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Hitting the Ground for Charity
Malcolm Fraser and Neighbours actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte laid flowers among a sea of 690 Melbourne Grammar students at the launch of CARE Australia’s World Hunger Campaign on 4 October 2005. The Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 students lay head to toe on the School’s Main Oval, representing the number of children who die every half hour around the world from hunger and preventable diseases. “The reality for many people living in the developing world is that another 690 children die for every half hour that passes,” said Malcolm Fraser, CARE Australia’s Founding Chairman. “As we don’t see these deaths, it is easy for us to ignore. Hopefully today people will realise the magnitude of this crisis and be moved to help.” For more information about Care Australia: www.careaustralia.org.au or 1800 020 046.
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In this Issue From the School Council
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From the Headmaster
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Out & About at Grimwade House
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Out & About at Wadhurst
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Out & About at Senior School
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Innovation in Action
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Curriculum Initiatives
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Pastoral Care
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Alfred Felton Hall
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Out & About at Grimwade House
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Boarding 18 The Old Melburnians
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Branches & Reunions
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Community News
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Our Front Cover: Six-hundred and ninety Melbourne Grammar students helped launch CARE Australia’s World Hunger Campaign on 4 October 2005.
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From the Editor 2005 has been a year of evolution at Melbourne Grammar School. We opened two beautiful facilities, the Alfred Felton Hall at Grimwade House and the renovated Old Melburnians War Memorial Hall with the new Music Studio at Senior School. We launched a fundraising campaign for the Centre for Learning and Leadership and, with the appointment of a Director of Leadership, instigated a new leadership program. To conclude another year of learning and discovery throughout the School, the community came together for the fun and frivolity of the Merry Grammar Fest. Further details and more can be found in this edition of Grammar Newsletter.
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Fostering Learning and Leadership Melbourne Grammar School fosters the pursuit of excellence by offering an educational experience ranging across intellectual, social, cultural, spiritual and physical pursuits.
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From the School Council School Council President The Most Reverend Peter Watson Archbishop of Melbourne
Chairman Sandy Clark
Deputy Chairman Ian Vaughan Ross Adler Peter Beaumont Graeme Blackman Peter Danne Barbara Fary Vince FitzGerald Stuart Gooley Sandy Massina Lelde McCoy Bruce Parncuttt
Headmaster Paul Sheahan
Secretary to the Council David Temple (Bursar)
Council Matters This year’s two-day Retreat at Woodend in late September enabled Council members and the executive to examine a number of longer term strategic issues, away from the inevitable constraints of our regular Council, and subcommittee, meetings. We also heard from Professor Richard Larkins, Vice-Chancellor of Monash University, on transition issues between secondary and tertiary studies, while Michelle Greene, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Independent Schools Victoria, provided a comprehensive background on the state and federal education environment. On the second day, at the Robert Knox Camp, we were able to experience the excellent administration, and catering, of the Camp Warden Tim Gates and his wife Jane. Before leaving we were taken on a tour of the camp where the rope course proved an insurmountable challenge for all except the Chairman of our Tomorrow’s Leaders Today campaign.
Committees Recently the Chairman of one of the Associated Public Schools asked me how Melbourne Grammar managed to get parents and old boys to serve on committees, acknowledging that most meetings occur in either the early morning or late afternoon. “We find it extremely difficult to motivate parents and others to become involved in school affairs,” he said.
Building and Grounds Committee from left - back: Sandy Clark, David Temple, Chris Bradtke, Peter Beaumont, Colin Stuckey, James Burton and Ted Gallagher, front: Jill Garner, Paul Sheahan and Ian Vaughan holding a model of the Centre for Learning and Leadership and John Hasker
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We are indeed blessed at Grammar that we have a large number of parents and Old Melburnians, keen to help out whenever asked, and to serve on various committees, whether on a project basis, or in a more permanent way. The commitment and dedication of these people, in assisting Council in the implementation of its vision and specific plans, is immense and greatly appreciated. In a previous Newsletter I said that, from time to time, I would highlight the work and membership, of some of our hardworking committees. The School’s Building and Grounds Committee (pictured) is chaired by the Council’s Deputy Chairman Ian Vaughan, a mechanical engineer and business executive, and comprises other Council members,
School staff, and outside experts. Their responsibility is to manage the strategic planning of the School’s real estate, and the implementation of major building works. They are charged with ensuring that Melbourne Grammar’s facilities support both the vision, and the teaching and learning plan. A ten year master plan has been developed, which lays out a broad overall framework, and then detailed plans are developed for individual buildings and facilities. The current major work under management is the exciting Centre for Learning and Leadership (CLL), which will be the centrepiece of the School’s thrust into new education methods. Apart from Ian Vaughan, Council members on the Building and Grounds Committee are lawyer Peter Beaumont, and I, while Paul Sheahan, the Director of Teaching and Learning Chris Bradtke, Bursar David Temple, and the real linchpin James Burton, our Property Manager, represent the School. But it is to our outside experts on the Committee, who give freely of their valuable time, and attend our meetings which start at 7.30am, that we are especially grateful. Jill Garner runs her own architectural practice and gives us excellent advice on architectural merit, on design details in execution and on how to get the best out of the School’s architects. Colin Stuckey, an Old Melburnian and a project manager in the building industry, has been involved in some of Melbourne’s larger projects, including the MCG, Telstra Stadium, and Federation Square. Colin, together with Ted Gallagher, also an Old Melburnian and a civil engineer, advise us on management techniques to control costs and build on time, their Value Engineering Studies helping to control the cost of projects without sacrificing critical elements. John Hasker, immediate past Chairman of Council who had ultimate responsibility for the early stages of the CLL’s development, brings his considerable engineering and business experience to the table.
End of Year The Sixth Form evening, exams, carol services, prize givings and cricket matches against the fathers and the staff, all signify the approaching finish to another School year. I hope those leaving the School will look back on their time here with enjoyment and as a period of achievement. I make particular reference to the girls leaving Grimwade House. We look forward to welcoming all leavers back from time to time, as Old Melburnians. Our sincere thanks go to Paul Sheahan, Peter Tooke, Paul Wilhelm, Andrew Boyd and all the staff, for their unstinting efforts over the past year. A happy and a safe Christmas to all. Sandy Clark, Chairman
From the Headmaster Compassion Compassion – pity inclining one to be helpful or to be merciful. When we put together the matrix of nine values that is at the very heart of a Melbourne Grammar education, compassion came easily as one of them – and I use the word ‘heart’ advisedly because heart is a human characteristic that is frequently associated with weakness or inability to be ruthless. But, as a former colleague headmaster of mine used to say: “Education of the heart is the heart of education!” ‘Passion’ has, as its derivation, the Latin word patior, which has to do with suffering, as with the Passion of Christ. With the prefix com, meaning with, we are led to the understanding that compassion means ‘suffering with’, sharing another’s pain, not in a cloying way but in a manner that leads to a deeper and fuller understanding of the person for whom the compassion is shown. Compassion is not to be associated with pure sentiment; it is concerned with making justice and doing works of mercy. Compassion is not a moral commandment but a flow and overflow of the fullest human and divine energies. It has its most profound expression in what one is prepared to do for another, perhaps at the expense of one’s own wishes – greater love hath no man… If compassion is so important then how will it be evident around the School? The School values very highly its association with numerous community welfare organisations, both for what we can do for the community outside the School but also for the greater and deeper understanding of the community it brings to our students. So, involvement with the Red Cross, the Brotherhood of St Laurence, the Salvation Army, the Royal Children’s Hospital, Amnesty International and many other local organisations forms an integral part of the experience for all students at various stages in their Melbourne Grammar schooling.
way in which Houses and class groups work but, everywhere, students are reminded of the need to look out for others who might be suffering in one way or another, and it has been very gratifying to me to see that students care about each other’s welfare in a way that was not evident when I was a student all those years ago.
Grimwade House Captains from left: Alexander Meredith, Chloe Sanford, Lara Jobling and Henry Hunt with Headmaster Paul Sheahan
In addition, the Counselling Services in the School indicate that we place great store on the fact that, in a world of increasing complexity, we empathise with the plight of young people as they endeavour to make sense of the context in which they find themselves, and we share their troubles in a way that makes them grow in strength and resilience. Compassion is a trait that does not show weakness of character; if anything it shows an understanding of human nature that is admirable and to be encouraged. Paul Sheahan, Headmaster
Tim Costello, CEO World Vision, with Year 10 students Will Catchlove (left) and Richard Bradlow who raised over $1,400 for World Vision
Students take on other individual projects that capture their interest and attention, too. For instance, two of the Year 10s, Will Catchlove and Richard Bradlow, sold enough of the bracelets that were produced by World Vision (and engraved with the words “Make Poverty History”) to make a donation of $1,400 for use by World Vision in the fight against starvation and preventable disease. Compassion is shown within the School community, too. We encourage each other to make our dealings positive and meaningful. Pastoral care, of a formal kind, is important to the 5
Out & About at Grimwade House Good Sport The Grimwade House Physical Education curriculum includes several external programs that have provided wonderful motivation for our girls and boys this year. In March, the students had the opportunity to participate in the Aeroskools Aerobics program. After many lunchtimes of rehearsal we decided to enter six teams in a preliminary competition. The results led all six teams to the Victorian championships and, after an intense day of competition, one of our youngest teams (called T-Pack) won their section and were invited to the National Aeroskools Championships in Sydney. With a small but vocal Victorian crowd supporting the girls, T-Pack were awarded first place and are now National Aerobics Champions! Year 3 student Nikki Allen practises long jump as part of the Physical Education curriculum
Another program that has been a success is Jump Rope for Heart. This program involved our Year 4 students collecting sponsorship money and then participating in a ‘jump off’ that utilised several
Cultural Awareness During Term II our Year 6 students explored the concept of identity through an integrated unit titled ‘Knowing me, knowing you’. Two essential teachings of this unit were: people often make quick judgements about a person’s identity based on external factors such as skin colour, language and physical appearance; and the examination of the issue of reconciliation.
