The Haileyburian WINTER 2019
CELEBRATING HAILEYBURY’S DIVERSITY
A Great World School
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2 A HEALTHY OUTLOOK 8 HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL’S FIRST YEAR 14 LUNAR FESTIVAL
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FROM THE CEO I PRINCIPAL
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A HEALTHY OUTLOOK
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SEEING THE WORLD
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HIST MAKES ITS MARK
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HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL,
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DARWIN
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ENHANCING ENTERPRISE SKILLS
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CAPTAIN’S CORNER
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EXCEPTIONAL VCE RESULTS
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TOP ARTS AND DESIGNS
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PERFORMING ARTS
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HAILEYBURY MUSIC
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LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
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HELPING OTHERS AT HAILEYBURY
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SPORT
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ARCHIVES
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HAILEYBURY FOUNDATION
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OHA NEWS
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OHA EVENTS
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OHA CLUBS
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OHA PEOPLE
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
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CEO I PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Celebrating Haileybury’s Diversity
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aileybury is proud of the great diversity of its student and parent community, its staff, and the breadth of its operations and programs.
This edition of The Haileyburian highlights some of the diversity of the School from Melbourne to Darwin and China. As we work our way through the complexities of the modern world, it is even more important to find the common threads of humanity that unite us rather than those that divide us – there are too many people and groups doing the latter. Hopefully, the breadth of Haileybury operations, in and outside Australia, can be a small unifying factor in developing a shared understanding of humanity for all who attend any of the School’s campuses or programs. Haileybury’s focus on ‘every student matters every day’ is a part of developing this understanding. Students from Haileybury come from over 60 different ethnic backgrounds. It is a cause of great joy, and a great model for society, to see the extent to which the students get along – and, frankly, rarely see ethnicity or race as an issue at all. In Melbourne the last round of LEAD (Listen, Evaluate, Act, Deliver) surveys highlighted this with exceptional results across year levels for the School being a ‘safe place in which to learn’ and for students being ‘accepted for who I am’. Year 12 students are perhaps best placed to give an informed response to those two questions and the 2018 graduates gave a remarkable average of 9.1/10 for the School being a ‘safe place in which to learn’ (the Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) average was 8.37).
On the question of being ‘accepted for who I am’, the Year 12 graduates gave an average score of 8.80/10 (ISV average 7.87). These are fantastic results indicating a largely harmonious community. Of course, there are challenges and the Haileybury staff do a wonderful job of working through these with students, parents and guardians. We greatly appreciate the support of the whole community in ensuring that the young people of Haileybury have sound values and an inclusive mindset. Similarly, in Darwin, under the fine leadership of Craig and Kerry Glass, Haileybury is striving to build a cohesive community committed to good education outcomes for all students. This edition of The Haileyburian highlights some of the progress that has been made. It is a privilege to live in a liberal democracy with a great, diverse population. Australia’s vibrant multiculturalism is something to be immensely proud of but not something to be taken for granted. We must work hard to understand the different cultural perspectives and outlooks on life that contribute to it. One of my favourite comments during the last round of whole school LEAD surveys came from a student who entered the School in Year 10. “I entered this school last year and I was welcomed easily, fitted into the community with no problem and now it feels like I’ve been here all my life.” “I really love this school.” As a community, we should aim to make every student feel this way and to take that attitude with them into the world.
As we work our way through the complexities of the modern world, it is even more important to find the common threads of humanity that unite us rather than divide us…
DEREK SCOTT
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A Healthy Outlook
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING ARE TOP PRIORITIES AT HAILEYBURY, WHERE OUR PROGRAMS BUILD RESILIENCE WHILE ALLOWING STUDENTS TO HAVE FUN AND DEVELOP CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
Building Relationships BUDDY PROGRAMS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF WELCOMING HAILEYBURY
The Preps are grateful for the support of their buddy and the Year 4s love the extra responsibility.
STUDENTS TO PRIMARY SCHOOL AND ENSURING THAT THEY COPE WITH THE CHANGES IT BRINGS. At the Berwick campus Prep students meet their Year 4 buddy, they enjoy a Teddy Bears Picnic on the oval. They sit on rugs and eat lunch together to develop those special first connections.
upon how they interact, teach and engage with their younger peers. During the program, Prep classes shared their scientific discoveries with their Year 4 Buddies before collaboratively constructing their own insects.
The older students then look after their buddies in the yard, act as role models and enjoy scheduled activities with them such as maths games and reading activities.
The Preps are grateful for the support of their buddy and the Year 4s love the extra responsibility.
Castlefield Preps and their Year 4 buddies also enjoy a Teddy Bears Picnic lunch together. They then help the Preps to navigate play areas at recess and lunchtime. The City campus Buddy Program promotes positive play habits and sees Year 4 and Prep students learn and play together.
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They love visiting the Flagstaff playground, which fosters City’s Junior School community spirit of Care, Learn and Play. Newlands’ Buddy Program provides valuable learning for our Year 4 students, who reflect
Promoting Resilience IT IS IMPORTANT TO TEACH RESILIENCE IN SCHOOLS. OUR TEACHERS KNOW THAT IT IS A KEY LIFE SKILL AND INCORPORATE A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INTO THEIR PROGRAMS. Children who can respond to life’s challenges and setbacks by ‘bouncing back’ will be healthier, happier people. Put simply, resilience is the ability to adapt when faced with difficulty, trauma, or tragedy. While some people may be more resilient than others, anyone can learn and build resilience. Edrington Junior School uses the Bucket Filler Program to help students develop resilience. It aims to help them through: 1 Making connections 2 Helping our children help others 3 Teaching a child self-care 4 Nurturing a positive self-view 5 Keeping things in perspective and maintaining a hopeful outlook The bucket represents your mental and emotional self. When children know how to fill their bucket and that of others’, they can recognise how to be resilient when their own bucket is ‘dipped into’. An empty bucket contains few, if any, positive thoughts or feelings. A child whose bucket is empty can become sad, negative, insecure, nervous, angry, depressed, stressed, worried, afraid, or ill.
When their bucket is full, children feel more confident, secure, calm, patient, and friendly. Their thoughts become positive as they use positive self-talk to move past challenges.
This can affect their behaviour, emotions and ability to cope. When their bucket is full, children feel more confident, secure, calm, patient, and friendly. Their thoughts become positive as they use positive self-talk to move past challenges. If a child’s bucket overflows, the intense happiness helps them to handle any situation.
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Mental Health Week MENTAL HEALTH WEEK IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PROMOTE WELLBEING AMONG STUDENTS. Last year, Edrington campus organised activities such as sporting tournaments, a mobile farm visit and karaoke across the Early Learning Centre, Junior School and Middle School. The events, which research links to wellbeing, included educational components on mental health and emotion management, building relationships, connection, mindfulness and relaxation. Various Haileybury activities during Mental Health Week and throughout the year aim to increase awareness, reduce stigma and discrimination and encourage students to seek help if needed.
Senior School’s Healthy Attitude OUR SENIOR SCHOOL INTEGRATES HEALTH AND WELLBEING INTO ITS CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT NETWORKS, A HOUSE SYSTEM, STUDENT LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES AND SPORT, MUSIC AND ART PROGRAMS. For example, High-Performance Coordinator Mr Michael Odachowski runs ‘Haileybury Fitness’, which complements Sport with before-school and lunchtime sessions that encourage students to be ‘active for life’.
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‘Go Grey in May’ also sees students run healthy activities during Brain Week to raise money for the RCD Foundation, which focuses on brain cancer in young people.
Fitness First on Campus ON THE RUN Castlefield students enjoy formal and informal opportunities to explore and develop their skills. Twice-weekly Physical Education (PE) helps them to develop skills and learn the importance of sportsmanship, camaraderie and physical safety. Year 4 Leaders also run multi-age clubs at recess and lunchtime, from calming mindfulness colouring and art club to skipping, soccer skills and Zumba. Before school on Thursdays, Years 3 and 4 students can join Athletics training on Clark Oval, and Maddi Barnett runs a swim squad. Students can join swimming lessons in Castlefield’s pool after school, or book lunchtime group tennis lessons with friends.
ROOM TO MOVE Physical fitness, health and wellbeing are key at City campus, where PE students complete drills and develop motor skills during a range of activities at Flagstaff Gardens. The public space boasts a playground, grassed area, sandpit and the chance to spot possums. Students invite other children to join their games, promoting an awareness of sharing space and resources.
foods. ELC’s War on Waste (WOW) boosts environmental awareness and promotes unpackaged snacks.
FITNESS AND FUN Newlands campus Fun Fit Friday sessions involve activities and games with a fundamental skill focus and a fitness component. Running Cub, which encourages families, staff and students to run, walk, skip or jog, is held on Wednesday and Friday mornings before school. Haileybury’s Athletic Program also runs at Newlands after school on Mondays and Thursdays for Years 4 to 8 students.
Physical and emotional wellbeing are critical in creating the best learners.
Held before school on Monday mornings with Chair of Haileybury Athletics Mark Reed, the Prep to Year 3 student sessions develop skills fundamental to a range of sports. Jodie Sherritt’s morning Fitness Club has become a very popular activity at Edrington. Students, and even some parents and grandparents, join in a range of early morning activities in Terms 1 and 4. A variety of fun activities are set up around the oval to encourage students to try new things in a safe environment away from the usual classroom set up.
City’s Care, Learn and Play focus encourages students to care for each other and their bodies through healthy
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Seeing the World HAILEYBURY STUDENTS EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL TRIPS THAT ALLOW THEM TO SEE AND LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD FIRST HAND. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS ALSO ENHANCE OUR LOCAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCES.
AMAZON RAINFOREST AND GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
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norkelling among sea lions and giant tortoises was among many highlights of Haileybury’s Senior School Science tour to the Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands.
The Galapagos offered a wildlife extravaganza. Like Charles Darwin in the 19th century, the students and their teachers island hopped and explored the region by boat.
The 24 students spent part of their Christmas holidays experiencing amazing local wildlife and cultures.
The Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands are among the world’s most biodiverse locations, making them perfect to learn about Biology first hand.
Hosted by a remote indigenous community, they travelled along the magnificent Amazon River and trekked through primary forest, traversing and surveying the rich flora and fauna.
The trip also had a social justice element. Students held a pre-trip fundraising barbecue to buy school supplies for their host Kichwa community in the Amazon and Villa Ticca daycare centre for underprivileged young mothers in Quito.
“It was an amazing experience to visit and stay with the locals in the Amazon and to see what they do, what they eat and how they live.” AVA TAN (YEAR 12)
“[It was the] most amazing trip of my life. [I’m] still in love with all the people and animals we saw.” HOLLY JOHNSTONE (YEAR 11)
“My heart has never been so full after meeting the little girls in the Amazon, seeing their smiles from ear to ear when they have nothing compared to us. Something that I will never forget.” MADDISON BUTTERWORTH (YEAR 11)
“Being so far from home and seeing such beautiful and exotic places really taught me how different the world is from what we are used to and take for granted.” BEN MURETIC (YEAR 12)
CITY REMEMBERS TOUR
NASA SPACE CAMP A group of 53 students and staff from four campuses travelled to the USA to attend NASA Space Camp. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) tour involved two weeks travelling through the USA and learning from accomplished astronauts and space specialists.
NASA space shuttle astronauts at the Kennedy Space Centre shared their wisdom and the message that regardless of your personal excellence, no team means no ride into space. Students learned about coding, physics and rocket simulations, enjoying practical activities to test the theory. The group also spent a day at Universal Studios in Florida studying the physics of rollercoasters – and enjoying a few rides!
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Experiencing the space industry close up was an amazing experience and saw many highlights, hilarious moments and wonderful learning opportunities.
City students spent two weeks retracing Australian involvement on the Western Front, commemorating the centenary of the 1918 signing of the Armistice to end World War I. They also visited Haileybury College, near London, where they observed its Remembrance service. The students visited memorial sites of Old Haileyburian servicemen and saw the many important sights, including Menin Gate in Belgium and the Sir John Monash Centre in Villers-Bretonneux. This life-changing trip enabled students to immerse themselves in an important part of world history and broaden their global perspective.
HAILEYBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, TIANJIN MAKES ITS MARK IN CHINA AND BEYOND
ORPHANAGE FUNDRAISER A new Middle School public welfare campaign, HIST Aid the Poverty, saw students donate items no longer needed at home for sale. All profits went to the Shepherd’s Field Children’s Village, an orphanage at the junction of Langfang and Tianjin. The former sheep farm houses more than 80 disabled orphans aged up to 17 years.
SPEAKING COMPETITION
TOP PRIVATE SCHOOL THE HAILEYBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, TIANJIN (HIST) WAS NAMED THE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL IN ITS REGION FOLLOWING A WUQING DISTRICT EDUCATION BUREAU CONFERENCE ON THE AREA’S EDUCATION SYSTEMS.
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ureau leaders ranked HIST the region’s top private school and praised its operations. This excellent achievement was due to the professional efforts of all staff and something everyone at the School should be proud of.
MEET INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPAL YANNI GALANIS Mr Yanni Galanis has worked in education for 26 years at public and Catholic schools. This includes 21 years at Haileybury Melbourne, where he was Head of Pre-Senior and held a range of other teaching and leadership positions. Yanni joined the VCE in China program in 2010. In December 2016, he started working full time at our Tianjin campus as the Vice-Principal and is now the International Principal.
HIST STUDENTS VISIT MELBOURNE Students from the Haileybury International School, Tianjin (HIST) toured Melbourne earlier this year. The Years 5 to 8 students were assigned a buddy to experience life as a Haileybury City student for the day, which proved to be a fantastic opportunity.
More than 450 HIST students made Round 2 of the annual CCTV Star of Outlook school English speaking competition. China’s largest TV speaking competition required each student to deliver a one-minute prepared speech and answer questions. The speeches had a predetermined theme and scores were given for pronunciation, giving a clear opinion and a high level of debating ability.
WORLD FOOD FAMILY DAY HIST Primary School’s Christmas celebrations included a ‘world food’ family day, which saw parents bring ingredients to school and make Christmas lunch with their children.
OLD HAILEYBURIANS VISIT Old Haileyburian Oliver Zijian Wang and six other 2016 and 2017 graduates visited HIST to share their experiences at overseas universities and day-to-day life in their new countries. Oliver told the students about the activities and support the Old Haileyburians Association (OHA) provides, including the Mentoring Program, welcome packs and events to help students live independently overseas.
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HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL’S
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THE FIRST YEAR AT HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL DARWIN PROVED TO BE EXCITING,
CHALLENGING AND FUN FOR STAFF, STUDENTS AND THE WIDER SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
JANUARY 2018 Haileybury Rendall School (HRS) opens in Darwin on Monday, 29 January 2018 with 435 students.
A Traditional Boarding Smoking Ceremony is held at the refurbished Dewarra Boarding House.
AUGUST Secondary students join Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Rekindling Youth Program. HRS Students give three memorable performances of Cinderilla.
FEBRUARY Year 2 students begin to learn their new stringed instruments. Junior and Middle School students enjoy the first House event – Cross Country.
JUNE Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) students hold their Creative Art Exhibition, featuring exceptional Aboriginal art and woodwork.
MARCH
The first HRS Athletics Carnival with Years 5 to 12 students is a great success.
The School’s cultural diversity is celebrated on Harmony Day.
JULY
SEPTEMBER
HRS joins the Royal Darwin Show after promoting the School there in 2017.
Haileybury Rendall School’s NAIDOC celebration features a special assembly, a smoking ceremony, student performances, Carry the Flag documentary screenings, guest appearances and community stalls.
APRIL The Easter Bonnet Parade is a huge success.
The Year 9 Jindare Station and Umbrawarra Gorge Camp sees students spend five days hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Year 10 students complete their eight-day pinnacle Experiential Learning Program trip to Lake Argyle in WA’s East Kimberley region.
OCTOBER HRS officially farewells its first Year 12 VCAL students.
The whole school commemorates Anzac Day.
MAY HRS Music performers make their public debut at the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival. Year 11 students attend their Kakadu National Park Gubara Expedition.
NOVEMBER Principal Mr Craig Glass opens the first HRS end-of-year Art Exhibition, We are Haileybury.
DECEMBER
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Speech Night celebrates the first year as Haileybury Rendall School.
TODAY HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL EDUCATES OVER 570 STUDENTS, WITH PLANS FOR STRONG CONTINUED GROWTH.
Enhancing Enterprise Skills BY ANNA SEVER, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TEACHING AND LEARNING
THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS SAYS THAT YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN ENTERPRISE SKILLS – GENERIC SKILLS TRANSFERRABLE ACROSS DIFFERENT JOBS – NOW TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE ECONOMY OF THE FUTURE 1.
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his will enable them to become job creators, not just job seekers, and navigate complex careers.
Students can even design and build an experiment that is sent to the International Space Station.
Enterprise skills have been identified as being just as powerful in predicting long-term job success as technical knowledge2 and will be increasingly important into the future3.
While the School understands that it must adapt to meet the changing nature of education, it maintains an unwavering focus on the development of core academic skills.
In the face of globalisation, automation and flexibility, Haileybury wants to ensure that its students can go beyond the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
To support this, myFeedback was launched at the beginning of 2019.
Instead, we want to afford them the confidence to answer, “What is the world you want to create?” To underline the importance of entrepreneurship, the School is proud to introduce a new core subject in Year 8 for 2020 called Haileybury Startup.
The myFeedback initiative is a significant change in reporting that sees students and their parents receive real-time ongoing feedback through Canvas, at the point of need, throughout the year. Global evidence shows that students who receive high-quality feedback can make an additional eight months’ progress over a year.
Led by Dr Kyi Muller, this course will expose students to the Lean Startup model, design thinking, financial capabilities, prototyping, testing, marketing and pitching.
myFeedback includes an assessment of Learning Behaviours – a critically important component of feedback – and is a powerful tool for effecting long-term positive change in learning.
Each of the course’s core elements aim to explicitly develop enterprise skills such as teamwork, financial literacy, digital literacy, communication, creativity and critical thinking.
Unlike absolute attainment, Learning Behaviours report on attitude, organisation, self-regulation, independence, collaboration, communication skills and response to feedback.
The School is also well under way in its development of Learning Pods.
These exciting changes are designed to broaden student choice, provide them with crucial 21st century work and life skills, and improve their progress through enhanced feedback methods.
In one example, Haileybury in Flight will allow students to take part in the drone academy, and obtain their remote pilot’s licence, or learn how to fly a plane with the CAE Oxford Aviation Academy.
When she made The Educator’s prestigious 2018 Hot List, Anna Sever joined Australia’s most innovative and dedicated education professionals. Mrs Sever, who has a Master of Education from the University of Melbourne and completed a Master of Business Administration through Melbourne Business School in February, led the development of Haileybury’s new Middle School Program with a strong focus on enterprise and worksmart skills. She believes society must better prepare children for evolving work patterns. This requires holistic programs built on strong relationships within and beyond the school gate. “Building and maintaining relationships with all members of the school community is at the forefront of my philosophy,” Mrs Sever says. “I am motivated by the belief that education has the power to make a difference, not only to those we teach but for society as a whole.” Haileyburian 9
Enterprise skills and careers education in schools: Why Australia needs a national strategy, Foundation for Young Australians, April 2016, 2Development Economics 2015 3OECD 2012; Kahn et al 2012; Casner-Lotto & Barrington 2006
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A 21ST CENTURY INNOVATOR
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Haileybury’s one-of-akind global outreach provides students with a variety of exceptional opportunities.
What does it mean to be part of a great world school? We asked some of our 2019 School Captains how important being a Haileybury community member is to them. “Having been at Haileybury since year 7, I was able to visit the campus in Beijing, China. In year 9, I spent 12 days there and experienced the lifestyles of students who board there. Experiences such as these are rare and not to be taken for granted. However, being a part of such an amazing institution gives these opportunities to all students, solidifying Haileybury as one of the great world schools.”
