The Haileyburian May 2007 by Haileybury

the Haileyburian May 2007

Sporting Achievements

Pipes and Drums 50th Anniversary

Bringing out the best in your child

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about Haileybury Haileybury is one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools with campuses at Brighton, Berwick and Keysborough. The School is acclaimed for its outstanding academic achievements, small class sizes, broad range of co-curricular activities, and state-of-the-art facilities. From the Early Learning Centre to the Senior School, learning is studentcentred and based on the different learning styles of students, and on their gender, age, interests and potential. Every year Haileybury achieves outstanding VCE results with about 30% of its students ranked in the top 5% of Australia and more than 95% in the top half of the country. Haileybury is also the first Victorian independent school to guarantee that classes which count towards the VCE and university entrance score will have no more than 15 students, with an average of 12 students per class. Haileybury’s commitment to small class sizes extends to all stages of schooling. Haileybury’s parallel education is an enlightened method of learning and teaching that recognises the diverse educational needs of boys and girls. While boys and girls benefit from learning together in their early years, better educational outcomes are derived through single-gender classes in their middle and senior years. At Haileybury, boys and girls learn together until Year 4. From Years 5 to 12, boys and girls attend separate schools on the same campus. If you would like to find out more about Haileybury’s innovative academic program, outstanding sporting achievements and strong pastoral care environment please visit our website on www.haileybury.vic.edu.au or call 9213 2222 and ask to speak to our Registrar, Jeanette Hardy.

Principal's Report

Chairman's Report

Looking back over the last six months, one cannot but be struck by four major developments in the School.

Each year, in association with Founders Day activities at the various precincts and the opening of the School year, we customarily have a cocktail party. The four precincts take their turn in hosting the event. In 2007, Senior School did the honours, and the gathering took place in the recently refurbished Frank Northcott Quadrangle.

First in infrastructure, with each precinct moving closer to completing its building program. In particular, one has to mention the impact of the new Hall and Pool at Edrington, and the Lecture Theatre, Senior Boys Centre and Senior Girls Centre at Senior School Keysborough. The next period will be dominated by the construction of the new Senior School facilities at Berwick and Brighton. Second, the impact of the Senior Girls. On 23 October 2006, the character of Haileybury dramatically changed. The parallel education model at Senior School has been a great success and of enormous benefit to both the boys and girls. The crucial ingredients have been the large initial number of Senior Girls, and the strength in academic and sporting abilities. Third, the major move across the ELC to Year 8 program with a new philosophy of teaching and learning which stresses the importance of fundamental skills, and the role of explicit teaching and structured programs in the development of these skills. There is a new emphasis on the use of data to clearly monitor the continuous development of each child, and the increasing level of performance of each Year level of the School.

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Finally, there has been a new air of strength and confidence in the School. Reaching 3,000 students ensures a strong future for Haileybury at all campuses; the increasing strength of the staff, and the continuing strong development of the leadership team, provide for the future of this great School.

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Robert Pargetter Principal

Cover photo: Jonathan Ray, left and Alexander Luong

The focus of the event was to mark the arrival of the Senior Girls at Keysborough. The Head of Senior School, Mr Derek Scott, spoke about this historic occasion, and introduced the two School Captains, Sahil Shekhar and Dayna Schinz, who addressed those present. The Pipes and Drums played a short selection, and there were other musical performances. We used the occasion to open the Senior School Lecture Theatre, which is now in use. One of the reasons for building the theatre was to help ease transition from School to University. The contrast between Haileybury’s small class teaching and the anonymous mass instruction at University highlights the need to prepare students for the change. We saw the provision of a lecture theatre as one way of reducing the impact of this contrast, thereby accustoming students in their later school years to the lecture experience – what to expect and how to use and benefit from its format. Year 12 students will usually have one lecture a week. The theatre will be used by guest lecturers. And outside the conventional areas of instruction, where boys and girls will continue to learn in their parallel classes, there will be occasions on which larger mixed groups will come together for a lecture. Guests at the cocktail party were able to inspect the many new buildings and features at Senior School, including the lecture theatre, the Year 12 common room, the gymnasium, and the senior boys and senior girls centres. Justice Ross Sundberg Chairman

Captains’

Well, in its 115th year, Haileybury has seen the addition of a new girls school, a different and yet exciting change for everyone.

Haileybury has begun this year as it has never begun any other. For one thing, it began in October last year. It also began with many new buildings and facilities on its various campuses, catering to more students than it ever has before – both male and female.

Aided by all these new places and new faces, Haileybury is well and truly on track for a successful year. Our reputation as a sporting powerhouse within the APS continues to grow, with the First XI expected to secure the APS premiership, and the Swimming and Diving squad looking as invincible as ever. Touch continues to grow at Haileybury, with both the Firsts and Seconds making it through to their respective Grand Finals. Beginning 2007 in 2006, has meant that all students are well ahead in their academic pursuits, with the first semester of studies expected to be completed within the first few weeks of Term 2. The rewards for all this hard work will undoubtedly be reaped come exam time. The Performing Arts within the School are also hitting top gear, as students look to polish their lines for the Year 10 play, Hating Alison Ashley, and the School play, Inheritance, later in the year. The attention of the Year 12 boys though, is resolutely fixed on the upcoming Year 12 Boys Formal. The student leadership group is doing a wonderful job of organising the event, and one would hate to think of what would become of them if they weren’t! The addition of the Girls College to Haileybury has added an extra dimension to the school. Music and activities, such as Haileybury’s Valentine’s Day version of Perfect Match, are now common occurrences in the quadrangle during lunchtimes, and I can safely say that they are thoroughly enjoyed!

The Haileybury girls have already seen great success in all aspects of the curriculum, while continuing to lead by example and demonstrating the pride of what it means to be a Haileyburian. Everyone must be commended on their hard work and dedication to making the transition a smooth one. Term 4B was a great introduction to the school and proved to be tremendously valuable in getting a jump start in our studies for this year. Everyone has been working intensely on their academics, which will be extremely beneficial toward the end of the year and pay off in years to come. On the sporting field, the girls sporting teams have established their place as a dominant force in the APS & AGSV competitions. The 1st Girl’s teams have set out to capture their very own Premierships, going from strength to strength, whilst setting a high standard for the future Haileybury Girls teams. Due to the inclusion of girls, six new houses were formed and house spirit is already very passionate and firing. The enthusiasm displayed towards house activities is just phenomenal, as each of the Heads of House and House Captains are working meticulously in leading their respective houses to victory. The start of the year saw the induction of our leaders for 2007, each of us taking on our roles with immense pride and absolute commitment. Lunchtimes have become an enjoyable, co-educational scene, and many fundraisers: ‘Dancing with the Staff’, ‘Perfect Match’, Battle of the Sexes’, ‘Pancake Tuesday’, just to mention a few, have been run by the prefect body, enhancing the School community and providing entertainment at lunchtimes.

I wish all staff and students the best for the year ahead – a year which will hopefully be remembered as one of Haileybury’s best.

The start to this year has been fantastic, and for the girls especially, it is the beginning of an era. On a personal note, I would like to sincerely thank the staff, students and the School for giving me the honour and privilege of this prestigious role and I am ever so proud to be chosen for this position. I wish everyone the best of luck for this year and I know it will be one we won’t forget! Just work hard and have fun!

Sahil Shekhar Boys School Captain

Dayna Schinz Girls School Captain

ecently, during a major address to the National Press Club in Canberra, Federal Education Minister Julie Bishop singled out the head of Haileybury’s Berwick campus John Fleming.

