Ad Astra No.122 July 2012

THE GEELONG COLLEGE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

ISSUE NO 122 JULY 2012

FROM THE EDITOR With winter upon us, an era is drawing to a close following the announcement that Dr Pauline Turner is retiring as Principal at the end of 2012. The school community acknowledges the exceptional leadership that Dr Turner has provided the College. Her legacy is considerable and she will leave the College in a strong position educationally, strategically, financially and with excellent facilities that continue to be developed. After 17 years leading the College, she is the third longest serving Principal and also the first female Principal of an APS School.

There will be a number of community events scheduled in Terms 3 and 4 to thank and acknowledge Dr Turner. The first will be an Old Collegian event on Friday 24 August where past students and former parents from her years as Principal will be invited to a dinner here at the College.

Contributors Belinda Romain Mike Howell Pauline Turner Con Lannan Julian Carroll Chris Dinneen Ros Molyneux Anne-Louise O’Donoghue Kevin Jess Claire Wood Deb Filling Margaret McArthur Ali Gregory Tom Morrison Paul Mishura Michael Betts Roly Imhoff James Ratcliffe Ginnie Hope-Johnstone

I asked Dr Turner to reflect on her leadership and the changes that she has brought to the College. See pages 4-7 to read her personal and fascinating recollection.

Also in this issue we focus on ‘Differentiation’ in our classroom. From ELC and Campbell House, through to the changes in the Austin Gray Centre for Design and Creative Arts. It is about embracing a view of education that recognises differences in student abilities and adapts teaching accordingly.

The College’s wonderful Year 10 Fulfilling Lives program is now deeply embedded in our curriculum. A new program introduced this year enabled some of our students to take part in a physical challenge walking the same path as our WW2 diggers on the Kokoda Track. Fulfilling lives challenges our students’ values as they face new situations outside their comfort zone and leads them to learn more about cultural diversity and about themselves. Read about the program and hear some of the students’ thoughts on page 18.

Photography Pat Clarke Trevor Cook Photography Mike Howell Deb Fanning Belinda Romain Joyce Taylor Ian Creek The Geelong College Archives ELC and Campbell House Staff Julie Jeffreys Claire Wood Linda Gallus Staff & Students Fulfilling lives

The Middle School is undergoing a substantial 18 month redevelopment and the Head of the Preparatory School writes on what the changes will mean to both our students and teachers. Our ‘new’ Middle School will be the talk of the town once complete. See how the construction program is progressing on pages 10 and 11.

We farewelled a number of our valued community members recently. A particular loss was the passing of John Baird who was our oldest Old Collegian at 101 ½ years and ‘Sandy’ Collins who rowed in the bow of the victorious 1936 College crew - the first College crew to win the Head of the River.

Another remarkable and poignant story that featured in both local and international media around the time of Anzac Day was the discovery of a WW2 Spitfire and the body of Sergeant Bill Smith, uncle of Greg Smith, current Arts teacher and Head of Mackie House.

We celebrate the achievements of some of our brightest younger Old Collegians (page 21) and also anticipate the exciting journey ahead for the four Old Collegians representing Australia at the 2012 London Olympics (page 20). Regular updates will also be available on the OGCA Facebook page.

I hope you enjoy this edition and it inspires you to let us know what you are up to at: adastra@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

Front Cover: Dr Pauline Turner in the Senior School grounds with Tahlia Klein, Katrina Bigelow and Jack West.

Mike Howell Director Community Relations and Development

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CONTENTS FROM THE EDITOR

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END OF CHAPTER AND AU REVOIR 4 TURNER TRIBUTES

8

SUMMER SPORT SUMMARY

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MESSAGE FROM MOSSGIEL CAPTAIN

32

MESSAGE FROM MACKIE CAPTAIN

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WHAT ABOUT YOU?

33

THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

10

BUZZ OF STUDENT CREATIVITY

12

TOWER RESTORATION

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PAVING THE WAY

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OLD geelong collegians’ association

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EVOLUTION IN TEACHING

16

OGCA NEW MEMBERS

35

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS

here ‘n’ there

36

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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ONE NOTE

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ogs SPORT

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LIFE’S TAPESTRY

18

OGCA EVENTS

40

CEDRIC SLOANE FIRST COLLEGE OLYMPIAN

20

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 42 THANK YOU TO THE FOUNDATION 43

OLD COLLEGIANS IN LONDON 2012

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ANNUAL GIVING 2011

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LOOK OUT FOR THEM

21

PARENT DINNERS

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UNEARTHING HISTORY

24

EVENT CALENDAR

BACK PAGE

ANZAC SERVICES

25

STUDENT AND COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

26

FAREWELLS

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Dr Pauline Turner with the 2010 Senior School prefects and on the cover of Ad Astra announcing her appointment as Principal, April 1996

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END OF CHAPTER AND Au REVOIR As the December edition of Ad Astra will feature Dr Turner’s Valedictory speech, her final address to the College community, we decided to take the opportunity in this edition to ask her a few questions about her time at Geelong College.

What were your initial impressions of the College when you started? What changes did you introduce in the first few years and what direction do you see the College going in the future?

My impressions in 1996 were firstly of a very beautiful school with a significant history of which everyone associated with the College I met in my first few weeks seemed exceedingly proud; and that impression has never left me. The Senior School was bulging at the seams as the 125 girls who had joined us from Morongo College (following its closure in 1994) were in their second year, creating a particular sense of vibrancy about the place.

I was very impressed by the APS sports program which involved every student from Year 7 to 12 and brought a whole community of students, coaches, parents and friends to the College every Saturday. Academically, the school was travelling well with sound results in the VCE. The new ELC was strongly influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach to early education which permeated Campbell House as well. Many of the school’s facilities had been upgraded as a result of the 1993 Strategy Review and, apart from the obvious lack of adequate performing arts facilities in the Senior School, the College looked to be in generally good shape. Of course, many important developments have occurred since then.

There were a number of key areas that needed attention in my first few years such as embedding ICT across the school through a laptop program from Year 8 to 12, which came of age in the new century. A more balanced co-curricular program involving a greater focus on the performing arts and a wider diversity of sports was also put in place. I was concerned to create a more inclusive pastoral environment and to develop a range of student policies that would ensure sound practice across the school. Years 9 and 10 examinations were introduced to help students develop a more focused approach to their studies prior to the VCE. The world was fast becoming global and the College, in turn, needed to connect with different communities around the globe. This was particularly achieved through a number of enduring links that were developed with schools and communities in France, China, Thailand and Denmark (and continued with Japan) from 2000. Such opportunities have intensified with core Year 10 cross-cultural (Fulfilling Lives) immersion programs now.

From the early years of the new century, the College’s educational offering became much more strategically organised and we began to think more innovatively.

Increased funding from the federal government assisted this process and in 2001, an immersion Year 4 environmental program, which provided exciting experiential opportunities for the students, was introduced. The College’s first Strategic Education Plan, achieved with the input of the full College community, began its life in 2005 and a second SEP, linking up with the UNESCO goals for educating in the 21st century, was subsequently developed. The initial plan opened up new educational opportunity for Senior School students in particular, through a more expansive and contemporary subject offering which supported different pathways for them. A new Outreach program which took learning beyond the classroom and into ‘real life’ was then developed for Years 9 and 10 students. Teaching for understanding, differentiating teacher practice and a more student centred approach to learning have been gaining traction in the last few years and such efforts will continue to be supported by the school. It is crucial that students develop the tools that are required for a productive future such as better conceptual understandings, creativity and real life learning, collaborative skills and the ability to communicate fluently in different media. Our holistic four pillared approach to learning (learning to know, learning to do, learning to live with others and learning to be) supports such an aim and will be the focus of our endeavours in the years to come.

What does The Geelong College mean to you?

The Geelong College has occupied a huge part of my life over the course of 17 years as I devoted all of my energies to breathing meaning into the College’s primary mission to help our students seize opportunities to fulfil their potential and demonstrate a concern for others. Leading the College in increasingly progressive directions became my enduring life vocation and I developed a love and a passion for the school.

What do you consider to be some of the biggest challenges under your leadership? What challenges do you think education and independent schools face in the future?

The challenges we have faced have been varied: the issue of government funding was, and continues to be, of critical importance to the College given our situation as a high fee-paying school in a competitive regional environment (with a new era of funding uncertainty looming post Gonski). Linked to this has been the constant

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The Recreation Centre opened in 1999 was a long held dream of the College that Dr Pauline Turner brought to fruition

challenge to maintain healthy day and boarding enrolments to enable the school to fulfil its mission and meet the needs of a comprehensive student population. A future issue for independent schools like ours will be, in the wake of a new Australian Curriculum to be implemented from 2013, preserving sufficient curriculum independence to be able to continue to implement key school priorities and differentiate our offering.

A further ongoing challenge for schools will be to recruit, develop and retain the highest quality staff as teaching in general and specialist subjects in particular attract fewer and fewer candidates.

Tell us about some of the new facilities established under your stewardship and the value they have added to the curriculum.

The major facilities I have helped establish fall into three categories: the arts, sport, and teaching and learning. New specialist facilities had already been added to the Middle School prior to 1996 (music and drama in 1990 and the arts in 1995) enabling an extensive range of programs to be developed on that campus. The first major priority at the Senior School was the Recreation Centre, completed in 1999, featuring a superb aquatic complex incorporating swimming, diving and water polo facilities which enabled a full range of physical education, sporting and recreational programs to proceed. In 2006, the Keith Humble Centre for Music and the Performing Arts arose out of virtual wasteland in the northwest corner of the Senior School adjacent to the Austin Gray Centre and allowed a new level of artistic activity to flourish as well as new subjects to emerge: Dance as a fully-fledged subject from Year 9 to the VCE and Units 3 and 4 Drama (in addition to Theatre Studies). Our attention then turned back to the Middle School and improving its outmoded and undersized teaching and learning facilities. A major upgrade is currently under way which will better support the aims of a contemporary education through open plan classrooms with generous shared spares. This upgrade will be completed in the second half of 2013.

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Dr Pauline Turner addresses the 2011 Sic Itur reunion in the Dining Hall The College has been privileged to have you as its third longest serving and first woman Principal. What is it about this school that makes us stand apart from other schools?

First of all, it has a wonderfully long history almost from the time of settlement in Geelong, which adds layers of richness and depth to our daily lives, provides continuity and fosters a sense of belonging, and brings to light some fascinating old Collegians who have gone on to make their mark in the wider world. Secondly, it is innovative and adventurous in a number of its curricular offerings (the Years 4 and 6 themed years and, more recently, the Outreach program in Years 9 and 10).

Increasingly, we are offering authentic real life experiences which emphasise a ‘learning by doing’ approach, possibly the most satisfying and effective way of learning, through inquiry based initiatives, projects, field work, building units, as well as the hands-on experiences exemplified in Years 4 and 6.

I n terms of its contribution to the local or broader community, what is one of your proudest moments for The Geelong College?

There are two, one ongoing. Firstly, so that the local community could also share in the College’s 150th celebrations last year, a number of students volunteered their time and energy to a range of local organisations in the course of the year to each of which the school made a gift of $1500 at the end of the year.

At the same time, generously minded College parents donated $20,000 from the Carnival proceeds to ‘Give Where you Live’ and the Wesley Life Enrichment Centre. The second proud moment for me each year is the service willingly undertaken by all Year 10 students (and their teachers) in places like Thailand, Borneo, Tanna, New Guinea and Central Australia as well as locally, as part of their Fulfilling Lives programs. These core experiences help to shape our young people’s values for life.

What did the Sesquicentenary Year mean to you?

It was a momentous year which proved to be of enormous, almost spiritual, significance to the entire College community.

Many magnificent celebrations were staged over the course of

Taking the College into the community, Relay for life 2012.

the year (highlights being the Guest Lecture series, May Ball, July Founders’ Day and two day August Winter Festival with its stirring ‘curtain raiser’ performed in front of an audience of over 4,000) and an impressive range of permanent records and mementos was created (the new history publication, online heritage encyclopaedia, notables portrait gallery, collector cards series, sesquicentenary song cycle, amongst other projects produced by a multitude of willing staff and students). A real sense of history pervaded the whole year and a deep sense of pride was shared by students, staff, parents and the further community as opportunities to celebrate the different aspects of our past materialised. The sesquicentenary anniversary enabled us to honour our history, confirm our strengths as a school and better understand our identity. an you think of particular highlights from your time for C Campbell House, the Middle School and the Senior School?

The Keith Humble Centre has expanded the richness of the Geelong College experience

Are there any special moments that you recall or remember fondly?

Apart from the Sesquicentenary last year, another magical moment bringing the whole school together was the Festival of Federation staged in 2001 to celebrate our 140 years as a school. Our major celebration took the form of a 3-day festival honouring iconic elements of Australian History and Culture through mini-productions dotted around the Senior School campus. It was an extraordinary occasion honouring our national history, our school and our students.

What are the future plans for Dr Pauline and Clifford Turner?

At this stage, I can confirm that we intend to take a long holiday next year and to spend some time in France, our other “home”, and Italy where I have a family connection. Longer-term plans will take shape as the year progresses.

Campbell House: The strategic decision to move to double class streams from Prep Grade to Year 3 in 2005 meant that Campbell House came of age that year. Enrolments have not looked back since that point of stability was reached and our faith in the future publicly proclaimed.

Middle School: the Middle School is currently holding its breath as most of the buildings around the central quadrangle undergo extensive re-development. Learning spaces will be transformed, general amenities for staff and students improved and the Middle School will present a shiny new face in 2013, 50 years after its foundation on this site. This will be a wonderful moment…

Senior School: Senior School’s moment of glory came in 2006 when the Keith Humble Centre for Music and the Performing Arts opened its doors. Within stylish and generously proportioned spaces, the creative energy of hundreds of music, drama and finally dance students expressed itself in ever new and interesting ways. The performing arts were truly on the map at the College!

Dr Pauline and Clifford Turner relaxing at home

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turner Tributes: On the occasion of Dr Pauline Turner’s retirement we invited some past staff and students and other College community members to ref lect on Dr Turner’s impact at the school or share a personal anecdote. Thank you to all those who took the time to contribute.