“As part of Haileybury’s commitment to an International outlook, I have thoroughly enjoyed the Haileybury and Swinburne space experiment team (SHINE). As part of the project, we design, develop and conduct a scientific experiment to send to the International Space Station. It is incredible to be working alongside world-class experts, and inspiring to see science in action.”
HAILEYBURY COLLEGE CAPTAIN HARRY TRAUM
HAILEYBURY GIRLS COLLEGE CAPTAIN KATYA GVOZDENKO
“Haileybury’s one-of-a-kind global outreach provides students with a variety of exceptional opportunities. Having hosted students from China, Sri Lanka and Darwin, I have been fortunate enough to experience the many benefits of Haileybury’s worldwide connections. We can only expect that these rich cultural premiums will continue to grow with the School.”
“Being part of a great world school means access to myriad exciting and eye-opening experiences. Not only was I part of the educational ‘Ivy League’ tour, I have also hosted Chinese international students and been an active advocate for social justice, raising money for Dili International School.”
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HAILEYBURY COLLEGE VICE CAPTAIN RAMAN SANJAYAN
HAILEYBURY GIRLS COLLEGE CAPTAIN YANNEE LIU
“Having been part of the Haileybury community since 2012, I have seen the School change on various frontiers, becoming the great world school it is today. This makes me feel proud of the community I am a member of and provides me with the healthy environment to strive for the accomplishments I would like to achieve.”
“Having moved from South Africa in 2017, Haileybury welcomed me and really helped me to flourish, to the point where I have been able to make full use of the abundant opportunities offered by the School and around me. This includes hosting a French exchange student, and fundraising for Dili International School, all of which I feel contributes to a great world school.”
HAILEYBURY COLLEGE VICE CAPTAIN RISHI MADIRAJU
HAILEYBURY COLLEGE SPORT CAPTAIN MATTHEW ROBSON
“The incredible opportunities granted by this great world school have allowed me to embark on some remarkable journeys – most notably, my Year 9 ‘Ivy League’ trip to the USA, which included some of the greatest universities in the world. At the time, I felt immersed in a fantasy world, but quickly realised how extraordinarily lucky I am to be provided with a world-class education that brings me closer to my aspirations.”
“Moving to Haileybury in year 7, I was apprehensive. Entering a school with an international reputation brings expectations. However, the nurturing and compassionate nature of Haileybury as a unified body, including teachers and coaches that seek to help you strive, has given me both academic and sport-related opportunities for success.”
HAILEYBURY GIRLS COLLEGE CAPTAIN ELISSA SUGUNANANTHAN
HAILEYBURY GIRLS COLLEGE SPORT CAPTAIN ALYSHA ALLCOCK
HAILEYBURY AND BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL 2018 VCE RESULTS Haileybury’s 2018 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) results were again outstanding. Emily Cao, Naman Chaudhry and Michael Malek all achieved perfect Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) scores of 99.95. Our students also attained 25 perfect Study Scores of 50 over 11 subjects.
DUX PROFILES Emily Cao is studying for a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Melbourne. Naman Chaudhry is studying for a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a concurrent Diploma in French at the University of Melbourne as a Copland Scholar. Michael Malek is studying for a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Melbourne.
BY THE NUMBERS: • ATAR of 90 or above – 44% • ATARs of 99 and above – 7.2% • ATAR of 95 and above – 28% • Students in Australia’s top 40% – 93% • Year 11 students attaining a maximum Study Score of 50 – 11.
A RANGE OF STUDY OFFERS As a leading academic school, one of Haileybury’s main goals is to qualify our graduates for great tertiary courses. While every offer is a highlight, remarkable 2018 group achievements include:
TOP VCE ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS Haileybury Arts and Design students shortlisted for Top Arts and Top Designs. Jennifer Chen (OH 2018) and Ana Maiorino (OH 2018) were shortlisted for Top Arts 2019, while Florence Tang (OH 2018) and Imogen Barron-Toop (OH 2018) were shortlisted for Top Designs 2019. Top Arts showcases stand-out work of VCE Art or Studio Arts students, while Top Designs covers VCE Media, Product Design and Technology, Theatre Studies, Systems Engineering, Visual Communication Design and VCE VET studies. Jennifer Chen was inspired by Ivan Aivazovsky’s The Ninth Wave, after she realised the painting of people shipwrecked in the shadows of waves was a romanticised depiction of the ocean but also a terrifying situation. Her cluster of figures looking at the blank canvas (pictured above) represents multiple perspectives and thought processes under the surface, with the seascape on the walls encapsulating their experience. Ana Maiorino’s abstract work (pictured below left) reflects how the word ‘oblivion’ impacts the viewer’s own interpretation of what is being depicted. Ana created patterned ‘dots’ that depict the idea of repetition as almost hypnotising, connecting to the aesthetic quality of confusion and obliviousness. Organic and serpentine lines purposely, yet randomly, divide the canvas into various sections where she combined materials and techniques to create different tones and textures. Florence Tang’s environmental design for a South African resort (pictured below right) involved a series of cabin floorplans to suit a range of people in the target audience. She produced detailed and beautifully documented and presented floorplans, a resort map, three-dimensional rendered imagery, a logo and website. Imogen Barron-Toop produced a corporate logo with applications including stickers, product tote bags and a ‘look book’ (pictured bottom right). She documented experimenting with a range of media, materials and methods that led her to select gold for her logo in some applications and black and white for others.
• Four University of Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarships • Eight Monash undergraduate Medicine offers • 25 University of Melbourne Biomedicine or Monash University Biomedical Science offers • 14 Monash University Law degree offers. The School’s strong STEM focus means more girls (six per cent) and boys (18 per cent) are choosing Engineering and related degrees.
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Six per cent of girls and nine per cent of boys chose courses in Architecture and Building, and more students are taking Creative Arts courses.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Victorian Drama Legends Haileybury’s husband and wife Drama duo Stewart and Philippa Bell are officially legends.
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tewart and Philippa were elevated to ‘legend’ status with 50 other Victorian Drama teachers at a Drama Australia conference. Over the past three years, Drama Victoria and Drama Australia have identified senior teachers who have contributed much over the years. Stewart and Philippa have been active with Drama Victoria for more than 30 years. Haileybury is extremely lucky to have such talented and dedicated leaders in their field. Stewart has been at Haileybury for 37 years and currently acts as Haileybury’s Director of Visual and Performing Arts, focusing on VCE Drama and Theatre Studies. Philippa, who has 25 years with the School, is Head of Performing Arts at our City campus, with a focus on Primary and Middle years.
Both have influenced countless students, sharing their knowledge with generations of Performing Arts stars. Past student Madeleine Somers says Philippa and Stewart are the reason she acts today. Rachel Laing, whose daughter Grace is a 2018 graduate and Haileybury Drama Medallist, says they are “so deserving”. “I cannot thank Stewart enough for all the incredible support and dedication he showed to Grace through her time at Haileybury. How lucky we are,” she says. The sheer number of past and present students praising the dynamic duo speaks volumes of the lasting impression they have made. “Stewart and Pip gave me the chance to participate in drama while at school almost 20 years ago,” says Haileybury teacher Mr
THE HISTORY OF TOM JONES Our 2018 Year 10 play, the British adaptation of The History of Tom Jones, highlighted the depth and talent in Haileybury’s Drama Department. All involved did an incredible job and wowed audiences with their acting, set production and lighting. The story sees Tom Jones, an orphan and ward of wealthy Squire Allworthy, in love with the lovely Sophia and she with him. But her father wants her to marry the squire’s sneaky nephew and heir, Master Blifil.
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When their romance is discovered, Tom is banished and Sophia and her maid, Honour, try to find him. On the run from Sophia’s family, they meet many strange characters along the way.
David Simpson. “The opportunity gave me a taste of what immense value the Arts have on education.” Drama Victoria used quotes from Philippa and Stewart in a play that premiered at the Drama Australia conference. These interviews pass their advice to younger teachers, who can access them at any time.
TOP OF THE CLASS VCE Drama and Theatre students watched some of the best 2018 VCE Solos and Monologues at The Playhouse in the Melbourne Arts Centre – including several Haileybury students. This year’s Boys Drama Captain, Joshua Connell (Year 12) and Vice Captain Jeremy Harland (Year 12) were featured with James Greaves (OH 2018) and Sam Squires (OH 2018).
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Music
TWILIGHT CONCERT TOP OF THE POPS WITH ITS RELAXED ATMOSPHERE AND QUALITY PERFORMANCES, HAILEYBURY’S TWILIGHT CONCERT IS FAST BECOMING A FAVOURITE FOR MANY PARENTS AND NON-MUSIC TEACHING STAFF. This year’s concert was performed in spectacular weather and drew an enthusiastic audience. Spectators delighted in a Pops influenced program while enjoying light refreshments and each other’s company. Our Music Captains proved impressive as comperes, and interviews with students about their 2018 overseas music tours were a big hit. The performing ensembles included Wind Symphony, Haileybury Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Contemporary Singers, String Orchestra, Senior Brass Ensemble, Senior Guitar Ensemble, Senior Percussion Ensemble and Stage Band. The variety of styles and ensembles on display in the Keysborough Senior School Quadrangle provided something for every musical taste. Highlights included the new Contemporary Singers ensemble, which used its impressive size and sound to perform White Winter Hymnal and You Will Be Found. Timed as a lead-in to the Year 10 play, The History of Tom Jones, the Twilight Concert showcased the talents of more than 150 students across its 75-minute program.
GATHERING PIPES & DRUMS ACCOLADES AFTER MUCH EFFORT BY ALL INVOLVED, HAILEYBURY’S PIPES & DRUMS BAND HAS ENJOYED SUCCESS AT REGIONAL AND STATE COMPETITIONS. The band is now preparing for a concert fundraiser and an exciting trip to the European Championships in Scotland. In June, the Pipes & Drums group will travel to the home of pipes and drums, Inverness, Scotland, to compete in the European Championships. It will be the group’s first international trip. Pipes & Drums has already enjoyed local success this year, winning the Grade 4 and Juvenile Novice A sections at the Ballarat Highland Gathering. At the Victorian Championships it won the Grade 4 Exhibition Marches and finished second in Grade 4 and Juvenile Novice A. The Haileybury Pipes & Drums band in their new dress uniform participating in the 2019 Anzac Day parade.