The Minister praised John Fleming as a teacher who made a difference to the lives of young Australians. During the past year, John Fleming has won two national awards for his teaching and school leadership. Julie Bishop mentioned the Haileybury Head during a major address entitled ‘Preparing children to succeed – Standards in our schools’. She said that parents wanted to be assured that the school education their child receives will give them fundamental skills to get a job, undertake further training or go to university, and to provide the skills they will need for life – such as financial literacy. The Federal Education Minister said that the successful teaching methods employed by John Fleming are in line with the findings of the Teaching Reading Report, to the effect that the focus in teaching literacy should be on phonics instruction. Since Mr Fleming began at Haileybury, he has restructured the literacy program to effectively cater for the needs of all students. He is continually looking at new and innovative methods of teaching literacy and numeracy. Late last year, Mr Fleming spent a few weeks in the US visiting schools and learning about their literacy and numeracy programs. “I believe that all students can perform to a high standard. Even at a high-achieving school such as Haileybury, the results have been exceptional,” Mr Fleming said. “I expect all students to learn to their maximum potential, with a focus on explicit instruction and teacher accountability for student learning,” Mr Fleming added.

Contents 4 THe arrival of girls at Senior School 8 Performing arts 14 Haileybury Pipes and Drums 50th anniversary 16 OHA Report

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AT HAILEYBURY’S SENIOR SCHOOL butter the bread, turn it over, then put jam on the other side, hoping not to be observed. Later in life, Dorothy revealed to her own daughter that it wasn’t always easy being the Head’s daughter and the only girl in the School. As it turned out, Dorothy’s passion was for sports and physical activities, not academia.

Ramya Ranjan

That big day at Senior School Well, you should have been here on Monday 23rd October 2006. It was the most perfect sunny day weatherwise. The buses and cars arrived, and students poured out. Boys and, for the first time at Senior School, girls! This was the historic date for the commencement of the Year 10, 11 and 12 program for 2007. Early on, there was a girls assembly, and later a boys assembly. The feeling at the boys assembly was vibrant and anticipatory. At recess and lunchtime, 350 or so girls mingled with the boys. Students spilled across the quadrangle and into the Wings café with its sophisticated treats: the buzz and energy was incredible. Also there was a posse of new teachers, no doubt wondering what it had struck! To complicate matters, the Year 12 class of 2006 had come back in numbers to prepare for the upcoming VCE exams. The first combined boy and girl assembly was held the next day. Aikman Hall was packed and it was a magnificent sight. After the controversial press about the girls’ scholarships and the issues of leaving other schools in mid-stream, this was a big moment. Staff were on stage and in full academic regalia. Stewart Bell did a reading, Rev Jim Stevens spoke and introduced “I vow to thee my country”, and then Dr Pargetter addressed the group. His main theme was that to create and sustain a strong school, people had to respect each other. A new song

For we are Haileybury was introduced for the first time. Boys sang the first verse, girls the second, then all combined for the third. The singing was quite amazing for a first attempt. All in all, it was a climactic occasion.

The Start Parallel Education provides for a co-ed school in which students gain the benefits of single-sex tuition. The notion was promoted by Dr Pargetter on his arrival at Haileybury in 1999, and officially the first girl students arrived at the commencement of Term 1, 2000. In fact, two girls commenced in Pre-Preparatory at Castlefield near the start of Term 3, 1999. They were Charlotte Ried, who commenced first, and Tarsha Beck. In 2000 a further 54 girls commenced. By late 2006, there were 1090 girls enrolled across Haileybury. New uniforms, new buildings, new girls houses, new playing fields and new courses were conceived and introduced to accommodate the new face of Haileybury.

Not the only girls There had been, in the distant past, several cases of girls attending Haileybury. The founding Head, Charles Rendall taught his daughter, Dorothy, when she was educated at Haileybury from 1905 to 1913. She was eased into school gradually, and also had a governess. The Rendall family ate with the staff and the boys of the School. Dorothy recalled that they could have butter or jam on their bread, but not both. The boys would

An interesting sidelight reveals that Charles Rendall employed a young teacher, Albert Middleton, as teacher in 1908-1910. Middleton later studied Law and then joined the AIF and fought in France in WWI. He kept in touch with the Rendalls, and eventually, in 1926, returned and married Dorothy Rendall! Another Head, Sholto Black, enrolled his two young daughters, Nancy, six years, and Mary, three, at Haileybury in 1942 for several years. The Black girls recall it being a lot of fun, even though they were “stuck in with all those little boys”. Living in Coronation Cottage at Castlefield, their home was on the edge of parkland, and they thrived on outdoor adventures and midnight feasts, and made enduring friendships with a number of their fellow male students. Later, they completed their schooling at Firbank Grammar. Thanks to Dr Margaret Middleton (daughter of Dorothy Rendall), and Mary Tunks and Nan Anderson (daughters of Sholto Black) for their reminiscences Bill Waters Director of Heritage & Archives Rendall family

Sholto Black’s girls with Haileybury students

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Haileybury is more than a school; it’s an environment that combines learning, fun, socialising and sport into an action-packed day. Girls locker area is always filled with laughter and chatter, even on the first day.

opportunity Lauren Jamieson

Excitement, nerves, optimism and hope about starting at Haileybury. Haileybury is very different from my old school with its lifestyle, community, events and culture. It has been very good experiencing all these new features of school.

Amber-Rose Hart

optimism and Simmone Ortland

I felt like I had been hit with a wave of prosperous people wearing magenta and black, reflecting the sun with their numerous badges and positive attitudes. There was a wave of smiles, and everything already seemed to be going according to plan, with everyone following the almost unspoken rules that seem to come along with the culture at the school.

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positive attitudes Ashleigh Paterson

An organ? What happened to the piano?

Why are the teachers sitting on the stage and not with us? Are they going to perform in their robes? What’s happening?

The first day was a blur of emotions, questions and Ashlee Green new experiences. It was the beginning of a new chapter for both Haileybury and for me. There was so much to do and see. It was simply overwhelming. The feeling and sense of presence was Alena Sen bewildering among the students on an unstoppable mission full of optimistic attitudes, ready to fulfil years of dedication, and as a team uphold the School’s name. Jillian Cridland

students on an unstoppable mission full of optimistic

attitudes

Where else can you sit under a big beautiful tree, have a coffee, spend quality time with your friends and teachers and smile with the contentment of knowing that your future is in the process of nourishment, and each sip is a new opportunity – in a place like Haileybury.

Excitement

Allee Woodlock, Kaitlyn Whitelaw and Brittany Drummond

Kubra Basak

Beach Volleyball

Under 15 Boys – National Champions Vodafone Australian Volleyball Schools Cup

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Beach Volleyball has taken off at Haileybury; with the inclusion of our own sand court on site at the Senior School precinct, large numbers of players have taken to the sand in the hope of winning the inaugural Haileybury Beach Volleyball Championships. From these enthusiastic students, 80 were invited to represent the school in the 2007 Victorian Beach Volleyball Schools’ Cup at Mordialloc Beach. We wish these students all the best as they compete against 235 other teams in the hope of being named ‘best school on the beach’. Greg Schneiders Chair and Head of Volleyball

Steven Ryan

Indoor Volleyball After an exceptionally busy year, the Haileybury Volleyball Program finished 2006 impressively at the ‘Vodafone Australian Volleyball Schools Cup’ in December. Highlighted by our National Champions, the gold medal winning Under 15 Boys team, the Open Boys and Under 15 Girls also successfully competed in the tournament, finishing 6th and 9th respectively. The successful inclusion of the inaugural Haileybury Girls 1st team and other senior girls teams has been remarkable, with many wins in opening rounds. The 1st Boys team has again powered through the APS season, currently placed in second position. Sam Habteslassie

Emily Leckie and Bridget Jones

Swimming The 2007 Haileybury Swimming Team has exploded out of the blocks with some dramatic successes. At a State level, 12 Haileybury students competed at the Victorian Open Titles and 28 at the Victorian Age Titles held in January. The results were outstanding, with eight individual medals at the Open level and 52 medals in the various Age events and there were numerous personal bests achieved by the dedicated squad.

