OHA Annual Report 2022/2023

ANNUAL REPORT

OLD

President’s Report

In recent years I have often posed the question, ‘describe to me an Old Haileyburian?’

How we define an Old Haileyburian today is so much broader than anyone might first think. When asked to do so, what pops into the mind’s eye is probably a reflection of our own experiences.

On Council we continue to challenge that view in consideration of the graduates of Haileybury, Haileybury Girls College, four Melbourne campuses, Rendall School in Darwin, Tianjin in China and now Haileybury Pangea.

Throughout the last year Council has considered numerous programs that reflect this contemporary Old Haileyburian.

Alongside our more traditional offerings, our focus with Rendall, Tianjin and Pangea are initiatives to build awareness as well as the provision of some practical support. Whilst we believe the OHA is in great health, these initiatives recognise there is always room to improve, enhance and lead.

As our program becomes more representative, so does our Council. During the year we were delighted to welcome new Haileybury graduate Zara Scammell (OH 2022) and current staff member Melissa Allen (OH 2009). Already their contributions are enhancing our work.

Our continuing Councillors lead by Senior Vice President Dr. James Kemper (OH 2012) similarly give of their time and expertise and show great devotion and commitment to their roles – I thank them for their efforts and passion.

At this year’s AGM we farewell from Council Kym Huynh and Gerard Garson. Our thanks to each of these Councillors for their commitment and dedication to the OHA. Both have brought great purpose to their contributions and should be proud of their time on Council.

This year we welcomed to the OHA office James Green as Digital Engagement and Data Coordinator; no doubt you have seen the significant lift he has driven in our social media communications variety and quality. This has complemented the ongoing outstanding work of Cristina Zannoni as Events Coordinator and Kylie Philips, our Operations Lead.

Executive Director, Russell Davidson continues to drive, nurture and guide the OHA to maintain its position as the leading alumni association; it is not surprising when attending functions and forums with our peer associations to observe that Russell is looked to for leadership, guidance and input. We are fortunate to have him at the helm, providing counsel and direction.

As to our school, my thanks to CEO | Principal Derek Scott for his ongoing support of the OHA and active recognition of our part in the Haileybury ecosystem. Vice Principal Community Engagement & Advancement Scott Doran continues to inspire and drive excellence with his energy, team focus and innovation; we share a passion for ‘a Haileybury Life’ that recognises and promotes a greater connection than our time at school.

After four years as President and six on Council, I am retiring at this year’s AGM. This has without question been one of the most rewarding undertakings in my life. I step back with a trove of wonderful memories, dozens of new and challenging experiences to reflect on and scores of Bloods and Hearts I now call friends.

However mostly, I view my experience as a privilege and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our incredible community.

I now look forward to Winter afternoons cheering on the Hearts and Bloods at Princes Park and the warmer evenings having a roll with the Old Haileybury Bowls Club.

I am excited to watch the OHA thrive into the future and seeing you at a function soon.

Vivat Haileyburia.

Let’s Stay Connected.

Mr Brad Hyde (OH 1982) President

Treasurer’s Report

Profit / Loss

The 2022/23 result shows income of $404k - $40k more than last year and surplus of $98k - 50k less than last year but same as 2020/21.

Enrolment income was up $30k on last year or 10% at 1,173 (last year 1,063).

Cost were well up on last year due post COVID-19 - Clubs (53k), golf day costs ($23k) and OHA week ($18k).

Balance Sheet

The OHA had $167k in its general accounts as at March 31st and $ 250k invested with the bank and $324k invested with Morgans. This is up $113k from last year.

Investment with Morgans has realised $20k losses, partly offset by $15k dividends.

Members funds have now increased by $98k to $776k.

An audit has started, however had not been completed by the time of the AGM.

