The Haileyburian SPRING 2018
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2018
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4 MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE FUTURE
14 TATTOO
18 PREMIERSHIPS
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FROM THE CEO I PRINCIPAL
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AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
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MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE FUTURE
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NAPLAN: OUR BEST EVER RESULTS
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F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINAL
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YOUNG ICT STATE CHAMPIONS
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HAILEYBURY FOUNDATION
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MY COUNTRY
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READING FOR LIFE
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ELC: A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
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HIST TEACHERS VISIT MELBOURNE
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HAILEYBURY MUSIC
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TATTOO 2018: RESPECT
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WINTERLIGHT
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SPORT
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CAPTAIN’S CORNER
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ARCHIVES
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OHA NEWS
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CEO I PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Education forums and discussions are dominated these days by the need for students to have ‘21st century skills’ or ‘soft skills’.
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hese fad terms generally mean communication skills, teamwork and collaboration and creative thinking and problem solving. I am not an advocate of either of the fad terms because they encompass the key attributes that great schools have always developed in their students. Haileybury’s focus on the development of core skills for students never wavers – it is the core of a great education – but as every edition of the Haileyburian demonstrates there is an extraordinary breadth of opportunities for every student in a Haileybury education. It is through the huge range of co-curricular activities that students further develop their capabilities to be ready for life after school – the ‘21st century skills’.
On core skills, Haileybury students this year received the best ever NAPLAN results in the program’s 11-year history. This represents a new high for the delivery of core skills in Literacy and Numeracy for all students. The results once again see Haileybury placed among the very top schools in the country. What was particularly pleasing was the strong performance in girls Mathematics and boys Comprehension and Writing. As I noted in my congratulatory email to teaching staff – they have smashed the gender issue with regard to Literacy and Numeracy. This is a testament to fabulous, committed teaching and a reflection of the strength of the Parallel Education Model. Further evidence of the smashing of the gender issue comes with the success of Haileybury in the Australian Mathspace Challenge. This national competition saw more than 2,000 teachers and their classes involved. The aim was to have individual classes achieve as many points as possible using the Mathspace online program – a program used by Haileybury Middle School. The results saw Haileybury with 13 classes in the top 100 in the country. Sally Green’s girls class 5A at Newlands, Keysborough ended up being crowned National Champions. They won a great set of prizes including $10,000 for the School, a dinner for 10 staff with number nerd and ABC personality Adam Spencer, who is also the ambassador for Maths and Science at Sydney University, and a workshop for the class from Fiftysix Creations – a company that specialises in running entrepreneurship programs for schools under the Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) umbrella.
During Term 3, some 450 Year 9 students have been out on a diverse range of Options. These included China (and a visit to the Haileybury International School, Tianjin), The Ivy League (USA), Marine Biology (Queensland), Uluru to Kakadu (including a visit to Haileybury Rendall School Darwin), Sport and Health (Canberra AIS and Gold Coast), Entertainment (Melbourne and Sydney), Larapinta Train (NT), Great North Walk (NSW), Myall Lakes (NSW) and Murray River, Snowy River and Mawson Trail (Victoria and South Australia). Haileybury students won the La Trobe University Mooting competition and Years 7 and 8 and Years 9 and 10 student teams each won the Young ICT Explorers State Final. The Haileybury Year 9 F1 in Schools team finished 12th in the world in the international finals in Singapore – a fantastic performance which involved engineering, fundraising and marketing skills. Sport is an important part of the well-rounded development of students through their school life at Haileybury. More than 2,000 students and 160 teams represented the School each week across the winter season. Over 100 students competed in the national dance and aerobics competition with wonderful results. It was a similar outcome for the 140 students who so proudly represented the School at the Victorian snow sports titles. At first-team level Haileybury Girls Soccer and Boys Football both won premierships in two of the most hotly contested sports. Girls Basketball and Boys Water Polo each won their first ever premierships.
There is an extraordinary breadth of opportunities for every student in a Haileybury education
Academics, Drama, Music, the Creative Arts, travel opportunities for personal growth and a broad Sport Program are all a part of a Haileybury education preparing students for life beyond school. The breadth and depth of the program, the delivery of the extraordinary student outcomes and the commitment to the core planks of academic excellence, social justice, international outlook and enterprise and entrepreneurship were all factors in Haileybury winning the 2018 Australian School of the Year.
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The Haileybury Tattoo has been held every two years for 44 years. It is a great tradition which has evolved to represent one of the more remarkable 21st century school performing arts events in Australia. The 2018 Tattoo saw more than 2,000 students perform on stage over the show’s six nights. The young students (some only seven years old) were exceptional with their focus, teamwork and collaboration that was on display. The older students were exceptional with the quality of the performances and their capacity to lead and work with the younger ones. The Tattoo was one of many fabulous performances
by students this year with the Aria Night, numerous music concerts and several jazz nights all giving our girls and boys the opportunity to perform.
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School of the Year Haileybury’s exceptional education program, global outlook and community focus saw it named Australian School of the Year at the 2018 Australian Education Awards.
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finalist in five categories, Haileybury was also named Primary School of the Year – Non-Government.
The awards acknowledged the School’s strategic vision and recognised the outstanding staff, focus on meaningful outcomes and the commitment of students and their parents.
Every student matters every day
Haileybury’s four core planks (academic, social justice, international outlook, enterprise and entrepreneurship) are embedded rather than just telling students to do something.
Part of this success stems from a nurturing environment in which every student matters every day.
CEO | Principal Mr Derek Scott says our China and Timor Leste programs, for example, model to students how to develop an international outlook and deeply engage in international thinking.
This is enhanced by staff and student links between our campuses in Keysborough, Brighton, Berwick and City with Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin and the Haileybury International School, Tianjin (HIST) in China.
He says Melbourne’s first vertical school campus in the CBD and the acquisition and development of Haileybury Rendall School are also examples to the students of enterprise and entrepreneurship.
We are many campuses but one School.
“Haileybury’s capacity to focus on core education academic and social outcomes while embracing a spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship sets the School apart,” he says.
A HAILEYBURY EDUCATION Few if any schools can match a Haileybury education. Our acclaimed Explicit Teaching Model achieves wonderful outcomes for primary students and improves results for 150 remote and disadvantaged schools through the Haileybury Institute.
“It is a school that seeks to provide an example to its students of how to approach life.”
For older students our Parallel Education Model, which is underpinned by small class sizes, enables individual attention as they develop analytical thinking and reasoning skills.
“The core thing that a school has to get right is producing good Literacy and Numeracy outcomes for young students,” he says. “We never forget this.”
These exceptional programs produce exceptional results.
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A FOCUS ON OUTCOMES
Mr Scott says Haileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school while keeping sight of the basics.
ACADEMIC LEADERS Our academic results are outstanding and Haileybury’s Melbourne Early Learning Centres all exceed national standards. The School is consistently ranked in Australia’s top 0.5% of schools based on National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) data. Our results have improved over NAPLAN’s 11 years, continually placing us in Australia’s top 10 primary schools and open-entry secondary schools for boys and girls. This continued in 2018. Haileybury’s 2017 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) results saw three students obtain the highest possible Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99.95. Collectively, our students achieved a record 39 Study Scores of the maximum 50 across 11 subjects. Almost one in ten (8.7%) attained an ATAR of 99 and above and 48% achieved 90 and above, cementing our reputation as one of the Asia-Pacific’s outstanding academic schools.
EXPLICIT TEACHING MODEL Deputy Principal (Junior School Teaching and Learning) and Director of the Haileybury Institute Mr John Fleming developed our evidence-based Explicit Teaching Model. Also used in other schools through the Haileybury Institute, it teaches students key Literacy and Numeracy skills step by step and shows them how these should be applied.
CONNECTED TO OUR COMMUNITY Mr Scott Doran, Vice Principal Community Engagement and Advancement, says “Haileybury’s willingness to give and to serve its local, national and international communities has always been a hallmark of the School.” All Haileybury campuses connect to share knowledge, programs and visits that enrich the ‘one School’ experience. This strong sense of community continues postgraduation through the Old Haileyburians Association (OHA) and the Haileybury Foundation.
Mr Fleming says unique components include a class ‘warm up’ and ‘we do’, which sees students demonstrate a skill.
One of Australia’s largest alumni associations, the OHA has 16,000 active members and 17 Sport and Recreation clubs.
“The effectiveness has been proven by research time and time again and by the exceptionally high Haileybury student results,” he says.
OHA events include regular reunions, a 50-year club, networking, mentoring, work experience, scholarships, Sport events, grants programs, newsletters, benefits program and service listings.
STATE OF THE ARTS Our Arts Program offers countless opportunities through concerts, plays, Music tuition and a variety of Art-related subjects.
Director of School Development & Alumni Relations Russell Davidson says graduates connect with the School through mentoring, work experience, sport coaching, committees and history preservation.
The biennial Haileybury Tattoo features six performances involving all Melbourne campuses. It has evolved into a uniting force involving almost 2,000 students and a meaningful theme.
“One size does not fit all and thus the OHA seeks to address the individual needs and interests of our alumni by creating a smorgasbord of activities for alumni all over Australia and the world,” he says.
Director of Performing and Visual Arts Stewart Bell says Haileybury values Performing Arts and has an extremely talented group of teachers with a professional background in their field.
A ROUNDED EDUCATION
Students can join numerous Drama, Music and Art offerings ranging from assembly performances and workshops with professionals to campus musicals, Melbourne Recital Centre performances and the Haileybury Tattoo. “The sheer scale and consistent quality of our performances sets us apart,” Mr Bell says. “Our students get exceptional support and guidance and our consistent appearance in VCE Top Class and Top Acts is a reflection of this.”
Haileybury’s capacity to focus on core education academic and social outcomes while embracing a spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship sets the School apart
A rounded education is crucial. Mr Scott says the buzzwords in education are ‘21st century skills’ and ‘soft skills’, which Haileybury develops in all its students. “Essentially these involve developing young people as well rounded with good communication, problem solving and teamwork skills,” he says. “Haileybury’s size enables students to choose from a wider range of sport, creative arts, performing arts and academic extension options than any other school in the country.”
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*Haileybury was also a finalist in Secondary School of the Year – Non-government, School Principal of the Year – Non-government (Mr Derek Scott) and Department Head of the Year – Non-government (Head of English, Mr Robert Johnson).
