2018 SUMMER
Contents AROUND THE SCHOOL
From the Head 2 From the Board 3 From the Chaplain 4 Annual Giving 5 Fundraising 6 Impact Week 8 School Production 10 Art Exhibition 12 Music Tour 14 Music Gala Concert 15 Languages Week 16 Project Empower 17 Challenge and Extension 18 Robotics and Coding 20 Library 22 Little Grammies 24 Year 2 25 Technology 26 Careers and VET 28 Year 12 Biology 29 Boarding 30 CAMPS AND TRIPS
Year 3 Camp Year 6 Camp China Tour Duke of Edinburgh
32 34 36 38
Round Square
Exchanges 40 Service Trip 42 SPORT
Primary Athletics 44 Secondary Athletics 46 Country Week 48 Mountain Biking 50 Football 51 Netball 52 Hockey 53 Community
Parents & Friends 54 Archives 56 HOPE 57 Staff 58
2018 from the
Returning to Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School a decade on as a staff member has been a surreal and humbling experience. Whilst some of the faces have changed and beautiful new buildings have appeared, the same community heart remains. At times I have found moments of déjà vu catching me unaware. In the compiling and editing of this Grammarian, I would find myself glancing out the window at the students spilling out of their classroom onto the sunny lawns outside ‘G’ Block. I have clear memories of myself in the blue uniform presenting a magazine of my own creation to peers in the same English classroom. Twelve years on it is hard not to smile at the ironies of life.
Photography Staff and students
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Proofing Clare Underdown, Georgina Ferreira, Danielle Hean, Amanda McGregor, Rebecca Mead, Ros Malone and Mark Stapleton.
Snippets 60 Grand Grammarian 64 Reunions 65
Design Bronwyn Rogers Design Studio www.bronwynrogers.com
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Editor
What has continued to endure at Bunbury Grammar are the values that underpin the teachings and happenings. I am now more than ever grateful for this unique institution that through support and learning gave me the opportunity to make choices and see a bigger picture. This edition of the Grammarian shares a small insight into some of what this community have had the benefit of experiencing together over the past few months. I hope you enjoy reading about the colourful events and achievements our students have been a part of. Ms Georgina Ferreira :: Editor
From the Head
A Community of Connections around a cross-country course are a common occurrence at our School and this is not something that should be taken for granted.
One of the defining characteristics of an excellent school is the strength of its community connections. That is, the extent to which the people in the community support one another, trust one another and look out for the best interests of the community. Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School has a diverse community of parents, students, staff, contractors and volunteers. With a community of this size comes increased complexity but the wellbeing of the community is the responsibility of all.
Our community needs the loud, vocal support of its members and our School in the public arena. I encourage all in our community to challenge perceptions of elitism that are sometimes associated with independent, high achieving schools. We unashamedly aim to mentor students to be moral and contributing members of a global society. Creative entrepreneurs who care about the environment, who can lead in communities with good character. True global citizens. I am proud of parents who support our community and back the School even when it requires acknowledging disappointing
One of the joys of my work is to receive and acknowledge the wonderful feedback about students who shine, particularly when it is associated with acts of kindness and courage. Students standing up for one another when facing poor behaviour, or helping younger students as they struggle - Around the School 2 -
behaviour from their own children. In days gone by, children who made mistakes could expect consequences from both home and school. There is something to be said for a united approach to helping our young people learn from their mistakes and it is not as common as we may expect in the general community. We underpin our Anglican community with the teachings of Jesus. We love our young people and we work with them to grow, to figure out how to think for themselves and to stand beside them and support them as they learn to make their way in the world. It is a great privilege to serve this wonderful Bunbury Grammar community. Mr Mike Giles :: Head of School
From the Board
United Future Certainly one of the highlights of the past semester for me and my family, was the whole school production of The Wiz. I wish to commend the Director, Mrs Lynette Fahie, the talented cast and band members, parents, staff and past students on a polished and entertaining performance. Listening to the post-performance critique from the cast of any production, you hear mention of a missed cue or a line of dialogue misspoken. The feature of a well-rehearsed performance is not necessarily that the execution is flawless, but that the members of the cast and crew are effective members of a team, improvising where needed to ensure that the audience’s experience is enjoyable and rewarding. It is much the same with our School community, where staff, parents, volunteers and alumni work alongside one another in achievement of a common goal. Each and every person in our community help to make our School a place of inclusion. Working together, celebrating each other’s successes and providing comfort when a member of the community may have suffered a setback, loss or disappointment, creating a safe and welcoming community for our students.
The Board of Governors has recently considered the School’s current strategic and master plans to make certain that the models of learning and care effectively support the strategic intent as determined by the Board. The members of the Board are grateful to have had presentations from the Deputy Head (Academic), Mrs Kathy Chiera and Deputy Head (Pastoral), Mr Brad Goerling - Around the School 3 -
in this regard. Their insights will prove valuable as the Board plans for the future to ensure that the School’s activities promote best practice in pastoral, academic, and co-curricular programs and continue to be in support of excellence in all-round education. Mr Simon Jacob :: Chair of Board of Governors
From the Chaplain
Community Celebration
Since early days, the Christian Church has devised ways of maintaining community. Two of these have been by celebrating the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist (Holy Communion). Both of these are community events; in Baptism a community of believers gather to welcome a new member into their midst; and in Eucharist the community gathers to share a meal of bread and wine together.
The symbols used are staples of life - water, bread and wine. They are common to people everywhere. These common staples point to our common-unity or community. No one is meant to be lonely. All are meant to belong. At Bunbury Grammar we recently celebrated these things at our Baptism and First Communion service. Two young people were formally welcomed into the
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Christian community through Baptism and 11 began to join us in our feast of bread and wine. Individuals they may be, but now they belong to a community where faith is nurtured, where prayer is heard and where the memory of Jesus is kept alive. Now that is some sort of community! Father Geoff :: School Chaplain
Annual Giving
Since its foundation in 1972, our School has been strongly supported by the generosity of our community. The Annual Giving program provides our current and past parents, former students, staff and the wider School community an opportunity to continue this tradition. These generous donations enable us to provide an excellent all-round education, supported by modern facilities and resources. We wish to acknowledge the donors listed and those who wished to remain anonymous. We are also fortunate to enjoy the support of a number of volunteers, who, through the generous donation of their valuable time, assist in many areas throughout the School. We acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing support.
