School. Central to the program is the ongoing examination of current researched indicators regarding the identification of achieving, and nonachieving, students in the gifted range and the employment of research-based best educational practice for helping students with natural abilities to develop their talents. The G&T team works with the classroom teachers to create an academic culture where everyone can flourish; early identification is considered paramount towards counteracting possible student tendencies of hiding their abilities in order to “fit in with the crowd”, resulting in a number of Gifted Programs from Reception to Year 12. These G&T student provisions vary according to age, domain strengths and areas needing extension and enrichment. We employ a multifaceted system to identify indicators of giftedness in children, and in the very young years we have added Snapshots of Learning to our identification process.

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At the Prep School we welcomed Mrs Jasna Poeszus, our new Gifted Education coordinator P-6 from Sydney who, with 25 years’ teaching background, brings with her a wealth of experience. She has held various leadership positions from Assistant Principal to working as an Educational Consultant developing school strategies with a focus on curriculum differentiation, including curriculum adjustments, accommodations and catering for the gifted student and the gifted student with learning difficulties. Flexible program delivery for the Prep School that meets the needs of the individual child is integral to Mrs Poeszus’ practice, as is parentteacher collaboration. Prep students engaged in a variety of provisions appropriate to individual student needs, including: curriculum differentiation in the classroom, extension maths classes, advanced chess as a co-curricular activity, the teaching of basic computer-programming skills, including coding, classroom literacy and numeracy support, withdrawal classes for Years 2-6 and lunchtime peer support. Integrating technologies into teaching and learning experiences saw students using stop-start clay animation, creating YouTube videos using the “draw-my-life” genre and movie maker as well as designing and implementing their own coded computer games. Purpose learning certainly engages boys, and exploring current political and real world issues, such as Australia’s refugee policy and global warming, allowed G&T boys to enthusiastically determine the content of what technologies they used to create their final ICT projects, including reflecting on the project’s relevance to the given audience and its effectiveness in raising awareness of the issue. Programs that develop the social emotional skills of students, focusing particularly on understanding individual “smarts” and on learning how to handle personal emotional responses in a variety of situations, were also at the forefront of the Prep and Senior School G&T programs this year. At the Senior School the gifted clusters continue to offer students the opportunity

to learn at an accelerated pace with like-minded students in the larger part of their School day. I continued to run the withdrawal classes, with the introduction of Year 7, which has now joined the Senior School campus. The withdrawal classes in Years 7-9 continue to be responsive to the needs of the students in each year level and to stretch their futuristic, critical and creative thinking abilities. Students have studied topics such as: developing a growth mindset and positive academic self-concept; time management; study and exam skills; mind mapping and using graphic organisers; combatting stress and unhealthy forms of perfectionism; the future of education and technological advances; medical ethics; quantum theory; thinking like da Vinci; environmental sustainability; various aspects of brain-based learning such as gender, neuroplasticity and the 10,000-hour rule; and dominant learning patterns. In Year 10 even more complex topics were explored such as: Artificial Intelligence and the singularity, Quantum Mechanics, Native Land Title, dreams and goals, MBTIs and learning, Value of the Visual, Toastmasters, International Relations in Asia and the ethics of war. The Year 10 boys enjoyed using the Mahara e-learning portfolios and responding to each other on this online forum. TSS also continues to support our parents of gifted students with the holding of our parent support group information evenings. In this relaxed atmosphere parents were able to mix and mingle and be given information on Dabrowski’s theories on gifted excitabilities, and Prep to Senior School students were also afforded the opportunity to either attend external or TSS-hosted Gifted and Talented conferences, Literary Conferences and Days of Excellence. Years 8-10 travelled up to Hillbrook Anglican College to attend the Academy G&T Conference, where around 200 students had the chance to mingle and share their thought-provoking ideas on medical ethics and Quantum Physics and how to aim for success and excellence.

Gifted and Talented Honours program

At the Prep School the inaugural multi-age Honours Classes have begun. These classes were purposely designed to offer academic boys a chance to work at pace with like minds. The Honours Preparatory students were fortunate enough to also be involved in the Brisbane and Byron Bay Writers’ Festivals. To mingle and talk with wellknown authors and illustrators is certainly an opportunity to be treasured and, as described by one student, an honour. The boys were inspired to write, encouraged to risk take and motivated to read widely and ponder everything asking “what if?” tirelessly. The outcome of these events was not only the students’ increased thirst for reading, but a newfound sense that writing can be fun and non-threatening, with reticent writers realising that to write creatively is possible! The Senior School Honours program continues to engage students in Years 8-10 in extension projects that are independently completed with mentoring help from various subject teachers. Many students have set their sights on achieving the highly respected Honours Society status by the end of Year 10, requiring eight completed projects at an A- or higher grade. Honours Projects were offered in the following subjects this year: Robotics, History, Geography, Chinese, French, Mathematics, English, Library, Science, ICT and Life and Faith. Completed Honours Projects that are visual in nature now have a new space to be displayed throughout the year in the cabinets in the Innovation Corridor, located under the Arch of Honour between the Studies Department and Student Services. Gifted and Talented and Honours Students at TSS continue to have the support of dedicated, qualified and expert professionals who strive to help students to achieve, feel secure, increase their self-esteem and academic efficacy and, most importantly, be happy with who they are in the pursuit of being the best they can be. Through commitment to advocacy, ongoing research, strong parent and teacher communication, connections with the local and international Gifted and Talented community, and invaluable, ongoing professional learning, we commit to providing the best that we can for all students.

Year 7 Gifted and Talented Seated:

Mrs A.M. Foulds-Cook, T.E. Corbett, T.D. Edmunds, C.T. Corbett, T.N. Nicholson, H. Chen, Ms J.E. Inglis

Second Row: T.H. Fuhrmann, S.H. McMath, F.J. Donald, N.D. Avram, H.T. Knudsen, T. Zhu, J.R. Dwyer, J. Bolton Third Row:

M. Jiang, W.O. Timoney, T. Zhang, T.C. Wright, F.M. Baildon, B.T. Funnell, C.J. Pilcher, X.C. Doerr, J.P. Moss

Absent: C.J. Douyere

Year 8 Gifted and Talented Seated:

Mrs A.M. Foulds-Cook, W.O. Layt, R.J. Davui, J.L. Dwyer, A. Menon, J.G. Gray, Ms J.E. Inglis

Second Row: J.G. Rutherford, K.A. Rutherford, K. Jo, L. Zheng, D. Leon, C.C. Young, F. Chen, I. Jackson-Frederickson, I.D. Woods Third Row: V. Nedunchezhian, R.A. McCullough, E.J. van der Vegt, O.J. Hall, L.M. Read, J.E. Chapman, C.G. Clegg, O.A. Butler, H.M. Green, F.B. Foulds-Cook, C. Moffat FoUrth Row

T.A. Tremain, J.A. Rogelja, R.C. Gall, J.S. Phillips, O.C. Hayek, T.J. Sherline, J.P. Hutchison, O.J. Sherrah, T.M. Allan, O.S. Dennis, H.E. Green, A.M. Nelson

Absent:

J.G. Gray, J.H. Johnstone, C.L. Kennedy-Leverett, F.F. Kroon, F.J. Maroney-Vita, M.P. Vertullo

Seated:

Mrs A.M. Foulds-Cook, T.J. Hurford, B.J. Oxley, M.G. Scaysbrook, F.H. Lane, E.C. Watson, Ms J.E. Inglis

Year 9 Gifted and Talented

Second Row: Z.B. Merrion, L.T. Brown, J.A. Clough, B.K. Gallagher, J.H. Hughes, L.C. Oxenford, R.F. Smith, T.A. Redler Third Row: R. Shim, A.A. Wheaton, S. Goadby, D.J. O’Neill, L.N. Upfield, J.W. Woods, W.E. Schwarer, L.V. Sehmish-Lahey, C.T. Kalinowski Absent: P.A. Baldry, T.J. Beasley, Y. Bhoola, J. Cross, J.C. Dight, C.V. Grimes, H.I. Kerr, B.P. Manchester, J.B. Shields

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Year 10 Gifted and Talented seated:

Honours Society

Mrs A.M. Foulds-Cook, A.I. Krasniqi, Ms J.E. Inglis

Seated:

Second Row: K. Ho, Z.D. McFarlane, L.A. Woodman, L.W. Fitzpatrick

Mrs A.M. Foulds-Cook, J.R. Rasmussen, A.I. Krasniqi, R. Nair, Ms J.E. IngLis

Second Row: S. Nolan, Z.D. McFarlane, S.I. Sandeman, J.D. Scaysbrook, W.A. Lloyd

Absent:

J.C. Behn-Katz, H.C. Norris

Seated:

Mrs. A.M. Foulds-Cook, J.G. Gray, F.B. Foulds-Cook, H.M. Green, A.M. Nelson, V. Nedunchezhian, D. Leon, K. Jo, Ms. J.E. Inglis

Years 8, 9 and 10 Honours Second Row: C.M. Moffat, W.O. Layt, K.D. Doshi, J.G. Rutherford, F. Chin, D.A. Murray, T.M. Halpin, K.A. Rutherford, O.J. Todd, L. Zheng, J.D. Baker Third Row: R.A. McCullough, H.E. Green, A.W. Cowan, O.J. Hall, J.A. Rogelja, P.N. Murtagh, L.M. Read, E.J. van der Vegt, T.A. Tremain Fourth Row: J.S. Phillips, M.I. Noskov, J.P. Hutchison, B.J. Schwede, J.K. Rotheram. J.G. Jones, H.M. Plateris, T.M. Allan, T.L. Meo, T.J. Hurford Fifth Row:

B.J. Oxley, T.A. Redler, R.F. Smith, J.H. Hughes, C.T. Kalinowski, J.F. More, K. Maipakai, M.G. Scaysbrook, F.H. Lane, S.D. Finlayson,

Sixth Row:

J.R. Rasmussen, R. Shim, H.A. Wheaton, C.J. van der Laan, S.L. Cookson-Butler, D.J. O’Neill, J.P. Woods, J.L. Crain, W.E. Schwarer, H. Seo, R. Nair, H.C. Thomson

Seventh Row: L.A. Abtahi, B.J. Bowen, L.W. Woodman, Z.D. McFarlane, J.D. Scaysbrook, A.J. Manderson, K.I. Sandeman, C.T. Peterson, W.A. Lloyd, A.I. Krasniqi, T. Lie, M.W. Nye

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Health and Physical Education

Steven Baker

Head of Health and Physical Education

2013 was an exciting year in the TSS Health and Physical Education Department. The clear pathway for boys to follow from Year 7 to Year 12 has been further bolstered with underpinning principles of age-appropriate Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD), leadership opportunities and outstanding program development and results in Senior Physical Education and Recreation Studies. The Health and Physical Education Department this year has an experienced staff, including the Director of Rugby, Mr Adrian Blundell, The Director of Cricket, Mr Steven Baker, The Director of Athletics, Mr Peter Bromley, The Director of Cross Country, Mr Ian Browne, First XV Coach, Mr Mike Wallace, Assistant Director of Athletics/First XV Manager, Mr Greg Norman, House Events Coordinator/First XI Manager Mr Remwell Melia and the Director of Sport, Mr Bryan Hain. The cutting edge Sports Excellence program for Years 7-10 Physical Education lessons has further evolved. This program has offered the boys to select from a wide range of sporting options each term working with selected specialist staff in these areas. This has allowed for very high-quality teaching and learning. Furthermore, the Years 7-10 lessons have been periodised, working towards components of fitness in core strength, running technique, plyometrics (jump/power training) and flexibility. The activities conducted were age appropriate and are fundamental to long-term athletic development as well as providing health improvement and injury prevention. This was

progressively developed through the year from Swimming/Cross Country running training through to Athletics and followed by compulsory fitness tests that were reported to parents at the completion of each semester, coupled to diligence grades and TSS average results. The careful planning of Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 Physical Education has allowed the successful transition from Junior Health and Physical Education to Senior Board Physical Education and Recreation Studies. In 2013, Senior Board Physical Education included Cricket, Touch Football, Volleyball and Golf in a program that integrated theoretical content learnt in sports psychology, training principles, sociology and biomechanics. Further improvement in use of ICT and resourcing on Moodle with improvement in academic writing, research methods and referencing has also assisted the results of the Year 12 cohort in an outstanding effort to set a high standard for the Year 11s to emulate in 2014. Well done! This year has also seen the Board Registered Recreation Studies include practical and theoretical components of striking skills, fishing and surf skills, invasion games and strength and conditioning. Underpinning these activities was development of coaching and leadership development through giving boys ownership in running activities. Finally, congratulations to the graduating Year 12s and I would like to commend the work of all staff on a great year.

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2013 has been a year of growth and accomplishment for the Humanities Faculty.

Robert Ritchie

Head of Humanities

This year, the Faculty welcomed the Year 7 teachers and students into the Department, and offered Year 7 Australian Curriculum History for the first time. Equipped with new textbooks, students explored ancient civilisations with their teachers, Mr Lindsay Close, Ms Paula Henry, Mr Sam Lobascher and Mr John Wallace. The year commenced with an exciting Stradbroke Island experience during which the boys tested themselves and came to respect the survival skills early humans possessed. Throughout the year, each student learnt to confidently present their research findings to their class, first on an ancient mystery and last on two contrasting ancient societies. In Years 8, 9 and 10, the Australian Curriculum History courses were also fully implemented this year, again with the assistance of new boyfriendly textbooks, thanks to Jacaranda Press. The Years 8 and 9 Australian Curriculum in History was delivered with passion by Mr John Gayton and Mr Denzel Wilson, exploring the period from Ancient Greece through the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution to Federation in Australia and World War I. The Year 9 Geography course was enthusiastically led by Mr Steve Roberts as classes investigated coastal landforms and processes, and learnt to forecast the weather. To deliver the Year 10 Australian Curriculum in History a unitised approach was used, with classes rotating through four teachers throughout a semester. The teachers – Mrs Carolyn Nelson, Mr Conan Bland, Dr Jill Margerison and Mr John Wallace – each presented a unit that made best use of their expertise, covering topics as diverse as civil rights, the ANZAC spirit, the contributions of migrants, and higherorder thinking skills embodied in historical research. The History courses were showcased in a display in the School’s Innovation Corridor for Term Four, with the theme “History is the human journey, written in the footsteps of those who have gone before”.

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We are now keenly looking forward to the staged introduction of the Australian Curriculum in Geography in Years 7-10 to complement our historical inquiries. New textbooks have been ordered for these courses. In our Senior grades, the Humanities Faculty continues to attract healthy numbers of high-performing students, testament to the quality of the teachers and the skills development successfully achieved by our students. In particular, our graduates are thankful for the research skills they acquire, as well as the higher-order thinking skills of analysis, evaluation and decision-making. Modern History, Ancient History and Senior Geography have all delivered challenging and engaging programs and achieved commendable outcomes in 2013. Congratulations to the nine of 23 Modern History graduates who achieved Very High Achievement in 2013, with a special mention to Noah Smyth, who exited on VHA7 and was awarded the Thomas Glassey Memorial Prize, and to Mr Buckland, who nurtured the boys’ success in this subject. Very High Achievement was also gained by the following students, an effort worthy of commendation: Johnathan Chan, Declan Clarke-Wellsmore, Vincent Di Bella, Joshua Lane, Sebastian Sherrah, Benjamin Shields and School Captain, Samuel Rasmussen. Congratulations also to Mr John Wallace, who graduated 24 Year 12 Ancient History students this year, with six VHAs. Special commendation goes to Lachlan Cross, who achieved a VHA7 and was awarded the Rev. Canon B.E. Maughan Prize. Congratulations as well to Jae Mo Lee, Craig van der Hoven, Vincent Di Bella, Michiatsu Masuda and Declan Clarke-Wellsmore for achieving VHA. Senior Geography, taught by Mr Robert Ritchie, graduated two classes in 2013, with three students achieving VHA. Congratulations to Benjamin Whitaker, Liam O’Leary-Whitney and Edward Gibson on their success in this subject. The field excursion to Natural Bridge at Springbrook National Park provided an opportunity for students to apply

Humanities their understanding of the principles of environmental planning and design, building on skills developed during their Year 11 excursion on the Brisbane River. The W.B. Greer Memorial Prize was shared by Benjamin Whitaker and Liam O’Leary-Whitney. As Head of Humanities, I was also responsible for the TSS delegation to the Gold Coast City Junior Council, and congratulate Year 10 students Zachary McFarlane and Stephen Sandeman for their participation this year. The Honours program was again an integral part of the Humanities offerings this year, with special mentions going to Cale Kalinowski and Regan Smith for their Year 9 dissertations on the impact of geography on famous events throughout history; to Joel Gray for his Year 8 video presentation on Leonardo da Vinci; to Samuel Cookson-Butler for his Year 9 entry on the ANZAC legend for the Simpson Prize; and to Stephen Sandeman for his Year 10 research essay on Operation Barbarossa in World War II.

innovative and passionate educators who are willing to embrace change and consistently seek to improve outcomes for the boys. In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all students, parents and teachers a joyous Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year and, in particular, wish all the Valedictorians of 2013 a healthy and fulfilling life of servant leadership.

Above: Zac Mc Farlane – Junior Council

I would also like to acknowledge in this report the excellent efforts of our team of teachers to “decorate”’ their classrooms in a collaborative effort to improve the quality of the physical learning environment. In Nimmo Block, this process was assisted by the purchase of new wall-mural world maps for each of the Humanities’ classrooms. The classrooms also now display posters related to the School’s strategic priorities, specifically Habits of Mind, Positive Psychology, Hierarchy of Thinking Skills and Learning Styles. The attached photo shows Year 10 Geographers sitting their final test in the attractive learning space that is Nimmo 9. The Humanities Faculty continues to provide an academically challenging set of courses tailored to meet the interests of the boys and develop the skills they will need for tertiary success. This is possible only because of the high calibre of the teachers in the Faculty, and I would like to commend all the teachers on another successful year. It is rewarding to work with such expert, The Southport School southportonian 2013

Information Technology It has been exciting in 2013 to have the Year 7 students starting in the Senior School and they have proved to be enthusiastic learners in their Information Technology classes. Mr Luxton and Mr Lockett have led the students through a number of activities, including creating original graphics with Sumo Paint, making a Battleships game in Excel and programming using Scratch. The students were given the opportunity to experience a paperless course, with all resources and assessment on the School’s Learning Management Tool, Moodle. The course stressed independent learning and creativity. Rob Clegg

Head of Information Technology

In Year 8, all students undertake a rotation in Information Technology. The Year 8 ICT course runs for approximately 12 to 13 weeks and the main component taught is Flash animation. Flash, part of the Adobe CS6 suite of programs, is used to create animation and games. It is also used to create various webpage components, allowing animation and interactivity in webpages. The students were first taught the rudiments of the drawing tools and the Flash workspace, as well as some basic actionscripting and simple buttons. The students were then challenged to make their own animation as well as an “Escape the room” game in Flash. They had to carefully work their way through a detailed tutorial to produce their game. Many students then went beyond the scope of the tutorial, creating interesting room variations and interactivity. The elective subject of Digital Design was again offered to our Year 9 students. This full-year course covered the units of Graphic Design, Capturing and Manipulating Digital Still Images, Enhancing the User Experience with Adobe Flash, Digital Narratives using Adobe Flash and Digital Video: Foundations of Video Design and

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Production. This course has built on the graphic design and animation skills learnt in Year 8. The students in the Digital Design course relied heavily on the extensive course materials and lessons on the School’s Moodle site. Students, to a certain extent, could work their way through the course materials at their own pace. All assessment in this course was submitted electronically through Moodle. Marks were recorded and feedback given electronically as well, a truly paperless course! Another elective subject, ICT, was offered to the students in Year 10. The ICT course was designed to be a more general IT course to develop skills used across a range of career choices. The course covered graphic design, Flash animation and webpages. In Flash, students were able to learn some more advanced techniques and were given the opportunity to create their own Flash game. In the webpage unit, students were given ideas on how to critique webpages and then went on to design and build their own websites. This year also saw the introduction of the new Senior course Information Technology Systems into Year 11. Information Technology Systems (ITS) is a practical discipline that prepares students to respond to emerging digital technologies and informationtechnology trends. The students developed skills in graphic design for both electronic and print media, and learnt to work with Adobe Fireworks and InDesign. In Semester Two, students worked on Flash animation and used Actionscript to develop their own Flash game. My thanks to the teachers in the department, Mr Ian Luxton and Mr Mark Lockett, particularly in how they continue to develop resources for their classes and to keep up to date with changing technologies.

Languages

Lisa Miller

Head of Languages Sophie Boissery

Coordinator of French Doreen Ng–Yap

Teacher of Chinese

With our fabulous facilities in the new Sheil Building, it has been another successful year at TSS for Languages students and teachers in the Senior School. We are fortunate, as always, to have wonderful Languages Assistants to assist. This year Mr Julien Albarelli travelled from Paris to work with Ms Boissery in the French classroom, and Will Wang, from Suzhou, provided students of Chinese with opportunities to study with a native speaker – thank you to both gentlemen for all their efforts to engage boys in our program. We all know that learning a language builds smarter brains and broadens your horizons culturally and linguistically. Boys who study French or Chinese are continuously gaining essential skills for their future work and social lives.

Certificate in Year 6 Level in Chinese. They were competing with five other schools on the Gold Coast.

In the Prep School, students have continued to work with Ms Yap to study Chinese in Years 5 and 6. This program includes a visit to the Chungtian Temple and a chance to eat Yum Cha in Fortitude Valley. Boys in the Prep School compete locally in the Modern Languages Teachers Association of Queensland Speaking Competition, and globally in the Language Perfect World Championships. One hundred and sixty Prep School students competed in the Language Perfect World Cup Championship in 2013, and we received four commendation certificates. Taisei Fujii (Year 6) received the highest award, Gold Medal, Matthew Buckley (Year 5) received Silver, Jarah Gault (Year 6) received Bronze and Kye Kanemura (Year 5) received Credit. These students are exemplary language learners who have shown fantastic effort and commitment in learning the language. These activities have raised the standard of Chinese at Prep and in Queensland as a whole. We were ranked 15th for Chinese in Queensland out of more than 50 schools. At the MLTAQ Gold Coast Chinese Speaking Competition 2013, Liberato Vinaccia was awarded second place, and Shaun Ledingham received a Highly Commended Certificate in Year 5 level in Chinese. Ethan Hillman (Year 6) received a Highly Commended

ABove: 8B enjoying the new French classroom!

It has been another wonderful year for the students of French at TSS. We welcomed Year 7 to the Senior School, and to celebrate, a group of seven students travelled to Noumea, New Caledonia for a one-week study tour. This was an excellent opportunity to learn the French language and culture in the Pacific. The tour included visits to the Botanical Gardens, Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Amadee Lighthouse and French lessons. The boys had the chance to visit a French high school, which was probably the highlight of the trip for them. Thank you so much to Ms Boissery for assisting

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with the arrangements. This was a very successful tour, with many delicious meals and lots of interesting activities. The tour was made possible by a Language and Culture grant from Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ), and thanks must go to organiser Mr Mike Halpin, Year 7 French Teacher, and to Mr Julien Albarelli, French Assistant, for accompanying the boys.

Above: Year 7 French students in Noumea

Students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 undertook the Australian Council of Educational Research Assessment of Language Competence. Cooper van der Laan achieved High Distinction in Certificate 1, Cameron Kroon and Tim Peterson High Distinction in Certificate 2, and Patrice Cialdella, Hamish Mulcahy and Mike Stuart achieved High Distinction in Certificate 3. Well done, boys! This year students in all year levels had the chance to discover some French specialties through cooking classes. They enjoyed the French crepes and the famous snails, not to mention the very good croissants and pains au chocolat.

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Students of French have enjoyed working closely with our Languages Assistant, Mr Julien Albarelli. Mr Albarelli has worked all year in Rogers House as a Resident Master and generally provided enthusiastic assistance and support to Ms Boissery. We will miss you, Mr Albarelli, all the best for your future back in Paris. Finally, we wish our Year 12 students good luck for their future studies and we hope you will maintain the interest in French culture you have been developing for the past five years.

2013 marks five years of the renewed Chinese Language and Culture Program at TSS, and 25 years since the program began. Throughout that time TSS has seen wondrous growth in interest in our program, mainly due to activities sponsored by the National Asian Languages Studies in Schools Program through Independent Schools Queensland, and Becoming Asia Literate Grants to Schools through the Asia Education Foundation.

above: Lion Dancers with May Kwan

Languages Excursion to Asia Pacific Triennial at GoMA in Brisbane

Students of French and Chinese had the opportunity to travel to Brisbane earlier this year to visit the Asia Pacific Triennial exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) at South Bank. This is part of our cultural program, and ensures that TSS Languages students have a deep understanding of the benefits of learning about the customs, history and art of our local region.

A series of projects designed by School Languages Project Officer May Kwan at ISQ has benefitted students and staff. Some recent projects have been technology based, such as training in the use of iPads and Flipcams in Languages classes, and have assisted us in the adoption of new course materials and assessment methods, such as Moodle and Mahara. Others have encouraged cross-curricular cooperation and allowed staff to travel to China for the first time – all agreed that this experience changes educators for the

Languages better, whether they are from Science, Maths, English, History, Robotics, ICT or management. This year marks the final year of School Languages and NALSSP funding. It also marks the end of an era in support for our program at the School, as ISQ School Languages Project Officer May Kwan retires. On behalf of all the past and present staff and students at TSS, I would like to extend our appreciation to May, pictured above with the TSS Lion Dance Troupe, for all she has done in her role at ISQ. Languages in Queensland have never had a more passionate promoter, and we thank her wholeheartedly for her efforts and encouragement.

At the end of Term Three, during IDEALs Week, 13 boys travelled with teachers to Melbourne for a Chinatown Experience. Over three days students visited the Chinatown Museum, the See Yup Temple in South Melbourne, took a curated tour of the Ancient China collection at the National Gallery of Victoria, and walked around the University of Melbourne. They made the most of their chances to sample fabulous Chinese food such as dumplings and Peking Duck. This program was funded by an ISQ Languages Special Initiative Project, and is sure to continue as an occasional alternative to our China Sojourn.

On the first day of Term Two, Angelina Cheung and her Chinese Culture Team provided a welcome to staff and students at the opening of the Innovation Corridor in the new

learning centre, which houses the Chinese and French classrooms. Eva played the Guzheng, purchased in Suzhou with NALSSP funding in 2012, and Master Paul Chuck displayed his exceptional calligraphy skills to boys and provided lessons in the Chinese classroom. Angelina and our Chinese Assistant, Will Wang, showed the boys how to write traditional Tang Poetry in chalk as part of the exhibition.

maintain and grow our truly world-class experiential learning program at TSS.

Thank you very much Mr Wang for your contribution this year, and good luck to all our graduating Year 12 students. For those continuing with their Language Studies, we congratulate you, and look forward to seeing you again in 2014.

Boys in the School have been extremely fortunate to take part in martial arts training this year, including stick fighting and taijiquan. Boys have been able to join the Lion Dance Troupe and train with Master Matthew Hansen from Mantis Kungfu in Burleigh Heads. Our Lion Dancers performed at the launch of Chinatown in Southport and the Chinese New Year Celebrations at Broadwater Parklands, and in Term Four participated in a whole-day training session with the Real Fruit Ninja! With all these exciting activities, it is not suprising that the numbers of Australian students choosing Chinese in Years 11 and 12 have increased. After all, boys enjoy nothing more than spring rolls and stick fighting. By continually bringing Chinese culture into the languages classroom, and encouraging students to make the most of the opportunities provided in our Language and Culture program, we fully intend to The Southport School southportonian 2013

Robotics and Lego Technology LEGO Technology and Robotics 2013

The Prep and Senior School LEGO Robotics and Technology program continues to develop with the New Year 6 course on Energy. This course uses the new LEGO Machines and Energy modules. Year 6 students study how energy is transferred from one type to another and the advantages and disadvantages of creating electrical energy from solar, wind and other renewable sources.

Mark Lockett

Head of Robotics

The new Year 7 Robotics Course proved highly successful, with students designing “basketball playing robots” and automated cranes. The introduction of the new Year 7 Robotics course means that students can develop their Robotic programming and design skills over Years 7 and 8 before electing their Technology courses in Year 9. Term One saw the introduction of the new afterschool Junior Robotics club for Years 3 and 4 students. This activity utilises the LEGO Wedo Robotic construction set and programming language and is held in the LEGO Technology Room in the Prep School. With the new “state of the art” Robotics Laboratory in the Senior School, Term One saw over 30 boys from Year 5 to Year 11 enjoying the facilities in the afterschool Young Engineers’ Society. Mr Jason Green, a TSS parent, joined the Society to become the resident LEGO guru and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League team coach.

Above: Young Engineers Society in the new Senior School Robotic Lab

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The society had great success in the Global online Tufts University Robot Challenges, with a second place for Calum Lockett and Angus Thomson (Year 6) with their robot turtle called “Shelly”.

Above: Calum Lockett and Angus Thomson with Shelly the Turtle.

Two Prep School teams entered into the FIRST LEGO League competitions. The event, held at “The Cube” at QUT, challenges students to design and program a robot to solve different missions and to also present their design ideas on a real world topic. The Senior School students entered two robots in the Queensland FIRST Tech Challenge. These robots are built from “Matrix” parts, which is a metal construction kit and is the next step up from the LEGO Robotics sets. The robots use 12-volt motors and servos to drive and power the robots. The teams found the challenge very engaging and were happy with their overall position.

Life and Faith 2013 has been a dynamic year for Life and Faith with Year 7 transitioning to the Senior School and more staff joining the faculty to accommodate for this expansion. Life and Faith is a compulsory subject taken by all students for two lessons every week. It provides opportunities for each student to develop their spiritualty and to gain a deeper insight into the life of our Christian community at TSS.

David Ellis

Head of Life and Faith

Life and Faith has gone from strength to strength in 2013 with the Years 8 to 12 curriculum being delivered through Learning@TSS (Moodle). All students are required to bring a device to class, preferably not just a mobile, in order to access learning tasks and supporting resources. This has resulted in greater engagement in lessons and improved standards of classwork. I have now headed the faculty for two years and teach across all year levels. Father Jonathan Whereat and Mrs Eleanor Mackie continue to inspire their students as core Life and Faith teachers for Years 8 to 12. As School Chaplain, Father Whereat provides pastoral care and spiritual guidance for all members of the TSS community. The entry of Year 7 to the Senior campus has resulted in the addition of new teachers to the Life and Faith faculty. Where possible, Year 7 staff taught their own class. Mr Lindsay Close, Mr Rob Wehl, Ms Paula Henry and Mr Rob Harris must be thanked for their passion and dedication to the subject. The Year 7 curriculum has focused on introducing the spiritual life and traditions of TSS, improving student knowledge of the Old Testament, and developing student resilience and emotional intelligence. It has been a busy year for Year 8 Life and Faith with some changes to staffing. The curriculum has been delivered by our core teachers along with Mr John Gayton, Mrs Susan Presto, Ms Paula Henry and Mr Bryce Goldberg. The Year 8 team must be thanked for their enthusiasm and dedication. The main focus for 2013 was developing student knowledge and understanding of Jesus’ teachings and exploring spirituality.

Year 9 Life and Faith was taught by our three core teachers this year. Students have looked at the relevance of Old Testament stories for today, investigated the global religions of Islam and Buddhism, explored human needs and studied how family and community influence identity. The Year 10 Life and Faith curriculum has been facilitated by our core teachers along with Mr Conan Bland, Mr Karel Bos, Mrs Carolyn Nelson and Mr Peter Bromley. All staff must be thanked for their personal dedication and expertise that they have brought to their lessons. This year the Year 10 curriculum has focused on investigating ultimate questions, exploring human nature, studying Buddhism and introducing ethical decision-making. One highlight of the year was a guest lecture by Griffith University lecturer Dr Susan Lovell on the topic “What are ethics?”. This year the Year 11 Life and Faith curriculum has been delivered by our core teachers, Mr Conan Bland, Mr Ken Connors, Mr Peter Bromley and Mr Adrian Blundell. These staff must be thanked for their committment and enthusiasm that they bring to their lessons. Topics covered included positive thinking, heroes and role models, contemporary Islam and medical ethics. One of the highlights of the year was having Imam Imraan, from the Arundel Mosque, address the entire year group on Islam in Australia and the challenges facing Muslims in today’s ever-changing world. 2013 once again saw Year 12 Life and Faith be facilitated by our core teachers and Mr Ian Luxton. Mr Luxton must be thanked for his passion for the subject. Topics covered this year included business ethics, positive thinking and social media ethics. Overall, 2013 has been a very successful year with the start of Year 7 at the senior campus and the Life and Faith curriculum for Years 8 to 12 going “paperless”. The Faculty continues to engage all students through the use of technology and encourage student innovation and creativity in lessons. 2014 will be another rewarding year for all! The Southport School southportonian 2013

Mathematics Mathematics is the only subject within the School that has more class enrolment than there are students in the School. This can be wholly attributed to a field of maths being of compulsory selection and a number of boys so keen on their mathematics they choose to do double maths (Mathematics C). As such, the department is the biggest in the School, with over 20% of the Senior School academic staff involved with teaching mathematics in some form.

Rhys Kemp

Head of Mathematics

We continue to cater for boys with a variety of abilities. Maths help sessions run on Thursday lunchtimes have provided individualised help on any topic a student is having difficulty with. The Upskills Program gave boys in Years 8 and 9 the chance to develop the fundamentals in organised, targeted afternoon sessions, and the afternoon “Homework Help” sessions run from the Library have proven beneficial. Dux at South Stradbroke Island is a wonderful facility and this year we trialled an overnight stay for some Year 8 classes with a focus towards hands-on mathematics. Ms Lucas and Ms Fallah championed the project, and despite the boys affectionately titling the stay “Maths Camp”, it was a resounding success. It is planned that all Year 8 classes will attend in 2014. It has been a busy and productive year and we have had success in many areas. Credit must go to the boys for their hard work and the faculty members for their devotion to demonstrating the benefit and applications of mathematics. Our Naplan numeracy results were excellent, with over 20% of our boys working at the maximum measurable level in both Year 7 and Year 9 compared to 10% nationally. Boys are entered into two different external Mathematics competitions throughout the year. Selected students in Years 8 and 9 have completed the Mathematics Olympiad – five tests involving five questions done on different occasions throughout the year. Special mention must go to Robert McCullough, Kobi Rutherford and

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Ethan van der Vegt, who were all equal top performers in Year 8, and Cale Kalinowski and Ryan Shim for topping the Year 9 entries. Boys are also entered into the Australian Maths Competition and our combined year-level results were well above the national average in each division. Of the 138 students who sat the test the following students were awarded High Distinctions for achieving in the top few per cent of all entrants in their year level. Year 8: Robert McCullough, Dylan Leon, Oliver Hall; Year 9: Chae-Woon Shim (prize winner for achieving in the top 0.3% of the country), William Schwarer; Year 11: Taichi Watanabe, Saad Hameed; Year 12: Matt Allen. The Accelerated Program caters for boys wishing to do their five years of secondary mathematics in four years, and we presently have one class in each year level being accelerated. Some of the Year 12 students have elected to use the extra time created to successfully complete two accredited first year university mathematics subjects at Griffith University. Well done to these gentlemen. With such a large department there is always likely to be staff movements. Mrs Julie Watson-Hayward, who first taught at TSS in 2008, took up a position in New York as an Educational Consultant with one of the largest providers of Professional Development in the USA as a coach and mentor of teachers to improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes. I know I speak for the Department and School when I thank Julie for her many contributions. Mrs Robyn Gibson will join us in 2014 as Assistant Head of Mathematics from St Michael’s College. I look forward to working closely with Robyn to further the department in providing the best possible mathematical education for the students. I thank everyone at TSS and particularly those in the Maths Department for their support in making 2013 as enjoyable as it has been.

Outdoor Education As well as providing the students with many very successful, valuable and enjoyable learning experiences, this year was one of major anniversary milestones and significant first and last happenings for the Outdoor Education program. Our visionary predecessors can be very proud of the achievements of their projects that they began various years ago! The three major anniversaries we celebrated this year were:

the department during the year – Steve and Karen Johnson and all our casual staff – Kim, Steph, Brendan, Peter, Tony, James, Chanel and Jackie, and also thank all the “classroom” staff and support staff who did so much to ensure the success of the program and the learning experiences for the boys.

40 years – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program; 30 years – The first building (Heck Building) at our South Stradbroke Island Centre; and Craig Humbley

Head of Outdoor Education

20 years – Hidden Creek Outdoor Education Centre The majority of students’ feedback and comments indicated that the learning on the many different year-level camps was very relevant, powerful and insightful for them. The department continued to strongly contribute to and support other departments in the major aspects of the School’s aims for developing the boys in a holistic manner – academic, emotional, spiritual, personal development, leadership and social interactions, pastoral and service. The staff of the department – both permanent, casual specialists and the classroom teachers who attend – again created excellent, high-quality learning experiences for students. Their magnificent efforts in being willing to go “the extra effort” and “get out of their comfort zone” is truly appreciated by me. They really do make the experience “happen” for the boys.

The continuation of the transition in the structure and activities in the program saw the following major happenings in 2013: • The first Year 7 “City to Island Challenge Curriculum” Challenge camp as the Year 7s joined the Senior School; • The first Year 7 Straddie Island class camps, as they replace • The final Year 8 Straddie Island Class camps after more than 30 years in existence; • The final Year 9 camp at Hidden Creek, as that camp moves to a new format for 2014, with a major and last-minute rescheduling from February to July due to very wet weather in Term One; and • The first Year 9 sailing program aboard the South Passage training vessel; • The first Year 10 camp to adopt the former Year 11 camp format and a new course utilised for the Year 10 camp biking adventure camp; • The first year with no Year 11 camp after 25 years; • The rebuilding and upgrading of the four cabins at our Straddie Centre due to the tremendous efforts and skills of Steve and Karen;

I thank the Outdoor Education staff for the tremendous efforts and dedication in

• The first Year 8 class overnight curriculum trial camps at Straddie.

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Outdoor Education The Straddie Project has continued to progress well, with the vegetation regrowth making the area unrecognisable to that of 2008. It has now reached the stage where the fencing can be relocated to enable further native-vegetation regrowth.

Student reflections on some of the camps follow. Year 7 Camps Henry Morris (7H)

Straddie was the most fun it has ever been. I really enjoyed canoeing, archery, capsizing and jumping off the dunes. The camp was about taking leadership and working as a team. Putting up the tents was fun, although sometimes we got a little frustrated. The food was ok, but when I cooked it was probably by far the best (bacon and eggs)… with dinner we also had to negotiate who was washing up, cooking and preparing all of the food. Even though the rain came down at least there were no midges.

Year 8 Camps Sandy Hickson (Bid 8)

On the 8B camp to Straddie I learnt about the history of the island as well as the role of leadership, cooperation and the ability to see eye-to-eye with every member of the team. These attributes help in every aspect of life, whether it is at school, home or hanging around with your mates. It also contributes to 8B learning and understanding about Team TSS, the team of mates we will grow up with and many of whom we will know for the rest of our life. The camp taught us about the forming and the geographical features of Straddbroke Island. Some of my highlights were finding a mud crab and learning different things about the people who walked the land long before any of the men on the First Fleet. The Aborigines had clever ideas and amazing knowledge of their surroundings. The camp was brilliant; it taught us how to cook, lead and cooperate, as well as the historical events of the beautiful island.

Year 9 Camp Reagan Smith (Rad 9)

Straddie June 2013 was the best camp so far!

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There wasn’t much rain on the camp and almost everything went to plan. There was nothing I forgot to take that would have helped me. We set up and folded up our tent without hassle. Cooking was done generally at night-time so the headlamp helped immensely. On the first night we camped by the river and saw eels. On the second night we camped at another campsite, which we got to by walking up a hill for the day. The second camp had no proper toilet, showers or running water.

I noticed how different people react under stress and pressure. It was interesting to note that people who couldn’t cope with stress and pressure generally presented themselves differently and in a higher light when not under stress in normal circumstances like at school.

Trent Sinclair (Rad 9)

I learnt a lot from this camp and also built new friendships. The cooking experience taught me patience and perfection, while the eshausting hike and bike ride taught me endurance and how to deal with pain. I along with many others faced the fear of heights and balance with the abseiling and high ropes course.

Science Science 2013

This year Science at TSS has seen some changes – mainly in programs, but also in staffing. The end of 2012 saw the departure of Mr Euan Blackman. We welcomed Mr Oliver Alini to our staff this year as a teacher of Years 11 and 12 physics, mathematics and QCS.

Kate Waring

Head of Science

Oliver Alini • School attended: St Laurence’s, Brisbane – awarded an OP1 • University Education: B.Sc – Physics and Chemistry (UQ), G.Dip.Edu • Research: Uni Melb, UQ and ETH, Zurich • Sports Coached: soccer, AFL • Primary focus: raising academic standards, Academic XVIII, Boarder Prep, homework help • Travels: Europe, Nth America, Middle East, SE Asia • Passionate: engaging students in the workings and mysteries of the universe.

This year, students in Year 11 have been involved in studying factors that affect animal and plant growth. As part of their unit on Animal Science they had a local vet run a session on diagnostic appraisal of animals in terms of their health. The boys enjoyed the visit by the “volunteered” puppies – who were the not so willing patients!

Agricultural Science

It has been another busy year for students studying Agricultural Science. Both Years 11 and 12 went away on excursions as part of their studies. The Year 12 students visited a number of different farming enterprises in Southern Queensland and Northern NSW as part of their unit of work on Sustainable Animal and Plant Production Systems. Two of the highlights for the boys were the stops at Scenic Rim Dairy where the cows are milked by robots 24/7 and the excursion through the abattoir at Casino. The boys had a perfect opportunity to see what different industries do in the way of new technology and business processes in the marketing and sale of the end product.

In conjunction with a major investigation on Animal Growth in Year 11, the TSS Cattle Show team have had their most successful year to date competing in a number of country shows, finishing in Brisbane where they won or placed in a number of events. In particular, the heavyweight steer known as Titan came away with Reserve Champion Heavyweight Carcase. Of course this means he gave his life for science and the Year 11 Ag Science boys analysed his suitability and the other steers in the group for the domestic and overseas cattle markets. Three of the senior boys in the Cattle Show team also study Agriculture Science and we wish them well as they leave School and further their education of the cattle industry. Biology

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Science course providing real-life learning that boys find incredibly useful and motivating. Year 11 Biology studied the rocky shore habitat at Hastings Point in an effort to understand the ecology and biodiversity of such a fragile ecosystem. Year 12 Biology students paid a tremendously interesting, but confronting visit to the Bond University Anatomy Laboratories.

Chemistry and Physics

The highlight of our year in 2013 has been the excursion to Europe with 10 of our Year 12 students. The trip, which occurred in the last week of Term Three and the first week of holidays, encompassed not only Chemistry and Physics, but also Ideals Week, which included trips to the Red Cross and UN in Geneva.

Here is a brief synopsis of the trip as experienced by Lachlan Cross Europe Trip

If you are reading this, there is a possibility that you’re interested in a number of things. You could be interested in chemistry or physics, or maybe even the mention of the word “Europe”, but one thing that they all have in common is that they’re available to you; and it could

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be one of the best decisions you ever make. The recent tour to England and Switzerland was exactly what I imagined it to be, with all the bases covered. Visits to such places as the CERN Laboratories and the United Nations Headquarters provided an allencompassing educational background that is unparalleled anywhere else on Earth, and cannot be replicated. As well as this, the British Museum and Globe Theatre are both truly unique experiences that I believe every person should experience at least once in their lifetime. If your interests lie in the more leisurely/touristy vibe, the seemingly endless fascia of rolling green expanses and dangerously elevated snow-covered mountains, which seem as though they belong on a chocolate wrapper, became regularity in the Swiss countryside. The picturesque location of football fields, the exhilarating descents of the ski slopes or the exceptional hot springs truly were the epitome of relaxation for me personally, and were a welcomed escape from the bustling pace of Geneva and London. However, in saying this, the magnificent spectacle that both of these cities provided was truly an unforgettable adventure. There is a sense of accomplishment that you feel when you can safely say that you’ve lost yourself inside a department store, and with destinations such as the fabled Harrods and Niketown, the feeling became all too familiar. It was not just the places explored that made the trip all that it was, however. Without the company of a fantastic group of mates, as well as Mrs Kate Waring and Mr Oliver Alini, it wouldn’t have been possible to have such a terrific experience. I would like to thank the two teachers for their flawless handling of both the serious and fun sides of the trip, as it would not have been realised without them. Last, I would like to add the fact that this really is a must do. Of all the opportunities that TSS has to offer, the European Science Trip is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding and enjoyable, and I speak on behalf of all of us who participated when I say that it was a truly unforgettable experience.

Libraries and Information Services Libraries are much more than public buildings with books and computer terminals. In many instances, libraries are central to developing and supporting the educational, cultural, historical and social facets of civilisation. While the great cities of the world may well revere their public libraries and the buildings in which they are housed, what must not be forgotten is the significant role libraries play in maintaining a society’s understanding and appreciation of itself, and how such institutions support and help maintain a sense of stability during times of change and upheaval.

Andrew Stark

Head of Libraries and Information Services

Modern libraries are constantly metamorphosing and have become vastly different learning and teaching spaces. Similarly, modern librarianship is now one of the most dynamic and flexible of professions as we endeavour to embrace the myriad challenges facing those involved in the educational landscape. For the Harley Stumm Centre, 2013 began, as it so often does, with a flurry of activity, and once again it became apparent early in the year that there was very strong borrowing of fiction and nonfiction titles. While cynics may believe that paperbacks are on the way out, clearly our boys and staff think otherwise. Throughout the year, this “reading resurgence” maintained its momentum and, as a result, well over 300 books have been purchased as a direct result of boys’ recommendations. In May, the Senior Library launched its extensive range of audiobooks. Students may now download a variety of fiction titles directly on to their device and “carry the book” around with them

wherever they go. Not only does this make literature and reading more accessible for students, it enables them to make the reading (and now listening) experience even more portable. Another very significant addition to the Senior Library in 2013 was the arrival of the Year 7 cohort. Five new classes of boys joined the ranks of the Senior School and all have played an important role in contributing to the development of the collection. Each class joined us for an intensive six-week course that covered library essentials, including: OPAC, nonfiction and online searching skills; online database investigation and research practice; and an introduction to the wide-reading program. Developing information literacy skills in young learners is essential and students were introduced to the finer skills required for locating sources and texts within the collection, and how to progress from basic browsing to a more advanced level. Hopefully this will enable all Year 7s to feel more confident and capable when completing research and information collation tasks. While the Senior Library has been proactive in addressing the educational needs and interests of the entire TSS Community, our main focus is providing academic support and extension for our students. Educating any young person successfully requires more than a textbook and a teacher. It necessitates a holistic approach to the educative process; one that provides knowledge, guidance and encouragement; and one that includes progressive Information Literacy skill development and services.

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Vocational Education and Training (VET) at The Southport School links school to industry, contributing significantly to the options of those students wishing to gain employment, pursue traineeships or apprenticeships while still at school, or to go on to tertiary courses at university, TAFE or other Registration Training Organisations.

Mike Halpin

VET Coordinator

At TSS, students choose their academic pathway based on the combination of subjects in which they are likely to do well and in which they are interested. VET pathways include studying OP or non-OP subjects or a combination of these subjects, in concert with a schoolbased traineeship or apprenticeship. Such a program can begin in Year 10 with a period of work experience, which may lead to the employer offering the student a school-based traineeship or apprenticeship. The theoretical component of traineeship studies consists of nationally endorsed industry competency standards within the Australian Qualifications Framework, which are delivered and assessed by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Students who complete these competency-based certificate courses are awarded a nationally recognised certificate.

In 2013, three TSS boys worked steadily through their apprenticeships in Automotive and Construction, while some 30 boys have successfully completed or nearly completed Certificate III Traineeships in their chosen industry. These include: Agriculture, Animal Studies, Aquaculture, Business, Business Administration, Child Care, Community Recreation, Fitness, Hospitality, Sport and Recreation.

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Three boys have almost completed Certificate IV IT/Multimedia, which is an adult qualification leading directly to tertiary studies or employment.

The traineeship pathway is an excellent way to focus thinking and direction towards a possible future career. Schoolbased traineeship/apprenticeships run parallel to the school subjects selected, generally requiring one day per week “on the job”. In addition, time at the RTO may be required if the trainer does not visit the school or the workplace. Generally, students have little trouble catching up on missed schoolwork. There is an increased level of personal organisation required by trainees in order to meet work and school commitments, but the vast majority of students do very well in coping with their increased workload. Increased selfesteem and job satisfaction are important benefits to participants in this scheme.

The advantages of the VET pathway are many and include paid on-thejob learning, free tuition and gaining a nationally recognised qualification, which can be a springboard to higher qualifications and/or employment. Personalised tuition by the RTO trainer means that almost all trainees complete their training by the end of Year 12, and so the qualification contributes to and appears on the Queensland Certificate

Vocational Education and Training of Education. Through government sponsorship, training is provided at no cost to the trainee, so employability skills are greatly improved by investing only time and energy. In addition, trainees and apprentices are paid for their time on the job, which negates the need for a part-time job for the many boys who choose to work. An added incentive to completing a School-based traineeship is the value placed on such an achievement by the QSA and tertiary institutions. Rankscore trainees (Cert III) who complete their traineeship by the end of Year 12, will receive a minimum rank score of 68. This is regardless of performance in the trainee’s school subjects, which provides a comforting safety net, because tertiary institutions equate a rank score 68 with an OP 15 for tertiary admissions.

Throughout 2013, the Year 10 students engaged in a careers education program, with an emphasis on understanding themselves and investigating possible career options. The emphasis of the program was self-evaluation, linking interests to future pathways and the resources available in the world of career education. An extension to this program was the continuation of the OSA Career Mentors Network, which was established in 2012. This network links current students to OSA members and parents, who act as mentors to the boys in Years 10-12 with specific questions about their futures. This network will hopefully continue to grow through increased use, providing valuable insights, advice and connections to senior students.

Careers Education is a very important part of what we do at TSS, as arriving at a successful, fulfilling career is the ultimate goal of all our efforts. Understanding oneself and aligning strengths and interests with a career that complements this profile is vital to achieving this important ambition. Part of this process is the role played by work experience. Students in the senior years are encouraged to participate in work experience to inform themselves, dispel possible myths and to generally come to understand the demands of the workplace. For many students such exposure could well be the first time they have worked in a real workplace, with a supervisor monitoring performance, and facing the expectations of others, as well as coping with the challenges of learning “on-the-job”. These are very valuable learning experiences and should help with decisions about tertiary courses and future careers.

As young men leave TSS for the last time as students, it is encouraging to know that they have the information and resources to make wise decisions in the exciting years that lie ahead. Best wishes to the Valedictorians of 2013.

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The Southport School Staff

T. Manwaring, J. Wallace, S. Roberts, B. Curtis, D. Goll, M. Wyer, R. Dobrenov, A. Hawkins, R. Cardiff, J. Symms, G. Wain, A. Parsons, J. Inglis, B. Goldburg, D. Brown, K. Barry, G. Norman, E. Mackie, S. Eardley, G. Barber

W. Wang, F. Hopwood, H. Dunbier, M. Remwell, M. Buckley, R. Wehl, S. Lobascher, L. Webb, M. Wallace, G. Swinton, C. Stokes, J. Thorpe, L. Zauner, S. Chapman, E. Hutchison, A. Mallett, L. Barnard, J. Miller

Ninth Row: L. Morris, K. Nivek, A. Perkins, C. Cowan, E. Garrett, M. Slattery, A. Fallah, S. Gadd, T. Curtain, K. Bayliss, S. King, C. Nesbit, J. Pahanunot, M. Buschel

Eighth Row:

Seventh Row: K. Anderson, L. Bos, S. Atloe, D. Benson, A. Kelley, M. Hoppe, D. Sleeman, J. McQueen, C. Collette, R. Hawthorn, B. Rowe, L. Dolan, R. Kemp, K. Connors, R. Baker-Wright, S. Maguire, N. Fox, J. Evans, J. Poeszus

Sixth Row: R. Ellsmore, C. Lawless, L. Arkulisz, S. Gippel, J. Watson-Hayward, P. Bromley, A. Pemberton, P. Henry, A. Watt, N. Gray, A. Blundell, P. Baker, W. Morrison, A. Benedickter, J. Alford, P. Smith, D. Ellis, K. Bos, J. Streten

Fifth Row: A. Foulds-Cook, C. Bland, C. Reynolds, K. Reynolds, L. Corbett, R. Baker, S. Boissery, J. Lucas, B. Carter, L. Miller, C. Scott, T. Matthias, F. Paul, M. Bramwell, R. Cooke, D. Schinckel, M. Schroder, R. Fennell, D. Williams

Fourth Row: C. Miller, M. Green, R. Harris, L. Harris, D. Goudy, R. Lachlan, B. Hirst, M. Herriman, R. Wilson, K. Williams, D. Wilson, S. Marr, T. Murgatroyd, J. Kinkead, A. Bennett, D. Bear

Third Row: O. Williams, T. Hurd, B. Duke, S. Curko, D. Turner, A. Berryman, M. Wilkins, R. Ritchie, K. Boxall, W. Rix, A. Baldry, S. Gannon, M. Lockett, E. McKennariey, T. Stibbe, D. Yap, J. Redler, S. Presto, S. Joss

Second Row: C. Nelson, L. Close, R. Stevens, G. Edwards, I. Browne, A. Gaglione, C. Humbley, M. Wilson, P. Ward, A. Knox, W. Tweedie, B. Davidson, M. Sleeman, G. Wilson, S. Jones, V. Buckland, K. Doherty, J. Gayton, D. Francis

Seated Row:

The Staff

Housemasters Seated: Fr J. Whereat (Chaplain), Mr R. Dobrenov (Dean of Students Years 7-9), Mr G. Wain (Headmaster), Mr A. Parsons (Deputy Headmaster), Mr A. Hawkins (Dean of Students Years 10-12), Mr D. Brown (dean of Boarding) Second Row: Mrs E. Mackie (Kaiser), Mr S. Roberts (Walker), Mr I. Luxton (Melbourne), Mr J. Gayton (Radcliffe), Ms. C. MilLer (Turnock), Mr K Bos (Delpratt) Third Row:

Mr D. Wilson (Surman), Mr v. Buckland (Atkinson), Mr G. Swinton (Biddle), Mr A. Watt (McKinley), Mr M. Wilkins (Maughan)

Seated:

Ms O. Williams, Ms. D. Williams

Standing:

Mr. J Miller, Mr G. Lock-Ingham, Mr. T Wynn-Jones, Mr R. Jack, Mr L. Barnard, Mr S. Scholfield, Mr G. Manion

Student services

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Prefects and Wardens

School Prefects Seated Row:

J. Lowe, S. Rasmussen, Mr A. Hawkins (Dean of Students Years 10-12), Mr G. Wain (Headmaster), Mr A. Parsons (Deputy Headmaster), E. Gibson, A. McKenzie

Second Row: M. Masuda, J. Lane, A. Mckillop, M. Woods, B. Whitaker, G. Millroy, L. Robinson Third Row: A. McMahon, B. Shields, W. Robinson, J. Vincent, J. Upfield, O. Presto, J. Campbell

School Wardens Seated Row:

G. Hain, M. Allen, C. Chapman, Mr A. Hawkins (Dean of Students Years 10-12), Mr G. Wain (Headmaster), Mr A. Parsons (Deputy Headmaster), L. Sehmish-Lahey, T. Kliese, V. Di Bella, R. Werrett

Second Row: O. Richardson, D. Christopher, L. McLeish, J. Gabbert, N. Crossley, D. Petrovic-Djordjevski, T. Martin, J. Blahut, N. Fielea Third Row:

G. Trewin Watt, I. Nathan, A. Lomakin, T. Perkins, L. Cross, L. Papworth, J. Gersbach, W. Flowers

Fourth Row: J. Goodman, J. Davis, N. Lyons, J. Scott, R. Menzies, B. Pearce

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KIT and YLT

Keep In Touch Mentors Seated Row:

T. Cousins, A. Libretto, B. Williams, D. Nott, C. Martin, Mr A. Hawkins (Dean of Students Years 10-12), Mr D. Brown (Dean of Boarding), Mr K. Bos (year 7 coordinator), J. Mitchell, A. Robinson, C. Upton, M. Young, R. Benadie

Second Row: B. van der Vegt, J. Whatmore, T. Leskiw, J. Gunthorpe, E. White, J. Gardner, P. Barbera, P. Cialdella, M. Browne, L. Longbottom, J. Rudd, M. Kenny Third Row:

B. Undi, J. Neal, C. Joss, J. Levien, B. Hertzberg, C. Walker, M. Stuart, I. Nedunchezhian, N. Willoughby, C. Pels, T. Watanabe, S. Parkes

Fourth Row: T. Henalla, F. Dorrough, J. Parker, T. Fish, L. Postle, S. Goudy, M. Witheriff, N. Guesnon, T. Greenup, C. Close, J. Henwood Fifth Row:

T. Schulte, B. Williams, B. Condon, A. Purton, M. Close, A. Furney, L. Clifton, J. Branch, S. Bear, E. Hinckesman, PJ Van Den Berg

Year Group Leadership Team Seated Row: A. McKenzie, L. Robinson, J. Gersbach, M. Masuda, Mr R. Dobrenov (Dean of Students Years 7-9), Mr G. Wain (Headmaster), Mr A. Hawkins (Dean of Students Years 10-12), Mr D. Brown (Dean of Boarding), I. Nathan, G. Millroy, J. Lowe, M. Allen Second Row: PJ Van Den Berg, A. Libretto, B. Whitaker, S. Rasmussen, J. Upfield, A. Mckillop, R. Menzies, J. Lane, C. Martin, C. Upton Third Row:

S. Sandeman, T. Perrin, M. Statham, T. Greenup, F. Dorrough, M. Browne, H. Mulcahy, R. Nair, Z. McFarlane, H. Mayson

Fourth Row: E. Watson, T. Redler, J. Clough, Y. Bhoola, L. Upfield, C. Wells, J. Hardy, B. Paxton-Hall, M. Kelly, M. Scaysbrook

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Second Generation Quentin Brett Allen (PR SH) Flynn Michael Baildon (7 KA) Wyatt William Robert Bawden (1 SH) Jordan Alex Beattie (7 WA) Jack Francis Justin Bender (2 MI) Jackson Robert Blair (PR SH) Jack Crosley Edgar Booth (12 AT) Max Geoffrey Dirk Booth (9 AT) Will Hayman Walker Booth (6 SH) Peter Constantine Bousgas (2 MU) Levi Bradnam (4 MI) Sidney Bradnam (2 MI) Rawdon Lachlan Briggs (9 TH) Harlan Brown (R SH) Mackenzie Gordon Browne (11 WA) Brooklyn William Brownlee-Smith (4 MU) Sam Barton Carter (7 KA) Patrice Jean Cialdella (11 TH) Cameron William Clinton (PR MI) Ryan William Clinton (1 MI) Chase Cole (PR MU) Benjamin James Cook (5 SH) Timothy Sean Petrie Cousins (11 KA) Sam Curran (9 MC) Will Allan Cutajar (3 DI) Angus John Austin Dickson (12 DE) Xavier Charles James Doerr (7 RA) Noah William Dunn (R DI) Oliver Thomas Dunn (3 DI) Jacob Nicholas Dunne (2 MU) Reid Thomas Durden (9 TU) Jed Mark Eglington (9 TH) Lachlan David Evans (PR DI) Nicholas Evans (2 DI) Sam Finlayson (9 DE) Jonathan William Gabbert (12 TH) Jack Michael Gallie (R MU) Jed William Gallie (1 MU) Max Walter Gallie (R MU) Jack Anthony Gilbertson (1 DI) Jordan Michael Giltrap-Ryall (11 RA) Max Foster Goddard (5 SH) Zane Foster Goddard (8 TU) Gregory Ian Gook (10 DE) Alexander George Halstead (9 SU) William Zachary Halstead (12 MC) Alexander Sydney Harmer (11 KA) Bailey Harmer (8 KA) Cody John Hart (12 SU) Tim Hart (7 SU) Alexander George Hill (2 MI) Nicholas Harry Hill (R MI) Jett Hopkins (4 DI) Jye Hopkins (8 ME) Harrison Howard (R MU) Zak Howard (3 MU) Jim Hyde (9 TH) Callum Anthony Jackson (8 MC) Beau Stanley Knight Jones (12 TH) Jared Reid Jones (3 MU) Bede Morrisey Jurisich (2 MU) Reed Kelly (12 ME) Aidan Alexander Kitchin (6 DI) Angus Adrian Kitchin (4 DI) Ned Lewis Ladner (9 MC) Christopher Martin Lai (9 TU) John Laws (12 WA) Austin Lees (PR MU) Austin Michael Ludwik (11 TU) Jack Matthew Manton (PR MU) Duncan Robert Prescott McInnes (2 MU)

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First Generation Brett Paul Allen SU (2000-2006) (Father) Andrew James Baildon KA (1981-1988) (Father) Travers Ashbury Dobie Bawden ME (1978-1986) (Father) Anthony Thomas Delaney WA (1985-1991) (Father) Daniel Francis Justin Bender MC (1982-1984) (Father) James Ian Gray Buchanan DE (1924-1932) (Great-Grandfather) Geoffrey David Booth MC (1985-1986) (Father) Geoffrey David Booth MC (1985-1986) (Father) Geoffrey David Booth MC (1985-1986) (Father) Constantine Peter Bousgas MA (1982-1986) (Father) Ashley Thomas Bradnam RA (1985-1989) (Father) Ashley Thomas Bradnam RA (1985-1989) (Father) Rawdon Briggs TH (1945-1947) (Grandfather) Kenneth John Brown SH (1979-1985) (Father) Ian Gordon Browne DE (1982-1983) (Father) Aiden William Brownlee-Smith ME (1988-1999) (Father) Arthur Barton Carter TH (1933-1936) (Grandfather) William David Westaway TH (1957-1958) (Grandfather) William John Clinton JS (1982-1983) (Father) William John Clinton JS (1982-1983) (Father) John Christopher Cole TU (1984-1989) (Father) Anthony Edward Cook ME (1989-1993) (Father) Sean Petrie Allen Cousins KA (1977-1981) (Father) Boyd Patrick Rushbrook Curran RA (1981-1983) (Father) Timothy William Cutajar RA (1983-1987) (Father) Roland Charles Austin Dickson KA (1969-1973) (Father) James Karl Doerr RA (1985-1989) (Father) Marcus Alexander Allen Dunn ME (1987-1993) (Father) Marcus Alexander Allen Dunn ME (1987-1993) (Father) Keith Paul TH (1957-1964) (Grandfather) Mark Douglas Durden TH (1977-1982) (Father) Mark David Eglington TH (1987-1991) (Father) Dean John Evans KA (1983-1989) (Father) Dean John Evans KA (1983-1989) (Father) Ian Harvey Finlayson DE (1977-1981) (Father) John William Spooner TH (1960-1964) (Grandfather) Price Andrew Michael Gallie WA (1983-1989) (Father) Price Andrew Michael Gallie WA (1983-1989) (Father) Price Andrew Michael Gallie WA (1983-1989) (Father) Anthony Graham Gilbertson KA (1991-1993) (Father) Mark David Ryall RA (1985-1986) (Father) Bayden Foster Goddard TU (1982-1986) (Father) Bayden Foster Goddard TU (1982-1986) (Father) Ian Mitchell McLaren DE (1955-1961) (Grandfather) Mark William Halstead SU (1978-1983) (Father) Mark William Halstead SU (1978-1983) (Father) Stuart Alexander Sydney Harmer KA (1979-1985) (Father) Stuart Alexander Sydney Harmer KA (1979-1985) (Father) Shane Robert Hart SU (1975-1981) (Father) Shane Robert Hart SU (1975-1981) (Father) David Clifford Hill TU (1991-1993) (Father) David Clifford Hill TU (1991-1993) (Father) Tony Hopkins ME (1980-1982) (Father) Tony Hopkins ME (1980-1982) (Father) Troy Geoffrey Howard DE (1986-1989) (Father) Troy Geoffrey Howard DE (1986-1989) (Father) Rodney Francis James Smith TH (1955-1956) (Grandfather) Anthony John Jackson WA (1978-1982) (Father) C.G. Hammar TH (1908-1909) (Great-Grandfather) Bradley Lloyd Jones JS (-1981) (Father) Ross Milne Jurisich MA (1986-1989) (Father) Mark Andrew Kelly ME (1978-1983) (Father) Adrian Christopher Kitchin TU (1980-1988) (Father) Adrian Christopher Kitchin TU (1980-1988) (Father) Mark Lewis Ladner MC (1977-1982) (Father) Eric Lai DE (1986-1987) (Father) Richard Brett Laws WA (1972-1975) (Father) Shaun David Lees MA (1990-1995) (Father) Geoffrey Winton Carruth TH (1959-1964) (Grandfather) Matthew James Manton TU (1984-1993) (Father) Duncan Ian Robert Manning McInnes MC (1967-1969) (Father)

Generations Second Generation Lachlan Duncan Prescott McInnes (6 MU) Stirling McKinnon Prescott McInnes (5 MU) George Joseph Millroy (12 TH) Jared Mills (6 SH) Harper Damien Arthur Moffrey (R SH) Henry Morris (7 SU) Oskar Morris (8 SU) Ezekiel Nechvoglod (R SH) Isaiah Nechvoglod (1 SH) Adam Morgan Nickalls (1 MU) Broc Jett Nickalls (2 MU) Mackenzie Joshua Nixon (9 ME) Zachary Riley Nixon (5 DI) Samuel Forester Nolan (10 TU) Luke Christopher Oxenford (9 ME) Jacob Colin Parker (11 ME) Judd Pilkington (7 WA) Robert James Porter (12 RA) Joshua John Peter Priestley (12 TU) Liam Bryan Priestley (10 TU) Emerson Rameau (3 MI) Jackson Rameau (7 KA) Joel Patrick Rasmussen (10 KA) Samuel Thomas Rasmussen (12 KA) Joe Gordon Ray (1 SH) Fletch Maxwell Reichman (1 SH) Hugh Robinson (7 MC) William Caswell Robinson (12 MC) Jack Mathew Steven Rogers (11 WA) Dane Eric Donald Rose (11 AT) Michael James Scholefield (12 MC) Hugh Bassett Robert Scott (8 DE) James Michael John Scott (12 DE) Samuel David Robertson Scott (10 DE) Devraj Singh (PR MI) Chase Benzan Snelling (PR SH) Jamie Malcolm Stuart (3 SH) Michael Douglas Brodie Stuart (11 DE) Ted Stuart (9 DE) Finn Nelson Taylor (6 SH) Olivier Andrew Taylor (5 DI) Riley James Brant Thomson-King (10 ME) James Albert Thour (10 WA) Andrew Benjamin Turnbull (9 MC) Nicholas James Turnbull (12 MC) Cooper James Veivers (3 MI) Max Ross Veivers (2 MI) Patrick Vertullo (PR MI) Henry Peter Waller (8 WA) Ethan Story Willebrant Ward (7 KA) Sebastian Francis Ward (6 SH) Edward White (11 TH) Stirling David Whyatt (PR DI) Fraser James Wiltshire (1 SH) Cody Vincent Millard Wood (4 MI) Tyler Callan Wright (7 RA)

First Generation Duncan Ian Robert Manning McInnes MC (1967-1969) (Father) Duncan Ian Robert Manning McInnes MC (1967-1969) (Father) Jonathan Millroy TU (1978-1980) (Father) David John Mills WA (1976-1981) (Father) Damien Arthur Moffrey WA (1981-1988) (Father) Phillip James Morris SU (1977-1984) (Father) Phillip James Morris SU (1977-1984) (Father) Dean Nechvoglod ME (1997-2002) (Father) Dean Nechvoglod ME (1997-2002) (Father) Justin Charles Nickalls BI (1989-1990) (Father) Justin Charles Nickalls BI (1989-1990) (Father) Nigel Norman Nixon ME (1981-1985) (Father) Nigel Norman Nixon ME (1981-1985) (Father) Scott William Nolan TU (1979-1983) (Father) Vaughan Christopher Oxenford ME (1980-1984) (Father) Kevin Colin Koppen UR (1947-1948) (Grandfather) Jeffrey Paul Pilkington WA (1981-1982) (Father) Peter James Porter RA (1973-1977) (Father) Bryan Stuart Priestley DE (1977-1979) (Father) Bryan Stuart Priestley DE (1977-1979) (Father) Karl Christian Rameau KA (1982-1985) (Father) Karl Christian Rameau KA (1982-1985) (Father) Elton John Rasmussen KA (1978-1979) (Father) Elton John Rasmussen KA (1978-1979) (Father) Tom Daniel Ray ME (1980-1991) (Father) Darron James Reichman SU (1978-1983) (Father) Christopher Caswell Robinson MC (1973-1976) (Father) Christopher Caswell Robinson MC (1973-1976) (Father) Mathew Steven Rogers TH (1990-1993) (Father) Bradley Argyle Rose WA (1969-1978) (Father) Robert Brittain Scholefield MC (1982-1986) (Father) Michael Aiken Spencer Green DE (1953-1957) (Grandfather) Michael Aiken Spencer Green DE (1953-1957) (Grandfather) Michael Aiken Spencer Green DE (1953-1957) (Grandfather) Surjit Ahluwalia Singh SU (1995-1995) (Father) Courtney Snelling KA (1981-1987) (Father) Malcolm Graham Stuart RA (1976-1981) (Father) Douglas Gordon Stuart DE (1975-1979) (Father) Douglas Gordon Stuart DE (1975-1979) (Father) Richard Nelson Taylor MA (1981-1986) (Father) Andrew Bruce Taylor AT (1982-1986) (Father) Chay Douglas King TH (1987-1991) (Father) Ian Albert Thour MC (1976-1977) (Father) Gary George Dempsey MC (1951-1951) (Grandfather) Gary George Dempsey MC (1951-1951) (Grandfather) Paul Douglas Veivers TU (1988-1991) (Father) Robert Clyde Veivers DE (1977-1982) (Father) David Paul Vertullo RA (1987-1990) (Father) Peter Thomas Waller WA (1982-1987) (Father) Simon Andrew Ward KA (1981-1987) (Father) Simon Andrew Ward KA (1981-1987) (Father) Elton John Stone TH (1945-1945) (Grandfather) Matthew David Whyatt TU (1990-1992) (Father) Andrew James Wiltshire KA (1994-1995) (Father) Paul Craig Wood DE (1980-1984) (Father) Vivian Bruce Wright RA (1976-1985) (Father)

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Third Generation

Second Generation

First Generation

Howard Bassingthwaighte (7 DE)

David Murray Bassingthwaighte DE (1987-1991) (Father)

Alastair David Bassingthwaighte DE (1958-1960) (Grandfather)

Bailey Austin Gordon Bennett (4 MI)

Simon Gordon Bennett TU (1981-1989) (Father)

John Kynaston Austin TH (1950-1951) (Grandfather)

Jacob Christopher Branch (11 TH)

James Laurence Branch RA (1985-1985) (Father)

Lance Neville Look TH (1956-1961) (Grandfather)

Mackenzie James Branch (5 DI)

James Laurence Branch RA (1985-1985) (Father)

Lance Neville Look TH (1956-1961) (Grandfather)

Mathew Stephen Branch (3 DI)

James Laurence Branch RA (1985-1985) (Father)

Lance Neville Look TH (1956-1961) (Grandfather)

Andrew Newton Bridle (10 MC)

Robert Newton Bridle MC (1980-1985) (Father)

John Newton Bridle MC (1952-1959) (Grandfather)

Andrew Wentworth Bucknell (10 DE)

Adrian Wentworth Bucknell DE (1978-1980) (Father)

Colin Kingsford Bucknell DE (1945-1947) (Grandfather)

Hugh Chandler (7 DE)

William Hugh Reid Chandler DE (1980-1986) (Father)

William John Reid Chandler DE (1948-1958) (Grandfather)

Darcy Connolly (7 TH)

Bruce Christopher Connolly TH (1982-1984) (Father)

Robert George Connolly TH (1945-1951) (Grandfather)

Gus Connolly (7 TH)

Bruce Christopher Connolly TH (1982-1984) (Father)

Robert George Connolly TH (1945-1951) (Grandfather)

Jack Menzies Connolly (9 TH)

Bruce Christopher Connolly TH (1982-1984) (Father)

Robert George Connolly TH (1945-1951) (Grandfather)

Nicholas Anthony Savile Crossley (12 TH)

Timothy Elgon Savile Crossley TH (1977-1980) (Father)

Michael Aiken Spencer Green DE (1953-1957) (Grandfather)

Harry Cuffe (8 TH)

Eric William Cuffe TH (1980-1984) (Father)

Gordon Cuffe TH (1945-1953) (Grandfather)

Will Cuffe 110128 (8 TH)

Eric William Cuffe TH (1980-1984) (Father)

Gordon Cuffe TH (1945-1953) (Grandfather)

Percival Kenneth Gee 109155 (9 TU)

Peter Russell Dowling TH (1946-1948) (Grandfather)

Selwyn Russell Dowling TH (1912-1915) (GreatGrandfather)

Benjamin John Lockhart Gibson 107559 (8 MC)

Richard John Lockhart Gibson MC (1977-1982) (Father)

John Lockhart Gibson MC (1941-1947) (Grandfather)

Jack Dickson Lockhart Gibson (12 MC)

Richard John Lockhart Gibson MC (1977-1982) (Father)

John Lockhart Gibson MC (1941-1947) (Grandfather)

Timothy Hurford (9 TH)

Andrew James Hurford TH (1975-1979) (Father)

Robert James Hurford TH (1952-1954) (Grandfather)

Jeremy Thomas King (12 RA)

Geoffrey Norman King DE (1971-1980) (Father)

Jeremy Chilcott King DE (1950-1954) (Grandfather)

George Robert Lethbridge (12 MC)

David George Lethbridge MC (1974-1978) (Father)

George E Lethbridge MC (1923-1929) (Grandfather)

Robert McCullough (8 RA)

Phillip John McCullough DE (1968-1972) (Father)

Oliver Royle McCullough DE (1928-1933) (Grandfather)

Joshua Timothy Pegler (3 DI)

Kenneth Monler Pegler MC (1954-1955) (Grandfather)

Keith Augusta Pegler MC (1910-1912) (GreatGrandfather)

Jake Dale Perrin (7 RA)

Matthew David Perrin RA (1978-1989) (Father)

Paul Douglas Perrin TH (1955-1956) (Grandfather)

Tasman Drummond Perrin (10 RA)

Fraser Drummond Perrin RA (1978-1984) (Father)

Paul Douglas Perrin TH (1955-1956) (Grandfather)

Lachlan Braidwood Postle (11 MC)

Alan Braidwood Postle MC (1970-1971) (Father)

Lindsay Alfred Postle MC (1933-1933) (Grandfather)

Freddy Maxim Salmon (PR MU)

Christopher Mark Salmon KA (1989-1996) (Father)

Gary Alan Salmon MC (1964-1967) (Grandfather)

Thomas Peter Salmon (4 MU)

Nicholas Sean Salmon KA (1985-1991) (Father)

Gary Alan Salmon MC (1964-1967) (Grandfather)

Alexander Jude Stephenson (8 TH)

Paul Alexander Stephenson TH (1976-1980) (Father)

John Allen Stephenson TH (1948-1953) (Grandfather)

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Generations Fourth Generation

Third Generation

Second Generation

First Generation

Alex George Campbell (12 TH)

Stewart James Campbell TH (1975-1979) (Father)

Richard James Campbell TH (1947-1952) (Grandfather)

Thomas James Campbell TH (1913-1915) (Great-Grandfather)

Callum James Elliot (10 MC)

Richard James Elliot MC (1988-1992) (Father)

Maurice James Elliot MC (1953-1959) (Grandfather)

Philip Augustus Elliot MC (1913-1914) (Great-Grandfather)

Sebastian Angus Greenup (8 DE)

David Grahame Greenup DE (1982-1986) (Father)

George Grahame Lang Greenup DE (1955-1961) (Grandfather)

George Alfred Greenup DE (1929-1932) (Great-Grandfather)

Toby George Greenup (11 DE)

David Grahame Greenup DE (1982-1986) (Father)

George Grahame Lang Greenup DE (1955-1961) (Grandfather)

George Alfred Greenup DE (1929-1932) (Great-Grandfather)

William Kemp (8 TH)

James Reginald Kemp TH (1982-1986) (Father)

Colin James Munro Kemp TH (1953-1959) (Grandfather)

James Edward Kemp TH (1920-1924) (Great-Grandfather)

Mark Christopher Mackenzie (7 MC)

Christopher Rupert Mackenzie MC (1971-1973) (Father)

Bruce Swinton MacKenzie MC (1947-1951) (Grandfather)

Robert Rupert Loughnan MC (1918-1920) (Great-Grandfather)

Ross Gordon Mackenzie (10 MC)

Christopher Rupert Mackenzie MC (1971-1973) (Father)

Bruce Swinton MacKenzie MC (1947-1951) (Grandfather)

Robert Rupert Loughnan MC (1918-1920) (Great-Grandfather)

Lawrence Oscar Sehmish-Lahey (12 MC)

Greg Vernon Lahey MC (1974-1978) (Father)

Arthur Gavan Lahey MC (1943-1949) (Grandfather)

Thomas George Gordon Lahey MC (1914-1918) (Great-Grandfather)

Lleyton Vernon Sehmish-Lahey (9 MC)

Greg Vernon Lahey MC (1974-1978) (Father)

Arthur Gavan Lahey MC (1943-1949) (Grandfather)

Thomas George Gordon Lahey MC (1914-1918) (Great-Grandfather)

Jack Douglas Staines (10 MC)

David Anthony Staines MC (1974-1974) (Father)

Douglas David Staines MC (1948-1952) (Grandfather)

David Victor Staines MC (1920-1923) (Great-Grandfather)

Munro Angus Colin Underwood (10 TH)

Colin James Underwood TH (1972-1977) (Father)

Arthur Kingston Underwood TH (1949-1950) (Grandfather)

Carlyle Henderson TH (1910-1914) (Great-Grandfather)