Middle School for
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HAILEYBURY’S MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL ENGAGE STUDENTS WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL SUBJECTS WHILE ENSURING THAT THEY ARE READY FOR MODERN ADULT LIFE.
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he revamped program is designed to better prepare students for their senior years and beyond, while evolving holistically to improve education and social outcomes.
With a constantly changing job market, it is essential that schools reflect this in their teaching
With a constantly changing job market, it is essential that schools reflect this in their teaching and provide students with the skills and flexibility to succeed after they graduate. Aligning Haileybury’s pillars of academic excellence, social justice, international outlook and enterprise and entrepreneurship, the Middle School aims to be an international beacon for Years 5 to 8 education.
REVIEW AND REFLECTION Following an extensive review, the changes will reflect Haileybury’s vision to be recognised as a school that develops high-achieving students connected globally, to each other and to their communities. Conducted in Semester 1 and led by Deputy Principal (Middle School) Ms Anna Cross, the project saw 72 staff volunteer across campuses to provide input and help navigate the process.
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Working in 18 teams, they focused on teaching and learning, assessment and reporting, technology and wellbeing to investigate the changing nature of education and work. Junior, Middle and Senior School staff, IT services, parents, the community and students were all engaged in the
review, which consulted tertiary institutions and future employers.
IDEAS PRESENTED AND REFINED The work and ideas of leading education thinkers and academics such as Yong Zhao, David Price, Valerie Hannon, Michael Fullan, Carol Dweck and John Hattie were used alongside many other resources to ensure the process was research informed. In line with the School’s entrepreneurial pillar, all staff who signed up for the review, presented their proposals at a pitch night attended by 80 of their peers including all members of the Senior Executive. Chosen ideas were refined and some selected for pilots to be trialled in the coming year. Among the first are likely to be Learning Pods where students ‘deep dive’ into pursuits such as drones, attaining pilot licences, a Year 8 entrepreneurial subject which focuses on the Lean Start Up model and an online Financial Capabilities course, to name a few. The holistic program will focus on creativity as well as technology, encourage personal excellence and improve student feedback relayed to parents in real time. It will be trialled and introduced in stages across Melbourne campuses. Haileybury’s academic focus and emphasis on the School’s four pillars will remain throughout.
HOLISTIC APPROACH Ms Cross says the new program will take a holistic approach to the needs of modern workplaces, such as collaboration, problem solving, adaptation, enterprise and an entrepreneurial mindset. “There’s been a shift in what good education looks like,” she says. “We are committed to skilling our students up to be successful in the future.” The process so far has been inclusive and robust. All facets of education were considered, including curriculum, learning spaces, Library, academic extension, technology, STEM, social justice, wellbeing, creativity, electives, financial capability, entrepreneurial thinking, project-based learning and online learning.
DISCUSSION PAPER PREPARED After the Semester 1 Review, a discussion paper was presented to Senior Executive and School Council, which considered the intended objectives and key results. Term 3 saw the development of an implementation strategy and a deeper discussion on subjects that will be offered, which will see students explore global problems with a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus. Personal Excellence will adapt the current program to include student choice and rebrand the program as THRIVE. Key themes include kindness, connectedness, respect and gratitude. A new online learning system, HaileyburyX, will deliver optional enrichment courses that can be completed nationally and link students across campuses. For example, it will deliver a Financial Capability course that looks at managing money day to day, planning for the future and making informed decisions.
A TEAM EFFORT Head of Junior School and Senior Deputy Head of Campus (Castlefield) Ms Caroline Merrick worked on two review teams investigating Financial Capability and HaileyburyX with Berwick staff Craig Nicholls and Andrew Rattle.
They researched best practice and pitched ideas to bolster what students learned about finance and how they can learn online during these crucial years. Ms Merrick says Middle School has always been a vital transition point at Haileybury. “It is important to prepare our students for an uncertain future and Middle School aims to support them to learn, innovate and thrive in their middle years of schooling,” she says. Harnessing the power and collective capacity of the huge team to enhance the program was exhilarating and a wonderful reflection opportunity for Ms Merrick and her fellow volunteers. She says when it comes to Financial Capability, preparing students to make informed, reasoned financial decisions starts in Middle School. “It is a lifelong process of research and critical questioning, as our young people make decisions that impact upon their financial wellbeing,” she says.
It is important to prepare our students for an uncertain future
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NAPLAN:
Our Best Ever Results
HAILEYBURY STUDENTS HAVE AGAIN PRODUCED THE SCHOOL’S BEST RESULTS IN THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM – LITERACY AND NUMERACY (NAPLAN) CEMENTING ITS POSITION AMONG AUSTRALIA’S BEST ACADEMIC SCHOOLS.
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remarkable average Year 9 Numeracy score of 691 placed the School’s students 99 points, or several years of teaching, ahead of the national average.
Haileybury’s Year 3 Writing results exceeded Year 5 similar schools and Year 7 national averages. Year 3 Grammar and Punctuation results also exceed Year 7 national averages.
The Year 3 Haileybury average exceeded the national average for Year 5 students in all areas of NAPLAN (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy).
CEO | Principal Derek Scott said the remarkable results surpassed Haileybury’s 2017 performance, which contributed to it being named 2018 Australian School of the Year at The Educator awards.
The NAPLAN began 11 years ago to test Australian students’ core Literacy and Numeracy skills at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Haileybury has consistently finished in Australia’s top 10 primary schools and top 10 open-entry secondary schools for boys and girls.
“To exceed these results in 2018 is a great credit to the students, the hardworking staff and the great commitment that Haileybury parents make to the education of their children,” Mr Scott said.
This year, an anomaly favoured 20 per cent of Years 3, 5 and 7 students who completed the Writing task online as a trial. Haileybury students were not in the trial, but still performed brilliantly in Writing.
“The dedication of all students, with support from their parents and our talented teachers, has again been rewarded with outstanding results.”
F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINAL The team also had the fifth fastest car in the competition and highly commended engineering portfolios and sponsorship platforms.
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Entente is a combined team created after the Australian National Finals when Ignite Racing from Haileybury and the MLC’s Xeno Motion merged to represent Australia.
THE COMBINED HAILEYBURY AND METHODIST LADIES’ COLLEGE (MLC) ENTENTE TEAM HAS FINISHED AN IMPRESSIVE 12TH IN THE WORLD F1 IN SCHOOLS FINALS HELD IN SINGAPORE.
Going into this competition, Entente’s main objective was to evolve the way in which it competed on the global stage – challenging the norm and redefining the competition. To achieve this ambitious goal, the team – including three Haileybury students Tom Vulcan, Jun Fu and Ajurna Sanjayan – had to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Working closely with their MLC team-mates, the Haileybury boys reviewed previous mistakes to improve their work and collaborate closely with one another under stressful competition conditions. This was Haileybury’s very first attempt at this program and it has been an amazing journey. The students are keen to bring everything they have learned back to Haileybury so that our upcoming F1 in Schools teams can continue to improve. The team thanks the generosity of the Haileybury community for its sponsorship, as well as our supervising teachers, Mr Mathew Shill and Mr Gerard O’Dwyer.
Young ICT State Champions HAILEYBURY PERFORMED EXCEPTIONALLY WELL AT THE 2018 YOUNG ICT EXPLORERS STATE FINAL, TAKING FIRST PLACE IN BOTH THE YEARS 7 AND 8 AND YEARS 9 AND 10 CATEGORIES AT THE BURWOOD CAMPUS OF DEAKIN UNIVERSITY. YEAR 7 WINNERS WITH THEIR INTERACTIVE BABY HIGH CHAIR
YEAR 9 WINNERS WITH THEIR LIFE SIZE BB8
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he Young ICT Explorer competition enables students to apply what they learn in Computing and Digital Technologies to develop a technology-related project of their choice. The aim of the challenge is to inspire and encourage school students to not just use technology but also become creators and innovators of digital technology. Both the girls and boys teams topped the competition this year with their innovative projects. The Year 7 Girls team designed an interactive baby high chair featuring a heat sensor, lightup buttons and light sensors. These elements aim to entertain children and also provide important safety features. The Year 9 Boys team brought a film fan favourite to life with a life size BB8 robot from Star Wars. The team created a fun and functional robot, with all the personality of the film character.
At the judging event, students had the opportunity to present their project to a panel of academia, industry partners and ICT professionals. Each project was assessed on the criteria of creativity, uniqueness, quality, level of difficulty and project documentation.
YEARS 7 AND 8 DIVISION:
THIRD: DROWSY DRIVER PI Grace Saldanha (Year 9) Ashley Beyer (Year 9) This is the third year in a row that Haileybury has taken out first place in the Years 9 and 10 category at the state level, with past winners going on to win and place second nationally.
FIRST: INTERACTIVE BABY HIGH CHAIR
This is also the first time the School has won the Years 7 and 8 category.
Neeraja Ahielan (Year 7) Gemma, Elcock (Year 7) Mayunie Munasinghe (Year 7) Rebecca Allen (Year 7)
Haileybury was the largest represented school at the competition, with 40 students from Newlands and 10 from Edrington.
SECOND: EPIC EPIPEN Lila Ni (Year 8) Hayley Nguyen (Year 8) Nilaa Srikanthan (Year 8) Sarah Baker (Year 8)
THIRD: SMART PET DOOR Olivia Taberner (Year 8), Grace Tan (Year 8), Rhea Tara (Year 8)
YEARS 9 AND 10 DIVISION:
Many thanks to Mr Damian Del Vecchio, Mr Craig Nicholls, Mr Damien Meunier and Mr Gerard O’Dwyer who have given up countless lunchtimes to support our students and their project. A wonderful display of real-world STEM projects by Haileybury students.
