the Haileyburian October 2007
Parallel education
...the best of both worlds
Dr Robert Pargetter An extraordinary career
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.
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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.
Dr Robert Pargetter died on 6 August. A memorial service was held in the David Bradshaw Chapel on 8 September at which tributes were paid to Dr Pargetter on behalf of his family and friends and by me on Haileybury’s behalf. During Dr Pargetter’s time as Haileybury’s Principal (1999 to 2007) he was a dynamic leader, galvanising into sustained activity those staff who came into contact with his energetic and imaginative style of operation. His diverse skills, acquired as a result of his experience in the administration of tertiary institutions, made him adept at overcoming or side-stepping difficulties in bringing to fruition his short, medium and long term visions for the School. Dr Pargetter saw large parts of his strategic plan come about. These include the establishment of parallel education at all campuses, setting up Haileybury Girls College and the growth of the School to over 3100 students. It is a tragedy that he was not spared to see the plan through to completion, in particular the so proximate establishment of Senior Schools at Brighton and Berwick. Haileybury has been fortunate to have been served with such distinction and success over the last nine years.
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5 Kokoda Trek 2007
Cover photo: Jonathan Ray, left and Alexander Luong
6 Sports performances 8 News around the precincts 14 Barney Allen on council 16 OHA Report
At the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon in August, held in the David Bradshaw Chapel, we opened the new Hall at Edrington, and named it John Twist Hall. Mr John Twist joined Haileybury as a teacher at Newlands in 1981. In 1989 he established the Berwick campus as Masterin-Charge. In 1990 he was appointed Foundation Head of the campus. He remained Head until the end of 2000 when he became one of our Vice Principals. The Berwick campus opened with 45 students in 1989 and by 2000, when Mr Twist left Edrington, enrolments totalled 340. This year there are 556 students. John Twist Hall is a splendid auditorium, with stunning Tasmanian myrtle panelling and a parquetry floor. The Hall is externally eye-catching, especially its entry aspect, with projecting magenta coloured ‘boxes’ contrasting with the lighter background hue. The first whole School Assembly was held there at the beginning of the year. It is also used for drama and physical education classes. John Twist Hall fills a long felt need at Edrington, and it is fitting that it is named after the Foundation Head. The Edrington swimming pool, which adjoins the Hall, was completed at the same time as the Hall. The pool, which is heated, is used for learn-to-swim lessons, specific year level programs and trials for interschool sport competitions. Each Haileybury campus now has its own pool. Senior School will commence at Brighton and Berwick at the end of next month when Term 4B starts. Buildings to accommodate students who enter Year 10 of Senior School at these campuses are well underway. At Brighton they are located in the south-east corner of the site between the Bradshaw House area buildings and the tennis courts. They consist of six classrooms. On-site car parking will be available, thus reducing traffic issues in Villeroy Street. A large gymnasium, which will be for whole campus use, is near completion adjacent to the Senior School. At Edrington Year 10 classrooms are being constructed behind John Twist Hall.
Educator, Philosopher, Emeritus Professor 22.3.1944 – 6.8.2007 by Gary Neat, as published in The Age
Few contributed as much to Victorian Education over the past 20 years as Robert Pargetter. Whether as a University leader, philosopher, education reformer or principal, his was an extraordinary career which impacted on the lives of tens of thousands of Victorians.
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lways a larger than life figure, Robert’s career was marked by a never ending search to expand the boundaries of learning and a refusal to tread the path of least resistance. His oft quoted principle was that “every student matters every day”. He embraced education reforms firstly as a young high school teacher and finally as Principal of the state’s largest independent school – the prestigious Haileybury College. In the 30 years between those two roles he’d carved out an enviable reputation as a philosopher at both La Trobe and Monash universities. Later, as Monash grew through mergers and international growth in the late 80s Robert was to the forefront of change firstly as Dean of the powerful Faculty of Arts and later as Deputy Vice Chancellor. Together with fellow higher education visionaries, Professors Mal Logan, John Hay and Geoffrey Vaughan they fashioned the foundations of what was to become a research powerhouse and Australia’s largest university. As Deputy Vice Chancellor, Robert worked assiduously to break down many of the barriers of understanding between schools and universities. It was to remain a recurring theme in his professional life. Robert Pargetter’s next step – as a Vice Chancellor – seemed a foregone conclusion but in 1999 he surprised many by
leaving academia and becoming Principal of the then boys only Haileybury College. He inherited a highly respected, albeit conservative single sex school but within a year, this visionary and pragmatic educationalist had forged a dual gender or ‘parallel education’ model where boys and girls learnt together in their early years but operated in single sex classes in the all important adolescent and senior years. The concept was overwhelmingly embraced by parents as were a raft of other innovative programs that aimed to optimise children’s future pathways and social skills. He launched an integrated 3-year senior school program, innovative middle years and junior years programs, guaranteed smaller class sizes and introduced a
stand-alone pre-senior program. Apart from the acclaimed parallel education model, perhaps his greatest innovation was a student-centred approach to teaching – which aimed to respect every student’s individual situation via the small-class concept. Since Robert Pargetter became Principal in 1999, Haileybury has more than doubled in size, albeit whilst retaining his cherished small classes, and this year the total enrolment is approaching 3,200. Significant success has followed in learning, sport and the arts. His relationship with his students, particularly those in the Senior School, was close. His was not the stern and authoritarian image of the traditional headmaster – here was a 21st century man whose personal participation in student performances became the stuff of legend and school memories. Robert began his career in education as a state high school mathematics teacher. But, this intellectually brilliant and restless man sought new challenges and after acquiring a Masters degree from Melbourne University and his Doctorate from La Trobe, he embarked on a 30-year career in higher education. An enduring theme for much of his career was in overcoming the significant barriers faced by students in their transition from school to university. continued next page
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In the early 90s it was common in some courses for up to 30% of 1st year university students not to complete the year. Robert Pargetter was to the forefront at Monash and then statewide in assessing and developing strategies to alleviate the transition conundrum – a problem which created enormous angst within Victorian families and which thwarted many young careers. Robert was a forceful and passionate advocate for better education as evidenced by his membership over the past 20 years of most of Victoria’s peak education bodies. He was a past or present board member of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, the Board of Studies, the Board of the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (Chairman) and the Australian Institute of Management. As a philosopher he was Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at La Trobe University before taking on the same role at Monash. He was also President of the Australasian Association of Philosophy in 1991-92. In 2005 Monash University recognised his contribution by bestowing him with the title Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. The University said he’d made “an extraordinary, long-lasting intellectual contribution to Victoria’s education landscape during his long career.” Robert Pargetter stretched the conceptual boundaries for school education and will be remembered as an educator of creative originality. He is survived by his wife of nearly 39 years, Faye and their son, David – both of whom are also teachers. Gary Neat was a colleague of Robert Pargetter on Monash University’s Senior Executive Group and is the Past National President of the Australian Institute of Management and Chairman of the ADSHAN Group.