Thomas James Ussher (12 TH)

Bryant Conyngham Ussher TH (1975-1979) (Father)

Arland Conyngham Ussher TH (1947-1954) (Grandfather)

Francis Eric Neville Ussher TH (1915-1922) (Great-Grandfather)

REception and Year 1 to Year 12 Seated Row:

J. Wells, J. Bromiley, D. Christopher, B. McAsey, G. Hain, K. Schroder, N. Faure-Field, N. Moore, M. Masuda

Second Row: D. Clarke-Wellsmore, J. Laws, M. Scholer, T. Jones, L. Cross, S. Rasmussen, J. Booth, S. Clifton Third Row: C. Leskiw, T. Martin, S. Sherrah, J. Harkin, A. Lomakin, J. Segeren-Correnti, H. Eden

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Year 8 Dean’s List Semester Two 2012 Seated Row: Ms J. Inglis, E.C. Watson, S.D. Finlayson, D.B. Radel, Mr G. Wain Second Row: T.W. Lacy, B.J. Oxley, T.A. Redler, J.M. Clyne, P.A. Baldry, L.C. Oxenford, J. Cross, M.G. Scaysbrook Third Row: H. Seo, N.A. Potter, C.T. Kalinowski, J.A. Clough, B.R. Paxton-Hall, R.F. Smith, J.H. Hughes, Fourth Row: C.W. Shim, Y. Bhoola, J.C. Dight, L.N. Upfield, S. Goadby, C.V. Grimes Absent: A.R. McPherson

Year 9 Dean’s List Semester Two 2012 Seated Row:

Third Row:

Year 10 Dean’s List Semester Two 2012 Seated Row:

Ms J. Inglis, M.Y.L. Young, A.W. Robinson, B. van der Vegt, Mr G. Wain

Second Row: T.S.P. Cousins, S.A. Morrison, P.J. Van Den Berg, Z.A. Foulds-Cook, J.R. Gunthorpe, B.D. Goodman, E.H. Hinckesman, C.R. Martin Third Row: C.M. Joss, S.P. Bear, M.W. Lane, H.T. Mulcahy, T.J. Fish, P.J. Cialdella, K.C. Hood, I. Nedunchezhian, T.B. Henalla

Mr G. Wain, B. Funnell, Mr B. Goldburg

W.A. Lloyd, X.H. Thompson, T.D. Perrin, S.I. Sandeman, J.T. Gillett, J.R.B. Neale, M.R. Simmons

Year 11 Dean’s List Semester Two 2012 Seated Row:

Ms J. Inglis, A.J. McKenzie, M.F. Allen, M. Masuda, Mr G. Wain

Second Row: C.I. Chapman, J.D.L. Gibson, D.T. Clarke-Wellsmore, J. Lane, B.A. Whitaker, E.J. Gibson, A.A. King, L.O. Sehmish-Lahey, J.D. Chan Third Row:

S.T. Rasmussen, O.J. Presto, T.J. Hunt, J.M. Upfield, C. van der Hoven, J.A. Vincent, L.J. Cross, W.C. Robinson, J.W. Gabbert

Absent:

M.S. Brien

Year 7 Dean’s List Semester One 2013 Seated Row:

Ms J. Inglis, C.L. Simpson, O. Snow, R. Nair, Mr G. Wain

Second Row: C.A. Bettles, J. Abtahi, J.D. Scaysbrook, L.F. Thompson, S.F. Nolan, M.S. Statham, H.M. Kang

Year 8 Dean’s List semester One 2013 Seated Row:

Mr G. Wain, W. Layt, S. Hickson, J. Gray, Mr B. Goldburg

Second Row: J. Pilkington, N. Avram, W. Timoney, S. McMath

Second Row: F. Chen, K. Doshi, O. Todd, K. Rutherford, V. Nedunchezhian

Absent:

Third Row: D. Leon, K. Jo, R. McCullough, J. Chapman, C. Young

T. Edmunds

Fourth Row: S. Mofatt, O. Hall, J. Rogelja, R. Hirose, C. Moffat Absent: F. Kroon

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Dean’s List

Year 9 Dean’s List semester One 2013 Seated Row: Mr G. Wain, T. Hurford, E. WAtson , Mr B. Goldburg Second Row: L. Oxenford, M. Cavanough, T. Redler, M. Scaysbrook, S. Finlayson Third Row: C. Shim, C. Kalinowski, H. Seo, J. Clough, N. Potter, R. Smith, B. Oxley, Z. Merrion Fourth Row: C. Grimes, J. Dight, D. O’Neill, L. Upfield, S. Goadby, Y. Bhoola, B. Paxton-Hall Absent: P. Baldry, J. Hughes, F. Lane

Year 10 Dean’s List Semester One 2013 Seated Row: mR G. Wain, C. Simpson, M. Statham, R. Nair, Mr B. Goldburg Second Row: C. Bettles, O. Snow, C. Kroon, M. Hameed, B. Kim, J. Scaysbrook Third Row:

Year 11 Dean’s List Semester One 2013 Seated Row:

Mr G. Wain, P.R. Benadie, T. Cousins, M. Young, Mr B. Goldburg

Second Row: P. Van Den Berg, B. van der Vegt, C. martin, S. morrison, J. Henwood Third Row: L. Wilson, Z. Foulds-Cook, M. Browne, T. Henalla, E. Hinckesman, I. Nedunchezhian Fourth Row: P. Cialdella, H. Mulcahy, T. Fish, L. Postle, S. Bear, J. Brook Absent:

M. Lane, J. Neal, A. Robinson

M. Johnson, C. Wells, C. Ball, T. Perrin, X. Thompson

Absent: N. Neale, M. Simmons, J. Abtahi

Year 12 Dean’s List Semester One 2013 Seated:

Mr G. Wain, J. Lane, B. Whitaker, N. Smyth, Mr B. Goldburg

Second Row: A. McKenzie, M. Masuda, M. Brien, D. Clarke-Wellsmore, M. Annen, J. Chan Third Row: N. Faure-Field, N. Lyons, L. Manderson, S. Sherrah, B. Shields Fourth Row: L. Cross, J. Upfield, J. van der Hoven, J. Vincent, S. Rasmussen, C. Chapman Absent: V. Di Bella

Academic First XVIII 2013 Seated:

Mr G. Wain, Mr O. Alini, W. Robinson, A. McKenzie, Mr B. Goldburg

Second Row: M. Masuda, J. Lee, J. Lane, T. Hunt, B. Whitaker, N. Smyth, A. King, M. Allen Third Row: R. Hickson, L. Cross, J. Upfield, J. van der Hoven, J. Vincent, S. Rasmussen, J. Gabbert Absent:

J. Chen

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Year 8

Year 7 N.D.J. Avram

Chinese Dean´s List Silver Palm

D.M. Bowen

Dean´s List

F.M. Baildon

Life & Faith Dean´s List

L.W.R. Bruce

Visual Art

H. Chen

Design & Technology French Dean´s List

T.M. Chiu

Mathematics

D.J. Coleman

Dean´s List

C.T.L. Corbett

Music

H.G. Cox

Dean´s List

X.C.J. Doerr

ICT (Computer Skills)

T.D. Edmunds

Dux Proxime Accessit English Dean´s List Silver Palm

T.H. Fuhrmann

Dux Proxime Accessit J.H. Johnstone

Dean´s List

B.T. Funnell

Dean´s List Dux Science Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.G. Jones

Dean´s List

F.F. Kroon

M. Jiang

Gold Palm

J.C. Jones

Dux Dean´s List

S.H. McMath

Dux Proxime Accessit Inglis-Fox Family Cup Health & Physical Education Dean´s List

F.B. Foulds–Cook

Chinese Honours Blue Badge for Creativity IICT (Computer Skills) Honours Prize Robotics Honours Prize Dean´s List

R.C. Gall

Dean´s List

J.G. Giles

Abrahamson Cup Dean´s List

J.G. Gray

Drama Humanities Honours Prize Dean´s List Silver Palm

H. Green

English Honours Blue Badge for Creativity

O.J. Hall

Dean´s List Silver Palm

T.M. Halpin

Dean´s List

K. Jo

Dean´s List Dux Proxime Accessit French Honours Prize Silver Palm

Year 8 O.J. Todd

Dean´s List Silver Palm

E.J. van der Vegt

French Honours Blue Badge for Creativity Dean´s List

I.D. Woods

Dean´s List

C.C. Young

Mathematics Chinese Dean´s List Silver Palm

L. Zheng

Dean´s List

Year 9 P.A. Baldry

Dean´s List Silver Palm

Y. Bhoola

Dean´s List Silver Palm

M.J. Cavanough

Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.A. Clough

Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.C. Dight

Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.M. Eglington

Mathematics A Visual Art

W.O. Layt

Dean´s List Silver Palm

S.D. Finlayson

Dean´s List Silver Palm

D. Leon

Dean´s List Silver Palm Health & Physical Education Dean´s List

S. Goadby

F.J. Maroney-Vita

Mathematics French Dean´s List Gold Palm Silver Palm

C.V. Grimes

Dean´s List Silver Palm

R.A. McCullough

Music Accelerated Mathematics Humanities & Social Sciences Science Dean´s List Silver Palm

K.J. Healy-Sheeraz

Chinese Honours Blue Badge for Creativity Dean´s List

T.J. Hurford

C. Moffat

English Dean´s List Silver Palm

English Honours Prize Dean´s List Silver Palm

S.A. Moffat

Dean´s List Silver Palm

V. Nedunchezhian

French Life & Faith Dean´s List Life and Faith Honours Prize Silver Palm

C.T. Kalinowski

Dean´s List

M. Noskov

Chinese Honours Prize

J.D. Baker

Dean´s List

H. Plateris

English Honours Prize

Accelerated Mathematics Business Digital Studies Geography History Science Dux Proxime Accessit History Honours Prize Dean´s List Gold Palm Silver Palm

J.A.D. Rogelja

Science Honours Prize Dean´s List Silver Palm

Z.B. Merrion

Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.E. Chapman

Design & Technology Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.F. More

Dean´s List

Visual Art Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.G. Rutherford

Dean´s List Robotics

S.A. Morrow

Graphics

D.J. O´Neill

Dean´s List Silver Palm

C.G. Clegg

ICT (Computer Skills) Dean´s List

K.A. Rutherford

Dux Dean´s List Silver Palm

L.C. Oxenford

Dean´s List Silver Palm

A.W. Cowan

Dean´s List

E.R. Setchell

Visual Art

Dean´s List Silver Palm

T.J. Sherline

Dean´s List

B.J. Oxley

Science Honours Prize Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.J.P. Moss

Dean´s List

T.J. Nicholson

Silver Palm

C.J. Pilcher

Dux Proxime Accessit

O.A. Robb Gladwin

Inglis-Fox Family Cup

W.O. Timoney

Dean´s List Robotics

S.C.A. Wood

Humanities & Social Sciences Dean´s List Silver Palm Drama

Year 8 J.A.M. Agnew

F. Chen

K.D. Doshi

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Prize List Year 9 B.R. Paxton-Hall

Dean´s List Silver Palm

N.A. Potter

Dean´s List Silver Palm

T.A. Redler

Accelerated English Chinese Life & Faith Ansell Cup Dux Dean´s List Gold Palm Silver Palm

M.G. Scaysbrook

Music French Honours Prize Dean´s List Silver Palm Gold Palm

C.W. Shim

Dean´s List Silver Palm

R.F. Smith

Chinese Honours Prize Dean´s List Gold Palm Silver Palm Health & Physical Education

L.N. Upfield

Dean´s List

E.C. Watson

Dean´s List Silver Palm Gold Palm

H.A. Wheaton

Dean´s List

J.D. Williams

Design & Technology

J. Woods

English Honours Blue Badge for Creativity

Year 10

Year 11 P.J. Barbera

Mathematics A

S.P. Bear

Drama Dean´s List Silver Palm

R. Benadie

Geography Modern History Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.P. Brook

Chemistry Mathematics B Physical Education Physics Dean´s List Silver Palm

M.G. Browne

Accounting Biology Business Organisation & Management Dean´s List Silver Palm

C. Campbell

Dean´s List

P. Cialdella

Dean´s List Silver Palm

T.S.P. Cousins

Music Dean´s List Silver Palm

F. Dorrough

A.B. Rourke Prize

A.J. Duthy

Agricultural Science Business Organisation & Management Geography Dean´s List

H. Elliott

Scholars Tie

T.J. Fish

Hunt Prize – Chinese Dean´s List Silver Palm

Z.A. Foulds-Cook

Information Technology Systems Visual Art Dean´s List Silver Palm

C.A. Fox

Legal Studies

A.R. Furney

Visual Art

B. Goodman

Dean´s List

M. Hamish

Gold Palm

T.B. Henalla

Ancient History Dean´s List Silver Palm

Biology Dean´s List Scholars Tie Silver Palm

J. Henwood

Dean´s List Silver Palm

E. Hinckesman

Dean´s List Silver Palm

Dean´s List Scholars Tie Silver Palm Graphics

S.B. Horton

Accounting

M.S. Statham

C.M. Joss

Life & Faith

X.H. Thompson

Dean´s List Silver Palm

M.W. Lane

H.C. Thomson

ICT (Computer Skills)

Music Physics Dean´s List Silver Palm

P. Lin

C.T. Wells

Agricultural Science Geography Technology Studies

English Modern History

Y. Liu

Accelerated Mathematics B Mathematics C

C.R. Kroon

English Accelerated Mathematics B Chemistry French Physics Dux Dean´s List Gold Palm Silver Palm

T. Li

Chinese Honours Blue Badge for Creativity

W.A. Lloyd

Dean´s List

B.P. Lund

Dean´s List

K.K. Mehta

Business Organisation & Management Dean´s List

Z.H. Morrison

Accounting

R. Nair

Australian Curriculum Science Economics Dean´s List French Honours Blue Badge for Creativity Scholars Tie Silver Palm

J.J. O´Neill

Physical Education

T.D. Perrin

Dean´s List Scholars Tie Silver Palm Gold Palm

C. Peterson

Dean´s List French Honours Prize

T.E. Ross

Dean´s List

S.I. Sandeman

Year 10 J. Abtahi

Australian Curriculum History Dean´s List Silver Palm

C.D. Allen

Legal Studies

Modern History A.H. Ware Shield Modern History Honours Prize Dean´s List Silver Palm

C.A. Ball

Australian Curriculum History Dean´s List Silver Palm

J.D. Scaysbrook

Dean´s List Scholars Tie Silver Palm

J. Consoli

Chinese Honours Prize

J.L. Curtis

Chinese

M.R. Simmons

Dean´s List Silver Palm

C.J. Elliot

Chinese

M.B. Fitzgibbons

Mathematics C Mathematics B Dean´s List

C.L. Simpson

L.W. Fitzpatrick

Accounting

Accelerated English Music Extension Dux Proxime Accessit Dean´s List Scholars Tie Silver Palm

J. Fogarty

Gullotta Trophy

J.T. Gillett

Industrial Technology Studies

S.H.W. Gray

Visual Art

M.M. Hameed

Ancient History

M.C. Johnson

Dean´s List Silver Palm

H.M. Kang

Life & Faith Dean´s List

B.J. Kim

Music

A.I. Krasniqi

Gifted & Talented

O. Snow

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Year 11

Year 12

B.J. Love

Business Certificate III

A.M. Ludwik

Mathematics A

J.N. Lane

C.R. Martin

Accelerated English Gold Palm Economics French Dean´s List Silver Palm Dux Proxime Accessit

The Dr R.S. Berry Memorial Prize for Year 12 Biological Science The Flint Prize for Year 12 Physics The Frank Surman Prize for Best All Rounder in the Sciences The Goff Prize for Year 12 Mathematics B Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Gold Palm Academic First XVIII Dux Proxime Accessit

The Headmaster’s Medal for Leadership and Service The Southport School Bond University Collegiate Scholarship Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic First XVIII

C.K. Lee

The Year 12 Chinese Prize

J.M. Lee

Dean´s List Semester 2 Academic First XVIII

C.T. Leskiw

Guaranteed Entry into Bachelor of Business

S.A. Morrison

English Graphics Dean´s List Silver Palm

H.T. Mulcahy

Accelerated English Ancient History Economics Chemistry French Life & Faith Dux Dean´s List Silver Palm

I. Nedunchezhian

Accelerated Mathematics B Mathematics C Dean´s List Silver Palm

S.W. Parkes

Agricultural Science

J.G. Rees

Graphics

N.L. Ruan

Chinese

M. Stuart

Dean´s List

C.B.C. Upton

Technology Studies

P.J. Van Den Berg

Mathematics B Nick Peate Trophy Dean´s List Silver Palm Scholars Tie

B. van der Vegt

Dean´s List Silver Palm

L.W. Wilson

Information Technology Systems Legal Studies Dean´s List Silver Palm

M.Y.L. Young

Biology Dean´s List Silver Palm

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M.F. Allen

M.S. Brien

Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm

J.M. Lowe

VET Student of the Year

J.H. Campbell

The Year 12 Physical Education Prize

N.R. Lyons

J.D. Chan

Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm

The Year 12 Technology Studies Prize Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm

L.C. Manderson

The Year 12 French Prize

M. Masuda

C.I. Chapman

The Blue Mountains International Hotel Management Prize for Year 12 Business Organisation and Management The Gordon Tweedale Memorial Prize for Year 12 Senior Agricultural Science Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm

The Headmaster’s Medal for Leadership and Service Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic First XVIII

G.S. Chapman

Dean´s List Semester 2

P.S. Chen

Academic First XVIII

D.T. ClarkWellsmore

Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm

S.C. Clifton

Headmaster’s Medal for Sport & Activities

A.J. McKenzie

L.J. Cross

The Rev. Canon B.E. Maughan for Yearr 12 Ancient History Prize Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic First XVIII

V.R. Di Bella

The Round Square Award

B.R. Fowler

The Dean Fraser Memorial Prize for Year 12 Visual Art Academic First XVIII

The E.A. Venz Prize for Year 12 English Extension Literature The George Edgerley Johnson Memorial Prize for Year 12 Chemistry The Goldsmith Prize for Year 12 Economics The Harley Stumm Memorial Prize for Year 12 English The Murray Johnson Memorial Prize for Year 12 Mathematics C The Rev. N.C.C. Bertram Memorial Prize for Year 12 Life & Faith UQ Academic Excellence Prize Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Gold Palm Academic First XVIII Dux

L.D.T. McLeish

The Robert Holle Prize

T.Q.I. Gainey

Dean´s List Semester 2

J.O. Gersbach

Headmaster’s Medal for Sport & Activities

L.J. O´LearyWhitney

The W.B. Greer Memorial Prize for Year 12 Geography (shared)

E.J. Gibson

The Founder´s Prize for Leadership & Service

K.T. Pelgen

R.J. Hickson

Archbishop’s Award for Academic Endeavour Academic First XVIII

The Year 12 Certificate III in Business Prize Guaranteed Entry into Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of International Business

L.P. Jones

Guaranteed Entry into Bachelor of Commerce

A.A. King

Academic First XVIII

J.T. King

Guaranteed Entry into Bachelor of Business

S.T. Rasmussen

Elston Partners Award for Business and Enterprise Education The Chelmsford Cup The M.R. Walker Memorial Prize for Year 12 Accounting The Year 12 Legal Studies Prize Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic First XVIII

L.A. Robinson

The Headmaster’s Medal for Leadership and Service

Prize List Year 12 W.C. Robinson

Year 12

The Thelander Shield The Year 12 Graphics Prize Dean´s List Semester 2 Academic First XVIII

J.M.J. Scott

The Old Southportonians' Association Prize

L.O. SehmishLahey

Bill Chandler Award for Practical Agricultural Science The Year 12 Industrial Technology Prize Dean´s List Semester 2

S.E. Sherrah

The Year 12 Senior Drama Prize Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm

B.R. Shields

The Sports Honour Award 2014 Griffith Business Transition Award Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm

B.O. Smith

The A.H. Kaiser Prize for Year 12 Mathematics A

J.B. Smith

Headmaster’s Medal for Sport & Activities

N.A. Smyth

Archbishop’s Award for Academic Endeavour The Thomas Glassey Memorial Prize Year 12 Modern History Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic First XVIII

C.J. Stewart

The Year 12 Recreation Studies Prize

J.M. Upfield

The Year 12 Hunt Prize – Chinese Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic First XVIII

C. van der Hoven

The Southport School Bond University Collegiate Scholarship Dean´s List Semester 2 Academic First XVIII

J.A. Vincent

The Year 12 Music Extension Prize The Year 12 Music Prize Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic First XVIII

R. Werrett

Bond University Collegiate Leadership Scholarship

B.A. Whitaker

The W.B. Greer Memorial Prize for Year 12 Geography (shared) Dean´s List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic First XVIII

House Shield Results Soccer, Tennis, Tug of War

Swimming

Drama

Touch, Basketball, and Chess

Cross Country

Track and Field

Volleyball and Declamations

Points

Ranking

Atkinson

9th

=9th

8th

6th

=8th

8th

11th

Biddle

36.5

Delpratt

8th

4th

2nd

12th

1st

6th

2nd

Kaiser

44.5

Maughan

2nd

1st

=9th

=5th

2nd

3rd

McKinley

1st

7th

9th

=4th

=5th

1st

=7th

57.5

Melbourne

59.5

Radcliffe

4th

11th

12th

1st

=8th

10th

35.5

Surman

12th

=9th

7th

=4th

11th

7th

4th

Thorold

9th

48.5

Turnock

10th

3rd

=5th

=7th

12th

9th

=7th

36.5

Walker

6th

=5th

11th

4th

12th

5th

41.5

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Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education. Martin Luther King Jr.

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2013 has been a very busy and dynamic year in the Preparatory School. The addition of two new strings to our “educational bow”, Preschool and the Honours Program, have enabled us to even more effectively target specific groups of boys and their learning. The Outdoor Education program was reinvented, the community education program was further enhanced and the numeracy and literacy curriculum was further improved through changes to pedagogy. When reflecting on the amount of work undertaken by staff and boys it is no wonder that the year seems to have simply flown by.

Jeff Symms

Head of the Preparatory School

Our Year 6 boys have taken up the mantle of full School leadership this year. 2013 being the first year the Preparatory School has been without Year 7 students, the Year 6 boys have fulfilled the duties of House and School Captains, Sport and Music Captains, led Assemblies and Chapel services, acted as hosts at special School events and in general provided an example to the full student body. Those boys who sought and were awarded official leadership positions have done an exemplary job and I congratulate them on the way they have undertaken their duties. They have displayed maturity and commitment and brought honour to the positions they held, and have contributed greatly to the overall success of the year. The Year 6 cohort have assumed the mantle of leadership through service and all boys, badged or not, have understood the role that the “Prep Seniors” play in setting the School tone. I thank all Year 6 boys and their teachers for helping these boys to develop in this way during the year. I was particularly proud of the occasions in which our boys were outside of the School representing TSS in sport, music, academic competitions, school camps and excursions. I regularly receive positive feedback from members of the wider community on our boys’ manners and behaviour and, as this is something we stress here at School, it is very gratifying to know that TSS Prep students do appreciate how important courtesy is.

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I got to witness the boys’ courtesy and cooperation on a number of occasions this year when I visited the school camps, on the Canberra tour and at eisteddfods and concerts, and on the sporting field. The Outdoor Education program was reviewed during the past two years and as a result was redefined in 2013. A major change was to create the camps as “cohort events” rather than single class activities. Sending the full cohort away together and doing this very early in the school year created an opportunity for all boys to mix and create bonds with boys in the other classes and to work with all of the teachers of their year level. It also is a great way for boys new to the School to get to know their classmates. After living together for three days, the new boys arrive back at School firmly engaged in new friendships and feeling very comfortable with the School and staff. This year I visited the boys at the Year 4 and Year 5 camps and was very impressed with their cooperation and manners. The teachers were delighted with their behaviour and the way in which they faced the physical and mental challenges of each camp. The Year 6 tour of Canberra is always a highlight in the calendar and the boys in 2013 enjoyed it tremendously. They displayed a keen interest in the workings of our democracy (and what a year it was to be studying the mechanisms of our parliament), and also enjoyed the visits to the many national monuments and places of interest. As always, our boys shine on this tour and it is a real pleasure to be out and about with them. The addition of Preschool to our Early Childhood Education program was a significant initiative, and while being very carefully planned for, certainly kept those of us involved very busy right through the December/January holidays last year. The Pearson Building underwent some fairly minor but significant changes and adaptations to ensure it complied with the special regulations for this age group, and it is now one of the best facilities in South East Queensland for the delivery of the program. In fact, during the year we had many visits from other schools

Head of Preparatory that were planning to open their own kindergarten programs and wanted to see, not only the physical building, but also the way in which the classes were structured and other aspects of the program. The Preschool has been a tremendously successful addition to our School. The boys have constantly impressed with the way they have engaged with the program, and the development in their social, emotional and academic skills has been outstanding. They are certainly well prepared and very ready for the transition to Reception. I extend my sincere thanks for a job well done and hearty congratulations to the full Preschool teaching team for the outstanding environment for learning they have developed. Special thanks to Mrs Karen Capper, our Preschool Coordinator, for her leadership and unwavering commitment to the boys and families. To Mrs Sue Gadd, Ms Nivek Kay, Ms Therese Curtain, Ms Kristy Bayliss, Mrs Rhonda Ellsmore and Mrs Amy Perkins goes my sincerest thanks for all they have done for our Preschool boys. I wish them all a very restful holiday period. At TSS Preparatory School, we are always researching ways to improve the way in which our teachers deliver the educational program to the boys. In 2013 the School staff has undertaken a great deal of professional learning in differentiating the curriculum and in the understanding of boys’ learning styles. One of the outcomes of this knowledge of boys’ learning styles has been the creation of the two Honours Classes. These classes provide for boys in Years 3 to 6 who have a very academic-driven focus. The type of student who appreciates, and can commit to, a faster-paced environment is selected through an assessment process to join the class, and in 2013 the boys have performed well. This class is another strand of our teaching that caters for boys with different needs. The Gifted and Talented program, Learning Support program, Individualised Reading program and streamed numeracy classes all supplement the multi-level, differentiated program on offer in each

classroom, and I thank all involved for the hard work and passion that they bring to educating the boys. Mrs Jasna Poeszus joined us in 2013 to the position of Gifted and Talented Coordinator and has proven to be a most knowledgeable and passionate educator. She has connected exceptionally well with both the boys and the teaching staff and created many new opportunities for boys to explore their talents and gifts. In particular, Mrs Poeszus has created a protocol for the identification and extension of our youngest boys that will see them on an “early identifiers” list, which in turn will assist the boys’ and their parents’ transition into the formal Gifted and Talented program at a later stage. I thank too the wonderful members of our Friends of Prep committee. President Luella Smith, Secretary Mia Lee and Treasurer Melanie Brown have all given so freely and willingly of their time to help make our Preparatory School campus an even better place and I appreciate their enthusiasm and support. Luella and Mia both leave the Prep School at the end of this year as their sons move into Year 7, but I know they have left the FOP in a strong position moving into the new year. To all of the wonderful teaching and corporate staff of the Preparatory School I give my heart-felt thanks for a job well done. The boys of TSS Prep are a fortunate group who are watched over and taught by a very dedicated group of people, and I am very proud of all that has been achieved in 2013. To thank you individually or to recount all of our successes is simply not possible in the space assigned to me, but suffice to say that our weekly newsletters have been full of the results of your work with the boys and our assemblies have most times run overtime with the need to acknowledge so many boys’ achievements. I wish everyone of our community a very restful and holy Christmas period. All the very best for a great 2014.

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The Staff

Preparatory Executive Staff

Preparatory Housemasters

Seated: Mrs K. Barry, Mr J. Symms, Mr M. Wyer

Left to Right: Mr B. Massey, Mr B. Rowe, Mr S. Hamilton, Ms M. Bramwell

Second Row: Mr A. Kelley, Ms T. Matthias

Preparatory Staff Seated Row:

T. Murgatroyd, K. Capper, S. Joss, S. Hamilton, M. Bramwell, B. Rowe, T. Matthias, M. Wyer, J. Symms, K. Barry, C. Lawless, J. Watts, R. Baker, C. Scott, A. Pemberton

Second Row: R. Stevens, N. Criddle, L. Zauner, S. Gadd, M. Hoppe, L. Corbett, L. Dolan, J. Poeszus, T. Hurd, J. Bramwell, R. Ellsmore, N. Kay Third Row: H. Dunbier, J. O’Brien, K. Bayliss, H. Nixon, S. Gippel, D. Schinkel, R. Skinner, D. Nicholson, D. Goudy, T. Curtain, R. Wallace Fourth Row: T. Stibbe, K. Cadeau, S. Curko, K. Anderson, E. Garrett, T. Tapscott, N. Gray, S. Chapman, M. Wilson, S. Jones Fifth Row:

K. Boyd, D. Ng-Yap, P. Baker, S. McLennan, R. Lachlan, R. Melia, K. Boxall

Absent: F. Trevathan

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Preparatory Seniors

Year 6 Students Seated Row: L. Hughes, T. Fujii, H. Meyer, S. Ward, H. Grundy, H. Crooks, A. Thomson, R. Jones, W. Booth, M. Smith, R. Ewing, S. Bowen, B. Vertullo, L. Lee, T. Fairnington, H. Barry-Cotter, S. Wong Lin, C. Gray, E. Hillman Second Row: B. Vine, L. McInnes, B. Brown, F. Reynolds, D. Liu, N. Lukashov, H. Shin, H. Kennedy, M. Andonakis, F. Taylor, L. Christie-Adams, W. Statham, S. Kim, A. Rice Third Row:

J. Devlin, T. Wright, J. Easterbrook, D. Burton, J. Hutchison-Strachan, A. Whitaker, D. Robertson, M. Alikhan, S. Martin, A. Hopkins, J. Walden, R. Daintree, M. Murdoch

Fourth Row: J. Giuffre, C. Durante, S. Thompson, C. Cox, B. Kelly, S. Gibson, J. Mills, A. Mills, J. Frizelle, S. Jo, A. Timoney, V. Vivlios, W. Gault Fifth Row:

T. Young, J. Smith, B. Botting, A. Kitchin, S. Stevens, J. McKinnon, T. Scotchmer, R. Murphy, I. Williams, J. Kukas, C. Lockett

Sixth Row:

W. Taylor, N. Farley, Z. McKerchar, S. Charlton, H. Grady, H. Rowles, M. Manley, O. Whittington, J. Fuhrmann

Seventh Row: A. Walker, J. Fulton, L. Dunne, J. Brinsmead, L. Wharington, N. Neal, W. Pickering, H. Morrison Absent:

K. Barry, J. Parmenter

Seated Row:

T. Fujii, T. Fairnington, S. Ward, B. Brown, S. Bowen, C. Durante, R. Jones, B. Vertullo, L. Lee, L. Hughes

Reception to Year 6 Students Second Row: J. Smith, W. Statham, W. Pickering, D. Burton, J. McKinnon, S. Gibson, J. Fulton, S. Jo, C. Lockett, V. Vivlios Third Row:

W. Booth, J. Giuffre, A. Timoney, M. Manley, S. Charlton, J. Hutchison-Strachan, A. Walker, F. Reynolds, L. McInnes

Fourth Row: L. Christie-Adams, A. Mills, B. Kelly, H. Grady, J. Brinsmead, L. Dunne, F. Taylor, B. Botting Absent:

J. Parmenter

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Tuesday, 29 January 2013 was to mark the inaugural Preschool year at TSS. The full-time and part-time boys started their learning journey within the TSS community. There are three classes with mixed full and part-time boys held in the Pearson Building. It was a long and hard journey for the Preschool team to have the building ready for inspection on 9 January 2013. However, the staff showed great commitment and effort and Preschool passed with flying colours!

Karen Capper

Preschool Coordinator

It was wonderful to watch the first boys arriving; looking spectacular in their new uniforms posing for many first-day photos with their parents. The boys settled very quickly and I was pleased to see many smiling faces throughout the day as they explored their new learning environment. Throughout the year the boys have engaged in many learning experiences from both within the School and from outside agencies. Wednesdays are especially fun for the boys as this is the day they meet with the specialist staff to take part in Music, Religious Education, Library and Physical Education, where in Terms One and Four the boys went swimming. It seemed a daunting task changing 60 boys into their swimmers and escorting them by bus across to the Senior swimming pool. However, the patience and expertise of the staff soon had the boys dressing themselves independently (much to the surprise of their parents!). One moment that will remain with me is when the boys took their first trip to the pool on the bus. They were super excited at the prospect of swimming in the big pool, but still took the time to say thank you to the bus driver as they alighted the bus. TSS Preschool is assessed under the Office of Early Childhood Education and Care and follows the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards. The Framework has been developed to help providers improve their services in the areas that impact on a child’s development and empower families to make informed choices about which service is best for their child.

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The National Quality Standards set a new national benchmark for the quality of children’s education and care services. It also gives services and families a better understanding of a quality service. This enables families to make informed decisions about the services providing education and care to their child. The National Quality Standards are a key aspect of the National Quality Framework. Staff in Preschool have been working together to align their practices, planning and programming with the Framework, reflect on their practices and develop, in collaboration with parents and management, a Quality Improvement Plan. One area of the Framework staff have been focusing on, Quality Area 3, is concerned with supporting the children to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment. Working with the Gold Coast City Council provided the children with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding in the areas of recycling, reducing the packaging in their lunch boxes, how to keep a worm farm and “Pat and Play” – how to be safe around dogs. Preschool staff have also been promoting collaborative partnerships with families and communities (Quality Area 6). Throughout the year various outside agencies have visited the boys to strengthen their connections and understanding of the local community. Visitors such as Garth, an Indigenous elder, Pat and Play – playing safely around dogs, and Whizzy the Waterdrop – water conservation, have strengthened the boys’ knowledge in these areas. Alongside these visits family members have shared their knowledge and expertise with the boys with activities such as reading stories, making sushi, sharing cultural information and meeting a new baby! Quality Area 4 is concerned with staffing arrangements. TSS Preschool understands the importance of the early years and exceeds the expectations in this area by employing five Bachelor of Education Teachers, all specialising in early childhood. Indeed, recent studies have indicated that children taught by

Preschool an early childhood teacher in Preschool perform better in later schooling. Alex Purton, a Year 11 TSS student, has joined the Preschool team to complete his Certificate III in Children’s Services. Alex will spend one day per week engaging with the boys and learning about early childhood development. This qualification can support Alex with further studies at university. Alex has been a fantastic addition to the team and an amazing role model for the boys. Term Four saw the addition of Preschool to Assemblies and Chapel services in the Pearce Theatre. Staff and older students were impressed with the way the Preschool boys conducted themselves on these occasions. Providing the boys with these opportunities will support their transition to Reception in 2014. We have also decided to put together a time capsule with photos and memories for each boy, to be opened on their graduation in Year 12, 2026. On reflection, I cannot believe how quickly this year has passed. The staff have surpassed themselves in the setting up of Preschool and supporting the boys in their development and the boys have shot up before my eyes. It makes me very proud to know I have been a part of their first year at TSS.

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Preschool C Seated Row: R. Cowan, S. Laliberte, E. Singh, K. Drysdale, D. Neilson, M. Roberts, W. Chen Second Row: J. Leicester, H. Powell, T. Heron, J. Stapleton, T. Wilkie, S. Connelly Third Row: H. Ramachandra, D. Singh, S. Whyatt, H. Pyke, J. Blair Teachers: Mrs K. Capper, Miss K. Bayliss, Miss T. Curtain

Preschool C – Extra Part-Time Students Seated Row: W. Chen, S. Connelly, S. Laliberte, C. Francis, R. Cowan, D. Neilson, R. Siriwardana Second Row: H. Ramachandra, T. Heron, D. Singh, R. Denniston, N. Jeffries, J. Leicester Third Row: T. Wilkie, L. Boughenout, J. Stapleton, S. Whyatt, H. Powell, P. Vertullo Teachers: Miss K. Bayliss, Miss T. Curtain

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Preschool

Preschool E Seated Row: V. Kennedy, H. Babbage, L. Ong, H. Kemm, J. Manton, S. O’Reilly, H. Collier Second Row: C. Browning, O. Bos, C. Marland, C. Snelling, C. Ell, C. Maher Third Row:

T. Rogers, T. Mutalithas, B. Goffsassen, L. Hughes, R. McFarlane

Teachers: Mrs A. Perkins, Mrs K. Capper, Mrs R. Ellsmore

Preschool E – Extra Part-Time Students Seated Row: V. Kennedy, J. Bigg, L. Ong, C. Browning, R. McFarlane, C. Maher, S. O’Reilly, H. Collier Second Row: Q. Allen, F. Salmon, L. Hughes, B. Goffsassen, C. Marland, A. Lees, H. Kemm, H. Babbage Teachers: Mrs A. Perkins, Mrs R. Ellsmore

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Preschool G Seated Row:

S. Matarrelli, A. Daley, I. Lai, I. Lewinsmith, H. Hogan, C. Cole, L. Backwell, X. Hamadi

Second Row: Z. Jones, H. Kelly, K. Whala, S. Barnes, H. Walsh, M. Alvarez-Calderon Third Row: M. Merriman, A. Ghoussain, W. Barnes, L. Evans, C. Whitebrook Absent:

B. Webster

Teachers: Ms N. Kay, Mrs K. Capper, Mrs S. Gadd

Preschool G – Extra Part-Time Students Seated Row: L. Backwell, H. Hogan, I. Lai, M. Alvarez-Calderon, C. Cole, B. Webster, O. Briggs Second Row: A. Daley, K. Whala, C. Whitebrook, A. Ghoussain, H. Kelly, S. Barnes Third Row: H. Walsh, L. Evans, W. Barnes, C. Clinton, I. Lewinsmith Teachers: Miss N. Kay, Mrs S. Gadd

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Preschool

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Sharon Joss

Reception Coordinator

With the introduction of our Preschool in 2013, the Reception classes moved to the Cribb Building, which we share with the Year 1s. It has been a great year and having these two years together in the playground has worked really well! It is always good to be able to see one’s past pupils grow and mature, and it certainly makes transition for our little boys a lot easier. We also introduced a longer day for the little guys and as a result we had to adjust pick-up routines. This worked very well and now that everyone had the idea it all flows very well at pick-up time.

Mother’s Day is always a very special day and in class we painted on her calico bag and we were also able to buy her a special gift from the Mother’s Day stall organised by Friends of Prep. But we did not forget Dad, and for Father’s Day we made a key ring for our Dads and the Dads looked forward to our “Boys brekkie”. We invited the Year 1s to join in with our breakfast and all enjoyed doing activities with their Dads, uncles, Granddads in the classrooms, then the Dads and boys joined for a yummy breakfast that the class Mums organised for us.

In Reception the boys are presented with many opportunities and it is through these that we educate them. We have quite a job trying to teach the boys “the ways of TSS”, but often we are having so much fun that they do not realise how much they are learning!

Barnyard Babies helped us to learn a little more about farm animals as we interacted with the baby animals and fed them. It was great to be able to compare them to wild animals. PE has been awesome this year and we certainly impressed our parents with our running, jumping and throwing at our sports day. The boys loved the program that was put together with some of the gym coaches and our PE staff. Mrs Goudy and Mr Melia then took us to the pool during PE so that we could have some fun in the pool! Such an exciting time, swimming with our friends in the “big pool”!

Each term we work around a different theme and during the first term we “visited” Nursery Rhyme Land and the boys had the opportunity to learn many rhymes that just are not taught to the little ones anymore. We then had a special day where they dressed up as a Nursery Rhyme character and recited a rhyme in front of their family members. Quite and achievement for a five-yearold! Transport is always a very exciting topic for boys and we had fun exploring all the different types. Under 8’s day took on a different form this year with celebrating it with the Year 1s as they too are under 8! With dressing up as what they would like to be one day, we had doctors, policeman and firemen to professional sportsmen! The boys were able to wander around the Cribb Building and choose the activities that they felt like engaging in. We had woodwork, painting, skipping, dancing and lots of different activities to do. They were kept very busy for the morning.

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Term Four started with tie-dyeing our T-shirts that the boys would wear at the “Bikathon” and we asked friends and family to sponsor us. All the money we raised we donated to the TSS Sony Foundation Camp, which will allow a number of disabled children to attend the camp and have lots of fun! We learnt all about different celebrations that our families celebrate and those that other people in different countries or from different cultures may celebrate. This year we hosted the St. Hilda’s Prep girls for a morning picnic. The boys were very excited about having them visit

Reception and we had an awesome morning running, jumping, drawing and just having lots of “good old fun” out in the sun. So many boys have travelled a long way in their first year at school and have not only involved themselves in all activities within the classroom, but have also made the most of the opportunities to play a variety of sport in the afternoons. It has been awesome to have the parent support that we have as well, which allows us to do so many more activities on a daily basis, and for the parents, they have a new appreciation of how hard their little guys work at school! I believe busy boys are happy boys, and this is certainly the case as you see the smiles as they shake our hand at the end of the day and go into the loving arms of a Mum, Dad or carer! We wish them all well for Year 1 and now we are very fortunate as we will still get to see them regularly out in the Cribb play area.

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Reception B Seated Row:

J. Purza-Page, H. Furnell, E. Massey, J. Andonakis, L. Llewellyn, C. Arkouzis, J. Greaves

Second Row: A. Walker, N. Tanner, N. Hill, A. James, J. Rigas, C. Nykiforuk Third Row: Ms K. Boyd (Teacher Aide), N. Calvete, G. Finden-Crofts, J. Richardson, W. Poole, C. Townhill, Ms K. Boxall (Teacher) Absent: H. Reed

Reception J Seated Row: H. Brown, Z. Connors, K. Grassick, J. Gallie, T. Skubris, A. Hamadi, H. Moffrey Second Row: H. Lygo, N. Dunn, L. Kennedy, V. Pappas, R. Lynch, H. Sheehan Third Row: Miss H. Nixon (Teacher Aide), A. Lee, J. Webster, W. Pickett, L. Crain, M. Gallie, W. Nye, Mrs S. Joss (Teacher)

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Reception H Seated Row:

J. Ahearn, C. Bender, B. Ryan, O. Eddy, J. Frederickson, T. Walsh, T. Kelly

Second Row: N. Sherline, N. Beyers, J. Khalil, H. Howard, N. Noble Third Row: Mrs H. Dunbier (Teacher), W. McDougall, C. Ivory, C. Chabert, K. Morris, T. Taylor, Miss S. Chapman (Teacher Aide) Absent: R. Sly

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This year has been an exciting and busy adventure for our new little leaders of the Cribb Building. The beginning of 2013 was a transitional year for both Year 1 and Reception boys as they both made the Cribb Building their new base camp. The Year 1 boys stepped up to the plate as leaders who set the pace and supported the Reception boys as they embarked on their journey at TSS.

Colette Scott

(Year Level Coordinator) Elizabeth Garrett Leanne Zauner

Year 1 Teachers

It is amazing to think back at how much they have grown and matured since their first day in Year 1. Upon entering Year 1 the boys were eager to get into the swing of things as they explored their new surroundings. The field of play grew dramatically for the boys as they embraced their new playground. Making a decision at the beginning of each break was an exciting one as they could choose between the sandpit, play gym, gross motor playground, a visit to the chickens in the rainforest or a game of soccer or rugby. Lots of negotiation and social skills have been developed this year as a result of many boys enjoying various sporting endeavours. They have grown into independent learners who are more prepared for the challenges of team play in the new surroundings that Year 2 brings. First term the boys hit the ground running as they took on the extra responsibilities and formalities of Year 1. They were given the responsibility of a leadership role in various areas of the classroom and its surroundings. Boys embraced these roles with enthusiasm and dedication, performing them to the best of their abilities at all times. Boys’ literacy skills were above expectations due to their solid understanding of THRASS. As they applied their knowledge of THRASS to written work words were correctly spelt in their story writing. The Year 1 teachers were pleasantly surprised by their ability to string words together in a sentence. The standard of written tasks continued to improve throughout the year. The boys were also very excited to have the opportunity to travel across the road to the big School for swimming. I think another highlight of Term One was during Science, exploring change through cooking pasta and melting

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iceblocks. The boys were surprised to see how different products changed during the heating or cooling process. At the beginning of Term Two the boys visited the Mudgeeraba Museum to learn more about family roles and traditions of the past. They had a great time typing on typewriters and examining the workings of Nana’s sewing machine. Boys used this information in class to compare household items from the past to those used in the present. Another highlight of Term Two was a visit from the Fire Department. Not only did the boys learn about fire safety, but the most exciting event for each boy was being given the opportunity to hold a working fire hose. In addition to this, Year 1 and Reception boys teamed up for a fun-filled morning of dancing, craft activities, treasure hunts and construction to celebrate Under 8’s Day. In Term Three the Year 1 boys became “bugologists” and loved exploring the School garden using magnifying glasses to examine Minibeasts up close. We had a very exciting visit from a strangelooking man dressed in jungle clothes with a huge net and the biggest knife the boys had ever seen. It was our famous religion teacher, Dr. Lachlan, who is a well-known entomologist. He had many interesting jungle stories to tell us about the Minibeasts he had caught from around the world. They were even given the opportunity to hold a stick insect and to see a tarantula along with many other interesting specimens in real life. To culminate this unit of work the boys used their knowledge of Minibeasts to create and construct their own imaginative Minibeasts. Once all the planning stage was accomplished, the boys turned it into their very own PowerPoint presentation. The boys were so proud to present their work to all the parents on the “Smart Board”. Term Three was finished off with our annual Sports Day, running, jumping, throwing and hurdling. A morning enjoyed by all. The end of the year was fast approaching as we hit Term Four swimming. We found ourselves finishing the year as we started it, in the pool, showing off

Year 1 how we had mastered our strokes. The boys found it easy to persuade others of their new skills as they learnt some key persuasive sentence starters. They used these to convince their teachers and peers about the best sports, toys, food and stories. It was not long before we were making Christmas decorations and reflecting on our amazing successes throughout the year. Before we knew it, Christmas activities and carols were upon us. Looking back at the beginning of the year and comparing sentence structure and story cohesion, handwriting, knowledge and application of mathematical concepts, the boys have achieved significant success in all their endeavours as individuals. On behalf of Miss Garrett, Mrs Scott and Mrs Zauner we would like to congratulate the boys on such an enjoyable and fantastic year and the progress the boys have made. Well done, boys! We wish you all the best in Year 2 and we hope you enjoy all the exciting adventures ahead of you. We would also like to thank all the wonderful parents for your support and help in the classroom this year. It has been a privilege teaching your sons and we have enjoyed observing the progress they have made throughout this year.

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Year 1G Seated Row: X. Gane, J. Gilbertson, A. Bellchambers, J. Pels, T. Stuckey, A. Gill, T. Francis, L. Reinhold Second Row: T. Kucko, T. Brown, K. Gupta, A. Tran, C. Daley, A. Nickalls, D. Matheson Third Row: D. Elvin, T. Faragallah, F. Wiltshire, C. O’Connor, J. Ray, A. McDonald, Miss E. Garrett

Year 1S Seated Row: C. Ross, A. Al-Jumaily, L. Lewinsmith, L. Kollosche, B. Roper, A. Rice, N. Hayes Second Row: M. Thilwind, B. Parsons, M. Walford, C. Brown, W. Speering, H. Gupta Third Row: R. Braden, J. Ell, C. Bos, J. Fogarty, L. Keates, C. Ferris-Nathan, Mrs C. Scott Absent: L. Elliott, J. McPhee

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Year 1Z Seated Row:

J. Collier, K. Dermody, J. Sullivan, J. Amos, C. Stone, M. Fletcher, S. Steel

Second Row: L. De Felice, J. Gallie, R. Ackroyd, G. Poole, F. Reichman, J. Robinson, R. Clinton Third Row:

J. Gennari, S. Street, W. Bawden, J. Paterson, H. Illes, J. Ottoson, Mrs L. Zauner

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The Year 2 boys settled into the lovely new “Roger’s Cottages” and surroundings very happily. We were impressed with their diligence and sense of responsibility. They have generally shown care for each other, kindness, respect, good sportsmanship and willingness to share. These values are imbedded in our Bounce Back program in class and are taught in our weekly Chapel services. All things Australian

Mrs Tabatha Murgatroyd

Curriculum Coordinator Mrs Sue Jones Mrs Ruth Stevens

Year 2 Teachers

Using the book Are We There Yet? by Alison Lester the boys took a journey around Australia acquiring some general knowledge about the names of States and capital cites and exploring significant landmarks for our History unit. This led us on an expedition to the Gold Coast’s very own Botanical Gardens in Benowa. Our Science unit “All Mixed Up” enabled the boys to experiment and explore the properties of combining ingredients. Making playdough and chocolate crackles was a big hit. They particularly liked eating some of the yummy food once cooked. WaterWorks

In second term a unit of work on “Sea Creatures” explored the zones of the ocean and the creatures that dwell beneath. With an excursion to Sea World, they were given the opportunity to see, touch and be educated by experts in the field as to the relevance of why we should care and preserve our oceans. This inquiry was a platform from which to explore our Science unit on “The Forces of Water”. The boys engaged in research to discover where water comes from and enjoyed other various experiments and investigations on how we use water and why it is so important. Past and Present

The boys were given the privilege of a narrated history walk by Mr John Wallace through the Senior School campus. It was conveyed to the boys that they themselves are making history in this community rich with tradition. Starting at the Clocktower, they were able to visualise the beginning of TSS and how far it has come over the past 84

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112 years. This experience enabled them to imagine what life was like as a boy attending school in the early 1900s. Technology

The boys were given the task of envisaging what they would like to be when they grow up. With many different professions emerging, it was delightful to get a glimpse of what their future may hold. With so much available to the boys in such a wonderful learning environment, Lego Technology with Mr Lockett was one of the highlights. Weekly lessons building simple machines and discovering the mechanical principles held the promise of actually building a machine that worked. Life Cycles and Technology

In Term Four the boys enjoyed observing the growth and changes of our silkworms as part of our Science unit on “Watch it Grow”. We were revved up and excited by the Gold Coast 600 car race and they enthusiastically completed creative design projects relating to this topic. Safety at home and school was taught through visitors such as Fireman Graham and Blazer the firefighting koala. Thoughts and ideas on their future led the boys to discover how technology has changed through the years. Year 2 completed a very busy year. The boys were most fortunate in the wonderful support from the Year 2 Teacher Aide, Mrs Judy Crook, whose care and encouragement have been invaluable. We would also like to thank the Specialist Teachers who have assisted in the enrichment of their learning. The Year 2 boys have thrived and matured and appear to be well prepared for the challenges ahead in Year 3.

Year 2

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Year 2J Seated Row:

S. Wong Lin, Z. De Martini, S. Hamadi, D. McInnes, N. Evans, J. Bender, J. McCarthy, S. Ledingham

Second Row: F. Stinson, M. Schwede, D. Young, C. Carlos, B. Kowalczuk, T. McClintock, F. Kukas, H. Goffman Third Row:

B. Jurisich, T. Heron, S. Sturgess, B. Faulkner, D. Aloysius, B. Shuttlewood, C. Hutchison, Mrs S. Jones

Year 2M Seated Row: N. Mahony, R. East, D. Burnz, A. Lynch, X. Grasso, J. Dunne, J. Ryan, M. Veivers Second Row: Z. Budgen, E. Kelly, A. Robinson, B. Brinsmead, H. Palmer, E. Chabert, A. Hill Third Row:

W. Condon, T. Goffsassen, B. Hayes, S. Collivas, C. Lygo, B. Parker, M. Bialocerkowski, Mrs T. Murgatroyd

Absent: M. Carr

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Year 2S Seated Row:

J. Foster, T. Webster, S. Sethi, P. Bousgas, D. Statham, W. Cox, J. McDowell, C. Murakami

Second Row: D. Chen, B. Nickalls, H. Kerrisk, O. Hamid, M. Fisher, A. Whittaker, T. Rossiter, M. Sharp Third Row: O. Jackson, S. Bradnam, N. van der Laan, L. Murphy, W. Nicholson, J. Westmacott, J. Atkinson, Mrs R. stevens

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Wow! What a year 2013 has been for our wonderful bunch of Year 3 boys. They have been exposed to a wide range of learning opportunities and engaged in so many activities to support their academic and personal growth. We settled into our new home down in the Rogers complex now that the Year 7s have moved across the road. This has been great as we’ve enjoyed our play area, being so close to the Year 2s and having bright new orange equipment from Mr Kelley to play with.

Cassandra Lawless

Year 3 Coordinator

During Term One the boys got to be a part of their first Swimming Carnival and supported their House by cheering loudly and swimming fast for Dixon, Mitre, Musgrave and Shepherd. In the classroom it was the first experience of Numeracy Groups, which was great as the boys were able to have different teachers and work with boys from other classes. The Science unit was all about Melting Moments, which included lots of fun experiments in the Science Lab. NAPLAN preparations were in full swing throughout the term as we prepared arguments for and against certain topics. We even had to persuade the reader of why a Superhero deserved their status! Garth Dodd took us on exciting adventures to the scrub, beach and river to help explain who the first inhabitants were and how they lived their lives on the Gold Coast. You should’ve seen the whirlies that were built and the fish that was caught! Term Two’s History focus question was lots of fun as we got to research and discover the changes that have taken place with transport on the Gold Coast and the one thing that has remained the same – the beach! We took a trip down to Surf World in Currumbin and listened to the cool volunteers tell us stories of the past and famous surfers from around the world. We were happy that NAPLAN was over for another year and proud of the efforts that the boys put into their reading, writing, language conventions and numeracy. It was a term of excursions as we also visited Fleays Wildlife Park in Burleigh as part of our Science unit and got to explore the natural habitats of Australian animals. The crocodiles weren’t feeding, but Psycho and Jordan seemed to be favourites among the boys.

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Mr Massey took long service leave in Term Three to go and visit his family over in Canada and introduce them to his little man, Hudson. Ms Fox took 3M and was quick to ensure they had a class pet called Rocky. The boys were sounding very good with their string instruments and played well at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. They sang beautifully as part of the choir, representing TSS well and making Mrs Matthias proud. Imagination was running wild as the boys began to brainstorm a range of personal and ability strengths for their action-hero narratives. The boys thought carefully about how to structure their story and entertain their readers. Mrs Corbett ran a Superheroes Movie Club during second break on Wednesdays to help inspire boys and understand ways of incorporating action in their writing. We ran a Year 3 Multicultural Day and were lucky to have the Chilean, Samoan and Greek culture represented by family members, who shared photographs, artefacts, foods, instruments and music with the boys. The feast was a huge success and the fashion parade was a great representation of the many cultures we have among the cohort. Visiting the Brisbane Planetarium to consolidate our learning about Spinning in Space was loads of fun and the boys worked madly to race around the Solar System during Literacy Groups. We are very proud of the boys that received a Master’s Order of Credit for their efforts in completing Comprehension Booklets and having them signed off by Mr Symms. Term Four was very quick as we sprinted to the end and had a sleepover at school to celebrate the conclusion of the year. Mr Massey taught the boys how to prepare a pumpkin for Halloween and Mr Lockett took the boys for weekly Lego Robotics lessons. The boys worked hard on their chosen celebration or commemoration and represented these well in a Windows Movie Maker presentation. It has been lots of fun throughout the year with many achievements along the way. We wish all boys well as they embark on new experiences in Year 4 and hope that they continue to strive to be the best boys they can be!

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Year 3B Seated Row:

J. Stuart, H. Gray, C. Sullivan, D. Neal, B. Holley, A. O’Keefe, J. Jones

Second Row: G. Smith, W. Ell, E. Kay, J. Lee, J. Sa, J. Cathcart Third Row:

Z. Yousuf, M. Hein, L. Mair, J. Kelly, E. Rameau, J. Bolton, Ms M. Bramwell

Year 3L Seated Row: O. Kirk, J. Debelak, M. Otto, O. Dunn, A. Skawinski, T. Chen, J. Slater, H. Deotto Second Row: Z. Howard, W. Cutajar, Z. Newman, L. Rowles, J. Bulat, C. Georgeadis, O. Madden Third Row: R. Gupta, S. Ferris-Nathan, W. Worboys, M. Branch, R. Payten, C. Cartisano, Ms C. Lawless

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Year 3M Seated Row: A. Hughes, J. Wei, V. Stergiou, W. Marshall, L. Deotto, J. Morris, A. Vahidy Second Row: N. Aivaliotis, C. Amos, M. Davis, R. Stuckey, T. Tran Third Row: O. Beech, V. Wilkie, Y. Whala, D. Orderly, C. Veivers, Mr B. Massey

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The junior Honours class has been primarily designed around its curious boys and their desire to learn. They have been afforded the opportunity to a differentiated curriculum and have been able to work alongside other likeminded boys. The classroom has been run with a certain amount of flexibility. This has allowed boys to access the curriculum that may be beyond their chronological age in a carefully managed accelerated program, particularly numeracy and literacy.

Lisa Corbett

Year 3/4 Honours

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The classroom has been a source of enjoyment, engagement, investigation and curiosity, with incursions and excursions. Our Year 4 camp to Tyalgum Ridge was a place where the boys worked on leadership skills, outdoor education and ways to support their fellow classmates. Excursions to the Brisbane Maritime Museum and Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach extended both history and science topics, and incursions with Aboriginal elder Garth Dodd added invaluable insight into Australian history. However, everybody’s favourite, The Brisbane Writers Festival, was where boys were able to listen to authors speak about themselves, their inspirations and read extracts from their books. The boys were also lucky enough to chat with and get autographs from their favorite authors.

Each boy has been monitored as an individual in his educational program and each stage of his development has been catered for, with the bar of expectations set high. To each boy’s credit they continued to grow and mature, and reach new personal and academic heights. The boys have experienced explicit teaching of core concepts, but it has been their ability to work unassisted and with their intrinsic motivation to want to know more, to research, problem solve and work cooperatively that has been their standout attributes. 2013 has been challenging, but supportive, allowing boys to reach their aspirations and special abilities. The boys have been empowered and had the opportunity to take risks and think creatively. The classroom highlight for the year was the time given to our class by the parents of 3/4C. In particular the time given by two Dads and two Mums who turned our room into an operating theatre, complete with gowns, caps, gloves and scalpels. The boys were given the amazing opportunity to operate on hearts, lungs and kidneys. This experience was borne from a speaking and listening task and was brought to life by the community that is 3/4C.

Year 3/4 Honours Class

3/4C Honors Seated Row:

W. Sullivan, O. Nostdal, D. Rsovac, H. Aloysius, V. Wu, O. Durham, F. Corser

Second Row: J. Pegler, E. Stanich, N. McKenzie, B. Stewart, D. Selby, L. Free Third Row: A. Wiese, L. Chabert, P. Sophios, G. Collins, J. Butler, W. Jackson, Mrs L. Corbett Absent:

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What an amazingly busy and actionpacked year 2013 has been for the boys and teachers of Year 4! From the very beginning of Term One to the end of Term Four, the boys have had so many exciting experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. Year 4 Camp

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Year 4 Coordinator

Our boys began the year with their first outdoor recreation camp at Tyalgum Ridge Retreat in Northern New South Wales. This year, all of the Year 4 cohort were able to go on camp together, allowing for the teachers and students to get to know everyone in the grade over the few days. The boys shared rooms in a dormitory and even had their own ensuite bathrooms to look after! There were lots of activities each day, including archery; the tall tree flying fox; a visit to the farm animals; a massive hike up through the creek to a waterfall where the teachers had to pick up exhausted, muddy students by their backpacks in order to keep going “Kokoda-style”; we also learnt to make a camp fire and cooked our own damper; ate lots of yummy food each day in the dining hall courtesy of Mrs Townsend and her team, and even had some free-time fun in the pool and in the recreation room. It was also great to have Mr Symms, Mr Wyer and Mrs Poeszus visit us during our time as well and have some fun with us. Mrs Poeszus even conquered her fear of heights by climbing up the huge tree to have a go at the flying fox! After three days away we returned back to school totally exhausted (well, not sure about the boys, but the teachers certainly were!). History

In Year 4, as part of the Australian Curriculum, the boys learn about Aboriginal Culture and the years before, during and after the arrival of the Europeans. Our historical journey has taken us through The Dreaming and the Age of Exploration, to the Arrival of the First Fleet, and finally culminating in the Impact of Colonisation on the Indigenous Peoples. Our boys wrote

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stories and journals, travelled back in time, sailed the seven seas with different explorers, travelled across the world to establish a colony as a First Fleeter and grew to understand a little more about our past and how we could improve our future. We also had a visit from Garth Dodd, an Indigenous Elder from South Australia, who intrigued us with stories of the past and what life was like before the arrival of the Europeans. This year, we also visited the Maritime Museum in Brisbane, where the boys were able to learn a little more about the ships that visited our shores and those early explorers who mapped so much of our coastline. English

This year has seen Year 4 continue to develop their understanding of THRASS and apply their knowledge in lots of different ways through spelling, handwriting, reading and writing activities. We have created and performed poems, written and presented speeches, debated with one another, and researched and written interesting stories about real-life people who lived a long time ago. Our consolidation of comprehension skills continued with the boys working on their Guided Literacy program, and many Year 4 boys were awarded with Master’s Order of Credit awards for outstanding Literacy work in their Bookweb program. Once again, the boys of TSS Prep showed their outstanding public-speaking ability with another wonderful display of speeches that were difficult to choose between. In addition, almost all of the boys in Year 4 also participated in the TSS Prep Reading Challenge again this year, and were rewarded with certificates and medals for all of their hard work. Science

The Science curriculum in Year 4 is focused around four key units of work. Beneath our Feet (Earth Sciences) in Term One; A Material World (Natural and Processed materials) in Term Two; Smooth Moves (Physics) in Term Three and finally, Plants in Action (Biology) in Term Four. Throughout our Science units, boys learnt about the changes in our environment

Year 4 and the way things move around us. They created some amazing projects, including Commonwealth Park designs and Digital stories presenting their knowledge and designs to the “Council” for a “Park Design Competition”. During Term Three we also visited the Kurrawa Beach Park to gain inspiration and put into action some of the scientific concepts we had learnt about. Mathematics

This year has seen the introduction of Numeracy groups into our daily school lives. Each morning, our classes split up into four Numeracy groups where students are taught in different classrooms with like-minded peers. This enables our students to truly experience differentiation and a little bit of what it is like to move to a different classroom and teacher for subjects. This concept continues on throughout their Prep School years, ensuring that all boys are catered for at their own level.

Well, that has been a brief overview of just some of the wonderful experiences that the Year 4 students have enjoyed in 2013. Once again, I would like to thank all of the wonderful staff who work with our boys every day throughout the Prep School, especially my fellow teachers of Year 4, Mrs Corbett (3/4C), Mr Hoppe (4H) and Mr Tapscott (4T). The boys have such wonderful opportunities at TSS and we are all very proud to be part of the TSS experience. I would also like to thank all of the wonderful families who have assisted us in so many ways throughout the year. On behalf of Year 4, I would like to wish the boys of Year 4 2013 a huge big thank you for being just great boys and best of luck for 2014 and your continued journey through the Prep School.

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Year 4 have been very busy with many students participating in before and after School sporting programs such as swimming, athletics and various team sports. During school time, the boys participate in a varied PE program as well as the Sports Skills Program in association with the Senior School. Senior students visit the Prep School each week and assist in teaching our boys a variety of sporting skills. Year 4s look forward to this visit each week and it’s a wonderful way for the students to interact with their peers and Senior student mentors. Music

2013 has been the year that introduced the Instrumental Program to Year 4. Every Wednesday afternoon the entire year level participated in smallinstrument ensemble classes where the Music teachers from the Junior and Senior Schools assisted in teaching these eager boys to develop their musical talents. This new program continues on to Year 5 and it has been wonderful to hear and view the boys’ progress throughout the year. The Southport School southportonian 2013

Year 4H Seated Row: Y. Tsukahara, K. Price, C. Wood, J. Goffman, V. Gupta, D. Tyler-Battaglia, C. Illes Second Row: T. Condon, O. Rutherford, L. Ross, J. Gilmour, J. Ryan, W. Thilwind, A. Baird Third Row: L. Bradnam, J. Budgen, J. Donovan, T. Hancock, B. Lynch, R. Norton, Mr M. Hoppe

Year 4P Seated Row:

J. Hopkins, J. Boyle, B. Brownlee-Smith, R. Collier, D. Lehndorf, R. Kennedy, B. Bennett

Second Row: C. Fitzpatrick, J. Letchford, H. Stapleton, H. Turner, A. Kitchin, C. Whitton, J. Vertullo Third Row:

J. Kafritsas, C. Vivlios, B. Walsh, T. Salmon, Z. Elvin, R. Ramsay, Mrs A. Pemberton

Absent: N. Bundalo

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Year 4T Seated Row:

B. Testa, S. Arkouzis, H. Hong, A. Wei, H. Cross-Winston, K. Townhill, J. Ransby

Second Row: W. Abbott, L. O’Connor, A. Grooby, R. Dwyer, F. Woodbridge, H. Anthony, I. Chou Third Row: O. Bayliss, T. Lambert, T. Alikhan, D. Paraka, J. Yoo, C. Parker, Mr T. Tapscott

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The 2013 inaugural Honours Class began with a carefully selected group of students given the unique opportunity to work at pace with like-minded boys who are driven to achieve academic success. The main goal in Senior Honours is to provide students with innovative opportunities to experience their relevant curriculum. The learning environment thrives on challenging and supporting these boys to pursue their aspirations and special abilities. The Honours Class empowers the boys to take risks, think creatively and develop independent learning in the pursuit of excellence.

Mr Fergus Trevethan

Year 5/6T Honours Class

The boys in the Senior Honours Class made their way through standard year-level curriculum at a very rapid rate. This left more time for in-depth literary analysis, extensive grammar and punctuation work and multiple mathematical investigations, giving students “real life” mathematical experiences. The Year 5 boys had the privilege of attending the Byron Bay Young Writers Festival where they were able to hear from accomplished authors and illustrators, while the Year 6 students attended the Brisbane Writers Festival for similar activities. Both sessions were attended with enthusiasm and all boys

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returned to School with a renewed desire to immerse themselves in the writing process. Reading Buddies with Year 1Z would have to have been another highlight for the year. I was impressed with the level of maturity the boys displayed during this process. The skill of reading is a precious gift that each of the boys in my class have. The students threw themselves into this challenge and took the role of educating the Year 1 boys very seriously. Reading to them, correcting them and working on projects with them that developed their ICT and interpersonal skills. The feedback from the Year 1 parents was outstanding and I couldn’t be more proud of the boys. As a teacher, I believe my purpose is to instil within these boys excellent social and academic skills from which they can draw upon when it comes time to go out into the “real world”. A personal highlight of mine has been the growth and development of these boys into strong, independent learners, boys who take responsibility for their learning both in the classroom and at home. It was wonderful to have a classroom full of organised, highly motivated and determined students, working towards being well-balanced, contributing members of our society.

Years 5/6 Honours Class

Year 5/6T Honours Class Seated Row:

T. Fairnington, S. Ledingham, N. Phillips, J. Box, W. Gault, H. Bennett, T. Fujii, M. Fuhrmann, H. Jeanes-Grant

Second Row: C. Durante, H. Morrison, J. Frizelle, L. Dunne, T. Scotchmer, B. Botting, K. Kanemura, J. Devlin Third Row: O. Taylor, J. Brown, H. Knudsen, N. Neal, H. Grady, A. Whitaker, H. Majid, J. Smith Absent: Mr F. Trevethan

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This has been a unique year in many ways. A year in which our boys experienced many new things and benefitted from a number of refinements made to the Year 5 program.

Robert Baker

Year 5 Coordinator

In a change from previous years when each class went on camp independently, all Year 5 went on camp together in week three of Term One. Our aim in this was to ensure the cohort would have similar experiences and get to know one another in the wider context. Each of the four classes had a dormitory of their own, allowing class identity to develop as well. Then for our activities we needed to be in four groups so we divided into our Houses for these adventures. It was a valuable time, with the cohort staff interacting with all boys across the cohort, building connections and understandings that would have benefit when working in academic groups back at Prep. The boys enjoyed indoor rock-climbing, a highropes course, crate stacking, archery and the giant swing. It was a time of personal challenge, growth and bonding, individually and as a team. Year 5 is a significant year in a boy’s educational journey. Boys come to understand that they are both competitors as well as comrades. They compete academically and in many other areas through our House system. It is in Year 5 that boys aspire to leadership and develop perspectives of themselves in the peer group. This year we introduced a Year 5 leadership experience in preparation for their quest to become leaders. Mr Wyer ran an afternoon program examining the requirements and qualities of being a good leader. This supplemented the many discussions held in House meetings and classrooms throughout the year. It helped boys think about their strengths and how they might use them. We see all boys as leaders and encourage them to think about the situations in which they can be leaders and responsible role models.

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This year we added a trip to St Helena Island to our History experience. It was good for the boys to see how hard life could be in a penal settlement. They learnt about solitary confinement and the withdrawal of privileges. It was interesting to see boys trying to understand that tea and sugar were privileges when they think of the things, they see as essential in our modern, affluent, digital world. Some interesting discussions followed, indicating that the study of History can add perspective to the present. We established Numeracy groups this year. On four mornings a week the boys met with others of similar ability for 45 minutes to study numbers and algebra. We focused on these elements as the foundations of Mathematics. Measurement, problem solving, geometry and other applications were covered in home classrooms with the class teacher. Grouping our boys together according to ability and learning style allows teachers to be more specific in their delivery, catering for the needs of the boys in the group. Building relationships between the staff and boys beyond the class has many social benefits as well. Our focus on this area and the structure of the program seems to have borne fruit in our NAPLAN results. The Year 5 Band is another feature of the year. Boys have challenged themselves in learning a new instrument and joining with others to play in a band setting. In a way Band is a real team activity. It is a treat to see how united they become in such a short time. It is well known that music has positive effects on other learning areas. After one year together this band goes on to be our top band in Prep next year. With a pleasingly large number of boys deciding to continue learning their instrument in 2014 we hold high hopes for their success.

Year 5 Another first this year was our Art excursion to the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane. The boys enjoyed the day learning many things as they looked at a number of paintings in more depth. The boys both surprised and impressed us with the way they viewed and appreciated the various forms of art on display. The innocence of youth enables our boys to see things in fresh ways. The Art staff who prepared and accompanied this trip shared their knowledge and enthusiasm with the boys. Year 5 can be demanding and rewarding for boys, parents and teachers, but, watching boys grow into fine young men is always an honour.

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Year 5B Seated Row:

J. Guglielmino, G. Naylor, H. King, M. Goddard, B. Foster, T. Fisher, B. Wilson

Second Row: J. Hocart, M. Giufre, Z. Nixon, B. Cook, J. Doohan, N. Purza-Page, G. Gibson Third Row:

J. van der Laan, V. Gangasandra, A. Markovski, M. Carlos, Z. Rossiter, O. Weir, Mr R. Baker

Seated Row:

S. Robinson, Z. Cirocco, L. Vinaccia, C. Piacun, L. Goldie, J. Martin, C. Roberts

Year 5G Second Row: C. Jenkins, N. Bruhlmann, A. Shtengelov, M. Hateley, S. McInnes, J. Meo, J. Avram Third Row:

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Year 5R Seated Row:

B. McPhee, O. Portelli, S. Lee, T. Schwerkolt, K. Schlaphoff, M. Buckley, J. Statham

Second Row: N. Cross, J. Burnett, N. Robertson, W. Spisich, N. Brown, S. Butler Third Row:

B. Navratil, D. Humphrey, M. van der Schyff, J. Liu, M. Bishopp, D. Rsovac, Mr B. Rowe

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It seems such a short time ago that we had our first Year 6 cohort meeting and explained the importance of the year and the responsibilities that come with being the leaders of the Prep School. Now here we are, writing final reports, nominating and voting on students for awards and preparing for the final sendoff to the Senior School. The journey is fast and often very demanding but, to their credit, the 2013 cohort of Year 6 boys rose to the occasion and are ready for the next stage of their educational journey.

Julie Watts

Year 6 Coordinator

This was the first year that boys in Year 6 have been the sole leaders of the School, and I think all of us were wondering how they would go as House, Music, Sport and Cultural Captains without the guidance of the Year 7 students. It takes a lot of motivation, confidence, communication and organisational skills to succeed in a leadership position at TSS Prep; skills that often come with maturity and age. I believe I speak on behalf of everyone when I say these boys were fantastic! Their enthusiasm never wavered and they all brought their own energy and ideas to their positions. They have had excellent role models in the past cohorts of Year 7 students to learn from, and so it will continue, with our Year 6 boys now being role models to the Year 5 cohort. The year began with the very moving Clay and Candles Chapel service. This is a very special ceremony where each boy is given a piece of clay; this clay represents their journey through TSS Prep and their final year. The clay will be made into a pot for the final Clay and Candles service, and that pot represents all the knowledge, experiences and relationships that have helped make the boys become the young men they now are. The final Clay and Candles ceremony is one that never fails to give me goose bumps; the lights are dimmed, each boy receives his pot, with a candle burning, and once they have all assembled outside, they perform the Senior School War Cry for the very first time. It gives you that reminder of the many, many boys and men who have walked before them, and furthermore, the incredible history that makes TSS so very special.

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The Year 6 Camp at Currumundi, on the Sunshine Coast, was held very early in the year with the purpose of building relationships and encouraging boys to push themselves beyond their boundaries. It was a lot of fun and I think this cohort might be the one and only to see me on the giant swing. Sometimes we forget that what we are asking the boys to do is terrifying for them; I was reminded on this occasion. Another fantastic trip away was to Canberra. Going to Canberra allowed the boys a firsthand opportunity to experience the old and new Houses of Parliament, the Royal Australian Mint and the Australian Electoral Commission. It brings to life the lessons on how our government is organised, the voting system and democracy. Seeing a copy of the Magna Carta, and having an understanding of how democracy came about, is a profound experience for students of this age. We also visited the National Museum and the Australian War Memorial. Having lived in Canberra for many years, Mr Symms was our own personal tour guide and the information he shared, as we walked ANZAC Parade and looked at the memorials recognising the many people who have served our country in so many ways, made the experience just that more meaningful. To lighten the load in Canberra, we also visited the Canberra Zoo, the Australian Institute of Sport and Questacon. Specialist lessons in Art, Chinese, Health and Physical Education, Music and Religious Education are an integral part of our boys’ education. Different subjects appeal to different boys, but something is gained by everyone. The boys’ incredible artwork has filled our rooms, and I know a highlight was designing and creating the art for a skateboard deck. We had a special Chinese excursion where we visited the Buddhist Temple in Brisbane and enjoyed Chinese food in China Town. Academically, many of the boys have achieved outstanding results in ICAS testing and mastery of the Australian Curriculum for Year 6. Year 6 is quite a jump as far as academic expectations go, as students are expected to begin

Year 6 to develop independent work skills, which require both self-control and self-motivation. Initially, many boys were quite overwhelmed by the workload and expectations, but an enormous part of what we aim to do at TSS Prep is teach resilience. The boys are taught to manage their workload, speak out when anxious, and recognise their part in their own successes and failures. Helen Keller, deaf and blind, who managed to become an author, political activist and lecturer, once said, “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us”. Our aim is for the boys to recognise the good that often comes from the bad and move on once they have reflected how they could have made things turn out differently. I hope the Year 6 boys have enjoyed the year as much as we have enjoyed teaching them. As I watched the TSS School Captain, Sam Rasmussen, and his group of Year 12 mates teach our boys the Senior School War Cry, I looked around the room and wondered if we would have the pleasure of seeing one of our current Year 6 boys back, in six years’ time, doing the same thing. I really hope so! On behalf of the Year 6 teaching team, Mr Hamilton, Mr McLennan, Mr Benson, Mr Trevethan and Ms Cadeau, I would like to thank you all for your effort, enthusiasm and sense of fun. We wish you great success in the Senior School in whatever you choose to do, and we are proud to have had a small part in helping you become the person you want to be.

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Year 6C Seated Row: E. Hillman, H. Meyer, B. Brown, A. Timoney, M. Murdoch, S. Ward, S. Lin Second Row: J. Easterbrook, O. Whittington, J. Fulton, D. Robertson, L. Debelak, F. Reynolds Third Row: A. Mills, N. Farley, J. Mills, M. Andonakis, D. Liu, J. Walden, Mrs K. Cadeau

Year 6H Seated Row: A. Thomson, L. Hughes, H. Crooks, M. Smith, W. Booth, L. Lee, H. Grundy Second Row: B. Vine, W. Taylor, J. Hutchison-Strachan, H. Kennedy, C. Lockett, R. Ewing Third Row:

W. Statham, M. Alikhan, Z. McKerchar, C. Cox, A. Rice, Mr S. Hamilton

Absent:

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Year 6M Seated Row: V. Vivlios, S. Thompson, A. Walker, W. Pickering, T. Young, S. Jo, A. Hopkins Second Row: D. Burton, M. Manley, H. Shin, S. Gibson, A. Kitchin, L. Christie-Adams Third Row: R. Murphy, L. Wharington, S. Charlton, J. Brinsmead, S. Stevens, F. Taylor, Mr S. McLennan

Year 6W Seated Row: C. Gray, R. Jones, S. Bowen, T. Wright, R. Daintree, B. Vertullo, H. Barry-Cotter Second Row: S. Kim, J. Giuffre, H. Rowles, B. Kelly, I. Williams, L. McInnes

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J. Fuhrmann, S. Martin, J. McKinnon, N. Lukashov, J. Kukas, Ms J. Watts

Absent:

J. Parmenter

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Year 6

Makeen Alikhan

Mason Andonakis

Hunter Barry-Cotter

Kiarn Barry

Will Booth

I have been at Prep since Year 1 and my final year at Prep has been the most enjoyable. Vistiting Canberra and the camp to Currimundi were my highlights of the year. All the teachers that have taught me were fantastic. I can’t wait for the Senior School and I will miss Prep.

This year I had a great time with Mr Benson. This year was funny, interesting and more. This was one of the best years I’ve had and I’m sure going to miss TSS Prep.

From the first day to the last day of the Prep School I have enjoyed every moment with my teachers and with the mighty Shepherd House. I will enjoy the Senior School as much as I have enjoyed the Prep School.

This is my second year at TSS Prep. I have achieved more and have learnt new sports. The Canberra trip was the highlight of the two years, it was the best way to finish Year 6.