Ben Syme-Ross Year 9 Girls – Silver medalists Victorian Beach Volleyball Schools Cup

So far in APS competition, both Girls and Boys teams are undefeated and it looks as though we will have a strong base on which to mount a challenge for this year’s APS title for both the Girls and Boys. John Cantwell Chair and Head of Boys Swimming Megan Evans, Brooke Martin and Felicity Elliot

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Boys 1st VIII rowing team

Diving Girls 1st VIII rowing team

Haileybury diving is going though a period of rapid expansion. With girls now moving though to Year 12 and an increased interest in diving at Junior levels, we have had up to 35 students competing for places in the APS Boys and Girls teams this year. On Saturdays, it has been wonderful to see the Open and Under 17 girls new to the School transferring their trampolining and gymnastics skills to the diving boards. Girls Captain Shannon Connor, has had a string of first places in Open age as has Camilla Smith in Under 17, Katrina Yeoman in Under 16, Madeline Johnson in Under 15 and Rheece Campbell in Under 14. These girls, along with five other team members, made up a strong squad going into the APS finals.

Rowing The 2007 rowing season got off to a fantastic start, with very successful and productive rowing camps held at new locations on the Yarra and down at Gippsland. Boasting a record 22 crews, the Boat Club is full of energy and enthusiasm, for the competition ahead. Many thanks to the parents, the coaches, the Magenta Club, the supporters and the rowers themselves. They provide me with a tremendous reminder of not only what a fantastic sport rowing is, but also what a great Boat Club we have down at Carrum. Mark Doyle Chair and Head of Boys Rowing

The boys team has continued its leading role in APS diving by winning each of the Saturday competitions, but it all comes down to one day when their diving really counts. Paul Wise has again been a strong force, but this year Stefan Hryniewski and Matthew Simpson have improved to compete for places in the Open Age event. Hector Simpson, Tom Reid, Ryuun Fujihara, Michael McKinna and Lachlan Hawthorn have fought off a strong contingent of divers for their place in the APS Finals team.

Intermediate C Softball team

We are very lucky to have two specialist coaches in Matthew Adamson and Nic Byron and thank them for their exceptional guidance this year. We look forward to the challenge of the finals and know that every diver will perform to the best of their ability on the day. Mandy Fraser-Jones Chair and Head of Boys Diving

Softball Marina Walker

The softball program at Haileybury has been very successful this season, with all teams proving to be competitive in their divisions. The senior 1sts team went through 2007 undefeated, landing them a place in the playoffs, a great effort. All teams, senior and intermediate, have come a long way since the start of the season, making improvements every week. Congratulations go out to the coaches and players involved on a very successful season. Looking forward to seeing you all next season! Jenny Bryce Head of Softball

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Shane Pritchard

Sophie Sturrock and Amy Foyster

Sophie Sturrock

Peter Bain and Georgia Anson Delanie Cruse

Anne Le

Delani Cruse and Shane Pritchard

Senior School

Performing Castlefield

Amy Murray

The Performing Arts continue to thrive and expand at Haileybury. Senior School is offering three major dramatic productions this year, with some smaller VCE-based ensemble and solo presentations scattered throughout the calendar. The Year 10 Play, Hating Alison Ashley, is the first production and promises to be a very funny night at the theatre. It is a very simple staging of the play, giving the prime focus to the actors. The School Play is Inheritance by Hannie Rayson. The plot involves the break-up of a family farm in the Mallee and will strike a chord with people in the audience of all ages. The Theatre Studies class has been driving the staging of this play and it is shaping up very well. The play is on the VCE English course, so demand for tickets will be high. The year ends with a musical that has the girls buzzing with anticipation, Fame. This is not the movie version, but it has the same plot with a bunch of young hopefuls striking out in the world of theatre, dance and music. This will be big in every way and should be circled in your calendar. It will be the first senior musical with our own girls appearing on stage. Stewart Bell Director of Performing Arts

Arts Week marks an exciting beginning for 2007. It showcases student artwork, music and drama performances. The students have the opportunity to see and work with a variety of visiting performers. In term two, Year 7 and 8 and some 5 and 6 students will be displaying their musical talents in the Showcase Music concert at Keysborough.

Term 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performances continue with High School Musical on June 16 and 17. The students are already buzzing with excitement about the show which is about pursuing your dream. In Term 3, Years 5 and 6 students will create an original night of entertainment to perform for family and friends at the Years 5 and 6 review. The year finishes full of fun and frivolity with our littlest performers at the Junior Christmas Concert. Philippa Bell Deputy Director of Performing Arts Castlefield Lexi Alston and Amy Foyster

Girls Rock Band Georgina Orr, Olivia Bishop and Ali Robson

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Jana Salt, Kayla Hartley, Thao Le, Adrianna La Bella

Edrington Joshua Rand Brooke Moreland, Georgia Donnelly, Shelby Walton, Ashlee Golding

Courtney Alexander and Joshua Rand

Taylor Gray, Shakira Leric, Stephanie Bartels, Georgina Hepenstall, Jade Huang

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Newlands

Drama at Edrington has had a flying start to the year. The auditions for the upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast showcased the vast talents our Middle School students possess. With such high standards, Ms Wong will have to make some tough decisions to decide on who will get the lead roles. When construction on the new hall took place, everyone at Edrington felt a sense of joy. We have watched it grow and as it began to take shape, we grew more and more excited. Finally, it was ready and the doors opened for our first drama lesson in the new Hall. It has been a long wait but it is definitely worth it. From now on, drama classes will be held in the hall and Beauty and the Beast will be the first Edrington school production to be performed on this prestigious stage. The new captains for drama were inducted during our recent assembly. They are Tayla Crawford, Jessica Neely, Darien Narain and Lachlan Mulcahy. They are all feeling positive about this year of drama, as it should be fun filled, exciting and action packed for all. Tayla Crawford, Jessica Neely, Darien Narain and Lachlan Mulcahy Drama Captains 2007

2007 is shaping up to be another busy year for all Newlands performing arts students involved in a range of exciting performance activities throughout the year. In Term 1, we commenced with the Founders Assembly where all Junior Music Choirs entertained excited audiences at Grandparents Day. Another popular activity on the performing arts calendar is House Music which made an electrifying start. Many hours of highly energetic rehearsals resulted in the final held on Wednesday 28th March. The Newlands Fair took place in March and provided numerous venues around the precinct for drama and musical items ranging from roving entertainers, the Junior Talent quest and hot musical numbers performed by all orchestras including the Rock Band. In Term 2, there will be many numerous performance opportunities such as the Year 8 and 9 Drama evenings, Dance Display, Junior String Concert, Middle School Concert, Arts Assembly and Mothers Day performance to mention a few. We also begin rehearsals for the Year 7 and 8 musical production of Oklahoma and the Years 5 and 6 Revue School House Rock taking place in August and September. Term 3 will also include musical items for the Fathers Day breakfast, Spring Concert and Piano Soiree. Each event will enable us to promote the wonderful talent that

our students have to offer and highlight the vigorous training that goes into their talented performances. During Term 4, many students will be involved in House Drama performances, Arts Assemblies, Junior String Concerts, Speech Night and the Junior School Concert taking place in November. These presentations will reflect many occasions where our students are encouraged to gain confidence in performing and inspire others to opt for a chance to be involved. I anticipate a highly entertaining and engaging year of performances, which will in turn illustrate the strength of our evolving and diverse Performing Arts program at Newlands. Sondra Clogstoun Deputy Director of Performing Arts Newlands

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Castlefield

As you read these articles on what’s happening in classrooms at Castlefield, you will become aware of a theme emerging. The focus this year is on improving classroom instruction in order to improve student learning outcomes. Screening tests largely completed last year have enabled teachers on Day 1 to write programs for every child informed by the data collected. Teachers have also been able to identify much more rapidly those students who need extra assistance, as well as exactly what kind of help they need. The exciting work being trialled in the ELC has significant implications for Prep teaching, with students working at a much higher level of learning than previously. My visits to the ELC certainly confirm the view that children are not only capable at this age, but are voracious in their appetite to learn in a structured, sequential program. The focus for this year will be to understand what explicit teaching means in the fullest sense of the word and what exemplary teaching looks like and how we can measure its success by value-adding to students’ learning outcomes.