The academic focus of the School has remained a constant factor, though, with MidYear VCE Examinations ensuring that the third week of June was a nervous time for many of us. For the Year 11s, it was a first taste of Unit 3 & 4 exams, and I sincerely hope that we’ll all have results of which to be proud. But not all was sweat and toil in that third week of June, with the Year 12 Girls Formal successfully lifting the spirits of all those who attended. The Year 10 girls celebrated their Semi-Formal the following week, with debate raging about which was the more enjoyable. On the Saturday mornings that followed the Friday nights of many of these Formals, Haileybury has put in strong performances across the sporting fields. Consistent results in Football, Soccer and Basketball were reflected in successful seasons, with teams finishing 3rd in all three sports. The re-introduction of Rugby as a winter sport proved successful as well, with the Firsts finishing in a very respectable 3rd place. Cross Country went into the final round of the season one point behind St Kevins, and were pipped at the post to end up drawing the last race, and losing the premiership by a solitary point. The ‘techies’, actors and performers of the Drama and Music departments were not to be out-done, however, putting on a magnificent Winter Concert in June. Their efforts culminated in this year’s Musical – Fame, which showcased the depth of talent at Senior School throughout all year levels. It is finally dawning on the class of 2007, I think, that this really is the beginning of the end of our time at Haileybury. A busy time as it is sure to be, the next few weeks will be the last that the Year 12s will have to enjoy Senior School, and we are grateful to the school for all that it has given us. Its amazing how much Haileybury has progressed in my time at the School, and it has been a progress driven largely by the vision and determination of Dr Pargetter, who sadly passed away this term. The Class of 2007 thank you, Dr Pargetter, for all that you have done for the School, and for us. You will be sorely missed. Sahil Shekhar Boys Captain
After a busy first semester, the second semester at Haileybury has proved to be just as intense but yet as fulfilling as the first. I commend everyone on their work this year so far and it’s great to see everyone enjoying their time at Haileybury.
We are extremely shocked and saddened at the passing of Dr Pargetter this term. I personally want to thank Dr Pargetter for giving me this opportunity to lead such a prestigious School, a School that at this time last year did not exist. His legacy will never be forgotten as long as there are students walking through the gates of Haileybury. Much to everyone’s delight, Girls Sport has seen another dominant season, securing two more APS Premierships in Soccer and Cross Country. A high standard has been set by the girls, establishing themselves in the APS and AGSV competition and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Haileybury Girls Sport, with many more Premierships in sight for years to come. Performing Arts has seen another busy year, with the recent success of the School musical Fame. Each night was unbelievable and well executed and I congratulate all the students on their efforts and dedication in making the production so wonderful. Focusing on the academic side of things, students recently sat for their mid-year examinations prior to the holidays. Students are now working harder than ever with the VCE end of year exams looming ahead. Everyone is knuckling down to make the last terms memorable and full of outstanding achievements. The forthcoming weeks are vital for students in their preparation for the end of year assessments. I wish everyone the best of luck in their studies for the rest of the year and I know it will be one to remember. Dayna Schinz Girls Captain
Village huts
Tackling the Trek
The tracks along Beach Road are now well worn, and Arthur’s Seat may not see too many of these participants again. For these men, young and old, the time is nigh.
Studies have shown that adolescent boys require the engagement of their school and, more importantly, the quality attention of their fathers. With the pressures of modern day society, fathers are spending less authentic time with their sons, and as a result boys are suffering. Adolescent boys are physically active, and thoroughly enjoy having fun with their fathers; they crave the opportunity to accompany them on adventures and experiences in the big, wide world. They want to learn. They love to hear anecdotes, both fact and fiction from fathers and male role models. They want to learn about strength, attitude and other life lessons.
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A proud team
23 June at 5.00 am participants of the Inaugural Castlefield Kokoda Expedition were conducting last minute checks of luggage, packs, hydration gear, etc, preparing to board their flight to Brisbane, then on to the jungles of Papua New Guinea. Regrets and feelings of inadequacy are left behind. What now awaits all participants is the culmination of 12 months of work and preparation. Their stories and memories will be priceless. The day brought heat, anxiety and a frantic last minute jettison in an attempt to make equipment fit. The twin engine Cessna gingerly propelled itself down the runway, and lifted off in the direction of the Owen Stanley Ranges. The journey had now begun. The trekkers reached the first check point; the legendary Kokoda airstrip. Here the full magnitude of the undertaking hit home, as it was at this spot that the Japanese first staked their claims.
It is for all these reasons that a ‘Father and Son Kokoda Expedition’ was organised. The Kokoda Experience provided fathers and sons with the opportunity to bond and relate on many levels. They worked as a team in the leadup to the expedition, whilst preparing their minds, bodies and souls for their life-changing experience.
High above the clouds
The participants battled the humidity, the relentless rain and false peak after false peak in the seemingly never-ending mountains. The trek was finished in less than seven days with participants grateful to see the Ower’s Corner gateway, and even more grateful to have walked in the footsteps of heroes. Tricky river crossings
Now the boots are clean, and the smell of the jungle a distant memory. There is one thing that will remain, and that is the bonds that have been forged for life between the teams, the fathers and sons. I take this opportunity to congratulate all participants on their efforts and thank them for contributing to this lifechanging experience. Sean Allcock Head of Boys Middle School Deputy Head Castlefield
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Touch Team
Touch football The hardest thing to do when you reach the top is to stay there. After three consecutive Premierships, Haileybury’s 1st Touch side was keen to secure four in a row. A demanding pre-season in the Elwood Men’s Touch Competition had sharpened our skills and raised our fitness levels. We looked forward to the APS/AGS Season with high expectations. Throughout the season, challengers continually attempted to physically and verbally intimidate the team. Despite being ‘the hunted’, I am proud of the way my young side conducted itself in each contest with team members displaying maturity beyond their years. An undefeated season culminated in a Grand Final battle against Xavier College. The pressure mounted in an intense display of rapid ball movement, resolute defence and physical endurance. At the conclusion of full time, the score was dead-locked at 3-3, requiring a ‘drop-off’ to determine the victor. Sadly, Premiership success was not ours as our opposition’s sheer desperation granted them the Cup.
Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer The first year of girls senior soccer has certainly been an exciting one. It has been a privilege to be selected to captain such a committed team of girls, from Years 8 to 12, who show up to our weekly games ready to give their all. This commitment has been evident in all Intermediate and Senior teams which have achieved considerable success. Many thanks go to our wonderful coaches who have guided us to great success this season. They have helped us to achieve what we hope will be ongoing soccer success for Haileybury.
Girls Soccer Team
Fae Alessandrello Girls Soccer Captain
During the year, 1st Touch also participated in the Victorian All Schools Touch Competition, finishing Runners-Up. This commendable effort ensured eight players’ selections into the State Touch Trials. Overall, it has been a pleasure to captain such a wonderful group of young men. My Vice-Captains, Ben Khongbut and Matthew Bayley, have been invaluable with their on-field leadership and I thank them for their support. The bulk of this year’s team was in Year 11 and will form the core of a formidable side next season under Mr Taranto’s guidance. In July the OHA Touch team played a fun filled game against the 1st team. It was attended by many old boys and we hope this will be the stepping stone for building a bigger association for the boys once they complete their days at School. The Touch season will commence in October. Jason Perri Year 12 Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball 1sts
Basketball Haileybury Boys Basketball team played California State Champions, Mater Dei High School, in the last week of Term 2. In front of a crowd of over 200 students, staff and friends it was Haileybury vs USA. Haileybury was victorious but friendships and connections were established and Mater Dei was keen to have a return match on their home court when Haileybury tours the USA in December. Haileybury also has two students in the Victorian U18 team. Bryce Arnott (Captain) and James Orr (Vice Captain) led the Victorians to a win over Western Australia and a national title in the recent U18 Tournament in Tasmania. Congratulations on representing Victoria and winning the Title. John Cantwell Head of Boys Basketball
Haileybury Girls 1sts basketball hit the ground running to start off the season with a four game winning streak, including winning margins of 53 points and three games with winning margins above 30 points. With a lot of training sessions, many before 7am on Thursday mornings, the girls have worked extremely hard to establish themselves in this league. Dayna Schinz and Sarah Yousef have both represented Victoria in the U/20s and U/18s state sides respectively. Both of these teams came home with a National Championship – congratulations girls! Carla Mathisen Head of Girls Basketball
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boys Hockey The Senior Boys Hockey 1sts has shown great determination throughout the season to date. Captain Andrew Haining has shown remarkable leadership and led victories against Geelong Grammar, Geelong College and Caulfield Grammar.