I’ve been at TSS for seven years and it has been a long and great adventure. The Canberra trip was my highlight. Thanks Prep.

Brandon Botting

Samuel Bowen

Jack Brinsmead

Bailey Brown

I have been at TSS Prep since Reception and I have enjoyed all the seven years. I will miss the fantastic teachers and the memories at TSS Prep. I really enjoyed the NZ tour and Canberra trip.

From Reception to Year 6, Prep School was amazing and has helped me so much. Thank you to all my teachers, who have been great and always kind. House competitions were fun; they were hard, but it was rewarding to see your House win. I am really going to miss the Prep School, but look forward to the Senior School.

TSS Prep was an amazing adventure for me right from the start in Reception. When I got into the older years of TSS Prep I was given so many opportunities and I took as many as I could. I have loved TSS Prep for all my seven years and will miss it, but I cannot wait to go to the Senior School.

I came in Prep and have enjoyed everything, from the boys to the teachers and the camps too. My favourite part was when I went to Questacon and also going up the amazing Telstra Tower.

Samuel Charlton

Lachlan Christie-Adams

My time at the Prep School was great! It’s sad leaving because I’ve been at TSS since Prep, but it’s been really fun.

My time at TSS has been an epic seven years, going through tough times, but having the best teachers and having amazing experiences. I’d like to thank every teacher, and the Dixon Dragons, for my seven years at TSS Prep.

Dean Burton From being a Prep boy to a School leader, it has been a fantastic time with all the ups and downs. I will be sad to go, but it was a fantastic journey.

Charlie Cox

Harrison Crooks

Ryan Daintree

I started my TSS journey at the end of Year 4 and have had many great experiences like the Canberra tour and representing TSS in the 6Â Rugby and Cricket. My favorite experience at the Prep School was the 2013 New Zealand tour. I would like to thank all of my teachers that have helped me through my Prep experience. Thanks for the journey TSS Prep.

I have been at TSS Prep for six years. I have had many highlights at Prep like being Vice-Captain of Shepherd. TSS Prep was great and I like to thank all the teachers that have supported me all the way. Thank You Prep.

I have been at the Prep School for five years. I had a fun year in Year 6 with the excursions and activities. Thanks Prep School.

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Lachlan Debelak

Joseph Devlin

Lachlan Dunne

Cody Durante

I had a great two years here at Prep and had great teachers as well. I can’t wait to see what the Senior School is like. Hopefully it will be as good as Prep… “gonna miss the Prep School, had a great time here”…

I started my journey here at TSS in Year 6 2013. I was selected to be in the honors class of 5/6T. I have enjoyed the House carnivals and I was lucky enough to be in the CIC athletics, swimming and cross country. Thank You TSS Prep.

Being in the Prep School since Prep has taught me everything I will need to know to be prepared for the Senior School and to achieve good grades for another six years.

TSS Prep has been a great six years of my short life, from Reception with Ms Joss, then up into Year 6 with Mr Trevethan. TSS Prep is something that I will never forget.

Ryven Ewing

Tyler Fairnington

Nicholas Farley

James Frizelle

I came to TSS in Year 4 and from the very first day I have loved it. I have taken every chance possible at Prep and have loved the sport and excelled in the ones I like. One of my highlights at Prep was being in the 6As for rugby. I have loved TSS Prep, thank you.

From Reception to Year 6, the teachers have been great, teaching us everything we know, encouraging us through tough times and always being there for me. Camps and house carnivals have also been a great experience. I hope that the Senior School will be as good.

This year was my first year at TSS. It has been the greatest experience of my life. My favourite thing this year was going to the Canberra War Memorial. It was really fun. I also had the opportunity to participate in heaps of sport.

From when I started in Year 4, Term Four, it has been great. I really enjoyed my time here and can’t wait for the Senior School. I loved being in Dixon, going to Canberra and being a captain of the best House. Thank you, teachers, for a great learning curve and experience.

Taisei Fujii

Jared Fulton

William Gault

Samuel Gibson

My winding road through TSS Prep was a wonderful experience to my life. During the travel TSS Prep gave me many opportunities that changed the future of my childhood. I would like to thank all those who helped me thoughout my journey in TSS Prep.

From Prep to Year 6 I’ve loved it all, from the teachers, the students and the work. Year 6 was unforgettable, the teachers, the Canberra trip and all my friends.

I have really enjoyed every minute here at TSS Prep from Year 3 to Year 6. The TSS Prep music got me to start playing cello and clarinet. The sport is just as great as music. I hope the Senior School is just as amazing and challenging as it is at TSS Prep.

My time at the Prep School was too fast! It was a wild journey, but I loved every minute of it. I’d like to thank all the staff for a great seven years.

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Jean-Jacques Easterbrook I’m glad to be going to the Senior School. Even though I came here in Year 4 I had a good time. I wasn’t the smartest or the strongest, but I always did my best.

Joe Fuhrmann I have only been at TSS Prep for two years. I have had two great teachers and learnt lots. I enjoyed being a part of the Dixon Dragons and all the opportunities and sports I was able to participate in. I enjoyed my whole time at TSS Prep and I will miss it a lot.

Jayden Giuffre I’ve had the best schooling years in the Prep School. Being in the best House – Shepherd was a ball. The sporting activities, singing, playing instruments, getting help from support teachers, office staff and our class teachers were great. Thank you all.

Year 6

Hunter Grady I have enjoyed my years at TSS Prep, since Reception to Year 6. I have really liked being a part of the mighty Dixon House. I have had a lot of fun competing in the co-curricular sports. I will really miss TSS Prep, but I am looking forward to the TSS Senior School. I’d like to thank all the teachers that have taught me over the years and for all the friends that have enjoyed this seven years at TSS Prep with me.

Lachlan Hughes I have been at TSS for 7 years. I have enjoyed every bit of it. The teachers have been amazing. I am looking forward to the Senior School. I am going to miss the journey at the Prep School. Thanks for the experience.

Connor Gray At TSS Prep, there have been so many tough times, but you feel great relief when you get through them. We have had so many opportunities to play sport, music and learn things. Thanks TSS Prep.

Jim Hutchison–Strachan I’ve been here since Prep and for all seven years I’ve enjoyed every last bit of it as I have picked up many friends along the way and have learnt new things. Thank you to all of my teachers who have educated me along the way. Prep has been AWESOME!!

Hayden Grundy I have been at TSS for six years and I have enjoyed every single year. I thank all the teachers that have helped me fit into this School and find new friends, and although I will incredibly miss TSS Prep, I am very excited to go to the Senior School.

Soshi Jo I’ve been at TSS since Prep and I had lots of experiences. All the teachers that helped me all these years were so great and I am very sad that I am leaving Prep, but I am looking forward to go to the Senior School.

Ethan Hillman This is my first year at the Prep School and I have had so much fun. I have improved in so many things this year. This has been a great experience and I will never forget it.

Benjamin Kelly I have loved my awesome journey through TSS Prep. I started in Reception and have enjoyed each year a lot. Thank you to all the teachers who have helped me along the way. I am really looking forward to the Senior School.

Andrew Hopkins My time at TSS Prep has been fantastic. I arrived here in Year 2 and have had so much fun with my friends.

Harrison Kennedy I really enjoyed my years at Prep. I was supported since Year 1 when I arrived at this School. I have made friends quickly and every one was so welcoming. All my teachers have guided me on the right path for high school.

Sehyun Kim

Aidan Kitchin

Jack Kukas

Luca Lee

David Liu

Thank you to all teachers and staff for helping me to do my best. I have enjoyed this year and I will miss the Prep School. I am a bit nervous about Senior School.

Although this year is my first year at TSS Prep, it has been an amazing experience. I will miss being at the Prep School, however, I am eager to come to the Senior School.

My journey from Year 1 to Year 6 has been the best years of my life. I will be sad to say goodbye to TSS Prep, to mighty Musgrave, and to all the nice teachers. I can’t wait to go to the Senior School though. So long TSS Prep.

I have had a amazing experience in Prep, and I will take this experience through my life and treasure it for ever, right from the start in Reception. I will miss the Prep School as we got so many opportunities. Thank you for this great journey.

Although this has been my first year at TSS Prep, this has been my most enjoyable year of my schooling life so far. I will miss everything about TSS Prep; the teachers, pupils, the oval, etc. I will be excited about the journey that lies ahead at the Senior School.

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Calum Lockett From all the way down in Reception, to all the way up in Year 6 TSS Prep has been my life. I have enjoyed the Prep School and its amazing community. Thank You TSS Prep.

Jake McKinnon I have really enjoyed my time at the Prep School. I have made good friends and had good bonds with teachers. I also love being in the best House, Shepherd! Thank you for a great year, Ms Watts and thank you, Prep School.

Matthew Manley

Lachlan McInnes

Zach McKerchar

I can’t wait until I go to the Senior campus, but I will also be very sad to leave the Prep School. As I have been at TSS since Prep, I have had an amazing journey.

I have enjoyed my time at the Prep School and am very grateful for the teachers and friends I’ve met. I’ve enjoyed my time in Year 6 and am looking forward to Year 7 and the Senior School.

I have really enjoyed this year and I am looking forward to next year.

Hudson Meyer

Alexander Mills

Jared Mills

Harry Morrison

I have very much enjoyed my third and final year at the Prep School. My highlights of this year was having two undefeated seasons with Rugby 6A and Cricket 6A. My other highlight was the AIS in Canberra.

My time at Prep is something that I will treasure for ever and will never forget it has been very nice to meet all of the teachers and the students in the School. The Dixon Dragons has been the best House ever and I will miss all of the hard-working boys and the happy smiles of winning. Year 6 has been the best year ever but the Canberra trip was the best; I got to know a lot of the boys better. I look forward to Year 7 and my new House, Radcliffe.

I have been to a lot of schools and TSS is the best of all of them, because of the the teachers and classmates. I was lucky to be put in Shepherd House. I have enjoyed the Prep School and I am ready for the Senior School.

I have been to lots of other schools before TSS, but TSS is definitely the best. All the teachers and boys have made my time here very special. I was also very excited that I got picked to be in Musgrave House. All the House events have been very fun and competitive. I thank TSS Prep for making my time here amazing.

Nazar Lukashov This was my first year at TSS Prep. Every day was enjoyable. I really liked my House, Shepherd. Thank you for teaching me, TSS Prep.

Michael Murdoch

Ryan Murphy

Nicholas Neal

This is the final year of Prep School. I have made some really good friends and the Canberra trip was great. I liked the 360 turn at Questacon. I am in Round Square and was lucky enough to get to go on the conference. I had so much fun this year.

This has been my favourite year so far. In the past years, I’ve had the best teachers from Year 3 to Year 6. It has been great being one of the leaders of Prep School. Now, I have to start all over at the Senior School.

My time at the Prep School all started when I joined the mighty Dixon House in Year 2. It’s all been great because of what the House and School offered me. I’m sure the Senior School will be even better and I’m already looking forward to it.

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Jack Parmenter My time at the Prep School has been a blast, thanks to all the teachers and staff. I have learnt lots at the Prep School and I can’t wait for the Senior School!

William Pickering I’ve been at Prep for seven years! I will never forget my time at Prep. I would like to say a big thanks to all my teachers that have helped me throughout TSS Prep and I can’t wait for the Senior School.

Year 6

Felix Reynolds

Arthur Rice

Duke Robertson

Harrison Rowles

Tom Scotchmer

Since Reception I have had a great relationship with the teachers and I have made lots of friends. I will always miss the the Prep School.

For the time I have been at TSS Prep I have loved every minute of it; the children, the teachers and the choices, like getting to represent TSS in sport such as Cricket and Rugby. I enjoyed all the camps such as Canberra, Currumundi and the New Zealand Sports Tour. Well yes my time is up at TSS Prep, but let me tell you, it has been the best!

The Prep School has been awesome! But Year 6 has been the best by far. This year I have been able to develop my leadership and friendship skills. This is a year I will never forget!

During my years at TSS Prep, I enjoyed every step of the way since I started in Year 4. I have really enjoyed my teachers and I am looking forward to the Senior School.

I have enjoyed my time at Prep ever since I joined the School in Year 5. I am looking forward to going to the Senior School, but I will always miss Prep.

Hae Seong Shin

James Smith

Milo Smith

Wilson Statham

Samuel Stevens

I’ve been at TSS since Year 4. Throughout the years, the teachers have given me many opportunities to learn new things. Also, I feel sadness about leaving teachers and friends as this was my last year at TSS. I am ready to go to America.

It seems like just yesterday that I was starting this journey and now I’ll be graduating from the Prep School and moving forward. From being at this School since Reception, it has taught me all the things there is to learn about life. I hope to stay at this School until the last bit of my schooling journey and I’m sure that in six years’ time I will remember my great years in this Prep School.

This year was one of my favourite years that I’ve been at the School. We went to Canberra and some boys got to go on the New Zealand tour. I also really enjoyed Rugby, Cricket and Basketball in the CIC competition. I will miss my teachers and TSS Prep, but I’m looking forward to the Senior School.

Finn Taylor

William Taylor

Saxon Thompson

I’ve been at the Prep School for seven years and have enjoyed ever minute of it. I’m sad to be leaving, but I’m excited to be going over to the Senior campus.

I have been at TSS Prep for three years and enjoyed it from day one. The best time at Prep was the New Zealand tour. I loved every moment of it. I’d like to thank all the teachers over the years at Prep. Thank you Prep and staff.

This year was great because we had a lot of fun on camps. I will never forget my time at TSS Prep.

I have been at TSS Prep for seven years and have enjoyed it. I enjoyed the New Zealand tour this year, it was great fun. I would like to thank all the teachers that have helped me in my Prep years. Thanks for a great time in Prep and I’m looking forward to the Senior School.

Angus Thomson My first year at TSS Prep was also my last. I really enjoyed my year at TSS Prep. I had a lot of highlights, but I really enjoyed the Canberra trip. I made lots of friends and I hope my next year will be as good as this one.

It has been a great year here at TSS being my first year. Every teacher was kind and caring towards me. I’m sad to leave Prep as it was fun having a great time with my friends. I hope this continues next year!

Angus Timoney From the start of Prep to today has been a journey of a lifetime that I will never forget. All the memorable camps and moments, along with my sporting and academic moments, has excelled massively. Many of my friends that I have made will also be never forgotten. Thank you TSS Prep for such a wonderful journey, and I’m looking forward to the Senior School!

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Benjamin Vertullo

Bayley Vine

Vasili Vivlios

James Walden

Alexander Walker

Prep to Year 6 has been long and challenging for me and I am looking forward to going to the Senior School, but sad to leave Prep.

I have been at TSS for two years now and it was so fun. My first year was in Year 5 and my favourite thing was Binna Burra camp because we got to do the flying fox. My second year was Year 6 and my favourite thing was Canberra because we got to learn a lot of new things.

The Prep School has been fantastic! The teachers were really nice and I couldn’t have asked for something better than this.

From the first day of Year 6 it has been a great learning experience. This year has been filled with sporting events, to crazy camps and excursions, to just making new friends and getting to know each other. I will miss the Prep School, but I’m also looking forward to the Senior School and to continue my journey through TSS.

I’ve been at TSS since Prep and I have had fantastic teachers. It’s been a great experience and I can’t wait for the Senior School

Sebastian Ward

Lachlan Wharington

From my first year at Reception to my last in Year 6; all these days have been amazing and this as my last year was the best. From the Canberra trip, to being chosen as Music Captain, I will miss the Prep School for ever, but now that this adventure has come to an end.

I have been at TSS for three years and it has been one of the best experiences of my entire life. I will never forget it and I have appreciated the help from all the staff that have helped me. It has been a fun ride!

Thomas Wright

Taj Young

As this is my first and only year at TSS Prep, I have to say that Year 6 has been epic! The Canberra trip was awesome. So was the camp at Currimundi. TSS Prep has helped me to improve my skills hugely and this will give me more opportunities in the future.

I have absolutely loved my time at TSS Prep. This is my second school and it has been by far the best. Even though I have only been at TSS Prep for one year I have loved my experiences and it is very sad to leave.

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Oliver Whittington I have been at Prep since Year 4. My favourite moment was when we went to Canberra and visited Parliament House.

Lestyn Williams

Syuan-Wu Wong Lin

From when I started in Year 3, to when I finished, it has been an adventure. I really enjoyed all the camps, especially Binna Burra.

I have had a great time at TSS Prep, mostly because the teachers helped me through every year since Year 1.

Trevor R Wood Library We have had a challenging and successful year in the Resource Centre. With the need for Lyn Hanley to take leave the remaining staff have had to update previous skills and learn new skills to meet the needs of boys and staff. Staff changes include Hanna Jones from March to May, Emily Stibbe and Elinor Cox from July. These ladies have taken on a variety of roles, including some cataloguing, reshelving, covering, reading to class groups and assisting the boys’ and staff ’s requests.

Deb Schinckel

Teacher/Librarian

Continuing to develop the collection to resource the teaching and learning requirements of staff and boys to meet Australian Curriculum Standards has been a significant part of the library staff ’s duties. I have continued to develop the Inquiry Skills program by supporting staff and students. This has included supporting teachers in co-operative planning of tasks and assessment rubrics that meet achievement standards as required by ACARA and QSA, in both English and History. Visiting artists this year include Josh Donnellan, poet and story writer, who spoke to Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 classes. Due to time restrictions there was not the opportunity for Josh to work closely with the boys, but he provided them with ideas on how to use their own experiences to create stories and poems. Trevor Fourmile again entertained and informed the Year 2 group with his Dreamtime stories and cultural facts. Garth Dodd, Ngarrindjeri/Kaurna/ Narrunga, was again in residence in March and September. Garth’s aim was to build on last year’s cultural awareness sessions. In March, Garth worked mainly with Years 3, 4 and 6. Garth’s focus was on the Indigenous perspective and understanding, relating to the History curriculum. His work with the boys included off-campus learning experiences as well as workshops and discussion and question-time sessions. We are building a useful program with Garth and the response from the boys and staff has been very positive. It is important our boys understand and appreciate the culture of Aboriginal people as part of all they do, rather than

one focus session to cover curriculum requirements. Garth returned in September to work with Preschool and Reception boys with an “Introduction to Culture” focus. The boys were involved in storytelling, art and music sessions with Garth. He also revisited Years 3 and 4 with sessions relating to their Term Four history work. In March, Julie Watts took a group of Year 6 boys to the Somerset Celebration of Literacy. The sessions the boys attended included authors Andy Griffith, Steve Herrick, Andy Jones, Pat Flynn and Lucas Proudfoot. Feedback from the group was very positive. The boys enjoyed participating in the sessions and came away with some renewed enthusiasm for writing, illustrating and reading. This year’s Readers Cup was well supported with seven teams of four boys from Years 6 competing for the title. The boys were required to read February Dragon (Colin Thiele), Specky Magee (Felice Arena), Irving the Magician (Tohby Riddle) and an e-comic, Batman Strikes –In the clutches of the Penguin. As a team of four they competed in the quiz and then enjoyed a pooled afternoon tea on the balcony. “Sam and the Honours” (Sam Charlton, James Smith, Alex Whitaker, Tom Scotchmer) won from “People in Gold” (Calum Lockett, Aiden Kitchin, Saxon Thompson, Tasei Fujii). The Reading Challenge was taken up by boys in Years 1-6 who read 10 books from the lists of titles taken from our library catalogue, including the boys’ favourite titles and authors, with new releases added to last year’s lists. Book Week theme this year was “Read across the Universe”. We used this theme for Term Three book sharing and read and discussed the CBCA short-listed books with classes. The Art Department again focused on the shortlisted books with their classes and shared the results of their work for display in the Resource Centre. We hosted a Book Fair in September where we sold over $3,000 worth of books to the boys. This meant $500 for us to spend on books for our library.

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Trevor R Wood Library This year I chose books to boost the general fiction section of the collection. Jenny Bramwell and Elinor Cox have worked with the Preschool and Reception boys sharing stories and activities on a number of curriculum-related themes. The stories were backed up with activities and art. Thank you to Jenny Bramwell for her extra contribution this year (full-time employment) and to Hanna Jones, Emily Stibbe and Elinor Cox for their support with a variety of tasks. Many thanks to Senior library staff for their assistance during some busy times. Thank you also to Neale Gray for his prompt and efficient assistance with all things ICT when required in the Resource Centre. Thank you also to the volunteers who have covered new reading resources for use in classrooms. I thank the leadership team for their ongoing support during another successful year of teaching and learning in the Resource Centre and TRW Library.

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“Music doesn’t describe, narrate or tell stories. What it does best is evoke, suggest and imply. It can open up the mind of a child in extraordinary ways. The abstraction of music allows them into a special world and a unique way of thinking.” (Richard Gill) The Year that was – A Year of Change

Trisha Matthias

Prep Music Master

2013 – Our year of change and challenges. With all of Year 6 and Year 7 heading “across the road” for the start of 2013, many of our ensembles were faced with mass exodus and the challenge ahead was to rebuild and restructure our program to still allow for growth and stability, and to give Prep boys the best musical experience possible before moving to the Senior School. With the “top end” of the program (boys with the most musical experience) now gone, the challenge was to equip the department for the future to enable boys the best opportunities. History shows us that if the boys are established with their instruments and have at least two years’ playing experience on them before going across to the Senior School, then they will continue to play them. CHANGES IN 2013: YEAR 5 INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM

The decision has been made to transition this program into Year 4. This will mean that all boys in Year 4 have the opportunity to learn an instrument as part of the compulsory program and then elect to continue playing it in Years 5 and 6. This would mean three years of playing the instrument at the Prep School. In 2013, both Year 4 and Year 5 were part of the Instrumental Program so that no boys missed out on the opportunity to learn an instrument. From 2014, this will be a Year 4 IP Program. YEAR 3 STRINGS

This program remained for 2013, but will transition into a Year 2 Program from 2014. In 2014 both Year 2 and Year 3 will receive one-semester tuition as part of the Strings Program, and from 2013 this will become a Year 2 Program.

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CHOIR

What was traditionally the Years 5-7 Choir is now the Years 4-6 Choir in 2013. With close to 30 boys from 2012 now singing in the Senior Choir, the decision was made to include a lower year level so that the choir still operated with three year levels. It has been a challenging year for the boys, but a really successful one. The Year 6 boys have had to step up with their leadership, not just in how they behave, but in how they lead musically. While it will take a few years for the “standards” to develop, I believe that the Prep School Music Program will continue to produce high levels of performance. I have been impressed at the level of expertise in the Year 4 Program and know that if boys continue to perform we will have a very exciting future at Prep. Performances

Concert Schedule – The year has once again maintained its busy Concert Schedule as well as extra performances. Camerata Singers presented two concerts at retirement villages. This was greatly appreciated by the residents and was a wonderfully positive experience for the boys. They delighted in talking to the residents and learnt about what part music had played in their lives and about school in the “old days”! A number of Senior School Ensembles have performed at the Prep Concerts this year. This has been a really positive move, with both parents and students being inspired by the performances of these talented young men. Some Year 12 boys spoke at the concert and it was great to hear that many of their journeys had begun as part of the Year 3 or Year 5 Program at Prep. They encouraged boys and parents to continue being part of the fantastic music program, and promised that they will love it when they move to the Senior School and become part of the music family there. The choirs also combined to perform Paul Jarman’s “Pemulway”. This was exciting for the boys and a memorable performance. Seeing so many ex-Preppies in the Senior Choir gives me great confidence

Music that the Music Departments on both campuses are offering first-class programs. Eisteddfod Success

It was another successful year at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. Unfortunately the main choirs could not perform as the choir week clashed with the Canberra Tour for Year 6. Results were – Kreisler Strings ...........................First Place Cremona Strings....................Second Place Year 1 Choir ......Very Highly Commended Year 2 Choir.......Very Highly Commended Year 3 Choir ......Very Highly Commended Year 5 Strings ....Very Highly Commended Year 3 Red Strings ...................Very Highly Commended Year 3 Green Strings................Very Highly Commended Year 5 Band .......Very Highly Commended Percussion Ensemble.....Highly Commended Workshops

Once again, we held three workshops at the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Centre. Each one ran for a day and specialised in Choir, Band and Orchestra. We welcomed Claire Petherick (Band) and Harley Mead (Choir) as special guest conductors. The boys gained an enormous amount of experience from these people and were enthusiastic in their successful performances at the conclusion of the day. Instrumental Program Open Days

A number of these have been held throughout the year. These are days where parents are invited to come and sit in on lessons and ensemble rehearsal. The staff talk about the goals of the program, what has been achieved and demonstrate the boys’ development and talent. They have been a great success and much positive feedback has been received. It is hoped that these days will also encourage parents to allow their son to continue as part of the music program. GPS Music Day of Excellence

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wonderful day performing with other schools either in Choir, Band or Orchestra. To be able to spend a day rehearsing and socialising with other like-minded boys in music is a positive experience. The standard of the concert presentation at the conclusion of the day is always inspiring. Music Captains

Congratulations and thanks to the Music Captains in 2013 for a fantastic year of Prep Music Leadership. Sebastian Ward (Music Captain) Jarah Gault (Band Captain) Harrison Kennedy (Choir Captain) Taisei Fujii (Orchestra Captain) Music Awards in 2013

Elsie Rowney Memorial Award.............. ................................................ Taisei Fujii Choir Award.................... Sebastian Ward Orchestra Award....................Jarah Gault Band Award..................... Calum Lockett Percussion Award............... Dean Burton Woodwind Award............... Connor Gray String Award........................... Taisei Fujii Piano Award...............Harrison Kennedy Brass Award................. Alexander Walker Arshar Nelson Award........ Connor Gray Staffing

This year we welcomed to the Music Department Mr Peter Foley (Lower Brass), Ms Sarka Budinksi (Piano) and Mrs Annalie Gilmartin (Speech and Drama). Congratulations to Tara Jurekic on the birth of her son, Elijah. Thanks

Congratulations and thanks to all the Music staff at Prep for another successful year. The experiences you continue to give to the boys are vital to the musical growth of these young men. Thanks also to the Friends of Music Prep Team for their support at concerts and of the music program, to Jan Kinkead (Department Secretary) and to Marisa Schroder (Music Adminstrator, Prep). These supporters are vital links in the success of the Music Department. Congratulations to all the boys in 2013 who have contributed so much to the success of the Music Department.

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Band of Brothers Music Tour Band of Brothers Music and Cultural Tour 2012 – Mayor of Pozieres Visit, 2013

In what can only be described as a unique and moving experience, 39 boys from Years 5-12 spent two weeks of the mid-year School holidays (2012) travelling and performing in Europe singing and playing in venues both “high profile” and intimate, in commemoration of the many young Australians who gave their lives fighting to preserve the way of life we enjoy today.

Jeff Symms

Head of the Preparatory School Trisha Matthias

Prep Music Master

The song “Band of Brothers” commissioned by the School and composed by Paul Jarman, Artist in Residence, successfully captures the spirit of brotherhood that exists across the generations of TSS students. The stories of our Old Boys and the roll call of lives lost is something with which the boys of the School become very familiar with, and the opportunity to travel to the battlefields of The Somme and learn more about Australia’s role in WWI, while at the same time perform in concert for the local people, was too special to ignore. Performances included Southwark Cathedral (London), La Madeleine Church (Napoleon Bonaparte’s Church) and the Eglise Saint Louis (Paris), and special commemorative services at The Menin Gate and Arc de Triomphe. Performances in The Somme region were in the local churches of three villages – Dernancourt, Pozieres and Le Hamel. Each of these concerts concluded with a standing ovation followed by a civic Reception in which the boys mixed and mingled with the locals. Australians are held in high regard on The Somme. For the current generation of residents, the stories of Australian courage, determination and larrikinism are very real, and the warmth with which the boys were received in each of the small villages was testament to the special relationship between the two countries.

and for an encore the Band of Brothers Choir presented something very special, the Latin Motet “Veni Jesu” sung from four points of the church. With some boys in the back balcony, some in the front sanctuary and the trebles in each transept the audience were moved and thrilled to hear this motet surround them accompanied by strings. “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.” To the Old Boys of TSS, the young men of this tour know – more than ever – what this famous quote means. To be a part of the TSS family is indeed an honour. To have represented this School as part of this tour is a dedication to all who served at war and all who are indeed a part of the band of brothers at TSS. We are one School in spirit and this tour serves to exemplify this. To see boys working together, laughing together and crying together as they experienced this once-in-a-lifetime trip is something that will never be forgotten. Following on from the wonderful concerts of the tour, the Mayor of Pozieres, Bernard Delattre, asked to meet with the touring party on his visit to Australia. The people of the village of Pozieres were so touched by the boys’ music and their kind post-tour gift that he felt a reciprocal visit was in order. The boys had been welcomed and treated like royalty during their short stay, and with further study of the history of the region it became very clear to the students just what a significant role Australian soldiers played in the liberation of many of the small towns of The Somme. The Mayor of Pozieres presented each TSS Tour Member with a key ring bearing the logo of the village. The logo of the modern village of Pozieres features an emblem with a windmill on a hill as part of a design that also represent a Digger’s Akubra slouch hat. He also presented TSS Headmaster Mr Wain with a gift from the Village of Pozieres.

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The significance of this tour is overwhelming. Touring with boys across both campuses and then having the privilege of performing international concerts and remembering the TSS lives lost at war through special services at significant memorials is a lifetime experience never to be forgotten.

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The sporting options offered at Prep are very diverse and increasing in number. Taking into account the number of sports offered through the CIC championships, before and after School sport options and School carnivals, the boys have many options to choose from, and it is pleasing to see so many boys taking up the opportunity to either represent the School or learn a new sport with their friends. This year saw the introduction of T20 Blast Cricket, Arakan Martial Arts, Golf and Debating, added to an already comprehensive cocurricular program.

Alex Kelley

Sportsmaster

Age Champion......................... Kyle Price Runner-up.....................Tommy Condon 11 Years

Age Champion................. William Taylor Runner-up........................ Kye Kanemura 12 Years

Age Champion................ Jack Brinsmead Runner-up.......................Wilson Statham School Champion........... Jack Brinsmead CROSS COUNTRY

Physical Education lessons and Sport Core Skills are designed to increase the physical activity of all boys, teach positive team and individual behaviours, and teach a variety of skills in different sporting contexts. In 2013 we introduced a new gymnastics program under the guidance of Michael Plourde and George Jones to support the other key areas of aquatics and run, jump, throw (athletics). The skills learnt and developed in these programs increase athletic ability and support the sport options offered at TSS. There is a sport or sports out there that can cater for every individual, whether they are independent or team based. At TSS, we strive to help the boys to find their passion in sport and develop their skills in that sport, but also their physical and mental strength.

Winning House.........................Shepherd

The House carnival days were excellent and the boys are to be commended on their dedication and commitment to their respective Houses. In spite of the loss of the Year 7 cohort to the Senior School, the House Captains and Housemasters were able to inspire their Houses and it was a pleasure to witness the support shown by all team members.

Age Champion.........................Max Hein Runner-up.................. Cristian Cartisano

SWIMMING

Winning House.............................. Dixon 8 Years

Age Champion............. William Marshall Runner-up.................. Cristian Cartisano

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9 Years

Age Champion............ Oscar Rutherford 10 Years

Age Champion..................Royce Ramsay 11 Years

Age Champion.....................James Smith 12 Years

Age Champion................Wilson Statham School Champion................James Smith ATHLETICS

Winning House.............................. Dixon 8 Years

9 Years

Age Champion......................Cody Wood Runner-up................... Oscar Rutherford 10 Years

Age Champion..................Royce Ramsay Runner-up........................... Jack Doohan 11 Years

Age Champion.....................James Smith Runner-up.............................Sam Bowen 12 Years

9 Years

Age Champion.............. Duke Robertson Runner-up............................... Jack Kukas

Age Champion...........Warwick Thilwind Runner-up............................Zavier Crain

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Guy Gibson................................Gold Coast North Swimming Kye Kanemura............................Gold Coast North Swimming South Coast Regional Swimming Nikai Phillips.............................Gold Coast North Swimming Michael Van Der Schyff.............Gold Coast North Swimming YEAR 6

Makeen Alikhan...................... Gold Coast North Rugby Team South Coast Rugby Team Jack Brinsmead.................Gold Coast North Swimming Team South Coast Swimming Team Gold Coast Representative Basketball Team Sam Charlton.........................Gold Coast North Cricket Team Charlie Cox............................Gold Coast North Cricket Team Joseph Devlin...................Gold Coast North Swimming Team Cody Durante........................Gold Coast North Cricket Team Hunter Grady.......................... Gold Coast North Rugby Team South Coast Rugby Team Harrison Kennedy ...........Gold Coast North Swimming Team

Thank you once again to Mrs Marisa Schroder. Her dedication and due diligence is highly commendable, and the continued smooth running of the Sport Department is largely due to her work behind the scenes. She goes beyond the call of duty and this is recognised by both the boys and the staff that she supports.

Matthew Manley....................Gold Coast North Cricket Team South Coast Cricket Team (Reserve)

To all the families and friends of the boys who have assisted, your help is greatly appreciated. Whether you helped with the canteen, coached a team, transported boys to games, took billets or simply cheered on TSS teams, without you these sporting experiences would not be possible. On behalf of the boys I would like to offer my thanks for everything that you do.

Duke Robertson...............Gold Coast North Swimming Team South Coast Swimming Team Gold Coast North Rugby Team South Coast Rugby Team

Finally, I congratulate all the boys who have taken part in the Prep sports program. Your efforts on the field, enthusiasm towards self-improvement and desire to represent TSS are part of the reason why coming to work is something I look forward to every day. Hopefully everyone is able to take away positive memories of their sporting achievements in 2013 and I look forward to continuing the journey in 2014. CELEBRATING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT YEAR 4

Royce Ramsay................................................ Gold Coast North District Cross Country Team South Coast Track and Field Team YEAR 5

Max Fuhrmann..........................Gold Coast North Swimming

Ryan Murphy...... Gold Coast Representative Basketball Team Nick Neale.............................. Gold Coast North Rugby Team South Coast Rugby Team

James Smith............... Gold Coast North Cross Country Team Gold Coast North Athletics Team Gold Coast North AFL Team South Coast Athletics Team Queensland Athletics Team Wilson Statham................Gold Coast North Swimming Team South Coast Swimming Team Gold Coast North Rugby Team South Coast Rugby Team Finn Taylor..................................Gold Coast North AFL Team William Taylor..................Gold Coast North Swimming Team South Coast Swimming Team Queensland Swimming Team Bayley Vine.......................Gold Coast North Swimming Team Alexander Walker.................... Gold Coast North Rugby Team Lachlan Wharington.......Gold Coast Representative Basketball Team

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Mark Wyer

Athletics Coordinator

Under sunny blue skies, the TSS Prep Athletics season kicked off in style with a closely fought and highly competitive House Athletics Carnival. It was pleasing to see all our Year 3 to Year 6 boys showing great sportsmanship, camaraderie and enjoying the thrill of completion as the competed for the House Athletics trophy. The carnival ensured that we would have a strong squad heading into our lead-up meets in Brisbane, where the boys would gain valuable competition experience before heading into the Championships.

Representative Honours

The 2013 Prep Inter-House Athletics Carnival was once again a close-fought competition between the four Houses. Participation was the main theme of the day, with all boys competing in a number of events for their House. It was very evident that all boys enjoyed the chance to participate and compete for House points, which made the competition and final results extremely close. Throughout the course of the day the lead changed several times, but the final results tallied were:

Lead-UP Meets

This year we had a number of boys that went on to representative honours in Athletics in 2013. Royce Ramsay, Jack Doohan and James Smith qualified for the District team to compete in the Gold Coast Regional Carnival. Jack and Royce competed well and achieved some great personal results, but James Smith went on to the State Championships where he was the Under 11 State High Jump champion clearing a height of 1.49m. This was an extraordinary effort by James.

Throughout the course of the season the boys had the opportunity to participate in the CIC Lead-Up Meets that were held each Saturday at the University of Queensland. All boys gained valuable competition experience competing against other CIC Schools. This gave the boys the chance to not only experience some competitive athletics, but to also help determine the make-up of the Athletics squad for the upcoming carnivals.

House Points

Dixon

1277

Mitre

1205

Musgrave

1125

Shepherd

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Age Champions 8 Years

Age Champion.........................Max Hein Runner-up................ Christian Cartisano 9 Years

Age Champion......................Cody Wood Runner-up................... Oscar Rutherford 10 Years

Age Champion..................Royce Ramsay Runner-up........................... Jack Doohan 11 Years

Age Champion.....................James Smith Runner-up.............................Sam Bowen 12 Years

Age Champion.............. Duke Robertson Runner-up............................... Jack Kukas

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JB Adams

The JB Adams Cup was the first time in the season that we assembled the full squad together, to take on the might of Churchie and Toowoomba Preparatory School. We even managed to get our Year 7 boys across who also competed in the Under 13 division. After the morning session of events, Hurdles, 800m, Shot Put and Long Jump, TSS was in a strong position heading into the afternoon session of sprints and relays. The boys competed valiantly and in the end fell just short of upsetting Churchie on their home ground with a strong second placing. Our Under 13 boys performed extremely well, winning the 13 years age group on the day. Final standings for the day: 1. Churchie 2. TSS 3. Toowoomba Prep

Athletics CIC Championships

The CIC Championships was again the main focus for the Athletics squad in 2013 and we were determined to win the final CIC Championship Green Division trophy. The boys competed well on the first day in the 800m and Field Events. We had some strong results from all our age groups and we were sitting in third place overall at the end of day one. We were only 25 points behind Brisbane Boys College, who held the lead on the first day. The second day proved tough for the boys with strong competition coming from BBC, Padua and Nudgee College. We had several good results through the day with a number of boys gaining podium results, along with some strong relay performances from all the boys. Again, our 13 years boys performed exceptionally well over the two days of competition and managed to win the 13 years age group, but in the end, Brisbane Boys College was too strong and took out the Green Division of the CIC Championships. Final Results for the championships: 1. Brisbane Boys College 2. Nudgee College 3. Padua College 4. The Southport School A big congratulations to the Prep Athletics team for their tireless efforts throughout the 2013 season. All boys that represented the School did so with pride and distinction. Moving towards the Junior GPS Championships will bring new challenges and opportunities for our boys, and I am confident that we will have an equally impressive 2014 season. It gives me much pleasure in thanking all the boys that made a commitment to Athletics in the 2013 season. I would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank and to thank on behalf of the boys, all of the staff involved in the 2013 Athletics season: Mr Alex Kelley, Ms Shona Chapman, Ms Elizabeth Garrett, Ms Megan Bramwell, Mrs Debbie Goudy, Mr Toby Tapscott and Dr Rob Lachlan.

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Basketball We had a very successful Basketball season in the CIC competition in 2013. Six teams contested the home and away games against other Independent Boys’ Schools from Brisbane. The results across the season were outstanding. Our teams only lost one game throughout the season thanks to the significant contributions of all team members! The following boys received the awards for the Most Valuable Player and Coaches’ Award. Well done to the following: Most Valuable Player

7A..........................................Zac Gregory Marisa Schroder

Basketball Coordinator

7B.................................. Charlie Hawkins 6A .................................... Jack Brinsmead 6B...................................Harrison Rowles 5A........................................Oscar Portelli 5B.....................................Max Fuhrmann Coaches’ Awards

7A....................................... Flynn Baildon 7B........................................... Isaac Mibus 6A....................................... Ryan Murphy 6B..................................... Ethan Hillman 5A..........................................Caid Jenkins 5B.............................................Jo Statham Special thanks to all coaches who gave up their Friday nights for matches and early mornings for training. 7A............................Miss Jayne Schinckel 7B.....................................Mr Ian Browne 6A........................... Mrs Marisa Schroder 6B............................ Mr Scot McClelland 5A..................................Miss Alex Wilson 5B................................... Mr Dirk Benson Congratulations to Jack Brinsmead, Ryan Murphy, Harrison Kennedy and Lachlan Wharington, who made different levels in the Gold Coast Representative Teams.

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Once again we held our Year 1-3 Skills program, which attracted 60 boys. This session was run by Mr Joel McInnes and senior members of the first and second Basketball teams. The senior boys enjoyed coming back to Prep as this is where it started for most of them. Our internal competition held on a Friday afternoon attracted six teams with 12 players in each team. It was a very successful competition and enjoyed by all present. A big thanks to the team captains for their help in organising the boys. Once again our first and second team boys came across and supported the different teams in helping with subbing, coaching and encouragement. The product of these two initiatives should ensure the continued development of basketball players with good skill levels. I would like to thank all parents who have supported their sons this season. Thanks to Mr Dave Claxton for his support and guidance, to Mr Daniel Trollop for having the Centenary Centre ready for our CIC matches, and Thomas Peisley for organising the referees. We look forward to joining the GPS competition next year and welcoming our Year 4s to the season.

Chess

Julie Watts

Chess Coordinator

It has been another very successful year of Chess at TSS Prep, and a great deal of our success this year was thanks to the arrival of the incredible young player David Liu. David is one of the best players in Queensland in his age group. David’s skills were somewhat beyond what we normally cater to in our Wednesday and Friday morning Chess program, so we brought in International Master coach Alex Wohl, who works with a small group of boys every Thursday afternoon. Our normal chess classes have been the biggest we have seen in several years, with many very young boys taking up the game. Their improvement is quick and remarkable and we love hearing stories of how they have gone home and beaten their dads! The great successes for the year were coming second in the Gold Coast Interschool Chess Championships and GPS Chess, where Harry Knudsen won all seven of his games in the developing player division! Taisei Fujii has had an excellent year of Chess, receiving second place to David in Round Two of the Interschool Chess Tournament. Our top team, comprising of David Liu, Taisei Fujii, Alexey Shtengelov and Lachlan Wharington, made it to the Interschool State Championships, where they came fifth overall. David Liu received second place although he won all six of his games. Congratulations, boys! We have some fantastic players coming up and I look forward to their achievements next year. Thank you to Taisei and Aidan Kitchin, the 2013 Chess Captains, for all their hard work and great organisation and support skills. Thank you to, to Coach Doug, Coach Sean and Coach Harrison from Gardiner Chess. They brought many new methods and lots of energy to our lessons this year.

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Alex Kelley

Cricket Coordinator

Cricket continues to thrive and grow at the Preparatory School. The Milo in2cricket sessions for the boys was once again a huge success, this year also inviting boys from the Preschool to take part. TSS also introduced Cricket Australia’s new format, T20 Blast, in Term One, giving TSS boys the opportunity to simulate the “Big Bash” T20 games on the Prep Oval, playing cricket to the sound of inspiring music. In total there were over 180 participants for either the T20 Blast or the In2cricket programs. The younger age groups are certainly showing an interest in the game and will have the opportunity to further develop a passion for the game in their time at TSS Prep. All drills and activities focus on developing specific skills and techniques, and equally important, provide a fun environment in which to do it. In Term Four, boys in Years 4-6 were invited to skill-specific sessions to prepare them for next year’s GPS competition. These sessions were well attended and the boys were fortunate to be able to draw on the skills of the TSS First XI coach, Mr Ross Wallace, and other experienced cricket coaches. The House cricket competition also took place in Term Four, the House cricket title going to Dixon House. I thank our passionate and dedicated Director of Cricket for organising and running the House Cricket and skill sessions in Term Four and also providing the opportunities of attending cricket camps in the holidays. The Year 6A cricket teams also had the opportunity to play against one of New Zealand’s finest schools in Term Four, King’s School from Auckland. The Kiwi side fielded a mixture of 12 and 13-year-old boys, and in spite of the slightly older team, the TSS team represented the School with distinction, always keeping their head up and playing to the best of their ability against a very strong side. Both sides took a lot from the game, and those billeting the King’s School boys also had the opportunity to further test those skills with some back-yard cricket! In 2013, the Year 7 boys had moved to the Senior School, however, they still took part in the CIC competition. The proposed movement of Years 5-7 boys

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to GPS in 2014 meant that this would be the last-ever season that TSS would take part in the CIC competition. Eighty boys took part, in Years 5 and 6, as we fielded six teams in those two year groups. The Year 5C team was solely made up of Year 4 boys under the careful guidance of Mr Mark Hoppe. Each team had one practice per week and the option of a specialised fielding session. The development and progress made by each team was outstanding, and all teams received positive comments regarding their conduct and attitude towards the game, the Year 4s particularly impressive in this area. The 6A team went through the CIC season undefeated and each player had the opportunity to contribute towards the team’s success. Their attitude was summed up in a game against Brisbane Grammar School. In a last-wicket stand, the two players remaining managed to score 30 runs in difficult conditions to maintain the 100% record. It is not about winning at Prep, it is about developing an attitude that celebrates success, but also enables us to learn from our losses. No matter what the result, the boys will always congratulate the opposition; this is why the TSS coaches are so proud of their boys. I must acknowledge the leadership and dedication of the 2013 Preparatory School Cricket Captain, Hudson Meyer. Hudson enjoys the challenges of the game and was an outstanding representative for TSS. I must thank the following coaches for assisting the boys during the CIC season and showing a dedication to providing the best possible opportunities for the TSS boys to develop their skills: Cadyn Tasker (6B), Fergus Trevethan (6C), Toby Tapscott (5A), Rory Hain (5B) and Mark Hoppe and Matt Hurley (5C). We must also thank the Grounds staff, including Mr Peter Baker at Prep, for providing the teams with good quality pitches each week. Mr Steve Baker must also be congratulated for his dedication to ensuring that games could go ahead in wet conditions.

Cricket The following major awards were presented at the conclusion of the CIC season: Year 6 Cricketer of the Year – Hudson Meyer 6A

Best Batsman...................Wilson Statham Best Bowler.......................... Charlie Cox Best Fielder..................... Tom Scotchmer 6B

Best Batsman.......................... Jarah Gault Best Bowler................................Luca Lee Best Fielder..........................Ryven Ewing

The Gold Coast District Trials were well attended by Preparatory boys. Cody Durante, Charlie Cox and Sam Charlton were selected for the Gold Coast North Team and Matthew Manley was selected for the Beenleigh team as a late replacement. At the District tournament, Cody Durante and Matt Manley were selected in the final 24 boys, Matt Manley then selected as the South Coast reserve. It has been a pleasure to be part of TSS cricket in 2013. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the 6A cricket team, Milo Cricket and the 4-6 Skills sessions. 2014 is an exciting year as cricket continues to grow at TSS Prep. Howzat! Next year we look forward to T20 Blast, Milo in2cricket and the move from CIC to GPS. What a great year it should be!

Best Batsman..................... Ethan Hilman Best Bowler....................... Ryan Murphy Best Fielder................. Michael Murdoch Year 5 Cricketer of the Year.....Jack Hocart 5A

Best Batsman............... Brandon McPhee Best Bowler............................Harry King Best Fielder................... Liberato Vinaccia 5B

Best Batsman..........................Nick Cross Best Bowler........................... Max Carlos Best Fielder.............................Tom Fisher 5C

Best Batsman.......................Reece Dwyer Best Bowler....................Liam O’Connor Best Fielder............................Cody Wood Year 4 Cricketer of the Year – Baxter Lynch

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Cricket Year 6A

Cricket Year 6B

Seated Row: C. Durante, W. Statham, C. Cox, H. Meyer, A. Walker, J. Smith

Seated Row: M. Smith, R. Ewing, L. McInnes, B. Vine, H. Crooks

Second Row: M. Manley, M. Alikhan, S. Charlton, D. Robertson, T. Scotchmer, A. Whitaker, Mr A. Kelley

Second Row: A. Rice, H. Rowles, S. Gibson, F. Taylor, J. Gault, Mr C. Tasker Absent: H. Grady, L. Lee

Cricket Year 6c

Cricket Year 5A

Seated Row: E. Hillman, I. Williams, D. Liu, A. Hopkins, M. Murdoch

Seated Row:

Second Row: J. Frizelle, S. Martin, J. McKinnon, R. Murphy

Second Row: J. van der Laan, J. Burnett, M. van der Schyff, J. Hocart, J. Brown, J. Box, Mr T. Tapscott

Absent: M. Andonokis, S. Bowen, H. Grundy, A. Mills, Mr F. Trevethan

Cricket Year 5B Seated Row:

Z. Cirocca, K. Schlaphoff, H. Jean-Grant, J. Batt, H. Bennett, B. Wilson

J. Statham, L. Goldie, B. McPhee, S. McInnes, H. King, L. Vinaccia

Cricket Year 5C Seated Row:

K. Price, C. Wood, H. Cross-Winston, B. Lynch, O. Rutherford, E. Stanich, J. Hopkins, D. Tyler-Battaglia

Second Row: O. Taylor, B. Navratil, V. Gangasandra, M. Carlos, N. Cross, T. Fisher, Mr R. Hain

Second Row: Mr M. Hoppe, C. Whitton, L. Chabert, R. Dwyer, G. Collins, T. Alikhan, Z. Elvin, L. Bradnam, L. O’Connor, Mr M. Hurley

Absent: N. Phillips

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B. Bennett, R. Ramsay

Cross Country The most pleasing result from a very successful year was the CIC Cross Country team being placed first overall in percentage at the CIC Cross Country Championships. This is the strongest result the Preparatory School has achieved in many years, so “well done” to all boys on their fitness, attitude, commitment to training and most importantly, having fun doing so.

Under 9), Royce Ramsay (first Under 10) and James Smith (second Under 11). Well done to all runners and supporters for their involvement with Cross Country this year

House Cross Country was held the last Thursday in Term One on a beautiful Autumn day. Congratulations must go to all boys for a brilliant day full of great athleticism. It was good to see the whole Preparatory School present from Preschool to Year 6. Robert HarRis

Cross Country Coordinator

Congratulations to the following boys: Under 9 Champion.... Oscar Rutherford Under 10 Champion........Royce Ramsay Under 11 Champion...........James Smith Under 12 Champion......Wilson Statham School Champion................James Smith Training started in week eight during Term One with our main emphasis on improving our overall position from last year in the CIC Championships and for our training squad to qualify for the 30-man CIC School team. Boys had the opportunity to train at both the Senior and Preparatory Schools this year, providing a variety of practice courses as well as developing the core skills required to perform to each boy’s maximum potential. The School CIC squad travelled to Brisbane for the CIC Cross Country Championships confident and content with the previous three months of training. What a result for the Preparatory School finishing first in the percentile and taking home a trophy to be so proud of. Each boy left everything they had on the course and deserved recognition for the effort they had shown both in training and on the day. Our achievements in the CIC competition have been outstanding and the Preparatory School, is well and truly regarded as a powerhouse in Cross Country. Outstanding performances came from Oscar Rutherford (first

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Football determination by the boys, a number of the losses we experienced were by the smallest of margins. This year saw the first foray into the CIC competition for the boys in the 5A team, and while they were on a steep learning curve, they demonstrated great skills for their age and considerable promise for the future. Much to their credit, many of the games they did lose were close.

Debbie Goudy

Football Coordinator

In what was clear evidence that our Football stocks are on the rise, we were able to field four teams this year – 7A, 7B, 6A and 5A. This was a most satisfying advancement after having struggled to enter two teams in the CIC competition in recent years. The other positive is that our win/loss ratio continued to improve – something that augurs well for the future. It was also encouraging to see that through high levels of commitment and

It was tough going for the 6A boys for much of the season as they often struggled to field a full team: they were usually one man down. Even so they did us proud, always playing with exceptional allegiance to each other. They never gave up, and most importantly, they responded to the strong and always vocal support from their parents on the sideline. It was the always impressive 7A side that carried, in terms of results, the TSS flag the highest this season. They won six of their seven matches – a powerful result that led to several boys being honoured with selection in the Queensland representative team. The 7A team’s dedication to training, as well as to each game, was the key to success. They were impressive on all fronts, especially with their structure in both attack and defence. They have every right to feel very proud about their result.

Football Year 6 Seated Row:

S. Ward, T. Fairnington, J. Fuhrmann, R. Kim, C. Gray

Second Row: A. Kitchin, T. Young, A. Whitaker, R. Jones, Mr C. Anders

While the 7B side did not see the results they had hoped for, they too turned in an admirable effort. All too often they had to endure the frustration that comes with just missing a victory. These boys played every game with true TSS spirit, and as a result their confidence grew as the season progressed. Our “thank you” list for this season is headed by our coaches David McInnis, Luke Shrewsbury, Steve Hamilton and Cristobal Anders, while special mention must be made of Matthew Brown and Shane King, who unhesitatingly stepped in when we needed additional support. We also must thank our Prep football captain for 2013, Joe Fuhrmann, for the way he led by example across the season. He always demonstrated impressive levels of maturity and dedication. Finally, we need to recognise our wonderful TSS support team – the Mums and Dads, family and friends – the sideline legends that everso-faithfully supported our efforts throughout the season. The good news is that the outlook for next season is positive for all teams, especially now that Football is in a separate term to Rugby. It is a change that will lead to a greater number of boys being available to participate in both codes.

Football Year 5 Seated Row:

J. Guglielmino, L. Vinaccia, G. Naylor, J. van der Laan, H. King, L. Goldie

Second Row: Mr S. Hamilton S. Butler, M. Giufre, R. Green, J. Brown, B. Cook, M. Fuhrmann, Mr M. Brown

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Second Chance for Change

The theme of this year’s Young Round Square Conference, co-hosted by Billanook College and Woodleigh School in Victoria, was Second Chance for Change. The conference focused on all of the IDEALs of Round Square and involved many fantastic experiences.

Julie Watts

Prep Round Square Coordinator

At Round Square conferences students are broken into Barazza Groups (an African word relating to a gathering of people), and students and teachers from the same school are rarely together. The first two nights were spent in Melbourne and a highlight was the presentation by Tristan Miller, the amazing man who overcame personal obstacles to compete in 52 marathons in 52 weeks. His talk was inspiring, and we needed it because from there we went on to do the Great Race around Melbourne. It was an unusually warm day and an unusually long distance, especially since we were all in school clothes from the morning’s activity! It was certainly a great way to see Melbourne and gave us an insight into what Tristan meant when he talked about overcoming pain and pushing on. The next two days were spent in the Yarra Valley at an excellent outdoor education centre called Gundiwindi Lodge. Here the boys went on the giant swing, participated in initiative games, played archery and made damper. It was wet and cold and I was pleased to be allocated the damper making for the day! From there we went to the beautiful Mornington Penisula, and the next three days flew past in a whirlwind of activities: school visits to Woodleigh School, guest speakers and service projects. One of the speakers was a young man from THANK YOU Water. This fantastic company was started by a pair of school leavers who felt passionate about the amount of money spent on bottled water in Australia (around $600 million) while around 900 million people in the world have no access to a freshwater supply. He told the story of how they started their company and the long, hard battle they had, and won, to get Woolworths and Coles to stock their water. Their water is no ordinary profit-making bottled-water company. All the proceeds from each bottle are sent to Africa where they have

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set up an organisation to provide wells and water-cleaning equipment in many villages. Every water bottle has a tracking code so you can watch your money make its way to Africa: A truly outstanding concept! At every Round Square Conference I have attended I have always been blown away by the drive, energy and selflessness of the people that are invited to speak. This conference was no exception and we were privileged to have Sean Willmore join us for three of the days. Sean is the founder of the organisation “The Thin Green Line”, an organisation that trains rangers in many countries in combat and first aid, and supplies them with much needed resources. Sean’s foundation also helps the families left behind when rangers are killed in the line of duty. Over 10,000 (known) rangers have been killed in recent years and sadly, poaching is on the increase since ivory has become popular once again. Sean’s story has been told on Australian Story by Bryce Courtney, and Prince William has recently taken an interest in his project. Sean’s photos, stories and activities were both confrontational and motivational for students and staff alike. Sean has pushed us all to think about what goal we could set ourselves that would make a difference to the world, and how we would go about achieving this goal. “Be a doctor, teacher, lawyer and that is great, but for these things you receive a pay packet. You need to do something for the planet or its people, and do it because you can and because you know the planet needs you to.” And speaking of a second chance for change… TSS Prep has continued to do that through their amazing efforts at supporting the three Cambodian organisations we have chosen to work with: New Hope and Feeding Dreams (Siem Reap), and Centre for Children’s Happiness (Phnom Penh). At the end of last year a group of TSS Prep staff visited Cambodia again and decided our other organisation, Stepping Out, no longer required our support, which is fantastic. All the young men we initially supported are working and at university and the Stepping Out House is supporting itself. It is great that we helped this project get under way.

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and watching the boys play. They played to the best of their ability and showed great sportsmanship throughout the season.

Under 9

The Junior Rugby program could not run without the support of our parent volunteers who have given up Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings to assist each team. I sincerely thank you for your involvement. The following dedicated and enthusiastic parents must be acknowledged:

Strat Georgeadis

Under 6

Thank you also to Luella Smith, Mia Lee and Vanessa Behan for getting the Prep Pavilion operating each weekend. A large amount of money was raised throughout the season and this supported the upgrading of the protective pads for the posts introduced in 2013. The support of parents, grandparents and TSS supporters is also greatly appreciated. The transporting of boys to games and support from the sidelines is such an important part of the boys’ sporting experience.

Red:.................................. Libby Howard White:............................Michael Furnell Blue:....................................... David Nye Maroon:................................Denis Ivory Alex Kelley

Junior Rugby Coordinator

Under 7 Red

Ben Illes Blue

Danielle Gennari and Mel Brown This year we entered 14 teams in the Gold Coast competition, with more than 160 TSS Prep boys participating. Under 6....................................... 4 teams Under7........................................ 3 teams Under 8....................................... 3 teams Under 9....................................... 2 teams Under 10..................................... 2 teams All teams performed extremely well and showed significant improvement across the 2013 season. This year a new training structure was introduced, focusing on developing the key skills at each age level and also featuring a component that developed the coaching skills of our parent coaches. The new Junior Rugby structure, each age group training together, also supported the notion of playing for TSS as opposed to individual teams as boys progress through the age levels in Junior Rugby. Each year the boys will move into different teams, giving them the opportunity to play with a large number of their peers and experience the wisdom and knowledge of a variety of team coaches. I congratulate all boys on their involvement and commitment this year. The level of participation and enjoyment was clear to see when travelling to the different club grounds 138

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Maroon

John Stuckey and Fraser Ross Under 8 Maroon

Andrew Lygo and Kent Murphy

White

Simon Mair and Howard Hughes Maroon

Under 10 Maroon

Jim Vivlios and Simon Bennett Blue

Mark Hoppe, Luke McKenzie and Jason Whitton

In 2014, we hope to enter more teams into the Gold Coast competition and continue to develop the skills of our coaches and players.

Blue

Austin Whitakker White

Ross Jurisich and Jonathan Grasso

Rugby U6 Blue Seated Row: H. Lygo, T. Kelly, L. Crain, A. Hamadi, E. Massey Second Row: W. Nye, A. Zack-Holt, R. Sly, Mr D. Nye

Rugby

Rugby U6 Red L to R: A. Lee, J. Khalil, C. Chabert, W. Pickett, N. Hill, H. Howard, H. Moffrey, Mrs L. Howard

Rugby U6 Maroon Seated Row: A. James, T. Taylor, Z. Connors, H. Sheehan, J. Greaves Second Row: M. Gallie, C. Ivory, J. Gallie, Mr D. Ivory

Rugby U7 Blue

Rugby U7 Maroon

Seated Row: A. Rice, J. Gennari, J. Roper, F. Goss, B. Roper

Seated Row:

J. Collier, C. Ross, T. Stuckey, J. Ottoson, M. Fletcher

Second Row: Miss D. Gennari, C. Stone, C. Brown, J. Ray, Mrs M. Brown

Second Row: J. Amos, C. O’Connor, J. McPhee, R. Braden, Mr F. Ross

Rugby U7 Whit

Rugby U8 Blue

Seated Row: A. Bellchambers, J. Pels, T. Brown, M. Thilwind, N. Hayes

Seated Row: M. Veivers, N. Evans, A. Hill, N. Mahony, J. Foster, S. Sturgess

Second Row: Mr J. Nickalls, H. Illes, C. Daley, B. Parsons, K. Gupta, A. Nickalls, Mr B. Illes

Second Row: Mr A. Whittaker, A. Whittaker, T, Goffsassen, B. Faulkner, C. Carlos, B. Nickalls, Mr J. Nickalls Absent: Mr D. Evans

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Rugby U8 Maroon Seated Row:

J. Nicholson, E. Chabert, D. Aloysius, C. Lygo, D. Young

Second Row: Mr K. Murphy, B. Hayes, L. Murphy, A. Thomson, S. Collivas, S. Hamadi, Mr A. Lygo

Rugby U8 White Seated Row:

Z. de Martini, M. Carr, F. Stinson, T. Heron, C. Murakami, P. Bousgas

Second Row: X. Grasso, E. Kelly, O. Hamid, B. Parker, B. Jurisich, Mr R. Jurisich

Rugby U9 White

Rugby U9 Maroon

Seated Row: A. Hughes, L. Deotto, M. Otto, J. Debelak, H. Deotto

Seated Row:

Second Row: S. Ferris-Nathan, J. Kelly, L. Mair, R. Stuckey, Mr Simon Mair,

Second Row: E. Kay, R. Payten, M. Branch, L. Rowles, W. Worboys, Z. Crain, Mr S. Georgeadis

Absent: E. Rameau, F. Corser, Mr H. HugHes

J. Jones, Z. Howard, C. Georgeadis, D. Neal, W. Marshall, V. Wilkie

Absent:

J. Slater

Seated Row: C. Illes, J. Ransby, L. O’Connor, C. Whitton, A. Wei, O. Rutherford, H. Anthony, C. Wood, K. Price

Seated Row:

B. Bennett, D. Lehndorf, L. Chabert, H. Stapleton, J. Krafritsas, J. Boyle, H. Aloysuis, B. Testa

Second Row: L. Bradnam, L. Ross, B. Stewart, T. Alikhan, N. McKenzie, T. Salmon, W. Thilwind, B. Walsh, Mr M. Hoppe

Second Row: J. Butler, Z. Elvin, B. Lynch, J. Donovan, A. Grooby, C. Vivlios, R. Ramsay, Mr S. Bennett

Absent: F. Woodbridge, Mr L. McKenzie, Mr J. WhittoN

Absent: Mr J. Vivlios

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Remwell Melia

Rugby Coordinator – CIC

The 2013 CIC Rugby Season was highly successful with 10 teams competing against strong opposition throughout Term Two. 2013 provided a new challenge for the program with the Year 7s being based at the Senior School. All boys displayed great teamwork, sportsmanship and commitment, which reflected in the outstanding results. In the CIC program, we aim to challenge the boys’ rugby ability, interaction with others and leadership on and off the field. A large focus is set on playing hard, playing fair and most of all, to enjoy the game in good company. The boys who represented TSS this season displayed all of the above qualities and should be commended on their good work. In 2013, we played home fixtures against St Patrick’s College, Moreton Bay Boys College, Marist College Ashgrove and Villanova College, and away matches against Padua College, Brisbane Grammar School and St Laurence’s College. We also played trial and touring matches against Wollongbar Alstonville Rugby Club, Far North Coast Rep Squad and Scots College. All boys trained hard once a week and 142

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participated in invasion games during sport skills, which further developed their Rugby skills that they put into practice on Saturdays.

7A – Mr Ian Browne and Mr Richard Browne

A large focus was this year set on the development of rugby skills in each and every boy in the program. The standard of coaching this year was raised and the boys’ skills and performances reflected this. Each week, each age group would train together for the first 45 minutes of the session to do core skills to ensure all boys received similar coaching, whether they were in the As, Bs, Cs or Ds. This allowed boys to learn and further develop their skills in catch and pass, attack, tackle and breakdown.

7C – Mr Lindsay Close

This hard work and dedication was also reflected in the results. Our win/ loss ratio improved from last year, winning 46 out of the 55 games at 84%. Congratulations to the 7As, 7Bs, 6As, 6Bs, 6Cs and 6Ds for their undefeated seasons. Eight boys were named in the Gold Coast North Under 12 Rugby Union Schools Team and five of these boys were selected in the South Coast squad and competed at the QLD Under 12 State Championships in Goondiwindi. During the pre-season, TSS was represented in the annual Armidale School Rugby Tournament, which sees schools from all over Australia compete in a number of divisions. The tournament structure changed this year and went from a pools-based system to a grand prix championship where teams were ranked from previous years. The TSS team played extremely well and finished fifth out of the 48 club and School teams. Congratulations to all the boys involved on their sportsmanship, success and their behaviour on tour. A huge thank you to Mr Ian Browne, Mr Richard Browne and Mr Spencer Attoe for all their efforts on this tour. The 2013 season wouldn’t have been so successful if it wasn’t for our line-up of quality coaches. I thank all of the coaches for their hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and guidance and the boys really appreciated everything you did for them. The coaching staff for 2013 was as follows:

7B – Mr Charlie Henley and Mr RJ Silk

7D – Mr Sam Lobascher 6A – Mr Spencer Attoe and Mr Remy Melia 6B – Mr John Karatasios and Mr Leighton Barnard 6C – Mr Fergus Trevethan 6D – Mr Joel Menzies 5A – Mr Bryan Hain and Mr Tim Gall 5B – Mr Tomo Wyn-Jones and Mr Mico Olivier Thanks must also go to Mr Kelley and Mrs Schroder for their additional support during the season. The standard of refereeing was high in 2013 and thanks must go to Mr Scott Goninan, Mr Lindsay Close, Mr Rory Hain, Mr Mark Gooch, Sam Rasmussen, Tom Schulte, Matt Kelly, Freddie Chapman and Munroe Underwood for refereeing each Saturday. Finally, thanks to Physio Fit staff Matt Brown, Daniel Parsons and Tim Wilson for providing first-aid services at home matches. This concludes TSS Prep’s involvement in CIC Rugby as 2014 will bring new and exciting changes to junior sport. I look forward to watching these young men further develop their skills in the next few years. See you all in 2014.

Rugby

Rugby 5A

Rugby 5B

Seated Row: C. Jenkins, O. Portelli, B. Foster, S. McInnes, B. McPhee, J. Box, J. Statham

Seated Row: M. Goddard, K. Schlaphoff, J. Avram, J. Batt, J. Meo, J. Box, J. Statham

Second Row: H. Vousty, J. Doohan, D. Paraka, H. Devantier, M. van der Schyff, N. Cross, J. Hocart, Mr B. Hain

Second Row: Mr M. Olivier, N. Brown, J. Burnett, M. Branch, B. Navratil, H. Bennett, Mr T. Wyn-Jones

Absent:

W. Spisich

Rugby 6A

Rugby 6B

Seated Row: R. Ewing, C. Durante, W. Statham, M. Alikhan, D. Burton, S. Bowen, H. Meyer

Seated Row: L. Lee, M. Murdoch, J. Devlin, L. McInnes, J. Smith, S. Bowen, M. Smith

Second Row: Mr R. Melia, W. Taylor, A. Walker, S. Charlton, H. Grady, D. Robertson, C. Cox, N. Neale, Mr S. Attoe

Second Row: Mr J. Karatasios, W. Taylor, T. Scotchmer, J. Brinsmead, S. Gibson, H. Kennedy, B. Botting, Mr L. Barnard

Rugby 6C Seated Row:

W. Booth, A. Rice, J. Frizelle, S. Jo, F. Reynolds, H. Morrison, B. Vine

Rugby 6D L to R: H. Grundy, A. Thompson, N. Farley, B. Kelly, J. Gault, H. Crooks, Mr J. Menzies

Second Row: L. Christie Adams, J. Hutchison-Strachan, M. Manley, Z. Mckerchar, H. Rowles, R. Murphy, Mr F. Trevethan

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NEW ZEALAND SPORTS TOUR

MONDAY

In June, 28 TSS Preparatory School boys headed across the Tasman on the trip of a lifetime that would provide each boy with a wide variety of challenges, experiences and personal-development opportunities. They left the Gold Coast shores as TSS Prep boys, but they returned as sporting Warriors!

Fixtures got under way with a vengeance as our Football and Rugby teams arrived at ASB Stadium – the only artificial field in Christchurch and that was also the only viable playing field due to the weather. The boys were piped on in typical Scottish style, a sound that echoed round the stadium, and then it was down to business The commitment of the TSS boys was absolute. St Andrew’s College went a goal up in the first half then TSS emptied the substitutes bench in the second half as those replaced headed off to warm up for the Rugby. The new TSS team didn’t take long to bang the ball in the old onion bag, making it one all. TSS were looking good, going forward with chances falling regularly, but STAC hit the boys on the break and scored the winner with 10 minutes to go.

The purpose was to expose Prep boys to the experience of touring as a group with a common cause by having them represent their school in a number of sporting fixtures against other top NZ independent schools. In addition they would experience some of New Zealand’s culture and billet with their Kiwi counterparts. Alex Kelley

Sportsmaster

Rugby, Football and Basketball were contested and each boy on the tour would represent at least one sport, many playing in two teams. Conditions would be like no other. Snow had fallen around Christchurch and the South Island only days before our departure and high winds had battered the Windy City, Wellington. The tour unfolded like this. Saturday

The boys made their first positive impression when passengers and cabin crew alike commented on how delightful the boys were and their mature attitude. Upon arrival in Auckland, the boys swiftly donned their tracksuit tops in response to the colder weather. The connecting flight to Christchurch was delayed and we eventually arrived to sub-zero temperatures at 9pm. Sunday

The Basketball team took on a strong STAC team boasting many regional representative players, and despite taking an early lead, the boys were behind at the end of the first half. A rousing halftime speech lifted the team to a secondhalf fight-back, before they finally went down 67-28.

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The Rugby kicked off and TSS dominated to lead 20-0 at half-time. In the second half the boys continued to score, and although STAC managed to cross the line towards the end, the final score was TSS 45 defeated St Andrew’s College 5. After a hard day of competition, we all headed to Hanmer Springs with snow everywhere. There the boys went straight to the thermal pools where the 35-degree-plus waters soothed sore muscles. TUESDAY

Still in Hanmer Springs and after yet another snowball fight out the front of our motel, we took the bus to Hanmer Thrillseekers where the boys split into two groups for paintball and jetboating. The day’s hectic activities ended back in Hanmer’s Thermal Pool Water Park for a couple of hours of relaxation and play in the hot pools before heading off for a dinner of New Zealand fish and chips followed by an early night.

New Zealand Sports Tour WEDNESDAY

An early flight took us to Wellington and straight to battle with Scot’s College. The early start meant our Basketball team started slowly, but the boys soon kicked into gear, gained back valuable points and continued to pressure the hosts. The second half produced a seesaw fight and some great plays until TSS went down by a single point, 26–25. The Rugby side faced the traditional Haka – a first-time experience for most. Undeterred, the boys played at a high speed with lots of intensity and physicality to score an early try. Despite controlling ball and field possession for most of the half and playing hard, TSS couldn’t prevail against the strong Scots College defence, with the final score giving Scot’s College the win. The Football match kicked off with TSS starting well, but as with the Rugby we faced a Scot’s College First XI side that was well skilled and outplayed our boys, who were suffering the effects of the big day of travel and backing up from other sports. The boys gave it their very best to the end and were gallant in defeat. They headed wearily to the presentation before going home with their billeting families. THURSDAY

After touring the Scots College campus, we headed off to Te Papa Museum where the boys spent an hour exploring New Zealand’s nature, art, history and cultural heritage. We travelled to Memorial Park to play Football against Wellesley College on a new artificial surface.

were quite physical and played good rugby. Added to this, the weather conditions, the state of the field that hampered the boys’ attacking ability and the fact they’d played a lot of sport in the past 24 hours all conspired to take its toll. FRIDAY

On Friday we arrived at the ASB stadium, the home of community sport and the venue for the final game of the tour. During the Basketball warmup, a local legend, The Shot Doctor, introduced himself and proceeded to give the boys an unexpected skills session. This had the desired effect and the boys were comprehensive winners against a Wellesley team who could not cope with the TSS speed down the court. Game and tour over it was on to Wellington Airport for the homeward flight. The tour was a huge success and the 28 boys will undoubtedly reflect on their time in New Zealand for many years to come. They were fantastic in every respect. They left everything on the pitch in every game, supported each other both on and off the pitch, were helpful when needed, and left a positive and lasting impression with all the people they encountered. In that week away from home they had grown, not just in size, but in stature. On returning to TSS in Term 3, it was clear to see the confidence that had developed as a result of leaving parents and siblings behind and embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. Bring on the next tour!

This match began in rainy and windy conditions and once more our team started really well and matched Wellesley for the first 15 minutes, but were unable to get the ball in the back of the net. However, the opposition prevailed to score a victory with eight goals. The Rugby game was played back at the school and right from the kick-off, the boys knew they were in for a hard match. TSS put up an outstanding performance, but the Wellesley team The Southport School southportonian 2013

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“On Top of the World” was the motto for Mt Buller and it certainly lived up to its name for the boys who travelled to the Victorian ski field for the annual Prep School Ski Trip. Twelve boys and three staff spent six days at the beautiful alpine village in Mt Buller and enjoyed the experience of a winter wonderland holiday.

Mark Wyer

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Anxious staff and students were a bit concerned at the amount of snow that was on the mountain prior to the trip, with limited snow cover on small parts of the mountain. The “snow gods” were looking down upon us as the snow fell for five consecutive days leading up to our arrival, which blanketed the mountain, allowing us picture-perfect conditions for five days of skiing. The boys met early Sunday morning at Coolangatta Airport for our early departure to Melbourne before boarding a bus and heading up to Mt Buller. We arrived at our accommodation at Ajax Ski Club and got the boys settled into their rooms before heading down to the village to collect our skis, snowboards and lift tickets. The boys were greeted with falling snow on Sunday evening, which whet the appetite for the following day. A glorious crisp winter’s day met the boys bright and early on the ski fields on Monday morning. We organised our lessons and groups of boys and we were soon off with our instructors hitting the Mt Buller terrain. The lessons for the week proved invaluable to all boys, as some learnt new skills for the first time while others had the chance to hone their skills from previous trips. Watching the boys learn the skills of turning, stopping, travelling on lifts and T-bars was memorable as the boys quickly developed these newly acquired skills and promptly applied them to our free ski time. We were extremely fortunate to experience falling snow on Monday morning during our lessons and also in the afternoon session late in the day. It was truly a magical experience skiing in the falling snow and something that the boys will truly remember. Throughout the remainder of the week the boys experienced perfect conditions, with crisp mornings with temperatures

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around -3° heading to tops of 2° during the day. Tuesday saw the boys head off for their two-hour lesson where the boys got to work on turning, balance and stopping. After lunch the boys were split into two groups with the beginners hitting the Blue Bullet and Holden Express lifts where they got to experience a variety of green runs with Miss Lawless. Some of the more advanced skiers had the opportunity to head over to the southern side of the mountain with Mr Wyer and try out the newly opened blue runs of Little Buller Spur and Wombats. These runs tested the boys’ skills, but they were equally up to the task and were flying down these runs in no time at all. Wednesday was the highlight of the week for the boys as we had the opportunity to ski on some newly opened terrain up at The Summit, but also had the opportunity to experience night skiing for the first time. After a fun-filled day of lessons and free skiing, the boys headed home for a quick dinner before heading straight back to the mountain for a quick session of night skiing. Heading to the mountain and seeing the Bourke Street run lit up in lights was a glorious sight for all. While we only spent a short time on the mountain that night, it was one of many highlights for the boys. Wednesday and Thursday provided our boys with the chance to experience most of the terrain that was open to us. This provided a challenge for Mrs Barry who was busily taking some great action shots of the boys during the week. The beginners joined the advanced skiers on Wednesday and Thursday and explored some of the more challenging runs across the mountain, which also provided plenty of perfect photo opportunities. It was an awesome experience when all the boys and staff got to ski down one of the runs together. This highlighted to me the real essence of the trip, which was the mateship and camaraderie shown by each of the boys. Each and every one of them made sure that each boy was ok and looked after each other when skiing in their groups. Our last day on Friday was soon upon us and we were sad and excited to be heading home. We squeezed in a couple of hours skiing where the boys

Ski Trip were let loose in their groups on the mountain for one last time. With their newly acquired skill and confidence, the boys had a great couple of hours on the slopes before heading back to the accommodation and preparing for our trip home. It was great to witness the boys’ ability and skill improve so dramatically over the course of the week and watch them thoroughly enjoy themselves, as many of them have developed a new love and appreciation for skiing and snowboarding. After the long journey back to the Gold Coast and the many stories told in between, the boys were met with smiling and friendly faces of their family and memories of a trip that hopefully they will remember for some time to come. A very big thank you to the accompanying staff this year goes to Ms Cassandra Lawless and Mrs Kathryn Barry and parent helper Miss Holly Nixon, whose tireless efforts were truly appreciated by all the boys. The TSS boys of the 2013 Prep School Ski Trip were fantastic ambassadors to the School, themselves and to their family. As staff we were very privileged to accompany such wonderful young men on this exciting holiday adventure, and I know that we are all looking forward to the 2014 ski season already.

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Selection to the 2013 CIC Swimming Team was more competitive than ever, with several boys only narrowly missing selection by a mere 0.2 or 0.3 seconds!

Swims of the day:

Tuesday 5 March saw 42 boys, their parents, Prep Headmaster Mr Symms and Sportsmaster Mr Kelley waking bright and early to join the Coaching Team and Staff at the 2013 Team Cap Presentation, quickly followed by the bus trip to the Chandler Aquatic Centre, Brisbane for the Championship event!

Under 10s – Kyle Price – 50m Freestyle

Upon arriving at Chandler, Jack Brinsmead, 2013 Team Captain, led the warm-up routine, stretching and guiding our younger boys through this process. Janice Cole

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First race commencing at 8.45am, the majority of the boys swam very well, focusing and giving it their best efforts, particularly noticeable when executing skills such as relay takeovers with a great deal of competency, and for the third year in a row TSS did not have a single disqualification. Overall results:

Under 9............................................. First Under 10.......................................... Sixth Under 11....................................... Fourth Under 12......................................... Third Under 13........................................... First The Under 9s and Under 13s took out their Age championships and TSS won the coveted percentage cup for the second consecutive year. Overall, TSS finished in fourth position on aggregate points. A good performance in the water, with a highlight of the Championships being the sheer delight and enthusiasm on the faces of the Under 9 boys when winning their Age Relay.

