2020
Contents AROUND THE SCHOOL
From the Head From the Board From the Chaplain From the Library Parents and Friends Staff From the Archives Boarding School Ball Remote Learning Primary Honours Program Academic Talent Development Careers and VET Peer Mentoring Grammar Garden Year 3 Bird Habitat Project
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CAMPS AND Trips International Service Trip International Exchange Music Camp Year 5 Camp Year 7 Camp Year 9 Camp
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SPORT Secondary Swimming Carnival 38 Primary Swimming Carnival 41 Cross Country 42 South 32 Rottnest Channel Swim 44 Basketball 46 Primary Tennis 48 Cricket 49
From the
Editor It has been trying times for everyone as we adapt to the new normal. COVID-19 has affected everyone in different ways, and it is heart-warming to see the School Community more connected than ever before. Adaptability has been key for our School to keep both our students and community connected when remote learning was in place during Term 1, as well as in preparation for the resumption of face-to-face learning in Term 2.
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This edition of the Grammarian showcases the variety of events and some activities that went ahead pre-COVID-19. While our School places a strong emphasis on academic outcomes, we recognise the importance in developing skills and knowledge outside the classroom as well. I hope you enjoy reading about the adventures, challenges and triumphs our students experienced. Mrs Denise Fry :: Media Co-ordinator
Photography Staff and students Proofing Clare Underdown, Denise Fry, Ros Malone and Ruth Walker Design Bronwyn Rogers Design Studio | www.bronwynrogers.com
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From the Head
Community Connection When I listen to Old Grammarians reminisce about their days at our School, there is not always agreement on what happened during these shared moments, or the emotions experienced during the moments, but there is always an undeniable connection forged in those moments. So, it seems that while personal truth in memories is arguable, the shared moments at School forge a connection and a community that is durable. What a strong connection this year’s cohort of students will have formed during the pandemic. Their shared experiences, the difficulties and the uncertainty, will deepen the connection.
Many people who move to an area like the South West may have grown up elsewhere. Their first connection to community and new friends may be through our School. It is a credit to our School community that strong connections are made for students and their families. Our goal is to help students feel that they belong in the Bunbury Grammar community, that they feel at home at our School and that we are there for them. Now, when people ask me where I am from, I take the example
Where do we belong? Where do we feel at home? Who are our people? I enjoy hearing Indigenous Australians introduce themselves. They talk about the area they grew up in, their family and the people they know. Their connection is impressive.
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provided to me by Indigenous Australians. I explain that I grew up in the Mid West, but I am now at home in the South West and my community is the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. I then seek connection through the people we may know in common. My hope is that all in our community enjoy close connections that can ground them to their home, their people and their land. Mr Michael Giles :: Head of School
From the Board
Connectedness Society sometimes seems so focused on the pursuit for individuality that community and connectedness might seem to be secondary, or incidental, considerations. Yet individuality might mean nothing if there was no community, and no connection between the individual and the community around them. Connectedness is the invisible thread which binds our lives, and our individualism, together. It has been a privilege to be involved in the governance of our School during the pandemic. What an odd privilege! From my perspective, the School’s response, and particularly the working relationships between the Board and the School leadership, has emphasised the connectedness between Board and staff as we have worked towards the same goal in unchartered waters. The focus has been on identifying risks, setting goals and planning and communicating those with the School community. It has been an affirming experience which has emphasised our collective ability, through connectedness, to respond to a quickly developing national and international pandemic.
In particular, the Board of Governors was pleased with the clear and effective communication between the School and parents and others in our School community, regarding its responses to the pandemic. I hope that these communications preserved and enhanced the connectedness of the School with our community. Connectedness was also at the heart of the decision to return to face-to-face teaching for the commencement of Term 2. The advice received by the Board from Mr Michael Giles and Mr Matthew O’Brien was that face-to-face teaching is the best possible model of learning for our students, as it offers opportunities for connectedness that remote learning - though effective - cannot replicate. The Board agreed that this was the preferred ‘ideal’, provided that delivery was safe for students, staff and their families. I am very proud of our teaching staff for the extraordinary efforts they have made, under enormous pressure and uncertainty, to develop a remote learning model at short notice. It may be that remote learning will be used again, but face-to-face teaching will remain the preferred method of teaching. I also thank Mr O’Brien for his extraordinary efforts as Acting
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Head of School (while Mr Giles was on long service leave). I am certain that he did not expect to have to deal with an international pandemic that closed state and national borders! The Board is proud of all School staff for the commitment they have shown and the sacrifices they have made as a result of the pandemic. Perhaps an unintended benefit of our experiences in isolation during the pandemic has been to make us cherish connectedness more deeply. The loved ones and friends we could not see, the home office and restrictions on movement – these may have made us appreciate the quiet for a short while, but none of us would want it forever. On behalf of the Board of Governors, I hope that you are able to reflect with gratitude on your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic; instances where you innovated in ways to remain connected and enjoy all the support and care which comes from those connections - even in physical isolation. Mr Simon Jacob :: Chair of the Board of Governors
From the Chaplain
Not ‘Social Isolation’ but ‘Physical Separation’ It was the philosopher Descartes who in the 1600s made an important distinction between the physical world and the non-physical world. Since then, philosophers have called this the ‘Descartian Split’. This split encouraged the Western world to separate things of matter from things of the spirit and fostered the work of the physical sciences. Whilst having some positives, this split also had its dangers. In particular, human beings were in danger of being dehumanised (as mere “units” in an economic system), and spirituality (or religion) was alienated from the physical world. Whilst the ‘Descartian Split’ is helpful in many ways, it is not an absolute. The physical and the non-physical are, in fact, related to each other. For example, we, as humans, may have non-physical thoughts and emotions, but they are generated within a physical brain.
within us. We have been told to isolate ourselves physically for the benefit of others, whilst at the same time support oneanother. Many have found this difficult because we long for physical human contact: a touch, a hug, a handshake… so now we are reinventing ourselves. We are finding ways to be together without the physical. Although paradoxical, I think we can do it. I think we can be together via technology, phone calls, writing letters and even waving across the corridor. Maybe we are being reminded that, at our core, we are social beings, and that whilst
The Christian faith has long understood this. Whilst recognising God as Spirit, it acknowledges that this Spirit came to earth in the physical form of Jesus Christ. Somehow, in a deeply mysterious way, in Jesus, God has come as both Spirit and matter. It is a reminder that we too, who are Spirit and matter, must cherish these two aspects of our being. In a strange way, the COVID-19 crisis has reawakened this longing - Around the School 4 -
we value our independence, it is our interdependence that is more important. By not being physical we have rediscovered just how vital this is in our lives. So during this time of physical separation, let us not isolate ourselves socially. Let us remember the shut-ins, the bored, the hospitalised, the lonely and the forgotten. Let us also remember that there is more to us than the mere physical. We are connected through the Spirit of God and may that Spirit ever live in us. The Lord be with you. Father Geoff :: School Chaplain
From the library
Special Delivery From
the library
The Library has met some challenges during Semester 1, and it has been good for us! From every crisis, amazing things are developed. People step up and do extraordinary things and we all get the opportunity to re-evaluate our lives.
new appreciation for other cultures, religions and ways of life. To read is to open their mind to opportunities and great knowledge.