In a period of 20 years as member of The Geelong College Council I was able to closely observe Pauline’s passion for her profession that translated to qualities of leadership which distinguished her from her peers. Qualities such as reflection, vision, commitment, courage, power, and empowerment come immediately to mind when one thinks about her time at The Geelong College.

Rod Robson Immediate Past Vice-Chairman The Geelong College

Exploring the enviro garden with Year 4 students

Having had our first reunion with our first born, Tom, after leaving him somewhat tearfully at the College two weeks previous, my wife Beau, myself and our second son George were walking around Mackie Oval to begin the long road back to Deniliquin. Coming towards us on our trek were Pauline and Clifford. We had only personally met Pauline once before at an introductory interview and were a little hesitant in how we would introduce ourselves. She immediately greeted us with ‘Andrew and Beau, how lovely to see you again. Tom seems to be settling in well and George, well we can’t wait to have you down here too’....quite remarkable. Reminiscent of an incomparable Des Davey at his best.

Andrew Johnstone (OGC 1970), father of boarders Tom (OGC 2005), George (OGC 2007), Henry (OGC 2009) and Edwina (OGC 2011).

Answering trivia questions at the Sesquicentenary Winter Festival

The role of a principal is simply this: to do the best that she can with the school that she has for the time that she has it.

Pauline has earned the great admiration of us all for the way in which she has significantly strengthened the programmes and standing of The College while leading it and its community through tough economic times-made worse by years of drought.

As Chair of APS Heads, she even achieved a more open, and certainly fairer, approach to scholarships pertaining to Sport!

Persistence and doing what is necessary and right-these are among the many qualities I have been privileged to see in Dr Pauline Turner.

Stephen Newton A.O. Principal, Hamilton College 1986-1992.

Principal, Caulfield Grammar School 1993-April, 2011 (Retired).

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At the 2012 AHISA retreat Pauline spoke of “integrity” as the highest value she has come to see as essential in the role of Head and Principal. Under the banner of “to thine own self be true” Pauline has exemplified this commitment and this was warmly acknowledged by her friends and peers in AHISA Victoria. She has been remarkably constant in her values and what she values in education. Pauline has personified “integrity”.

Reverend Andrew P Syme Principal, Caulfield Grammar School (from April, 2011) I owe much gratitude to Pauline for her invitation to appoint me to a Head of School position, one that I was delighted to accept, and which as such enabled me to continue to work with her for the final years of my career. It was a surprise to the staff back in the ‘80s that the College would be so bold as to appoint a woman Principal and there is no doubt that 20 years of students have benefited immensely from that decision. Her devotion to, and endeavours for, the school have been outstanding, and her work on the College’s behalf outside the school, particularly for Deakin University, has rightly been acknowledged by an honorary doctorate degree. To work alongside Pauline was an exercise in ‘reaching for the stars’. She expected no stone to be left unturned no ‘t’ or ‘i’ i to be incomplete, but the package was driven by a keen sense of humour and compassion. She has my best wishes for a long, stimulating and happy retirement.

Margaret Lethbridge Head of the Senior School (Welfare) Retired 2007 I recall my first meeting with Dr. Turner was as a very new parent attending an ELC dinner. Throughout our conversation I was struck by her incredible ability to discuss every intricacy of the education system, from the complexities and political issues surrounding school funding to her appreciation of the slide show of the 5 year old kinder finger-paintings. I was impressed (and a little daunted) by her grasp of issues great and small, and left the dinner knowing that my children’s education was in great hands.

Kathryn Alexander President PSPA and Current Parent – Oliver (Year 7) and Nicholas (Year 8) Through dealings I’ve had with Dr Turner, her leadership abilities have always stood out to me. The Geelong College being a top educational option in our City is testament to these leadership skills I’ve witnessed.

Cr John Mitchell, Mayor, City of Greater Geelong Each of my children finished off their College education during Pauline’s tenure as Principal, starting off with my son’s VCE in her first year,1996. By 2000 when my youngest daughter left College, like my parents, I needed a break from the College but my interest has been recharged over the last four years as a member of the School Council and Foundation President.

I will admit to some robust conversations with Pauline as a parent, but looking at my three confident, articulate children now, there is much to admire in the way Pauline moulded their final years at the College. They have values which will hold them in good stead throughout their lives and these values are a result of their College and family experiences.

My different roles over the last four years have shown me a different side of Pauline and indeed Clifford who also deserves recognition. A single minded attention to each of the issues of the day together with a capacity to look towards the future are Pauline’s hallmarks. She has been tireless in her duties and has an unbelievable work ethic. Rarely have my trips down Talbot Street not shown Pauline at her desk no matter what the hour.

Pauline and Clifford deserve our warmest thanks for a job well done and our best wishes for a safe and healthy future.

Michael Betts (OGC 1965) Foundation President and Past Parent, Peter (OGC 1996) Kate (OGC 1998) and Anna (OGC 2000) Although I retired some time ago, Pauline and I share two very different interests, the architecture of the school, and the operations of the Boat Club.

I particularly recall discussions on buildings and planning, contrasting with early mornings on the river in the coach’s launch, encouraging the crews.

Pauline’s knowledge of the former and enthusiasm for the latter, are typical of her wide variety of skills, which combined with great foresight, have provided patterns and influences that will continue long into the future.

Neil Everist OAM (OGC 1942) Past Parent, Past Chairman of Boat Club, Architect, retired There can be few other occupations as demanding and challenging as that of Principal of a school such as The Geelong College. For Dr Turner, the demands and challenges were perhaps greater than usual as she was the first female principal of an APS in Victoria, had not been a school Principal previously and had had no prior connection with Geelong. She was also required to lead the school during what was a period of considerable change.

I know that Dr Turner devoted literally the whole of her time to the school. She faced the numerous daily and sometimes substantial challenges that were presented to her with an unwavering determination to achieve the best outcome for students, parents, members of staff and the school generally, regardless of the personal demands on her time. Her attention to detail, methodical approach to issues, analytical skills and expertise were readily apparent to all who worked with her.

Finally, it should be acknowledged that Dr Turner has received remarkable assistance from her husband Clifford. He willingly accompanied her to innumerable school functions and was her research assistant, reviewer, supporter and confidant. As such Clifford has made a significant contribution to the school his own right. I am sure that Dr Turner will leave the school with the respect and admiration of the whole of the school community.

Alan Williamson, Past Parent, Craig (OGC 1990) and Fiona (OGC 1993) Chairman of Council 1996 – 2005

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THE NEW middle school

On 30 April, 1959 the Governor-General of Australia, Sir William Slim, laid the foundation stone for the new Geelong College Preparatory School. A series of remarkable efforts by parents, friends and Old Collegians raised funds for this major project, which culminated in the school opening on 10 February 1960.

Over time, further buildings and enhancements were added including Science laboratories, a gymnasium, Robertson Hall, the Arts Centre, the Enviro precinct and the Multi-Media Centre.

The grounds and playing fields have also been extensively developed in recent years.

While the facilities have served the school community well, it became apparent that the Preparatory School needed to be redeveloped, to meet the needs of the students, staff and parents for the 21st century. At the 2010 Speech Day, the Chairman of Council, Dr Hugh Seward, made a historic announcement indicating that the redevelopment of the Middle School had been approved by the College Council. Throughout 2011 a great deal of work was undertaken in preparation for this transformational project and the building works commenced in early 2012. Lyons Constructions, based in Geelong, were appointed as the builder for the redevelopment. This is a very exciting time for the Middle School and progress to date has been excellent!

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Julian Carroll, Head of Preparatory School

The development has been carefully planned in three stages in order to minimise disruption for students and staff.

What to expect The main Middle School building wings will be redeveloped and major extensions to the existing gymnasium and Robertson Hall will also occur. Features of the design include: • New canteen • New multi-purpose space • Consolidation of Upper Primary, Years 7 and 8.

• New drama teaching space • Access to large shared classroom spaces • Increase in the homeroom learning spaces for Years 5, 7 and 8 • Use of environmentally sustainable materials and extensive landscaping • Improved access for students, staff and parents • New office, administration and interview spaces.

The students and staff will enjoy significantly increased classroom spaces, flexible and contemporary learning options, modern and state of the art facilities, conference and meeting rooms, and the establishment of specific Year level precincts.

To date, the weather has been favourable and much of the foundational work is now complete. At the time of writing the progress has been as follows: The Year 8 precinct is taking shape with the ground floor concrete slab to the north and the four ‘winged’ walls up to the first level built. It is interesting to note that the homeroom spaces and access to new learning areas will be dramatically increased as part of this development. The new Upper Primary Staffroom and layout has also been determined.

In the coming weeks we shall see the installation of pre-cast concrete tilt panels to the Robertson Hall extension and the erection of steelwork to the first floor of the Year 8 precinct.

Parents have received regular Middle School Redevelopment Updates and it is anticipated that the Stage 1 works will be completed by the end of September 2012.

Updates on the building progress can be followed on our website at: www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au Click on the tab: ‘Why Choose Us’ and then ‘Middle School Refurbishment’ in the drop down window.

The services for the new canteen, changerooms and multipurpose space to the north of the existing gymnasium have been laid and the footings and the slab for the building have also been poured.

The footings for the new drama teaching and storage space adjacent to the south of Robertson Hall have been poured and demolition of a portion of the southern wall has been completed.

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neW home for the buzz of student creativity Kevin Jess, Head of Design and Creative Arts The Austin Gray Centre and the House Of Guilds have held an extremely valuable place in the fabric of The Geelong College.

Many an Old Collegian and College community member can reminisce on their days spent in the House of Guilds exploring the arts, crafts and technology fields, under the guidance of some of our finest skilled and creative craftsmen and artisans.

This strong history has enabled the College to develop a strong Arts program for our students. The numbers of students seeking to ‘experience’ studies in the Art and Design fields continues to grow and with this, so has the College’s need to provide educational facilities to accommodate their learning. To address this, the Austin Gray Centre was transformed last year to a vibrant multi-dimensional learning facility for Design and Creative Arts.

The Austin Gray Centre for Design and Creative Arts is now a hive of student activity, with expanded teaching spaces for Product Design and Technology, VET Digital Interactive Media and Visual Communication and Design, along with improved learning facilities and upgraded interactive technologies in all areas including Art, Photography and Textiles.

The transformation has also seen the inclusion of a student resource area with comfortable discussion areas, computer and printing facilities; along with the creation of an easy access gallery space for displaying student works and on occasions conducting College community exhibitions. In order to retain a link to our formative and significant past, this space has been formally acknowledged as ‘The Guild Gallery’.

Already in 2012; this space has hosted student displays from Year 10 Photography, Year 11 Photography, Year 9 Visual Communication and Design and Design and Technology; the Principal’s Art Prize Collection; and the Photographic work of Ian Creek, a College staff member.

students consumed by complex digital editing or composing and amassing folios documenting their creative journey.

Like the House of Guilds of old, the Austin Gray Centre for Design and Creative Arts continues to be a precinct within the school’s geography where students can explore their creativity and practical skills in a supportive friendly environment. The Centre remains open for student use outside normal class hours to provide opportunities for our senior students as they strive for excellence. Evidence of our students’ aspirations to achieve their creative best is displayed in the annual VCE Art Show. Along with this, our students are regularly selected to show their work in annual exhibitions such as VCAA’s Season of Excellence TOP Arts and TOP Designs exhibitions.

As we move towards the Australian Curriculum and its intention to ‘equip all young Australians with the essential skills, knowledge and capabilities to thrive and compete in a globalised world and information rich workplaces of the current century’, we can be comfortable knowing that the refurbishment of the Austin Gray Centre into the vibrant student-focused Centre for Design and Creative Arts has given current and future College students every opportunity to truly reach for the stars (sic itur ad astra).

“…education doesn’t need to be reformed -- it needs to be transformed. The key to this transformation is not to standardize education, but to personalize it, to build achievement on discovering the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions.” Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element: How finding your passion changes everything.

Whilst bricks and mortar alone do not facilitate creativity, the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere that has been created provides a springboard for our teachers to deliver differentiated learning experiences targeted to individual student potential. As you walk through the ‘gap in the wall’ into the Austin Gray courtyard you are enveloped by the buzz of student engagement. You might discover Year 9s making kites, Year 10s creating desk lamps from reclaimed materials, young photographers recording light and movement through hand made pin-hole cameras, painters completely immersed in abstraction and depiction of themes on canvas, young designers exploring the endless possibilities of designing the yet-to-be designed; and always the senior

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Teacher, Kevin Jess, making the most of the new facilities

Pigeons vanquished , tower restored Con Lannan – College Archivist The George Morrison Tower was built in 1871 and is one of the most enduring and well known images of the College.

Last renovated in the late 1970s after a lightning strike, the tower has been the long suffering object of attack by pigeons, cockatoos, and the relentless weather. Now, defensively restored the tower can continue to grace the school.

The restoration included re-slating the roof, removal of years of accretion from birds and pests, treatment of structural timbers, replacement of timber louvres and sealing the tower from bird intrusion and inclusion of bird alarms - hopefully to encourage them to play elsewhere. Unfortunately, the windvane which now doubles as a lightning conductor and carries George Morrison’s initials was not able to be restored to its freewheeling past.

Property Manager, Greg Tomkins said ‘he was absolutely thrilled to see the tower brought back to health from its sad and decayed condition of recent years and is confident these works will help protect the tower from needing major works for the next 50 years’.

“The Way to the Stars’ The history of The Geelong College available for purchase at www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

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Paving the Way… Creating a smooth pathway to a familiar place Anne-Louise O’Donoghue, ELC 5 Teacher

The many pathways that link the Early Learning Centre to Campbell House are well travelled by the pre-school children during their years at the ELC. So when it comes time for them to make the transition from the ELC to Prep Grade, the children’s familiarity with the path, those who travel with them, and those who are there to greet them at the end, ensures that they arrive at their new learning destination happy, confident and ready to embark on the next stage of their educational journey.

In November 2009 the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) was released. One of the key implementation outcomes of the framework is: “Improved integration of practice by all early childhood professionals and common ways of working together and with families to advance children’s learning and development, which will support an integrated early childhood service.” (Shining a Light On Children’s Learning, 2012).

Therefore, as early childhood educators at both the ELC and Campbell House it is our role to work together to develop this integrated practice, and to do this we must of course involve the parents and, most importantly, the children. So over the past few years we have been working to enhance our transition program.