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Under 9s – Warwick Thilwind – 50m Backstroke

Under 11s – Kye Kanemura – 50m Breaststroke Under 12s – Jack Brinsmead – 100m Freestyle Under 13s – Tom Van der Schyff – 100m Freestyle Of particular note were the efforts of our Under 9 boys: Zavier Crain, Ryan Kennedy, Ryder Payten, Oscar Rutherford and Warwick Thilwind. They certainly led the way, following instructions carefully while very excited – were able to focus when needed, and were exemplary in their vocal support for the team, at one stage making up the majority of the cheer squad! Great leaders in the making! Special thanks must be given to our Sportsmaster, Mr Kelley, for assistance with Marshalling, Mrs Sharon Joss – Team Manager – an amazing supporter of our boys and all things Swimming, David Proud (Head CIC Coach), David Thomas and Mandy Morgan (CIC Coaches) for their terrific guidance and efforts with our team. Thank you to our CIC parents who drop off, pick up, support and encourage their sons – working to provide them with this opportunity by enabling their son to learn independence, reflected in the ownership of his efforts and achievements. Terrific to see so many boys back at training for the 2014 season ahead!

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J. Ransby, J. Statham, R. Collier, T. Condon, T. Schwerkolt, N. Phillips, W. Thilwind, O. Rutherford, Z. Crain, R. Kennedy, K. Price

Second Row: M. Fuhrmann, G. Gibson, J. Devlin, J. Fuhrmann, M. van der Schyff, M. Harris, L. Bruce, A. Whitaker, H. Morrison, J. Burnett, R. Ewing Third Row: Mr D. Proud M. Smith, Z. Rossiter, F. Reynolds, T. Fuhrmann, J. Brinsmead, D. Robertson, W. Statham, K. Kanemura, B. Vine, Mrs S. Joss Fourth Row: J. Smith, W. Taylor, H. Kennedy, D. Coleman, T. van der Schyff, W. Thilwind, Z. Baltus, J. Frizelle Absent:

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Tennis 2013 will be remembered as a highly successful year for the TSS Prep tennis team in what will be the last time we compete in the CIC competition. Once again a high number of boys competed for the eight representative teams. While we had a large group all boys managed to represent their School at some point during the season. This season saw a terrific level of sportsmanship and fair play and all boys should be congratulated on their efforts throughout the season.

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On the court our teams won a staggering 79% of their matches, with the sixth IV going through the year undefeated! An outstanding effort. Our sport was captained by Angus Timoney, who led by example all year. Well done on a terrific effort, Angus! Once again the tennis season was well supported by members of staff and coaches Mr Rob Baker, Mrs Paula Henry and Mr Mathew Slattery did an outstanding job all year and should be thanked for their efforts. The TSS Tennis team led by Mr Terry Saunders and assisted by Mr Patrick Yelland need to be thanked for enabling the boys to work on those backhands and keep the opposition on their toes. Mr Alex Kelley and Mrs Marisa Schroder provided great support throughout the season and I thank them for the terrific job they do! Finally, I would like to thank all the boys for their commitment and outstanding attitudes, and I look forward to seeing them all involved in tennis in the years to come.

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Ms Megan Bramwell

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This year, 2013, saw the appointment of Ms Watts as Year 6 Coordinator and found the famous, glittery, blue Dixon cape up for grabs. I had always admired the spirit and passion instilled into this house from Ms Watts and previous Housemasters and thought it to be a true testament of their passion and loyalty to Dixon House. It was with no hesitation but great nervousness I put my hand up to put on the cape. It was an absolute honour to take over the helm, but I was wondering how on earth I was ever going to fill the big shoes of my predecessor’s great achievements. It was very early on when I realised I needn’t have worried. I was amazed by the spirit and comradeship our Dixon boys had for each other and the heartfelt greeting they welcomed me and the other Dixon staff that had joined the team; it was truly admirable and humbling. I have really enjoyed getting to know all the Dixon boys and some I hadn’t really seen since they were in Year 1. Although we were all quietly out to WIN, especially being my first year at the reins, the focus was about being and doing our best and the team’s sportsmanship. Nothing made me more proud than when I saw a number of Dixon boys helping out the Mitre boys raising funds for their very heartwarming charity. The respect and bond these boys have for each other and the other Houses is truly admirable and should be commended, a real Band of Brothers. The Dixon boys really started the year strong, grasping our first shield at the very first carnival, the Inter-House Swimming. Once again I was blown away by the support our boys and parents had for each other, cheering each and every swimmer in both pools and giving our best war cry after each success. I was quietly concerned throughout the Inter-House Athletics, as I started to realise we had not one age champion from any year level. However, the true strength, determination and sportsmanship of the Dixon boys, the way that they looked out for each other, reaped benefits as they held high the

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trophy proudly in the Dixon camp that afternoon. Way to go, Dixon! The Dixon House leaders, Sam Charlton, Joe Furman, Dean Burton and James Frizelle, have proven to be very committed and willing to lend a hand when needed. It has been a real pleasure to work with these fine young men as they have led Dixon during 2013. Thank you to all the other Year 6 boys that helped out behind the scenes and the aspiring Year 5 boys. For your help with setting up Assemblies and Chapels and the other roles you have taken on, I sincerely thank you and commend you all for a job well done. A very special thank you must also go out to the incredible staff of Dixon House, Mr Benson, Mr Hoppe, Mr Melia, Ms Streton, Mr Trevethan, Mrs Wallace, Mrs Capper, Ms Nixon, Mrs Stevens, Mrs Stibbe and Mrs Zauner, who continue to inspire and guide the boys during their journey. We would not be the enthusiastic Dixon House we are today without you and I have truly appreciated your help and support throughout the year. I have been so proud of each and every one of our TSS Dixon boys and you have helped make this year one I will never forget. As we farewell the Year 6 boys as they venture across the road, we wish them well and every success. I know the Dixon House passion and spirit will be upheld, as I can see this in the eyes of all our Year 5 boys who are ready to lead us into another successful year in 2014. “Dixon House war cry 123, Dixon Dragons blue and white, Dixon Dragons out of sight, We will fight, Play it tight, C’mon Dragons show your might, D I X O N, Dixon!!!” Dean Burton – Vice-Captain

It has been a privilege this year to be the Dixon Vice-Captain. The teamwork in Dixon is amazing. There is never a dull moment when you are in Dixon. When we are at sporting events the teamwork shows with everyone supporting and cheering. Dixon is the House with the most teamwork by far. Nobody gets angry or sad if we lose because we have tried our hardest. Dixon will always be a part of me. I am glad that I was in Dixon this year.

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James Frizelle – Vice-Captain

Being the Dixon House Vice-Captain was the best thing that ever happened to me. When I got put into this House in Year 4 I knew I was in the best House because I could feel how welcoming Dixon was and what a great House they are, not only for their fantastic sporting abilities, but Dixon showed such strong sportsmanship and spirit. I’d like to thank all my teachers, friends and most of all Dixon House. It has been a fantastic experience. I will always remember Dixon when I go into the Senior School. Thank you and GO DIXON! Joe Fuhrmann – House Captain

Being a relatively new boy to the School when elections for House Captaincy positions were undertaken at the end of 2011, I was surprised to have been elected, and feel really honored to have been given this opportunity by my peers. I’d like to thank Miss Bramwell for her mentoring and assistance. This year the sports carnival was a perfect example of the team effort that Dixon puts in to everything; even though we had no Age Champions we still managed to win at the end of the day… because every Dixon boy tried his hardest! Being Dixon Captain has been one of the greatest experiences at TSS so far. I look forward to further Dixon updates from my little brother, Max. Go Dixon.

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2013 has been a successful year for our beloved Mitre House. We are preparing for the final House events and hopes are, as always, positive for a fine performance and strong display of effort and involvement. Mitre House truly is a special House in that we are always there for each other, whether it is on the sporting field, playground or classroom. The mark of a great House is that it can take difficulty in its stride and march on to further greatness. This year, Mitre House has amply demonstrated that. We may not always come in first place, but Mitre boys try their very best in all that they do . . . and we continue to march on with our heads held high. Brett Massey

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on long service leave. Mr Baker did an outstanding job and the boys very much enjoyed working with him. I must extend a very warm “thank you” to all our House teachers. We really do appreciate all that you do for the House. I would also like to express my gratitude to our Captain and Vice-Captains for your determination to ensure Mitre House is truly a band of brothers. The House leaders for 2013 are Duke Robertson, Luca Lee, Milo Smith and Tom Scotchmer. It has been a pleasure working with these fine young men as they have led Mitre during 2013. There’s an old saying that “it matters not if you win or lose, but how you play the game” – and it’s an honour and a privilege to be associated with a group of people who play the game so well. Thanks to everybody for a fabulous year.

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Duke Robertson – Captain

Milo Smith – Vice-Captain

Since Year 3 I have always looked up to the Mitre House Captains sitting on the stools during House meetings and this year I have been lucky enough to be one of those boys. Mitre House is like one big family. We all come together when it counts and we do our very best. We might not come out on top, but we know that we have tried our hardest and that’s what counts. We raised over $3000 for Wear Red for Ryven Day because we came together as a team and pitched in when we could. I would like to thank Mr Massey and Mr Baker for being great Housemasters and Luca, Tom and Milo for being awesome Vice-Captains, and the rest of the Year 6 cohort for all their support. I am proud to lead this House and wish all the Mitre men in the coming years the best of luck, and remember, Mitre rocks!

I have been lucky enough to be part of the mighty Mitre House since Year 2 and ever since my first House meeting I would go home and tell my parents that I would love to be a House Captain one day. It was an honour to be elected as a Mitre Vice-Captain for this year. Mr Massey has always been very encouraging and the other captains were really fun and great to work with. Thank you to all the boys in Mitre for making our job so easy and making 2013 great fun! Go Mitre!

Luca Lee – Vice-Captain

It has been an amazing experience travelling through Mitre right from Prep. To have the opportunity to help lead Mitre in 2013 is something that I will take through to high school. It has been a special time working with all the other boys of Mitre, as it’s a House that always shows the great, mighty-Mitre spirit. A huge thank you to Mr Massey and Mr Baker as you helped make this experience enjoyable. I wish Mitre House the best of luck in the years to come. I will always treasure my time as Vice-Captain of an incredible House.

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Tom Scotchmer – Vice-Captain

From my first-ever House meeting at TSS last year, I knew that I wanted to be a leader in Year 6. This year I was given the honour of being Mitre Vice-Captain. I really enjoyed working with all of the boys and especially our fantastic Housemaster, Mr Massey. I’d like to thank all of you Mitre boys for putting in so much effort this year. I have had a great two years in the mighty Mitre House and I will really miss it.

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Following the departure of Mr Lindsay Close to the Senior Campus this year, I had the honour of being Housemaster of the only House I have had involvement in during my 10 years at TSS Prep. The mighty Musgrave House means a great deal to me and I have tried to continue Mr Close’s goals, including fair and competitive participation in all events and charitable service to the community.

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In 2013, the attitude displayed has been exemplary. Regardless of ability levels, all boys gave their best and before they realised it had formed into a Band of Brothers. Jack Brimsmead was an outstanding Captain. From the very start he showed excellent organisational qualities and a caring and empathetic nature. This was most evident during carnivals as he and other senior boys would assist and encourage younger boys. Weekly meetings allowed the captains always to share ideas, to help our House and also reinforce Bounce Back messages. Jack Brimsmead, Angus Timoney, Hudson Meyer and Sam Gibson did an outstanding job, giving a glimpse of the leadership qualities that they can offer at the Senior Campus in the coming years. Our younger boys coming through also show a great deal of promise in this area and should be excited about their turn to lead this great House next year and beyond.

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Service to people in our community who desperately require a hand is something Musgrave prides itself on. This year we supported the Archbishop’s Flood Appeal through Anglicare and raised much-needed funds for members of the Central Queensland communities who were devastated by floods. We also assisted the Salvos with long-life food donations that was so successful it required many trucks and men to transfer the goods to the Salvation Army depot. Without the continued support of our Musgrave staff we would not have enjoyed such a productive and fun year. Lisa Corbett, Debbie Nicholson, Cassandra Lawless, Toby Tapscott and Bruce Davidson, have been very active in all House endeavours. Despite the trophy cabinet not being entirely full this year, I could not be more proud of the boys’ effort and attitude. These fine young men changed lives through their charity work and service. They cheered and encouraged boys who were maybe not going to ever win a particular event. They became a truly close-knit unit called Musgrave House.

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Angus Timoney – Vice-Captain

Jack Brinsmead – Captain

Sam Gibson – Vice-Captain

Musgrave has been a journey I’ll never forget. All of the great friends that I have made within Musgrave have been phenomenal. From the day I started Prep, when the teachers told me what House I was in, Musgrave, I instantly knew that it would be a terrific experience. This year especially I’ve made a great bond with my other Captains and House mates. Thank you Musgravians for letting me lead Musgrave this year. It’s been a great seven years and I will never forget this great period of my life.

2013 was a year of change for me. The first year the Year 6 boys held leadership roles in the School on their own, a year ahead of any other boy in any Prep year at TSS before. With that change came responsibility, organisation and many hours of meetings, formalities and important roles such as assemblies, School functions and Chapel Services.

Musgrave will always be a part of me. During my seven years at TSS, Musgrave has helped me become who I am. The spirit, the friendships and all the fun involved with the mighty Kookaburras will always be treasured by me. Thank you for all the great years, Musgrave!

Hudson Meyer – Vice-Captain

Becoming Musgrave House ViceCaptain in 2013 has definitely been a highlight of my three years at the Prep Campus. This position helped me develop my leadership and people skills. I have really enjoyed working with Mr Hamilton and my other Musgrave Captains. Good luck to upcoming Musgravians and GO Musgrave.

I have enjoyed immensely being Musgrave’s House Captain this year. It has taught me so many things, but more importantly helped me encourage, support and be a friend to many boys in this fine House whom I wouldn’t have likely met otherwise. I have enjoyed cheering the boys on and was delighted when we crossed the line first in some of the activities. A big thank you to Mr Hamilton, Musgrave’s Housemaster. He is someone I am honoured to have worked closely with this year. The year was made all the better by his support and encouragement every step of the way. We have many exciting times ahead at TSS. Thank you, Musgrave, for a great 2013.

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Shepherd House This year, 2013, saw the Prep School lose its Year 7s to the Senior School and take up residence in the purpose-built Year 7 Centre. As a consequence, there was much discussion in many circles of our community as to what impact that would have upon daily life here at Prep. Would things be markedly different? Would it leave a gaping hole?

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I guess for myself, and the other Housemasters, our main question marks were centring around what changes we may see in the areas of House leadership, House engagement, role modelling, House spirit, House character et al. Why? – Because, for the first time in Prep School’s history, our House leaders and those responsible for the “tone” of the House were to be Year 6 students. Now, some 12 months down the track, I can report that this year has been, in many ways, a year like all others, and yet also it has been a year of great difference and great growth – but overall another hugely successful year. So, I now openly state that any time I devoted to pondering over this conundrum of what was in store was in fact wasted time. I should have spent it planning my first million or something else very productive, for our Year 6s stood up wonderfully and showed that all they needed was the chance. Congratulations, Year 6! You have so many reasons to be proud of the way you filled the void, and how you excelled in doing so. I guess I should not reserve my applause for the Year 6s alone, however, as Year 5s, Year 4s and Year 3s took up their share of the slack too. All in all it was truly a team effort to ensure no holes evolved as our Year 7s departed. Well done, boys. Rightly, you have reason to be pleased. In Inter-House activities we again showed the competitiveness that is a hallmark of our House. While not holding aloft any of the Swimming, Cross Country or Athletics trophies, the effort and House spirit upon which we pride ourselves were very much to the fore. I congratulate the boys on their preparedness to “have a go” in areas that put many of them out of their comfort

zone. Well done! We House tutors admire that so much. Two highlights do shine out for us though above all other happenings and events. In 2013 we again showed ourselves to be a force in House Music and won the trophy for the third time in four years. We set our minds to holding up that trophy when the others eluded us, so the winning “yyeesss!” was well deserved and the subsequent war cry very enthusiastic. A commendable effort, boys. Also, we achieved a record amount in our annual fund-raising event, the “Shepherd House Cake Stall”. To amass $2087 was a tribute to the generosity of Shepherd families and my thanks is again expressed to you all. To Mrs Smith, Baskin-Robbins Pacific Fair, who again donated the ice cream and cones, a super big thank you. Cambodia and Milofibritis were the recipients as chosen by the boys. Finally, in a wrap of 2013, may I first thank the House Captain, James Smith. He is a well organised, reliable and responsible young man and performed the role admirably. His Vice-Captains, Harry Crooks, Finn Taylor and Calum Lockett, similarly deserve a back pat for they also rolled up their sleeves and did all that was asked of them. Thank you also to the Year 6s leaders who helped behind the scenes with the setting up of Chapels and Assemblies, the putting up of flags, and organising several House sporting teams. Much appreciated, boys. To the Years 3-6 House Tutors; Mrs Pemberton, Ms Yap, Mrs Gippel and Mrs Poeszus, a big thank you to you guys also. You are always prepared to hop in and play your part and it is much appreciated by me and the boys. To our “gateway” Year P-2 Shepherd tutors; Mrs Boxall, Ms Boyd, Ms Perkins, Mrs Gadd and Miss Garrett, also a big thank you for your “greenness”. Similarly, Mrs Rix, Mrs Doyle and Dr Lachlan. Finally, two thumbs up and a huge hand clap for the efforts of all boys in Shepherd House in the Prep School in 2013. My role has again been made easier by the fact that you all continue

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to want to contribute so much to your House. My thanks. So, as 2013 rolls to an end, all that is left to say is – Well Done Green in Twenty Thirteen!! Finn Taylor – Vice-Captain

As I reflect back on the past year and recall all my great memories of Year 6, one huge one of those is being ViceCaptain of Shepherd House. One of the major parts of being Vice-Captain of your House is leading them and encouraging them in all events that our House is involved in. Especially this year with the Year 7s no longer being in the Prep and now being part of the Senior School. As my time at TSS Prep draws to an end, I realise how great these primary school years have been. And the best part? Being in Shepherd House! “Go the Green Machine!!!” James Smith – Captain

It has been a great honor and privilege to be the 2013 House Captain of Shepherd House. Being a member of the Mighty Green Machine for seven years has been one the most memorable highlights of my schooling years so far and that will stay with me for ever. All the fun times, friends I have made and memories have made my journey all the better. As my Shepherd days have now come to an end I will really miss the Prep School and all my fellow Shepherdite housemates, Mr Rowe and all the teachers. I know I leave Shepherd House in great hands and that every boy will continue carrying on the mighty Shepherd spirit with determination and dedication. Thank you to all the Vice-Captains and Year 6 leaders that have helped me throughout the year, and to every Shepherd boy for all your support and encouraging me to be the best leader that I can be. Calum Lockett – Vice-Captain

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Shepherd is a house of spirit, honour, fairness, charity and friendship. Mr Rowe and the other House teachers always encourage and support us no matter our age or ability. My time in Shepherd has been amazing, and although I am looking forward to joining the Senior School House of Melbourne, I will always have Shepherd in my heart. Harry Crooks – Vice-Captain

When I first came to TSS in Year 1, I was told I was in Shepherd House, but I must say I didn’t know what that meant! All I knew was it was green. It wasn’t until Year 3 and I attended my first House Meeting and witnessed first-hand the Shepherd House spirit. “Shepherd House War Cry 1,2,3!” It blew me away. I am so proud to be a part of this great House. Being made a Vice-Captain was a huge thrill for me, and has allowed me to work with my peers and younger members. I have made great mates with the younger boys and I thank them for supporting us Year 6s so well. I will always have fond memories of helping and encouraging boys at carnivals and helping Mr Rowe at House Meetings and Assemblies. I will always remember the “Mighty Green Machine!” Thank you, Shepherd House.

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A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably. William Penn

Boarding Houses

Ian Browne

Rogers Housemaster

Our little Band of Brothers. From the start, the House was full of life and noise. Approximately 30 students have graced the halls of Rogers, and have been a part of this uniquely wonderful year. The boys, each with their own characteristics, have brought a flavour, a feeling, a brotherhood to Rogers, and have given the Staff some challenges, but many, many more joys. We have seen them all grow is size, stature, strength and confidence. As staff we have seen them face challenges, push through and make relationships and, best of all, we have seen them bond together and make this work.

time, not one of them “baulked” at the challenge, and with others encouraging them along, the memories for many boys will now last for ever.

Our new House logo sums it up best,

• Tony’s hidden talent as a golfer, hitting 76 off the stick, and nearly beating the School Champion.

• they come to Rogers from the four corners of Australia and the world. • We meet in Rogers, we bond, we grow and we build. • After a year in transition they leave Rogers with wonderful memories, for a new life experience in the four Senior Boarding Houses of TSS. The present-day Rogers House is very different from the past. We have a modern “state of the art” Junior boarding facility, second to none in Qld, and possibly Australia. Very hard to compare against other schools and is the highest quality in all facets. It has been a year of progress, transition, growth and sometimes instability, but these young men, and staff, have handled the change very well. To combate the transition, we have gone from the beach to the bush, theme parks to the park, having fun, sports and games, movies and trips just driving in the bus. The boys this year did just about everything the Gold Coast can offer. The smiles on the boys’ faces in our photo tells the story, a happy bunch, a happy few. BIG Thanks to Mrs Sharon Joss and Jack Hawkins for all their help here. There are over 2,000 photos on display in our photo album. This year we have constantly encouraged our Rogers’ boys to participate. “A busy boy, is a happy boy.” I have some very fond memories of seeing many of our young men trying something new… Whether it be rugby, rowing, cricket or even learning to swim for the first

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I do have some favourite memories around the House; • Mark’s persistence to get the pool comp finished • Clay and Dan, rugby linesmen and waterboys for the Open Teams all season • Hugh being “Player of the Year” for the As Rugby team, and also Player of the Tournament in Armidale

• Juren as SOD asking for perfection. • Jack’s wonderful photos of Straddie Camp • And finally, Dougal Coleman’s speech for House Captain – a wonderful poem that reflected immediately how strong a candidate he was for this role. These examples really epitomise why boys must get involved, take a challenge and be engaged. And that is boarding… Getting involved… play with your mates! OUR “LITTLE” BAND OF BROTHERS

This what Rogers stands for. A small select group that through the year, and for years to come, will look after each other, and will remember the great times, experiences, and enjoyment they had in our boarding House. There were many notable performances by the members of Rogers House throughout the year. The academic expectations and workload at TSS can be a very daunting for many newcomers. Thank you to our Academic Supervisors, led by Mr Wehl, who has been of great help to the House, especially in the very important academic area. Along with a combination of staff including Mrs Blundell, Mr Close, Mr Slattery and Ms Joss, guiding and prodding the boys along in their schoolwork, we are very encouraged by the way the boys of the House applied themselves to the various

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tasks set for them. The final example of this success was having three of our student placed on the Dean’s list; Daniel Bowen, Dougal Coleman and Jaidan Jones. Congratulations… This year we have been supported by a group of very able young Resident Masters. • TD McFarlane who left us in April • Nick Noye, who unfortunately couldn’t be here as he’s in Boston at a medical conference. We thank him for all his help and efforts. • Shane Primrose (an Old Boy from McKinley 2007) was another new addition to the House this year and has done a wonderful job in encouraging our boys. Shane brought new enthusiasm and vigour to the position. • Our “renta” this year was Elliott Slaughter, who came to us from England. During his first six months with us he has enjoyed the Aussie lifestyle, and next week goes on a true Aussie Adventure to see the rest of our wonderful country.

I want to thank my wife, Carlene, for her tolerance, patience and dedication to the House and me. Many times she has had to operate as a single parent for our own two children as I have been working in the House, then also a parent to the 30 or so other boys in the House when they needed someone to talk too. I thank her so much for all her love and support. Finally I must thank the boys. We have had a very special group of individuals this year. Each has his own character and special traits. But all the students in Rogers have excelled in one way or another. They have all been stars at one time throughout the past 12 months. Through all the ups and down of the School year it has been a pleasure to have these boys in the House, and I hope Rogers has played a significant role in nurturing these boys towards becoming outstanding young men. Year 7 – ROGERS HOUSE GRADUATES

Ackroyd, Jock

Hawkins, Charlie

Baltus, Zac

Henaway, Zephaniah

Bassingthwaighte, Howard

Hoare, Clayton

Bowen, Daniel

Huang, Piere

Burey, Richard

Jones, Jaidan

Chandler, Hugh

Mackenzie, Mark

Coleman, Dougal

Makhanyok, Andrey

Connolly, Darcy

Martin, Harrison

Connolly, Gus

McPherson, Juren

Douyere, Charles

Nicholls, Lachlan

Rogers House, however, is not just a building, walls and a floor, it is about the teamwork, community and people who contribute to its life and vitality.

Finall, Alan

Potter, Jackson

Fleming, Nicholas

Robinson, Hugh

Gibson, Thomas

Swan, Geoffrey

Our Matron, Mrs Judy Cronk, has developed into the heart of Rogers House. She is always there with that nurturing hand or hug, a “clean your teeth” or a “let’s go together and tidy your locker”, “come on let’s iron your clothes”. She has done a wonderful job, and I’d like to thank her very very much for all her efforts over the past year. Thank you... in particularly for your time at TSS, and Rogers.

Harte, Ryley

Thompson, Ted

Hawkins, Jack

Zhang, Tony

• Julian Albarelli’s (a Senior School French Teacher) calm and assertive nature was greatly appreciated by the boys. Loved a joke with the boys, and the boys loved having him in the House. • Mrs Sharon Joss has helped in so many ways in making this year be a memorable one for all. From baking with the boys to her photography, this adds another dimension to what Rogers is and personally I thank her for all that she has done this year as a Resident Master, and the previous years as Assistant Housemaster. Thank you.

Mr Rob Wehl came to Rogers this year as the Assistant Housemaster. He has brought energy, stability, a clear pastoral and academic focus to the House, and for me has been a fantastic support. It’s been a big year for he, and wife Jasmine, with the birth of their first child (Zoe) earlier this year, and as we do, the whole House was able to rejoice in having the Wehl family share this moment with us all. Rob too has taken on the role of organising this wonderful celebration and we all thank him for his hard work tonight. Again thank you for your time and support, and I look forward to working with you for many more years.

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Rogers House Trophies

Matron’s Trophy...............................Howard Bassingthwaighte The boy who has been the most helpful and polite in assisting Matron in her daily duties within the House.

Senior Scholar (Hong Family)........................Dougal Coleman

The Year 7 boy who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency and dedication in his academic work.

Academic Improvement (Partridge Cup).............Jack Hawkins The boy who has demonstrated the greatest academic improvement in his time in Rogers House.

All-round Development (Hastie Cup)................... Jaiden Jones The boy that has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in the greatest number of facets of School life.

Music Award (Thomas Family)............................ Harry Martin The boy who has demonstrated his commitment to the School’s music program and has demonstrated his willingness to improve his musicals skills.

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The First “Best” Mate (Castle Family)........... Lachlan Nicholls The boy who is the most reliable, a sure support and always ready to lend a hand to his mates.

Rogers “Brotherhood” Trophy.................................Dan Bowen This trophy is decided by the students themselves on a vote conducted in Term Four. The young man voted by his peers to receive the “Brotherhood” Trophy will have shown Mateship, Loyalty, Brotherhood and Friends to all. (Donated and first presented by the 2013 Cohort, as their gift to Rogers House)

Most Improved Performance (Jackson Family)...... Clay Hoare The before and after factor. The boy who has managed to turn himself around and as a result has made a worthwhile contribution to the House.

The Quiet Achiever Award (Stirling and Lob Families)......Jack Hawkins Achievement by a boy in any field or fields of endeavour with the minimum of fuss.

The Sportsman Award (Trollope Family).........Hugh Robinson The boy who has demonstrated his commitment to the School’s sporting program, but has also demonstrated the qualities of sportsmanship and fair play.

The Max Brady Table Tennis Trophy..................... Jaidan Jones House Pool Champion.................................... Lachlan Nicholls Donated by 2012 Graduating Year.

House Chess Champion......................................... Jaidan Jones The Luke Glover Memorial Award......Howard Bassingthwaighte Housemaster’s Award for High Proficiency and Good Citizenship.

House Leadership Awards...............................Dougal Coleman Awarded to the House Captain of Rogers House.

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Rogers House

Rogers 2013 First Row:

J. McPherson, A. Finall, C. Douyere, A. Makhanyok, D. Connolly, D. Bowen, H. Martin

Second RoW: J. Hawkins, Mr N. Noye, Z. Baltus (Sports Captain), Mr R. Wehl (Assistant Housemaster), D. Coleman (House Captain), Mr I. Browne (Housemaster), H. Robinson (Vice-Captain), Mrs S. Joss, H. Bassingthwaighte Third Row:

Mrs J. Cronk (Matron), Mr J. Albarelli, J. Jones, G. Connolly, J. Potter, T. Gibson, R. Harte, G. Swan, M. Mackenzie, T. Thompson, L. Nicholls, Mr E. Slaughter, Mr S. Primrose

Fourth Row: P. Huang, Z. Henaway, J. Ackroyd, C. Hawkins, N. Fleming, H. Chandler, R. Burey, C. Hoare Absent:

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Graham Swinton

Biddle Housemaster

At the start of the year I challenged the seniors of the House that, “being at the pointy end of the School brought many inherent difficulties and expectations, not least being that it was their education and their responsibility”, continuing that, “Senior School demarks for many the onset of post-compulsory education and that they were all here because they wanted to be”. These are extremely significant years as it marks the start of studies for OP subjects. This requires a high standard of application and a degree of maturity towards study, starting with the first week back. I encouraged the boys to dwell on the responsibilities that befall a member of the Biddle House, especially in the areas of academic rigour and leadership by example. I am pleased to report that at the close of 2013 the majority of students must have been listening and taken heed of the wisdom extolled that day as they have risen to this challenge and in most cases exceeded expectations – there are even one or two students who probably even surprised themselves. “Big School” offers students an opportunity to excel in many areas and for the students to study subjects that really appeal to them on a personal level. I have been encouraged this year by the attitude of students towards their teachers, who are less and less seen as being diametrically opposed to the goals the students set themselves and more like facilitators who will help the boys achieve in all facets of School life. As the year marched on the Year 12s grew in confidence as they settled into the role of leaders and impressed many with their friendly and positive nature. The younger Biddle House boys, including Year 7 for the first time, started the year by doing projects on their House and joining in in all aspects of House activities guided by the Year 12s. It was obvious from the start that Biddle House was a self-motivating entity and the boys had taken on board the passion and commitment to strive for the best in themselves, which gave the House some pleasing results throughout the year. Biddle House placed first in the Touch competition for the third year in a row,

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second in the Cross Country and fourth in the Track and Field. Our excellent achievements are due largely to the commitment of the Biddle boys and staff, who throw themselves fully into all activities that make up the House Shield. It was obvious to all that Biddle House was the best represented and had the most enthusiastic participants. Other boys during the year have also shown leadership in many areas of the School. Several students helped with Year 7 classes as KIT mentors, while another group helped organise the Year 12 Senior House singlets for 2014. One of the interesting things from my perspective was that the staff in charge of these events often found it hard to pick out individuals boys for praise, as they were impressed by the leadership and initiatives shown by all the Biddle boys who helped. On an individual level, however, students from Biddle have represented the School at Youth Games in Dubai in cricket and swimming, been involved in all manner of musical and performing arts events in and out of school, debating and publicspeaking events, and recently another group accepted the responsibility as Foundation Prefects or Wardens. A special thank you must go to the Pastoral Tutors: Mr Andrew Berryman, Ms Sophie Boisserie, Mrs Kate Warring, Mrs Julie Watson-Hayward and Mr Greg Christian, who were responsible for ensuring the very best care for their charges and who were always supportive and encouraging. Next year should be one to look forward to as the men of Biddle consolidate their base achievements and rise to the challenge they have set themselves by setting such a high benchmark in 2013. As has become my tradition I use this opportunity to give some advice to the Year 12s, and this year I’m asking them a simple question, “What’s the big idea?” or more correctly, “What’s your big idea? What are you willing to spend your moral capital, your intellectual capital, your cash and your sweat and tears in pursuing outside of the walls of The Southport School?” I challenge the Valedictorians of 2013 to find their own cause to be passionate about. The

Biddle House problems in this world abound, they surround us in our personal lives, nationally and internationally. Television news channels report on them on a daily basis. But change is possible. It may come about slowly, but change is only brought about by passionate people; people willing to fight for what they believe in. Remember, the only thing it needs for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing, and I know you are all good men. Remember that when you get your results dreams can change. Thankfully dreams can change. If we’d all stuck with our first dream the world would be overrun with astronauts and train drivers. So whatever your dream is right now, if you don’t achieve it you haven’t failed and you’re not some loser, new possibilities always present themselves. Don’t waste time chasing dreams, live the dream instead – accept change and use it to your advantage. The most important thing in your life is to live your life with integrity and to not give in to peer pressure to try to be something that you’re not. By doing these things you will enjoy success in your adult life, and success is measured in so many ways in the real world. Success is a by-product of your own internal sense of decency, a true measure of the man you can be. Like accolades ought to be, the fulfilled life is a consequence, a gratifying by-product. It’s what happens when you’re thinking about “more important” things. Finally, climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you. Hopefully most can look back at 2013 with a sense of achievement and pride in what they have accomplished. Pride in the way they have approached their studies, pride in the way they have treated each other and their teachers, and pride in their contribution to building a very positive atmosphere within the House and the wider community of the School. Parents should be proud of their sons if they have worked to their potential and lived up to the cornerstones of good schooling: motivation, organisation

Biddle House Office–holders Seated Row:

J. Campbell, Mr G. Swinton (Housemaster), A. Mckillop, N. Fielea

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and application, regardless of the grades they may have been awarded. To those who have left us I wish them all the best for 2014 in whatever they pursue, and to those who are returning keep up the good work and let’s make sure we strive to be the very best that we can be every day. Alex McKillop – House Captain’s Report

This School has been my everything since I entered as a Reception student in 2008. I cannot pay enough respect to this School and to what it has given to me as a student. Over the past six years that I have represented this School as a proud Southportonian, I have gained countless memories and friends that I will never forget. I have been changed by this School in a sense that I realise just how lucky I really am to attend such a wonderful campus that has been more than a school for me. It was a home away from home. This year was a great year for our House. We weren’t doing terribly well at the start of the year as we were coming dead last in the House Shield and the morale of the boys was down. This all changed when Mr Bland entered as the new Assistant Housemaster, he pushed us and made us believe that we could be the best House in the School. As a result of this we ended up as eighth in the House Shield. But if you judge a House on how well they went in the House Shield then it would be a terrible outcome. I truly believe that Biddle had one of the best years this year despite our placing in the House Shield. With our Touch games every afternoon and the House BBQs every week we are one of the most well-bonded Houses in the School, and I hope that it stays that way for the many years to come. I would like to thank Mr Swinton for the outstanding job he has done as Housemaster of Biddle House. The House wouldn’t be able to run as smoothly as it does without you. A big thanks must go to our Matron Therese; you are one of the most important persons in Biddle House and I don’t know what we would do without you, not only doing the tough job of folding clothes for over 60 boys every day, but you are also always there for a chat with any of the boys. To Mr Bland, you are a new addition to the House this year, and since the time you entered the spirit of the House uplifted more than anyone could ask. And to Mr Wallace, you made the first impression of Biddle House to most of the Year 12s here tonight and you will always be remembered in the hearts of the boys. All of this couldn’t be possible without the parents working hard so as they can send their children to this great School, so thank you.

BIDDLE HOUSE MAJOR AWARDS Biddle Half Colours

Year 7................................................ Daniel Bowen, Clay Hoare Year 8.......................... Josh Agnew, Josh Baker, Sandy Hickson, Harry King, Cormac Kennedy-Leverett, Hugh McNamee Year 9..................................... Jack Butler, Kobi Hagen Mullens, Max Kremmer-Ryan, Jack Rasheed, Will Schwarer Year 10...........................................Brandon Bowen, Jack Curtis, Max Houlahan, David Kiffer, Luke Shortall Year 11...........................................Lachlan Bechaz, Alex Purton, Aaron Reading, Jake Rudd, Tommy Wong Year 12..............................Mitchell Au-Yeung, Johnathan Chan, Johnsen Chen, Rowan Hickson, Trent Martin, Jeffrey Lee, Lachlan Wray Biddle Full Colours

Year 9............................................... Zac Merrion, Hyunjun Seo Year 10.............................Liam Cass, Charlie Wells, BJ Wieland Year 11.............. Jordan Brook, Charlie Upton, Brock Williams Year 12....... Jock Campbell, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Angus McKillop Academic Awards

Year 8....................................................................Sandy Hickson Runner-up.............................................................. Joshua Baker Year 9.................................................................Zachary Merrion Runner-up .............................................................Hyunjun Seo Year 10.....................................................................Charlie Wells Runner-up .................................................................Jack Curtis Year 11.....................................................................Jordan Brook Runner-up............................................................Charlie Upton Year 12.................................................................. Jonathan Chan Runner-up ...........................................................Jock Campbell The Year 8 Overall Excellence Award................ Sandy Hickson For excellence in Academic, Sporting and House activities

Griffiths Family Trophy.............................................. Liam Cass Junior Leadership

Wallace Family Trophy..................................... Zachary Merrion Best Junior Academic

The K.A. Brooks Shield...................................... Max Houlahan Awarded for best Junior Sportsman

The Halpin Encouragement Award........................ Alex Purton Awarded for special effort

Greg Elkins Memorial Trophy............................Jonathan Chan

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Biddle House Presented to the boy who puts Biddle House and its members before himself and for his unstinting contributions to the House

Housemaster’s Prize For the Most Improved...... Tom Chelleri Presented to the boy who has improved the most in any area of House participation and general involvement

B.J. McGuckin Cup............................................... Jordan Brook For Year 11 Excellence

Puljich Family Trophy for Service to Biddle...... Jock Campbell Presented to the boy who has continually given his all to the House in every aspect and supported its boys and staff throughout his time in Biddle

V.B. Wright Shield..........................................Michael Mincham Awarded for Senior Sportsman

Manwaring Trophy................................................ Luke Shortall Awarded for Excellence

Tyson Family Award................................. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa Awarded for House Spirit

Wrigley Family Award..........................................Jonathan Chan Awarded for House Dux

Howard Biddle Cup......................................... Angus McKillop Awarded for Leadership

Biddle Family Cup............................................... Jock Campbell For all-round excellence

Biddle House 2013 Seated Row: I. Fines-Leleiwasa, T. Martin, L. Bourne, T. Chelleri, L. Wray, R. Hickson, J. Campbell, A. Mckillop, Mr G. Swinton (Housemaster), Mrs J. Watson-Hayward (Assistant Housemaster), N. Fielea, C. Lee, C. Arnold, M. Mincham, Y. Joo, M. Au-Yeung, J. Gordon–Manley Second Row: Mr J. Miller, Mr W. Wang, J. Chan, J. Rudd, B. Williams, S. Chien, Y. Liu, J. Tarr, C. Amey, A. Reading, A. Purton, J. Brook, K. Wong, H. Villaraiz, C. Upton, P. Chen, Mr A. Berryman, Mrs T. Manwaring Third Row:

Mr W. Burey, L. Bechaz, J. Hagen-Mullins, L. Shortall, B. Bowen, D. Kiffer, L. Cass, C. Wells, M. Houlahan, G. Lyhne, J. Curtis, B. Wieland, A. Miller, T. Li, T. Min, D. Makaryan, Ms S. Boissery, Mrs K. Waring

Fourth Row: D. Bowen, M. Kremmer Ryan, W. Schwarer, H. Seo, L. Ashby, J. Butler, J. Rasheed, F. Stanton, J. Purton, K. Hagen-Mullins, Z. Merrion, N. Fleming, J. Baker Fifth Row: C. Hoare, A. Makhanyok, C. Marshall, L. Wright, H. McNamee, C. Kennedy-Leverett, T. Gibson, H. King, S. Hickson, Z. Henaway, P. Huang Absent:

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Delpratt House remembers the late Bishop Adrian Charles who was a former Housemaster of Delpratt House and School Chaplain 1954-56. Sadly he passed away earlier this year. It was around this time last year that I invited our seniors to our residence for some dinner. After something to eat I decided to give the 2013 senior group a challenge…..

Karel Bos

Delpratt Housemaster

I wanted each of them to lead the House with the mindset of, “it’s not all about me”. I expressed to each of them that it was a necessity that they mentor and impart their experience, values and spirit on to the younger boys in the House. In a sense they should not lead their House with intimidation, fear or a right to rule … but a leadership style based on positive relationships. A concept Jordan Lowe mentioned in his House Captain’s report at the House Supper. I asked them to be mentors to our younger boys and create a sense of family and community where we all support each other from Year 7 to Year 12. This mentor leader approach where positive relationships are integral was first introduced to me by a man called Tony Dungy. Dungy became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl when his Indianapolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl 2007. After winning the Super bowl in 2007 he was quoted as saying, “We play this game to win championships, but we are also blessed with a platform to make a difference in our communities.” He was one of the first African American head coaches in the NFL, but that alone was not his biggest hurdle when he inherited the Colts in 2002. In 2002 he was left with a headstrong and intimidating ageing player roster. They were protective of their territory, their own positions, their contracts, and they were always intimidated by younger and new players to the club. They decided to lead with intimidation, fear and a hard edge to training. Dungy

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knew he had to change the culture in that NFL club, otherwise the team would not move forward. He challenged the older players not to lead like this. Using his love and model of Christ he began the concept of the “mentor leader”. He expressed that every one of us who had been mentored by a role model in their past and we had a right to pass these values on to the younger generation. In this way a community, NFL team and a Boarding House on the Gold Coast would flourish. He achieved this in the pre-season by getting the older players to work with the new players to achieve the best strength and conditioning results the club had ever seen. He created challenges and hand-picked teams mixed with old and new players. The older players were now mentoring the new younger players by spending time with them problem-solving and offering solutions to issues the team faced. They explored one another’s backgrounds, encouraged good efforts and all players felt a sense of purpose in that club. Dungy quotes in his book The mentor leader: “As their title suggests, mentor leaders seek to have a direct, intentional and positive impact on those they lead. At its core, mentoring is about building character into the lives of others, modelling and teaching attitudes and behaviours, and creating a constructive legacy to be passed along to future generations of leaders.” The key to becoming a mentor leader is learning how to put other people first. You see, the question that burns in the heart of the mentor leader is simply this: What can I do to make other people better, to make them all that God created them to be? On occasions we feel that we need to lead by screaming, yelling and intimidating those that might be smaller or inexperienced. We soon forget to empathise and realise we were once there in that vulnerable position. We once were that new boy in the Boarding House. I challenged the seniors in

Delpratt House November last year to exercise their leadership in 2013 by forging strong positive relationships with our young and inexperienced boys in the House. This was seen manifested in the small moments we have in Dellie. It’s sometimes not the big Cluster win or the assembly showcasing achievements, but it’s evident in smaller moments I am privileged to witness with our fine young men. I feel that I am blessed as a Housemaster that I have a similar opportunity to make a difference in Dellie. I feel that we all have a responsibility as a Christian, TSS student and human to influence and positively mentor in this world. This was a big challenge for many of these boys. The Valedictorians certainly have lived this in the Boarding House this year. The following quote by Donald Miller reinforces the need for this type of leadership. “Young kids with positive male role models have something to live for, somebody who is proud of them, somebody who cares about their wellbeing.” Donald Miller

their families. The School of St Jude was founded by an Australian, Gemma Sisia, and through donations, currently educates 1,500 students, 1,000 being boarders, and employs 400 locals. Their current project is to raise $62,000 to build a state-of-the-art science building. This can only be accomplished through generous donations such as the one we have just received from Melbourne House.

time he will be completing community service at the School of St Jude. This servant leadership is another example of our boys in action in the community. Below is a speech that Andrew delivered at the Melbourne House supper this year as he will be taking a cheque of $1,000 to the School of St Jude, which is sponsored by Melbourne, House. A special thank you must go to Mr Ian Luxton who organised this generous donation and gift for the School in Tanzania.

I am really looking forward to meeting your sponsored children and Gemma Sisia as well as helping at the School. After leaving St Jude, we go on safari for three days – I will be heading off for a safari, and finally the last challenge is an expedition to climb the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, Mt Kilimanjaro.

‘Hello Melbourne House, thank you for asking me here tonight. As you know I am going to visit the School of St Jude in January as part of an adventure with the Global Immersion Group. The Global Immersion philosophies are based on six principles; Fun, Education, Servitude, Extraordinary Adventure, Leadership and Community.

The Global Immersion group strives to break down barriers and bring people from different backgrounds and beliefs together to work towards a common and positive cause. In this way, I think we also fit into that mould, as although we are from different Houses and sometimes compete single-mindedly

“The servitude and community aspects of our adventure are very much achieved by first raising money for the School of St Jude and second by helping out at the school for a couple of days, working closely with the students and

This notion of a mentor leader is highlighted in KIT mentor positions in the School where Year 11s spend two days a week with our Year 7 boys. I would like to acknowledge: Johnny Henwood, Phillip Barbera, Tom Schulte, Nicholas Guesnon, Bradley Undi and Mike Stuart. This position embodies a mentor leader. This year during Cadet Camp and IDEAL’s Week activities, our boys participated in a variety of events including, Tree planting, University Red Cross drives, Prep service and raising funds for “The Uncle Project” during our Annual House Breakfast on Old Boys’ Weekend. We managed to raise over $200 for this special cause based in Byron Bay. One of the our Year 10 students, Andrew Bucknell, will be departing for Tanzania at the beginning of the holidays to complete a Global Immersion adventure – at the same

Delpratt House Office–holders Seated Row:

J. Lowe, Mr K. Bos (Housemaster), J. Scott

Second Row: O. Wright, A. Dickson, M. Maipakai

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against each other, we too have come together for a common cause – and that is to raise money for the School of St Jude and give hope to literally thousands of children. For that I thank you and look forward to meeting you all again next year to share with you a short video of my adventure and hopefully some photos of your sponsored children to show what can be achieved.”

and motivation Dellie rose to challenges that were faced on many different occasions, including the Volleyball, Tennis and Chess Cluster coming a narrow second place, the declamations with Sam Finlayson and Oli Wright placing second overall for the second year in a row, House Drama coming off with an outstanding second place and last, winning the House Cross Country.

Our House officials this year led by Jordan and James have been extremely successful in our pursuit of victories in the House Shield and subsequently galvanising the Dellie spirit after every Cluster. The Dellie boys have been proud of their House and Vice-Captain and appreciate the effort and hard work that both these men have given to the House.

I must say the amount of hours Oli and Rhys put into the House Drama script was the reason for a well deserved second. The script included everyone to be involved in the House Drama where once again out of all the Houses Dellie had the most boys participating and getting involved. This is a great example of boys in Dellie from Years 8 to 12. I think it’s great to see that the Year 8s this year have the confidence to step out and perform in front of the School. In most cases it would be quite daunting for a Year 8 to do this. Except Charlie Boardman, as he didn’t blink an eye to the offer of having a spot in the House Drama!

Our mentor teachers have been leading the House in the pursuit of excellence in effort and diligence of academic study throughout the year. It was with great pleasure to recognise our boys’ diligence achievements this year with over 75% of boys in the House scoring an average of less than 3.0. Our mentor teachers have played an integral role in this House achievement. It has been an honour and privilege to be able to share this year with the Valedictorians and all boys and staff in Dellie. Tasche Sans Tache Jordan Lowe – House Captain’s Report

What a year it has been once again for the boys of Delpratt. I can strongly say we hit the ground running this year after having such big shoes to fill after the seniors of 2012. It started with the House Chapel service in memory of our founder, Maurice Delpratt, and appreciating his contribution to his House and country. It is also an honour to once again have Mr Delpratt’s three daughters and grandsons with us here tonight. When I say Dellie hit the ground running we truly did, entering the House Swimming carnival with high hopes for a good result. Harry Smith and Jarrod Sallis led the boys through the pool session prior to the carnival to give our boys a bit more of an advantage, as we knew every Dellie boy would have to swim because that one extra swimmer could have been the difference to knock Thorold off and the other Houses. I can stand here and proudly say that Dellie came fourth at the swimming carnival, and according to Mr Ian Browne this was the best result at a swimming carnival in over 20 years. Special mention goes to the Year 8 boys as they won their relay and the Dellie juniors came fourth. The Dellie spirit was once again the standout at the carnival. It was inspiring to see all boys on the pool deck supporting every race from level E to level A. Boys, you might not have realised at the time, but that support you give to one another is the foundations of the Dellie spirit we always talk about. After the swimming carnival the ball was moving quite quick in Dellie as the House flourished in confidence and was motivated to win the House Shield. Through this confidence

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Another great effort I have to thank the House for is Cross Country. Boys, I guess for the amount of mornings Mario and the seniors got you up to go for a quarter to five run twice a week was worth it, so remember that for next year. Although remember, boys, the House spirit is not made from what positions you come in any of the House events. In my opinion it comes from participation, supporting your mates in the House and building quality relationships between all grades of the House that will tie us together. And I think we done that perfectly this year, boys, as this year’s House spirit has been the best I have seen it for as long as I have been here. And I hope it keeps growing for the years to come. And to every other member of the House – thank you for making this year such a memorable one for the Valedictorians. That is everyone in the House from matrons, to Housemasters, Resident Masters, cleaners and boys of Dellie from Years 7 to 12. I’ll speak here on behalf of the Valedictorians. Every member of the House made it an experience of a lifetime and an experience that we will cherish for life. So we can’t thank this House enough for the opportunities it has given all of us; a lifestyle of living that we will miss for years after graduation. And to the 2014 seniors, I just want to say take a step back in the last few weeks of this term and look around you and appreciate what you see, because within a blink of eye it’s going to be gone. So put your best foot forward and lead this House down your own path. And who knows, next year we might see the House Shield up here on the table. To the Valedictorians. Boys, thank you so much for the past four years of my life! And by living with you boys day in, day out, we have created some great memories that I’ll never forget and friendships that are unbreakable. Parents, thank you for giving us this opportunity to be part of this great House. We all are Valedictorians because you have sacrificed something in your lives. Tasche sans Tache – honour without blemish…

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Services week report

This year our boys were involved in a variety of Services, including tree planting at Ormeau Hills, where the boys in Years 11 and 12 planted over 2000 trees. Our Years 8 and 9 cadets were at the annual Cadet Camp at Hidden Creek and were guided by Years 10 and 11 boys that led their platoons. A few of our seniors joined the Year 7 cohort in raising awareness for Red Cross at universities. These boys managed to visit seven different universities on the Gold Coast and Brisbane areas. I would like to thank all the Delpratt staff, especially Mr Mark Herriman, who organised the tree-planting activity. House PRIZE list for 2013

The following boys achieved State and National Honors in Sports James Scott................................................... State Rowing team Toby Greenup.................................................State Rugby team Tom Cunich.............................................National Sailing team Harry Smith............................................ State Swimming team The Year 7 Sport and Cultural Award..................... Jaidan Jones The Twist Trophy............................... Kyle Lowe and Jake Jones Most Outstanding Year 8 Sportsman

The Davis/O’Neill Prize........................................ Tom Cunich The Flower Trophy................................................ Tim Peterson Most Outstanding Tennis Player

The Herbert Melbourne Memorial Trophy...............Sam Scott Most Outstanding Year 10 Sportsman

The Carmichael Prize...........................................Toby Greenup Most Outstanding Year 11 Sportsman

The Norman and Lever Prize..............................Toby Greenup Most Outstanding Rugby Player

The Ballantine Cup.................................................. James Scott Most Outstanding Year 12 Sportsman

The Mrs Loffel Trophy........................................... Harry Smith Most Outstanding Swimmer

ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL

Dean’s List – Semester One 2013 Sam Finlayson, Jake Dight, Mac Cavanough and Johnny Henwood Year 7 Best Academic Scholar..........................Dougal Coleman The Matron Brown Prize............Angus Cowan and Ike Woods Best Academic Year 8

The Kennaugh Family Trophy............................ Sam Finlayson Best Academic Achievement Year 9

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Delpratt House The Bishop Hardie Trophy........................................ Jake Dight

The Walkden-Brown/O’Neill Prize.................Jabreeni Fogarty

The Bell Memorial Trophy............................Johnny Henwood

The Wood Trophy ...............................................Charlie Dalton

The Starr Prize......................... Wil Flowers and Rhys McVittie

The Buckland Family Trophy................................Seb Greenup

The Craig Smith Prize................................................Oli Wright

The P.R. Ward Trophy........................................ Angus Dickson

The Lobwein Music Award.................................Phillip Barbera Outstanding contribution to Music at the School

The Maurice and Mary Delpratt Trophy.....Matthew Kelly and Best all-rounder Charlie Boardman

PASTORAL AND LEADERSHIP

The G.W. Johnson Prize......................................... Tom Schulte

Junior Scholar

Best Academic Achievement in Year 11

For Academic Achievement in Year 12

Most Outstanding Achievement in Drama

Most Improved Year 10

Best Junior All rounder

Pastoral Care to the House and others

Outstanding Service As Dormitory Captain

For Service to the House (Excluding Captain and Vice-Captain)

The Most Improved Year 8 Award.............................Lote Nona The Centenary Trophy............ Hugh Scott and Jake Johnstone For outstanding contribution to the House by a new boy this year

The Bishop John Matthews’ Trophy....................... James Scott The House Vice-Captain

The Housemaster’s Prize....................................... Jordan Lowe

The Strong Family Trophy................................ Mario Maipakai

For Leadership and Service – the House Captain

For House Spirit

Delpratt House 2013 Seated Row: E. Torto, R. McVittie, W. Flowers, L. Markey, A. Dickson, M. Maipakai, J. Lowe, Mr K. Bos (Housemaster), Mr K. Connors (Assistant Housemaster), J. Scott, O. Wright, J. Sallis, D. Paraka, D. Nemtsev, T. Schulte Second Row: Mr L. Barnard, J. Fogarty, B. Stanley, G. Gook, S. Scott, N. Guesnon, E. Pere, M. Stuart, S. Gray, P. Barbera, B. Thornburgh, T. Greenup, B. Undi, T. Peterson, J. Swan, Mr M. Herriman Third Row:

Mr J. Thorpe, W. Alexander, S. Finlayson, T. Cunich, M. Kelly, M. Cavanough, J. Dight, C. van der Laan, Z. Berney, K. Maipakai, J. Henwood, C. Dalton, T. Stuart, A. Bucknell, Mr M. Wallace, Mr L. Stewart

Fourth Row: Mrs A. Bos, Mrs T. Jones, J. McPherson, J. Johnstone, G. Cowan, K. Lowe, L. Nona, J. Jones, J. Thornburgh, H. Scott, B. Donaldson, S. Greenup, Mrs L. Venz Fifth Row: C. Boardman, J. Hawkins, R. Harte, G. Swan, D. Coleman, H. Bassingthwaighte, I. Woods, J. Jones Absent:

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If a House’s standing can be measured to some degree by where it ranks in the running for the coveted House Shield, then McKinley House is something of an historic benchmark. McKinley had been the winners of the Shield in 1909, the inaugural year of the competition, but promptly lost in the following year to Thorold House, thus setting the scene for what would be an enduring rivalry over the decades. In 2012 our ranking had fallen to a low of number 11 in the running and the prospect of once again claiming the Shield seemed a distant one. In this context, the rise of McKinley in 2013 to the number three slot can justifiably be regarded as “meteoric”. Tony Watt

McKinley Housemaster

While there are many contributing elements to this dramatic change of fortunes, there is an intangible yet profoundly felt one that runs like a main circuit cable through McKinley, energising everyone. It seems that in 2013 a new spirit of togetherness has gripped the boys, with the Year 12s setting the tone in the shape of a unique sense of inclusiveness and common purpose that has proven to be highly contagious, right down to the Year 8s, who made the transition to the Senior School and adapted with great ease. As a sign of what was to come in the year ahead, the Tug-of-War was the first opportunity for McKinley to reassert itself and buoy up its morale. It had been a tradition for the House to win this show of strength and resolve, yet in 2012 this particular “Holy Grail” had slipped from our grasp and there was a steely determination to reclaim it. The boys were definitely on a mission, to the extent they even trained at night in the rain. It was an especially sweet victory to smash our old rivals in Thorold in the final. Proving this was no fluke and that McKinley had turned the page on 2012, we managed a second overall in Tennis and took out the first Cluster, so the House had served early notice that it would be a force to be reckoned with in 2013. We achieved a seventh place in swimming, and although that might not sound remarkable in itself, it was in fact our best result in quite a few years.

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A fifth spot in Cross Country added to the momentum, leading up to complete dominance in House Track and Field, as the boys took out both Junior and Senior divisions. McKinley boys didn’t fight for House glory alone, but made significant contributions to the sporting prowess of The Southport School as a whole, representing TSS across the entire sports board. On the water, the highlyesteemed First VIII had four McKinley rowers in the boat and another three featured as regular members of the First VX. In Open First Tennis, Football, Cross Country and Track and Field, McKinley boys were present and making their presence count. By anyone’s reckoning this is no small achievement, and it stands as indisputable testimony to the commitment and discipline that our boys apply to whatever they undertake. “All the world’s a stage... and one man in his time plays many parts.” As if channelling the Immortal Bard in spirit and deed, the boys took to the boards for the House Drama with a brilliant and unique take on Shakespeare’s Othello by veering away from tradition and adopting a “bush approach” to the treatment. In line with our newfound sense of inclusiveness, boys from all levels contributed and participated, each “in his time playing many parts” to deliver a memorably wonderful production. No stone was left unturned in McKinley’s drive to lift its game and its standing, and certainly academic performance was very much on the agenda. When the numbers were crunched at the close of Semester One, the average diligence rating for the House stood at 2.87 so, considering that this was something we could do better at a concerted and coordinated effort was made on all fronts. By combining Data Tracking, assistance from PC teachers and meetings in the House with our Dean of Learning and Teaching, we got the House firmly on track to working meticulously and upped our diligence score to 2.82.

McKinley House Upholding the TSS tradition of service to the wider community was regarded as no less important in the upward trajectory of McKinley in 2013. In the previous year we had adopted the Anglican Bush Ministry as our charity and this year that commitment remained an integral part of the House’s agenda. In its most practical form, it was seen when, following a fire that destroyed much of the local church, we ventured out to Wandoan in rural Queensland to assist in the efforts to restore essential church furniture. Over three days of concentrated effort the boys sanded and varnished anything wooden, and in doing so not simply brought back to life the furniture, but gave some added boost to the resilience of the Wandoan community. A key figure in this 2013 renaissance of McKinley’s fortunes is McKinley House Captain Will Robinson. Will has a deep and abiding love of his House and provided inspirational leadership for the 70 boys of McKinley. In every area from classroom to sports field, theatre stage and personal demeanour, he set the example as a positive role model and gave unreservedly of his time to support and assist others. Among many accolades, Will received the crowning recognition of being awarded the C.K. and G.F. Richards Trophy for the boy judged to have achieved the best all-round performance in School and House activities across all areas. Of course the best efforts of the boys could not have succeeded to the extent they have without being underpinned by the dedication of the entire boarding staff team. The list is long, but cannot be a reason to veil its members in anonymity, so for the record here they are Mrs Eleanor Mackie (Assistant Housemaster), Mr Tom Thackray, Mr David Thomas, Mr Giles Lock-Ingham, Mr Tim Gall and Mr Charlie Farquhar, who all served magnificently as Resident Masters. Mrs Julie Mander was our marvellously patient and supportive Matron, while Pastoral Care Teachers Mr Rob

Cooke, Ms Rachel Fennel, Mr Oliver Alini and Mr Rhys Kemp did admirable and indispensable work. It has been a total effort from every quarter in 2013 that has put McKinley on a high and well-positioned to rise further in 2014, not just in the tussle for the House Shield, but in ensuring that academic tone sounds a new chord and that each and every boy reaches his fullest potential. William Robinson – House Captain’s Report

The McKinley boys of 2013 Are outstanding men who have lived the dream It has been an honour to lead these boys this year As every one of them tackles any challenge with no fear The boys of McKinley have carried on the mighty tradition Of a House which started this year sights set on a mission And as Watty would say he could hear the lions roaring on the hill He is a man of spirit which in his Mickey boys will continue to instil The dream team as we boys like to call these pair Mackie and Watt are two inspiring people with great flair Surprising to some but when asking the boys what they think They’re both great blokes as they say it with a wink McKinley as one set out on a dream this year The task was set and it was very clear Watt said “You must bring us to the top six” “Stick to the basics, boys and don’t try any tricks” So we did, and set off with the wise man’s words in our heads As we lay there at night thinking about that Shield in our beds Bottom two didn’t cut it anymore It was time for us to lift, it was time for war We sent out our supreme tennis two They are boys of finesse and courage it’s true Browny and Begg blasted away the others As they played around each other just like brothers It was grand to watch those two place the ball in the back of the court These two played strategically and never fell short They brought home for the first time in years A top two placing for tennis and to Watty it brought tears We practised for months a drama that said McKinley all over It was a rough and tough bush boy script with Brisky as the drover We nailed it on stage and the crowd thought we had it wrapped up Only to be robbed at the line and shafted like a kelpie pup

McKinley House Office-Holders Seated Row: L. McLeish, W. Robinson, Mr T. Watt (Housemaster), Mrs E. Mackie (Assistant Housemaster), E. Gibson Second Row: H. Saunders, L. Papworth, D. Brisk

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So we marched down the hill to that big round track And I carried the McKinley flag tightly on my back Only to watch Joey Fittock win the open 100 finishing with a skid It was now time to pull together and that we did Stonny put that steel ball almost on to Ferry Road And Healy smashed the 800 in the last stretch, did he explode? So we wrapped up Athletics and took home the Shield We did it in true Mickey style and blitzed the entire field It was now time to put together our strongest and meanestlooking team And we created a good Tug-of-war plan, it was a mighty scheme Pap as if it was second nature pulled on that rope And we pulled our way to victory, the other Houses could not cope It was about this time when Watt called a mighty meeting He rallied all the troops and told us how we would be competing And with a flick of his hand and a few wise words He sent us off all inspired in our herds Touch football was next And our team was one that no-one would expect It was Gibbo and Letho who led it from the front They played hard, tough and very blunt The House Touch comp was a battle within itself And we knew we had to play hard if we wanted to put another one on the shelf On paper we were a team who should have clearly won But on countback we placed third and so we marched on To Soccer, a sport that we thought we had no chance But we knew we had a team of tough Mickey lions and that no-one would dance We played rough and tough soccer and Keelan led from the front Scoring all the goals with his mighty punt It was Macca who really saved us at the back He saved goals like no tomorrow and gave it a good crack We finished on a mighty fifth, which lifted us up the ranks But it was to Watty for the inspiration we still give many thanks When it came to the time for the final ladder to be revealed Every House was itching to find who would hold the House Shield But it was us Mickey boys who stood back with confidence knowing the work we had put in And when we came out with third for us that was as good as a win

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Mickey stood tall and proud that day we received third We had gone from 11th to third it was something so unheard The spirit that was shown by the boys who made the transformation occur Was unique and it’s a credit to the men who in their hearts, maroon and white is what they will always prefer And it is these men who stand here with us tonight Who are the keepers of the Mickey spirit that will continue to fight Because as long as the boys who wear the maroon and white live on McKinley will be a House where spirit and tradition will never be gone So I charge to you Year 11s, as leaders of this gutsy, spiritfilled House Don’t let anyone steal our flag or traditions, not even a dayboy mouse And you will grasp the attitude and spirit from this House that has been created over the years And take to that House Shield like true Mickey lions with many cheers Be sure to take this House under your wings and show the younger ones the ways And make sure you win that cross-country, the only way is to train for days Take with you the new baby cubs as you journey through next year Show them how Mickey works and how we don’t have any fear Because it is in those boys you will instil the traditions of this mighty brotherhood And show them how to be custodians of the colours exactly the way a lion would Show them how to run with courage or kick a ball But most importantly, show them how to get through any challenge big or small This is because our time as seniors of this mighty House is coming to a close And we will have to leave and let you take over, that’s just how it goes Because life’s a journey and you must move on to the next big thing in it But we will never ever forget our times together, we won’t forget one bit It was the times we spent together as brothers-in-arms But now it’s time to move on, some of us off to farms You boys are like family to me and we’ve lived through good and bad And knowing I will never see some of you again makes really quite sad

McKinley House Sometimes in life you wish you can grow up and gain some independence When you were little you wished you could just get to your adolescence But I’ll tell you now standing here I wish I was little again Because it sucks knowing I’ll never get to muck around with these boys and knowing we all have to become men I’ll miss the days where afternoon footy was all we cared about And we played as hard as we could until it was dark out Or when we all sat in the common room reminiscing over the good times we had All the stories would be told, all the good, ugly and bad You boys are all good blokes and you make the best of mates We stick together like a pack all closely bonded by the same traits We all are Mickey brothers through and through and that’s what our blood exceeds Our veins run like a raging river and maroon and white is what bleeds

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Prize List

Bassingthwaighte Shield........William Robinson And Jack Gibson Awarded To The Senior (Year 12) Dux Of McKinley House

The Mackie Prize...............................................Hugh Robinson For All-Round Effort And Achievement

McGuckin Shield............................................. Lachlan McLeish Awarded For Leadership Shown Through Personal Example

Morisson Family Shield..............................................Reilly Gall Awarded For Quiet Achievement And Spirit In Year 8

M.P. Muir Shield.......................................................Sam Moffat Dux Of Year 8.

J. Winn Trophy..........................................................Ben Gibson Awarded To The Boy Who Is The Outstanding Sportsman In Year 8

Class Of ‘01 Trophy................................................... Kaleb Sims Gary Fox Trophy Is Given For Quiet Achievement And Spirit In Year 9

Class Of ‘98 Trophy................................................. Darcy Radel Dux Of Year 9

S.M. Lahey Memorial Award.....................................Egan Siggs Given To A Boy Who Shows Outstanding Sporting Ability In School And House Sporting Endeavours, And Who Is In Year 9

T.Y. Morrissey Trophy................................................. Jake Curr Junior House Spirit

The McInnes Prize – Junior...............................Mitchell Lovett Awarded To A Boy Who Has Excelled In Cultural Activities, Especially Drama

J.A. Collins Shield...............................................Mark Simmons Awarded To The Junior Dux Of McKinley House.

R.B. Chandler Award.............................................. Tyler Gillott Awarded For Outstanding Effort In All Aspects Of House And School Life In Year 9 And 10

The Gillham Family Trophy................................. Ben Turnbull Awarded For Excellence In Sport While Displaying Integrity

The Murphy & Wehl Trophy.......................... Justin Whatmore Awarded For Leadership In Year 11

Matron’s Award.....................................................Lachlan Postle Dux Of Year 11

The Morris Cup......................................................Billy Roberts Awarded For Quiet Achievement And Spirit In Year 11

The McInnes Prize – Senior................................. Angus Duthy Awarded To A Boy Who Has Excelled In Cultural Activities, Especially Drama.

R.J. Scholefield Memorial Award................ George Lethbridge Awarded To The Boy Who, In The Opinion Of The Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster, House Captain And Has Given His All. The House Captain, Vice-Captain And Lion Winners Are Ineligible

R.J. Irwin Award.......................................................David Brisk Awarded To A Senior Boy Who Has Given Outstanding Service To McKinley House And His School, In All Aspects Of School Life. The House Captain And Vice Captain Are Ineligible

H.A.T. Biddle Memorial Trophy.........................Lucas Stonhill Awarded By The Housemaster To The Boy Who Has Brought Credit Upon Himself And The House Through His Achievement In Sport

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The Spirit Of McKinley Trophy........................Edward Gibson Awarded To The Boy Who Has Best Displayed Through His Commitment And Behaviour In House Activities That Elusive Spirit And Example For Which The House Is Known

The C.K. & G.F. Richards Trophy................ William Robinson Awarded To The Boy Who Is Judged To Have Made The Best All Round Performance In School And House Activities In A Wide Range Of Areas; Contributions Must Have Been Made In Sport, Academics, Cultural Activities And Community Spirit

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McKinley House 2013 Seated Row: A. Healey, H. Begg, T. Benson, K. Scott, Z. Halstead, G. Lethbridge, E. Gibson, W. Robinson, Mr T. Watt (Housemaster), Mrs E. Mackie (Assistant Housemaster), L. McLeish, L. Stonhill, L. Papworth, C. Brown, M. Scholefield, N. Turnbull, F. Goodrich Second Row: Mr R. Cooke, Mr O. Alini, A. Duthy, J. Parrish, B. Roberts, A. Ng, J. Nolan, B. Turnbull, L. Sehmish-Lahey, H. Saunders, J. Gibson, D. Brisk, L. Postle, J. Bax, L. Taylor, E. Green, J. Whatmore, J. Fittock, Mr R. Kemp, Ms R. Fennell Third Row: C. Close, C. Hayden, J. Chen, E. Siggs, J. Staines, J. Oates, M. Simmons, F. Chapman, R. Mackenzie, J. Leavy, T. Gillott, K. Sims, S. Curran, J. Curr, L. Colquhoun Fourth Row: H. King, S. Moffat, A. Turnbull, N. Ladner, T. Simon, W. Browning, L. Sehmish-Lahey, L. Gillett, H. Oates, A. Bridle, M. Benson, H. Green, M. Backler, D. Radel Fifth Row: A. Finall, Z. Baltus, B. Gibson, H. Robinson, J. Potter, R. Gall, M. Lovett, C. Jackson, R. Hirose, M. Mackenzie, J. Ackroyd, C. Douyere Absent:

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It is my pleasure to present the 105th report of Thorold House, 2013.

Daniel Brown

Thorold Housemaster

Wednesday 16 October 2013 was a day of celebration in Thorold for the life of Mr Arthur Charles Campbell Thorold – passing away in 1939 at only 66, his impact on TSS will be for ever remembered – a true English gentleman who believed in the power of boarding from his experiences in the English public school system schools like Eton, Harrow, Rugby and Shrewsbury – a system he wanted to initiate and grow at TSS. Following discussions with Horace Henry Dixon, the founding Headmaster, Thorold opened his own boarding House in 1908 and Thorold House was born. Thorold’s vision for boarding was an immediate success; it is documented in 1917 that TSS could claim “the largest boys boarding school north of Sydney”. In Thorold’s relatively short time at TSS (11 years), enrolments had increased to 170 – a 125% increase on 1907! So in the 105th year of the House – I asked myself, what would ACC Thorold be proud of in the year that was 2013… 2013 commenced with a buzz for Thorold House with another bumper enrolment of Year 8 boys and a number of new boys in other grades bringing freshness to the House throughout the grades. Starting the year with 66 boys, the House grew to 74 at one point in Term Three. I am sure Thorold would be proud of this milestone. The diversity of backgrounds is another highlight of the House. Thorold started his boarding House in 1908 to allow QLD and NSW country families the opportunity to educate their sons in the fine English public school education, and pleasingly this continues today, with excellent country boarding numbers in the House, but these country boys live close to boys from Russia, Hong Kong, Japan, Sydney, Cairns – and even Chevron Island! This diversity is one of the fine qualities of TSS boarding and indeed Thorold House. The boys have the unique opportunity of growing up with other young men from other countries, cities, but hopefully not different worlds. The strength of community and camaraderie in the House continues to

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be a high point and indeed the banter. The four senior Houses enjoy some great antics and friendly competition, which is even played out at the family level through the generations. The Inter-House competition is one of the structures that uniquely allows a Boarding House to work together across a wide range of areas. It is in this competition this year that I believe Thorold has demonstrated its brotherhood, community strength and “the bigger picture”. Some clear examples of this in 2013 are: • The largest number of 25m swims at House Swimming (any boy not swimming an event can swim in these events) • The highest participation rate at House Cross-Country, despite a range of injuries preventing a number of boys from running • The largest number of boys involved in the House Drama (over 40 boys on stage) • The largest number of boys that ran the 100m fun run at last week’s Track and Field. Pleasingly this is the second year we have achieved these feats of involvement and participation and they demonstrate that Thorold boys are plugged into their community and the “bigger picture”, and it is this participation that has earnt some many boys House Colours tonight as well as the broader enjoyment of being connected to their House. I have no doubt that our founder would be proud of the boys’ involvement and spirit in this regard. Another Charles Thorold pleaser in 2013 has been the emersion in Thorold history and the fine tradition that this House (and indeed other boarding houses) have in the wider School’s history, and it has been a focus of the Year 12 leaders with staff to regularly share this history and significance with the boys. In very few schools can students have the opportunity to have been part of such a rich tradition as George has shared in his Captain’s report. From a sporting perspective we have again had a large number of boys who

have achieved at a very high level in not only school sport through A teams and also first Open teams, but also in regional and national representative teams. Again numerous awards and colours will reflect these achievements. Culturally the highlight of the year for the House was the House Drama Festival. Director Jones did a great job writing and directing a script from scratch for over 40 boys in a matter of days! A third place in this competition was a superb result for Beau and the House. Academically I’m pleased to report that Thorold boys have continued to achieve some excellent results and have the largest number of boys present from boarding on the Dean’s List. As you would be aware from the Boarding Bulletin, our rolling honour boards in the House recognise the boys who have improved their GPA and also their diligence or are maintaining a superior GPA and diligence, and thus as a House we have the opportunity to recognise any boy who is really investing in their academic success regardless of achievement level. To have nearly half the House achieving an average diligence of 2.5 or better is a superb achievement. Indeed the number of boys in the House who received academic prizes and those who earnt a place on the Dean’s List is a testament to this. In 2013 the boys of Thorold were again fortunate to have the supervision, assistance and guidance of a wide range of resident and non-resident staff this year. Mr Thorold might gasp at the number of staff needed to run a Boarding House as it was probably all on his shoulders in 1908, but my sincere thanks to the following staff for their support of the boys: Mr Adrian Blundell (Assistant Housemaster), Ms Narelle Fell (House Matron), Resident Masters Mr Brady Lowe, Mr Charlie Henley, Mr Ryan Caldwell and Mr Matt Williams; Mentor Teachers Mr Christopher Collette, Mr Stephen Eardley, Mr Mitch Buckley and Mr Mike Halpin; and GAP student Mr Jamie Evans.

Finally, I would particularly like to thank the Year 12 boys for their contribution to the House. Gentlemen, on behalf of the House I extend you every blessing for the future. Never forget your time in the House and the life lessons you have learnt as a boarder. I would also like to extend my thanks to the parents and families for their support this year and the trust that they place in us for the care and development of their sons. In closing I am proud to state that Thorold House is not just a home away from home – Thorold is a family away from family. George Millroy – House Captain’s Report

When writing this all these memories came back to me from Year 8. Like when we would all stay up stupidly late down the end of the dorm wrestling or talking about the teachers that we didn’t like or the times when we had to show our dominance against the Year 9 boys, so we would dorm raid them and obviously win, while in between doing all these things studying hard and focusing on our academics.

At the start of 2013 as a House we decided on some goals we would like to achieve. This was to retain the Boarders’ Cup for another year and also to come together as a House and bond like a band of brothers. Although the Boarders’ Cup did not stay in Thorold, we trained consistently and tried our hardest, which is all that is asked for. Leading into House Cross-Country we went for morning runs twice a week. This was a struggle for most boys as the early rise at 6:30am did not suit them. However, on Wednesday waking up that little bit later made them run the two laps of the School that much faster so they could make it back in time for their bacon and eggs. For the boys to succeed in snatching the Boarders’ Cup or even better the House Shield back the bond between all the grades that was shown throughout this year has to be continued on. This bond is strengthened by other House activities. Our tradition of Wednesday night bbqs still continues, with all grades coming out to have a turn at cooking. Handing out icecreams was a favourite of mine on this night as some of the boys that could have been little cheeky through the week might have

Thorold House Office-Holders Seated Row: K. Pelgen, G. Millroy, Mr Daniel Brown (Housemaster), Mr A. Blundell (Assistant Housemaster), B. Jones Second Row: A. Campbell, N. Crossley, C. Chapman

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ended up icecreamless for a little while, however, all in all they would work their magic and finally end up with one. Another stepping stone for the younger grades are the St Hilda’s socials. One of the real tests for a lot of the younger boys this year was attending these socials, as they would stand around for half the night talking about what they are going to do instead of actually doing it. With a little motivation and an ice-breaker from the older, more knowledgeable boys in this area, it saw them finally mingling with only five minutes to go.

House Awards

I started tss in Year 7 as a Rogers boy with Beau, Kyle and Alex. While in Rogers all we could talk about was moving up into Seniors and becoming a man. Once we reached Thorold House we all thought we were, however, it was clear we weren’t and that is a good thing. We had fun, didn’t have to worry about anything, and compared to life outside school we still don’t. In saying this, my message to all the younger boys in the House is to not try and grow up too quickly. Have fun when you’re in the younger grades. Go out play Touch, play anything, make new friends, because it’s guaranteed that it’s only going to make your time better.

YEAR 9

To the Year 11s we Seniors of 2013 have set the bar pretty high, so don’t get yourself down when you can’t reach it. Seriously though, it’s your last year next year. Make the most of it, play as many sports as possible. By this I don’t mean for you to play them so you can get your full colours at the end of the year, but play them so you can have fun with friends, you honestly won’t regret it. I played my first game of soccer in 12 years this year and it was probably one of the sports I have had the most fun playing. That doesn’t just go for Year 11s but everyone. Who cares what team you are in, if you’re having fun, no-one will care at all. Finally, to the seniors of Thorold 2013, Loowee, Crossley, Burey, Matt, Rhygan, Charley and George, T Ush, Bradley, Max, Ryoma, Joe, Kyle, Ratman and finally Beau. We would like to thank all of our parents for sending us here. Although we all have our differences we have all made it work for each other. No matter when you entered Years 9, 10, 11 or 12, even if you are a dayboy, we can still make it work between us. After leaving here we will be bonded for ever and I hope we can all look out for each other in our adult lives. Coming to tss as a dayboy is an unforgettable experience, however, coming to tss as a boarder is life-changing. For me coming to tss has changed my life. I would never have become the person I am today without coming here, and I know this applies to all of us who now reflect over their past years as we prepare to leave the walls of Thorold House.

