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OHA NEWS
From the Executive Director
OHA
Alumni will get the opportunity to work with students from ELC to Year 12 in a small but growing school. They also will have the adventure of working and living in the Top End of Australia in Darwin’s newest and best teaching site. During our recent visit to HRS, we also had the pleasure of meeting Clare Mullins (OH 2020) and Connor Gall (OH 2019) who are two of our first alumni to volunteer with the Haileybury Rendall School GAP Year Program.
Contacts
During our chat, they shared their thoughts on the program, and we hope their comments inspire the next graduating year to take part.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Russell Davidson (OH ’86) russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6140
DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI MANAGER Hayley Denny hayley.denny@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6015
DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI CO-ORDINATOR Kylie Phillips stayconnected@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6146
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR Cristina Zannoni cristina.zannoni@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6141
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OHA SOCIALS @oldhaileyburians @oldhaileyburians @haileyburyschool
Reaching Out to Our Alumni Members We are so fortunate that Haileybury has so many outstanding schools and alumni members throughout the nation. Recently I took great pleasure in visiting Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin with my colleague, Hayley Denny. It was my third trip to the School and left me just as proud as my two previous visits. I felt a sense of excitement which I will take with me as we deliver on a set of activities and services to support all our graduates and promote the OHA. From community events to boarding house activities, work experience opportunities to tertiary support for graduates, the OHA is an alumni organisation for all Haileyburians. Once a Haileyburian, always a Haileyburian and we greatly encourage all alumni to reach out to us at stayconnected@haileybury.vic.edu.au Haileybury alumni will be delighted to know there are exciting opportunities at Haileybury Rendall School. The GAP Program involves either a six or 12-month placement at the School, beginning either in January or July each year.
“My time in Darwin has gifted me with many long-lasting memories that will continue to shape me in the future,” Clare said. “This opportunity has taught me copious amounts regarding Indigenous culture and traditions and to also value the amazing experiences life offers.” Connor said Haileybury Rendall School has provided him with the opportunity to explore new experiences, surrounded by both friendly staff and students. “Volunteering among an Indigenous boarding cohort has been enormously rewarding. The kids I have met have greeted me only with kindness and taught me so much about their own cultures and stories. I am extremely grateful for this experience.” We hope to invite Clare and Connor back to Haileybury Melbourne to share their stories in person. We thank them for giving back and being a part of this important program. If you would like more information on the GAP Program, please contact the OHA Office via email at stayconnected@ haileybury.vic.edu.au or call +61 3 9904 6015.