FIRST: LIFE SIZE BB8 Dilon Hewamanna (Year 9) Roger He (Year 9) Stefan Vukomanovic (Year 9) Kush Panday (Year 9)
HAILEYBURY WINS THE LA TROBE HIGH SCHOOL MOOTING COMPETITION
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aileybury’s Team Two consisting of Raman Sanjayan (Year 11), acting as Instructing Solicitor, Milly Chen (Year 11) as Junior Counsel and Jonathan Coman (Year 11) as Senior Counsel, defeated Scotch College on their way to the final. The finals were conducted in the Federal Court, presided over by a bench of barristers, a County Court judge and La Trobe academics. In addition to helping his teammates to victory, Johnathan Coman also received the prestigious honour the of ‘Best Advocate’ award, an outstanding achievement in the team’s first foray into the complex world of mooting. The School was proud to enter two teams of competitive thinkers into the competition against 32 other schools. Haileybury’s Team One, consisting of Bhuvi Gupta (Year 11), Katya Gvozdenko (Year 11) and Sahil Bhatia (Year 11), all mooted very competitively, conducting themselves admirably throughout the day as they represented the School. Haileyburian 7
EDRINGTON, BERWICK
SENIOR SCHOOL, KEYSBOROUGH
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HAILEYBURY FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED IN 2010, THE HAILEYBURY FOUNDATION IS THE ENTITY THROUGH WHICH DONOR SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL IS PRINCIPALLY DIRECTED. ITS BROAD OBJECTIVE IS TO ANTICIPATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING NEEDS OF HAILEYBURY OVER AND ABOVE WHAT IS OBTAINED BY SCHOOL FEES AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS.
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onations to Haileybury Foundation have significant impact. A dozen students at Haileybury are now the direct beneficiaries of life changing Haileybury Foundation scholarships. Thank you to our donors who continue to provide an amazing educational experience for students who wouldn’t otherwise have this opportunity. And thank you to our many community members who donate to the Voluntary Building Fund. These contributions have assisted with five building projects across our Melbourne campuses.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: TYRONE FOSTER Tyrone joined Haileybury in Reception at Castlefield and now studies Year 10 at Keysborough. Receiving a Haileybury Parents & Friends of Castlefield (HPFC) Scholarship in Year 7 allowed him to continue at the School when he might otherwise have been unable to. “It has changed my life,” Tyrone says.
VOLUNTARY BUILDING FUND The Haileybury Building Fund has been the beneficiary of over $400,000 through the generosity of parent contributions. Haileybury continues to develop facilities across all campuses and the impact of your gifts can be seen in the following projects: • A covered stage area constructed at Keysborough Senior School and Newlands • A deck with weather protection, overlooking the River Flat Ovals at Edrington • A roundabout shelter to protect students from the elements at Castlefield • Seating to be installed outside the entrance to Haileybury City. Thank you for the significant difference that you make as a Haileybury Foundation donor. If you wish to learn more about The Haileybury Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Russell Davidson, on +61 3 9904 6140.
Tyrone hopes to use his scholarship to become “the best version of myself possible”. “I wish to make multiple sport first teams as well as achieve a leadership position of some sort, whether that be House Captain or even School Captain,” he says. “I also wish to top the majority of all my subjects, as I know that will be possible if I put in effort.” Tyrone is grateful to the donors who have allowed him to continue his Haileybury education. “The donors really have allowed me to continue on with my life happily and I know I will not disappoint them,” he says. “I really wish to thank them for the chance that they have given me.”
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CASTLEFIELD, BRIGHTON
NEWLANDS, KEYSBOROUGH
My Country EARLIER IN THE YEAR HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED LEARNING (VCAL) STUDENTS PRESENTED THEIR OWN ART EXHIBITION, MY COUNTRY, WITH GREAT SUCCESS.
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n attendance were Haileybury Rendall School Principal Mr Craig Glass and Haileybury CEO | Principal Mr Derek Scott. The Learning Centre was full of excited parents, friends and students all hoping to find a piece of art to take home. The artwork on display was a culmination of the VCAL students’ artistic endeavours throughout the year, inspired by their own research and a visit to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Some of the pieces were even inspired by personal experience. “My artwork is about a lot of different things like me being away from my mum” – Tahlia Rynski (Year 12). The artwork included wooden letterboxes and traditional Aboriginal paintings, fitting with the theme. The design and technical drawing elements of the letterboxes were also part of the students’ Numeracy unit. The class members worked together to decide on the date, location, promotion and delivery of the exhibition. Through this process they were able to gain practical skills, learning how to manage different tasks and stage an event. When asked about displaying his artwork, Philip Ahfat (Year 12) wasn’t nervous at all, saying “I was confident because I was proud of my artwork”. Congratulations to all the students and staff involved on a wonderful celebration of art and culture.
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Reading
for Life
Reading is one of life’s joys and an essential skill that helps students in all subjects.
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t Haileybury, reading is celebrated and encouraged in many ways. Book Week is a big part of this.
Run by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, the week celebrates Australian children’s literature and unites girls and boys with books through wonderful activities. It is a major highlight of the School year, thanks to teachers and librarians who work hard to instil in students a love of reading.
BOOK WEEK AT HAILEYBURY Each campus celebrated this year’s ‘Find Your Treasure’ theme with gusto. Deltora Quest fantasy book series illustrator Marc McBride held a workshop with eager City artists, offering tips on how he brings the books’ characters to life. Authors Nova Weetman, Judith Rossell and Lili Wilkinson visited Castlefield to share valuable insights about their writing and idea processes. At Berwick, students earned points for audience participation during Recess Readers and treasure hunts, with trophies awarded to the winning classes. It was also wonderful to welcome back Old Haileyburian and illustrator Scott Edgar (OH ‘90). Each campus held a Book Week Parade, filling the School with animals, monsters, wizards, princesses, superheroes and Where’s Wally? sightings!
LEARNING IN THE LIBRARY Head of Library Services (Berwick) Ms Jess Gallagher organises Book Week celebrations at her campus and says teacher librarians are perfectly placed to match children with books. They survey students, ask them what they like and discuss making reading part of a routine. Ms Gallagher encourages all types of reading, including digital, but says her Middle School students tell her they are still keen on print books. Some prefer them.
BOOK WEEK PUTS THE LIBRARY IN THE SPOTLIGHT “In the lead-up to Book Week we look at some of the shortlisted books in Library lessons and students vote on who they think should win,” Ms Gallagher says.
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“This gets students thinking about what makes a good book, and they get quite invested in the process.”
THE IMPORTANCE OF READING Haileybury is conscious of the need to encourage a love of reading from a young age, starting at home before children begin their formal education. A research collaboration* between the Victorian Government and the University of Melbourne emphasised the importance of adults reading to pre-school children. It found that the frequency of reading to children at a young age had a direct causal effect on their schooling outcomes, regardless of their family background and home environment. Reading to children aged four to five every day had a significant positive effect on their reading skills and cognitive skills such as language and literacy, numeracy and cognition later in life. Children that were read to more frequently at ages four to five also achieved higher scores on NAPLAN tests for Reading and Numeracy in Year 3.
HAILEYBURY’S READING PROGRAM Mr Grenville Green, the Head of Junior School and Director of Teaching & Learning (Junior School) at Newlands, says Haileybury’s ELC students begin a Phonics program in Reception. Mr Green, who delighted students when he dressed as the Cat in the Hat during Book Week, says they then start learning reading and comprehension skills in Pre-Prep. “Enjoying reading from a young age is hugely beneficial for Literacy development,” he says. “At Haileybury our goal is not just to teach students to be successful readers, it is to instil a lifelong passion for reading. Reading from a young age can broaden knowledge, improve vocabulary and communication skills.” Parents can help by reading regularly to their child, discussing the book with her/him and pursuing areas of interest through reading.
BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION EARLY REAPS REWARDS IN LATER YEARS. Head of English (Whole School) Mr Robert Johnson produces consistently high VCE results and was a Department Head finalist at the Australian Education Awards. Mr Johnson’s comprehensive program achieves academic success but also ensures that Haileybury students leave us as lifelong readers, whatever path they take after School. *From a summary paper based on the 2012 research report, Reading to young children: a head-start in life, authored by G Kalb and JC van Ours.
We asked students and staff of all ages what their favourite book was and why. PRISCILLA HII ELC, CITY
I like (Eric Carle’s) The Very Hungry Caterpillar because the caterpillar turns into a colourful butterfly. It is funny because the caterpillar eats so much food on all the different days like Monday and Tuesday, and then he gets a tummy ache and turns into a cocoon. ANAY ASHWIN YEAR 3, NEWLANDS
I love reading (J K Rowling’s) Harry Potter and the magic and mystery of Hogwarts. I like reading Harry Potter, but also listening to the stories on audio books in the car while driving to school. My favourite character is Harry because he is selfless, unlike Dudley who relies on Aunt Petunia to do everything for him. ANNIE CHU YEAR 6, CASTLEFIELD
My favourite book (other than Harry Potter, of course) would be Because You’ll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas. I like this book because it is interesting and diverse. The story is about two boys with disabilities, one with severe epilepsy and one with lack of vision and a weak heart. Their doctors suggest that they write each other letters. There, we find out about the boys’ pasts and what problems they face. THESARA HIRIMUTHUGODA YEAR 6, EDRINGTON
My favourite book is How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury by Cressida Cowell, written in 2015. It is the 12th and last entry in the How to Train Your Dragon series which began in 2003. I like it because it is a great ending to the series and it is always creating suspense. ANNABEL TRIVETT YEAR 12, GIRLS SPORT CAPTAIN
My favourite book is The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. It’s about a man who writes a questionnaire to help find what he perceives to be the perfect wife. I love this book because it implores its readers not to make a critical assessment or offer judgment on someone else based on superficial characteristics. JAMES GREAVES YEAR 12, DRAMA CAPTAIN
My favourite book was and will probably always be James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, not only because I shared my name with the main character, but Roald Dahl’s creativity and imagination has always been an inspiration for me to pursue my own creativity in the Arts and see that there are no boundaries to what we can imagine. KATRINA MANSON HEAD OF CASTLEFIELD, BRIGHTON
My preferred genre is crime/mystery which started in my primary school days reading Nancy Drew novels. The first book that had an impact on me was The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay and more recently A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. DEREK SCOTT CEO|PRINCIPAL
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I admire George Orwell’s writing. I respect the simplicity and clarity of the words and structure and the use of metaphor. His essays are particularly interesting. Shooting an Elephant and Other Essays is one of his best collections. Shooting an Elephant shows how you can get pushed to do something that is against your better judgment and values because it is expected by those around you. The lesson in this is perhaps more valuable today than it was when written in 1936.
ELC A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
BUILDING ‘A SENSE OF COMMUNITY’ AND ‘A FEELING OF BELONGING’ ARE STRONG FOCUSES ACROSS OUR EARLY LEARNING CENTRES AND EXTENDS INTO EVERYTHING WE DO.