World War II Mural In order to support the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the ending of World War II in Europe and the Pacific, a select group of Year 6 artists was invited by the Gallery Manager at the Shrine of Remembrance and the Victorian chapter of the Naval Historical Society of Australia to create a mural. Following some research using materials gathered from the internet, movies and historical publications, the students made their own interpretations and collated them. The large map mural focusing on the Atlantic and Mediterranean campaigns hangs in a temporary display at the Shrine.
Educational consultant Grant Sarra ran cultural awareness workshops to help Grimwade House students explore the concept of identity through seeking the truth about ‘How we become the people we are’. Once we understand how our own identity is shaped and what makes us unique as individuals, we can then begin to understand how experiences and influences can shape the identity of others.
different styles of skipping for a 90 minute period. Over $1,000 was raised for the National Heart Foundation. In Term III our Lower Primary students took part in their annual Swim Shows. These events enabled Grimwade House parents to come and watch their children take part in swimming and novelty races that emphasise fun in the water. With a fantastic pool available throughout the year, aquatics continues to play an important part in our Physical Education and Sporting program. Throughout the year several sporting visitors have addressed our Middle Primary students including Sharelle McMahon (netball), Eloise Southby (netball) and Andrew Gaze (basketball). Amongst House competitions, cross country races, swimming carnivals, aerobics championships, athletics events and guest speakers, we will try to fit in a Grimwade House triathlon next year! Andrew Parkes Grimwade House Head of Health, PE and Sport
Year 6 students were placed into tribes and learnt about the ways of traditional society of the first Australians (including laws, kinship, roles of men and women) prior to white settlement. They experienced what happened when the settlers arrived. Feelings of loss, anger and confusion were evident when land was taken away and members of their tribe were killed. Some students felt a sense of helplessness, while others were ready to fight back. Grant’s warmth and intelligent approach ensured that students felt at ease to ask questions regarding the issues they were confronting without fear or ridicule. This secure and safe environment enabled the students to debrief with Grant throughout the role play. Philip Fox, Head of Upper Primary
Fostering the development of empathy, tolerance and the valuing of diversity within contemporary Australia must be a goal for all Australians. Grant Sarra’s workshop provided a powerful vehicle to help our students to move from a position of ambivalence and mild curiosity to considerable empathy and concern within the space of a day. Grant went to great pains to ensure that no student felt any sense of guilt over the events portrayed, but rather helped them develop a sense of empathy and understanding of what happened in the past. Year 6 students mind-map their ideas as part of a cultural awareness workshop
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Under the Big Top The Middle Primary circus extravaganza of 2005 was a highlight of the year for students in Years 3 and 4. Thanks to the magnificent additional opportunities afforded by the new Alfred Felton Hall, the production process expanded considerably since its inception in 2003. Artist-in-Residence Terry Cole brought many years of experience as a teacher, musician and circus performer to a series of circus skills workshops. Under his enthusiastic direction Middle Primary students and teachers were introduced to a variety of circus and performance skills in a dramatic and highly entertaining manner. During Term IV, those fortunate enough to have been walking through the Middle Primary area, or into Alfred Felton Hall on Thursdays, witnessed the students practising skills such as controlling diabolos, rolling hoops, twirling spinning plates, balancing peacock feathers, juggling with a mix of eclectic items such as recycled plastic bags and fluorescent coloured scarves, walking tall on stilts, forming acrobatic human structures and performing comedy capers as clowns. The final evening of entertainment marked the culmination of all those weeks of persistent and determined preparation. It reflected input from
curriculum areas as seemingly diverse as Languages Other Than English, Art, Music, English, Studies of Society and Environment and Physical Education. Staff from various sections of the School rehearsed the students, organised props, were involved in the performance evening and even found time to organise their own circus costumes. Parents also got in on the act by giving willingly of their time to help with finding costumes and applying make up, thus enhancing the total community atmosphere of this special occasion. Tansy Cruttenden Head of Middle Primary Year 4 student Maddy Guest practises juggling scarves in a circus skills workshop
Community Problem Solving Community problem solving is one component of the language enrichment program at Grimwade House. While mostly undertaken in Year 5, this year a small group of Year 6 students worked largely in their own time on a project of great importance to them. An excerpt from their reflection follows:
We built the garden over three lengthy visits to Baxter and we all felt a great sense of satisfaction and pride when the garden was ready for the children to enjoy. We were especially delighted to learn that the children love working in it and are using it everyday.
We worked with Sage’s Cottage and Children’s Farm, a 34 acre farm at Baxter which combines therapeutic, educational and community programs. Our aim was to help disadvantaged children on the Mornington Frankston Peninsula who visit Sage’s Cottage by providing them with opportunities to enrich their lives in beneficial ways through garden therapy. Our goal was to create a working herb, fruit and vegetable garden at the farm for the children to utilise.
We believe that every child has a right to positive, respectful relationships with each other and the environment and we think, that in time, the beneficial experiences the children will gain from utilising the working herb, fruit and vegetable garden we have created for them, will have long term lasting therapeutic effects. We believe that this in turn will have an effect on the wider community as the children go back into the community with a new set of values about respect for others and the environment.
We held a sponsored fun run and sweet stall to raise the required funds. We also networked within the community, approaching over 50 organisations and we were amazed by the generosity of people.
Year 6 students Alexander Gregory-Allen, Emily Boal and Chloe Sanford create a garden at Sage’s Cottage and Children’s Farm in Baxter
Emily Boal, Alexander Gregory-Allen and Chloe Sanford, Year 6 students
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Out & About at Wadhurst Scholarships Year 7 and Year 9 2007 Entry Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and are also available for boys of outstanding musical ability. The scholarship examination will be held on Saturday 25 February 2006. For scholarship information and to make an application including fee payments please visit our website: <www.mgs.vic.edu.au> and click on Enrol with MGS then select Scholarships then select Dates & Information. The closing date for applications is Thursday 16 February 2006.
Book Week Late August and early September each year we celebrate Book Week. It marks the final series of judging in the various categories of books of the year for the Children’s Book Council of Australia. It is an important opportunity to celebrate the work of Australian writers who produce so much good reading for our children. This year the English faculty and Library at Wadhurst organised for the visits of three Australian writers: Phillip Gwynne, Michael Hyde and John Marsden. Novels by Phillip and John are read in Year 8 English and they made hour long presentations to the Year 8 students. Michael Hyde completed a fortnight Writer-in-Residence working with the Year 7 students in their English classes developing their creative writing. We were fortunate to have engaged John Marsden for an additional talk to parents on the topic of “Boys, Language and Reading”. Held on the evening of 8 September, this presentation linked in with National Literacy and Numeracy Week, which takes place around the time of Book Week. This year, the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria and the Australian Government provided Wadhurst with a generous financial grant to help raise the community’s awareness of developing effective literacy skills in young people, particularly by making connections within the School community. We chose to put these funds towards an evening for parents. John Marsden is a pre-eminent Australian author of fiction and non-fiction for young people. Two
Author John Marsden chats with a Wadhurst student following his presentation to Year 8 students
of his texts are keenly read by students in the Year 8 program – Tomorrow, When the War Began and Secret Men’s Business. John is the son of an Old Melburnian and taught at Geelong Grammar School for some time. John’s presentation to parents was very well received as he addressed many of the key issues identified by parents and teachers in developing literacy of children, especially boys. Those big questions of correcting a child’s language, lessons in grammar, what boys want to read and whether they do so, all came up in question time and John shared his thoughts quite candidly with the audience. Mark Leslie Wadhurst Coordinator of English
Crop a Kid Day Sixty Year 7 and 8 students and teachers raised over $13,000 by cropping their heads for the children’s charity Make-A-Wish Foundation at Wadhurst’s Crop a Kid day on the last day of second term. Student hairdressers from the Australian College of Hair Design and Beauty created the new hair styles and four year old Julian, a Make-A-Wish Foundation wish recipient, was at the School inspiring students in their mission. “It gives you a good feeling to help someone else…and a free haircut,” said Year 8 student Jo Jo Gauci-Seddon. Year 8 student Blair Rolph has his hair cropped for Make-AWish Foundation
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Out & About at Senior School On the Farm Melbourne Grammar School has always had strong links with the land. For generations, farming families from Victoria, southern New South Wales and farther afield have sent their sons to live and learn here before embarking on their careers back on the farm or in a variety of other jobs and locations. Although many of our students have gone on to study in the areas of agricultural science and rural business, the opportunity to pursue those interests whilst at School has not been available to them – until now! Over the last two years, students at Melbourne Grammar and three other schools (Scotch College, Trinity Grammar and Xavier College) have been undertaking classroom and farm-based studies in Agriculture while studying for their VCE. The program is a partnership program with The University of Melbourne’s Macmillan campus, which provides the academic part of the training. The course was introduced to offer Year 11 and Year 12 boarding students an opportunity to consolidate the vocational skills they have acquired on their faming properties. Apart from the formal study component, it features practical studies on the job back home on their properties, which are supervised by employers and trainers to ensure assessments have been completed. The course is supported by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and Rural Skills Australia. Students are enrolled as school based new apprentices as part of the federal government’s new apprenticeship program and they are employed by their parents or other family members to complete the on-farm component of the course. The formal study component consists of a weekly class after normal school hours for each year level. This year, all students participated in a VFF sponsored excursion to Northern Metropolitan TAFE to see the range of training opportunities in the agriculture area. Many students also applied for the Golden Circle Rural Scholarships which provide funding towards the completion of studies in agriculture. Students completing the course successfully will receive a Certificate II in Agriculture. Those students who progress to further studies in the agriculture area will be able to seek credit in those courses on the strength of their school based studies. Students have embraced the course with great enthusiasm and we are confident that the ‘Ag course’ will continue to provide a valuable addition to Melbourne Grammar’s academic program.