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Pipes & Drums is an institution at Haileybury, where it is an important and entertaining part of our Music Program.
A FESTIVAL OF CULTURE Haileybury’s Lunar Festival returned to our Keysborough campus in February, bigger and better than ever.
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n important part of Haileybury’s cultural calendar, the biennial event celebrated the Year of the Pig.
It transformed our Keysborough campus into a vibrant street market and attracted more than 4,000 visitors from the School and wider community. This was the third time Haileybury had produced this popular event to showcase our links with international cultures, and the largest so far. Teachers, students and the wider School community combined to underline the importance of building and maintaining connections between different cultures, while celebrating their unique features.
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With a huge variety of entertainment, street vendors, rides and refreshments, there certainly was something for everyone.
Cars and buses in the School’s main driveway were replaced by an array of food trucks and drink stations boasting everything from Asian-inspired meals to bubble tea and twisty potatoes. The Street Market featured all sorts of activities for children and families to enjoy together, including face painting, balloon animal making and craft workshops. Our Language teachers and international students taught guests about the art of origami and straw ink painting and made coolie hats. The craft workshops provided a great opportunity to share the Haileybury community’s unique cultures and talents. The main stage showcased a range of traditional Asian highlights such as Taekwondo, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Bollywood. Our Music staff and students also joined the line-up, performing classic hits for a packed audience on the lawn.
Haileybury was lucky enough to have one of its own, Khanh Ong (OH 2009) join the festivities and present a cooking demonstration.
We welcome students from all over the world and events such as this showcase their countries for the Haileybury and wider community.
Khanh, an accomplished chef known for his work on MasterChef Australia, took to the stage and made his fried wontons with the help of some very excited student volunteers.
Vice-Principal Community Engagement & Advancement Mr Scott Doran says the event was a huge success.
It was wonderful to see past and present Haileyburians come together and celebrate. One of the highlights was the return of the Lion Dancers, who wowed audiences with their colourful costumes and amazing choreography. The evening closed with an incredible performance by the Chinese Drummers, capturing the spirit of the event. The Lunar Festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate some of the many cultures that make Haileybury a great global school.
“Haileybury’s Lunar Festival continues to grow as a significant whole-school community event,” Mr Doran says. “While the festival was hosted at Keysborough, it was great to see the support of the event from families from each of Haileybury’s campuses and their Parents & Friends groups. “The Lunar Festival will continue to grow in years to come. We look forward to celebrating the Year of the Ox with our community in 2021!”
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Helping Others
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Social justice starts young at Haileybury.
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ur extensive program runs from Early Learning until Year 12, motivating students to help others and nurturing a sense of community.
Social justice is one of Haileybury’s important pillars. We want our students to connect globally, to each other and the community while developing a social conscience. We achieve this by emphasising fairness, equity and human rights. This involves a focus on service, reconciliation, generosity, protecting the weak, forgiveness, gratitude, inclusion, and sharing resources. A hands-on approach sees students help organise, promote and run events. Social Justice Program participants gain great satisfaction from their efforts and develop skills that they will use throughout their lives.
CASTLEFIELD
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The Castlefield community supports numerous charities, foundations and initiatives through year groups and House events.
Throughout 2018, Edrington Girls Middle School continued to support Melbourne-based One Girl, which helps to keep girls in Uganda and Sierra Leone at school with scholarships.
City campus engages the whole community with its social justice initiatives.
House leaders run social events each term, which help raise money for initiatives such as Beyond Blue, The Daniel Morcombe Foundation, Kids Under Cover and St Kilda Mums. Year 8 students attend Matt’s Kitchen every Thursday as part of our Social Justice Program. They help to serve meals and sort donations for those less fortunate. This allows everyone to gain an informed perspective on the community and develop a greater sense of gratitude and compassion. In Term 1, the Brighton Middle School also participated in a Colour Run raising more than $4,000 for its chosen charity, St Kilda Mums.
CEO Ms Sarah Ireland visited on International Women’s Day to discuss helping girls access education globally. Girls Middle School presented Ms Ireland with a cheque for $3,000 which it had raised. Boys Middle School supports Youth Beyond Blue. Its first market, which collected items to sell, helped the boys to raise $3,000 for the charity last year. Edrington Year 7 students spent their ninth year supporting the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal and raised $800 in Berwick’s main street.
To celebrate Happiness Day our ELC students, through Mr Sam Lucas and ELC staff, created amazing artworks to display in the ELC. Parents engaged in a silent auction for each piece, with all proceeds going to social justice partner Melbourne City Mission. The students also made fundraising necklaces for Happiness Day.
MELBOURNE CITY MISSION By Chris Sammartino, whose daughter, Nimmi Rane attends City ELC “We live next to the Queen Victoria Market and pass people in need every day on our way to school. “The partnership with Melbourne City Mission (MCM) is one of the greatest achievements of our ELC. MCM is truly embedded in ELC culture.
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“Very importantly, it teaches our children social justice; with educational privilege comes a responsibility to help those less fortunate. Our children are teaching us the way.”
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
OUR CAMPUSES USE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TO CELEBRATE WOMEN AND GIRLS AT HAILEYBURY AND BEYOND.
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ore than 100 Brighton Senior School community members attended a breakfast designed to bring Haileybury’s women together.
NEWLANDS Haileybury Newlands runs many memorable and meaningful social justice events centred around children. In 2018, the campus Social Justice Program raised $17,545.26 and either donated or recycled about 9,000 goods for various organisations. Staff raised $4,812 for Movember, which sparks brilliant discussions about men’s health. A Very Special Kids (VSK) day saw sport-themed dress-ups, carnival games, VSK merchandise sales and a Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough barbecue, raising $3,959.23. Middle School students held a Colour Run that raised $1,167.60, for the Tigray community in Ethiopia. Haileybury is connected to Tigray through former student, Haftu Strintzos, whose mother, Maria Strintzos, adopted him in 2011. All these events see our students connect globally, to their community and each other by instilling the principles of fairness, equity and human rights.
Nicola Henry (Year 12) Georgina Le Maistre (Year 11) Summer Chan (Year 10) and Victoria Paitaridis (Year 9) all spoke with passion and poise about the 2019 theme #balanceforbetter. My Green World wildlife charity CEO Natalie Kyriacou, who created the mobile app game World of the Wild, gave a special Middle School presentation at Newlands’ Berthon Hall.
Girls and boys heard about the day’s history from our Year 8 leaders and made a paper chain to hang in the lead-up to the event. At Berwick Senior School, Old Haileyburian Jessica Kemper (OH 2014) spoke about balance for better and driving gender equality globally. Zara McDonald (OH 2012) told our Keysborough Senior School Girls Assembly about being true to oneself and establishing an identity that is unique. It is incredible to see Haileybury’s young women, and men, reflect on this important day.
Natalie discussed her experiences in Sri Lanka and Borneo working on animal conservation projects. City campus Middle School students reflected on the legacy of female inventors and compared advertising campaigns for women’s and men’s products. They enjoyed purple cupcakes, representing the Suffragettes, and a talent show.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARDS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARDS ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. HAILEYBURY HAS MANY SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPANTS.
BRONZE AWARD
Callum Bryan (OH 2018) Abbey Leys (OH 2018) Ethan Hamilton (OH 2018) Felix Geake-Ransome (OH 2018) Lorenzo Venturi (OH 2018)
Samuel White (Year 11) Timothy Peatman (Year 10) Kiara Borgonha (Year 10) Sarah Lovalvo (Year 11) Spencer Roy Hanssen (Year 10) Steven Li (Year 10) Casey Hoon (Year 11) Michelle Doan (Year 12) Roger He (Year 10) Rufi Zimbudzi (Year 10) James Douglas (Year 10) Jacqueline Raether (Year 10) Tiffany Smith (Year 10) Wei Jie Soo (Year 10) Alexandria Hawkins (Year 10)
SILVER AWARD Cadon Ho (Year 12) Ruby Crowle (OH 2018) Cody Bellgrove (Year 12) Shien Fujihara (Year 12) Mason Esparon (Year 12) Shantara Borgonha (Year 12) Ellen Pratt (Year 11)
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GOLD AWARD
Sport SUMMER PREMIERSHIP SUCCESS THE SUMMER SEASON CONCLUDED WITH ALL HAILEYBURY TEAMS POSTING WONDERFUL RESULTS. ACROSS ALL YEAR LEVELS MANY WERE UNDEFEATED AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, STUDENT PARTICIPATION WAS AT A RECORD HIGH.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL STAR FOUR SUMMER PREMIERSHIPS At First level we won four summer premierships, in Badminton (Boys and Girls) Table Tennis, Diving (Girls) and Volleyball (Boys). Thank you to all members of the Haileybury community for their ongoing support of the Sport Program.
Kobe Williamson (Year 12) represented Victoria in the National Under-20 Basketball Championships. Kobe had 10 points and five rebounds in the Gold medal winning match and scored 18 points in the semi-final. He was an integral and consistent performer throughout the tournament, averaging 8.4 points and four rebounds per game.
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Charlise Dunn (Year 10) was selected as an Under-17 in the Under-19 Australian Squad for the World Basketball Championships. Still qualified for Under-17 competition, she more than held her own against bigger and more experienced opponents.
FIGURE SKATING GOLD Laura Bellian (Year 9) won a Gold medal in her age group at the Australian Figure Skating championships. Many years of training and dedication paid off for Laura at the Melbourne event.
NATIONAL BADMINTON SELECTION First Badminton player Kaitlyn Be (Year 12) represented Australia at the 2019 Oceania Championships in Victoria. Kaitlin’s busy schedule included the Australian National Championships in Hobart a week later. She performed extremely well in both events.