One component of this program has been the introduction of frequent visits throughout the year between the ELC and Campbell House. The ELC children have regular opportunities to interact with the Campbell House students and teachers through classroom visits and the sharing of project work, combined picnics and specialist Music, Physical Education, Fundamental Motor Skills and Library classes.

The ELC children also regularly use the school ovals and playgrounds during the day. The Campbell House children are frequent visitors to the ELC with the now annual ELC morning tea for Preps being a highlight of Term 1. These visits between the two settings ensure that the path is kept open in both directions and that the children and their parents still feel a sense of belonging to the ELC for the years to come.

Another key component of the transition program is the Transition Learning and Development Statement, which is

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prepared by the ELC teachers for the children moving on to Prep. Its aim is to support continuity of learning as children transition to school. In June 2011 the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) conducted a workshop to develop a guide to writing these Transition Statements using a strength- based approach. I was invited to be part of this group of 30 childhood educators that developed the guide, which is underpinned by these main principles: • All children have strengths and abilities • Children grow and develop from their strengths and abilities • When children and those around them including educators appreciate and understand the child’s strengths, then the child is better able to learn and develop

(Strength- based approach: A guide to writing Learning and Development Statements, 2012) Children at the ELC are seen as competent learners and the teachers are very focussed on developing the children’s competencies and discovering the ways each child learns best, individually and as part of a group. During the years a child attends the ELC we detail a picture of them that is then shared with their Prep teachers before they begin school. This picture forms part of the Transition Statement. Parents also contribute their ideas to the statement and, most importantly, so do the children. The completed statement thus indicates: what the child can do and his/her disposition for learning, the child’s current learning and development, how the child’s abilities can be built upon, the difficulties and challenges that the child may need support with and strategies that help the child to be a successful learner.

The Transition Statement gives the Prep teacher an understanding about the way each child learns and differentiation of the learning program for children within the class is thus able to be effective from the start. It is respected and acknowledged that children enter the Prep Grade at different levels, with a wide variety of interests and experiences and a range of learning styles. Transition is as much about educators being ready for the child as it is about the child being ready for the kinder or school program. Here at the ELC and Campbell House we strive to smooth the path for the children, recognising that the smallest bumps can trip some travellers and that even the steep climbs are manageable for all children with the support and understanding of their parents and teachers.

Quotes from ELC students reflecting on who they are....

I am a person, I am a human, a kid; a kindergarten kid.

I am 5, I am a girl, I’m the big sister.

I have blue eyes, a mouth, a nose and long gold hair.

I have a lovely family.

I live in Geelong in a big white house; it’s the biggest house of all, I have a big sea and a beach at my house.

I am good at riding bikes and pushing myself on the swing, I go very high.

I like to read books and playing puzzles at ELC. I am really, really good at drawing and I love drawing.

I am looking forward to the ELC Concert.

I am looking forward to playing with the other kids and learning new things when I go to school. I like to play with my friends; I like to play with everyone.

If I had a wish I’d be a dolphin, and when ships come I would leap up in the water and I would also catch fish.

I am 5 and a half years old. I like to cuddle my mum, my dad and sister. I have a pet called Tarzan he is a bearded dragon Lizard, he climbs up my shoulder!

I like to play with Bakugan and with Pokémon. My favourite food is meat- any meat. I eat vegetables but not broccoli, beans or cake! Lollies and choc are my favourite treats.

I am good at throwing things like basketbal ls, tennis balls and soccer balls. I’m good at painting too and drawing Pegasus.

Everybody is my friend. It makes me happy to be at Kinder with all my friends.

I am going to Prep A next year, I will like playing in the playground and painting in the art room. I will learn to

write.

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EVOLUTION IN TEACHING Chris Dinneen, Director of Campbell House Take a moment to think back to your Primary and Secondary years of schooling.

It would be safe to presume that the teachers most likely delivered homogenous ‘one size fits all’ lessons irrespective of the range of abilities and personalities within your class.

However, if you were truly blessed you may have encountered a teacher who took the time to find out about your interests and strengths, and further, provided pathways to expand your knowledge and hone your skills, based on your particular learning needs at the time.

This approach to teaching and learning is often referred to as Differentiated Instruction (DI) (Tomlinson, 1995). In short, DI involves giving students the right instruction at the right time.

Embracing a view of education that recognises differences in ability, development, interests and learning styles, and then acting on this knowledge by providing tailored activities and thoughtful feedback, requires considerable expertise and commitment. During the past 18 months at Campbell House the teaching has aspired to a more accountable and professional pedagogy, based on DI principles, in a number of ways.

Planning Year level teachers are released concurrently for weekly planning sessions where the focus is directed towards devising programs and lesson plans centred on assessment data. This information is then used by teachers who consistently offer mini-clinics and focus sessions for small groups of children with similar learning needs. Lessons often have variations and alternative options for students who learn in particular ways. Such attention to detail is not left to chance nor is the DI conducted on a whim. Provision is made within the lesson plans for deliberate consideration of the needs of the students based on the most current assessment information.

C.U.S.P. (Creating Understanding through Shared Planning) Twice a term the staff engage in C.U.S.P. meetings to deepen their knowledge of DI principles and enliven their classroom practice through professional reading, discussions and shared learning. The sustained endeavour of delving into theory and making informed decisions about our teaching practices has resulted in gradual and, over time, a noticeable change to the way the children are taught. Pre-assessments, in situ feedback, learning intentions, success criteria, goal setting and selfassessments are regular features of the day to day classroom terminology and practice.

A small pilot group of teachers has applied for, and was successful in receiving, funding from Independent Schools Victoria to engage in a project based on developing ongoing assessment strategies to inform our DI pedagogy. The funding provides professional development opportunities, educational consultancy and resourcing to up skill the teachers within the pilot group. They will then share their new found expertise with their colleagues.

Team teaching Just as students possess a broad range of abilities and interests, so too do our teachers. A stronger collegiality is being fostered through the provision of team teaching opportunities within the classrooms at each year level. The teaching focus has sharpened more recently on those students considered to be in the ‘average’ range. Such students often reach the expected ‘benchmark’ and appear to progress through the curriculum at a reasonable rate. By ‘teaching up’ and using the expertise of the Curriculum Coordinator, Subject Coordinators and Student Services teachers in the classrooms, and during the planning stage, we are more able to target this group.

The actions of overtly noticing them, providing much needed acknowledgement and most importantly, raising our expectations of them, are impacting positively on their learning.

L.E.A.P (Learning Enrichment and Advancement Program) The L.E.A.P. program targets our most capable academic learners. L.E.A.P. provides extra teacher support both within the class setting and through enrichment activities outside of the regular classroom environment, with like-minded learners, to extend and challenge them in teacher nominated areas of the curriculum.

The children thrive on this recognition and invariably take up the challenge to learn from each other and push the limits of their intellect. The L.E.A.P. sessions are always closely aligned to the classroom program, thus providing a motivating and dynamic means of differentiating the learning for those who can cope with greater complexity.

References Tomlinson, C. A. (1995). How to differentiate instruction in a mixed ability classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Differentiated Instruction provides tailored learning based on children’s strengths, interests and learning styles

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Answering the tough questions Claire Wood – Coordinator of English and Debating at the Middle School How would you answer these proposals if someone asked you?

“That we should not celebrate Australia Day” “That we should ban all forms of gambling” “ That we should not allow people under 18 to compete in professional sport” “That we should ban home schooling” “That we should tax fatty foods” Do these topics interest you and stir your emotions? Then, welcome to the world of Year 8 Debating!

On Thursday 15 March and Thursday 26 April 2012, The Geelong College Preparatory School competed in the first two rounds of the Debating Competition run by the Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) at Geelong Grammar School. It was an excellent start to the season for the College’s enthusiastic and conscientious young debaters. We were well represented by four Year 8 teams, many of these students were debating for the first time which contributed to an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement.

It is always a pleasure and delight to see students debate.

All four Geelong College D Grade teams won their first round and three out of our four teams won their second round.

Congratulations to newcomers Alex Nelson, Lucas Whittem and Phillipa McQuinn and to ‘old-timers’ Veronica Nockles and William Carr who were awarded Best Speaker for their debates.

William Carr deserves particular congratulations for being awarded Best Speaker in both his debates.

As Geelong College is competing in the Geelong region of the DAV competition, the remaining three rounds will also be held at Geelong Grammar School.

Debating is a wonderful activity that enhances students’ public speaking skills and improves their ability to construct an argument in a structured and coherent way.

ONE NOTE Margaret McArthur, eLearning Coordinator, Preparatory School At The Geelong College just one of the myriad challenges faced by our Year 7 students is learning how to use their tablet computer effectively.

Students in Year 7 have been exposed to the use of Microsoft OneNote as their main learning tool in English and Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) allowing them to learn in their own style, with the ease and support of the functionality of the software.

OneNote allows students to take notes in class either typing or handwriting with the stylus, it automatically saves, combines research tasks and can be used to compile assignments with richer content.

Students are able to embed instant resources ranging from websites to audio, video and/or already prepared worksheets and PowerPoint presentations. Students are then able to search their relevant notes in an instant instead of taking precious time flicking through pages in their paper notebooks.

When asked, most students state that their favourite function of OneNote is that it saves itself automatically.

“OneNote is such a good program. It allows us to do many things, it is very easy to manage as there are endless pages and sections, it keeps us organised. One of the most useful things of OneNote is that it saves automatically, the annoying problem of having to save it disappears.” Sebastian Courtnay.

“Also you can’t lose pages because they’re in your laptop on OneNote”, Neve Horvat.

“I really love OneNote. It is simple to use and everything is in the one place. You can type anywhere on the page and the page goes on forever, it is so convenient. It is also very handy that is saves automatically. You don’t have to take books to class; it is all just in the computer. It is handy that when you open it automatically goes into draw mode. You can insert and draw on printouts really easily. I love it.” Eliza Lawson.

They feel that no matter what happens they will never lose their work for English and SOSE. This use of collaborated notes, file security, file accessibility, resource gathering and delivery enables students to consolidate their research, deepening their understanding.

Well done to our Year 8 debate team!

OneNote…Making Year 7 the way of the future.

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Life’s Tapestry Fulfilling Lives 2012 Deb Filling, Outreach Coordinator Tapestries are a traditional form of textile art and have dated back to the 3rd Century BC. The life journey of each of us could be represented as a rich and complex tapestry. This comprises two sets of interlaced threads: one set up by family, friends and educational institutions, called the warp. Although these threads are hidden within the finished product, they provide the structure and support that enables the tapestry to be woven.

The other set of threads, the weft, are created by all of the experiences that occur throughout each person’s life. Each and every thing that happens to us helps determine the colours, textures and ultimately the creation of the tapestry.

“It showed me how important working together is and how support can help you get through things.”

Hugh Neerhut, Kokoda

• Speaking with Buddhist monks in Thailand and staying in the homes of local families.

• Walking the challenging Kokoda Track and learning of the sacrifices made by the Australian forces in Papua New Guinea.

• Assisting children at Cottage by the Sea as they escape from the struggles of a difficult family environment

“…meeting all the kids because we got to learn about them and become exposed to the different circumstances people come from.” Rachel Howard • Adapting to the very simple living conditions and daily routines at Lenakel Presbyterian School on Tanna Island, Vanuatu • Understanding and building awareness of the plight of refugees from Sudan and other countries.

• Learning the ‘Songlines’ telling the creation stories from an indigenous elder in Central Australia • Concreting the floor and helping repair a community hall in a village in Borneo, Malaysia.

Fulfilling Lives has become a very special opportunity for all Year 10 students. While it colours and enhances a specific section of the tapestry, in many cases it also influences the future shades and images created throughout the rest of life’s journey.

“It was phenomenal and actually life-changing.”

Madeleine Brown, Tanna In 2012 students participated in one of seven Fulfilling Lives programs: Cottage by the Sea, Refugees, Desert Tracks, Tanna, Thailand, Borneo and Kokoda. The encounters and events that each student faced have added many rich textures and colours to their own unique personal tapestry. From the interactions with people they met; the relationships developed; the places visited; the stories conveyed; the challenges faced; the journeys undergone; each and every student has added to their creation.

Experiences have included: The many opportunities offered have allowed students to step outside their comfort zone, expand their horizons and increase their awareness. They were immersed in a diverse range of cultures and experiences which has encouraged the development of understanding and empathy.

The Community Service components of each program have also given students the chance to sense the intrinsic rewards when assisting others and helping to make a difference in their lives.

Ultimately, students have gained a better understanding of self, and how they can take responsibility for how their tapestry evolves.

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“Getting to know the refugees ….because they are good people and they have had a rough patch in life.”

Mike Moore, Refugees

“..t he feeling of knowing you had done something that would help a group of people for the better and that they appreciated it.” Leo Jegatheesan, Borneo “It really made you appreciate everything when you returned home and it was an extremely fulfilling experience especially after finishing the Community

Project. To be able to walk away and to know that you’ve done something good for a community is rather a good feeling and to be able to look back on the hard work that everyone did was very rewarding.”

Charlotte Crawford, Thailand

“I can see things in a much broader perspective and can look at things from their point of view.”

Simeon Flanagan, Desert Tracks

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Josh Dunkley Smith with sister Addy

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Phoebe Stanley (2012 boat christening)

Richard Colman at Campbell House Assembly

Old Collegians in London 2012 Soon, the eyes of the world will turn to London, for what promises to be the biggest Olympic Games in history.

Rowers, Josh Dunkley - Smith (OGC 2007) and Phoebe Stanley (OGC 2003) will join two time Paralympic wheelchair track athlete, Richard Colman (OGC 2003) and equestrian, James Paterson-Robinson (OGC 1996) to fly the flag for The College as they vie for glory on the world stage.

Josh was named stroke of Australia’s priority boat, the men’s four, following impressive performances at the National Championships and Olympic trials at Penrith Lakes at the end of March.

Joining Josh will be two time Head of the School Girl’s winner, Phoebe Stanley, who stroked the Australian women’s eight to an eleventh hour selection win in Switzerland in May.

James Paterson-Robinson (OGC 1996) rode his bay 12 year old gelding Lanosso to a green and gold saddle blanket, taking the $100,000 Four Star Grand Prix at the Bourg-en-Bresse International CSI in France in June.