Thank you OUR GENEROUS DONORS Anglican Community Fund Mr W Berliner and Mrs Alison Jobson Ms M Cavallo Mrs K Chidgzey Mrs R Clarke Mr A and Mrs C Cowan The Honourable A Farina Mr C and Mrs J Fletcher Mr M and Mrs J Giles Mr P Good and Ms K Walsh Mrs J Lishman Mr D and Mrs I Madigasekara The Very Reverend B and Mrs J Newing Mr K and Mrs J Nobbs Old Grammarians’ Association Mrs M Paterson Perkins Builders The Riley Family Mr J and Mrs L Tombleson Mr A Von Richter - Around the School 5 -
Fundraising
Down on the farm Each year the Student Executive co-ordinates four Casual Clothes Days, one each term. Students have the option of paying a donation to charity to wear free dress on these days, often in line with a particular theme. This term the funds raised will be donated to the Country Women’s Association in support of the Farmers Drought Appeal. Students dressed to the theme of ‘Down on the Farm’. We are very lucky to have the assistance and support of a fantastic School Chef, David Sibly and his team who help the students with preparing food for sale during the community lunches held on Casual Clothes day. Mrs Jean Stevenson :: Student Executive Co-ordinator
A lunch sausage sizzle and cool drinks supplemented the fundraising and John Denver was heard by all across the Quad. Community fundraising days are always busy and a lot of fun. It’s always nice seeing all the year groups and houses sharing lunch together. Thank you to the Student Executive for organising the logistics and many other Year 12s who came to cook and help and of course Mrs Stevenson. Matthew Riley :: Chairperson of the Student Executive
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The second annual Redding Fashion Show proved to be another entertaining event for the Secondary School and a successful fundraiser for the Salvation Army. Students applauded and supported their peers, who had bravely agreed to strut their stuff for their respective home groups. The models were turned out in bespoke outfits sourced from local op shops and home groups had to submit their receipts to be in the running for one of three prizes: most items purchased, most money spent and most creative ensemble. Golfing was a theme this year, with some colourful sporting gear from members of Wilson House
and Goldsmith House. Another popular choice was weddings, with spectacular bridal gowns from Redding and a full bridal party from Wilson, including the priest! Students spent a total of $850, which does not include several outfits that were donated and therefore truly recycled. Congratulations to Wilson 2, 5 and 7 on sashaying off with all the prizes. Well done to all students involved for supporting a worthwhile cause and to Redding House Council for putting it all together. Mrs Tina Maree :: Associate Head of Redding House
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Redding House Runway
Impact Week
Impact the School, impact the world
During Impact Week students in Years 7 to 9 take over the campus and band together in different groups to work on projects. These projects aim to help the School, region and the world. The theme for Impact Week this year was Round Square IDEALS. Round Square is a global organisation that connects 70 schools from different countries to bring them together. Round Square IDEALS is an acronym for Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism,
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Adventure, Leadership and Service. The endeavours of all the groups was presented on the final day at an exhibition. It was great to be able to see the work each group had achieved during the week. Students do not only participate in Impact Week because it helps the environment, they do this because it is fun, gives students real life experiences and provides a chance to build teamwork skills. Sean Benny :: Year 7
SCHOOL PRODUCTION
Down the yellow brick road
More than six months of preparation and rehearsals culminated in three terrific performances of The Wiz at the Cube Theatre of Bunbury at the end of July. The production involved almost 60 students from Years 4 to 12 in a range of acting, singing, dancing, music and backstage roles. The band of senior music students and staff performed all the music live and were on stage throughout the show.
The cast successfully brought the classic Wizard of Oz tale to life and included a number of modern twists; Dorothy spent the whole show trying to get back to Aunt Em and Uncle Henry in Bunbury and instead of helping her, the Wiz concentrated on his own travels back to Busselton. Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion overcame the Poppies, the Mice and Kalidahs
and eased on down with the Yellow Brick Road dancers. Dorothy disposed of the Wicked Witch Evillene whilst the good witches Addaperle and Glinda saved the day with the message to always believe in yourself. We had a wonderful time staging The Wiz and thank everyone involved – students, teachers, parents and audience – for making the production such a wonderful, memorable experience. Mrs Lynette Fahie :: Whole School Production Director
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Art and Technology Exhibition
Visual Feast The 2018 Art and Technology Exhibition opening night was buzzing with energy, colour and excitement. The visual feast on display captured guests’ imagination and gave them an insight into the amazing world of each artist. The seven deadly sins, food for fashion, Fauvism portraits, expressive bird paintings, sculptures of fish, metal action people, quillows, clay dog portraits, circus sculptures, large flower drawings, wood furniture and photography were only a few of the themes and types of works being exhibited by our amazing young artisans. The Year 10 Drama students were an excellent addition to the exhibition and along with our amazing young singers, performed superbly throughout the night. South West artist, Ms Dee Mosca, officially opened the exhibition and presented the award winners with their prizes. Representing the Old Grammarians’ Association, Mrs Jo-Anne Norton announced the winner of the prestigious Year 12 Art Acquisition Prize. Year 11 student, Emily Anderson was our Master of Ceremonies for the night. Congratulations to all students and staff who had their work exhibited. There was high praise from people on the night. Ms Caroline Cooper :: Visual Arts Co-ordinator
awarDS Visual Arts
Early Childhood Lilly Offer Middle Primary Lucy Murray Upper Primary Libby Shepherd Highly Recommended Annabel Milford Visual Arts Award Eleanor Hawking (Year 7) Tia Beaumont (Year 8) Olivia Pether (Year 9) Sculpture Award Claire Linaker (Year 9) Visual Arts Award Lucy Smith (Year 10) Malavika Rajeev (Year 10) Jessica Ferrari (Year 11) Mia Jones (Year 12) Highly Commended Quinn Shortland (Year 12) Art Acquisition Prize Zanthee Carter (Year 12) Design and Technology
Lower School Design Jenny Yeoman Upper School Design Oakley Hands Textiles Sarah Mazzucchelli (Year 9) Serena Mungioli (Year 10) Georgina Nadin (Year 11)
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Music
Music on the Road In late August, 29 musicians from the Senior Concert Band and Senior Strings braved the cold to tour the Great Southern. Based at Kobeelya Conference Centre in Katanning, the band performed five concerts in just three days. We visited St Patrick’s and Braeside Primary Schools in Katanning, Dumbleyung Primary School, Tambellup Primary School and St Mary’s Primary in Boyup Brook, playing one hour concerts for students. At each concert we introduced the instruments, played a variety of musical styles, featured some singing, shared percussion instruments, gave local kids a chance to conduct the band and got whole audiences up and dancing.