JOLLY PHONICS IN THE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Over recent years, we have found that the children attending our Early Learning Centre, particularly those in Pre-Prep are ready for a more formal and structured literacy program. Staff in the ELC are excited to be implementing a new aspect of our literacy program this year called Jolly Phonics. Jolly Phonics is a phonetic approach to teaching children to read, write and spell. Instead of teaching the 26 letters of the alphabet, it introduces them to the 42 main sounds of the English language. The children are taught a special action that goes along with the sound which acts as a visual cue to help them remember and makes it fun! Children are also taught to blend sounds together to make a word, to read and to segment or pull them apart to spell and write words.

Oscar Brown

Phonics passport – a book where children paste pictures to communicate to parents the sound we are working on. It gives them an opportunity to attempt to write the letters, brainstorm words or draw pictures that include the sounds of the week. As this is our first year implementing a phonics program within the Early Learning Centre, we look forward to seeing the children’s growing interest and abilities.

The program is aimed at children from three to six years of age. Multi-sensory teaching strategies are used within the Program such as puppets, big books, games and songs. We have been delighted at the speed at which the children have picked up the sounds and the enthusiasm displayed when doing their Jolly Phonics session. Children have their own Jolly

Interactive Whiteboards The traditional blackboard, believed to be the invention of a Scottish teacher, died recently at the age of 210. Once, the most powerful tool for learning and teaching all over the world, the blackboard faded away accused of dullness and uselessness.

Joan Gill Head of Castlefield

A new board has risen to power, the Interactive Whiteboard (IWB), a sophisticated tool that allows users to perform educational tasks never possible before. Dr John Munro

Professional Learning with John Munro During the past month, Castlefield’s Junior School teachers were privileged to work with Melbourne University’s education consultant, Dr John Munro. Over four visits, Dr Munro observed everyday teaching to determine areas of need in order to better implement explicit teaching strategies. Specific lessons focused on developing phonological knowledge and skills, teaching letter patterns, transferring letter-sound rhyme units to other words, blending letter clusters and segmenting words into separate sounds. Additionally, Years 3 and 4 teachers focused on reading comprehension skills including questioning strategies, content and conceptual knowledge-building. Dr Munro demonstrated effective questions for tuning students into the text they are reading including asking questions to aid visualisation before reading and identifying key words. Another focus was building vocabulary by identifying alternate words, identifying key ideas and paraphrasing. Each teaching session was followed up with a one-on-one debriefing session with discussion on why these strategies were effective and how to implement them. Staff are now in the process of developing teaching sequences for developing phonological and phonemic knowledge to run in parallel with the current phonic knowledge program. Additionally, a developmental comprehension strategies scope and sequence will be developed.

Within a few days of planning and teaching with an IWB, educators have reported an amazing transformation in all aspects of teaching and learning. Our teachers in Years 4, 5 and 6 at Castlefield are accessing the latest interactive educational resources from England, USA and Canada in order to enhance the curriculum and to increase students’ knowledge and skills. Students are able to interact with the whiteboard by typing and moving text, listening to educational podcasts, viewing video clips, performing literacy and numeracy tasks, visiting virtual exhibitions and by carrying out simulations. Haileybury’s response to new technological developments is a balanced act between the use of powerful technologies and the adoption of strong pedagogical strategies aimed at improving academic performance and developing innovative practices within the classroom.

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Once again, it has been an exciting start to the school year at Edrington. One of the highlights has been the opening of our new Auditorium and heated indoor swimming pool complex. Our very first whole School Assembly in the Auditorium was held on Friday 16th February. We were very fortunate to have our School Principal, Dr Pargetter, and Vice Principal Mr Glass, present. It was a memorable occasion. Subsequently, we have had important events such as our Leadership Induction Ceremony and both our Junior and Middle School Grandparents Days in our new facility. Each week, assemblies are held in the Auditorium as well as Drama and Physical Education classes. Students throughout the school have been very excited. It has certainly created a favourable impression with visitors during School tours and special events. The indoor pool has also been extensively utilised. There are learn-to-swim lessons conducted after school by Fastlane Aquatics. These are very popular and I am sure parents appreciate the convenience of these lessons being offered on Campus. The pool is also used for intensive swimming programs for specific year levels. Trials for Interschool Sport competitions have also been held in the pool. Both facilities further improve our already outstanding buildings and grounds. Other additions currently under construction include a Year 7 Boys Centre, a Science Lab for Pre-Senior Girls and extensions to our Music facilities. John Fleming Head of Edrington

Outside Edrington’s new Hall

Grandparents and Special Friends Day Throughout the Junior School on Grandparents and Special Friends Day there was an overwhelming sense of anticipation, excitement and happiness. Students found it difficult to contain their enthusiasm and eagerness. They continually surveyed the doorway waiting for their special visitor to arrive. The Grandparents and Special Friends entered classrooms equally excited at the prospect of being able to share in the children’s education. The day was a wonderful success, further strengthening the precious bond between the children and their cherished Grandparents or Special Friends. Barbara Alkemade Head of Junior School

Jake March

Tyson Lewis

Year 6 Girls Camp Week two of 2007, saw the Year 6 girls embark on their Outdoor Education camp experience. Lake Nillahcootie was the destination. Fun, activity, teamwork and new friendships was the objective. We canoed, swam, rock climbed, abseiled and flew through the air on the flying fox. Fears were overcome and challenges met. Now we are set for a hard, challenging and enjoyable year ahead. Year 6 Edrington

Edrington’s new pool and seating inside the Hall

Leadership Induction Ceremony On 23 February, the Edrington Year 8 Leadership Induction Ceremony was held in the Auditorium. The ceremony took part in front of peers, family and friends. All 38 leaders were presented with a badge, to show their new position in the school community. Although, not all the Year 8s received a position, they are all still leadership role models: “Remember, leadership is not a position, it is an action”. Caitlyn Marsham and Brianna Witte Publications Captains