YEAR 8

R.W. Morse Shield................................................ Jim Chapman Year 8 Sportsman, Scholar and Leader

Year 8 Sports Encouragement Award.......................... Jack Giles Year 8 Academic Encouragement Award................ Angus Giles

T.C. Atkinson Shield............................................. Scott Goadby For Top Junior Scholar

Year 9 Sports Encouragement Award ................Jack McDonald Junior Sportsman Award...........Jed Eglington and Josh Tonkin YEAR 10

A.K. Tranent Trophy..................................................Calum Ball Year 10 Determination and Effort in Academics and Sport

Housemaster’s Award...........................................Hugo Mayson For High Proficiency and Good Citizenship (Junior)

Year 10 Sports Encouragement Award..................... Lach Finlay Year 10 Academic Encouragement Award............. David Burey YEAR 11

Dobrenov Family Cup..................................... PJ Van Den Berg For Year 11 GSA (Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete)

S.C. Joyner Award......................................................Sam Parkes For All-round Ability and Leadership Potential

P. and J. Sobels Award........................................Taichi Watanabe For Determination and Effort

Year 11 Sports Encouragement Award ................Edward White Year 11 Academic Encouragement Award........Patrice Cialdella YEAR 12

Housemaster’s Award........................................ Rhygan Werrett For High Proficiency and Good Citizenship (Senior)

D.S. and K. Hastie Trophy............................. Jonathan Gabbert For Pastoral Care

J. M. Greenwood Shield................................. George Chapman For Quiet Achievement

J.F. Allen Shield................... Charley Chapman and Alex Burey For Best Dorm Captain

Thorold House Propsting Award for Drama........... Beau Jones

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Tuckerman Family Cup.................................. Jonathan Gabbert For Most Outstanding Cross Country/Athletics Achiever

K.M. Cameron Cup..................................................... Jake Lyon For Improved Performance In Any Area

R.J. Ritchie Trophy................................................... Kyle Pelgen For Character and Integrity

Humphrey Bere Memorial Trophy.................. Rhygan Werrett For Scholarship, Sport, Service and Leadership

Sydney Roberts Memorial Trophy.....................George Millroy For Outstanding Service to Thorold House

Sir Jack Leggo Memorial Cup................................... Beau Jones For The Person Who Most Embodies The House Motto (“To The Fore If I Am Able”)

Thorold House Cup...........................................George Millroy For Leadership and Service

Thorold House 2013 Seated Row:

J. Gabbert, T. Ussher, J. Lyon, B. Ashby, R. Werrett, A. Campbell, C. Chapman, G. Millroy, Mr D. Brown (Housemaster), Mr A. Blundell (Assistant Housemaster), K. Pelgen, B. Jones, L. Green, G. Chapman, A. Burey, R. Sakakibara

Second Row: Mr C. Collette, N. Crossley, J. Kakaraya, J. Harris, T. Watanabe, N. Ruan, E. White, J. Branch, J. Urvet, J. Darcy, P. Cialdella, S. Horton, A. Chi, P.J. Van Den Berg, M. Dalgliesh, M. So, Mr M. Buckley Third Row:

Mr M. Halpin, L. Longbottom, J. Kilcoyne, E. Lam, M. Underwood, D. Burey, F. Farnham Svensson, C. Dearden, C. Ball, H. Mayson, M. Fitzgibbons, L. Koch, K. Ho, J. Lo, S. Parkes, Mrs N. Fell

Fourth Row: I. Calder, J. Morris, Z. Bruce, J. Eglington, J. McDonald, J. Tonkin, V. Nikitin, K. Nicholls, D. O’Neill, S. Goadby, L. Fan, J. Clyne, I. Telford Fifth Row:

T. Hurford, J. Hyde, C. Whap, J. Thompson, H. Cuffe, J. Chapman, A. Giles, J. McLean, W. Kemp, W. Cuffe, J. Giles, R. Briggs

Sixth Row: R. Davui, H. Martin, D. Connolly, L. Nicholls, T. Zhang, C. Hawkins, G. Connolly, R. Burey, A. Stephenson Absent:

J. Connolly, L. Finlay, Mr S. Eardley

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There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met. William Butler Yeats

Day Houses

2013 was another very successful year for Atkinson House. Ryan Menzies, Lachlan Cross and Andrew Lomakin assumed the student leadership mantle in the House and have done a great job. Nathan Lyons was also enthusiastic and productive in his role as Sports and Activities Captain and Henry Eden did a thorough job as Sacristan. Sebastian Sherrah has done an outstanding job as Cultural Captain. Indeed all of the Year 12s played significant roles in the myriad of activities on offer at TSS.

Virgoe Buckland

Atkinson Housemaster

For the most part the boys have conducted themselves superbly and upheld the traditions, standards and values of this fine school. On most occasions the boys worked within the established systems and routines. Some inevitably made mistakes, but most worked through these errors, learnt something and emerged richer and more mature as a result. The boys performed admirably in the House competition and were organised and committed. Although we struggled overall this year there were highlights, with a win in the Basketball and a third place in Tug-of-War. The boys competed with passion and enthusiasm. To spur us on in House events many of the boys wore the House bandana to accompany the great House singlets, and Ryan Menzies continued the tradition of designing new Senior singlets. It was an excellent year of transition for the Years 7s and 8s, with this being the first year in which there were full intakes into Year 7 and Year 8. Our young House members have been positive and involved. In the academic arena most boys have worked hard to reach their full potential. The House has a cherished reputation in the academic arena, with a number of boys on the Dean’s List during 2013 and many others achieving excellent results. This academic effort is complemented by strong involvement from Atkinsonians in cultural, sporting and spiritual domains. The boys have been very fortunate to have a range of committed adults who help to direct and encourage them. Thanks must go to Mr Ben Hirst, Mr Warwick Tweedie, Mr Ross Wilson and Mr Steven Baker, who are a fantastic

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team of Pastoral Care Teachers. Congratulations in particular to Mr Tweedie, who this year celebrated 25 years of service at TSS, with 14 of those as a Pastoral Care Teacher in Atkinson House. The House Supper was a resounding success. This year also saw the continuation of a new Atkinson tradition with the signing of the Valedictory Book by departing Seniors. It was pleasing to have some former House Leaders join us for the Supper, including Curtis McLeod and Mr Mitch Buckley. A big thank you to the Year 11s as well the Year 11 parents for their assistance in organising and running the Supper. The theme for the evening was A Taste of Greece and the decorations and general atmosphere were superb. Students who made speeches delivered these in a respectful and dignified way and the boys are to be congratulated for this. The House Band (coordinated by Daniel Oates) performed superbly and Nick Linnane and Lucas Jones also provided another musical highlight of the evening. During IDEAL’s Week the House assisted at the Gold Coast Table Tennis Club as well as being involved in the Sports Coaching service, Swell Sculpture Exhibition and at the Joan Street Community Garden. The Annual House Service was ably led by Father Jonathan and the collection saw a significant contribution donated to the Queensland Cancer Fund. Thank you to boys and parents for their contributions to this. The Annual Atkinson House Cheese and Wine parent function this year was held in the Old Gym Cafe and was enjoyed by all. I wish the Atkinson Valedictorians for 2013 every success in the future. Strive hard to reach your goals and work hard for success, but mostly strive for happiness. The Year 11 cohort now waits enthusiastically to make their positive mark on Atkinson House in 2014. I wish all Atkinsonians and their families a peaceful and enjoyable festive season.

Atkinson House Ryan Menzies – House Captain’s Report

2013 was another very eventful and action-packed year, and although we didn’t have the success we set out to achieve, the participation and effort was as high as ever. There were still many standout performances in multiple House events this year. A first-place finish by our star-studded Basketball team was definitely the highlight along with a third in Tug-of-War. Seb Sherrah earnt himself a fourth straight goblet in the House Plays. His individual acting and his tireless efforts for the House in this event will surely be missed next year. A solid performance was also put in by our Chess team. We joined these performances with many eighth-place finishes, but it was clear to me that a lack of trying was not the issue. As well as the effort, the House spirit was once again a highlight of Atkinson House. Led by the 2013 Seniors, it didn’t matter whether we were winning or coming dead last, our fellow Housemates never stopped cheering or supporting their brothers, and this is what I will surely miss most about Atkinson and TSS. With all the talent among the youngsters in the House and the dedication of Mr Buckland, I’m sure we can make a move back to the top in the near future. As Mr Buckland often says, the House Shield standings are not the be all and end all of a successful House. Atkinson is also a place where you should feel a sense of belonging, a House full of people you should be able to turn to if you have an issue. Whether it be Mr Buckland or one of the Seniors, I would like to think that every member of the House feels at home at all times during the day. The House motto, “make me your brother”, is certainly something we all try and uphold, and I know ever since I arrived in Year 9, I have felt at home in Atkinson House. A lot of the fondest moments in my life to date have come in my four years in Atkinson. Whether it be winning Track and Field in Year 10 or simply wrestling the Year 12s when I was still a tiny little Year 9 boy. These are the memories that will continuously put a smile on my face when I think of Atkinson in the future. Make sure you cherish your time in Atkinson House and at TSS, because when your time is up you will realise

how much this wonderful place really means to you. Our time in the House would not be nearly as good if it weren’t for the tireless efforts of our four Pastoral Care teachers, Mr Hirst, Mr Tweedie, Mr Wilson and to my very own PC teacher Mr Baker, who has helped me not only with my cricketing endeavours at the School, but also with any other issue I have ever had throughout my time here at TSS. My parents along with all of ours have also made many sacrifices to get us to where we are today and for that I will be for ever thankful. And finally to Mr Buckland. He welcomed me along with all of us as we walked through the door for our first day in the Senior School. His patience, helpfulness, passion and finally his understanding personality are certainly good for all of us and for the School. I have witnessed picture frames and many other things that have been broken in the House and am surprised every single time as Mr Buckland keeps a cool head when no-one else would and fixes the problem. He is not only a teacher and Housemaster, but a mentor to all of us here in Atkinson and I will be eternally grateful for all he has done for me in my time at this beautiful School. To this year’s Valedictorians, it has been my pleasure to lead you this year and I hope to keep in touch with many of you as you embark on your bright futures.

And to the students who will remain at the School next year I charge you to participate and get involved in everything you can in your remaining time as a member of The Southport School. I never thought that I would be fearing graduation when I was back in Year 8, but to be honest, I would do anything to wear this uniform for just one more year. To wear the red, white and blue jersey and play one more game for the School I love so much I would give anything. You never know how much you really love this place until it is time for you to leave. Being a TSS boy is one thing, but to be a member of the Atkinson family is another. The younger boys may not realise it yet, but what we have, not just here at TSS, but also within Atkinson, is very special. Leaving this School will be tough, but leaving Atkinson, a place where I have spent the majority of my time for four years, will be just as hard. Good luck to next year’s Seniors and the rest of the House in 2014. I challenge you to make the most of your many opportunities not only within the School, but within Atkinson House. It is fitting that I leave you with this quote from the School Captain Sam Rasmussen, “You will not regret the things you did, but the things you didn’t do”.

Atkinson House Office Holders L to R:

S. Sherrah, L. Cross, R. Menzies, Mr V. Buckland (Housemaster), A. Lomakin, N. Lyons, H. Eden

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HOUSE AWARDS

Atkinson Full House – The House Crest

Parsons Family Trophy................................................ F. Donald

Year 12

Year 7 Academics

R. Menzies; S. Sherrah; A. Lomakin; L. Cross; N. Lyons

Buckland Family Trophy.............................S. Wood/D. Clough Year 7 Sport and Culture

Year 11

The G.A. Lissner Cup........................ J. Hutchison/H. Kaddatz

M. Stevens; N. Linnane; D. Oates

The L.R. Royle Cup............................................M. Skaysbrook

Year 10

For Outstanding Achievement in Year 8

For Outstanding Achievement in Year 9

The McKay Cup..................................................... S. Sandeman For Outstanding Achievement in Year 10

The R.A. Williams Cup.................................................D. Oates

S. Sandeman; R. Nair; J. van Herwaarde; J Cashman Year 9

M. Scaysbrook; C. Grimes; L. Myatt

For Outstanding Achievement in Year 11

Year 8

The M.C. Halpin Cup........................................................ J. Lee For Outstanding Achievement in Year 12 – Best Trier

J. Hutchison; H. Kaddatz; O. Hall; L van Herwaarde; F. Maroney-Vita

The Junior Cultural Award............................. J. van Herwaarde For Outstanding Junior Cultural Involvement

The Darke Family Trophy...................... N. Linnane/S. Sherrah For Outstanding Cultural Involvement

The C.M. Ross Cup................................................... S. Sherrah For Outstanding Contribution to Drama

Atkinson Half House – The Soaring Eagle Year 12

J. Lee; R. Martin; L.Jones Year 11

The P.L.A. De Szell Cup....................................F. Maroney-Vita

B. Zygadlo; M. Witheriff; H. Jurgs; C. Pels; D. Rose

The P.L.A. De Szell Cup........................................... A. Lomakin

Year 10

The Junior House Sportsman

The Senior House Sportsman

The T.M.G. Neville Cup........................................... J. Kafritsas Junior House Spirit

The J.W. and S. Beveridge Cup.................................... N. Lyons

J. Klementsen; J. Scaysbrook; C. Taylor Year 9

I. Cocco; J. Charlton; J. Kafritsas; R. Wood

For Outstanding Involvement and Commitment to the House – Year 12

The D.S. Hastie Cup...............................................M. Witheriff

Year 8

For Special Effort in Pastoral Care

O. Sherrah; T. Halpin; L. Corkhill

The J.W.R. Hillier Cup.............................. L. Cross/A. Lomakin

Year 7

For Leadership and Service

The G. Lemmer Memorial.............................................. R. Nair Attitude and Effort

The P.J. Redler Award..................................... L. van Herwaarde Commitment to Round Square

The T.C. Wilson Trophy................................................L. Cross Academics

The T.C. Atkinson Cup.............................................R. Menzies Atkinsonian of the Year

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F. Donald; D. Levendakis; D.Clough; S. Wood

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Atkinson HOuse 2013 Seated Row:

J. Lee, J. Manumaleuga, B. McAsey, J. Booth, L. Jones, R. Martin, N. Lyons, R. Menzies, Mr V. Buckland (Housemaster), L. Cross, S. Sherrah, H. Eden, J. Wiemers, L. Quinn, M. Lyons, R. Healey, J. Lee

Second Row: Mr B. Hirst, M. Kenny, S. Lomakin, C. Pels, D. Rose, K. Hood, M. Witheriff, J. Taylor, N. Linnane, M. Howard, B. Zygadlo, D. Oates, J. Moy, M. Stevens, H. Jurgs, N. Ray, C. Wilkinson, Mr W. Tweedie Third Row:

Mr S. Baker, L. Corkill, M. Scaysbrook, C. Taylor, J. van Herwaarde, L. Fitzpatrick, J. Scaysbrook, M. Karlovic, J. Gillett, J. Cashman, A. Pemberton, B. Churchill, R. Nair, L. van Herwaarde, L. Denniston, D. Levendakis

Fourth Row: F. Gilbert, T. Halpin, M. Booth, I. Cocco, C. Grimes, C. Bilborough, L. Myatt, R. Wood, J. Charlton, H. Maciver, J. Kafritsas, J. Kann, O. Hall, B. Wiemers Fifth Row:

D. Clough, A. Al-Jumaily, F. Donald, M. Jiang, S. Wood, O. Sherrah, J. Hutchison, H. Kaddatz, F. Maroney-Vita, A. Southwood, I. Eckersley, R. Gilbert

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As yet another exciting, challenging, demanding but extremely enjoyable year draws to a close, the young men of Kaiser House can look back with pride and satisfaction. As always, they gave it their “very best shot”. One of the best achievements was winning Declamations. Our congratulations to Anthony Furney and Hadleigh Green on this superb effort. This year we have had the pleasure of Year 7 being a part of the House, a completely new venture that has worked very well. Our thanks to these young men for their willingness to participate and to be involved in all that was happening. And six of these young men qualified for Half Colours, a great achievement. Eleanor Mackie

Kaiser Housemaster

I must take time to remember and to honour our founder, Mr Harry Kaiser. I am still extremely proud to be a part of a House that bears the name of someone who willingly gave so much in so many different ways for such a long time. Harry Kaiser’s tireless, unending contribution, support and service to the development of this great School and this special community will never be forgotten. And the emphasis is on the word service. He has set us an incredible example. Our Leadership Team this year – House Captain Jake Upfield, Vice-Captains Craig van der Hoven and Mitchell Woods; Sports Captains Andrew McMahon and Ben Pearce, Sacristan Cantona Stewart, have all brought their own strengths to the House. They have been supported by each member of the Year 12 cohort. While different, even individual styles of operating have emerged throughout the year, many of these young men have led by example, showing that involvement in both School and House sporting and cultural activities is beneficial in developing the whole person. Their enthusiasm has filtered down through each year level. While we are extremely proud that our very own Sam Rasmussen has been School Captain this year. We have reluctantly allowed Delpratt House to second him, BUT Sam is still a Kaiser Man through and through and he has been there to support us whenever he could, which we greatly appreciate.

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Another invaluable “Team” are our Mentors who are also our Pastoral Care Teachers – Mr David Ellis, Ms Ana Fallah, Dr Jill Margerison and Mr Robert Ritchie. Words can’t and don’t express how much I appreciate their continual support and their tireless effort. They are the ones who monitor, encourage, challenge, even cajole your sons on a daily basis. Each of these people bring their own personal qualities to the House and to the young men in their care. My sincere thanks go to them for their invaluable contribution. As you are aware, there is a continual emphasis on helping our young men lift their Academics. This year we have 15 young men who have achieved a place on the Dean’s List at some stage this year. Congratulations go to the following young men: Year 7: Flynn Baildon and Harrison Chen. Year 8: Francis Chen. Year 9: Jack Hughes and Liam Upfield. Year 10: Oliver Snow, Max Statham, Will Lloyd, Bailey Lund and Kurshed Mehta. Year 11: Timothy Cousins and Matthew Lane. Year 12: Sam Rasmussen, Jake Upfield and Craig van der Hoven. The whole Year 11 cohort are to be congratulated on organising another wonderful House Supper. Many of them regularly attended preparation and planning meetings with Mr Knox. Special thanks go to Tim Cousins and Alex Harmer who filled the role of Master of Ceremonies; to Mackenzie Close, Anthony Furney and Ben Hertzberg who addressed the Year 12s. And our sincere thanks go to the staff of Alliance Catering for providing yet another excellent dinner. In 1910, the founder of this great School, Henry Horace Dixon, stated that his aim was “to send forth into our country a stream of young men who are mentally, morally and physically the very best”. Those were the days when it was a Boarding School only. In this, the 21st century, we celebrate our Vertical House System – both Boarding and Day Houses. This approach is one

Kaiser House of the most effective ways of giving young men an identity and a sense of belonging. It also teaches responsibility to others and develops leadership opportunities in many different ways. It is interesting to stand back and to watch the way in which many of our boys have developed and matured throughout their time here. Many young boys become young men – young men who display a mature approach along with a genuine sense of pride. My thanks to the parents of our young men for working with us and for being an integral part of the Kaiser House family. It can be extremely difficult at times, balancing the demands of everyday life with the individual needs of the members of your family. Providing that ongoing support, guidance, understanding and love can be time-consuming, heavy going and, at times, sheer hard work. You are the ones who provide that necessary, solid base for your sons. And last but not least, to the 2013 Valedictorians of Kaiser House. You have been a part of a positive, caring community, but you have also started to become your own person. How? As a result of the choices and decisions you are making. Some of these have been good while others are not so hot. As you move from here, you are the one who will be responsible for making the most of those choices. So, hold on to the values that have been instilled in you at home and at School. You are our future and the world is your oyster. All of us – parents, teachers and your friends – want nothing but the very best for you, but ultimately, the choice is yours. As you move from the security of your homes and this community in to a challenging, changing, confronting world, I hope and pray that your aims, your objectives, your dreams and your goals will be achievable. Remember that you have the full support from the staff and students of Kaiser House. Our very best wishes and our prayers go with you.

Jake Upfield – House Captain’s Report

2013 was yet another superb year for the boys of Kaiser House; a solid year not only through the House events, but also through the fantastic achievements of the Kaiser boys throughout the year. We are nothing short of talented in this House, holding a vast array of skills and endowments. Be it the athletes in First Cricket, Football, Rugby, Rowing, Tennis and Basketball to the gifted scholars of Chess and Debating. We’ve even got a School Captain in there somewhere. This remarkable diversification throughout the House is why Kaiser is and for ever will be the greatest House at TSS... despite the fact we came sixth. We began the year with a bang, placing fifth in the Swimming carnival and a fantastic second in the Soccer, Tennis and Tug-of-War Cluster. It seemed as though none could stop the terrifying topspin from a deadly Dolan or the ferocious footwork of a headcase Hertsberg or the potent power of the catastrophic Kay. The boys were more willing than ever to compete, and when the motivation was down it would not take little more than the enticing incentive of pizzas from Mrs Mackie to get the boys keen again A consistent mid-year performance led to a magical backend for Kaiser House, finishing first in the Volleyball and

Declamations Cluster. The devastating digs of a miraculous McMahon, superb sets of a perfect Pearce and the resounding rebuttals of a fantastic Furney ensured that victory was all but inevitable. On a more serious note, the effort and work that the young men of Kaiser have put in is enormous, and the boys should be really proud of what they have achieved this year. It is a testament to the character of every single one of them. Aside from the House events, the young men of Kaiser have formed a strong community. Our ability to accept newcomers and maintain friendships is second to none. Although the same cannot be said for our cleaning skills. I must admit I will miss the chants of Mrs Mackie pointing out the rubbish that didn’t even belong to boys of Kaiser. The friendships that are created within this House and this School will truly be for ever and your Housemates will always be there no matter what grade. A lot must go to the parents of the Kaiser boys, for without their constant sacrifices we would not have attended TSS. We thank you for all the support you have given us within this School

Kaiser House Office-Holders Seated Row:

J. Upfield, Mrs E. Mackie (Housemaster), C. van der Hoven, A. McMahon

Second Row: C. Stewart, M. Woods, B. Pearce

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I’d also like to take this time to thank Mrs Mackie and all the Mentors of Kaiser House: Mr Richie, Mr Ellis, Mrs Margerison and Mrs Fallah. Your contribution to the boys of Kaiser has been immeasurable and we really owe you a lot. I think the boys will agree your effort you all put in every day is exceptional. To Mrs Mackie, your dedication and devotedness to the House is immense and we cannot thank you enough. To the Year 11s, don’t take any of this time for granted. The time goes very quickly, so make sure you take advantage of every opportunity you are presented with and get involved in what this fantastic School has to offer. Despite what can only be described as a huge loss with Year 12s leaving, I encourage all of you to make the most of the coming year as it will be one of the best years of your life. Good luck for the coming years. To the Year 12s, I hope this past year has been as memorable for you as it has for me. The memories I have gained this year will be treasured and will remain with me for ever. Finally, it has been an absolute privilege leading you boys as House Captain this year. I am truly honored for the opportunity you have presented me and I hope I have done right by you boys. Thank you very much.

IDEAL’s Week Report

Ideals Week 2013 allowed the young men in Years 11 and 12, the chance to participate in things that they were interested in. A large group were involved in the Sport’s Coaching Service with Mr Steven Baker; several were a part of the First aid/Lifesaving Course and there were those who had the privilege of going on the Science Tour to Europe. But there were 6 Year 11 Students who indicated that they were keen to work together as a band/music group. This idea snowballed and they ended up working with 15 or so other musicians, under the guidance of Mr Rob Cooke, Ms Rachael Fennell and Mr Mitchell Buckley. Monday was a Huge Day! It was spent rehearsing & putting a suitable program together. Tuesday morning we had the privilege of going to Musgrave Hill Special School. Not only did our young men provide wonderful entertainment for these children, but we also took along loads of percussion instruments with which they had great fun. Then in the afternoon, we went to Elston Lodge, part of The Domain in Ashmore. The residents loved all the different things – the band, the choir, etc. They wanted to know when we’d be back. Wednesday morning it was down to the Italian Club to play for a group of aged care visitors who were bussed in. A large group of children from St Vincent’s Primary School also came. The boys and the staff were treated to lunch at The Italian Club, courtesy of the mother of one of our boys. In the afternoon, we went to De La Salle Retirement Village in Southport. Again, the residents just loved listening to our boys. One of the features of that program was an ensemble where Tim Cousins did an amazing trombone cadenza. Thursday, it was to Abri Residential Care, also in Southport. Again, our young men put on an amazing program. But the highlight of the day was sharing a barbecue lunch with many of the residents there. Our young men took the time to mingle with the residents, chatting away as they moved around. Needless to say, our visit really brightened up what would have been just another day for those elderly folk. The wonderful thing about this activity was that it was student driven, but supported by a group of dedicated staff. Overall, an incredibly successful week.

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Kaiser House Christensen Family Award.......................... Andrew McMahon

House Awards

House Participation

The Kaiser House Cup............................................Jake Upfield The House Founder’s Prize...............Craig van der Hoven and Mitchell Woods B. Dahm’s Prize........................................... Samuel Rasmussen Harry Ford Trophy...................................................Jake Upfield

Top Senior Student

Alan Ware Prize............................................... Timothy Cousins Year 11

W.M. Heck Prize ....................................... Christian Behn-Katz Year 10

M.P. Higton Prize....................................................Jack Hughes Year 9

Wright Family Award...............................................Jake Upfield Academics and Sport

C.J Mills Prize....................................................... Francis Chen. Year 8

I. Whish-Wilson and P. Smales Prize.......... Andrew McMahon Top Senior Sportsman

W.J. Greinke Prize............................................... Harrison Chen Year 7

Wilson Family Award................................... Samuel Rasmussen Senior Leadership and Responsibility

Blair Carter Prize................................................... Liam Upfield Junior Sportsman

Bartlett Family Award........ Ben Pearce and Andrew McMahon Spirit and Sportsmanship

Nick Bailey Prize.................................................... Oliver Snow Junior Academic

Hornabrook Family Award.................................Alexander King Aaron Elson Memorial Award............Craig van der Hoven and Service .................................................................. Mitchell Woods

B.C. Barnes – M.R. McGuire Award......... Zachary McFarlane Junior Leadership and Responsibility.

Kaiser House 2013 Seated Row:

S. Harry, J. Bromiley, K. Ito, B. Kalade, J. Eddy, B. Lund, B. Pearce, J. Upfield, Mrs E. Mackie (Housemaster), C. van der Hoven, M. Woods, A. McMahon, S. Rasmussen, B. Kay, A. King, C. Stewart, C. Stollery

Second Row: Mr R. Ritchie, J. Rasmussen, J. Benn, D. Lawson, B. Dolan, M. Close, D. Whittington, A. Furney, A. Harmer, B. Hertzberg, M. Lane, T. Cousins, C. Behn-Katz, D. Nott, M. Statham, N. Rennex, O. Snow, Dr J. Margerison Third Row:

T. Aitchison, J. Groves, W. Groves, W. Lloyd, H. Nagy, Z. McFarlane, N. Gallagher, D. Riley, A. Harry, H. Holmes, J. Hughes, B. Gallagher, J. Pearce, L. Brown, G. Roberts

Fourth Row: F. Chen, I. Mibus, J. Rameau, L. Pearce, J. Woods, L. Upfield, T. Walsh, J. Nonggorr, J. Mibus, J. Matthews, H. Green, S. Carter, H. Knudsen, M. Lloyd, A. Menon Fifth Row: E. Chen, L. Lawson, T. Bryant, E. Cole, A. Tauber, H. Plateris, Z. Nonggorr, F. Baildon, N. Harry, Y. Yanaka, B. Harmer, F. Lynam, L. Whitford, J. Dwyer, H. Chen Absent:

M. Goninan, D. Ingles, J. Ingles, B. Lund, K. Mehta, C. Stewart, E. Ward, Mr D. Ellis, Ms A. Fallah

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Mark Wilkins

Maughan Housemaster

What a year 2013 has been! No-one would have imagined this time last year that Maughan House would win the House Shield in 2013, a back-to-back victory. Without a doubt this is due to the hard work and determination of every single member of the House, the House officials and especially our Sport Captains, Lochlan Stewart, Matthew Allen and Bradley Savage. Special mention must go to all of the boys who participated this year as well as the teachers that have helped supervise our outstanding athletes. Not only have our group efforts this year been outstanding, many individual efforts must be recognised, with a number of boys being selected in first teams this year. The young men of Maughan House have been unbelievable this year. I can’t remember a year where we have had so much participation in the House in terms of training and asking where help is needed. It was an outstanding year to be a member of Maughan House. I can say that I am truly proud of all the young men. The value of friendships is very important in a young man’s life. The bonds one forms are everlasting and special for each person. I firmly believe that one of the many things that truly sets The Southport School apart is the House system. When you strip away all the sporting and cultural events and the competitions and expose the reality of everyday life in the House, what is left is friendships. Most new students that arrive here and who do not know a soul very quickly create strong friendships, which are maintained and ultimately valued. One learns to take responsibility and to be accountable for your friends, and one has and will develop lifelong loyalty to Maughan House. Friendships will last for ever, so one must cherish them and hold them close to one’s heart, as they are the people who will see you through hardships and difficulties. Nothing comes easily, and one must work at those friendships. Don’t always do things expecting things in return. As the Bible says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. The greatest pleasure one will experience in life is the feeling of giving and caring. Friendships are worth keeping, do not allow anyone to destroy them.

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Socrates, the ancient Greece philosopher, once said that one should always apply the triple-filter test to the things you will hear about your friends. Ask the person that is saying something about your friends the following three filter tests; The first filter is truth. Ask if what you about to hear are true. The second filter is goodness. Is what you about to hear good? The third filter is usefulness. Inquire if what you about to hear has any use. If what one hears is not true, nor good, nor even useful, then ask why they want to tell you this information. One can always participate in loose talk to curb one’s boredom, but when it comes to one’s friends it’s not worth it. Always avoid talking behind the back about your near and dear friends. Albert Camus, a French existential writer, said: “Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow, don’t walk behind me, I may not lead, walk besides me, and just be my friend.” When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friends who can be silent with you in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with you in a hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with you the reality of your powerlessness, that is a friend who cares. A large part of the smooth running of the House is a direct result of the devotion given to Maughan House by the mentor teachers, Mrs Anglea Foulds-Cook, Ms Di Francis, Mr Rob Harris and Mr Josh McQueen. We thank them for their time and patience that they have committed to the boys in their charge. The House officials are to be thanked for their support. I know that at times they may have thought that I worry too much. These young men have led the

Maughan House House to victory and deserve praise for their leadership and commitment to Maughan House. Luke Robinson has been an outstanding House Captain to who I owe great gratitude. His dignified, gentlemanly manner and his unselfish service to others have rubbed off on the boys and his organisation has been extremely proficient. I acknowledge the guidance and encouragement that he has given to all in Maughan House. To the Year 11s, they are the future leaders and I am confident that the House will grow from strength to strength under their guidance. The House is looking to them for leadership and direction. To the House of 2014, there is the special challenge to continue on as custodians of the House and to move Maughan forward as it faces new challenges, yet unknown. I know that they will be able to uphold the great traditions established by the past young men of Maughan House and continue the spirit that has been fostered by the boys in the House this year. LUKE ROBINSON – HOUSE CAPTAIN’s Report

As I’m sure you are well aware, for Maughan House 2013 has been the year of promises kept and destiny fulfilled.

Maughan boys have combined into an indomitable force and this, I believe, is what spearheaded the House to win the Shield for a record-breaking second year in a row. As the boys enter Maughan House in Year 7 they are like a rough-edged rock and over their six-year journey in Maughan, an artist shapes those rocks into a sculpture. In Year 8 we all remember completing the soap-stone sculpture in art, which is a process of moulding an unrefined rock into a refined and polished sculpture. This process for the men of Maughan House is credited to the artist, Mr Wilkins. His unique ability to carefully mould your sons into the fine young men that they are today is second to none, and on behalf of the House I would like to thank him for his encouragement and care of us. Maughan House’s reputation for producing well-rounded men was once again confirmed this year. Maughan has produced some of the best sportsmen, the brightest and most creative minds and the most confident public speakers and debaters. This year the boys have put an immense effort into winning the House Shield. Our first place in two

major events – the House Swimming and House Drama – epitomises the hard work and determination that Maughan boys have applied throughout the year. The House Drama script was a clever adaptation by Tim Martin of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It was a parody of TSS appropriately titled MacMaughan. The superb acting prowess of Thomas Stubbs, with his portrayal of Richard Dobrenov, Matt Allen playing Andy Hawkins and George Hain as Alan Parsons was supported by outstanding performances from Louis Manderson and Jono Goodman. However, if it wasn’t for Matt Kuhnemann’s devotion, pride and respect for the House and its Master, and his portrayal of the man himself, Mark Wilkins, Matt would not of been awarded the prestigious House Drama goblet and that helped us win the event. How could we not win House Swimming when led by Brodie Smith, who captained the victorious GPS Swim team. Swimming has played a strong part in Maughan, which has always resulted in second place. However, this year the Maughan House boys achieved the ultimate goal of placing first. This was due to the efforts of all boys in the House.

This year Maughan has once again rocked the metaphorical boat that is TSS by winning the Inter-House Shield for the second year in a row. This is, of course, a direct result of careful, considerate and sometimes terrifying motivation from that one voice that is so distinct it makes the lions of Africa turn tail and hide, our devoted Housemaster, Mr Mark Wilkins. His unwavering commitment and guidance has and will continue to transform Maughan House into a place where memories are formed, lifelong friendships are made and where boys are shaped into well-mannered young men. Maughan House is well known in the TSS Community for producing Renaissance men, well rounded in all aspects, sporting, academic, cultural and community service, as demonstrated here tonight. Our Housemaster and our

Maughan House Office-holders Seated Row:

M. Kuhnemann, L. Robinson, Mr M. Wilkins (Housemaster), J. Goodman, G. Hain

Second Row: L. Stewart, B. Savage, M. Allen

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Maughan House would not be the strong and respectful place that it is today without the tireless work that takes place behind the scenes by the House mentor teachers. I would like to thank all the Mentor teachers, Ms Francis, Mrs FouldsCook, Mr Harris and Mr McQueen, for their tireless work with the boys throughout the year, from explaining how their learning is going with the new learning analytics program to maintaining the high expectations and standards of behavior that makes Maughan House what is today. A special thanks must go to the House officials of 2013. My two Vice-Captains, Jono Goodman and George Hain, the three Sports Captains, Lochie, Matt and Brad, for taking the time to assist not only me, but the House whenever help was needed. I would like to also thank my fellow Seniors of 2013 for creating a fantastic final year. Finally, we must thank the parents for sending us to this great school. The sacrifices that are made to send us here do not go unnoticed by your sons and I am sure every boy in this room is grateful for this. To the men of Maughan House, each and every one of you stood up and showed real character throughout the year, which helped us gain first place for the second year in a row. Without the effort from every boy in the House this would not have been achieved and I must thank you for this. In closing, I wish the best of luck to all Maughan boys for 2014 and onwards, and I hope that every boy who passes through the doors of Maughan House fully embraces the House Motto – We seek higher and better things. IDEAL’S Week Report

2013 saw Maughan House participate in three activities for IDEAL’s Week, namely a Bone Marrow Drive, a Gifted and Talented Program at the Prep School and assisting with The Friends of the Federation Walk at the Spit. Bone Marrow Drive Across four days 28 Year 7 students and four Year 11 boys from Maughan House travelled to either one or two universities across Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Their aim was with the assistance of the Red Cross to recruit university students for the Australian and International Bone Marrow Registry. TSS students gathered in groups of three and approached university students explaining the impact of being on the Bone Marrow registry. Over the four days of visiting the universities TSS students signed up 815 university students for the Registry. One in 1000 people on the registry will be asked to donate their marrow to save a life. There is a high probability that the efforts of our TSS boys will save a life from a university student being on the registry. A particular mention to Bond University that signed up 160 students with help from Channel 9’s Today show covering the plea.

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This week was extremely successful. This was overseen by Mr Rob Harris. Gifted and Talented Program at the Prep School Several Years 11 and 12 Maughan House boys journeyed across the road to work with young Preppies and boys from the Prep Gifted and Talented program with Mrs Foulds-Cook and Mrs Poeszus. The Senior boys helped a class of Year 6 G&T students with their clay-animation movies and scratchanimation programs and with playing advanced maths games. The Seniors then ventured down to the early childhood classes where they sat on the mat with the boys for story time, examined a hairy Northern Territory tarantula and then went outside to play with the little four-year-olds on the movable equipment and in the sandpits. The Seniors then ventured up to the Reception classes where they read books with the five-year-olds and played with Kennex, building all manner of creations. During break times the Seniors went and helped supervise the basketball courts and they also helped clean up the G&T classrooms by sorting and cataloging all the resources. As they worked the Senior boys talked about how nice it was to be around the little kids and they reminisced about the days when life was simple and homework only involved drawing a picture or taking in an object for show and tell. Mrs Angela Foulds-Cook was in charge of this group. Assisting The Friends of the Federation Walk at the Spit Sunshine, sand dunes and the pounding of the surf… This was the idyllic setting for IDEAL’s Week work on Federation Walk, The Spit. The Southport School has supported the Federation Walk project for many years, both during Services Week and on Clean-Up Australia Day. This year a combined Maughan/Biddle group of students helped with a range of tasks such as planting (both in the bush and on the sand dunes), mulching, weeding and watering new plants. Students learnt to identify invasive weeds that compete for water and can disrupt native flora and ecosystems. Large lantana bushes were slashed and thousands of painted spurge stems pulled from the ground. Planting spinifex grass on the recently damaged sand dunes will help to stabilise the dunes, and as the long grass blades catch windborne sand the dunes will grow in size. Over the years, the regeneration of The Spit has been very successful and it’s great to know TSS has contributed to creating a wonderful area for present and future generations. Our thanks go to Ms Di Francis for overseeing this event.

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House Prizes Half Colours Year 7

Year 8

The Top Academic Award......................................Finlay Kroon The Top Sportsman Award.....................................Lachlan Vine

Ben Funnell, Thomas Nicholson, Nicholas Stewart, Oscar Weatherseed

The Townson Trophy....................................Finn Foulds-Cook

Year 8

Year 9

For An Outstanding Performance In Year 8

Finlay Kroon, Arshar Nelson, Scott Robinson, James Rotheram, Toby Tremain, Lachlan Vine, Curtis Young

The Top Academic Award....................................... Toby Redler

Year 9

The McGavin Trophy.............................................. Toby Redler

Maxwell Dowd, Harry Kerr, Zan McPherson, Jedd Percival, Ben Oxley, Jono Schmarr, Ethan Shields, Jackson Williams

The Top Sportsman Award.......... Max Dowd and Jedd Percival For An Outstanding Performance In Year 9

Year 10 Full Colours

The Top Academic Award................................ Cameron Kroon

Year 10

The Top Sportsman Award.............................. Hayden Sargeant

Lazim Abtahi, Chris Allen, Tarrant Cardiff, Ben Crowe, Cameron Kroon, Samuel Layani, Hayden Sargeant, Thomas Underwood Year 11

The Andrew Johnson Trophy....................... Xavier Thompson For An Outstanding Performance In Year 10

Year 11

Jordan Lenac, Tristan Nicholls

The Top Academic Award........................... Charles Martin and Hamish Mulcahy

Year 12

The Top Sportsman Award............................ Freddie Dorrough

Jordan Hick, Louis Manderson, Tim Martin, Luke Robinson, Jackson Smith, Lochie Stewart, Thomas Stubbs Full Colours Year 8

Finn Foulds-Cook Year 9

Toby Redler Year 10

Leo Thompson, Xavier Thompson

The McDonald Trophy.......................................... Rees Jackson For An Outstanding Performance In Year 11

Year 12

The Top Academic Award...................................Matthew Allen The Top Sportsman Award.......................... Jonathan Goodman The Johnson Trophy............................................Bradley Savage For an Outstanding Overall Involvement In Year 12

Special Awards – 2013

The Kris Bezuidenhout Cultural Award......... Timothy Martin For An Outstanding Cultural Contribution To The House

Year 11

Cameron Campbell, Freddie Dorrough, Zaymon Foulds-Cook, Benjamin Goodman, Elliot Hinckesman, Samuel Horton, Charlie Martin, Jesse Martin, Hamish Mulcahy, Jackson Rees, Andrew Robinson, Brayden Williams, Luke Wilson Year 12

Matthew Allenn, Jonathan Goodman, George Hain, Matthew Kuhnemann, Bradley Savage, Brodie Smith

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Award..... Hamish Mulcahy For Excellence In Community Service And Pastoral Care

The Patrick Sharpe Memorial Shield...............Lochlan Stewart For Devotion To Maughan

The Housemaster’s Trophy.................................Matthew Allen For Outstanding Service To The House

The Patron’s Prize............................................... Luke Robinson For Outstanding Leadership And Service

YEAR-LEVEL AWARDS YEAR 7

The Top Academic Award............................. Benjamin Funnell The Top Sportsman Award.............................. Nicholas Stewart The Mark Wilkins Trophy............................ Oscar Weatherseed For An Outstanding Performance In Year 7

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The J.G. McKay Shield.................................. Freddy Dorrough For Leadership, Service and Compassion Towards The Men of Maughan

The Hiroshi Noda Trophy......................................Luke Wilson Awarded To That Person Who Embodies The IDEAL’s of Round Square

The Silver Jubilee Trophy..........................Benjamin Goodman Rhodes – Gentleman, Scholar, Sportsman

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Maughan House 2013 Seated Row:

T. Weatherseed, W. Schmarr, B. Smith, L. Manderson, B. Savage, L. Stewart, M. Kuhnemann, L. Robinson, Mr M. Wilkins (Housemaster), J. Goodman, G. Hain, M. Allen, J. Smith, J. Hick, T. Martin, T. Stubbs, C. McKenzie

Second Row: Ms D. Francis, Mr J. McQueen, B. Williams, J. Lenac, B. Goodman, E. Hinckesman, F. Dorrough, C. Campbell, J. Rees, J. Martin, T. Nicholls, H. Mulcahy, B. Lawson, Z. Foulds-Cook, L. Wilson, J. Freeman, C. Martin, A. Robinson, Mr R. Harris, Mrs A. Foulds-Cook Third Row: H. Rice, H. Sargeant, C. Allen, L. Macleod, C. Kroon, L. Thompson, A. Lieder, A. Manderson, X. Thompson, T. Underwood, S. Layani, J. Abtahi, B. Crowe, T. Cardiff, J. Williams Fourth Row: D. Murray, L. Vine, A. McPherson, E. Shields, T. Redler, J. Percival, M. Dowd, H. Kerr, J. Schmarr, N. Scallan, B. Oxley, D. Zanazanian, F. Kroon Fifth Row: C. Young, S. Robinson, A. Nelson, O. Dennis, B. Schwede, J. Rotheram, E. Chapman, T. Tremain, F. Foulds-Cook, S. Budinger Sixth Row:

T. Nicholson, F. Gray, M. Murray, B. Funnell, N. Stewart, O. Weatherseed, L. McDonagh

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In 2013 Melbourne House showed the talents of so many of the boys in the House. The boys are elated at being runner-ups in the House Shield. They started the year strongly and finished in the same vogue. This demonstrates the passion and enthusiasm that our boys showed in all their competitions. I was very pleased with the efforts of the boys in their academic endeavours and congratulate the many boys who have obtained the Dean’s List. This year, many lads did well in State and national titles in various sports. With national swimmers, State athletes, State karters and State football representatives the boys are very strong across the board. Ian Luxton

Melbourne Housemaster

The House Captain of 2013, Benjamin Whitaker, has done a marvellous job of leading the House. His strong leadership and emotionally intelligent approach has gained him great respect from the boys in the House and he has put the House on a great footing for next year. He has been ably supported by House Vice-Captain John-Ryan Davis. These lads have shown great leadership and example to younger boys in the House. As a team with all the Year 12 boys, they demonstrated to the House their willingness to promote the House in all their endeavours. It was this commitment that gained them the respect of the House. The House farewells its 2013 Valedictorians. This year we had a large group of 17 Seniors. Jordan Turner, Dragomir Petrovic-Djordjevski and Cameron Sheldon excelled in their Cadets undertakings while Declan Clarke-Wellsmore did us proud in his Drama presentations. Nicholas FaureField and Matt Maguire led the House in Chess while Timothy Hunt again did well in his academics! Athletes Max O’Neil, John-Ryan Davis and Liam O’Leahy-Whitney did well on the track. Blake Angus lead us in Football, Reed Kelly in Touch and Jarrod Harkin was great on the Basketball courts. With Claudio and Mateo Diaz Shine, Elliot Hinwood keep the House amused at breaks. Of course this was all orchestrated by Benjamin Whitaker, who also excelled in academics. I like to take this opportunity to thank the continuing efforts of the House’s

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mentors. Mr Mark Lockett, Mrs Carolyn Nelson, Mr John Wallace and Mr Tony Knox really take the boys’ welfare to heart and have done a sterling effort. The experience that these four colleagues bring to the boys is unbelievably huge. These people make my job a lot easier and I know the boys appreciate the concern that their mentor has for them. In my last year of Housemaster, it has been great coworking with these colleagues. The House Chapels and Supper were again very well supported, showing the community nature of the House. This year the Supper was again at an outside venue and was indeed a memorable evening with 259 attendees. This year we celebrated the many individual achievements as well as the collective achievements of the House. We have had many new boys this year and they have stated their pleasure in being a part of this House. It is by working with parents that I believe that we are achieving the best education for the boys. Clear communication is vital for advancement of the boys’ development and we have now moved well along that path. This year again we raised funds for the School charity St Jude’s in Tanzania. It is with great delight that we sponsor a little Year 4 girl, Anita Joeli, and support an eight-bed boarding room, Mandela A, with eight Year 4 young lads. We are always instilling into the boys the importance of caring for others who are not so fortunate and the boys always are very positive in their response. We were able to support Andrew Bucknell to go to St Jude’s and assist at the school with a further donation. Finally, I wish to thank all of Melbourne House and its wider community for their efforts this year and in all the previous years that I have been Housemaster. I will miss the boys in the House as I really enjoyed the interaction with them. I was so pleased that they have done so well in my final year. The support of the parents has been a great positive. In this House, all boys are valued. We want that all boys do their best whatever that might mean. We want boys who care and have compassion. I challenge the boys in the House in 2014

to take the House to new heights based on the lead of the 2013 Valedictorians. The 2014 boys have great leaders in their presence and I am sure that their leadership will be recognised by the School. Ben Whitaker – House Captain’s Report

This year, the House shook up the quest for the House Shield a little. 2013 has been nothing but exceptional for the boys of Melbourne House. After a fantastic start to year with a cheeky fifth in Tug-of-War, followed by an unprecedented second in House Swimming, the whole House was feeling that something special was on the cards. It was obvious that with the fantastic footwork of marvellous McHugh, and the next-level thinking of the Diaz duo, we could not lose. With our lowest placing throughout the whole year being a fighting seventh in the Volleyball and Declamations Cluster the boys had an absolutely stellar year and claimed a quite frankly incredible second place in the House Shield. This is no mean feat and what impressed me more than anything was the boys’ willingness to get involved with everything that the House offered. Whether it was Mr Wallace telling us that we were to bleed for the House or Mr Luxton’s promise of some greasy chicken I am not sure, but it seemed to do the trick. The boys of Melbourne House should be extremely proud of what you have achieved this year and it is a real testament to the character of every single one of you – well done.

not find a closer bunch of blokes than these boys, and one of the things that I have always been so proud of in this House is the way in which the boys accept each other, enjoy each others’ company and have a truly banterous time. The friendships that are created within this House and this School will truly be for ever and your Housemates will always be there for you no matter what grade you are in. We would not all be here of course without the sacrifices that our parents make for us every day in order to keep us at this School. I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the support that you given us throughout the years, and to the Year 12 parents it is almost over. The money that we raised through the cake store at the beginning of the year was excellent and this will be sent off to St Jude’s in Tanzania. The relationship that we have with St Jude’s is something that the House has been a part of for many years now and I sincerely hope that it can continue for many more. I would also like to say a huge thank you to Mr Knox. Although he may go on about his study plans, he has been a brilliant Mentor since I arrived at the School in Year 9 and I truly owe him a lot. This is of course echoed with the rest of the mentors: Mr Lockett, Mr Wallace and Mrs Nelson, you have all been incredible over the years. I think

the boys will agree that the effort that you all put in every day is exceptional. There must also be a large thank you to the big man, Mr Thackray, who has done an excellent job in looking after us for the last term while Mr Knox has been away. To the Year 12s this year, it has been an absolute pleasure. We are always being asked the question what legacy are we going to leave? Well this is our legacy, boys, the things that you have done for the House will be remembered for many years – this will be the group of boys who helped Melbourne up into the top three and that is an amazing feat. “Finishing a book is like leaving a good friend,” this will surely be how it feels when we are all done after graduation. However, I feel this could be the first and I imagine the last time that Claudio feels this as I do not think he has ever finished a book. Johnny has been a stellar Vice-Captain and this year would not have been possible without him. He is one of the hardest-working fellas I have ever met and he is certainly heading for bigger and better things after School. Then there is the ever-present Mr Luxton. Without you, sir, this House would not run in the way that it does and none of this would have been possible at all. You can see that the House and the boys mean an awful lot to him and he will always have their

This House holds a truly vast array of talent within it. You name it we have it – cricketers, footballers, chess players, academics – the list goes on. I really do encourage each and every one of you to keep pursuing your talents and strive to improve them. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the new Year 7s that arrived at the Senior School this year. They have settled into Senior School life extremely quickly and are a credit to the Prep School in the way in which they have handled themselves. The strength of the Melbourne community is second to none. You will

Melbourne House Office-Holders Seated Row:

B. Whitaker, Mr I. Luxton (Housemaster), J. Davis

Second Row: D. Petrovic–Djordjevski, B. Angus, J. Mitchell

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back. His dedication to the House is quite frankly amazing and I have no idea where any of us would be without him. I will admit though that his sense of humour does need a bit of work, and after all these years I fear it is not getting any better. I’ve loved every minute of being your House Captain and can honestly say that you boys have given me possibly the most rewarding year of my life. So, gents, while you are mourning the loss of what can only be described as a magical Year 12 cohort, please make the most of next year. Greg Anderson once said, “Focus on the journey, not the destination” and that is exactly what I encourage you all to do. Make sure you enjoy every living moment that you have as a Melbourne boy and a Southport boy. The time absolutely flies by, so make sure that you do not have any regrets, that you get involved in everything the School has to offer and, most importantly, that you continue to be gentleman of The Southport School. Boys, next year make sure you go all the way, knock Maughan off the top. Thank you again. IDEAL’s WEEK Report

House Awards Year 7

The Layt Family Trophy......................................... Noah Avram The A. and J. Harkin Prize.................................George Belcher The Tobiano Family Trophy.................... Oliver Robb Gladwin Year 8

The Herbert Melbourne Memorial Award........... William Layt The Brooks Prize..........George Morton and James Rutherford The Lillyman Family Award........................... James Rutherford Year 9

The Pilgrim Trophy........Cale Kalinowski and Luke Oxenford The Elek Trophy.................................................. Thomas Davis

This year the lads of Melbourne House went to assist groundsmen at St Kevin’s and St Vincent’s as well as working with the teachers of Mudgeeraba Special School. All the organisations were very pleased with our efforts and the lads have learnt that in helping others there is a great reward.

The A.E. Barnes Trophy.....................................Luke Oxenford

The lads at St Kevin’s worked with the groundsman to repair and build gardens. The work was intense and the lads did very well. At St Vincent’s the boys assisted in the classrooms doing work that had been not been possible and helping teachers with reading and listening to the young ones. These places look forward to having our lads come and assist. The work at Mudgeeraba Special School was found to be challenging by our boys and they acquitted themselves very well. The school again reached out to us when one of its students went missing and ask us to help in his finding.

The L.J. Crisp Award..... Daniel Chorley and James Woodhouse

Thanks must go to the assisting teachers at each centre. Mr Wallace at Mudgeeraba Special School, Mrs Nelson at St Kevin’s and Mr Luxton at St Vincent’s. Also thanks must go to the organisations that allowed us to do community service with them.

Year 10

The Giltrap Prize............................................................. BJ Kim

The Pegasus Prize.......................................... James Woodhouse Year 11

The Ian Beath Trophy.............................................Thomas Fish The Whittaker Cup.......Antonio Libretto and Bryton Heiniger The Fildes Prize.......................................................Jacob Parker Year 12

The Barry Parsons Award............................ Benjamin Whitaker The Sixth Form 1983 Prize............................. John-Ryan Davis The Housemaster’s Award.............................. John-Ryan Davis

For Outstanding Achievement

Special Awards

Melbourne House 1979 Captain’s Prize.... Benjamin Whitaker For House Spirit

J.A. Sprott Shield...............................................Antonio Libretto The Wright Award..............................Declan Clarke-Wellsmore For Best House Dramatist

The S.D. Kakoniktis Trophy.................................. Jack Tobiano For Junior Encouragement

The H.P.K. Jones Trophy.......................... Nicholas Faure-Field Melbourne House Chess Trophy

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Half Colours

Full Colours

Year 7

Patrick Anning, Noah Avram, Timothy Zhu

George Belcher, Oliver Robb Gladwin

Year 8

Oscar Hayek, Jye Hopkins, James Mahony, Sam Payne, Jordan Phillips, Ethan Setchell, Josh Thompson

William Layt, George Morton, James Rutherford

Year 9

Thomas Davis, Cale Kalinowski, Luke Oxenford, Jack Tobiano

Daniel Flynn, Ehab Herz, Cameron Nicholson, Mackenzie Nixon, James Trotter, Cameron Usher, Cooper van der Laan, Hugh Wheaton

Year 9

Year 10

Daniel Chorley, Thomas Ross, James Woodhouse

Year 10

Nathan Black, BJ Kim, Joshua Neilsen, Jess O’Neill, Joshua Setchell, Riley Thomson-King

Year 11

Antonio Libretto, Jacob Parker, Thomas Fish, Sam Hayek, Bryton Heiniger

Year 11

Cleve Barrell, Patrick Lin, Mathew Loiaconi, Chan Rae Kim, Jack Mitchell, Jack Payne, Karim Oreb, Fletcher Whinton Year 12

Blake Angus, Nicholas Faure-Field, Matt Maguire, Jarrod Harkin, Max O’Neill, Tim Hunt, Liam O’Leary-Whitney

Year 12

Declan Clarke-Wellsmore, John-Ryan Davis, Dragomir Petrovic-Djordjevski, Cameron Sheldon, Jordan Turner, Ben Whitaker

Melbourne House 2013 Seated Row: N. Faure-Field, E. Hinwood, C. Diaz Shine, L. O’Leary–Whitney, M. Maguire, J. Harkin, B. Angus, B. Whitaker, Mr I. Luxton (Housemaster), J. Davis, D. Petrovic-Djordjevski, T. Hunt, D. Clarke-Wellsmore, R. Kelly, M. O’Neill, C. Sheldon Second Row: J. Turner, J. Mitchell, M. Loiaconi, F. Whinton, A. Libretto, C. Kim, T. Fish, K. Oreb, S. Hayek, J. Parker, P. Lin, J. Payne, B. Sinclair, C. Barrell, M. Diaz Shine, Mr J. Wallace Third Row:

Mr M. Lockett, J. Clifton, J. Woodhouse, L. Rampino-Gallo, D. Chorley, J. Neilsen, N. Black, T. Yang, T. Ross, J. Setchell, J. O’Neill, M. Hall-Fong, B. Kim, R. Thomson-King, B. Heiniger, Mrs C. Nelson

Fourth Row: S. Payne, L. Oxenford, L. McHugh, C. Kalinowski, C. Nicholson, C. Usher, E. Herz, T. Davis, M. Nixon, J. Trotter, J. Tobiano, D. Flynn, H. Wheaton Fifth Row:

T. Zhu, S. McMenamin, J. Mahony, E. Setchell, J. Phillips, O. Hayek, J. Rowe, E. Opie, J. Rutherford, J. Hopkins, G. Morton, W. Layt

Sixth Row: O. Robb Gladwin, C. Murphy, H. Tapping, O. Gallagher, R. Daintree, C. Murphy, G. Belcher, L. Kelly, P. Anning, N. Avram Absent:

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It has been my pleasure to have undertaken the role as Radcliffe Housemaster for another year, and as always, it has been a very enjoyable one! The most satisfying aspect for me is to witness the Year 7s as boys entering the Senior School with trepidation, and then watch them over the years finally emerge as confident, well-balanced, community-spirited young men. They all are different in their character, but more often than not they leave the School with fond memories of their time at TSS, and in Radcliffe.

John Gayton

Radcliffe Housemaster

Our new parents in the secondary school soon get to know what we are about and stand for, and they recognise that we have particular goals for their sons. These goals are to develop the boys in every way so they are better people in themselves and to others in the community. By working for charity we find that our boys gain deep satisfaction for helping others in need, and in Ideal’s Week this year we most certainly made an impression on Guide Dogs for the Blind by raising more money than ever before for this worthy cause. Over two dozen boys asked for donations from the public in many shopping centres up and down the coast, and the result was a wonderful total of over $10,000. The boys say they enjoyed the experience because people recognised the charity and gave generously. The Guide Dogs management were over the moon at this figure, and decided they would treat the entire House to a pizza day for such an outstanding effort! I like the boys to do things for others and not be rewarded, but in this instance I can see their point. In the past they have given us the honour of naming some of their trainee Labradors, and a black Radcliffe and a golden TeSS have both helped out the needy in the past. Supervising these boys with this challenge, and also providing genuine pastoral care throughout the year, were the Mentor Teachers of Radcliffe whose assistance to me was invaluable. Mr Brad Carter, Mr Kenn Williams, Mrs Anthea Bennett and Mr Robert Hawthorne gave

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wonderful guidance and care to their boys, who certainly appreciated their efforts. New boys to the House felt they had a home within a home, and were secure and settled very early into each group as they came to be with us. The House system has a lot to offer, and the Mentor groupings of older and younger boys certainly made things work well. I would like to give a tribute to one of ours who we lost in October. Steven McAllister had very little classroom learning n the four years he was here in the secondary school because of his constant fight against the spreading of cancer throughout his body. For all the pain and operations he underwent, Steven was always so positive and cheerful, and so much an inspiration to us all! The best way to describe him was courageous, and over 60 boys in school uniform from all grades attended his funeral to pay their respects. On House Supper Night a trophy in his honour was awarded to Fraser Stevens for the courage he displayed throughout the football season. Fraser was a worthy recipient of this award as he suffered bitter disappointment from a broken ankle in the second game of the season as captain of our First XI, but instead of falling back into the shadows and being bitter and resentful, he did his best to encourage members of the team to go on and win the premiership. In this regard he, too, was courageous, but in a different way. I would like to pay tribute to the Seniors of the House who showed great leadership throughout the year. With their guidance the House performed well in the Inter-House competition, and more importantly, all the boys took up the challenge, and enjoyed it. Two boys stood out in terms of leadership, and they were Josh Lane, the captain, and Alec McKenzie, the ViceCaptain. Both these boys came to this School later than their peers, but from the moment they came on campus it was evident they would help the House to prosper. I commend them both for their House and School spirit and their willingness to work hard in their roles.

Radcliffe House Another year closes and we continue to be an integral member of the School community. This will be my final year as Radcliffe Housemaster, however, in 2014 congratulations and best wishes must go to Chandler Walker as Captain and Josh Neal as Vice-Captain of Radcliffe House. IDEAL’s Week

This year was an exceptional one for the effort of the Radcliffe boys to raise funds for our favourite charity, Guide Dogs Qld. With four days to produce a new record for the collection of donations from the public, the two dozen boys from Years 7 and 12 set off with high expectations to collect as much as they could for this very worthy cause. Shopping centres from as far north as Runaway Bay and as far south as Broadbeach were the sites chosen for this activity, and the results were impressive. Overall, a new record of over $10,700 was handed over to the charity, and now the total over the past six years now exceeds $73,000. Altogether three dogs have been named in honour of the boy’s willingness to “buy in” to the project, and the people at Guide Dogs were suitably impressed. In fact, they decided to reward all 80 boys in the House for the work of their Housemates, and a free pizza and drink day followed in October.

thank you. Firstly, to the Mentor teachers, Mr Carter, Ms Bennett, Mr Hawthorn and Mr Williams. The duties performed by these brilliant teachers are astounding in any house, however, in Radcliffe special congratulations is warranted. The sheer lack of punctuality that we display as a house is an accolade I am sure we would rather not have. Each roll call has their Benji Neal, their Vincent Di Bella or Nathan Christanthis, who I am sure put in special effort in never making it to school on time. As such, I think it is fair that we thank these magnificent teachers for remaining sane over the years. The other major thank you is, of course, to Mr Gayton. Such a quality and genuine Housemaster could not be found at this school or any other. His contributions, sacrifice and sheer commitment to this House astounds us all and deserves a level of thanks that I cannot effectively put into words, but from the bottom of my heart, thankyou. I am sure that in the not too distance future you will be able to hang another trophy along our House Shield from 2005, as sure as I am that you will never stop bragging about 2005. God knows that I have enjoyed every minute of my time at this school, and that I will miss every single minute once it is gone. But those, I am happy to say, are the ones that I’ve had in this House. As it comes to an end I cannot

help the sadness that comes when I think of all the wonderful things I will never experience again. The sound of Mr Gayton’s voice echoing across the decks: “Alex Bielanowski if you don’t shave that beard I will shave it for you.” Never again will I hear the staggering tale of how Fraser managed to bring Millwall into the Premier League as Football Manager. But in doing this I realised that this sadness is unjustified. These great memories only highlight the time we have had together as truly spectacular. For that now I know that when the mighty “Rad-what” call tears across the mound, the deafening roar of “Radcliffe” will be there to meet it. I have loved every minute of being captain and can honestly say that you boys have given me the most rewarding year of my life. To the boys coming through, while you are mourning the loss of what can only be described as a magical Year 12 cohort, remember that it is in your hands now to step up to the plate and launch Radcliffe off on to bigger and better things. To all of you now, remember to cherish every living moment you have as a Southport and Radcliffe boy. The time flies by, so ensure that you don’t have any regrets, that you get involved in everything the school has to offer, and most importantly, that you continue to become gentlemen of The Southport School.

In all, we enjoyed the experience and look forward to a similar one next year. Josh Lane – House Captain’s report

I knew the moment I was told that I was going to get along well in Radcliffe. I know every man in my position has said this before me, but I truly knew. You see at birth I was given a teddy bear, and as I was in no fit state to name it at that age, I adopted the name written on the tag. R-A-D-C-L-I-F-F-E. Radcliffe. As such you can understand my surprise and sheer excitement when I was placed in Radcliffe House. Before I go to much further I must say this great House would not function without the ongoing contribution of a few key individuals, who require a well overdue

Radcliffe House Office-holders L to R:

J. Lane, C. Walker, T. Perkins, A. McKenzie, Mr J. Gayton (Housemaster)

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House Awards

Tim Smith Award..................................................... Nick Potter For The Year 9 Boy With A Cheerful Nature

Half Colours Year 8

Robert McCullough, William Hunn, Dylan Leon, Kaimana Barry

Kennett Award.............................................. Cameron Simpson For Outstanding Achievement Year 10

Olwen Williams and Dee Williams Student Services Award..... ................................................................................Lachie Meyer

Year 9

Kenn Williams Trophy............ Will Rudland and Ha Min Kang

Finn Lane, Ben Paxton-Hall, Regan Smith, Xavier Bartlett, Tom Lacy, Nick Potter, Trent Sinclair, David Hopkins

A.B. Hancock Award....................................... Chandler Walker

Year 10 Boy Exhibiting Great Potential

Outstanding Achievement Year 11

Year 10

Gab Brien, James Green, Sam King, Lachie Meyer, Sam Perkins, Tasman Perrin, Will Rudland, Nick Watt Year 11

Christian Fisali, Chris Fox, Jordan Giltrap-Ryall, Carl Gooch, Jack Levien, Nick Meade, Josh Neal, Tom O’Connor, Chandler Walker

Felicity Sutherland Trophy........................................Jack Levien Year 11 Boy Showing Potential

Davis Family Trophy....................................................Finn Lane Junior Sportsman of the Year

Grant Davies Trophy................. Tom Perkins and Mitch Third Senior Sportsman of the Year

Parker Family Award............................................ Alec Mckenzie Outstanding Senior Academics

Year 12

Alex Bielanowski, Callum Holmes Full Colours

F.G. Allison Trophy................................................ Trent Sinclair For the Boy Who Tries the Hardest

Steven McAllister..................................................Fraser Stevens Courage Award

Year 10

Ha Min Kang, Cameron Simpson

Logan Trophy...................................................... Alec McKenzie

Year 12

Radcliffe Shield............................................................ Josh Lane

Max Brie, Vincent Di Bella, Jake Harrison, Jeremy King, Benji Neal, Tom Perkins, Robbie Porter, Noah Smyth, Fraser Stevens, Mihai Streza, Mitch Third Minotaur:

Josh Lane, Alec McKenzie Radcliffe Permanent Trophies and Awards:

Brad Carter Trophy................................................Hamish Batty Top Academic Year 7

Robert Hawthorn Trophy.........Tyler Wright and Tyson Spisich Top Sportsman Year 7

Perrin Pointon Cup................................... Robert McCullough For Outstanding Achievement Year 8

Phil Marshall Trophy........................................... William Hunn Year 8 Boy with an Admiral Disposition

Anthea Murr Trophy.......... Ben Paxton-Hall and Regan Smith For Outstanding Achievement Year 9

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For Outstanding Service to the House

Radcliffe’s Man Of The Year

Radcliffe House

Radcliffe House 2013 Seated Row: N. Chrisanthis, M. Brien, J. Harrison, N. Smyth, M. Streza, M. Third, A. Bielanowski, J. Lane, Mr J. Gayton (Housemaster), T. Perkins, A. McKenzie, F. Stevens, C. Holmes, J. King, B. Neal, R. Porter, V. Di Bella Second Row: Mr R. Hawthorn, J. More, C. Fox, J. Giltrap-Ryall, C. Fisalli, J. Vuniloaloa, J. Levien, N. Meade, C. Walker, T. O’Connor, C. Gooch, J. Neal, T. Varnier, B. Love, U. Govender, C. Simpson, S. King, Mr B. Carter Third Row:

Mr K. Williams, T. Lacy, L. Meyer, H. Kang, G. Brien, J. Green, N. Watt, T. Perrin, W. Rudland, S. Perkins, J. Connolly, J. Consoli, T. Vuniloaloa, F. Lane, M. Di Bella, B. Manchester, Mrs A. Bennett

Fourth Row: M. King, B. Esmond, D. Leon, D. Hopkins, T. Sinclair, R. Meyer, B. Paxton-Hall, X. Bartlett, R. Smith, N. Potter, T. Spisich, J. Perrin, J. Moss, S. Neal Fifth Row: K. Barry, X. Doerr, M. Harris, R. McCullough, S. Burke, T. Allan, W. Hunn, J. Hickman, T. Wright, T. Norvock, M. Vertullo, H. Goodman, T. Yan Absent: H. Batty, Q. Louis, K. Maunder

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Denzel Wilson

Surman Housemaster

The Surmanators have again risen to each challenge thrown at them this year. The manner in which we competed made me a very proud Housemaster. Apart from being competitive, every participant tackled his task with genuine enthusiasm and gusto. One can only admire those who had to step out of their comfort zone and do their bit and more for the House. This epitomised the character and spirit each boy displayed.

• Jake Finlay, Australian High Schools Bronco Riding Champion

The House Shield was unkind to us this year with only 3.5 points separating positions 10 to seven. But, we participated in each event as if our very lives depended on it. It was such a pleasure watching our Surmanators perform and the sheer expressions on their faces were priceless. From one of sheer exhaustion and exhilaration, to one of joy and amazement as they completed their tasks. In a very tough pool we displayed true Surman fighting spirit, never giving up, always helping their mates, but above all, having fun and really enjoying themselves.

• Joel Gray and Jackson Neale, Round Square Exchange

The Surman influence was again very evident in and around the School this year. We had participants in Swimming; Tennis; Speech Variety; Cross Country; Cricket; Cadets; Rugby; Football; Touch; Debating; Chess; Choir; Golf; Big Band; Drama; Music; Cattle Show Team; Peer Support Team; the Dean’s List; and Gymnastics. It is truly amazing that many of our boys are involved in so many of the School activities, and we applaud the achievements of those activities outside of the School, namely, Saddle Bronco representation, Baseball, Go Karting and Body Surfing. The School offers so much, yet many students do not embrace what is at their disposal.

• Robbie Benadie, First Grade Cricketer at age 16

These are some of our highlights of the House:

What a remarkable effort from the boys, and I can only hope that it will inspire all our new boys to even greater heights. The junior age groups were outstanding and accounted for our many high placings.

• Entire House, Chess Champions • Joel Gray, Junior Declamation Champion • 5 Sony Camp Companions • Jarryd Cox, Qld State Judo Weight Division Champion

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• Felix Lester, Qld Sailing; third in Nationals • Stuart Murray, Top 10 in Australia U/16 1,500m Freestyle • Matthew Grant, Drumline • Tyler Campbell, Qld Maori U/16 Touch; Qld Rugby • Tom Beasley, Eisteddfod

• Jack Springfield, Qld Surfing • Ethan van der Vegt, Round Square Conference • Ryan Shim, Gold Coast Open Chess • Jacob Segeren-Correnti, Cattle Show Team • Tyler Leskiw, Qld Baseball • Caleb Darch, Cadet School of Aviation • Jai Gardner, Head of the River Age Champion Crew

• Tim Richardson, Qld U/15 Cricket; Cricket Exchange to Loreto School • Kent Scott, Gold Coast Youth Orchestra • GPS Football Premiers, Ben Shields; Robie Benadie; Liam Markey • Ishvar Nedunchezhian, Grade Seven Certificate for Communication Skills • Courage of Tom Cowan • Tynan Cox, Winner of Gold Coast C Grade Road Bike Competition • Six Rep Blazers • Five Reps in School Gymnastic Team

It is such a joy to behold and watch their facial expression, smiling, and then seeing the visible enjoyment they are experiencing in the House competition.

Surman House The House Mentors again ran the pastoral and academic side of the House. The Mentors are Mrs Susan Presto, Ms Lisa Miller, Mr Graeme Barber and Mr Greg Norman. This is a fantastic professional team and it is most gratifying working with colleagues of this calibre. We welcomed the Year 7s into this caring green community and congratulate them on making the transition in such a smooth manner. We certainly are looking forward to their contributions and progress in the highsSchool. The House Supper was a huge success again. We were superbly hosted by the Sharks AFL Club and spent a great evening celebrating the boys in the House. It was an evening filled with humour, wonderful food and superb company. Many thanks to our wonderful parents. Their help, guidance and support through the year have contributed to the House’s success. The Year 12s group have been a great group and many lasting memories will be embedded in our minds. The House was ably led by House Captain Isaac Nathan, a very likeable young man who never shirked any of his duties and led by example. He always gave of his best, often outside of his comfort zone.

the opportunity to grow alongside the bunch of young men that I have makes me feel like they are all my brothers; which we are all brothers.

Isaac Nathan – House Captain’s Report

As we near the end of the 2013 School year, I reflect on my past five years at TSS and how they have been the best years of my life. The number of opportunities that I and the other boys here at this great School are given has exceeded all of my expectations. Surman House has been a fundamental part of my life over the years and it has been my privilege to be House Captain of Surman for 2013.

At TSS there are 12 Houses, each House with their own motto and colours. Our House colours are green and white and our motto is “By faith and hard work”. Faith is having confidence, assurance and trust that we can succeed at whatever is placed before us. Throughout the year I have seen this motto come to life among the boys of Surman through their faith, hard work and determination not only to work hard and achieve for themselves, but also to achieve for the House.

My TSS journey started in Surman as a tall, lanky, brown boy. I was privileged in my first year to also have my older brother at TSS; he served as Surman Sports Captain and also Vice-Captain of the first XV. Upon entering the front gates of TSS I was struck with awe driving past the Village Green and amazing fields. I was given an opportunity of a lifetime to attend this School and I am privileged and humbled by the experiences I have had. To grow up in a place with so much spirit has turned me from that lanky, brown boy into not only a taller, lankier, brown boy, but into a young man. By attending this great School and having

2013 has been a year of ups and downs for Surman, but we can say the House finished on a high, managing to get off the bottom and place 10th overall in the House Shield. This would not have been possible if it wasn’t for my two House Vice-Captains, Ben Shields and Daniel Christopher, along with Sports Captain Liam Markey, and as well as the rest of the Year 12 leaders. Thank you, boys.

The two Vice-Captains were superb. Ben Shield and Daniel Christopher did a fantastic job in supporting Isaac. Clear thinkers, unflappable in a crisis, they complemented each other. All three were committed, empathetic, loyal and great role models to all the younger members. A truly wonderful trio. Let us all pause for a moment and remind ourselves how fortunate we are at being part of this great School. Well done to all our Surmanators, you have done the House and School very proud in 2013.

SuRman House Office-Holders Seated Row:

B. Shields, I. Nathan, D. Christopher

Second Row: O. Richardson, Mr D. Wilson (Housemaster)

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This year would not have run smoothly without the work and effort put in by the Pastoral Care teachers who gave up their time to help guide these fine young Surmantors. Thank you to Mr Norman, Mrs Miller and Mrs Presto for all that you do in order to keep the boys focused and motivated throughout the year. Special thanks must go towards my Pastoral Care teacher, Mr Barber, who over the past five years has mentored and guided me through Senior School, constantly reminding to comb my hair, polish my shoes and always look presentable. Upon getting settled within Surman House in my middle years in the Senior School, Years 9 and 10, I along with a number of other Surman boys were usually confronted by not only Mr Wilson, but also his friend “The Horsewhip” in which he uses to hurry the boys off to class. The first day I saw that whip in his hand I was absolutely terrified, but at the same time very confident knowing that it was not in Mr Wilson’s nature to inflict pain and do such a thing!... I was wrong. I am extremely grateful for Mr Wilson. Over the past five years this great man has not only been my Housemaster, but he’s been a father figure to me. I know that if I am struggling with anything, no matter what it is, he has time for not only me, but for all his Surman boys. I have never met a person so passionate about his job; apart from Mr Norman. I am eternally grateful for what Mr Wilson does for me and this House. Thank you, sir. To our parents, thank you for always being there to guide us and nurture us. Most importantly, thank you for the many sacrifices you have made throughout the year and not giving up on us when we drove you nuts. It is your love and support that gets us through tough times and helps us strive to reach our full potential, and once again, we are extremely thankful. During my five years in Surman I have made great friends and had wonderful experiences, and I hope that every one of the Year 12s and other members of the House can say the same thing. Being in a leadership role is not always easy, but I am grateful for the challenge and opportunity I have had to be House Captain this year. A special mention and thanks must not only go towards the support from the Pastoral Care teachers and Mr Wilson, but to the support from you Surmanators in front of me. It has been an honour to lead you all as House Captain this year and I thank you for all that you have done to make this year enjoyable and for what you have done for the House. It really does mean a lot. To all the boys that have the opportunity to be here next year, be sure to get thoroughly involved within the House and School, and make the most of all the great and marvellous opportunities this School has to offer. Walt Disney once said: “All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.” I wish you all the best in your future endeavours and may 2014 be a year of success. Thank you.

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IDEAL’s WEEK REPORT

IDEAL’s Week was again an extremely busy time and this year was no exception. We had four days with the Years 11s and 12s doing community service while the rest of the grades were involved in year group level camps or cadets. Community service was again located at the Arundel School for Disabled Riders and The Currumbin Valley Farm School. These two small but totally dedicated groups did a fantastic job and were an absolute pleasure to work with. At the riding school the boys washed out and cleaned old offices, cleared paddocks, bagged horse manure, cleaned out and repacked old trophies and soft toys for the disabled riders. The Year 12s did a fantastic job at Currumbin. Over the years, Surman boys have left a legacy of their completed work. This year was no exception as we planted 15 trees, erected a wooden fence, learnt how to mix and pour cement, rode a bobcat and were put through our paces to work as a team. This was our seventh consecutive year at both venues and we have built a wonderful rapport with both. At both venues we treated the boys and staff with traditional BBQ steaks, rolls, local sausages and African sausage or boerewors. Here we were heartily thanked and complimented on our wonderful efforts and manners. It was a most fulfilling week, with undoubtedly hard manual work being the order of the day, but a bigger picture here is of the utmost importance. We enjoyed ourselves and served the wider community. As they are not government funded they rely on services from the community and really appreciate what we do for them, and they eagerly await for our return next year.