Mr Ian Clydesdale (OH 1977) Treasurer

OHA Council

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Council Member

Council Member

Council Member

Mr Brad Hyde (OH 1982)

Dr James Kemper (OH 2012)

Mr Ian Clydesdale (OH 1977)

Ms Melissa Allen (OH 2009)

Mr Clayton Ford (OH 1991)

Mr Gerard Garson (OH 2002)

Council Member Ms Millie Hogben (OH 2013)

Council Member

Council Member

Council Member

Executive Director

Mr Kym Huynh (OH 2002)

Mr Brad Petry (OH 2001)

Ms Zara Scammell (OH 2022)

Mr Russell Davidson (OH 1986)

Secretary Mrs Kylie Phillips

OHA STAFF

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS & Executive Director OHA

Russell Davidson (OH 1986)

Development Office Operations Lead

Kylie Phillips

Development Office Events Coordinator

Cristina Zannoni

Development Office Digital Engagement and Data Coordinator

James Green

We take this opportunity to welcome James Green to the team. James provides our office with expertise in the field of digital engagement, specifically website development and maintenance, social media and design. James will also be a key team member in the collection and upkeep of data.

EVENTS

The OHA ran a jam-packed series of events in the months between April 2022 and March 2023.

Our Events Coordinator, Cristina Zannoni, is to be applauded for showing initiative and creating many new events in the calendar which provide the opportunity for members who had not previously engaged in mainstream activities. Our aim is to provide opportunities for members of all ages and interests.

Some of our feature events in 2022/23 included;

• Generations Breakfasts (all campuses)

• Golf Day

• Former First Team Reunions

• Ken Phillips Day

• Clark Club Luncheon

• Class Reunions

• Interstate and overseas events

• Boutique Industry Luncheons

• Sursum Corda Society event

• Open Member events

The success of our Open Member events is one that we will continue to focus on in future years. Open Member events provide opportunities for members regardless of year level, campus, interests or gender. They allow members to meet new faces and generate connections for years to come. We welcome input from members as to events of interest that they would like to see on our calendar.

CLUBS

The OHA is indebted to those who work behind the scenes to ensure that our clubs are functioning at the standard required to exist in their various competitions and environments.

As at March 31, 2023 the OHA was fortunate to have the following clubs represent the organisation:

AIKMAN (ROWING CLUB) Nat Callea (OH 1992)

ATHLETICS/CROSS COUNTRY CLUB Andrew Scott (OH 1991)

BOWLS CLUB Mark Thompson (OH 1982) / Jim Bonwick (OH 1966)

COMPETITION AEROBICS Jessie Curtain (OH 2014)

CRICKET CLUB Peter Sise (OH 2000)

DANCE/HIP HOP CLUB Michelle Talledo (OH 2017)

FOOTBALL CLUB Matthew Armstrong (OH 1988)

GOLF CLUB John Fergusson (OH 1985)

HOCKEY CLUB Clark Anstis (OH 1975)

WATER POLO CLUB James Walsh (OH 2004)

The key highlights for our Clubs in this time were;

• The return to competition for many of our Clubs following two years of COVID restrictions.

• The success of OHA Football winning the Men’s Premiership and thereby returning the Club to the Premier section of the VAFA.

• An extraordinary year from OHA Cricket with the senior men’s team winning through to the semi-final in Division One.

• OHA Dance producing an incredible performance to place at the State Championships and qualify for the Nationals.

• OHA Bowls, in only their second season, winning the SDELBA Division 4 Premiership with mostly first or second year players.

• Aikman Club (Rowing) becoming further entrenched as a Club at Carrum, supporting the current School program and naming three new boats in honour of alumni and club supporters.

The OHA Clubs Grants program once again assisted our Clubs immensely through the funding of important programs and equipment including;

OHA Football - Various assistance with club financial rebuild including physiotherapy services, General Manager and other.

OHA Cricket - Funds requested to support women’s cricket 2022/23.

OHA Bowls - Club grant to support years 2 and 3 of club development and progression.

OHA Dance and OHA Aerobics - Provision of support to allow for entries to State and National Championships.

OHA AWARDS

OHA MEDAL

The Old Haileyburians Association Medal is awarded annually 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 significant achievement.

The winner of the 2022 OHA Medal was Dr. David Gruen AO (1971)

Dr David Gruen AO was appointed Australian Statistician on 11 December 2019. As Agency Head of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, he is accountable for the functions and operations of the Bureau.