When not performing, we enjoyed time at Kobeelya, a walk down Katanning’s main street, a quiz night, a movie night and the 2018 Music Tour Amazing Race. We entertained hundreds of students and had a fabulous time, despite the rain and low temperatures. It was an absolute joy being on tour with our musicians. I was so impressed with the manner in which the students handled every situation. For their enthusiasm, kindness, generosity and teamwork I commend them all for their outstanding efforts. They really were fine ambassadors for our School. Mrs Lynette Fahie :: Director of Music
Gala
Concert
On Tuesday, 4 September we enjoyed the Music Gala Concert at St Boniface Cathedral. The terrific acoustics of the Cathedral enhanced the music performed by Primary and Secondary students in a range of ensembles, choirs and bands. It was a wonderful evening of entertainment that had lots of highlights including a debut performance by the Primary Community Orchestra, Fraser Brown’s solo in ‘Mustang Sally’ and the presentation of medallions to a terrific group of Year 12 students. The Luke Di Bona Award was presented to the senior music student who through their
own musical endeavours has encouraged and supported others. This year the prize was awarded to Eliza Fletcher Hobbs. Eliza has played trumpet in many school music ensembles since 2013 and is a veteran of 10 music camps and tours. In her role of Music Captain this year, Eliza has shown outstanding leadership by mentoring young brass players and encouraging all music students to persevere with their lessons and ensemble commitments. Congratulations Eliza! Mrs Lynette Fahie :: Director of Music
Languages Week
World melting pot Students across the Secondary School took time to participate in competitions, activities and even did some cooking! This year the students learned about languages through Home Group notices; the Year 8 French Classes made crepes, heard about the different foods of France; and the Senior Secondary language students all participated in the Japanese or French ACER examinations. Our language teaching staff Mme Yeoman, Mme Tunnington and Mamo Deguchi had a lot of fun dressing up in some traditional, if not stereotyped, attire and visited the Year 7 Centre and the Year 12 Senior Common room to share some culinary delights and snacks. These were well received by all. We are so blessed that our School is filled with students and teachers from many different parts of the world and it is a joy to share our languages, our traditions and our culture. Madame Tunnington :: Head of Languages
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Project Empower
Reaching our Potential Recently a group of bright, young girls came together for Project Empower. The morning was all about giving young women the knowledge and ability to feel in control and empowered in their lives. We discussed many important subjects such as gender slurs and sayings, as well as the pay gap. Many facts about the inequality between men and women were quite startling to some of the young ladies. I believe we all left feeling very enlightened. The women running the event were very clear that Project Empower was not about bashing males but about lifting up females. The rules of the meeting were that you always raise your hand and be non-judgemental, because it was a safe space and as modern
women, we build each other up. We discussed role models in our lives. There were many different idols but some top picks emerged. YouTubers such as Lili Singh and social activists such as Emma Watson seemed to be influential in most of the girls lives. At the end of the meeting we were provided more information about the Project as well as take home activities to better our home and school lives. One of the activities was to rate the quality of aspects in our lives such as wellbeing. This brings attention to aspects we needed to work on. The day was very inspiring and the girls that attended enjoyed the experience very much. Isadore Farnworth :: Year 9
Challenge and Extension
Crafting Ideas Across Years 3 to 6 in our Primary School, a small number of students are invited to participate in the Honours English class. This class happens once a week and gives the students the opportunity to work with like-minded peers. As a part of this program, The Literature Centre in Fremantle has been the setting for our Honours Class Writers’ Workshops this year. Each Term, a group of students travel to the centre to be inspired and engaged by Education Officer, Jenny Botje. The students have learnt about the author’s craft, the importance and effect of illustrations and have worked on producing their own short texts. They have also had the opportunity to explore complex themes within the picture books and have been encouraged to share their ideas and interpretations. Mrs Amanda Dunn :: Primary Challenge and Extension Co-ordinator
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The 2018 Tournament of the Minds Secondary team entertained their audience with a music and dance extravaganza. The students performed a story about freedom in the format of musical theatre, creatively incorporating several compulsory features into their presentation. The performance included four songs, a dance and a piece of art. High points were the student’s interpretations of ‘Let’s get physical’, ‘Better when I’m dancin’’ and ‘Blackbird’, as well as the Charleston from the 1920s! Mrs Jane Kirkham :: Secondary Challenge and Extension Co-ordinator
This year Bunbury Grammar was successful in securing funding from the Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations (FAPSA). This will partly finance a team to compete in the Australasian Philosothon, in Adelaide during the October holidays. The team won their place at the national competition as a result of achieving first place in the regional Philosothon held in 2017. This funding is the result of a grant from the Templeton Foundation in the United States which has enabled the Philosothon to run for the next three years. Thanks to Dr Laura D’Olimpio and the FAPSA committee for this generous award! Mrs Jane Kirkham :: Secondary Challenge and Extension Co-ordinator
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Robotics and Coding
Representing at
Robocup! Five teams from the School participated in this year’s West Australian Robocup event. Robocup is an international robotics competition with three main categories: onstage performance, soccer and rescue. We had a very early start leaving the School at 6.00am, half asleep and very nervous. After a mishap that left Lego pieces all over the floor of the bus, we finally arrived at Curtin stadium. The venue was packed! This year was the biggest WA Robocup yet, with over 50 schools competing. Our two teams from Primary competed in Novice Onstage Performance
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and for most it was their first experience with the competition. Two of our experienced secondary teams made it to the second day of competition: Chaos Robotics Ryan Shaw, Aaron Lanagan and Charlie Youngson; and Stage Fright - Oscar Beaumont, Ryan Forster, Shane Goddard, Ethan Gilfuis and David Basham. While this was the first year I haven’t placed, my last time competing in Robocup was made special by the Rio Tinto Promise Award I received for my work mentoring our other teams – it was a great way to round off six years of Robocup. Caitlin Shaw :: Robotics and Coding Captain
Library
Find your Treasure! Book Week Find Your Treasure was the theme for Book Week this year and treasure of many descriptions was discovered in our wonderful library. Pirate Goerling, accompanied by ‘The Diggiest Dog’, pirates Stapleton, O’Brien and Dawson entertained the crowds of younger students with their fantastic readings. The Worst Witch appeared in the library as did Snow White and her wicked step mother. Thank goodness the Kindergarten children were smart enough to stop Snow White eating that apple! Some very dreadful looking pirates turned up on Friday. They helped to share the brilliant cake out amongst the children. Quizzes were abundant and prizes were generally made up of golden chocolate treasure. Meg McKinlay, author of many beautiful books for younger readers spoke with our Primary students about her writing and life. The students were delighted by her “gentle and kind” stories. Each story is crafted to show goodness and delight in the world while tackling some very real and powerful issues. The Year 7 students had a sleepover in the library (there was more over than sleep); we celebrated the winners of the Children’s Book Council Awards; then Book Week was all done for another year. Ms Jan Pocock :: Teacher Librarian
Little Grammies
Growing Grammies Our early learning program, ‘Little Grammies’ introduces young students to school life and the world of learning. Each day at Little Grammies children are engaged in songs, cooking, outdoor play, craft and laughter! Students learn the routines of School and prepare for the transition to Kindergarten. Children participate in a series of activities to help promote and develop fine motor skills such as threading, drawing, colouring in, tracing, Lego, painting, cutting and gluing. The Term 2 inquiry ‘What’s in the ocean?’ has given art and craft activities a sea theme. The opportunity to learn through cooking and creating happens each day through whisking, measuring, pouring, sifting, rolling and tasting.
Lots of outdoor learning and nature play occurs, encouraging gross motor skill development. Students enjoy riding on the balance bikes, bicycles and scooters. The sand pit is also very popular, providing opportunities for gross motor, fine motor, social and language skill development. Our Little Grammies were fortunate enough to go on their first excursion during Term 2, attending the ‘Biggest Morning Tea.’ They all enjoyed themselves and all the money from the event went to cancer research. The children have all made lots of new friends and enjoy playing with each other. It is always wonderful to see students arrive with a smile on their faces, ready to start the day. Mrs Brooke Paans :: Little Grammies Co-ordinator
Year 2
Quizzical at the
Quarry Excursion to Holcim Quarry Our Year 2 students have been developing an understanding of the Earth’s resources as a part of their science curriculum. The students investigated the process of quarrying and realised that there is a quarry right next door to our school! The Year 2s were very lucky to be invited to Holcim Quarry Gelorup by Quarry Manager, Mr Phillip Hope. Mr Hope took the students on a bus tour and showed them the blast points, crushers and sorters. The students were quick to realise that they are able to feel the quarry blasts from their classroom back at School. The most amazing part of the experience was when the students learned that the rock that is mined is a very famous type of rock called Bunbury Basalt. The basalt is actually cooled lava from the first volcanic eruptions that separated our known continents from the original Gondwana land! Thank you to Holcim Quarry and Mr Phillip Hope for an amazing educational experience. Mrs Melinda Golinski :: Year 2 Teacher
Ian :: My class and the other Year 2 class went to the quarry for science. My favourite part was when the dump truck dumped all of the basalt (cooled lava). Then it went in to the primary crushers and then in to the secondary crushers and finally the sorter. Nathan :: 2G and 2M went to the quarry and we looked at basalt. We went to the quarry because we had to look at resources. My favourite part was when we hopped off the bus and then we filled our pockets with rocks. Hannah C :: Year 2 went on our excursion to a quarry and saw basalt. Mr Hope was our tour guide. Ned :: 2G and 2M went to the quarry. The blasting was pushing out cold lava and that is called basalt. We looked at the rock called basalt. Tim :: In a quarry there are dump trucks, bulldozers, wheel loaders, two crushers and one sorter. By the way a quarry is a mine where people are working to be a quarry person.