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House Awards

Year 9

Ryan Shim, Emerson Watson Half Colours Year 7

Sashin Andarawewa, Lachlan Bruce, Tim Hart, Eric Kravchenko, Luke MciIlwraith, Henry Morris, Jordan Negrine, Connor Pilcher, Alex Shields, Edward Vaggelas Year 8

Krishna Doshi, Oskar Morris, Jack Pickering, Michael Noskov

Year 10

Jackson Neale Year 11

Robbie Benadie, Ishvar Nedunchezhian, Braedan van der Vegt Year 12

Ben Shields Awards

Year 9

Jarryd Cox, Alex Halstead, Sam Schukin Year 10

Felix Lester, Hamish McMaster, Charlie Meo, Geoff Lynhe, Tom Schroder, Noah Smith

Hughes Family Cup...................................................... Joel Gray Best Junior Supporter

K.J. Humphreys Trophy...................... Vikram Nedunchezhian Year 8 All–rounder, Academics And Sport

P.E. Bentley Cup....................................................... Felix Lester Year 11

Junior Sportsman

Tyler Campbell, Tynan Cox, Jai Gardner, Stuart Murray, Kent Scott

Graeme Barber Trophy.................................... Emerson Watson

Year 12

Corinne Miller Trophy............... Connor Leskiw and Joel Gray

Ryan Cairney, Ben Fowler, Connor Leskiw, Jacob Segeren-Correnti, Karl Schroder

Pearson Trophy...............................................Oscar Richardson

Best Junior English Result

Drama

Spirit of Surman

Full Colours Year 7

Harry Cox, Tom Edmunds, Tom Fuhrmann Year 8

Yourell Family Trophy............................................ Isaac Nathan Service To The House

Thomassen Family Cup........................................Ryan Cairney Consistent Effort

Matthew Grant, Komei Jo, Joel Gray, Thomas Meo, Vikram Nedunchezhian, Ethan Van Der Vegt

Daniel Family Trophy...............................................Ben Shields

Year 9

Ron Bruce Trophy....................................................Ben Shields

Tom Beasley, Joel Shields, Ryan Shim, Emerson Watson Year 11

Robbie Benadie, Tyler Leskiw, Ishvar Nedunchezhian, Braedan Van Der Vegt Year 12

Daniel Christopher, Caleb Darch, Isaac Nathan, Oscar Richardson, Ben Shields, Liam Markey

Achiever Of The Year

Outstanding Service

Lisa Miller Trophy...............................................Tom Edmunds Year 7 Dux

Housemaster’s Trophy.................................................. Komei Jo Year 8 Dux

J.D. Perry Trophy............................................. Emerson Watson Year 9 Dux

D.A.C. Williams Trophy....................................... Jackson Neale The Dean’s List Year 7

Tom Edmunds Year 8

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Year 10 Dux

A.D. Waite Trophy..................................Ishvar Nedunchezhian Year 11 Dux

P.A. Lovell Cup.........................................................Ben Shields Surman House Dux

Surman House Susan Presto Trophy.............................................Lachlan Bruce Year 7 Sportsman Of The Year

B.D. Hickey Cup........................ Ben Shields and Isaac Nathan Senior Sportsman Of The Year

M.J. Ryan Trophy......................................................Ben Shields All-rounder, Sport and Academics

R.A. Bell Trophy.......................................................Ben Shields Year 12 Leadership

Surman House 2013 Seated Row: K. Scott, J. Finlay, J. Springfield, B. Fowler, R. Cairney, J. Segeren-Correnti, O. Richardson, I. Nathan, B. Shields, Mr D. Wilson (Housemaster), D. Christopher, T. Cowan, K. Schroder, C. Leskiw, C. Darch, C. Hart, T. Campbell Second Row: Ms L. Miller, Mr G. Barber, B. van der Vegt, J. Anderson, T. Richardson, G. Quartermaine, T. Schroder, S. Murray, I. Nedunchezhian, E. Finizio, J. Gardner, T. Cox, T. Leskiw, L. Cochrane, R. Benadie, H. Barnett, D. Negrine, C. Meo, Mr G. Norman, Mrs S. Presto Third Row:

T. Thompson, T. Beasley, J. Shields, R. Shim, J. Smith, J. Neale, H. McMaster, F. Lester, N. Smith, S. Hoath, Z. Barnett, S. Hay, A. Halstead, J. Cox, E. Watson

Fourth Row: H. Morris, L. Bruce, T. Meo, J. Negrine, M. Noskov, O. Morris, M. Grant, H. Cox, J. Pickering, L. McIlwraith, E. Vaggelas, E. van der Vegt, K. Jo, V. Nedunchezhian Fifth Row: E. Kravchenko, T. Edmunds, A. Shields, K. Doshi, T. Hart, T. Fuhrmann, J. Jones, J. Dwyer, S. Andarawewa, J. Gray Absent: L. Burns, P. Hattie, C. Pilcher, S. Schuki

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It’s fair to say 2013 has been the year of improvement and growth for Turnock House. After finishing last in the House Shield in 2012 all of the boys set their sights on being the best they possibly could be (and hopefully avoid the bottom of the ladder!). It was so pleasing to witness the boys’ determination and teamwork in action. Together, they pulled off an outstanding effort and finished eighth overall in the very competitive House Shield. With this new-found confidence and some very talented junior boys, I have a feeling that next year will be even better!

Richard Dobrenov

Turnock Housemaster Terms One to Three Corinne Miller

Turnock Housemaster Term Four

The manner in which the House competed this year is something to be proud of. While we definitely had glimmers of super-competitive moments, particularly in the Swimming, Volleyball, Drama and Chess, the most important thing is that every participant tackled his task with genuine enthusiasm and passion. You have all worked and strived exceptionally hard and have reaped the rewards. Keep up the good work! The Turnock influence was again evident in and around the School this year as the House were encouraged and graciously led by Captain Joe Gersbach, Vice-Captain Oscar Presto, Sports Captain Geordie Trewin Watt and Cultural Captain Josh Priestley. We had participants in Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Cricket, Cadets, Rugby, Football, Debating, the Dean’s List, the School Choir, Chess and various music departments. It is amazing that so many of our boys are involved in so many of the activities that TSS provides, and we applaud their efforts and successes. Turnock is extremely lucky to have Mr Mike Sleeman, Mr Alan Baldry, Mrs Janelle Lucas and our newest addition Mr Phil Ward overseeing the pastoral aspects of the House and ensuring our boys feel safe and supported while here at TSS. 2013 saw the introduction of the TSS Academic Data Analytics system, which has been a most useful tool in ensuring that all boys have set realistic goals and are able to realise their academic potential.

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The House received a remarkable makeover this year. Turnock was transformed into a colourful, comfortable, welcoming space for the boys. With the introduction of an inHouse duty roster, the boys found a new respect for their beloved day House and have flourished in the environment. To the boys of Turnock House, thank you for your support this year, we’ve certainly had some fun! You have all been extremely kind, polite, friendly and a real pleasure to work with. Your spirit, dedication, fun attitude, positivity and ready smiles make my job tremendously worthwhile and enjoyable. Finally, to our Valedictorians of 2013 – best of luck for the future; continue to strive to be your very best, but be sure to show gratitude every day. As Mother Teresa said: “Be happy in the moment, that’s enough.” Ubertas et Fidelitas – “productiveness and faithfulness” Joseph Gersbach – House Captain’s Report

As the 2013 School year comes to a close, I reflect on the past five years at TSS and realise that they have been the best of my life. The number of opportunities that this great School provides is beyond anyone’s expectations of that of a normal school. The House is and will always be a part of me, and it has been the utmost honour to be gifted the privilege of captaining Turnock House. When I sat down to write this report, all these memories of the House came bouncing back. I recalled sitting down on the floor in the theatre next to Oscar looking up towards these godlike students with rings around their blazer sleeves, wishing and wondering whether I had the ability to become one of them one day. I remembered the boys’ first House Supper, watching Justin Bernstein giving his House Captain’s speech all those years ago. Justin spoke about a point in his final year of schooling, that all students pull things together, and understand the pathway that they would like to follow. This has become strikingly apparent to me during my final weeks among the TSS community.

Turnock House This year has been nothing but successful for Turnock. Ultimately, at the start of the year, we formed a goal, which was to do everything we did last year, but to do it a lot better, and it’s safe to say that we have. Unfortunately in 2012 we experienced a few difficulties in some House events, while also making the transition from our beloved, competitive, disciplinedriven Housemaster Mr Dobrenov, to our new affectionate, tidy and polite Housemaster, who is also stern in her own ways, Miss Miller. We as a House recognised our weaknesses, and made an important goal to come together as a band of brothers in 2013. Although we didn’t quite reach the top three in the House Shield, I am proud to say that we have re-established ourselves not only as a House, but as a team. From young Carter Bettles with his joggers on, to the big Presto from half court, 2013 has been nothing but a positive journey for the boys. In my role I have had strong support from other leaders within the House including: Geordie Trewin-Watt, the House Sports Captain, Josh Priestley, our House Cultural Captain, Scott Goudy, the House Sacristan, and Oscar Presto, our House Vice-Captain, along with the leadership guidance from all other Seniors. These boys have always been there to support members of the House whenever needed, while also leading the best Volleyball team this House has ever seen. In what has been an absolute testament to her patience, I have only ever seen Miss Miller genuinely lose it once. Towards the conclusion of Mr Dobrenov’s time as Turnock Housemaster, Miss Miller decided that she would have a go at cleaning the House. As you all know Miss Miller finds the positive in a lot of things, but as we grew deeper and deeper into the job, she grew less and less positive. We had reached the back of the House after around two hours of making it possible for us to get there. Miss Miller disappeared for five minutes, returning with a white cleaning mask on her face. As we slowly lifted the cushion off the well-renowned ‘’Durds and Cheesy couch’’, an ungodly looking beyond

mouldy sandwich sprung from beneath only to roll up to her foot. Screeching in despair, Mam bolted out of the House very, very quickly. But I personally couldn’t blame her. On a more serious note, to Miss Miller and all of the Pastoral Care teachers, I extend a huge thank you to you and what you have done for the Valedictorians of this year. I’d also like to mention “Guxy”. Barry McGuckin was my Pastoral Care teacher for over three years, and he taught myself and all other Turnock boys valuable life lessons we will have for ever. I would also like to thank not only my mum and dad, but the mothers and fathers of each individual Valedictorian. What you have done for us by sending us to TSS is something we are eternally grateful for. Being able to study, live and grow in such a brotherhood is what has built us into the boys we are today, and what we are going to become in the future. Finally, to the boys of Turnock, I ask one thing of you, the next time you walk into the House, put your books in your locker and have lunch with your mates, stop for a moment and look around. Take notice of the red

walls, the names on the walls of the brothers before you and the House motto, and most importantly, the mates beside you. It seems like an eternity, but I promise you that one day you will have a handful of chances left to do it. As the 2013 House Captain I want to acknowledge Sam, Oscar, Josh Smith, Josh Priestly, Pete, Kieran, Geordie, Yani, Umair, Vanz, and Dinhy – we are the T-nock boys. Turnock is a hierarchy of lounges, and we can proudly say today that we’ve reached the back of the House. Also, for the class of 2014, don’t push yourself too hard, because you’ll probably end up driving through a coffee shop. IDEAL’s week Report

Swell Sculpture Festival This year a number of Turnock boys joined the team down at Swell Sculpture festival and formed part of the volunteer site crew. Boys were able to experience working as part of a community arts team where a wondrous display of over 50 sculptures built by local, national and international artists were displayed along Currumbin Beach.

Turnock House Office-Holders Seated Row:

J. Gersbach, Miss C. Miller (Housemaster), O. Presto

Second Row: G. Trewin Watt, S. Goudy, J. Priestley

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Over the course of the week boys took on various volunteer roles, including shovelling and maintenance on sculpture sites and restorative work on signs, tents, flags and banners.

The Nathan Sharpe Trophy.................................... Luke Marsh

Swell Sculpture Festival inspires, amuses, uplifts and captures the hearts and minds of all who visit – the boys had a great time and gave a little back to the community!

The Goddard Family Trophy....................Joseph Gersbach and Awarded to the Senior All-round................................... Samuel Clifton

Awarded to the young man who most embodies the House Motto of “Productiveness and Faithfulness”

Sportsman of the Year

The Midwood Trophy.................................Evander Guttenbeil Dean’s List Semester One

Awarded for Excellence

Callum Moffat, Kobi Rutherford, Peter Baldry, Yash Bhoola, Carter Bettles, Maarij Hammed, Mark Johnson, Scott Bear

The Murray Family Trophy................................... Oscar Presto

House Prizes

The T.H. Turnock Trophy................................Joseph Gersbach

The Andrew McCowen Shield...........................Callum Moffat For the Year 8 who in the day-to-day life of the House proves himself to be honest, affable and always willing to serve the School community.

The Housemaster’s Trophy Year 8...................Kobi Rutherford Awarded to the outstanding Year 8

The Greenfield Family Trophy............................... Peter Baldry Awarded to the Outstanding Year 9

The Fox Family Trophy.......................................... Jasper Hardy Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete Year 9.

The McKinnon Family Trophy.............................Carter Bettles Awarded to the Outstanding Year 10

The Jay Family Trophy...................................Dauntae Mariner

Awarded to the Most Outstanding Junior Sportsman

The Bennett Shield.................................................. Yash Bhoola Awarded to the Junior Secondary School Student who by loyalty, dedication and reliability has made an outstanding contribution to the House and has been fully involved in the life of the School

The Hutcheon Family Trophy........................ Samuel McMath for Academic Excellence (medals)

The Housemaster’s Prize........................................Scott Goudy Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete Year 11

The James Family Trophy...........................................Scott Bear Awarded to the Most Outstanding Year 11

The Trist Family Trophy.................................... Joshua Priestley Awarded for the most outstanding contribution to House Drama

The Callard and Cole Trophy..............................Liam Priestley Awarded for the most outstanding Actor

Brian Smith Perpetual Trophy............................. Bailey Wallace For contribution to House Competition in Athletics

The Bacon Trophy...........................................Dom Richardson Awarded for the most outstanding performance in Swimming

The Fletcher Family Trophy.....................Geordie Trewin Watt Awarded to the most outstanding Rower

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Awarded to the House Vice-Captain

Awarded to the Year 12 student who by his example, loyalty, dedication and reliability has made an outstanding contribution to both the School and House

The Housemaster’s Trophy Year 7.................. Samuel McMath The Most Outstanding Academic Performance

Year 7 Sporting Excellence Award.........Thomas van der Schyff Year 7 All-rounder................................................Hugo Sharples Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete

Turnock House

Turnock House 2013 Seated Row: A. Dobrenov, M. Dinh, U. Rana, P. Hamilton, K. Hebron, S. Clifton, G. Trewin Watt, J. Gersbach, Miss C. Miller (Housemaster), O. Presto, J. Priestley, E. Guttenbeil, J. Evans, J. Smith, Y. Chan, J. Gunthorpe Second Row: Mr P. Ward, A. Stone, L. Marsh, A. Ludwik, I. Segrovets, D. Richardson, J. Kersten, B. Williams, S. Goudy, R. MacInnes, C. Perkins, L. Clifton, H. Weld, B. Rowland, S. Bear, S. Hameed, Mr M. Sleeman Third Row:

S. Morrow, L. Priestley, B. Wallace, L. Woodman, S. Nolan, N. Mitic, S. Yabsley, P. Bilic, M. Johnson, C. Bettles, M. Hameed, R. Lambert, A. Holmes, J. Cross

Fourth Row: J. Rutherford, K. Rutherford, P. Gee, C. Lai, Y. Bhoola, J. Lenan, J. Hardy, R. Durden, J. Flatley, K. Healy-Sheeraz, P. Baldry, L. Wallace, A. Guglielmino Fifth Row: L. Houlahan, Z. Goddard, B. Timmins, P. Murtagh, M. Savic, H. Smith, R. Hagbeck, D. Mariner, C. Holmes, W. Dobrenov, A. Lansdown, H. Lansdown Sixth Row: H. Sharples, J. Ohori, H. Smith, W. Timoney, W. Thilwind, T. van der Schyff, Z. Gregory, L. Sampson, S. McMath Absent: C. Moffat, Mr A. Baldry, Mrs J. Lucas

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Another year and another group of Walker graduates complete the journey from young boys to young gentlemen. As both parents and our graduating Seniors know only too well, this journey together appeared long at the start, but so short now that it is nearing conclusion.

Steve Roberts

Walker Housemaster

It seems such a short time ago that a then timid group of Year 8 lads and I met at Orientation Day back in 2009. Michiatsu Masuda on his first day in Walker looked up at the Housemaster board and noting that in the previous eight years Walker had four Housemasters, asked me how long I was going to be his Housemaster. I recall making him and that group of boys a promise that I would be there to help them right through to graduation. It is a promise that I’m truly glad I was able to honour. It has indeed been an honour to work with the boys and their families over the past five years. This year the informal House motto has been “Make a Difference” and I certainly believe the Seniors through their collective efforts have made a difference. Relationships between year groups and the shining example set by our House leaders have been tangible features of Walker House in 2013. To our current Walker House Year 12s I offer my heartfelt thanks for your good spirits, enthusiasm and your very high level of involvement in both Walker House and TSS. It is far easier to meet the challenges of leadership when setting such a tremendous personal example to the rest of the House. In thanking you I also look back to the wonderful role models you had back in 2009. The influence of positive role models can never be underestimated. Just like those young men, you too have each in your own way left a valuable legacy for our future Walker boys to follow. In 2013, you have indeed made a difference and can feel proud of your efforts. Walker is a team and I am grateful for the efforts of House mentors in getting to know the boys and provide another direct contact and link with Walker families. On behalf of the boys and myself, I acknowledge and thank our House Staff, Mr Curtis, Mr

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Clegg, Mr Bromley and Mr George. Your willingness to get to know the boys, attention to detail in setting standards, provision of support, care and consistency is very much appreciated. Academic success has again been a feature this year with 10 boys represented on the Dean’s List. It was very pleasing to finish last year with Walker being publicly recognised as the House with most improved diligence ratings. We have certainly encouraged the boys to look at goal-setting strategies to take ownership of and improve their academic performance. As always we are keen to develop young men of character and we encourage commitment to House and School sporting and cultural programs to assist in character development and provide balance to academic programs. To the whole House I thank you for an eventful and memorable year so far. We have a lot to look forward to in the future with many positive and enthusiastic boys in our younger year levels. To the Seniors of 2013, well done on keeping your heads high, and while right at this moment the year may not be remembered for a top finish in the House Shield, I will remember it for your positive relationships, your good humour and optimism and the many shared experiences that will over the years become more important and more meaningful and will, I assure you, last a lifetime. I publicly thank my daughter, Amy, for her understanding as she has grown up sharing me and my commitment to TSS and Walker House, and is one of the few people who really knows what is required behind the scenes to do this important work. Finally, to the parents, I especially thank you for your support of me in the challenging role of Housemaster. It is a privilege to work with your sons and guide them through both the good times and the tough times. With many of you I’ve also shared the ups and downs that occur in business, personal matters and the challenges of parenting, but in every case I commend you in doing your best

Walker House to give your son the best possible start to his young adult life. Michiatsu Masuda – House Captain’s Report

Another incredible year has passed and for the Seniors certainly the quickest in memory. It is often unbelievable how much a House with only 83 boys can do, and this is due to not only the talents and skills that our House is filled with, but the sheer enthusiasm and spirit Walker boys show in every way. This year we have had a significant change in the Senior School and especially in our House where the first-ever Year 7 cohort joined our Senior houses. Having been in a similar position six years ago, I know how intimidating it can be for the Year 7 boys to be surrounded by huge Senior boys. However, the overflowing energy and enthusiasm of our Year 7s, along with their spirit and participation in all House events, has been absolutely incredible. A young and lively year group fulfilled with an extraordinary academic achiever, Judd Pilkington, outstanding actor and performer, Oscar Churchill, and an incredible supporter, full of spirit, Spencer Jeans, the possibilities were endless. Boys, you have done an excellent job this year and made a big difference to Walker! Well done!

we were not able to continue with four years in a row as House Swimming Champions, but we definitely proved the strength of our House spirit with the constant support and cheering of the boys. Not long after that the first House Cluster Tug-of-War, Tennis and Football was held. After a tough Tug-of-War match with the Boarding Houses, excellent Tennis doubles play by Toby Henalla and Martin Young, and the House Football that was perpetually postponed due to the wet fields, frustrating all of us, we placed sixth. For both of these House events, the Year 9s should especially be recognised for their fine performances. Not only were they eager to do everything around them, the group is filled with positive talent driving our Senior division from the lower end. While their roar and vigour are often overpowering in the House, they should never underestimate their power in the House Shield competition. At the beginning of Term Two we were hit by a storm of House events, with three different events in two weeks. This included preparation for one of one of the most significant and challenging House events, the House Drama festival. House Drama is the only event where boys of all year

groups come together and participate in the one production. This year we had an enormous Drama crew of more than 30 boys, which is definitely the most during my time in Walker. Including boys from Year 7 to Year 12 this year, the theme was Shake it up Shakespeare and our House performed a modern interpretation of Macbeth. (Mr Mac wildly acted by James Vincent.) Although very well received by the audience and receiving the Adjudicator’s Award for best script, we placed fifth overall. The Year 10s’ significant teamwork and support saved our House Drama when one of our actors was sick and Zac Morrison stepped up to take his place by learning the whole script in one night. While the Year 10s seem quiet in the House, the teamwork, care and support that they give each other is often incomparable. This group will become important role models for the junior boys in future years. In preparation for the House Cross Country, this year we had a Cross Country practice morning run, known as the pancake run, where we ran around the course as a House followed by breakfast cooked by Pancake Master Chef John Laws, who cooked over 100 pancakes. This boost of carbohydrates

Looking back to the beginning of this year, Orientation Day was when we first met the Year 8s. A quiet but an intelligent year group with nothing but sheer passion to try out different things, making them a multi-talented year group. They seem to appear everywhere around the School. Our excellent academic achiever, Ji Rogelja, is also seen around music and sailing, our all-rounder, Oliver Todd, running around every sport, and not to forget the boy who turns up to every House event eagerly supporting Walker, Henry Waller. Very shortly after Orientation we were greeted with the first House event, House Swimming. Thanks to an incredible performance by our talented swimmers, we finished second place in the senior division! Unfortunately,

Walker House Office-Holders L to R:

Michiatsu Masuda, James Vincent, Tom Kliese, Mr Steve Roberts (Housemaster)

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and extra training brought us up to a strong fourth place in the House Cross Country. Unfortunately we were unable to repeat this performance in Athletics, finishing 12th. We did, however, finish the year well in the final Cluster where we smashed through a competitive Volleyball competition and in the House Declamations Oscar Churchill placed second with a polished performance. The Year 11s are a humble group of boys who persisted to support the Seniors this year. With a group of intelligent boys led by Toby Henalla, along with exceptional academic achiever Martin Young and the most passionate supporter, full of spirit always striving to uphold the motto of our House, Nick Willoughby, you have done well this year, and really “Made a Difference!” Boys, you will do a great work leading the House next year, so make the most of your final year because it is not as long as you think. Good Luck! Along with co-curricular and sports activities Walker also have a strong academic group in our House. Last year we were awarded the House with the most improved diligence. This result has been maintained with 10 boys in the House on the Dean’s List in Semester One. Congratulations especially to Judd Pilkington who is only one of three boys in the whole Year 7 cohort to be awarded Dean’s List recognition. Overall, this year we placed seventh in the 12-way House Shield competition, which is still an excellent effort. Most importantly, we showed an unbeatable House spirit! Even though I have been at TSS for 12 years, when I look back it seems so short, and it is hard to believe that we are leaving this year. A message from all of us Seniors; boys, even though there seems to be a long way until graduation, the time will fly as the years go by, so do what you can and try everything that you can. Even if it is something outside your comfort zone it is always worth a try. The worst thing you could do is regret not doing enough when you were here. When you stand in our position and can say that you have done absolutely everything that you could and have put in the best effort, then you’ll realise how important your time at TSS has been. Enjoy every minute of your time at TSS. To Pastoral Care Teachers Mr Christopher George, Mr Bruce Curtis, Mr Rob Clegg and Mr Peter Bromley, thank you for your time and the effort that you have put in to mentoring us over the years. To our Housemaster, Mr Steve Roberts, we don’t always see how much work is done behind the scenes, but your enthusiasm and knowledge always kept the House moving and we are lucky to have had such an incredible Housemaster. Most of the Seniors have been here since Year 8 and you have always been there constantly supporting us from start to finish. Your care and support over the past years is indescribable; you have been a great inspiration and role model for us Seniors. Thank you for all your work and dedication to Walker House and its students.

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Walker House Seniors of 2013, while most of us have been here since Year 8 or even before that, I have never before been part of such a cheerful, jubilant, humorous, caring and supportive group of boys. Often the rest of the Seniors go unrecognised, however, you have done an immense amount of work running, supporting and leading the House and without you all it would have been impossible; boys, thank you so much for a great year! Finally, on behalf of all the Seniors, I thank each and every one of you for the effort and dedication you have put in this year. It has been a pleasure, and an honour, to have been able to work with you boys. You are the ones who make this House more significant than the others. It has been absolutely great knowing you all. We will certainly miss you. Remember to enjoy the time you have left at TSS and make the most of it. We hope to see you somewhere in the future, but otherwise, good luck with everything at School and most importantly, good luck with your future.

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House Awards

Year 9 Walker Spirit Award................................... Noah Lolesio.

Sedgwick Award.......................................................... John Laws

Lambert Award............................................. Stan Mackay-Payne

For contribution to Sailing

For Most Outstanding Year 9

Scott Bouvier Award................................................ Tom Gainey

Housemaster’s Award....................................... Amand Krasniqi

For contribution to Cricket

For Year 10 Excellence in Academic Performance

Greg Lambert Award........................................ Oscar Churchill

Year 10 Walker Spirit Award...............................James Bricknell

For contribution to Rowing

King-Christopher Award........................................Grayson Bell For contribution to Swimming

David Eddowes Award............................................. Oliver Todd For contribution to Cross Country

Perkins Award........................................................ Toby Henalla For contribution to Athletics

Ray King Award.......................................................Nick Moore For contribution to Football

Cochran Award..................................................... Zac Morrison For Most Outstanding Year 10

Housemaster’s Award........................................... Martin Young For Year 11 Academic Excellence:

Year 11 Walker Spirit Award............................Nick Willoughby Pearson Award........................................................ Toby Henalla For Most Outstanding Year 11

Housemaster’s Award....................................Michiatsu Masuda For Year 12 Academic Excellence

John Maher Award.....................................................Joel Brown

Year 12 Walker Spirit Award.............................. Ziggie Zantiotis

Brad Deutscher Award......................................... Martin Young

For Most Outstanding Year 12

For contribution to Rugby

Couper Award................................................Michiatsu Masuda

For contribution to Tennis

Walker Gymnastics Award....................................... Tom Pereira Alan Parsons Award.................................................Nick Moore

Bruce Curtis Community Service Award........ Ziggie Zantiotis Awarded to the boy who is most active in Community Service activities. Renowned for his friendliness, approachability and commitment to Walker House

For contribution to Basketball

Houston Award..............Michiatsu Masuda and James Vincent For contribution to Drama

Hobart Award........................................................James Vincent For contribution to Music

Walker Debating Award.................................Michiatsu Masuda Walker Speech and Variety Award.................... Oscar Churchill Robb Clegg Award.........................................Michiatsu Masuda For contribution to Chess

Housemaster’s Award........................................ Judd Pilkington For Year 7 Excellence in Academic Performance

Year 7 Walker Spirit Award....................................Spencer Jeans Freeman Award ................................................ Oscar Churchill

For Most Outstanding Year 7

Housemaster’s Award...................................................Ji Rogelja For Year 8 Excellence in Academic Performance

Year 8 Walker Spirit Award.................................... Henry Waller Freeman Award........................................................ Oliver Todd

For Most Outstanding Year 8

Housemaster’s Award............................................. Jesse Clough For Year 9 Excellence in Academic Performance:

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Low Memorial Award................................................Tom Kliese For Service to the House

Awarded to a Year 12 who through his deeds and actions demonstrated an unselfish willingness to go out of his way to benefit others about him without thought of personal recognition or reward.

Walker Memorial Award.......................................James Vincent Is awarded to a young man who strives for excellence in everything he does. He sets a fine example of balancing academics, sport and cultural pursuits. He has a tremendous School record of persistent and sustained effort.

K.S. Mackay Award........................................Michiatsu Masuda Awarded for Excellence in Leadership. In 2013 we recognise an outstanding leader who has exemplary diligence ratings and results.

Walker House Half Colours

Full Colours

Year 7

Jordan Beattie, Jason Bolton, Jimmy Chiu, Cody Corbett, Jed Heslop, Spencer Jeans

Oscar Churchill, Judd Pilkington

Year 8

Oliver Todd

Callam Clegg, Connor Fiteni, Joe Knox, Lachlan Read, Ji Rogelja, Tyler Sherline, Henry Waller, Zen Zheng

Year 9

Year 8

Jesse Clough, Stan Mackay-Payne Year 11

Liam Adams, Sam Cookson-Butler, Brandon Faber, Noah Lolesio

Toby Henalla, Connor Joss, Sam Morrison, Tom Pereira, Martin Young

Year 10

Grayson Bell, Amand Krasniqi, Zac Morrison, Mitch Nye, Hamish Thomson

Year 12

Michiatsu Masuda, James Vincent

Year 11

Mackenzie Browne, Blair Condon, Ethan Lolesio, Nick Willoughby Year 12

Jack Blahut, Joel Brown, Tom Gainey, Tom Jones, Tom Kliese, John Laws, Nick Moore, Hayden Watson, Jack Wells, Ziggie Zantiotis

Walker House 2013 Seated Row:

M. Young, N. Moore, Z. Zantiotis, J. Blahut, T. Jones, T. Kliese, M. Masuda, Mr S. Roberts (Housemaster), J. Vincent, J. Laws, J. Brown, T. Gainey, J. Wells, H. Watson, N. Coomer

Second Row: Mr B. Curtis, T. Pereira, J. Rogers, C. Joss, L. Whatmore, I. Lathouras, B. Condon, M. Browne, S. Van Heteren-Swemmer, T. Henalla, N. Willoughby, N. Moxey, J. Tiffin, E. Lolesio, B. Faber, Mr C. George, Mr R. Glegg Third Row:

Mr P. Bromley, B. Rodrigues, H. Thomson, J. Thour, J. Hummelstad, H. Norris, R. Plehan, G. Bell, J. Bricknell, A. Krasniqi, Z. Morrison, M. Nye, T. Moss, N. Lolesio

Fourth Row: T. Aulton, L. Adams, J. Clough, W. Scotchmer, I. Shtengelov, M. Beddoes, S. Mackay-Payne, A. Brown, S. Cookson-Butler, O. Butler, Z. Zheng, H. Waller Fifth Row:

J. Pilkington, C. Fiteni, L. Read, C. Clegg, J. Lathouras, T. Sherline, J. Rogelja, J. Knox, O. Todd, D. Hummelstad, C. Corbett, T. Corbett

Sixth Row:

S. Jeans, J. Bolton, J. Chiu, G. Spring, J. Heslop, W. Thomson, Z. James, O. Churchill, S. Vahidy, J. Beattie, I. Jackson-Frederickson

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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. Pablo Picasso

The harvest

Emilio Finizio Year 11

Nobel Literature Prize 2021 Angus Cowan Year 8

Welcome distinguished members of the committee for the Nobel Prize for Literature. It is an honour and a privilege to be here today to persuade you fine gentlemen that a breathtaking and truly popular and inspirational poet, whose words are deeply motivational and embedded within our cultural heritage, should be the recipient of the prestigious Nobel Literature Prize. I think we all understand the importance of this prize. That is why I think you will agree with me in supporting my nomination of Rudyard Kipling and the poem “If ”. Let me elaborate further. If relates to all men and women’s lives. It represents a moral compass to which everyone should follow and avoid poor choices or wrongdoing. At least in one stage of everyone’s life, if not more, you feel you have been unfairly beaten. Or you don’t succeed at something you strived for. Or, everything you worked for is taken from you. Kipling’s “If ” does not just state that everyone has challenges to face, but it also provides a guide to restore your life to a harmonious and healthy state. The poem offers the reader a balance. If demonstrates the many immaculate qualities that are needed to be worthy of becoming a man. As a schoolboy, I remember listening to the spirited tone and complex language as the year drew to a close. The lines in this poem instilled in us key values and a moral core. It demonstrated a path

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to true leadership, to something magnificent, to something truly groundbreaking in character development. This poem sets standards for young men aspiring to manhood, and therefore “If ” should be awarded accolades at the highest level. If should be presented with the Nobel Literature Prize 2021. Looking at literary techniques, Kipling uses anaphora for every new quality he feels necessary in the journey to manhood. Here, Kipling’s poetic techniques remind the reader of possible situations that could occur, as well as highlighting the importance of “you” through repetition in the poem. Metaphors are also evident in the first stanza. Kipling states, “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you…Or walk with kings, nor lose the common touch”. This represents the concepts of calmness and humility in the poem’s context. For the reader this is good advice, Kipling also uses alliteration in the second stanza. “If you can fill the unforgiving minute with 60 seconds” is one example where the consonants rhyme together and emphasise the poem’s message even more. Personification used in the third stanza with the words “Make dreams your master”, and “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster” positions the reader to feel as if “dreams”, “Triumph and Disaster” have come to life

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with human qualities. This is empowering and engaging. These technical devices change and develop the meaning of the poem itself and create a feeling of anticipation. If ends with the message that if you can master these exemplary qualities and do the right thing “Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, and what is more, you’ll be a man my son!” This is uplifting and therefore another reason why it should be considered for this auspicious prize. Combining the figurative language and literary techniques gives the poem a solemn but inspirational tone. This sticks with the reader and remains with him and as a lesson to be learnt by everyone. The poem “If ” by Kipling is a celebrated piece of poetry that has been voted Britain’s favourite poem numerous times. “If ” has a lesson of value for almost every reader. “If ” by Rudyard Kipling is something that can be perceived as a set of virtues laid down by the poet that are conducive for the development of a good human being by showing meritorious qualities like perseverance, patience, loyalty, modesty, self-confidence and courage. Kipling’s premise for writing this poem was to remind each reader about the significance of upholding key values in our lives and to aspire them individually to strive to become a true man. This is why I believe that you should vote for this prodigious poet and his poem for the 2021 Nobel Literature Prize. “If ”, by Rudyard Kipling.

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Boonah meets Royalty by Ben Wieland

Boonah is a small, humble place full of character and characters. It is the place where I have spent my whole childhood, my whole life. I couldn’t have thought of growing up anywhere else. I love farming life and working with cattle and horses. I love the land. It is my passion. Boonah is a quiet town, two hours inland from the sea, with years of hardship, joy and laughter etched into people’s faces. Years ago, Dad used to drive the truck into Rocklea markets packed to the brim with huge watermelons and the best Jap pumpkins from miles around. Boonah supplied most of the milk, vegetables and beef for Brisbane. It had an old steam train that my dad said you could hear, feel and smell from a mile away. It had steam pouring out of the top of it and grease in every place you could think of. You would know when the train was coming. It used to do a run into Brisbane every day and the whole town relied on it. Things have changed a lot since then. There is no train these days, but there is still the same old feel with the old, rusty broken-down pubs in town. You still get that same warm, comfortable feeling when you drive through the narrow, windy main street. In Boonah everyone knows each other. We are one big family. I love going home. My heart belongs there. It is where my closest mates live. It is great being able to strut down the street and say hello to everyone and get a smile and a nod back straight away. You are known by your name in Boonah. There is something special about living in a typical Australian country town.

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Yet you don’t know how special places like Boonah are until you move away. I realised how special Boonah was when my life changed dramatically one day. I was at home by myself when the mailman had arrived. There was just one letter. No junk mail, just one single letter. The post stamp was different to what I had ever seen before in Australia. It looked very unfamiliar and quirky. I didn’t know what it was, so I just ripped it open to find out. It was an invitation to go to England and meet Princess Anne. This invitation was for the World Shorthorn Conference. My family had been invited to represent Australia. It was a huge honour. I knew I had to tell my mum straight away. I ran up to the house like a racehorse galloping down the final straight. Well, Mum was ecstatic. She couldn’t believe it and her jaw dropped to the floor with surprise. Things like this just didn’t happen in Boonah, and so our lives were changed; our horizons were widened. The time had come to get in the car and drive to the big smoke of Brisbane. I sat in the car with thoughts just ticking over in my head. I was so excited, but so nervous at the same time. Shaking in my boots, I farewelled my home town Boonah for a whole month. Before I knew it, I felt that jolt of the plane wheels hitting the tarmac in a new world and I was ready for a breathtaking experience. One of the biggest things I had to get used to was the temperature. Even though it was summer, it was still very chilly. Finally, after much sightseeing around the British Isles, the day came for us to meet royalty.

We drove over the murky Thames River and I could hear Big Ben chime. People waved from the London Eye and I knew we were getting closer to our destination. I felt like someone had put a shot of adrenalin in me as we rounded the corner. It was then that I saw Buckingham Palace, a majestic and beautiful structure. As we entered the grounds, we went through an X-ray machine and were made to feel like convicted criminals. I don’t think I have ever seen so many security guards before. For an 11-year-old boy, I thought this was very confronting, but then this was the home of the Queen of England. Once cleared through security we walked up gold-plated stairs. Nobody talked. At the top of the stairs there were massive doors with guards waiting for us. As we got closer, the doors started to open. Then I saw it, the huge gala room. It had ancient paintings everywhere with warm air coming from the fireplace. It looked really cosy, but still everyone was quiet. It was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. My head spun around and it was then that I saw Princess Anne walk in. I felt so small with royalty in the room. I watched and minutes later it was my turn to talk to her. It felt really weird. She was so nice. It felt like I was talking to a friend. She was so wellspoken. I felt honoured. We chatted for about 10 minutes. I was honoured to meet her and the experience is one I will treasure for my whole life. Yet as we boarded the plane for Australia, I realised that I was heading back to Boonah and there is just no place quite like home.

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When the Moon Shrunk Curtis Young 8F

Thunder rumbled outside like a lion ravenous for food. It was an ominous and eerie night. The small crescent of the moon perched high in the night sky. My parents were out. It was a monthly date they kept and it meant I was home with Granny and Pa. Rain belted down thumping on the old tin roof. The sound echoed through the house. My teeth chattered as a southerly gale blew through the slightly open window. Granny’s soft voice called me for dinner. Another bolt of lightning hit like a spotlight shining in my eye. I scattered swiftly downstairs. Between the rumbles of loud thunder, I thought I heard another noise upstairs. I tried to tell myself it was nothing. It was an old house and odd sounds were very commonplace. The line of family portraits followed the stairwell banister. Carefully, I adjusted Mum and Dad’s faded wedding photo that was a little crooked to the left. I heard the sound again. It could have been the loose, uneven floorboards rubbing against the nails or a squeaky cupboard door being flung open in the wind. My muscles froze – my ears strained – I clenched my jaw. “Was this really commonplace?” Uncertainty clouded my mind as I wiped my sweaty palms down the back of my pants.

were you doing, Tony, that took you so long”. I replied, “Oh, nothing much”. They were old, half deaf and rather immobile and I didn’t want to worry them. I didn’t see them too often these days, so I smiled as best as I could. Grandma was about to prepare dessert when I heard that noise again. It made me anxious, yet curious to know more. I excused myself from the table and dashed up the stairwell. They looked at me confused and just nodded at me as I surged off in a different direction. When I got closer I clenched my fists. There it was again. It sounded like it was coming from the spare room. Despite the dread I cautiously crept closer to the half-opened door. A strange, dusty smell hung in the air. I heard the noise again. This time, it grew louder into an ear-piercing blare. Between the break of the howling wind, I crept closer on the tip of my toes, until my sweaty palms were within inches of the door knob. My limbs tensed. I pushed the creaky door, with battered and chipped paint around the edges, very slowly. My eyes scanned around the room to be faced with darkness and silence. The bedside lamp was now dimly lit and I knew it was in here somewhere. The cuckoo clock sounded on the hour of eight. My jaw dropped. It was then that moon shrunk and all went black.

I shuffled into the dining room. Grandma ushered me to my seat at the end of the table and asked, “What

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By Sam Morrison

The scorching sun pierced my soft flesh and caused my skin to crumble like the dry ground around me. It was a breezeless morning and the thick air seemed to parch the inside of my throat with every breath. I stood overlooking the expansive valley of green, mature trees met by a desolate landscape of blood-red soil. Each strand of hair on my head burnt to the root like a skinny match and my scalp started to feel the full brunt of the sun. I reached for a small backpack in the tray of the ute and threw it over my shoulders. After lacing up my heavy boots on the side step of the car, I slipped my thumbs tightly between my chest and the straps of my backpack and strode off into the bush. A thin shoot of smoke curled through the canopy above like a contortionist abnormally twisting their body. I followed the stream of atmosphere-consuming smoke down to the fire before me, which was just starting to settle into its new home. I was more than satisfied by the fresh smell of burning wood and let a wide smirk take over my face, displaying my sense of belonging. I took in a few deep breaths before wandering on further into the bush. The sirens were blazing and trucks were pulling up randomly on the open plains before the valley. Clouds of dirt were sprayed into the air as they came to a quick stop before the fire. Men were jumping out and unravelling hoses, yelling at each other to make sure they were on cue. The trees before them were being trampled on by a giant, fearsome bull of fire, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Trees helplessly surrendered to the gigantic beast, exploding into ember and crumbling into black charcoal. It was a raging inferno of anger and hate that was hurling itself towards the tree line. Even the sun was hiding behind a wall of dark smoke that engulfed the scene and choked the men. Together they forced back the flames. Together they slew the angry beast. Together they fought like only volunteer men do. The men that give their lives to something bigger than themselves. It happened all in an instant. I was sprinting up the ridge, the fire charging close behind me. I began to lose my breath, the thick smoke clogging my airway. My eyes began to burn as the red glow became stronger. I was sprinting as fast as I could, a pained expression on my face. I felt as though I was running in a sauna; that dry taste in my mouth and sweat pouring from my forehead. The radiating heat intensified upon me and the crackling of the fire was like a cymbal being crashed right beside my ears. I could see the flaming doors of the closet locking me in and then I stumbled.

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I was launched into the air and landed flat on my face on the solid earth. Tough sticks found a way to penetrate my weak skin. I cried in agony and accepting of defeat. I hadn’t expected this to be my last. I had planned to travel the State in search to feed my hunger. I clutched hard the dirt floor and pushed myself up, gritting my teeth and scrunching my face. I took two steps before collapsing hard on to the rough ground again. My head was spinning and hallucinating, I saw the flames dancing among the trees. I let a wide smirk take over my face, displaying my sense of belonging. I took in a few deep breaths and then was yanked up by a strongly built man wearing a long-sleeved yellow jacket and wide-brim helmet. It was not long before he dropped me on to the dirt and was staring directly into my eyes. “Can you hear me? Open your eyes! What’s your name? Squeeze my hand!” It was very routine stuff. I looked around at the men in uniform talking in groups and some running from truck to truck. The fire was being handled well from the glimpse that I had and news helicopters roared overhead real close to the small base. I saw the badge of the CFA on his vest. The very badge that I had earnt only months ago. I felt the harsh burns that snaked along my body. Squinting my eyes to see through the blinding sun, a man in a blue shirt and navy pants walked close and stood over me. “It says here that you have been the cause of up to four major bushfires in the south-east. Mate, that’s at least 10 years.” He turned me over and clipped the cuffs over my wrists. As my hands were tied I thought of the fire. Together, we had been captured. I coughed uncontrollably and my chest began convulsing. It was all so sudden. I could feel the air escape my lungs and I couldn’t find the strength to take a breath. I couldn’t concentrate. My ears were ringing and I began to lose control of my body. My eyes rolled back into my head and there my soul rose like smoke.

SMOKE Based on the poem “What is Left” by Jellz Fisher

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May 7th 1971

We walked down the streets in Townsville. I knew it would be the last time I’d be seeing home shores in a while. The crowds were applauding us, drums were beating and trumpets were playing joyfully. Deep down inside I knew that it wasn’t going to be upbeat and joyful in the jungle of ’Nam. I mean, after all of the stories I’d heard about the place, they were horrific.

The Doc said I’m not looking great; he said I’m suffering from severe anxiety, stress and flashbacks. Looks like I’ll be going home he said, but how could I face the public? What would they think of me? Will they hate me? I’m going crazy just thinking about it. Out of all the people, it had to be me. Me, it was me who was picked to join this bloody war, and look what it’s done; it’s killed my soul and my best mate; he was on the next bloody boat home as well … he was off in June.

April 14th 1971 Finally, I’ve recovered my journal that’s been gone for almost a month; feels like a year in this hell. I’ve been riding the Chinooks in and out of Nui Dat for weeks. Even though I’m not on the ground a lot, it really hits you, bullets flying everywhere, severely injured men climbing aboard. It’s really hitting home.

(I Was Only 19)

War

April 26th 1971 I’ve been deployed on to the ground forces; apparently they needed extra men. It’s two o’clock in the morning and there’s not a chance I’m going to sleep. Every noise around me I hear… I bring my gun slightly closer every time. Frankie’s on patrol outside, so if something happens, he’s the first to get hit. I’ve only been out here a few days and I’ve already seen six drop dead. This is the second night I haven’t slept a peep, and I know it’s not my last. May 5th 1971 Day by day, this war is taking its toll on me more and more. The platoon has dropped down to only around 25 men. Sarge said we’re heading back to base tomorrow… if we’re still here by then. Voices keep flying through my head; they are voices of a foreign language. I can hear them ranting through my head; my finger eases closer to the trigger with every word. Bang! There it was. Frankie’s last steps were taken through the rice fields and on to a land mine. “Medic,” yelled the Sarge, but all too well did I know that it was too late. Minutes passed, felt like hours. He was my only mate, my only true friend, and the kind of guy that was always looking out for me. Now here I am, all alone, fighting a pointless war.

June 3rd 1971 I’m home, but it really doesn’t feel like home. My life’s a mess, my father’s moved out. He thinks I’m a coward for not staying and fighting. Mum’s been caring for me mostly. Lily, my girlfriend, well, my ex-girlfriend now, she left me. Apparently the war “changed” me. I sit and watch the television, war coverage: “Entire AATTV (Australian Army Training Team Vietnam) patrol wiped out in ambush in Nui Dat.” That was me. I was meant to be there, fighting alongside those men. June 6th 1971 I still haven’t moved. I’m still sitting in front of the television, staring blankly towards it like I have been for the past three days. I think even Mum might have started to give up hope in me. I hope not; she’s the only one who hasn’t fully disowned me. How could you do this to me war? My girlfriend’s gone. My father left because he wanted no coward of a son. And Frankie’s dead. War, how could you? I’m only 19.

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python of night, of fear, uncoiled to life. Personification is key to the power of “Invictus”.

“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul” are two lines that stand testament to the ageless power of a poem entitled “Invictus”. It remains a wonder to me that it has not attained this high acclaim before. Ladies and gentlemen, on this most auspicious occasion, it is an honour and a privilege to present to you today, “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley.

You might ask, what picture does this poem paint? A story of love, a photo of happiness, or a depiction of pain and a masterpiece of suffering. Metaphors, simile and personification are an integral part of imagery and an exemplary use of metaphor, simile and personification lies in the first line,”... out of the night that covers me, as black as the pit from pole to pole”. The night represents the hardship and trials, afflictions and long-term injury suffered by Henley.

Distinguished panel, if you have eyes that see truth, ears that hear beauty, a body that feels deep love and emotion, then there exists no argument, the poem “Invictus” stands unshakeable above most, if not all. If the average poem is a house built sturdy, then “Invictus” is a skyscraper, towering unreachable, unobtainable for us that are but of the common ilk. William Ernest Henley wrote “Invictus” as he lay caught in the throes of despair suffering from tuberculosis of the bone. His subsequent amputation and treatment by those around him in society led him to pen this poem. His demonstration of this indomitable spirit following the amputation of his foot and his discipline, in standing tall when doubts would have him stumble and fall down, teaches us to do the same. To stand when men count on you and brace when the storms of malcontent and anger and discrimination roll unstoppably through your front door. To be unmovable when you would give ground and to know that man can conquer rather than be conquered by those demons that spark desertion of wit and reason. An important lesson is learnt from Henley. He did not stumble, rather he remained unshaken, unbroken, unbreakable. Henley’s masterpiece represents such a deep, unmistakable purpose that it captivates and inspires. The purpose it carries is one of resilience and self-mastery to overcome obstacles and keep on moving. It compels and enthrals, ebbs and flows; it is imbued with a powerful sense of melancholy and despair and leads you down a lane that is lined with memory and regret. A contender for this most illustrious prize must have clear, deep, powerful purpose that engages and empowers, and “Invictus” is successful in meeting this aim. The basic tenants of writing lay mastered in this picture of poetic perfection. Its palette is elegant and refined, yet raw and powerful. It is less a carefully pieced together string of words than a solidification of raw human emotion on paper with pen. It is as if Henley captured his spirit of courage and resilience and poured out his heart and soul in a torrent of sheer determination. “Invictus” is a symbol of human resilience to stand against all that would have you falter, fail and fade. To great effect, Henley used the Latin word Invictus to stress his power against the black, vitality and vigour against the shadow of despair, inequity, intolerance and bigotry. Use of personification lies deep within the heart of this poem. Each stanza comes alive, imbued with an eerie sentience. This is exemplified in the words, “... out of the night that covers me”. The night cannot live, breathe, move as you or I do. It cannot cover nor touch. It is not alive. Henley’s power grants it the consciousness that it had previously lacked. It brings the 248

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The poem “Invictus” paints a truly vivid picture in the minds of men and women alike, a picture of a man weathered by storm, ice and fire. Imagery brings the character of Henley to the present, complete with all the qualities, strength, nerve and the burden that he as a person bore in the 19th century. Repetition is a powerful, poignant, poetic ploy that is best demonstrated in the ending phrases of “Invictus”, “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul”. The repetition of the two words “I am” solidifies the poem into the monumental giant of 19th century literature that it is today. It positions the reader to accept the message as their own Bible and their own truth. Ladies and gentlemen, panel of judges, I implore you to open your eyes and do not be blinded by mediocrity, or by its messengers. They would but lead you astray. And you who fill the ears of this distinguished panel with your poems acclaim, you who in this den of thieves try to usurp my poem from its rightful crown, begone! Your poems of little standard shall falter, and they shall fail, and they shall fade! “Invictus” is the right choice and don’t let these champions of common device sway you with pretty words and little substance. Judges, I bow to your decision. The Nobel Prize of Literature is a time-honoured prize and deserves an equally as honoured literary work. “Invictus” deserves any and every acclaim it receives. Ladies and gentlemen, judges and the panel, I strongly advocate for the selection of “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley for the Nobel Prize for Literature. Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how straight the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul

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Harvest Actions Ha ve Consequ ences by Cameron Simpson Year 11 It was like God was punishing me for the heavens had opened up and let down their wrath. The thunder rumbled majestically. The grime and filth from the ground met me as I fell downward with slow finality. The clap of thunder caused me to jump as it echoed magnificently through the narrow alleyway filling every corner and crevice. Sludge, rain and years of filth coated me, making me seem like a creature from hell. How ironic I thought, because that’s what I am. The flash of lightning sent spears of pain through my body that disrupted the very foundations of my existence as the light brought back bestforgotten memories… *** The salty taste of blood never left my mouth these days. Warmth is now a luxury that is best left for fairytales and legends. Cold has now become a part of me; it has seeped into my core and taken refuge there. It’s as much a part of me as the organ pumping within my chest. Toes, fingers, noses and lives have been sacrificed to the undefeatable enemy. Despair has gripped many as they realise that if the Germans don’t put out the fires of their lives, then the cold will. I endure and do unspeakable evils for men I have never met and men I will never meet. I ask only one question of these men; how do you expect me to live after this? We have been stationed here in Fromelles for four months. Four months of cold, death and tragedy. My heart has skipped beats for I have watched men who were my friends die at the hands of the merciless Germans. The only person through this entire disaster who has been with me from the beginning has been my brother. Our friendship and love has spanned years and we have experienced events that should never be repeated. We have skewered the same German with our bayonets. The sickening feeling of metal sliding through flesh as easily as

cheese has brought us to becoming near inseparable. The narrow space left little room for movement as I crouched for cover. The denotation and flash of an artillery shell turned my world a startling shade of white that lasted no more than a few seconds, but made my bowels loosen. A sickening fear gripped me as I closed my eyes, accepting my fate. Relief flooded through me like a warm liquid as the vivid red of blood flooded my senses. How can the remnants of my comrade bring such relief to me I thought. I turned towards my brother and stared into his ice-blue eyes knowing he felt what I felt, nothing. My brother is the anchor to my ship, without him I am lost. I glanced upon the approaching Germans and I knew it was time to leave, because to stay would be to guarantee my death. My brother and I turned our backs upon the enemy and began the trek through our comrade’s bodies towards our only chance of survival.

heavens. My knees collided with the soft ground and, for the first time in the war, I cried. My salty tears fell to the ground and joined the undistinguishable mess beneath my feet. My brother was my anchor, and now my life and my brother were taken from me with one dreadful swoop. I didn’t even feel the bullet as it tore through my shoulder with the ferocity of a rampaging bull; all I felt was a hollow pit in my stomach and I screamed my agony towards the creator. Why? I lay there but received no answer, no indication as to why. Will I ever get an answer? My blood trickled down in rivets and for the first time in my history my blood joined the blood of all of the fallen. A terrifying flash and explosion told me that even more Australians had died. My last thought before darkness engulfed me; how could God allow such atrocities to happen?

My brother bellowed. I don’t know what and I don’t care why; all I cared about was the German in front of me. The fear shone in his eyes and triumph shone in mine as I thrust my bayonet through his chest with the strength of the Gods and the pure desire for blood. My brother yelled again, but another German caught my eye and nothing could distract me now. He began to run; I loved chasing prey. Fear made the German ungainly and he slipped clumsily on the mud. I shoved my bayonet directly through his heart with contempt in mine. He hadn’t even faced me like a man, but I suppose Germans cannot be classified as men. A gurgled cry that was all too familiar made me turn around with vigor. What I saw destroyed my life like a bullet through the head. My brother lay among the filth of years with a bayonet directly through his chest. His ice-cold eyes gazed into mine and spoke his final goodbye. Anguish filled me to the brim as an inhumane shriek tore through my throat. My brother’s blood flowed like the glistening River Nile and I stood there screeching insults towards the

The soaked ground accepted my body like a long-lost companion as I lay there. Beautiful, exuberant and youthful voices rose in harmony and tears stung my cheeks. How could something so beautiful live in a world like this? The ache in my shoulder couldn’t begin to compare with the emptiness I felt right now. The guilt had eaten away at my soul like termites within a house. The countless men that I have slaughtered have haunted my days and nights for nigh on 40 years. I just wished it would end, I simply wish for the pain and guilt to stop. I wish for my brother and for solace, but as I stared up upon the lightning-streaked sky, the conclusion hit me with a clarity that cannot be mistaken. It was all my fault. No higher being forced me to kill those men; it was all me. With that thought in the forefront of my mind I lay down and placed the cold, lifeless barrel within my mouth. Escape, I thought.

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David Claxton

Director of Basketball

This season saw our number of teams increase over 2012 as we entered our second season sharing the third term GPS sports with Rugby. Prior to the commencement of the season we took our Open first squad into a three-day camp on the Sunshine Coast for a productive time, which was also attended by ex-Old Boys Christian Salecich, Michael Gullotta and Jaydan Tom, who passed on to the group many of their past experiences from their basketball careers to date. The opening round had us away to Gregory Terrace and we had a good start to the day winning all of our Year 8 games and later in the day fine wins to our 10A, 11B, 11C along with our Open Seconds and the Open first team registering a big win 91-39. Our first home game of the season was against I.G.S. with outstanding wins to all our Year 8 and 9 teams, in particular the 8A team winning 67-9, with Hudson Kaddatz and James Mahoney playing well, and the 9A team winning 62-18 with fine games from Callum Grimes, Izaac Cocco and Harry Kerr. In the older age groups, many close games, with the 11B team winning by

two points and our 11A team involved in an exciting draw, 41-41, thanks to the efforts of Philip Barbera and Jesse Martin.

Our 8C team had a nice win to start the day against BSHS and our 11C and Open 2nds did a fine job in winning their games.

The Open games saw our very competitive Seconds team go down by two points, 40-42, and the Open first team in front of a huge crowd lose by three points, 90-93, after holding what looked like a match-winning lead late in the game.

The Open first team lost a nail-biter against BSHS in a game that was always close, going down by two points, 63-61. We started well with early baskets to Jalen Manumaleuga and captain Mihai Streza, but then got into early foul trouble to allow BSHS to stay in touch, with many of their foul shots being converted.

Nudgee was our next opponent and our 8A team kept on winning along with our 8B and C teams, with Francis Chen, Angus Cowan, Louie Corkill and Oscar Dennis playing well for their respective teams. All of our Year 9 teams won and they were well supported with wins by our 10A, 11C and Open Seconds, while our 11B team had a draw and our Open Thirds went down by one point in a thriller. Our Open First team had a tough game. We were down early in the first quarter but with two three-pointers late in the quarter to Andrew Lomakin we managed to level 27-27 at the first break. Nudgee gained control in the second quarter and although we had several players foul out of the game at critical stages we made a run at Nudgee, but could not bridge the gap, losing 94-83. Churchie, who were favourites for the GPS title, and went on to win it, was always going to be a tough round of games, but our 9A team won, with Izaac Cocco landing three three-pointers in a row to break the game open in the third quarter, and our 9B team, with Ryan Shim and Michael Scaysbrook playing well delivered us some early wins on the day.

In the second quarter four threepointers to Andrew Lomakin saw us skip out to a 38-29 half-time lead, but BSHS recovered in the third quarter to be only down three points leading into the last quarter and in a tight game BSHS gained a narrow win. We travelled to Toowoomba for the first time in three years and came away with some excellent wins in all grades. Every Year 8 team won. Good win also to our 10A team, with Hugo Mayson, Sean Gray and Daniel Chorley doing well, and our 11A team winning 40-21, while our Open Seconds posted 100 points in defeating TGS 100-16 and our Open first team registered an easy 89-43 win to cap off a good day of performances, with Sam Hayek, Sasha Lomakin and Jarrod Harkin playing well for our First team. In our last home game of the season we hosted Brisbane Grammar with our 8A team winning a very close game 3532, and our 8B team going down by a solitary point in the opening games.

Our Open Seconds went down in a thrilling game by just three points when we had the last two shots to tie the game up. Ryoma Sakakibara and Johnson Chen were outstanding in this game.

Our 11A team along with the Open Seconds closed the day out with good wins and our Open First team had some record performances with the team scoring 47 points in the first quarter, Andrew Lomakin with 15 threepointers to finish with 57 points for the game, and Jalen Manumaleuga with 13 assists, while the team won 107-57.

The Open first team had a terrific start to the game and defended brilliantly, being only down seven points at halftime. Some third-quarter lapses and our missed shots allowed Churchie to gain the match-winning break and they won 63-49.

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Our boys got off to a brilliant start with Ryoma Sakakibara elevated to the starting line-up and led BBC 11-4 early in the first quarter, but a couple of our boys got into early foul trouble and BBC got back into the game.We made several runs at BBC in the late third quarter and early fourth, but they eventually got the win 72-55. Narrow losses to our 8, 9, 10A teams but excellent wins to our Open Seconds with Jeffrey Lee and Craig van der Hoven doing well, along with our 11A and 11C, with Arnold Chi and Luke Marsh playing well for their respective teams. Many players should be congratulated for gaining representative honours during the year, Mihai Streza (NZ U20 in February), Jalen Manumaleuga (Qld U20 in February), Sean Gray (Southern Districts U16 State Champions, April), Patrick Bilic (South Coast U15 May) Andrew Lomakin (South Coast U19, State, and Australian Schools selection, July).

With many other players representing Gold Coast and Runaway Bay Association junior representative teams in various age groups. Very well done to all these players. The Open team then went on to the Queensland Champion Schools tournament in Brisbane late September and finished in eighth position to finish the 2013 season. Many thanks to our Friends of Basketball committee under President Mr A.J. Presto and including Mrs Judy Chorley, Ms Kerri Fiteni and Mr Daniel Trollope for their magnificent contribution during the year. Also to the many parents that assisted in different ways throughout the year, a big thank you. To our coaches, scorebench, game officials and support staff on game day, thanks for your valuable time and experience.

committee members and coaches for their fine year in the local Junior competition. Well done to the Prep School, in particular Mrs Marisa Schroder and coaches, for an excellent season in the CIC competition. Certainly our season would not have run so well without the great help of Mr Daniel Trollope, our Basketball Manager, and Ms Siobhan Maguire in the Sports office, their efforts were outstanding. The GPS season closed on Saturday, September 14 with our awards presentation this year for the first time held in the Centenary Centre. With great support from all the teams and parents we had close to 300 in attendance and the award winners were as follows.

Well done to the TSS Suns club, under President Mrs Helen Lomakin,

Team

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COACHES AWARD

Zac Gregory

Flynn Baildon

Charlie Hawkins

Isaac Mibus

Hudson Kaddatz

Mathew Grant

Angus Cowan

Francis Chen

Louie Corkill

William Layt

Izaac Cocco

Harry Kerr

Michael Scaysbrook

Daniel Flynn

Percy Gee

Ethan Shields

10A

Sean Gray

Hugo Mayson

10B

Geoffrey Lyhne

James Woodhouse

11A

Philip Barbera

Arnold Chi

11B

Toby Henala

Nathan Rennex

11C

Luke Marsh

James Gunthorpe

Open Third

Ben Shields

Matthew Allen

Open Second

Ryoma Sakakibara

Jarrod Harkin

Open First

Andrew Lomakin

Sam Hayek

Best Club Man Open first

Mihai Streza

Most Successful Team 2013

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Open sECOND x Basketball

Open First X Basketball Seated Row: C. van der Hoven, S. Gray, M. Streza, S. Hayek, J. Harkin, Mr D. Trollope Back Row: Mr D. Claxton, D. Chorley, A. Lomakin, P. Barbera, O. Presto, R. Sakakibara, J. Manumalegua, S. Lomakin

Seated Row: N. Moore, M. So, J. Chen, J. Lee Second Row: Mr J. Tom (Coach), M. Woods, J. Harkin, J. Lee, R. Sakakibara

Open tHIRD x Basketball

11A Basketball

Seated Row: M. Masuda, M. Auyeung, D. Nemtsev, J. Lee, M. Allen, J. Chan

Seated Row:

J. Harris, H. Villaraiz, A. Chi, C. Martin

Standing : Mr I. Luxton (Coach), R. Cairney, B. Shields, L. Manderson, M. Woods, J. Lane, J. Gibson

Second Row: Mr J. Tom (Coach), P. Barbera, J. Martin, N. Linnane, N. Moxey

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11B Basketball

11C Basketball

Seated Row: M. Young, T. Varnier, T. Henalla, N. Rennex, B. van der Vegt

Seated Row: E. Hinckesman, T. Watanabe, L. Marsh, L. Bechaz, A. Robinson

Second Row: MR C. Bushe (Coach), I. Nedunchezhian, L. Whatmore, T. Fish, C. Ng, K. Wong

Second Row: Mr G. Barber (Coach), J. Payne, C. Campbell, J. Rees, J. Levien, J. Gunthorpe

10A Basketball

10B Basketball

Seated Row: C. Lo, H. Mayson, D. Chorley, H. Kang

Seated Row: R. Nair, H. Thompson, J. Stains, B. Crowe, J. Woodhouse

Second Row: Mr D. Simanic (Coach), X. Thompson, S. Gray, L. Thompson, P. Bilic

Second Row: Mr J. Tom (Coach), G. Brien, J. Consoli, G. Lyhne, S. Nolan, C. Allen

9A Basketball Seated Row:

J. Cross, H. Seo, I. Cocco, J. Schmarr, L. Adams

Second Row: Mr A. Creighton (Coach), M. Nixon, H. Kerr, J. Tobiano, C. Grimes

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9B Basketball Seated Row: D. Zanazanian, J. Hughes, L. McHugh, M. Scaysbrook Second Row: Mr J. O’Brien (Coach), D. Flynn, T. Walsh, C. Sims, R. Shim

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9C Basketball Seated Row:

T. Hurford, J. Purton, T. Beasley

Second Row: E. Shields, L. Sehmish-Lahey, F. Stanton, M. Kremmer Ryan

8B Basketball Seated Row:

E. van der Vegt, A. Cowan, C. Fiteni, K. Jo

Second Row: Mr A. Kinnaird (Coach), F. Chen, T. Halpin, E. Chen

8A Basketball Seated Row: R. Hagbeck, J. Rotheram, H. Kaddatz, M. Grant, J. Hutchison Second Row: Mr J. McGuiness (Coach), J. Rutherford, O. Hayek, J. Matthews, L. Denniston

8C Basketball Seated Row: K. Doshi, G. Morton, L. Corkill, M. Vertullo, V. Nedunchezhian, W. Layt Second Row: Mr A. Walsh (Coach), O. Dennis, E. Opie, O.Sherrah, J. Phillips, T. Meo, T. Norvock

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TSS performed well overall in the GPS and Regional Chess competitions this year. The Premier team, consisting of Mitchell Scholer on Board 1, Ryan Shim on Board 2, Jesse Martin on Board 3 and Anthony Furney on Board 4, tried valiantly throughout the GPS season. There were a number of exciting wins and very tense games, but the team ended the season disappointly in eighth position. The team will rebuild for next year with Ryan, Jesse and Anthony determined to get more wins on the board in 2014.

Rob Clegg

Chess Coordinator

This same team was able to qualify through the regional High Schools team competition to qualify for the State finals. This was a really pleasing achievement in a very strong Chess region. This year also saw other teams put in excellent performances. Thirty-four players played at least one match in the GPS Chess competition, showing great depth of Chess players in the School. The best result came from the Open Bs who finished second, after looking potential winners coming into the last few rounds. Other results were: Seniors........................................... Fourth Juniors............................................Eighth Open A.......................................... Fourth Open C.......................................... Fourth Open D.......................................... Fourth

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Well done to all teams for their efforts and achievements this year. Chess awards this year were given to: Most Points in GPS in Premier Team: Ryan Shim, Anthony Furney Most Points in GPS in Junior Team: Komei Jo Most Improved Player: Michael Dinh Encouragement Award: Zenith Zheng Players of the round were: Round 1 (GT): Mitchell Scholer Round 2 (IGS): Ryan Shim Round 4 (NC): Yash Bhoola Round 5 (ACGS): Ha Min Kang Round 6 (BSHS): Anthony Furney Round 7 (TGS): Robert McCullough Round 8 (BGS): Kamran Healy–Sheeraz Round 9 (BBC): James Vuniloaloa Our coaching sessions were again popular this year and we were fortunate to have the services of a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach in Mr Doug Williams. My thanks also go to Mr David Ellis for his assistance with the GPS program this year. House Chess Competition: This is always a keenly fought and exciting competition between the 12 Houses. Two teams, Surman and Radcliffe, topped their pools to play off in the final. The final was narrowly won by Surman, who are the 2013 House Chess champions.

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Steven Baker

Director of Cricket

The 2012/2013 Cricket season will be remembered for the success of over 40 players achieving Representative Cricket Selection and TSS Teams successes with Year 6A, Year 7A (undefeated), Year 8A, Year 9A, Year 9B (undefeated), Year 10A (undefeated), Year 11A and Year 11C (undefeated) all having an outstanding premiership season. What should also be remembered is that TSS plays cricket hard but fair. The spirit that TSS cricketers play with is also competitive and players enjoying being with their mates. The Senior School fielded 19 teams this season, two more than last year, and these were superbly coached by a high-quality coaching team who all did a fantastic job with the boys. The “A” teams all performed strongly while the “B” to “D” teams maintained their participation focus but also performed very well. The Festival of Cricket was even more popular this year with the Old Boys Team fielding a strong line-up featuring Old Boy Michael Neser and a Years 11 and 12 Team “Runs to the Roar” taking out the annual Super 8’s Tournament. Once again, TSS Cricket improved on the performances of last year with progress in achieving a higher success rate in “A” teams winning 78% of all games, as well as increasing the overall winning results in all teams to over 66%, despite rain affecting parts of the season. This has increased from 15% in 2007, which shows the depth and strengths of this program and is promising for future years. The First XI side were a “tight” outfit. Unfortunately they lost their first two matches in close contests, which meant they could not retain the Earl Williams GPS First XI Trophy. However, they did train, play and perform professionally throughout the whole season finishing fifth overall. The First XI enjoyed a tour to Sunshine Coast in January and many of the players have already made an impact in grade Cricket for their future endeavours. With the First XI largely consisting of Year 12 boys in 2013, there are many opportunities available for aspiring cricketers to play First XI in the 2013/2014 season. Many thanks to the coaches, parents, players and School staff that have made for a most enjoyable season!

first XI Report – 2013 GPS Season Sam Rasmussen TSS First XI Captain and School Captain 2013

The TSS First XI squad commenced training in July 2012, and with good depth across all disciplines, every session provided good healthy competition for the final 11 spots. The squad worked extremely hard in the preseason and this showed with many outstanding performances from squad members in club cricket. This lead to a number of TSS cricketers being selected in representative teams, with, Nathan Lyons, Matthew Kuhnemann, Oscar Richardson and Tim Richardson all being selected in Queensland teams and Robbie Benadie making his QCA first Grade debut. The squad was reduced in January and the First XI travelled to the Sunshine Coast for its preseason tour. The team had a very successful tour winning all three games, topping off our preparations, which were second to none. The team and coaching staff had left no stone unturned and we gave ourselves the best chance of tasting success in 2013. Leading up to the first game against Gregory Terrace there were mixed emotions of excitement and nervousness, however, all the boys certainly knew the significance of what it meant to pull on the navy, white and red baggy. In weather-affected conditions, the game was shifted off the Village Green, which has become a fortress for TSS cricket over the past few years, and was played on a seaming Boatshed Oval. TSS lost the toss and was sent in to bat, and despite being in early trouble, posted a very competitive total of 161. In what was a thrilling run chase, the momentum of the game swung back and forth numerous times, and whenever TSS seemed to be out of the match we fought back, never backing down and showing a lot of fight and determination. However, an unbeaten 110 from the Gregory Terrace Captain saw them over the line, eight wickets down in the final overs. The second game against Ipswich Grammar saw TSS post a large total of 234 thanks largely to openers The Southport School southportonian 2013

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Ben Shields and Oscar Richardson with scores of 104 not out and 80 respectively. However, TSS was again outplayed in a nail-biter, as Ipswich passed the total in the 48th over. After two extremely disappointing losses, this was a pivotal moment in the First XI’s season, however, the character and resilience of the team showed as we went on to record two very pleasing away wins against Nudgee and Churchie. Playing away on Nudgee’s hallowed “Ross Oval” is always a good challenge for travelling Southport teams, and after Nudgee won the toss and elected to bat, TSS bowled out Nudgee for a respectable total of 215 thanks to 5/36 from Jock Campbell and 4/34 from Nathan Lyons. In reply, most TSS batsmen made contributions, however, wickets fell at regular intervals. Nevertheless, Jock Campbell held his nerve, keeping the TSS innings together with 60 not out, getting the team across the line in a truly man of the match performance. TSS again travelled away to Anglican Church Grammar School and another sensational display of swing bowling from Jock Campbell, 4/51, assisted by Nathan Lyons 2/19, reduced Churchie to just 171 from their 50 overs. Churchie came out firing after lunch, however, solid knocks from Robbie Benadie 54, Max Houlahan 34 and Oscar Richardson 33 set up the innings for TSS. With a Southport victory imminent, Churchie became very chirpy and with umpires regularly having to intervene, the contest became quite heated, however, this only made the Southport boys sing the war cry that little bit louder, as TSS cruised past the total six wickets down with seven overs remaining. These two wins against traditionally arch rivals really lifted the spirits within the camp and they’re certainly games we’ll reminisce about in the years to come. The round of cricket against Brisbane State High School was unfortunately washed out, which halted the momentum built up over the proceeding rounds. The next week the first XI played Toowoomba Grammar at home and the game started well as TSS bowled TGS out for 105, with Nathan

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Lyons picking up 3/15. However, the side had no answers for an inspired performance by the TGS bowlers, and TSS was dismissed for 73. This was really devastating loss for the team and really hurt us, as we continued to struggle to put together consistent wins. Determined to put in a better performance, we faced up against a class Brisbane Grammar outfit at Northgate the following week. BGS batted first and finished 9/191 after their allotted overs, with another hearty bowling performance from Nathan Lyons, 3/49, as well as Matt Kuhnemann with 3/23. However, this proved to be enough as TSS struggled against a skilful BGS bowling attack, TSS all out 121. Another disappointing loss hurt the team, however, we were determined to enjoy our last game of the season, and more importantly, finish with a win. Winning the toss against BBC, TSS batted first and were in trouble after losing early wickets, however, a middleorder resurgence ensured TSS mustered up a modest total of 161. In reply BBC struggled to mount a reasonable chase as excellent bowling performances from Jock Campbell and Oscar Richardson strangled the BBC innings. With BBC in trouble at nine wickets down and needing a miracle to win, Jock Campbell ambled in from the Winchester Street end, safely pouching a return catch to snare the last wicket of the game, sealing a win against BBC in what would be nine Southport cricketers’ final game for the TSS First XI. It was a fitting way to end the season and I’m proud that the boys were able to put our losses behind us and take out a win that we’ll always remember. The First XI finished fifth in the overall GPS standings and we congratulate the Brisbane Grammar First XI on winning the Earl Williams Trophy in 2013. Although this was a disappointing outcome for us and certainly not the desired result for a team of excellent cricketers with great futures in the game, there were a number of positives to come out of the TSS cricket season. It was a pleasure to see so many boys playing and enjoying their cricket, and with many young players improving

and maturing TSS cricket is in a very strong position for the seasons to come. We also consistently fielded four teams in the opens, with many boys just enjoying a game of cricket in their final year. In concluding I’d like to thank our coaches, Mr Ross Wallace and Mr Steven Baker, manager Mr Remwell Melia and all the support staff who have assisted the team along the way, for their dedication and service to TSS cricket. The boys certainly appreciate all your hard work and we thank you sincerely. I wish the first XI for 2014 and all TSS cricketers the best of luck next season. Train hard, play hard and enjoy your cricket.

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Open First XI Cricket Seated Row: Mr S. Baker (Director), R. Benadie, O. Richardson, S. Rasmussen, M. Kuhnemann, A. McMahon, Mr R. Melia (Manager) Second Row: Mr R. Wallace (Coach), E. Gibson, B. Shields, N. Lyons, M. Houlahan, R. Menzies, J. Goodman, J. Campbell

First XI Score Summaries – 2013 GPS Season

• Round 1 TSS 10/161 (50 overs) (Jock Campbell 29, Ryan Menzies 30) defeated by Gregory Terrace 8/164 (44.3 overs)

• Round 5 TSS 4/172 (Robbie Benadie 54, Max Houlahan 34, Oscar Richardson 33) defeated ACGS 6/171 (Jock Campbell 4/51 off 10, Nathan Lyons 2/19 off 10)

• Round 2 IGS 4/235 (Andrew McMahon 1/22 (6), Ryan Menzies 1/33 (8), Matt Kuhnemann 1/39 (9)) off 48 overs defeated TSS 6/234 (Ben Shields 104no, Oscar Richardson 80, Max Houlahan 29) off 50 overs.

• Round 6 Rained Out vs BSHS

• Round 3 BYE vs Old Boys: TSS Old Boys 262 (50 overs) (Ben Solomon 60no off 75 balls, Michael Neser 61 off 34 balls, Anderson Matthews 55 off 58 balls) (Andrew McMahon 3/55 off 8, Nathan Black 2/46 off 7) defeated TSS first XI all out 141 off 45 overs (Andrew McMahon 21, Simon Anderson 4/31 off 7, Michael Neser 2/18 off 5, Jack Hargreaves 2/22 off 9)

• Round 8 BGS 9/191 (Nathan Lyons 3/49 off 10, Matthew Kuhnemann 3/23 off 10, Ryan Menzies 2/40 off 9) defeated TSS all out 124 off 48.4 overs (Robbie Benadie 35, Oscar Richardson 15, Max Houlahan 15)

• Round 4 TSS 7/216 of 48.2 overs (Jock Campbell 60no, Robbie Benadie 32, Oscar Richardson 32) defeated NC all out 215 of 48.2 overs (Jock Campbell 5/36 off 8.2, Nathan Lyons 4/34 off 10)

• Round 7 TGS all out 105 (Nathan Lyons 3/15 off 10) defeated TSS all out 73 (Max Houlahan 15)

• Round 9 TSS all out 161 (Sam Rasmussen 71, Jock Campbell 24) defeated BBC all out 142 (Jock Campbell 3/19 off 8.4, Oscar Richardson 3/33 off 10)

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TSS Cricket Awards 2013

TSS first XI Representatives 2013:

Sam Loxton Trophy..............................................Sam Schofield

Sam Rasmussen (c), Ben Shields, Oscar Richardson, Robert Benadie, Max Houlahan, Jock Campbell, Ryan Menzies, Jonathan Goodman, Andrew McMahon, Edward Gibson, Nathan Lyons, Matthew Kuhnemann

The John Glenn Trophy...........................................Dylan Riley

State Representative Selections: Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Shields, Sam Yabsley, Max Houlahan and Sashin Andarawewa

The Handyside Trophy..............Year 7A, Year 9B, Year 10A and Most Successful Teams.................................................. Year11C undefeated Best Supporter of TSS Cricket

Best Junior Cricketer

The Westcott Family Trophy................................ Nathan Lyons First XI Bowling Award

The Westcott Family Trophy.............................Ben Shields and First XI Batting Award Oscar Richardson The Dirk Wellham Trophy.............................Oscar Richardson First XI Best Fieldsman

The Paul Norris Memorial Trophy.................... Jock Campbell First XI Best All Rounder

Best and Fairest Trophies 7A............................................................................. Ben Funnell 7B............................................................................. Mitch Lloyd 7C/D....................................................................Geoffrey Swan 8A........................................................................ Matthew Grant 8B..................................................................... Hugh McNamee 8C.......................................................................... Hamish King 9A..................................................................... Zachary Merrion 9B....................................................................... Callum Hayden 9C............................................................................ Harry Oates 10A............................................................................ Dylan Riley 10B.......................................................................... Oliver Snow 10C..........................................................................David Burey 11A.................................................................. Fletcher Whinton 11B...................................................................Nicolas Guesnon 11C................................................................... Uben Govender Third XI.................................................................Brandon Kay Second XI...................... Jonathan Goodman and George Hain Australian, State and GPS Representative Players Season 2012/13:

Qld U17 Representative 2012/13 Nathan Lyons and Matthew Kuhnemann Australian U15 Schoolboys and Qld U16 Representative 2012/13 Max Houlahan Qld U15 Schoolboys Representative 2012/13 Tim Richardson Qld Open Schoolboys Representative 2012/13 Oscar Richardson GPS Representative Jock Campbell, Nathan Lyons and Matthew Kuhnemann

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Congratulations to Samuel Yabsley and Max Houlahan who have just been selected in Qld U17s to play the National Championships in January. Sam is a right-arm fast bowler who will feasibly have two seasons of Qld U17s and Max has come back from a broken leg to perform well in recent trials to snatch a left-hand opening batsman position. Well done, boys! This follows the selections of Ben Shields into Qld U19 Schoolboys, Matthew Kuhnemann into Qld U19s (who was still eligible for Qld U17s) and Sashin Andarawewa has been named in the Qld Primary Schoolboys on conclusion of the State Championships last week. We have high hopes that a number of boys will be selected in the upcoming Qld U15s and QJC U16s in the coming weeks as Ben Paxton-Hall, Josh Flatley, Harry Kerr, Zac Merrion, Jim Hyde, Solomon Budinger and Joel Shields play the Qld U15’s Schoolboys in Cairns and Tim Richardson, Callum Taylor, Benji Goodman, Ben Wieland, Sam Yabsley and Nathan Black contest the Qld U16s Championship at Brisbane. Coaches/Staff vs Boarders XI Match

The annual game between a combined Coaches/Staff Team and a combined Boarders XI Team was a keenly anticipated match-up. The Boarders’ Team were off to a flying start with the early dismissals of the key wicket of Sam Hain and previous man of the match Rob Wehl. Steady batting by Steven Baker (26) and Joel Threlfall (40 no) was complemented by lusty hitting by Bryce Goldburg to set an imposing total of 9/134. In reply (with the storm clouds moving in) the Boarders’ Team were in early trouble as Captain Max Houlahan, Sam Yabsley and Calum Ball were removed early with the Staff team very lively in the field. Liam Longbottom (44) fought back with a flurry of big 6s, but was narrowly caught on the boundary in a match-defining moment. The final result was declared a win to the Staff Team in what was an enjoyable afternoon of cricket. Scorecard: TSS Coaches/Staff Team 9/134 (20 overs) (J. Threlfall 40no, S. Baker 26, B. Goldburg 6no, J. Brook 2/19, Z. Merrion 1/8) defeated TSS Boarders XI 93 all out (13.5 overs) (L. Longbottom 44, J. McLean 6no, A. MacInnes 3/9, B. Tickner 2/11, M. Christensen 2/11, R. Melia 1/11).