James moved to Europe in 2000 to pursue his dream of representing Australia, and has placed in almost every event since then. A star of his sport, James has won two four star, a two star and several national Grand Prix classes and was a member of the 2010 Australian team to compete at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, helping the Australian team qualify for the London Olympics.

Congratulations to Josh, Phoebe, Richard and James on your achievements and best of luck in London, the College community is right behind you!

Double Paralympian Richard Colman OAM will once again don the green and gold to represent his country in London. A highly decorated wheelchair athlete, Richard will be looking to add to his personal medal tally of one gold (800m Athens 2004), one silver (200m Beijing 2008) and one bronze (400m Beijing 2008). Showing outstanding form in the lead up to the Games, Richard was dominant at the Paralympic World Cup in England in May, winning gold in the T53/54 men’s 400m, silver in the 800m and fourth in the 100m.

James Paterson-Robinson (OGC 1996) riding Lanosso qualifies for the Olympic Games at Bourg en Bresse. Photo courtesy of Nicol Taylor and Equestrian Australia.

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Hugo T Armstrong

Lizze Corke

Look out for Them: Collegians Making the News Con Lannan – College Archivist Hugo T ARMSTRONG (OGC 1984), is the ever effervescent and versatile arts entrepreneur known for his development of the popular ‘Blues Train’ which has operated out of Queenscliff since 1994.

Hugo was also renowned as the artistic director and promoter of the Queenscliff Music Festival from 1998 to 2005 during which time the festival won a variety of awards including a National Tourism Award and induction into the Victorian Tourism Hall of Fame. He has also been a DJ on the radio station PBS 106.7 FM and, since 1987, presenter of his own show ‘Now Dig This’.

In 2009, he became President of Bellarine Tourism and was featured as a ‘Small Business Regional Hero’ in a photographic exhibition as part of Victoria’s Small Business Festival. Hugo has been a party DJ, including for the likes of Elle Macpherson and Joe Cocker. As a musician he has specialised in R&B, soul, funk and blues and performed in support of B B King in 1997 and Bob Dylan to name a few. His ‘service to the community through the Queenscliff Music Festival’ was recognised by the award of a Centenary Medal in 2001.

Among his many other accomplishments he has run a kite shop in Point Lonsdale, commentated at Kite Festivals and, in 1990, won the Australian stunt kite championship.

The Blues Train recently celebrated its 18th birthday and was listed as number six in the RACV/Tourism Victoria’s top 100 things to do.

Lizzie CORKE (OGC 1997). Zoologist, environmentalist and business woman Lizzie Corke is a dedicated supporter of community participation in caring for ecosystems.

In 2001, Lizzie’s devotion to wildlife conservation saw her buy an Otway dairy farm and establish the ‘Cape Otway Centre for Conservation Ecology’ with her husband Shayne Neal (OGC 1997). The independent not-for-profit centre was founded to conduct vital conservation research, rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife, and engage the wider community in conserving wildlife and the ecosystems which support them.

The Centre’s research team is leading two key projects. The Tiger Quoll Flagship Program is designed to help ensure the future of the endangered and elusive Tiger Quoll and the Koala Conservation Program investigates the conservation challenges faced by koalas in Victoria Lizzie and Shayne also operate the Great Ocean Ecolodge located adjacent to the Great Otway National Park and within the Cape Otway Centre. It was established to support the operating costs of the Cape Otway Centre in 2004, and that year won the Victorian Tourism Award for Best New Business.

The following year, Lizzie was named the Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year, the first female and then youngest recipient. In 2007, the Australian Geographic Society bestowed the Conservation Award on Lizzie and Shayne. Lizzie has also been a member of the National Environmental Education Council and the Otways Landscape Community Council.

In May, 2011 Lizzie received further recognition for her environmental work by appearing on the cover of the 2011 Geelong Region telephone book, followed by a Parks Victoria Regional Achiever Award in 2011.

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Jeff Rowley Billabong XXL Ride of The Year Finalist Jaws Peahi Maui Hawaii

Adam Harvey Adam HARVEY (OGC 1992), is a colourful and engaging live performer. He has appeared on television, most notably, on Channel 7’s It Takes Two series and has played several times at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, USA. At the 40th Country Music Awards held at Tamworth in January this year, Adam was nominated for eight awards and performed at the gala awards ceremony. At the ceremony he was awarded the coveted Album of the Year for ‘Falling into Place’.

Adam’s other impressive achievements include: • Best Vocal Collaboration Award at Tamworth Country Music Awards, 1998 with Tanya Self for duet ‘Drive Away’ .

• Album of the Year at Tamworth Country Music Awards, 2002 with ‘Workin’ Overtime’ .

• Vocal Collaboration Award at Tamworth Country Music Awards, 2001 for ‘Do I Ever Cross Your Mind’.

• Male Vocalist of the Year at Tamworth Country Music Awards, 2002 with ‘Shake of a Hand’.

• Male Artist of the Year at Tamworth Country Music Awards, 2004.

• Global Artist Award of the American Country Music Association, 2007.

• Album of the Year at Tamworth Country Music Awards, 2008.

• Six Male Vocalist of the Year Awards at Tamworth Country Music Festival.

• Five Best Male Vocal Awards at Victorian Country Music Awards.

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Jeff Rowley Martin KINNANE (OGC 1998), lighting designer and lecturer, is known nationally and internationally for his enchanting theatre and events design.

He has planned the lighting design for events such as East Timor’s Independence Day celebrations, the 2006 Helpmann Awards, World Youth Day 2008, and the World Masters Games Opening Ceremony 2009. He is particularly renowned in Sydney as the lighting designer for Sydney’s New Year’s Eve events from 2001 to 2007 and his spectacularly theatrical lighting of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He is currently lecturer in design for theatre and TV at Charles Sturt University and continues a close association with WhiteBox Theatre as a producer and lighting designer.

Martin attended the National Institute for Dramatic Arts (NIDA) from 1989 to 1991 and has worked intensively in theatre including as Producer at WhiteBox Theatre since 2006; Lighting Designer at the Ensemble Theatre since 1996; Lighting Designer with Ross Mollison and Lighting Designer with the HotHouse Theatre from 2006 to 2009. The many theatrical productions he has been associated with include: ‘Desir and Absinthe’ for Speigelworld in New York and Miami; ‘Shakespeare’s R & J’ for the Bell Shakespeare Company; and ‘Sunset Boulevard’ for the Production Company.

Unsurprisingly, Martin was awarded the Drama Prize at Geelong College in 1998 though he countered this with his persistent ground work as a member of the 1st Football XVIII that year as well.

Ayce Cordy

Veronica Milsom

Tom ALSTON (OGC 1999), is the latest College TV Star. The local Beeac farmer has launched his TV career on Channel 9s ‘The Farmer Wants a Wife’ after being dobbed in by a ‘mate’.

Tom was at College from 1997 to 1999 and a member of McArthur House.

Veronica has worked in theatre, radio and television as a writer, broadcaster and performer. She has worked as a producer and weekend announcer at Melbourne radio station Nova and has been a character actor in Ben Elton’s Live from Planet Earth.

She has also been heard regularly on Triple J.

Ayce CORDY, (OGC 2008), AFL footballer, commenced playing with the Western Bulldogs in 2011. He had been selected in the 2008 AFL draft. In 2009 and 2010 he played in the VFL with the Williamstown Football Club although he missed many games due to shoulder injuries. He had previously played with Ocean Grove and Geelong Falcons. His father, Brian Cordy, played 124 games for the Bulldogs (then Footscray Football Club) during the 1980s.

Veronica was School Vice-Captain and winner of the History Prize in Australian Literature as well as a tough sporting participant.

Ed CURNOW (OGC 2007), AFL footballer with the Carlton Football Club. He was first drafted to the Adelaide Football Club in 2008 and spent the year playing for Glenelg in the South Australian Football League (SANFL). He was dropped by the Crows in 2009 and returned to Victoria to play for Box Hill in 2009 and 2010. Voted the Club’s Best and Fairest player in 2010, he was recruited by Carlton in 2011 and played in 12 games during the 2011 season.

Ed was Keith House Captain in 2007, a member of the 1st Tennis Team in 2006 and 2007 and the 1st Football XVIII from 2005 to 2007.

Lachie HENDERSON (OGC 2007), AFL footballer, was recruited from the Geelong Falcons, debuting with the Brisbane Lions in 2008. He played 15 games with the Lions in 2008 and 2009 before transferring to the Carlton Football Club in 2010. By the start of the 2012 season, he had played 34 games for Carlton, firstly as a forward, but more latterly as a defender.

Lachie was a Coles House Prefect in 2007 and played 1st Cricket XI in 2007 and 1st Football XVIII from 2005 to 2007.

He was football team co-captain in 2007. At College, he also participated in Badminton, Basketball, Swimming and Athletics.

He attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS-AFL) in 2007.

Veronica MILSOM (OGC, 2002), actor and comedian, has been a popular performer in the ABC television series ‘Hungry Beast’.

Jeff ROWLEY (OGC 1996), has delighted onlookers with his thrill seeking adventures on some of the world’s largest waves.

Recently, he took on Hawaii’s infamous Jaws break at Peahi and paddled without jet ski assistance into the 15m waves to raise money for breast cancer research. Jeff attended the Preparatory School from 1990 to 1996.

Sarah SCHOFIELD (OGC 2004), has pursued her fashion design dream from Bannockburn’s paddocks to the studios of Christian Dior in Paris. A winner of the Derby Day, Myer Fashions on the Field during Melbourne’s Spring racing carnival in 2006, she went on to win the National Fashions on the Field Award.

She has also won the prestigious French Mittelmoda Mare di Moda for her swimwear designs. Most recently she won the Melbourne Cup Fashions on the Field competition in 2011.

Sarah was a stalwart of the College Athletics Team from 1998 to 2004 and its vice-captain in 2004.

Geordie TAYLOR (OGC 1996), is the unlikely film festival operator of the Warrambeen Film Festival which recently celebrated its third anniversary. It’s probably the only known festival in the world that screens in a woolshed and an orchard.

The festival takes place on his family’s 4200 hectare family farm near Shelford, west of Geelong. Although he grew up on the land, worked as a jackaroo and has been known to crutch a fair number of sheep, Geordie is an actor and graduate from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). He has appeared in TV and film roles including ‘Blue Heelers’, ‘Canal Road’ and ‘The Pacific’. Geordie, a member of Wettenhall House, was the 1996 Drama Prize Winner.

Find out more at www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au/tgcheritage/

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Unearthing HISTORY For nearly seven decades the family of Senior School teacher and Head of Boys Boarding, Greg Smith, had believed that his uncle, fighter pilot Bill, had been lost somewhere in the English Channel in 1942. A phone call late in 2011 changed all that.

In October last year a documentary film crew searching for a different aircraft uncovered the remains of Sergeant Bill Smith’s spitfire in a field in Cassel, Northern France. The plane was buried nearly five metres below the surface. Sergeant Smith’s dog tag, his lucky threepence coin and his St Christopher’s medal were recovered from the wreckage.

Sergeant Smith enlisted on Remembrance Day in 1940 and started service in England with 452 Squadron in late 1941 and 457 Squadron in April 1942. A month later he was helping escort a number of Allied bombers on a raid on Hazebrouk rail yard over Belgium. On their return to their base at Red Hill, England, they were ambushed from above by up to 30 German FockeWulf FW 190 fighters. Sergeant Smith was last sighted engaged in a dogfight at 20,000 feet. It is now believed (from Luftwaffe records) that German Ace Josef Haibock shot down a spitfire near Cassel that was most likely Sgt Smith. Nine spitfires were lost on the mission.

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The plane was buried nearly five metres below the surface Fifteen members of the Smith family travelled to Northern France in April where Bill was re-interred in a ceremony with full military honours. The emotional and poignant ceremony was attended by dignitaries from the Australian, British and French Air Force as well as Government representatives. The last post was played and Sergeant Smith received a 21 gun salute.

Bill’s only surviving brother, Bert, was 14 when the pilot was declared missing in action. He delivered an emotional eulogy at the graveside in France.

‘Bill, you will always be to us that dashing handsome fighter pilot who gave his life for us, for his family, for his country and for the people of France,’ Bert said.

‘Return now Bill to the soil of France which has held you to her bosom and hidden you from us for all these years. We shall never forget.’

ANZAC Services 2012 ANZAC Day is an important event on the College calendar.

Services are held at Senior School, Middle School and Campbell House. Both students and teachers take time from the day to reflect and recognise the sacrifice of the many men and women who have been involved in conflicts.

Campbell House The Campbell House ANZAC Service was led by Mrs Jenny Shorland, Emma Mahon and Oliver Morphy (Year 3 students).

Teachers, children and parents gathered in the Multi-Purpose Centre to pay tribute, through song, story and prayer, to the men and women who fought for our freedom. Mrs Shorland read ‘Do Not Forget Australia’ by Sally Murphy and Sonia Kretschmar detailing a poignant and unlikely connection between two young boys living worlds apart during World War 1 – one living in Australia and the other in Villers Bretonneux.

The service concluded with a moving rendition of the ‘Last Post’ played by Mr Michael Thacker.

Middle School At the Middle School, Warrant Officer Brad Clarke addressed the students and spoke on the themes of mateship, service and sacrifice and the meaning of ANZAC Day. Brad is a recipient of the Order of Australia and he was honoured in the Queen’s Birthday List in 2008 for his service as a Regimental Sergeant Major and for his work in Iraq. The students from 7N gave an informative and insightful history of ANZAC day focusing on the Kokoda Trail campaign. It was an extremely moving assembly.

Senior School The Senior School’s moving Service of Remembrance is usually held in the Cloisters but because of wet weather, reluctantly, it was moved into Morrison Hall. An excellent address was delivered by Colonel Haydn Kohl, who reminded those gathered of the numerous wartime and peace-keeping campaigns in which Australian Services have been involved. He also described some of his experiences in Afghanistan and placed into context the significant contribution made by our Forces in this troubled area of conflict.