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ducators at each of Haileybury’s ELCs work hard to put this framework into action. Arranging community excursions that are relevant to the ELC curriculum and specific to the community in which the child’s ELC and family are located. Haileybury educators firmly believe in utilising the many local resources available to extend children’s learning in meaningful, real-world ways that allow us to maximise this potential for learning beyond the classroom. Children draw their main influences from home life, school/ELC life and the community in which they are in. By uniting these three areas we are able to construct not only a strong learning platform for the children but also a strong sense of Identity. According to the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, “children become aware of the impact of the local environment, both physical and social, on their lives. They learn ways to care for the environment and contribute to a sustainable future”.
An understanding of this interconnectedness and a responsibility of care are precisely the qualities we aim to nurture with our ELC Community Excursions curriculum. This year Haileybury City Pre-Prep students have taken this learning outdoors, in the form of regular visits to Queen Victoria Market. This has provided the girls and boys with the opportunity to engage all of their senses as they peruse the stalls and shops. Purchasing fresh produce, enjoying the live music of street buskers, taking in the many mingling aromas of the delicatessen and learning about the various varieties of fresh flowers. This has been a wonderful experience of community culture and excitement for the children and parents who join us and has certainly added a new dimension to the learning program for our youngest students’ inquisitive minds.
HIST TEACHERS VISIT MELBOURNE
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THE HAILEYBURY COMMUNITY WAS DELIGHTED TO WELCOME HAILEYBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, TIANJIN (HIST) STAFF FROM A RANGE OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS TO MELBOURNE FOR AN IMMERSIVE VISIT OF LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN LATE JULY THIS YEAR. HIST staff apply to give up three weeks of their summer holidays to experience the rich diversity of professional life at Haileybury. During their time here, the HIST teachers observe a wide variety of lessons, take part in professional learning meetings, have the opportunity to discuss curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment with Haileybury Melbourne teachers, and are exposed to the extraordinary range of co-curricular activities that constitute part of the Haileybury experience.
Such immersive, long visits are invaluable for building teaching and assessment capacity in Haileybury’s international operations and also serve to promote the exposure of Haileybury Melbourne staff to international education. Similar exchanges are held with all of Haileybury’s international partner schools delivering VCE programs, and the Meisha Academy by Haileybury, which opened in Guangzhou in October, also sent a 10-strong delegation of its founding staff to Melbourne for an immersive visit in early August. This immersive program provides not only a wonderful and unique opportunity for professional development but is key in strengthening and sustaining the ever-growing bonds to our International Haileybury cohort and community.
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EUROPEAN MUSIC TOUR
DURING THE MID-YEAR BREAK, 29 SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC STUDENTS TRAVELLED TO EUROPE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMA CUM LAUDE FESTIVAL. The festival invites talented students from all over the world to perform together in the capital of music, Vienna. Haileybury’s String Group and Choir performed with almost 2,000 other young musicians across a week-long concert and competition schedule. After arriving in Munich, the students travelled by coach to Prague where they performed their first concert at
the Czech Museum of Music. To the delight of our students and staff, the concert hall was full with 200 members of the public. Haileybury was the only group to perform at this event. From Prague the group travelled to Budapest to perform in their second full house. The concert was so well received, the students and staff were applauded to the point where they had to go back on stage for a second series of bows. From Budapest it was on to Vienna for the main part of the Summa Cum Laude festival. A highlight in Vienna was performing at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. As part of the festival’s Haileybury concert promotion, two of our students were selected to participate in a TV interview. Aishwarya Rao Nandkumar (Year 11) and Eden Kha (Year 12) spoke eloquently on camera. The touring party was thrilled with the attention and appreciation of their talents so far from home.
PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON HAS ALWAYS BEEN A MUCH ANTICIPATED EVENT ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR AND THIS YEAR’S OFFERINGS DID NOT DISAPPOINT.
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ipes & Drums opened the afternoon concert with a performance in the sunny Frank Elmore Chapel Forecourt. Under the leadership of Pipe Major Lorenzo Venturi (Year 12) the group performed a selection of classics as guests arrived.
The audience was led into the David Bradshaw Chapel for a range of wonderful performances from the Senior Brass Ensemble, String Orchestra, Wind Quintet and many others. The Europe Tour Strings group, lead by Shanthi Charrett, performed the first two movements from George Frideric Handel’s Concerto, No 5. The group performed this piece throughout their European tour so it was a special experience for the audience. Original Australian work was featured by the Senior Guitar Ensemble, which performed Slow Road by composer and honoured guest Shaun Rigney. The VCE Piano Trio brought a sense of opulence to the David Bradshaw by performing a movement by Beethoven, which was originally dedicated to the prince of Vienna.
ARIA NIGHT Aria Night featured the School’s best singers, who each presented two pieces – a European art song and an aria from an opera, oratorio or cantata. The aim of the evening was to encourage students to explore this repertoire and style of singing and perform it appropriately in the original language of its composition. Each performer was judged on her/his entire performance as part of her/his VCE Music studies. Jonathan Coman (Year 11) was awarded Best Performance by adjudicator Derek Taylor. Olivia Mok (Year 11) received the award for Commendable Performance and Beau Woodbridge (Year 10) won the Encouragement Award. Haileyburian 13
Tattoo 2018
Respect
THE HAILEYBURY TATTOO IS UNIQUE TO OUR SCHOOL, DATING BACK TO THE CADET UNIT DAYS.
A Military Tattoo traditionally celebrates marching bands with an emphasis on Pipes & Drums and spectacular drills. Today the Tattoo has transformed into an all singing, all dancing spectacular that graces the Aikman Hall Stage every two years. 2018 saw each campus bring the theme of RESPECT to the stage.
CASTLEFIELD Respect and the many different words and ideas that stem from it inspired Castlefield’s interpretations through song, dance and drama.
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The Years 7 and 8 students worked together with the Castlefield staff to create ‘Collaboration Nation’. This beautiful piece of performance was driven by the students’ skills, passions and ultimately their respect for each other and the collaborative process, featuring a heart warming version of the Black Eyed Peas’ song, Where Is The Love?
NEWLANDS The Years 5 and 6 students incorporated iPads into their performance of Pink’s What About Us which showed photos of the students, representing their individuality and ability to shine. The Years 7 and 8 students used the theme of respect to talk about the need to look after the environment. The performance featured a morning in the Australian bush and represented how urban growth and a lack of respect for our space starts to get out of control, and it is one person’s actions that can start a positive change.
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CITY AND EDRINGTON In a Haileybury first, two campuses came together for the final Tattoo performance. Edrington and City combined their talents to produce two spectacular shows integrating the School’s theme of respect. The Haileybury Singers and Haileybury Dancers, led by the beautiful voices of Grace Laing and Alice McDonald, paid tribute to the late Aretha Franklin. Franklin’s hit song RESPECT was an integral part of this year’s Tattoo and was performed to perfection.
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Another highlight of the show was the performance from the Senior Contemporary Dancers. The dancers were accompanied by Umbra Buntman-Bryant (Year 12) and Genevieve Doran (Year 12) singing the emotional ballad, People Help the People.
WinterLight HAILEYBURY’S LATEST ART PROJECT LITERALLY SHONE A LIGHT ON THE SCHOOL.
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ur first digital art exhibition, Haileybury WinterLight, transformed spaces around the Keysborough campus with large-scale video projections of artwork by students and artist in residence Brendan Harwood. The exhibition ran with the Haileybury Tattoo from 7–17 August, showcasing light sculpture, installation and screen-based work from our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. During Term 3 a group of Haileybury students worked with artist Brendan Harwood to create the digital video projections, which were displayed during the Tattoo. The students enjoyed a series of workshops and tutorials, with Brendan teaching them new digital imaging software skills for Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects.
Haileybury’s foray into evening art festivals stems from the phenomena of the night-time festival. The French city of Nantes pioneered the concept in 1990 with an event that ran from 6.00 pm - 6.00 am. Gallery doors were kept open, museums did not shut and bookshops kept selling. It was an opportunity for the entire city to activate in unison as one large exhibition. Since then we have seen these night festivals become hugely popular. White Night in Melbourne encourages people to come out and explore their city in a different light. Haileybury’s Visual Arts Department has achieved similar success at the Keysborough campus, showing the beloved grounds in a whole new light.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based artist who works predominantly with light and digital video projections. He has produced work for and in collaboration with The Australian Ballet, Mercedes Benz, TEDxSydney and The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Brendan’s work has also been displayed at the White Night, VIVID and Gertrude Street Projection Festivals.
The experience of how to develop light into complex artforms is something I never thought I could do. This experience is one I will surely utilise in the future
I really enjoyed having a professional in the area come in and show us the basics. Being able to have our work shown to the public was amazing
PETER TOLAN (YEAR 10)
SARAH SCOTT (YEAR 9)
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Sport THE WINTER APS AND AGSV SPORT SEASONS HAVE DRAWN TO A CLOSE WITH HAILEYBURY BRINGING HOME SOME WONDERFUL RESULTS ACROSS THE BOARD.
TRIPLE THE SUCCESS IN WINTER PREMIERSHIPS
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s a community, Haileybury upholds a Sporting Program which is arguably one of Australia’s most complex and diverse. Across all levels, we boast participation rates that never fail to exceed those of previous years and experience success across a monumental range of metrics. This winter season was no exception, with Haileybury teams securing First level premierships in Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer and Boys Football. The Girls Basketball Team played an outstanding season, ultimately securing success and creating history by obtaining the very first Basketball Premiership Cup for Haileybury Girls College. The team progressed through the season undefeated, another first for the School and a true testament to the talent of the girls and the guidance of their coaches. In particular, students Monique Marcetic-Vaotangi (Year 10) Charlise Dunn (Year 9) and Emily Monaghan (Year 12) shone on the court, procuring themselves each a coveted spot on the APS representative team.
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Charlise Dunn also achieved great results playing for Victoria at the Under 16s National Championships, earning a Gold medal with her efforts and acquiring a selection to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for an All Australian Camp. Congratulations once again to the girls and coaches for their efforts and stellar performance throughout the season.
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The First Girls Soccer Team won its third consecutive Winter Premiership, triumphing
over a challenging season of setbacks in the form of injury and losses.
past two seasons to claim the Winter Premiership title yet again.
The girls managed to maintain a 26 game winning streak during the beginning of the season before entering the finals in third place. A daunting task, but the Hearts persisted in moving forward and won all three games to finish the season on top.
The boys were a mere one game off repeating the feat of being crowned undefeated champions, as they were in 2017. The Bloods were ecstatic, however, to retain the cup in a competition that is seen as the strongest in the country. They did, however, achieve a remarkable 20 consecutive wins, the longest run in the School’s rich football history.