School Tours Why not join one of our regular tours to see what Melbourne Grammar School has to offer? Tours are held during the school day and are particularly designed for families to view the educational facilities of each campus.
Melbourne Grammar students John Kilsby, Peter Burge and Alexander Graham with other school students at the Northern Metropolitan TAFE as part of their Agriculture course
Semester I 2006 n Grimwade House Small group tours of our co-educational junior campus are held on a regular basis. Further information and bookings can be made by contacting the Grimwade House Office on 9865 7800. n Wadhurst Tuesday 7 February 9.30am Thursday 20 April 2.00-4.00pm (Discover Wadhurst) n Senior School Wednesday 1 March 9.30am Tuesday 30 May 2.00pm
To find out more about
n Boarding Precinct Friday 28 April 2.00pm (Boarding Information Day) Tours of the Boarding Precinct are organised on request.
in June/July 2006, please
what will be a magnificent adventure trip to Africa speak with David Mottram, Meaghan Hillman, Cat Poljski or call (AH) 9534 1426
To make a booking to join a tour of Wadhurst, Senior School or the Boarding Precinct please call the Admissions Secretary on 9865 7570.
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Out & About at Senior School Rugby Rucks
Melbourne Grammar’s Rugby 1st XV with the Tamagawa High School team
Rugby union traces its origins back to Rugby School in England, when in 1823 William Webb Ellis “picked up the ball and ran with it.” Rugby struggled to develop in Victoria and competition started in earnest in 1923. Rugby was awarded winter sport status at Melbourne Grammar in
1958. Since then, we have seen many committed players, parents and coaches support the success and enjoyment of rugby at Melbourne Grammar. The teamwork, leadership and mateship developed through this game make the rugby fraternity passionate about their sport. The international flavour was highlighted this year with the Under 16 team billeting and playing the team from Glantaf Ysgol in Wales and the 1st XV playing Tamagawa High School from Japan in their last game on the Main Oval. In between playing local Melbourne schools, the Open squad played in an annual carnival on the Gold Coast against teams from Ireland, New Zealand and Queensland. A number of Melbourne Grammar boys represented Victoria this year and toured Tasmania, as well as playing visiting overseas teams. In 2006 we start the year in March, hosting three international teams for training sessions on the Main Oval building up to the Commonwealth Games Rugby 7s. Come and watch “the game they play in heaven.” Rob Shields, Teacher in Charge of Rugby
Life Cycle The Health and Physical Education department at Melbourne Grammar School aims to encourage life-long healthy practices and an important element of this is to provide pathways for students to progress in their chosen sport.
Year 11 student Christian Pollock races in the state finals of the Jayco Victorian Schools Cycling Championships
Cycling is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia over recent times. The increased popularity and success of Australians at international cycling events like the Tour de France, Olympic Games and local events such as the Herald-Sun Tour have provided the motivation for a new generation of cyclists. The 2005 Jayco Victorian Schools Cycling Championships was the perfect opportunity for Melbourne Grammar students to experience the thrill of the road race. Students initially competed at Eastern Metropolitan Zone Finals at the Kilsyth Driver Training Centre over a one kilometre loop course. Melbourne Grammar entered riders in the Men’s 17 years of age and Men’s 19 years of age races.
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The racing was fierce, with early break away groups charging off from the peloton in each race. In the Men’s 17 years of age category the Melbourne Grammar students tried in vain to get the peloton organised to chase the leading group. It wasn’t until the courageous individual efforts of Melbourne Grammar’s Tom Denehey in the final laps of the race that there were any significant gains achieved on the lead group, resulting in Tom finishing a credible eighth. The Men’s 19 years of age category again experienced an early break, but this time Melbourne Grammar student Christian Pollock was instrumental in leading a group of four riders in an attempt to catch the leaders. Christian’s efforts resulted in him finishing second in his category and progressed him on to the state finals that were run in conjunction with the Herald-Sun Tour and the Lygon Street Festival. Christian raced the final perfectly, tucking in behind the leaders for the entire race; however, a technical fault with his bike on the last lap left him languishing in sixth place with one kilometre to go. Some brilliant sprinting towards the line had Christian make up some remarkable ground on the leaders and catapulted him into third place on the line, as well as attracting a well deserved sponsorship deal for his future racing. Nathanael Coull Senior School Head of Health and Physical Education
Musical Train Journey During its three day run in August 2005, Melbourne Grammar School’s winter musical On the Twentieth Century took our refurbished Memorial Hall into the twenty-first century. This Twentieth Century is actually a train from LA to Chicago, an improbable setting for a down and out Broadway producer’s (Oscar Jaffe) ruse of his former muse and now Hollywood starlet (Lily Garland). The play starred Melbourne Grammar’s superb song and dance man Jarryd Martin opposite Melbourne Girls Grammar’s talented and vivacious Anna O’Bryan. Sparks fly from their friction and the cast are left either to fan or to douse the flames. In the latter category are Jaffe’s dyed in the wool cronies comically crooned by Chris White and Harry Jalland, both of whom believe they have found the financial backing for Jaffe’s preposterous plan. Their potential source of income is Letitia Primrose, ostensibly a benefactress driven by piety and temperance but in actuality an escapee from a mental institution. Claire Toner’s portrayal simultaneously captures her flummoxing character and the mad-capped action of the unfolding story line, as does the show’s production number She’s a Nut. A special tribute goes out to the technical, set construction and stage management crews. Seamless set changes and well-integrated lighting and sound cues distinguished this production. Ewan Morgan’s construction crew set the scene and Philip Carmody’s musicians set the tone, his group surreptitiously ensconced in Memorial Hall’s newly designed orchestra pit.
New Philosophy Melbourne Grammar continues to expand the number of studies offered to students at Years 11 and 12. Over the last decade we have seen the introduction of a range of new subjects including Chinese as a Second Language Advanced, Design Technology, Environmental Science, History - Revolutions, Information Systems, Foundation Mathematics, Mathematical Methods (CAS), Music Performance Solo, Music Performance Group, Music Styles, Physical Education, Psychology, and Visual Communication and Design. Among other things, the expanded curriculum reflects the demand for more flexible pathways. In today’s educational climate, students are encouraged to take those subjects which best suit
Under Tim Scott’s tutelage and direction, On the Twentieth Century played as both entertainment and literature. Comic set pieces segued into two-character repartée and musical numbers, delightfully choreographed by Jenny VincentGreene, flew out of their verbal aviary. Dr Scott’s splendid cast and crew brought a polished production housed into our dynamic and professional new space.
The cast of On the Twentieth Century delight the crowds in the renovated Memorial Hall
Stephen Dessants, Senior School Head of English
their learning styles and personal interests. Most would agree that students perform best in the subjects they like. Keeping this in mind, we will introduce Philosophy at VCE level in 2006. The course will be offered by Dr Felicity McCutcheon whose work in the areas of Philosophy and Religious Education has been recognised both nationally and internationally. The study of Philosophy introduces students to critical and creative thinking about fundamental questions concerning knowledge, reason, truth, freedom, destiny, identity, goodness, justice and reality. Chris Bradtke, Director of Teaching and Learning
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Innovation in Action
Patrick Dodson speaks with students on the Aboriginal Reconciliation Committee
Experiencing Leadership The Leadership program at Melbourne Grammar School has continued to develop and a variety of initiatives are underway. At Wadhurst 16 students volunteered to join a leadership discussion group that meets weekly during Tuesday lunchtimes. The group has entered an international competition called Challenge 20-20. In conjunction with a school in the United States, the group is currently looking at the global problem of water deficits. Challenge 20-20 provides students with an opportunity to develop their team work, problem solving, research and communication skills.