WORLD TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Finn Broadbent’s (Year 12) skill and tenacity, which he has also demonstrated in Cricket and Golf, saw him compete in the World Tennis Championships in France. Accomplished multi-sport athlete Finn found the competition fierce and had a wonderful learning experience.
FIRST XI AND GIRLS CRICKET DEBUTS AT BERWICK Haileybury’s First XI Boys and Inaugural Girls Cricket teams made history over summer, playing for the first time at the new Berwick ovals.
HAFTU STRINTZOS AT VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
The new function room and lush outfield provided a wonderful setting for the encounter against Scotch College. Berwick staff did a brilliant job preparing the ovals to a high standard.
Haftu Strintzos (OH 2018) has settled in at Villanova University, where he won a full student athlete scholarship. Villanova is known for its Athletics Program and Haftu is thriving there. After one running session in -14C, he returned to his dorm with icicles hanging from his beanie and jacket. Villanova head coach Marcus O’Sullivan describes Haftu as “very polished and destined to do great things”. Haileyburian 19
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JOHN NEAL BORN: 20 DECEMBER 1932 DIED: 17 MARCH 2019
Remembering John Neal IN A 2007 INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR DR LEIGH EDMONDS, JOHN NEAL RECOUNTED HIS JOURNEY TO AND EARLY IMPRESSIONS OF HAILEYBURY...
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was teaching at South Melbourne Tech, one of the toughest schools in Melbourne. I had offers of jobs at Geelong College and Trinity, but the pay was bad, worse than the Department, so I decided that was the end of that. “One day, just before Christmas, I got a call from a bloke called Bradshaw. He said, ‘I believe you’re interested in a job,’ and I said, ‘Well, I could be’. ‘Can I come and see you?’ he asked. I said yes and he said, ‘I’ll be there in half an hour’. “So, this guy comes up from Brighton. He was pleasant enough and he obviously knew something about me because I’d registered at one of the agencies. He said, ‘Look, if you come to me, I will pay you the top of Class 3’, which was heaven on a stick. I said it sounded good, but I had to clear up a couple of things and he said he had to check my referees.
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“He said ‘I’ll ring you after Christmas and you can come down and look over the school’. Because of the kids that used to go to the Ormond Presbyterian Church, I’d known of Haileybury as this funny little school in Brighton that was a bit poncy, these guys had been strained through silk handkerchiefs, that sort of thing.
John Neal was appointed to teach Mathematics and Science at our Brighton campus in 1957. By 1960 he was Head of Science – a position he held for an impressive 23 years. As the senior Chemistry teacher, John represented independent schools on the committee that set Victoria’s Year 12 curriculum. In 1963 and 1964, he re-organised the Boarding School and served as Senior Boarding House Master for several years. He also coached various Sport teams and was a successful Head of House. John served Haileybury for 40 years from 1957 until 1996. An outstanding teacher, leader and administrator, he was Vice-Principal from 1983 until he retired. Following a fact-finding tour to Great Britain and the USA in 1970, John was instrumental in developing plans for the new Science Block at Keysborough, which is now named in his honour.
A portrait of John by Peter Wegner – (pictured below) – has pride of place over the foyer. An incisive thinker, John possessed clarity of judgment, an ability to get to the nub of any issue, and the courage to take direct action where required. These skills were evident in the 1990s when he helped guide Haileybury through the new VCE. His ability to manage staff, students, parents, curriculum, timetabling and general administration was exceptional. For his significant contribution to the School, John was elected a Life Governor of Haileybury in 1997. His sons Douglas and Andrew both held important school leadership positions. Doug was Head of History at Haileybury College and Andrew is Principal at Bacchus Marsh Grammar. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to John’s wife Joan, Andrew (OH ’77) Douglas (OH ’80) and their families.
HAILEYBURY FOUNDATION HAILEYBURY STAFF WORKPLACE GIVING
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t the beginning of this year, before students returned to class, Haileybury announced a workplace giving initiative to its staff. They viewed a video outlining this exciting new campaign, in which colleagues expressed the importance of contributing to Haileybury’s Scholarship Fund.
THE IMPACT OF GIVING – ROBIN FILDES SCHOLARSHIP
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ayla Salmons (Year 11) joined Haileybury City at the beginning of the 2019 academic year and hopes to eventually study physiotherapy. Kayla is an outstanding basketballer who recently competed in the Australian Junior Championships in Townsville. An emergency last year, Kayla prepared well for the next phase and was excited to have an impact at a national level. She also plays for the Altona Gators in the Under-18 Women’s Victorian Championship and is looking forward to joining Haileybury’s squad as it attempts to secure back-to-back APS/AGSV Premierships in 2019. Kayla joined the School thanks to a Haileybury Foundation Scholarship. She was fortunate to be awarded the Robin Fildes Scholarship, generously donated by Rob, a well-known businessman and former OHA Medal winner. Rob is chairman of the Fildes group of companies, a business specialising in labels, packaging, printing, consumables and software support programs to Australian pharmacies, hospitals, commercial kitchens and retail packaging. “For my scholarship, I was looking for an outstanding student with all-round abilities including academic, social and sporting,” Rob says. “Because of my sporting background I was hoping Haileybury could find an outstanding young boy or girl with the potential to excel in sport but also with a strong character, selfdiscipline and work ethic. “This young person would not be able to attend Haileybury without a sponsorship and therefore would not have the advantage that a great Haileybury education and its networking opportunities provides.”
Without this, Haftu would not have experienced the educational successes he has accomplished. Haileybury provided the educational foundation that now sees him studying at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, USA, on a full student athlete scholarship. Haftu aspires to be an environmental engineer to help make the world more liveable and sustainable. He is one of many students who have received an invaluable Haileybury education thanks to the Scholarship Program. We are therefore delighted with the response by Haileybury staff to our Workplace Giving initiative.
Haftu is one of many students who have received an invaluable Haileybury education thanks to the Scholarship Program.
Staff who have signed up are contributing at least $20 per month, and one student commencing in 2020 will receive the Haileybury Staff Giving Scholarship. We appreciate the generous contributions of our staff to this project. We are thankful to so many who contribute to the Haileybury Foundation. If you wish to make a difference and change lives forever, please visit www.haileybury.com.au/giving
CONTACT US For further information on the Haileybury Foundation, to donate, or enquire about giving, please contact Russell Davidson, Director of School Development & Alumni Relations on: +61 3 9904 6140 russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au www.haileybury.com.au/giving Haileyburian 21
We thank Rob and our many Foundation donors who are providing students such as Kayla with a life changing education.
Former Foundation Scholarship recipient, Haftu Strintzos (OH 2018) illustrates the fund’s significance. Haftu came from unimaginable conditions in rural northern Ethiopia. He was adopted by a long-time aid worker and moved to Australia, beginning Year 7 at Newlands on a scholarship.
OHA NEWS OHA CONTACTS
the President
MESSAGE FROM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Russell Davidson (OH ’86) russell.davidson@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6140
Events & Administration Coordinator:
Catherine McVean catherine.mcvean@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6141
Data Coordinator:
Kylie Phillips kylie.phillips@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6146
HIST Alumni Coordinator: Oliver Wang (OH 2016) oliver.wang@haileybury.vic.edu.au +61 3 9904 6146
OHA SENIOR EXECUTIVE
President: Cameron van den Dungen (OH ’98) Senior Vice-President: Brad Hyde (OH ‘82) Junior Vice-President: James Kemper (OH 2012) Treasurer: Ian Clydesdale (OH ’77) Business Relations: Gines Satchithanandam (OH 2005) Jun Yan (OH 2005) and Meldon D’Cruz (OH 2001) Chapter Relations: Laura Rabinovich (OH 2012) and Peter Sise (OH 2000) Clubs: Andrew Bonwick (OH ’88) Andrew Hicks (OH ’80) Bernie Ladds (OH ’81) Stephanie MacLean (OH 2011) Communication: James Kemper (OH 2012) Community Relations: Claire Brown (OH 2013) Kathryn Quinn (OH 2013)
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THIS IS MY LAST ARTICLE TO YOU AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE OLD HAILEYBURIANS ASSOCIATION, AFTER WHAT HAS BEEN AN AMAZING FEW YEARS. I TOOK OVER THE PRESIDENCY AT THE START OF SEPTEMBER 2015, AND I WILL BE RELINQUISHING THE ROLE AT THE NEXT AGM ON JUNE 18, 2019.
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efore I launch into an update on what we’ve been working on in recent months, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank every member who has served on the Senior Executive or worked in the OHA office through the course of my nearly four years in the role. In particular I would like to thank the OHA Executive Director, Russell Davidson, for his amazing support throughout my tenure. The OHA would not be as successful as it is, without the tireless work and dedication of Russell.
business community. The group is by invitation only and will be provided with special, intimate events featuring people and topics of significant interest. If you believe you, or someone you know should be on our list of invitees for this elite networking group then please reach out to Catherine at the OHA office.
While there is an election process in place for all positions on the OHA Senior Executive, we have been working on a succession plan with our Senior Vice-President, Mr Brad Hyde (OH ‘82). This approach will ensure a level of stability and continuity as the Association moves on to new leadership and direction. In the meantime, I would encourage any and all interested members to attend the AGM and get involved in the Senior Executive.
Finally, another key area of focus for us has been the strengthening and development of OHA Member Chapters in cities and regions outside of Melbourne. One of the additional elements within this is celebrating members of note within our community that we may have lost touch with over the years.
The focus of the OHA Senior Executive for the current year has been around developing a much stronger, interconnected business community within the OHA membership, and I believe we are well on the path to achieving this outcome. This year, we will be launching our first exclusive Business Leaders Group. This is an elite community of CEOs, managing directors and leaders of significance within the
SPONSORSHIP OHA’s major sponsor, Mercedes-Benz Berwick, is offering a wonderful deal for Haileybury community members. With the purchase of a passenger car or van from Mercedes-Benz Berwick you will also receive: • Preferential VIP OHA pricing for cars and vans • Reduced Dealer Delivery fee • Complimentary scheduled servicing at MercedesBenz Berwick for up to 3 years • Pick-up and drop-off, or access to a loan vehicle when your Mercedes-Benz is being serviced • Total of 4 years’ complimentary Mercedes-Benz Road Care nationwide. • Competitive rates and tailored financial services solutions Conditions apply. To take up this offer, please contact MIKE BUXTON (OH ’82) on 1300 622 622 and mention your Haileybury connection.