David was previously the Deputy Secretary, Economic and Australia’s G20 Sherpa at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Before joining the Department in September 2014, he was the Executive Director of the Macroeconomic Group at the Australian Treasury.

David joined the Treasury in January 2003, before which he was the Head of the Economic Research Department at the Reserve Bank of Australia from 1998 to 2002.

Before joining the Reserve Bank, David worked as a research scientist in the Research School of Physical Sciences at the Australian National University.

With financial support from a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship, David was visiting lecturer in the Economics Department and the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University from August 1991 to June 1993. He holds PhD degrees in physiology from Cambridge University, England and in economics from the Australian National University.

David was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (General Division) in 2022 for distinguished service to public administration, economic research, business, and education.

We congratulate him on this significant honour.

Photo credit - Sitthixay Ditthavong © The Canberra Times/ACM

OHA AWARDS

David becomes the 15th winner of the OHA Medal and joins the Honour Roll as follows:

HONOUR BOARD

OLD HAILEYBURIANS ASSOCIATION

OHA MEDAL

Year Winner

Peer Year

2022 Dr David Gruen (OH 1971)

2021 Mr. Chris Pfeiffer OAM (OH 1967)

2020 Prof Peter McDougall (OH 1967)

2019 Mr Bob Sedergreen (OH 1960)

2018 *Dr Ian Davis (OH 1995)

2017 Mr Geoff McGeary OAM (OH 1959)

2016 Dr David Scrimgeour AM (OH 1967)

2015 Mr Robin Fildes AM OAM (OH 1958)

2014 Dr. Ross Sundberg AM QC (OH 1960)

2013 Mr Ian Henderson (OH 1970)

2012 Prof Simon Molesworth AO AM (OH 1971)

2011 Prof Geoffrey Cleghorn (OH 1971)

2010 Dr Ian Watterson (OH 1975)

2009 Mr Tony Taggart (OH 1969)

2008 Hon Justice Lex Lasry (OH 1966)

*Deceased

OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARDS

The OHA Outstanding Alumni Awards are in their ninth year and once again provided a popular array of candidates for nomination.

The awards are presented to Young Old Haileyburians who have achieved significantly in their field, have demonstrated exceptional human values and/or have rendered outstanding service to the OHA.

The winners of the awards in 2022 were:

- ARTS: OHA Dance Club, (represented by Melissa Kriv and Roxy Anagnostou, 2016).

- BUSINESS: Gus Coleman (OH 2019) and Lara Cruse (OH 2019)

- COMMUNITY: Mayank Sohani (OH 2015) and Liam Stocker (OH 2017)

- SPORT: Max King (OH 2018), Cody Weightman (OH 2019), Alice Burke (OH 2020) and Bella Eddey (OH 2019)

- STEM: Jackson Heilberg (OH 2012) and Annie Lepustin (OH 2012)

HONOUR BOARD

OLD HAILEYBURIANS ASSOCIATION

OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI

YEAR Business Award Winners

2022 Gus Coleman (OH 2019) and Lara Cruse (OH 2019)

2021 Barbara van der Merwe (OH 2015), Hayley Marlow (OH 2013), Mathisa Vidyarante (OH 2011) and Anthony Trainor (OH 2010)