The girls should be commended for their efforts and perseverance, as Captain Molly Burke (Year 12) reflected, “the passion and fight displayed by all players was incredible over this stressful period, and ultimately the girls achieved what they set out to do at the start of the season”. In the words of a rival coach, Boys Football at Haileybury has “become the benchmark of the APS Football competition”. The mighty Bloods dominated the competition, winning an impressive 19 out of 20 games over the
This victorious season is made even more astounding when taking into account the fact that the team fought on despite several longterm injuries to their leadership group. Thank you to the Haileybury community, our team of coaches, staff and parents for your amazing support and commitment to our Sporting Program.
NATIONAL EQUESTRIAN QUALIFICATION
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION
Haileybury’s Equestrian Team is composed of boys and girls from across all our Melbourne campuses, who consistently perform at an extremely high level – and this year is no exception.
Haileybury’s very own Cross County Captain, Haftu Strinzos (Year 12) has earned himself many titles over the course of his sporting career at Haileybury; including, the Victorian All Schools Under-20 Champion and the Athletics Victoria Under-20 Champion. In late August, Haftu travelled to Maleny, Queensland, together with other hopeful Haileybury competitors, to defend his Australian National Cross Country title at the Championships, which he won in 2017 as a bottom age Under-20 runner. Haftu completed the gruelling 8 Kilometre course and triumphed once again to take the Gold – a feat not repeated since the great Robert De Castella achieved a back-to-back win 39 years ago.
The Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships are set to be held at Werribee Park later this year where Haileybury will have two of it’s finest competing. Jemma Geysen (Year 9) has qualified for Novice Dressage with her horse Rukuko (Rusty). As well as Bronte Hutchison (Year 10) with her horse Pollyanna (Polly) qualifying for the 120 cm Show Jumping. A skilled Equestrian rider is a winning combination struck by training hard, having raw talent and being partnered with the right horse. A mix our girls will no doubt prove to have in abundance at the upcoming Championships. We wish Jemma and Bronte good luck as they continue to train hard for the competition!
ORT DANCE AND AEROBICS SUCCESS AT NATIONALS
The Haileybury community congratulates its dedicated Dance and Aerobics Squad for winning a dazzling nine medals at the TFT School Aerobics and Dance National Championships held on the Gold Coast in late August.
This magnificent achievement reflects not only Haftu’s determination and talent but the refined skill that comes from years of coaching, finetuned and mentored by Athletics Coach here at Haileybury, Craig Mottram.
After competing at the Regional Finals in Berwick in April, then the State finals in Geelong in June, eight of the 12 Haileybury teams – five Senior School, two Middle School, three Primary and two Old School – advanced on to the National level and the Championships.
WATER POLO SECONDARY SCHOOLS CUP WIN
Haileybury’s First Water Polo Team has finished on top at the Victorian Water Polo Secondary Schools Cup at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC).
All students competing represented Haileybury beautifully, performing exceptionally on stage and showing support and respect to Haileybury teams and other schools alike. Our Dance and Aerobics Squad brought home seven Gold medals, one Silver and one Bronze in what were clearly the most competitive sections in which Haileybury has performed in recent years.
The team sustained its success from the very start. Playing as a well-structured unit throughout the course of the round games, the Bloods finished first of their group in Division One.
These results are a testament to the eight months of hard work and effort put in by all involved, and a special thanks must go to all the families, staff, coaches and students led by Head of Dance, Ms Samantha Drury and Head of Aerobics, Ms Jacqui Back.
DIVING CHAMP
Winning the following cross-over game secured the boys a place in the Gold medal match, opposed by another talented team comprising primarily State Water Polo players. The final was a closely contested display of stamina and sportsmanship, with the Bloods winning 3 to 2.
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The Seniors lead by example both in and out of the water with the tournament providing our younger players with a wonderful exposure to a higher level of Water Polo.
Ashleigh Meneses (Year 11) has achieved her second consecutive win at the APS Open A age group Diving competition this year. Ashleigh placed 1st for the junior platform at the Victorian Championships and 2nd at the National Championships, narrowly missing out on making the World Team. Although injured for most of 2017, Ashleigh was offered a trial at the Commonwealth Games which she, unfortunately, had to refuse. Despite this, she has come back fighting in 2018. Ashleigh is in the Athlete Scholarship Program with the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) which gives her access to advanced coaching, sport science and sport medicine services, career and education advice, and training and competition support. Ashleigh Menses is one to watch.
CornerQ&A
CAPTAIN’S
AS THEIR TIME AT HAILEYBURY COMES TO AN END, WE SPOKE WITH OUR SCHOOL CAPTAINS AS THEY REFLECT ON THEIR SCHOOLING LIFE.
NICK MURALEDARAN CAPTAIN, HAILEYBURY COLLEGE When did you start at Haileybury? I started in Year 7 at Newlands. What subjects have you been studying this year? This year I’ve been studying English, French, Maths Methods and Sociology. I finished Latin and Philosophy in Year 11. What is your favourite subject? It has to be Latin. From a young age, learning Latin has helped teach me a lot of important habits. It’s a challenging study that rewards consistent focused work; not cramming the night before. Latin students also have to be disciplined in their approach but crucially, they must also be creative in their thinking and proactive in their learning. These broad skills are not only useful when acquired but, moreover, when they appear together, make for a most meaningful subject. Do you have any advice for future School Captains? Essentially, it comes down to how effectively you can deal with your everyday challenges. If you can stay ahead of your school work, sporting commitments and day-to-day leadership duties, then you create the time, space and
energy to implement the more meaningful and larger scale initiatives. I’d also say a real sense of individual drive is important. If you have your eyes set on delivering a project, you have to make sure you stick at it and consistently chip away. What is your favourite Haileybury memory? My favourite memory of Haileybury has to be the Year 12 Formal. It’s always terrific to get together with everyone in the year level and celebrate how far things have come. It’s also a great occasion to dress up and have a bit of a break amid what are some very busy times. In 10 years I will be... In Parliament. For all its ups and downs, politics remains a key instrument of change. I’ve always believed that through creative thinking and a willingness to make the case for reform, we can fundamentally improve the trajectory of the nation. To be given the opportunity to serve and partake in solving some of the big challenges we face would be an immense privilege; and I hope some day the chance might fall my way. Indeed, from what I’ve heard, at least Canberra’s never short on job vacancies...
JESS ABRAHAM CAPTAIN, HAILEYBURY GIRLS COLLEGE When did you start at Haileybury? I started in Year 7 at Castlefield. What subjects have you been studying this year? This year I’ve been studying English, Further Mathematics, Sociology and Legal Studies. Last year, I was able to complete Latin and Psychology, which really helped in allowing more time to focus on leadership this year.
What is your favourite Haileybury memory?
My favourite subject has consistently been English, because it takes into account individuals’ differences and does not have a definite answer, but rather is holistically approached and allows all individuals to voice their opinions.
It is very difficult to pinpoint one memory. However, in Year 8, a time when a lot of girls can be divided due to the change in levels of maturity, I fondly remember the entire year level singing Riptide outside class in the morning for simply no reason other than the desire to be a part of the year level. I have rarely felt as united as I did in that moment, and will never forget the sense of family forged through unharmonious singing.
Do you have any advice for future School Captains?
In 10 years I will be...
For future School Captains, don’t feel you need to conform. Looking back at past School Captains, I can see minimal similarities between myself and those before me, and I think that is what allows each year to be different and begin new traditions. Also, don’t sweat the small stuff. As hard as it is to let go of some of the
Happy, hopefully. My main aim is to have no regrets in 10 years, be happy with myself and my effect on others, and hopefully be pursuing a career that allows me to foster my love for learning and love for people.
What is your favourite subject?
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small responsibilities, you must prioritise your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you before worrying about your legacy for the School. Always remember, you have been given the role for a reason.
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Jim Brown (1937-2018)
Bill Trueman (1940-2018)
Jim Brown and Bill Trueman taught me in the mid 1960s when I was one of Haileybury’s least impressive students. Their patience and persistence in me was beyond what was deserved. LEX LASRY (OH ’66)
From boys to men, and to the end, they were Haileybury Jim Brown and Bill Trueman made outstanding contributions to Haileybury. As students and teachers, they each served the School for close to 75 years. In addition they were wonderful family men. Sadly, they died recently within 17 days of each other. Their lives ran parallel courses to an extent, yet both were very much their own people. They attended Haileybury when Brighton was the only campus, threw themselves into every aspect of School life as students, and then returned as adults to play leading roles as teachers and mentors in the lives of thousands of students who came after them. Both relinquished their teaching roles at the end of 1999. Jim, born in 1937, was older by three years. He commenced as a Haileybury student in 1942, at age five, when trenches were being dug in the School grounds as a precaution against Japanese air raids. Sholto Black replaced Sydney Dickinson as Head during the year, and it was his influence which led Jim to later undertake a Commerce degree at the University of Melbourne, and embark on a career as a teacher of Economics. Jim culminated his time at School becoming School Captain in 1954. Later, he provided devoted service to the Old Haileyburians Association, and was President on two occasions, including the Centenary year of 1992.
His sons, David and Andrew, attended Haileybury (the Girls College was established too late for daughter Wendy) as did a number of grandchildren. In the sporting sphere, tennis was a passion, and as coach Jim guided the Haileybury First VIII to five premierships. Bill Trueman was known to some as “Billy the True”, a nickname which reflected his character; he was a person for whom loyalty and integrity were second nature. Bill commenced as a young student in 1946, going on to serve as a Vice Captain of Allen House, an Under Officer in Cadets, a member of the First XVIII, and a School Probationer. In 1961 he joined the teaching staff at Brighton, and was a Master in the Boarding House. He was admired for the keen interest he took in the welfare of students, and for the meticulous way in which he managed his teaching and administrative roles. He moved to Keysborough in the late 1960s and became Head of Thompson House and later Newlands House. He was Head of Commerce for 26 years, was highly respected as a teacher, and coached cricket and football teams over a period of 37 years. He was made an Honorary Fellow of the OHA. We extend our sincere sympathies to Bill’s wife Sue and his daughters, Fiona and Lindy, and their families. Grandson Will attends Year 3 at the Brighton campus. The unique levels of dedication, professionalism and compassion exemplified by Jim and Bill over a lifetime at Haileybury are remembered by many, ensuring that their legacy will live on.
