The Mentonian 2020

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As we envisage a future with technology so much at the forefront, encourage parents to not think about this in the setting we have experienced this year but to think about the workplaces their children will go into and the importance of being capable in that technological sphere of operation.

Rather than highlighting sporting premierships, amazing productions, camps and learning journeys and other activities that might normally be part of the operation of the School, this edition focuses on the amazing achievements of staff, students and parents working together to achieve so much, even when in a remote learning setting.

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The irregularity of school attendance has certainly been challenging but, as we tend to do at Mentone Grammar, we took up all of the challenges put before us and have worked incredibly hard to still achieve to the best of our ability; a characteristic that will always stand us in good stead. This edition of the Mentonian is dedicated to all the hard-working teachers, the determined students, the administrators and parents who persevered regardless of the circumstances. It is in honour of our amazing Community that, once again, rose to a challenge, a challenge like never before, and succeeded. also acknowledge the support of the School’s Chair and Board throughout the many trials of the year. It was a year that also saw the passing of our longest serving staff member, Tony Dayton, and a year that so inspired me that I worked with the Board to extend my tenure to the end of 2023.

Whilst so much of the social element of schooling has been foregone this year, we learned so much more about new skills and about ourselves and, rather than focus on opportunities lost, it has been my focus to highlight opportunities gained. We learned, for example, that the School and all who operate within it, have so much more capacity, so many more skills and so much resilience than had previously been tested. And tested it most certainly has been!

...a year which challenged us to create new ways of doing things, of testing us as people and of creating a new, exciting way forward.

It is an incredible honour to serve this amazing Community and very much look forward to working alongside everyone in the years to come. Whilst, in such unusual circumstances, it is easy to get anxious, easy to only see the downside and easy to vent unnecessarily on those who cannot control the matter. I prefer to see it as a year which challenged us to create new ways of doing things, of testing us as people and of creating a new, exciting way forward. Whilst it would have been great not to have to create new ways of doing things, sometimes it is out of adversity that great things come.

The School’s 97th year has been characterised by the onset of a global pandemic and, as a result, this edition of the Mentonian is certainly different to previous editions.

It is critically important that we capitalise on this experience, embrace so much of it and work towards further enhancements to the way we deliver education in the most holistic of ways. And so, as we sign off on 2020, congratulate you all for what has been achieved in the School this year, despite the very different nature of our operation, and commend this edition of the Mentonian to you. FROM PRINCIPALTHE

MAL PRINCIPALCATER

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The year started off well. Enrolments were at their highest level ever, reflecting the Community’s confidence in the broad-based educational experience Mentone Grammar is able to offer young people. Our VCE results in 2019 were outstanding, continuing the trend of recent years, with almost all of the Class of 2019 gaining their first or second preference for tertiary studies. The School was in an excellent place. In February, it was announced to the Mentone Grammar Community that our Principal of 14 years, Mr Mal Cater, had decided to step down at the end of the year and, as a result, the School Board had begun the process of finding his successor. Mr Cater’s decision took many by surprise as he is still relatively young and had done an outstanding job in the role. The reasons behind his decision related mainly to the fact that Mentone was in such a good position and therefore it was felt to be the perfect time for a change of leader as we approached our Centenary year. How quickly things can change. By mid-March the State was in lockdown as we sought to ‘flatten the curve’ and teaching at Mentone Grammar and the rest of the State had moved from school-based classroom instruction to off site home-based learning. Whilst the development of a strong digital learning platform is a key element of the School’s current Strategic Plan, we suddenly found ourselves needing to condense two years of planned progress into two weeks. Despite a few teething problems, the shift to off site learning at Mentone was accomplished quickly and effectively.

This year has been one that none of us will forget in a hurry. As a consequence of the global pandemic, so many things have had an impact on what we used to consider normal. This has resulted in 2020 being like no other in the 97-year history of the School.

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In the changed circumstances, the School Board was pleased to accept Mr Cater’s offer to delay his departure for 12 months in order to provide the Board with breathing space in its search for his successor and to steady the ship in uncertain times. Having a proven leader in place to guide us through ‘uncharted waters’ provided great comfort to the Mentone Community. In August, the further offer by the Principal to remain until the end of 2023, the School’s Centenary year, was accepted by the School Board, bringing further relief and reassurance to our Community. The work of the Board this year has necessarily been focused on ensuring that the School has coped with the immediate crisis and is in good shape as we emerge from these unprecedented times. The recasting of budgets and forecasts and re-evaluating the School’s Capital Works Program and planning in a time of uncertainty have occupied an enormous amount of Board’s time and energy this year.

No doubt, 2020 will go down as one of the most challenging years, not just for Mentone Grammar but for the nation and the world. In closing, thank the staff and students for doing such an amazing job in such extraordinary circumstances and I thank all parents and carers for their ongoing support of the School during these uncertain times. The Board is excited about the opportunities that will come out of this challenging time, to make Mentone Grammar an even better School.

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As students return to school in Term 4 and look forward to what is to come, it is important that we learn from this year and adapt our School and our thinking appropriately. We have learnt so much and so many unexpected opportunities have arisen; we should not ignore them but learn from them. We look forward to what 2021 and beyond will look like with the knowledge that we can, despite that unique of circumstances, adapt, overcome and flourish to whatever challenges we may be presented with.

JARROD O’NEILL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - OPERATIONS

At the time of writing, in anticipation we wait for the latest update from the Premier’s office - 2020 has been a year of firsts. Who would have thought that for so many of us, the daily ritual of watching the Premier’s latest press conference or trialling the new walking route to take our dog on was to be a talking point of the day?

While there will be disappointment of things that were not to be in 2020, there were so many examples of the unforeseen things that were. In adversity, communities must come together to overcome and there have been so many examples of this. Our senior student leaders came together to create an online ‘buddy program’ where they were assigned Bayview students to reach out to and connect with online. Our sports teams created online fitness challenges for them to attempt; our debaters, with great success, moved their competitions online and our while most schools cancelled their Performing Arts program, ours quickly adapted to the online space and created outstanding performances where the students didn’t need to leave their living room.

While there was so much of 2020 we could not control, what we did control was our response to this new adversity. The old saying of ‘control the controllables’ has never been more apt than this year. As we became aware of the need for remote learning, a team of staff worked collaboratively, swiftly and extensively on how we, Mentone Grammar, were going to ensure our students did not have their learning interrupted by a global pandemic. While we would, of course, have preferred to see them face-to-face every day, we had no control over that, so we had to adapt, and quickly! Our platform was swiftly decided, road-tested, debated and constructed. Our teachers were so quick to respond, collaborate and support each other and, most integral to it all, our students adapted rapidly to their new norm.

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This year has come with so many new realisations also. Who knew that we could run a school from our living room? That students can do meaningful learning and connect with their teachers and classmates from their bedroom or; that the need to come to school for ‘speed-dating’ to see your child’s teachers may just be a thing of the past?

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Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year.

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Almost 100 years ago Mentone Grammar was founded by a resilient Community that knew the value of an excellent education and were willing to work hard to achieve it. When we started 2020 no one could anticipate the events that were about to unfold. And yet, I have seen the School motto ‘labore et honore’ on display every day, in many ways, as our Community has successfully navigated its way through the COVID-19 pandemic.

ADRIAN CAMM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - TEACHING AND LEARNING

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Whilst many events were cancelled throughout the year because of restrictions on travel or large social gatherings, a vast majority continued in an adapted and virtual format. The amazing creations continued coming out of the Design, Art and Technology subjects as they have done in previous years, and the many wonderful performances in our Drama and Music faculties were matched equally by the powerful learning that was witnessed in English, Mathematics and Science virtual classrooms. Even classes like Food Technology were able to adapt, with practical classes being held online and students preparing meals in their own kitchens. am incredibly proud of everyone for what they have achieved, and know it will be a year none of us will ever forget. Congratulations to all staff, students, and families at Mentone Grammar on an outstanding year. It is with mixed emotions that this will be my last contribution to Mentone Grammar. In 2021 I will be joining Westbourne Grammar School as their next Associate Principal. am incredibly grateful to Mal Cater for the opportunity afforded me at Mentone and am appreciative of your wisdom, counsel, support, encouragement, and mentoring. Thank you, Mal. I will watch with great interest the developments at Mentone over the next few years and wish you and the Community all the very best. I also want to acknowledge my colleagues at Mentone Grammar. Your work is so impressive, and it would not be such an outstanding school without your dedication, professionalism, expertise, generosity, and willingness to go above and beyond. Thank you for everything that you do.

Throughout this year I have had the great honour and privilege of seeing young people rise to the occasion. Their remarkable resilience, flexibility, adaptability and independence has, and continues to, inspire. have seen our teachers, grounds, and business and administration staff, work tirelessly to ensure the School continues to excel as a place of progressive teaching and learning, as a business, and through the maintenance and improvement of our outstanding facilities.

At the risk of recycling a much-used cliché, this year has been a year like no other. One of our seven School Values is resilience and we have needed to draw upon this value like never before, and it was the resilience of our students that led the way. As we moved to off site learning, the positive attitude of students buoyed staff. Students adaptability, flexibility and good humour in this time of adversity was heartening. Every student had their stories to tell of things they were really looking forward to in the school year being cancelled and yet smiles remained firmly fixed on their young faces. Resilient people can laugh and they can smile and there has been plenty of both during our times of off site learning. Sometimes the humour was intentional, but sometimes it was unintentional; as when teachers struggled in the early days with the technology and launched into a lengthy speech only to discover that they were on mute, or the times when critical moments in our lessons were unexpectedly interrupted by our pets. For me, the good-hearted nature of student banter online during our class discussions was a highlight. One example from Year 8, when we were looking at Jesus’ model of servant leadership comes to mind. invited students to share examples of modern leaders who they thought showed servant leadership. Lots of good examples were suggested including New Zealand Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern, and then one student suggested Donald Trump. You could tell the class was a bit stunned at this suggestion, and then it was revealed that the student was a bit confused and thought servant leadership was a leader who treated everyone like servants. These moments of levity in a year of gravity have been real ‘God moments’ for me. Resilience invites us to reflect on what enables us to bounce back when life knocks us down. The image that is often used for resilience is that of an invisible bungee cord that helps a person bounce back. The image that has come to mind for me this year for resilience is that of an Eskimo’s blanket. There, a traditional Eskimo game where a person is tossed up in the air on a seal skin blanket. The person is able to bounce back because they are able to draw on the strength and support of those around them who are holding the blanket. have been really impressed with how students have supported one another in their off site learning. When an issue came up in class where a student needed help, it was typically the other students who were first to offer it. Parents have found themselves involved in supporting their children’s learning at home in ways they wouldn’t have ever expected they would need to be. Teachers have supported each other, readily sharing ideas about how to make the most of online learning and have been attentive to students despite the challenges of doing so via a screen. Large gatherings in our School haven’t been possible for much of the year. Chapel services are one of the things that have had to be cancelled. Yet despite not being able to regularly gather in St Augustine’s, it has been very evident that God has been with us this year. While church buildings have been closed, the Bible reminds us that the church is not the building, but it is the people. We are a resilient School Community, not because of the strength of our buildings, but because of the strength of our people, from the newest members of our Community who joined us this year to our most seasoned students and staff. We are a resilient School Community because we are able to draw upon each other to bounce back. In a year of getting knockdowns we have bounced back thanks to the care of friends, the support of teachers, the wisdom of good leadership and the love of our families and of our God. It has been a testing time for our School, but a test that we have passed with flying colours.

REV. ANDREW STEWART CHAPLAIN

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This year, our Eblana Pet Service looked a bit different. Eblana students ran this event at home by saying a prayer for their pet. Our pets have been a wonderful support to all of us in our time of off site learning and it was heartwarming to be able to provide an opportunity to thank God for them and all the joy that they bring to our lives.

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…This year we also transitioned to online learning. A unique challenge for teachers and students alike. However, in true Mentone fashion, we adapted and learned how to get the best out of ourselves in this new environment.

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Additionally, Debating teams from Year 5 to Year 12 honed their public speaking and presentation skills in a new online medium, with both of the Year 12 Debating teams finishing in the top 16 in Victoria.

One of our School Values at Mentone Grammar is Resilience; something that is developed through adversity and hardship. It has been a privilege to watch the Mentone Grammar Community band together through the challenges of 2020. We are very proud to have been a part of this School.

It has been a year like no other for Mentone Grammar students. Although it was not what we initially envisioned, it is a year that Mentone Grammar students should look back at with great pride. The year kicked off well with the annual House Swimming carnival with a brilliant display of House spirit. This was quickly followed by the House Athletics day out, where the competitive spirit soared once more, connecting Bayview, Greenways and Frogmore more than ever, particularly with the inter-year level 8 x 100m Relay. Despite the shortened summer season of Sport, Mentone Grammar students from Years 7-12 had the chance to display teamwork, determination and sportsmanship across a range of sports. This was exemplified by the Girls’ Touch Football team who secured its fourth premiership in a row. For the senior students, in Term 1, the highly anticipated Prefects’ Ball, was a memorable night of smiles, laughing, dancing, singing, and brilliant outfits all with a ‘Brownlow’ theme. Looking back, we are all so grateful we were able to have had that night together. In the short time we were all together, students from all across the School were fortunate to be able to continue to raise funds for the World’s Greatest Shave in support of further research into the treatment and, hopefully, a cure for leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. We also participated in the annual Ice Bucket Challenge in support of MND research.

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In the Performing Arts, using a combination of home and school recordings, successful performances of The Jungle Book, the Singers’ Concert, Cre8tive Dance, Jazz Cabaret, various ensembles and a Senior Production showcased the culmination of talent and hard work of many students and teachers.

Late in 2019, Hannah Schmidt and Oskar Phillips were badged as Head Prefects 2020. Principal, Mal Cater, reminded the whole-school assembly what leadership means at Mentone Grammar: ‘Leadership is not a selfish pursuit, rather, it is an intangible quality that allows others to learn and grow. The School acknowledges the important role students can play as leaders of industry, politics, sports, arts, commerce and society. As educators, we must examine what skills and traits our students need to possess in order to be confident, inspiring and respectful leaders.’

You have been here since Year 7 and have been a positive contributor throughout your time. You are actively involved in Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics and have also represented the School in Water Polo and Lifesaving. You are a Sergeant in our Cadet Unit and you volunteer as a life saver at the Mentone Life Saving Club. You have been involved in the School Production of The Lion King and are an active member of our Debating and Public Speaking Club. Your Learning Behaviours are a very positive reflection of you as a learner and you are well regarded by your teachers and peers. You are a highly enthusiastic young person who cares for others and who truly exhibits our School Values. I am delighted to appoint you as a Head Prefect of Mentone CongratulationsGrammar.toHannah and Oskar on their stoic leadership throughout 2020.

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HANNAH SCHMIDT

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You have been a student here since Prep and, having observed you along this lengthy journey, you have been an impressive young person throughout. Despite the fact that you defeated me in a whole-school chess tournament when you were in Year 4, I have always held you in high esteem, as have your peers and teachers. In 2020 only a small number of students will participate in four senior sports. You will be involved in Swimming, Basketball, Football and Athletics. You will also continue your Duke of Edinburgh Award as you aim to achieve Gold status. You have been an ambassador for the School in external activities and your Learning Profile is extremely strong. You are a Sergeant in our Cadet Unit. Outside of School you coach Basketball, serving the community. You exhibit the School Values in an exemplary manner and am delighted to appoint you as a Head Prefect of Mentone Grammar.

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2020 Oskar Phillips and Hannah Schmidt with Principal, Mal Cater.

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CAPTAINSEBLANA 2020 Lachlan Smith, Chloe Britter CAPTAINSWEREEBLANAHOUSE Emma ChristopherJung, Hobbs ANDERSONEBLANA HOUSE CAPTAINS Sophie Carr, Zac Hones CAPTAINSWHITEEBLANAHOUSE Harrison Coulson, Jack Wall DEIGHTONEBLANA HOUSE CAPTAINS Oscar Cox, Ruby Castello SOCIALEBLANASERVICE CAPTAINS Isabella Welsh, Lachlan Majstorovic, Zoe Dwyer, Mika Arvanitakis DRINANEBLANA CAPTAINSHOUSE Claudia Piotrowski, Hudson Nicholson HOUSEFINLAYEBLANAANDERSONCAPTAINS Sonny ConnorMcKinnon,Jackson LEADERSSTRINGSEBLANA Patrick Reynolds, Anna Xue CAPTAINSJONESEBLANAHOUSE Lily RahulKerr,Aravindth LEADERSINGERSEBLANA Chloe Britter HOUSELIONELEBLANALARGECAPTAINS Ava KallisGlotzer,Bernasconi LEADERSSUSTAINABILITYEBLANA L-R Back Row Marlia De Zoysa-Lewis, Jasmine Webster, Anna Xue L-R Front Row Edward Forkes, James Kerr, Patrick Reynolds CADET LEADERS 2020 BAYVIEW CAPTAINS 2020 Jordan Pyszczek, Rohaan Thilak-Mathew with Head of Bayview, James Walton

2020 L-R Back Row Head of Frogmore, Cameron Lancaster, with Gustaf von Zweigbergk, Mitchell Callahan, Trent Meakins, Thomas Spencer, Charlie Webster, Jeremy Campbell, Adam Hegarty-Laws, Akul Saigal. Front Row Brooke McCullough, Stephanie Warmuz, Bethanie Bridge, Madeleine Johnson, Lucie Kent, Tayla Fox, Chloe Garifalakis, Teagan Gilligan.

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Absent: Annika Challice, Ziyu (Faye) Zhen. CAPTAINS

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2020 L-R Back Row Sarthak Singh, Lachlan Howard, William Currey, Harrison Dart, Yifan (Ivan) Liao, Xavier Hogios, Joshua Madden, Thomas Dale. Front Row Loren Henry, Charlee Peachey, Charlotte Holland, Cameron Lancaster (Head of Frogmore), Anna Caley, Kira Walters, Ella Mairs.

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A YEARSURPRISING

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This year was full of many new and unusual experiences for the children, their families and our staff. It was not the year we thought, as we welcomed in the New Year, but it was still a year of learning, a plethora of positive experiences, personal growth, resilience and time to bond with our families.

I can only say how proud I am of everyone. The children coped beautifully with the whole off site and online learning, and parents were able to experience seeing how their children learn, as well as the wonderful pearls of information their child would tell their teachers whilst online. I promise these snippets of information never pass our Throughoutlips!

Wishing you all a very happy and safe holiday, and may 2021 be a great year for us all. We all look forward to welcoming you back through the front doors of our wonderful Centre early in 2021.

the year we were able to experience more than half of the School year on Campus, interacting in our usual ways, having incursions such as our Rockpool Incursions, a visit to Mentone Beach, transition to school sessions, a visit from the Wiggerly Worm Dance Company, to name a few. We were also able to do our first virtual incursion with Murrundindi, our indigenous elder, who passed on some of his heritage to our children and spoke to them about ‘First People’ and what traditions and cultures are still being taught and used today. It was lovely to see him on our screens. We were able to continue our STEM and Music program by making videos and uploading these to our digital platform for the children to participate in. The staff worked well keeping communication channels open via Teams meeting to not only teach the children, but to support each family in their class and to continue our philosophy of having strong, safe, secure connections with our children and Allfamilies.families should all be proud of travelling this journey with us and forging stronger bonds with their children. Time is precious and childhood is fleeting, so to have been given this time in isolation has really been an unexpected gift to us all.

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I encourage all families to take the time to reflect on the year past, the memories they want to preserve and the valuable learnings they have made. Take a moment to celebrate all that has been achieved and use these reflections to set meaningful goals for the future. I am so proud of all that we achieve in a school year. As always, my thanks go out to all the staff in Eblana for another, surprisingly, sensational year. I thank the Eblana families for working supportively with me to ensure success both at home and at School. Most importantly, I thank the students of Eblana for their willingness to give things a go, seek positivity in their day and for looking after each other.

2020Although our traditional calendar of exciting school events was somewhat interrupted, many celebrations and events were able to be reimagined within our restrictions. Thanks to creative thinking, innovation and teamwork we saw adaptations such as the 100 Days of Foundation Roadtrip and the Eblana Virtual Football Day come to life. There is always a way, and finding it is something the Eblana community does so very well! I end 2020 knowing that we achieved quality teaching and learning under new and difficult circumstances. am convinced the students have developed skills they had not imagined they needed, and that they will now move through the remainder of their education with a new appreciation of themselves as learners. An even stronger and more collaborative partnership has been forged between families and staff as we have worked together to support the students.

I look forward with anticipation to what is in store for 2021.

JESSICA RICHARDS HEAD OF EBLANA

There is no doubt that we will be talking about 2020 for many years to come. The students in Eblana will finish this school year with many fond memories and stories to tell, proud of their own resilience and the obstacles they overcame to maintain their learning and positive attitude throughout.

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TERM 3 Term 3 saw our Foundation students celebrate their 100th Day of Foundation, as we continued to work off site. With a home visit from their teachers and Mrs Richards, the day was a chance to celebrate the achievements of students in their first year of schooling. We also learnt about ‘Our Community’, exploring those who help us in the community and we also learnt about the history of Mentone Grammar.

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TERM 4 This Term we used our reading and writing skills to explore the world of minibeasts! We worked hard to research and report on these creatures and present our findings to our classmates. We enjoyed celebrating Book Week with our classmates by dressing up as our favourite book character and meeting author Lucinda CongratulationsGifford! Foundation on an incredible year!

LAURA SAVAGE AND SHEREE SMITH

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We started our first year of formal schooling ready to embrace everything we laid our eyes on. Meeting new friends and teachers and exploring the Discovery Garden were the highlights. We learnt letters, sounds, numbers and songs and we eagerly began to read and write. We shared stories about our families and celebrated each other.

TERM 2 In Term 2, while navigating video conferencing, Foundation students learnt about native Australian Animals. We also explored our nation’s Indigenous History and Culture, reflecting on the significance of Aboriginal people, past, present and future.

For all the Year 2 teachers, the shift to off site learning meant a rapid change to alternate modes of teaching and learning. We had a deep sense of pride as a Year 2 team, working together to find creative new ways to teach and engage our students in critical and creative thinking. In turn, our wonderful Year 2 students’ curiosity emerged, and new ideas were formed.

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Term 4 immersed us in the world of science. The students had all their senses engaged. The hands-on science experiments encouraged students to observe, ask questions, touch and smell all whilst leaving many of the students determined to become real scientists!

The Year 2 students were very fortunate to have three Indigenous senior students Micah, Lyle and Jay join us at Mentone Grammar from Yakanarra. The students used handson based activities, questioning, explaining, demonstrating and collaborating techniques to learn more about the boys’ culture and share their experiences with one another.

spectacular Year 2 Travel Expo, which was displayed remotely, empowered students to investigate, create, collaborate, share and reflect on the differences between states and territories by using photos, drawings, videos, PowerPoints and text. Students proudly displayed and videoed their presentations for their teachers and peers to enjoy.

We all agree that 2020 has been jam packed with new and blended learning experiences that have both educated and entertained us from start to finish. We have enjoyed teaching this wonderful group of students and wish them every success in Year 3.

There was much enthusiasm for our weekly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) activities, experiments and hands-on problem solving. From design to delivery, we embraced both successes and setbacks, discovering along the way how valuable thinking broadly, sharing ideas and making mistakes can be in the learning process.

Developing computer and technology skills is an important feature of Year 1, and our 2020 students learned more than they could have imagined. Navigating online meetings and mastering the all-important ‘mute’ button soon became second nature to them as they adapted to learning and sharing online. Term 4 was warmly welcomed by us all as a chance to reconnect with this wonderful group, back in the classroom. This year was unlike anything we anticipated, but we could not have asked for a more resilient, fun and positive group of students to share the journey with.

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With their characteristic ‘happy but gappy’ grins, our Year 1 cohort found plenty to smile about in 2020!

It has been a joy to watch a love of reading emerge in so many of our young students as they used their developing skills to discover and explore books independently. So too with their writing, as they explored the works of author Nick Bland and learned techniques to express their wonderful ideas. They also experienced the achievement of planning, drafting and publishing their own imaginative texts to share with others.

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One of our highlights for the year was our excursion to the CERES Education Centre where the students were immersed in Aboriginal culture and sustainability studies. They learnt how to accurately throw a boomerang and how to find bush tucker, gaining a new respect for these ancient customs. The students also excitedly participated in the Dreamtime story of Tiddalick the September’sFrog.

What a year it has been in Year 3! It is certainly a year we will look back on with so many fond memories.

Year 4 is an important time in each child’s Eblana journey. It is a time when students get to stand up and demonstrate their leadership skills, serving as positive role models for our younger students. This time is also tinged with sadness, later in the year, when they realise that their time in Eblana is coming to an end. This sadness is short lived, however, as the excitement of moving on to Year 5 in the Keith Jones Learning Centre sets in.

We all learned a lot about ourselves during our time off site, and we also learned how much we value being part of the Mentone Grammar Community. Though the learning continued, and pleasing results were observed, our students longed to return to School, which serves as a great testament to the wonderful relationships that exist among our students and teachers. Our eventual return to School was joyous and smiling faces were to be seen all around. We used authors as mentors to help us learn how to plan, draft, revise and publish our very own picture story books. We became experts at using background knowledge and text clues to make inferences. We employed problem solvingstrategies to solve complex mathematical problems and we worked hard to master our automatic recall of multiplication facts. We added in cooking lessons, trivia quizzes, music concerts, pet shows, dance classes and other activities to keep us connected socially. Our IT skills went through the roof, along with countless other skills which will be invaluable to our Year 4 students as they transition into Year 5.

LAUREN TREVIS AND KRIS LITTLE

In Year 3, we participated in Technology classes. When we were at school, we were in groups with the Year 4 students and it was so much fun. We were able to explore Dash & Dot, Osmo, Ollie, online coding software as well as making catapults and marble runs. When we were at home we made tables out of paper, explored online coding sites, created with LEGO and made delicious things in the kitchen.

Throughout Term 2, we followed our passions and created Passion Projects. These projects highlighted our passions and skills, letting us share this with our peers in a variety of ways; The MCG was created, pianos were played and robots were built.

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In Term 3 we loved being able to participate in some Eblana virtual events – the Eblana Pet Service and Footy Day! Footy Day saw us hold House Meetings online for the first time. It was fantastic to see the virtual Footy Parade and participate in the activities. Learning from home hasn’t stopped our wonderful Year 3 children striving to achieve their best!

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MANDY CHAMBERLAIN, JENNI HARRISON AND GEMMA SULLIVAN

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• Thank you to all the people who have sent in bottle caps, we now have sufficient caps to reuse in a mural for the Magic Garden.

The following actions have been delivered as part of the initiative during 2020:

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• The Magic Garden continues to provide students with much pleasure; the opportunity to experience the joy of watching plants grow and sampling a variety of vegetables when they harvest the produce.

The Eblana Growing Greener Initiative (GGI) is now in its second year and continues to be delivered in a way that is hands-on and engaging for students. Together we have continued to explore different ways we can make a difference in the world through the smallest of changes in our everyday lives. This year has certainly been a challenging year for students, teachers and parents. It is important that through the GGI we provide students with lessons on how they can make a difference in the world around them and provide a touch of certainty within these uncertain Studentstimes. have taken to this initiative with enthusiasm and passion and my hope is that lessons learnt during this time will influence the way they lead their lives both now and into the future.

• Pre-recorded videos went out to students in Terms 2 and 3 to keep all students updated on the garden with many students sending in videos and photographs of their own gardens at home. This year has reiterated the need to prepare our students for unprecedented times. have been amazed and humbled by the resilience and ability to adapt which has been shown by our students. look forward to another amazing year of the Eblana Growing Greener Initiative.

• During off site learning, students were invited to be involved in the preparation of the garden through digital meetings to discuss the winter and spring plantings. Students were back on site to help prepare the garden beds and plant the vegetables for spring.

• The Year 4 classroom received six monarch caterpillars which they fed and nurtured during their lifecycle, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. All students were welcome to visit the caterpillars and observe the wonderous lifecycle of the butterflies. The butterflies were released in the Magic Garden.

• A new Green Team was elected at the beginning of the year. The members have been involved in assembly presentations, maintaining the Magic Garden and conducting talks in classrooms on the importance of reducing the amount of waste we produce.

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• The worm farm is thriving which has allowed us to supply two ELC farms with worms to help reduce food scraps. The liquid worm juice has played a large part in ensuring the success of the vegetable crop.

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• During National Simultaneous Storytime in May, students were treated to the book, Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas by Lucinda Gifford. Students had the choice of watching a prerecorded video by Mrs McKindlay or joining NSS online.

Eblana students also continued to be involved in annual Library initiatives which are intended to encourage students to read and to introduce them to a wider genre of literature.•Students were invited to participate in the 2020 Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge. It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic students sign up for the Challenge.

Library lessons in Eblana continue to be delivered with a focus on sustainability and the environment, whilst still exploring the magic and joy of books. This year saw the Eblana Library pivot by taking a traditional system into the digital age. This included contactless book loans, virtual story time, online classes and a virtual Book Club.