We also had Ms Jenny Botje from the Literature Centre running Visual Literacy Workshops with Queen Celine, written by Matt Shanks.
While there were much to be sad about during the changes that occurred, the opportunity to read was opened up for everyone. I know many students took advantage of this.
We managed one meeting of the Secondary Book Club which was well attended by enthusiastic patrons, and one meeting of the Staff Book Club, also well attended and generated great professional discussion. I look forward to the resumption of these, and discussion around what books have been read as we all return.
When students were required to stay home, so many of them chose books to take with them.
At the end of Term 1, the Library offered a delivery service! To support our community, staff delivered library books to students at home.
The time at home was perfect for students to regain their space, use their imagination, travel in their heads and hearts, develop empathy for others and grow a
Prior to the changes in learning, we were so lucky to have awardwinning international author, Mr Brian Falkner attend for Young Writers and Youth Literature Days.
No matter the circumstance, books are always available and the Library will remain open. Ms Jan Pocock :: Teacher Librarian
Parents and Friends
Stronger than Ever The P&F got off to a flying start in Term 1 with our Welcome Morning Tea providing a great opportunity for parents to meet. It was a packed first week with the Welcome Sundowner, which coincided with Primary Parent Information Night, drawing a great crowd. In addition to the gourmet feast provided by Café 140 and Barrecas Wines, guests were treated to a spectacular performance of interactive magic by Robbie T: Magician, a former Bunbury Grammar student whose talent left everyone enthralled. Thank you to Rita Barbour, Kristy Garbelini, Fran Casagrande, staff and all our wonderful members
who helped make the night a resounding success. Wrapping up a busy first week, the P&F hosted a social evening for Year 11 and 12 parents at the Parade Hotel while the School Ball was on. This event was combined with an information session run by Mrs Kathy Chiera to address questions about Year 11 and 12. Thank you to Mrs Chiera who juggled her hosting duties at the School Ball to come along and provide us with her expertise and insights. With the P&F’s first three events all completed in a week, planning got underway for a busy year with some wonderful, fresh ideas raised by new members on the committee and enthusiasm at an all-time high. While we have had to put our social planning on hold
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in the face of the current health crisis, the P&F’s commitment to promoting a connected school community is unwavering. After such a wonderful start to the year with our School community coming out in force to support the P&F, we have all had to take a step back and find new ways to connect. The strength of our School community has never been more evident than amid the chaos of the current health crisis. Staff, families and friends have all lent their support and positivity as we negotiate our way through the rapid series of changes our School faces. We thank everyone for their support and look forward to resuming P&F activities when the time is right. Mrs Michaela Hales :: P&F President
Staff
a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teacher and for helping other teachers.
Mrs Melinda Golinski has been recognised as one of Australia’s top educators by winning an ASG National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA). Mrs Golinski discusses her love for being
Last year, Mrs Kate Holdman completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Mrs Holdman talks about her love for learning and her recent completion of the Master’s Degree.
I love being a STEM teacher because I enjoy seeing the students get excited when they investigate something and figure out something new for themselves. I see my job as providing the opportunity for them to discover something new rather than me telling them “this happens because...” I chose STEM rather than just Science because I think it is more relevant, as integrating all the learning areas is what we do in real life every day, so I think that is what we should be doing in class.
I have always loved learning and never shied away from opportunities presented to me. At the beginning of 2017, I was offered a place in the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia’s Educational Leadership course that would contribute to the completion of the first unit in a Master of Educational Leadership in collaboration with UWA. I decided that it would be a good opportunity to start some further study, which I had been considering for some time. So I started in 2017 and continued on to complete the Master’s Degree at the end of 2019. With great difficulty, I juggled my studies while being a teacher - Around the School 8 -
When I found out that I won the award, I was shocked, surprised and proud. This award is for teachers in general, not specifically STEM, so I really did not think I was going to win. I did have a difficult year last year and there were a few different challenges that I had to face at school but I suppose sometimes that is when your best teaching comes out because you are challenged and you become focused and more direct in your approach or, actually in my case, I had to find new approaches that worked. So even though I had a difficult year, I probably had a great teaching year if that makes sense. Mrs Melinda Golinski :: Lead Teacher STEM
at the same time. I am a very organised person and am also very disciplined when I have a long list of things to do. At times it was quite challenging, especially when reports and assignments were due at the same time. However, I always tackled assignments early and did not leave anything to the last minute, so was able to effectively time manage and prioritise to make the stress manageable. Whilst at the time it was very busy, I am glad I completed it. I also factored in down time by playing golf and going to the gym and rewarded myself with a holiday when I had finished! Mrs Kate Holdman :: Year 6 Teacher
From the Archives
Digital Archives, Digital Presence In the early part of this year, the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Archives took part in the pilot testing of a new online platform created by the West Australian Museum, known as Collections WA. The only School Archive to take part in the testing phase, the BCGS Archives has now created what is known as a digital presence within Collections WA, which was launched in early June.