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TechnologY
Making
mazes
Year 4 and 10 class collaboration In Term 2, the Year 10 Technical Design and Year 4 classes worked together on a fantastic 3D printing project. As part of a STEM learning activity, the Year 4 students researched, designed and prototyped some fun marble mazes. They then came up to the high school with their designs and buddied up with a Year 10 student. As a team they worked together to design a maze using 3D drawing software. The maze was then sent to the 3D printer to be printed – a real working model! The task was a lot of fun and a great chance for the Year 10s to share their knowledge and the Year 4s to learn about 3D printing. Mr Paul Good :: Technologies Teacher
Ava, Year 4 :: I enjoyed learning to collaborate with the Year 10s and thought it was fun to use a new program (Sketch Up). Ryan, Year 10 :: The maze task was surprisingly fun as it was great to see how creative the Year 4s are. This gave a tangible result for everyone to see the work for real. Libby, Year 4 :: I have learnt about Green Batch, toxic gases and lots of other cool and fun things. Oscar, Year 10 :: The students were great to work with and their final maze designs looked like heaps of fun to play with. Zoya, Year 4 :: I enjoyed learning about 3D printing and that bottles can be made into 3D printing filament. Rupert, Year 10 :: Working with the Year 4s was a great experience. It allowed me to learn how to effectively communicate, collaborate and teach younger people with software that was very new to them. It was also a - Around the School 26 -
fun project to make. To see their reaction when receiving their final 3D printed design was priceless. I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with this amazing bunch of kids on a project such as this.
David, Year 10 :: The maze project with the Year 4s was great. The Year 4s really enjoyed the finished project and I enjoyed making their maze. Louis, Year 4 :: I learnt that you do not have to be afraid of the high schoolers. James, Year 4 :: I enjoyed the building side of the project as my partner and I got to learn how to use Sketch Up. Angus, Year 10 :: I really enjoyed working with the Year 4s to create an a-maze-ing maze. Although there may have been some mishaps along the way, it is a great feeling to be able to work with the Primary students!
Careers and VET
Pathways to the Future Careers Breakfast Each year we hold a Careers Breakfast for our Senior Secondary students. We invite up to 17 different mentors from a wide variety of industries and professions to enjoy a casual breakfast with our students. The students get the opportunity to ask questions and hear about the many varied paths people have taken to get to their current career choice. We appreciate the time and effort that our mentors make to ensure the students leave the breakfast enlightened and encouraged to find a pathway to a career they will enjoy. Mrs Belinda Walker :: VET and Careers Co-ordinator
Rebecca Edkins :: The careers breakfast was useful because the dietician I talked to did know a bit about being a genetic counsellor (which is what I plan on being) and helped to explain how diet and genetic issues are linked. She also outlined how university isn’t the be-all and end-all to getting into certain careers, and that ATAR also is not the only way to get into university. Shelby Reeve :: The careers breakfast was an amazing opportunity for students who are unsure of their careers and for those who know what they want to do. I have always wanted to be a nurse and this breakfast was a great way to pick the brains of professionals. Having the guest speakers available to talk to reinforces your confidence in your career choices. I later saw the lady that I had spoken to in town. Having a connection to talk to about future options is a great feeling. I am very happy with my experience at the careers breakfast.
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Georgia Keir-Uren :: I think the careers breakfast was very useful in helping me choose career options. I listened to professionals in the area I thought I wanted to study and found that it wasn’t exactly what I imagined it to be. I talked to someone in a different area and found that I like the idea of that career path much more than my original one. I am glad I got to speak to real people who have been through the whole study process and have experience in that field of work, because I may have gone through the whole study process only to find out the career was not what I had hoped for it to be. Sarah Staker :: It was great to get a really good insight from a professional’s perspective on all different careers. It was also good to hear how people became qualified and chose that particular job and the many different ways to get in other than the typical university path way.
Year 12 Biology
In the Lab Harry Perkins laboratory experience Year 12 Human Biology and Biology students visited the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. Students had the opportunity to work with research scientists using researchgrade equipment and the latest technology in an authentic research laboratory setting within the Lotterywest BioDiscovery Centre. They explored potentially mutated genes of three melanoma patients, learning first-hand how advances in research directly affect patients with melanoma. The session content links to the Australian Curriculum and WACE courses to give students a firm understanding of how their classroom learning relates to real-world scientific discovery.
Tharushi Pallegedara, Year 12 :: Working practically in the laboratory helped me to better understand what we are learning in class. I already wanted to study oncology, and after gaining insight and seeing the research facility, it helped to reinforce my career choice. It was great to see how many people are actually working in research. Milla Curtis, Year 12 :: It was eye opening to speak with a patient with melanoma about her cancer journey. It was confronting to learn how young the age bracket of patients with melanoma is.
Boarding
Boarding is not Boring! Our Boarding students are always busy! Quiz nights, socials and more help to develop lifelong friendships and memories.
Ashley Brummelman, Year 8 :: The structure of the days is good as you always know when things happen.
Our students thoughts on Boarding:
Lucy Donnelly, Year 9 :: I like prep because it forces me to actually complete work instead of getting distracted like I would at home.
Louie Doherty, Year 8 :: It gives you a sense of family and it is like a home away from home. Neisha Mason, Year 7 :: If ever you are sad or stressed you know that you always have a friend. It may not even be a person that you generally hang out with but you still know that you can talk to them. Aleisha Thivy, Year 8 :: I love how delicious the food is. I am so glad I have the opportunity to board at this amazing school. Talicia Griffin, Year 8 :: The Sunday outings are fun and exciting. Sarsha Hayes, Year 9 :: I believe that each and every staff member is just about a family member to me. I can talk to them about anything at any time and I trust them all strongly. Marnie Carter, Year 7 :: It feels so homey and cosy in our units and may I say the food is divine! Ike Lane, Year 8 :: The people are nice and there are lots of things to do.
Violet Dawes, Year 8 :: The environment, which is lush and green.
Ryan Horley, Year 7 :: I like boarding because of all the opportunities. Tara Anderson, Year 9 :: Boarding allows me to form friendships with students in other year groups, which I would not do in a normal school environment. I also enjoy the summer morning beach buses, once I got over the idea of getting up early! Tess Walton, Year 7 :: I like boarding because of the fun activities we do on Sundays like skating, bowling and swimming at the beach. Sienna Guidi, Year 7 :: All the boarders make you feel like you are part of the family, which you are when you come to boarding. Tayla Mason, Year 7 :: I like boarding because it gives me so many opportunities I would otherwise miss out on if I was home.