Linking in with other initiatives taking place through the Eblana Growing Greener Initiative, we looked closely at the 4 Rs: recycle, reuse, rethink and reduce. To grow students’ knowledge in this space we read many books that focused on plastics and waste reduction.

The Book Week Parade was like no other and whilst it looked a little different this year, there was certainly no lack of imagination and enthusiasm by all students in Eblana. Visiting Author and Illustrator, Lucinda Gifford, visited the classrooms virtually, entertaining students and staff with her demonstrations and stories on writing and illustrating a book.

Specific activities undertaken during Library included:

• How to make our own paper, by reusing shredded wastepaper.

• Foundation students reused tin cans to make pots after looking at the lifecycle of a seed. Each student was given a small bag of potting mix to take home and plant out the herb seedlings they had nurtured in the classroom.

• We researched and celebrated Earth Day on 22 April, National Tree Day on 31 July and we observed Plastic August Audit in place of Plastic Free July. We researched the damage plastic pollution is doing worldwide to the environment with students designing posters, logos and initiatives to reduce the use of one-use plastics.

• The CBCA Book Week was once again a highlight in Eblana; postponed from August to October, but it took on a different twist this year. A competition was held encouraging students to draw the most curious creature with the wildest mind.

• As part of the paper recycling and reusing initiative, sustainability champions from Year 4 put on their teacher hats and showed students how to make chatter boxes, bookmarks, paper planes and origami.

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47THE MENTONIAN 2020 CLASS PHOTOS FOUNDATIONA Rocco Becconsall Roy Beljon Rachael Chun Will Gu Isabella Ibrahim Celia Khong Thomas Lander Eric Li Charlotte Lorinc Scarlett Marshall Zion Nayna Chloe Orfanidis Mason Pascoe Aiden Pham Jai Schultz William Tian Sharman Wang Max Widdison Max Xie Albert Yu Ayaan Zaheen Aden Zhang Laura Savage TEACHER FOUNDATIONB Xavier Alapont Sylvia Chen Max D’Andrea Caleb Gec Alexander Georgiadis Pierre Gilardi Franklin Ingle Huxley Jones Nicholas Joseph Xavier Kirwan Anthony Lanthois Harper Lettieri Levi Lombard Taylor Lyons Nathaniel Maingi Beau Messina Anna Nagato Demi Panopoulos Ojas Pradeepkumar Mischa Robinson Ashlyn Tan Jesse Turner Rana Wassmann Maximus Zou Sheree Smith TEACHER

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During remote learning, our students showed how adaptive they can be, transitioning quickly to a different style of study. They quickly developed new routines and habits, and they showed great discipline as they continued to engage with their academic program, virtually. Alongside their regular learning, we saw fantastic wellbeing initiatives such as push-up challenges, crazy hat days and online student ‘sandpits’, providing time to connect and have fun with their classmates outside of lessons. Students also built new skills, learning Rubik’s cubes, trampolining tricks and creating short films amongst other things. It was impressive to see that the Bayview virtual campus was still creating smiles and growth amongst our community; students seemed to find lots of things to enjoy about learning

There are undoubtably lots of benefits to learning remotely and empowering our students to become flexible and agile with their learning, particularly given how society has changed this year, yet seeing the excitement and happiness that students felt when they came back onsite definitely reflects the deep connection they feel to being in school at Mentone Grammar and Bayview – something that makes our School and Campus a very special place to be. If we can strike a good balance between the two, our students and School will continue to thrive in the future.

JAMES WALTON HEAD OF BAYVIEW

Studentsremotely. also loved being out of school when on learning journeys. Whether physically travelling to Shoreham like our Year 7s or engaging in virtual museum tours, students embraced the opportunity to take their learning outside of the classroom and engage with their broader community. A personal highlight of the year was experiencing the overnight hike at Shoreham which our Year 7s undertook in Term 1. Camping out under the stars and watching our young people set up tents, cook for themselves and enjoy learning about their environment was very special and clearly enjoyed by those who took part.

The enduring memory for this year, however, will be when students came back through the school gates after several weeks of remote learning. The joy that was on their faces as they saw their friends in person and connected with their teachers and community again reflected the real love that students have for being in school. There is something about the buzz of the yard before school, the incidental interactions in the corridor between classes and the camaraderie of a busy classroom which makes a school a special place to be. Our students clearly valued it when they came back and their love of being in this environment was wonderful to watch.

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In a year like no other, it has been interesting to watch the different ways that Bayview students have engaged with their learning and with their Community as things have changed over the course of 2020. What is evident is that students do love being out of school, but they also really love being in it as well.

Even though we couldn’t go to Canberra, still enjoyed how we got to explore Parliament House and how we had a Q & A with Mark Dreyfus. The experience got me to think about how much more there is involved in working in the Parliament.

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One of the things I am most grateful about is how lucky I am that I live here and that I go to a school whose teachers have done so much to support us during this time.

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Butterflies! A noun that best describes Keith Jones Learning Centre individuals. This year we were forced inside our cocoons, but we didn’t simply maintain a dormant state, instead we evolved and transformed ourselves to emerge with different perspectives, as education took on a whole new look and feel. We adapted and embraced new learning platforms and communication techniques. Mentone Grammar Years 5 & 6 mentors and students supported one another, grew together and learnt so much. Adopting the mindset ‘This evolution must go on!’ We certainly did!

The Year 5s looked forward to Fun with Fridays each week and it was a highlight of their online journey. The students revelled in the spectacular of each week, embracing the themes with creativity and seeing it as an opportunity to express themselves. They dressed up, showed off their pets, chilled in their PJ’s, embraced their favourite things and generally had fun with the theme each week, bringing them closer together and making stronger connections with one ‘another. We loved fun with Fridays because it brightened up the week, it was fun to see other people’s outfits/ thoughts and it was like we got to know each other a little more.’

Tim Cope, an adventurer and author, joined us via Zoom and told us his story about how he travelled across Asia. Because it was online, he was able to share his screen and show us pictures and videos. It was really interesting listening to all of the challenges he had to face in the wild.

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Leadership opportunities didn’t change; Class Captains successfully ‘stepped up’ to conduct Mentor sessions. Hidden talents were revealed as opportunities were provided for students to perform, participate and shine online.

The SolarBuddy presentation was one of the most memorable experiences of my life because it made me think about not just the world live in, but the world others live in without things like energy. It made me hungry to help people.

REAHN ORFANIDIS SOLARBUDDY PRESENTATIONVIRTUAL

NIKKI MALOTSIS VIRTUAL EXCURSION: MOADOPH Visiting the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House in Canberra was a great experience. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go to Canberra this year, so we took a tour using Zoom. We visited both the House of Representatives and the Senate and learnt about key moments and people in Australian Democracy.

In Artful English we looked at art and wrote poems and used author’s craft to describe the paintings. This connected to English as, at the time, we were learning about author’s craft techniques. Looking at all the little details and finding out the story behind the paintings was really fun and made a change from what we usually do in English.

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LUKE GEORGIOU ONLINE YOGA Doing yoga with Mrs Nimorakiotakis after learning online for a long time showed me that it was important to take time to relax. This experience influenced me to change my thinking and to calm my mind.

During Term 3, the Year 6 students investigated and shared different Asian countries and cultures during our Asian Culture Festival. Although we had to run it virtually, everyone got super creative and had a bit of fun with it by creating videos or doing live demonstrations. Some students decided to cook a traditional meal while others shared with us some of the cool sports, festivals and celebrations of their countries.

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OLIVIA APOSTOLIDIS THE BIG ISSUE Meeting with someone who has experienced homelessness, helped me to learn how they coped with it and the struggles they went through.

In Humanities this year we did some virtual excursions online. It was very different to what Year 5 thought it would be like. We watched some videos which took us on a tour of the Bayview Discovery Gardens, Kangaroo Island and the Botanical Gardens. ‘It was really fun because we got to see things in a different way instead of in school. The videos looked realistic and some of us thought we were actually at that place, but we weren’t!’

The Year 5s created walking and riding routes within 5km of their house as part of our Measurement Unit in Mathematics. Students filmed their adventures and recorded the time taken, route taken, local landmarks and distance covered. Wow, the creativity of their end products was super impressive! ‘5km from me was such a fun way to learn measurement to get outside in our neighbourhood and it was the best way to teach ourselves iMovie to edit and put it all together with music.’

FREDDIE STAFFORD

OLIVIA YEARSJACQUELINEFOSTERCARTWRIGHT5&6COORDINATOR

PARLIAMENTARY EDUCATION OFFICE VIRTUAL EXCURSION

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DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP WITH SAM PONSFORD really enjoyed the debating workshop because it bought some new perspectives to my opinion on debating. Debating is about trying to think not only about your own argument but the opposition’s argument.

ALICE FLETCHER VIRTUAL EXCURSION- TIM COPE

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Off site, online learning opened up our eyes to a new world. We quickly realised how kindness, friendship, support, gratitude, belief and regularly shared quotes assisted our wellbeing. We were all there for one another and even managed to have some fun along the way. Learning was still evident as groups collaborated across subjects and in some instances across classes and year levels.

Time Capsules were constructed as a memento of this unprecedented experience that is now a part of our history. The Year 5s loved making a special ISO Time Capsule, to reflect on the year, because the task was so creative and fun. Students got to express their feelings by writing down all of their lockdown experiences. They also found funny photos and special objects to put inside decorated boxes. ‘It was so enjoyable because we got to make something that we can all look back on as we get older. We will be able to reflect on how we felt and how we handled this – together!’

Kind regards ELLI YEARMONRO7COORDINATOR In a normal year, this page would be full of descriptions and photographs which highlight the major events, achievements, and challenges that you have all experienced this year.

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While we were all fortunate to spend five days on the Shoreham Learning Journey, we did miss out on many events. Almost two full terms in lockdown meant that you were denied the opportunity to learn and play with your friends. Looking back, this may cause you to feel frustrated or disappointed. However, all of you have achieved so much despite this. Each of you adapted to the shift away from the classroom and onto new digital platforms. You became self-directed learners and were a source of encouragement and patience for your peers, teachers, and mentors. The personal and academic challenges you faced and overcame this year were extraordinary. At times, it was difficult to complete online tasks, to ask questions in MS Teams, to collaborate in small groups, and even to just show up to an online class. Most of you had only been at Mentone Grammar for nine weeks. However, the strength of character you all demonstrated as you communicated maturely, problem solved cooperatively, and developed your IT and time management skills was inspiring. You have all shown patience, compassion, perseverance, enthusiasm, and sheer grit to make it through your first year of senior school. So, when you look back at Year 7, I hope it will be with a sense of pride and satisfaction, knowing you achieved so much and established yourselves as independent life-long learners.

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JOE MONRO 8E The resilience and positivity shown by all 8E students, through their attitude towards the challenges of 2020 is inspirational.

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This year was an opportunity for the Year 8 cohort to step into the challenge of remote learning and they did so with resilience and integrity. The focus of our year level was to offer the support and encouragement young adolescent students need to build healthy peer relationships and to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing.

THE BIG ASSEMBLY RUN BY PROJECT ROCKIT - We were invited to join PR’s Biggest Assembly and students were privy to some wonderful anti bullying and online safety Theguidelines.Mentor Staff and would like to commend all Year 8 students for the way in which they conducted themselves during the year. This year has challenged and changed us in ways we never thought possible and all students should be so proud of their efforts. A very special thank you to our Year 8 Mentors: Joe Monro (Assistant Coordinator), Leigh Chislett, Emma Lindsay, Naomi White, Umut Ersezer, Heather Stone, Luke Thompson and Luke Wintle. We also thank Michael Martin and Barbara Muller who stepped in to cover at points in the year. An extraordinary team, once again supportive, inspiring and so deeply caring for their classes and the year level as a whole.

8A 2020 presented a whole new way of life for all of us! am so proud of my 8A girls and the way they handled online learning: they have taken to it with gusto! Even though they are missing their friends, they have not let this affect their positive attitude towards schoolwork, and some have flourished. They have shown dedication and determination to continue to get the best from their courses.

LUKE THOMPSON 8F A very mature group of students who have worked tirelessly to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

NAOMI WHITE 8D has developed a growth mindset during 2020. They have worked together to achieve many positive outcomes both at School and during off site learning. They have all been extremely resilient and should be proud of their achievements.

YEAR 8 PHOTO COMPETITION - Year 8 was invited to take a photo of their pets and submit this to our Year 8 Photo Competition. A massive congratulations to our Best Photo: Will Hood with his beautiful Golden Retriever, Nelson, and Most Creative: to Sophie Frost for her photo of her dog Teddy the Cavoodle.

Swiftly and excitedly, the year began with our Leadership Day, House Athletics and extraordinary short films were made for English. The group rapidly became a part of their new mentor groups and were able to build relationships with their staff and peer community. During lockdown, students developed their global thinking by communicating with aged care homes, took part in photo and film competitions and engaged with each other through our ‘Sandpit’ in Mentor sessions. During this shared time, we also thought more deeply about major issues, considering what we cared about most and this, in turn, created knowledge and provided an opportunity to research, write and make a difference.

8H 2020 is a year best summed up by Henry Ford: Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.

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LEIGH CHISLETT

KILL YOUR DARLINGS WRITING PRIZEIn Year 8 English, students focused on finding their voice about an issue they were passionate about. Some students opted to submit their work into the Kill Your Darlings Writing Prize 2020. We congratulate Nimra Haseeb and Joel Ruberu who received High Commendations (Top 6) and Blake Short who was selected in the Top 12. Well done to all who bravely submitted their writing!

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HEATHER STONE 8C ‘Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.’ The girls of 8C braced the waves of remote learning with determination, humour and resilience.

LUKE WINTLE

EMMA LINDSAY

8B is a group of keen, eager-tolearn students who showed immense resilience during the two periods of remote learning. They developed a growth mindset whereby they assessed the things that didn’t work, fine tuned them and tried to adapt their learning style to cater for their hurdles during the second school closure.

8G 2020 has clearly been a challenging and very different experience for all. The 8G boys have adapted impressively to all obstacles that have come their way. Throughout some adversity, they have managed to maintain motivation, encourage each other and maintain a safe learning environment - regardless of the platform, they have shown respect.

HAYLEY KUPERHOLZ HEAD OF LEARNING ENHANCEMENT – TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Secondary students got involved in the variety of Philosophy events on offer including the Ethics Olympaid and the Australasian Philosothon. Last year was the first time that a Mentone Grammar team had participated in the Victorian Philosothon, and after taking out second place the team earned a spot in the highly acclaimed Australasian Philosothon. The team came 9th overall and Ruben McSwan (Year 9) was award third place in his age division. am sure for Year 12 students Joshua Madden and Akul Saigal this event will be something they remember for many years to come.

As I read through the many emails sent to colleagues throughout the year, I notice one sentence which had been repeated many times: ‘….in light of the extremely challenging circumstances our students certainly rose to the challenge.’ If 2020 has taught me anything, it is that the students at Mentone Grammar are capable of so much more than we could ever imagine.

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Thank you to the other Dare2Dream! teachers, Tony McRae and Mark Smith for their invaluable contribution to this program, and dedication to our students. Congratulations to all those involved in Dare2Dream! in 2020, and we cannot wait to see what you will achieve in 2021.

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In the ‘Storyathon’ creative writing competition Abbey Neeman (Year 2) won second prize for her entry entitled ‘Friends with the Monster’. In her biography Abbey wrote: ‘I love reading and writing and would like to be a famous writer when grow up.’

Working with a heavily reduced amount of available competitions and programs, the Dare2Dream! students embraced every opportunity they were given to challenge and extend their thinking skills. We had close to 100 entries in the Science Talent Search and Maths Talent Quest competitions with students ranging from Foundation to Year 9 entering. In these competitions we were once again overwhelmed by the high amount of Distinction, High Distinction and Bursary Awards presented to our students. Congratulations to Henry Pryzchodzen (Year 6) who received the prestigious Jim Trotter Award for his MTQ project. This award is presented annually to the best Upper Primary entry in Victoria. Many students chose to participate in the various Maths competitions on offer, including the CAT (Computational and Algorithmic Thinking) Maths competition, Maths Challenge for Young Australians and the Maths Olympiad. Once again, our students scored in many of the top divisions for each of these competitions. Jiahao Qian (Year 9) was the only student who qualified for the prestigious Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad for which we are still waiting on the results. Despite moving to an online program, we had three teams participate in the Tournament of Minds competition. Each team had to complete a Super Challenge and put together a 5-minute video presentation detailing their solution to the presented problem. The high level of collaboration, teamwork and problem-solving skills demonstrated during this competition is something we can all strive to STEMreplicate.(Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) programs were still represented in the Dare2Dream! calendar. We had two groups of students from Years 9 and 10 participate in the Mentone Grammar’s first BrainSTEM Innovation Challenge. The Year 10 group consisting of Annalisa Calvi, Victoria Gelbak, Ulyana Kondratova, Irene Lu and Alannah Marriott researched, prototyped designed and produced their own line of teas for adolescent females.

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67THE MENTONIAN 202066 THE MENTONIAN 2020 CLASS PHOTOS Ryan Vassallo Henry Walker Johnny Weldin Cameron Riley MENTOR YEAR5D Zac Bartlett Rhys Basin Jetton Becconsall Jack Bowers Baxter Chan Stevan Dakic Paolo Fragale Jackson Gasparini Elliot Grant Cooper Imlach Nikolas Lynch James McGrath Matthew Moran Jamie Newgreen Sullivan O’Donnell Callum O’Hare Lachlan O’Sullivan Charles Ong Lennox Reark Samuel Ren Blake Schultz Xiaoyi (Wesley) Wei Angus Todd MENTOR YEAR6A Zoe Becker Mia Daniell Carol Duan Alice Fletcher Emma Kombol Sienna Lyons Amelia Monro Natalie Nomikos Phoenix Park Hannah Pitt Ava Pregnalato Alyssa Tam Ella Watkins Isabella Williams Alyce Myszka MENTOR YEAR6B Mia Antoniou Olivia Apostolidis Francesca Bentley Harper Carroll Olivia Foster Zahra Jacobs Jade Knight Nikki Malotsis Reahn Orfanidis Valerie Pilarinos Alitsia Piotrowski Kate Pregnalato Taj Reynolds Rimjhim Singh India Steiner Ella Whittaker Pip Madden MENTOR YEAR5A Eylul (Maya) Akgun Myra Arya Brooke Bernasconi Elizabeth D’Andrea Zoe Donaldson Riley Dunn Abby Gallagher Ruby Harper Alexandra Hooker Matilda Hutchison Chloe Keyte Lucy Kitchen Tianyu Li Jasmine Lombard Zara Measures Amelia Mullins Grace Murphy Emily Murray Islah Neeman Mackenzie Simpson Jacqui Cartwright MENTOR YEAR5B Haya Al-hashimi Mora Cimino Annalise Di Tirro Olivia Edmondson Lily Goble Ariana Goralski Amelia Hall Angela Hooker Katerina Iatropoulos Ruby Jupp Abigail Leydin Phoebe Lucarelli Isabella Mirhom Olivia Monro Helena Murphy Eva Redfern Sophie Shing Sophia Stilianos Cordelia Walker Mary Mae Welton Justine Hamilton MENTOR YEAR5C William Adams Thomas Butler Oliver Connor Jasper FitzGerald Benjamin Fraser Lucas Goddon KalogerakisJonathan Vitya Kirsta Dash Leonard Keanu Lucarelli Christopher Lucas Bodie Matulick Evan McCall Benjamin Nish Leahm Orfanidis Jake Pyszczek Levi Svec Tian (Max) Tan Bailey Tomas

69THE MENTONIAN 202068 THE MENTONIAN 2020 CLASS PHOTOS YEAR6C Campbell Brown Samuel Bunnett Alexander Burrows Kristof Buschkuehl Byron Castello Nick Chambers Micah Cheah Hudson Close Christopher Coates Sarabjeet Dawar Lachlan Dwyer Utkarsh Garg Riley Hamilton Yuantai (Tiger) Ma Curtis Murphy Joshua Murphy Malcolm Nguyen Henry Przychodzen William Richardson Max BranaganScott- Luke Sheppard Josh Turner Oliver Tzounos Tyler Veza Lucas Wagner Wayne Essing MENTOR YEAR6D Harvey Burnside Lucas Derham Julian Dimopoulos James Evans Luke Georgiou Lachlan Glotzer Jae Hadjiyannakis Matthew Harford Jai Heib Benjamin Ingram Ben Jackson Ilias Kurmanov Liam Lazzari Alex Marriott Jack Messina Zakaria Rahhali Diesel Reid Ned Robertson Patrick Saunders Elliott Savage Frederick Stafford Cooper Topp Harrison Tzounos Marcus Welsh Matthew Hardie MENTOR YEAR7A Ruby Appel Abigail Barrett Brienna Bottomley Amelia Bull Madison Carr Montana Cheers Jasmine Denbury Lily Flynn Sophie Goble Georgina Laws Indy Mannix Piper Nicholson Eve Opie Zoe Richmond Priithika Sarma Grace Sibbald Olivia Smith Evelyn Tilli Sofia Trantino Mia Ursprung Abigail Walker Sara Weeks Linda Barnard MENTOR YEAR7B Amelie Bean Lana Cananzi Jessica Chaplin Anika Cherney Sarah Chun Ashley Dunn Kerri-Grace Giazi Chloe Gibbons Talia Groeneveld Eliza Hunt Yasmin Ishchenko Asha Jewell Amy Jones Arshpreet Kaur Jessica Long Ashleigh Lowe MalamatinasAngelica Lucy Riddle Emilie Royale Morgan Shearer Scarlett Spitzer Emily Welton Caitlyn Platt MENTOR YEAR7C Emma Adams Shaya Clarke Daisy Drew Emma Enkelman Lina Fedotova Sienna Hall Ciara Hayes Nianzhu (Shirly) He Poppy Hudson Indiana Kruss Rosie Meagher Alexandra Miles Matilda Mure Zoe Nixon Siobhan Phillips Jasmin Prior Poppy Samild Helena Scott Caitlin Smith Isabella (Bella) Tanner Abi Tucker Molly Vega Amelia Wong MENTOR

71THE MENTONIAN 202070 THE MENTONIAN 2020 CLASS PHOTOS YEAR7D Dimitri Aravindth Russell Armstrong Luke Bennett BountroukasPanayiotis James Boxall Thomas Burton Lachlan Caldwell Mitchell Campbell Jun (Alex) Cao Michael Di Tirro Alex Fenech Daniel Green Kevin He Angus Jackson KarageorgiouAnthony Hugo Large Dane Lazic Adam Malaeb Noah Sawyer Aryan Singh Ethan Smith Erik von Zweigbergk Thomas Wale Leonie Redfern MENTOR YEAR7E Siyu (Charlie) Chen Max Doyle Blake Durston Cooper Gallant Mingyu (Alvin) Gu Lachlan Hill Darcy MelroseHodgson Joshua Hyland Zian (Alan) Jiang Alexander Kila Ben Parr Cody Perring Oliver Potts Mitchell Reed Jake Rowse James Salisbury David Sprung Jaxon Stephens Nate Trowell Flynn Walker Zejun (Joe) Weng Alan Zou Stuart Cleeve MENTOR YEAR7F Liam Bacon Hugo Barbey Dan Chamberlain Ian Chaplin William Douglas Samuel Dumoff Hugo Flower Daniel Gromov Edward Hall Edward Holmes Archie McNeill Toby Notman Connor Panagis William Paroz Cameron Perta Jack Robinson Hugo Roest George Rose Andy Shi Wilson Tan Stefan Vyshenkov Ashley Waddell Atahan Yildiz Vanessa Riach MENTOR YEAR7G Aaron Britter Thomas Bunnett William Clayton Hamish Devers Yuan Du Finnegan Gowdie Lachlan Hecker Edward Henshall Thomas Hoyles Thomas Hutchison Isaac Johnson Matthew Kennedy Nicholas Leydin Scott Marrow Alexander McKenry Oscar Mentiplay Will Orchard Luke Papagiannis Zachary Raffaut Silas Stansby James Van Heerden Riley Wilkinson Jeff Welsh MENTOR YEAR7H Parker Austin Curtis Bates Maxwell Bright Kai Brown Lachlan Christie Ryley Finnis Jake Fix Jenson Flower William Forstner Jake Frankland James Georgiou Noah Harding Kay Thomas Humphreys Julian Lau Riley Philp Oliver Prince Hudson Read Luca Scott Matthew Shing Marlon Turco Joshua Villanti Sharon Chance MENTOR Vic Djajamihardja MENTOR YEAR8A Remy Barker Sophie Bond Mia Castello Ava Collins Charlotte Cowan

73THE MENTONIAN 202072 THE MENTONIAN 2020 CLASS PHOTOS Paula Cuevas Real Pippa Davies Isabel Ellix Sophie Frost Arunita Ghosh Bridie Glanville Brooke Knight Ava Kombol Rosie Mackenzie Kiara Morris Holly Nish Lily Parsons Nina Pertzel Jordan Pyszczek Amelia Raffaut Ella Rankin Jessica Smith Lulu Stansby Nicola Thompson Kayleigh Wallwork Emma Lindsay MENTOR YEAR8B Matilda Best Sienna Beynon Caitlin Brown Jodhi Carter Amelie Davis Paige Gallagher Olivia Hine Elise Laws Amelia Lea Trinity Madden Charlotte Maddern Courtney Male Ella Michell Sienna Moore Clea Mumford NimorakiotakisChloe Lily Oldham Sahana Paine Keqing (Flora) Peng Sarah Rafferty Chloe Selby Aimee Stewart Grace Symons Lucy Wloszczak Heather Stone MENTOR YEAR8C Isabella Becker Ava Bizzotto Anna Brady Charli Bucci Nelly Connor Sarah Daniell Nimra Haseeb Aurora Hogios Emily Holmes McKenzie Hood Arabelle Jeffery Aimee Lancaster McCormackKatherine Eloise Miller Paige Oliver Scarlet Park Elisha Parkes Jessica Rafferty Kiyomi Rossborough Noemi Sniezek Sally Stevens Reva Thaker Hannah Wagner Lexi Wheeler Naomi White MENTOR YEAR8D Max Ainley Tomas Barlow Mayukh Bera Ernie Brook Ilija Cucukovic Ben Forster James Fotomaras Lachlan Fraser Jareth Haagen Nicholas Harris IatropoulosAlexander Alexander Large Minh Duy Le William McGlone Joshua McGrath Dimitri Michael Benjamin O’Connor Lachlan O’Hara Max Pavlidis Dimitrios Rellos Thilak-MathewRohaan Rueben Verdiants Cooper Wilcock Alexander Wilson Shannon Zhao Joe Monro MENTOR YEAR8E Jakob Albiston Charlie Atlee Lochlann Bellamy Hunter Creelman James Failla Samuel Ferguson Leo Hennessy Dylan Hoang Ethan Hunt Thomas Kurta Aiden Laurent Justin Li Zikai Liu Aidan Rankin Harry Riley Oliver Rowley Jeremy Stevenson Jamie Taylor James Vassallo Evangelos Vrionis Dengping (Derek) Wang Archie Weldin Moritz Weller James Wu Zijing Zhou Luke Thompson MENTOR

75THE MENTONIAN 202074 THE MENTONIAN 2020 CLASS PHOTOS YEAR8F John Bleakley Ollie Campbell Luca Cavarra Oscar Cheah Reilly Clark Loke Egede-Poulsen Hayden Gilligan Ben Hawker David Hayes Hamish Hooley Ryan Jeoffreys Maksi Kaurin Harvey Lansley Oscar Lewis Mackenzie Manning MarkovicGeorge-Harrison Anthony Mirhom Trent Neumann Callum Orr Cayle Parker Noah Ryan Brendan Sheppard Alex Soden Reno Zoggia Umut Ersezer MENTOR YEAR8G Fletcher Batty ChambersChristopher GourgoutasChristian Luke Growdon Sebastian Gude Aras Harbutt William Hood Liam Jakob Sean Kulakovskiy Kingston Marsh Sam McCauley Kieran McNamara Lachlan McNamara Marcus Peachey Ryan Porter Justin Pregnalato James Righetti Samuel Robertson Joel Ruberu Benjamin Seers Shilson-JoslingRiley Matthew Temby Tierry Vayenas Liam Welsh Luke Wintle MENTOR YEAR8H Johnny Bakas Ashley Blackman James Cramer Lachlan Cusack Alexander Dumont Oliver Fitt Zachary Granell Angus Hall Flynn Hodgkinson Harry Hurlston Ryan Langenfelds Owen Lazzari Joel McCall Hamish Rankin Blake Short Alexander Swindells Dane Taitoko Ayden Tezay John Toby Jake Vorrath Kieran Vorster Noah Whitehouse Christian Williams Leigh Chislett MENTOR

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While the 2020 year in Greenways was unique, there were a number of exciting events that our Year 9 students will remember as they prepare to begin their Frogmore journey in 2021. When the Year 9 students began in Greenways at the end of 2019, there was a great feeling of excitement and anticipation around the Campus. Wearing their new Greenways fleeces, they commenced their Transition Program with great enthusiasm and diligence. It was so pleasing to see our new cohort settle quickly and find their place in a new learning environment. At the beginning of 2020, our students once again settled into the routine of the Greenways Campus. The excitement of having friends and classmates work in the Greenways Café was felt immediately, and the line to buy muffins, noodles and zooper doopers seemed never ending. There were other exciting additions to the Greenways Campus which the students utilised at every opportunity –a toasted sandwich machine, a microwave and a new addition of a basketball ring with a small court near the Venice Street entrance, were all sought after at any available opportunity.