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Year 10-11 Girls Hockey
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The 1sts have showcased the hockey talents of our younger players, with Harry Page (Year 7 Castlefield), Andrew Elliot (Year 7 Newlands), Adam Seccull (Year 9 Castlefield) and Lachlan Stienfort (Year 9 Newlands) making regular, valuable contributions to the team. Nine players have made their 1sts Hockey debuts in 2007, providing valuable experience for the coming years. The Boys have embraced the guidance of Mr Alan Meikle and Mr Graeme Campbell as skills coaches. Graeme and Alan have been in Australia from Scotland, maintaining their hockey skills and interests during the Scottish off season. Hockey has been extremely popular with our Junior Boys teams with an unprecedented number of students selecting to play hockey. The Senior School now has two synthetic playing pitches, enabling all home games to be played on premium quality surfaces. Grenville Green Head of Boys Hockey
girls Hockey The Senior Girls Hockey teams have burst on to the APS and AGS scene. With this being the first year of Senior Girls Hockey it was impressive to see that three teams were entered into the competition. The intermediate teams have been fortunate to have the guidance and coaching expertise of Mr Peter Chard and Mrs Indrani Banerjee along with the help of specialist coach Mr Raul Fernandez. Both teams have had notable improvements in their performances every week and they look in good stead for next season.
Year 10A Boys Hockey Boys Hockey Firsts
There have been many outstanding individual performances during the season; in particular, three girls who were selected for the APS girls hockey trials – Abby Filliponi, Felicity Elliot and Natasja Lombard. Felicity Elliot also impressed State selectors at the recent state trials with her inclusion in the U13 Women’s State Hockey Team, with the championships to be played here in Melbourne from Monday 8 October to Saturday 13 October.
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Football Football at Haileybury enjoyed another very successful season in 2007. While the First XVIII was unable to capture its fourth successive premiership, they nevertheless finished in the top four. All Senior and Middle School teams experienced success throughout the season, with the 9A team doing extremely well, losing only one game. Congratulations to Senior School boys, Tom Lynch (U18), Tom Scully (U16), Corey Millard (U16) and Jack Hutchins (U15) on achieving selection in state teams during the season. Andrew Lynch Head of Football
The success of the first season of senior girls hockey should see further success next season. Rebecca Blissenden Head of Girls Hockey
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Edrington
The enhancement of our curriculum delivery at Edrington is now in full operation. Over the past two years we have introduced research based effective teaching strategies. The increase in student performance across the precinct has been particularly pleasing. Our student achievement data is revealing substantial improvement across all the curriculum areas from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 9. The Mentoring Program has allowed our teachers to share their expertise and build on their skills. This in turn impacts on our goal of continuous school improvement in student learning and effective teacher delivery of the curriculum. We have structured our timetable to allow for a significant emphasis on extending our brighter students as well as supporting those who require extra assistance. Once again the results have been significant. Many of our students are working well above their year level expectations. Similarly students who need consolidation of their foundation skills have benefited from the structured, sequential and explicit instruction.
International guests On Tuesday 31 July the Middle School boys at Haileybury Edrington were hosts to some very special international guests. 31 students from Shudo Junior High School in Hiroshima Japan had the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a Haileybury student. The boys were overwhelmed with the size of the School. Their own school in Hiroshima has over 1,600 students who occupy an area no bigger than our Middle School. The guest teachers were amazed at the small class sizes at Haileybury and informed me that they teach classes ranging in size from 45 students to over 100. The morning was spent in the classroom with the students studying the core disciplines, whilst the afternoon was spent playing sport and speaking the international language of soccer. Boys from both schools benefited greatly from the experience and at the end of the day we said good bye to our international friends and vowed to catch up with them if ever we were in Japan. Doug Bailey Head of Boys Middle School
Dance Clubs
The passing of Dr Pargetter has shocked the entire Haileybury community. He was a visionary leader who transformed our School into an elite educational institution. His passion, drive and enthusiasm inspired us all. He will be greatly missed. The legacy of his great work will remain and our students will continue to benefit from his outstanding leadership.
Jane Gibbs Head of Girls Middle School
Fleming Model for Effective Teaching
John Fleming Head of Edrington
Grampians Experience
Every Monday and Tuesday afternoon the Drama Room is a hive of activity at Edrington, due to the enthusiastic and talented girls who participate in the Dance Clubs. Junior Dance class is for girls in Prep to Year 4 and has focused on movement to music and developing technique, whilst the Middle School girls have competed in the Secondary Hip Hop section of the Victorian School Aerobics competition. All girls have developed routines to perform at the annual Haileybury Dance Concert held in November. This provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase their hard work and entertain an appreciative audience.
In May, we travelled to the Grampians National Park. We pushed through the muddy ground peddling our hearts out for 40km of bike-riding. We hiked up and down Mount Difficult and trudged through the trees and shrubbery for four days straight. The scariest challenge, with the greatest adrenaline rush for some, was the rock-climbing and abseiling down the 30m rock face. The ten day experience was topped off by an amazing, yet terrifying, rock journey. This expedition helped build teamwork and friendships and made all the girls realise that they were able to cope with whatever was thrown at them. We’re now all grateful for the little things in life that we once took for granted. Stephanie Kent and Morgan Sarau Year 9
The Junior School and ELC have implemented the ‘Fleming Model for Effective Teaching’. Our Head of Precinct, Mr John Fleming, developed the Model which has proven success. The Model is underpinned by very direct, explicit, sequentially developed teaching of all curriculum areas, most particularly literacy and numeracy. The Model begins in the ELC and continues into the Junior and Middle Schools. Semester 1 proved to be a very exciting time in literacy learning within the ELC with the introduction of the Jolly Phonics program. The children now identify letter names, sounds and ‘blend’ these to make words. It is remarkable that in such a short time, about 18 weeks, a number of our ELC children are already reading, further validating the Model. Barbara Alkemade Head of Junior School
It was with great sadness that Newlands teachers, parents and children were informed of the passing of Dr Robert Pargetter. Counselling was available at the School with students and teachers encouraged to note and grieve this loss and to move forward in a way Dr Pargetter would have insisted, through the achievement of our work, and that the manner in which we care for each other and ourselves be at the highest level. The Newlands Sports Hall is now complete. It can accommodate tennis basketball, netball and volleyball. The area at the front of the Tuckshop has at last been developed, with shade cloths, picnic seating, fencing and landscaping turning this unused area into an attractive meeting venue for our boys and girls. My thanks to Mr John Fleming (Head of Edrington) who was our guest speaker last term at a Junior School Information Night. This meeting was to inform parents of a significant shift in our focus on literacy acquisition in the younger years. Mr Fleming is an expert in this area and has already made such a transition at his last School with very impressive results. Newlands has now made all the necessary style and program changes and purchased resources to ensure this model is effectively implemented. The musical Oklahoma was staged at the commencement of Term 3 showcasing the talents of Years 3, 7 and 8 students. Newlands students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and our community was overwhelmed by the quality of the show. This performance is one of a number throughout the year (Junior School concert, Years 5 and 6 Revue and House Drama, Music and Art). It clearly showed the level of expertise within our ARTS staff. Ms Clogstoun and Ms O’Callaghan directed the Drama and Music respectively for the show. Shane Davey Head of Newlands Scenes from Olkahoma
The aim of the Fair was for our community to enjoy a family event and this was achieved thanks to the effort and enthusiasm of our children, staff and parents. Such events are not possible without a huge amount of goodwill. Newlands families have highlighted this goodwill by attending on the night and meeting the obligation of our roster system. Many gifts were donated to the Fair and many generous families contributed to the night and the Newlands Raffle. Sincere thanks to the Good, Arthur, Jacques, Johnstone, Self, Don, Caulfield, Yiap, and Kyriakopoulos families for their donations to the Fair. Approximately 3,000 people visited on the night and there was ample entertainment and food for all to enjoy in the company of the Haileybury Newlands community. This was a wonderful night which will remain in our children’s memories forever.