Year 8 students Will Johnson (left) and Ben Coombs discuss ideas with Director of Leadership Polly Flanagan and members of the Challenge 20-20 group
In June many staff enjoyed an evening of Socratic dialogue and in August Year 10 students from Hone House participated in Socratic dialogue. These sessions enabled a full and deep exploration of a chosen question. Students participating in
Socratic dialogue were amazed that they could spend a whole day answering one question. In a world where information is instant and responses rapid, having the time to fully explore a question is a unique experience and one that develops thinking skills. All Year 11 students participated in two discussion sessions about leadership prior to the nomination and voting process to elect the 2006 student leaders. The 2006 prefects attended a training day in October and a Future Leaders Conference in November. Several high profile guests have spoken to students at weekly assemblies. In August, former detective Simon Illingworth recounted his experiences as a police whistleblower. In September, Patrick Dodson who has been called the father of Aboriginal reconciliation spoke to senior students and in October, Tim Costello, CEO of World Vision, addressed students in the Senior School. Inviting leaders from a variety of walks of life to speak to students about their experiences of leadership is an important part of the leadership program. Next year, all students in Years 9 and 10 will have leadership lessons as part of the Personal Development program. In Year 9 the emphasis in leadership classes will be on self-awareness while in Year 10 the emphasis will be on social awareness. At Melbourne Grammar School we take a broad view of leadership. It is not just about the School Captain and sports captains but about everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; students, teachers and parents. The leadership program will continue to grow and develop so that all students can see themselves as leaders and understand that the leadership journey begins with self-knowledge and self-awareness. Polly Flanagan, Director of Leadership
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Educational Support Services The Educational Support Services team profiles the work of the Psychologists, Learning Strategists and Talent Development teachers across all three campuses of Melbourne Grammar School. These specialists work closely together to enhance the learning programs of students with individual needs, as well as monitoring the cognitive and social-emotional development of students. Melbourne Grammar School is committed to the ongoing development of the whole child and these services are a measure of the importance the School places on the development of students with special needs. At Grimwade House the Learning Strategists teach students individually or in small groups as well as assisting in the classroom, teaching in collaboration with the classroom teacher. The department supports classroom teachers with curriculum planning and program evaluation and works with many students and families tailoring learning opportunities to meet individual student needs.
with transition into each part of the School. The Psychologists are proactive on each campus in developing guest speakers and special programs for both students and parents. The Educational Support Services team monitors the cognitive, social-emotional and specialised learning needs of students on all three campuses. Their work testifies the importance placed on developing the individual needs of students across all domains so that each child is capable of reaching their full potential. It is indeed a delight to watch numerous young students graduate, who have required the services of the Educational Support Services team of professionals at some stage during their passage through Melbourne Grammar School. Elaine Hosie Director of Educational Support Services and Counselling
Director of Education Support Services and Counselling Elaine Hosie and Learning Strategist Susan Bassett (right) chat with a group of students including Bart Wright (left) and John Daish
The Wadhurst Educational Support Services team provides class curriculum support, small group language skills once a cycle, individualised sessions for specific needs and a homework club, twice weekly. A Learning Coordinator works with some students, tracking weekly work, identifying learning styles and appropriate teaching strategies and liaising with teachers for appropriate program modification. Two part-time Learning Strategists, assisted by a Teacher Aide, work in the Senior School. They provide small group writing skills classes for selected students, in-class support for a wide range of students including assistance to classroom teachers and individualised one-on-one sessions when necessary for students with special needs. These staff work closely with classroom teachers across all disciplines, providing advice about the specific learning needs of individual students and program modification when necessary. These staff are supported by consultant Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists who attend the School regularly to take handwriting classes and for the assessment and training in special speech pathology needs. All staff work closely with parents and students. Psychologists on each campus work collaboratively with the Learning Strategists, providing educational assessments and counselling as required. The Psychologists run all of the group testing in the School such as the entrance and Year 9 testing, as well as individual cognitive and specialised psychological testing. Peer Mentoring and Peer Support programs have been developed on all three campuses to assist new students
Grimwade House Head of Learning Strategies Debbie Holzer works in the classroom with Year 1 teacher James McGeorge
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Curriculum Initiatives Pirates of Penzance Year 6 students performing The Pirates of Penzance in the new Alfred Felton Hall
they wanted to be a cast member, a member of the props, sets and backstage crew or a graphic designer.
Early in Term II our Year 6 students began rehearsing for their production of The Pirates of Penzance. Children were able to choose whether
The graphic designers were led by Rod White and were responsible for ticket and program design, advertisements and filming for the documentary which was put together to show the process of producing a musical. The props team worked with Sandra Morgan and Jan Rizzo to design and create fabulous sets and props. All Grimwade House teachers assisted with the production which made it a community achievement. Eighty cast members sang and danced their way through four performances and the verdict was unanimously, “One of the best things I have ever done!” Margot Wall’s deft touch with the baton, an orchestra containing members of our teaching staff and brilliant choreography by Christine Barratt made the show spectacular to the ear and eye. Audience members were thrilled with the professionalism of the cast and the interpretation of this wonderful Gilbert and Sullivan production. Glyn Howitt, Grimwade House Assistant Head Curriculum
IT Design In early September a member of RMIT’s lab.3000 team came to Wadhurst to help us develop and refine our skills in audio and video design. Participants learned how to manipulate digital images and edit and layer digital sound using freeware software such as GIMP and Audacity, as well as software already available to Melbourne Grammar students. The workshop had places for nine students and three staff. These students had demonstrated a previous interest in IT design and the workshop was constructed to help these boys explore ways of taking their work to a higher level. Additionally,
these boys were able to pass their expertise on to the staff who participated in the workshop. This provided a novel and authentic learning experience for all involved. The success of the workshop has opened a window to a broad range of computer applications. The IT department is responding by moving to provide the resources necessary for the boys to further refine their skills. The challenge for the Wadhurst boys is to help staff discover how these can be made a more regular component of our classroom activities. In this, we will go a long way to developing a learning community where all can experience leadership and all can contribute to learning. Mark Coleman, Wadhurst Science Coordinator
Read All About It There is a direct relationship between reading and improved performance in literacy and this has been acknowledged by the Victorian government. This year marked the inaugural Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge for students up to Year 9 level organised by Morris Library in the Senior School. The boys certainly rose to the challenge with the promise of a certificate of achievement for those having read 12 books (ten from the list and two of their choosing), a cup for the winning House and a prize for the winning student. We had 11 boys receiving certificates for massive amounts of reading. Tom Monotti, the winner of the 14
individual prize, recorded 74 books. Equally impressive was the amount of House participation and support. The boys read thousands of new books. This was a great achievement for our first attempt. Furthermore, the eighth annual Great Library Trivia Quiz held in Term III continues to go from strength to strength with a record number of contestants and teams. With inspired quiz master skills from the enthusiastic Peter Newbury, fortified by sweets to aid concentration, teams battled to answer questions devised by the Library Committee on a wide and at times bewildering, range of topics. It was all great fun and even painlessly educational. Linda Collins, Director of Library Services
Pastoral Care Religion and Chaplaincy Religion is an important part of life at Melbourne Grammar. Each House attends a weekly chapel service. Boarding Houses Perry and School are incorporated into the weekday schedule rather than the Sunday service of the past, except in special circumstances such as parent’s days. Each House is now rostered for a Friday Eucharist so that they can hear and appreciate the splendid Chapel choir. The choir is superb and their singing can now be enjoyed by all the Houses in turn. One aim of weekday chapel is to involve more students in reading lessons, creating themes and selecting music. In second semester we have spent some time trying to improve our knowledge of hymns and our singing. I’m pleased to report this is beginning to pay dividends and the quality of singing is improving. We hope to produce our own Melbourne Grammar School Hymnal, consisting of about 100 hymns and other songs for exclusive use in our chapel. Confirmation took place on Fathers’ Day, 4 September 2005, with Archbishop Peter Watson performing one of his last official confirmations before his retirement. He confirmed 17 boys and afterwards received a gift of a Melbourne Grammar rugby jumper which he later wore at his last session of the Melbourne Diocesan Synod. The two sacristans this year have been terrific. Michael Philips has been a wonderful witness to the Christian faith in all aspects of his life. He has been a dedicated server each Wednesday when it is often only the two of us celebrating on behalf of the whole School. He is extremely reliable, devout and good company. I shall miss him as he goes on to his university career, where he will also make a great contribution. Michael O’Brien has shared the duty, usually serving for the Friday Eucharist. He too has been very reliable and devout. He has been very conscientious and I’ve enjoyed his
company too. Michael has been honoured with the school captaincy for next year proving that sacristans are very high quality people who make a difference! VCE subject Religion and Society will be offered in 2006. In addition, Philosophy will be offered for the first time by Dr Felicity McCutchen who joins the staff next year. The Year 9 and 10 syllabus continues to be fine tuned according to the five strand approach. This framework offers great flexibility allowing the individual teacher to concentrate on particular areas and respond to movements that are happening in the field.