The weeks were very busy and involved a number of exciting events, including Wednesday Afternoon Sport Sessions with Senior Teams, Jekyll and Hyde auditions and rehearsals, the House Athletics Carnival (on a day that certainly saw all four seasons make an appearance), the Interschool Surf Life-Saving Carnival (again, all four seasons were definitely felt at Mordialloc Beach) and the introduction of the Cadet Program, in which Greenways Students were introduced to Cadets by senior Cadet leaders. Our students also participated in an Ice Bucket Challenge, in which they braced themselves to be covered in ice cold water in the middle of winter, to raise money and awareness for Motor-Neuron Disease. In Mentor Sessions, students worked collaboratively with their classmates and Mentor using a program called Open Parachute. These sessions allowed students to focus on their mental health and wellbeing, while developing a skillset that should hold them in good stead as they start Year 10.

While online learning was a prominent feature at various times throughout the year, such learning opportunities allowed our Greenways students the opportunity to focus on developing their own learning style and discover how they can make the best use of their time. The skills of selfdiscipline, organisation and time management were established and an appreciation of simple things in life, like walking the family dog, kicking the footy or going for a bike ride with a friend became more valued than ever. No doubt, 2020 is a year that will long be remembered by our Greenways Students. While it may have turned out differently from what they had imagined, the resilience, positivity and diligent work ethic will forever be linked to the 2020 cohort of Greenways students.

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CATHERINE POULTON DEPUTY HEAD OF GREENWAYS

Each group started its culinary experience with an excursion to the city where they completed, Prepare and Serve Espresso unit of competency at Complete Hospitality Australia. The seven groups spent the rest of the week working in Greenways Café within the Greenways Campus where they served staff, their fellow Year 9 students and Year 12 students. We look forward to seeing everyone back again in 2021.

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This year has been a challenging but exciting year for our Year 9 Cadet recruits. In Term 1, the Year 9s were excited to experience their introduction into the Cadet Program.

EBONY PHELPS

In Term 1, seven Year 9 groups completed Week 1 of the Greenways Café program.

This first day of training saw the Year 9s beginning to learn the fundamentals of drill, Army ranks and navigation. However, with the first lockdown the second training day had to be moved online. Despite the challenges this created, the Year 9s demonstrated a remarkable amount of resilience as they engaged with the online training program. From performing drill movements over their laptop cameras and learning to tie different knots using their shoelaces, the Year 9s embraced the opportunities offered by this unique Thesituation.return to School at the end of Term 2 allowed for the Year 9 recruits to get in one day of field skills training at the Keysborough Playing Fields. This training helped them consolidate the training done online and learn new skills around building shelters in the field. Despite our annual Puckapunyal Camp not being able to be run this year, the Greenways students have embraced the Cadet training program and the varied learning opportunities they have had in 2020. Many of them have already expressed an interest in continuing with the Cadet unit in 2021 and getting to explore the diverse leadership opportunities offered through the Australian Army Cadets program.

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CAMERON WILSON LT MGACU

Working in the Greenways Café was a great experience where I learned a range of new skills such as making coffee, cooking new foods and taking orders. I also enjoyed this experience as I got to work with different people and make new friendships through the course of a week. 9C

MARK ASSISTANTSTEMBRIDGEGREENWAYS CAFÉ MANAGER.

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85THE MENTONIAN 202084 THE MENTONIAN 2020 CLASS PHOTOS YEAR9A Lexie Allan Sienna Block Ella Clark Zoe Crombie Lelani de Silva Alexandra Ewart Julia Gerresheim Amelie Harper HollingsworthGemma Eliza Hulley KarageorgiouAngeline Alyce Kerr Ella Mahoney Jessica Male Madeline Miles Lucy Page Keira Patron Zara Quin Avelyn Reynolds Keira Richmond Marieke Roest Skye Shipton Jada Stephens Lillian Toncinich Tara van Straaten Jasmine Williams Tayeesha Despotellis TEACHER YEAR9B Pippa Bethune Jennifer Bodinnar Alana Carruthers Abrielle Duker Tess Farrow Jemma Forstner Ava Gibbons Amelie Hall Ella Hinton HollingsworthClaudia Claudia Irving Keisha Jacobs Mady Kalogerakis Julia Kokkinos LeembruggenJessie Jessica May Tilly Meagher Bella Orchard Olivia Parkes Ruby Raymond Eliza Schmidt Zoe Tesoriero Lucia Vega Jessica Watson Josie Wong Wendy Hong TEACHER YEAR9C Willow Bailey Tiffany Bates Alanah Becker Amelie Blackham Mia Callow Kiara Campbell Caitlin Cooper Ceri Cooper Jemma de Vos Nichola Di Tirro Ginger Fennessy Elisha Fitzgerald Molly Forster Maya Jacobs Olivia Katsouranis Meg Lewis Miranda McLean Lizzy Muller Giselle Mure Nalisha Ong Ebony Phelps Ruby Samild Jamie Shepherd Amelia Tippett Charlotte Wood Emily Zallmann Jo Huang TEACHER YEAR9D James Armit Jayden Bedford Rhys Bellamy Matthew Bourke Will Brown Hayden Cooley Thomas Federici Declan Fogarty Harrison Gaitanis Jade Hanson Anirudh Hariram Fraser Helliwell Tianqi Li Harrison Long Blake McClure Lachlan McLaren Lucas Missen Luka Pajic Darcy Richards Jett Spence StavropoulosAlexander Toby Straw Brandon Veza Luke Weeks Sarah Connell TEACHER

87THE MENTONIAN 202086 THE MENTONIAN 2020 CLASS PHOTOS YEAR9E Heath Cananzi Luke Caris Nicholas Corcoran Jake Daniels Nicholas Di Rosato Toby Duckinson Thomas Dumoff Jack Falconer Makenzie Flower Aariyan Gokhale Ethan Green Riley Hunt Joshua Lai Sam Lewis William Mutton NimorakiotakisZenas Hamish O’Donnell Luca Pinzana Lachlan Smith Elliot Styles Maxim Topor Luke Trantino TryfonopoulosCostas Finn Vorrath Cameron Wilson TEACHER YEAR9F Sam Albiston James Appel Aidan Cafarella Archie Cullen James Davey Oliver Dipietrantonio Noah Eley Mikail Fantas George Fennessy Phoenix Hall Christian Howe John Humble Sean Lai Ruben McSwan Mathieson Meakins William Nish Campbell Paroz Chethiya Ranaweera Patrick Riley Jude Scott Rocco Scott Ollie Stafford Luke Tucker Yiyang (Steven) Wan Catherine Poulton TEACHER YEAR9G Alexander Barrett William Bond Cohen Brown Daniel Charles Harrison Cowan Murphy Dickson GourgoutasJonathon Zane Ishchenko Harrison Kidd George Lewis Flynn Magennis Declan McNamara Samuel Morgan Thomas O’Rourke Nathaniel Petty Fergus Rann Archer Read Guy Richards Owen Rowlands Jeremy Sheppard Thomas Staunton Matthew Vyshenkov Lewis Wagstaff Ned Wilson Tom Christiansen TEACHER YEAR9H Jack Callow Ben Chamberlain Joe Davie James Dennis James Dimopoulos Alex Enkelman Matthew Georgiades Charles Holmes Jackson Kemelfield Nate Leonard Frederick Liu Ryan Naismith Max Noble Jiahao Qian Zitong Ren Nicholas Saunders Hudson Sims Alexander Thow Declan Tibb Gabriel Truelove Kristian Varsamis Youran (Tim) Wang Zack Warmuz Jensen Wong Siwei (Oliver) Xiang Bernard Quay TEACHER

While there have been setbacks along the way, and some have found the journey considerably more difficult this year, the manner in which our staff and students have continued to progress their learning, maintained their connectedness and supported and encouraged each other has been truly wonderful. The character of those within our School Community has clearly been on display, reflecting the strength of our ‘village’.

Finally, and in writing my final report as Head of Frogmore, I would like to acknowledge the assistance, support and boundless energy of Deputy Head, Ms Louise Daly and the enthusiasm, warmth and efficient organisation and planning of our Frogmore PA Ms Rebecca Russell. am fortunate to be part of such a strong team within our School. My heartfelt thanks also to the House Coordinators, Faculty Heads and staff who have provided their support and encouragement, both within the classroom and through their online endeavours, maintaining their tireless efforts and excellent work to ensure the Frogmore Campus has provided a supportive, productive and engaging environment for our students.

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The focus on learning and teaching within the Campus has continued, albeit remotely for many, under the leadership of Ms Kara Baxter, our Head of Teaching and Learning (7-12), who alongside our Heads of Faculty and dedicated staff, has looked to facilitate meaningful learning experiences for our students through a variety of online platforms. The opportunities to embed technologies into our practice, as necessary as they have been this year, now provides us with impetus to move forward with greater confidence as we explore the possibilities to further enhance learning outcomes for our students. Indeed, commend the staff on the swift manner in which they smoothly transitioned to our online platforms and the effective implementation of online learning materials. Further, our students are also deserving of praise for the manner in which they also adjusted and took further steps along the journey in becoming independent learners as they looked to achieve their personal best. Working towards achieving their personal best, our students were well-supported through the nurturing pastoral program provided within our Houses, and this has been as important as ever in 2020. The pastoral care, and the strong sense of connection students feel to their House have, again, been fundamental in facilitating the wellbeing, connectedness and happiness of our Frogmore students and commend Mrs Terry Matthew, our Head of Student WellbeingPrograms, our House Coordinators and Captains for the role they played in ensuring our Houses continued to provide nurturing and supportive environments, via various online initiatives.

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‘Crisis doesn’t create character; it reveals it.’ This has been a quote I have utilised a few times this year as I have reflected on the resilient and caring manner in which our students and staff have responded to the challenges of 2020.

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O’Gorman and Ms Erin Hunt for their leadership and organisation throughout the year as they sought to provide opportunities for our students. As mentioned, student leadership has been evident in activities both on the Frogmore Campus and online. Led by our excellent Head Prefects, Oskar Phillips and Hannah Schmidt, our student leaders have made a wonderful contribution in connecting with students to lift spirits and enhance engagement within our School. While the nature of the year made it more challenging to undertake activities, our leaders have continued to develop and implement initiatives to continually support each other. In acknowledging the leadership, they have shown throughout, I would like to offer congratulations and a very fond farewell to our wonderful Year 12 cohort. am simply in awe of what they have achieved and the manner in which they have supported each other and managed the challenges of the year. They have contributed much to our Campus and despite the disappointments they have faced, with various aspects and celebrations scheduled for their final year unable to go ahead, they have remained good natured and good humoured. In addition, they are wonderful role models for our younger students and we certainly wish them all the very best for their lives beyond Mentone Grammar.

The strong sense of camaraderie, immense pride and allegiance students have for their Houses was well and truly on show this year. While we were unable to fully complete our House Championship this year, we again saw high levels of participation and endeavour evident in each of the activities we were able to hold. also commend the Houses on their Intra-House events. The innovation shown in organising activities and events online and the manner in which students joined those activities and engaged with their peers, again, reflected the strong House spirit our students have for their House. Despite the disappointment of the many cancelled events, Frogmore students continued to involve themselves in numerous activities, including debating, fitness sessions, music lessons, production performances and some students even undertook work experience via online Ourplatforms.students are to be commended for the enthusiastic and engaging manner in which they have embraced those opportunities. In particular, the chance to be involved in public speaking and debating events has been one such opportunity grasped by our students, enabling them to develop their presentation, public speaking and debating skills whilst demonstrating their awareness and connectedness to global issues. We have seen a large number of students looking to engage and I commend our Debating teams, superbly guided and mentored by Mr Sam Ponsford, on their achievements this Whileyear.our Winter Sport season was cancelled, our sports teams represented the School extremely well in the matches completed during the Summer season, producing numerous highlights and personal best performances. It has been a very different year in sport and our thanks go to the numerous coaches and managers, and in particular Mr Stuart Bainbridge, Mr Peter

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VCAL is a great program; all students are part of a team who work together and bond as a ‘family’. This year, the VCAL students constructed an outdoor deck for students and staff to use, built bird boxes for animals that were affected by the Mallacoota bushfires, constructed planter boxes to grow vegetables for disadvantaged people and made and sold wood fired pizzas for students and staff. We completed a community project in small groups to help a vulnerable group in the community who were affected by the isolation of the pandemic. This included baking cookies and organising letters to the elderly from the younger students and raising money with the ice bucket challenge for MND. Personally, I found the VCAL program to be the ‘perfect fit’ for me. It has allowed me to pursue my passion for Early Childhood Education whilst still being a part of my Year 12 cohort. Through the VCAL program have learnt many valuable life skills and have had challenges that have built my confidence and self-esteem and helped prepare me for further studies and employment.

At the end of the academic year, Year 12 VCAL students were busy preparing their Pathways portfolios and presentations, packed with a customised Career Action Plan, personal resume, certificates, and references. We congratulate these students on completing their VCAL and wish them well for their individual journeys of work, further study and training. We are immensely proud of their achievements and their contributions to the Mentone Grammar Community, and excited for their futures.

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SHELLEY MUIR VCAL COORDINATOR

JESSICA DUNKERLEY APPLIED LEARNING CAPTAIN

Highlights of the year included construction of an extension of the decked seating area adjacent to the pizza oven in Frogmore Campus, forming new friendships on our Transition and Great Ocean Getaway camps, working with the Food Security Network to nurture and harvest crops donated to Fare Share, and the Big Freeze community project, for which students hosted the Ice Bucket Challenge, ran a free dress day and sold beanies, raising over $3000 to support FightMND.

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VCAL 2020 VCAL students maximised every opportunity to develop and apply an impressive suite of enterprise skills across their academic studies, industry training, work placements and practical projects. Students continued to study at TAFE and work in a range of industries, including construction, early childhood education, business, IT, allied health, electrotechnology, hospitality and landscaping. Integrated projects included ‘Seasoned Travellers’, an exploration of the travel industry in which students explored eco-tourism, domestic and international travel, and impact of technology on travel. The project culminated in a camp to various tourist hotspots along the Great Ocean Road, for which they had to create a tour package for a designated client within a specified budget. Students visited Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles, explored the Otway Rainforest at Triplet Falls and the exhilarating Zipline tour, and shredded the waves at Anglesea. Students showed resourcefulness and persistence during remote learning, creating and implementing a six-week physical and mental training plan, based on personalised goals for their ‘Live Smart’ project. They also undertook DIY projects around the home, planning these around the enterprise skills they most needed to improve. They developed a feasibility report, undertook a risk assessment of their ‘job site’ and established appropriate timelines, a budget and materials list. It was great to see some students implementing some of the skills learned at projects in school, to create raised veggie beds, decking areas and landscaping.

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Embracing Year 9 English with determination, resilience and grit.

YEAR 12 This will be one of our Longest Memories; at the end we will find All the Light We Cannot See.

EAL ‘The days were not long enough for all they had to tell each other’ (The Golden Age) Reading, sharing and discovering stories.

In Year 6, 2020 has seen the teaching team further enhance their multidisciplinary approach to teaching Humanities and, in so doing, students have spent the year constructing critical questions, problem solving, and researching solutions to tackle problems in the world. In this vein, students have been engaged in the process by increasingly taking ownership of their own learning and collaborating effectively in teams. Similarly, this focus on collaboration, communication and critical thinking with regard to practical applications has equally been enhanced across Year 5. Overlapping studies of both Commerce and Humanities have prevailed throughout Years 5 and 6 in 2020, as students seek to better position their learning within the world around them.

The unexpected and unique challenges thrust upon us all in 2020 has resulted in the Humanities and Commerce Team adapting and altering both the way we teach and the way we envision education. The move towards Microsoft Teams and the greater reliance on an online learning platform has seen both students and teachers adapt to these altered demands and greatly enhance our digital literacy along the way.

YEAR 7 Exploring the nature of words to understand the world around us and to create our own meaning.

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Collaboration is the heart of our Year 5 English program where sharing our thinking about reading and writing is central to our growth.

LITERATURE ‘The more read, the more I learn, the more I discover…’ (Frankenstein) - Year 11 Literature 2020 - Our year of discovery

YEAR 9 ‘May the odds ever be in your favour...’ (The Hunger Games).

Sometimes the best writing is short on words, but big on impact. Here is what all of our English teams had to say in 20 words or less.

LANGUAGE English Language explores language use - yesterday, today and tomorrow. COVID, politics and societal change have been fascinating in 2020.

TRACEY PATE HEAD OF ENGLISH

‘If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.’

YEAR 6 Mmmmm books! What’s on the menu? Action, adventure, realistic fiction… metaphors, connotation, sensory imagery… inferring, synthesising, connecting… What makes you say that?

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

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YEAR 11 ‘If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it.” (The Penelopiad) Year 11 English - Our Year of Resilience and Flexibility.

YEAR 10 Making connections between each other, our texts and the world has been a rewarding experience.

YEAR 8 Finding your voice to explore an issue and enjoying the freedom to explore different text types.

Year 7 students have engaged in a greatly reimagined course this year, beginning by unpacking the history and culture of Indigenous Australia. To this end, they were first guided through the scientific process of archaeology and carbon dating, and then presented with the ethical questions that inevitably emerge when new discoveries are made. In Geography, these ethical and moral questions continued as students investigated the role of water and water scarcity in our everchanging world and what, if anything, we should do about it. In Terms 3 and 4, students delved into their studies around Entrepreneurship and Civics and Citizenship. In Entrepreneurship, this involved being tasked with not only creating an ethical and viable product but also in developing communication and collaboration skills. Similarly, such skills were extended upon in T erm 4 in Civics and Citizenship, whereby classes unpacked the demographics of their local area and what measures were being taken to celebrate the unique and evolving identities and values within it.

For Medieval Day, a troupe of performers provided students with a more realistic hands-on view of life during Medieval times including culture, education, fashion, games and tournaments typical of this historical period. Year 9 students heightened their learning experience in Humanities through the collaborative learning task ‘How do we feed the world?’ and were introduced to the machinations and ethics of a global food network. In these studies, classes investigated how biomes, globalisation, and individual choices combined to influence the environment in various places around the world. In History, too, students were asked to utilise a host of primary sources to make informed opinions about the varied motivations of Colonial Australians and, in the 20th Century, of Australians who enlisted and fought in World War One. In Year 10, evidence of learning took on a new format as the year progressed. In Term 1, as classes unpacked World

War Two, students visited the Jewish Holocaust Museum to speak to survivors and then subsequently utilised this knowledge and their in-class skill development to unpack propaganda of the era. In Terms 2 and 3, as students transitioned into and then continued their off site learning, their skills were challenged through increased enhancement of digital literacy. In History, this resulted in the creation of an animation, podcast, or movie to display their understanding of the Civil Rights Movement. In Geography, in Term 3, such knowledge and understanding of data and Human Wellbeing was evidenced in their creation of a fully formatted magazine article. Moreover, the elective, Global Politics, equally saw students delve into digital literacy through new areas of study surrounding the role of the United Nations and the impact of global terrorist organisations. With financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills becoming so vital for this generation, students are being offered the opportunity to enhance these skills in Year 10 with the Commerce electives of Money and Markets, and Business and the Law. Both subjects were wellreceived by students with the continued focus in these courses on teaching students to deal critically and logically with subjective and complex information relative to their day to day lives. The Year 10 Commerce teams, in both of these subjects, ensured students were highly engaged through the use of relevant case studies and skills that students could readily apply in real-life situations – the current COVID-19 pandemic was used as a significant example to connect theory with reality. Students delved into the impact COVID-19 has had on society and the economy within Australia and around the world. Students within the Money and Markets elective commented on a better understanding of financial literacy, including the calculations of individual taxation amounts, and the importance of a healthy economy.

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AARON COOK AND NIZAM ABDALLAH HEADS OF HUMANITIES AND COMMERCE

Furthermore, students of this subject also noted the significant role that demand and supply plays in business and the global economy. In Year 10 Business and the Law, students were equally given the opportunity to develop their theoretical understandings of the legal system.

The VCE Humanities and Commerce staff, again, worked tirelessly to raise the bar for students, setting high expectations for their students learning and results. Following the ‘the best ever’ results of students in these subjects in 2019, students and teachers have been working harder than ever in 2020 to build subject knowledge and, as equally important, learning skills. This has been a challenge for students and teachers in 2020 but the resilience and discipline of VCE students should be commended. Various formative assessment strategies across the VCE Humanities and Commerce team have allowed students to continually build on their learning and development of understanding how to improve on their own skills and knowledge. The VCE Commerce and Humanities team have been maintaining their collaborative learning environment, as well as engaging students to critically think and take ownership over their own learning in the classroom. The implementation of these different strategies for learning is to ensure that students, once successful in finishing Year 12, will also be able to be successful learners in the future. This year has been one we won’t forget – with challenges and changes to how the ‘normal’ classroom became, it was a year that we will reflect on and hopefully find positives to improve ourselves as individuals and as a community. Our sincere thanks to the hardworking and dedicated teams who have taken on the challenges that this year has brought upon the Humanities and Commerce Department, whilst continuing to be innovative, progressive and reflecting the needs of 21st Century learning. It has been our privilege to be the leaders of such committed and diligent educators. We look forward to continuing our work with the team in 2021 and beyond.

Students in Year 8 were provided with the opportunity to develop transferable skills of critical and creative thinking in their investigation of Urbanisation. Groups were asked to put their digital literacy skills to the test, not only in investigating and attempting to solve a selected urban issue but in presenting the conclusions of their findings as well. Students further expanded their capacity to undertake historical inquiry in their studies of Medieval societies and to develop their analytical skills, use of primary sources and explain and communicate arguments. They were also able to experience life in Medieval times through a fun-filled incursion in Term 1.

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After a week of spelling, reading and listening to new German words and phrases as well as revising learnt vocabulary, Year 8A German finished on top of the table and can call themselves STATE CHAMPIONS! Wunderbar, Klasse 8A! What an excellent display of their language skills and dedication!

The exchange program is always a rewarding experience, with memories that last a lifetime, including Christmas in the snow and an insight into a different world of school.

It’s been a different year for everyone – the partner schools overseas have also had to adapt to the changing circumstances.

Over the summer holidays 2019-2020, Mentone Grammar students Ryan Huang, Grace Laidlaw, Bella Marrier-d’Unienville and Akul Saigal visited our partner school the MarkgräfinWilhelmine-Gymnasium (MWG) in Bayreuth, Germany.

• Some amazing creativity and imagination from our Year 7 students using puppets to create family and pet introductions, with wonderful fluency.

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The Mentone students’ exchange partners Milan Pausch, Feodore Kohlmeyer and Annika Angerer spent Term 1 with us, experiencing the tail end of an Australian summer. Also adding some colour and personality to Year 10 was French exchange visitor Zou Schemmel, an elite sailor who took full advantage of the opportunity to immerse himself in Australian culture for Term 1, and Koji Ogura visited from our Japanese partner the Nagoya Boys’ High School.

• We loved seeing our professional dress ups for the Year 6 Weather reporter project. We have been blown away by the authentic pronunciation and intonation in their speaking. It was amazing to see students made full use of the resources they have from home such as borrowing parents’ suits for the speech.

Some of the Highlights from online learning:

• We witnessed some powerful learning moments when some students took the opportunity to involve their younger siblings in the video speaking tasks, using the sentence structure they were Inlearning.Term4 we welcomed our Chinese students back to the classroom with more kinesthetic learning and speaking activities to further enrich their experiences. We were thrilled to see our Bayview Chinese students building strong cultural understandings through researching and presenting various cultural projects. Our Year 8s concluded the year with unforgettable videos showcasing all the knowledge they have accumulated since Year 7.

Our Chinese language students continued to grow in their understanding of the Chinese language and culture this year by participating in both face-to-face and online learning. It has been encouraging to see many students take up the opportunity to allow themselves to be more independent and organised in an online learning environment, despite not being able to have face-to-face learning with their teachers and classmates.

FIRST PLACE Matthew K and FOURTH PLACE Edward H and Luca S Year 8 FIRST PLACE Amelia L and James W and FOURTH PLACE Rosie M Year 8 OPEN FIRST PLACE Amelie D and SECOND PLACE Moritz W As the famous German writer, artist and politician Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) once said: ‘Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen.’

FRAU JESSIKA RABE TEACHER OF GERMAN

Our Chinese language students have done an amazing job in doing so and should be proud of what they have achieved.

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GERMAN POETRY COMPETITION 2020 Congratulations to our amazing students of German who represented Mentone Grammar in the recent German Poetry Competition. Poetry is an important part of German culture and is a wonderful way to embrace and experience German language in a creative, playful way. After another high-quality Poetry Competition, the following results were announced:

A key word for this year’s Chinese learning has been: Adapt.

AARON RICHARD HEAD OF LANGUAGES

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In this COVID-19 year, the media outlets regularly referred to mathematical modelling, predictions and curves describing the impact of the virus within our communities. Interestingly, the mathematics used to investigate all aspects of the spread of a disease or virus has its foundation in the mathematics learnt in schools. As a special project, the Year 12 Specialist Mathematics groups looked at different models of the spread of a disease, applying many of the skills they have specifically covered throughout their many years at School. Their models investigated the proportion of candidates who were susceptible and infectious and how this impacted on their recovery.

With so much off site learning occurring this year, many of the competitions undertaken by students were cancelled. These included the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC).

KEVIN MCMENAMIN HEAD OF MATHEMATICS

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Participation in the Maths Talent Quest, run by the Mathematics Association of Victoria, did take place and 16 of our Primary level students submitted entries. The focus of the competition is to involve students in the methodology of project-based learning by allowing them to complete an inquiry based Mathematical investigation on a topic of their choice. Students who meet a list of success criteria when completing their project, which can be presented as a book, poster, model etc., are eligible to enter the Victorian competition. The projects are significant investigations which take a term to complete. We extend our congratulations to Henry Pryzchodzen from Year 6 who was awarded the ‘Jim Trotter Award’ for his Maths Talent Quest entry entitled ‘Square Pegs and Round Holes’. This prestigious award is presented to the best Upper Primary Entry in Victoria. Of the other 15 entries in the Victorian competition, ten (10) received a High Distinction and five (5) received a Distinction. Congratulations to all students who entered and also to the staff who made this possible.

With at least one Mathematics discipline being part of most student’s VCE program, the learning of Mathematics (like that mentioned in the introduction) is well supported by our students. The Mathematics Department congratulates each and every student on their performance. In 2019, 29% of Specialist Mathematics, 8% of Mathematical Methods and 21% of Further Mathematics students received raw study scores above 40 and special congratulations must go to Zixuan (Alan) Wang for achieving the maximum study score of 50 in Mathematical Methods. The Mathematics staff continue to encourage and work with each individual student to ensure they approach Mathematics in a confident and positive manner to ultimately strive to ensure their best performances are achieved. Good luck with your ongoing Mathematical studies.

This is just one of the many examples of how mathematics can be used in everyday life and reinforces the importance of the content knowledge acquired at the school education level. From Foundation to Year 12, each student is encouraged and supported in finding their unique pathway through the many options available in the Mathematics field.

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Changes began in the latter half of 2019 when staff decided to adopt digitally based resources and began a movement away from the traditional text-book approach to teaching science. In 2020 a digital textbook was run parallel with Education Perfect, a fastdeveloping online platform combining teacher and student-centric resources with both formative and summative assessment. Several staffing changes also altered the personality of the department throughout 2020. Mr Vic Djajamihardja (Chemistry) left us in Term 2 and began his international teaching career in Shenzhen China. Shortly after Ms Amanda Gluyas, our long serving Laboratory Manager, also left us. However, we welcomed into the department Ms Sharon Chance (Chemistry) and Ms Susan Hall to replace Mr Umut Ersezer who undertook some well-earned Long Service Leave during Term 4.

With our now annual trip to Luna Park locked in at the start of the year, the Physics faculty kicked off a challenging and problematic year in the Science department.

Probably the key words that sum up this year in the Science department would undoubtedly be: change and adaptation. Our Year 10 and senior biology students would be only too familiar with these words as they provide a foundation to the process of Evolution.