Colonel Haydn Kohl with College prefects, David Curnow (Spiritual and Community Outreach Coordinator) and Dr Pauline Turner

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Year 8 students had a chance to see the inner workings of the Geelong Football Club, the In The Zone excursion toured the club’s fitness and medical facilities. Students hear from members of the Geelong Cats High Performance Unit, including a physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach and sport scientist

STUDENT AND COLLEGE ACTIVITIES Senior School students were in full voice for their House Music competition

Cheering on Minerva House at the Upper Primary Cross Country

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Year 2 students learned more about Aboriginal culture at Narana Creations

Year 4 Enviro were proud to show off their garden to students from Clairvaux Catholic School

Year 7 camp at Halls Gap

Fraser Mahony (Year 10) utilising the new Austin Gray Centre for Design and Creative Arts

Year 12 prefects organised an Amazing Race to help Year 9 students become familiar with the Senior School campus

The VCE Drama ensembles explored the theme of Journey

The ELC students were so excited to host their mums at the annual Mother’s Day Morning Tea

Year 3 student Paddy Ryan with his prep buddies Luke Bird and Tommy Finch-Day

Medical career advice to Senior School students

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OBITURARIES We SAY FAREWELL TO...

COLLINS, Trevor Marcus ‘Sandy’ (1919-2012), OGC1936. College rowing will be all the poorer following the loss of the indefatigable Sandy Collins. Sandy was at the College from 1925 until 1938, and rowed in the bow seat of the victorious 1936 College crew – the first College crew to win the Head of the River. Sandy held the bow seat for three years from 1936 to 1938, a period which began a lifelong enthusiasm for rowing. In 2009, at almost 90 years of age, he was still active as a rowing official in the Judges Box or presenting prizes. As a student at College, he was a School Prefect from 1937 to 1938, House Captain of Morrison House and a Cadet Corps Sergeant as well as earning House Colours in swimming and football. Throughout his life he was a stalwart supporter and benefactor of the College.

Prior to World War II he served with the militia and during the war with anti-aircraft units from Queenscliff to Townsville and Thursday Island. After the war, he returned to the family Business Collins Wool Traders of Latrobe Terrace of which he was a half-owner. That business closed in 1988.

His zeal for rowing is well known and he started coaching crews soon after he left School. He has been a member of the Geelong Rowing Association for over 40 years and President twice - with a term of 10 years as President on both occasions. He was member of Rowing Victoria for over 20 years, not retiring until 1999. Sandy was a life member of the Albert Bell Club. His service to sport was recognised by the APS in 1997 when he was honoured by the Association.

Sandy died, age 93, on 14 June, 2012. He is survived by his wife Lesley and sons Edward, Duncan, Basil and Barry.

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BAIRD, Jack (John) Leeson (1911 – 2012), OGC 1922. John Baird passed away peacefully in May, just shy of his 101st birthday. John attended College from 1921 until 1926 and featured in the school’s sesquicentenary celebrations as the oldest living Old Collegian.

When interviewed in 2011 John had many fond memories of his time at the school, fondly recalling the promise of a new bike if he received dux of his year. The bike was long gone, but John still proudly showed his lower VI dux medal.

He first worked for the G J Coles Company when it was a general retailer and after some 30 years with the company was Buildings Director and directly responsible for supermarket construction. During World War II he served from 25 July, 1940 to 13 March, 1946 in Darwin firstly, with the 2/14th Field Regiment and then the Australian Movement Control Group.

At College, John was a keen tennis player narrowly losing in the 1925 Junior School Tennis Championship to the eventual champion, Ronald Greeves, brother of Carji Greeves.

John is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Eleanor Mary nee Birchall whom he married at Kew in November, 1950.

EVERIST, Ian Charles OAM (19282012), OGC 1940.

Ian Everist, who died on 13 June, 2012, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2007 for services to engineering. He was particularly expert on water and sewage management.

Ian attended The Geelong College from 1934 to 1944. He pursued many sporting endeavours and achieved notable success, competing in the U18 football premiership team at College, later becoming stroke of the Victorian VIII and being coached by Albert Bell in the ‘Harmony 8’ crew. He also represented the State in the King’s Cup as the Melbourne University stroke for four years.

After graduating from Melbourne University, Ian began working as an engineer with the Geelong Harbour Trust. He also won a Rotary Foundation Scholarship which enabled him to complete a post graduate Master of Science in Minneapolis. Returning to Australia in the late 1950s, Ian worked again at the Geelong Harbour Trust and following that, with a firm of consulting engineers. It was with this firm that he became Partner, Senior Partner and then Managing Director. Along the way Ian was also involved in APEX, the Victorian Environment and Planning Law Association, the Mid-Goulburn Region Water Authority Board as Chairman, Regional Catchment Management Council, and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal as an adjudicator. He also had time to be a Scout Master. Ian is survived by his wife Barbara, children Peter, Anne, Phillip and James and will be greatly missed by his brother Neil.

BREWSTER, Gordon Trewin (1922-2011), OGC 1936, age 89, died 20 November, 2011. He attended the College from 1936 to 1938 after being at Daylesford Higher Elementary School. He was a member of the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) during World War II.

Sources: Herald Sun (Melb) 22 Nov, 2011.

BROOKS, Shaun (1975 -2012), OGC 1993, of Currumbin, Queensland died 24 January, 2012. A former professional surfer and son of Rod Brooks, the Quiksilver contest director and brother of Troy, former World Tour surfer.

Sources: Geelong Advertiser 28 Jan, 2012 CAMPBELL, John Leslie Pitts (1931-2012), OGC 1945, was the great grandson of the College founder Rev Alexander James Campbell (1815-1849). John’s grandfather, Frederick Alexander Campbell (1849-1930) was one of George Morrison’s first students at the College.

The son of John Dudley Pitts Campbell (1890-1957) and Doris May Reid of ‘Westbank’, Camperdown, John was a boarder at the College from 1943 to 1949 where he was a member of the 1st Cricket Team in 1949, the 1st Football Teams of 1948 and 1949, and a member of the Cadet Corps (CQMSStores). In 1949, he was a Warrinn House Prefect and Calvert House Captain. In 1947, he was awarded the Douglas Higgins Memorial Prize (Dux of Form IV), in 1948, the Fen and Roy Pillow Bursary and, in 1949, the Dr Gus Kearney Memorial Prize which recognized proficiency in both academic and sporting achievement.

John took over the family farm ‘Westbank’ located near Camperdown in Western Victoria, managing this successful

sheep and lucerne property until 1985 when the property was sold. For many years he operated a bed and breakfast business in Echuca known as ‘Murray House’ and more recently ran a business ‘Forest Fantasies’ making and selling red gum furniture. John died at Echuca on 15 March, 2012.

Sources: P Campbell.

DYKES, Clifford John (1922 -2012), OGC 1936, dairy farmer, died at Colac 4 January, 2012. A member of both the 1st XI Cricket Team and 1st XI Football Team in 1938 and 1939, he attended Nhill Higher Elementary School prior to his education at College from 1936 to 1939. He became Warrinn House Captain in 1939, and was also a member of the proposed 1937 Athletics Team which was not able to participate in the Combined School Sports that year. As an all-round athlete he participated intensively in the College Sports meetings winning the long jump and coming second in the Under 15 Championship at the College Sports in 1936. He performed in the Glee Club production ‘Trial by Jury’ in 1938. His son Ian, OGC 1969, was also a boarder at the College.

Sources: Herald Sun (Melb) 6 Jan, 2012.

ERREY, Edwin John (1926-2012), OGC 1939, of Cheltenham, went to Camperdown Higher Elementary School before he attended the College as a boarder from 1942 to 1943. He was a member of the 1st VIII Rowing Crew of 1943 and served with the RAN. He enlisted on 3 October, 1944 and was discharged from HMAS Lonsdale on 12 April, 1946. His brother, Reginald Gilbert Errey (1909-1974), OGC 1922, was also educated at the College in 1925.

Sources: The Age (Melb) 1 Feb, 2012; Herald Sun (Melb) 1 Feb, 2012.

HERMISTON, William ‘Bill’ Highett (1929-2012), OGC 1944, grazier, of Karawatha near Deniliquin, NSW died age 82, on 7 January, 2012. ‘Bill’ Hermiston was enrolled at the College as a boarder by his father A J Hermiston of East Warndook at the commencement of 1944 in Form IIA. Although ‘Bill’ was only at the School for three years he involved himself in House Athletics, his team winning the Under 16 440 yards Relay for Calvert House in 1945 and coming a well-run third in 1946. He was also awarded his bronze medallion in swimming in 1947.

Prior to College, he had attended Deniliquin High School.

A skier, fly fisherman and horseman, he had a lifelong interest in horse racing and early on in 1950, Pegasus noted that he was one of ‘the gentleman jockeys taking part in the Wagga Picnic Races in May’. ‘Bill’s two sons Andrew, OGC 1970, and Jim, OGC 1973, also attended College.

Sources: Pegasus Dec 1945 p17, p51; Pegasus June, 1947 p6, 43; Pegasus Dec 1946 p17, p27; Pegasus June, 1950 p 41; The Age (Melb) 9 Jan, 2012.

HIDDLESTON, Sefton George Conway Willett (1916-2012), OGC 1930, age 95, formerly of Highton, died at Balmoral Grove on 30 January, 2012. He was at the College for 3 months in 1929 after being at Geelong High School. He was a member of the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) during World War II. His son Philip, OGC 1977, also attended College.

Sources: Geelong Advertiser 3 Feb, 2012.

ILLINGWORTH, Evan (1922-2011), OGC 1936, of Tannoch Brae Retirement Village in St Albans died 6 December, 2011 age 89. The son of John and Catherine nee Evans he was a day student at the College from 1936 to 1937 after having previously been at Geelong High School. He enlisted on 13 October, 1941 later serving as a signalman with the 18th Australian Infantry THE GEELONG COLLEGE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

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Brigade in New Guinea from April, 1943 to June 1944. He was discharged from the army on 3 April, 1946.

His brother, John Stanley Illingworth (1918-2004), OGC 1931, and son, Greg Illingworth, OGC 1971, also attended College.

Sources: Geelong Advertiser 8 Dec, 2011; James Affleck, Geelong Collegians at the Second World War. JARVIS, Philip Leigh (1955-2012), OGC 1969, of Manifold Heights, Geelong was for many years well known as owner and manager of Café t Go Go in Bellarine St, Geelong. Educated at the College from 1963 to 1972, he rowed in several crews at School. His interest in rowing continued on the water with his great enjoyment in sailing with the Geelong Yacht Club. He died on 5 May, 2012.

Sources: Geelong Advertiser 7 May, 2012.

McCAFFREY, Rory James (1994-2012), OGC 2012, was educated at the College from 2008 to 2011. Tragically Rory was killed in a car accident on December 29 2011.

Rory commenced at College in 2008, entering Year 8.

Throughout his years at College, Rory was a quiet, thoughtful student. His friends described him as genuine and kind, with the ability to mix with students at all year levels.

Rory had developed a deep sense of social justice originating from his strong family values. He was nurtured by his experiences at College, in particular, his involvement with the exchange program to Shalom, as well as his immersion in indigenous culture through the Fulfilling Lives program in Year 10.

He has since been very fondly remembered as a boy who wanted to make a difference and the establishment of the Rory McCaffrey Reconciliation Fund which has been actively supported by the College community has allowed us to honour his passing in a very meaningful way

‘Sources: courtesy Mrs Joan Gill, Head of Senior School (Welfare)’ MANNERS, Paul Alexander (1928-2011), OGC 1942, became a day student from 1940 to 1942 at the College after attending Gannawarra State School . He died on 17 December, 2011.

Sources: Herald Sun (Melb) 19 Dec, 2011.

PATON, Kenneth Ross (1944-2011), OGC 1957, farmer in the Mitta Valley near Tallangatta was educated at the College as a boarder from 1956 to 1961 after attending the small local State School of Noorongong near Ferndale in North-East Victoria.

After leaving College, he was a Jackaroo in South Australia and at Ceres near Geelong before returning to the family farm ‘Bingara’ near Tallangatta to become the third generation to manage the family cattle property. He died at Anam Cara House, Geelong on 18 Dec, 2011. Carol, his wife described him as ‘a man of the land who loved his valley’. Ross was active in the Host Farms Association and a Foundation member since 1977. His brother, Graham Stuart Paton, OGC 1961, was also a student at the College.

Sources: Paton Family; The Age (Melbourne) 19 Dec, 2011.

ROOPE, Geoffrey Mervyn (1921-2011), OGC 1937, of Shoal Bay, age 90, died at Harbourside Nursing Home, on 18 December, 2011. He was at the College from 1931 to 1937, a member of the 2nd Rowing VIII in 1937, a strong diver and swimmer, and a member of the House of Guilds Council. Geoff was born in Canton, now Guangzhou, in China and attended the Holy Trinity

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Cathedral School in Shanghai before his mother enrolled him at the College in 1931. His father had worked for the Sassoon Banking Company.

During World War II he served on HMAS Nepal, HMAS Cessnock, and HMAS Warrego as an engine room artificer having enlisted in the RAN on 4 January, 1943. He left the navy on 5 March, 1947.

Sources: Newcastle Herald 22 Dec, 2011.

WETTENHALL, Hubert Highlord (1915-2011), OGC 1930, was a student and boarder at the College from September, 1927 to 1930. He had previously attended Geelong Grammar School.

Born at Glenorchy, the son of Herbert Highlord Wettenhall (1868-1948) and Mary Kathleen Kemp (-1948). He died on 13 July, 2011, age 96 at Sea Views Manor Aged Care, Ocean Grove.

Sources: Geelong Advertiser 14 July, 2011.

WRAY, Lancelot Noble (1915-2012), OGC 1930, grazier, formerly of ‘Clipswood Park’, Morrisons. He died at Ballan Hospital on 16 January, 2012. He was at the School from 1924 to 1931 after having been at Central College at Knowle House.

He was both the Under 16 Swimming Champion in 1930 and the Open Swimming Champion of 1931. He served with the AIF in the Middle East after his enlistment on 13 May, 1941. He was discharged on 16 March, 1944.

His brothers Harold D’Esterre Wray (1908-1993), OGC 1922, and Norman Vincent Wray (1912-1999), OGC 1928, were also day students at the College

Sources: Geelong Advertiser 19 Jan, 2012; Herald Sun (Melb) 19 Jan, 2012.

Staff McKeown, Audrey Lillian (c1925-2012) was Secretarial Assistant to the Old Geelong Collegians’ Association (OGCA) from 1970 to 1981. She died at Whitehaven Aged Care, age 87 years, on 28 March, 2012.