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Year 3 Camp
Blooming in
Bridgetown
Our Year 3 students had a wonderful time on their camp in Bridgetown and learnt many new things! Liam :: I learnt that I have the courage to try new things, like riding a horse. Sam B :: I learnt that if bunnies are cold they hop into something warm like my jacket. Lucy :: I learnt that it is OK to be scared sometimes.
Kasey :: I learnt that it is OK to step in cow poo because it is not going to kill you. Cow poo can be used for fertiliser! Emma :: I learnt how to milk a cow! Luke :: I learnt that I can show bravery by picking up a chicken. Joseph :: I learnt that I can ride a really big horse. Bhuvika :: When I fed the goat on the farm, I learnt that there is nothing to be scared of. Matthew :: I learnt how to make damper bread around a fire. Leighton :: I learnt that teamwork is important. While riding, I had to work with the horse. Kai :: I learnt that horses are good listeners! They even know their names.
Charlotte L :: I learnt that it is OK for things to be different sometimes, like bedtime routines. Charlotte D :: I now know that horses are kind, so now I am not afraid of horses. Danielle :: I learnt that I can be brave; I tried new stuff like jumping over a stream and having the farm animals walk around me. Wil :: I learnt that I can do new things, like make damper bread. Archie :: I showed perseverance when I rode a horse. I also know that horses like to be stroked. Grace :: I learnt that it is important to work as a team and have fun! Scarlett :: One thing I learnt was that you can never give up, even if it is hurting you must keep trying. Charlie :: I learnt that it takes courage to ride a big horse. Sam R :: I learnt that I like to ride horses. I want to do it again!
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Year 6 Camp
A Journey of Discovery Year 6 students went on a camp to Canberra, discovering many interesting things! New Parliament House was interesting because of all the marble in it and how organised it is; and both houses were arguing over topics we knew. The War Memorial was amazing! We visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - where if you talk inside it your voice echoes around a lot; and we learnt about Japanese submarines sneaking into Sydney Harbour and what Prime Minister John Curtin did during the war.
The Telstra Tower provided a panoramic view of the city and is 195.2m tall, which is taller than 39 giraffes. Mt Ainslie and Black Mountain are also great places to view the city. Skiing was a lot of fun! It was so interesting to discover all the different runs and learn how to jump on skis. Many of us displayed perseverance as we fell over during ski lessons but we still managed to get back up and some of us made it to the chairlift on the first day. Henry and Cooper :: Year 6
China Tour
Shards of the Past that Build the Future For the past six years Bunbury Grammar Year 7 and 8 students have visited China on a cultural tour. It is a unique opportunity to experience Chinese culture, visit iconic landmarks and see some of the places learnt about in the classroom. The highlights for this year’s travellers were Tiananmen Square, walking on The Great Wall, seeing the Terracotta Warriors and riding bicycles around the ancient city walls of X’ian. Mrs Naomi Smith :: English Teacher
Kobe Hayes, Year 8 :: I loved the China trip and it was so fun and social. The best part was when we went out to have dinner at the different restaurants as it was social and I got to try out many new foods. I also loved going shopping and to the markets as we got to buy cool stuff and bargain. Over all I would recommend this trip to any person. Brenton Hayes, Parent :: It was such an awesome trip and amazing to see history at its finest. The Great Wall and Terracotta Soldiers were something else, both dating close to 2,000 years old. We had a great mix of parents, students and staff that also made the trip. To be honest, China was never on my to-do list and I had never been overly excited about going, but since coming back I cannot stop telling people about China and its history. It should be on everybody’s to-do list!
Kathleen Ryan, Year 7 :: I had a fantastic time in China and learnt a lot. My favourite part was when we went to the old part of Beijing and had a rickshaw tour. I unfortunately got sick the last two days, so that wasn’t much fun. The most memorable moment was having a homemade lunch in a Hutong. I really enjoyed the China trip. Lachlan Smith, Year 8 :: I really enjoyed the China trip. My favourite part was the Terracotta Warriors. It was interesting to see the archaeologists working on them. The Chinese food was fantastic, I tried heaps of new things and the dumplings were the best. Olivia Teede, Year 8 :: On 30 June, 17 students, 11 parents and two teachers, jumped on a plane and flew to China. It took 11 hours to get to our final destination with delayed flights throughout our trip. After a good long sleep in, we were on the bus to our first destination, Tiananmen Square. Our tour guides George and Richard led the way, stopping to see the sights. Thanks to all the teachers, parents, students and Wendy Wu Tours for making the trip so very memorable. It was an experience I will never forget!
Duke of Edinburgh
Kokoda Tales
A small group of students from Bunbury Grammar were fortunate to be sponsored through the Duke of Edinburgh Foundation to walk the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. This involved a hike of around 100km across steep, tropical terrain, following in the footsteps of the Australian troops of WWII who fought in the Kokoda campaign. The Kokoda Track expedition was probably the best experience of my life. Some of you may find this hard to believe. For those who have done Outward Bound, you may think I’m insane, but trust me when I say this was nothing like Outward Bound. Yes, it was definitely hard-going; there were ups and downs both physically and emotionally, but the scenery and views were spectacular and we went with an amazing group of people. With the support
of one another, a few jokes and Paddy’s singing we were able to complete even the toughest climbs, still smiling. The Papuan people made the experience even more enjoyable, from the villagers always waving hello, to our invaluable porters who became our own personal “fuzzywuzzy angels”. They made our trek so much easier; cooking meals and setting up our tents so we would not have to face those tasks after a long-day hiking; offering a steadying hand for the most slippery slopes; going above and beyond all we expected. From moving enormous rocks to building us land bridges across small creeks, and saving my life by catching me when I managed to slip off the “treebridge” ... twice. Their singing put us to sleep every night.
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What we took away with us most from the trek was a new-found respect and appreciation for the huge sacrifice made by our soldiers during the Kokoda campaign. I have been to many memorial services and while I have always been respectful, I have never felt a close connection to them. After experiencing the Kokoda Track and hearing the personal stories of these brave young men, many of them similar in age to us, I believe we all found an emotional connection to them with many of us being moved to tears by the recounts and lists of the names of the fallen. They are no longer just a statistic to me and I am forever thankful for all they did. Emily Anderson :: Year 11
Round Square ExchangeS
Radical Adventures
Radford EXCHANGE Each year, a number of Year 6 students have the opportunity to embark on their first student exchange. Bunbury Grammar students spend time at Radford College in Canberra, hosted by School families; and later in the year, Radford College students have the opportunity to experience life in Bunbury.