Adaptation, initiated by the change in resources, was hastily necessitated by the significant pandemic challenges delivered by successive lockdowns in 2020. Fortunately, the earlier move to online resources meant that Science staff were able to provide an innovative online program across all levels. Staff created and shared resources, conducted and demonstrated experiments, provided assessments and used technology in ways that many staff have not done before, to facilitate student learning. Students also conducted experiments at home, engaged in online tuition and assessments and benefitted from the creative use of technology on offer by the staff. I commend the work accomplished by both Science staff and Science students to make the remote learning program offered by the Science Department the best it could be.

The other event held in 2020 was the annual Biology Incursion. In this activity senior biology students learn the key steps in biomanipulation of cells to create glow-in-the-dark bacteria. Held in the interim between lockdowns, students created some of the best glowing bacteria in years.

The Unit 3 Physics students, led capably by Mrs Melanie Lane, Mr Trevor Stevens and Mr Luke Thompson, rode on and analysed the motion of every ride they could in preparation for their forthcoming Motion SAC. They probably were not aware at this stage that this would be only one of two major excursions undertaken by the Science department in 2020.

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PETER WYNNE HEAD OF SCIENCE

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throughout the year. In Term 1 the Units 3 & 4 cohort went on an excursion to Exercise Research Laboratory Australia where students undertook various fitness tests such as VO2 max, Lactate Inflection Point and the 30 second Wingate Test. Whilst the students would have enhanced their understanding of their school work in this practical environment, it was fantastic for them to see an example of the jobs that are available to them in the field of Sports Science, if that is something they wish to pursue.

The Physical Education theory based subjects continue to grow in numbers which is especially pleasing. The Year 10 Sports Scientists have worked diligently and produced some of the finest Training programs we have seen from a cohort, setting themselves up brilliantly for future years. The Units 1 & 2 Physical Education group have been able to learn a lot of their content through practical activities whilst they were on site this year which has reinforced their knowledge on content like biomechanics and energy systems.

At the Units 3 & 4 level there are 64 students undertaking Physical Education and through diligence and hard work, they have demonstrated great knowledge on topics such as Biomechanics, Energy systems and Training programs

Whilst offsite our PE students have showed great endeavour and enthusiasm for various challenges they have been set. These included a class v class ‘Race around the World’ activity where km’s covered throughout their PE lessons were calculated and then the group with the most km’s came out as champions!

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As students transitioned to online learning there was an emphasis on the importance of engaging in regular physical activity during COVID-19 and how it has a direct correlation upon an individual’s dimensions of health and wellbeing. Students explored the 24hour Movement Guidelines surrounding physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep, designed a physical activity planner using the specified guidelines and explored the barriers that people and communities face in relation to engaging in regular physical activity.

The Year 12 HHD students carried buckets of water and weights around the school oval to replicate the life of women in low-income countries who often trek long distances in rugged terrain to collect water. They used this experience to understand the impacts a lack of resources can have on the overall health and wellbeing of different groups around the globe.

Unit 1 & 2 Health and Human Development coursework explores the function and food sources of major nutrients, the short and long-term consequences of nutritional imbalance during youth and food selection models and other tools used to promote healthy eating.

MICHAEL WOOLHOUSE & JENNA OLIVER HEADS OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

To complement this part of the Unit 1 HHD course the school invited a local and experienced dietician who specialises in nutrition for children and adult to facilitate an incursion. The presenter identified essential nutrients required during youth to optimise development and discussed how an imbalance in particular nutrients can impact on the physical, social and mental health and wellbeing of young people. She further used a range of supermarket food items to discuss how to read nutritional information panels to enable them to make more informed food choices. Students used the information and knowledge gained from the dietician to plan a healthy lunch also using the Health Star Rating System. Some of the Year 11s then walked to Mentone Woolworths where they were allocated a budget to purchase items required to make their healthy lunch. Students then returned to school and in their small group constructed and shared their healthy lunch in the Greenways café.

107THE MENTONIAN 2020106 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Years 5 & 6 Technology is a year-long subject where students explore both digital and design technologies. This year, our Year 5 students began learning how to email and use MS Word and Excel. They then explored coding through game creation in Scratch and Code.Org and learned how to create their own Blog along with learning the importance of posting safely online and copyright.

In Year 9 Digital Technology, students began the semester by investigating web application security. They then explored game design development, following the project lifecycle though from conception to coding. They then created a website promoting their game in a text editor using HTML and InCSS.Year 9 Digital Animation, students use Adobe Animate CC to create three types of animation, Stop Motion, Rotoscope and Lip Sync. Students began by learning the skills needed to create an animation in Animate CC. Students then learned the process of brainstorming for ideas, storytelling, storyboarding and creating an introduction and credits for their movies.

Applied Computing in Year 11 focused on four main subject areas: • data visualisation • software design and development • innovative solutions • network security. Students further developed their programming and problemsolving skills, managing projects both collaboratively and individually. They examined real word problems in real world situations and demonstrated a dedicated approach to learning online. All students should be very proud of their efforts in such a challenging year.

This year has looked a little different due to working online, however, our students have demonstrated amazing resilience and determination throughout their studies.

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In Year 6, students furthered their skills in MS Word and Excel and explored the importance of food nutrients by designing a healthy burger. They learned a little about robotics with Sphero and explored cybersafety as well as learning how to design and develop their own app.

WENDY TEACHERGARDNEROFTECHNOLOGIES

In Years 8 & 9, Digital Technology and Animation are semester-long subjects. All students began the semester learning about cyber security and the importance of being safe Studentsonline.in Year 8 investigated website design and robotics, although with lockdown this was not an option for Semester 2, so students further explored website creation and furthered their programming skills, creating a multilevel game and exploring game genres.

Senior students undertaking Creative Digital Media continued to maintain high standards. In Units 1 & 2 they developed their familiarity with a range of Adobe applications, whilst using a variety of Critical and Creative Thinking approaches. Our Units 3 & 4 students continued to develop course focused knowledge and used their previously developed skills on their three major SATs.

Food Studies in 2020 was an interdisciplinary approach to the exploration of food, extending students’ food knowledge and skills, from Year 8 to Year 12. Practical and theory classes are underpinned by the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Students in Years 8 and 9 have thoroughly enjoyed creating and responding to design briefs and taste testing and analysing their final products. Year 10 students explored nutrition and performance and how they both work together to improve health and wellbeing. This is the first year of Food Studies being offered in Year 12 and the second for Year 11 students. I am sure each one of these students would attest to the importance of learning about nutrition and food security on a global scale. Congratulations to all students for their efforts this year.

Year 9 produced some dynamic LED light designs using 3mm acrylic and plywood. Both the slot toys and LED light designs were developed through prior effective prototyping with cardboard models. Year 10 focused on developing design solutions for an effective laser cut computer stand. They produced cardboard prototypes to help resolve concepts before creating digital designs for laser cut manufacture. The digital designs were cut to a smaller scale before making final adjustments for full size Overall,products.the new direction resulted in the production of commendable work and the students are to be congratulated on their achievements, particularly given the difficult circumstances of 2020.

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Off site learning brought many changes to the Design Technology area. Without the ability to do traditional practical work, students moved toward more contemporary methods of design production. Students continued to focus on the Design Processes including: Investigating, Generating, Producing and Evaluating. However, the Producing phase was achieved digitally, with students creating digital design for laser cutting Yearmanufacture.7sstarted by working on bag tags. There, they explored creative use of typography using Adobe Illustrator. They then designed slot toys utilising vector-created imagery with multiple components fitting together.

PETER ZERMAN DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

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This year Bayview students had the opportunity to be involved in two productions, a play and a musical. The play was an adaptation of the Jungle Book, created by Rudyard Kipling. The story follows Mowgli, an orphan raised by wolves and other friendly jungle creatures, who eventually escapes the murderous Shere Khan and re-joins human society. This production was captured on video in the Thorold Theatre in the manner of an enhanced stage production, complete with sets, costumes and stage lighting and released to the School Community in August.

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Undaunted by challenges experienced during remote learning, rehearsals and recordings, students involved in the Performing Arts are commended for adopting a positive approach throughout 2020. All scheduled live performances were transformed due to the various COVID restrictions, but for the most part they were successfully moved to video capture and online release.

Our classroom teaching and learning activities were decisively moved to an online remote learning model, with our VCE students a priority for extra support.

The first Singers Concert was our initial foray into video capture and online release, a ‘toe in the water’ so to speak. The concert style broadcast featured some of our most experienced performers including VCE students as well as some wonderful emerging singers. The concert was mostly captured on video in Thorold Theatre in the final weeks of Term 1, with some additional home recorded items. It was released to the School Community in July, attracting a viewing audience many times greater than the expected in-person attendance. The popularity of this new format may provide some inspiration for 2021. The second Singers Concert also featured a number of experienced and emerging performers. However, on this occasion it was captured entirely in a remote setting and edited together in a similar fashion to the first instalment.

Our ‘three-peak’ live performance concert events held in and about the Thorold Theatre, Limelight, The Performing Arts Showcase and the Ensembles Concert, were unfortunately cancelled this year. However, all participating ensembles found performance options through various record and release projects undertaken by ensemble leaders. Froggers and Cat’s Meow completed 16 songs for the online Jazz Cabaret, and Concert Bands 1 and 2 and Orchestra 1 completed audio recordings of their concert scheduled for release during Term 4. This year the Cre8tive Dance production was but a few weeks away from performance when the School closure occurred. However, with commendable determination and support the production moved to online rehearsals and home recordings. The production was themed around the classical Elements: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.

In 2019, the Department implemented a new-look events structure and format for Performing Arts but following the many innovative, creative and transformational adaptations developed this year we will, once again, review our structures to include many of the successful innovations this year.

The Bayview musical, How Covidia stole Christmas’, is a work created especially for Bayview students with special consideration having been given to the process of rehearsal and the manner of capturing a performance. It is essentially a Christmas themed musical comedy incorporating some well-known Christmas songs, and a plot that gives a gentle nod to Dr Seuss.

GAVIN CORNISH

The annual Service of Lessons and Carols has been transformed into a broadcast style presentation featuring readings from the School and Community, congregational hymns, choir items, a solo item, Credo, choir and orchestra recordings and a special surprise that includes a collage of submitted video recordings from our School families for the final hymn, O Come All Ye Faithful. What a wonderful and uplifting way to close off an extremely challenging year. HEAD OF ARTS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

The annual Mt Gambier Generations in Jazz competition for jazz bands and choirs was cancelled this year, very much to the disappointment of all involved. Froggers, Cat’s Meow and a new group, Rocket Number 9, were all in the final stages of preparation as schools closed across the Victoria and South Australia. This year, Froggers would have been the 2019 defending champions, but as one student pointed out, Froggers gets keep their title for one extra year!

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The drama and characterisation of the Elements were impressively interpreted through solo, duet, small group and large ensemble performances. More than 50 students received their costumes in the mail, with a set of instructions to ensure a cohesive production underpinning. The submitted video recordings were then edited into solo and ensemble collages in a creative manner, underscoring the elemental theme.

The Amadeus Opera Chorus and Orchestra have been working steadily behind the scenes to create a film adaptation of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. Vocal performances have been progressively captured throughout the year and set to a lush orchestral score. The stage production has been creatively reimagined as a film with substantial use of greenscreen and other cinematic techniques. The story is adapted from the famous Grimm brothers’ tale of two starving children sent out into the neighbouring forest in search of food, their clever defeat of an evil witch and rescue of the many children imprisoned by a magical curse. The ensemble is comprised of a small but dedicated group of performers, rehearsing throughout the year to tackle the challenging repertoire.

What an amazing effort our Year 12 students undertaking Art, Studio Arts or Visual Communication Design made during 2020. These classes, more than any other, provided the Visual Arts team with the greatest challenge. At Mentone Grammar we were extremely fortunate to be able to provide complete DSLR camera kits to each Studio Arts student for the entire year. Visual Communication Design students were provided with professional graphic materials and Art students became the greatest challenge as each student worked individually. Our art supply companies managed to deliver materials to students at home and members of our Mentone Community delivered equipment and materials from Black Rock to Mount Eliza, working within COVID restrictions. Once we returned to School, we continued with a traditional approach to exam preparation with the addition of a virtual darkroom experience to replace an excursion opportunity. Instead of heading to The Fox Gallery and Darkroom, we brought a virtual darkroom to them in our very own light studio. Students were able to see a darkroom in action in this alternative way, ask questions and have a hands-on experience to assist with their final year examination.

KIM HEADWOOTTONOFVISUAL ARTS

Years 7 and 8 students enjoyed a range of art tasks at School and online that may have included technical, observational and imaginative drawing. Photography was explored and skills developed and access to Adobe Creative Cloud allowed students to improve photographic and stop motion techniques. The artist, Archimboldo, inspired outstanding food sculptures that were created at home, while Barbara Gilhooley inspired balsa wood sculptures that were completed back in the classroom. The return to our studios allowed many students to experience printing, collage and mixed media.

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Learning about art within the context of a gallery is why we value the opportunity to take our students on excursions. In March, our Year 10 Art students were fortunate to attend an unprecedented, world premiere exhibition. The National Gallery of Victoria presented the work of two of the most significant and influential artists of the late 20th Century, in Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Once back at School, students responded to this visit by completing a major painting in the style of Basquiat. While learning off site, our Year 10 students were provided with materials and tools that enabled them to complete a scraperboard drawing and a sculpture using polymer clay inspired by Patricia Piccinini. Year 10 Studio Photography students began the year by exploring the various DSLR camera settings and photography techniques before heading into our offsite learning and completing a range of tasks utilising their smartphones. During off site learning, students created surreal collages using Adobe Photoshop and explored topics including close ups, still life and light. In Year 10 Visual Communication Design elements and principles were introduced before students experimented with a variety of media, materials and methods. They also developed an understanding of the design process through their exploration of communication design and environmental design. In communication design, the students used the design process to create a logo and label for a beverage of their choice before then moving on to environmental design where they designed a small eco-lodge or cabin. Our key focus for Year 11 Visual Arts students is to encourage them to start to work more independently. The creative process is a journey of exploration and discovery inter-weaving thoughts and ideas with personal experiences. We encourage students to work towards and build their own approach to their practice. Whether they are designing, photographing or painting, an individual selfdriven approach to the process can help each student create and form unique ideas.

Visual Arts students have produced amazing artworks on and off site in 2020. This year has been one of needing to adjust to challenging circumstances, whilst still maintaining authentic learning. With that in mind, Visual Arts students have covered various themes and projects and a variety of media within our online learning platform. The Visual Arts team has taught a range of topics responding creatively to these circumstances and being resourceful and mindful of what materials and equipment were available to our students. Students have demonstrated tremendous resilience when adapting to these changes.

Our four elective classes each experienced a unique approach to Visual Arts this year. iPhone photography was extremely popular with students learning how to control many features not previously mastered while learning off site. Projects were completed at School including textiles, etching and sculpture, while off site our curriculum was adapted to allow drawing, design, mixed media and collage to be completed at home using available materials.

Year 6 students experienced a range of activities that may have included a challenge to post photos of themselves recreating a famous artwork, delicate botanical flower paintings, watercolour studies of icy poles, and Rousseau inspired jungle drawings. Alternatively, they experienced primitive oil pastel portraits inspired by Sandra Silberzweig, insect drawings and a 3D sculpture based on the theme ‘insects from outer space’. They also trialled continuous portrait line drawings and explored the world of ‘type’ by using different drawing techniques as well as photography.

BAYVIEW Year 5 students explored the magic of monster madness, researching, drawing and creating a unique setting for their robot monster off site, using materials found within their home. They selected activities from an activity board, including poster design, fairytale illustrations, drawing and photography.

At the news of a Stage 3 COVID lockdown, the Cadets team all banded together to ensure that an online training day was made possible. Materials were produced; PowerPoints were created and lesson plans for an online setting were all mapped out. Our first ever online training day was held over Microsoft Teams and saw every single student adapting to a completely new setting – and it was a complete success. Despite a few bumps here and there, the online training day accomplished what it needed to and proved that Mentone Cadets can overcome any obstacle.

Disappointingly, we were unable to attend our annual camp at Puckapunyal but, overall, a lot was gained from the year.

The new school year rolled around and our first training day held at Mentone Grammar saw over 400 Cadets undergo their first experience in their new positions as either leaders or trainees, developing the necessary skills for camping out at Puckapunyal in September.

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Leading into the new year of Cadets, the Cadet Leadership team held the JNCO (Junior Non-Commissioned Officers) and SNCO (Senior Non-Commissioned Officers) Promotions courses for students in Years 9 and 10 wishing to continue Cadets in leadership positions. The three-day course, held at School, and the four-day course at Shoreham both yielded high results and a promising batch of future leaders and were both deemed a huge success by all involved.

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The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an internationally recognised award that acknowledges the amazing things that young people can do. The requirements of the Award are for students to commit for 3, 6 or 12 months of Physical Recreation, Skills Development, Service to the Community and to complete an Adventurous Journey. Currently, Mentone Grammar has 43 students actively participating in the program across the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

Congratulations to the following students who, despite this year’s limitations, have completed their Duke of Edinburgh awards:

Students have been involved in an enormous range of ongoing activities which is really exciting to see. Physical Recreation activities range from Karate to Surfing as well as the traditional school sports. The Skills component has largely involved languages or music but also included learner driver skills and the VCAL students have also been listing their Work Skills components of their course. Service to the Community is another area with an impressive range of diversity – from volunteering at the Sacred Heart Mission ‘Op Shop’ in St Kilda, being a youth leader at their local church or scout group, and, of course, patrolling the beach as a volunteer Lifesaver. This year, some of the activities have been delayed due to the pandemic – which means there should be a surge in certificate completions next year.

It’s worth noting that Alannah completed her Bronze Certificate after the Mentonian went to print last year and started her Silver Level during the summer holiday break. She has also been active in attending online seminars conducted by the Duke of Edinburgh Victorian Award Office. A reminder for all participants – these Awards are recognised by La Trobe University’s Aspire Program which grants early entry into University courses before exams are completed. Candidates have until the age of 24 to complete their certificates so if they have ‘deprioritised’ their award during Year 12 or such, they can still complete it. A reminder to contact Mr Kiss for more information at: hak@mentonegrammar.net

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SILVER AWARD Alannah Marriot and Ulyana Kondratova.

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BRONZE AWARD Carter Staggs, Olivia Lea, Maddison Moore, Jessica Dunkerley and Alannah Marriot.

HENRY KISS DUKE OF EDINBURGH COORDINATOR

GOLD AWARD Congratulations to Jeremy Campbell for achieving his Gold Award. Jeremy has been diligently working his way to this award and hopes to use it to assist in his application to the ADFA for 2021.

This year will be one that we can be proud of and one we can look back on that highlights our resilience building, the connections we made, the simple life we led and the challenges we faced. We develop the most when we face challenges. What are the memories you created in 2020 that you will continue to share with the future generations?

In the early part of the year, several Year 12 students came together to create and share a video about how they were staying socially connected and academically driven, in the hope of inspiring and encouraging younger students and their fellow year level. In our short time back on campus this year, the Wellbeing team organised several different activities during Thursday lunchtimes. These included Uno and Connect-four tournaments, knitting, tea tasting, boardgames, mask making and free-time in the art rooms. It was a great way to safely bring students back together after remote learning. More recently, RUOK? Day served as a good reminder to check in on friends and family, especially during these testing times, which prompted the creation of another student-led video. The challenges faced by the students of 2020 are incredibly unique and we’re not alone in feeling proud to have overcome them. The obstacles of this year have undoubtedly built incredible resilience and courage within each student and staff member alike. I am proud to have been part of an enthusiastic team that was dedicated to overcoming the difficulties of 2020. This would not have been possible without Bridgitte Roberts, Madeline Armstrong and Terry Matthew. Given remote learning and rollercoaster that was 2020, the role of Wellbeing Captain has been far more fulfilling then either of us could have anticipated.

This is a user-friendly, one-stop-shop that directs users where go for support, and offers a range of resources, information, self-help programs and local community contacts. Students, parents and our community’s wellbeing was further supported through a range of initiatives, including webinars, fun activities, student led programs and specialist speakers. These included: • student wellbeing sessions including: tea tasting, mindful colouring/drawing, mask making, lunchtime yoga and exercise sessions

ANNIKA CHALLICE & KIERAN DYER WELLBEING CAPTAINS 2020 CAREERS

121THE MENTONIAN 2020120 THE MENTONIAN 2020 • supportive video messages (how to stay connected, stay motivated, remain active during off site learning, RUOK?) • online, at home, ‘Keeping Active’ challenges • creating healthy habits for positive wellbeing • creation and craft sessions • mindfulness and yoga sessions • Spoonville creations (fostering creativity to improve mental health) • group/year level/House Spotify playlists to help with motivation • positive footpath messages • bookclubs and reviews • friendship cooking sessions • dress up challenges • letters to local aged care homes • Teammates (Year 5 and Year 12 mentoring) • building connections (Years 12 and Bayview sessions) • Year 8 attendance at ‘The Biggest Assembly’ online (Project Rockit) • student initiated and led online exercise sessions • engaging online together (playing games, face time, group chats) • Stretch and Prepare sessions (Thanks to Ms Nimorakiotakis and Ms White) Specialist Presenters: • Jonny Shannon (cybersafety) • Project Rockit (online safety and digital footprints) • Dr Justin (parentingCoulsonexpert, guiding children sensitively though tough times) • Darren Pereira (leadership skills) We would like to thank our community of students, parents/carers and staff who prioritised their own and others’ mental health and wellbeing throughout 2020, leaving us more resilient and cohesive than ever. WELLBEING TEAM BRIDGITTE ROBERTS HEAD OF STUDENT WELLBEING – STUDENT SUPPORT TERRY MATTHEW HEAD OF STUDENT WELLBEING – PROGRAMS

BETTER WELLBEINGTOGETHER

With a challenging mix of both on site and off site learning, the highlight of 2020 became the connections we made with one another. If this year has taught us anything, it is how important it is to take care of ourselves and one another. We are better together. Students, staff and our wider community have all championed to support, care for and guide one another through the changes to our everyday lifestyle. The lengths that students and our community have gone to, to remain connected, is impressive.

In this unusual year of change and uncertainty the Careers department had to adapt and be creative in the way information was delivered to students and parents. Individual counselling sessions continued online for Years 10, 11 and 12 students. A large number of our Careers events were cancelled and replaced with online information in the form of webinars, University and TAFE virtual open days, podcasts and online Careers Expos. Many students took advantage of these events and were able to gain valuable information to help them make the important decisions about the direction they want to take in 2021. The versatility, resilience, and ability of our students to adapt to this new way of learning will stand them in good stead for the Disseminatingfuture. information to students and parents was achieved via our weekly Careers newsletter and our VTAC and VET student and parent information evenings were run remotely as live Teams events. This proved very successful as attendance at these meetings was excellent, with families preferring to participate in the comfort of their own homes. A big thanks to Ric Arnold our AV and Theatre Technician who enabled these events to run so smoothly.

Year 9 students were introduced to aspects of Career Planning as a formal part of their Year 9 transition to Frogmore, over a sixweek period. Once again, our expert guest speakers delivered their messages about goal setting, financial literacy and interview skills remotely via Teams. Students were also engaged in a career assessment activity called MyCareerMatch and resume writing activities facilitated by Careers staff and mentors.

MAX MARROW AND SUE CAREY CAREERS COUNSELLORS

The school days may have looked different, but the routines and connections remained the same. Roll calls occurred each morning, with the focus being on small group check-ins. Mentor sessions continued to develop students’ skills in areas such as empathy, resilience, organisation, effective communication and self-care. In Eblana and Bayview, students developed the skills outlined in the RULER Program. Greenways students were introduced to the Open Parachute Program, an online practical mental health skill-building program, and Frogmore explored empathy, mindfulness and gratitude through the Resilience Project. The main focus of all the mentor programs was to build connections, provide support, encourage self-care and bring one another together. Wellbeing at Mentone Grammar continues to be at the centre of every lesson, every day, in every Thelocation.online world for our community became bigger than it has ever been and, thus, an MG Wellbeing Directory was created and launched on our website under: MY WELLBEINGMENTONE>MYWELLBEING/STUDENT

No one could have anticipated a year like 2020. When Kieran and I considered applying for this captaincy, we had imagined the different activities, awareness days and events that could be held, but never considered that this year would throw so many curve balls. The Wellbeing team had to get creative in 2020 as none of our normal initiatives were possible. We were determined to try and keep the Mentone Grammar Community engaged, motivated and connected throughout isolation.

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Our Junior Debating Program, involving students in Years 7 & 8, has also grown in strength this year. We were able register five teams in the DAV Debating Competition, that were each mentored by Frogmore Debaters throughout the season. I am incredibly proud of the students who participated in this program, which was conducted entirely online! The students worked tirelessly; researching, writing speeches, collaborating in teams and participating in inter-school debates, all done entirely remotely! We were very proud to have two of our teams finish the season undefeated, which is a significant achievement and just reward for their hard work and resilience!

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However,2020our 104 dedicated Public Speaking and Debating students were not going to give up without a fight! Thanks to their agility, determination, resilience and hard work, Debating and Public Speaking has not just survived this year, it has well and truly thrived! This year saw the launch of our Years 5 and 6 Debating and Public Speaking Club. This club, comprised of 40 students, met on Fridays before-school in Terms 3 and 4. The students engaged in a series of fun and engaging activities designed to improve their public speaking skills and heard from guest presenters including Principal Mal Cater, Head Prefect Hannah Schmidt and Year 11 student Harrison Huber. Members of this club participated in a series of inter-school debates against schools such as Brighton Grammar, Geelong Grammar and St Catherine’s. They also participated in the Debater’s Association of Victoria (DAV): Public Speaking competition which required them to produce a 3-4 minute persuasive speech on a topic of their choice. The students all did a fantastic job in these respective competitions and we were particular thrilled when Curtis Murphy and Zahra Jacobs (Year 6) were shortlisted in the Top 13 in the State for the DAV Primary Public Speaking Competition, earning them places in the State Finals!

We also saw success in our three Year 9 and Year 10 Debating teams, that completed fantastic seasons of online debates.

Public Speaking is, by its very definition, an activity that requires a public and an audience to communicate and engage with. Thus, when our world was tilted on its head in early March with restrictions, it appeared that the Debating and Public Speaking season was over before it had even started!

I strongly believe that if you can speak, you can influence, and if you can influence, you can change lives. Our Year 12 Debaters have all grown into such empathetic and articulate communicators throughout their journey at Mentone Grammar.

I wish them all the very best and cannot wait to see how they use their incredible public speaking and communication skills to create positive change in our world.

Ulyana Kondratova, Jake Newman, Victoria Gelbak (Year 10) and Jennifer Boddinar, Ava Gibbons and Marieke Roest (Year 9) all did a sensational job representing Mentone Grammar, whilst completing a week-long Online Debate Camp, run by the Debater’s Association of Victoria. We have also had some fantastic results in Public Speaking this year! Miranda McLean (Year 9), Ulyana Kondratova (Year 10), Will Currey and Hannah Schmidt (Year 12) also participated in the DAV Public Speaking Competition and received some of the highest scores in the State for their fantastic speeches! would also like to sincerely congratulate Lauren Malby-Luke (Year 12) who won the Sandringham Region of the Lions Youth of the Year Competition and Kosta Osianlis (Year 12) who won the Noble Park-Dingley Rotary Public Speaking Competition; both remarkable accomplishments!

A new innovation this year was the launch of the Mentone Grammar: Sharing Ideas Initiative. This program was designed to showcase the incredible skills of our Debating and Public Speaking students and provide them with a platform to share their ideas, passions and dreams with the Mentone Grammar Community. These speeches have been posted weekly on our social media sites and have included incredibly diverse topics such as ‘The Joys of Pigeon Racing’, ‘Why we should all become vegetarian’, ‘The importance of protecting our oceans from pollution’ and ‘How to defeat our internal bully and look after our mental wellbeing’. sincerely thank all the students who have submitted speeches as part of this new initiative. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the incredible efforts of all of Year 12 Debaters, led superbly by Captains Will Currey and Sarthak Singh. They have worked INCREDIBLY hard this year. They have participated in training sessions with expert coaches including: the Curator of TedX Melbourne, a professional Public Speaking Coach, a barrister, a Negational Skills Lecturer from Melbourne Law School, a Professional Theatre Director, professional Debating Adjudicators and a political speechwriter. They also forged connections with Debating Alumni by participating in a mentoring session with the 1990 Premiership team comprised of Justin Graham, Leath Nicholson and Stephen Foreshew and competed in a Mock Debate against the 2018 Debating Team comprising Meg and Alex Siedle, Brandon Demura, Angus Goodwin and Imogen Schwartz. Their sheer hard work and determination resulted in both Year 12 Teams progressing to the Octo-Finals and being ranked in the Top 16 teams in the state! Additionally, Akul Saigal was awarded the prestigious Swannie Award by the DAV, recognising him as one of the Top 5 Debaters in all of Victoria. am extremely proud of all of our Year 12 Debaters, not only for these incredible achievements, but more importantly for their resilience, hard-work and positive attitudes throughout the season.