Anzac Day ANZAC Day was observed with a Service being held on Tuesday, 24 April at School and I thank Ms Taberner for her organisation of this assembly. Years 3 - 8 were presented with the traditional components of such a Service and were reminded of the 22 Haileyburians who lost their lives in World War II. Mr Taberner also read a letter written by his Grandfather as he lay on the beaches of Gallipoli after the landing. I thank our many guests for attending on this day. Prep - Year 2 students had an abridged version of such a service.
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Mothers Day We celebrated Mothers Day early with a special breakfast for Middle and Pre-Senior students and their mums. Over 100 people came to at Berthon Hall and a panel of mums was interviewed, teasing out the diverse roles that they play at home, in careers, in businesses and with families. Pictured is our Junior School Assembly for mothers. Thanks to all for attending and making both celebrations memorable occasions acknowledging and thanking our mums and wishing them an exciting Sunday morning.
Middle School Concert Middle School held its annual Music Concert at the end of Term 2. It was a wonderful showcase of individual talent and an array of ensembles, bands and choirs. The quality of music was clearly a highlight as was the obvious enjoyment and involvement of so many students in such a range of instrumental work. The Magenta Choir shone. I thank Ms O’Callaghan, Deputy Head of Music (Newlands) and all her talented music staff for organising such a sensational evening’s entertainment.
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High School Musical
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Despite Term 2 being a traditionally demanding academic term for students, there were some highlights coming from the opportunities for students to take to the stage. Although not there to witness the events first hand, I received a number of reports on both the Middle School Show Case concert as well as the outstanding success of this year’s 7 & 8 High School Musical. The success of both occasions reflected the growing depth and breadth of our student talent. In particular the Musical draws on the whole community and I thank all the parents who assisted back stage as well as keeping students bolstered throughout the long rehearsal schedule. All students involved are to be congratulated on managing the academic demands of Semester 2 as well as committing their time and energy to bring such a successful production to fruition. I would like to thank the Haileybury Parents and Friends for allocating the funds necessary to equip Dickinson Hall with a new sound system. This generous contribution will certainly enhance the quality of future performances.
and props. A team of dedicated parents also worked tirelessly to create the costumes. A cast of more than 70 students from Years 7 and 8 enthralled capacity audiences with their performances of the contemporary Disney production High School Musical. The Musical has been hailed as the most ambitious and the most successful ever presented at Castlefield, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all involved, and all who saw it. Preparations began early in Term 1 when auditions were held for singers, dancers and actors to fill not only the demanding and multi-skilled lead roles, but the minor leads and the chorus of Cheerleaders, Jocks, Brainiacs, Skaters and Thespians that feature in the production. When not in rehearsal, the cast was busy in the Visual Art Centre creating a host of sets
ELC Pyjama Party
Finally last term we mourned the loss of Dr Pargetter. We received countless cards from students at Castlefield expressing their condolences to Dr Pargetter’s family. Our Tribute Wall was one way the children could express their gratitude for the work he achieved at this campus. He was an extraordinary leader whose views on education were uncompromisingly student focused. We live his vision every day. Joan Gill Head of Castlefield
Showcase Music Concert This year’s Showcase Music Concert was a big hit with some of Haileybury's most talented musicians performing in the Orchestra, the Magenta Choir, the Jazz Band and the Percussion Ensemble. Other performances included the Years 5 and 6 students combined mass singing of The Logical Song and The Real Thing. Outstanding solo performers were Veronica Pehar singing Maybe from the musical Annie and Oscar Markland singing Little People from the musical Les Miserables. The Pipes and Drums Band and the Strings Ensemble were also fabulous. We thank Mr Dryden and Castlefield Music staff and students whose devotion made this night possible.
Tribute Wall
The culmination of two terms’ planning and effort saw all three performances run like clockwork, with seamless scene changes, spectacular lighting, a host of multi-media effects, commendable performances from Georgina Oakley, Ben Burgess, Phillipa Stolley, Damien Platt and Barney Moore in the lead roles, energy-filled performances by the minor leads and spectacular song and dance displays by the chorus. The big-production signature numbers of Status Quo and We’re All In this Together brought audiences to their feet as 76 students put on a brilliant display of hip-hop song and dance, perfectly in sync and exuding energy! A musical to remember and one that has raised the bar, yet again, at Castlefield.
Georgina Oakley and Damien Platt Year 2007 Music Captains
Imagine the excitement of returning to school in the evening with your parents, wearing your pyjamas, entering a candlelit room and spending a fun-filled hour playing in your class! The children at Castlefield ELC were able to enjoy such an experience during the Annual Pyjama Party. Being a part of a special evening such as this was so exciting for the children, who acted as guides and engaged them in play with friends. It was wonderful to see parents involved, arriving in their pyjamas, sitting in child-sized chairs, getting messy and laying on the floor to play. Each of the Reception and Pre-Prep classes had an opportunity for play, a special activity and a hot chocolate followed by a bedtime story to conclude the evening.
The cast of Fame??
News Students complete five subjects at their home site and one elective at Keysborough. The week is structured so that students from all three sites will be able to participate equally in House activities, sport, music and drama. The construction of new Senior School buildings will be completed in time for the 29 October start which is the beginning of the early VCE start program. A Deputy Head of Senior School has been appointed to oversee the day-today running of the Senior School at each campus. Mr Gavin Watson has been appointed to Brighton and Mr Ian Biggs to Berwick. Mr Watson is a senior English teacher, has a strong record as Head of Rendall House and in 2007 has been the Head of Year 11. Mr Biggs is an experienced teacher of Mathematics and Japanese and has a strong connection with the Berwick students as he is currently teaching in the Year 9 program. In addition, Girls Heads of Houses Ms Kathy Siapkas and Ms Kate Ettershank will be at Brighton and Berwick respectively. Andrew McGregor, Deputy Head of Senior School (Student Welfare), will also be based at Berwick. The Senior School at Berwick and Brighton will be extended to Year 11 into 2009 and Year 12 in 2010. Derek Scott Head of Senior School
The Arts It has been a stellar year for the performing arts at Senior School. In music the Twilight Concert and Concerto Night have been highlights whilst the Year 10 Play, Hating Alison Ashley, and the whole school play, Inheritance have kept drama to the fore. The large-scale production of Fame was a wonderful showcase for the first musical in the Senior School with Haileybury girls. The musical performances of The Wind Symphony, String Orchestra, Flute Choir, Flute
Quartet, Brass ensemble, Senior Boys Choir, Senior Girls Choir, Combined Choir and Stage Band have all been outstanding. The Combined Choir particularly distinguished itself with the singing of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah in a service for Dr Pargetter. The music staff, led by Director of Music, Steven Bowler and the Drama staff, under the leadership of Head of Drama, Stewart Bell; continue to create wonderful opportunities for performance by Haileybury students.
Mooters Derrick Ha, left, with Natalie Grubb and Sahil Shekhar
Mooters Mooting is the art of putting a legal argument before a judge and facing intensive questioning in response. A Haileybury team consisting of Year 12 students Derrick Ha and Sahil Shekhar, as the barristers, and Natalie Grubb as the instructing solicitor won the Victorian title and against 14 teams from around Australia finished a narrow third in the final – the judges conceded it was a particularly tough call to split the top three. Sahil was given a gavel as an award for being judged one of the top three mooters in Australia.
Maths success Congratulations to Derrick Ha onreceiving a perfect score in the Australian Maths Competition. Derrick was the only senior entrant to receive a perfect score. Students from other countries including New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines participated in the competition. Derrick will be presented with his medal by the Governor of Queensland, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, at Government House in Brisbane later in the year.
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The Senior School opens at Brighton and Berwick on 29 October 2007. Year 10 students choosing to have either site as their home base will spend three and a half days per week at Brighton or Berwick and one and one half days per week at Keysborough.
