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Zooming Along!

Mr Kelby Murray and Mr Geoff Dunbar have been responsible for running the Stand-up Paddle Board program for about seven years. Although, Mr Dunbar proclaimed “this year seemed to be the best”, that is something he says every year! “Students were amazing and so willing to give it a crack,” he commented.

Isabella Warnock-Smith ::

I thought Stand-up Paddle Boarding was a great experience and so much fun. I liked it because it was awesome to be out at Koombana Bay on the waves at 7:00am. Although I fell off the board a few times, it was still amazing. I think that having a barbeque breakfast at the end was also really fun. Beth Lockley :: I loved Stand-up Paddle Boarding, it was very fun and exciting. I learnt that when you go against the wind it is fairly likely that you are going to fall off and it is also a lot harder work, but when you are going with the wind you go really fast and the only thing you can be worried about is hitting the rocks. The funniest part was where we tried to run across four big paddle boards without falling. The best part ever! Ivy Scott :: Stand-up Paddle Boarding was really fun and I enjoyed it so much! Milla and I were also zooming on it—it was great fun and I kept on crashing into people. Kenna Harris :: I really enjoyed Stand-up Paddle Boarding because I learnt a few things. I loved falling off and getting up. It was my favourite day because we got breakfast and were allowed to play. Anna Lincoln :: I think Stand-up Paddle Boarding was amazingly phenomenal. Paddle, paddle, paddle! Wolfe Kidd :: Stand-up Paddle Boarding was really fun, especially when we had one person paddling at the front and another standing up and rowing behind.

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WEDDINGS

Georgina Ferreira (08) 01 married Troy Pettersson in October 2021 on his family farm in Kaloorup. Many of the bridal party were Old Grammarians including Georgina’s sister Niki Ferreira (06), cousin

Anna Sangmeister (09), Corey Rosher (08), Tessa Eckersley (08),

Hamish Firth (08) and Lawrence Jenkins (07).

Laurie Seton (85) 02 married April Finn in April this year. Their ceremony was held at their home in Narrogin outside in their beautiful garden, followed by a reception at the Cuballing Tavern.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Rory Herbert (08) is engaged to Amy Ingleton and will be getting married in October this year. Kate Walton (11) 03 got engaged to Georgia Matts in February this year while holidaying in Victoria. Wedding bells are set to ring in October this year. Myles Evernden (13) 04 and Fiona Gillman got engaged in April this year at Old Bar, New South Wales after dating for five years. Bonny Twigg (14) 05 got engaged to Beau Vaux in February this year. Beau planned a beautiful proposal and popped the question at the spot where the couple first met. Bonny and Beau plan to get married in February next year surrounded by their loved ones. Christian Long (16) 06 flew to Stellenbosch, South Africa in April this year to pop the question to Santie Olivier. Santie said YES! They are now enjoying spending time with each other after COVID restrictions have separated them for some time.

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BIRTHS

Alex Ynema (02) 07 and his wife Catherine welcomed Eliza Pauline on 18 February 2021, and besides from the lack of sleep, they both love her dearly and are enjoying watching her grow. Alex and his family are currently living in Leederville, and Alex is working in IT for a global cardiology and oncology company.

Alicia Heslewood nee Herbert

(06) and her husband Anthony welcomed their first child Sonny James on 30 December 2021. Sonny is grandson to Beth Herbert a former staff member.

Belinda Crane nee Guelfi (08) 08

and husband Ben Crane welcomed their first child Hazel May on 29 November 2021.

SNIPPETS

Angela Heffer nee Solly (83) 09

was recently interviewed by the ABC Radio about her artwork that captures the simple moments in everyday life. Angela has recently begun to share her artwork on

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her Instagram account @cqpeoplewatcher which has started to get a lot of attention. Angela is happy that people are enjoying her artwork and hopes that it makes people have a look around and smile during these challenging times. Angela has included a sample for our readers titled “Dirty Glasses” – a moment in time many of us can relate to. Sharon Jarvis (96) 10 was recently named Equestrian Western Australia Rider of the Year 2021. Sharon was extremely proud to win the award and acknowledged that the trophy was not just for her, but for everyone who had supported her along the way. Sharon has competed in three Paralympic Games and is already training for her fourth.

Amy Kelly nee Webster (05) 11

began her career in music at Grammar as a violinist in the School’s very first strings program. She now teaches violin at two local schools in Bunbury along with a community strings program. Amy