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Newlands

2007 has commenced at Newlands and I am pleased to report a smooth and effective start. Our students have quickly settled to work and managed their new classes, timetables and homework requirements efficiently. A special Founders Day Assembly was held early in the year. Our guest speaker was Mr Myles Kendall, who spoke about his many and wonderful experiences at Haileybury. Myles was the School Captain in 1999. In this assembly, Patrick Ho and James Sullivan presented a brief history of Haileybury. My thanks to Ms Taberner, who oversaw this celebration, and of course to Myles, for returning to Haileybury. Two new classrooms and an IT Laboratory are now complete in the Girls Middle School. Two of these rooms will be fitted with datashows. Middle School Boys can look forward to new locker bays and a generous shade cloth placed over their main quadrangle area. The major project for 2007 will be the Newlands Sports Hall and sports field that will be ready for use in Term 2. This will provide a huge indoor area with the facility to play Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton and Netball, with the sports field being used for Softball, Touch Rugby and Volleyball. Plans are under way for a Hospitality/Fabrics facility to adjoin the current Materials and Technology building. Our Leadership assembly was held in Term 1 where Newlands inducted students to leadership roles as House Captains, Vice Captains, Student Representative Council members, Class Captains and positions of responsibility in the Sporting and Arts areas. I congratulate all the students taking up the various roles. Shane Davey Head of Newlands

Leadership Program

eadership is treated very seriously at Newlands, and the School has designed many different positions of responsibility among the student body to allow this quality to be practised and refined. Student Representative Council members are voted for by every student, and it was pleasing to see the mature way that this was treated. Our House Captains and Vice Captains were also democratically elected by their peers after all of the candidates made speeches as to why they think that they would be the best for the job. Our Music, Art, Drama and Sports leaders were elected by staff in these departments, after carefully watching these students in the previous year. However, our Leadership is a lot broader than just these areas. All Year 8 students have

attended training sessions highlighting the attributes that need to be shown as our leading group at Newlands Middle School. They performed such tasks as raising awareness of charitable organisations and participating in activities with younger students. Their training was assisted by Senior Girls and Boys who hold leadership roles in Senior School. The Year 8 Executive is another group of students that will come together regularly to work on different initiatives. Newlands is very proactive when it comes to offering leadership opportunities and we are hopeful that these will help to form our leaders of tomorrow in the students’ chosen fields. Richard Taberner Student Leadership Coordinator

Camp Licola

Grandparents Day The Junior School Grandparents and Special Friends Day was a huge success! The students thoroughly enjoyed sharing their learning and achievements with those who are important to them. Classroom activities ranged from handprints and craft, to PowerPoint presentations and memories of ‘the good old days’. Our special guests enjoyed a delicious morning tea, highlighted by a range of musical performances from the Junior School. Whether it was the fresh scones, the spectacular singing, or purely sharing precious moments with those who are special to us, Grandparents and Special Friends Day will hold happy memories for all involved for many years to come. Grenville Green Head of Junior School

Year 7 students have all returned from Camp Licola and appeared to have enjoyed the challenges that were offered to them and the company they kept. Year 5 Girls and Boys also returned today from Ferngully and Stringybark Lodges respectively. Our camping program leads to the Pre-Senior year when students from Castlefield, Edrington and Newlands spend 10 days each term away from home and School enjoying an experience of their choice. This develops independence and maturity in preparation for students moving to the VCE Program at the beginning of Term 4 in their Pre-Senior year.

Jessica Kenworthy

Senior School

The 2007 year has seen the continued enhancement of a wonderful new atmosphere at Senior School, which was started with the completion of the parallel education model to Year 12 in October 2006. The Frank Northcote Quadrangle has been humming at lunchtimes with music and events organised by the Social Education Committee. The parallel model has meant that assemblies rotate through a two-week cycle during which time there will be a Boys Assembly, Girls Assembly and a Whole School Assembly. In order to maintain some traditions for the boys, certain songs have been kept to be sung at boys-only events. These include Jerusalem, which has become something of an anthem for the Boys School, and the Victory Song. However, new traditions have been created for the girls, with the singing of You Raise Me Up and Within Our Hearts. In addition, a combined assembly song, We Are Haileybury, was specifically written to capture the spirit of the parallel model of education at Haileybury. Boys School Captain, Sahil Shekhar said “We are Haileybury has been a great addition to our assembly singing – it is a song which captures the positive manner of the students who are proud to be a part of the School”. The inaugural Girls School Captain, Dayna Schinz commented that, “It is exciting to be a part of a School where students really sing during assemblies and are proud to sing about what their School stands for”. The tradition of strong House competition has already quickly spread to the Girls School with House activities filling every second Thursday lunchtime. The main problem for many students is deciding what to fit in as activities such as House Sport, Orchestra, Choir, Social Justice Club, Film Club, Japanese Anime Club, Commerce Club and others compete for attention. Senior School is a busy, active place to be – and the students wouldn’t have it any other way.

SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2007 The School leaders have made an outstanding

start to the year and have participated in a range of major events and organised House activities and social education occasions. The Girls School Captain Dayna Schinz and Boys School Captain Sahil Shekhar both spoke superbly at the Founders Day Cocktail Party which celebrated the 115th Anniversary of the founding of Haileybury. They also run assemblies at the Senior School.

Sahil has been at Haileybury since 2000, after his family moved from Kashmir, India. Sahil is an outstanding academic and has already completed three Units 3 and 4 VCE subjects with scores of 47, 49 and 50 (History, Revolutions). He is a talented debater and public speaker and will be representing the School in mooting in 2007. The 2007 group of Haileybury Boys leaders is an outstanding one and it is to Sahil’s credit that he was elected by his peers to be the Boys School Captain.

EQUINE STUDIES Senior School continues to expand the range of offerings to students with VCE VET Equine Studies being the newest subject. Units 1 to 4 of this subject are being taken by students in one busy year which combines theory lessons and practical work. The theory is largely delivered online enabling students to work through the material at their own pace whilst under the supervision of a teacher. In 2007, six Year 10 students, one Year 11 and two Year 12 students are completing the course. In order to be accepted into the course, students must have their own horse and be a member of a Pony Club or Riding Club.

Kate Ackland

In February, the Equine Studies class attended their first three days of intensive practical work at Treehaven Equestrian Center on the Mornington Peninsula. Students were instructed by Mr Laurie Lever, one of Australia’s leading showjumping riders. Mr Lever is in the preliminary 10-person Australian Showjumping Team for the Beijing Olympics.

Sophie Sturrock

Derek Scott Head of Senior School

Drama

The performing arts continue to grow in strength at Senior School with a busy schedule of events. Drama has made a strong start with the Year 10 play Hating Alison Ashley. The two performances were successful and the light-hearted, yet poignant, journey of two primary school students dealing with pressure from both peers and family had a familiar ring, invoking many knowing laughs – and even a tear or two – from the audience. The performances were a fitting culmination of an intensive seven-week rehearsal period, throughout which the cast and crew of 30 demonstrated exemplary commitment and teamwork. The friendships formed among characters in the play mirrored those being forged and consolidated between cast and crew members. The Director, Mr Nicolas Frame, has demonstrated a real gift for getting the best out of young performers.

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Dayna joined Haileybury on 23 October last year with the commencement of the Girls School. She had one week at the School before leaving for a four week basketball trip to America. Dayna is a talented athlete and is a member of the Victorian Under 20 Basketball Team. She returned before the end of the academic year and impressed her peers with her leadership qualities on the Girls Year 12 leadership camp in December. The process of choosing the School leaders at Haileybury is a democratic one and Dayna was subsequently elected by the Year 12 Girls as the inaugural Haileybury Girls School Captain.

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th Anniversary OF THE PIPES AND

Cadet Passing Out Parade

Pipe Band, 1957 Justice Sundberg pictured in the top row third from the right

he Pipes and Drums are, and have been for many years, a central feature of Haileybury life. There is hardly a significant event at which the Band does not perform. Foundation Day, Special Assemblies, Speech Nights, Graduation, Anzac Day and the Tattoo are examples. 2007 is an important year for the Pipes and Drums. By mid-year the Band will have been in existence for 50 years. The Pipes and Drums have not always borne that name. When the entity was formed in 1957 it was the Pipe Band of the Haileybury Cadet Unit. It retained that name until ‘Cadets’ was phased out in 1975, when it became the Pipes and Drums. That is a more appropriate name, because it reflects both components of the group – pipers and drummers. The drum component is in fact the older. The Cadet Unit had a drum corps that was established in 1955.