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Visual Arts Castlefield Arts
The Arts are alive and flourishing at Castlefield with students from all year levels immersed in a wide variety of stimulating activities which cover the full spectrum of Arts experiences.
The Arts Week festival, held in Term 1, engaged students in the theme ‘Carnivale’ and saw every student from Prep to Year Eight involved in Carnivale mask-making workshops and the creation of an enormous inflatable clown mascot. Over the course of the year, students have produced a spectacular array of both two and three-dimensional artwork during Art classes, which is proudly displayed around the school. Alter-ego pastel portraits, Van Gough’s Sunflowers, collages depicting Brighton Beach, beautifully shaded and detailed design drawings, vibrant op art patterns and cubes are just a few of the picturemaking samples on display. Glazed ceramic relief portraits of Grandma and Grandpa, functional ceramic sculptures, fearsome mythical beasts and an array of brightlycoloured bugs from the bottom of the garden are examples of the diverse sculptural artwork created. The Visual Art Centre remains a vibrant hub of activity from which a steady stream of creative imagery is produced. Judi Robertson Deputy Director Visual Arts, Castlefield
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Pam Chamberlain by Charlotte Hannah
Senior School Archibald Janet Strachan by Ellesse Duncan
This year at Haileybury saw the beginning of a new art competition that hopefully will become a great tradition within the Senior School. The Art captains, Lyndsey Fisk and Ellese Duncan, came up with the idea of running an Art Prize similar to the famous Australian competition The Archibald Prize. The Archibald is a prize awarded annually to an artist for a portrait painting of a famous person. Students could paint, draw or use mixed media, and the subject matter would be a teacher of the student’s choice. Firstly, staff were canvassed about their interest in being involved. Then students chose a teacher and organised to take a photo of them to work from. The students had most of 3rd term to complete the artworks. The works would be judged by the art staff and there was an opportunity for a ‘viewers choice’ vote as well.
Peter Bennett by Melanie Reinehr
John Grey by Lyndsey Fisk
13 students entered artworks; three drawings and ten paintings. All were at a high level of technical skill and captured something about the teacher’s style and personality. Although we had to pick a winner, we would have liked to give an award to all participants. The winners were as follows: 1st John Grey by Lyndsey Fisk 2nd Janet Strachan by Ellesse Duncan 3rd Richard Pickersgill by Jordan Rowe. Viewers choice prize went to the portrait of Stephen White by Georgia Anson. I look forward to next years Haileybury Archibald, and encourage more teachers and students to be part of this event. The paintings can be viewed in Wings Café until the end the year. Glenda Spiker Head of Visual Arts, Media and Technology
Richard Pickersgill by Jordan Rowe
BARNEY ALLEN
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to 81 students. At a Memorial Service for Mr Dickinson four years after the end of the war, Mr Allen speaking initially of the pre-war years, said: ”All seemed well; the School was established on this fine property (South Road, Brighton), supported by a powerful Church, and assured for posterity.
Barney Allen was the first enrolled student in 1892, an exceptionally gifted scholar at School and at University, the first
Haileyburian to teach at a University. Most current Haileyburians know something of H W (Barney) Allen. We have the Barney Allen awards for excellence, Allen House and the Barney Allen Centre at Keysborough Senior School. At Founders Assembly in 2005 I spoke about Barney Allen: the first enrolled student in 1892, an exceptionally gifted scholar at school and at university, the first Haileyburian to teach at a University, and an accomplished sportsman. He was also a member of the College Council from its establishment in December 1938 to March 1946, when he retired. For the first 46 of Haileybury’s 115 years it was a private school owned by its Headmaster at the time: Charles Rendall, Louis Berthon and Sydney Dickinson. In 1938 Mr Dickinson sold the land at South Road, Brighton and the business conducted thereon to the newly incorporated Haileybury College, a company limited by guarantee. Whereas formerly the School’s affairs had been conducted by its Headmaster, now its directors, or Councillors as they were called, had that function. The Council Minute Book for the first seven and a half years (December 1938 to March 1946) discloses a great deal about Barney Allen’s involvement in Council affairs in that stressful wartime period. The first meeting was on 2 December 1938. Mr Wilfred Fullagar KC was appointed Chairman ‘for the meeting’. The Headmaster, Mr Dickinson, was appointed Secretary ‘for the time being’. Mr Kenneth McDowell was appointed Treasurer ‘pro tem’. It would appear that there was no Chairman of Council in the sense there is today. The minutes contain no record of a change from Chairman of a particular meeting to Chairman of Council. However, the minutes do later describe Mr Fullagar as ‘the Chairman’ even in his absence. So we can take it that he came to be treated as Chairman of Council.
The School’s history, The First 100 Years, describes Mr Allen as Vice-Chairman in 1938. This is probably not correct. There is no reference in the minutes to anyone being appointed Vice-Chairman at this stage. Initially, when Mr Fullagar was absent from meetings, the Reverend K Forster, who was then Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, took the Chair, not Mr Allen. However, when Rev Forster was absent, Mr Allen presided. Then at the meeting on 8 December 1939 when Mr Fullagar was absent but both Mr Forster and Mr Allen were present, the latter took the chair. Thereafter, in Mr Fullagar’s absence, Mr Allen acted as Chairman. Although there is no record of his appointment as Vice-Chairman, it is apparent that in late 1939 the understanding and intention of Council was that he would act as Chairman in Mr Fullagar’s absence. Mr Fullagar was a busy and successful barrister in 1938. Perhaps for that reason his attendances at Council meetings was infrequent, even though they were held at the Presbyterian Church’s offices in Collins Street, not far from the Chairman’s chambers. Between the formation of the Council and his resignation in May 1940 there were 22 meetings, of which Mr Fullagar attended only three. His apology for non-attendance is recorded on seven occasions, but not for the other absences. In June 1940 Mr Allen was appointed Chairman, and for the first time there was a formal office of Vice-Chairman, filled by Mr Forster. Between December 1938 and the meeting at which he became Chairman, Mr Allen chaired 15 of the 23 meetings held. The war years (1939 to 1945) were difficult years for Haileybury. The Head was frequently unwell and on leave of absence. Staff joined the forces, and often could not be replaced. Some parents were unable to continue paying the fees. As a consequence enrolments fell
But then came the war, with all its problems. No one will ever know what (Mr Dickinson) and his gallant wife did in that dark and chaotic period. In short, they did everything, even to the most menial chores. And on top of this came the dreadful anxiety about their younger son, a prisoner of war, and in 1942 the more dreadful news of his death. But still they held on. But the strain was terrible – the dislocation of everything by the war, the makeshifts to overcome impossibility after impossibility, and above all, the weight of personal sorrow. It was more than the human body and the human heart could endure.“ During the war Council met frequently because there were so many problems. Mr Allen was a ‘hands-on’ Chairman, carrying out many of the duties that, had the Headmaster been in better health, would certainly have been done by him. In addition there were strains between Mr Dickinson and the Council, and it fell to the Chairman to restore relations and smooth ruffled feathers. Haileybury weathered the wartime storm, thanks to an impressive combined effort of Chairman, Headmaster and Councillors. I say ‘impressive’ because the minute book discloses an intense loyalty to the School at this time, and assiduous attention by Councillors to the many problems that had to be, and were faced and dealt with, usually by individual Councillors rather than by the School’s administration. Between 1938 and March 1946 Council had met at various locations: ‘Old Haileybury’ (New Street, Brighton), ‘New Haileybury’ (South Road, Brighton) and the Church offices in the City. Between November 1939 and 29 November 1945 meetings were held at the Church offices during the day. For most of this time Mr Allen lived at Ormond College, Parkville, one of the residential Colleges of The University of Melbourne, where he was Vice Master. Ormond was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in the same way as Haileybury. Ormond was only a ten minute tram journey away from the City Centre, and a ten minute walk up Collins Street from the Elizabeth Street tram stop. Accordingly Mr Allen would have had no difficulty attending meetings. But in November 1943 he retired as Vice Master of Ormond and moved to Frankston. He lived in a small cottage, Hestia, which he described as a lovely place with its huge and bright living room and
no value. And I am sure that the Haileybury Council will do very well without me.