In addition to the above we are also upgrading our website to feature a messaging service, which should allow for easier communication between our members that may have lost direct contact over the years.
As always, I encourage you to ‘Stay Connected’ and we look forward to welcoming you at the next event. CAMERON VAN DEN DUNGEN (OH ’98)
NEW ADDITIONS
Congratulations
GINES SATCHITHANANDAM (OH 2005)
and Kacia – on the arrival of their second daughter, Zaede. JAMES PATTINSON (OH 2008) and
Kayla, on the birth of Lilah in September. SHANE WALDEN (OH ‘95) and wife Yumi, on the recent birth of Charli Lu Walden, born 5 September. TOM CHISHOLM (OH 2005) and wife Briony, on the birth of Harry James Chisholm, born 1 October.
Family friend and current Haileybury First XVIII Football coach David Lappage already has a keen interest in Harry’s early development, presenting him with his future jumper!
Vale JOHN LINDLEY PILLEY (OH ‘56) It is with great sorrow that the OHA announces the passing of John Lindley Pilley, in October last year. John was an outstanding cricketer at Haileybury. He was a member of the Victorian Country XI which played against the touring English and West Indian teams following his graduation from Haileybury. We pass on our sympathy to John’s family, in particular his brother, CLIVE LINDLEY PILLEY (OH ‘63) sister Marion and partner, Kate.
BARRIE JOHNS (OH ‘56) Barrie Johns taught Science at Castlefield during the 1970s and 80s. He transferred to Newlands towards the end of his time at Haileybury, before moving to a teaching role at Brighton Grammar. He was very dedicated to the development of Camp Pelican, and an enthusiastic sport coach.
GRANT B MCCONCHIE (OH ‘61) Grant passed away on 24 February 2019. Grant remained connected to the Old Haileyburians Association, and as he resided in the USA, whenever he could, Grant would reconnect with his School friends and his association during his visits home. He will be missed within our community.
STEVE SILBERER (OH ‘74) The OHA and members of the Class of 1974 mourns the passing of Steven Silberer, who passed away on 31 January 2019. Our condolences are extended to Steve’s sons MARK SILBERER (OH 2003), PAUL SILBERER (OH 2006) and Steven’s brother, TERRY SILBERER (OH ‘73).
JASON GUEROW (OH ’94) Jason sadly passed away on 11 December 2018. Our condolences are passed on to his family and in particular, brothers JAMIE GUEROW (OH ‘92) and JORDAN GUEROW (OH ‘96).
EDWARD TUCK (OH ’40) Edward passed away on 1 September 2018.
WILLIAM (BILL) ROYCE (OH ’79) Bill passed away on 10 December 2018.
‘Lift up your hearts...’
LIFE CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations
TIM JACOB (2005) recently became engaged to
Tabitha. LIAM DONNELLY (2006) recently married Lani. DANE VERWEY (2004) recently married Jess. TAYLA DALY (2011) recently married Andrew. TOM LYNCH (2008) recently married Courtney. TOM SCULLY (2009) recently married Zoe. ANTHONY CAO (2009) one of Haileybury’s international students, recently married Ying.
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM We are proud of the difference that we have made and the fact that we have supported up to 16 Haileybury community members with this project. The grants and recipients are outlined as follows:
EAGLES CORNER
MICHAEL CARTER (OH ’65)
Eagles Corner provides the practical means to aid remarkable transformation in men’s lives, leading to reconciliation for families as a whole. Their aim is to bring hope, restore dignity and purpose, and impart the skills needed to take steps toward productive and fulfilling lives.
SHINE CAMBODIA
DANIEL HAMILTON (OH 2016) AND HAYLEY MCKENNA (OH 2015)
Shine provides accommodation as part of the salary package for employees who require accommodation due to moving jobs or are arriving from outside the area. The construction of this accommodation will function as a sheltered space and be used for dining time.
FIGHT MND
DANIEL WARD (OHAFC)
Funds directed to Fight MND in support of the Daniher’s Drive initiative.
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM
HELENA PENG (OH 2018) AND
KATYA GVOZDENKO (YEAR 12)
The NYSF aims to encourage young people to continue studying science-related subjects in university and to build careers in the various science, technology and engineering fields and has been operating for more than 30 years. Both girls were selected to attend the NYSF by the Rotary Club of Brighton.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
IAN HERMAN (OH ’83)
Partners from Grant Thornton Australia came together to make a tangible difference to a disadvantaged community in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam by building homes for families in need.
IAN DAVIS (OH ’95) The OHA provided support to Ian who was in palliative care suffering from MND. Funds were directed to his family to assist for their future. We were saddened by the passing of Ian last year.
MATERIAL AID PROGRAM
HANNAH VUONG (OH 2013)
The Material Aid Program is an initiative that delivers medical equipment to underresourced healthcare institutions in the developing world. Our partner hospitals provide us with a wish list of much-needed medical materials, which our volunteers then work to obtain and deliver through students and NGOs visiting these communities overseas. We aim to provide an alternative pathway for surplus materials from Melbourne hospitals and clinics through sustainable partnerships.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS COMMUNITY CARE
BRETT CAPRON (OH ’97)
BRETT JENKINS (OH ’97) AND STUART ISAACS (OH ’93)
Cystic Fibrosis Australia is committed to improving clinical practice and patient outcomes through its quality improvement programmes and research with the aim of extending life expectancy from 37 to 50 years by 2025.
CLUB GRANTS The OHA was pleased to provide grants to three of its affiliate clubs in the recent March funding period. Clubs to receive grants were Football, Aerobics and Dance. The Football Club is the OHA’s largest club with more than 150 members comprising three men’s and one women’s team. To be successful, the club is required to have a large volunteer presence both at training and on game day. Funding was provided to assist in a range of areas, including leadership programs, software to ensure players receive edited analysis and match highlights and assistance with operating a more thorough and professional physiotherapy treatment and recovery program for all players. Our OHA Dance team has had huge success over many years. It is a delight to support this team as it prepares for more advanced competitions during the course of the year. Funding has been provided to support these competitions as well as providing coaching for the two teams.
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OHA Aerobics is aiming to compete at the National Championships on the Gold Coast later this year. Funding has been provided for music and costumes as the club looks to recruit more athletes in the coming year.
OHA EVENTS OHA CORPORATE CYCLING 2019 A horde of cyclists, dressed in their finest Lycra, ventured to Cape Schanck on 29 March for a wonderful day of cycling. Two courses were on offer – a short course of 62.5 kilometres and a long 80-kilometre course, both finishing with a beautiful lunch at the RACV Club at Cape Schanck. The OHA Cycling Day was a wonderful opportunity for Haileybury community members to come together, and to offer this opportunity to friends and colleagues of community members, so they too could enjoy the day. We provided all manner of expertise to ensure a sensational experience – our cycling events are always run in a fully professional manner with oncourse mechanical and medical support, extensive course signage, traffic management and support vehicles. If you missed out this year, we look forward to you joining us at the next OHA Cycling Day in 2020.
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FRI, 31 MAY
OHA GOLF DAY On a perfect day for golf at Southern Golf Club, a short nine iron chip across the road from Haileybury’s Keysborough campus, it was former parent Andrea Scammell who claimed glory by winning the prestigious Hattam-Metherall trophy. In a field of just over 60 participants, Andrea took out the event by three points off a handicap of 37. In second position was ANDREW BROWN (OH ‘82) with 37 points. The event was played for the 13th time and the first occasion at Southern Golf Club.
Event Dates Class of 2009 – 10-Year Reunion
Haileybury City
WED, 12 JUNE
Business Leaders Networking
The Westin, Melbourne
FRI, 14 JUNE
Generations Breakfast
Haileybury City
FRI, 14 JUNE
Class of 1999 – 20-Year Reunion Dinner
Haileybury City
FRI, 26 JULY
Boutique Industry Luncheon
Haileybury City
FRI, 2 AUG
Boutique Industry Luncheon
Haileybury City
FRI, 9 AUG
Boutique Industry Luncheon
Haileybury City
FRI, 9 AUG
YOHA 2019
Baroq House
TUES, 13 AUG
OHA Networking Event
The George on Collins
FRI, 16 AUG
Boutique Industry Luncheon
Haileybury City
THUR, 12 SEPT
Young Professionals Networking
Haileybury City
FRI, 4 OCT
OHA Golf Day
Southern Golf Club
THUR, 10 OCT
Sydney Member Event
Sydney
FRI, 11 OCT
Canberra Member Event
Canberra
SAT, 12 OCT
Brisbane Member Event
Brisbane
FRI, 25 OCT
Class of 1969 – 50-Year Reunion
Haileybury Brighton
FRI, 25 OCT
Clark Club Lunch
Sandringham Yacht Club
FRI, 15 NOV
Class of 2014 – 5-Year Reunion
Baroq House
FRI, 15 NOV
Class of 1994 – 25-Year Reunion
The George on Collins
FRI, 22 NOV
Class of 1984 – 35-Year Reunion
The George on Collins
CLASS OF 2018 – YEAR 12 FINAL DAY CELEBRATIONS Friday, 19 October marked the final day of their Haileybury education for the Class of 2018, and in celebration, the OHA hosted a festival to welcome this cohort as Old Haileyburians. While they spent the day signing each other’s uniforms, we treated them to food trucks, a Mr Whippy van, caricature artists, a racing car circuit, photo booth and great music. It was a wonderful atmosphere – especially when they were all presented with their gift bags which included OHA branded KeepCups, caps and our famous ‘Haileyanas’! The OHA provides diverse opportunities for our graduates to remain connected with Haileybury through groups and clubs. Club representatives also came along to this final day, inviting these new graduates to join up. The OHA is looking forward to connecting with this cohort shortly, as we start to plan our infamous event – YOHA!