I was a piper in the 1957 Pipe Band, and when I watch the current Pipes and Drums perform, I cannot help but compare their confident professional display with the modest beginnings in 1957. It was a small group: six pipers, seven drummers and the Drum Major. In early 1957 only one boy could play the bagpipes. He was Pipe Major. The rest of us started from scratch, and it took us the first half of 1957 before we could join with the drummers, who were comparative experts, to perform in public. There was also the question of equipment – kilts, sporrans, spats, bonnets and a tall bearskin head dress for the Drum Major. It took two or three years before all these items were progressively obtained, most of them with funds raised by the Mothers and Fathers Associations. Haileybury then was only about a quarter of its present size, and money was always a problem. The Pipe Band looked rather different from the present Pipes and Drums.

In one respect we were less interestingly attired. We wore a khaki shirt and battledress like the rest of the Cadet Unit. They were not as attractive as today’s green shirts and jackets. In other respects we were more interesting. We had white spats that came half way up the lower leg. We wore black and white hair sporrans on special occasions. And there was the Drum Major’s great bearskin headpiece. Pipe Band, 1965

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DRUMS

Alexander Luong

On our heads we wore tam-o-shanters rather than Glengarries. The only item of apparel we had that is unchanged today is the Gordon tartan kilt. I became Pipe Major at the beginning of 1959, and it was in 1960, while I was still Pipe Major, that the Band won its first inter-school competition. We thought that was a great achievement for a group that had been performing for less than three years.

did not perform in public until July 1957, by May of that year the pipers had acquired sufficient skill to join with the drummers in playing together for the first time. Hence the choice of May this year as the anniversary. Justice Ross Sundberg Chairman

However, that 1960 victory pales into insignificance when compared with the Pipes and Drumsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 23 consecutive years as Victorian Juvenile Champions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1984 to 2006. The success of the present Pipes and Drums, as with the earlier Pipe Band, lies in a combination of contributors: the annually changing group of pipers and drummers, the instructors and the parents and friends. On 19 May 2007 pipers and drummers from 1957 to the present day gathered for a most convivial dinner to mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Pipe Band. Although the original Band

Geelong Highland Gathering

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OHA Report Executive Director’s Report

Welcome Old Haileyburians. Under the direction and drive of the President of the OHA, Mr Ian Herman, and the Council of the OHA, your Association continues to remain dedicated and focused in ‘reconnecting’ the OHA network. In a very short period of time, the OHA has redefined its priorities and armed with a strategic plan, is looking forward to becoming a beneficial and relevant capacity to all its members. I have been delighted at the number of Old Haileyburians who have already reconnected with the network and have provided us with their news. I encourage you to read the Alumni notes in this report, or visit the website’s postcards section, to keep informed of Old Haileyburians achievements. I urge you too, to keep us all informed of your news. The OHA has designed a very busy and engaging calender of events. This includes:

• City Business Luncheons which will be held in April and September

• A Rendall House Boarders reunion. Old Boy Ian Cox will alert all of the relevant details in the months to come.

• Interstate

reunions which will be held in Sydney and Brisbane from September 13-16.

I remind all Old Haileyburians associated with Pipes and Drums that this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Haileybury’s Pipes and Drums band. An anniversary dinner will be held on Saturday 19 May at Southern Golf Club. All past band members and members of the Friends of Haileybury Pipes and Drums are invited to join the celebration and reunion. If you are interested, contact Heather McIntosh on 03 5971 3226 or email hlmctosh@satlink. com.au. Old Haileyburian Family Chapel Services will be conducted on Sunday 22 July and Sunday 14 October at the David Bradshaw Chapel, Senior School. Services commence at 7.00 pm and all are welcome. A ‘70s and ‘80s Night has been scheduled for Saturday 11 August, with famous Old Boy rock band, the Sprocket Heads playing. A calendar of events specifically designed for Young Old Haileyburians has been placed on the website. Details of these and other OHA events are available from the website – www.oha.org.au. We have entered a team in the Public School Old Boys Bowls Tournament, competing for the James Darling Trophy. Led by Chris Davies and Mark Thompson, our team of bowlers will represent Old Haileybury for the first time in

several years. We wish them every success. We are currently organising several new OHA clubs and affiliations. Anyone seeking information about these initiatives should contact me.

President’s Report

In February, the OHA hosted the Sincock Cup, a game of Cricket played by the School’s First XI against the Old Haileyburians’ First XI. The game was a nail biter, with the final result being a tie. A second game between OHA Cricketing legends was also played. Over 130 people enjoyed the experience. Thanks must go to Andrew Lynch and Stephen West for their assistance. Photos from the day are available on the website. www.oha.org.au.

Our strategy to reconnect the network has seen the OHA Council continue to implement improvements and changes in the way we operate to remain relevant to our members, the Old Haileyburians Alumni.

The OHA has commenced operation of a kiosk at the Fisher Oval each Saturday morning. This kiosk provides an important service to parents and students playing sport in this precinct. Drop by and visit us, next time you’re there. If you would like to assist in helping the OHA run the kiosk don’t hesitate to contact me. The OHA website will host a Footy Tipping competition this year. Entry to the competition is free with some big prizes on offer. Register as soon as possible at www.oha.org.au. Finally, I commend to you the outstanding work of the OHA Council, so well led by President Ian Herman. I look forward to working with this dynamic group of Old Haileyburians in the coming years. If I can be of assistance to any Old Haileyburian, don’t hesitate to contact me.

In 2006 we set about expanding our services to the OHA. OHA activities and services now include:

• 17 clubs including sport, arts and recreation • 48 calendar events • An active website • Improving the OHA brand to current and ex-students

• Football tipping • A business directory • An employment directory • Faith services I would like to extend a warm welcome to the 225 students from the Class of 2006 who have all become life members of the Old Haileyburians Association. Each of you will find Old Haileyburians from all ages will be there as friends to support you throughout your life. We trust that you will make the most of the opportunities that will be presented to you, as members of this wonderful association.

Scott Doran Director of Development and Alumni Affairs Executive Director of OHA sdoran@haileybury.vic.edu.au 9213 2218 or 0438064819

The OHA website continues to improve and our calendar events were hugely successful. City luncheons, the Golf Day, reunions and celebratory dinners all provided opportunities for Old Haileyburians to catch up with one another.

OHA Medal

This past year, we traced over 300 Old Haileyburians who had dropped off our mailing lists, and when contacted, many were delighted to be re-connected with the OHA network.

The OHA Council has initiated The Old Haileyburians Medal as a unique way of recognising Old Haileyburians who have attained significant and exceptional achievement in their field of endeavour. Such achievement may be recognised either statewide, nationwide or internationally. The committee is looking for someone who has achieved exceptionally in their chosen field, or has given selflessly to the community. We invite Old Haileyburians to nominate whom they believe may be worthy recipients. The guidelines and nomination form are available from the website. A committee of OHA Councillors will make the final decision based on nominations received.

The OHA is continually evolving into more areas through which we can give more assistance and greater benefit to Old Haileyburians. One exciting initiative is the preparation by our Association to receive its first female members at the end of this year. The OHA has grown in relevance and strength in the past eight months and will always be faced with exciting challenges. We have an outstanding group of Old Haileyburians who serve the OHA Council and its range of age groups and interests. The council of the OHA, records its appreciation for the continued support and commitment to our Association by the School Principal, Dr Robert Pargetter, and the School. Ian Herman President, OHA

OHA Report OHA website is active!