Year 6 students Izzy Anstee, George Leu and Lila Rose were selected this year and enjoyed the experience of making new friends, exploring a different city and learning how to adapt to new routines. The Canberra exchange to Radford College is a great experience. It is a good opportunity to meet new people and try something new. I stayed with a family for a week and
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went to school at Radford College. It was really different to Bunbury Grammar, but I really enjoyed it. It was also cool to see Canberra. I went to the yacht club and we drove around the embassies. I recommend this experience and encourage Year 6 students next year to sign up for the Radford exchange. Lila Rose :: Year 6
Exchanging
Friendship Exchange to Canada In the middle of May, after nearly three days travel, four flights and three stopovers, I arrived at Rothesay Netherwood School in New Brunswick. The school was beautiful and I quickly made new friends and slotted into the school routine. It was early spring and very cold. I spent my weekends getting out of boarding and exploring the local malls and sights. The highlight of my exchange was a school trip to Boston in the United States where we visited
Harvard University, watched a Boston Redsox baseball game, rode on a Boston Duck through the city and on the river and made a trip to the famous Quincy Markets. Even though I missed home, I am glad to have made some lifelong friends. It was the most amazing experience and one I will never forget. Gemma Rosman :: Year 10
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Round Square Service Trip
Building friendships Rustic Pathways to Cambodia During the July holidays, Mr Schulze and a group of 10 students attended a Rustic Pathways service trip to Cambodia. The trip began in Phnom Penh, where we got a broad insight on the history of the country by visiting the Tuol Sleng S21 Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields during the Khmer Rouge era. We spent a few days in Phnom Penh, visiting the local Russian markets and learning dances at Tiny Toones, an organisation who support Cambodian youth through activities such as breakdancing and street art. We took a boat ride on the Mekong River to visit a traditional weaving house. We had a hands on volunteering experience at a
bear sanctuary called ‘Free the Bears’ which provides a sanctuary for confiscated bears. We made meals for the bears as well as visiting many more animals in the zoo. Our next stop was a three hour drive to a village in Kampong Cham. Over the next few days we built a house for a family in need. The building process was challenging, but we developed a better understanding of the living conditions of the local people. Playing with the children in the villages was definitely a highlight as we all met many new faces. The house was successfully built, leaving the community with a new home and all of us with a feeling of pride in what we had achieved. Overall the trip was outstanding. Strong friendships were made
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and we learnt about a new culture in a different environment. I would definitely recommend this experience for any student interested in participating in a service trip. It was an unforgettable experience! Shruthi Arunkumar :: Year 11
Primary Athletics
The Primary School Athletics Carnival took place on Friday, 7 September. The outstanding day was well supported by the Primary School community, including the teachers, parents, our P&F Association and the student athletes! Congratulations to Goldsmith House for their success on the day.
Keagan Lynch, Primary Goldsmith House Captain :: Congratulations to all the Champions and Runner-Ups for their wins on the day. The dress-ups were amusing. The combined student, parent, teacher leader ball was very funny. Mostly because they didn’t know what they were doing. Liv Kavanagh, Primary Goldsmith House Captain :: Thank you to all the teachers, especially Mr Dunbar, the students and parents. The day is always lots of fun. Good work Goldsmith.
Carnival of Fun!
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Secondary Athletics
Narrow Victory
After a five year Knight winning streak, Redding House managed a narrow victory in an exciting end to the 2018 Secondary Athletics Carnival. The overall positivity of our students in competing and supporting their Houses was again the highlight of the day. Many people helped to make it such a successful event and it was good to be able to continue our tradition of inviting a parent of one of our departing Year 12 students to present the medallions and the Interhouse Athletics Shield. Many thanks to Mrs Wigmore for this. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
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Country Week
Sporting Spirit
On the last week of Term 2, over 160 Bunbury Grammar staff and students headed to Perth to compete in the always-anticipated Country Week. Many of our teams were successful this year, with the girls basketball team finishing second after an intense grand final, and the A Division netball team obliterating all of their opposition to finish first for the fifth year in a row. Other teams improved on their results from last year, winning their finals and competing all week long. Everyone’s combined effort enabled Bunbury Grammar to finish fifth overall, only a handful of points away from fourth place. However, it wasn’t all about the sport, with students also having dinner at a local football club, watching a movie at the cinemas, walking on the beach with their team and going shopping with their friends. I have yet to meet a person who wouldn’t tell younger students just how great Country Week is and I hope that next year can be just as successful as this year was, although hopefully with less rain and less ducks on the soccer pitch! Jamie McGregor :: Year 12
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Mountain Biking
X-Adventure
Mountains of Fun!
Our Mountain Bikers had great success competing in the X-Adventure mountain bike race over the July school holidays. Congratulations to Jake Townsend-Hyde (Year 7) who won the boys Under 18 event with Franco Van Zyl (Year 10) placing third. Lauren Mellett (Year 10) won both the ladies and the Under 18 events. Fletcher Brown (Year 5) won the boys under 11 event and Lucy Murray (Year 3) placed second in the Under 8 girls race. There were many examples of Bunbury Grammar students competing alongside their family members, with parents and siblings also racing on the day. Mr Kelby Murray :: Cycling and X-Adventure Co-ordinator - Sport 50 -
Football
Talking Footy Girls Football Girls Football has a long history at Bunbury Grammar, being one of the first teams to join the local competition. In 2018 we fielded a senior and junior team for the second year in a row to compete in the South West Junior Football League, and our Senior Girls once again competed strongly at Country Week, finishing third. The Senior Bunbury Grammar Girls team have had an exceptional season and have been highly competitive in every game. Captain Harriet Wedderburn and the more experienced players have demonstrated excellent leadership skills, supporting the new players who joined the team for the 2018 season. The team goes from strength to strength with more girls participating each year. The team have a number of people to thank for assisting throughout the season; Mr Josh Jones (Assistant Coach), Mrs Claire Smith (Team Manager) and Mrs Melisa Knuckey (Team Management/Medico/ Boarder Liaison). Mr Simon Turner :: Girls Football Co-ordinator
Boys Football Country Week has been a highlight of our Senior football competition since our footballers became the first independent School to participate in that carnival in any sport, back in 1993. Winning C Grade in that first year seemed spectacular and it was! Recently, we have been participating in A Grade, with the Buccaneers placing fifth.
with Bunbury Catholic College and an ancient tradition of the post-match sausage sizzle. Patrick Reilly was outstanding as was Co-captain Angus Cavallo and his South Bunbury League teammate, Jed Montgomerie. Congratulations to Lewis Evans-Thomson who made the State 16s Team and played against the Crow Eaters before injury intervened.
This year we only had a small number of Year 12s so the result, which included winning two finals and some excruciatingly close games, was pleasing. Results are a small part of the story – the main thing was the group enjoyed their games and their company. It was good to rekindle an ancient rivalry
Former Buccaneers often pop down to watch games at University Park during Country Week and after 20 Years of Buccaneering there will be a reunion next year! It will be a good opportunity to catch-up with former players.