Sources: Geelong Advertiser 29 March, 2012.

WADE, David (1942-2012), sessional music and piano teacher at the College, taught at both the Senior and Preparatory School campuses from 1996 to 2012. David commenced teaching piano at College in July 1996, specialising in the tuition of young students at the Preparatory School, however, over several years of Saturday-morning group music activities for pre-school children held in Campbell House, his gifts as a classroom music teacher were also shared with the wider community.

David was an excellent singer, with extensive experience in choral music in the UK and Australia, and he assisted the Music Faculty in directing our ‘Carols By Candlelight’ presentation on more than one occasion, with repertoire choices that were diverse and imaginative. As a piano teacher he displayed professionalism and a thorough knowledge of pedagogy and repertoire. His instrumental music reports were literary gems, conveying with grammatical accuracy and unique style a complete understanding of his students’ practical strengths and weaknesses as well as insights into their character, both musically and personally. An avid story-teller, David shared a wealth of experiences with staff and students on many occasions, and his enthusiasm and wit will be sorely missed.

His students, in particular, have been very fortunate to have shared their musical life with David.

He died at Geelong on March 30, 2012.

Summer Sport Summary (SENIOR SCHOOL) CRICKET

BADMINTON

The inaugural Trans-Tasman Quadrangular Cricket Festival was held at Scotch College Adelaide in January, providing the Senior cricketers with pre-season competition and match practice. The 1st XI, coming off a Premiership win last season and the loss of 10 of the 12 premiership players, was competitive in all matches with good wins against Wesley College, Haileybury and St Kevin’s College. The 2nd XI had a challenging, but enjoyable season with many of the players in Year 11, which bodes well for next season. The team gelled well as a group and played consistently good cricket.

More than 60 students took part in the badminton with three boys’ teams and four girls’ teams entered in the APS Competition. The boys played very well overall and the 2nds team enjoyed particular success until they were defeated

by Scotch College just missing out on being undefeated for the season. It was also an excellent season for the 2nd girls’ team as they were undefeated which is an outstanding achievement.

ROWING The 2012 rowing season started well with much excitement, enthusiasm and hard work from our rowers, coaches and staff. The new Director of Rowing, Peter Blanchfield has had an excellent first season bringing in new ideas and gaining the respect of all rowers. During the season we had four Senior boys’ VIIIs and eleven Year 9 crews. In total the College was able to boat 24 crews. The regatta season saw some healthy results with crews in 14 A Final appearances and the Senior Boys’ VIII coming fourth at the Victorian State Championships in Division 1. At the APS Heads of the River, our crews competed well in excellent conditions at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre with many recording their best times of the season. The Girls 1st VIII were the defending title holders in their event and competed hard with a fifth placing. The Boys 1st VIII completed their best race of the season taking 15 seconds off their time in the final to come fifth overall with Scotch College taking out the line honours this year.

TENNIS In tennis the College entered 17 teams in the APS competition, seven girls’ teams and ten boys’ teams. The 1st girls had a number of well-earned wins while the Inter A girls were undefeated for the second year in succession. The boys’ 1st team had an excellent season and recorded close results against a number of strong Melbourne schools. The 9B boys’ team are also to be congratulated on being undefeated throughout the season.

SWIMMING AND DIVING The APS Combined Swimming and Diving Carnival was held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 March. The girls’ team included a large contingent of younger swimmers who swam well with credible performances. As is now customary, the College Boys’ swimmers combined with the Geelong Grammar boys.

A total of 15 season personal best times were recorded. Our divers placed well overall with a number of personal bests also achieved.

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BOARDING Message from Mossgiel Captain

Message from Mackie Captain

Ali Gregory, Year 12

Tom Morrison, Year 12 Mossgiel has had a relatively smooth start to the 2012 schooling year. Once the initial commotion that comes with settling into routine surpassed the vibrant clutter of personalities (both seasoned and new) moulded yet again into an understanding of people, an environment of diverse culture, and a haven for fun and innocent mischief.

Mid way throughout the term the opportunity to trip down to Melbourne and attend Top Arts to support Emira Rosyada, a former ‘Mossie’ girl was offered and gladly accepted by around 15 girls from the house. The incredible talent witnessed was a real eye opening experience for everyone who went and really highlighted the places that one could go if they applied themself to a task over an extended period of time.

Under the guidance of Ms Crofts, Director of Teaching and Learning, yet another great opening has presented itself to the girls and that is the chance to grow vegetables. Following a trip out to Bunnings in the mini bus where we acquired seeds to plant, potting mix, plants for the duty office and a few more gnomes than originally intended, several of the girls now share a ‘tub’ of vegetables with a friend. In addition Mossgiel is now home to a worm farm which will be used to provide organic fertiliser to these plants, an area of interest which will hopefully outlive our time in the boarding house.

As a whole though, each and every girl should be praised for the manner in which they have not only accepted those who are new to the house (and vice versa) but settled down into the routine that is life as a boarder, whilst still managing to take advantage of any and all situations presented to them.

BOARDERS’ FAMILY DAY Sunday 19 February

Jacqui Grange (Year 11) and Arabella Doery (Year 11) with some of the Doery family at the Boarders’ Family Day

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Boarding house life at Mackie has had a positive start to the year. One of the strengths of Mackie is that it is a multicultural boarding house and it is good to see the bonds of friendship that have developed between boys from different cultures. We take some pride in welcoming the overseas boys into our community and in helping them acclimatise to the quirks of our culture, sports and language. An example of this is the number of overseas boys who played in our in-House Aussie Rules footy match on the recent Boarders’ Weekend.

The Mackie boys have been involved in many family days and in house activities such as the tennis and football day.

These days involve the parents of the boarders coming down to enjoy each other’s company and meet the other gentlemen of Mackie with whom their sons spend most of their time.

Our weekly indoor soccer matches have also been well attended. The house has also been out to dinner at Enzo’s on Pakington Street on two occasions. These activities have helped to build a sense of camaraderie and belonging to Mackie.

Being a part of the boarding house at The Geelong College is a great opportunity to make great friends and form strong bonds with the people who surround you. This is not only with the Mackie boarders but also with the girls from Mossgiel, with whom we spend dinner each night. We are all looking forward to our mid-year formal dinner at the end of Term 2.

Being the captain of Mackie is a huge responsibility and I am honoured to take on this role. The Mackie prefects; Lachy Cameron, Seb McMillan, Edwin Lau and Tim Wong are a great team to work with.

I am enjoying boarding a great deal and suggest to anyone interested in boarding that they should do it. I am looking forward to the rest of my final year at Mackie.

John and Sue Sambell, Timothy, Joan and David Mclean

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Old Geelong Collegians’ Association

OGCA President’s Report Paul Mishura (OGC 1992) I am honoured to be the new President of the Old Geelong Collegians’ Association which exists to bring together all Old Collegians and to support The Geelong College. I thank my predecessor, Jim Marendaz (OGC 1973), who held that role for an unprecedented seven years (inclusive) from 2005 until 2011. No doubt his time in the role helped him make it seem so easy, and I only hope it takes me less time to seem that relaxed as the head of a global association of over 11,000 members!

Just as we collectively caught our breaths following the

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sesquicentennial celebrations and all the work that went with them, we learned of the impending retirement of Principal Dr Pauline Turner. Dr. Turner has been a great friend of the OGCA, having made herself available at almost all OGCA meetings during her time as Principal. Her reports to the OGCA Committee have helped keep us in touch with the multitude of activities occurring at College and her advice has helped plan a number of OGCA functions. Dr Turner has also attended OGCA functions around the world, helping keep Old Geelong Collegians of all ages and many places in touch with the College of today. A function is being arranged to enable the OGCA to honour her contribution to the College and the OGCA, with details to follow at a later date.

Old Geelong Collegians’ Association

I recently spoke at the 10 and 30 year reunions. Such reunions are a key part of the OGCA’s purpose of bringing together Old Collegians. Those who make the effort to attend – particularly from afar – show that College was important to them, that they enjoyed their time here with the classmates with whom they are reuniting and that, despite the passage of years, the College remains important to them. It may also be that reliving school day memories makes them feel young again! It is fascinating to learn what classmates have done since leaving school, and most have a great time and look forward to the next reunion. My class, the class of 1992, is a very close-knit group which arranged 5 and 15 year reunions in addition to the school’s 10 year reunion, and I encourage any class year which wants to organise intervening reunions to contact the Community Relations office.

A new function is being run by the OGCA this year. About a third of OGCA members live in the Melbourne region, and the OGCA’s significant sponsorship of the Old Geelong Sporting Club (football and netball) enables it to hold some functions at the OGS newly-renovated Como Park clubhouse in South Yarra. This year an OGCA Melbourne cocktail night is being held at Como Park from 7pm on Saturday 21 July.

The night will bring together Old Collegians from any class year who live in Melbourne. Dr Hugh Seward, Chairman of Council and former Geelong Football Club doctor, will be our guest speaker. With a capacity of 200-250 people our aim is to create a lively and enjoyable night for as many Melbourne-based OGCs as possible with the hope it will become a regular feature of the OGCA calendar. (See page 37 for booking details) After a break of three years, the OGCA Sydney branch cocktail night is being held again at the Union Club from 7pm on Friday 31 August. This has been a good venue for past functions and this one will be the last opportunity for Dr Turner as Principal to meet with Sydney-based Old Collegians. Oscar award-winning cinematographer Russell Boyd (OGC 1957) will be our guest speaker. Charles Chirnside (OGC 1992) will be rallying Sydneysiders to attend what will be another enjoyable Sydney function.

You will have received a nomination form enclosed with your Ad Astra delivery. I encourage you to consider any Old Collegians you think worthy of a place in the Notables Gallery. We currently have 44 Old Collegians featured in the gallery. The committee reviews applications annually.

I invite you to review the list of who else should be included and send back enclosed nomination form. Nominations close on Friday 18 August.

If you are not already on the Old Geelong Collegians’ Association Facebook page, search for the page on Facebook and ‘like’ it to join the page. You will join hundreds of Old Collegians who receive occasional news about forthcoming OGCA events and reunions, and Old Collegians’ achievements.

OGCA New members we welcome the 2011 year 12 cohort as new members of the old geelong collegians’ association.

Eddie Ablett Valeria Acosta Ruiz Matthew Allen Claire Allinson Greg Andrews Peter Babiolakis Liana Banjanin Griffin Barry Megan Bathern Nick Bedford Michelle Beggs Charlie Beith Jayde Bertone Gabi Billing Ian Blair Anna Brodie George Cameron James Carr Joshua Carr Patrick Carroll Julia Castles Fred Chai George Chisholm Tom Chisholm Bernie Chomley James Christou Chloe Claringbold Jennifer Cleary Phillipa Cole Stephanie Collier Aubrey Comben Rupert Courtnay George Curnow Timothy D’Adamo Jake Davie Addy Dunkley-Smith James Emselle Jasmine Emselle Rory Fairbairn Sophie Faulkner Billie Fenton Rebecca Filling Matthew Fitzpatrick Andy Flanagan Catherine Flynn Joseph Foley Nicholas Fulton Chase Galbraith Brittaney Garrett

Elena Gazis Bryce George Thomas Goodear Will Grange Samuel Griffiths Charles Harris Jamie Harrison Damien Hatch Lucy Hughes Tom Hughes Caitlyn Humphreys Charlie Iredell Natalie Jablonsky Camille Jeffreys Harry Jess Edwina Johnstone Emily Jones Kieran Kelly Will Kelly Katrina Kenfield Campbell Kennedy Jonathan Khoo Tazmin Kip William Kittelty Emily Koroneos Alexandra Kvant Merce Laohavisit Harry Lay William Lugg Rowan Mackey Campbell McDonald Ted McDonald Ellie McEvoy James McGlade Beck Millsom Alana Mitchell Audrey Moore Benjamin Morgan Anna Morris Douglas Morris Brydie Murrihy Ben Nott Sarah Occhino Alice Odam Rowan Payne Cameron Pike Golf Pisankitvanich Taneesha Plummer Jamo Porter

James Potter Tanya Potter Emily Profitt Edward Ratcliffe Daniel Retman Maddy Roberts Oscar Robinson Billie Rosewall Charlie Ross Emira Rosyada Peter Ruby Aaron Sachdev Nathan Salvalaggio Bonnie Sanders Taylor Sandri Ryan Saunders Eliza Scott Emily Serle Lachlan Serle Holly Shelley Richard Shu Laura Skoglund Alisa Song Hugo Steinfort Sarah Sturges Alex Sullivan Nelson Taylor Bronte Thornton Trent Tomkins Sophie Trescowthick Eamonn Vines Callen Wade Georgina Walmsley Lizzie Walmsley Alex Walsgott Nicholas Walsh Lucy Watson Ebony Westman Andrew Wettenhall Ross Wettenhall Kristie Wheal Andrew White Cameron Williams Charles Wishart Caleb Wong Jack Wood Oliver Wood Eason Wu Benz Yingyoud

I look forward to seeing you at an OGCA function this year.

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Here ‘n’ there Births Ian Abbott (OGC 1988) and his wife Anna welcomed Clementine Lucia on 1 December, 2011, a sister for Sophie (5) and James (3).

Cassandra Bird (OGC 1999) and her husband Matthew welcomed their first child, a son, Alexander Michael Bird on 9 December 2011.

Former staff member, Dr Christopher Wagstaff, contacted Ad Astra and wanted to convey the following message ‘This school was the happiest and most self fulfilling of schools I have taught. The years 1983-1987 were interesting. So good to see lovely Fred Elliott (OGC 1941, Past Staff and Past Parent) still involved- a wonderful human being!’

Annabelle Wilson (2010) has been offered and will be accepting a sport (running) scholarship to The University of Maine.

Sam Cole (OGC 1996) and Aimee Lipscombe celebrated the birth of their first child, James on 16 December 2011.

Charlotte Henry (nee Sutherland 1998) and her husband Dan Henry welcomed Millicent Jane on the 9th January 2012. A sister for Lucy (2).

Stephen Motteram (OGC 1988), wife Karin and daughter Sophia (3) welcomed Alice Olivia on 16 October, 2011.