As School records and archives become more and more digital, they need better management and preservation. Unlike managing the School’s physical archives, creating a digital presence for archives also involves making detailed records with digitised objects such as documents, trophies, booklets, flyers and photographs. For this reason one of the most important parts of testing Collections WA has also been applying the right metadata, so that people searching the history of our School can find what they are looking for. This exciting project helps to showcase our School to the community by telling the stories of the people, places, events and artefacts that have been collected by the Archives to record our history. Many of these samples from our collection can still be seen today in physical form, and by giving them a digital presence we can share them with a wider audience. As the world changes and moves towards a digital future, our managed digital presence can ensure that our past is recorded, as well as presented, using new ways of capturing history. Ms Ros Malone :: Archivist
Boarding
B arders never
B red It has been an unprecedented Semester in boarding and it would be remiss to begin without saying thank you. I am very appreciative to the parents and guardians of our boarders for welcoming my family into this lovely community. It has been a wonderful experience and equally enjoyable to meet
everyone. The boarding staff are so committed to the welfare of the boarders and are always seeking to make boarding a rewarding and fulfilling experience for the students entrusted in their care. The ongoing support and dedication means a lot. The biggest thanks goes to the boarders. Their presence and diversity make working in boarding at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School such a pleasure. To hear the laughter and conversations as well as witness the camaraderie is very special. The Boarding Executive has been formed and some great ideas have already been generated and some acted upon. I look forward to this group leading some great initiatives for their peers when we all return. Congratulations to the following students who were voted by their peers to represent them on the Executive: Year 8, Cheyenne Hallett and Rory Hamersley, Year 9, Marnie Carter and Josh Cussons, Year 10, Talicia Griffin and Kobe Hayes, Year 11, Hannah Hill and Logan Lubcke, Year 12, Jamie Spooner, Angus Christensen, Odette Telfer and Hayley Hill. - Around the School 10 -
Recreation was a focus this term and will continue to be. Despite Adventure World and the Monster Trucks being cancelled due to social distancing protocols, we still managed a number of activities. Thanks to the Cussons family who hosted all the Year 9 boys for a weekend of camping and water sports. The boys came back very tired which meant a fantastic weekend was had by all. A number of boarders also ventured to Perth for the inaugural AFLW Derby. There were numerous beach outings, visits to Timezone and a few took advantage of the cinema whilst they still could. As social distancing became a real challenge for recreational activities, we still found a way. Students got involved in some modified football, CrossFit classes and campus golf. The Boarding Executive made the decision to bring the Easter Egg Hunt forward. What an inspired decision that was. Congratulations to Megan House and Hugh Telfer who found the golden tickets. Mr Justin Forbes :: Head of Boarding
School Ball
After what seemed like a thousand photos, the students arrived at the Italian Club and elegantly walked the red carpet to be greeted by the teachers. Once inside, students were able to mingle under the white draped ceiling and fairy lights that enhanced the room. Surrounded by spectacular decorations and flame torches, everyone adored each other’s incredible outfits. A delicious meal was served on tables decorated beautifully with vines, candles and roman numerals. During dinner, some dancers from Connie Vidos entertained everyone with an array of fabulous performances consisting of acrobatics and lyrical dance.
A Night in Ancient Greece
The theme for the 2020 School Ball was Ancient Greece and all the Gods and Goddesses dressed up in their finest to celebrate in style.
Throughout the night, students had plenty of fun dressing up at the photo booth and posing with friends and partners in front of the gorgeous white backdrop with decorated Greek columns. Of course, the Ball would not be the same without heels and blazers coming off for dancing to the music from the DJ. A huge thank you to Mr White and the Ball Committee for organising such a wonderful night. It was a great event to start the year. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Taylor for attending as special guests for the evening. Skyla Van Loggerenberg :: Year 12
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Remote Learning
Ways to
Learn
“Change is not pleasant, But change is constant. Only when we change and grow, We’ll see a world we never know.” Wisdom of The Orange Woodpecker
Term 1 was incredibly different for our School as our entire community embarked on a new learning journey. Our previous years of implementing a range of digital offerings, alongside the provision of 1:1 devices in Primary and Secondary, having SEQTA Learn and Engage well implemented for students and families, and Microsoft Office 365 running throughout the organisation, allowed us to very quickly migrate to provision of
remote teaching and learning. Microsoft Teams was the platform of choice, especially for our older Primary and Secondary students, with everything from Science, Sport and instrumental music lessons being run very successfully. “See you on Teams” became our new farewell! It was wonderful to welcome students back in Term 2, bringing the normal buzz and excitement to our campus. The COVID-19 pandemic opened our eyes to new possibilities for teaching and learning and demonstrated that we are all (well mostly!) competent and capable of communicating with anyone at any time using high functioning software tools that are surprisingly easy to use. We discovered that education does not
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need to be locked in a classroom, nor tied to the school day. Staff and parents, alongside the students, have rediscovered the joy of learning and being lifelong learners. We can better appreciate a world in which we value each other and the relationships we share. A world, perhaps, we never knew. Mr Matthew O’Brien :: Deputy Head of School / Head of Secondary
Primary Honours Program
Honours
English
Like all things this term, we have been a little disrupted. However, while we began the term believing that we were reading either Historical Fiction or Post-Apocalyptic Fiction, we finished the term reading Historical Fiction or Realistic Present Day Fiction. No one saw that coming!
visited the School over the last few years and spoken to the students. It is wonderful when students are able to remember the authors’ words and recall motivation for particular aspects of their writing.
All groups this term focused on responding to literature and understanding the techniques that authors use to develop tension, add information and create characters. We were so very fortunate that Year 5 and 6 students were able to spend a day with award-winning international author, Mr Brian Falkner who talked a lot about characterisation. Our key take-away was that even the worst character must have one redeeming feature and the key character must have flaws, otherwise they are just not believable. All of the texts that were studied have been by notable Australian authors. Each of the authors have
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I am looking forward to the students’ creative pieces. We will submit the best of them into writing competitions this year so that they get the recognition they so richly deserve. Ms Jan Pocock :: Teacher Librarian
Academic Talent Development
Genius Hour Many of the opportunities that are offered to students as a part of our Academic Talent Development Program have been postponed due to COVID-19.
with participants communicating via Teams while we were remote schooling and during our face-to-face time starting at the beginning of Term 2.
The Genius Hour program for our Year 7 students has managed to weather the COVID-19 storm
Genius Hour is a concept that was started by Google where they gave their employees an hour a
week to work on any project they liked. This was to foster creativity and passion. Our Year 7 students are presented with a similar task. For one lesson a week, students work on a ‘Passion Project’. They can access the expertise available from any of our specialist teachers, as well as parents and members of the community. Projects this year range from creating a rocket to writing picture books for the children in our Early Childhood Centre. The benefits of Genius Hour range from fostering creativity to improved independent thinking skills, autonomous learning and highly abled students mixing with like-minded peers. During Term 3 we will hold an afternoon tea to showcase projects to parents and teachers. This should be an exciting day for everyone involved. Mrs Naomi Smith :: Academic Talent Development Co-ordinator
Students’ thoughts Olive Reid :: I liked being able to do a project about whatever we wanted, it was fun to come up with creative ideas. Olivia Youngson :: I liked how I could collaborate with my friends and be creative during the school day. Connor Dawson :: I liked the afternoon tea at the end of the program, and that I could do something I enjoyed when the rest of the class was doing HASS.
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Careers and Vet
Each Semester, our Year 10 students have the opportunity to participate in Work Experience for a week. In Semester 2, 2019, students were hosted by various local businesses from a wide range of industries across the South West.
Olivia Pether
Angus Dawson
Michael Kavanagh
Wizard Pharmacy
Tuart Forest Primary
Good Earth Surf Shop
Having missed out on the first work experience placements due to Country Week, the huge numbers of Christmas shoppers making their way into Wizard Pharmacy was quite a shock to my inexperienced self. I soon discovered that becoming comfortable in a retail environment would not happen overnight, and any qualms I had over making a fool of myself had to be squashed and set aside for me to be able to focus and learn everything I needed to. Customer service did not come naturally to me, and the skill of holding a conversation while putting through purchases certainly took its time to develop. My sixand-a-half hours a day of work was much appreciated by the few other staff working at the pharmacy, as so much needed to be done with so little time. I am glad to say that my efforts to do the best job possible resulted in me securing a part-time job at the same store I had settled in to over the five day placement.