The Year 10 Health and Wellbeing Day held in October gave us the opportunity to do some work on the fifth strand, spirituality. As part of the so-called ‘N Generation’ the students have never been without technology of some sort and are often ‘plugged in’ to an ever increasingly noisy and busy world. The need for quiet time, silence and meditation is greater than ever. We explored the various forms of spirituality and went through a guided meditation which the vast majority of boys enjoyed. In a fragmented and often hostile and dangerous world the need for a unifying idea that brings peace and tranquillity is sorely needed.
Year 11 students Henry Hooper and Christopher White in the Chapel of St Peter with Chaplain Ronald Noone
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Alfred Felton Hall
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A colourful and fun production of The Pirates of Penzance performed by Year 6 students celebrated the opening of Grimwade House’s new Alfred Felton Hall on 13 September 2005. School Council Chairman Sandy Clark and Sir Andrew Grimwade officially opened the Alfred Felton Hall and then guests experienced the Hall in full use during the spectacular production. The new facility has significantly increased the range of learning and performing activities available for our primary students and was made possible through the philanthropic support of the Grammar community and partly funded by the Felton Bequest. In the lead up to the official opening there was also an art parade involving every student at Grimwade House on 4 August 2005. It was a colourful procession of students with their artwork, including large models of significant Balaclava Road buildings celebrating Alfred Felton’s connection with the School and the many journeys he made along Balaclava Road between his apartment at the Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda and Grimwade House to meet his friend and business partner Fredrick Grimwade. The Grimwade family donated the house and land to Melbourne Grammar in 1917. Students have been enjoying the new space since May with numerous parents evenings, concerts, assemblies and workshops held in the Hall. The first assembly was held in the Hall on 23 May and all students were given a bookmark as a memento. The Hall holds the entire student body – 680 primary age girls and boys – and is being used in a host of different ways by students, staff and parents for a wide range of activities including: • Concerts • Plays
• Student, staff and parent presentations • Assemblies • Ceremonial occasions • Information evenings • School community meetings and activities • Rehearsals of bands, orchestras and other musical events Designed by master plan architect Adjunct Professor Peter Elliott AM, the Hall fits within Grimwade’s village environment with an exterior of terracotta tiles, ultra violet protective glazing and copper cladding. The main body of the Hall is entered from doors opposite the ‘old’ Hall entrance and includes a spacious foyer, a stage, seating and side galleries for technical resource access. To meet the particular needs of primary students, part of the seating is tiered with a flat floor area for the very young. The highly articulated ceiling provides excellent acoustic control and rigging for sound and lighting. With the use of curtains and other architectural features, the Hall is flexible and able to be used in a number of configurations for different sized groups. As part of this project the ‘old’ Hall has been redeveloped with Junior Music relocated to this area and the ‘old’ Hall linked to the new facility with a portico. Acoustic doors separate the Chapel of St Andrew from the ‘old’ Hall area and there are catering facilities for Friends of Grammar. Making the best use of the space, the lower level of the Hall contains dressing and change rooms, storage areas, maintenance workshop and amenities for parents and visitors which can be readily accessed from both the Hall and the adjoining oval. Kirrily Johns, Editor
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Boarding A Home Away From Home The heads of the Senior School (Year 9-12) Boarding Houses, Perry House and School House, reveal all about boarding at Melbourne Grammar School. Michael Shaw, Head of Perry House What are the advantages of being a boarder as opposed to being a day student?
I believe most boys will develop great and lasting friendships over their years in boarding. They look out for one another, assist with homework and often share holidays. They also have the advantage of being able to seek the help and advice of tutors on a daily basis. Are staff readily available to help/supervise students?
Tutors invest hundreds of hours each year making themselves available to the boys, both on and off duty. The Boarding Houses could not operate without their generosity, goodwill, patience and sense of humour! They act as friends, mentors, teachers, trainers, carers, listeners, arbitrators, etc. Nick Bates, Head of School House How do the Boarding Houses cater for the needs of its students and their parents?
Boarders chat over breakfast in the Luxton Dining Hall
Family concerns usually revolve around personal growth, health and happiness, participation in school life, progress with studies and maintaining contact with home. Our structure and guidelines reflect the importance of building self-esteem, maintaining balance, health and wellbeing, in addition to success in academic and co-curricular pursuits. In addition we attempt to set sensible boundaries and routines which are in tune with the needs of adolescent boys.
Year 12 boarders Peter Kennon and Stuart Kilsby walk to School from the Boarding Houses
How are boarders encouraged to complete homework and keep rooms tidy?
Academic work is completed during prep time. This time is set aside each evening between the hours of 7.00pm and 9.30pm for boys to complete homework and study. Strict rules apply during this time to allow every opportunity to work and to seek assistance when needed. The art of maintaining a tidy room and caring for one’s personal grooming is always an on-going issue. Pride in their appearance and the state of their rooms is encouraged at all times. How do students find the transition to becoming a boarder at Melbourne Grammar?
The experience of boys making the transition to boarding can vary enormously. One thing is certain – all boys suffer some degree of homesickness. We encourage contact with family and friends at all times and once a boy is caught up in the pace of life within the House and School things become much easier. Often the separation is felt more by the parents rather than the boys. Fortunately we have a good support network and some of our more experienced parents can be a valuable support for those struggling with the empty nest.
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The Old Melburnians Council From the President Old Melburnians across Australia and around the world are continuing to gain closer connections with the OMs Society and the School. Our efforts to enhance the reach to all OMs, through the program of regular branch functions, other gatherings for members of the Grammar community and the transition to electronic communications, are ongoing and the OM Council is continuing to explore ways in which our Society can become even more inclusive and of greater value to our members. In recent months successful branch functions have been held in Albury, San Francisco, Perth, London and Central Victoria, and reunions for the 1995, 1985 and 1975 year groups have also been very well attended. Dates and contact details for branch and reunion functions in 2006 will be available early next year on the OMs website: www.oms.org.au. The activities of the various OM sporting clubs provide further illustration of the vibrancy of the OM community as a whole. While these are reported on regularly in this Grammar Newsletter, I am very pleased to convey news of the on-field successes this year of the Soccer, Hockey and Bowls Clubs, of a ‘brimful’ playing list for the Cricket Club and of the Football Club’s consolidation of its place in the VAFA A Grade. In addition, the Cricket, Football, Hockey and Tennis Clubs are now utilising the outstanding facilities at the Edwin Flack Park complex for practice and/or competition, and the OMs are very grateful for the School’s flexibility in making these facilities available.
current Tomorrow’s Leaders Today campaign, aimed at ensuring that Melbourne Grammar remains at the forefront of schools in Australia, is now well into its public phase and the Old Melburnians are grateful to all those OMs who are contributing to this campaign, via both their own generosity and their filling of leadership roles on the various teams and committees involved. We all have much to be grateful for, and proud of, in our connections with this very fine School! With the year-end nearly upon us, I extend a warm welcome to all Year 12 leavers and to their peer-year Grimwade Old Girls, as Old Melburnians. They will have the opportunity in the years ahead to capitalise on this transition through the maintenance of friendships and contacts established at School, and the OM website (www.oms.org.au) provides an excellent forum for staying in touch in this way. I also thank the members of The Old Melburnians’ Council for their very substantial contributions and support throughout the past year and wish all OMs, and their families, a safe and relaxing holiday period ahead and a fulfilling and successful 2006. David Field, President
The Old Melburnians’ program of CBD-based Business Lunches for OMs and their guests has been continuing during the second half of this year. A most successful function in August, with John Brumby (State Treasurer, and Minister for Innovation, Industry and Regional Development) as guest speaker, was followed by another well attended event in early December featuring Tom Gorman, President of Ford Australia. This series will continue in 2006 and publicity regarding future lunches will continue to be disseminated via email, as well as being accessible via OMs Online. As reported elsewhere in this Grammar Newsletter, the School’s
OMs Online Catch up with friends and former classmates at OMs Online.
www.mgs.vic.edu.au Over 1,500 OMs now online – it must be time to visit!
President of The Old Melburnians David Field addresses a capacity audience at The Old Melburnians annual dinner in the refurbished Memorial Hall
For further information contact Stewart Brook in the Development Office on 03 9865 7681.
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The Old Melburnians Golf Day
A large contingency of Old Melburnians once again enjoyed a marvellous Golf Day on Royal Melbourne’s magnificent west course. The Chairman of the Old Melburnians Golf Club, Harvey Tartakover, welcomed the many new players including the Chairman of the Old Melburnians Football Club, Ed McKeon, who played with his son Alistair against Peter Murphy who came down from Sydney and his partner Tom Banks. An interesting four of ex footballers was made up of Rick Pisarski, John Tillbrook, Paul Armstrong and Ian Cordner and another of old timers – Peter Schwarz, Peter Turnbull, Alan Guest and Ian McMullin. All Old Melburnians interested in playing in the Old Melburnians Golf Day and/or the Public Schools Golf Day can contact Harvey Tartakover on (03) 9690 8100 or harvey@tartakover.com.au.