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ROB CARTER (OH ’67)
Bill was a very special and influential mentor in my life. Fond memories of a fine Old Haileyburian, Master, Housemaster and overall great guy. ROHAN CHIPPERFIELD AND JOHN DEVER (OH ’70)
True in heart, spirit and mind, and a man of utmost integrity and grace. Jim was a mentor, a teacher and a friend. BRUCE SIMONS (OH ’79)
Bill taught me Commercial and Legal Studies and because of his skill and support as a teacher I became a lawyer. He was also my cricket coach, and a friend who I liked and respected greatly. GREG MIER (OH ’76)
Jim, an absolute Haileybury treasure. Distinguished, supportive, learned, thoughtful. A rock for me during those Senior School years. CRAIG WILSON (OH ’82)
Bill was instrumental in putting me onto my career path. He had not an enemy in the world and the world is a sadder place for his passing. TONY TAGGART (OH ’66)
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Completing a teaching studentship, he taught at Moe and McKinnon High Schools before returning to Haileybury. Of quiet manner, he nevertheless commanded enormous respect from his students. As a former student said, “his classes were something you just did not miss”. Many achieved outstanding results, and he was
highly regarded at Haileybury and beyond for his professional expertise. He became a key figure in administration, and provided wise counsel, especially to Principals Michael Aikman and Robert Pargetter.
Jim was simply the reason I was inspired to become an economist. His calm manner underpinned a great communicator and a true gentleman.
OHA NEWS OHA CONTACTS
the President
MESSAGE FROM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Russell Davidson (OH ’86) russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6140
Events & Administration Coordinator:
Catherine McVean catherine.mcvean@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6141
Data Coordinator:
Kylie Phillips kylie.phillips@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6146
HIST Alumni Coordinator: Oliver Wang (OH 2016) oliver.wang@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6146
OHA SENIOR EXECUTIVE
President: Cameron Van Den Dungen (OH ’98) Senior Vice President: Brad Hyde (OH ‘82) Junior Vice President: James Kemper (OH 2012) Treasurer: Ian Clydesdale (OH ’77) Business Relations: Gines Satchithandam (OH 2005) Jun Yan (OH 2005) and Meldon D’Cruz (OH 2001 Chapter Relations: Laura Rabinovich (OH 2012) and Peter Sise (OH 2000) Clubs: Andrew Bonwick (OH ’88) Andrew Hicks (OH ’80) Bernie Ladds (OH ’81) Stephanie MacLean (OH 2011) Communication: James Kemper (OH 2012)) Community Relations: Claire Brown (OH 2013) Ward Caspers (OH ’86) YLAG: Lawson Thomas (OH 2013)
IN MY ROLE AS PRESIDENT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I MUST REPRESENT THE OLD HAILEYBURIANS ASSOCIATION (OHA) AT MANY DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS. THESE CAN BE EVENTS OF GREAT CELEBRATION AND AT OTHER TIMES THEY CAN BE A MORE SOMBRE OCCASION OF REFLECTION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
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ince my previous report, I had the good fortune to attend the Haileybury Tattoo and enjoyed it immensely. The most impressive element of this wonderful spectacle – outside of the colour and pageantry – was the level of confidence on display from some of the youngest students at Haileybury. The Senior School students who hosted the Tattoo also displayed a staggering ability to present that far surpasses anything I witnessed during my years at the School.
I also attended the memorial services of two much-loved Old Haileyburians, MR BILL TRUEMAN (OH ’58) and MR JIM BROWN (OH ’54). The services were both a wonderful reflection on the lives of these two amazing men. I, like many of you, was fortunate enough to know them both through my time as a student at Haileybury and made sure that the office of President of the OHA was in attendance to mark the respect that our Association holds for them both. The OHA Senior Executive has continued to focus on several key areas for the development of our Association, in particular: clubs, intra-association networking, finance and governance.
OHA APP The OHA has recently launched an innovative application, suitable for both Apple and Android devices. The app, a first for major alumni organisations in this country allows users to: – book into any OHA event – remain up to date with all the OHA’s latest news – be updated on information relating to OHA Clubs – connect with the OHA social media pages – use their phone as a Digital Membership Card
facebook.com/oldhaileyburians twitter.com/OldHailAssoc instagram.com/oldhaileyburians
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linkedin.com/groups/3908893
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oha.org.au
– make a secure donation to the Haileybury Foundation.
Our Clubs Portfolio members ran a highly successful OHA Clubs Forum that was extremely well attended by our member associations. This highlighted several challenges facing our clubs and has given us an opportunity to understand how we can support them in the areas where they have the most need. It’s also appropriate to congratulate the Old Haileyburians Football Club for its first Premiership with the Hearts in only their second season. The Club has now won three Premierships in four years and the development of the Women’s Program has now been a triumphant success both on and off the field. Finally, congratulations to Haileybury for winning the 2018 Australian School of the Year Award. This is an amazing acknowledgement for a wonderful school. It is also a reminder that we cannot rest on our laurels and must continue to keep pace with the School. CAMERON VAN DEN DUNGEN (OH ’98)
NEW ADDITIONS Congratulations to CHRIS WAXMAN (OH 2000) and wife Kate, who welcomed their second child, Toby Peter, on July 13. Congratulations to TRISTAN BOWMAN (OH ‘99) and wife Penny (former OHA employee) on the birth of their second child, Josephine Leila, on 4 July. Congratulations to HEMANT CHAURASIA
(OH 2002) and wife Dilani on the recent birth of Theo. THUSHAN JAYAWARDENA
(OH 2004) and wife Karina have welcomed Levi Reece into the world. MYLES KENDALL
(OH ‘98) has also recently become a dad! Myles and partner Georgia have welcomed their daughter, Eadie, into the world.
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Event Dates
FRI, 1 FEB
Class of 1979 – 40-Year Reunion
The Deck, Brighton
VALE IAN MARSHALL (OH ‘56)
TUE, 5 FEB
Founders Day Assembly
Haileybury, Keysborough
Ian attended Haileybury in Years 11–12 and was a House Prefect and in the Drum Band. Ian’s funeral was held in Deniliquin, NSW.
FRI, 15 FEB
Lunar New Year Festival
Haileybury, Keysborough
FRI, 22 FEB
Class of 1974 – 45-Year Reunion
Half Moon Hotel, Brighton
FRI, 1 MAR
Corporate Cycling Challenge
Mornington Peninsula
VALE PHIL HAWKES (OH ‘56)
FRI, 22 MAR
Generations Breakfast Campus
Haileybury, Keysborough
Phil was once nominated as Australian of the Year, as a result of the work he did on the Werribee River.
SUN, 24 MAR
Ken Phillips Day
Haileybury, Keysborough
THUR, 4 APR
Business Leaders Event
Haileybury, City
VALE ANTHONY DAVIS (OH ‘78)
FRI, 3 MAY
Heart to Heart Cocktail Evening
Encore, St Kilda
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Tony Davis. He passed away on 7 July from lung cancer and associated complications. Tony, from Albury, was a boarder at Haileybury for the six years of his secondary education. He was a champion middle distance and cross country runner, and represented the school in both disciplines. Tony also had a great love of the Arts, and was a competent musician who played the cello and piano. He was a member of the School Orchestra, and was always involved in all the School productions. He made a number of friends at Haileybury that were to remain firm friends for life.
FRI, 17 MAY
Generations Breakfast Campus
Haileybury, Brighton
THUR, 23 MAY
OHA Networking Event
The George on Collins
FRI, 24 MAY
Class of 1989 – 30-Year Reunion Dinner
Haileybury, City
SUN, 26 MAY
Mornington Peninsula Member Event
St Andrews Brewery
FRI, 31 MAY
Class of 2009 – 10-Year Reunion
Haileybury, City
FRI, 14 JUNE
Generations Breakfast
Haileybury, City
FRI, 14 JUNE
Class of 1999 – 20-Year Reunion Dinner
Haileybury, City
Tony is survived by wife Maree and two daughters, Alannah (17) and Erin (15). Our deepest sympathy and condolences to them for their loss.
FRI, 21 JUNE
Generations Breakfast Campus
Haileybury, Berwick
FRI, 26 JULY
Boutique Industry Luncheon
Haileybury, City
FRI, 2 AUG
Boutique Industry Luncheon
Haileybury, City
Information supplied by DAVID RAMSAY (OH ‘78)
FRI, 9 AUG
Boutique Industry Luncheon
Haileybury, City
VALE JOHN DOSSETOR (OH ‘49)
FRI, 9 AUG
YOHA 2019
Venue TBC
John and his brothers, Colin and Oliver Dossetor, attended Haileybury in the 1930s and 1940s (both Colin and Oliver died during WWII). John attended from 1943 to 1949 and remembered winning essay prizes and Dux of the School in 1949. John also played football and competed in athletics and had held the Under-16 Long Jump record. He was also Sergeant Major in the School Cadets, a Prefect and a Sport House Captain.
THUR, 15 AUG
Boutique Industry Luncheon
Haileybury, City
THUR, 12 SEPT
Young Professionals Networking
Haileybury, City
FRI, 4 OCT
OHA Golf Day
Southern Golf Club
THUR, 10 OCT
Sydney Member Event
Sydney
FRI, 11 OCT
Canberra Member Event
Canberra
SAT, 12 OCT
Brisbane Member Event
Brisbane
FRI, 25 OCT
Class of 1969 – 50-Year Reunion
Haileybury, Brighton
FRI, 25 OCT
Clark Club Lunch
Sandringham Yacht Club
FRI, 15 NOV
Class of 2014 – Five-Year Reunion
Riva, St Kilda
FRI, 15 NOV
Class of 1994 – 25-Year Reunion
Riva, St Kilda
FRI, 22 NOV
Class of 1984 – 35-Year Reunion
The George on Collins
VALE ROGER MARSTON (OH ‘60) Roger sadly passed away after a long illness. He was a regular attendee at Clark Club events.
SPONSORSHIP OHA’s major sponsor, Mercedes-Benz Berwick, is offering a wonderful deal for Haileybury community members.
• guaranteed preferential pricing and delivery fee • complimentary three years of scheduled servicing • full valet detailing at each service • three years of roadside assistance.