I did not know what to think of Work Experience. All I knew was that it was a week off school. I found myself placed at Tuart Forest Primary School. I was expecting it to be a hard week as I was in a Year 2 class, but it turned out to be an absolutely great time. I learnt all sorts of new things ranging from how to organise paperwork to teaching Year 2 Mathematics. I was a bit confused by it all at first, but I had great work experience supervisors that were there to help me out. I had a fantastic experience and am now even thinking about a degree in teaching. I have to say a huge thank you to the School for this opportunity and especially Mrs Walker and Ms Elliott for making this program available.
When I was a kid, I dreamed of working in a surf shop. Work experience made my dream a reality. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work at Good Earth Surf Shop for a week. Going in for my first day, I was a little nervous but put on my usual confident attitude. I was instantly welcomed into the family culture that they, as a local business, value. From putting skateboards together to selling surfboards, I soon found that I was becoming more independent at work and home. I had somewhat of an advantage to feeling comfortable in the shop, as I knew 90 percent of the customers that walked through the doors. It is not what you know in life that gets you somewhere, it is who you know. When it came to the sad ending of this week, I was offered a job, and politely accepted. I highly recommend going somewhere that you like and will enjoy, that is what I did and have not regretted it since.
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Peer Mentoring
The School has been running the Peer Mentoring Program (previously known as Peer Support) since 2002, and over the years it has helped students with the transition into Secondary School.
Breaking the Ice On Orientation Day a group of Year 10 students came into the Year 7 Centre to conduct team building activities with the Year 7 students. This group of Year 10 students were part of the Peer Mentoring Program and they helped the students break the ice and get to know each other. Each House has approximately three to four Peer Mentoring Leaders. The Peer Mentoring Leaders take time out of their day to help the Year 7 students smoothly transition into Secondary School. Every Wednesday, we all gather for House Lunch and it is nice seeing some familiar faces. We got another chance to see our Peer Mentoring Leaders on the first day of school when they came to visit and welcome us to the big school. They organised more games for us and it helped us build a stronger bond with our peers. I believe that this is a great way for the new students to assimilate into the School. When I am in Year 10, I hope to be a Peer Mentoring Leader as well. I would like to thank the Peer Mentoring Leaders for helping ease our transition into Secondary School. Zoe Anderson :: Year 7
It is nice to develop a connection between our group of Year 10 students and the Year 7 students. I am looking forward to working with them more and continuing the friendships over the next few years. Noah Hales, Year 10
It felt really good to be able to help the Year 7 students on their first day of Secondary School. I remember what it was like to be new, so it was nice to be able to reassure them that we have a really good school and that everyone will be kind to them. I look forward to seeing my group around the School and keeping an eye on them. Olivia Teede, Year 10
I loved getting to know the Year 7 students. I really enjoyed organising activities for them, and it will be good to say hello to them when I see them around the School.
I liked organising the Peer Mentoring activities because I feel like it really helped the Year 7 students to come out of their shells. It was nice to help build their confidence and let them enjoy Year 7 as everyone should.
Paige Snelling, Year 10
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Grammar Garden
The Fruit of
Reducing
Waste
The Community Garden continues to grow. Now in its second year, many things have occurred in the past 12 months that will bear not only fruit but eggs and vegetables into the future.
One main aim of the Garden was to reuse many waste products from School. Food scraps from the School kitchen, Boarding and buckets placed around School go to the chooks and various types of composting, and shredded paper is used in the chook laying boxes and compost.
I wrote that two years ago and it continues to be true. The main difference now is that eggs are flowing and the passionfruit vines, lemon and mandarin trees are fruiting. Students come to the Garden on Wednesdays to complete the various jobs, which are plentiful.
Sawdust from the Design and Technology Centre is used as the base in the chook shed and on all the paths; while lawn clippings provided by maintenance are a favourite with the chooks. Newspaper is used to cover weeds (if they cannot be removed and fed
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to the chooks) and to make seedling pots which are then planted as one so the newspaper breaks down and there is no need to remove the seedling from the pot. Old buckets from anywhere around the School are also used by all students to move the various items like mulch and sawdust around the Garden. The path to become more sustainable has been very well laid out. Not complete by any means, but growing. Mr Geoff Dunbar :: School Community Garden Co-ordinator
Year 3 Bird Habitat Project
Every Bird needs a Home
parrots, magpies, woodland pigeons, crows, galahs and ibises, amongst others.
As part of a Year 3 STEM learning project, students were invited to create their very own ideal bird habitat. Students started their research by reading the book The Best Nest by PD Eastman.
When imagining and creating a bird-friendly habitat, the students realised that all birds need sources of water and food as well as, suitable shelter from weather and predators. The students also discovered that nests can be constructed from a variety of natural materials (grass, mud and animal fur) and non-natural materials (paper and plastic).
The next stage of investigation involved undertaking a ‘bird safari’ around the School grounds. Equipped with binoculars and iPads, students recorded the birds that inhabit the School’s bushland setting. The class identified
After drawing designs in their design booklets, construction of
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the bird habitats began in earnest. Utilising a shoebox as the ‘base’, students used paper towel holders, crêpe paper, pop sticks, cotton balls, matchsticks and a variety of natural resources to build the habitats. And what a sight to behold they were. Students then reflected on the design process, with all agreeing that they had indeed constructed the habitat for the best nest! Mrs Claire Swart :: Year 3 Teacher
Round Square International service trip
Over the Christmas Break, two students took the opportunity to participate in the Round Square International Service Trip to Borneo, where they helped renovate and rebuild the staff accommodation of an orphanage. After flying in and receiving our orientation in Kota Kinabalu, we were then transferred to the Orphanage in Tambunan to start work on some living quarters for the volunteers of the orphanage. However, the original plans for working in the afternoon were postponed due to rain. Nobody’s spirits were damped by the wet weather because the team made the best out of the rainy afternoon by playing games, getting to know each other and filling in our reflection journals. It was lovely to see the team bonding this early on in the trip. The next morning, the team had their first introduction to the children at the orphanage. Tambunan Orphanage is run by Catholic nuns and volunteers who care for and educate 75 children who have either lost their parents, their parents cannot care for them or they have been abandoned. Meeting these kids was a heart-
warming moment for the team and really got everyone motivated to help. The tune changed later that day however, as work started.
plunge pool offered the perfect opportunity for the team to get out and explore some of the beautiful, local scenery.