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... Anderson might have been battle weary, but we still managed to stay connected and united as one House.

ANDERSONCOURAGEOUS The origins of the word ‘courage’ are from the French words ‘coeur’ and ‘rage’ meaning heart and to rage –a furious heart if you like. This I believe captures the way the Anderson Army of Year 10s, Year 11s and Year 12s took on 2020, a year like no other. Of course, it began in its usual way with Anderson’s reliable and resounding House spirit at the Summer Sport competitions, followed by House Swimming and, earlier this year, House Athletics. With the shift to online learning, roll calls, mentor sessions and the opportunity for some inter-mentor rivalry were sorely missed. What emerged, however, was a stoic and united response as students rallied to support each other and their teachers in this very different environment. House Captains, Akul and Teagan are commended for the examples they set for the House – always willing to share their tips and tricks for coping and thriving. Equally, members of the Anderson Leadership Team were also appreciated for their willingness to get involved and to continue to generate House spirit and support their Anderson peers in any way they could.

AKUL SAIGAL & TEAGAN GILLIGAN ANDERSON HOUSE CAPTAINS 2020HOUSEANDERSON

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PRUE ANDERSONRICHARDSHOUSE COORDINATOR 2020 FROM THE CAPTAINS House Athletics kicked the year off with some not so friendly weather and yet even as the rain spilled, patches of red could be seen running, skipping and jumping. The triumphant House spirit, synonymous with the Anderson Army, was burning just as bright as Notever.long after our prowess on the track and field, planning and preparation for 2020 House Music was underway. The Reds channelled their inner green booming Smashmouth’s All Star. Sadly, afters hours of practising (and convincing some of the more reluctant singers to actually move their lips), 2020 had other ideas. But looking back, we have no doubt that 2020 House Music would have had Anderson’s name written all over it.

While the Anderson Army has been challenged through this rollercoaster of a year, our House spirit has lived on through Zoom calls and Kahoots! Despite the challenges of online learning, Anderson might have been battle weary, but we still managed to stay connected and united as one House. Nothing beats seeing each other every morning, yet our weekly catch-ups in roll calls and mentor periods allowed us to be greeted with everyone’s friendly faces and laughs once again - and the occasional guitar solo from our Wementors.areso proud of each one of you for coming out on the other side. It has been a great honour to lead you through it all and we know Anderson Army’s flame will continue to burn bright.

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CHLOE GARIFALAKIS & ADAM HEGARTY-LAWS DEIGHTON CAPTAINS 2020 VANESSA JOHNSTON & KATE FRAZER DEIGHTON HOUSE COORDINATORS 2020 ...

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This year has thrown us many challenges. If we were told at the start of the year we wouldn’t play our final season of Saturday Sport or socialise with friends or engage in the activities that have created the lifelong bonds with our peers, we wouldn’t have believed it. But it happened. Here is what we learned along the way. Although not the year we expected, Deighton Devils made the most of every opportunity. An absolute highlight was when all of Deighton came together to practise the cheers for House Sport (we knew we would have won if given the chance!) and also the encouragement given to all members of the House who participated in events. There is nothing better than seeing a House come together and engender House spirit, unparalleled in recent years. Although cancelled in the end, the House Dance, ably led by Taya, Mrs Johnson and other House leaders was incredible! No doubt the House is in good hands [or feet] for 2021 House Music. Shortly after these joyous times came an obstacle that overwhelmed Deighton House, Frogmore Campus, the School … and the world. Despite everything, the students in Deighton House triumphed over the restrictions imposed on our lifestyles better than most and built upon existing resilience to cope with the new troubles we faced. We built strongly on the Deighton mentality of overcoming adversity when we banded together in the creation of the COVID mini clips where students were tasked with being creative in devising a video that saw a toilet roll as the feature of their mini film. Only in 2020, right?! With constant drive and an optimistic mentality, Deightonians focused on what we can learn and take with, from the current situation, into next year, and for that, the Captains, Leadership Team and Coordinators applaud their efforts. Given the conditions we were subject to this year, doubt that one could find a better group of individuals that collectively characterise the positivity and discipline this group has, ably led by an amazing group of Mentors: Mr Pate, Mr Woolhouse, Ms Snell, Ms Edmondson and Mr McCarney. A truly resilient and stellar bunch of humans who embody the Deighton spirit. Go Deighton. I doubt that one could find a better group of individuals that collectively characterise the positivity and discipline this group has...

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A Drinan Dragon’s spirit is strong. When faced with challenges, they are met head-on with strength and determination, to push through any adversity. Equally, when times are tough and a Dragon needs help, there is always another to reach out with a helping hand. Well done Drinan Dragons for your perseverance, your flexibility and your support of each other. You have risen to the challenge and your spirit remained strong. Thank you to Jeremy and Tayla for your leadership and to all the Year 12 Dragons, thank you for all your contributions over the years and we wish you all the very best. Keep your spirit strong and breathe fire on your new journey.

MRS DRINANTURNERHOUSE COORDINATOR

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Well done Drinan Dragons for your perseverance, your flexibility and your support of each other.

JEREMY CAMPBELL DRINAN HOUSE CAPTAIN 2020

Personally, one of the defining moments of House Spirit was in one of the final swimming relays, critical to our victory. We only had one relay team for two relay races. To the credit of our Year 10 Boys’ Relay team, the entire team chose to swim in two back-to-back relay races. Unfortunately, they were disqualified in the second race due to a technicality, but it was a valiant effort and the true embodiment of the Dragon spirit. am very appreciative to my peers, Mrs Turner and Tayla for all their effort and unwavering support throughout this unconventional year.

Drinan in 2020 was a whirlwind and a half! There was so much going on and so many adjustments to be made when we moved to online learning. One thing we did manage to do before isolation was House Swimming. Drinan is notorious for being a ‘swimming House’ and this year we planned to keep it that way! Having won in 2018 and 2019, we were going for the ‘three-peat’ and we had something to prove! The emphasis this year for all Houses was participation and showing up on the day, which is always a challenge for an event such as House Swimming. Drinan really came together that day, and we got everyone to show up and participate – and ended up with our third consecutive win! It has been a really tough year to be in a leadership position, but I am so grateful for the House and every opportunity given to me to share the leadership with Jeremy.

TAYLA DRINANFOXHOUSE CAPTAIN 2020 The privilege to lead Drinan this year was great personal honour. My favourite event was Athletics, coming off the strong win at House Swimming, Drinan powered ahead early and managed to clutch victory through adversity. However, the true identity of a House lies in the culmination of both its performance and its House spirit.

135THE MENTONIAN 2020134 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Caitlin Burke Xuanshuo (Lee) Chen Natasha Devers Max Fraser Luke Gold Toby Hore Ryan Hornibrook Nicky Layton Thomas Lewis Aarya Mudholkar Bailey Oregan Peter Papadopoulos Daniel Pate Ethan Pate Angus Perkins Andrew Poll Tayla Fox Michael Giannioglou Tom Grant Christopher Green Alyssa Hardy Cassidy Hardy William Hibbs Isabelle Leonidas Thomas Riley Elly Sfameni Joseph Shim Guy Studley Georgie Terry Issie Terry Rory Thomas TryfonopoulosGeorge Joshua Madden Thomas Meldrum James Mooney Mitch Olschyna Callum Prior Bailey Reed Hannah Schmidt Spencer Smith Sam Tucker Jake Turnbull Frankie Varsamis Blake Williams Yuyang (Josef) Wu Lisa Turner HOUSE COORDINATOR MENTORS Wendy Gardner Shelley Muir Jenna Oliver Tracey Pate Heath Tregea Not JohnpicturedDermott Jenna Wale YEAR12 Micah Banyu Jeremy Campbell Senyuan (Bill) Chen Jessica Dunkerley Annabelle Eustice Alexander Fennessy Molly Frankland Ashleigh Horton Ulyana Kondratova Olivia Lea Tom Madden Henry Mentiplay Gabrielle O’Sullivan Clement Prebble YEAR10 Louis Ainley Ryan Aligianis Mia Collins ConstantinouGeorgia Oscar Constantinou Charly Donchos Emily Fitt Joshua Rabak Kai Reed Lily Riley Byron Shim Carter Staggs Darcy Tadich Scarlett Tibb Zoe Turnbull Charlie Turner Thomas AmeydenVan Holly Wale YEAR11 Douglas Allan Andrew Archibald Lucy Bond Kate Bowcock HOUSE MEMBERS

... 2020 gave us time to realise how impactful other people are in our lives, and how much joy we get from being surrounded by friends.

Though this year did not play out as initially expected, it was a memorable one nonetheless. As always, the House had some great moments and made memories to be fondly remembered. As a Finlay Anderson House Captain, it was amazing to see the House put their all into each event. In particular, our sport days were met with great participation by all. Summer sport was a day full of fun and laughs for many - know for myself and the girls who played Volleyball, we had an amazing day playing together, despite not finishing on top of the ladder.

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We were so fortunate to be able to maintain House activities in mentor sessions during online learning, giving us opportunities to maintain connections within the House. These sessions were refreshing and uplifting, and a great reminder to us of the power of our House spirit. believe that in many ways, 2020 has come as a blessing in disguise. It gave us time to realise how impactful other people are in our lives, and how much joy we get from being surrounded by friends. know that next year the Finlay Anderson House spirit will be stronger than ever, as this year has emphasised the importance of peer support and pride. wish all the best to the House and hope that next year is another year of successes and fun!

LUCIE KENT AND CHARLIE WEBSTER FINLAY ANDERSON HOUSE CAPTAINS 2020 KIRSTY PETSCHEL FINLAY ANDERSON HOUSE COORDINATOR

139THE MENTONIAN 2020138 THE MENTONIAN 2020 HOUSE MEMBERS Georgia Griffin Chris Hirst Will Jeffery Feodore Kohlmeyer Jordan Kurta Matthew Mairs Bella D’UnienvilleMarrier Tully McKinnon YEAR10 Charles Anderson Camille Brewer Ginger Brodie Rhianne Brown Hudson Bucci Matthew Chambers Charlie Daddo Jack McNamara Lulu Moore Jake Newman Madeleine O’Hara Riley Spence Akshay Taneja Dennis Tezay Coen Ursprung Ashley van Rooyen Hannah Watkins Hayley Zakic Jed Zammit YEAR11 Liam Beach Luke Bouwmeester Milana Cherney Ethan Dallas Jake Dickson Sebastian Dobbs Keivon Faizi Katie Goakes Matthew Hayes Qinyan (Danny) Huang Kate Jeoffreys Brayden Johnson Mitchell Kershaw Daniel Matthew Owen McGindle Brayden Miller Daniel Nikolayevsky Grace Oliver Mitch Owens Xuan (Alan)ChengPan Ted Phillips Maddy Preston Aneshka Procter Maeve Spargo Simon Stevens Emily Windram Kai (Kevin) Yu Monique Zakic Harrison Zammit YEAR12 Jingxuan (Edison) Ben Lily Bowles Ace Brodie Aibing (Jessica) Chen Bella Davies Will Durston Beau Forster Garza-LainezAlejandro Ryan Hammer Kevin Helmerson Jamieson Howe Ruidi (Francis) Jin Alex Joynson Lucie Kent Marcus Le Gear Lachlan Leason Ella Mairs Georgia Povah Dougal Rann Tighe Taylor Samuel Ursprung Yifan Wang(Charles) Charlie Webster Ziwen Yu Kirsty Petschel HOUSE COORDINATOR MENTORS Dimity Hughes Yan Ma Rohan Murphy Adrian Payne Peter Zerman

The Jones Jags started their illustrious campaign at the end of 2019, where the aquatic operators took centre stage and stood up for the House at House Swimming. Prominent swimmers included Harrison Dart (Year 12), Luke Matthew (Year 12), Monique Zahra (Year 10), Kane Wilson (Year 11) and Beth Bratuskins (Year 11). These students set the example for everyone else as they powered through the water in multiple events, culminating in an overall result of 4th for the carnival, which was the exact position we came last year for this Swimmingevent.

is always a good event to start with, as it shows how people are willing to come out of their comfort zone, in support of the House leaders. We were incredibly proud of our House members who jumped into the pool to fill events, despite swimming not being their forte. Unbeknown to everyone, this would in fact be one of the few House events to go ahead this year. But, as a House leadership team, we were very content with the way we performed. Next came House Summer Sport, where we had some outstanding performances in Cricket, Tennis, Basketball and Softball. Yet again, the House leaders were very pleased with the result and felt that the Jags were positioned well for the future events.

... connections to the House remained as strong as possible and that support was given to students as often as needed.

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The House Athletics day out was a good measure of the resilience and House spirit of the Jaguars. Due to a bus delay, we did not arrive at the Athletics until an hour after the other Houses. The whole House then put their hearts and souls into ensuring that they placed well in every event, with the relays at the end of the day being a particular highlight for the Jaguars. House events aside, we would like to commend all Jones students on the way in which they have conducted themselves during the year. This year is a true testament to everyone’s character, with a particular emphasis on Year 10 students, who have had minimal school time this year. We would also like to thank our fellow Year 12 students, who mentored the younger students throughout the pandemic with compassion and kindness, ensuring that the connections to the House remained as strong as possible and that support was given to students as often as needed. We hope 2021 is a much better year for the upcoming Year 12 students, and we will be keeping our eyes on the leader board to see the Jags up top again. SALLY

SMITH JONES HOUSE COORDINATOR 2020 MADELEINE JOHNSON & THOMAS SPENCER JONES HOUSE CAPTAINS 2020

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143THE MENTONIAN 2020142 THE MENTONIAN 2020 HOUSE MEMBERS YEAR10 Bill Barden Emma Burton Mason Cartwright Brayden Christie Peri Dart Presley Evans Ethan Gorringe Emily Growdon Ella Heidecker Breanna Hill Kerui (Ryan) Huang Ava Ivanov Yucheng (Kevin) Jin Amelia Johnson Jazmine Kruss Zoe Leaver Angus Marcombe Eliza Matthews Martine New Atticus O’Brien PapagiannisJamieson Harry Rowan Joshua Simmons Monique Zahra YEAR11 Joshua Beynon NaRae Bok Bethany Bratuskins Elliott Carruthers Sammy Cartwright Nicholas Casa Jack Doulgeridis Cooper Eckert Jacob Farrow Lachlan Jones Jayke Kiriakou Yang (Alston) Li Hugo Marcombe Jordan Michell Jess Nenke Adam Persic Nic Plevritis Aidan Scott Livinia Stockdale Maya MathewThilak- Marcus Straatenvan Kane Wilson Ellie Wright Fan Xia Xiaojun (Aaron) Xue Xiaomin (Alex) Xue YEAR12 Matilda Appel Jason Bartonek James Bull Harrison Dart Dhishni de Silva Lyle Dickons William Filer Will Gentle Lilyana Gorringe Jack Heaven Lachlan Howard Haoyu (John) Jiang Madeleine Johnson Lawson Jones Emily Kerr Timothy Koulouris Max Leaver Luke Matthews Abbi Moloney Carson Mumford Thomas Mutton Blake Sharp Sarthak Singh Thomas Spencer Koby Thomson Huiyuan (Kristy) Yin Seb Zahra Sally Smith HOUSE COORDINATOR MENTORS Kara Baxter Josh Cukierman Robyn Fuerst Lidia Mancini Tess Monda Michael Wilton

Towards the end of Term 3, to keep everyone active, we saw a team including Tom Dale implement Zoom Fitness Sessions. Students could participate in a supportive environment to do some exercise and have some fun. Throughout the year, the students, mentors and House Coordinators of Lionel Large developed strong connections. Everyone recognised their capabilities when dealing with adverse situations that they will value in the years to come. Although not in person, we can still hear the roar of the lions across suburbs knowing that we will come back together to finish off this crazy year. From around the world throughout this pandemic, we have all seen what good leadership and bad leadership looks like. In 2020, Lionel was lucky enough to have Beth Bridge and Trent Meakins lead us through exceptional times. Both Beth and Trent stood tall and provided the strength of character required in trying times. From them, we learnt a lot about leadership and about ourselves. They led us on this year’s journey, and we’ve ended up at an amazing destination.

CRAIG BEST LIONEL LARGE HOUSE COORDINATOR 2020 BETHANIE BRIDGE & TRENT MEAKINS HOUSE CAPTAINS 2020 We remained connected and powered through the challenges that were thrown at us.

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In late 2019, we welcomed the Year 10 cubs into the den and began to form new connections. Before we headed into our well-earned Christmas holidays, the Lions dressed to impress in our colours of green and gold. We showed immense House spirit at House Swimming, especially by Serena Zhang and Aquaman himself, Tom Dale. Lions aren’t necessarily known to be good swimmers, however, we supported each other across the water and rose to the challenge. Following House Swimming, we felt accomplished and had a great base to build upon in 2020. In Term 1, we welcomed Ms White as House Coordinator as Mr Best took some well-deserved long-service leave. We launched into the first House activity for 2020, House Athletics, full of energy. The Lionel Large flag flew high as Years 5 to 12 came together to compete with courage, determination and speed in what was a true highlight for the Lions. We had outstanding performances from every member of Lionel Large, everyone put in a huge amount of effort to earn the House some points, including amazing skills shown by Will Luckily,Robertson.the2020

Prefects’ Ball took place the night before COVID-19 struck. All of the Lions arrived in style and radiated class. Years 11 and 12 were lucky enough to have Lachlan Sallabank perform during the formal. Seeing everyone on the dancefloor added to the many memories of an unforgettable night! Back at School, Ava Castle and Lachlan Sallabank then lead Lionel in preparation for the House Music - ‘Life Is A Highway’ from the famous movie Cars - only to be cancelled as we went on remote learning. Sadly, it turned out that life really is ‘a highway’ and you never know what’s around the corner. When learning off site, Lionel displayed exceptional resilience as we adapted and learned to lean on each other. We remained connected and powered through the challenges that were thrown at us. The Lionel Large Leadership Team developed numerous activities to ensure Lionel remained motivated and hardworking. We communicated extremely well to produce a motivational video that promoted connectivity in the House that was driven by the likes of Thomas Hughes, Harry Officer and Sophie Porter. After the Lions braved the first lockdown and Mr Best arrived back refreshed, we headed into the second lockdown just as motivated as ever. A family program was established where Year 12 students had weekly chats to the Year 10 cubs who had been stuck at home for over 12 weeks. The Years 12 and 10 students relished these moments and these relationships provided new meaningful connections.

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Having done so well in last year’s House Music, we were looking forward to a repeat performance of fun and laughter. The theme of ‘movie soundtracks’ set the tone and with the help of Charlotte H, Anna C and Claudia L, rehearsals began, dance moves were learnt, and lyrics were sung. ‘Mama Mia, here we go again… my, my, just how much I’ve missed you…’ Little did we know what a different meaning these words would take on when a microscopic virus took over the world and forced us into lockdown. Despite two lockdowns and not completing in all House events, the Warrior’s fighting spirit never waned. With dreams and plans either lost or put on hold, and remote learning, isolation, missing friends, missing school, and the unknown becoming our new norm, something else also came to the fore. No more thirds, these were firsts for everyone. The strength and resilience displayed by all in the face of adversity was amazing. Everyone rallied together and buoyed each other up. Mentor check-ins happened at various times, but not just from the Mentor to the student, but also student to student and student to mentor. Prior to going online, we once again held some fun inter-tribal competitions, from participation in the House events to trivia and quizzes. The rivalry continued online with the help of some Kahoots. Once again, congratulations to Mirakoa who took the winning position, but only just, they were very closely followed by Bomani.

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The strength and resilience displayed by all in the face of adversity was amazing. Everyone rallied together and buoyed each other up.

Having finished third in 2019, spirits were high, and we were excited and eager to maintain or better this position. Summer Sport – and our Warriors were off to play their chosen sport: Netball, Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Basketball, Softball and Indoor Cricket. Everyone put in 100 per cent, we came third. House Swimming was a highlight, events were filled, and our swimmers swam to the beating drum and chanting of the Warriors in the stands – the atmosphere was amazing. We came third again and left the stadium on a high, ready to tackle the next House Athleticsevent.was next. It was cold and rainy, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of our Warriors. Once again, events were filled and everyone gave it their best shot, we did not do so well, sixth, but there were many other House events to still be had. Bring on the House Music.

JOANNE KAMP WERE HOUSE COORDINATOR

2020 MITCHELL CALLAHAN & STEPHANIE WARMUZ WERE HOUSE CAPTAINS 2020

A super special thank you too to our Tribal leaders, Ms Kate Frazer, Mr Frank Recchia, Mrs Stacey Gwilym, Mrs Michele Gill and Mr Trevor Stevens, for your endless enthusiasm, support and ideas, it is an absolute pleasure to work with you all. Year 12s, graduates of 2020, although the year did not pan out as you may have planned, it was still a great year, filled with special moments. I wish you all every success as you navigate life outside of School. May you always continue to learn, be your best selves and have love and laughter in your lives.

The 2020 House year began the same as all others, we welcomed our new Year 10 Warriors to the fold and participated in the House Summer Sports and Swimming Carnival competitions.

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As always, I would like to thank all the Warriors for your enthusiasm and commitment, a special thank you to House Captains Mitchell and Stephanie, along with the Were Leadership Team, Archie P, Ellie W, Felix O’P, Nelson J, Sophie P, Tom G, Ben G, Harrison H and Aimee G for all your help this year.

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Aaron Richard, Natalie Morgenstern, Nadia Janetzki, Kate Padley, Paul Stockdale and Kuan Li. would also like to commend and recognise all of the amazing work from Gustaf von Zweigbergk, Brooke McCullough and the entire House Leadership Team. It’s no trivial task to be an inspiring leader, let alone during a year filled with surprises!

LIAM WHITEBASSETTHOUSECOORDINATOR 2020 This year we’ve both had the honour and responsibility of leading White House, this has been a real privilege considering the unique factors that have pushed us all outside our comfort zones!

On behalf of all the students, I would like to thank and acknowledge the mentors for all of their incredible support and care of their mentees this year:

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It’s tough to put into words how proud I am of the White House cohort this year. This year has been anything other than ‘just another year’ and the wolves have shown triumph and resilience like they’ve never had to before.

As reflect on one of my favourite events from this year, the Prefects’ Ball, recall us all standing together for a united House group photo. There were smiles, laughs, and positivity – something that we should all look to carry forward into the future.

The year has, of course, had its ups and downs but staying true to Mentone Grammar values, the White House members have undoubtedly stayed resilient and pushed through. As sad as we are to say goodbye to White House, we are both so grateful for the opportunity that was given to both lead and to grow with our positions. As the 2020 Captains we are looking forward to seeing the amazing leaders that this House will grow and nurture in the coming years.

The endeavour and enthusiasm shown during all of these House events was truly impressive. These traits were then carried through into our Remote Learning Environment, where the students met with their mentors weekly in small groups to develop their understanding of empathy, gratitude and mindfulness. Of course, there was time for online games and fiercely contested trivia competitions too.

In the few House events we had this year, we saw a high level of passion, involvement, and participation from all students. During House Swimming we all came together to support our swimmers displaying the House colors, and during Athletics our enthusiastic chants must have been heard all the way to Federation Square. Year 12 has always been the most important and stressful year of school, but the endearing nature of the White House wolfpack has helped ensure that we thrived, not only as students, but also as a family. We are incredibly proud of our House, that over the past year have formed a group that looks out for one another despite our differing ages, interests and friendships. One group that has helped both of us continue this fantastic culture is the House leadership team and we thank them for their attendance at our House meetings. We also thank our fantastic mentors and Mr Bassett for all of their support during the year, and all the work they have done behind the scenes to create a more fruitful year for us all. Their support has been Weinvaluable.commend everyone for the way that they just got on with things during remote learning, especially the Year 10s who were in the situation the longest. With the help of Mentor activities and competitions, we were able to, despite our separation, come together as a ThankHouse.youeveryone for the hard work you have put in this year, we wish you all the best of luck for the future.

Regardless of the challenges presented, our cherished sense of community in the House shone through, with the connection between us stronger than ever. It’s hard to forget about the House events we were involved in, such as Athletics, Swimming, Sport and the rehearsals for the House Music Competition. The Christmas locker bay decoration competition was a huge highlight too – think we’re all still seeing the bright colours and lights!

GUSTAF VON ZWEIGBERGK & BROOKE McCULLOUGH WHITE HOUSE CAPTAINS 2020

The year has, of course, had its ups and downs but staying true to Mentone Grammar values, the White House members have undoubtedly stayed resilient and pushed through.

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This year’s Bayview production became a unique experience for our cast, who always enjoy performing in front of a live audience. But, as the saying goes, ’the show must go on’ … and that it did.

CAST Diesel Reid (Year 6) - Mowgli Sophie Frost (Year 8) - Shere Khan Arabelle Jeffery (Year 8) - Bagheera Alexander Dumont (Year 8) - Baloo Noah Ryan (Year 8 ) - Tabaqui Emma Enkelman (Year 7) - Kaa Max Ainley (Year 8) - Akela Marcus Peachey (Year 8) - Father Wolf Nimra Haseeb (Year 8) - Mother Wolf Mary Mae Welton (Year 5) - Wolf Cub Samuel Ferguson (Year 8) - Wolf 1 Amelia Raffaut (Year 8) - Wolf 2 Zakaria Rahhali (Year 6) - Monkey (Funky) Lucy Kitchen (Year 5) - Monkey (Cheeky) Oscar Cheah (Year 8) - Monkey (Trout) Lexi Wheeler (Year 8) - Messua Ashley Blackman (Year 8) - Kite Riley Shilson-Josling (Year 8) - Kite Daisy Drew (Year 7) - Kite Zara Measures (Year 5) - Kite Hugo Roest (Year 7) - Wolf & Monkey Daniel Gromov (Year 7) - Wolf & Monkey Grace Murphy (Year 5) - Wolf & Monkey Viktor Kirsta (Year 5) - Wolf & Monkey Rhys Basin (Year 5) - Wolf & Monkey Abigail Walker (Year 7) - Wolf & Monkey

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The Bayview Production of The Jungle Book commenced at the start of the year with a plan and a schedule like all productions do. Little did we know that, before the halfway mark, our schedule would all have to change and adapt, more than once. Completely uncharted territory lay ahead. Hosting online rehearsals and continuing to do the work became our focus while our outcome of a live performance had become uncertain. After numerous discussions, we were very fortunate to confirm a new schedule and with our production in a new format; to be filmed live and distributed digitally to the Mentone Grammar Community. With a newly defined outcome we set to work. As the students arrived back at School, they put a tremendous amount of effort into relearning their blocking, their characters and their focus. It was a short amount of time before the cameras were ready to roll and with haste everything started to fall into place, from costumes to lighting and the set. Filming day arrived, and what a mammoth day it was! The students did such an amazing job helping each other run lines backstage and fix bits of costume before heading down to film their scenes. It was a combined group effort, from the actors, the camera operators and the senior students conducting the lighting and sound. It was an experience doubt we will ever forget. Thank you to our 26 incredible Bayview performers for their enthusiasm, commitment and adaptability, a big future awaits. The feedback from our at-home audience was heartwarming.wouldliketothank Mentone Grammar for supporting the Performing Arts programs and the Performing Arts department for their creative response during this time. We hope you enjoyed this new experience and allowed yourself to become immersed in the Jungle, just as we enjoyed being there.