Georgina Ovin (nee Hart, OGC 1996) and her husband Robert welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Lucinda Emma, on 10 June 2011. Georgina and Robert are currently living in Canberra.

MARRIAGES Lauren Carnegie (OGC 2001) and Graeme Dart celebrated their marriage on 10 March, 2012 at Otway Estate Winery and Brewery.

From left: Sara Trainor (OGC 2008) Tsjatsja Westerveld (student coach) and Indhia Duncan at the International Moot Court Competition in Mumbai.

James Cole (OGC 1999) is proud to announce his September 2011 engagement to Ana Jens, they will be married late in 2012.

Letter to the Editor

Natalie Mol (OGC 1993) married Cameron Goodyear on 31 July, 2010 in the Treasury Building, Melbourne. Natalie and her husband welcomed a gorgeous baby boy (Hugh Fraser) on December 20, 2010.

Updates Sara Trainor (OGC 2008) is currently studying Bachelor of Laws and Social Sciences at Bond University and took part in the 13th DM Harish International Moot Court Competition in Mumbai, India. Her team won seven moots including the final, which was presided over by seven High Court judges of the Mumbai High Court, Sara was awarded Best Advocate in the final round.

Robert Tripolino (OGC 2008) has completed the Musical Theatre course at VCA and wrote the score for Carnegie 18: Dream Song, an irreverent musical satire of faith, fortune and the mega-church, performed at the Melbourne Arts Centre in February 2012.

Andrew Wilson (OGC 1999) is currently doing an MBA at Melbourne Business School. He works for JPMorgan in the Investment Banking Division (Industrial M&A) team and is off to study at New York University - Stern Business School.

An article featured in the last Ad Astra prompted another old Collegian, David ‘Bubs’ Morrison (OGC 1952), to tell us about young boarders in the home of Principal Dr Rolland. He also included a fabulous 1945 photo of he and his brother standing tall and proud.

‘Dear Editor, In the December issue 2011 of the Ad Astra page 45 Old Collegians Association ‘A Walk Down Memory Lane’ Richard Jeffrey inferred that the youngest boarders were housed in Dormitory No 1 in the Junior House.

In that year, 1945, myself then aged 6 with three or four other boarders whose names I cannot recollect were housed in Dr Rolland’s residence under the care of Dr Rolland and Miss Fraser. Photo enclosed of my brother Donald (OGC 1949) and self on right.

Faithfully yours, David ‘Bubs’ Morrison’

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FOOTBALL Old Collegians get fresh!

James Ratcliffe (OGC 2006) It’s a case of fresh coach, fresh start for the Old Geelong Football Club in 2012.

The Club is under new direction from senior coach Frank Dunell (Essendon premiership player) who has put the boys through a gruelling preseason.

Frank has brought fresh ideas and different structures which will hopefully see the Old Geelong Football Club rise in season 2012.

What has been most promising has been the influx of new players at the under 19 level, with Andy de Fegely appointed captain of this year’s team.

Rallying around him from the Geelong College includes Oscar Robinson (OGC 2011), Gus Townley (OGC 2010), Victor Mims (OGC 2010) and Jake Blood (OGC 2010). These inclusions highlight the strengthening ties between school leavers and the OGS Football Club. It has been part of our mission to redirect players from the traditional paths of Uni Blues or Uni Blacks back to Como Park. The Club can also confirm two exciting signings in Michael Rockefeller (2006 Geelong College premiership captain) and Reece Cordy (OGC 2006). Both have

Cricket COLLEGE TAKES OVER OGS CRICKET Roly Imhoff At one point during the year Charlie Fairbairn (OGC 2001) joked that he was going to dump Rob Hunter and me from the team and change it to the Old Geelong College Cricket Club, which was a fair point as our team this year has been made up of nearly all former College Students.

Highlights during the season included: Henry Weddell’s 88 (OGC 2005), Charlie Fairbairn making three fifties including 95, 51* and 53*, Bertie Weddell (OGC 2007) making 65 and 55, as well as some great bowling throughout the year from James Ratcliffe (OGC 2006) and Cam Russell (OGC 2006).

Despite having such a strong squad of players to choose from we narrowly missed out on playing in the finals, dropping out of the top six (which we had been in the entire season) in the last round.

Rob Hunter won the Batting and Club Champion Awards with 328 runs and an average of 46.86. While James Ratcliffe took 17 wickets at an average of 15.12 to win the Bowling Award and Cam Russell won the David Oman Award for the Best Clubman.

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years of VFL experience and have been a huge asset to the club thus far. We look forward to having them both for many years to come.

Part of the purpose of this column, is to keep you, the reader, updated with upcoming events at Old Geelong and how you can support the club and keep in contact with fellow Ogs. During May, Ogs hosted its first Pivot luncheon at Como Pavilion with Frank Costa as the guest speaker. The event saw more than 150 people in attendance and was a resounding success.

If you would like to be involved in any future functions please contact Lachie Stevens on 0419 305 519 for further information.

Ogwards and upwards!

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Netball

Off and running Michael Goode (OGC 1994) The Old Geelong Collegians’ Amateur Athletics Club (OGCAAC) is a member of the Associated Public Schools Old Collegians Amateur Athletic Association Inc. which conducts cross-country and road running races in and around Melbourne during the winter season (April to September). We are currently a third of the way through the season but there are still many races remaining, including the Geelong Relay in July.

Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. It is usual for APSOC race fields to contain athletes from under ten to over seventy years of age. Female runners comprise up to thirty per cent of total competitors and there are team and individual awards for both men and women.

There are thirteen events on the APSOC calendar, ranging from 3.2 km to a half marathon (21.1 km). Several APSOC events offer short or long course options, allowing participants to choose the distance that best suits their level of fitness. All races are scheduled so as not to clash with the Athletics Victoria winter series so that athletes can easily compete in both competitions.

Eight of the APSOC races are handicap events, based on statistics of each athlete’s previous performances, giving every runner in the field the chance to be first over the line. There are also team events, comprising scratch and relay races.

There is afternoon tea after every race, at which athletes and friends mingle and swap stories about racing, training and other events. This highly popular tradition of keen competition followed by friendly social interaction between club members has now endured for more than seventy-five years.

APSOC events are open to all members of the OGCAAC and club membership includes the entry fee for all races. It should be noted that it is not necessary to have been a student at one of the associated APS schools, you are welcome to bring family and friends to run with OGCAAC. For information on how to join OGCAAC, please contact Michael Goode at Michael.goode@psnworld.com or oldgeelong@hotmail. com. Alternatively, for more information, including calendar of events, event details, past results etc. please refer to www. apsoc.net.au.

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Early premiership for netballers Ginnie Hope-Johnstone (OGC 2005) The Ogs netball is off to another year of success with a Premiership already under the belt in the early Summer season. Ogs Blue beat the opposition 37-7 on the courts at Wesley College in February. Congratulations to the girls and to Liz Orum who was awarded the best player in the final.

In the meantime, Ogs Navy is still warming to the first season with only two wins on the board so far. With a change up in the Prahran Netball Association’s formatting this year, Season 2 will commence in July with registrations opening at the start of June.

If you would like to join or enter a team for Season 2 in the Prahran Netball Competition, please contact Ogs Netball President Ginnie Hope-Johnstone at ghopejohnstone@ elitesports.com.au or 0422 188 808.

On a social note, the 2012 Ogs Ladies Lunch was held on Saturday May 12 at Como Park. The day proved to be a big success amongst the young and guest speaker Jack Trengove gave an insightful view into life as an AFL footballer and Co-Captain. Lunch was enjoyed thanks to the help of caterer Ruth Vickers-Willis and a fantastic supply of steaks from MC Herds.

For more information on Ogs netball or upcoming Ogs social events, head to the website www.oldgeelong.com.au

Images: 1. Liz Orum, Ginnie Hope-Johnstone (OGC 2005), Bec Cameron (OGC 2007) 2. Georgie Philip (OGC 2007), Caz Gough (OGC 2007), Georgie Carr (OGC 2008) 3. Hannah West (OGC 2005), Melanie Philip (OGC 2005), Emma Gray (OGC 2005)

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OGCA Events The Albert Bell ROWING Club Dinner FRIDAY 16 MARCH

Ian Blair, Duncan McDonell, Neil Everist and Tony John

75 YEAR REUNION FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY

David and Judy Ramage

George Tippett, John Sloane, Peter Eaton and John Cameron

Addy and Josh Dunkley Smith, Steve Allinson, Addy Bucek

We were excited to host an impromptu 75 year out Old Collegian reunion on 3 February when Peter Eaton (OGC 1940), John Sloane (OGC 1940), George Tippett (1940) and John Cameron (OGC 1941) came back to visit the school. They all made a real effort to get here coming from Perth, Albury, Ballarat and Melbourne.

The Principal at the time was the Reverend Frank Rolland. They all remembered Mackie House being built in 1937. The Deputy Principal, Mr Daniel Mahon, and the Director of Community Relations, Mr Mike Howell, hosted the lunch in the Dining Hall and conducted a mini tour. Annabel Sloane, a current boarder was pleasantly surprised to see her grandfather having lunch!

George Tippett said: “75 years is a long time we would never have anticipated. It was surprising that although we had not seen each other for so long, it was just like yesterday.”

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10 YEAR REUNION COCKTAIL PARTY FRIDAY 30 MARCH

Shae White, Natasha Kidman, Kaela Martella, Natalia Pye, Pip Cances, Madeleine Spokes

Helen Phan, Elizabeth Shute, Courtney Hammett, Laura Borovac and Felicity Jenner

Drew Robertson, Mark Fagg, Steven Sullivan and Lachlan Irving

40 YEAR REUNION LUNCHEON

SATURDAY 2 JUNE

Tour of Senior School (outside Mackie House)

John Durnan, Malcolm Robertson, Jim Marandaz and Peter Amezdroz

Sarah Leach and Michelle Quigley

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FOUNDATION

Message from the President Michael Betts, President, The Geelong College Foundation I am delighted to once again bring you some news from The Geelong College Foundation. 2012 started on a very positive note with the receipt of an extremely generous (and unexpected) bequest. Here at the Foundation we encourage members of our community to consider making a bequest in favour of The Geelong College or The Geelong College Foundation and we acknowledge and thank those who have taken this step already or are in the process of doing so.

Each bequest, large or small, will make a difference to the quality of education and facilities we are able to offer our students. We are always delighted to recognise new members of our bequest program The Morrison Society and, of course, always respect the wishes of those members who choose to remain anonymous. Either way, we are extremely grateful for your commitment to The Geelong College and future Collegians.

In February we held our Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting. It was lovely to see so many of our valued members at the AGM and have drinks and canapes in the Dining Hall afterwards. This meeting saw the retirement from the Board of Russell Malishev who had sat as a Foundation Director for ten years. Russell was instrumental in reviewing the membership structures of the Foundation and was an outstanding member of our Fyansford Property Management sub-committee. Russell is a Life Member of the Foundation and we are looking forward to catching up with him at various Foundation and College events in the future.

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We welcomed Cam Emerson (OGC 1958) as a new member of the Foundation Board in May 2012. Cam served on The Geelong College Council Board from 1999 to 2011 and attended the College between 1959 and 1962. He is the Managing Partner of a rural family enterprise (Alva Downs Partnership) which is situated in Western Victoria. Cam took over the management of Alva Downs in 2000 after spending 35 years working with Transwest Haulage, a member of the UK based Swire Group.

Currently he is a Director of Transwest Pty Ltd, Kalari Pty Ltd and a member of the Marcus Oldham College Council. He is the former Managing Director of Transwest, past Director of Metserv Pty Ltd, Past Executive Council Member of the Victorian Transport Association, past Chairman of the National Bulk Tankers Association and past Executive Member of the Australian Road Transport Forum. In 2004, Cam was awarded the Daryl Chalmers Award in recognition of his services to the Australian Transport Industry. The Board and I look forward to working with Cam and, as I am sure you can imagine, his input to the running of the Foundation will be invaluable.

It was with great pleasure that I hosted our Annual Foundation Members’ luncheon on 1 May. We had an excellent turn-out with 50 guests in attendance including our guest speaker, Lizzie Corke (OGC 1997). We were also delighted to welcome Lizzie’s husband Shayne Neale (OGC 1997) and daughter Tess.

Over the last ten years Lizzie and Shayne have been recognised nationally and internationally for their innovative work in conservation. In 2005 Lizzie was named the Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year, the first female and youngestever recipient of the award and in 2007 the couple was awarded the prestigious Australian Geographic Society Conservation Award. She is also (so far) the only female represented in the Notable Old Collegians gallery at The Geelong College. Lizzie spoke about the plight of the Tiger Quoll as she is seeking to establish whether there is a surviving population of Tiger Quolls in the region for the past 18 months. Amazingly one week after our lunch it was reported in the media that a Tiger Quoll had been sighted in the Lorne region. Perhaps coming back to see us at The Geelong College was the good luck charm Lizzie and Shayne needed!

This year’s Annual Giving campaign has been launched and I would ask you to consider making a gift to the College. The ongoing support of our community assists us greatly in securing the future for our students, both today and into the future. You will find information on how to donate in this edition of Ad Astra. Please have a look at the Annual Giving campaign on the College website through the eyes of two of our current Year 12 students. If you have any queries regarding donations or if you would like information on The Morrison Society please contact our Foundation Officer, Joyce Taylor on (03) 5226 3779 or pop in to see her in the Community Relations and Development office, 138 Noble Street, Newtown.

Thank you to the FOUNDATION The Geelong College would like to thank the Foundation for their generous Sesquicentenary gift of $100,000 to the Middle School towards resurfacing the four sports courts adjacent to Aberdeen Street.

The courts, which are used for tennis, netball and basketball, have been reconstructed and finished with ‘plexi-pave’. Dr Turner said: “ This gift of upgrading the court surface provides our students with an enhanced sporting facility for practice and APS competition for both girls and boys. The Foundation is to be commended for supporting the school’s educational programs in many different ways and for this gift in particular”.

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The Geelong College Foundation Board Left to right: Mr Cam Emerson, Mr Sandy Hutton, Ms Shannyn Leach (College Business Manager), Mrs Wendy Abikhair (Vice President), Mr Michael Betts (President), Mr Murray Mountjoy, Mr Andrew Cameron, Mr Hugh Bromell (Vice President), Dr Pauline Turner (Principal), Mrs Joyce Taylor (Foundation Officer).