Luckily the first day was quite easy, which helped get everyone into the groove of the tough, physical work which many had never experienced before. Work consisted entirely of standing in a 70 metre line passing bricks. This line was soon labelled 'the brick chain'. The work load got progressively more and more each day but the team was up to the challenge. Luckily there were a few rainy days to break up the work load and gave the team a much needed rest. The work was also broken up by cultural experiences, which included opportunities to visit tourist attractions.
In the end, the team managed to complete the foundation after levelling out the house pad, digging the hole for the septic tank (two metres wide and two metres deep by hand) and complete some of the brick work, all after we carted all the supplies up a 70 metre path by hand, because we were unable to get a car up there.
One activity the whole team really enjoyed was a morning of adventure to Mahua Waterfall. The 17 metre waterfall and
This once in a lifetime opportunity was amazing. Although we did not get to complete the build, what we did complete was very satisfying and it put the local workers months ahead of schedule. We would definitely recommend any sort of Round Square Service Trip if you were at all interested, you absolutely would not regret it! Miles Staniforth-Smith and Charlie Dickie :: Year 12
Round Square international exchange
Surreal and
Unforgettable
As a part of the Round Square International Exchange Program, I was given the chance of a lifetime; to travel to the other side of the world for four months.
school started, watching my mum and my uncle drive out of the front entrance.
When I first signed up, the idea of actually going on exchange was simply that; an idea. I never thought in a million years that I would be sitting in a warm building, surrounded by snow, and writing a report in the middle of rural Quebec. This was my life for 12 weeks and quite honestly, I was not complaining.
I feel as though this blur continued throughout my stay. The world keeps moving round even when you sometimes wish it would just freeze and you can keep little moments in your life forever. Stanstead was nothing short of that. It sounds selfish, but I did not want my time at Stanstead to end, but at the same time, I wished I could be back home all the same. Staying on the other side of the world felt like I had two lives at once, but you can only ever be in one place.
Getting to Stanstead College was all a blur. One minute we were at Perth International Airport saying our goodbyes and the next minute I was in Boarding at Stanstead College the day before
One of my favourite parts of being at an international boarding school was that it gave me the opportunity to be surrounded by not only QuĂŠbĂŠcois traditions, but everyone brought a piece of their home
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with them. Sharing cultures and traditions was also a regular and supported activity. We would have cultural food nights regularly where students would go into the kitchen and cook food from their home countries. Travelling across to the other side of the world has shown me everything I thought I knew in a completely different light. This goes for obvious aspects like boarding to different ways of viewing peers around you. I have learnt so many new things academically, socially and culturally and I would do it all again in a heartbeat. I would like to thank Round Square and Stanstead College for making those four months of my life something I will never forget. Lily Adams :: Year 10
Music Camp
Music in
Action
In Term 1, 44 musicians from Years 7 to 12 departed the School for the annual Music Camp at our favourite campsite in Baldivis. For two nights and one full day, we rehearsed music with the Intermediate and Senior Concert Bands and the Intermediate and Senior Strings. Music Camp gave us the opportunity to develop our team work skills, not only through
playing music, but also through the various activities organised, including Mrs Fahie’s vocal and physical warm ups, games, Father Geoff’s unique Grace at meals, a massive game of capture the flag on the oval one night and our absolute favourite activity, the waterslide down the hill on our last afternoon. Music Camp was full of great music, friendships and
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fun. A special thanks from the Year 12 students to Mr Molewyk, Mrs Brittain, Father Geoff and Mrs Fahie for making our last Music Camp such a positive and memorable experience. Miranda Fahie, Samuel Lanagan and Halle Mitchell :: Music Captains 2020
Year 5 Camp
Exploring
History
Each year, the Year 5 students are let loose in the town of Fremantle to explore the history and experience some thrilling activities. The first day we went to Queens Garden where we saw many swans and ducks and we also visited a cemetery. We then went to Woodman Point where we were staying. The next day we went to the Maritime Museum and learnt a lot about the artefacts in the museum. The highlight of the day was the
visit to Fremantle Prison. It was an amazing experience as we saw all sorts of things such as the courtyard, jail cells, waking post and the main prison hallway. On our third day, we all got to try archery and the teams had a little competition. Archery was fun, although my team lost by 106 points. After archery, we had morning tea and then our instructors took us rock climbing. Most of us made it to the top of the wall and it was really fun jumping down. For safety, we had harnesses so we would not get hurt on the climbing wall. To
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continue with the adrenalin rush, we got to do a flying fox which was great fun. We started our fourth and final day with a jog on the beach and then a swim in the ocean. We packed up and took a boat ride to Penguin Island where we watched a penguin show and learnt many interesting facts about penguins. After exploring the island, we went back to the mainland where we had lunch and headed back to School. The whole camp was such a fun and memorable experience. Luke Cotton :: Year 5
Year 7 Camp
Building
Friendships and
Fun
Straight after Orientation Day, Year 7 students left for camp where they got to bond with their peers and try many new experiences. This year we had camp in the first week of School. I think it was a great experience and we all got to know each other by the end of it. The way the camp worked was we were split into four groups. Groups One and Two went together to Turners Caravan Park and groups Three and Four went together to Busselton Baptist Camp. After a day, we would swap around activities and locations. Some highlights of the camp were staying at Turners Caravan Park, sleeping in a tent, the aquatic activities and Xcape At The Cape. Turners Caravan Park was fun because it was a new experience for some students who had never been camping before or used a Trangia. As well as being a camp, it was a great learning experience. We all learnt how to surf, stand-up paddle board, canoe and build rafts which we raced once we built them! We got to do some fun activities at Xcape At The Cape and it was a great way to finish the camp off. We also had a cake for the students that had their birthday during camp. Lots of the students liked surfing and it was great getting to know everyone’s names and some things about them. Overall camp was a great success. Molly Lincoln :: Year 7
Year 9 Camp
Navigating outside our
Comfort Zone During the last week of Term 1, the Year 9 students travelled down to the Augusta region for our six-day Outdoor Education Group (OEG) camp. Camp consisted of quite a few activities, from abseiling, canoeing and rock climbing to bush walking, rope courses and navigation. All of these activities challenged every student and made us take a little step out of our comfort zone. For some people, going out of their comfort zone meant climbing to the highest point on the rock climbing wall, while for some it meant having to prepare meals every night.