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159THE MENTONIAN 2020158 THE MENTONIAN 2020 REIMAGINED&JEKYLLHYDE CREW Director: Jamie McCarney Musical Director: Ned Dixon Choreographer/ Assistant Director: Lucy Mangion Assistant Musical Director: Nick Sheppard Assistant Choreographer: Emma Maggio Assistant Choreographer: Bronte Reark Costume Designer: Rondel Ferrett Executive Producer: Gavin Cornish Producer Administration: Jess Matthews Venue Technician and Camera: Ric Arnold Camera & Editing: Ged Cogley Sound Technician: Tyson Fish Accompanist: Michelle Nguyen Props & Set Assistance: Chris Stockdale Lighting Design & Operation: Jason Bovaird CAST Harrison Dart (12 - Jekyll Felix O’Neill-Pugh (12) - Hyde Charlotte Holland (12) - Emma Carew Dominique Doig (10) - Lucy Harris Samuel Dyer (11) - Gabriel “John” Utterson Callum Prior (12) - Sir Danvers Carew Daniel Pate (11) - Richard Poole Alex Hassan (11) - Simon Stride Lachlan Howard (12) - The Bishop of Basingstoke Gustaf von Zweigbergk (12) - General Lord Glossop Jackson Kemelfield (9) - Lord Savage Mathieson Meakins (9) - Sir Archibald Proops Phoebe Palmer (10) - Lady Elizabeth “Bessie” Beaconsfield Charlie Turner (10) - Nellie Emilie Toby (10) - Spider Kiara Campbell (9) - Dance Ensemble James Commerford (10) - Ensemble Nicholas Corcoran (9) - Ensemble Mikaela Cummins (11) - Ensemble Emily Fitt (10) - Dance Ensemble Priya Gill (10) - Ensemble Ulyana Kondratova (10) - Ensemble Megan Lewis (9) - Dance Ensemble Lucinda Neumann (10) - Dance Ensemble Jake Newman (10) - Ensemble Gabrielle O’Sullivan (10) - Dance Ensemble Jamieson Papagiannis (10) - Dance Ensemble Olivia Parkes (9) - Ensemble Keira Patron (9) - Ensemble Avelyn Reynolds (9) - Ensemble Ellie Rosaia (10) - Dance Ensemble Nicholas Saunders (9) - Ensemble Livinia Stockdale (11) - Dance Ensemble

This year’s Senior Production, based on the good vs evil classic thriller has been recreated, 2020 style. Thank you to Director Jamie McCarney and the Cast and Crew for reimagining this stage show for screen. It has been created with great adaptability, love and laughter.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY: Ethan Green, Year 9

THE LESSON: Peter Gowdie (1995) AGSV PRESENTATION: Grace Oliver, Joseph Shim, Serena Zhang, Sam Dyer SCHOOL ANTHEM: Kate Friend (accompaniment) PRAYERS: Eblana Captains, Lachlan Smith and Chloe Britter SCHOOL PRAYER: Stuart Cleeve (2005), current staff member CUTTING OF THE CAKE: Ian Thomas (1970), Sahiba Dawar, Patrick Marshall, Oskar Phillips and Hannah Schmidt BLESSING: Rev. M Prabaharan

Just some of the great sporting heroes who have competed for Mentone Grammar include international cricket legend, Shane Warne, 2019 Stawell Gift winner, Dhruv Rodrigues Chico, three-time Olympic runner and current coach, Craig Mottram, and AFL players including, Mitch Brown (Essendon), Kate Hore (Melbourne), Ollie Florent (Sydney Swans) and Courteney Munn (North WhileMelbourne).weget excited about our many AGSV premiership victories, it is really the untold stories that are important here. The Association has provided a wonderful backdrop for stories such as winning when it seemed impossible, lasting friendships made through teamsmanship, shared resilience on those frosty winter mornings, singing loud and proud on the bus, Macca’s on the way home, that first ever goal, making your coach proud, the Wogga, a new PB, a new School record, discovering a new sport or simply being part of Mentone Grammar’s sporting history.

It was in 1958 that our School became an AGSV member, joining founding schools, Trinity, Camberwell and Ivanhoe Grammar along with new members, Assumption and Penleigh and Essendon Grammar (PEGS). Later, Marcellin, Peninsula Grammar and Yarra Valley Grammar would complete the ninemember Association.

In any season, the competition provides games for over 12,000 students in traditional school sports, such as Cricket, Football and Tennis along with less traditional sports such as Table Tennis, Golf, Touch Football and Water Polo; sports that reflect the diversity and broader preferences of the boys and girls who play each Saturday. One hundred years ago, who would have thought that girls would be playing Touch Football, women’s Cricket, AFLW or sharing a hockey pitch with boys!

For 63 years of fierce, fun and fair competition, our School has certainly made its mark on the competition and has created an enduring legacy of School pride, great sporting highlights and a reputation, mostly in the water, for being that formidable bayside school that plays fair but never gives up. Our first ever AGSV Premiership was three years in the making when, in 1961, we shared our first Premiership with Trinity Grammar, for Tennis. The pride and celebrations ignited a passion for more success and in 1965 our first Swimming Premiership began the extraordinary history that this School has in the pool. Formidable, proud and disciplined our swimmers, through time, have created a sporting legacy that is unlikely to be surpassed. It would be another 15 years before we would, briefly, relinquish the Premiership Cup to Ivanhoe Grammar. Since 1980 the competition has spurred a fascinating rivalry in the pool that has seen our School bring the Cup home another 18 times! But it is not only Swimming that has built Mentone Grammar pride and history. We have also claimed premiership wins in: Tennis (17 times), Cricket (10 times), Athletics (7 times), Table Tennis and Volleyball (4 times), Cross Country (3 times), Squash and Touch Football (twice) and Soccer and Hockey, once.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FOUNDERS’ SPEAKERS: WELCOME: Bayview Captains, Jordan Pyszczek and Rohaan Thilak-Mathew

In acknowledgement of the importance sport and a healthy community play in our lives, this season our School has been ‘giving back’ by raising money to support FAIR GAME, a charity that delivers health and fitness programs and resources to remote and underserviced Indigenous communities. Every point scored during our Basketball matches in each of our Centenary rounds will add another $1 to this worthy cause. We aim to raise $5,000 by 31 July this year. Please consider donating by visiting our Go Fund Me page. In the spirit of the centenary year, may your 2020 matches be fought with true Mentone Grammar spirit.

Thank you to the current Sports team of Mr Bainbridge, Mr O’Gorman, Ms Hunt, Mrs Nish, all of the Sports Directors who have gone before them and all the dedicated coaches, parents and the School for the countless proud and memorable moments we have been a part of both on and off the field.

On Tuesday 3 March 2020, on behalf of Principal, Mr Cater, Bayview Captains Jordan and Rohaan welcomed all staff, students and special guests including the Chair of the School Board, Mr Geoff Ryan AM, Councillor Geoff Gledhill, Prefect, Mr Ian Thomas (1970) and Head Prefect Mr Peter Gowdie In(1995).recognition of the School’s rich sporting history, Year 11 students Grace, Joseph, Serena and Sam presented a fascinating timeline of Mentone Grammar AGSV sports’ highlights in celebration of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) centenary year. Founded just three years prior to our School, the AGSV provided an inclusive alternative to the existing Associated Public School’s (APS) competition with a vision to: promote a strong sporting culture of reliability, commitment and persistence. It welcomed schools with varied religious alliances along with coeducational schools.

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The date of Founders’ Day was confirmed in 1973, the year of the School’s Golden Jubilee. Thursday, 1 March 1923 was the date on which Mentone Grammar School opened its doors to boys, with an attendance of 56 pupils at the Stawell Street site. Two days later, the official opening of the School took place at its new location - 63 Venice Street.

As is a proud tradition of the School, the Founders’ Day cake was cut by a former student, along with the two youngest students of the School. This year, it was a pleasure to welcome back Prefect Ian Thomas (1970) to cut the cake with ELC students Sahiba and Patrick along with Head Prefects, Oskar and Hannah.

Since becoming a coed school in 2006, our girls’ teams have also made an extraordinary contribution to our premiership successes. In their combined APS/AGSV competition they have had success in Touch Football, Cross Country, Swimming and Athletics.

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THE THANKSGIVING: Jennifer Bodinnar, Year 9

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Our official ADE20 Digital Exhibition went live on Thursday 5 November, showcasing the work of students from Years 5 to 12. The Visual Arts faculty was excited to exhibit the work of our students who have explored and expressed, imagined, produced and presented, throughout this year. This has been a celebration of the creative Art and Design work that students have produced whilst both on and off site in 2020.

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The Visual Arts faculty also curated a private Art and Design exhibition in the Creativity Centre featuring the outstanding work of our current Year 12 Visual Art students. The exhibition showcased almost 100 works by students from Art, Studio Arts and Visual Communication Design. All works on display were created at home, under the strict guidance of experienced teachers who provided on-demand support. We were so excited to see Year 12 students walking around with a few peers proudly sharing their work. The following awards were presented, in class, following the opening of our ADE20 digital exhibition. The year level Visual Arts awards are given annually to a student who demonstrates exceptional creativity and visual thinking. It is a prestigious honour that serves to recognise a student who works across all aspects of the visual arts, not showcasing one particular artwork.

AWARD RECIPIENT Year 5 Visual Art Award Bodie Matulick Year 6 Visual Art Award Hudson Close Year 7 Visual Art Award Jessica Chaplin Year 8 Visual Art Award Ava Kombol Year 9 Visual Art Award Jackson Kemelfield Year 10 Art Award Sienna Salisbury Year 10 Studio Photography Award Breanna Hill Year 10 Visual Communication Design Award Jasmin Hadjiyannakis Year 11 Art Award Mia Derham Year 11 Studio Arts Award Isabella Terry Year 11 Visual Communication Design Award Harry Officer Year 12 Art Award Xavier Hogios Year 12 Studio Arts Award Lily Bowles Year 12 Visual Communication Design Award Mitchell Callahan Principal’s Award for Visual Art Dhishni de Silva Mentonians’ Acquisitive Visual Art Award Xavier Hogios KIM HEADWOOTTONOFVISUAL ARTSEVENTS

The Mentonians Acquisitive Award was awarded to Xavier Hogios, this is supported by the Mentonians Association who purchased the work on behalf of the School. The work becomes part of our permanent art collection and will be displayed for students, teachers and community members to enjoy well into the future.

The Principal’s Award for Visual Arts is an annual award personally selected by our Principal, Mr Mal Cater, and is displayed at the school for 12 months. This year’s winner: Dhishni de Silva.

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This year, our family activities included a jumping castle and a very popular animal farm and pony rides for all. They were all a great addition to the traditional sporting pursuits such as table tennis, basketball, soccer, cricket and the ever popular, chasey!

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The Mentonians Association was formed in 1927; just a mere five years after the School was established. Then, as now, the Association was seen as a means of keeping former students involved and, in so doing, strengthening the School Community. We are extremely proud of the way in which our entire community has adapted to achieve continued success during 2020 and congratulate our leadership, teaching staff, students and Mentonians for being flexible this year. While we were unable to host our reunion and events program, but we certainly made the most of adapting to digital technology, allowing us to maintain regular contact with our Alumni. However, we were able to enjoy one special annual event on our calendar in late February, our Shoreham Family Picnic.

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Our Mentonians who attended enjoyed reminiscing about their days at the camp, which we are proud to say, remains a natural bush environment based around learning and outdoor activities. Sincere thanks to The Mentonians Committee and family members for working tirelessly on the day to ensure that everyone else could relax and enjoy what turned out to be one of our few major events this year. We look forward to promoting a full calendar of events in the near future.

With the Mentonians Committee members cooking up a storm, over 250 people were treated to a barbecue lunch. With a magnificent light sea breeze and temperature of 30 degrees, many families made the most of the afternoon visiting the beach with their excited and eager children. It was wonderful to have grandparents also join in this year; many commenting on how much they enjoyed the day and asking to be invited back next year.

We hosted our annual family picnic at the magnificent R. M. Sykes Camp at Shoreham, located on Westernport Bay. Clear blue skies and bright sunshine greeted our guests as they arrived. For many families, it was their first visit to Shoreham, and they enjoyed the opportunity to spend a relaxed day on the grounds. The purpose of this event is to provide families, new to the School, the opportunity to visit and enjoy this amazing facility and help both parents and students become familiar with the camp, prior to their children attending as part of the School’s Learning Journeys program.

The Miss Elodie Vintage Caravan was also on hand selling coffee, soft drinks, and their number one best-seller of the day Choc Top ice-creams!

STUART BAINBRIDGE HEAD OF SPORT SUMMER

Thank you once again to the students, parents and coaches who ensured the Summer Season was a successful one in this strange old year. A special thank you to the Year 12 group that leaves us after many years of application on the sporting fields –your efforts are greatly appreciated.

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Each weekend, our students competed in Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Touch Football and Volleyball and experienced a full season of sport. Commencing with some cooler and wetter October mornings, working right through to the sunshine of late February. The ‘hard yards’ of combining sporting commitments with end of year exams was negotiated brilliantly by our students, ensuring all squads fielded competitive teams that displayed excellent sportsmanship and endeavour in representing the School.

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The Summer Sport Season normally kicks off a year of sporting hopes and dreams. Unfortunately, the beginnings of the Summer Season turned out to be the only normal sporting experience of this year.

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The Year 7 teams commenced in Term 1 with a burst of energy, whilst our Intermediate teams had their first chance, in some instances, to train together. A number of teams recorded strong results but, more importantly, participation was excellent. Our Boys' Firsts teams competed in Basketball, Cricket, Table Tennis, Tennis and Volleyball. The Centenary matches in early February were a highlight for all, bringing together players in each sport from all the AGSV schools. We congratulate both the Firsts Basketball and Cricket teams for playing in semi-finals this year. In the combined AGSV/APS Girls’ competition, Mentone Grammar fielded teams in Badminton, Cricket, Softball, Tennis, Touch Football and Volleyball. At a Firsts level, the Girls’ Volleyball team achieved excellent results in a very strong competition. One Firsts Team achieved the ultimate success in Summer 2020 with the Firsts Touch Football team completing an undefeated season to take the title for the fourth year in a row. A massive congratulations to the girls who represented the school in this Firsts team this year.

The annual Surf Life Saving event commenced on Mordialloc beach in February but was abandoned mid-morning due to a passing storm. The conditions and delays were unfortunate, as was the need to cancel the event. Thank you to the students who attended this carnival and competed in the few evets that were held. In both Sailing and Swimming, their seasons normally culminates in a Carnival in March. For the sailors, this is the State Championships held over three days and for the swimmers this is the AGSV Carnival held on a Friday night at MSAC. Both of these events were postponed and, ultimately, cancelled due to the COIVD-19 pandemic. The students of these sports committed many, many hours of work into preparing for these competitions and their efforts are very much appreciated and their disappointment understandable.

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• The 8As turned their season around winning half their games in Term 1

EVERARD FENTON HEAD COACH CRICKET Rain was our biggest threat against Yarra Valley. Chasing 151 after a clinical bowling performance Tom Spencer (53) and Angus Newman (46) did the bulk of the work with the bat. Ollie Hamilton finished the game with a six into the golf course, minutes before the heavens opened. Camberwell told us at lunch they would easily defend their total of 208. Our top order disagreed with this, getting the runs with 17 overs to spare for the loss of four wickets. Angus Newman (94) missed a century because we weren’t chasing more runs! A miserable day against Trinity with rain and a maximum 15 degrees was made worse when we only managed 144, which they chased comfortably. Against Marcellin, the first sunny day of the season had the bowlers on fire. A wicket first ball was regularly repeated for just 99 runs. The batters were obviously hungry, reaching the total in 16 overs and the game was over before lunch. Four games in Queensland during January had us prepared for Term 1 but we hit a few speed bumps. Three consecutive losses and our season and finals aspirations were hanging by a thread. Many had written us off when dismissed for 99 against Ivanhoe in what was effectively an Elimination Final. A bowling performance for the history books saw us take 10 wickets for 53 runs (including 5/0 to end the Agame).Semi Final against the undefeated PEGS would be a challenge but dismissing them for 188 gave us hope. Tom Mutton taking a career best five wickets. We stayed in the contest until the final over but eventually fell 14 runs short of an upset. Thank you to Year 12 players: Tom Spencer, Oliver Hamilton, Tom Mutton, James Bull, Tom Grant, Trent Meakins and Will Skinner for their commitment to cricket between 2015 to 2020.

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The AGSV Centenary Season presented the opportunity to become the first school to play in five consecutive First XI finals series. Weather, ground availability, injuries and eight other schools would test our streak in 2020.

Other highlights in 2020 included: Development Squad touring Tasmania in December 2019 Inter As winning Boys’ Team of the Season after a challenging 2019

• Six players from the Second XI got opportunities in the First XI

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Congratulations to the 2020 Award Winners: Player of the Season and Batting Award: Angus Newman Bowling Award: Tom Mutton All Rounder Award: Declan McComb Craig Chambers Award: James Bull and Trent Meakins

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• Year 7 players experienced turf cricket in Term 1 with promising signs for the years ahead.

At the start of the 2019/2020 Boys’ Basketball season, the talent pool ran very deep. The buy-in from this squad was exceptional from the very first session, and the team worked very hard in improving its skills and gameplay in a tough pre season. These sessions were very competitive, demanding and of a high level. A squad of 16 was named, to ensure constant competition for places, consisting of 12 Year 12s, three Year 11s and one Year 10, with the addition of a new Year 11 student in the new year. In total, 14 players suited up for the team throughout the year. The season was successful, whilst there were a couple of hiccups in performances, the ability by the coaches to get the team in a positive mindset and ready for the next game, allowed the team to really enjoy the game of basketball and the comradery that comes with team sport.

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Our whole Basketball program was quite successful, with a 75 per cent winning record overall for the season. With a talented team of coaches and updated game plan, it was obvious that all teams were playing at a great level and, most importantly, enjoying the game of basketball.

A constantly developing program, talented athletes in all year levels and progressive and enthusiastic coaches all leads to an exciting 2020/21 Boys’ Basketball season.

Now into a third season we have two girls’ teams, one for girls new to cricket (Stage 1) and another for girls who have cricket experience who need a greater challenge (Stage 2). The Stage 1 team, consisting of Year 7 and Year 8 players gained valuable experience in Term 1 2020 and improved significantly in that time. Our Stage 2 team played a longer season commencing in Term 4 2019. Jessica Grant returned to cricket to lead the team who were undefeated going into the last game of the season. The penultimate game against Peninsula Grammar saw Evie Stansby, who had scored a half century in 2018 playing 8A Boys, make a personal best 84 runs. The final round of 2020 was against Haileybury, also undefeated. The two strongest teams agreed to a Girls’ Gala Match to conclude the season. Played on Thursday 27 February using Haileybury’s main turf oval, both schools selected their 11 best girls to play in the match, effectively our inaugural girls’ First XI! Haileybury proved too strong, 163 to 101 but the result was secondary to giving our girls the same opportunity as the boys have had for 97 years. In Term 1 2021, we will host Haileybury on our main oval.

Our future Firsts program which ran on a Thursday morning before school, saw a total of 55 boys come through, with six attending each session, week in week Thisout. is great commitment by student athletes, who are willing to sacrifice their time to get better in a sport they enjoy.

The inaugural Girls’ First XI included: Jessica Grant (Captain), Evie Stansby, Lulu Moore, Abbey Samild, Ruby Samild, Mia Ursprung, Grace Symons, Ella Hinton, Amelia Bull, Jessica Watson, Ceri Cooper and was coached by Jamieson McKinnon.

A big thank you goes out to the hardworking Sports department, who enabled the Basketball program to enjoy ongoing success again this season.

The team finished the season with a five win and three loss record, placing the team fourth on the ladder, earning a spot in the Semi Finals for the second year in Therow.team battled hard but was ultimately outplayed by the eventual premiers. We were led extremely well by our Captain Jack Pavlidis, and Vice Captain Blake Williams, both in their third season of Firsts Basketball. The leadership and growth of these gentlemen throughout the season was a standout, along with their high level of skills. It was great watching these two young men leave it all out on the floor in each game.

Week in Week out it was challenging picking the A teams, as there were always 12-14 players pushing for a place in each team.

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PAUL KHAZAAL AND COACHING TEAM

As recently as 2017 the only possible way for girls at Mentone Grammar to play cricket was in the boys’ teams. Talented players Jessica Grant, Evie Stansby and Abbey Samild did just this but there comes a time when the strength difference becomes too great. Since 2018 Mentone Grammar and many other AGSV and APS schools have offered a girls’ competition. It has started small with modified rules best suited to girls with little or no cricket experience. This was a great introduction but girls with cricket experience from clubs needed more of a challenge.

Our A teams throughout the Years 7 to 10 levels were consistently competitive, playing at an impressive level, and playing a great brand of basketball.

Two former Mentone Grammar students have gone on to play cricket for Australia, Dav Whatmore and Shane Warne. From this point on, the third Mentone Grammar student to represent Australia is just as likely to be a girl as a boy. That is a lasting legacy of the 2020 girls.

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SPORTTENNISTABLE TENNIS

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BRAD CROSHER Well done to all students who participated in the 2019/2020 AGSV Table Tennis Competition. The season saw many new and existing players improve and were well coached by Umut Ersezer, Lachlan Moorhouse and Ben Stone. The season started for our Firsts team with pre-season training on Friday nights. This helped us identify weaknesses, fix any issues before the season and kept our team in form. Jack Gardner was named as team Captain. The Bayview students trained on Thursdays, whilst Greenways and Frogmore students trained on Wednesday and totalled 60 students collectively. Our training aimed at improving all aspects of play. Students practiced serves, returns, ball control, spin, footwork and various other techniques including strategy and tactics for match day scenarios.TheYears 7 and 8 teams, Mentone Gold and Mentone Blue, both played commendably with each team winning 50 per cent of their matches. The Years 9 and 10 and Seconds teams also won numerous matches in a competitive season. Unfortunately, the Firsts team struggled to win matches and finished in sixth place on the ladder. This was hindered by absences (both foreseen and unforeseen) that hurt our results. A positive, however, was that players from our Seconds team gained experience playing in the Volleyball at Mentone Grammar continues to grow in terms of participation. We had more teams than the previous season for the third straight year, which is very pleasing. We welcomed a new Head Coach for the Girls’ Firsts, Molly Richardson, from the USA, who has played and coached college volleyball back home. This provided a fresh start for the girls and an opportunity for new players to make their mark.

A huge thank you must go to the players who participated in their final season for the first School. Captain Jason Bartonek, Vice Captain Tom Shepherd, Seb Zahra, Adam Marrow and Koki Ono. All these players contributed a huge part in the Tennis team’s success over the previous years.

Our junior teams had their best season in regard to level and structure of play, which will hopefully pay off for the Firsts teams in years to come. Having the kids more educated in Volleyball before they get into the Firsts, is an absolute key to future success.

Firsts. One such example was Oliver Xiang (Year 9) who debuted in the Firsts and took rubbers from numerous opponents. The Firsts team performed strongly in doubles, which was proof of the cohesion between players. Throughout all adversities faced by the Firsts team, they remained focused and gave 100 per cent effort. We aim to improve on this season by developing more players to ensure consistency and reliability. As the season progressed, was impressed by more and more students displaying great competitiveness for the sport. Whilst having fun is undeniably important (and enjoyment is paramount to improvement and success), many students demonstrated that they sincerely wanted to win, and to put it dramatically, caused havoc on the table tennis table! This enthusiasm and ambition underpinned the 2019/2020 summer season. This mentality can only be encouraged for future seasons, and I am sure it will lead Mentone onwards and upwards.

The major highlight of the season was the 100-year anniversary round which involved eight Firsts Tennis teams playing at one venue. There was certainly an extra buzz and motivation in the matches on that day. We unfortunately lost to PEGS on the day but delivered a fierce contest from start to finish. All teams, after the matches, came together for afternoon tea which gave all players a chance to chat and reflect on the day’s events. Our team performances across the board from Year 7 to our senior teams were outstanding. Both our girls’ and boys’ teams represented Mentone Grammar in the correct manner all season, providing some real positives for the entire Tennis Fromprogram.observing our team’s performances, can see that our teams are in a healthy position for the upcoming season. Mentone has a wealth of strong up-and-coming players coming through the ranks, backed up by high participation rates.

Our summer of Tennis proved to be an overall success.

Another important thank you goes to the School, having provided new tennis courts completed and made available from Term 1 this year at the Keysborough Playing Fields. The new facility added extra excitement and motivation for both players and coaches at trainings and on match days. I am excited for the season ahead.

BEN STONE

Mentone Girls’ Firsts started with quite a bang, getting some wins before Christmas and almost knocking off Yarra Valley, a real powerhouse in Girls’ Volleyball. This is a significant step in the right direction for our girls and very pleasing to see the younger members of the squad becoming the stronger players by the end of the season. For the boys, it would be fair to say they had a tough season that was so nearly amazing. The Boys’ Firsts lost four matches in five sets, three of them after holding match points. When we play our best volleyball, we are good enough to win the premiership, but sadly we couldn’t find that level consistently. A finish of fifth doesn’t truly reflect their skill level and potential as they were actually only six points away from finishing first after playing over 700 points for the season. All teams and coaches now look to the future to take steps forward the 2020-21 season. A massive thanks to the Sport Department for its ongoing support and enthusiasm.

The First Tennis season was a rollercoaster ride throughout the season. We finished 8th on the ladder with a two win and six loss record. Our solid victories were a home win against Trinity Grammar and an away triumph over Assumption College. However, the ladder position didn’t give a true indication of the team’s efforts and growth. It was an extremely young and inexperienced squad that fought week in week out throughout the season. Every week, our team showed courage and resilience, playing against very strong opposition teams. The experience gained from this season will prove to be beneficial for the next summer of Tennis.

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To this end, even though our season was unable to proceed as we had wanted, despite countless hours spent hoping it would, I cannot thank our Coaches and students enough for their willingness to hang on to this hope that they would get to represent Mentone Grammar in the Winter season.

PETER O’GORMAN HEAD OF SPORT WINTER

It remained all systems go from the moment students returned for Day 1, 2020 with the annual combination of Summer in-season and Winter pre-season training commencing straight away. To see so many of our students, particularly in the Senior years, juggle their schedules so effectively in order to achieve their academic and sporting pursuits is always pleasing and our courts, pitches, ovals and pool were an abundance of energy from early in the morning until into the evening on a daily basis. Our Heads of Sport and Coaches did a terrific job preparing our students throughout Term 1, even when confronted with more uncertainty and unpredictability than we had previously faced. So many of our School values are on display when our teams train and play for our School, highlighted through the commitment our students show, their endeavour to learn and improve and the resilience demonstrated when things don’t quite go to plan!

As is always the case, planning for the Winter season began in the last part of 2019, with our Firsts squads beginning their training in Term 4 the year prior to their season. Whilst it is months out from the season start, seeing our students approach this phase of training with such enthusiasm is one of the most satisfying parts of the year as it demonstrates the outstanding commitment our students and families make to Sport at Mentone Grammar.

It was towards the end of Term 1 when the end of some Summer sport became disrupted that our collective attention turned to how to keep preparing for a variety of hypothetical scenarios. Again, showing a willingness to be flexible and adapt, many students modified their own training to be done at home, independently from their teammates physically but connected through motivation and hope.

In particular, as has been often stated, the camaraderie, unity and sense of humour demonstrated by the Year 12 group this year has been phenomenal. For many, this season of School sport was meant to be the pinnacle, the year they had worked so hard for and the one that they would most likely cherish the most long after it was gone. For them not to have had this chance is most unfortunate, yet to have accepted this like they have is an appropriate reflection of the great group of young people they are. I thank and highlight them specifically for the individual and collective efforts throughout their time at Mentone Grammar. We can’t wait to see Sport return to its full capacity in 2021 and we hope that we can again show that ‘We are Mentone’.

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SPIRITHOUSE YEARS HOUSE5-12ATHLETICS

A wet and windy morning greeted the students of Years 5 through 12 on Wednesday 19 February as they embarked on a bus trip to Lakeside Stadium for the annual House Athletics Carnival. Having the students from across Bayview, Greenways and Frogmore stream onto the track and make their way to the home straight in preparation for a day of competition is quite the sight to behold. To have them do it in torrential rain gave it an interesting edge. The morning’s track events commenced, despite the rain, although a number of field events were abandoned due to the conditions. Olivia Apostolidis and Lenny Reark commenced the day with excellent wins in the Year 5 100m events, whilst Claudia Hollingsworth and Luke Tucker claimed victory in the Year 9 800m events. The rain eased from torrential to constant as the 100m races heated up with Madi Carr and Lily Parsons lighting up the straight whilst Hudson Bucci, Will Garbelotto and Hannah Schmidt dominated their 800m events. Lachlan Fraser claimed the Year 8 Boys’ Long and Triple Jump double, Emily Ryan won the Senior Girls’ Shot Put. The downpour eased off after lunch and the sun came out. Momentarily. The highlight of the afternoon was the Girls' and then the Boys’ Master Relays. With one runner from each year level running 100m each, this 8x100m event saw the Year 12s run the final leg in front of a packed grandstand. It was unfortunate to have so many events impacted by the weather conditions, but the positive attitudes on display throughout the day were fantastic to see. Well done to all of the students who represented their Houses with great spirit and pride and supported others in doing the same.

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PETER O’GORMAN HEAD OF SPORT – WINTER

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It remained all systems go from the moment students returned for Day 1, 2020 with the annual combination of Summer in-season and Winter pre-season training commencing straight away. To see so many of our students, particularly in the Senior years, juggle their schedules so effectively in order to achieve their academic and sporting pursuits is always pleasing and our courts, pitches, ovals and pool were an abundance of energy from early in the morning until into the evening on a daily basis. Our Heads of Sport and Coaches did a terrific job preparing our students throughout Term 1, even when confronted with more uncertainty and unpredictability than we had previously faced. So many of our School values are on display when our teams train and play for our School, highlighted through the commitment our students show, their endeavour to learn and improve and the resilience demonstrated when things don’t quite go to plan! It was towards the end of Term 1 when the end of some Summer sport became disrupted that our collective attention turned to how to keep preparing for a variety of hypothetical scenarios. Again, showing a willingness to be flexible and adapt, many students modified their own training to be done at home, independently from their teammates physically but connected through motivation and hope.