its single tiny bedroom “so that I can have lots of my friends to visit me and yet none can expect to stay for the night”. Hestia was the Greek goddess of the family hearth or home. Mr Allen was a renowned classical scholar, and it can safely be assumed that he gave the cottage that name rather than bought it with the name attached. Even after he shifted to Frankston, he managed to attend day-time Council meetings, travelling by train from Frankston to the City and, if necessary, back after the meeting. However, it is almost certain that he would usually have stayed overnight at Ormond. On his retirement, the Ormond Council had allowed him to use his old rooms in what later came to be called ‘Allen House’ as long as he chose. He is said to have used it as the base for many of his activities. At the 29 November 1945 Council meeting it was resolved that future meetings would be held at the School, in the evening. Thereupon, one Councillor said it would be impossible for him to attend, and he would have to resign. Another said his evening engagements were so numerous that he could not guarantee regular attendance. Mr Allen remained silent. Between then and Mr Allen’s resignation, there were two meetings held at the School. He was an apology for both. The explanation was doubtless the difficulty of travelling from Frankston to Brighton and back at night. There was, and still is, no railway line between Frankston and Brighton. He did not own a motor vehicle. In those circumstances, getting from Brighton to Frankston after a meeting ending at say 9.30 or 10.00 pm would have been a real problem. He was then 71 years old. On 27 March 1946 Mr Allen wrote to the Secretary of Council: I really cannot attend these meetings at 7.30. I am too far away, and the journey to and fro (without a car) is too much of a burden. I think that under the circumstances I should resign from the Council. When I retired from Ormond I resigned from seven committees, but I find that I am still on seven, and I must certainly resign from a few more, or else my retirement is of
In accepting the resignation of Mr H W Allen, we, the members of the Council of Haileybury, desire to place on record our warm appreciation of his loyalty to the School. As Haileybury’s first pupil, devoted Old Boy, member of the Council and Chairman of the Council, his service to Haileybury stands unchallenged, and will be always an inspiration to those who follow. We remember, too, his distinction as a scholar and his fine record as a servant of education and of the Church. We trust his retirement from this Council will afford him greater opportunities to enjoy the leisure that he has so richly earned. The Vice-Chairman, Mr Clements, wrote accepting Mr Allen’s resignation and quoting the above minute. We do not have a copy of the letter. We do have Mr Allen’s response, which was in part as follows: Although I shall no longer sit at the Council table, my heart will still be with Haileybury, and no one can be more pleased than I that the school is making such splendid progress. And I am confident that in the hands of the Council and the Headmaster it will go from strength to strength.
...no one can be more pleased than I that theschool is making such splendid progress. From the time Mr Allen became Chairman until his retirement in March 1946 he chaired 37 of the 42 meetings held. On only one occasion was he absent without having apologised. Once, obviously rather cross at missing a meeting, he wrote “regretting that he had not been consulted about the time and place of the meeting, both of which were inconvenient”. Mr Allen’s last service for Haileybury was
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to speak with eloquence at the Memorial Service for Mr Dickinson on 26 June 1949. Mr Dickinson had taken early retirement in August 1942 and died in April 1949. Mr Allen spoke of the man with whom he had worked closely during the difficult years of the war and whom he had assisted during Mr Dickinson’s periods of illness and great disappointment, frustration and personal sorrow. Mr Allen died six weeks after the Dickinson Memorial, on 13 August 1949, aged 74. At the Annual General Meeting on 25 August 1949, the Chaplain, the Reverend Abbott, referred to Mr Allen’s kindly and genial nature, which...had endeared him to all who knew him; while his wisdom made him a Councillor of respect, and his knowledge a guide to students. The Chairman, Mr Sangwell, reminded Councillors that Mr Allen had been the first student enrolled at Haileybury; that he was, up to his death, one of the oldest living Old Boys, and that he had been a member of the first Council, and its Chairman for many years. He had always shown a close affection for the College, and had been taking a very keen and active interest in its doings right up to the time of his death. Haileybury had lost a very dear friend. Justice Ross Sundberg Chairman of Council
Executive Directors Report Welcome Old Haileyburians. Our Association had a very busy year. We have hosted over 30 events covering decade reunions and special events. We had over 2,000 people attend these functions; this is a tremendous increase and a pleasing trend. Next year we have planned to host over 40 events for Old Haileyburians and their families. I have included a full list of Calender events for 2008.
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Sunday 10 February Sincock Cup (Cricket) Thursday 7 February Founders Day Luncheon - OHA 50 Year Leavers Club - OHA Class of ‘68 & prior Friday 22 February Class of ‘93 Reunion Friday 14 March OHA Golf Day Woodlands Thursday 20 March YOHA Pub Night Friday 4 April City Business Luncheon Friday 30 May 60s Decade Reunion - Castlefield Friday 13 June Class of ‘88 Reunion Sunday 20 July OHA Ken Phillips Community Day & Class of 2007 Reunion Friday 1 August Class of ‘78 Reunion Tuesday 12 August Annual General Meeting - Old Haileyburians Centre Keysborough Thursday 4 September City Business Luncheon Saturday 6 September OHA Day at the Races Friday 12 September Western Australia Branch Reunion Friday 19 September International Chapter Reunion - London Thursday 16 October YOHA Pub Night Friday 17 October Class of ‘73 Reunion Friday 31 October Class of ‘83 Reunion Friday 14 November Class of 2003 Reunion Friday 28 November Class of ‘98 Reunion OHA Family Chapel Services 1st Sunday of each term Sunday 3 February Sunday 4 May Sunday 27 July Sunday 12 October 7.00 pm in the David Bradshaw Chapel A Rendall House Boarders reunion will also be held. Old Boy John Dawson will alert all of the relevant details in weeks to come.