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Boarders Super 8’s Cricket Competition

Thorold House are the undisputed best Cricket Boarding House. Last Friday afternoon the Boarding Houses played a Super 8’s Big Bash Cricket Comp. setting the ovals alight in a series of exciting games. The senior Boarding Houses could play up to two Residents/Staff and recruit Rogers’ boys into their teams. With a pumped-up Max Houlahan, Jordan Brook and Ben Wieland for Biddle House setting an imposing 3/70 vs Thorold House in game 1… Biddle were in the box seat to make the final under the “favourites” banner. However, Liam Longbottom, Calum Ball and then Jack McDonald scored freely to take the win in round one for Thorold off the last ball. McKinley House (2/58) eased into the final off the bat of Resident Master Charlie Farquhar (20 ret) against Delpratt House (4/28). In the ensuing final McKinley were off to a flier setting 3/71, with Edward Gibson, Sam Yabsley and Charlie Farquhar all retired at 20. Thorold House were in early trouble at 2/23, but lusty hitting by Liam Longbottom (22 ret) and controlled batting by Jack McDonald (18no) got Thorold over the line in a hard-fought match against some express fast bowling by Sam Yabsley. In the plate final Biddle (3/36 off 5 overs) bounced back to defeat Delpratt (3/35 off 8 overs).

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Open Second XI Cricket

Open Third XI Cricket

Seated Row: V. Di bella, J. Gibson, J. Goodman, Q. Gainey, L. Markey

Seated Row: A. Campbell, C. Chapman, B. Kay, N.Turnbull, R. Porter

Second Row: Mr D, Wilson (Coach), R. Cairney, B. Whitaker, L. Cross, Z. Halsted, J. Lyon, G. Hain, Mr M. Christensen (Coach)

Second Row : Mr C. Webb (Coach), H. Begg, J. PriestlEy, R. Hickson, J. Vincent, C. Brown, T. Benson, K. Hebron, Mr G. Norman (Coach)

11A Cricket

11B Cricket

Seated Row: B. Goodman, F. Whinton, B. Williams, M. Stevens, D. Rose

Seated Row: J. Mitchell, B. Van Der Vegt, T. Cousins, M. Loiaconi, N. Linnane

second Row: Mr J. Threlfall (Coach), J. Brook, H. Weld, J. Taylor, R. MacInnes, S. Harry, I. Nedunchezhian, Mr D. McIntosh (Coach)

Second Row: Mr T. Thackray (Coach), M. Stuart, M. Browne, H. Weld, T. O’Connor, H. Mulchy, N. Guesnon, Mr G. Lock-Ingham (Coach)

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10A Cricket

Seated Row: J. Gunthorpe, U. Govender, L. Postle, T. Fish, M. Young

Seated Row: B. Wieland, J. Scaysbrook, C.Taylor, J. Dickinson, J. Oates

Second Row: M. Slattery (Coach), T. Henalla, S. Hameed, B. Roberts, J. Levien, Mr C. Bland (Coach)

Second Row: Mr B. Sperling (Coach), T. Richardson, F. McCreath, C. Ball, L. Cass, D. Riley, N. Black, Mr J. Thorpe (Coach)

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10C Cricket

Seated Row: M. Hameed, S. Perkins, W. Lloyd, T. Perrin, J. Stains

Seated Row: D. Burey, C. Elliot, T. Gillott, G. Gook, A. Pemberton

Second Row: Mr R. Beattie (Coach), M. Johnson, A. Harry, O. Snow, Mr J. McQueen (Coach)

Second Row: Mr G. Mannion (Coach), L. Thompson, S. Hoath, X. Thompson, Mr B. Goldburg (Coach)

9A Cricket Seated Row: M. Scaysbrook, B. Faber, B. Paxton-Hall, S. Finlayson, J. Hyde Second Row: Mr L. Sherrington (Coach), J. Shields, C. Grimes, J. Tobiano, H. Kerr, J. Flatley, Z. Merrion, J. Kann, Mr S. Attoe (Coach)

9C Cricket

9B Cricket Seated Row: T. Lacy, S. Morrow, J.Hyde, H. Maciver, N. Ladner, S. Finlayson, J. Williams Second Row: Mr C. Henley (Coach), J. Kann, R. Shim, M. Cavanough, J. McDonald, J. Crain, C. Hayden, I. Cocco, J. Charlton

8A Cricket

Seated Row: L. Brown, H. Rice, I. Telford, H. Oates, J. Cox, R. Briggs, M. DiBella

Seated Row: B. Gibson, L. Denniston, S. Budinger, V. Nedunchezhian, W. Layt

Second Row: Mr C. George (Coach), M. Kelly, R. Smith, J.Dight, S. Cookson-Butler, K. Nicholls, W. Schwarer, S. Curran, J. Clyne, Mr N. Boyce (Coach)

Second Row: Mr T. Gall (Coach), C. Young, C. Jackson, J. Lathouras, H. Kaddatz, M. Grant, T. Bryant, O. Hall, Mr K. Mulchay (Coach)

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Cricket

8B Cricket

8C Cricket

Seated Row: S. Greenup, E. van der Vegt, J. Baker, A. Menon, H. King

Seated Row: K. Doshi, F. Gilbert, T. Norvock, Z. Zheng, R. Davui

Second Row: Mr J. Menzies (Coach), H. McNamee, M. Lovett, R. Gall, J. McLean, H. Scott, Mr T. Wyn Jones (Coach)

Second Row: Mr J. Gayton (Manager), H. Green, H. King, A. Landsdowne, S. Moffat, Ms M. Waters ( Manager)

7A Cricket

7B Cricket

Seated Row: S. Andarawewa, A. Shields, S. McMenamin, T. Nicholson, D. Clough

Seated Row: I. Eckersley, J. Dwyer, H. Knudsen, Z. Henaway, N. Fleming, M. Llyod, C. Hawkins

Second Row: Mr S. Schofield (Coach), S. Carter, C. Murphy, T. Wright, B. Funnell, L. McIlwraith, G. Belcher, H. Morris

Second Row: Mr R. Wehl (Coach), T. Thompson, F. Baildon, H. Cox, N. Harry, L. Kelly, S. Neal, Mr J. Miller (Coach)

7C/8D Cricket Seated Row:

J. Hawkins, H. Batty, G. Connolly, A. Finall, R. Burey, T. Edmonds, J. Jones, I. Mibus, Z. James

Second Row: Mr B. Waite (Coach), T. Yang, T. Gibson, W. Thompson, G. Swan, E. Vaggelas, C. Murphy, D. Coleman, S. Wood, A. Southwood, J. Potter, Mr C. Hawtin (Coach)

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Cattle Club End of an Era

The Cattle Show Team in 2013 enjoyed a highly successful year with a number of “firsts” in all parts of South East Queensland. After a long season, the boys went to the Brisbane Exhibition and walked away with more ribbons in one visit than all of the previous times that the School has gone to the Ekka.

Ross Wilson

Cattle Club Coordinator

The boys involved, and in particular the Seniors (Jacob, Lawrence and Tom), did a magnificent job representing the School and over the past three to four years I have been proud of their achievements. In particular, they have done an excellent job leading the team and fulfilling the objectives of the team when it first formed in 2006. One of these objectives has been to always learn, enjoy the moment and pass on what you learn. They have set a fine example by teaching the younger students how to prepare cattle, finer points in leading, judging cattle, animal husbandry practices and passing on their own

enthusiasm for the beef industry. Their efforts have rubbed off on a number of the younger boys and I look forward to seeing them continue in the same manner. Despite all the hard work and serious competitions, there were many light moments during the year that happened at events, like calf scruffing, country ironman, hay races, etc. at all the shows. Being part of the Show Team gives all the boys a chance to mix with other students from a lot of schools. As always there are a number of parents’, organisations that help make the Show Team run. This year has been no exception, with thanks to the Wieland, Segeren, Sehmish-Lahey, Burey and Walton families.

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Cross Country The GPS Cross Country competitive season ran from April until early June.

U13s....Oliver Todd......................... First .............Ben Gibson......................Fourth

The season started with a new coach, Mr Matt Eastwell, and the team slowly built in size and momentum as the season started to progress.

U14s....Joshua Agnew.....................Third

One of the big meets to kick off the GPS Competitive season was the Annual TSS Meet held on the Southport Spit.

Ian Browne

Director of Cross Country

With over 250+ runners from many of the Brisbane GPS Schools, the event “ran” like clockwork. It was a wonderful afternoon weatherwise, and many of those who attended commented that this event was their favourite on the GPS Calendar. There is nothing like running on the beach on a cool afternoon ... I must sincerely thank the many staff and parents who gave freely of their time to assist me in the staging of this event... thank you all.

U15s....Jack Klementsen..................First .............Cater Bettles.......................Third .............Sam King.............................Sixth .............Jono Kafritsas................... Eighth .............Tom Underwood.................. 10th U16s....Bailey Wallace...................... Fifth 17s........Michiatsu Masuda ............. Fifth 18s........Liam O’Leary-Whitney......Third

TSS was well represented with over 50 runners over the five age groups. TSS overall placed fifth in this event, from eight schools that attended. District Cross Country Championship was a successful day and solid start to the season. From five races, TSS recorded two individual wins, and 10 top 11 places. These boys will now progress through to the South Coast Regionals. The performances of the day went to the U15 Age Group, who won the Ager Champions, with Jack Klementsen also winning the race. These boys have attended every session, and clearly the hard work is paying off. Other notable performances were recorded by...

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House Cross Country Results

On Tuesday seventh May, TSS contested their annual House Cross Country Meet around the School grounds. This year the introduction of an U12s race provided all with a new “breed” of runners joining this event. The following results were recorded; UNDER 12

UNDER 13

UNDER 14

UNDER 15

UNDER 16

OPEN

first

Oliver Robb-Gladwin Oliver Todd

Franky Maroney-Vita

Jack Klementsen

Toby Henalla

Jonathan Gabbert

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Max King

Jack Giles

Toby Redler

Cater Bettles

Luke Marsh

Freddy Dorrough

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Jaidan Jones

Ben Gibson

Joshua Agnew

Sam King

Tynan Cox

Michael Mincham

Senior House Champions

Delpratt

Junior House Champions

Biddle

Overall House Champions

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GPS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

June arrived, and on a cool winter’s morning the TSS Cross Country Team contested the GPS XC Championships at Limestone Park at Ipswich. TSS has in the past had some superb individual runners, including Michael Gilltrap, Tyler Butterfield, Ben Mack, and Olympian Courtney Atkinson, to name a few. This year was no exception…. and TSS again looked very strong individually. It was always going to be hard for TSS to rally to the heights of the 1990 Team and win the competition, but the Team’s spirits were high to at least move off the bottom of the ladder. After the traditional Team photo, the Team left in high spirits, ready to reward the School with their best efforts, and after Race 1 (U13s) we certainly had some cheering to do. While unfortunately our best U13 runner, Kobi Rutherford, was injured and unable to compete, the U13 Team remained strong and excited about the day. Ben Gibson had had a superb season prior to this event and expectations for a high-placed finish were hoped. This came to fruition when Ben (ninth), Oliver Todd (10th) and Jack Giles (13th) all placed incredibly well and lifted the overall team points to a creditable sixth place, and there is hope for improved results next year. U14 Franky Maroney-Vita and Toby Redler again proved why they are regarded as two of the best in the area with a superb 15th and 16th place respectively. Both have a huge career ahead in this sport (and on the track) and we all look forward to seeing them compete in the future. Josh Agnew (top placing of 22 on the day), Finn Lane, Kaimana Barry and Jack McDonald were our TSS top six runners on the day. Well done to this age group, which had the largest contingent of TSS runners, and they certainly are looking good for the future. In the U15 event, promising athlete Carter Bettles once again placed very well (14th overall). His run was superb. With control and style, Carter maintained great composure to ensure this group would rate highly for points. With

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Sam King, Thomas Underwood, Callum Elliot and Jonathan Kafritsas, this age group again did very well overall. The U16s again had a solid run. Unfortunately, being one of our weaker age groups for participants the runners that did compete certainly did the Team and School proud with their efforts. Tynan Cox (a superb 17th) was closely followed by Cleve Barrell, Jack Levien, Phillip Barbara, Luke Marsh, and Jackson Rees, all finishing in the Top 54. Well done to all. The open event was always going to be hard. The 6kms hilly race certainly took its toll on some, but the TSS Team powered on to record the best result of the day as a unit. All six of our top runners finished in the Top 31, including a superb fifth place to Jonathan Gabbert, 10th Toby Hennalla, 24th Michael Mincham, 27th Ryoma Sakakibara, 25th Angus McKillop 29th and Fred Dorrough 31st. An outstanding effort by this Team, well done! A third place in the division was our best for the day, and best for a very long time. Overall TSS finished a creditable eighth, only one point behind sixth overall, and all felt that their efforts on the day certainly did the School and themselves proud. I would like to thank the following people for their assistance throughout the season; Mr Brady Lowe, Mr Rob Harris and Mr Luke and Matt Eastwell for their coaching expertise, and to all the other parents who have been at meets, thank you. We look forward to another great season next year.

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The 2013 Debating season has continued to build on the progress in the past few years, with a total of 15 teams participating in the GPS competition. We are now able to compete on an equal footing with the other larger debating schools. Overall, TSS has continued to place itself among the top-performing schools in the GPS, finishing fourth overall. This was due to the hard work of all debating students, their coaches and the support of the boys’ parents.

Andrew Berryman

Debating Coordinator

The 2013 season will be best remembered for the feast or famine in terms of results. Against the powerful Brisbane Grammar School, Gregory Terrace and Churchie we were given a lesson in self-belief and having total conviction of your ideas. This was contrasted with dominant performances

against Brisbane Boys College, Nudgee, Brisbane State High and Ipswich Grammar School. Over this span of debates our boys won 75% of their debates and showed the raw ability they had. The challenge that lies ahead is to carry that confidence into the debates with the stronger teams and beat them at their own game. From the nervous enthusiasm of the Year 8 teams in their first season, to the confident displays of the Senior A and B teams, they did TSS proud. The spirit within the Debating society is second to none and typifies the camaraderie of this year’s group. At the end of season dinner, the following awards were given out in recognition of their performances throughout the season.

Senior A Debating team Left to Right: S.E. Sherrah, A.A. King Absent: D.T. Clarke-Wellsmore, V.R. Di Bella

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Debating The Calais Family Award – Year 8............................... Callum Moffatt The McDonald Cup – Year 9............................................. Yash Bhoola Senator Bill O’Chee Trophy – Year 10.................... Cameron Simpson The MP Muir Award – Year 11..................................... Charles Martin The IG Morrison Award – Year 12............................. Vincent Di Bella For Service and Commitment to Debating

The Widdicombe Award – Senior A.............................Alexander King The President’s Award: B.E. Maughan 1966............ Sebastian Sherrah The Patrick Sharpe Memorial Award..................................Melbourne For House Participation in Debating

I commend our Year 12 debaters (Alexender King, Sebastian Sherrah, Vincent Di Bella, Michiatsu Masuda, Declan Clarke-Wellsmore, Timothy Martin) for their commitment to the debating program over the past five years. Their enthusiasm and leadership this year resulted in a successful season and everyone involved in the debating program is determined to build on this. In 2014, we welcome Years 5, 6 and 7 to GPS debating. It is a very exciting development that will certainly assist us with competing with the stronger Brisbane schools, who already debate in the younger years.

2013 Debating Society Seated Row:

J.E. Chapman, W.O.W. Layt, R.J.V.D. Davui, F.B. Foulds-Cook, T.M. Halpin

Second Row: V. Nedunchezhian, M.J.D. Di Bella, L.M. Read, J.H. Hughes, E.H. Hincksman, H.E. Green, C. Moffat, A.W. Cowan, J.L. Dwyer Third Row: M. Masuda, C.R. Martin, B. Van Der Vegt, C.L. Simpson, J.V. Woodhouse, J.C. Van Herwaarde, L.C. Oxenford, S. F. Nolan Fourth Row: T.S.P. Cousins, Y. Bhoola, K.K. Mehta, M.W. Nye, R.F. Smith, J.P.R. Hutchison, V.R. Di Bella Fifth Row: A.A. King, M.C. Johnson, L.R. Myatt, J.T. King, D.J. Flynn, J.C. Parker, D.T. Clarke-Wellsmore Sixth Row:

E. Poon, C. Van der Hoven, J.A. Vincent, S.E. Sherrah, L.C. Manderson, T.K. Davis

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HOUSE DRAMA FESTIVAL Declan Clarke-Wellsmore – Drama Captain

The House Drama Festival has always been a special event both parents and boys enjoy. It provides the opportunity for scriptwriters, directors, lead actors, supporting actors and crew to come together as a team and perform beyond their expectations, and this is the reason House Drama has become addictive. The introduction of a theme for House Drama in 2011 has seen a progressive increase in the quality of the work and the participation of more boys.

Di Francis

Head of Drama

Long gone are the days were it would have been a source of embarrassment for a man to get on stage and deliver a heartfelt monologue or a slapstick comedy act. It brings a sense of pride to the directors and the staff to see the audience generate an atmosphere that supports and encourages dramatic performance. It doesn’t matter if you think you can’t act, the key is to “get out of your comfort zone” and try new things. It is always a great pleasure, as a director, to see an actor give it his best in rehearsals and through the encouragement of his peers deliver a spectacular performance on the night. The most challenging and rewarding role in House Drama is being the director. It is a time-consuming and arduous task, but it delivers one of the greatest feelings of satisfaction when your cast and crew come together on

the night and perform at their very best. Regardless of placing, it is clear that all Houses put in the hard yards to deliver and there is never such a thing as a “bad play”. The theme for this year’s House Drama Festival was “Shake-it-up Shakespeare”. There were different renditions of Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth and many more. One of the big challenges was to take a very long Shakespearian play, find the essence of it and then construct a 10-15-minute performance. Despite many childhood horror stories of the “dreaded Shakespeare plays” all Houses brought something fresh and entertaining to the world of Shakespeare. Our adjudicator was Ms Pam Sexton, a fanatical fan of Shakespeare and a font of knowledge on the topic. With the stage set, the TSS Theatre Crew performed miracles, giving up their spare time to ensure the technical side of the performances went as smoothly as possible. Special mention must go to Luke Robinson, Captain of Theatre Crew, as he worked tirelessly to organise and prepare the crew for the technical rehearsals and performance nights. Six goblets for Dramatic Excellence were awarded on the night. Joel Grey, an aspiring actor in Year 8, was awarded a goblet for his performance as Macbeth. A record was made on the night, with Drama Vice-Captain Sebastian Sherrah

Drama being awarded his fourth consecutive goblet for House Drama.

House Drama Festival Reflection

Joel Gray – Surman, Actor

House Drama has been perhaps the most exciting and rigorous Inter-House competition, guaranteeing a high level of entertainment over two nights. It has allowed actors, writers, directors, technical personal and set/costume designers the chance to showcase their abilities. Every year brings together a collection of eclectic and avant-garde productions that explore contemporary issues or reinvent the classics. Personally it has offered me the chance to flourish and showcase my skills primarily as an actor, however, the past two years have also allowed me the opportunity to create and direct the Atkinson House production. House Drama constantly offers something fresh and exciting and is undoubtedly an opportunity that every student should consider seriously.

Declan Clarke-Wellsmore – Melbourne, Playwright/Director/ Actor Matt Kuhnemann – Maughan, Actor Josh Priestley – Turnock, Playwright/Director/Actor Beau Jones – Thorold, Playwright/Director Sebastian Sherrah – Atkinson, Playwright/Director/Actor Congratulations must go the Maughn House director, Timothy Martin, who put in an extraordinary effort to bring the Maughn House cast and crew together to win the 2013 House Drama Festival. The results are: First Maughan Second Delpratt Third Thorold

Sebastian Sherrah (Drama Vice-Captain)

Note from Ms Francis: Seb received four Goblets for Dramatic Excellence over four years. That’s a wonderful acknowledgement of his dramatic ability! Extract from Maughan House play script by Tim Martin

Fourth Melbourne

Scene 1 The Prophecy

Fifth

Seventh Surman

Look-alikes of Dobrenov 3, Hawkins 2 and Parsons 1. McMaughan and Banquo on stage ‘listening’

Eighth Atkinson

When fair is foul and foul is fair

Ninth McKinley

When shall we three meet again?

10th Kaiser

When the battle’s lost and won

11th Biddle

When captains seek to claim their fame While others seek to hide their shame

Turnock and Walker

12th Radcliffe The Adjudicator’s Shield was awarded to the Walker House playwrights and directors: Michiatsu Masuda and James Vincent. All this would not be possible but for the countless hours and hard work of Ms Francis. She organises and coordinates the whole event right from the beginning, where a theme is chosen. On top of this, she is the Coordinator of the Theatre Crew and mentored three directors. Ms Francis makes sure the theatre is maintained to an excellent standard and ensures the training of technical crew members. Much of this work goes unnoticed to the majority of the boys, as she is the one working behind the scenes to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.

3: A scholarly house, top one of 12 Snugly confident in its rule Yet misguided for ambition is there Impatient to claim its share 1:

Three princes seeking the crown Duncan, Banquo and McMaughan

2: Two by right and a third by stealth A warning for a captain to guard his health 1, 2, 3: When fair is foul and foul is fair

It has been a great and rewarding experience to be involved in the 2013 House Drama Festival. Thank you to the casts and crews, the directors, the mentors, Ms Fennell, Mr Lowe, Ms Miller, Ms Francis, Ms Williams, the Theatre Crew and all supporters of the arts at TSS.

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Drama Theatre Crew Report by Rory Wood

Luke Robinson – Captain of Theatre Crew 2012-2013 My earliest memory of Luke was back in Year 5 when I was lucky enough to be the only Prep boy hanging out with the theatre crew during the production of Little Shop of Horrors. Admittedly my presence was probably pretty insignificant, but I was still welcomed and treated like one of the crew despite being a little squirt in their eyes (my crew shirt, which I wore with great pride, hung down to my knees!).

Good luck, Luke, with your future endeavours. The entire crew and Ms Francis sincerely thank you for the two years you were Captain of TSS Theatre Crew, for your quiet leadership, friendship and invaluable training.

When I fronted up to enrol as a crew member in Year 8, Luke stepped back in surprise, saying, “Wow – are you little Rory?” I had grown quite a bit! Luke has been instrumental in my continued interest to learn and improve behind the scenes in the Theatre Crew. He has set an incredible example in mentoring not only me, but all the other boys, taking the time to advise us and correct us along the way. These are just a few of the many techniques he has taught me. I won’t bore you with every technical aspect… • • • • • • • • • •

Sound Board and Lighting Board Backstage Sound and Lighting Systems Lighting Cues and Follow Spot Sound Effects Fog Machine Setting-up Microphones Setting Cams (crew’s communication system) Operating Projector and Setting Projector Screens LED lighting special effects Drama Studio new systems and technology

It must have been tough for Luke with his technical knowhow to stand back and watch younger boys make a few mistakes. Maybe it’s his chilled and caring manner that has allowed us to learn so successfully. He never lost it with us, although he must have been frustrated at times. However, no names mentioned of course, but I did see him get a little rattled on one occasion when a young crew member managed to delete all the cues off the lighting board only a few minutes before a performance – panic set in and a few tense moments followed, but Luke saved the day just in time, assisting the clumsy boy and showing him the error of his ways! None of us present that day will ever make that mistake again! As crew members we worked side by side supporting a wide range of events held in the theatre and in other TSS venues e.g. • • • • • • • •

House Drama Festival Gold Coast Secondary Schools’ Drama Festival Play productions and musicals Music Concerts, Senior and Prep School Meetings, camps and conferences House Suppers IDOL Weekly School assembly

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Other highlights of the year include 40 current students joining the Awards this year, and a Gold canoeing exploration and a Silver biking expedition planned and undertaken during the year. Sincere gratitude is extended to the multitude of staff who volunteered to guide, instruct and assess the students in the vast array of activities the boys participate in for their awards. Craig Humbley

STUDENT REFLECTIONS of their “Duke’s” Experience

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Coordinator

Lawrence Sehmish-Lahey – Gold (2013), Silver, Bronze and Bridge Awardee FORTY YEARS at TSS

Our visionary predecessors can be very proud of the achievements of their projects! The collective effort and successes of the 120 students involved in the program made our 40th year of the awards a memorable one. Our visionary founder of the Awards at TSS, Rev. Jim Stonier, can be very proud of the achievements of this project he began in 1973. Many past and present TSS “DoE” Awardees, their parents and staff had the pleasure of meeting with Jim at a celebratory function near the end of the year. Many of those listed below had the privilege of being congratulated by Jim.

Past and Current DoE Awardees with Rev Jim Stonier under the Honour Board at the “40 years”.

Since the first TSS students achieved their Bronze Awards in 1973, over 690 students and Old Boys have collectively achieved the milestone of over 1,200 awards. They, and many other students who did not complete their award, gained many valuable “life skills” from

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their voluntary involvement in the program. The number of participants at each award level at the end of Term Four is 17 Gold, 23 Silver, 53 Bronze and 26 Bridge. Thirty-six students and one Old Boy collectively achieved 43 awards since the last magazine deadline – these being three Gold, four Silver, 15 Bronze and 21 Bridge awards. Congratulations are conveyed to all those students, with special congratulations to Michiatsu Masuda and Lawrence Lleyton Sehmish-Lahey on achieving the highest level of this International Award, the Gold. While a very significant achievement in its own right, to do this before the completion of Year 12 is even more significant and indicates how they have managed their award within their very busy School schedule. A very important facet of the program’s success is the students’ active involvement and subsequent learning and reflection from the many facets of their experiences. Among the myriad of learning that occurs, it is especially pleasing to see boys develop their confidence through improved goal-setting and planning as a result of seeing a tentative plan eventuate, or modifying one that didn’t quite work. Another constant highlight is students cooperating strongly with those from outside their friendship group or year level.

I started my journey on the Duke of Edinburgh Award back in Year 8 (2009) when I applied for the Bridge Level Two award. Since then I have gone through each stage, completing the Bronze, Silver and now Gold awards. Over the years I have completed hundreds of hours of each of the criteria: Service, Physical Activity and Skill. From Years 9 to 12 my service has been the TSS ACU (The Southport School Army Cadet Unit) in which I have reached the rank of Corporal. For the physical recreation section of the criteria, I continued playing my weekly Wednesday tennis as well as the GPS tennis season and also recorded the hours I spent rowing in the summer months. For the last section of skill, all I had to do was start recording the time I spent playing and practising on my guitar, and to aid in this I also started weekly lessons. With the weekly Wednesday tennis, Tuesday guitar lessons and Friday cadets I was able to get my hours and minimum months up quite well.

Another component of the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards is to complete an ‘“Adventurous Journey”. For this

Duke of Edinburgh I started off strong and tapered off through the award. In Year 9, I travelled to Papua New Guinea and hiked the Kokoda Track with a number of schoolmates and fathers for my Bronze award. This entailed a 96-kilometre trek through the Owen Stanley Range with a 30-kilogram pack. Not only was this very challenging physically, but also emotionally as we paid tribute to the fallen 39th Battalion soldiers at Isurava. For my Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award I solely organised the TSS’s Cattle Show Team to travel out to my home town of Goondiwindi for the annual show. I had to organise travel, food, accommodation, cattle transport and tick inspection, cattle feed, entries, and many other aspects of the weekend. Everything came together nicely and I completed a general report of our trip, including good and bad points and things to make note of for next time to improve the trip.

participated in things that I would not normally have done. That is what the DoE is about – challenging yourself. It has been an adventurous journey that was great fun and I have met many new and interesting people along the way doing the award with me.

Jack Groves...................................... Kai 9 William Groves............................... Kai 9 Angus Cowan................................. Del 8 Trent Sinclair..................................Rad 9 Ryan Dunn..............................Mau 2012 Bridge

Angus Cowan – Bronze Awardee (2013)

Doing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has really put me out of my comfort zone and challenged me, but most of all has given me the chance to learn a lot. This prestigious award has really satisfied me this year in terms of timemanagement, goal-setting and getting more involved. It was definitely a great learning experience and has only made me more determined to now set my sights on the Silver Award. I would like to thank my parents and Mr Humbley for supporting me through this journey. 2013 Award Recipients

Congratulations are extended to the following students and Old Boys who have achieved their Awards since the previous issue of The Southportonian.

Sam Cookson-Butler............... L.1 Wal 9 Marcus Di Bella...................L1&2 Rad 9 Jordan Negrine................... L.1&2 Sur 7 Lleyton Sehmish-Lahey...........L.1&2 Mck 9 Joel Gray.............................. L.1&2 Sur 8 Will Dobrenov..................... L.1&2 Tur 8 Hugh Knudsen.....................L.1&2 Kai 7 Mark Mackenzie.....................L.1 Mck 7 Zac Gregory........................ L.1&2 Tur 7 Jack Hutchison......................... L.1 Atk 8 Luke Mcilwraith....................... L.1 Sur 7 Harry Cox................................ L.1 Sur 7 William Layt............................ L.1 Mel 8 Jesse Rutherford....................... L.1 Tur 8 Vikram Nedunchezhian..................L.1 Sur 7

Gold

Michiatsu Masuda........................ Wal 12 Lawrence Sehmish-Lahey......... McK 12 Michael Henalla....................... Wal 2009 Canoeing Group at Brunswick Heads, April 2013

Then finally for my Gold award a group of awardees consisting of TSS boys and St Hilda’s girls all travelled down to Brunswick Heads during one of our School holidays, each of us using the expedition for different levels and stages of our award. This trip involved canoeing along the Brunswick River. Tasks on this trip included canoeing, navigation skills, team-building and time management. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great thing to get into and I do suggest it to everyone, especially if you are still in school. The weekly routine during these years of your life makes it easy to do the minimum hours per week of each criteria to complete the award in a reasonable time. Over the years, to fulfil the requirements of the award, I have

Silver

Declan Clarke-Wellsmore...............Mel 11 Caleb Darch...................................Sur12 Nick Faure-Field..........................Mel 12 Giorgia Mcgregor-Batty............. St Hilda’s

Michiatsu Masuda and Lawrence Sehmish–Lahey

Bronze

Albie Manderson.........................Mau 10 Hugo Mayson............................. Tho 10 Jacob Parker..................................Mel 11 Alex Humbley.............................. Wal 11 Hamish Mulcahy........................Mau 11 Ishvar Nedunchezhian.................Sur 11 Lachlan Myatt..................................Atk 9 Jake Jones........................................ Del 8 Regan Smith...................................Rad 9 Sam Finlayson................................ Del 9 The Southport School southportonian 2013

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Football Season 2013

After a very successful 2012 season, winning the GPS Premiership in the inaugural year that saw the split of the Football and Rugby programs, TSS followed this up with yet another ground-breaking result in 2013… Backto-back GPS premierships! Despite having to share the cup with a fellow GPS School, the TSS First XI fought hard to come back from a few early setbacks in the season to claim their second premiership in as many years. This was a fitting result for such a dedicated team and coaching staff.

Joshua McQueen

Director of Football

The Football program itself continued to grow with record numbers of teams taking to the pitch each week. Of a total of 145 matches played, TSS won 70, drew 22 and lost 53, which puts TSS in a good place when compared to some of the bigger schools around Brisbane. What was incredible was the fact that TSS was able to field five teams in some of the age groups on a semi-regular basis. With the continual rise of Football within the GPS framework, it would be great to see the same level of enthusiasm in 2014! TSS First XI

After beginning the year with a victory over Gregory Terrace in Round 1 and then following it up with an excellent 2-1 win over Ipswich in Round 2, TSS went into the bye week on six points. Following the bye, Round 4 saw an away trip to Nudgee, where it was a little damp underfoot. Unfortunately, TSS conceded an unlikely goal in the first half and could not find an answer throughout the rest of the match, finally going down 1-0 to put Nudgee ahead in the hunt for the title. In 2012, this same fixture saw a draw, so it was always going to be a tight match. When Churchie came down to TSS for Round 5, TSS looked to put their names on the winner’s list, but again unfortunately conceded a couple of goals in a 2-2 draw. From Round 5 onwards, TSS played the type of football that won them the premiership in 2012 and secured wins all the way through to Round 9, where a victory in the last match against Brisbane Boys College

would see them share the premiership. Toowoomba Grammar did TSS a huge favour by knocking over Nudgee in their final match of the season, so TSS spirits were very high. After being down 0-1 at half–time in the final match of the season, TSS came out firing on all cylinders following the inspirational half-time team talk. TSS hit back with an early goal to Blake Angus, before Alex Bielanowksi leant into a header from a corner to smash the back of the net to make it 2-1. New recruit in 2013, Nathan Chrisanthis, then put the result beyond doubt by putting another goal away with only a few minutes left on the watch. BBC were not done though, netting an incredible goal from a tight angle with less than a minute to go… With the final whistle, TSS claimed a share in the premiership, with all boys spectating in the stands rising as one to give them the cheers they deserved! Anyone who was lucky enough to be in attendance at this match would agree that it was a fantastic finish to a fantastic season! As well as the GPS Premiership competition, the TSS First XI also played in the UHL Sports Cup held during Terms Two and Three and made it through to the Quarter Final stage of this competition. Unfortunately, with a few regular squad members unavailable, the TSS First XI went down to a very strong John Paul College side. Other Performances

In other performances, our 9A and 10C teams also had undefeated seasons, with our 9As being awarded the most successful team of the year, as well as containing overall golden boot winner Jack Tobiano. In a very successful season, Jack managed to score an incredible 16 goals in the GPS season, as well as many goals in the pre-season Gold Coast Football Festival, and even a goal when playing for the First XI in one of the UHL Sports Cup fixtures during Term Two. Representative Honours

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Years 8-12. Both Blake Angus (Year 12) and Declan Lawson (Year 11) played as part of the South Coast Under 19’s team during Term Two. Noah Smith (Year 10) was also selected as goalkeeper for the Under 15s South Coast side. A number of TSS boys also trialled for this team having made the Hinterland team in the weeks leading up to the South Coast trial date. These boys included Sam King and Riley Thomson-King of Year 10, and Tom Aulton and Finn Lane of Year 9. At the completion of the GPS season, a combined GPS team was also selected to take on a combined AIC team in Brisbane. With TSS finishing in equal first position in the GPS competition, this entitled TSS to make three selections. The members of the premiership team selected for this match were Nathan Chrisanthis, Brad Savage and Alex Bielanowski. The combined GPS team was victorious in this match, with a final score of 4-0 over the combined AIC team. Year 7

With the addition of the Year 7 boys to the Senior School, TSS fielded two teams as part of the last season of CIC Football. TSS produced some sound results across the term, with captain George Belcher capping off his season with an appearance in one of the pool matches of the UHL Sports Cup for the TSS First XI. An incredible feat! One magical moment of the season for the Year 7 boys wasn’t during one of their matches, nor did it involve them passing the ball between them or scoring goals; the moment that each of these Year 7 boys will remember came on the afternoon of the last premiership match for the TSS First XI. The Year 7 boys walked on to the field side-byside with their idols, not too dissimilar from what you would see in the English Premier League. This was a fantastic finish for these Year 7 lads and helped the TSS First XI get their minds on the job for what was obviously a huge game for them.

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A big thank you must go out to all of the people and players who were involved in the TSS Football season. There are a huge number of people who are behind the successful running of this program and without them the program would not be as successful as it is, nor would it attract such high numbers of participation. Thanks in particular must go to the grounds staff, the many Friend of Football (FOF), led by tireless President Toni Fox, all of the teaching staff and coaches involved in the program, as well as the large number of boys involved in teams across the grades. Next year sees Years 5-7 join the Years 8-12 in the GPS competition; we look forward to the challenges that lay ahead! TSS Football Captain’s Report 2013 Fraser Stevens

The past few years have been of radical change for TSS; no longer are we a Rugby School. I firmly believe that we are as very much a Football School now as we are a Rugby School. Year 2013 has followed in the footsteps of 2012, with more history being created, and the Football boys reshaping the sporting landscape at TSS. The TSS First XI lifted the GPS Football trophy at the end of the season for the second year in a row, despite being on equal points with another GPS School. Due to an injury, I missed the majority of the TSS fixtures this year, but being on the sideline allowed me to look at TSS football in a brand-new light. Every home game the Nathan Sharpe stand was full, and every away game we shamed the opposition with crowds much larger than theirs. The passion from the men of The Southport School, and the Sharky club in particular, amazed me. When times were tough the boys were there, screaming their lungs out pushing the First XI boys on, really taking the meaning of the crowd being “a 12th man” to a new level. The School fielded a record number of teams this year, and every home game we were struggling to find fields for all the teams. Eight years ago when I first started playing Football at TSS we

would be lucky to get five or six teams, now when over 20 teams run out on to the pristine pitches at TSS it is really an amazing sight. The past two years have been history-changers to say the least, from winning our first, and now second, GPS premiership, and young Dauntae Mariner starting a game as the youngest First XI player to ever play for TSS in a GPS fixture. He then went on to start the rest of the games in the season. I started playing Football at TSS when I joined eight years ago in the Prepatory Schools CIC competition. A couple of years later when I went to my first Senior School assembly in Year 7, I saw a young man walk up on the stage and give a speech that started with the famous “Football”. It was my dream from then to become the Football captain of TSS when it was my turn. My dream came true, but it was shortlived. After only one full game for TSS this season I broke my ankle. It has been the toughest four months of my life mentally, and I want to thank all the players, coaches and staff of TSS for helping me get through the worst of it. Without everyone’s continual support it would’ve been a lot worse. Anybody that has been around the TSS Football scene over the past nine years knows who Keith Stevens is, especially the referees. His passion for the sport is unmatched by any other GPS coach. From where TSS Football was when Keith first joined as coach to where it stands now is amazing. Keith has been a massively influential figure in TSS football. Another man who has helped football to new heights is Rudi Harms. Keith’s somewhat quieter assistant has brought out the best in many of the lads in the First XI. I would personally like to thank Keith and Rudi for the past few years in the First XI on behalf of the whole squad. Without your hard work I’m sure we would not be where we are today. Another man I would like to thank is Mr John Gayton, our hardworking and tireless manager. All the boys appreciate the tremendous amount of hard work that you have undertaken since taking up the role of manager. These next two men I mention have both been instrumental in the great way

Football TSS football has been run this season. Mr Joshua McQueen and Mr Brad Carter work behind the scenes to keep Football running smoothly, and on behalf of the whole First XI squad we thank you for your hard work. TSS has been an amazing chapter in my life I will never forget. The feeling of running out in front of your School, wearing the shirt with the TSS crest over your heart, is something that never leaves you. To everyone involved at TSS Football next year, savour every minute of it, because you never know when it’s going to end.

First XI Football FRONT ROW: R. BENADIE, B.R. SHIELDS, B.K. SAVAGE (captain First XI), F.A. STEVENS (Football Captain), J.J. WIEMERS, B.J. ANGUS, K. ITO BACK ROW: Mr K. STEVENS (Coach), Mr J. GAYTON (Manager), S.N. LAYANI, D.M. LAWSON, A.M. LUDWIK, P.J. BARBERA, A.G. BIELANOWSKI, B.T. HERTZBERG, L.W. MARSH, N. CHRISANTHIS, Mr R. HARMS (Assistant Coach) Mr J. McQUEEN (director of football) ABSENT L.S. MARKEY, D.P. MARINER

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Second XI Football

Third XI Football

Seated Row: B. Fowler, L. Cross, J. Goodman, J. Lane, B. Whittaker, L. Green

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Second Row: Mr B. Hodgkinson (Coach), V. Di Bella, M. allen, A. McMahon, Z. Zantiotis, G. Hain, N. Moore, Mr J. McQueen (Coach)

Second Row: T. Thackray (Coach), J. Lee, T. Martin, L. McLeish, L. Manderson, S. Sherrah, M. Kuhnemann, J. Harrison

Fourth XI Football Seated Row: Mr O. Alini (Coach), J. Gibson, M. Masuda, M. Kuhnemann, W. Schmarr, L. Jones

Year 11A Football Seated Row: A. Libretto, T. Henalla, S. Bear, J. Levien, D. Lawson, T. Watanabe Second Row: Mr M. Robinson (Coach), B. Williams, D. Nott, I. Lathouras, P. Barbera, C. Stollery, J. Harris, T. Cousins, Mr D. Wilson (Manager)

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J. Chen, Q. Gainey, L. Green, M. Maipakai, R. Cairney, R. Healey

Fifth XI Football Seated Row: M. Kuhnemann, W. Schmarr, L. Stonhill, G. Leithbridge, A. McKillop Second Row: Mrs K. Waring (Coach), G. Milroy, S. Rasmussen, W. Robinson

Year 11B Football Seated Row: A. Robinson, C. Martin, T. Cousins, B. van der Vegt J. Giltrap-Ryan, J. Kakaraya Second Row: Mr S. Schofield (Coach), C. Fox, J. Gunthorpe, C. Campbell, S. Hameed, H. Mulcahy, M. Stevens, L. Wilson

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Seated Row: C. Wilkins, L. Bechaz, J. Tiffin, C. Joss, A. Stone

Seated Row: N. Willoughby, C. Upton, J. Payne, L. Taylor, J. Henwood

Second Row: Mr G. Lock-Ingham (Coach), A. Purton, A. Reading, J. Gardner, A. Duthy

Second Row: Mr W. Burey (Coach), J. Nolan, P. Cialdella, L. Postle, M.Close, B. Rowland

Year 10A Football Seated Row: S. King, H. Kang, O. Snow, C. Simpson, L. Fitzpatrick, R. Thompson-King Second Row: Mr P. Zammit (Coach), A. Miller, A. Pemberton, L. Thompson, M. Karlovic, N. Smith, X. Thompson, S. Layani, C. Kroon

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Year 10B Football Seated Row: R. Nair, M. Nye, M. Fitzgibbons, N. Black, J. Consoli, L. Koch Second Row: Mr R. Jack (Coach), J. Woodhouse, F. Svensson, T. Ross, M. Houlihan, L. Cass, M. Johnson, C. Meo, C. Ball

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Seated Row: C. Allen, G. Brien, C. Seagrave, L. PriestlEy, D. Kiffer, M. Hameed

Seated Row: H. Thompson, J. Fowler, R. Plehan, J. Connolly, J. van Herwaarde

Second Row: Mr R. Beattie (Coach), E. Poon, S. Sandeman, W. Rudland, B. Lund, H. Barnett, J. Klementsen Z. McFarlane

Second Row: Mr A. MacInnes (Coach), Z. Morrison, C. Bettles, A. Manderson, J. Setchell, B. Bowen

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Year 9A Football Seated Row:

J. Seo, J. Mibus, J. Tobiano, M. Cavanough, M. Beddoes, K. Maipakai

Second Row: Mr S. Lane (Coach), T. Torti, T. Aulton, J. Shields, F. Lane, Z. Merrion, B. Rodrigues

Year 9B Football Seated Row: L. Adams, S. Schukin, J. Schmarr, I. Cocco, J. Kafritsas, T. Hurford Second Row: Mr M. Youn (Coach), J. Cooper, L. Upfield, C. Turner, Z. Barnett

Year 9C Football Seated Row:

W. Groves, J. Charlton, C. Lai, H. MacIver, C. Hayden, N. Potter

Second Row: Mr G. Mannion (Coach), M. Scaysbrook, M. Kelly, J. Groves, T. Beasley, S. Morrow, J. Williams

Year 9E Football Seated Row:

J. Williams, H. Rice, A. Turnbull, I. Telford

Second Row: Mr J. Miller, T. Simon, J. McDonald, T. Sinclair, S. Morrow.

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Year 9D Football Seated Row:

T. Min, M. Kremmer-Ryan, W. Schwarer, J. Purton, L. Semish-Lahey

Second Row: Mr W. McFarlane (Coach), R. Briggs, E. Shields, T. Redler, M. Di Bella, A. Turnbull

Year 8A Football Seated Row: J. Baker, L. Corkill, L. Lawson, T. Brown, T. Norvock, A. Cowan Second Row: Mr B. MacNicol (Coach), J. Giles, L. Wright, J. Knox, J. Phillips, H. King, J. Mahoney

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z. Goddard, J. Rotherham, M. Grant, R. Hirose, T. Bryant

Second Row: Mr D. Brown (Coach), T. Halpin, L. Denniston, C. Jackson, R. McCullough, H. Lansdown

Year 8C Football Seated Row: D. Murray, M. Noskov, S. Moffat, A. Lansdown, L. Zheng Second Row: Mr T. McFarlane (Coach), H. Kaddatz, B. Schwede, T. Sherline, Mr C. Bushe (Coach)

Year 8D Football Left to Right: Mr C. Bushe (Coach), M. Lovett, W. Dobrenov, M. Vertullo, S. Hickson

Year 7A Football Seated Row:

T. Chiu, I. Mibus, R.Harte, G. Belcher, T. Fuhrmann, N. Avram

Second Row: mr D. MacInnes (Coach), N. Fleming, J. Pilkington, O. Gladwin, J. Jones, M. King, T. Edmunds, Z. Henaway

Year 7B Football Seated Row: G. Connolly, Y. Yan, M. Murray, C. Hawkins, F. Lynam, D. Connolly Second Row: B. Weimers, C. Douyere, M. Mackenzie, J. Potter, C. Stewart, S. Andarawewa

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In 2013 there were more than 140 boys that became involved with the Gymnastics program after school. These boys ranged from Reception through to our Year 12s, and we even had some TSS Old Boys that competed for the Club at the Queensland State and Australian National Club Championships.

Mike Plourde

Director of Gymnastics

The competitive year began with the Queensland State Championships in May where Level 7 Open gymnast Christian Behn-Katz became State Champion on the Parallel Bars, Rhygan Werrett became the Level 8 State Champion on the Still Rings and Finlay Kroon won State Titles on five out of the six apparatus as well as the All Around in Level 7 Under 14. At this competition, both Rhygan Werrett and Finlay Kroon were named in the Queensland Team that would compete at the National Championships in July. I was also fortunate enough to accompany them as the Head Coach of the Men’s Queensland Team. The 2013 Australian National Championships were held at the Sydney Olympic Park. The competition is held over a full week with boys having to compete on two days. In the Level 7 Under 14 division Finlay Kroon became the National Champion on Parallel Bars and High Bar, as well as the Silver Medallist in the All Around. The Queensland Level 8 Team won Gold by a margin of almost three points over the next State. Rhygan Werrett won Silver on High Bar and placed fourth All Around, which earnt him the honour of representing Australia overseas at the New Zealand National Championship. In September the TSS Gymnastics Club travelled to Caloundra for the National Club Championships. We fielded mixed teams of our GPS competitors as well as boys from the Prep School and a few Old Boys who were convinced to take their High Bar Grips out of retirement. In total we competed 20 boys across four divisions to walk away with the title of fifth best club in Australia! GPS Gymnastics Championship

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Centre makes an excellent competition venue for gymnastics with the crowd on both sides of the gym close to the action. The Gymnastics Championship is divided into three separate competitions with points available for a team’s overall placing. Division III competes under Gymnastics Australia’s rules for Levels 3 and 4, Division II follows Levels 5 and 6, and Division I competes using Level 7 rules. Each School is allowed to field a six-member team for Divisions II and III, and an eight-member team for Division I, however, only six of Division I are allowed to compete on each apparatus. The points awarded for each placing are as follows: first place = 7 pts, second place = 5 pts, third place = 4pts, fourth place = 3 pts, fifth place = 2pts, sixth place = 1 pt. In Divisions II and III we are allowed to field a B team with up to four competitors on each apparatus, however, members of the B teams cannot earn points for the School. Division III

We began the day with the Division III competition. Representing the A squad we had four newcomers in Year 8, Josh Agnew, Finlay Gilbert, Tom Meo and Ji Rogelja. They were joined by returning Year 9 Chris Lai and Year 11 Charlie Martin, who came back to the sport after a one and half year hiatus. TSS had the top performer on each apparatus, with Chris Lai winning Floor and Vault, Ji Rogelja won Pommel Horse and Rings, Charlie Martin won parallel bars with his outstanding swings to Handstand, and Josh Agnew took the top spot on High Bar. In addition to his individual apparatus wins, Chris Lai took second place in the All Around. In the Team competition TSS became the Division III Champions to earn the School seven points, with Brisbane Grammar in second, Gregory Terrace third and Brisbane Boys College in fourth. Representing the B Squad we had first-time Year 8 competitors Jake Jones, Joel Gray and Will Cuffe. Joining them was Year 9 Benjamin Oxley, who made a late return to gymnastics training for 2013.

Gymnastics and most difficult Vaults of their lives with Year 12 Captain Rhygan Werrett and Year 10 Christian Behn-Katz placing second and third on that event respectively. The boys were able to keep their momentum on Parallel Bars with a standout performance from Year 8 Finlay Kroon (third) and Year 9 Sam Schukin (fourth). As the team went to High Bar the routines became even stronger, with Rhygan Werrett and Finlay Kroon taking the top two spots. Things began to dissolve a bit on floor with two of our most able tumblers having a bit of trouble with their routines. Despite their troubles, Christian Behn-Katz was able to win the apparatus by sticking all of his landings. The boys pulled it back together for Pommel Horse where Rhygan and Christian took second and third. On the final apparatus, Rings, the adrenalin had worn off and we had a few shaky routines. However, in the final routine of the competition, directly in front of the cheering TSS Supporters, Finlay Kroon displayed awesome strength and smooth swing to win the Rings.

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In the final week of training Year 10 David Makaryan suffered a ligament strain to his wrist, which took him out of the weekend’s competition. Luckily fellow Year 10 classmate Charlie Meo was available to step into the A squad with Year 9 Fintan Lane and Year 11’s Brayden Williams, Jake Rudd, Matt Stevens and Connor Joss. We had some standout individual performances with Jake Rudd winning the Rings and Brayden Williams and Connor Joss tied for the win on Vault. In the All Around we had Brayden Williams in fourth Place, Fintan Lane in fifth and Jake Rudd in sixth. TSS had the top team scores on Rings and Vault, but the Boys from Brisbane Grammar took the Team Title on the day with our boys placing second over Gregory Terrace and Brisbane Boys College. Division I

In the All Around we had three of the top six competitors with Finlay Kroon in third, Rhygan Werrett in fifth, and Christian Behn-Katz in sixth place. Also representing the First VIII with solid performances were Year 12’s Daniel Christopher and George Hain and Year 11 Thom Pereira. Despite having a good day overall, TSS placed second in Division I behind BGS and ahead of BBC and Gregory Terrace.

In the premier session of the day, the First VIII took to the floor in front of a roaring crowd of supporters and fans. The electric atmosphere is unlike any other gymnastics competition in Australia. The experience of being marched on to the floor by the Drumline past the tunnel of boys cheering them on is an unforgettable moment unto itself. All of the energy from the crowd was transferred directly to the first apparatus where our boys performed the highest The Jim Young Cup (Overall Team)

The Southport School finished second overall in the competition for the Jim Young Cup, which is determined by the aggregate points from all three divisions. School

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Rob Cooke

Director of Music

I think many of us are familiar with the benefits of an active music program in a School and how it develops the intellectual, psychomotor and emotional needs of the students involved in it. Also, we have known for a long time that anxiety and stress can be relieved through listening and performing music. However, it is a little-known fact that much research has been conducted to demonstrate that it also improves physical health, because the same brain and chemical process takes place when performing (and practising) music as it does when exercising. If this is any indication of how TSS boys should perform both physically and mentally then we should have some pretty high achievers who are in great shape (I guess TSS sport might also have something to do with it)!

the Concerto Final accompanied by an orchestra and Big Band. Of course there would only be one winner and the adjudicators made a fine choice awarding the prize to the Music Captain, James Vincent, who performed a beautiful rendition of “Georgia On My Mind”. The standard of performance was excellent and heart-felt thanks were given to all the musicians who performed.

So, what have the TSS musicians been involved in throughout 2013?

A busy Term Two saw our HJ King scholarship musicians perform their first recital, which was complemented by our first Prep School music scholarship students. It was a great joy to hear these musicians perform with their older peers and highlighted the transition and development they will experience. The Term Two Showcase concert was once again a great musical highlight with notable development being made throughout all the ensembles.

Term One is traditionally the time when we build the ensemble program ready for the rest of the year. Our first concert was held only five weeks into the year and the boys performed very well in all the core ensembles offered by the School. This of course includes the String Orchestra, the Concert Bands, Big Bands, Brass Ensemble, Choirs and the Drumline. It was very encouraging to notice the addition of a new Percussion Ensemble, a Trombone Quartet and the Senior Choir blossoming to over 70 in number. This is quite an achievement in a boys school and something that many schools would be envious of. Besides the main concert in Term One, we were treated to performances by the soloists who entered the first round of the 2013 Concerto Competition. Concertos are traditionally pieces of music that display the performing finesse of virtuosos. Nine musicians took part and three finalists were selected by independent adjudicators to perform in Term Three. The long gap between the first round and final was due to many extra rehearsals taking place for accompanying orchestras and bands. What a great opportunity this was for Lachlan Wray (Year 12, Cello), James Vincent (Year 12, Alto Sax) and Christian Fissalli (Year 10, French Horn) to perform in

Term Three is possibly the busiest term of the year, starting with the annual Music Camp being held at Tyalgum Ridge. A popular spot for the boys and an excellent venue for a music camp, we were all working hard and playing hard with seven hours of rehearsals a day, complemented by Touch Football and the Camp tradition of the “Red Faces” competition. The Showcase Concert once again provided excellent music, which was enhanced by a joint performance with our sister school, St Hilda’s. Memorable dance moves by the TSS boys will for ever live on! The combination of the two School was reciprocated when the “Crescendudes”, our auditioned choir, performed at the St Hilda’s Gala Concert. The Gold Coast Eisteddfod was a focal point for the boys where all our ensembles were placed or received “Highly Commended” awards. Just as pleasing was the impeccable way the boys presented themselves in public while wearing their uniform with pride. Many complimentary comments were given to TSS staff by members of the public about the way TSS boys conducted themselves. A highlight of Term Three was the Services Week where 18 boys from Year 8 to Year 12 prepared music to perform in Special Schools and for the elderly in local homes. What a joy it was

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to witness boys sharing something very special through their music-making with these people. To see the faces of an audience who were clearly thrilled to be part of TSS music was a wonderful experience for all. Term Four is nearly halfway through as I write this article. Already we have had a wonderful piano recital performed by “Old Boy” Roger Cui, who is currently based in Germany doing concert tours. The HJ King music scholars have performed, the annual Big Band lunch has taken place and we have had the final awards concert where we recognise and farewell the Year 12s. The Year 12 music class has done very well this year achieving fine results. However, it is appropriate that I should mention James Vincent, the Music Captain, who achieved an extraordinary VHA 10 level of achievement in Music and Music Extension. This is the highest mark you can achieve in these subjects and James must be highly congratulated for doing so. In 20 years of teaching on the Gold Coast, James is the first student I have witnessed who has been able to do this. A remarkable achievement! Congratulations, James! Music is in “great shape” at TSS and this is due to the dedication and fine professionalism of the staff I have the pleasure to work with. I would like to sincerely thank them for their tireless work and commitment to TSS, and I look forward to 2014 where we have some exciting new ventures taking place.

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Music Captain’s Report delivered at the 2013 Awards Night Concert James Vincent

This year, as always, the Music Department has been functioning day in, day out, from day one. The myriad of bands, ensembles, choirs and quartets have been very busy in 2013, reinforcing the strength and depth of TSS Music. The year started off with the formation of two well-named, new ensembles in the music department. The “Crescendudes”, a small auditioned choral group directed by Miss Fennell, and “The Band O’ Bones”, a trombone quartet formed by our Director of Music, Mr Cooke. As the year flew past and weekly rehearsals went by, the Senior Strings, Big Band, Concert Band and Crescendudes journeyed to Tyalgum for three days of rehearsals, preparing for the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. This year the annual music camp proved to be a highly successful three days, not only musically, but in also bringing the Music Department closer together. The three-day bonding experience proved to break the age barrier between students as it does year-by-year, and brought the Music Department back as more of a tight-knit unit. The productivity of the camp was proven in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod, with every ensemble receiving accreditation in its specific category. Special mention must go to the “Crescendudes”, “Band O’ Bones” and the Wienowski Strings, who received second place in their respective A grade sections. Big Band 2 also received a commendable second place in the B grade Big Band section. Another highlight of 2013 was the biennial Concerto Competition, in which Lachlan Wray, Christian Fisalli and myself competed. The evening concert that was presented was one of musical flair and excitement, with teachers, students and Old Boys coming together to form the various ensembles, and accompanying the soloists. The evening also demonstrated the variety of music the boys can perform, with three

distinctly different styles of pieces being presented on the night. On behalf of the Valedictorians of 2013 I’d like to thank a few key individuals that have made 2013 the year it has been. First and foremost, the teachers; for your inspiration, guidance and knowledge you pass on to us day by day. You are the parents of the Music Department, and without you we would lack the direction and self-discipline that music demands. Your careful guidance has enabled us to hone our cultural pursuits and be able to express our emotions musically to the best of our abilities, and for that we are for ever grateful. To Ms Kinkead, the engine of the Music Department; thank you for making sure our permission slips are in on time, dealing with our various music shop purchases and just being there day in day out. To our parents, for the early morning rehearsals, the late-night concerts and the day in, day out support. Without the constant support from our parents the commitments we make to the School would not be possible. The dedication you show us is not overlooked, or taken for granted. Finally, to the Friends of Music Committee: The fundraising events, nibbles at concerts and raffles put on by the Friends of Music was an integral part of 2013, providing valuable funds for the Music Department. Without their support the year would not have run as smoothly as it has. As the year draws to a close, so does the time of the Seniors of 2013. Over the past year we have seen the Music Department as a home away from home, a school away from school and a separate community that we are all a part of. In our own way we have all developed a special connection with the Cable Station and developed many wonderful memories there. I have some fond memories such as Mr Cooke’s constant struggle with iphone technology, the somewhat supervised shenanigans of a Tuesday morning Rock Band rehearsal with Miss Fennell, and watching an excited Mr Buckley

Music jamming out to some Earth Wind and Fire in his office. These memories will always remain with me, wherever life takes me. The Music Department has provided me with unforgettable friendships, invaluable guidance and irreplaceable memories and for that I am for ever grateful. Parents, please remember the benefits of being part of such an amazing department. Becoming involved with the Music Department has enhanced both my time-management skills and academic results, as I firmly believe both music and academia work hand-in-hand with each other. I am honoured to have served my term as Music Captain of such a wonderful department of the School and am for ever grateful for the experiences it has given me.

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Australian Music Examinations Board – Cello – Grade 8 – Honours

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Australian Music Examinations Board – Violin – Grade 4 – Credit

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Australian Music Examinations Board – Theory – Grade 3 – Pass

C.J.

Nicholson

Australian Music Examinations Board – Violin – Grade 6 – Pass

Porter

Trinity College London – Professional Certificate in Communication Skills

C.R.

Martin

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 7 – Distinction

Nedunchezhian

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 7 – Distinction

van der Vegt

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 7 – Distinction

Hinckesman

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 7 – Distinction

Anderson

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 7 – Distinction

Furney

Trinity College London – Speech and Drama – Grade 7 – Merit

Klementsen

Trinity College London – Drum Kit – Grade 6 – Merit

D.E.

Oates

Australian Music Examinations Board – Theory of Music – Grade 3 – Credit

Pilkington

Australian Music Examinations Board – Cello – Grade 3 – Honours

Australian Music Examinations Board Violin – Grade 4 – Credit

Chen

Australian Music Examinations Board Clarinet – Grade 4 – Credit

Tobiano

Australian Music Examinations Board Saxophone – Grade 4 – Credit

D.E.

Oates

Australian Music Examinations Board Theory of Music – Grade 4 – Pass

Fisalli

Australian Music Examinations Board French Horn – Grade 6 – Satisfactory

Green

Australian Music Examinations Board Piano for Leisure Grade 2 – Pass

Beasley

Australian Music Examinations Board Piano for Leisure Grade 6 – Credit

Nolan

Australian Music Examinations Board Piano for Leisure Grade 3 – Credit

Cardiff

Australian Music Examinations Board Piano for Leisure Grade 2 – Credit

Watanabe

Australian Music Examinations Board Piano – Grade 7 – Credit

McMenamin

Australian Music Examinations Board Alto Saxophone – Grade 1 – Credit

van Herwaarde

Australian Music Examinations Board Tuba – Grade 5 – Credit

Morrow

Australian Music Examinations Board Trumpet – Grade 6 – Credit

Potter

Australian Music Examinations Board Trumpet – Grade 6 – Credit

Knudsen

Australian Music Examinations Board Horn – Grade 3 – Satisfactory

Pilkington

Australian Music Examinations Board Horn – Grade 4 – Credit

H.M. Kang

Trinity College London Drum Kit – Grade 6 – Pass

Libretto

Trinity College London Drum Kit – Advanced Certificate – Distinction

Scaysbrook

Australian Music Examinations Board Saxophone – Grade 4 – Pass

Wood

Australian Music Examinations Board Saxophone – Grade 3 – Pass

Hutchison

Australian Music Examinations Board Saxophone – Grade 3 – Pass

Simpson

Australian Music Examinations Board Saxophone – Grade 6 – Pass

Menon

Australian Music Examinations Board Saxophone – Grade 4 – Pass

J.C.

Behn-Katz

Trinity College London – Singing – Grade 5 – Distinction

Harris

Trinity College London Drum Kit – Grade 6 – Pass

Harmer

Trinity College London Drum Kit – Advanced Certificate – Distinction

Sinclair

Trinity College London Drum Kit – Grade 5 – Merit

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Masuda

Australian Music Examinations Board Flute – Grade 6 – Credit

Bhoola

Australian Music Examinations Board Flute – Grade 3 – Honours

Read

Trinity College London – Speech and Drama Grade 3 – Merit

Ward

Trinity College London – Speech and Drama Grade 2 – Merit

Flynn

Trinity College London – Speech and Drama Grade 6 – Merit

Furney

Trinity College London – Speech and Drama Grade 8 – Distinction

Brown

Trinity College London – Speech and Drama Grade 5 – Merit

B.R.

van der Vegt

Trinity College London – Professional Certificate in Communication Skills – Pass

C.R.

Martin

Trinity College London – Professional Certificate in Communication Skills – Pass

Darch

Trinity College London – Professional Certificate in Communication Skills – Pass

Hinckesman

Trinity College London – Professional Certificate in Communication Skills – Pass

Anderson

Trinity College London – Professional Certificate in Communication Skills – Pass

Wright

Trinity College London – Professional Certificate in Communication Skills – Pass

Morton

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 3 – Distinction

Furhmann

Trinity College London – Performing Text – Grade 2 – Distinction

B.J.

Oxley

Trinity College London – Individual Acting Skills – Grade 4 – Merit

Nedunchezhian

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 4 – Distinction

Di Bella

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 5 – Distinction

Menon

Trinity College London – Communication Skills – Grade 5 – Distinction

S.F.

Nolan

Australian Music Examinations Board – Piano for Leisure – Grade 3 – Credit

Oates

Rockschool – Electric Guitar – Pass

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Senior Concert Band Seated Row:

F. Chen, C.L. Simpson, T.S. Cousins, S.A. Morrow, M.Y. Young, T.K. Sinclair, M. Masuda

Second Row: Mr R.S. Cooke, T.L. Meo, I.C. Cocco, O. Snow, D.J. FlYNN, y. Bhoola, A.P. Libretto, J.T. Rutherford, A.W. Robinson Third Row:

J.T. Harris, L.A. Woodman, C.A. Fisalli, R.R. Hagbeck, A.W. Dobrenov, M.J. Maguire, J.C. Behn-Katz, B.J. Kim, N.A. Potter

Fourth Row: B.D. Crowe, M.C. Johnson, N.F. Rennex, S.P. Bear, T.E. Ross, N.J. Meade, N.J. Linnane, J.C. van Herwaarde Fifth Row: A.A. King, H.T. Mulcahy, T.R. Jones, S.L. Goudy, A.R. Furney, J.A. Vincent, M.P. Close, S.I. Sandeman, C.R. Kim

Senior Choir Seated Row:

J. Pilkington, C.R. Fiteni, M. Jiang, L.J. Cross, H.R. Morris, T.H. Fuhrmann, F. Chen

Second Row: Ms T. Matthias, T. Zhu, R.I. Gray, C.T. Corbett, W.O. Layt, E. Chen, H. Chen, S.H. McMath, H.T. Knudsen, Miss R. Fennell, Ms J. Streten Third Row:

T.S. Cousins, K. Jo, B. Faber, E.J. van der Vegt, R.A. McCullough, D. Leon, L. Sampson, C.L. Simpson

Fourth Row: T.K. Sinclair, M. Masuda, T.L. Meo, B.J. Oxley, O.J. Hall, E.M. Shields, A.M. Nelson, J.V. Woodhouse, S.A. Morrow, C.R. Martin Fifth Row:

T.A. Redler, W.T. Dobrenov, J.C. van Herwaarde, M.M. Lovett, O.W. Morris, M.J. Grant, J.T. Rutherford, M.W. Nye, C.J. Pilcher, B.K. Undi, A.W. Cowan

Sixth Row: L.A. Woodman, C.A. Fisalli, C.W. Shim, K.T. Scott, J.P. Hutchison, F.E. Dorrough, R.R. Hagbeck, F.J. Maroney-Vita, J.G. Jones, A.P. Libretto, J.C. Behn-Katz Seventh Row: L.J. Wray, N.F. Rennex, M.W. Lane, J.L. Hardy, J.A. Vincent, A.R. Furney, T.R. Jones, G.M. Lyhne, T.E. Ross, S.I. Sandeman, D.E. Oates, N.J. Linnane

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Big Band 1 Seated Row: M.J. Maguire, A.A. King, T. Watanabe, L.J. Wray, T.S. Cousins Second Row: Mr R.S. Cooke, A.P. Libretto, N.J. Linnane, B.J. Condon, N.F. Rennex, M.C. Johnson, C.R. Kim, D.E. Oates Third Row: L.A. Woodman, S.P. Bear, H.J. Mulcahy, T.R. Jones, S.L. Goudy, J.A. Vincent, S.I. Sandeman, M.W. Lane

Brass Ensemble Seated Row:

S.A. Morrow, J.C. Behn-Katz, C.A. Fisalli, J.C. van Herwaarde, T.S. Cousins

Second Row: Mr M.D. Buckley, N.F. Rennex, T.R. Jones, A.R. Furney, S.L. Goudy, M.C. Johnson, N.J. Linnane, L.A. Woodman

Drumline Seated Row:

T.K. Sinclair, B.D. Crowe, H.M. Kang, A.P. Libretto

Second Row: D.E. Rose, E.R. Eden, A.S. Harmer, B.J. Condon, F.J. Maroney-Vita

Big Band 2 Seated Row: C.T.L. Corbett, T.J. Beasley, A.M. Nelson, S.A. Morrow, C.L. Simpson, M. Masuda, H.T. Knudsen Second Row: Mr M.D. Buckley, T.K. Sinclair, J.C. van Herwaarde, T.L. Meo, H.A. Wheaton, B.R. Paxton-Hall, S.C. Wood, N.A. Potter, I.C. Cocco Third Row: T.J. Rutherford, Y. Bhoola, F.J. Maroney-Vita, J.P. Hutchison, G.M. Lyhne, R.R. Hagbeck, M.J. Grant, C.A. Fisalli

Percussion Ensemble Seated Row: L.C. van Herwaarde, W.O. Layt, D.P. Clough Second Row: E.J. van der Vegt, F.J. Maroney-Vita, M.J. Grant, J.J. Negrine

Music Captains Left to right T.R. Jones (Captain of Bands), L.J. Cross (Choir Captain), J.A. Vincent (Music Captain), M. Masuda (Captain of Strings)

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Senior Strings front Row:

T. Watanabe, M.Masuda, T.A. Redler, C.J. Nicholson, C.J. Pilcher, R.A. McCullough, O. Snow

Second Row: T.D. Edmunds, J. Pilkington, T. Zhu, K. Jo, V. Nedunchezhian, A.M. Nelson, D. Leon, S.H. McMath, H. Chen, E. Chen Third Row: Mr N. Stefan, C.W. Shim, J.J. Moy, L.J. Wray, S.T. Rasmussen, S.I. Sandeman, K.T. Scott, M. Noskov, Mr R.B. Davidson

Weinowski Strings front Row:

T.D. Edmunds, K. Jo, R.A. McCullough, T.A. Redler, D. Leon

Second Row: A.M. Nelson, C.W. Shim, J.J. Moy, S.I. Sandeman, L.J. Wray, K.T. Scott, C.J. Nicholson, M. Masuda, Mr R.B. Davidson

Crescendudes front Row:

S.I. Sandeman, T.R. Jones, L.J. Cross, J.A. Vincent, G.M. Lyhne

Second Row: Ms J. Streten, T.S. Cousins, T.K. Sinclair, J.C. Behn-Katz, C.A. Fisalli, A.P. Libretto, M. Masuda, Miss R Fennell Third Row: D.E. Oates, N.I. Rennex, J.L. Hardy, M.W. Lane, N.J. Linnane, L.J. Wray absent M.J. Nixon

Speech and Drama Front Row: A. Menon, T.H. FUHRMANN, G.D. Morton, L.D. van Herwaarde, E.S. Ward Second Row: Mrs L. Warburton, B.J. Oxley, C.R. Martin, B. van der Vegt, J.C. van Herwaarde, E.J. van der Vegt, L.M. Read, V. Nedunchezhian Third Row: D.J. Flynn, I. Nedunchezhian, S.E. Sherrah, A.R. Furney, J.T. Turner, J.P. Hutchison, E.H. Hinckesman

AB Paterson Speaking Comp Front Row:

T.H. Fuhrmann, V. Nedunchezhian, C.R. Martin, L.M. Read, L.D. van Herwaarde

Second Row: J.C. van Herwaarde, E.H. Hinckesman, J.T. Turner, I. Nedunchezhian, B. van der Vegt

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Rock Band Left to Right: Miss R. Fennell, J.V. Woodhouse, D.E. Oates, G.M. Lyhne, J.A. Vincent, C.G. Allen

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Grainger Concert Band Seated Row: C.T. Corbett, J. Pilkington, H.T. Knudsen, L.D. van Herwaarde, D. Levendakis, F.J. Lynam, W.O. Layt Second Row: E.J. van der Vegt, E.M. Shields, S.A. Morrow, S.C. Wood, J.A. Rogelja, T.L. Meo, B.J. Oxley, F. Chen, Mr R.S. Cooke Third Row: N.A. Potter, F.J. Maroney-Vita, Y. Bhoola, R.R. Hagbeck, J.L. Hardy, D.J. Flynn, M.J. Grant, H.A. Wheaton, T.J. Spisich

Cadets band Seated Row:

S.A. Morrow, I.C. Cocco, M.J. Grant, J.C. van Herwaarde, B.J. Oxley

Second Row: Mr M.D. Buckley, T.K. Sinclair, M.G. Scaysbrook, J.C. Behn-Katz, L.A. Woodman, C.A. Fisalli, F.J. Maroney-Vita, Mr R. Cooke, Ms R. Fennell Third Row: N.F. Rennex, T.R. Jones, A.R. Furney, S.L. Goudy, M.C. Johnson, Y. Bhoola, T.S. Cousins

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Round Square The election of Vincent Di Bella as Chairman and Luke Wilson as Secretary of Round Square for 2013 marked the beginning of another very successful year for the organisation at TSS. We have enjoyed five international exchanges, five regional exchanges, three conferences, four fundraising events and the School’s first Pink Stumps Day in support of breast cancer research. We also conducted a School-wide “Red for Ryven Day” to raise funds to assist with the enormous medical expenses that little Ryven Harris will accumulate over the coming years as he battles a rare and dangerous blood disorder.

Christopher George

Round Square Coordinator

Little Ryven Harris

Exchanges are an exciting part of the Round Square experience here at TSS. We have hosted three boys from Scotland, one from the USA and one from England. Lachlan Finlay was fortunate enough to spend six weeks in Argentina at St Hilda’s School, Buenos Aires. His report appears below:

“Early in third term I embarked on the experience of a lifetime. A St Hilda’s student and I were chosen to go to Argentina on a six-week exchange. I was extremely nervous at first, not knowing any Spanish or really anything about the country, school or people. But as soon as I took my first steps into the cold air of Buenos Aires I knew that it was going to be the best time of my life. Walking through the door of my new home to my host family was a bit daunting, but as I was greeted with plates of food, which I can’t pronounce the names of, and a very energetic family, I instantly settled in. “After a week of settling in with my new family and getting to know where

I was living for the next few weeks the first day of school dawned on me. Waking up in pitch black and putting on every piece of TSS clothing I could find to fend off the extremely cold air, I was ready for the school day to come. Walking through the gates of St Hilda’s in Buenos Aires for the first time was exciting, but yet confronting as the students there gathered speaking in their native language, being Spanish, so it was difficult to talk to them as I would talk to my mates over here. But as I slowly recognised small parts of their language and they got even better with their English I soon became comfortable in my new school. “As I went through my paces in Argentina learning about their culture, their language and most of all their food, I was instantaneously in love with the country. My exchange experience as a whole was a life-changing one as I saw and in some cases experienced things such as severe poverty and overpopulation to some of the greatest and most beautiful scenery on earth. It was an experience that widened my eyes to the world and made me look beyond Australia and our culture. “Exchange meant one big thing, pushing my boundaries and moving out of my comfort zone. As this school gives a huge number of opportunities that other schools most definitely don’t, I think that this opportunity should be snatched at without a second thought. I encourage all of the younger boys to consider going to see Mr George and talking with him about what you have to do to go on exchange. I am positive that you will not regret it. It was an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life and always will remember. I would like to thank Mr George, Round Square and TSS for giving me this great opportunity in opening my eyes to the world we live in.” Parents may well be interested to read the musings of Ms Camille Galvin, whose identical twin sons participated in exchanges during 2013: “The six-week exchange this term for Leo and Xavier was much more than just a cultural experience. As identical twins they have spent their whole lives The Southport School southportonian 2013

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living with and competing against each other, and apart from a couple of days at School camp had never spent any time apart. This term gave them the opportunity to present themselves in a new context, as individuals without the comforts and liabilities of always having a brother by their side. “I accompanied Xavier to Baylor College in Tennessee and we spent some time with Heather Bieble, their exchange coordinator, before Xavier moved into the dorm. She and her family welcomed us and showed us the sights of Chattanooga, a town that has transformed in the past few years from the polluted, steel-producing birthplace of Coca-Cola to a tech-business hub and the home to many young families. Baylor itself is an old school on the banks of the Tennessee River, much like TSS, but on a much larger scale. There are 600 acres of sporting fields and student accommodation. “Xavier was lucky to arrive at the beginning of their ‘spirit week’, a legendary week of rivalry with another local college, and he was thrust into the stuff of American college movies like flag stealing, dressing up and lighthearted pranks. He was particularly impressed when the other college spray-painted Baylor’s football field blue. For the rest of the six weeks he enjoyed the dorm life, making great friends, telling stories of crocodiles and sharks and learning the nuances of American football. He also learnt about American history from a teacher with such a broad Southern accent he found it difficult to make out a word. He revelled in the opportunity to be independent, although he did find it strange sometimes that he talked about a twin brother that nobody knew. “Leo made the long haul to Glenalmond in Scotland with three girls from St Hilda’s, so at least he had a few familiar faces when he arrived. Travelling with three girls was a cultural eye-opener in itself. For a boy who loves surf and sun, the autumn winds and frosts of Perthshire were a trial, particularly when he was training for rugby in freezing conditions and his hands were so frozen that he couldn’t

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even feel the ball. Leo had the chance to enjoy Scottish dancing and Guy Fawkes night, herded cattle on the small Hebredian island of Coll and visited the Queen’s residence in Balmoral to pick up a few stag heads that his host father had shot on the Queen’s land. He loved learning the local words and has come home saying ‘rather’ and ‘wee’, but more importantly seems to have a new-found confidence and appreciation for people and an understanding of how difference can be embraced and appreciated when it is understood. “The two boys that spent time at our house were great fun. Cayman, from Baylor, was a bit older than Leo and Xavier and was very aware of cultural differences in manners and protocol. He loved the TSS atmosphere and had a few interesting observations about same-sex schools. He found it amusing that people asked him to speak on behalf of the United States, particularly on matters of politics and sport. Alex from Glenalmond College knew a bit about Australia before he came because his father played Rugby as captain of Scotland against the Australian Wallabies in the 1980s. He enjoyed being part of our family, playing rugby, jetskiing and playing touch with the many boys of different ages that spend time in our back yard. He was also a big hit at the Year 10 dance classes at St Hilda’s. “Despite the many emails back and forth making travel arrangements, organising pick-ups from airports, finding lost passports and reassuring nervous teenagers that all would be well, the whole experience was positive and enlightening for everyone. Cayman and Alex now know that the Harbour Bridge is much bigger than it looks in photos and that boys everywhere love the same things and respect everyone who is prepared to make an effort. And my boys have made friends that that will last a lifetime and learnt a great deal about themselves and their own family and now look at the world in a very different way.” Year 8 student Joel Gray spent two weeks in Tasmania on exchange:

Joel Gray

“This year I was a part of the lucky six in Year 8 that were fortunate enough to go on a Round Square exchange anywhere around Australia. I chose Scotch Oakburn College in Launceston, Tasmania. I went there along with another boy. The other Round Square schools that people went to were Westminster in Adelaide, South Australia, and Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, in Bunbury, Western Australia, as well as Radford College in Canberra. “We started with our partners first coming up to the Gold Coast. We were excited because we were the first to meet our exchange partners out of Year 8. We had an extremely fun time showing them around TSS and the Gold Coast. I personally think they really enjoyed themselves. It then came time for us to go down to them. We were really excited and eager to experience Tasmania. We stepped off the plane, first impressions, it was freezing. We stepped into Launceston Airport to meet our host families. My exchange partner lives on a farm 45 minutes away from Scotch Oakburn, so we drove along and I got to see the amazing sights of Tassie for the first time. In the first day it snowed close to us and it was only 3:00 in the afternoon. Good thing I brought my ski jacket. We also checked the heifers, which are cows; or as Will’s brother called it Heifered the Checkers, checked the sheep, fed the chickens, fed the lambs as well as fed the dogs. It was an exciting first day in Tassie. “We woke up at quarter past six to have to quickly get ready to catch the hour and a half bus ride to school. We made it on the bus and I was set for my first day of school while on exchange. “It felt like my old school in Dubai, as they were both co-ed. The first day was really exciting. The most frequently asked questions were; What is your name? Where are you from? And, Why would you choose Tasmania for an exchange? I had a lot of fun on my first day and everyone was so kind to me.