Our camp involved camping at base camp for two nights and then in the bush on expedition for three nights. While at base camp, we still had our normal day-today luxuries: toilets (not flushable though), running water, showers, etc. Whereas while on expedition, we had to learn to adapt to life without those privileges. Two people every group can thank would have to be our OEG leaders. Without them, we would have been completely lost and probably would have suffered from food poisoning on the first night. They taught us
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how to set up tents properly, how to pack our huge packs properly and a lot more skills which a lot of us will use later in life. Teamwork was a key Character Strength developed throughout camp. Without it, we would not have been able to walk through thick terrain, canoe through the Blackwood River or even manage to cook our daily meals. At the end of the day we all survived, which would not have been possible without the help of our peers. Aaliyah O’Connell :: Year 9
Secondary Swimming Carnival
Swimming
Winn and
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Secondary Swimming Carnival
Sneak Win for
Wilson On a warm summer’s day, the Secondary School gathered at the South West Sports Centre for the Interhouse Swimming Carnival. The day had a joyous start with the Year 12 students competing in the inflatable toy relay. It was a fun way to start the carnival with the Year 12 students giving it their all, much to the amusement of the crowd. Perhaps it was also a sign of things to come, with Wilson’s inflatable dinosaur finishing with a convincing win. As the rest of the Carnival began, the competition between Houses heated up with Redding leading
the way for the majority of the day. Excitement, enthusiasm and anticipation filled the Centre as the events went on and the scores remained incredibly close. Finally, putting an end to Knight’s winning streak and Redding’s lead for almost the whole day, Wilson clutched-up in the final relays and came out victorious. Well done to all swimmers and particularly to Wilson House for their incredible win! Priya Richardson and Brady Dillon :: Wilson House Captains
Primary Swimming Carnival
Big Splash for
Knight
Our Primary Swimming Carnival was held on Friday, 28 February at the South West Sports Centre. We all had a lot of fun and enjoyed watching our friends swim and cheering everyone to do their best. As House Captains, we really enjoyed the responsibility of organising all the students in our Houses for all of the events and cheering our respective Houses on. It was really great to see everyone doing their best to win points for their House and overall the sportsmanship of everyone on the - Sport 41 -
day was fantastic. The highlight of the day was the individual medley, which was very close right up to the very end! The Year 6 Parents also dressed up as baby sharks which was very funny! Congratulations to Knight who were the winning House overall and a big thank you to Mr Dunbar for organising another very successful carnival. Lacey Spanswick, Tom Garbelini, Leeuwin Prowse, Tana Hathway, Libby McGregor, Digby Clements, Emily Duff and Jamie Harrison :: Semester 1 House Captains
Running for the
Shield
As captains of Redding House, we are beyond proud of the courage Redding showed throughout the day. We really appreciate the hard work and the outstanding participation shown by all of our House. Under the circumstances of COVID-19, we were dealing with altered conditions and no crowds to urge us on at the oval, including those parents who usually come out in support. We especially appreciate the members of the School community, which included Primary, Support and Maintenance staff taking up positions along the route to encourage us. We would like to thank the Sports and Wellbeing staff that were instrumental in making this modified Interhouse Cross Country happen, as it is an integral part of our traditions and House competition. This victory has been a long time coming. Congratulations, this breaks the eight year drought! Hopefully, 2021 sees Redding House take the shield home again. Todd Broekman and Jamie Spooner :: Redding House Captains
Results 1st Redding House 2nd Knight House 3rd Wilson House 4th Goldsmith House Participation Award Knight House
Cross Country
South 32 Rottnest Channel Swim
Entrenched in Tradition
Fourteen students from Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School participated in the 30th Annual South 32 Rottnest Channel Swim. Of the 14 students that competed, there was a mix of novice and experienced competitors. The standout was the Duo Mixed team comprised of Head Boy, Strauss Janse van Rensburg and Swim Captain, Bronte Whittaker. Both are no strangers to the competition – this was the second crossing for Strauss and the third crossing for Bronte. The duo placed 40th out of the 143 Duo Mixed teams and finished second in their category, which is a commendable feat as they competed against older and more experienced swimmers. “This year I was competing in a duo rather than a team of four.
I was very excited for this new challenge. It was tough battling through the cold water and shoulder pain, but nothing could stop us from reaching Thompson Bay,’ said Bronte. First time competitor, Angus Dickie found the experience both challenging and rewarding saying, “Although it was hard at times, it was a great thing to do and an experience we will always remember.” What started out as a challenge in 1999 has now become an entrenched tradition of the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Swimming Squad and School Community. In the 21 years since, students apply to become members of teams to enter the annual event in the preceding year. The School requires them to commit to a year-long program of training with minimum hours of training specified.
The interest to compete has grown over the years and it is now a much sought after position among the students involved in the swimming program. “Waking up at 3.00am to swim as a duo to Rottnest can be looked at two ways. First it can be six and a half hours of hard never-ending work, or a fun, unforgettable, experience,” said Strauss. Angus added, “It was a great experience and definitely worth all the early morning trainings for which we owe a huge thanks to Mr Bob Marshall who never misses a training session and organises everything to make it go as smoothly as possible for the swimmers and all of the support crew.” Mrs Denise Fry :: Media Co-ordinator
High
Basketball
Hoops
Primary Basketball at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School prides itself on inclusion. We introduce so many students who would not normally play a team sport into an active, fun lifestyle. At the Primary level, students start as young as four, learning the fundamental skills required for the game. Our youngest team plays at Year 3 level and the competitive nature with which Grammar students represent the School is fantastic to see. The students particularly enjoy Grammar versus Grammar derbies with coaches Ian du Plessis and Jensen Barbour. Both coaches have said that the derbies were highlights for them. Year 4 student, Noah Bancroft said, “I loved all the shooting and hard defence. I loved the derby.” Clearly the Year 4 boys enjoyed being competitive with each other. Year 5 student, Lucy Murray won the Most Valuable Player for the Under 11 Girls category scoring over 100 points and she said, “This was a challenging season for my team, but we worked together and persevered.” Rosie Reynolds (Year 5) finished top five in fouls
conceded, but said, “The umpires were honest and pretty fair. I loved this season because the team was caring of each other”. Another notable performer was Year 4 student, Milla Vukelic who placed third in scoring in the Under 10 Girls category. I am always very impressed with how our students give it their all on the court and keep striving for success until the final siren. Mr Benjamin Duff :: Primary Basketball Co-ordinator
Secondary Grammar Basketball Club was once again well represented in the Bunbury Basketball Association with 28 teams taking the court in 2020. We had a number of teams do extremely well with seven teams making finals, four make preliminary finals and one make the grand final. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all preliminary finals and grand finals were cancelled this season so premierships were awarded to the minor premiers.