OM Sporting Clubs Interested in joining an Old Melburnian Sporting Club? Visit the Grammar community section of the School’s website: www.mgs.vic.edu.au to contact the various clubs.
OMs Golf Club Chairman Harvey Tartakover presents the Jack Campbell Cup to Peter Roberson
Hockey Club 2005 has been another fantastic year for the OMs Hockey Club. For the first time in the club’s history four teams were fielded in the Winter Pennant competition. Even more pleasing was that all four teams made the finals. While no team was able to capture a flag, our newest and youngest team (Metro 4) performed best by making the grand final, eventually losing to Werribee 2-0. The club continues to enjoy the Edwin Flack Park sports complex for all home games and training, including a game against the MGS XIs hockey team. Youth proved too strong for experience this time around, with the School team winning 5-3.
The OMs Hockey Club with the MGS XIs at Edwin Flack Park
The OMs Hockey Club also celebrated its 75 year anniversary this year. The occasion was marked with a presentation during the OMs annual dinner. Past and present members attended the event and the club was presented with a plaque
Harvey Tartakover, Chairman OMs Golf Club
to recognise those who have contributed to the club’s success over its long history. With over 50 registered members now playing, the Hockey Club maintains strong links with Melbourne Grammar and always welcomes new members. If you would like to play hockey at any standard in a friendly club environment, contact Nick Hinneberg on 0401 847 781 or nhinneberg@ hotmail.com. Nick Hinneberg, President OMs Hockey Club
127th OMs Dinner Photos opposite page 1. The President of The Old Melburnians David Field (OM 1965) with Headmaster Paul Sheahan 2. The newly refurbished Old Melburnians War Memorial Hall 3. Guest speaker Treasurer Peter Costello gives his address 4. The President of The Old Melburnians David Field (OM 1965), Chairman of Council Sandy Clark (OM 1962), Treasurer Peter Costello and Headmaster Paul Sheahan 5. Members of the OMs Hockey Club were presented with a plaque in recognition of the club’s 75th anniversary 6. 2005 School Captain Ken Velos chats with Old Melburnians 7. The Treasurer with Senior Vice President of The Old Melburnians Simon Wilson (OM 1968) 8. Free Strickland (OM 1943) takes a bow after being recognised as the oldest OM present at the dinner
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The Old Melburnians Dinner The 127th Old Melburnians Dinner was held in the recently renovated Old Melburnians War Memorial Hall on 28 July 2005 with 280 guests enjoying the entertainment of guest speaker The Honourable Peter Costello MP and catching up with School mates. 1
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5. Dianne Hepworth, Lauriston Muirhead, Katherine Muirhead and David Hepworth (OM 1968) enjoy the garden at the Albury Club
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10. Mark Peters, Fred Purcell and Charles Bryant enjoy meeting up again 11. Current staff member Carolyn Walker with Andrew Crawshay 12. Edward Wright, Demie Manolas, William Cuming and Jane Nethercote enjoy discussing Grimwade House days past 13. Enjoying being back at the Bluestone were Richard Williams, Ben Maslen, Jonathan Stone and Tim Freeman 14. Remembering old times at School were Andrew Shirzad, Benjamin Slee, Ben Patrick and Robert Tandy
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Community News The September edition of The Melbourne Anglican had a photo of the Nominating Committee for the next Archbishop of Melbourne. Chair of the Committee is Dr Muriel Porter, former School Council member, past parent and wife of recently retired Chaplain Rev Dr Brian Porter. Current member of School Council Dr Graeme Blackman is also a member of the Committee.
Obituaries The School has learnt of the following deaths in our community. Our sympathy and understanding is extended to their family and friends. A’Beckett, R G A (OM 1958) Bannister, H W (OM 1947) Barnett, F C (OM 1943) Birrell, P M (OM 1938) Bristow, L M (community member) Brooke, J P (OM 1956) Cairns, I G (OM 1937) Carty-Salmon, D C H (OM 1957) Damman, J B (OM 1950) Dempster, A W (OM 1941) Edwards, R B S (OM 1939) Green, J O (OM 1960) Harvey, G M (OM 1938) Kerr, J C (OM 1952) Luxton, T P (OM 1933) Manderson, M B A (OM 1949) McCallum, E R (OM 1931) McMillan, A G (OM 1942) Miller, R G (OM 1963) Mitchell, J R (OM 1943) Mitchell, W M (OM 1949) Morris, N R (OM 1939) Russell, I D (OM 1928) Singleton, C J (OM 1971) Stevenson, B R (OM 1996) Tucker, H F (OM 1932) Turner, L D (OM 1936) Webb, Sir T L (OM 1925) Withers, P M (OM 1948) Wood, G J (OM 1935)
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Clement Neville Govett (OM 1930) has lived in Brisbane for over fifty years having moved there after his near thirty years service in the Australian Army. Neville saw action in both the Second World War and Korea and was a member of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan. Neville is member number 88 of the Melbourne Cricket Club and given his lengthy stay in Brisbane is now an avid rugby league supporter. F A (Peter) Allen (OM 1935) celebrated his 85th birthday with fellow Adelaide based Old Melburnians at the Adelaide Bowls Club on 6 May this year. The group meet on the first and third Friday of each month for lunch and an invitation is extended to all OMs, both residents and visitors to attend. Pictured below at the birthday celebrations are from left: Ian Scholl (OM 1955), E I (Ian) Perkins (OM 1954), Dick Potter (OM 1944), David Hopkins (OM 1947), F A (Peter) Allen (OM 1935), Ian Woodward (OM 1942), Ian Curwen-Walker (OM 1948) and Phil Hamilton (OM 1943). David Were (OM 1963) is the Director of Practical Training at Leo Cussen Institute (Melbourne) and has held the position since 1991. David is a solicitor, author and contributor to Law of Wills and Estates. David is still rowing in a Melbourne University Boat Club veteran crew and is also a wine columnist.
Yavar Khan (OM 1977) has recently moved from Australia and has taken up the position of Chief of the Headquarters Procurement Section with the United Nations based in New York. Yavar previously held the position of Director of Contracts Aerospace and Logistics Support with the Department of Defence based in Melbourne. Campbell Rose (OM 1982) was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at Victoria University in recognition of his exceptional achievements in sport and sports administration. Campbell is currently the Chief Executive of the Western Bulldogs Football Club. Dik Jarman (OM 1985) along with fellow directors Dylan Brady and Dirk Zimmerman designed the Australian Pavilion for the World Expo 2005 in Aichi Japan. Dik also won an AFI Award for Best Production Design in a Non-Feature Film in 2003 for his film Dad’s Clock. Simon Kudnig (OM 1985) has just returned from the United States, having spent four years at the Colorado State University where he undertook residency training in small animal surgery. Simon spent one year as the Clinical Fellow in Surgical Oncology and passed the specialist requirements for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Simon is now a specialist surgeon at the Melbourne Veterinary Referral Centre. Justin Long (OM 1985) is now a Director at Marshall White & Co Real Estate and recently won the prestigious REIV Senior Auctioneer Competition 2005 and also the Australian Real Estate Institute’s Senior Auctioneer 2005. Adrian Oxbrow (OM 1985) is living and working in London with his family. Adrian works in information technology and has worked in both Australia and the United States and most recently in Paris.
David Saunders (OM 1985) has recently returned from Hong Kong after working for Bloomberg News for more that seven years. David is now studying at Melbourne University and he and his wife are proud parents of Thomas Hugh Saunders who was born a year ago. Stephen Worboys (OM 1985) completed anaesthetic training in 2000 and moved to Geelong in 2001 to work as a consultant anaesthetist. Stephen is married to Samantha who is an endocrinologist and they have two children Neal and Nellie. Stephen said he very much enjoyed the LGR Leaders 20 Year Reunion walk in January this year. James Maclellan (OM 1987) returned to Melbourne in October after living in Prague and Seattle for the last ten years. Erik Brandt (Assist exchange student 1991) is happily married to Hanna and they have a 16 month old daughter, Eloise. They were all in Melbourne in June and caught up with Daniel Stefanski (OM 1991), Sean Jayaweera (OM 1991), Stuart McNally (OM 1991), Will Crawford (OM 1994) and Tom Crawford (OM 1992). Erik teaches high school English in St. Paul, Minnesota, and plays with his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet. Let us know if you’re ever in the exciting Midwest! Contact: hannaerik@mac.com. Luke Chambers (OM 1994) completed a Bachelor of Business (Management) at Monash University. Luke then went on to become Marketing Manager of a software company called Call Time Solutions for three years before commencing a degree in Chinese Medicine at Victoria University. Luke is currently looking to transfer to Behavioural Neuroscience at Monash University. Luke works as a DJ at various bars and clubs around town and is also a martial arts instructor. Paul Lamble (OM 1994) completed a Doctorate at RMIT University in 2004 and is currently working as Researcher and Advisor to Phil Honeywood, the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria. Charles Linton (OM 1994) studied at Western Metro TAFE completing an advanced Certificate of Marketing. He then completed a Bachelor of Social Science at La Trobe University. Having worked
at Ericsson, Charles is now a Banking and Financial Services Recruiter at Julia Ross/Ross Human Directions. Tony Wirth (OM 1994) completed a Doctorate in Computer Science at Princeton University where he was the Gordon Wu Fellowship recipient. Tony commenced this year as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Tony spoke at the Foundations of Computer Science Symposium in Rome in October last year.