Round Square “On the second day I moved into the boarding house at Scotch Oakburn. It was amazing I met many more people and even convinced some Year 7s and 6s to come up to TSS next year and the year after on exchange. “Saturday arrived. We first went to the Longford Show where Will bought a chicken. Unfortunately, we almost killed it with the bass in the car on the drive home. When we got home we had to get ready to go camping. We packed the swags and sleeping bags and drove out on to their farm to camp for the night. It was extremely fun. “In the middle of the next week it started to hail. This was a bit different to normal Gold Coast weather, but a little like the weather we are having now. What was a green AstroTurf was now fully white. Definitely a Tassie experience. “Overall I had an absolutely amazing time while on exchange Will’s family was very friendly and I definitely recommend it to any boys that feel like doing an exchange in the future.” Conferences

Conferences are also a wonderful, life-changing experience. During the mid-year break, Vincent Di Bella, Pierce Hattie and Jesse Martin travelled to Cairns in our State’s far north to participate in the Senior Regional Conference hosted by Trinity Anglican School. The boys spoke on Assembly during Term Three. This is what they had to say: “During the June semester holidays the Round Square regional conference was held in Cairns at Trinity Anglican School. Cairns is one of the biggest towns in Queensland. It has the Great Barrier Reef at its doorstep and many more great local attractions. The fantastic activities we enjoyed included watching a five and a half metre crocodile devour a chicken, scuba driving in the reef, swimming with the sharks, an amazing race across Cairns and on the last night of the conference we partied like there was no tomorrow.

“The key reason why we were there was for the three guest speakers, Paul Hockey, Peter Baines and Clint Miller. Paul Hockey, was diagnosed with bone cancer in his right arm a week after he was born and the arm was amputated when he was two weeks old. Despite only having one arm, Paul became the national full-contact karate champion and became the first onearmed person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Paul made the climb to raise money and awareness of various cancers following the deaths of his mother and two other family members. He taught us that when a person has enough determination, nothing is impossible. In fact, he says that the most important motivation that he had to successfully reach the summit of the tallest mountain in the world was being told by an able-bodied climber that the attempt with only one arm would be impossible. He taught us that even if something is frowned upon it doesn’t mean you can’t do it. “Clint Miller is a police officer who was sent to help the Thai Government identify, and return home, all of the hundreds of people who were involved in the Boxing Day tsunami. This turned out to be much more than a job as he started working with charities to help reunite families and to help the children orphaned by the tsunami find a home and get an education. In fact, Clint created an orphanage and a school, and has now created a second orphanage that houses 100 children. These children now have a bright future and the chance to become well-educated citizens.

wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. We have run across Cairns and in the process made friends from Ballarat Grammar, Billanook College, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar, Cheongshim International Academy, Beijing Concord College, Shenzhen Concord College, Ivanhoe Grammar, Radford College, Scotch Oakburn, St Paul’s, St Philip’s College and, of course, the host of the Conference, Trinity Anglican School. But the important part of the conference was the development of a greater understanding of others. This was a Round Square conference, at its best.” The good news for everyone currently in Years 9 and 10 is that there will be an amazing conference in India during October 2014. Boys interested in being part of what will be a wonderful visit to one of the most fascinating and ancient cultures in the world should contact Mr George as soon as possible. Congratulations to Vincent di Bella on his receipt of the Stephen Eardley Award and the Round Square award, both very richly deserved.

“The key speakers told us about a life outside of Australia, a life where you achieve your dream with hard work and dedication. A life where we understand that helping others will help us in end. A life where we live as one; as such the motto of the conference ‘We are the world, we are the children’. “In the end we had listened to three fantastic stories such as life with one arm. We learnt what life in Thailand is like after a tsunami. We learnt to understand things on an international level. We experienced the natural

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Record numbers of boys started the rowing pre-season training in Term Four of 2012, which had the River Centre filled to capacity with almost 250 keen and committed boys from Year 7 to Year 11. The influx was pretty much across all year groups, but the Year 7 group was huge, with nearly 70 new boys signing up.

Iain Smith

Director of Rowing

The large amount of rowers really put a great strain on the resources in the program, but with great support from every coach and a committed parent support group nothing was too much trouble, whether it be shovelling gravel on the ramp, handing oars to boys, carrying boats, waterblasting the slippery ramps from time to time or coaching two different year groups on a Saturday, every boy who turned up to row was always looked after and made welcome. The camps during the season went extremely well, from the December camp and Head of the Clarence regatta in December to the end of January Senior camp and Murwillumbah, Year 10 boys at TSS and the Juniors at the Day camp at TSS. Without the amazing help from the Rowing Support Group and the wonderful mums and dads who donate food, prepare the hundreds of meals, tow trailers and help with equipment the camps just would not work and be so affordable for one and all. The racing season in Term One arrived with much anticipation only to see the cruel South Queensland weather intervene and force the cancellation of the TSS regatta at Coomera. Losing our regatta is a big blow to the fundraising capability of the Rowing Support Group and a great shame for our boys to miss out on a regatta so close to home. Every regatta during the season in the lead-up to the Head of the River saw the mighty TSS machine dominate to win the majority of races, and on Old Boys Cup reckoning each weekend had us warm favourites to take the Old Boys Trophy for the second year in a row. The Junior Head of the River again threw up atrocious conditions, with drenching rain and tricky winds facing our boys. It was raining so hard that

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most shells were half full of water by the time the boys even made the starting line. Our Juniors were absolutely incredible. With Erinn Cooper in charge and with precision timing to get 27 Junior crews on to the water, our terrific group of boys won 21 races out of 25 and were quite simply outstanding. Congratulations to Erinn and her team of committed and energetic coaches who were clearly superior and had our boys rowing at a standard that had to be seen to be believed. Roll on the Senior Head of the River and hopefully a fair course and better weather. The non-Old Boys scoring boats started the ball rolling with wins in the Open fourth Eight and the eighth Quad Scull before our hot Year 10 quads hit the water, winning four out of the six races to give TSS a head start over the other schools at the conclusion of the Year 10 group. The Year 11 Eights were again outstanding and TSS also came away with a clear win in the Year 11 group with 36 points out of a possible 42. After a clash with Churchie our brave Year 11 First VIII had to first win the protest and then row all the way back to the 2km start and win the re-row convincingly. Few people present on the day will forget the drama of first the collision then the anguish and uncertainty of the protest, and finally the great scenes of relief and joy after this fantastic crew swept all before them. The welcome back to the beach was certainly a memorable moment for us all. For coach Chic Graham it was to be his last race as a full-time crew coach. We all at TSS would like to thank Chic for his years of service to the rowing program and for his ongoing wisdom and help that we expect for many years to come. The Open Eights hit the water with great expectations and did not disappoint with wins in the Open Third and Open Second VIII. Both these crews had been right at the front of the pack all season, but had to be at their very best on Head of the River day to take memorable wins. Coaches Nick Noye and Bob Hamilton had the boys primed for a top notch row and both these crews did an outstanding job.

Rowing The Open First VIII had a super-tough task up against a Nudgee crew that was described by many keen observers as a once in a generation crew. Our terrific and committed crew rowed their best race all season and gave it all, but were just pipped for second by a fast-finishing Churchie crew who snuck down the favoured lane 7. The Open VIII tallied an impressive 38 points out of a possible 42 to secure the Old Boys Cup with a clear victory over Nudgee College. Well done to all the boys across every age group for a terrific season of GPS rowing, and again many thanks to all the wonderful parents who helped through the year, and of course all the coaches who go way beyond the call of duty to ensure that the TSS boys get the best coaching in the Brisbane GPS system. A week after the Head of the River the Australian Rowing Championships were held at the Olympic Rowing Course in Sydney. Our First VIII and the Year 10 first quad scull competed in the event and all the boys who attended will for ever remember the experience to be at one of the biggest regattas ever held in Australia. The Year 10 First Quad competed in the Under 17 age group and won the Gold Medal against some outstanding competition. Coxed by young Oscar Churchill, the crew of Bailey Lund, Stephen Sandeman, Zac MacFarlane and Jack Klementsen showed maturity beyond their years to win the Under 17 Quad Scull. Prior to the quad final Zac and Jack won a silver medal in the Under 17 Double Scull and coach David Hamilton could not have been more pleased for these boys after a great effort all season. As always in September TSS travels to the Qld Schools Championships held in either Rockhampton or Bundaberg. This year Bundaberg hosted the event and TSS came away with several medals, including a gold medal to the Year 8 Quad Scull coached by James Stewart. Our team this year was small, but all of the crews performed extremely well considering that the Rugby season had only just finished the week before and many of our boys were walking wounded. I was proud of every boy and their efforts at Bundaberg, and as usual their behaviour and teamwork was a credit to themselves and the School. Finally, I would like to thank our many sponsors and supporters. Beric Lynton from Bruce Lynton BMW and Barry Robinson from Wyndham Vacation Resorts as our major sponsors are greatly appreciated and valued. Lynton BMW have been long-term supporters of TSS Rowing and I hope will continue for many years to come. To all our other sponsors and supporters, however large or small, I thank you all for your contributions and assistance in making the TSS rowing program the successful machine it has become in recent years. To all the year group captains and especially Captain of Boats James Scott and Vice-Captain Beau Jones many thanks for your assistance throughout the season Good luck to all the departing Year 12 boys for their years ahead out of TSS and congratulations on a wonderful season.

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Open First VIII Left to Right: Mr G. Christian (Coach), C. Close, J. Smith, B. Jones, J. Upfield, L. Stonhill, G. Lethbridge, J. Scott, G. Millroy, W. Robinson

Open Second VIII Left to Right: Mr R. Cooper (Coach), A. McKillop, R. Martin, J. King, M. Scholefield, J. Finlay, G. Trewin Watt, C. Leskiw, J. Lowe, B. Williams

Open Third VIII Left to Right: Mr N. Noye (Coach), A. Dickson, N. Crossley, M. Dalglish, T. Martin, L. McLeish, J. Whatmore, L. Wray, L. Semish-Lahey, J. Giles

Open Fourth VIII Left to Right: Mr P. Wood (Coach), A. Reading, C. Campbell, M. Browne, D. Clarke–Wellsmore, J. Harrison, T. Schulte, C. Dalton, M. Masuda, H. Robinson

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Year 11 First VIII Left to Right: Mr I. Smith (Coach), P. Barbera, M. Close, J. Darcy, J. Gardner, L. Clifton, J. Branch, T. Greenup, S. Parkes, P.J. Van Den Berg, Mr C. Graham (Coach)

Year 11 Second VIII Left to Right: Mr X. Thompson (Coach), S. Goudy, C. Walker, P. Cialdella, J. Parker, S. Bear, C. Joss, C. Barrell, J. Henwood, A. Bridle

Year 11 Third VIII Left to Right: Mr W. Hardy (Coach), K. Oreb, B. Condon, E. White, H. Jurgs, C. Fisali, C. Pels, A. Libreto, C. Upton, E. Hinchesman

Year 10 First Quad Left to Right: Mr D. Hamilton (Coach), S. Sandeman, B. Lund, J. Klemensten, Z. McFarlane, O. Churchill

Year 10 Second Quad Left to Right: Mr D. Hamilton (Coach), C. Wells, J. Neale, M. Simmons, L. Finlay, D. Radel

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Year 10 Third Quad Left to Right: Mr E. Walker (Coach), A. Lieder, H. Mayson, S. Scott, C. Bettles, F. Donald

Year 10 Fifth Quad Left to Right: Ms E. Cooper (Coach), J. Curtis, N. Smith, C Deardon, B. Bowen, J. Thour

Year 10 Seventh Quad Left to Right: Mr J. King (Coach), J. Rasheed, F. Chapman, J. Connolly, T. Cardiff, H. Smith

Year 9 Second Quad Left to Right: Mr B. Wright (Coach), C. Kalinowski, J. Kafritsas, W. Alexander, J. Tonkin, L. Myatt

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Year 10 Fourth Quad Left to Right: Mr E. Walker (Coach), W. Rudland, F. Lester, J. Bricknell, B. Wallace, A. Stevenson

Year 10 Sixth Quad Left to Right: Ms E. Cooper (Coach), H. McMaster, C. Kroon, C. Allen, M. Underwood, D. Bowen

Year 9 First Quad Left to Right: Mr B. Wright, J. Eglington, J. Hardy, E. Shields, L. Upfield, W. Scotchmer

Year 9 Third Quad Left to Right: Mr J. King (Coach), D. Flynn , R. Wood, H. Robinson, J. Hughes, J. Rasheed

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Year 9 Fourth Quad Left to Right: Mr J. King (Coach), J. Connolly, J. Mibus, E. Herz, A. Halstead, H. Bassingthwaighte

Year 9 Sixth Quad Left to Right: Mr T. McFarlane (Coach), N. Potter, D. Partidge, A. Brown, J. Curr, G. Connolly

Year 9 eighth Quad Left to Right: C. Lai, T. Sinclair , D. Hopkins, T. Walsh, Ms M. Ruygrok (Coach)

Year 8 first Quad Left to Right: H. Smith, D. Mariner, H. Smith (cox) , O. Morris, F. Maroney-Vita, Mr J. Stewart (Coach)

Year 9 Fifth Quad Left to Right: Mr T. McFarlane (Coach), P. Gee, T. Stewart, L. Oxenford, T. Beasley, D. Connolly

Year 9 Seventh Quad Left to Right: K. Lowe, V. Nikitin, J. Morris, T. Hurford, Ms E. Cooper (Coach)

Year 9 ninth Quad Left to Right: H. Wheaton , L. Sehmish-Lahey, J. Cross, B. Manchester, Ms M. Ruygrok (Coach)

Year 8 second Quad Left to Right: J. Hutchison, C. Kennedy-Leverett, J. Gray (cox), R. Hagbeck , J. Thornburgh, Mr J. Stewart (Coach)

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Year 8 Third Quad Left to Right: T. Halpin, K. Barry, J. Chapman, E. Chen (cox), P. Murtagh, Mr W. McFarlane (Coach)

Year 8 Fifth Quad Left to Right: Ms J. Bradford (Coach), A. Giles, L. Gillett, J. Gray (cox), K. Jo, J. Rotheram

Year 8 Seventh Quad Left to Right: L. Nicholls, S. Robinson, K. Rutherford, J. Phillips, G. Cowan Mr C. Kafritsas (Coach)

Year 8 ninth Quad Left to Right: Mr A. Vella (Coach), L. Corkill, S. Payne, M. Noskov, J. Agnew, E. Shields

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Year 8 Fourth Quad Left to Right: T. Meo, J. Pickering, A. Dipple, O. Todd, Mr W. McFarlane (Coach)

Year 8 Sixth Quad Left to Right: Ms J. Bradford (Coach), E. Chapman, E. Setchell, J. Rutherford, J. Rowe

Year 8 Eighth Quad Left to Right: Y. Yanaka, W. Browning, H. Smith (cox) , R. McCullogh, O. Sherrah Mr C. Kafritsas (Coach)

Year 8 tenth Quad Left to Right: Mr A. Vella (Coach), J. Matthews, B. Donaldson, L. Wallace, C. Marshall

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Year 8 eleventh Quad Left to Right: Mr K. Scott (Coach), W. Cuffe, C. Boardman, T. Sherline, H. Cuffe, H. Bassingthwaighte (cox)

Year 8 thirteenth Quad Left to Right: Mr J. North (Coach), D. Connolly (cox), B. Timmins, J. Hickman, C. Fiteni

Year 8 fifteenth Quad Left to Right: Mr K. Scott (Coach), T. Allan, I. Woods, E. Chen (cox), H. Waller, W. Hunn

Year 8 twelfth Quad Left to Right: Mr J. North (Coach), A. Tauber, J. Mahoney, H. Smith (cox) , L. Vine, W. Dobrenov

Year 8 fourteenth Quad Left to Right: Ms E. Cooper (Coach), D. Murray, J. Thompson, G. Connolly (cox), M. Vertullo

Year 8 sixteenth Quad Left to Right: M. Backler, L. Nona, J. Gray (cox), M. Benson, C. Holmes

Year 8 seventeenth Quad Left to Right: F. Chen , T. Tremain, W. Kemp, J. Johnstone, J. McPherson (cox) Ms E. Cooper (Coach)

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Adrian Blundell

Director of Rugby

2013 was another great year in the rich history of TSS Rugby. Even though this was the second year in which the official GPS season was only to be held in Term Three, TSS still had an extensive pre-season of preparation. This included a number of age groups travelling to a variety of destinations. The First XV squad have toured Sydney. This tour included staying at the Sydney Academy of Sport in Narrabeen and two very competitive fixtures vs Newington College and Kings College. The First XV also played as a curtain-raiser to the REDS at Suncorp Stadium vs Toowoomba Grammar. The 16A squad toured the Sunshine Coast and played a Sunshine Coast Representative team. The 15A squad toured Toowoomba with a game against Downlands. The TSS Rugby camp this year was again held in the concluding stages of Term Two, and involved more than 270 TSS students. The boys received expert-level coaching and played a number of trials against Nudgee College and Brisbane Boys College in very wet conditions here at TSS. As a result of the change in GPS season dates, the senior representative would have to occur before the 2013 season had already begun. TSS was again rewarded for strong performances with a high number of students and coaches in various representative teams. Remwell Melia – GPS 3 Coach, Bryan Hain – GPS Manager and Mike Wallace as Australian A Coach. A total of 11 TSS boys participated in the Queensland Schoolboy trials up at Ballymore as part of the GPS representative teams. Nine of these boys gained selection in the Queensland State teams to contest the National Championships at Riverview College Sydney. Four TSS boys were then selected to represent Australia in Tests vs Fiji and New Zealand. Mitch Third and Evander Guttenbeil were also selected to tour the UK over the Christmas break. Australian Schoolboys – Mitch Third Australia A – Joel Brown, Sam Clifton, Evander Guttenbeil Queensland – Jake Lyon, Jake Upfield, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaac Nathan,

Luke Papworth, Nili Fielea, Ed Gibson – Combined States GPS – PJ Van Den Berg, Ben Pearce, Fred Dorough, Tom Perkins The Open division was once again an area of strength for TSS, with the five teams winning a remarkable 31 out of 35 games in the season! The Open Fifth, Third and Second XVs all maintained an undefeated record throughout the entire season of official matches. The Fourth XV deserve a special mention as the most successful Open team for 2013, with some massive score lines and extremely entertaining rugby being played. After a very narrow loss to NC and a heartbreaking last-minute draw with ACGS, the First XV still had a highly successful season, finishing second overall. Well done to the Open Coaches; Mike Wallace, Ray Thomas, Col Webb, Clint Curran, Kate Waring, Callum McGilvray, John Potter, Col Hawtin, Greg Norman, Jacob Westaway and Tim Gall. Thanks also to Mr Ian Browne for his contribution as Open Age Group Coordinator and Sports Manager here at TSS. The 16s continued to develop as an age group and after only fielding three teams last year, this cohort swelled to easily field four teams with plentiful reserves. Prize for most successful age group

The 16As had a very successful year and won all but the game against Nudgee College, which will remain as the game that “could have been”. Despite this the 16As finished on top of the table. The 16Bs really knew how to make games exciting, and regularly staged massive comebacks. After an unfortunate initial loss to Gregory Terrace, the 16Cs also played a compelling brand of rugby, which resulted in them winning all remaining fixtures. The 16Ds trained hard all season and had a great victory over Brisbane Grammar School to finish off the year. Seven TSS boys were selected as members of the Qld U16 State Teams to compete at the National Championships in Sydney and go on to secure another National Title for Queensland at U16 level.

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Qld U16 – Toby Greenup, Nick Ray, Cooper McKenzie, Liam Clifton, Jordan Lenac, Tyler Campbell and Dylan Riley Thanks to coaches Peter Bromley, Grant Anderson, Ben Cramp, Roscoe Deacon, Dean Galpin, Elliot Slaughter, Mitch Gahan, Max Christenson, David Tyquin and John Wallace for once again doing such a terrific job with this age group. The 15As had a tough start to the season but continued to develop and finished the season undefeated on home territory here at TSS, with victories against Ipswich Grammar, Brisbane State High and Brisbane Grammar School. The 15Bs worked equally hard and deserved their hard-fought victories over BSHS. The 15Cs and 15Ds had a very enjoyable season with many wins, the most enjoyable of which were the solid wins over Nudgee College. Peter Bromley and Remwell Melia coached the U15 South Coast Regional representative team, where six TSS boys were selected to compete at the State Championships in Brisbane. South Coast U15 – Mark Simmons, Max Dowd, Hayden Sargeant, Emry Pere, Noah Scallan, Jackson Neale (inj) Well done to the coaches, Spencer Attoe, Andrew Hawkins, Karel Boss, Ron Borland, Murray Archibald, Johnny Karatasios, Richard Mutton, Tom Thackray, Leighton Barnard and thanks to Ken Connors for his involvement as age group coordinators. Even with a limited pre-season the 14s age group were able they come together well as an age group. After some excruciatingly close losses, the highlight for the 14As was their well-deserved victory over Brisbane Grammar. The 14Bs relished the challenge of training with the As and were the only team to secure a victory over Gregory Terrace in round 1. Again the C and D teams had an enjoyable year of Rugby and were the most successful teams in the age group, with clearly the most amount of victories. Thank you to the coaches, Mr James Thorpe, Mr Graham Swinton, Mr Lee Holtsbaum, Mr Sam Lobascher, Liam Collins, RJ Silk, Giles Lock-Ingham, and Mr Mitchell Buckley for his first year of involvement with TSS Rugby as coordinator of this important age group. The 13s age group, traditionally the smallest at TSS, swelled in numbers and ability with the inclusion of those Year 7s who were old enough. The 13As and 13Bs trained as one squad for the season and this competition through the week had positive effects on Saturdays. The 13As’ consecutive wins against Toowoomba Grammar and Brisbane Grammar to record their first-ever GPS victories were clear highlights. The 13Bs and Cs continued to improve throughout the season and along with other victories also enjoyed a dominant display against Brisbane Grammar. The 13Ds continued to improve and thoroughly enjoyed their big victory against Ipswich. South Coast U12s – Nick Neal, Hunter Grady, Wilson Statham, Duke Robertson, Makeen Alikan

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Thank you to coaches Remwell Melia, Richard Dobrenov, Bruce McFarlane, Fergus Trevethan, Lindsay Close, Jonothan Miller and Charlie Farquhar. Thanks also to Ms Jo Inglis in her role of coordinator, for providing this group of boys with such a positive first experience of TSS Rugby. Thanks to the expertise of the Grounds Staff and Sports Manager Ian Browne, TSS Rugby was host to many international teams in the build-up to the Gold Coast International 7s. The School also hosted the Queensland 7s Championships, in which we placed second in the nation. These were fantastic opportunities for students and staff to be immersed in the world of professional Rugby. All of this has only been possible with the amazing amount of assistance that has been provided from the TSS Rugby community. Special thanks to Mr Greg Wain, The School Council and Mr Bryan Hain for their continued support of TSS Rugby. Ms Siobhan Maguire and Mr Ian Browne for their endless administration and management support. Mr Remwell Melia and his team for assisting with gameday organisation. The Grounds and Maintenance Staff for ensuring our boys train and play on state-of-the-art facilities. Thank you also to the Medical Staff; TSS Sister, Mr Matt Brown, Mrs Kate Waring, Dr Buckley, Dr Yelland and Mr Stephen Eardley for ensuring all boys were cared for and expertly treated. Well done to Adrian Gaglione for his professional photos each week, and lastly a huge thank you to the Rugby Supporters Group and all parents who assisted in the canteen and post-match bar every Saturday. Congratulations to all graduating Rugby players. I wish you the best in your future endeavours on and off the Rugby field. 2013 was another successful and definitive chapter of Rugby for the red, white and blue.

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2013 Rugby Awards Goal-Kicking Champions

U13 .............................................................................. Sam Neal U14 ........................................................................... Josh Flatley U15 ................................................................... Bevan Churchill U16 ................................................................ Liam Longbottom Open ..............................................Mitch Third/Jock Campbell Individual Trophies

13A ...................Best Back....................................... Joseph Knox 13A....................Best Forward.................................Lachlan Vine 13B ...................Best And Fairest ..........................Spencer Jeans 13C ..................Best And Fairest .......................... Hamish King 13D...................Best And Fairest..............................Sam Moffat 14A ...................Best Back..........................................Max Dowd Richard Browne Trophy............................................ Jack Butler Best Forward

14B....................Best And Fairest................... Jackson Lathouras 14C...................Best And Fairest................. William Donaldson 14D...................Best And Fairest........................ Sandy Hickson 15A Greg Regan Trophy.................................. Hayden Sargeant Best Back

15A....................Best Forward.......................... William Rudland 15B ...................Best And Fairest............................ Ben Weiland 15C ..................Best And Fairest........................ Kevin Nicholls 15D ..................Best And Fairest..........................Mark Johnson 16A ...................Best Back...................................Tyler Campbell 16A....................Best Forward........................Cooper McKenzie 16B....................Best And Fairest.................... Cleveland Barrell 16C...................Best And Fairest.........................Aaron Reading 16D...................Best And Fairest..............................Cody Close Fifth XV............Best And Fairest........................Jaydn Bromiley Fourth XV.........Best And Fairest...........................Robert Porter Third XV .........Best And Fairest................. Andrew McMahon Third XV..........Best Clubman........................ Thomas Chelleri Third XV..........Most Improved........................... Karl Schroder Second XV........Best Back.................................... Jock Campbell Second XV........Best Forward............................... Nathan Lyons Second XV........Best Team Man.....................Charlie Chapman Team Trophies

Most Successful Under 13 Team..........................................13C Most Successful Under 14 Team......................................... 14D Most Successful Under 15 Team......................................... 15D Most Successful Under 16 Team.......................................... 16A

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Individual Trophies

The “Front Row Club” Trophy 13A..........................................................................Tyson Spisich 14A.......................................................................... Jed Eglington 15A............................................................................... Jack Leavy 16A.............................................................................. Josh Taylor Open Second............................................................. Harry Weld Open First................................................................ Sam Clifton Mitchell Vansleve Trophy – Best Junior Footballer 13A...............................................................Tom Van Der Schyff 14A..............................................................................Max Dowd 15A............................................................................... Emry Pere The Alan Ware Memorial Trophy – Best Defender 13A.........................................................................Ethan Setchell 14A.......................................................................... Noah Lolesio 15A............................................................................ Tyler Gillott 16A.............................................................................Dylan Riley Open Second................................................... George Chapman Open First................................................................... Nili Fielea The Patrick Sharpe Memorial Trophy 16S......................................................................... Chase Perkins The Collins Family Trophy.....................................Tom Perkins

Best Lock In Open Division

First Xv Trophies

Faulkner Trophy – Best Back.................. First XV, Mitch Third Faulkner Trophy – Best Forward: ...........First XV, Sam Clifton Rugby Club Trophy – Most Improved Player ....................................................First XV, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa Coach’s Trophy – Most Consistent Player.....First XV, Jake Lyon John Fraser Memorial Trophy – Best And Fairest...................... ..............................................................First XV, Luke Papworth The Players’ Trophy........................................ First XV, Nili Fiel

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First XV Rugby Seated Row: Mr A.D. Blundell, T.V. Perkins, J.M. Upfield, S.C. Clifton, Mr M.J. Wallace, M.D. Third, N.R. Lyons, L.W. Papworth, Mr R. Thomas Second row: Mrs K. Waring, Mr G.M. Norman. P.J. Van Den Berg, F.E. Durrough, T.G. Greenup, N.P. Fielea, I.W.T.T. Nathan, C.E. Guttenbeil, J. Lyon, J.R.B. Brown, E.J. Gibson, R.J. Neale, J.J. Fittock, I.M. Fines-Leleiwasa, Mr P. Hayes

Open Second XV Rugby Seated Row: G. Chapman, D. Rose, A. Healey, C. Chapman, M. Browne, T. Kleise, B. Undi Second Row: Mr C. Curran, J. Campbell, R. Menzies, R. Hickson, L. Stonehill, N. Lyons, H. Weld, B. Pearce, G. Trewin, Mr C. Webb

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Open Third XV Rugby

Open Fourth XV Rugby

Seated Row: M. Mapakai, A. McMahon, J. Rogers, G. Millroy, D. Paraka, J. Freeman, A Duthy

Seated Row: N. Turnbull, L. McLeish, A. Purton, W. Robinson, J. Finlay, M. Lyons, H. Begg

Second Row: Mr C. McGilray, Mr J. Potter, C. Leskew, K. Schroder, T. Chelleri, R. Martin, S. Van Heteren-Swemmer, B. Jones, B. Kay, M. Scholefield, J. Pincus, Mrs K. Waring, L. Stewart

Second Row: Mr G. Norman, C. Upton, M. Goninan, J. Lowe, L. Robinson, D. Brisk, R. Porter, L. O’Leary-Whitney Third Row:

16A Rugby Seated Row: J. Lenac, D. Riley, J. Brook, J. Taylor, J. Bax, B. Turnbull, N. Ray Second Row: T. Campbell, L. Longbottom, J. Whatmore, H. Jurgs, Mr P. Bromley Third Row: C. Wells, C. Perkins, L. Clifton, C. Ball, M. Howard, C. Mackenzie, T. Greenup

16B Rugby Seated Row: T. Schulte, J. Henwood, B. Goodman, C. Barrell, L. Bechaz, M. Kenny, C. Dalton Second Row: Mr B. Cramp, F. Winton, J. Oates, C. Gooch, M. Witheriff, L. Postle, M. Close, B. Zygadlo, B. Rowland, E. Lolesio, L. Finlay, Mr R. Deacon

16C Rugby Seated Row: A. Libretto, A. Stone, C. Joss, J. Parker, J. Branch, B. Williams, K. Mapakai Second Row: Mr E. Slaughter, M. Loiaconi, J. Kakarya, J. Neilson, M. Stevens, S. Parkes, Mr D. Galpin Third Row: L. Taylor, C. Amey, R. MacInnes, J. Darcy, A. Reading, J. Nolan

S. Rasmussen, N. Crossley, S. Van Heteren-Swemmer, J. Scott, A. Dickson, S. Goady, G. Lethbridge, A. McKillop, J. Sallis

16D Rugby Seated Row: B. Sinclair, J. Vuniloaloa, T. Perrin, C. Close, M. Stuart, E. Green, J. O’Neil Second Row: Mr M. Gahan, L. Priestley, S. Morrison, B. Bowen, D. Kiffer, G. Gook, L. Meyer, T. Cardiff, Mr M. Christensen Third Row:

S. Hameed, L. Cass, C. Dearden, M. Houlahan, J. Urvet, P. Ciadella, N. Willoughby

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15A Rugby Seated Row: H. Norris, J. Tonkin, W. Rudland, H. Sargeant, J. Leavy Second Row: Mr S. Attoe, R. Smith, J. Fogarty, N. Scallan, C. Elliot, S. Scott, B. Wieland, T. Gillott, C. Taylor, M. Statham, Mr K. Boss Third Row:

J. Neale, J. Tarr, N. Gallagher, E. Pere, L. Upfield, A. Leider, M. Simmons, B. Thornbugh, T. Richardson, Mr A. Hawkins

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T. Lacey, T. Aitchison, M. Underwood, S. Hoath, B. Churchill, J. Kafritsas, J. Kilcoyne

Second Row: Mr M. Archibald, J. Cashman, J. Klemensten, N. Watt, F. Chapman, S. Mackay-Payne, T. Schroder, J. Trotter, J. Connolly, Mr R. Borland

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Seated Row: Z. Merrion, J. van Herwaade, W. Schwarer, H. MacIver, S. Curran, J. Clough, O. Snow

Seated Row: L. Fitzpatrick. B. Kim, C. Kroon, M. Johnson, M. Hameed, S. Curran, W. Schwarer

Second Row: Mr L. Barnard, Z. Morrison, S. Perkins, T. Ross, K. Nicholls, A. Manderson, R. McKenzie, M. Johnson, C. Bettles, Mr J. Karatasios

Second Row: C. Simpson, I. Calder, N. Potter, C. Meo, J. van Herwaarde, O. Snow, Z. Merrion, S. Morrow

14A Rugby Seated Row: K. Barry, J. Morris, J. Pearce, N. Lolesio, A. Brown, T. Stuart, S. Payne Second Row: Mr G. Swinton, J. Eglington, O. Morris, M. Dowd, J. Butler, D. Burns, E. Siggs, J. McDonald, R. Meyer, F. Maroney-Vita, Mr J. Thorpe

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Third Row: Mr R. Mutton, A. Miller, D. O’Neal, A. Harry, H. McMaster, F. Lester, A. Manderson, T. Ross, R. Wood, C. Bettles, Mr T. Thackray

14B Rugby Seated Row: A. Roberts, J. Morris, N. Ladner, L. Oxenford, M. Kelly, L. Wallace, J. Hyde Second Row: Mr L. Holtsbaum, M. Booth, J. Percival, B. Paxton-Hall, J. Flatley, J. Rasheed, J. Connolly, J. Lathouris, B. Gallagher, J. Thornburgh, Mr J. Thorpe

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14C Rugby Seated Row: D. Radel, B. Donaldson, T. Redler, C. hayden, S. Finlayson, J. Williams, H. Rice Second Row: Mr L. Collins, J. Clyne, B. Gallagher, J. Charlton, H. Smith, J. Dight, J. Crain, S. Cookson-Butler, A. Halstead, T. Simon, J. McLean, J. Agnew, Mr S. Lobascher

13A Rugby

14D Rugby Seated Row: M. Backler, T. Bryant, M. Di Bella, J. Shields, A. Turnbull, J. Cox, K. Hagen-Mullins Second Row: W. Alexander, R. Briggs, H. Cuffe, D.Ingles, W. Cuffe, S. Hickson, J. Gray Third Row: Mr R. Silk, S. Schukin, H. Wheaton, A. Purton, J. Chen, V. Nikitin, J. Mibus, Z. Berney, J. Hickman, Mr M. Buckley, Mr G. Lock-ingham

13B Rugby

Seated Row: J. Giles, J. Knox, H. Robinson, L. Vine, C. Murphy, J. Chapman, S. Robinson

Seated Row: F. Donald, B. Gibson, W. Kemp, S. Jeans, H. Morris, O. Todd, I. Woods

Second Row: Mr R. Melia, Mr R. Dobrenov, L. Bruce, L. Nona, E. Setchell, H. Cox, T. van der Schyff, C. Murphy, T. Spisich, H. McNamee, Ms J. Inglis

Second Row: Mr B. McFarlane, H. Scott, P. Murtagh, K. Lowe, D. Coleman, A. Tauber, L. Gillett, T. Wright, G. Swann, G. Belcher, Ms J. Inglis

13C Rugby Seated Row:

J. Johnson, J. Thompson, H. King, H. Kin, J. Perrin, S. Neal, S. Greenup

Second Row: Mr F. Trevethan, Mr L. Close, L. Nicholls, J. Heslop, C. Jackson, E. Vaggelas, C. Kennedy-Leverett, M. Lovett, H. Tapping, R. Hirose, S. Moffatt, Ms J. Inglis

13D Rugby Seated Row: A. Stephenson, F. Gilbert, O. Butler, R. Gall, A. Southwood, H. Green, D. Murray Second Row: C. Whap, C. Boardman, D. Levendakis, H. Smith, H. Waller, J. Hawkins, J Ackroyd, R. Davui Third Row: Mr C. Farquhar, Mr J. Miller, A. Lansdown, W. Dobrenov, A. Giles, W. Browning, W. Hunn, S. Wood, T. Tremain, Ms J. Inglis

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2013 started for sailing where 2012 had left off, with numbers swelling over the 100 mark and results coming almost immediately. This year has been a resounding success for sailors, staff and parents alike.

Brady Lowe

Director of Sailing

Before school resumed many students had already competed in various classes at State and national titles during the Christmas break. Tom Cunich placed third at the Australian Titles after a long lead-up campaign of regattas in Sydney and Melbourne. This place qualified him for a position on the Australian Optimist Sailing Team at the 2013 World Championships held at Lake Garda in July. Tom performed well in the lead-up with a third place and first Australian at Queensland Youth Week and put himself into the top 100 Under 15s in the world at the World Championships. The Term One program was a large one, students eager to be involved in sailing at all levels, with Prep and Senior schools learners taking up the sport and the racing program swelling in size. The Prep group, under the capable hands of Miss Holly Nixon, Mr Mark Lockett and Ms Di Francis, had a very successful year, with over 40 boys getting involved in the program over the course of the year. This program is gaining momentum in the Prep School with many great results from our stellar Optimist team. Term One’s racing was the Junior Inter-School Fleet racing series, a chance for members of The Shed who had not previously raced at RQ to travel away for competition. It was two of The Sailing Shed’s youngest racers that had a standout series, George Morton and Luke Van Herwaarde winning the competition and leading their team to victory in the team points. A great start to the year for these boys, who would later prove to be crucial to the TSS first team. Term One wrapped up with a social evening at The Boatshed, parents and students getting a chance to reflect on a glorious summer of racing and sailing. During the winter “off season” TSS students only increased their involvement. With The Sailing Shed

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now boasting 16 privately owned sailing boats there are plenty of students committed to sailing at a highly competitive level. The TSS Laser Squad has grown to be the largest fleet on the Gold Coast, and with Jackson Rees (Laser Radial) and James Woodhouse (Laser 4.7) now part of the Queensland Sailing Development Squad this fleet is going to spawn success over the coming months. The Laser Squad and its members this year took part in the Sail Brisbane International Regatta, as well as State and national youth championships. Jackson Rees has steadily moved up the leader board in the Laser Radial class, edging into the top 20 at the NSW Youth Championships. Jackson’s goal is a strong performance at the 2014 National Titles to be held in Melbourne over New Year. The strongest group at TSS has without doubt been the Optimist Sailing Team, with podium places at every event they have contested over the past 12 months. This group of young sailors, most of whom have yet to move from the Prep School to Senior, are sailing stars of the future. Tom Cunich has had a successful year, but he is not alone, with Tom Wright picking up a medal at Sail Brisbane, Charlie Piacun winning both the Queensland and New South Wales Green Fleet State Championships, and Blake Wilson picking up trophies in his age group at the State Championships. As a part of the Queensland Optimist Sailing Team they too will compete in Melbourne over New Year for the national title. With so many great results Term Four was a change of gear, with top sailors putting time back into the Pacers to get up to speed ahead of the Term Four Schools Sailing Championship. The five-week competition was a long one for the TSS First and Second Teams, with 5:45am starts for the Firsts and final races not finishing until after 4pm. The competition itself was fairly straightforward for TSS, with many of the other schools losing their star sailors at the end of 2012, and TSS keeping most of its winning team of that year. The TSS Firsts for 2013 were:

Sailing TSS 1: Jackson Rees, Luke Van Herwaarde TSS 2: Jame Woodhouse, Thomas Ross TSS 3: George Morton, Zaymon Foulds-Cook Between the team the final scorecard read TSS victory in 12 races out of 15, and a swathe of podium places that put the TSS team nearly 200 points ahead of the next-placed team in the competition. All three boats on the team had individual race victories and podiums, dominating the competition and for the second year in a row locking out the podium in the competiton. George and Zaymon placed first, Jackson and Luke second and James and Tom third. The second team has a strong regatta also, the highlight being a race podium and seventh overall to Oscar Weatherseed and Ji Rogelia. The team, consisting of Oscar and Ji, Will and Jack Groves, Lachlan Read and Xavier Doerr, and Tim Hurford, learnt much from the regatta and showed the ability to mix it up in the fleet of over nearly 40 boats. Coming off the success of last year it was great to go back-to-back in the competition in both the Individual and Schools competition, and the boys are looking forward to next year’s event, which will take place in Term One in a change to the procedure that will bring a welcome refocusing for boys who wish to pursue national representation towards the end of the year. With so much racing occurring away the structure of sailing at TSS has undergone a bit of a change, with club racing now occurring on Friday night to allow boys to compete elsewhere on weekends. This culminated in the annual Cock O’ The River race on the final Friday of term, which was won by Jackson Rees in his Laser Radial in a masterful display of light airs racing. Sailing Awards

Colm Anderson Trophy....................................................J. Laws For Service to Sailing

George Backhouse Shield................................................. J. Rees For Club Senior Champion

T.C. Atkinson Trophy..................................................T. Cunich For Club Junior Champion

Joel Corrigan Trophy................................................. G. Morton For Year 8 Champion

Jim Airey Award...............................................................L. Read For Encouragement

Novice Racer Award....................................... L. van Herwaarde Plastic Fantastic Intergalactic Trophy..........................C. Pilcher For Laser Pico Champion

Cock O’ The River Trophy.............................................. J. Rees

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Services – Army Cadets In 2013, 310 students chose Army, 90 chose Navy and 50 chose Air Force Cadets. These numbers compare with 2012 of 280, 80 and 43, and 2011 of 220, 67 and 35. The upward trend reflects more than just increasing School enrolments. School Warden Tim Martin is the SUO and School Captain Sam Rasmussen is the RSM for the Army Cadet Unit this year, affirming the role of Cadets in nurturing young leaders.

Conan Bland

Director of Cadets

In Term One, Cadets rotated through a series of learning activities designed to orientate them to military life. Warrant Officer Doug McDonald introduced the boys to the customs and traditions of the Defence Force with a passionate show-and-tell session in the Chapel. From stories of emu plumes to those of the Sam Browne, the boys were fascinated by his knowledge of military history. Current serving Defence Force personnel introduced the boys to weapons and equipment used by the Army, including the F88 Austeyr service rifle, M18A1 Claymore APW and the M72A6 SRAAW (Short-range antiarmour weapon) rocket launcher and F1 grenades. All these pieces of hardware are “inert stores” and parents are assured that, as learning aids, they pose no risk to any person.

Nerang River, we are very fortunate to be able to take advantage of a number of boating activities. These introduce the cadets to the sailing “rules of the road”, basic navigation, and boat maintenance and operation. Sailing allowed the cadets to put their previous knot-tying skills into action, covering basic rigging and boating terminology. Rockclimbing is the newest activity added to our rotation. We are finding that it is a great teambuilding activity, enhancing the cadets’ confidence and building our “esprit de corps” – and it is a lot of fun. Finally, radio communication is an essential skill and correct voice procedure is a very beneficial skill to acquire. Cadets are instructed in the operation of VHF and UHF radios, “net etiquette”, and gain valuable experience in ascertaining and passing latitude and longitude positions over a radio net. These activities produce healthy competition when the cadets are split into teams to find a series of markers positioned throughout the School grounds.

Team-skills and leadership are best learnt through experiential learning activities in a competitive environment. This is the philosophy underlying many of the Cadet experiences, including the raft-building task in the TSS pool in March. Cadet recruits were pleasantly surprised to discover that one of their early activities involved getting up close and personal with native wildlife. Animal handlers Tony and Jodie Harrison gave an enthralling educational presentation on a collection of reptiles, including lizards, goannas, snakes and baby crocodiles. The large python stole the show and took the boys out of their comfort zone through a most memorable experience for many of them.

Anzac Day saw almost 400 TSS Cadets across Army, Navy and Air Force proudly marcing at the Southport Parade, their presence much appreciated by the large patriotic crowd, many waving Aussie flags. This year, as well, all the Year 9 and Senior Cadets marched at the Surfers Paradise parade immediately following the Southport event. Beneath the praise the boys received was a strong recognition that it is those who, in wartime, demonstrated leadership in action who are most deserving of respect. It is that deep level of respect and appreciation of the sacrifice of so many fine young men and women that was evident in the Cadets’ high level of self-discipline and effort displayed during the ANZAC events. ANZAC Day is always special as it teaches the boys the powerful lesson that when one gives of oneself in the service of others, one often gains so much more than is given. This year, for many boys, ANZAC Day was a time of character growth and leadership development.

The Navy Cadet Training Program focused on four main areas in 2013: power boating, dinghy sailing, rockclimbing and radio communication. Being situated on the banks of the

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each of the 133 Old Boys who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their nation in WWI, WWII and Vietnam. Then, in a much anticipated moment, the TSS Choir, accompanied by the TSS Brass Ensemble, gave a stirring rendition of our new School Song, “Band of Brothers”. Composed by Paul Jarman, this song so poignantly connects the spirit of the ANZACs to the spirit of the boys today, bonded as a band of brothers. After the laying of many wreaths by the large contingent of VIPs, a very special part of the Service this year was the reading of “The Ode” by 39BT Veteran Bill Bellairs. On a beautiful sunny morning, students and teachers from Years 6-12, together with many parents, watched an emotional but uplifting commemorative service. Annual Cadet Camp was a highly engaging experience in which the platoons rotated through a series of challenging and fun activities that required them to apply the skills of teamwork, physical determination, initiative and leadership. Encouraged to move outside their comfort zone, the boys developed strong bonds with their fellow Cadets. The outcome was that, by the end of four days of activities and three nights under hutchies, it was clear that the Cadets in each platoon had more strongly become a “Band of Brothers”. Despite the challenge of rain on the first night, the weather improved to present fine and sunny days. The boys enjoyed the novelty of their military “Hunger Buster” ration packs, slept in sleeping bags under their camouflaged hutchies, and built friendships by campfire at night under the stars. The success of the Camp was assured by the expert assistance provided by a number of ADF personnel who shared their skills with the Cadets. These soldiers assisted with the management of each platoon, and their charisma and authenticity quickly saw them gain the boys’ total respect. Their knowledge of living in the field was truly valued. Each Cadet came away from camp with a host of new experiences and stories to tell. Unique opportunities were provided for the boys to learn how to build a catapult and then enjoy firing water balloons over 100 metres or more! They learnt different techniques to how to build a fire; how to extract water from vegetation; how to survive on bush foods; and how to navigate by the stars. With great excitement, they roleplayed rescuing hostages in a military-like operation; and, in a more physically demanding task, simulated the military CASVAC task of locating and evacuating a parachuted pilot from forested land. The Camp culminated in the demanding “Exercise True Grit”, a competitive bull ring of activities that combined military skills with team skills and physical grit. Emerging victorious was 1 Platoon, Alpha Company, supervised by 2LT Phil Ward, and led by such fine young men as SGT Scott Bear who, subject to completion of a promotion course, will be promoted to the Senior Cadet Under Officer for 2014. Sadly, two weeks before the Annual Tri-Services Parade, our old friend and regular visitor Bill Bellairs, 39th Battalion Veteran, passed away peacefully at the age of 96. As Bill had a long association with the School, his funeral was held at St Alban’s Chapel. TSS Cadets provided cadets to support the ceremony through a catafalque guard and guard of

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honour. The Tri-Service Parade on the sixth November saw 450 Cadets in five ranks formed up on the Boatshed Ovals. The countless practice sessions paid off as the boys displayed their impeccable self-discipline and skill on show for a massive crowd. In the evening after the Parade, the TSS Cadet Officers, Senior Cadets and special guests celebrated together another year of “leadership through service” at the Annual Cadet Dinner. The guest list at the Cadet Dinner included many active and retired members of the Australian Defence Force, including some who had helped make the Army Cadet Camp such a valuable experience for the boys. The event was a wonderful way to end the year, and although Kokoda veteran Bill Bellairs was not present we all felt his indomitable spirit.

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Services – Navy Cadets This year Training Ship Southport’s Ship’s Company included 92 cadets, three appointed officers and five unit support volunteer instructors. Fortyone recruits began training and most completed requirements that will allow them to be promoted at the completion of today’s parade.

LEUT Steve Roberts ANC

Commanding Officer, Training Ship Southport

During our Annual Continuous Training camp on South Stradbroke Island Cadets were offered a variety of challenging training and team-building exercises. Our Senior Cadets were also given the opportunity for more independent sail training aboard the restored sailing vessel Mr Percival. All Cadets experienced both mental and physical challenges during the camp, and the increased teamwork and selfconfidence was obvious by the end of camp and the return home. With our motto of “Leading Through Service” the unit was once again highly involved in supporting community commemorations and services. This year cadets were involved in Orientation Day at TSS, Flotilla Training Days, ANZAC Day Services at TSS and St Hilda’s, three separate community ANZAC Day Commemorations and marches, Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration, Korean War Veterans’ Service, 71st Kokoda Anniversary Service, Victory in the Pacific Service, Vietnam Veterans’ Service and Gold Coast Navy Week Committee Service.

Highlights have been many in 2013. For some lucky cadets the highlight was a three-day adventure on Sail Training Vessel South Passage. For others the ship visit to HMAS Sydney was most memorable. As a result of commitment, training, skill and confidence, a privileged group of Cadet leaders were given the honour to form the Gguard and parade the Australian White Ensign at the Gold Coast Navy Week Service; a duty not normally given to Cadets. This was only the second time that Cadets had been permitted to perform such duties in Queensland this year. Navy Cadets will mark our 20th year in 2014. I take this opportunity to thank our staff for their commitment and willingness to give of their time to offer an exciting program for the Cadets. I also wish to thank the Year 12 Cadets who chose to remain in Cadets and who have really contributed to the success and good name of TS Southport. To LS John Laws, PO Cameron Sheldon, CPO Jordan Turner and CPO Jack Blahut, a huge “Bravo Zulu” to each of you as individuals and all of you collectively for supporting the unit and passing on skills and modelling positive attitudes. Training Ship Southport is richer for your contributions.

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2013 Awards

Best Recruit................................................................Ethan Cole Best Seaman............................................................Daniel Flynn Best Able Seaman.......................................................Rory Wood Best Leading Seaman...........................................Zac McFarlane The XO’s Award......................................... CPO Jordan Turner

For Commitment and Participation

Commanding Officer’s Shield............... PO Cameron Sheldon For Most Outstanding Cadet

Ex POW Trophy for Leadership......................CPO Jack Blahut Best Watch Trophy.....................................................Starboard 2

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Services – Air Force Cadets 222SQN AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS

2013 has been another successful year in the life of the Squadron. A number of Cadets attended and completed promotion courses during December and January at RAAF Base Amberley. The skills gained from being on these courses are invaluable and the Cadets return to Squadron full of confidence and ready to take on the more senior roles within the rank structure.

Bruce Davidson FLTLT(AAFC)

Commanding Officer 222SQN AAFC

The Squadron attended many Gold Coast functions representing the Cadet Forces and the RAAF. Included in these were ANZAC Day (Dawn Service and Citizens March), The Battle of Britain Commemoration Service (Banner Bearers and Readers during the service), Kapyong Day, Kokoda War Memorial and Remembrance Day service (Senior and Prep School).

have included a General Service Training Camp, visiting Army and Air Force bases in SE Queensland and Aviation Australia at Brisbane Airport. I take this opportunity to thank the following for their continued support with the efficient running of the Squadron: FLTLT(AAFC) Kim Rochelle-Brown, Executive Officer FSGT(AAFC) Darren Grant, Chief Instructor Mr Ron Farrington, Civilian Instructor Mr Ken Vilaysak, Civilian Instructor CUO Cameron Hamilton, Training Officer CWOFF Lachlan Brunton, Squadron Warrant Officer.

Outdoor activities included combined Squadron Fieldcraft and Survival bivouacs with 213, 232, 221 and 226 Squadrons, sharing the knowledge of the combined staff resources and putting classroom theory into practical activities. Unfortunately, some bad weather forced the deferment and subsequent cancellation of the “Super Aviation Day” this year. We have been rescheduled to early next year, so we are hoping for some better weather. Other activities

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TSS SONY Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp Challenging and Inspiring

In 2013 The TSS Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp celebrated its fifth year and embarked on a unique and challenging experience that gave Year 11 students from TSS and St Hilda’s an opportunity to change their view on the world and embrace the opportunity to serve the community.

Steve Bear

Chairman TSS Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp

Never look down on anyone, unless you are helping them up. anonymous

During September, 35 TSS and 14 St Hilda’s students volunteered five days of their school holidays to care for children with physical and intellectual special needs. In addition, a further 22 students volunteered as assistant companions and attended during the day to assist the main student carers. Our inspiring young men and woman cared for the special needs campers for four days and three nights, 24 hours a day. The TSS Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp is a program run by volunteers and certainly meets key strategic priorities to “empower our young men and women to responsibly and effectively serve their families and communities”. This program gave the participants an opportunity to experience the challenges that families with special needs children face on a daily basis. The camp is offered free to the families of special needs children as well as students from both TSS and St Hilda’s. Through the financial support from The Sony Foundation, this year’s camp has also been made possible through the generous support of Alliance Catering, AGL Smarter Living, The Southport School, TSS Parents and Friends, TSS Prep, Hot Tomato, E-Z-Go Carts and Blue Shadow Group. Eleven months in the planning, the dedicated and hardworking camp committee made up of Mr Steve Bear, Mrs Di Bear, Mrs Julie WatsonHayward and Mrs Linda Hinckesman ensured the camp was a success. The focus of the committee is to provide the students with a life-changing experience that will remain with them for ever. In addition our aim is to provide a funfilled camp for special needs children while giving much-needed respite for their families and carers.

TSS Headmaster Mr Wain describes the camp as the most difficult and challenging experience a student can take on, and is a program the schools feels very fortunate is currently on offer to TSS and St Hilda’s students and one that should not be passed up. It is with great pride that I acknowledge the following students for taking on this most rewarding program. These students dedicated over 250 hours of their time. They undertook a challenge they have never before experienced, showing tremendous courage and determination. Their parents and families and the entire TSS and St Hilda’s School community should be extremely proud of them: Student Companions

Philip Barbera, Scott Bear, Robbie Benadie, Jacob Branch, Camille Chorley, Patrice Cialdella, Cody Close, Mackenzie Close, Tim Cousins, Fred Dorough, Tom Fish, Sam Flatley, Molly Flynn, Scott Goudy, Madeline Gregory, Catherine Gunther, Melissa Harris, Tobias Henalla, Johnny Henwood, Bianca Innes, Connor Joss, Tyler Leskiw, Jack Levin, Antonio Libretto, Rory MacInnes, Charles Martin, Hamish Mulcahy, Joshua Neal, Ishvar Nedunchezhian, Caleb Pels, Alex Purton, Jackson Rees, Stephanie Rutherford, Megan Sanderman, Tom Schulte, Kent Scott, Kate Simpson, Savanna Smith, Jessica Tan, Charles Upton, Anais Vail, Petrus Van Den Berg, Chandler Walker, Taichi Watanabe, Justin Whatmore, Edward White, Brayden Williams, Jenny Wilson and Martin Young. Assistant Companions

Georgia Barry, Mackenzie Browne, Abby Campbell, Camille Chen, Jai Gardner, Benjamin Goodman, Madeline Grice, Elliott Hinckesman, Hannah Hori, Harrison Jurgs, Daisy Lee, Karim Oreb, Georgia Phillips, Laura Sehmish-Lahey, Matt Stevens, Amanda Tauber, Isabella Torv, Chelsea Uther, Braedan van der Vegt, Fletcher Whinton, Nicholas Willoughby and Luke Wilson.

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The Student Companions were responsible for their special needs camper for 24 hours a day. They had to assist with feeding, toileting, showering and entertaining their camper over the four days. The campers and student companions lived across two boarding houses, McKinley and Thorold Houses. They participated in a range of activities such as swimming, kite flying, music, movies, animal-farm visit, a visit by the NRL Titans and AFL Suns as well as great boat rides on the river run by Qld Water Police. Highlights of the camp were a visit from the RACQ Careflight Helicopter, Qld Fire Brigade, Qld Police as well as, for the first time, our very own Fair. We had a mix of eight rides, sideshow alley, Mr Whippy, fairy floss, pies and sausage rolls provided by the Goldstein family, face painting and pony rides. For some this was their first experience at a fair, and with only 49 children to entertain there were no lines to wait in – everyone felt like they had their very own private theme park and a great day was had by all. This year we were also very fortunate to have as special guest at our end of camp party a performance from one of Sony Music’s newest talents, Nathaniel – he performed a number of songs, but we were spoilt to hear his first single “You” a couple of days prior to it being released, and it has since spent weeks in the top five on the music charts. After a fun-filled day of activities and ensuring their camper was fed, toileted, showered and asleep in bed, the student companions would then spend time each night as a group reflecting on their experiences of the day. This time of reflection brought out many emotions, attitudes and an opportunity to see deep down inside, which I know was a revelation to so many, volunteers and participants alike, from the students from frustration, uncertainty, exhaustion and tears to expressing moments of sheer joy and excitement of spending time with their special needs camper.

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2013 TSS Companion summed up his experience this way:–

From the day I found out that I was going to be a full companion, I knew that an experience like no other would befall on to me. I had felt incredibly lucky to be given such an opportunity and I honestly couldn’t wait to get started. However, I was nervous as hell and there was a part of me that thought that what I had just applied for was something I wouldn’t be able to do. But I kept at it and after the training days and the briefings I felt I was prepared. My experience during the camp was unforgettable. From the constant and incredibly enjoyable activities, whether it was the Fair day or to be able to swim with my camper, to the forged bonds with people that I hadn’t really talked to before; I learnt what it is truly like to care for a child. I had never had to change another child’s clothes, bath him or even brush teeth together. I discovered things about myself I never thought I would even think of doing before I entered the camp. It is honestly a life-changing experience. I had seen the real emotions and feelings of people that I thought were always open and true to themselves, and of course I had forged a bond with my camper, a bond that will never break, something that will always be talked and thought

TSS SONY Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp on, whether it be at the dinner table, or when I’m much older. This camp, and my camper’s family, has given me an experience that was truly incredible and I don’t think I can be thankful enough for this opportunity. I came into the camp with doubts about myself, but now I feel that I have changed for the better, and I don’t think words can truly express my gratitude. I would like to end this with a quote that I feel really reflects my experience on Sony camp. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” The number of people who volunteered their time to assist during the camp was overwhelming. Thank you to the following volunteers for your time throughout the camp: Nurses and Doctors

Our head nurse and medical guru Liz Green, professional and always with a smile, supported by Robynne Hartshorne, Jay Ingold, Adam Symons, Doug McMath, Deb Snow and Dr Kate Johnston Adult Volunteers

Leica Burley, Andrew Philp, Tom Thackray, Matt Williams, Mel Waters, T.J. Sanagan, Karel Bos, Lexy Bos, Sharon Joss, Alan Parsons, Brendon Hughes, Jennie Alford, Paia Engu, Rosie Wallace and Bev Billing. A special thank you to Sharon Joss for all the magnificent photographs we have to share and remember our four special days. Such was the success of the camp that media exposure was achieved, including Chanel Nine Gold Coast News. The camp is best summed up by another 2013 TSS Companion:

My camper and I had a special connection that was formed through trust and the ability to love each other through anything. The experiences shared and the memories I now have will stay with me for a lifetime, and I couldn’t be more grateful! Following is a letter from a parent whose special needs child attended the camp: I am just wanting to give our appreciation for a fantastic camp. John seemed to have a ball and was in his usual 110% overdrive. Luke and I were so impressed at the End Camp Party. We could not go past how well organised the whole event had been run and were absolutely amazed at the amount of work that had gone into the camp for the benefit of the children, the carers and the families. We so enjoyed the opportunity to sit and chat over lunch and to see how the companions had been touched by the experiences and of course by our gorgeous boy. This was the first time we have ever had a few days away without John and we really did relax and enjoy the component of stress that was not with us as it usually is. And I do mean that in the nicest way about our beautiful boy. What that time did do was give our three girls a new-found admiration and appreciation for John. The relationship between the four of them has actually changed for the better. The three girls have more tolerance for John and they are definitely more inclusive of him. So thank you to you and your amazing team of people. What an unbelievable opportunity you gave us and what a beautiful positive impact it has had on all of our lives. Please pass on our sincere gratitude to Steve, Di, Linda and all the members of the team. The benefits of the Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp are far-reaching; it provides an opportunity for students to develop their emotional intelligence and leadership skills. In the five camps the Sony Camp committee has run, we have hosted a total of 189 special needs children, 189 full-time companions, 84 assistant companions, received the great support of over 25 nurses and volunteers. My sincerest thanks to all those involved in this amazing program.

The two words that I used to sum up this experience were Challenging and Inspiring. Before entering I was a boy who wasn’t aware of much of the world outside myself. The camp opened my eyes to countless possibilities and taught me various things about myself and also other people around me. The camp also proved to be very inspiring for me. The camp inspired me in a way that nothing had before. It showed me how much of a positive impact I can have on a person’s life. The camp has also inspired me to have a go at everything in life. The children that I came across in the camp aren’t fortunate enough to live the life I do, and I was shown that in some of the daily struggles they faced. This has inspired me to never back down from a challenge and to pursue whatever dream I have in life, because I have been given the opportunity to do so.

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This year the TSS Speech Variety Club boasted a membership of 104 boys from Year 7 to Year 12. Speech activities revolved around Impromptu Speech, Prepared Speech and Evaluation. The philosophy of the Club is fivefold: a. To increase confidence in public speaking. b. To develop the art of listening to others and to respect fellow speakers. c. To have fun. d. To become more articulate and to have a good command of the English language. e. To enhance leadership skills

John Wallace

Speech Variety Club Coordinator

The Club has been most successful due to the enthusiasm of the boys and the tremendous support of parents. Mrs Karen Plant has completed her 19th year as Accomplished Toastmaster Assistant and she was ably assisted by fellow teaching colleague Mrs Carolyn Nelson, who will continue in her role next year. Also assisting throughout the year have been past club member Mr Brady Lowe (Declamations and competition evenings) and staff member Mr David Ellis (competition evening). A huge thank you to Mrs Karen Martin for the publishing of meeting reports in the newsletters and photography. MAJOR AWARDS FOR 2013 Novice Competition – Years 7 and 8

Impromptu Speech First................................... Saxon Wood (7), Mitchell Lovett (8) Second.................................. Oscar Churchill (7), Joel Grey (8) Third.....................Ryley Harte (7), Vikram Nedunchezhian(8) Honourable Mentions Alex Shields, Juren McPherson, Harry Cox (7), Jim Chapman, Seb Greenup, Arshar Nelson (8) Intermediate Competition

Impromptu Speech First.......................................................................Lachlan Meyer Second...................................................................... Josh Tonkin Third........................................................................ Regan Smith Honourable Mention Joel Rasmussen

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Speech Variety Senior Competition

Impromptu Speech First.................................................................... Anthony Furney Second................................................................Sam Rasmussen Third.................................................................. Vincent Di Bella Honourable Mentions Patrice Cialdella, Scott Bear, Nic Guesnon, Declan Clarke-Wellsmore, Ishvar Nedunchezhian Attendance Awards Flynn Baildon, Will Dobrenov, Charles Martin, Cameron Campbell, Fred Dorrough, Oscar Presto Major Trophies 2013

Joel Corrigan Memorial Award....................................Joel Grey Junior Member of the Year...................................Lachlan Myatt Senior Member of the Year..............................Vincent Di Bella Magda Saffa Spirit Award.............................. Liam Longbottom Sidney Cotton Trophy.......................................Sam Rasmussen Most Outstanding Member.............................Vincent Di Bella Valedictorians 2013

Sam Rusmussen Vincent di Bella Josh Lane Matt Maguire Declan Clarke-Wellsmore Oscar Presto Rygan Werrett

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The theme after the past three GPS Swimming Championships has been “we are closing down the gap…” 2010 was 110 points, 2011 65 points and 2012 34 points between us and first. We knew we had a good team heading up to Chandler on March 8 and we knew we could most definitely “close the gap” some more. Whether or not this would result in our first GPS Premiership in four years we did not know… Winning with the biggest margin ever and finishing the night the best possible way, winning both the Medley and 6x50 Freestyle Open relays, was an awesome way to get back to the top of GPS Swimming! Liam du Feu

Director of Swimming

Individually the Open team led by example, with three out of three wins for Bradlee Ashby and two wins from Lachlan Colquhoun. Josh Parrish and Dom Richardson also won events in the Under 16s. Brodie Smith (Captain) led the team superbly throughout Term One. The team was the best behaved and most professional group of boys the staff have seen. Well done to everyone involved. Along with the success of the GPS team was a great performance from the CIC boys. The juniors won the percentage aggregate trophy for the second year running as well as the Under 9s and Under 13s age groups. Considering the size of TSS compared to our rival schools, coming away with two age group trophies at CIC as well as the GPS Premiership shows what a great group of swimmers The Southport School has. Once again well done to everyone involved.

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From the Captain – Brodie Smith

The lead-up to the 2013 GPS Championships involved endless hours of training as well as effort on the coaching staff ’s behalf. Having closed the gap from 110 points behind first in 2010 to 34 points in 2012 the team knew that we were in a position where we could be coming home with the GPS Cup that night. The team displayed an overall amazing performance to take away a much-deserved win, becoming the most successful team in The Southport School’s history, winning by a staggering 30 points over rivals Nudgee. TSS showed no weakness on the night, leading from start to finish. In past years, TSS has struggled to compete in the relays, but this year it was clear we had turned our weakness into a strength. Standout performances could be seen from the record-breaking under 16’s Medley relay as well as the open Medley and Freestyle relays. Bradlee Ashby put his long limbs to the test competing in the 100 Butterfly, 100 Backstroke, 200 IM and also the Medley relay, coming away with four wins. Lachie Colquhoun also won all of his races in the open division, further reiterating the depth of the open squad this year. Alongside the vice-captains and captain of 2013 the Year 12 cohorts displayed an excellent standard of leadership. The passion from the supporters in the stand fuelled the pride and enthusiasm each swimmer had for their School. Huge thanks must go to the supporters in addition to all the parents involved in the preparation of the presentation dinner. Good luck to the team in years to come.

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Tennis 2013 has been a year of consolidation of the previous year’s change in the GPS sporting calendar where Tennis and Football moved to Term Two sport. The reformatting of pre-season training camps and refining of GPS training times and sign-on procedures provided optimum functioning of the GPS Tennis season.

Terry Saunders

Director of Tennis

Many thanks to the TSS Sports Department, Mr Bryan Hain, Director of Sport, his assistant Ms Siobhan Maguire, Friends of Tennis (especially their President, Mr Greg Furney, and their Secretary, Mrs Jody Rasmussen), the co-curricular staff and our TSS coaching staff for all their valued efforts in helping to make tennis within our School so enjoyable and productive. Keeping at the forefront of our focus the academic and personal development of our students, we have expanded the TSS Tennis Program to include the introduction of Tennis Australia’s MLC Hot Shot Program, Junior Development and Talent I.D. squads at the Prep School to assist all our students not only with their tennis aspirations, but importantly their career path and academic opportunities. 2013 has also been a year of discussions and preparations for the inclusion of the Prep Schools CIC competition into the 2014 GPS Term Two tennis season. Presently meetings between GPS Headmasters, Directors of Sport and respective tennis subcommittees are finalising this transition for 2014. Special thanks must go to the TSS Friends of Tennis for their ongoing support in the development of tennis within our School and being responsible for the following: • Liaising with the TSS P&F committee to provide an array of sporting and cross-training equipment at both the Prep and Senior Schools. • Supporting the efforts of Mr Rob Wehl (TSS Prep School CIC Tennis Co-ordinator) in running the CIC competition and hosting the Prep School CIC awards and Presentation Day.

• Co-ordinating the Senior Schools GPS pre-season information day and BBQ. • Hosting and co-ordinating the 2013 GPS awards presentation and BBQ. • Promoting and supporting the TSS Tournament Squad program. TSS Prep Tennis

Many thanks go to Mr Alex Kelley (Prep School Director of Sport) Mr Rob Wehl (CIC Tennis Co-ordinator), Mr Patrick Yelland (Prep School Head Coach), Paula Henry (Away Team Manager), Rob Baker and Matthew Slattery (Team Managers), and their support staff, especially Marisa Schroder, for their significant contributions to the development of not only their tennis, but also the health, wellbeing and personal development of all our Prep School students. Our CIC teams won an outstanding 79% of all matches and our students should be congratulated not only the boys’for their on-court performances, but importantly for their sportsmanship and the manner in which they represented our School. Special mention must also got to William Timoney, who represented TSS in the Qld School Sport Under 12 Tennis State Championships. Overall the South Coast Qld Team of which William was a member won the Girls Event (first time since 2004), the Boys Event (first time since 2001) and the Teams Event (first time since 2001). Individually William placed sixth out of 48 players and now goes on to the Nationals representing Qld State Schools in Brisbane during October. Congratulations also go to Angus Timoney for winning the 2013 Prep School Tennis Championships, defeating Dusan Rsovac in the final. GPS Tennis

Congratulations to all students across all year groups for their enthusiasm, commitment and effort levels during the GPS matches.

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Our Open First IV, consisting of Joseph Gersbach (TSS Tennis Captain), Ben Dolan, Alec McKenzie and Caleb Brown, went into the GPS season full of high hopes for Premiership honours. Although their aspirations were dashed by hard fought-losses to NC, BGS and BBC, who all tied as Premiership winners, our boys defeated all other teams, officially finishing fourth in the Premiership race, but coming second in the overall point score tally. For their efforts and leadership shown to our other School teams they earnt the TSS Team Achievement Award. Our Open Second IV consisting of Ishvar Nedunchezhian, Tim Peterson, Harry Begg and Freddie Goodrich, also had an outstanding season winning five from eight matches played, losing narrow matches only to the top teams. Sincere thanks go to Mr Mark Wilkins, the TSS Home Team Host, and our dedicated team of professional coaches for their efforts and contributions to our GPS Tennis Program. Congratulations go to the following students who were recognised for their outstanding efforts during the 2013 GPS Season. MVP

Most Improved

Opens

Alec McKenzie

Harry Begg

Year 11

Joshua Moy

Billy Roberts

Year 10

Hugo Mayson

Sam Scott

Year 9

Sam Finlayson

Ben Paxton-Hall

Year 8

Harry King

Komei Jo

School Champion

Runner–Up

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Alec McKenzie

Joseph Gersbach

Year 11

Joshua Moy

Tom Fish

Year 10

Tim Peterson

Joel Rasmussen

Year 9

Regan Smith

Tom Cunich

Year 8

Vikram Neduchezhian

Harry King

Sincere congratulations go to Joseph Gersbach, TSS Tennis Captain and No. 1, First IV GPS player, on fulfilling a personal milestone on being selected in the Australian Schoolboys Team. After gaining selection first through the Hinterland, then South Coast and finally the State Trials, Joseph was selected in the Queensland “Pizzey Cup” Secondary Schoolboys Team. Joseph then represented Queensland in the National Titles, which were held in Adelaide, where the Queensland Team gained the Bronze Medal in the Teams Event. Because of his excellent performances during both the Teams and Individual events Joseph was rewarded with the honour of being one of two Queenslanders and one of 10 Australian schoolboys to be selected to represent Australia later this year in Europe in the Australian Schoolboys Team.

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The TSS Tennis Department is fully aware of the positive effects that the game of tennis can bring into the lives of our students. Tennis is a game that can be played for life, and apart from the physical wellbeing and family participation that it brings, it also develops the ethos of fair play and sportsmanship. Our focus is on developing this “love of the game”, while simultaneously providing a pathway for those serious athletes trying to create a career out of this great game, either from playing on the professional circuit of by gaining “Sporting Scholarships” to the USA or alternatively Australian universities. Finally, I would like to give a personal note of thanks to our team of TSS coaches, both at the Prep and Senior schools, whose knowledge, dedication and sincere interest in the development and wellbeing of our students make my position so fulfilling. We look forward very much to the continued development of tennis within our school and wish all students every success in all their endeavours.

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Open First IV Tennis Left to Right: C.N. BROWN, J.O. GERSBACH, B.T. DOLAN, A.J. MCKENZIE

Open Thirds Tennis Left to Right: O.S. RICHARDSON, W.S. HALSTEAD, J.L. HARKIN, M. Woods, M. MASUDA

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Year 9 Tennis

First Row: Mr J.W. ROBERTS, M.Y.L. YOUNG, E.H. HINCKESMAN, C.T.L. CLOSE, J.J. MOY

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Second Row: T.H. VARNIER, M.D.B. STUART, A.R. FURNEY, T.J. FISH

Second Row: R.F. SMITH, B.R PAXTON-HALL, Y. BHOOLA, D.J. FLYNN, Z.M.A. BERNEY, C.W. SHIM, K.J. HEALY-SHEERAZ

T.G.B. STUART, T.W. CUNICH, J.J. KANN, H.E.A. OATES, N.L. LADNER, S.D. FINLAYSON

Year 8 Tennis First Row: B.J.L. GIBSON, W.G. DONALDSON, D. LEON, J.H. JOHNSTONE, I. JACKSON-FREDERICKSON, K.D. DOSHI, J.L. DWYER Second Row: C.C. YOUNG, H.D.P. KING, K. JO, J.G. JONES, A.J. TAUBER, J.N. MCLEAN, H.M. GREEN

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The Athletic season began with the annual Inter-House Carnival at School at the end of Term Two. A number of boys performed well for their respective Houses, with McKinley proving too strong on the day and ended up overall winners. The following boys should be congratulated for their efforts across a number of events in taking out the age championships: U12 Champion.................... Jaiden Jones U13 Champion..........Lachlan Bruce and Cormac Kennedy-Leveret

Peter Bromley

Director of Track and Field

The following boys went on to compete for the South Coast region at the State Championships. Ben Pearce...........................Opens 100m Jack Payne.................... U16 110 Hurdles

U14 Champion................Egan Siggs and Jedd Percival

Jordan Brook........... U16 400M Hurdles

U15 Champion............. Jack Klementsen

Carter Bettles....................... U15 1500m

U16 Champion.................. Ben Turnbull

Jedd Pervical.................. U14 Long Jump

Opens Champion.............. Jono Gabbert

Kobi Rutherford................... U13 1500m

The athletic season proper started in mid August with a number of keener athletes training on Wednesdays on the Boatshed Oval. The focus of the staff and squad members was to start building a team that would be more competitive come the GPS championships at the end of October. The small number of boys grew as the term progressed and the foundations of the team started to take shape. New coaches in Matt Eastwell (Middle Distance), Spencer Attoe (Throws), Phil Newton (Jumps) and Speed coach Mike Hazel brought a fresh look to the squad.

Ryan Menzies.....U18 400m (Silver Medal)

A number of boys tried out for the District trials at QSAC in Brisbane. Due to track closures on the coast many boys competed in the large stadium for the first time with mixed results. Over two days 50 boys competed, with 28 making the qualifying standards to train on and try and make the South Coast team. Highlights on the day included Callum Elliot’s win on the 400m, Dauntae Mariner’s 200m win and Jono Gabbert taking out the 800 and 1500m in the U18 division. The squad then attended two evening GPS trial meets in Brisbane on Friday nights leading up to the September break. Around 30 boys competed at these events in which boys can trial in a range of events to gain positions

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Lucas Stonhill... U18 Shot (Gold Medal)

Dauntae Mariner.................... U13 200m Jonathan Gabbert.......... Open 800m and ....................................................... 1500m Lachlan Bruce..................... U13 Hurdles (Bronze Medal) With the State carnival over the boys above had a week to regroup and join the rest of the team in the build-up to the GPS day. On the day itself many athletes rose to the challenge and produced a number of PBs. It was obvious from a coaching perspective that the squad competed with a high spirit this year. Having only achieved eight top five placements in 2012, the 2013 team went away with 15 top five placements and a number of other encouraging results from our junior members. Congratulations to the following: Joey Fittock..... Fourth Open Long Jump Jedd Percival...........Fourth U14 Hurdles Jack Payne.................. Fifth U16 Hurdles Jim Chapman...............Fifth U13 Javelin Jackson Lathouras........Fifth U14 Javelin Dauntae Mariner....First U13 100 and 200m Jack Pearce..................... Fifth U14 200m

Track and Field Lucas Stonhill............Second Open Shot Jordan Swan......... Fifth U16 Long Jump Logan Wallace............ Second U14 100m Kobi Rutherford.........Third U13 1500m Carter Bettles.............. Fifth U15 1500m Jono Gabbert.................Fifth Open 1500 L. Wallace, J. Percival, M. Dowd and J. Pearce..................... Second U14 Relay Observing the rise of a number of talented athletes within our squad was the main highlight on the day. Boys who trained well performed to their ability and we look forward to further developing the team next year. Special mention to Jono Gabbert, Ben Pearce and Lucas Stonhill who have been the flag bearers for the athletics squad over a number of seasons. Last, a big thank you to the coaching staff and grounds staff for all their assistance in getting the boys and grounds prepared throughout the season.

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