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A big thank you to all staff and parents that gave up their time to coach the teams this season. Well done to all players and we hope to see you all back next season. Mr Jason Reid :: Secondary Basketball Co-ordinator
We had a number of association Most Valuable Player awards and we congratulate the following players for their efforts: Under 11 Girls - MVP Lucy Murray Under 16C Girls - MVP Ella Frost Under 14B Boys – RU MVP Will Smith Under 16B Boys – RU MVP Fraser Gilchrist Under 16C Boys – RU MVP Harry Cross Under 19 Girls – RU MVP Sari Wootton
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South West Sunsmart Schools Tennis Classic The Sunsmart Tennis Day at the Bunbury Tennis Club was a great experience. Four students from Bunbury Cathedral Grammar’s Primary School participated. Most students that participated were not regular tennis players, however we all had heaps of fun. I have been playing since the age of four and I really enjoy the competition with the chance to compete against other school students of similar age. After several rounds against the other schools competing, we made it to the finals. Unfortunately, we were beaten by a stronger opposition on the day. Tennis is a great social game for all ages, played throughout the world. I would encourage anyone to give it a try. Your local tennis club is the best place to start. Thomas Piacentini :: Year 5
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Another season of Grammar Cricket has come to a close with five teams competing across six grades, as well as the School’s First XI team competing in the Kim Hughes Shield and our School running Junior Blasters and Master Blasters for Primary students.
the grand final of the South West division of the Shield against Dalyellup College. Unfortunately Dalyellup proved too strong on this occasion. Across the season, the School had eight debutants for the First XI team, some as young as Year 9.
Out of five teams, the Year 8 and 10 teams made finals. The Year 8 team unfortunately went down in the semi-final, but the Year 10 team went on to win the semi-final after an amazing game, defeating a very strong Colts team by seven runs. As a result, they were the highest ranked team for the grand final which meant they won the final as the season came to a premature close.
There were also several other milestones for our School, including Jonah Lincoln being the youngest ever century maker for the School after scoring the School’s second ever century against Bunbury Catholic College. Fraser Gilchrist won the Year 10 Bunbury and Districts Junior Cricket Association’s Cricketer of the Year and Jonah also picked up the Year 10 batting aggregate and average with 571 runs at an impressive average of 114.20.
The First XI team made an impressive start to the season after winning their first three games comfortably. They then went into
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Samuel Lanagan :: School Cricket Captain
Grand GrammarianS
Advocating
for the
Future
As Chief Operating Officer at South 32, Paul Harvey (80) is an advocate of the mining industry and the positive impact it has on our lives and future. This is made salient in his role as a father and as a grandfather to his two young grandchildren. “As social awareness of our impact on the planet grows, I look forward to being a proud advocate of the resources industry. Mining provides our society with the materials to fly us to our holiday destinations, to keep our beer and wine cold, to make our cars and fridges and electric toothbrushes, and to power our digital world,” Paul said.
“Education creates opportunity and BCGS gave me the perfect start. It has enabled me to play a role in a vibrant and dynamic industry,” he said. According to Paul, the value of doing small things right was instilled during his time at the School, and he appreciated the caring and supportive environment. Lasting friendships are still valued by Paul and his friends from school are some of his greatest inspirations; friends who have built their own businesses, fly for international airlines and manage state-wide farming enterprises.
After leaving Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, Paul studied at the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie. He moved to South Africa as a young graduate and joined the South African mining industry during a turbulent period when the country operated under apartheid sanctions. Paul considers himself lucky to be part of the resources industry, which has enabled international travel, the opportunity to live in different cultures, see amazing places and meet people. He attributes any successes in the industry to hard work and education. - OGA 50 -
“I have been inspired by great role models. By people who chase what they believe in, do what they love and work hard. I learnt patience and care from my mum, and integrity and loyalty from my dad,” he said. Away from work, Paul is a passionate photographer who enjoys sailing and hiking in the mountains. Patagonia, Milford and Kilimanjaro are some of his favourites and he is looking forward to the next opportunity, off the beaten track with his family and partner. Ms Ruth Walker :: School Community Co-ordinator
Since graduating from Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School 14 years ago, Declan Mountford (06) has built a career in Psychology and forged a life with his family in the South West. In what seems a bucolic lifestyle, Declan lives in picturesque Donnybrook with his wife, two children, a dog and three chickens with the intention of adding ducks to their growing menagerie.
A Piece of
Paradise
Living in this piece of paradise allows Declan to pursue his personal goal of spending time with his family. “My aim is to spend as much time with my wife and children as I can, while pursuing the things I find meaningful,” he said. Declan joined the BCGS team in 2019 as School Psychologist after completing a Bachelor of Psychology degree in 2012 and gaining experience in a variety of roles for the Disability Services Commission, Catholic Education WA and Headspace Bunbury. Declan also completed his Master of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) program at Curtin University, which according to Declan has been a career highlight. “Being accepted into the Master of Psychology program was an honour: there are very few places available, so it was pretty special to get in,” he said.
For Declan, the birth of his two children has also been a highlight and his wife is one of the driving forces in his life. Declan and his wife, who is a speech pathologist, share a passion for the health industry and while he takes advice from lots of different people, he attributes his knowledge on being a better dad, husband and psychologist to his wife. Reflecting back on school, Declan’s fondest memory is of Outward Bound, which gave him the opportunity to form friendships. “I was a new student in Year 11 so it gave me the opportunity to get to know a lot of people. Otherwise my best memory is just spending time with friends at school. The 2006 cohort had a ton of really special people that were great to be around,” he said. Looking forward, Declan is happy in his role in the School and hopes to stick around. He also hopes to develop his skills as a psychologist. “I am very passionate about the various ways schools can support the mental health of students and families, and how psychology can help create a progressive education system. I also want to continue to develop my clinical skills to improve my ability to provide effective therapy,” he said. Ms Ruth Walker :: School Community Co-ordinator
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According to Lauren, the funding was life-saving for the people in the region, which is two hours by car to the nearest medical facility. “Word-of-mouth spread and throughout the day we helped a few hundred people, some of whom were acutely sick and would likely not have survived if they had not been treated immediately,” she said.
Lauren Jackson 2018 HOPE recipient
When Lauren Jackson (12) visited Kenya five years ago, she was inspired to help the children of Kumpa by providing them with a better future.
Through the funding, the outreach clinic was able to hire three doctors and a triage nurse as well as purchase pharmaceutical drugs for a variety of health issues ranging from family planning, common analgesics and lifesaving antibiotics.
Kumpa is a remote village in Kenya and one of the areas affected by a food shortage; it is estimated that approximately 10 million Kenyans do not have reliable access to food. Lauren and two local Kenyans founded The Children of Maasai Educational Programme (CMEP) in 2015 with the purpose of reducing poverty, improving health services and food security. “With children still dying of preventable illnesses and starvation in Kenya, we work to reduce the underlying causes of poverty and to provide a brighter future,” Lauren said. In 2018, Lauren received funding from the OGA’s HOPE program, which was used by the charity to run an outreach medical clinic in a remote area.