CLASS OF 1968 50-YEAR REUNION AND CLARK CLUB LUNCHEON On Friday, 26 October 2018, we were privileged to welcome more than 165 members of the Haileybury community to the Clark Club Luncheon. The Clark Club Luncheon celebrates those who have been graduates of Haileybury for 50 or more years. Earlier in the day, close to 40 members of the Class of 1968 enjoyed morning tea before embarking on a tour of Castlefield, led by Vice-Principal, Community Engagement and Advancement, SCOTT DORAN (OH ’84). The Class of 1968 was then formally recognised at the Clark Club Luncheon. The event included speeches from Haileybury’s Director of Development & Alumni Relations, RUSSELL DAVIDSON (OH ’86), 2018 School Captains Jessica Abraham and Nick Muraledaran, and CEO and Principal, Derek Scott. The annual Brian Clark oration was delivered by Vice Captain of the 1968 First XI CHRIS ALDONS (OH ‘68). This was fitting given that the School team had triumphed this year.
CLASS OF 1979 – 40-YEAR REUNION Our first reunion for the year was on 1 February for the Class of 1979. A terrific dinner for these former students was held at The Deck, Brighton. A record-breaking reunion that concluded for some the following morning!
It was wonderful to see Gweneth Clark, widow of Brian in attendance as well as Sue Brown, widow of Jim Brown and her daughter, Wendy Lane. Gwynne Cox, widow of the late Ian Cox was also in attendance. Tributes were read out for prominent members of the Haileybury community who sadly passed away in 2018 – Bill Trueman, Jim Brown, John Lindley Pilley, Barrie Johns and John Bolton. The annual ‘Countdown’ was held and the last man standing was WILLIAM BUCKLAND (OH ‘40) who at 94 is our oldest known Old Haileyburian. A wonderful event and we can’t wait for the 10th edition to be held on Friday, 25 October, 2019.
OHA NETWORKING – SYDNEY CHAPTER EVENT
A few days later on 5 February, some of these former students returned to Keysborough to attend the Founders Day Assembly where they were officially inducted into the ‘40 Years On’ Club. They took great delight in participating in a tour of the School, which brought back some fantastic memories.
GENERATIONS BREAKFASTS – BERWICK AND KEYSBOROUGH
PERTH CHAPTER LUNCHEON On a beautiful Spring day in Perth last year, members gathered at The Boatshed Restaurant for the OHA Perth Chapter luncheon. One of our challenges is to locate our members who live outside of Melbourne – we want to be able to capture members who live all over the world, so they can benefit from the growing global Haileybury community. If you have changed address in the last 12 months and haven’t updated your details, please email stayconnected@haileybury.vic.edu.au We like to stay connected. For life.
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After last year’s successful Generations Breakfasts at each campus, we have decided to repeat them this year and so far, we have held our breakfasts at Berwick and Keysborough campuses. The children (and parents, and grandparents!) love the generational pins that are presented to each guest, identifying them as belonging to a Haileybury generational family. The number of third-generation Haileybury families is also growing! City and Brighton, your breakfasts are coming soon!
Members who are located in or around Sydney in October last year, attended a fantastic OHA Sydney Chapter evening, held in the Harbour Room at the InterContinental. The view, the food, the company; everything was spectacular! It’s very important that we expand our network to those living outside of Victoria, and we have a large cohort of Old Haileyburians who are now part of our Sydney Chapter.
OHA EVENTS CONTINUED KEN PHILLIPS DAY 2019 Each year, the Old Haileyburians Association conducts the Ken Phillips Day, in recognition of the late Ken Phillips, a former staff member at Haileybury and President of the Old Haileyburians Football Club. The event involves Haileybury winter teams competing against their alumni counterparts, both of whom are gearing up for the winter season. This year both Netball and Men’s Football played extremely competitive and high-spirited matches. The OHA Netball Team is led by SOPHIE LEGGOS (OH 2008) and plays regularly at Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) and Springers. In a terrific match against the Haileybury First Team, the alumnae girls were victorious 45-41. The match was of a high standard and great for our school team to witness the pathway that exists in netball at Haileybury.
LUNAR FESTIVAL OHA DRAGON BAR As part of Haileybury’s biannual Lunar Festival, the OHA was delighted to manage the Dragon Bar. Complete with a ‘Plucka-Duck’ style spinning wheel, many members of our community left with some great prizes! To qualify for a free spin of the wheel, members had to download the OHA App onto their phone and present their QR code. We were also very proud that MasterChef Australia 2018 finalist, KHANH ONG (OH 2009) took to the stage for a cooking demonstration. A great event for the entire community.
The OHA Football Under-19s are coached by ADAM BUDGE (OH 2010) and play in the VAFA competition with their home ground at Princes Park, Caulfield. Our school boys team has taken all before it in the past two years and it was no exception this year with another dominant display against Old Haileybury. It was wonderful to see great support from our parents and community members at both events and we thank you for taking time to participate in such an important event.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING EVENT There are many networking events where you have the opportunity of meeting new and interesting people from a diverse range of industries. Sometimes these meetings can be life and career-changing!
In addition, we were delighted to welcome special guest KHANH ONG (OH 2009) who spoke of his experience last year as a MasterChef Australia 2018 finalist, and his plans for the future.
The OHA’s Young Professionals Networking Event held last year provided a wonderful opportunity to network with like-minded professionals while having the opportunity to learn from and meet high-profile industry specialists from a range of fields. These individuals assisted our guests and provided guidance with career paths and valuable tips for their next career move. This event was open to alumni from 2000–2017.
The feedback we received about this event was tremendous, and this format will be repeated for this year’s Young Professionals Networking Event, scheduled for Thursday, 12 September. If you are at university, about to graduate, fresh out of uni, or seeking career opportunities in all industries, this is a networking event you shouldn’t miss.
CLASS OF 1974 – 45-YEAR REUNION
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Over 30 members from Class of 1974 had a wonderful dinner at the Half Moon, Brighton on Friday, 22 February to celebrate their 45-Year Reunion. We acknowledged the presence of two members who had flown in from interstate for the occasion. MARK HARROP (OH ‘87) Haileybury’s Senior Deputy Head of Newlands and Head of Boys Middle School welcomed all guests and reminded them of memorable moments that happened at the School in 1974, of which most of them had forgotten!
STAYING CONNECTED. FOR LIFE. Did you know that we will email and/ or post an invitation to you for YOUR reunion? This isn’t possible if we have your old email or old postal address though. If you have changed any of your contact details recently, please email stayconnected@haileybury.vic.edu. au. We respect your privacy and under no circumstances will we divulge your personal details.
OHA CLUBS AIKMAN CLUB The Aikman Club was excited to compete in its first regatta for the year on 6 April. While there are some superstar rowers in this squad, the club is continually looking to recruit new rowers to join them in a boat. You don’t have to be a former rower at Haileybury to be part of this squad. If you’re interested, please contact Nat Callea at nat_callea@hotmail.com
OHA AEROBICS The OHA Aerobics Club has come back after a short break for the 2018 season and is pleased to announce it will be competing across two sections for the 2019 season. Led by coaches JESSIE CURTAIN (OH 2014) and SARAH FRY (OH 2014) the girls are preparing for the biggest year yet. Upcoming events for the club are the Haileybury Aerobics and Dance Display night, which provides a great opportunity to interact with future OHA Aerobics Club members as well as to practise the routine prior to the competitions. Our first competition was on May 5 and we are now looking forward to competing at the State Championships.
OHA FOOTBALL The OHAFC is pleased to announce the appointment of MICHAEL CONSTABLE (OH ‘84) as the new President of the Club. Mick takes over from MARK SECCULL (OH ‘86) who has done a wonderful job over the past two seasons, including a Premier C Men’s Premiership and the first ever Women’s Premiership. Former Melbourne player Daniel Ward is coaching the club for the third consecutive year. Mark Seccull will take over the coaching of the Reserves, while former St Kilda captain Danny Frawley is coaching the Women’s team, also for the third year running. We congratulate the following Best and Fairest winners from the 2018 season; • Senior Mens: JAMES PAUL (OH 2008) • Reserves Mens: JOSH ELSTON (OH 2014) • Womens: Frances Land Congratulations also to PHIL WITHEROW (OH ‘76) who took out the Barry Berggy/Ken Allison Memorial Trophy for outstanding and meritorious service.
MAGENTA AND BLACK – WORN WITH PRIDE IN ENGAWALA, NT We were very excited to have received a photo of the girls’ footy team at Engawala, north of Alice Springs. The girls are wearing the Magenta and Black jumpers, which one of our community members had organised due to connections with the local community. It is great seeing the colours being worn with such pride. Given the School now has the Haileybury Rendall School, Darwin, it won’t be long before the OHAFC has alumni from the Northern Territory playing for us, further strengthening the connection.
OHA NETBALL
Our Monday ladies’ team, also at GESAC, has found itself without its key Goal Attack after a
twisted ankle has ruled her out for about six weeks. Besides this setback, the rest of the team is playing well and also competitive in division one. As our youngest team, we look forward to watching it continue to improve as a group. Finally, our most long-standing mixed team has moved to Monash sports centre on a Tuesday night. This year will be its sixth season playing as a group! Still as competitive and as eager to get on the court for a fun and fast-paced game there is no doubt this team will also be playing finals at the end of the season. We wish all our teams best of luck. If you are interested in playing, please feel free to contact either of us via email at oldhaileybury.netball@gmail.com SOPHIE LEGGOS (OH 2008) and KATHRYN QUINN (OH 2013)
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The teams from the OHA Netball club are all in the heart of their seasons, however, it hasn’t been without its difficulties with many injuries plaguing some of our most seasoned players. The Black Hearts mixed netball team, which plays on Monday nights at Glen Eira Sports and
Aquatic Centre (GESAC) had a great opening to its season and was placed in division one. Only a few rounds into the competition and we had lost two of our players for the rest of the year to the dreaded ruptured ACL injury! Despite this bumpy start, the team pulled itself together by drafting some new talent and appointing the injured players as a formidable coaching duo. The team is looking stronger than ever as it climbs its way up the ladder, hoping to make finals for the third season running.