The Old Haileyburians Big Band is here!

www.oha.org.au

The Old Haileyburians Big Band commenced operations in 2006, to save disgruntled musicians from giving up their musical talent and of course to be another avenue for keeping in contact with other old Haileyburians. Musicians in the band including saxophonists, trumpeters, trombonists and a rhythm section have been sourced from the graduating years of 2004, 2005 and 2006, as well as some of the Class of 2007.

The OHA Website and Online Communications Directory is now a major tool for two-way communication between Old Haileyburians and the school community and also enables the collection of information to help provide an improved level of service to our members interested in affiliated clubs, job search, career counselling and networking opportunities. The OHA Online Communications Directory provides you with the ability to:

• Contact anyone within the Directory • Use the Business Directory • Leave messages via a bulletin board • Update your own details • Inform others of your activities via a diary message

The OHA Big Band recently made their debut performance at the Reunion Dinner for the Class of ‘71. The band beguiled the crowd with their abilities and repertoire. Given that this performance had arrived after only four rehearsals, the Class of ‘71 were impressed with this performance and the Band was satisfied with its achievements. The Band also played at a reunion dinner for the class of ‘66. Future performances and a CD recording are on the calendar for 2007. The band’s formation could not have been made possible without the overwhelming support of Scott Doran as well as the OHA Council and we thank them for this. More members are always welcome – so if you're interested, get involved! Lewis Jackson President, OHA Big Band

• Encourage others to join • Search the world for alumni

OHA Golf Day

The website also hosts a photo gallery and an Old Haileyburians Football Tipping Competition.

Under perfect skies on Friday 2 March, the OHA hosted the annual Golf Day. Held at Woodlands Golf Club, 88 players battled for the Hattam-Metherall Trophy and thousands in prizes and give-aways. At the close of play, 106 Haileyburians enjoyed dinner in the Woodlands Club House.

You can purchase Old Haileyburian items from the on-line shop, join clubs and view reunion pages. In the coming months, we will be offering spot prizes for simply joining the website. With the site also recording 10,000 plus hits a month, Old Haileyburian businesses may even be interested in sponsoring the site. To register to the Website and Communications Directory, simply log in to www.oha.org.au and follow the prompts. We would also encourage you to forward the website’s details to a fellow Old Haileyburian. We expect that this forum will be able to provide relevant and up-to-date information about Old Haileyburians and its increasing network. Be sure to bookmark the site and visit it regularly. If you have any questions relating to our new Website please feel free to contact Scott Doran on 9213 2218.

Congratulations to Grace Daniels, of Year 11, on winning the Individual student prize for her round of golf. Adam Kirkwood-Scott (OH’87) won the Hattam-Metherall trophy with his score of 45 stableford points. Thanks to John Rigby and Ken Allison for their thorough organisation of the day, and a big thank you to our sponsors for the day: Pullbrook Air – Matthew Baxter William Buck – Ian Herman Golf National – Trevor Nash Dangerfield Lawyers – Steven Dangerfield Financial Coaching – Roger Paul Westminster Lawyers – Paul Le-Moing Ross Gush Creative – Andrew Fox Nylex – Sean Ralphsmith Salpac – Andrew Bonwick

OHA Football The OHA Football is looking forward to the 2007 season. As defending premiers, the Club has been preparing well. Coaches, Peter Nicholson and Andrew Jago have the troops looking fit and raring to go. New faces also bring expectaions and there have been enough of those. Those who have been training since before Christmas are really showing the benefit of their hard work. Thank you to those members and sponsors who have signed up for 2007. Your early support is much appreciated. Our home ground is the McKinnon Reserve on the corner of Tucker and McKinnon Roads. We invite all Old Haileyburians to come down during the season and watch a great standard of footy. Interested in playing? Visit our website at http://www.oldhaileyburyafc.com.au to find out more.

New Life Governor At the Council Dinner held in November 2006, Mr Ken Grenda was invested as a Life Governor of Haileybury. He joins 13 current Life Governors. In presenting the award, Justice Ross Sundberg, said: “Life Governorship is the greatest gift within Council’s competence to bestow, and we are delighted to be able to confer it upon Ken Grenda. “The Haileybury/Grenda connection began when Keysborough was established in the 1960s and transport by bus was required to and from that site. One of the Grenda companies provided that service and continues to do so. “In the 1970s, Ken and Margaret sent their three sons to Haileybury. The Grenda family links with the School are continuing. Five grandchildren currently attend. “Ken is a Fellow of the Haileybury Society and Margaret a Member. Ken was a valued member of the Haileybury Council from 1984-1989. Through the Grenda Corporation, Ken has been Haileybury’s largest recent benefactor, having this year completed a sponsorship to be applied to future development of the Grenda Centre for swimming and indoor sports. “Ken was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1977, for service to the transport industry, particularly in design and standards for buses and coaches.” Jim Brown Hon Dean of Heritage & Tradition

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Leng Alumni Notes Lee wins Ian Allchin (1972) Victorian Check and Training Captain with Jetstar. After the Ansett collapse in 2001, Ian flew with Rhodes Qantas International, then Jetstar Asia based He is happily now back in Oz Scholarship inwithSingapore. Jetstar.

OHA Hockey

Our men’s and women’s teams have performed creditably during a hot summer season. Although we didn’t make the finals, our players maintained their skills and improved their fitness, and their Club spirit was undaunted! My thanks to the team managers, Sam Ritchie and Cindy Bibb, for their efforts. Teams are now gearing up for the winter season. Home matches are usually played at the School, and we are all looking forward to trying out the new hockey ground at Keysborough. We train from 8.00 pm at Monash University on Wednesdays. Briony Harper (men’s coach) and Steve McIntyre and Steve Noney (women’s coaches) have promised some hard work for us so we’re expecting much improvement in our fitness and skills. We will be fielding three men’s teams in the Hockey Victoria competition: State League 5, and two Metropolitan 3 grade teams. We are also fielding one women’s team, playing this season in Women’s State League 4. Anyone interested would be most welcome. Contact us via the OHA website or our Club website (www.ohahc.org.au) to come and join in the fun. Clark Anstis President, OHAHC

OHA Athletics & Cross Country This season, the OH Cross Country team will be looking to continue to build upon our most successful era in the club’s history, targeting a 5th consecutive men’s division 1 premiership. Over the past decade, a number of former school-boy athletics stars have represented the club. Names such as Davey, Bowden, Dick, Taylor, Macdonald, Reddie and Verwey have helped form the backbone of the club, enabling us to develop into the dominant force in the APSOC. Whilst very competitive at the top end, the competition welcomes athletes of all ability levels and competitors range in age from 16 to 80. The races are always social occasions, with fields of up to 150 male and female athletes competing on a regular basis. The events range from 3 kilometres to a half-marathon and there are a number of handicap events on the fixture.

Members of the Haileybury community were delighted to learn that Leng Lee (OH ‘99) was awarded the prestigious 2006 Victorian Rhodes Scholarship. Leng is the first Old Haileyburian to win this award.