With the purchase of a car from Mercedes-Benz Berwick, you will also receive:
To take up this offer see MIKE BUXTON (OH ’82) and mention your Haileybury connection. Haileyburian 23
OHA EVENTS OHA GENERATIONS BREAKFASTS Throughout 2018 the OHA has hosted breakfasts at each campus in celebration of the generations of families at Haileybury. Well over 300 Old Haileyburians returned to their School to enjoy a lovely breakfast with their children and/or grandchildren who are current Haileybury students. Each guest was presented with a pin, identifying them as first, second or third generation Haileyburian. It is noted that the Generations Breakfast held at Brighton on 18 May was the final OHA event attended by BILL TRUEMAN (OH ’58) who sadly passed away a few months later. The breakfast was an occasion that his grandson, William Muhlhauser (Year 3) will cherish for years to come.
MORNINGTON PENINSULA LUNCHEON A beautiful luncheon was held on the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday, 27 May. Many Old Haileyburians came together for a lovely afternoon of beautiful food and drinks, overlooking the most remarkable landscape at Rare Hare, in Merricks North. This annual luncheon continues to be a fantastic occasion in the OHA calendar, welcoming all Old Haileyburians, partners and family members who reside in or are visiting the Mornington Peninsula region.
FORMER OHA PRESIDENTS DINNER The OHA enjoyed a wonderful evening on Thursday, 23 August paying tribute to the great work of the current and former OHA Presidents.
CLASS OF 2008 – 10-YEAR REUNION On Friday, 1 June, Haileybury City welcomed over 100 members of the Class of 2008, who reunited for a wonderful and fun cocktail party, in celebration of 10 years since graduation. One of the largest 10-year reunions we’ve ever hosted, this alumni year is to be congratulated for its strong bonds and for the cohort’s commitment of staying connected with their School. How proud they were of their School after they experienced a wonderful tour of Australia’s first vertical school!
Those in attendance were CAMERON VAN DEN DUNGEN (OH ‘98) ROGER PAUL (OH ‘73) DAVID CHILD (OH ‘58) ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES (OH ‘66) TONY SALVAS (OH ‘68) JAMIE HARRIS (OH ‘96) IAN HERMAN (OH ‘83) PETER HANSEN (OH ‘62) ROGER HOLDING (OH ‘66) and RUSSELL SINCOCK (OH ‘65). They were joined by Haileybury CEO | Principal Derek Scott, Vice-Principal SCOTT DORAN (OH ‘84), Director of Development and Alumni Relations Russell Davidson, and OHA Executive members LAURA RABINOVICH (OH 2012) and JAMES KEMPER (OH 2012).
After a completely hilarious and miraculously managed group photo, the class members all headed to The George on Collins to continue the celebrations. A shout out to one member who flew in from Adelaide, and another who decided to fly in from the USA that day, and fly out the day after. Now that’s impressive!
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Attendees were treated to a comprehensive outline of the School’s operations and strategy by Derek Scott and a similar coverage of the Old Haileyburians Association’s aspirations by current President Cameron Van Den Dungen. It was fitting that, at the start of the dinner, a toast to former OHA President JIM BROWN (OH ‘54) and former member of staff BILL TRUEMAN (OH ‘58) was initiated by Scott Doran. We thank our current and former OHA Executives for the commitment that they have shown that has led to Haileybury being acclaimed as the nation’s leading schools and the OHA being widely recognised as one of the most engaged alumni organisations in Australia.
YOHA 2018 With the opportunities that social media provide for young adults to connect with each other in modern times, the OHA recognises the importance of our graduates staying connected with each other, and their School, and we are delighted to offer opportunities where they can catch up in person, socialise and spend time with each other, rekindling friendships and enjoying one another’s company. The OHA was delighted to host this year’s YOHA on Friday, 10 August. Over 250 graduates from 2014 to 2017 descended on a sensational city venue called Baroq House. Two levels filled with our young adults, saw them reuniting with each other, enjoying the food and drinks, having fun with the GIF/Video Photo Booth and the Digital Caricature Artists, as well as dancing the night away to the DJ, who happened to be KHANH ONG (OH 2009) a 2018 MasterChef finalist. When YOHA concluded at 10.00 pm, the party continued at Baroq House.
CLASS OF 1988 – 30-YEAR REUNION DINNER
CLASS OF 1998 – 20-YEAR REUNION DINNER
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The Class of 1998 reunion dinner, held on Friday, 15 June, was the largest 20-year reunion the OHA has hosted in seven years. These members should be congratulated for remaining connected with each other and for their engagement in their School. As an interesting statistic, nearly 25% of these members are future parents at Haileybury.
On Friday, 25 March, a brilliant turnout of more than 60 members of the Class of 1988 gathered for their 30-year reunion dinner, which was held at Haileybury City. Some of these gentlemen hadn’t seen each other for many years and it was especially significant that a few flew in from interstate, one from Thailand and another from the UK! A wonderful evening was spent rekindling friendships and reconnecting with their School. After dinner, they hit the town and continued their celebrations (quite impressively!) at The George on Collins.
OHA CLIMBING 2018 has been a big year for rock climbing with the OHA. Members have been growing their skills, and with a steadily increasing base of experience, venturing into new things. Recent highlights include a trip to the Blue Mountains, near Sydney to complete a 270 metre multipitch climb, abseiling training and many, many trips to the Grampians. This year the club has put emphasis on growth and opening trips and participation to the wider public, and it has been great to see some fresh faces take on the outdoors and join us in the gym.
OHA CLUBS
As the 2020 Olympics fast approaches, and increasingly televised coverage of climbing as a sport in general, it has been superb to see many adopt climbing as a novel and fun way of getting their daily workout in a fun and social manner. With the opening of the new La Roca Boulders climbing gym in Oakleigh South, the social climbing scene has seen a surge in popularity. Come down and enjoy a coffee at the espresso bar and a chat every Monday evening. ANDREW CHEN (OH 2015)
OHA FOOTBALL The Old Haileybury Football Club Hearts have created history by winning its first ever Women’s Premiership! On a cold and wintry Sunday at Sandringham’s Trevor Barker Oval, the Hearts came up against a formidable opposition in the Old Scotch Stars – a joint venture between Scotch College and Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) Kew. Unlike other teams in the competition, the Hearts path to finals was a long battle. It was a do or die match against Old Mentonians in the final round, that saw the Hearts triumph through to the finals where they faced Old Brighton and Beaumaris. Ultimately the girls made it to the Grand Final against Old Scotch. In the Grand Final, it was a four goal to one first quarter that put the stamp on the game. Despite not kicking a goal for the remainder of the match, the Hearts were able to defend grimly and allow their opponents only one more goal for the match to claim the Premiership by 13 points. This is Old Haileybury Football Club’s third Premiership in four years – an amazing feat for this famous club. Congratulations to Coach Danny Frawley and co-captains JORDAN SHANKS (OH 2010) and CHELSEA FRAWLEY (OH 2010) and fellow Old Haileyburians DANIELLE FRAWLEY (OH 2014), ROMY TEUBLER (OH 2016), JESSICA WRIGHT (2008), MELISSA DUNN (OH 2009), ELIZA SOLLY (OH 2013), PIA HATT (OH 2016), TAYLAH VINES-CHAPPLE (OH 2011), PULLI GARDIYAWASAM (OH 2011), LAUREN OLIVER (OH 2010), GEORGIE JANSSEN (OH 2011,) HANNAH PASTORE (OH 2014), CANDICE SHELDON-COLLINS (OH 2010) and ELLEN RUSSELL (OH 2014) on this amazing achievement.
OHA PIPES & DRUMS The OHA Pipe Band has returned from winter break ready to start on its new repertoire. Congratulations to Pipe Major JOSH CHANDLER (OH ’15) and Pipe Sergeant LIAM IRVING (OH ’17) who competed in the World Championships in August and have returned full of enthusiasm for the next year. Following performances for the Clark Club Lunch and Remembrance Day at the Phillip Island RSL, the Band is looking forward to a number of performances early next year, including in conjunction with OHA Football. We are also looking forward to welcoming the outgoing Year 12 students once they complete their exams. Practices continue weekly at 7.00 pm on Thursdays at Keysborough. However long it has been since you last played, new members are always welcome. 26 Haileyburian
ANDREW SPIERINGS (OH 2013)
OHA DANCE The OHA HipHop Dance Team has been busy preparing for its next competition which will be held in Sunshine, Victoria. This new international dance competition will be an exciting challenge for the Havoc team, as not only will the best of the best from around the globe be flying in to compete, but this competition focuses solely on hip-hop dance. This means that the competition will be tough, with professional hip-hop dancers judging. Earlier in the year, the Imperial team was selected to represent Australia in an international dance competition held in Orlando, Florida. The girls placed an impressive eighth in the world, out of over 500 teams from around the globe. The girls would like to thank the OHA for all its assistance with the funding of their trip, which included the funding of team uniforms, costumes and plenty of assistance with the trivia night and sausage sizzles. A special thanks goes out to Russell Davidson and Catherine McVean for their continuous support and generosity. AMBER FYFE (OH 2010)
AIKMAN CLUB On 16 September, Haileybury’s new Head of Rowing, David Doyle, presented Aikman Club President NAT CALLEA (OH ‘92) with the key to Bay 4 of the Haileybury Boatshed at the National Watersports Centre at Carrum. The Aikman Club has been established to provide a focal point for Old Haileybury rowers to stay connected and compete as well as provide an opportunity for anyone in the Haileybury community to learn how to row. Thanks to the efforts of club secretary Paul Diggerson, the club has been able to secure its own racing eight with oars as well as two training fours. Paul has also been instrumental in registering the club with Rowing Victoria, allowing Old Haileybury rowers to compete under the Aikman Club colours at Victorian regattas. David is looking forward to a stronger OH presence at the boatsheds to build a stronger boat club community and to provide encouragement and support to Haileybury rowers. The club’s next event is the Haileybury Boat Club Family Day on 9 December where it will defend last year’s victory against the young coaches and First VIII in a short race. If you are keen to re-connect with your old crew-mates, put together a crew to compete or just come out for a leisurely paddle and re-live the good old days, contact Paul at paul@aikman.club or find us on Facebook. Sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings – let us know in advance to ensure a crew. NAT CALLEA (OH ’92)
OHA NETBALL Many of our teams are now in the middle of their spring/summer seasons. The GESAC Women’s Team is having a very strong season with our players impressing the umpires on a weekly basis. Our women’s team at Springers Leisure Centre has seen many new faces join which has injected a whole new energy and determination into the Team. The girls’ connections during the games are building and will surely be a threat to the rest of the competition as the season continues. Our newest mixed team, based at GESAC, has had an excellent start to the season. Unfortunately, we saw one of our star attackers suffer a major injury putting her out for the rest of the season. This hasn’t stopped the rest of the team members remaining determined to keep up the high standard they have already set. Good luck to all our teams! We will be our having our first fundraising BBQ in the next few weeks and would love the Haileybury community to spread the word and come and support us. For updates on our team and any upcoming events follow us on our new Instagram page: oha_netball. We are always looking for new players, if you are interested in playing please email oldhaileybury.netball@gmail.com
The women’s team played a strong elimination final against Southern United, going down by the narrowest margin, losing 2-1. Best players during the season were Lauren Barnes (centre half ) Aimee Buchan in attack, and Lisa Emery and Angela Leeson (goalie) in defence. The team occasionally played short, and so more players are eagerly sought! The men’s team defeated Monash University for the first time during the season in its elimination final, then lost the preliminary final to Southern United by the same 2-1 margin, after Southern scored again on their fourth penalty corner after full time. So close! Best players during the season were SHANE MCLAWS (OH 2012) CHRIS LOH (OH 2008) and STUART DEITZ (OH ‘96). Our thanks to our most dedicated coach, STEPHEN MCINTYRE (OH ’89) who also played for the men’s team when injuries permitted. New players are always most welcome. Please contact us via the OHA website to join the fun. CLARK ANSTIS (OH ’75)
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SOPHIE LEGGOS (OH 2008)
The OHA Hockey Club fielded two teams in the winter 2018 season, with the men’s team playing in Metro B South and the women’s team in Metro A South. The competition was fierce and both teams OHA HOCKEY played creditably throughout the season to finish fourth on the ladder at the end of the home-and-away matches. This qualified both teams for the finals, for the third year in a row.