Absent: Mr Mike Howell (Director Community Relations and Development), Mr Andrew Hill, Pr Steve Bolsin.

1. Alan Glover, Michael Betts, Bert Fagg 2. Anthea Bromell and Ruth Fagg 3. Betty and Geoff Betts 4. Geoff Neilson, Garth Little, David Lethbridge 5. Carol and Cam Emerson, Murray Mountjoy

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ANNUAL GIVING 2011

Thank you to all our donors The Principal, staff and students of The Geelong College would like to sincerely thank all our donors who gave to the 2011 Annual Giving Campaign. Your support is greatly appreciated and your generosity allows the school to undertake projects which have a direct impact on our current students.

We take this opportunity to acknowledge those who gave to our 2011 program.

Mrs W Abikhair PP Dr L A Allen PP Ms E R Anderson & Mr J O Stanford Staff Mrs J M Andrews PP Mr R G Ashby PP Mrs M R Beith Bell Charitable Trust Benders Busways Mr G & Mrs C M Bennett CP, FP Mrs B P Betts PP Mr G J Betts PP Mrs K A Betts PP Betts Family Mr W J Binns Mrs M Bishop Mrs L Bramall Mrs F H Brown PP Mrs J V Cameron PP Mr W J K Carr PP Mrs J Cherry Mr J R & Mrs E J Carroll CP, Staff Dr J B Clark CP, PP, FP Mr K R Clayton Mr C D Cleminson PP Dr H Collins Dr O M Coltman Mr A J Couper Ms M A Crofts Staff Mrs W L Crowe PP Cyril Cooke Mrs S M David

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Dawn Mowers Pty Ltd Mr H N Day PP Dobsons Pty Ltd Dr D J Dowling CP, FP Mr G Duncan Mrs M M L Epstein PP Mrs M Fallaw PP Ferngully Lodge Mr G S Fielding PP Ms C Fletcher Mrs R I Fry Mr R J & Mrs P L Gartland PP Mr M E Gibbons Ms J C Gill Staff Ms H Goode Miss C M Gray Mrs M E Gray Mr R Grayland Group Events Pty Ltd Mrs C A Guala CP Mrs P A Harley PP Mr A J E & Mrs K Hodge PP Mr M J & Mrs D B Howard CP, PP Mr M D Howell Staff Mrs M A Hughes Instafe Pty Ltd Dr B M Jenner PP Mr R D L Jones & Ms S J Caldwell-Jones PP Mr D & Mrs C Kellett PP Mrs J B Kelso Mr E & Mrs J A Kennon CP

Ms A Kirsanovs PP Mr R K Kumnick PP Mrs S M Lancaster CP Mrs M H Lethbridge PP, STFP LGE Electrical Services Pty Ltd Library Webs Mrs D Lyon Mrs J MacDougall Dr A D Maclean PP Mr D P & Mrs T A Mahon CP, Staff Mr P Malishev CP Mr R & Mrs L Malishev CP, PP Mr B A Mawson PP Ms M McBean Mr J F & Mrs H L McCartney PP Mr R J & Mrs C A McGlade CP, PP Mr A S McNeil CP Mrs M Menzies Mr G J Miller PP Mrs G M Mills PP Mr D N Morrison Mrs R B Morrison & Mr G A Thomas CP Dr A S & Mrs G E Narita CP, PP Mrs N Neagle PP Dr J R & Ms J M Nelson PP Mr P J Newson PP Norris Plant Hire (Glg) Pty Ltd Dr R Padanyi & Dr P Zeng CP Mr J G Parker PP Mr J D Patrick PP Mrs M Payne PP Ms J M Peake PP, Staff Mr H Phewpun & Mrs N Rattanamanee CP Mr J C Polic CP, PP Pre-Boomers Reunion Mr A C Reilly PP Mr J T & Mrs L E Richardson PP Robertcat Hire Mr P C Rufus Mr R N & Mrs H F Smith PP, Staff Mrs E Soon Mr G A & Mrs Y J Spargo PP Mr G N K Tang PP Dr V Tarrant Mr A R & Mrs J B Taylor CP, Staff Dr V & Mrs N Telegin PP Dr R L & Mrs C L Travers PP Mrs M Trebilcock Dr P C Turner Staff Mr D & Mrs A M J Wade Staff Mr A B and Mrs R K Wallace CP Prof L Wang & Mrs M Yu PP Wash’N’Shop Mrs J Watson PP Mr M J Willett CP, FP Mr A H Williamson PP Mrs J M Williamson PP Mr R H Williamson PP

Mr S J & Mrs J D Williamson CP Ms P Wilson Mrs C A Witherden CP, FP Wm Loud (Aust) Pty Ltd Mr C M Wong PP Dr J & Mrs S Woods Mr P J S Young OGC - 1920s Mr H G & Mrs R A Fagg OGC - 1929, PP

OGC - 1930s Mr P Arnoldt OGC - 1937 Mr J Cameron OGC - 1936 Mr J G Cameron OGC - 1939, PP Rev L A Cartwright OGC - 1938 Mr P W Grutzner OGC - 1939 Mr A T Hardie OGC - 1938 Mr B A Hyett OGC - 1937, PP Mr B A Johnson OGC - 1938 Mr A M Lowe OGC - 1936, PP Rev A J S & Mrs B Matthews OGC - 1938 Mr L W McBean OGC - 1937, PP Mr I G Mitchell OGC - 1936 Mr K V Noble OGC - 1936 Mr D W Rogers OGC - 1939 Mr D B Rolland OGC - 1939, PP Mr R J K Russell OGC - 1937, PP OGC - 1940s Mr J H Baud OGC - 1943 Mr R M Bell OGC - 1941, PP Mr R G Brown OGC - 1940 Mr D G Brown OGC - 1945 Mr G S Burdett OGC - 1944 Mr D A & Mrs I Cameron OGC - 1942 Mr J T Cameron OGC - 1941 Mr D I Carmichael OGC - 1945, PP Dr L T & Mrs M J L Champness OGC - 1946, PP Mr J D Colvin OGC - 1947 Mr J W Elvins OGC - 1940 Mr P N Everist OAM OGC - 1942, PP Mr R L Falconer OGC - 1947 Mr J W Foreman OGC - 1941, PP Mr J R Freeman OGC - 1945 Mr B J & Mrs J I Henderson OGC - 1948, PP Mr D G Henderson OGC - 1942, PP Mr J E H Hill OGC - 1946 Mr A J Holmes OGC - 1948 Mr G A A Hooper OGC - 1948 Reverend A D Hope OGC - 1942 Mr W H Huffam OGC - 1944, PP Mr J R Jeffery OGC - 1949 Dr M S John OGC - 1949, Past Staff Mr S W G Johnson OGC - 1944 Mr W G Little OGC - 1942 Mr I W Macmillan OGC - 1949, PP Mr J C McColl OGC - 1945 Dr G T McKinnon OGC - 1948 Mr R W Purnell OGC - 1944, PP Mr J M Richardson OGC - 1944, PP

Mr D K Russell OGC - 1942 Mr I G I Sides OGC - 1948 Mr J H Sloane OGC - 1940, PP Dr P W Sutherland OGC - 1948 Mr K W J Thomson OGC - 1949 Mr G H Wallace Smith OGC - 1946 Mr D A Wallace-Smith OGC - 1943 Mr D L Worland OGC - 1945, PP Mr J A C Young OGC - 1947

OGC - 1950s Mr R A Agnew OGC - 1958 Mr W B & Mrs C Allen OGC - 1951 Mr G L & Mrs P A Barber OGC - 1950, PP Mr A G Brebner OGC - 1952 Mr H T Bromell OGC - 1955 Mr J d Brown OGC - 1952 Mr M D Colvin OGC - 1950 Dr J B Coombe OGC - 1950 Mr R B Crawshay OGC - 1958 Mr R M Fiddian OGC - 1955 Mr H W Fleay OGC - 1950 Mr D E Goldstraw OGC - 1957 Mr A J Gross OGC - 1955 Mr P M Hobday OGC - 1957 Mr J S Holland OGC - 1958

Mr S T Hood OGC - 1959 Mr D W M McCann OGC - 1954, PP Mr R G McKenzie OGC - 1954 Dr S J Miles OGC - 1957 Mr I D Morrison OGC - 1952 Mr R C W Pyper OGC - 1952 Mr N J Richmond OGC - 1952, PP Mr R K Robson OGC - 1959, PP Mr F W Russell OGC - 1950 Mr A P Sheahan OGC - 1959, Past Staff Mr W R Synot OGC - 1956, PP Dr A J Vigano OGC - 1958 Mr I C Wadelton OGC - 1958 Mr D R Walter OGC - 1954 Dr R A Weaver OGC - 1953, PP

OGC - 1960s Mr D S Barkley OGC - 1964, PP Mr M J Betts OGC - 1965, PP Mr S J & Mrs K Brunton OGC - 1968 Mr P N Cameron OGC - 1968 Professor T R Carney OGC - 1960 Mr R S Church OGC - 1966 Mr D J Dickson OGC - 1961 Mr P F & Mrs S J Fraser OGC - 1965

Mr T W Habel OGC - 1965 Mr A R & Mrs H P Hill OGC - 1963, PP Mr R V Ingpen OGC - 1966 Mr D F Koch OGC - 1964, PP Mr P J Marshman OGC - 1960 Mr D G McDonald OGC - 1960, PP Mr N G Melville OGC - 1967 Mr M L Mountjoy OGC - 1969, PP Dr C B Olsen OGC - 1968 Mr D Ooi OGC - 1966 Mr A W Payne OGC - 1966, Past Staff Mr D J Poynton OGC - 1961 Mr J R Reid OGC - 1963 Mr M D Richardson OGC - 1960 Mr A H Rickarby OGC - 1960 Professor D T Runia OGC - 1965 Mr I F Sayers OGC - 1965 Dr H G Seward OGC - 1966, PP Mr C W Wright OGC - 1960

OGC - 1970s Mr J C Braithwaite Dr A M Brown Mr R V Brown Mr R M Elliston

OGC - 1979 OGC - 1978 OGC - 1972 OGC - 1971

Mr B T Fenner OGC - 1972 Mr A J Light OGC - 1979 Mr B J Mellor OGC - 1970 Mr T D G Neilson OGC - 1978 Mr G J Shinners & Dr L R Gibbs OGC - 1978, PP Mr R J & Mrs A R Slattery OGC - 1977, CP, PP Mr R P Walpole OGC - 1972 Mr T A Walpole OGC - 1973, FP Mr D A Williamson OGC - 1972

OGC - 1980s Mr C C Cant OGC - 1989 Mr J R Ganly OGC - 1985 Mr M Hamill & Ms J M Fyffe OGC - 1985 Mrs A J Malishev OGC - 1980, CP Mr D J Vaughan OGC - 1984 Mr M D Walpole OGC - 1980 Dr C J & Mrs R L Yeaman

OGC - 1985, CP OGC - 1990s Dr C L Haylock OGC - 1996 Miss S M Leach OGC - 1995, Staff OGC - 2000s Mr E Chien OGC - 2008 Miss G A White OGC - 2002

ANNUAL GIVING campaign 2012 Imagine if every member of our community donated just $25; we would raise an incredible $287,500 towards supporting our College Scholarship program, enhancing facilities for our students though the Building Fund or supporting the long term goals of The Geelong College Foundation.

Regular annual donations make a real difference to the current students. Please check out our website for a visual story showing the journey from ELC to Year 12 for both Georgia Wilson and Callum Narita.

Callum has recently received the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award and will take part in a gap year at a school in England before he hopes to take up a degree in either engineering or medicine.

Georgia wants to follow her creative side and hopes to study Design and Business at the University of Swinburne. We wish them good luck in the pursuit of their dreams.

Check it out for yourself at: www.geelongcollege/ourfoundation

Please consider a gift today – You can make a donation online at the above link or just go to the College website and click on the Annual Giving Button.

Thank you on behalf of Georgia, Callum and all our students.

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PARENT EVENTS Year 9 Parents’ Dinner FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY

Drinks outside the Dining Hall

Dr Pauline Turner with Sharon Blake and Sarah Porter

Bob and Sue Pickering

Jo Panckridge, Janet Chomley and Debbie Brodie

Musical performance by Ebony Sefton (Year 9)

Year 7 Parents’ Dinner FRIDAY 23 MARCH

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Lucy and Steve Townson, Susie and Geoff Whittakers

Amanda and Simon Sutterby with Coral Turner

Old Geelong Collegians’ Association

ELC - Year 6 Parents’ Dinner FRIDAY 1 JUNE

Jenny and Glenn Bennett-Hullin, Sally and Mike Lean

Paula Spikers, Julian Williams, Chris and Robyn Dinneen

Sarah Nadorp-Daw, Brenda Leahy and Simon Daw

Year 11 and 12 Parents’ Cocktail Evening FRIDAY 8 JUNE

Parents enjoy an evening under emergency lighting following a Newtown wide powercut

David Waterhouse, Robert Dersken and Alan Appelbe

Neil and Gayle Roche and Jeremy Threadgold

Vicky and Peter Murrihy and Sarah Porter

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Event Calendar Day

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Saturday

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July

OGCA Melbourne Reunion

Como Park, South Yarra

7 - 9 pm

(OGS Clubrooms).

See page 37 to book online

Friday 10 August

OGCA 30 Year Out Reunion Senior School Dining Hall (1982 Year Group)

7 - 10 pm

Saturday 18 August

OGCA 2011 Year 12 Leavers’ Function

Como Park, South Yarra (OGS Clubrooms)

7 - 9 pm

Friday 24 August

OGCA tribute evening to Dr Pauline Turner (invitation only)

Senior School Dining Hall

7.30 - 11 pm

Union, University & Schools Club, Sydney.

See page 37 to book online

7 - 9 pm

Friday 31 August OGCA Sydney Reunion

Friday 9 November

OGCA 20 Year Out Reunion Senior School Dining Hall (1992 Year Group)

7 - 10 pm

Saturday 17 November

OGCA Marquee at Dunkeld Races

1 - 5 pm

Talbot Street Newtown VIC 3220 Tel +61 5226 3111 Fax +61 3 5226 3717 communityrelations@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

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Dunkeld Racing Club