Haileybury congratulates past student Leng Lee on becoming Victoria’s Rhodes Scholar for 2006 to study at Oxford University. B E R W I C K

B R I G H T O N

K E Y S B O R O U G H

Leng was born in Malaysia in 1981 and arrived in Australia in 1987. He gained a scholarship to Haileybury and attended the School from 19951999. Throughout his six years at the School, Leng proved to be an outstanding student. He was Dux Proximus of Haileybury in 1999 and gained Premier’s Awards in Economics, Politics and General Excellence for his performance at VCE level. He was Captain of Northcott House, a School Prefect and Vice Captain of Hockey, Volleyball and Debating. He received the C W Buckland Award for Studies and Games, awarded to the top student and one who showed leadership in at least two branches of sport. Leng has completed his final year of a University of Melbourne Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree. Leng pursued a diverse study load, concurrently undertaking a Diploma of Arts (History and Political Science) with his Commerce and Law degrees. He provided drama lessons and homework support for young people within the YMCA, for example, the recent migrants from the Horn of Africa. In his spare time, he performed stand-up comedy and was runner-up in the 2006 Campus Comedy State Final. In September 2007, Leng will begin a Doctorate in Economic Geography at Oxford University studying geographic patterns of economic growth in China and the Asia-Pacific region. On returning to Australia, he would like to work in foreign policy or politics, to further define Australia’s place in the region. The Victorian Rhodes Scholarship is awarded annually to a young scholar between the ages of 18 and 25, who shows high intellectual, academic, leadership and sporting ability, as well as an interest and involvement in the community.

We would like to encourage any recent school leavers, current school boys/girls, family and friends to come along to races throughout the season which are run on Saturday afternoons.

The scholarship provides for further study at Oxford University in the UK for two years. Past Victorian Rhodes Scholars have been Sir Zelman Cowen and former Governor of Victoria, Sir James Gobbo.

If you have any queries, please refer to the club website: www.haileyburyaths.org or contact Andrew Scott: ascott@ringwoodsc. vic.edu.au or telephone 0425 711 390.

Jim Brown Hon Dean of Heritage & Tradition

As one of his former teachers, I am immensely proud of Leng’s achievements and will follow his career with great interest.

Michael Anderson (1997) Michael is a Business Financial Planner in Queensland. He is engaged to Kerry Firman and they will marry on 22 February 2008 at Poet’s Lane, Sherbrooke. They currently live in Brisbane, but are building a house in Berwick.

Dr Ian Bell (1970) BA, Dip.Ed., B.App.Sc., BBSc, PG Dip.Psych., D.Psych (Clinical) MAPS Ian left secondary teaching in 2000 and worked as a clinical psychologist from 2002-2006 with public mental health. He is now in private practice in Kilmore and the surrounding district. He is married with two children.

Scott Butler (1982) Congratulations to Scott who was recently appointed as General Manager, Member and Customer Services with the Melbourne Cricket Club.

Sean Collins (1981) Married in June 2006 and living in Seaford.

Robert Cook (2001) After completing Year 12, Robert completed a fine arts degree at Monash majoring in painting. Robert is now working as a keyline artist trainee with Note Printing and loving it. He still paints and draws in his spare time and sells his work.

Rev Ken Crawford (1962) Ken is now the Vicar of Pershore Abbey in the UK, which has a history dating back to the 600s.

Chris Davies (2002) At the end of 2006, Chris finished his Science and Computer Science degrees at Monash. He was appointed Trainee Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology and after ten months of training in Melbourne, was posted to Darwin as a forecaster in January 2007.

Ian Greenaway (1961) Ian Greenaway (ex-student and ex-staff member) underwent knee replacement surgery recently. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

Ian Grubb (1983) For the last five years, Ian has worked as the senior policy adviser on HIV/AIDS at the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland. He works on a wide range of policy issues

OHA Report Ian Howse (1979) Ian manages a 30,000-acre property seven hours drive west of Brisbane. They grow cotton, wheat, barley and oats and run beef cattle. Ian is keen to assist with work experience placements for anyone who might be interested in a life on the land.

Gordon Kerry (1978) Gordon, a music composer, had his Clouds & Trumpets open the Centenary Concert of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on 11 December 2006.

Gregory Mier (1976) Greg is please to announce his marriage to Helena in 2006, with their first baby due in early April this year.

Simon Molesworth (1971) In 2006, Simon was elected Chairman of the Steering Committee to establish the International National Trust Organisation (INTO) representing a combined membership in excess of five million people. In 2006 Simon received two Tattersall’s Awards for Enterprise and Achievement for his work in the chronic fatigue syndrome area of health care. He was also awarded the Monash University Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of “his commitment to protecting the nation’s natural and cultural heritage as Chairman of the Australian Council of National Trusts and through his focus on the better formulation of environmental laws and policies.”

Ross Welchman (1966) Ross is currently Drive announcer at FM 103.2 in Sydney. FM 103.2 is Sydney’s Christian station and sister station to Melbourne’s 89.9 Light FM.

Gregg Winder (1998) Gregg is a Financial Planner at the ANZ Bank in Canberra.

More notes We extend our congratulations to Peter Smith (‘49) for being recognised in the Australia Day Honours. Peter was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contribution to horticulture, particularly through the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens. Two Old Haileyburians have recently celebrated their election to State politics. Congratulations to Martin Pakula (‘86) of the Australian Labour Party, on his election to the Victorian Legislative Council and to Nick Wakeling (‘87) of the Victorian Liberal Party, for his election to the Legislative Assembly.

Dylan Smith (2000) Dylan is returning to Melbourne to complete his Media Studies course at RMIT in 2007, after a year’s travel in Asia.

Geordie Smith (1998) Geordie is currently living in Cambodia and running an English Conversation School called ‘Conversations with Foreigners’. The school raises funds for indigenous development projects in rural Cambodia. Haileyburians are most welcome to volunteer 12 weeks of their time – see www.volunteerincambodia.org.

Spiro Vournazos (1983) Congratulations to Spiro on his recent promotion to National Sales & Marketing Manager for Red Cat Hospitality Solutions.

David Jarrett (1921 – 2006) The Haileybury Community was greatly saddened to learn of the sudden death of David Jarrett on 12 December.

Business director of Singleton Ogilvy & Mather, Andrew Baxter (OH’85) has been promoted to the newly-created role of executive director.

David commenced at Haileybury’s original site on the corner of New Street and South Road Brighton in 1929, following in the footsteps of his elder brother, Peter.

Obituaries

A product of the Dickinson era, David was an intensely loyal Haileyburian. He served as President of the Fathers Association and Chairman of the Carnival Committee, while his son Peter was at School, and when the Alumni scheme was established by the OHA in the 1960s, he served as Secretary for the pre-1939 group.

Richard Cornish

Andrew Reid (1992) Andrew, his wife Helen and two young daughters are living and working in the Middle East.

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related to the current global scale-up of HIV/ AIDS interventions in developing countries, including antiretroviral treatment, HIV testing and counselling, and HIV prevention.

Richard Cornish, former Head of the Brighton Junior School, died on 3 March. Richard came to Haileybury from The Scots College, Warwick, Queensland, where he was Master-in-Charge of the Junior School. He was appointed by Headmaster David Bradshaw as Master of the Junior School and held this post until he was appointed as Principal of St Leonard’s College in 1970. A man of great energy and enthusiasm, Richard was an innovative Head who, among other things, introduced a new house system, a Junior School Mothers Association, new staff appointments including specialists in remedial work and curriculum co-ordination, and Camp Pelican on Lake Victoria which developed from a virgin peninsula into a very impressive adventure camp. Our sympathy is extended to his family.

On leaving school in 1937, David commenced a Diploma of Engineering and an apprenticeship as an electrical fitter. He joined the 2nd AIF as a trainee electrician in the RAAF and was involved in flying Catalinas. After 1945, he completed his education at RMIT and became a consulting engineer. Projects included the Benalla & District Memorial Hospital, St Andrew’s Hospital and a large number of butter factories and meatworks designed for such places as Zimbabwe. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Margaret, son Peter, daughter Susan and his extended family. He will be greatly missed.

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