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Remaining funds were used to purchase equipment, such as Middle Upper Arm Circumference tape (MUAC) and scales, and pharmaceuticals for the local, privately run health clinic. Since inception in 2009, the HOPE program has provided financial support for a variety of charities in Australia and across the world. Funding is available for former students to support their philanthropic work in making the world a better place. For more information on The Children of Maasai Educational Programme or to help, visit www.childrenofmaasai.org Ms Ruth Walker :: School Community Co-ordinator
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Weddings Hayden Lamp (03) 1 married Kelly Paterson (03) 1 in August last year on their Wildcroft farm, in Cape Naturaliste. Their special day was shared with fellow Grammarians from the Paterson and Lamp families and students from the Class of 2003. Pagan Anderson nee Ebsary (03) was the wedding photographer from Grey and Lane Photography. Bryce Kerruish (05) 2 married Anna Westphal in February this year on a Witchcliffe property in WA. The ceremony was held in the open air under a canopy of karri trees and followed by a sit-down dinner with family and friends in the family vineyard. The bridal party included Bryce’s twin brother, James Kerruish (05) and fellow Grammar students from 2005 and 2004. Kim Manolas (06) 3 married Jenna Redfern in ‘The Mark’ at the State Building in Perth in
November last year. The day was celebrated with an intimate group of 30 family members. School friend, Hannah Jones (06), was the wedding photographer as part of her business, Keeper Creative. Andrew Fry (06) 4 married Denise Tan in November 2019, amongst the statuesque karri forest of Donnelly River Village. The friendly local kangaroos, joined the festivities with family and friends, including 30 past students and teachers across three generations from Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, current teacher Temily Green 5 and Jarryd Scantlebury married in March this year with the help of Grammar families. A small group of family and friends helped the pair re-organise their wedding at short notice. Kate Thompson (06) was the bridesmaid with her mother Heather Thompson the wedding celebrant and flowers supplied by Sam Atkins (12) through her business, Fresh and Floral. Proud dad and current
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teacher, Kelvin Green was one of the family members attending. Temily and Jarryd plan to celebrate their wedding in November with the rest of their friends and family. Charlotte Butler (08) 6 married James Charlesworth in Santorini, Greece last year with 35 of their closest friends and family. Fellow classmate, Esther Gledhill (08) was a bridesmaid and Tessa Eckersley (08) was the wedding photographer. Ned Reilly (08) 7 married Chloe Clements in January on a family property in Margaret River. Close friends and family attended a ceremony in a peppermint tree grove and then celebrated with a DIY style outdoor mini-festival. Fellow Grammar students Chris Breidahl (08), Georgia Hanson (12), Olivia Lane (08) and Annie Reilly (12) joined the festivities. The wedding memories were snapped by wedding photographer, Georgia Minnie Hanson (12).
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Snippets Sara Franklyn nee Mardon (82) was elected as a councillor for the Town of Claremont in 2017. She is also the Managing Director of volunteer group Direct Reach Ethiopia, which provides financial support to an educational youth centre in Ethiopia for orphaned and vulnerable children. In this role, Sara accompanies a group of volunteers to visit Ethiopia, twice a year. One of last year’s volunteers, Donna Waters nee Hart (84) instructed Ethiopian teenagers on how to use donated sewing machines and material to make re-useable shopping bags. Donna’s husband, Garry and daughter, Taryn also helped build a chicken house and taught the children valuable building and maintenance skills. Donna lives in Kulin with her husband where they have been farming together for 32 years. Jane Rowley nee Offer (81) 8 has recently completed series
three of ABC’s Dream Gardens and joined Channel 9 as part of the production team for The Block. She is one of three supervisors in post-production of the show, crafting the story during the season. Each episode is written and edited by a team of two, and there are four episodes in a television viewing week made up of five days’ worth of real time footage! As a supervisor, Jane is responsible for a team of eight producers and editors and together with the team, she assists to put the content together which provides Australian viewers with an entertaining hour of television four nights a week. Scott Bultitude-Paull (00) studied at Curtin University, graduating in 2013 with honours in mechanical engineering. He is currently working as an engineer for BHP Billiton monitoring the condition of the rail network in the Pilbara region. Scott currently lives in the Mandurah area with his wife.
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Madeline Rogers-Seeley (09) 8 is currently in her final year, studying Medicine at The University of Notre Dame. Madeline completed her third year of studies in Kalgoorlie in 2019 as part of the Rural Clinic School and received a distinction and commendations from the Dean. She has also been an author in three oncology publications. Sam Riley (15) 10 is in his third year of Medicine at UWA and has been a member of Newby Blues, a capella singing group from 2016 to 2019. Last year Sam was the musical director for the group, following on from his predecessor, Michael Hooper (14) 9 who was the musical director in 2018. The group performed at Telethon in 2018 and earlier this year, they travelled to Singapore for a week of singing with two other bands, Frission and That Acapella Group. Political Scientist, Amber Anderson (17) is one of six recipients from UWA selected as New Colombo Plan Scholars for this year. As part of the scholarship, Amber will study Political Science at Parahyangan Catholic University in Indonesia.
We have been saddened by the loss of the following people from our School community. Our thoughts and prayers are with these families.
Janet Meiklejohn, mother of David (81).
Dr Janet Pearson, wife of Gil Thomas and mother of Belinda (86) and Joanna (87) and grandmother of current students Hannah (Year 8) and Oscar Peterson (Pre-primary).
Pauline Carroll, wife of Barry (former staff member and former Board of Governors member) and mother of Karen Pittard (93).
Shirley Hogan, mother of Stephen (80). Jennifer Jacob, mother of Gavan (84).
Peter Allchurch, partner of Elizabeth Anderson (75).
Graham Golding, father of Nicole (79), Lee (82) and grandfather of Sophia (03), Gabrielle (08), Trinity (05) and Mostyn (14).
Joan Jenour, wife of Ted (deceased) and mother of Caroline (78), Mayne (80), Simon (82) and Philippa (86) and grandmother of Ben Snow (06).
Judith Newing, wife of Father Brian and mother of Paul (87), Alison (89) and Louise (91) and mother-in-law of Troy Sparkman (88).
Penelope Owen, mother of Daniel (88), Samuel (92) and Benjamin (00).
Harvey Walter, father of Andrew (78) and Murray (81).
Reunions Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 reunions have been rescheduled to next year on
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Stay connected and up to date! We love to hear from our past students: let us know about any exciting adventures, births, marriages, and when you have moved. We will keep you up to date with our twice-yearly e-newsletter. Email oga@bcgs.wa.edu.au with your news and to ensure we have your most recent email address so that you can stay in touch.
Join us at the combined 10, 20, 30 and 40 year reunions on
Saturday, 27 March 2021
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40/41 Year Reunion Class of 1980/1981
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30 Year Reunion Class of 1991
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20 Year Reunion Class of 2001
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10 Year Reunion Class of 2011
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