MENTONE APPLIES FOR ADMISSION TO A.G.S. By Percy Taylor Mentone Grammar School has applied for admittance to Associated Grammar Schools, following the admittance of four grammar sc"1ools to the public schools. The application, and ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,_,,_,,,, others which are expected, probably will be SPORT IN dealt with next month. THE SCHOOLSIn the meantime, Brighton, Caulfield, Haileybury and Carey, the four grammar schools which are to join the A.P.S. will be keen to do well in the A.G.S. swimming sports, to be conducted at he new Olympic pool next Wednesday, for t,he top three wi11 take part in the A.P.S. invitation meeting on March 21. It will be the first appearance of the grammar schools in competition with the public schools.

STUART BAINBRIDGE HEAD OF SPORT - SUMMER

This year saw the AGSV celebrate its Centenary, albeit in different fashion than had been planned! For 100 years, the competition has been about teamwork, mateship and community. Today, it is a symbol of school pride for 10,000 students who come together on a weekly basis to play with and against each other, representing their schools and playing with their friends.

A wet and windy morning greeted the students of Years 5 through 12 on Wednesday 19 February as they embarked on a bus trip to Lakeside Stadium for the annual House Athletics Carnival. Having the students from across Bayview, Greenways and Frogmore stream onto the track and make their way to the home straight in preparation for a day of competition is quite the sight to behold. To have them do it in torrential rain gave it an interesting edge.

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Our award winners for 2020 are: Year 10 – Riley Barker

The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Awards recognise students in Years 10 and 12 who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the School and wider community and who display strong values such as ‘doing one’s best’, ‘respect for others’ and ‘mateship’, that are integral to Australian society.

Alannah Marriott Ulyana Kondratova Jake Newman

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185THE MENTONIAN 2020184 THE MENTONIAN 2020 WHOLE SCHOOL AWARDS DUX 2019 Zac Angus AWARDSPREMIER’S2019 Zac Angus Top All-Round VCE High Achiever (one of 28 in the State) and for English AcknowledgedZixuanLanguage.Wang as one of the Top Three International Students in the State and for EAL (English as an Additional Language) ARTISSIMOAWARDSVALEDICTORIAN2020MUSICAWARD Callum Prior ARTISSIMO DANCE AWARD Claudia Levey ARTISSIMO DRAMA AWARD Harrison Dart THE GOOD SAMARITAN PRIZE Annika Challice THE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD FOR ART Dhishni de Silva THE MENTONIANS ART & DESIGN ACQUISITIVE PRIZE 2020 Xavier Hogios EXCELLENCE IN APPLIED LEARNING Awarded to the Year 12 student who has demonstrated ongoing commitment to vocational training, academic endeavour and personal growth within the VCAL program. Jessica Dunkerley THE SPIRIT OF MENTONE GRAMMAR AWARD Lachlan Howard THE MEMORIALGIBSON-ROBERTSPRIZE Hannah Schmidt and Thomas Spencer ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE 2020 HEAD PREFECTS Hannah Schmidt Oskar Phillips THE SIMON APPEL OAM MEDAL Joshua Madden ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS (Academic Excellence Awards are based on the ranking of student’s academic results across all classes as judged by their various subject teachers) Matilda Appel Lily TaylaHaoIsabellaAvaJamesBowlesBullCastleDaviesFanFox Cassidy Hardy Xavier HuiyuanSamThomasSarthakThomasHannahAkulBlakeTrentAdamLaurenMegJoshuaEmilyYukangNelsonLachlanHogiosHowardJadenJiKerrMaddenMagennisMalby-LukeMarrowMeakinsRosenbergSaigalSchmidtShepherdSinghSpencerTuckerYin DEAKIN UNIVERSITY YOUNG INFLUENCER AWARD RECIPIENT 2020 For academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.  Brayden Miller VICE UNIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIPCHANCELLORS–BOND Hannah Schmidt MARK DREYFUS COMMUNITY SPIRIT & LEADERSHIP AWARD Jessica Dunkerley ADF LONG TAN AWARDS

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Year 12 – Tayla Langenfelds Australian Army Cadets Bronze Commendation Tayla Langenfelds

The Ken Smith Perpetual Trophy is an annual award made to the Year 12 member of the Mentone Grammar Army Cadet Unit who is judged by the Officer Commanding to be the highest performing cadet and who demonstrates the following qualities: Exceptional leadership of peers, including the ability to maintain an appropriate and professional distance when exerting authority, Diligence, conscientiousness and flexibility while managing responsibilities, Superb performance under the pressure of multiple demands during Unit activities, A caring and patient manner in all interactions with younger cadets and respectful, cooperative interactions with Officers of the Unit.

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HarrisonCarsonKostaAlexanderCarnegieZhuOsianlisMumfordDart Debater’s Association of Victoria’s Public Speaking Competition –High Scorers: Hannah Schmidt (Year 12) iranda McLean (Year 9) Will Currey (Year 12) Ulyana Kondratova (Year 10) Debater’s Association of Victoria –outstanding performances in Best Speaker Awards:Debates. Ulyana Kondratova (Year 10) Josh Madden (Year 12) Jeremy Campbell (Year 12) Akul Saigal (Year 12)

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189THE MENTONIAN 2020188 THE MENTONIAN 2020 WHOLE SCHOOL AWARDS HALF COLOURS Archie YasminThomasThomasSebastianOliverJoshuaJeremyJakeEllaDanielChloeBenjaminPadleyMurphyGarifalakisAlstonMairsTurnbullCampbellJacksonHamiltonFernandesMuttonShepherdDuffin TALENTMATHS QUEST HighFoundation Distinction  Hudson Toovey Year 2 High Distinction  George Aprameya AwasthiEthan Paice-BrandtLyons Year 3 High Distinction  Fergus Riddle   Distinction  George Shen Year 4 High Distinction  JasmineAnna Xue Webster Distinction Chloe Britter   Year 5 High Distinction  Abby Olivia Monro Gallagher Distinction Sophie Shing Year 6 High Distinction   Utkarsh Henry Pryzchodzen Garg  Distinction  Kristof Buschkuehl   SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH 2020 – STATE JUDGING RESULTS Year 2 Major Bursary Ethan Paice-Brandt (EJ) Felix Jia Minor Bursary Hamish DeLivera MannixDominik BuschkuehlWoods Year 3 Distinction Lawrence Walton Taron Clarke Emily Birch Minor Bursary Fergus Riddle Year 4 Distinction Mika Arvanitakis Anna Xue Kallis Bernasconi Minor Distinction Zac Hones Minor Bursary Zoe Dwyer Lily Kerr Year 5 Distinction Amelia Hall Angela Hooker Grace Murphy Rhys Basin Minor Bursary Brooke Bernasconi Olivia Monro Year 6 Major Bursary Hudson Close Minor Bursary Henry Prychodzen  Distinction AlexanderKristof Bushkuehl Burrows Merit Natalie Alitsia PiotrowskiNomikos Acknowledgement Alice Fletcher YEAROFTOURNAMENTMINDS5 Rhys JaiElliotJasmineRyanCordeliaJakePhoebeHelenaOliviaOliviaSophieBasinShingMonroEdmondsonMurphyLucarelliPyszczekWalkerVassalloLombardGrantHeib YEAR 6 Kristof Bushkuehl Alex Burrows Max Doyle YEAR 7 Ed JohnWilsonHenshallTanToby YEAR 8 Derek LucaCallumWangOrrScott JUNIOR SPACE DESIGN PARTICIPANTS:COMPETITION Emma Adams Sophie Shing Eva EdwardJakeMaxSarahJessicaJunUtkarshJamesCampbellAaronJaiHudsonRussellOliviaAlexandraRedfernHookerEdmondsonArmstrongCloseHeibBritterBrownEvansGarg(Alex)CaoChaplinChunDoyleFixHall Darcy Hodgson Melrose Thomas Hoyles Matthew Kennedy Zachary Raffaut Lucy AvaKateAliceNatalieNationalJamesWilsonJaxonMatthewPriithiRiddleSarmaShingStephensTanvanHeerdenFinalistsNomikosFletcherPregnalatoPregnalato BRAIN YEARINNOVATIONSTEM9 Nicholas Corcoran Zenas MathiesonNimorakiotakisMeakins YEAR 10 Annalisa Calvi Ulyana Kondratova Irene AlannahLu Marriot PHILOSOTHONAUSTRALASIAN Akul RoccoNicholas(3rdRubenAvelynUlyanaAlannahJoshuaSaigal Madden MarriottKondratovaReynolds McSwanPlace–15’sDivision)CorcoranScott MATHS CHALLENGE FOR AUSTRALIANSYOUNG Alice Fletcher Carol JamesWilsonElizaSarahJessicaDuanChaplinChunHuntTanvanHeedren Rohaan Thilak-Mathew Lachlan Fraser Justin RoccoAvaCaitlinHannahNoemiAmeliaCallumEllaAuroraPhillippaNimraRevaEthicsNimraDavidDylanFlynnRyanRevaHannahNoahDenpingJamesLiWuWangRyanWagnerThakerJeoffreysHodgkinsonHoangHayesHaseebOlympiadThakerHaseebDaviesHogiosMichellOrrLeaSniezekWagnerCooperGibbonsScott MATHS OLYMPIAD William Adams Rhys Basin Olivia NatalieJaiJaeUtkarshAliceJamesCarolSarabjeetKristofAlexanderHudsonMaxSophieLeahmGraceCooperTianyuAngelaAlexandraEdmonsonHookerHookerLiImlachMurphyOrfanidisShing(Tian)TanCloseBurrowsBuschkuehlDawarDuanEvansFletcherGargHadjiyannikisHeibNomikos Ava DylanLeoDavidNimraLachlanSamuelPhillippaAmelieMayukhJamesWilsonJaxonDavidMatthewAndyLucaHelenaPriithiLucyZacharyOliverArchieZianElizaThomasDarcyEdwardKevinDanielMingyuJakeMaxYuanSarahSiyiJessicaIanDanielJunMitchellAaronLiamDimitriOliverHarrisonRimjhimDieselHenryKatePregnalatoPregnalatoPrzychodzenReidSinghTzounosTzounosAravindthBaconBritterCampbell(Alex)CaoChamberlainChaplinChaplinChenChunDuDoyleFix(Alvin)GuGromovHeHenshallHodgsonMelroseHoylesHuntJiangMcNeillPottsRaffautRiddleSarmaScottScottShiShingSprungStephensTanvanHeerdenBeraDavisDaviesFergusonFraserHaseebHayesHennessyHoang

EBLANA AWARDS 2020 ACADEMIC Foundation A Hudson Toovey (Sem 1) Foundation A Xiuyuan (William) Tian (Sem 2) Foundation B Anna Nagato Year 1A Lionel Wang Year 1B Blake Galanos Year 2A Joy Huang Year 2B George Lyons Year 3A Henning von Zweigbergk Year 3B Harrison Edwards Year 4A Zac Hones Year 4B Rahul Aravindth ACADEMIC ENDEAVOUR Foundation Rachael Chun Foundation Xavier Alapont Year 1A Lucinda White Year 1B Yiming (Kimi) Song Year 2A Zaden Goodson Year 2B Ethan Paice-Brandt Year 3A Rory Garrick Year 3B Dylan Falvo-Karakurt Year 4A Jasmine Webster Year 4B Kimorah Wong CITIZENSHIP Foundation A Celia Khong Foundation B Anthony Lanthois Year 1A Ronnie Weng Year 1B Addison Dannals Year 2A Cameron Turner Year 2B Alexis Antoniou Year 3A Ben Crook Year 3B Sienna Panopoulos Year 4A Lachlan Smith Year 4B Ava Glotzer SPORTSMANSHIP Foundation A Scarlett Marshall Foundation B Xavier Kirwan Year 1A Ethan Wu Year 1B James Karlaganis Year 2A Lachlan Kirwan Year 2B Pippa Leonard Year 3A Hudson Chan Year 3B James Murray Year 4A Claudia Piotrowski Year 4B Jack Wall VISUAL ARTS Year 4 Zoe Dwyer MUSIC Year 4 Anna Xue CHINESE Year 4 Mika Arvanitakis CASHION BROTHERS WRITING AWARD Year 4 Charlotte Bell AUSTRALIA DAY 2020NOMINEEKINGSTON CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Felix PleaseJianote: Some annual competitions did not proceed in 2020 due to COVID-19. Not all Award recipients may be listed as some results had not been decided at the time of publication. Additional awards and competition winners are also noted in the School’s newsletters or via social media.

MARK Ned Robertson (Year 6) Ned has been an exemplary leader throughout 2020, in a year that presented many challenges. He was voted by his peers to be the Class Captain of his Mentor Group and leader of the Years 5/6 Sports Committee. Ned motivated, and guided his peers during the Online Learning experience, leading with initiative and innovation. He immersed himself in the wider School Community and was recognised by Senior Staff for his dedication and spirit shown at School events. Ned is a collaborative member of his learning team and sets a standard for his peers in working respectfully with others.

191THE MENTONIAN 2020190 THE MENTONIAN 2020 WHOLE SCHOOL AWARDS Flynn Hodgkinson Ryan Jeoffreys Ava JamesAlexanderDengpingHannahNicolaRohaanRevaNoemiNoahEllaSiennaEllaJustinAidenKombolLaurentLiMichellMooreRankinRyanSniezekThakerThilak-MathewThompsonWagnerWangWilsonWu YEARCOMPETITIONTHINKINGANDCOMPUTATIONALALGORITHMIC(CAT)5 Rhys CordeliaBasinWalker YEAR 6 Sarabjeet Dawar Carol Duan YEAR 7 Jessica Chaplin Edward Henshall Darcy Hodgson Melrose Matthew Shing YEAR 8 Justin DengpingLi Wang James Wu YEAR 9 Phoenix Hall James Armit Ethan NicholasBrandonGreenVezaCorcoran YEAR 10 Annalisa Calvi Kevin UlyanaZhongKondratova MATHS TALENT QUEST Jim Trotter Award for Best Upper Primary entry Henry Pryzchodzen (Year 6) YEAR(CITYCOMPETITIONWRITINGSTORYLINESOFKINGSTON)2 Alexis Antoniou Alice AbbeyCameronAbbeyLukaAprameyaPippaElissaRabakLanthiosLeonardAwasthiBozicNeemanTurner Neeman(2nd place) YEAR 3 Emily BenHarrisonBirchEdwardsCrook YEAR 4 Mika MarliaChloeArvanitakisBritterDeZoysa

Lewis Zoe CharlotteDwyerBell

DREYFUS AWARD –BAYVIEW

Dip Ed Frogmore Mentor Science Teacher Troy

B Ed DeputySeniorDance(DramaSociology)DramaTeacherHeadofFrogmore

B

B App Sci

DeightonEnglishEnglish(ContemporaryLiterature)TeacherHouseMentor

Design) Master Teach

Teacher of Languages Lionel Large

Dip Ed Eblana PE &

B Ed Eblana(Primary)Teacher – Year 3 Brooke Fielke (Leave) M Psych

Grad Dip Counsellor/Psychologist(Psych) Miriam Floyd B

AssistantEblana/Bayview/FrogmoreTeacherHeadofLanguages

LLB,

Eblana teacher

Michelle

Barbara Edgar B App Sci (Library and Information Services), Grad Dip Sc (Arc Rec) Librarian Edmondson BA (Hons) English and Psychology, PGCE English and Drama (Post Grad Cert – Education), MA

VCDSecondary)andVisual Arts Teacher Finlay Anderson Mentor Greenways Mentor Melanie Di Rosato Cert III

Ursula Erdelyi-Götz BA, Grad Dip Ed House Mentor (Biology (Leave) (Ed (Psych); (Early (Child Care (Applied Social – Child Care (Children’s (Visual Arts) Visual Arts Teacher Jones House Mentor Gracie Gao B Arts (App Linguistic: Teaching Chinese as a Second Language)

Amanda Gluyas (to Term 2) Laboratory Manager Stacey Gwilym M Teach (Secondary), B SC

Childhood Studies), Dip Soc Sc

Services) Cert III (Children’s Services) ELC Co-educator Kate Frazer M Teach CoordinatorDeightonWereHealthBLeadership),(Primary/Comm(Journalism)&PETeacherHouseMentorHouse(Term4) Catherine Friend B Mus (piano/singing), A Mus A (piano/singing theory), MIMT, Grad Dip Ed VCE Music Teacher School InstrumentalPianist/AccompanistMusicTeacher Robyn Fuerst MA, Dip (Art & DesignGradCeramics),DipEd, Grad Dip

Bayview

Wendy Gardner B App Sci (IT), M Teach (Prim Sec TechnologiesEd) Teacher Drinan House Mentor Michele Gill B Ed AssistantFrogmoreVisual(Design)ArtsTeacherandBayviewHeadofVisual Arts

Frogmore

and Humanities Teacher Drinan

John Dermott B. Commerce, B Arts (Psychology), Dip Ed Frogmore Mentor VCE Economics House Mentor Despotellis (Communication (Primary and (Children’s (Hons)(to (Hons), Drinan (Hons), Sport Teacher PE Teacher

Sem 2) B Sc

Year 1 Vic Djajamihardja

Tayeesha

Major) Science Teacher Bayview Mentor Wayne Essing B Ed Bayview(Primary)Mentor Greg Evans

M ChineseTeach

Hons (Biology), Grad Dip (Clinical Embryol) Science and Biology TeacherWereHouse Mentor Justine Hamilton BA, B Teach M Ed (Assessment & BayviewPedagogy)Mentor Jenni Harrison Dip (Teach), B Ed Eblana Teacher – Year 1 Matthew Hardie B Ed Bayview(Primary)Mentor Meg Hayes B Ed, Dip Modern Languages (Advanced Indonesian), M Ed (Research), PhD (Research) Eblana Teacher – Year 2 Olivia Haynes (on Leave) B Ed (Primary) B Mus (Hons) (Violoncello) Bayview Mentor Caroline Hegarty Dip (Children’s Services) Cert III (Children’s Services) ELC Co-educator Emma Heine B Ec, Grad Dip (Education) Frogmore Teacher Lionel Large House Mentor Danielle Henshall LibraryBA Technician Finlay Anderson Library Wendy Hong B (Medical Science) M Teach GreenwaysMaths/Science(Secondary)TeacherMentor John Horler B FrogmoreEd Teacher Mary Howard Cert III Education, Cert IV Disability (ACRACS), Cert IV Ed Support Education Support Officer Administrative Assistant Learning Enhancement Sonia Hu B Commerce, Post Grad Dip Art (Applied Linguistics), M TeacherTeach of Languages –Chinese Jo Huang  BA, M Teach (Secondary) Language Teacher – Chinese Assistant Head of Languages Greenways(shared) Mentor

& Dev); B Sci

Studies) ELC Teacher Tammy Frankland Dip

Services) ELC Co-educator Cassandra Dixon B Ed Primary

193THE MENTONIAN 2020192 THE MENTONIAN 2020 STAFF REGISTER 2020 EXECUTIVE Malcolm J. Cater B Bus (Acc), Dip Ed, MACE, MACEL, MLM Ed, MAICD Principal Jarrod O’Neill B App Sc, Grad Dip Sports Sc, MSL Deputy Principal – Operations Adrian Camm B App Sci, Dip Ed, M Ed, MACAL, MAICD Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning Cameron Lancaster B ASc (Digital Technology), Dip Ed, MLMEd Head of Frogmore Natalie McLennan (to Term 4) B Ed (Visual Arts), Cert IV HeadTraining(WorkplaceandAssessment)ofGreenways James Walton BA (Hons) English Studies, PGCE Secondary English Head of Bayview Jessica Richards B Ed, B (Teach) Head of Eblana Nicole Bradshaw B Bus (Acc), CPA, GAICD Director of Business Helen Voogt-Dillon (to Term 1) BA (Soc Sci) Deakin Director of People and Culture TEACHING & SUPPORT STAFF Nizam Abdallah Grad Dip AndersonCommerceHead&BusinessB.Management(Business&Accounting)BusComm(Accounting)ManagementCommerceTeacherofHumanitiesand(shared)HouseMentor Melinda Allsop B Ed (Language and AndersonEnglishLiterature)TeacherHouse Mentor Christina Altidis B (Mgt), Grad Dip (Education), CPE, Cert IV HeadTeacherBusinessTraining(WorkplaceandAssessment)ManagementofTeachingPractice Anastasia Antoniadis B Ed Eblana(Primary)Teacher – Year 2 Madeline Armstrong  M Psych (Ed & Dev); Grad Dip (Psych); BA (Psych) Counsellor/Ed Psychologist Anita Atkinson M Ed (Special Educational Needs), Grad Dip Ed (Primary), M –LearningDipGradManagement),(ProjectDip(Midwifery),AppSci(Nursing)EnhancementEblana Jaki Atwell Cert III (Children’s Services) ELC Co-educator Stuart Bainbridge MLM Ed, BA, B Ed Director of Sport Officer Commanding – Cadets David Barber BA, MA, PGCE, Dip RSA Teacher of Languages Linda Barnard B Sc (Applied Mathematics), M Teach BayviewMathematics(Secondary)TeacherMentor Amanda Barnhoorn B Comm, Grad Dip (Education) MLM Ed. Commerce Teacher Daily AndersonOrganiserHouse Mentor Vicki Baron BA (Business Studies), Dip ExpertEd andAssistantCommerceObserver/TeacherHeadofHumanitiesCommerce Cameron Barry (to Term 2) Head of Outdoor Education Marina Basin Certificate III (Children’s Services) ELC Co-educator Liam Bassett B Ed WhiteEnglish(P–12)TeacherHouseCoordinator Kara Baxter BA, Dip Ed (Secondary) M Ed JonesLearningHeadTeacherPsychology/Humanities(Leadership)ofTeachingandYears7-12HouseMentor Kristie Beames B Eng (Electronic) (Hons), B Ed (Secondary) M Sc (Maths Education) Frogmore Mathematics AssistantTeacher Head of LionelMathematicsLargeHouse Mentor Vicki Beaumont BA (Early ELC(Business)Education),ChildhoodGradCertTeacher Debra Bernasconi Dip (Early Childhood), Cert III (Children’s Services) ELC Co-educator Craig Best BSc Dip Ed, Grad Dip (Outdoor HouseLionelMathematicsEducation)TeacherLargeCoordinator Joanne Boyd Food Technology Technician Esther Brierley B Fine Arts (Visual Art –VisualPhotography)ArtsTechnician Sarah Byrne BA (Early Childhood Studies), BTEC Higher National Dip (Early Childhood Studies) ELC Co-educator Veronica Byrnes Cert III (Children’s Services) ELC Co-educator Sue Carey BA, Dip Ed, Grad Cert Careers Education Careers Counsellor Jacqueline Cartwright Dip Teach (Primary), Grad Dip Special Education (Hearing Impairment), Grad Dip Deaf studies Years(Auslan)5 & 6 Coordinator Bayview Mentor Amelia Cash (to Term 2) Outdoor Education Facilitator Mandy Chamberlain Dip Teach (Primary), Grad Dip (Information and Communication Technology) Eblana Teacher – Year 4 Sharon Chance BSc (Hons), PGCE  Bayview Mentor Science Teacher Leigh Chislett BSc BayviewGradGrad(Education),DipBus(Comp),DipSpSc,FHRMentor Libby Chislett M Ed (Special Ed), Dip Early Childhood Ed, B Ed ELC DirectorTeacherofELC Thomas Christiansen BA (English Mathematics),andBA (Teach) Mathematics Teacher Greenways Mentor Tim Clark B Ed (Technology and Applied Studies) Digital Technologies Teacher Stuart Cleeve B Ed (Secondary), M BayviewTeach Mentor Matthew Cohn M Ed, B Mus, Cert IV AndersonMusicGradTraining(Workplace&Assessment)Dip.IKMTeacherHouseMentor Sarah Connell B DipArts,Ed –SMARTEnglishGreenways(Secondary)MentorTeacherProgramCoordinatorWinter Aaron Cook BA (Hons), Post Grad Ed, M Ed (Lit Ed), M Ed (Hons) Humanities teacher Head of Humanities and Commerce (shared) Gavin Cornish B Mus, Grad Dip Ed, Cert IV (Assessment and Workplace Training) Head of Performing Arts Director of Music Officer of Cadets Nigel Coutts B Ed, BA LearningHeadGradGradSociology(Hons)&Anthropology,Cert(GiftedEd),Dip(SpecialEd).MEdofTeaching&F-6 Sonja Cowell G Dip Ed (Primary), B Bus Eblana Teacher - Year 1 Joshua Cukierman B Arts (Hons), M Teaching Frogmore Mentor VCE Global Politics, History Revolutions and Humanities Teacher  Jones House Mentor Samantha Cunnington Dip (Children’s Services) Cert III (Children’s Services) Integration Aide ELC Co-educator Louise Daly

Timothy Duivenvoorden (to Term 2) BSOR, B Bus Com (HRM), M Teach Cert IV (Outdoor EducationGreenwaysRec)OutdoorFacilitator

Umut Ersezer B Sc

Services), Cert

Sciences

Were House Mentor

Maddy Prowse (Sem 1 M Ed Psych; Grad Dip (Psych); BA Counsellor/Psychologist(Psych)

ELC Teacher Beverly Ross BA, Dip Ed

Frank Recchia BA (Mus), Arts (Mus), (Training and WereMusicAssessment)TeacherHouseMentor Maths/ScienceBayview(Secondary)MentorTeacher (Secondary) (Psych), (Adolescent (Teach), (Psych), (Psych) (Secondary), Saavedra (on Leave) Salles (Placement)Psychologist (Early

1st and 2nd State examination for Primary and Secondary School Teaching – Germany Teacher of Languages

Childhood) Eblana ELC Teacher (Music) STAFF REGISTER 2020

Vanessa Riach M Teach, BSc Bayview AssistantHumanitiesMentorTeacherHeadofYear 7 Aaron Richard BA, BSc, Grad Dip Ed French, Chinese and German Teacher Head of Languages White House Mentor Prue Richards BA, Grad Dip

Hayley Kuperholz M Ed (Gifted), Grad Dip Ed, B Mus Head of DevelopmentEnhancementLearning–Talent Melanie Lane  BSc, Dip Ed  Lionel Large Mentor VCE Physics and Science LionelTeacherLarge House Mentor Alana Leahy B Ed (Early Childhood) ELC Teacher Geraldine Lennon B Ed (PE and Social Science), M Ed (Special Ed) Cert IV Workplace Training and TeacherLearningAssessmentEnhancement/CaseManager Teacher White House Mentor

Grad Dip

Henry Kiss BA (Rec Management), Dip Ed, M Ed (Experiential Learning), Cert IV (Workplace Training & Assessment)

Were House Coordinator Mentonian Editor Karen Kennedy BA, Dip Ed Senior English Teacher Dana Killmister B Sc TeacherLearningSciences)(MathematicalBEdEnhancement–Frogmore

Olivia Let Cert III in Early childhood education and care ELC Co-educator Zoe Levey Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care ELC Co-educator Kuan Li B (Electronic Engineering), M WhiteMathematics(Numeracy)TeacherHouseMentor Jackie Liepa B Ed (Primary & Secondary) Eblana Teacher – Year 1 Siew Pyng Lim BA, Dip Frogmore/BayviewEd EAL/ Humanities Teacher VCAL Literacy Teacher Frogmore Mentor Lionel Large House Mentor Michael Linahan BSc (Hons), PGCE, Cert IV ITMathematics/SeniorAssessment)(WorkplacePhysics/Teacher Emma Lindsay B Sci, Dip Ed Science Teacher Bayview AssistantMentorHeadof Science Kris Little B Ed (Primary), B App Sc (Human Movement) Eblana Teacher – Year 3 Julie Littlechild Higher Dip of Secondary Teaching (Art) VCD Teacher Juan Lizcano Bachelor of Industrial Design Master of TechnicianDesign(Secondary)Teaching&DigitalTechnology Yan Ma BA, Dip Ed Chinese Language Teacher Finlay HouseAndersonMentor Pip Madden B App Sc (Speech Pathology), M Teach (Primary) Primary BayviewEducatorMentor Lidia Mancini B Music Classroom(Education)(Hons)Music Teacher Jones House Mentor Max Marrow Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip (Careers Ed) Grad Dip (Bus Policy St), Ass Dip (Art Sculpture) Careers Counsellor VET Coordinator Cathy Martin M (Ed Psych), BA (Hons), BSc Counsellor/Psychologist Michael Martin Dip GradTeach,Dip(Curric Admin) English and HPE Teacher Deputy Head of Bayview Paul Matthew PhD, BSc (Hons), Grad Dip Ed, MACE Frogmore Mathematics Teacher Terry Matthew B Ed (Hons) B Primary Ed English Teacher English Language Teacher Wellbeing Coordinator –Programs Jamie McCarney M Teach (Senior), BPA Deighton Mentor Drama AssistantTeacherHead of Performing Arts Deighton House Mentor Bernadette McGill B Sc MathematicsAssistantMathematics(Education)TeacherHeadof Belinda McKindlay Grad Dip Ed SustainabilityEblanaLibrarianship)(TeacherTeacherLibrarianLeader Debra McLeod B Ed (Secondary) A Mus A (Violoncello) STCA (Pri) MusicEblanaEblanaPiano/Violoncello)(SuzukiMusicTeacherInstrumentalCoordinator Kevin McMenamin B Sc (Ed), GCMME, HeadPDMMEof Mathematics Gennie McNair B Ed (Sec Arts) Cert IV (Training and YearBayviewEnglishAssessment)TeacherMentor8Coordinator Belinda McNeil M Ed (Special Education), BA, Dip Ed (Secondary) Learning Enhancement Teacher Tony McRae B Ed (Hons) MathematicsMathematicsTeacher Hayley Meeking BA Cert(Nursing)IV(Training & SchoolDivisionRegisteredAssessment)Nurse1Nurse Tess Monda Grad Dip (Tech Ed) Dip (Hotel Management and Catering), Cert IV (Workplace Training and Assessment) Head of Technologies Jones House Mentor Elli Monro BA, PSYD, Grad Dip (History), Dip Ed RAPYearPsychologyHumanities(Secondary)TeacherTeacher7CoordinatorCommitteeCo-Head Joe Monro BSc, Grad Dip Ed Bayview AssistantHumanitiesMentorTeacherYear8Coordinator Natalie Morgenstern Grad Dip Ed, BFA (Jazz Studies) Head of Woodwind Music