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Mr Brad Goerling :: Boys Football Co-ordinator
Netball
Soaring to new heights Bunbury Grammar has had another fabulous year of netball in 2018. This year saw for the first time the Year 11 and 12 Boys Netball take on the South West and Perth schools in the Championship Cup. Both teams competed with grit and outstanding sportsmanship. The Year 11 Boys progressed through to the elimination day and the Grand Final. The defence were deflecting and intercepting, while the mid-court were feeding
and weaving to the tall timbers of our shooters. Not to be outdone by the enthusiasm of the boys, the girl’s teams have experienced the most successful year in the history of Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. The Open girls brought the A Grade Country Week trophy back to Bunbury with a week of being undefeated, for the fifth year in a row. The girls then continued their winning streak to be crowned WA School Sports
High School Cup Champions for the first time in our School’s history. A true champion effort by all involved. A big thank you to Tash O’Neill for your coaching skills and congratulations to Georgia O’Neill for her MVP award for the Grand Final. Netball has had 13 teams playing across both the LNA and BNA competitions, two country week girls teams, two boys teams for the first time and three Representative teams. Many thanks go to all the coaches for volunteering their time for carnivals - some outside in the rain and hail. This is what reminds us that netball is a winter sport. Well done to all the players, officials, coaches and supporters involved. Mrs Marrissa Pirie :: Secondary Netball Co-ordinator
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Hockey
A Culture of Success Hockey at Bunbury Grammar continues to grow from strength to strength as more teams represent the School and students represent the state. Several of our students have been successfully selected into WA state teams. Congratulations to the following students who will represent the state in a range of age groups. These include; Charlotte Massey and Megan Read who were selected to represent the Under 18 age group; Fletcher Wetherell and Sari Wootton for their placement in the Under 15 teams; Jonah Lincoln, Charlie Johnston and Emma Stegmann for their selection in the Under 13 teams and Cameron Duff, Jake Townsend-Hyde, Bede Wetherell and Ella Frost for their places in the Under 12 School Sport WA teams. The hockey program at Bunbury Grammar has an incredible history and seeing the list of players representing the School and state there is no doubt there’s an even brighter future ahead. Mr Keith Kavanagh :: Secondary Hockey Co-ordinator
Parents and Friends
Supporting Our School
The Parents and Friends’ Association provides support to the School community and being involved is a great way to meet other School families. Each year the P&F supports a number of School events providing an opportunity for parents to engage with students, meet other parents and be involved in the School. This year we have had great support from many wonderful volunteers. They, along with our committee, have attended a number of events, including the Easter Egg Hunt, School and Interschool Cross Country, Athletics Carnivals and Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events. These events, apart from
providing families with hot drinks and tasty food are also a wonderful way to meet some new families as we work alongside each other. The P&F also works with the Head of School to deliver support to projects that enhance the environment for our students and inform our School community. In 2018, we were pleased to support the Schools ‘soup series’ of parent help seminars, the first being the Tomorrow Architects seminar. We hope to be involved in many more seminars that assist parents in supporting their children. We are also working towards providing
funds to secure some great seating options for students in the Secondary School. As we move to the end of the year, we invite families to come and participate in the annual Carols Night. This is a wonderful evening to catch up with other families, enjoy a light supper and celebrate Christmas with carols in the Chapel. Mrs Trina Eagles :: P&F President
From the Archives
A History of Community One of the most interesting themes from my studies at Curtin University was from a subject known as ‘Sense of Place’. I enjoyed exploring the subject, which teaches you that your sense of place in the world is far less a location than a sense of your own history and identity. In this way, who you are and where you feel you belong in the world forms over time. Keeping a record of everything that happens over time at our School is the main role of our School Archives. Our shared experience, shared ideas and values, and our shared history, have built a strong community at Bunbury Grammar over a long
time. There are many significant events that have happened here throughout our history that have helped build our community through shared experience. One of the most significant events was the visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury 30 years ago. Another shared experience was the anniversary of the damage to our School grounds 40 years ago by the advent of Cyclone Alby. On a smaller scale, each year the School enjoys a series of community events. This year I had great fun at the excellent Easter Egg Hunt held on the campus, which was well populated with members of the local Bunbury community as well as students and parents. Our School
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Ball, interhouse and interschool sports events, spiritual celebrations and observances, school fairs and Speech Night are just some of the annual events that bring us together as a community. What is your favourite memory of a significant Bunbury Grammar event that brought together lots of students, staff, parents and grandparents? You might have seen many familiar and new faces, but your shared experience at being part of what is often called the ‘School family’ will stay with you now and in the future, wherever you may be. Ms Ros Malone :: School Archivist
HOPE Funding
HOPE for Early Learners
Through our HOPE Program, the Old Grammarians’ Association (OGA) aims to help our former students to make a difference. The 2017 recipient was Margaret Paterson (76), who received funding to assist the Lishman Health Foundation in continuing their work to support research and provide better health outcomes for people living in rural, regional and remote Western Australia.
A little bit of HOPE is something we all need, and I was recently extremely grateful to receive funding from the OGA HOPE program to support the Lishman Health Foundation’s Early Childhood Symposium. The pathway for children identified with learning difficulties is often long and extremely challenging, for both the child and the family. Sadly, this process is usually even more difficult in rural, regional and remote areas.
of the School’s most significant founders. As a Board member of the Lishman Health Foundation, I am passionate about its work improving the health and lives of regional Australians. In 21 years of service to the community, the Foundation has funded and supported many significant regional research projects, including important findings for the control and management of Ross River virus, suicide prevention and in improving cancer outcomes in rural areas. Significant improvements in health policy and practice have been implemented within regional areas. The OGA HOPE funding that I received was put to work to support the 2018 Child Health Symposium which built on the success of a similar event in 2017. The focus was on local solutions for local problems with a panel of South West professionals and parents exploring the challenges of the referral process and how these challenges can be more effectively addressed within this region. An
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open forum was provided with people from the fields of education, general practice and paediatrics engaging with parents and carers, for a direct and frank discussion of the ways the system is working or not working. To me, the most significant outcome from the Symposium is the establishment of a working party to address the key issues raised at the Symposium. While it is still in its infancy, this working group is a ground-breaking initiative and an excellent step forward in developing local solutions to the daunting challenges facing young children with learning difficulties as well as their families. Many thanks to the OGA for providing me with funding from the HOPE program to support the Lishman Health Foundation and its work to improve the health and lives of regional Australians. Mrs Margaret Paterson :: HOPE Recipient 2017
Staff
Atmosphere of Growth Our brilliant teaching staff continue to engage in opportunities for personal growth and improving education at Bunbury Grammar. In August all of our teachers participated in a series of professional development workshops as a part of the Bunbury Academic Masterclasses (BAM) - academic development for educators. Workshop presenters included experts from AISWA Inclusive Education, SEQTA Software and Bunbury Grammar. In late August Head of Library and Teacher Librarian Mrs Jan Pocock and Head of Secondary
and Deputy Head of School Mr Matthew O’Brien attended the Next Generation Libraries Conference in Melbourne. As well as attending a series of design, development and technology workshops for educators they also presented, ‘Engaging Students, Staff and the Community to develop a fit-forpurpose Next Generation library,’ on the strategic refurbishment of the Lishman Library. Deputy Head (Academic) Kathy Chiera headed to Harvard over the School holidays. She attended the Project Zero Classroom - a week long institute of 500 educators from all over the world who came together to learn about the initiatives developed by the
suite of research being conducted through Project Zero. Mrs Chiera worked with Ron Ritchhart, who leads the Cultures of Thinking project worldwide. Visible Thinking is one of the most widely known pedagogical movements that has come from Project Zero and Bunbury Grammar has been using in classrooms for more than four years. Welcome to the family!
Ms Jemma Diedrichs, Secondary Science teacher and Mr Keith Mowat welcomed their daughter Isla in June. Isla joins big brother, Finlay.
Chair of Gratitude
Chris Gibbs memorial chair Former staff member Chris Gibbs’ contribution to the community and the environment has been recognised with a dedicated seat that is now located in Michael Tichbon Park on Hasties Road, Gelorup. The chair was funded by the Old Grammarians’ Association and the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Staff Association and built by the Men’s Shed, Capel.