2020 Sudip Mitra (OH 2012), Boe Eyking (OH 2015) and Sarah Fry (OH 2014)

2019 Jackson Meyer (OH 2014), Iraish Thirimanna (OH 2013) and Jono Somers (OH 2007)

2018 Spencer Bignell (OH 2009) and Nicholas Donato (OH 2009)

2017 Nicolette Kordos (OH 2010)

2016 Maddison Connaughton (OH 2010) and Brittany Drummond (OH 2010)

2015 Matthew Frenkel (OH 2009)

2014 Joanna Hawley (OH 2009) and Sahil Shekhar (OH 2007)

2013 Jared Hopping (OH 2007) and Ben Sze (OH 2002)

YEAR Art Award Winners

2022 OHA Dance Club

2021 Matthew Rogers (OH 2015)

2020 -

2019 Zara McDonald (OH 2012) and Olivia Na (OH 2010)

2018 Niran Dasika (OH 2011) and Edwin Kwong (OH 2013)

2017 Ben Burgess (OH 2012)

2016 Kieran Rafferty (OH 2012)

2015 Monique Mulcahy (OH 2013)

2014 Tom Bainbridge (OH 2008) and Madison Griffiths (OH 2012)

2013 Charlie Lim (OH 2005)

YEAR Community Award Winners

2022 Mayank Mayank (OH 2015) and Liam Stocker (OH 2017)

2021 Daniel Lopez (OH 2016)

2020 Hector Simpson (OH 2009) and Sophie Leggos (OH 2008)

2019 Lachlan Coman (OH 2017) and Carrie van Rensburg (OH 2017)

2018 Hannah Vuoung (OH 2013)

2017 Kenji Fujihara (OH 2013)

2016 Matt Hutson (OH 2012)

2015 Amaya Hettige (OH 2010)

2014 Rebecca Hibbert (OH 2007)

2013 Tom Cross (OH 2009)

YEAR Sport Award Winners

2022 Alice Burke (OH 2020), Bella Eddey (OH 2019), Max King (OH 2018) and Cody Weightman (OH 2019)

2021 Amy Lawton (OH 2019)

2020 Josh Battle (OH 2017)

2019 Gabi Ruffels (OH 2017) and Andrew Brayshaw (OH 2017)

2018 Jordan Williamsz (OH 2009) and Jackson Coleman (OH 2010)

2017 Karl Amon (OH 2013) and Courtney Clarkson (OH 2009)

2016 Angus Brayshaw (OH 2013) and Gina Michael (OH 2012)

2015 Josh Beaver (OH 2011) and Laetisha Scanlan (OH 2007)

2014 Jack Gunston (OH 2009)

2013 Victoria Na (OH 2008)

YEAR STEM Award Winners

2022 Jackson Heilberg (OH 2012) and Annie Lepustin (OH 2012)

2021 Millie Hogben (OH 2013) and James Kemper (OH 2012)

2020 Alexander Oman (OH 2012)

2019 -

2018 Melissa Adikari (OH 2008), Rhiannah Carver (OH 2007), Amy Dowel (OH 2007) and Qerime Alimovski (OH 2007)

OHA WEEK

OHA Week, held in August 2022 was initiated as an opportunity to connect current students with the Old Haileyburians Association brand.

The inaugural OHA week comprised two key days;

Tuesday: Senior School carnival and Year 9 activities

Friday: Middle School BBQ and giveaways

Senior school carnival activities included food trucks, virtual reality games, bubble soccer, a DJ and OHA led activations.

Year 9 activities were conducted for 90 minutes and were led primarily by Old Haileyburians. Some of these activities included;

• Painting workshop

• AFL/AFLW

• Paramedic

• Comedy

• Jewellery design

• Caricatures

• Martial Arts

• Lawn Bowls

• Women in Engineering

• Money Matters (Financial)

All middle school students at all campuses were treated to a free BBQ courtesy of the OHA. The activities and concept provide a way for our organisation to become known to Haileybury students providing greater relevance of opportunities available once students leave following Year 12.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Old Haileyburians, by virtue of their Life Membership can avail themselves of the following services;

• Mentoring

• Jobs Board

• Baby Sitting

• Tutoring

• Publications and communication

• Access to events at subsidised rates

• Access to OHA Clubs

• Availability of Careers support

OHA SPONSORS

Major Sponsors

The Old Haileyburians Association is once again indebted to our major sponsor, Mercedes – Benz Berwick and Clearwater Plumbing Services for their support.

Sponsorship from Mercedes-Benz Berwick and Clearwater Plumbing Services allows the OHA the opportunity to provide its members with a high level of support along with subsidised prices to events and activities within the network.

Mercedes-Benz Berwick is an outstanding brand and we encourage all members of the Haileybury community who are in the market for a prestige vehicle to contact the dealership.

Clearwater Plumbing Services has more than 25 years of experience in the emergency Plumbing Maintenance industry, They specialise in all facets of domestic plumbing maintenance, including - Hot Water System Repairs/Replacements, Drain Cleaning, Gas Repairs/Renewals, Leaking Taps & Toilets.