OHA PEOPLE
SPENCER BIGNALL (OH 2009), NICHOLAS DONATO (OH 2009), JACKSON COLEMAN (OH 2010), QERIME ALIMOVSKI-AMETI ()H 2007), HANNAH VUONG (OH 2013)
OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARDS THE 2018 OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED.
T
he awards are presented to young members of the OHA who have achieved significantly in their field. They are divided into five categories: Business, Arts, Community, Sport and a new category in 2018, recognising those young alumni members who have made a significant impact in the field of STEM. The award winners are as follows:
BUSINESS
OUR OWN MASTERCHEF
• SPENCER BIGNELL (OH 2009) – Co-founder of emerging business Underground Broadway
WE ARE INCREDIBLY PROUD OF MASTERCHEF PARTICIPANT, KHANH ONG (OH 2009) WHO RECENTLY FINISHED THIRD IN THE ACCLAIMED TELEVISION SHOW.
• NICHOLAS DONATO (OH 2009) – Director and owner of the Mornington Peninsula Hydroponics Café
ARTS • NIRAN DASIKA (OH 2011) – Professional musician • EDWIN KWONG (OH 2013) – Pipe organist
COMMUNITY • HANNAH VUONG (OH 2013) – The Material Aid Program
SPORT • JORDAN WILLIAMSZ (OH 2009) – Professional middle distance runner • JACKSON COLEMAN (OH 2010) – Victorian cricketer
STEM • MELISSA ADIKARI (OH 2008) – Traffic engineer • RHIANNAH CARVER (OH 2007) – Environmental engineer • AMY DOWEL (OH 2007) – Senior project engineer • QERIME ALIMOVSKI (OH 2007) – Flavourist. Congratulations to all of our award winners.
As an accomplished DJ playing at some of Victoria’s biggest social events, Khanh has come a long way since his birth in an Indonesian refugee camp where he lived the first two years of his life. Arriving in Australia in the early 1990s, the family settled in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne and were soon joined by Khanh’s younger sister and now best friend, Amy. Academic throughout at Haileybury, but with a flair and passion for clothing, Khanh commenced a certificate in Pattern Making, Garment Construction and Fashion Business from the Melbourne School of Fashion while in Year 12. The following year he moved to London before returning home to begin a degree in Fashion Design. As his work as a DJ grew, he began playing internationally in Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, but overarching his love of music, fashion and creativity, food has always been a passion. Khanh loves to have people over to dinner and with a nightclub operating as his workplace, hanging out at home with friends, family and good food is the perfect place to unwind. Khanh credits his mum for teaching him the basics in the kitchen, particularly with Vietnamese cuisine. His parents owned a butcher’s business when he was growing up and when his mum returned home, the pair would routinely make dinner together. As an adult he has learned to appreciate his heritage, packing in regular foodie trips to Vietnam, where he has relished the chargrill flavours and scents of lemongrass, ginger, soy and chilli, and thrived on the adrenalin of kayaking, rock-climbing and paddle boarding.
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Khanh hopes to open his own venue after leaving the MasterChef Australia kitchen, a place specialising in Vietnamese hawker food downstairs with a polished menu upstairs.
JACKSON COLEMAN AND FAMILY
Khanh satisfied the judges with some amazing recipies such as his violet ice cream, honeycomb and dark chocolate mousse as well as his roast pork and apples dessert. Congratulations Khanh – an incredible achievement!
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Congratulations JACK GUNSTON (OH 2009) who was named in the Australian Football League All Australian Team for the first time ever. Congratulations to COREY RICH (OH 2015) and BREDE SECCULL (OH 2011) on being named in the Victorian Football League Team of the Year. Corey and Brede had excellent years, playing for Frankston and Sandringham, respectively.
VIDURA JAYASURIA (OH 2000) is now Project Finance Vice-President at MUFG, Singapore.
CHRIS WONG (OH 2007) is now Senior Consultant at Oakton.
CHRIS REID (OH 2002) is now Media and Government Relations Manager at Queensland Building and Construction Commission.
NICHOLAS DAVIE (OH ‘74) lives in Sydney having had long stints in both New York and Chicago in advertising. Bought Mojo in 1995 and sold it to Publicis 2013. He is now investing in a data analytics software startup in the capital markets and media.
JAKE MUNDAY (OH 2004) is now General Manager Sales and Marketing at Fairhaven Homes. NATHAN MILLAR (OH 2000) is now Accounts
Senior at Clarke Nicklin Group. Congratulations to MADDISON CONNAUGHTON
Manager: Victorian Rail Infrastructure Program at Rail Projects Victoria.
(OH 2010) on her latest appointment as Editor of The Saturday Paper.
Congratulations MITCH KIBBY (OH 2006) on winning the Zurich Triathlon recently.
JITHMA BENERAGAMA (OH ‘94) is now Director Digital Engagement and Director Digital Innovation at Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic).
JAMIE HANSEN (OH
MARK HICKSON (OH ‘88) is now Hardware Engineering Manager at Leica Biosystems.
TIM MCLENNAN (OH 2001) is now Commercial
‘94) is now Executive Manager Community Safety at the Country Fire Authority (CFA). REBECCA HART (OH 2012) is now a Legal Intern at Victoria Legal Aid.
MARK RICHARDSON (OH ‘96) is now National Sales Manager (VIC/SA) at Simonds Homes. MADELINE BAKER (OH 2015) is now Social Media Marketing Manager at Raigan J Australia
Congratulations LIAM STOCKER (OH 2017) on recently winning the Morrish Medal as the best player in the TAC Cup Competition. EDWIN KWONG
(OH 2013) recently played the pipe organ in a concert at Nancy Cathedral in France and was very well received. Congratulations to AIDEN BONAR (OH 2017) on being selected for his first AFL match for the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Congratulations to NATHAN FREEMAN (OH 2013) on being selected for his first AFL match for St Kilda. ANDREW FREEMAN (OH ‘72) was elected an Honorary Life Member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) in 2018. STEPHANIE MACLEAN (OH 2011) is now
Congratulations to STEFAN MARTIN (OH 2004) on playing his 150th AFL match. Stefan is a product of the Old Haileyburians FC and was originally drafted to Melbourne. His is now considered one of the best ruckmen in the competition, playing for the Brisbane Lions. JOSHUA GLANVILLE (OH 2000) is now Senior
Manager, PMO at Melbourne Airport. MARTIN KINSEY (OH 2007) is now Assistant Project Manager at Shape Properties Corp. RICHARD STANGER (OH ‘75) is now VP Asia Australia at Jamieson Group. PAUL REBESCHINI (OH 2005) was appointed as a field umpire for the VFL Grand Final. Paul has made the transition to umpiring after playing for Frankston. CHRIS DAVIE (OH ‘66) is a semi-retired lawyer
after being head Counsel at Shell (including a long stint in London) and a senior partner at Clayton Utz Melbourne for many years, specialising in Native Title.
Congratulations to SAM CAVNOUDIAS (OH 2004) on receiving the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence – Postgraduate from The Faculty of Education at Monash University. Sam was the top graduating student in the Master of Leadership course in 2017. The core focus of his work was on the effectiveness of different techniques on establishing and maintaining employee motivation. The OHA congratulates JAMES PAUL (OH 2010) and DURRAS SECCULL (OH 2016) on their respective selection in the VAFA Representative teams to take on Western Australia and Vic Country recently. A tremendous achievement for both players and testament to their hard work and dedication to Old Haileybury football. JACK STEEN (OH 2008) is now State Transport Operations Manager at Parmalat Australia. STEVE JEFFARES (OH ‘88) continues to take his twoyear-old Stomping Ground brewery and beer hall, in Collingwood – to the next level. It has just brewed its 100th beer and is now celebrating with a special edition ale. The Celie Centenarian Ale has been named after the 101-year-old beer loving grandmother of a Stomping Ground punter. www.stompinggroundbeer BRENTON POLLARD (OH 2004) is now Managing Associate at Linklaters in London. CHRIS KENNER (OH 2004) is now Media and Communications Manager at Netball Australia.
We are always keen to hear updates about our Old Haileyburians. Let us know what you are up to: stayconnected@haileybury.vic.edu.au
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Development Assistant at the Australian National Academy of Music.
Congratulations LEX LASRY (OH ‘66) on a wonderful career. Lex has retired from full-time employment after 46 years in the law and the last 11 as a Judge in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Lex has defended the likes of Van Tuong Nguyen and Bali drug traffickers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran during his stellar career.
DANIEL PEETERS
(OH 2008) now lives in Chicago, flying Embraer 175 passenger jets under United Airlines. He currently operates domestic flights within the US, plus destinations in Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.