Book Launch Former Melbourne Grammar School Chaplain Brian Porter has published a book From the Chaplain, an anthology of his weekly column in the School’s Senior School Bulletin from 1998-2005 during his time as Senior Chaplain. Chaplain Porter’s columns were so widely read and appreciated that they were often to be found on fridge doors and pinned above student desks and other unlikely places.
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“Chaplain Brian Porter’s utterances from the pulpit and in assemblies, The cover of From the Chaplain featuring supported by his writings Chaplain Brian Porter with students in the weekly Bulletin, have Michael Phillips (left) and Michael O’Brien been thoughtful, thought in front of the School’s Chapel of St Peter provoking and at times controversial, but all in the name of encouraging young, able minds to think beyond the superficial,” said Melbourne Grammar School Headmaster Paul Sheahan. BRIAN PORTER
John Chen (OM 1995) completed his Bachelor of Dental Science in 2000 and has recently opened up his own dental practice in Balwyn after a number of years at a private practice in Warrnambool. He is pictured above at his new practice with his dental nurse. Luke Jackson (OM 1995) over the last few years Luke has been busy teaching English. He has also been writing both fiction and non-fiction, including chapters for Jacaranda’s History Alive and English Alive series. Luke’s first novel was published in June 2005. Entitled The Unclaimed, it’s a mystery/ suspense novel aimed at teens, particularly in the first or second year of high school. Having just submitted a horror novel aimed at the same age group, Luke is now hard at work on a spy novel, the third of four books contracted by John Wiley and Sons publishers in Queensland. All will be published and available from academic bookstores and online by the end of 2006. For more information about Luke’s writing and appearances, the first port of call should be his website, which is listed on OMs Online in the Business Directory. Joshua Tromans (OM 2001) completed his Bachelor of Computer Science at Melbourne University and is currently working with Rio Tinto Shipping in Melbourne. Burton Reynolds (OM 2003) has been awarded the prestigious Morella Calder Law Prize to study at St Ann’s College in Adelaide.
Compiled by Stewart Brook Alumni and Archives Manager
Proceeds from sales will be given to Care Australia and From the Chaplain can be purchased from the Uniform Shop for $20. Phone: (03) 9865 7690.
Congratulations The Grammar community is pleased to congratulate the following couples who recently celebrated their marriage in the Chapel of St Peter:
11 June Jonathan James Cantwell (OM 1990) & Fleur Marie-Catherine Iannazzo
23 July David Alexander Kittson (OM 1985) & Cassandra Litchfield
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Western USA Reunion
Sean Michael O’Brien (OM 1990) & Annabelle Clarinda McEwen Grant
10 September James William Fogarty (OM 1988) & Victoria Frances Hall
13 September Mark Richard Hallo (OM 1985) & Tamara Ann Hemingway
1 October Guests at the Western USA reunion from left: Mark Perl (OM 1962), Tim Larsen (OM 1986), Andrew Tulloch (OM 1986), Heather Patterson, George Patterson (OM 1992), Lawrence Ip (OM 1992), Gerald Wluka (OM 1985), Allan Davies (OM 1963), Jim Cattlin (son of OM 1928), Isabel Arnold, Gordon Arnold (OM 1962) and Morgan Littlewood (OM 1980)
For the first time in many years a dinner was held for Old Melburnians in Western USA in August 2005. The dinner, held in San Francisco at the Bankers Club atop the Bank of America tower, was attended by 12 guests including nine OMs, one son and two wives of OMs. Most were from Northern California, although Tim Larsen (OM 1986) flew from Seattle and thought he was the furthest travelled until in walked Allan Davies (OM 1953) who attended from Houston. Allan is developing a reputation amongst OMs for travelling to reunion events after flying back to Melbourne for the 50 year reunion of his year group in 2003.
Nicholas James Howell (OM 1994) & Sarah Louise Collie
22 October William Eric Cromby (OM 1953) & Joan Alice Jones
There was a range of ages with OMs from 1953 to 1992, although it was easy to find common links to the School experience once conversation moved on to long time teachers such as Gordon Sargood and John Thwaites. Andrew Tulloch (OM 1986) presented a set of PowerPoint slides received from the OMs in Melbourne that provided an update on developments at the School including pictures of the Edwin Flack Park MGS Sport Complex. The dinner was arranged by Andrew Tulloch (OM 1986) and Gordon Arnold (OM 1962) and there was much interest in making it an annual event.
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Archives Porton Remembered Eight weeks before the end of the Second World War a military engagement occurred on the island of Bougainville which impressed Commander in Chief General Sir Thomas Blamey, “by the determined courage of the men…it was a most gallant and inspiring spectacle,” and was until recently relatively unknown. The Battle of Porton was also an unnecessary and ultimately futile operation; a disastrous example of poor planning, limited intelligence and political interference.
Top: Bob Kennon with younger brother David Kennon Middle: Bob Kennon onboard an ALCA Above: Bob Kennon’s burial service at Porton Coconut Plantation
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Among the 26 Australians killed in the battle was Old Melburnian Robert Charles Kennon (OM 1938) who was a sapper with the 42nd Landing Craft Company. Bob Kennon was a Vickers machine gunner on one of three small ALCAs (Australian Landing Craft Assault). Together with the larger Landing Craft 15s, the ALCAs were used to land 190 members of 31/51 Australian Infantry Battalion on the coral fringed beach at the Porton Coconut Plantation on the Bonis Penisula, North Bougainville. It was the only action in military history in which Australian forces landed on and attacked an enemy-held-beach using landing craft manned by Australians. The infantry successfully landed at 4.05am in complete darkness, despite the fact that the local pilot missed the channel through the reef and all the barges grounded on coral. The ALCAs
Porton Memorial, Anzac Memorial Park Townsville
were second-hand ex-Normandy barges and although heavily armoured above the water line had plywood bottoms badly affected by tropical marine borer. The two machine gunners perched above deck had little or no protection. Disaster struck the following day at first light. The infantry found themselves outnumbered and out gunned by determined Japanese naval troops who were well dug in. The second wave of the larger barges, one containing stores and ammunition, grounded on the reef and came under heavy fire from the shore. By that afternoon the situation was desperate. The infantry were in danger of annihilation with ammunition running out. Despite accurate artillery and air support from the Australian and New Zealand Air Forces it was decided to withdraw and evacuate. The barges were called back and at 4.20pm approached the beach with all guns blazing in bright sunlight. The Japanese, thinking the barges were bringing reinforcements, poured a murderous fire on the vessels. The machine gunners had no hope and were cut down by the sustained machine gun from onshore. Bob Kennon’s body was cut from his harness and went over the side and he was posted as missing, believed killed. Over the next four days, with great heroism, the decimated troops were rescued or swam through dangerous waters to safety. Three months later, after hostilities ceased, a group of Bob Kennon’s mates returned to the scene of the battle and the barge on the reef. In a crevice in the reef they found his remains and identification tags intact. He was buried the following day in the jungle behind the beach with an Australian flag draped over the casket and a posy of jungle lilies on the top. Earlier this year David Kennon (OM 1953), the younger brother of Robert Kennon, was invited by the Mayor of Townsville to attend the unveiling of a memorial to the Battle of Porton in Anzac Memorial Park as part of the VP 60 celebrations. David Kennon (OM 1953) & Stewart Brook Alumni and Archives Manager
The Grammar Foundation Tomorrow’s Leader’s Today – $8 million milestone surpassed “Thank you to all members of the Grammar community who have made gifts and pledges to the campaign this year. This is a remarkable outcome and I am confident that we will achieve and perhaps exceed the campaign target of $10 million in 2006.” Paul Sheahan, Headmaster
Campaign Gifts and Pledges 48% Old Melburnians 25% Past Parents 21% Current Parents 5%
Trusts & Foundations
1% Staff
On 15 May 2005 the public phase of the campaign was launched, having exceeded $6 million in early gifts and pledges. Since the launch the campaign sub-committees have been actively engaging the Grammar community through campaign briefings and events which have provided insights into the future vision for Melbourne Grammar, our emerging leadership programs and the Centre for Learning and Leadership. At this time Catherine Spencer and I particularly wish to thank the members of the Tomorrow’s Leader’s Today Campaign Committees for their commitment and encouragement throughout 2005 and their ongoing involvement into 2006. Michael Joyce, Director of Development
Frequently Asked Questions Another capital campaign! Why?
Are donations to the campaign tax deductible?
“There is no doubt that our children are enjoying a wonderful education at Melbourne Grammar School and that is, in no small part, the result of the generosity and support of past generations of the Grammar community.” Current Parent – Senior School
Yes, donations are made to the Grammar Foundation Building Appeal and are fully tax deductible.