OHA PEOPLE
In 2011 at the age of 33, Ian was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Frustrated at the time at the lack of public awareness or campaigning for increased funding into research, he began actively engaging with the local media, to raise awareness and funds for research in MND. He created a beer – Cavalier Courage and undertook a tandem bike ride along the east coast of Australia to ensure his message was heard. In early 2014, Ian was forced to give up his work as a medical doctor due to his ailing health. After the birth of his son, Archie, in September 2014, Ian was energised to create the Cure for MND Foundation – or FightMND as it is now known – with the explicit purpose of finding a cure for the disease. He then partnered with Neale Daniher and together they were a powerhouse in their fight for a cure. Their relentless dedication to the cause of raising awareness and funding for research has been inspirational to all around them, and to MND sufferers across Australia.
2018 OHA MEDALLIST DR IAN DAVIS DR IAN DAVIS (OH ‘95) HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AS THE WINNER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS OLD HAILEYBURIANS ASSOCIATION (OHA) MEDAL.
In its first two years as an organisation, Cure for MND raised more than $20 million, with 92c of the dollar going directly to research, and caring for those suffering with MND right now in Australia. Ian was able to bring clinical trials to Australia so that, for the first time, Australian patients have access to developing treatments that they never had before. The unprecedented funding for MND research has completely changed the landscape of MND research in Australia, and brought about a sense of urgency, and a community of scientists who are now collaborating to deliver cutting-edge, world-class science.
The medal was awarded for the 11th time at the Founders Day Assembly, held on Tuesday, 5 February in Aikman Hall at Keysborough.
Sadly, Ian passed away in the latter part of 2018, however, he has left an amazing legacy – one that has seen FightMND raise more than $40 million to find a cure for the disease.
Ian passed away in late 2018 from Motor Neurone Disease. Ian’s wife, Melissa, mother Carol, brother BRADLEY (OH 2013) and school mates DAVE MCLENNAN (OH ‘95) and BEN PEARSON (OH ‘95) were in attendance at the assembly. The award was presented by OHA Senior Vice-President BRAD HYDE (OH ‘82).
In an era where we encourage our students to have a strong sense of social justice it is truly fitting that the 2018 OHA Medal be awarded to a compassionate individual, one who courageously and selflessly put others before himself.
The Old Haileyburians Association Medal is awarded to an Old Haileyburian in recognition and appreciation of exceptional achievement to the community beyond expectation in their field of endeavour. Given that there are now in excess of 16,000 members of the Old Haileyburians Association, to be awarded this medal is a major achievement. Ian graduated from Haileybury in 1995. He obtained a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery from Flinders University in 2006. He won numerous awards throughout his medical training and was Dux of his year, achieving first-class honours. His career commenced at St Vincent’s Hospital where he was actively engaged with teaching junior doctors and medical students.
DUNCAN WALLACE (OH 2009) We are very proud to announce that DUNCAN WALLACE (OH 2009) Vice School Captain, Pipe Major, Haileybury Pipes & Drums and 99.95 Dux, has been awarded the Holland Whittaker Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, to complete his PhD. Duncan graduated BA LLB from Monash University and was awarded a scholarship to complete his LLM at Cambridge. He is currently the Associate for one of our High Court Justices. Since leaving Haileybury almost 10 years ago, Duncan studied Law and Politics at Monash for five years, with the hope of becoming a barrister. After graduating, he moved to Canberra to work for the Australian Government Solicitor, a law firm for the Federal Government. He rotated through different practice groups and ended up in a litigation team that defends the government in constitutional law cases. He was there for 18 months, before deciding to go back to the student life.
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Duncan was lucky enough to gain entry to Cambridge to do a Masters degree in Law. He chose subjects including English, Legal History and Jurisprudence. The college system in the UK reminded him more of his Haileybury days than university.
After finishing his degree he came home to Melbourne to teach Constitutional Law at Monash for a semester, and then took six months off to live in England and to travel around Europe. Last year, Duncan returned to Canberra, which he now considers a second home. He has been working as an assistant to a judge, lives in Sydney, and ventures back to Canberra for court hearings. In October he will return to Cambridge for three years to do a PhD on Immigration Law. Duncan, who is also a direct descendent of William Wallace, the Braveheart, was born in Edinburgh and came to Australia with his younger sister and parents when he was a boy. He began at Castlefield in Year 2, 1999. He has a younger sister, Ailsa, who graduated in 2011 and his brother, Hamish, is completing Year 12 (PA). Hamish is Drum Sergeant in Pipes & Drums. Duncan’s parents have both been great leaders in the parent group for the Band. Mum Karen Wallace – who created and had made Haileybury’s unique, and registered, tartan – is the President of the Friend’s of Haileybury Pipes & Drums who created and had made Haileybury’s unique, and registered, tartan. Karen is currently driving the design of our new ‘Number 1/Formal’ uniform for the Band that made its debut at this year’s Anzac Day Parade. Professor Euan Wallace is one of Australia’s leading specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology. We are delighted that the whole family is, every inch, magenta!
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
JONO SOMERS (OH 2007) together with business partner Dr Sam Prince (founder of Mexican restaurants Zambrero) have transformed an iconic, prime location in Prahran, Melbourne, to a built-for-purpose practice to provide for all the needs of the future GP and their patients.
For every consultation a vaccination is donated to someone in need, living in a developing country. For further information, contact Jono at jonathon.somers@nextpracticehealth.com. Congratulations SIMON FALLON (OH 2017). In a sensational finish to the Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia season, Simon has secured the 2018 title in the Outright and Pro classifications.
Ian Henderson first presented the ABC Victoria’s 7.00 pm news bulletin in 1992 and has fronted the cameras Monday to Friday ever since. Ian’s final news bulletin was on Friday, 12 October 2018. SHAHEEN EVANS (OH ‘93) is starting a new position as chief risk officer at Border Express Pty Ltd.
To complement the seven boys drafted in 2017, a further three were drafted to AFL clubs last year. The OHA congratulates: MAX KING (OH 2018) drafted to St Kilda with selection 4, BEN KING (OH 2018) drafted to Gold Coast with selection 6 and LIAM STOCKER (OH 2017) drafted to Richmond with selection 19. CHARLIE CONSTABLE (OH 2017) one of 2017’s draftees, was recently selected for his first AFL game for Geelong in Round 1 of the current AFL season and in Round 2 was selected as the NAB Rising Star.
TARREN ZIMSEN (OH 2011) is now residential medical officer at Queensland Health. JOSHUA LAING (OH 2001) is a neurologist at
Peninsula Health. MARK RICHARDSON (OH ’96) is national sales manager, Simonds Homes. ROB ATKINS (2007) is new car sales consultant at Mercedes Benz Berwick.
Congratulations to ABC newsreader IAN HENDERSON (OH ‘70) who announced his retirement, after more than 25 years as the face of Victoria’s 7.00 pm news bulletin. Ian was the sixth Old Haileyburian to be awarded the prestigious OHA Medal in 2013. Ian first joined the ABC in 1980 after completing a newspaper cadetship. His first rounds at the public broadcaster included state politics and industrial relations. ‘Hendo’ became a household name as the ABC’s European correspondent, during which time he covered significant historical events including Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.
We also congratulate AUSTIN BRADTKE (OH 2018) who has been taken by Melbourne as a Category B rookie. The outstanding work of DAVID LAPPAGE (OH ‘91) and fellow coach Matthew Lloyd should not be underestimated. Haileybury has won the past two APS Football Premierships and now boasts 20 players who are currently listed with AFL clubs, along with countless others in the various State Leagues. Congratulations JARROD MCLAUCHLAN (OH 2002) on being nominated as Recruitment Consultant of the Year at the Seek annual recruitment awards, recognising the work of industry leaders and best practice. Congratulations GABI MCMULLEN (OH 2011) on being appointed solicitor and project officer at Top End Women’s Legal Service. Congratulations ADAM FLOYD (OH ‘94) on being appointed head of Tabcorp Gaming Solutions.
Congratulations MARTIN PAKULA (OH ‘86) on his victory in the seat of Keysborough at the recent Victorian State Election. Martin also takes on the following portfolios – Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade; Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events; Minister for Racing. We also congratulate NICK WAKELING (OH ‘88) on winning the seat of Ferntree Gully, a seat that he has held since 2006. ALEXANDRA (LEXI) MANATAKIS
(OH 2011) went to Monash and completed her BA degree, also completing her Masters in Publishing and Communication at Melbourne University. To complete her Masters, Lexi needed an internship in her field which she managed to win at her favourite magazine in London, DAZED. She was so impressive that they kept her on as a paid intern until a position could be created for her. She was given the role of digital assistant/art writer – all at only age 23! Congratulations JAMIE BARKLEY (OH ‘83) on his appointment as chief executive officer of Australian Turf Club. Jamie was previously CEO of the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust. Congratulations to IRAISH THIRIMANNE (OH 2013), who earlier this year was named in the Australian Financial Review as one of the Top 100 Future Leaders for 2019. STEPHANIE MANATAKIS
(OH 2007) completed three degrees at Monash Clayton: a BA then Masters in Publishing and Editing, followed by a Juris Doctor at their city campus. Stephanie is now employed with a national top-10 tier firm, Gadens. In October 2016 DR MARC NAYLOR (OH ‘79) was appointed as Organist and Master of the Choir at St Katherine’s Cathedral in Lincoln. He gives a weekly organ recital and has formed various chamber groups giving concerts throughout Lincolnshire. Haileyburian 29
ELLESE SALVATO (OH 2007) has started a new role as graphic designer for Women’s Sleep, Swim, Intimates and Footwear at Target.
NINA MARSHALLSEA (OH 2014) is extremely excited to start as a 2019 Rail Projects Victoria land, planning and environment graduate.