The 4th OHA Golf Day will be held at the magnificent Woodlands Golf Club on 14 March 2008. All interested players should register their details via the OHA website at www.oha.org.au This promises to be another outstanding Day. We are also keen to enter another team in the Public School Old Boys Bowls Tournament, competing for the James Darling Trophy. If you are interested in joining this team, phone me on 9213 2218 or visit the website to register your interest. A calendar of events designed for Young Old Haileyburians’ will also be placed on the website. I urge all of you to see if any of these events involve your year group or if any of the events are of particular interest to you. We are currently organising several new OHA clubs and Affiliations. At present we are very close to launching an Old Haileyburians’ Pipes and Drums Band, an Old Haileyburians’ Netball Club and an Old Haileyburians’ Amateur Theatre Club. Membership to these clubs is open to all Old Haileyburians, Members of the Haileybury Family and their friends. Anyone seeking information about these exciting initiatives should contact me. The Class of 2006 returned to School on Sunday 15 July, for their first official reunion as members of the Old Haileyburians’ Association. Over 110 Old Haileyburians enjoyed the informal gathering, lunching and catching up with each other. Their association with Haileybury remains strong. The Old Haileyburians’ Website is active and I encourage as many Old Boys as possible to visit and register their details. This website will evolve quickly and will be a very important means of imparting and gathering information. Visit 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. I also acknowledge the splendid work of Jeanne Eriwata, the OHA Administrative Officer. If I can be of any assistance to any Old Haileyburian, don’t hesitate to contact me. Scott Doran Executive Director, OHA Director of Development and Alumni Affairs sdoran@haileybury.vic.edu.au
President’s Report
2007 has been a successful and productive year for the Old Haileyburians’ Association. We have engaged more members of our Alumni in events and reunions and we hope to reconnect with more Old Haileyburians in the year to come. We staged the largest number of reunions since these were introduced some years ago. The classes of 2006, 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982, 1977, 1972, 1967, 1961/62, were all featured reunions along with a 40s and 50s decade reunion held at Castlefield. A City Business Luncheon was enjoyed by 100 Old Haileyburians and a birthday lunch for Frank Northcott is planned for November 18. Thanks to the 40 Old Haileyburians who participated in the OHA Job Information Evening held at Senior School in May. This was an extremely worthwhile event for the 400 students who attended. The OHA Ken Phillips Community Day was conducted again this year and was a fine occasion for members and their families to enjoy a day full of sport and the opportunity to reminisce. This Year, OHA teams in Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Competition Aerobics and Bowls have been formed. Next year we will initiate an OHA Amateur Theatre Group, an OHA Netball Club, a Boat Club and a Book Club. The most important development for 2007 has been the effectiveness and growth of the OHA website. This has been and will continue to be of great assistance to our Old Haileyburians in communicating with former classmates and friends, keeping up to date with our affiliated clubs and seeking employment and advantage of OHA businesses. Visit www.oha.org.au The OHA council is an energetic group which has served the OHA community with distinction. I am indebted to this large and capacious group of people for its leadership and commitment to our Alumni. As my time as President draws to a close, I have tremendous faith in the new energies of the OHA and the bright future that lies ahead. Finally, our condolences are extended to Faye and David Pargetter on the very sad loss of Robert. Robert was an avid supporter of the OHA, regularly meeting with members of the Executive, supporting our ideas, implementing methods and resources to aid our success and delighting in our growth of recent years. His degree of support for the OHA is the envy of other APS Alumni Associations. Our thanks and appreciation are extended to Robert for his generous support and encouragement of our great Association. He will be sadly missed. Ian Herman President, Old Haileyburians Association
OHA Report Just ask Are you looking for a more satisfying job? Perhaps you want to enhance your career prospects, but you’re a bit hesitant about how best to market your capabilities and special skills. Or maybe you’re halfway through a university course, but you’re unsure where it’s taking you. If any of the above scenarios fits you, the Old Haileyburians Association’s Mentoring Program could help you. Since the program began a little over three months ago, Old Haileyburians have used it to find satisfying jobs, or to enhance their career prospects by changing roles or occupations. Successful examples include undergraduates changing courses and developing a five-year career path to begin a new profession, and graduates who have had trouble ‘selling’ themselves into that all-important but highly competitive first role. A number of mature Old Boys have also used the program to assess career options or to move to a new one after 15 or 20 years in the same field. One of the great strengths of the Haileybury Community is that within the network there is always someone we can find with the relevant experience to be of help. The OHA Council has worked diligently in the development of this program, which is designed to support the growth of the Haileybury Community; so if you are looking for help, all you have to do is ask – visit www.oha.org.au or call Scott Doran in the Alumni Office on 9213 2218.
Touch Team The Old Haileybury Touch team recently took on the 2007 1st Touch team at the Ken Phillips Day. The game was one of the feature events and was played at a very high intensity. With most of the Old Haileyburians team only recently leaving the School, it was a good chance to test our skills against the current crop of players under Anthony Taranto’s wing. Unfortunately for the School side, they went down to what was a formidable Old boys outfit. Boasting five State players, the old boys took the ascendancy early, and managed to hold on to win 5 - 4, with Mark Scholes and Nick Ward best for the Old Boys. The game was a wonderful event and helps ensure the current players maintain a solid link with the Old Haileybury team leading into the Summer touch season. If you are interested in playing for the OHA Touch Team, contact Chris Casey at chriscasey@kpmg.com.au
Football Club
The OHAFC has experienced one of its more difficult seasons in recent memory. After the successes of the previous year, a number of retirements and some long term injuries have seen a mostly young and inexperienced side take the field each week. The future for the club is bright with many players playing their first senior game for the club in 2007. Nick Harrison and Farooq Mohammad have been shining lights playing quality football with both gaining selection in the Victorian VAFA squad. The U19s have some future stars amongst their group and the challenge is now on for these players to take the next step next season and be the back bone of the senior side for the next ten years. A large recruiting drive has commenced with season 2008 promising to be more successful with the development of our youngsters. Bring on Season 2008. Andrew Bonwick President, OHAFC
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Hockey Club With the winter season drawing to a close, the Club can look back upon a testing season with considerable satisfaction overall! Home-round matches at the School have been most enjoyable, with good spectator support for simultaneous matches on the two pitches. The new hockey field and the covered viewing stands are a great asset. The match-time barbecues have also been well patronised, if only because the warmest place available is right next to the hotplate! The summer season starts late in October and we will be entering both mens and womens teams. New players are most welcome. Contact us via the OHA website or the Club website at www.ohahc.org.au Clark Anstis President, OHAHC
Bowls Club After several years in the wilderness, the OHA Bowls club was reconvened with the drive and energy of Old Haileyburians Chris Davies and Mark Thompson. Earlier in the year, the team competed in the PSOB Golf Day at Kew Heights Bowls club, and although the team didn’t experience the taste of victory, the 16 members enjoyed a wonderful day. Currently, Mark is looking forward to forging a relationship with the Bentleigh Bowls club as the future home of OHA Bowls. I encourage all interested players to register their interest at the OHA website and to keep an eye on the Bowls Club calendar on the site.
One of the OHA's newest and most unique clubs, the Aerobics Team recently tasted success in the FISAF Victorian State Championships. It seems age had caught up with the team, comprising members of the successful 2005 and 2006 teams, with frequent injury scares and stretched muscles. After months of training, the time had arrived for the Haileybury Old Boys Aerobics team to finally show that a bunch of washed up ex-Aerobic superstars could match it against Haileybury’s and the rest of the State’s finest. The ‘Old Boys’, competing in the Youth B section, and against Haileybury’s Firsts Boys Aerobics team, put in a stellar performance resulting in the bronze medal. The third place finish ensured that the Old Haileyburians qualified for the FISAF National Championships, which were held in Melbourne in September. Your support and membership for next season would be greatly appreciated. Contact Christopher Ku on 9560 8396.
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The Big Band has had a slow start to 2007, facing several teething problems that have been resolved to reward a successful finish to 2007 and for years to come. An AGM was recently held at the OHA centre at Haileybury, where new leaders were elected for the band. Congratulations to the following Old Haileyburians selected to be in the OHA Big Band for 2007-08: Trumpets; Jeremy Woods, Nathan Holt, Lewis Jackson (President) Trombones; Jonathan Somers, Kristian Ssilva (Communications), George Thomas, Hugh Nicholson
The Old Haileybury Cross Country team has yet again proved the dominant team in the APSOC competition so far this season. With four of the six premiership rounds completed, our division one men have recorded three victories and a close second placing. Team highlights have included our seventh win in the past eight at the Jamieson 5km, and our 6th consecutive Gilwell Park relays win. Victory at our home event, the Williamson 6km, will seal a 5th consecutive premiership for the club. Individual stars have included Dean Gasson who in his 18th season with the club, leads the association Athlete of the Year award after nine of 13 completed runs. Dane Verwey and Trent Harlow have also shown outstanding form. New members, including current students, are welcome. Visit www.haileyburyaths.org
Golf team to reclaim the Arthur Robinson Cup! The Public Schools Past Students Golf day will be held this year at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, on 19 November and the OHA plans to enter a strong team of 50 plus golfers to reclaim the Arthur Robinson Cup. If you are keen to join this wonderful day, get a group of four together and contact Scott Doran in the OHA office on 9213 2218 or scottdoran@haileybury.vic.edu.au
Boat Club Rick Davies, Captain of Haileybury College Sport in 2005, has initiated the first steps to start an OHA Boat Club. The club will be associated with the Melbourne Rowing Club but will also have an independent OHA calendar of events. If you are interested in being a part of this new club, visit the OHA website at www.oha.org.au for all the details and to register your interest.