Why do you really need our support – don’t School fees cover the cost of capital developments?
The cost of a Grammar education has not and will never be covered by School fees alone. Presently the Grammar Foundation provides upwards of $2 million of financial support to the School annually. This enables the School to offer academic scholarships, continually improve the library and its services and undertake constant refurbishment of existing teaching and learning facilities, as well as major capital developments. When will the building of the Centre for Learning and Leadership commence?
The School Council has committed to commencing construction of the Centre for Learning and Leadership in mid 2006. Will the Centre for Learning and Leadership be completed in time for the School’s sesquicentenary?
It is the will and desire of the School Council and Headmaster that the Centre for Learning and Leadership will be completed and opened in the School’s sesquicentenary year.
Can we make a commitment over time?
We welcome pledges made over three to five years. Pledges are generally arranged to coincide with the end of the financial year. Are gifts confidential?
We publish your name(s) as a donor to the campaign but not the amount; however, if you wish to be an anonymous donor this option is available when completing a gift confirmation. How will my/our gift be recognised?
All donors to the campaign will be acknowledged and recognised within the Centre for Learning and Leadership. It should also be noted that new and existing donors to the campaign are also recognised by the Grammar Foundation. Grammar Foundation Membership Levels
Member $2,000+ Senior Member $5,000+ Fellow $10,000+ Senior Fellow $25,000+ Patron $50,000+
Campaign Committees Chairman Bruce Parncutt Marketing & Communications Jill Garner Graeme Sanford, Chair Senior School John Batten, Chair Andrew Buxton Jack Hawkins Peter Lugg Margie McCarthy Peter McCoy Clark Morgan Peter Scott David Simpson Robert Vickers-Willis Peter Weston Michael Yates Wadhurst Charles Baillieu Sally Dane Clive Fanning Penny Fowler Stephen Gibbons, Chair Richard Grutzner Ian Mandie Peter Spargo Grimwade House Michael Bartlett Fred Grimwade David Hendy Peter Leigh, Chair Jane Little John Morrison Glenda Ralph Michael Ramsden Sally Russel Old Melburnians Alistair Armstrong Andrew Armstrong Nick Batrouney Peter Beaumont Bruce Cumbrae-Stewart Tim Gillespie David Guthrie Leigh Hallamore, Chair James Jessup Phil Solomon Past Parents Stuart Gooley Gavin Murphy Lloyd Thomas, Chair Rob Wilson
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Friends of Grammar Grimwade House We have reached the end of the 2005 school year with much to celebrate at Grimwade House. The opening of the Alfred Felton Hall has been a highlight for students and parents alike. Class representatives meetings can now be held at Grimwade and we have enjoyed many other activities like The Pirates of Penzance production, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today meetings and art exhibitions. Catering for functions is now so easy with the Junior Music Room adjoining the Hall. Many of us marvel at how we have survived without this fantastic venue. The FOG kitchen is now fully stocked with all the items required for catering at Grimwade House. The funds for this (expensive) purchase have been provided over many years by various FOG Grimwade House Committees. Thank you to everybody who contributed. The 2005 FOG Grimwade House Committee, together with the class representatives, have donated the following items to the School: • A new grand piano in the Felton Hall • Contribution to the purchase of new mattresses for Woodend Camp • A fully stocked kitchen that can provide sufficient crockery and cutlery for 220 people for dinner/lunch • 22 new round tables for functions • Playground equipment
FOG Grimwade House’s attention in Term IV focused on the Merry Grammar Fest and the many stalls that the Grimwade community organised. Thank you to everybody who helped to make this day so successful. The children always enjoy the activities and the excitement of the day. A number of year level sports days have been held in Term IV with class representatives kindly providing ice creams and cordial for the children. A barbeque was held after the Upper Primary Sports Day at Edwin Flack Park. The Year 6 Breakfast was well attended and an appropriate farewell for those students leaving Grimwade House. A significant number of very well attended year level and class functions have been organised by the class representatives. These activities have made a meaningful contribution to life at Grimwade. Many new parents have commented positively about the warm welcome they receive into the community. On behalf of the Grimwade community I would like to thank all the year coordinators and class representatives for their contribution and friendship. I would like to thank my wonderful FOG Grimwade House Committee for their generosity, hard work and support during the year. From my perspective, it has been an absolute pleasure serving the Grimwade community, parents and staff included. Glenda Ralph, FOG Grimwade House President
Wadhurst
Wadhurst Choir’s rendition of the Bee Gees repertoire to unsurpassed heights!
Life at Wadhurst resumed for Term III with members of the School community gathering for an information session on teenage health issues conducted by Binky Henderson. This was followed by the traditional Wadhurst Concert. The unseasonably balmy evening encouraged the parents and their guests to mingle in the Hall forecourt, before making their way upstairs to be, as ever, spellbound by the depth of talent of the Wadhurst musicians.
Term IV brought the Wadhurst Athletics Day. We were blessed with sunny skies and impressive performances by the boys. Thank you for your support of our cake stall, coffee booth and sausage sizzle. The final class representatives meeting for 2005 was held in October and it is timely that I thank them for their support of the FOG calendar during the year.
The Annual Fathers’ Day stalls and the goodies assembled by the FOG girls were warmly received by the boys and also we trust by their fathers! A joint FOG and English department initiative had John Marsden speak to Wadhurst parents on that constant, “Boys, Language and Books”. Art and music combined at the Wadhurst Art and Music Show at Motorworks. Julian Cairns wielding the baton with his usual flair, encouraging the
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The Wadhurst deck was invaded by pioneers, cowboys, Indians, outlaws and fine maids for the staging of the Wadhurst play, Go West, Young Man. It was a major undertaking, 125 students on stage, with another 50 backstage. Our congratulations to the indomitable Fiona Mackenzie and Julian Cairns, again, with his band. The Merry Grammar Fest was the whole School event for 2005, a tribute to the skill and hard work of Elinor Graham, Anne Cerché and their committee. The pleasant and convivial, All Things Botanical and Vino Spring Exhibition,
Villa Mulberry, drew to a close FOG Wadhurst’s contribution to the middle school for 2005. The participation of the Wadhurst community in our activities has enabled the funding of such items as new equipment for the Woodend campsite, texts for the Personal Development department, a data show projector for the French department and water polo caps for the Sports department. My thanks go to the Wadhurst staff and students for their interest and enthusiasm in ‘FOGGIE
Senior School What a year it has been! In Friends of Grammar’s endeavour to encourage participation and involvement within the School community, the year was planned with a variety of functions. These included coffee mornings, luncheons, and year level dinners, enabling members to attend and enjoy social events whenever possible. The whole school event, the Merry Grammar Raffle and the Merry Grammar Fest was coconvened by the dynamic duo, Elinor Graham and Anne Cerche. The Main Events subcommittee and Grammar community generously supported this major fundraising activity, held at the Wadhurst campus.
things’, to the ladies at the Lodge for their support, to Jo and Gaby in the Wadhurst office for their patience and to Paul Wilhelm, who embraced our ideas and had the courage to let us run with them! Heartfelt thanks to the Committee, a group of loyal, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers, who made hard work such a lot of fun! I wish Elinor Graham and the Committee of 2006 every success and as enjoyable a year. Sally Dane, FOG Wadhurst President
It has been an honour to lead the Committee and Executive Committee, its members best described as enthusiastic, seemingly tireless and hardworking. Also showing enormous patience and commitment have been the staff in the Development Office, Property Management, Finance Department, Uniform Shop, Spotless and Catering. My very best wishes are offered to the incoming 2006 Committee, for a successful and rewarding year ahead. Karen Skillington, FOG Senior School President
Smaller successful events held at the School were the Garden Design talk and lunch, the Draw in Awe workshop and the inaugural Senior School Tennis Day. Whilst light refreshments were regularly provided for music and drama performances, barbequed sausages were the order of the day at Sandringham Athletics Day and Activities Day for Years 9-11. 2005 saw the first, fully operational year at Edwin Flack Park and catering demands upon the facility were enormous. Kerry Holdsworth and her team of volunteers rose to the challenges of the canteen by means of insight and dedication. Each term class representative meetings took place at The Lodge, speakers were invited and attendances excellent. Weekly FOG notices were submitted to the Bulletin to assist in communication. Swap Shop was staffed and patronised by parents alike, the ability to maintain this service dependent upon this. Of course, none of the activities would have been possible without the extraordinary input from parents, staff, and students working together as a close-knit community. Although the benefits are often intangible, every contribution was appreciated and I extend a very big thank you to all concerned.
Parents Beveley Lindstrum and Kerry Holdsworth in the canteen at Sandringham Athletics Track on Athletics Day
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Wadhurst Art & Music Show Well known and loved Melbourne artist Mirka Mora opened the colourful and musical feast of Melbourne Grammar Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wadhurst Art and Music Show, starring the artwork of all Year 7 and 8 students and featuring the choir singing the songs of the Bee Gees on 1â&#x20AC;ŻSeptember 2005.