Chris was a long-term and much loved member of the School staff, always active in our School community and the Gelorup community as a whole. He had the ability to bring people together to get wonderful things accomplished, and was an environmentalist to the core. The first tree planting projects were initiated by Chris, in what is now known as the Michael Tichbon Park, which students over many years have had a hand in planting trees. He was a
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committed volunteer involved in various environmental groups and activities including ‘CoastSWAP’. The School Archives were approached by the Gelorup Community Centre to help arrange this memorial seat and to provide a display for the unveiling event at the Centre. The chair was unveiled on 26 May 2018 with many members of our School community in attendance. Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Staff Association
OGA NEWS
OGA Snippets
Weddings Evan Campbell (06) 3,4 married Mikel in Antigua in June. Evan’s brother Nathan Campbell (03) 4 and family travelled to Antigua for the wedding. Evan and Mikel met in Antigua and have spent the last three and a half year years working together as the Captain and Chef onboard a luxury sailing Catamaran. They have recently purchased a property in Portugal and are heading to Europe where they hope to start their next sailing venture on a larger yacht in the Mediterranean. Brodie MacArthur (11) 6,7 and Joshua Watkins married in May. Dog Bessie was a special guest on their big day. Kate Thompson (06) 8 married Shane Urbini in May. The ceremony was in a Dalyellup park and the reception was held in Kate and Shane’s backyard. Kate’s mum, Heather Thompson, was the celebrant. Kate’s brother, Ryan Thompson (94) and daughter Maggie were surprise guests from Los Angeles. Current Bunbury Grammar teacher Temily Green was maid of honour. Rachel Breidahl (05) (left) married Cainan Parker at the Black Brewing Company in Margaret River in May. Rachel runs her own floristry business, Soul Flora Studio, and did her own wedding flowers. Hannah Jones (06) 1 of Keeper Creative was the wedding photographer. Among the wedding guests were Emma Breidahl (02), Chris Breidahl (08) and Kendal Richardson nee Sutherland (05).
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Calvin Barker (02) and Renae Barker nee Mabey (02) welcomed son Jethro 2 in February. Jethro joins big brother, Elijah.
Ian Lewis (77) is still living abroad 16 years after leaving Perth on a one year contract in South Korea. Assignments have taken Ian to South Korea, China, Kuwait and now Singapore. Ian is currently the Station Manager for the Singapore ship survey station of Norske Veritas.
Claire Jecks (97) 5 and husband Francois Tudor were delighted to welcome their precious baby girl, Mireya Paige, on 21 June. Mireya joins big brother Benji. Jo Lee Steere (97) and Greg Southee welcomed a beautiful little girl, Araminta, in July 2018. Minty joins her big sister Sammy. Jo and family live in Hong Kong and look forward to introducing Minty to her uncle Paul Lee Steere (94), aunty Caitlin Prowse (94) and cousins.
Brian Wallace (93) retrained as a primary school teacher after closing down the family business and now lives in Wuxi, near Shanghai together with his wife and three children. Brian teaches at the Boston International School. The family are getting used to apartment living and have never eaten so many dumplings. Yum! Bronwyn Frost nee Crossland (99) is living in New Zealand and happily married to Aaron, - OGA 62 -
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a primary school teacher who specializes in supporting blind and partly-blind students. After school Bronwyn qualified as a nurse then as a midwife and it was midwifery that led her to New Zealand. Bronwyn and Aaron have five children - Ruby, Sarah, Elise, Elijah and Gabriella who Bronwyn is busily home educating as her main vocation these days! Travis Taylor (05) 13 and Renae Wauhop became engaged in March and are planning for their wedding in Bunbury in February 2019. Travis and Renae are looking forward to building a future here in Bunbury. Nicolette Attwood nee Clarke (05) and Betty Huxtable recently opened a dance school, Dance Works Dunsborough. Nicolette has 11,12
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danced all her life and is thrilled to have her sons Hudson and Marley among her students. Justin Kruger (09) is currently on a scholarship at Stanford University and has just accepted an internship at NASA’s Ames Research Centre in San Jose in California. Justin joins the Intelligent Robotics Group. Tom Heptinstall (16) is in his final year at the Volleyball Australia Centre of Excellence in Canberra and represented Australia at the 2018 Asian Under 20 Men’s Indoor Volleyball Championships. Sophie Johnston (16) was named in the Hockey WA 2018 Under 21 squad which competed at the Australian Championships in Sydney in July.
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Kate Mellett (17) 9,10 is living and working in a hospital in the Tochigi Prefecture of Japan. Kate has plans to travel and work throughout other parts of Japan this year and is thrilled with how much her Japanese speaking skills have improved. Kate would love to hear from students interested in living and working in Japan. Our Head of School, Mr Mike Giles and School Bursar, Mrs Jenny Nobbs enjoyed catching up with some Sydney based alumni on Sunday, 27 May. They had the pleasure of meeting with Martin Cherry (85), Myles Evernden (13), Tom Skeggs (07) and Lois Towart (76) and hearing what they have been up to since leaving Bunbury Grammar.
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In Memoriam We have been saddened by the loss of the following people and our thoughts and prayers are with these families; Patricia Mason, mother of Michael Rennie (77), David Rennie (78) and Karen. Pamela Taylor, mother of Andrew Taylor (89) and Merrylee Legros nee Taylor (91) Geraldine Webster, mother of Neal Webster (85) and Mark Webster (86). Darren Smith, father of Kayla Smith (Year 12).
Grand Grammarian
The Promise of Space “All of human history – all we’ve ever known – has been the product of this tiny, fragile, pale blue dot in the midst of an unimaginably vast universe. Wouldn’t it be cool to find out what’s out there?”
has been an unbelievably rewarding experience.”
Former student, Justin Kruger (09) was fortunate to receive a full scholarship to study at Stanford University in 2017. Since then he has worked with the Space Rendezvous Lab, researching multi-spacecraft missions and technologies (such as using a swarm of spacecraft to explore a nearby asteroid). He is currently employed as an intern with the NASA Ames Research Centre, where he is improving navigation systems for a planetary rover.
“Despite being fascinated by space exploration I had never thought of it as a serious career option. However, an internship at the Australian National University - focusing on hardware testing for a new space telescope - basically convinced me to give space a real shot,” said Justin.
“The opportunity to work at NASA is a literal dream come true – even if it took me a little while to get there, fulfilling that dream
Justin completed a Bachelor of Engineering and Physics at UWA, including research projects in dark matter detection and agricultural robotics, supervised by former Bunbury Grammar student Andrew Guzzomi (99).
The teachers at Bunbury Grammar had a significant impact on Justin as a student. Many of them were caring, encouraging, friendly, entertaining and consistently helped him achieve all he hoped for. The co-curricular activities outside of the classroom were also very influential for Justin,
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“Whether that was band trips, athletics events, or school camps. Outward Bound remains one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had, despite (or perhaps because of) all the shared trauma.” In the future Justin hopes to do further research at Stanford while pursuing a space industry career in the United States, focusing on interplanetary exploration. “In addition to organisations like NASA, private companies such as SpaceX are making it easier and easier to contribute… and with the recent creation of a new Australian space agency, I would love to return home in five or ten years to aid in growing the local space industry, improving Australia’s position as a scientific leader.” Who knows, we might even see Justin in space one day! Ms Georgina Ferreira :: OGA Secretary
Reunion Dates
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