Tennis Club The OHA Tennis Club is looking to field a team to compete in the PSOB John Hill Tournament to be held in April next year. A team of prominent Old Haileyburian players recently competed against the School’s First Tennis Team at the OHA Ken Phillips Community Day. All enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to representing the OHA in tennis competition next year. If you are interested in joining this team, contact OHA Tennis President, Andrew Brown, via the OHA website, or Scott Doran in the OHA office.
Saxophones; Nick Hutchinson, Dale Krummins (Media), Janan Chandranath Rhythm; Don Mayes (Public Relations), Michael Thomas, Jonothan Wright, Tristan Gooey (Music) Earlier in the year the band played at the unveiling of the OHA Football Club’s premiership flag and we are all looking forward to playing at the HMA Ball at the Hyatt Ballroom in September this year, a great opportunity to show off our skills in front of a big audience. Thanks to Scott Doran and to the Haileybury Music Department for their continued support, but most of all to the players themselves, who are working well together to produce some exciting prospects for the future. New members are welcome, call Lewis on 0403 983 709. For inquiries and bookings, call Don on 0417 179 998. Lewis Jackson President OHA Big Band
OHA Guest Speakers at Haileybury Assemblies Nick Wakeling MLA Martin Pakula MLC Andrew Bonwick – President OHAFC
Netball Team Haileybury Captain of Girls Sport, Rhiannah Carver is very keen to start an OHA Netball team for 2008. If you would like to join, please register your interest via the OHA website.
Cricket Club The OHA Cricket Club is preparing for another year of competition in the prestigious MCC Club XI Turf Competition. Any interested players are encouraged to contact President, Matthew Baxter, at mbaxter@pulbrookair.com.au or Scott Doran in the OHA Office for details.
Daniel Kinsey Myles Kendall – School Captain 1999, OHA Councillor Lewis Jackson, President OHA Big Band Robert Sonogan
OHA Weddings in the David Bradshaw Chapel Our congratulations are extended to the following Old Haileyburians on their recent marriages. Martin Ruse and Rachael Collett Stuart Wild and Michelle Sultana Andrew Hall and Nina Huang
OHA Report Robert Sultan (OH ’74)
Mark spent almost three years in Dubai reaching the position of senior consultant in the Advisory Services division of PricewaterhouseCoopers. This year he received offers to study for an MBA at Oxford University, London Business School and Columbia University. He chose Columbia University in New York.
Congratulations to Robert who has just been invited to join the Takeovers Panel. The Panel is the primary forum for resolving disputes about a takeover bid until the bid period has ended. Robert is a senior corporate partner at Deacons, Melbourne.
Ross Wilsmore (OH ’73 )
Stuart has returned to work in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra after four years in the Australian Embassy in Cairo. While there he worked extensively on Egyptian, Syrian and Sudanese political and human rights issues, as well as on the Embassy’s consular responses to the January 2006 bus crash which killed six Australians and hospitalised 26 others, and the Sinai terrorist bombings of 2004-6.
Alastair Cameron (OH ’77) Alastair has recently been appointed expert adviser for the 2008 Olympic Youth Camp, which will be held in conjunction with the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He has been working on Olympic and Commonwealth Games since 1997 and has lived in the US, UK, Middle East and now China.
Chris Gevaux (OH ’05) Chris is working with real estate agent Century 21 Wilson Pride in Cheltenham. For all your real estate needs and to receive preferred assistance from an Old Haileyburian, give Chris a call.
Sean O’Leary (OH ’87) Congratulations to Sean whose 10-year-old son Fletcher premiered on Network 10’s Neighbours on 19 June. This was the start of a 12-month stint for Fletcher as a regular cast member. His eight-year-old brother Blake has also been given a role and will appear on screen in October.
Kim Dalton (OH ’68) Kim has been awarded an OAM for his service to the film and television industry as a leader in policy debate amongst government agencies and the industry, as a mentor of independent and Indigenous producers, and as a promoter of emerging visual technology. Kim is currently Head of Television at the ABC.
Dr Doug Travis (OH ’74) Footscray urologist Doug was elected President of AMA Victoria in May 2007. He is keen to continue AMA’s support for communities and doctors in country Victoria. He works in several public and private hospitals in Melbourne and is involved in various charitable organisations including the E J Whitten Foundation.
Peter Marriott (OH ’74) Peter was recently awarded the Australian Banking and Finance 2007 Chief Finance Officer of the Year award. Peter’s most recent achievements were published in the May edition of BRW.
David Egerton OH ’58 Bill Kynoch OH ’63 Alex Alexiadis OH’73 Kirk Vines OH ’85 Richard Franklin OH ’65 One of our prominent Old Haileyburians, film director Richard Franklin, known for the thrillers Patrick, Pyscho II and Roadgames, and more recently the compelling dramas Hotel Sorrento and Brilliant Lies, has died in Melbourne aged 58. Richard was working on his autobiography and a PhD at the time of his death from prostate cancer on 11 July, 2007.
Scott Boothey (OH ’92)
Mary Myers
Scott and Kathryn were delighted to announce the safe and healthy arrival of a beautiful baby girl – Charlotte – born on 26 April 2007 at Subiaco, WA.
When Mary and Harry Myers sent their son William (Bill) to Haileybury in 1938 a remarkable association began between them and the School. In her first year Mary became Honorary Secretary of the Ladies Committee. Throughout the ensuing years she was to hold many positions on this committee. In 1946, Mary’s second son, David was born.
Ian Rogers (OH ’78) Ian left Haileybury in 1978 and worked with HSBC Bank. After 25 years with HSBC in Australia, Ian is now the Head of Global Transactional Banking for Wales in the United Kingdom.
Ben Geurens (OH ’97) Ben was one of an outstanding cast in the wonderful production of The History Boys which played at the Playhouse Arts Centre in May. Congratulations on a wonderful performance.
Jim Brown (OH ’54) Congratulations to Jim who recently celebrated his 70th birthday with family.
Bill completed his time at Haileybury in 1949 when he was School Captain. Although David did not commence his schooling for another year or two, Mary and Harry retained their interest and went on to support Haileybury through David’s school years and beyond, in all, a total of 36 years.
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Ross Wilsmore’s art exhibition, ‘Piers, Paddocks, Parks and Playgrounds’, was on display in July at Without Pier Gallery, Cheltenham.
Stuart Campbell (OH ’94)
Our thoughts and sympathies are extended to the families of the following members of the Old Haileybury Community who have died recently.
Tony Taggart (OH ‘68)
In 1956, Mary again was President of what was then called the Mothers’Association.
Tony has been a Chartered Accountant in public practice for 30 years. He also operates an air charter company and is actively involved with an organisation called Angel Flight which provides free travel to the city for seriously ill people from rural and regional areas.
In 1967, Mary was elected a Life Governor of Haileybury College in recognition of her devoted service, and in particular her unique contribution to its financial development through her organisation of the Jumble Stall at the Annual Carnival over a period of 20 years.
Dr Ronald Ti (OH ’80)
Mary slipped quietly away on 19 July, 2007, just a few days after celebrating her 97th birthday with her loving family.
Ronald is medical director of Anodyne Services Australia, a specialist provider of health and emergency services support in rural, remote and hazardous locations where conventional order and infrastructure may be lacking.
Ian Herman ( OH ’83) Congratulations to OHA President, Ian Herman on his recent appointment to the position of Managing Director of William Buck, Melbourne.
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Mark Trayling (OH ’99)
the Haileyburian October 2007
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Alumni Notes
As Harry wrote in 1974, family friendships are special for many who have supported Haileybury over the years. One such friendship, between the Myers and the Cox family continues to this day. I am priviledged to have known Mary Myers for 50 years and it has been an honour to write this tribute to such a fine Haileyburian. Gwynne Cox
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