Cert IV

Duke of Edinburgh Program Coordinator (Award Leader) Humanities and VCAL AndersonTeacher House Mentor President – Staff Association

Greenways–LanguagesBA(Secondary),(SocialScience)TeacherChineseMentor

Grad Dip

Laura Savage B Ed –Eblana(Primary)TeacherFoundation Deb Sewell B EblanaEd EnhancementLearningTeacher Michelle Shepherd Dip App Science (Nursing), Bachelor Nursing (Hons), Grad Dip Registered(Midwifery)NurseDivision 1 School Nurse Yvonne Simmonds B Ed

Shelley

Barbara Mueller B Sc (Education) Dip Financial Planning Mathematics Teacher Carly Mulvihill BA, B LearningEd AdministratorEnhancement

M Ed (Teacher librarianship) Teacher Librarian – Bayview Dominique Rowlands BA, Dip Ed French Language Teacher Anita

Finlay HouseAndersonMentor

Nadia Janetzki B Sci, B Teach (Secondary) Mathematics Teacher (Acting) Assistant Head of Mathematics (Term 1) White House Mentor Vanessa Johnston BA (Music Theatre), MA DramaDeightonRecreation)CertResearch),Grad(Teaching), Cert(EducationalIII(CommunityHouseCoordinatorandDanceTeacher

Jessika Rabe

& Child Psych),  BA HeadCounsellor/Psychologist Officer(Psych/Comm) ofCadets ofStudentWellbeing Scarlett Rodoreda M

BA, Dip Ed Legal Studies Teacher Henrique Dartas

Joanne Kamp B Ed Biology(Science)Science Teacher

Senior English and Humanities Teacher Anderson CoordinatorHouse Cameron Riley B Ed Bayview(Primary)Teacher Bridgitte Roberts M

School

B Sc

Leonie Redfern B Ed

Liat Neuenschwander BA, Dip Teach Secondary English and Drama Teacher Anderson House Mentor Arena Nilsson B Ed (Hons) (Secondary), Graduate Dip Genetic ScienceCounsellingand Chemistry AssistantTeacher Head of Science Melanie Nimorakiotakis B App Sci (Consumer Science), Dip Ed, Cert CaféGreenways(Barista)AssistantManager Katherine Nish B Ed (Secondary), B (Health Science) Cert IV (Training and SportsProgramGreenwaysAssessment)CaféCoordinatorCoordinator Vikki Octigan BA (Early Childhood Studies), Assoc Dip Soc Sc (Childcare) ELC Teacher Peter O’Gorman M Ed (Leadership and Management) B Ed, B App Sci (Human Movement) Director of Sports Coaching – Winter Jenna Oliver B (PhysicalTeach and Health Education) HPE HeadTeacherofHPE (shared) Drinan House Mentor Shaun Osborne B Ed, Grad Cert  English Humanitiesand Teacher Michelle Palfrey BA, Dip TeacherEnglish/HumanitiesEd,(CRT) Andrew Pate B Ed, Cert IV (Program DeightonTimetablerTechnologiesTechnologies)TeacherHouseMentor Tracey Pate M DrinanHeadEnglishLiteracyPostBA,(Leadership),GradDipEd,GradDip(Psych)CoachTeacherofEnglishHouseMentor Adrian Payne BA HouseFinlayHumanitiesGrad(Hons),DipTESOLTeacherAndersonMentor Kirsty Petschel BA (Visual & Media), Grad Dip Ed (Secondary) Cert IV (Training and HouseFinlayVisualAssessment)ArtsTeacherAndersonCoordinator Emma Phillips M Ed (Student Wellbeing), Grad Dip Ed, BSc Psychology and Science Teacher Caitlyn Platt BA, M Teach (Secondary) English AssistantBayviewTeacherMentorHeadof English Emma Phillips M Ed (Student Wellbeing), Grad Dip BScPsychologyEd, and Science Teacher Catherine Poulton M Ed (Leadership and Management) B Teach (Primary and Secondary), BA (Criminology and Linguistics), TCRG: An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha DeputyEducationHumanities(TCRG)andPhysicalTeacherHeadofGreenways Rev. Michael Prabaharan BTh (Hons), Dip Min, M Ed (Counselling), Dip (Training

Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip Hum, Grad Dip

Alyce

Rohan Murphy B Health Sci (Human Movement), Grad Dip Ed Frogmore HPE Teacher Finlay HouseAndersonMentor Myszka  B Ed Bayview(Primary) Mentor & Assessment), Chaplain Religious Education Teacher

Jessica Price (to Term 1) M Psych (Ed & Dev)/ PhD Candidate Grad Dip (Professional Psych) B App Sci Counsellor/Psychologist(Psych), Bernard Quay Post Grad Dip Ed

Ken Morrish B Ed, ECE ELC Teacher Muir BA, PG Dip Psych, Dip Ed (Secondary), Grad Cert (Career Education and Development) Cert IV (Workplace Training and DrinanPsychologyVCALAssessmentCoordinatorTeacherHouseMentor

195THE MENTONIAN 2020194 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Dimity Hughes BA – Writing/English Grad Dip Ed – English M Ed (TESOL)  EAL and English Teacher

197THE MENTONIAN 2020196 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Mark Smith M Ed, Grad Cert (Gifted Ed) B Ed, Dip (Teach) Gifted and Talented Coordinator Learning Enhancement Teacher Sally Smith Cert III Early Childhood ELC Co-educator Sally Smith B App Sci (Psych), B Teach (Secondary), M (Counselling) Psychology Teacher Jones House Coordinator Sarah Smith Dip ELCServicesCommunity(Childcare)Coeducator Sheree Smith B Teach (Primary) B Ed Eblana(Primary)Teacher – Foundation Literacy Coordinator F-4 Catherine Snell M (Teach), B Arts DeightonEnglish(Hons)TeacherHouse Mentor Elizabeth Spiers BA (Nursing) Registered Nurse Division 1, Post Grad Dip (Child & Adolescent Health), Cert IV (Training and SchoolAssessment)Nurse Atsuko Spink Cert 3 Commercial( Cookery) Cert (Barista)  BA Café(Japanese)Assistant –Greenways Mark Stembridge Grad Dip (Tech Ed) Cert IV FoodAssistant(TrainingCookery),(ProfessionalCertIV&Assessment)CafeManager&TechnologyTeacher Rebecca Stembridge BA, Grad Dip (Journalism), Grad Dip Ed (Middle Years), M Ed (Specific Learning andLearningDifficulties)EnhancementHumanitiesTeacher Trevor Stevens BSc, FrogmoreHEd Science Teacher Officer of Cadets Were House Mentor Rev. Andrew Stewart BEc, MA, B Div, Adv Dip Theo, Dip Ed ReligiousChaplain Education Teacher Paul Stockdale B Ed (Health & PE), M Ed HPEPolicy(Leadership,&Change)TeacherWhiteHouseMentor Heather Stone Higher Dip Ed Bayview MathematicsMentorTeacher Gemma Sullivan B Early Childhood and EblanaPrimaryTeacher – Year 4 Claire Thiele BSc, Grad Dip Ed Mathematics Teacher Juby Thomas Dip Lab Tech, M Science TechnicianScience(Biotechnology)Laboratory Madeleine Thomas B AppSc, Grad Dip Ed, M Ed (Special Education) Learning Enhancement Bayview Facilitator Luke Thompson B Eng (Hons) (Ship Science Marine BayviewMEngineering),Teach(Secondary)MentorScienceandMathematicsTeacher  Angus Todd BA, M Teach (Primary and BayviewSecondary)Mentor Heath Tregear (to Term 1) M Teach (Secondary), B Comm Economics and Mathematics Teacher Drinan House Mentor Lauren Trevis B Ed Primary BA Policy Studies Eblana Teacher – Year 3 Lisa Turner BA (Psychology), B Ed (Primary & Secondary) English Teacher Drinan House Coordinator Jennie Valente Dip T B Ed Primary)  Learning Enhancement BayviewTeacher Enzo Vozzo B (ComputerTech Studies), Grad Dip andMathematics,(Secondary)ScienceTechnologiesTeacher Briana Walker BA, B EblanaTeachTeacher – Year 2 Jillian Watkins B Teach, Grad Dip (Children’s Services) Eblana Visual Arts Teacher Fiona Watts Dip Ed (Primary)  B Ed, M Ed (Special Educational Needs)  Head of TeacherLearningEnhancement LearningEnhancementEblana Sarah Wells Data(Mathematics/Statistics)BScAnalyst Jeff Welsh B Teach, B Sc (Earth), B Sc (Environment), M Ed (Info Tech Ed) Mathematics and Science Teacher Naomi White M Teach (Secondary), BA, Adv Dip Performing Arts Grad Dip Ed (English and EAL) English –House(Acting)BayviewTeacherMentorLionelLargeCoordinatorTerm1 Kym Willett MHRM (Training and Dev), B Ed HPE and English Teacher Cameron Wilson B A Grad(Hons),Dip(Teaching and Learning – Secondary) English OfficerGreenwaysTeacherMentorofCadets– Training Michael Wilton BSc, Dip Ed, Grad Dip (Health Ed) Science Teacher Officer of Cadets Jones House Mentor Lisa Winding M (Teach), B Bus, Dip Ed  Legal Studies Teacher Luke Wintle B App Sci, Grad Dip Ed HPEBayviewDip(Secondary),(SportsDevelopment)MentorTeacher Amelia Wong B Ed (Secondary and MathematicsScience) Teacher Bayview Mentor Michael Woolhouse B App Sci DeightonHead(Ed),Movement),(HumanGradDipHPETeacherofHPE(shared)HouseMentor Kim Wootton BA (Fine Art), Dip Ed (Secondary) Head of Visual Arts Kate Wright M Teach (Prim), BA (Media EblanaandCertCommunication)andIII(SportRecreation)Teacher– Year 2 Peter Wynne BSc ED, BSc (Hons) Head of Science Peter Zerman BA, Grad Dip Ed, MMM, Cert HouseFinlayofAssistant&(AssessmentIVWorkplaceTraining),HeadTechnologiesAndersonMentor STAFFREPLACEMENT Rachel Bainbridge  BA Visual Arts BA Education (Primary & VisualSecondary)ArtTeacher Bianca Caretti Marketing Manager Susan Hall B.Sc. (Hons), Dip Ed Science Teacher Kate Padley Grad Dip Ed (Secondary), B App Sc Physical Education (Secondary) HPE WhiteTeacherHouse Mentor Danielle Taylor Dance/Drama Teacher Yuanyuan (Crystal) Zhang B A Media Creativity, M Teach Mandarin(Secondary)Teacher MUSICSESSIONALTUTORS Susan Batten  (Oboe/Piano)  Chris Bieniek (Guitar)  Justine Clark B Teach (Pri) and B Ed (Suzuki Violin/Violin/Piano) Matthew Cohn  (Cello/Double Bass/ Viola/Violin) Gavin Cornish (French Trombone)Horn/Trumpet/ Stephen Coutts (Speech & Drama/Voice) Liam Cullen (Cello) Niran Dasika (Trumpet) Catherine Friend (Piano/Theory) Sally Haworth (Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute) Victoria Landy (Flute) Reave Maloney (Guitar/Bass Guitar/ Double Guitar/Cello/Harp)Bass/Electric Lidia Mancini (Voice)  Duane Manning (Drums) Debra McLeod  (Cello/Piano)  Natalie Morgenstern Oboe/Saxophone)(Bassoon/Clarinet/Flute/ Catherine Narayan (Cello/Suzuki Violin/ Viola/ Violin) Nicholas Pietsch (Trombone) Mia Quist (Bassoon) Frank Recchia Piano/ ElectricGuitar(Drums/Guitar/BassUnplugged/PopGuitar) Samantha Robertson (Voice)  Angela Wasley (Voice)  Jason Wasley  (Voice)  Catherine Waugh (French Horn) OPERATIONS Julie Aarons B Bus (Acc), CPA Finance Manager Mark Andreatta ICT Support Officer Ric Arnold Dip (Live Production and Events), Adv Dip (Audio Engineering) AV & Theatre Technician Suzanne Ashley BA (Legal), Dip (School Marketing), CMS Alumni Manager Andrew Baillie Dip Property Services Property Manager Sharon Bates Accounts Receivable Officer Jillian Baxter (to Term 2) AssistantReceptionist/Admin Ann Bingham ICT Support Officer Jennifer Blackburn MA (Prof Comm), Grad Dip (Communications), Dip (Prof Writing and Editing) Publications Manager Officer of Cadets Isabella Blair (to Term 2) Catering Services Campus Supervisor Connor Bourke IT Support Deborah Callahan (on Leave) B Bus (Marketing), BA (Media MarketingCommunications)&Manager Judy Cleverley (to Term 2) PA to Teaching and Learning Simon Costa (to Term 2) B Comm, CPA Business Operations Manager Jasmin Crawford Risk and Compliance Assistant Fiona Dallas (to Term 2) Development Specialist Kelli Dawes Dip (Event Management and Public Relations) Events Manager Liz Dimitriadis Cert PayrollAccounts(Accounting)PayableOfficer Joshua Dunne (to Term 2) IT Support Mike Durack B Eng (Mech) (Hons), B Teach (Primary), CPEng (Ret) TMA Volunteer Pernilla Eklund Allan Registrar Julliet Eksiyan Adv Dip Business (Acc) Management Accountant Claire Forbes Accounts Payable Assistant Nicole Gray (to Term 2) B. Social HR(PsychologyScience&Marketing)Coordinator Yana Hall BA (Business Administration) MA ManagerRiskGAICDHealth(Ergonomics,andSafety),andCompliance Nichole Hargreaves PA to Head of Bayview Deborah Heath Cert IV MGACUOfficerFacilitiesManagement)(FrontlineManagerofCadetsQuartermaster Brigid Hicks PA to Head of Eblana Erin Hunt BA (Sport AssistantSportsRecreationandManagement)Administration Richard Keely (to Term 2) Dip Teach, B Ed Grad Dip (HR Development) Human Resources Manager Laura Kenny Dip HRScholarship(Business)CoordinatorAssistant Kathryn Lawlor (to Term 3) HR Assistant Nicola Lester ICT Support Officer Michelle Lewis Cert IV AssistantAdministration)(BusinessRegistrar Alexandra Lindsay B Com (Marketing and Commercial Law), Marketing Communicationsand Officer STAFF REGISTER 2020

199THE MENTONIAN 2020198 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Julie Aarons Nizam Abdallah Melinda Allsop Christina Altidis AntoniadisAnastasia Madeline Armstrong Ric Arnold Suzanne Ashley Anita Atkinson Jaki Atwell Andrew Baillie Stuart Bainbridge David Barber Linda Barnard Amanda Barnhoorn Vicki Baron Cameron Barry Marina Basin Liam Bassett Sharon Bates Jillian Baxter Kara Baxter Kristie Beames Vicki Beaumont Debra Bernasconi Craig Best Ann Bingham Jennifer Blackburn Isabella Blair Connor Bourke Joanne Boyd Nicole Bradshaw Esther Brierley Sarah Byrne Veronica Byrnes Deborah Callahan Adrian Camm Sue Carey CartwrightJacqueline Amelia Cash Mal Cater Mandy Chamberlain Sharon Chance Leigh Chislett Libby Chislett ChristiansenThomas Tim Clark Stuart Cleeve Judy Cleverley Matthew Cohn Sarah Connell Aaron Cook Gavin Cornish Simon Costa Nigel Coutts Sonja Cowell Jasmin Crawford Joshua Cukierman CunningtonSamantha Fiona Dallas Louise Daly Kelli Dawes DespotellisTayeesha Liz Dimitriadis Jessica Matthews BA (Film & PerformingTelevision)ArtsCoordinator Patrick McArdle (to Term 2) IT Support Robyn Mill PA to Director of Business & Deputy Principal –Operations Scott Miller B Director(Computing)ofICT Malcolm Mitchell (to Term 2) Applications and Desktop Specialist IT Support Peter Newton TMA Volunteer Man-Chi Nguyen B App DatabaseSc Administrator Colleen Robinson (to Term 2) AssistantReceptionist/Admin Colette Russell BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD Records Manager and School Archivist Rebecca Russell Cert (Service Coordination) PA to Head of Frogmore Georgina Scully (to Term 2) B CoordinatorHumanBA(HumanCommResources),(Criminology)Resources Fiona Slocombe PA to Head of Greenways David Song ITBScAdministrator Leanne Vallance AssistantReceptionist/Admin Paul Watson Cert III (Printing and Graphic Arts) Dip (Printing and Graphic Arts) (Digital Production) Ricoh Printing Services Sam Williams IT Support Amy Wilson Executive Assistant to the Principal Danny Yardis Dip (Art & Design –Graphic Design) Graphic Designer AQUATICSBAYSIDE Erin Hall (to Term 2) Austswim AquaticsDipAquatics),(InfantsAustswimWater(SwimmingTeacherandSafety),TeacherandPreschool(ResortManagement)Coordinator Clare McGowan (to Term 2) B DipExSci,Sports & ASCTAManagement,RecSwimTeacher Acc., First AssistantAid CoordinatorAquatics Tim Mulvihill (to Term 2) BA, B Ed, M Ed, HeadSilverASCTALicenceSwimming Coach Brad Smith (to Term 2) ASCTA Bronze Level Swimming Coach Senior Assistant Squad Coach GROUNDS MAINTENANCE& Barry Watts (to Term 2) Maintenance Supervisor – Projects Chris Larson Maintenance Supervisor – Operations Tom Donnell Grounds Supervisor Patrick McCarthy Grounds Supervisor Henry Zalega (to Term 2) Thomas Graham (to Term 2) Ben TylerWayneStillFullerEmrose Grounds Apprentice SECURITY Peter Francis Cert III (Security Operations) ‘Raj’ Gungeet Josan  Cert II (Security Operations) Stephen Nespor Cert II (Security Operations) STAFF REGISTER 2020 STAFF 2020

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My life at Mentone Grammar first started the moment ran up the big blue hill on the way to Eblana from the Early Learning Centre. From that moment, little did know would be calling Mentone Grammar my home for the next 14 years. You can’t fully understand the impact a school has had on you until you’re facing the very last few weeks of your school life.

Mentone Grammar has had an incredible impact on my life, and I am beyond grateful for the opportunities it has offered me. In Year 5, I travelled back in time to Sovereign Hill in the 1800s. In Year 6, experienced Parliament in Canberra and what it would be like to a professional athlete at the AIS. In Year 7, I ventured to Uluru and experienced Central Australia. In Year 8, explored China where we learnt about different cultures and cuisines.

My life at Mentone has been one filled with some of the best experiences of my life. Through pursuing and developing my interests through studies, the many camps, events and meeting some of the greatest friends of my life has made my experience at Mentone Grammar one of the best. Since arrived, have been able to partake in different areas of study along with English, Maths, Science and Humanities. gained many skills from these but at the same time I was able to discover where my passions lay. As we were slowly allowed to choose different subjects, was able to discover my passion for photography as well as History. Through these subjects was able to learn much more about my fields of interest. This would not have been possible without the amazing teachers have had along the journey. Whenever I had trouble understanding specific questions, they would aid me in the most efficient ways and would make sure understood what was confused about. have also made many friendships along the way that will continue on. Some of these mates met in 3YO kindergarten and others met in Year 7. Over time, I’ve developed strong friendships where we help each other in times of need, inside and outside of school. When my mates and ventured off to Vietnam for our Year 8 Learning Journey, it was probably one of our most enjoyable experiences. Not only just being with your mates but experiencing a different culture was amazing, especially considering this was my (and others) first time overseas. It is good to understand that one of the most imperative parts of school is the friendships you make. have had the best time at Mentone Grammar and guarantee that the experience is similar for everyone. Whilst the work does get harder and the weight gets heavier, you feel better each time you complete a step towards the end because you know you have tried your best. My time at Mentone is something I will remember for the rest of my life.

Adam Hegarty-Laws, Alexander Fennessy, Blake Rosenberg, Jeremy Di Rosato, Angus Rimanic, Chloe Garifalakis, Jack Gardner, Lawson Jones, Lilyana Gorringe, Oskar Phillips, Ryan Hammer and Tim Koulouris. They have been particularly memorable on the stage, on the sports fields, in leadership and in the classroom.

My time at Mentone, while only being the first chapter of my life, am sure will be one of my proudest. While there has been much hard work, I have also been inspired by the dedication of my teachers and the companionship of my friends, to whom am so indebted. This great School has provided me with the opportunity and the encouragement to achieve my goals and has invigorated me for a rewarding future. I have acquired a wealth of knowledge, experience, and memories. would like to say a special thanks to all my teachers and peers who have made that possible. And most importantly, I would also like to say thank you to the staff at Wikipedia – I could not have done it without you!

JACK GARDNER

The outdoor pool? What outdoor pool? The Bayview gym, gone and the old Food Tech rooms? All replaced and modernised with new infrastructure that many new students should be grateful for. remember the walk that we had to do, to traverse from the outdoor pool to classes, it was freezing during winter and just as chilly on the ‘summer’ days! I miss the old cricket nets that used to be adjacent to, the now, outdoor/ indoor Bayview basketball court. Being nostalgic reminds me of the journey I have taken to experience so many unique emotions over the 14 years. The School provided the foundations for who many of us are today, and a life that reflects the values instilled into us. am eternally grateful to have had the privilege of being sent to this School and the ability to reap the scholastic opportunities provided to me. It will be eerie leaving a life that has become so routine over such a long time, but for what was my life, thank Mentone.

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Reflecting on the time passed is emotional knowing it is all over now but, as they say, all good things must come to an end and it is now time to focus on the future.

While I am sad to be coming to the end of my formal time at Mentone, I am comforted by the thought that I am now a proud Mentonian for life.

VALEDICTORIANS

Over my 14 years, there has been a countless number of smiles, tears and laughter shared with friends as we won AGSV premierships, finished our lasts SACs, swam our last House Swimming event, or even chanted our last House chant. Looking back at my naive four-year-old self, I would say to her to take advantage of every little opportunity that comes her way. Mentone Grammar has been an incredible experience, the friendships, the teachers who have helped me and being part of the Community, have all helped shape me into the person am today.

To finally, in Year 9 where I formed a second family amongst my Year 9 mentor group for the one month that we went on camps. These experiences are unforgettable and will stay with me forever.

ADAM HEGARTY-LAWS

CHLOE GARIFALAKIS began my life at this School in 2006 when joined 3YO kindergarten in the Early Learning Centre. Now, nearly 15 years later, I am coming to the conclusion of this unforgettable journey during which I have come to understand the value of learning, the meaning of friendship and so much more I could not begin to explain.

JACK GARDNER

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES...

My time at Mentone Grammar has been incredible. started in Prep with Mrs Binge and I never looked back. have made so many friends through Eblana, Bayview, Greenways and Frogmore. Countless memories from sport, lunchtime games and amazing camps, culminating in the fantastic USA space trip in Year 11. Being a Lifer is a special achievement and feel extremely lucky to have had 13 years of amazing schooling. I chose to make the most of the many opportunities offered by the School including Chess, productions, leadership roles, Debating, volunteering, Dare to Dream, Maths and Science competitions and First Sport, just to name a few. All of these opportunities have given me confidence and helped shaped the person am today.

Labore et honore

It has certainly been an amazing journey. have come a long way from learning the alphabet to where I am now. In the future, will reflect fondly upon these years and hold them in high regard. While am sad to be coming to the end of my formal time at Mentone, am comforted by the thought that I am now a proud Mentonian for life.

ALEXANDER FENNESSY

After a ‘lifetime’ at Mentone Grammar, we wish our Lifers all the best and thank them for the many contributions they have made over their time. The Community thanks:

BLAKE ROSENBERG

Mentone Grammar has been a journey that not a lot of us Lifers will ever forget. Both the start and the end of my educational journey will be memories forever cherished. It is amazing to see the radical changes the School has made since was young.

RYAN HAMMER started my Mentone Grammar journey in 3YO kinder back in 2006. can still vividly remember my first day, so nervous wouldn’t let go of Mum’s hand. I was being thrown into an environment I was unfamiliar with.

LILYANA GORRINGE

It’s hard to remember the days when Mentone Grammar wasn’t a big part of my life. From my first steps into a classroom holding my mum’s hand, way back in Prep, I’ve been provided with countless opportunities to grow into the person I am today. I’ll always cherish the memories of the first friend made on the Eblana playground, the days spent running around the ovals and basketball courts, and the ‘graduations’ each year; thinking was so much older and mature being one year level up. The chess tournaments, House carnivals, camps, International Learning Journeys, excursions, AGSV competitions and Saturday Sport. All of these are memories of the laughs and good times spent with my friends and mentors, who I’d come to see as a second family. As much as Mentone Grammar is a place for physical, creative, and academic education when look back on my time, I find myself thinking about the people and the adventures. The relationships I built and the places had the opportunity to see, they’re themes that have remained prevalent throughout my entire schooling. Whether it was school camp trips to Shoreham with my classmates in Eblana or Cadet camps with Greenways and Frogmore, my life at Mentone Grammar has been surrounded by great people and extraordinary journeys. It’s said, it takes a village to raise a child, and I’m very grateful for my teachers, mentors, parents and friends who’ve made my time at the School both rewarding and exciting.

OSKAR PHILLIPS

The opportunities provided to me by the School have been massively advantageous. Whether that be going on my first camp in Year 3, or venturing overseas in Year 8, or even providing opportunities for employment through RSA, barista and food handling certificates, these experiences have helped me grow as a person and create much needed skills for the future. would like to thank everyone involved in my journey, from my ELC teachers, to sport coaches, to my tireless VCE teachers doing everything and anything to help me with Year 12. would never have been able to do any of this without the help from you all. Lastly, would like to thank my parents, immensely, for sending me to such an incredible school and sacrificing so much, especially their much-needed sleep and being my personal Uber driver. I can never thank you enough.

TIM KOULOURIS

Being a Lifer at Mentone Grammar has given me numerous opportunities to develop, not only my education but character. From the school camps to the International Learning Journeys to the friendships made along the way, learning has been in abundance in different forms. My journey from the ELC to Year 12 has given me insight into what I enjoy most. The extracurricular activities such as school productions have developed my confidence and shown me what enjoy doing. In early years we were given subjects that ranged from Art to Science. This allowed me to partake in all areas of study to find my passions, and even when given the opportunity to choose my own subjects, kept a wide range. My Year 12 subjects include Drama to Economics, due to the School’s ability to accommodate for my learning desires. It will be sad to leave this School behind, but the memories made along the way and the strong friendships will last a lifetime.

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Although, after much convincing, I entered the class and was met with open arms, all the students and teachers made me feel welcome and reassured. From that day I began my 15-year journey through this wonderful School. As I look back on 15 years of mental, physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth and development I truly understand the wonderful job everyone has done. I’ve made a plethora of friends throughout my journey, of which I intend keeping for many years to come.

JEREMY DI ROSATO

I remember our little square school backpacks that we used to hang on clips with our laminated names, in the, now, Bayview building. Walking into Mrs Binge’s colourful Prep class, remember sitting in the hallway while Miss Deed would read to us. remember being terrified of my Year 4 teacher, Mr Evans, but he taught me many values like how to be determined and achieve the golden prize, the Pen Licence. Mrs Watkins founded my love for creative subjects, and remember the fun days of line tiggy in Mr Drinan’s Sport class. The early days where, Ms Barnhoorn still reminds me, how I used to sit on the bottom of the pool playing games to see how long I could hold my breath. As the School grew, so did I. Bayview brought new beginnings with early swims and toasties in the courtyard. Mentone’s huge swimming culture taught me teamwork, love and being so proud of

Over the past 13 years, Mentone Grammar has been like a second family to me. I still remember sitting in the Bayview courtyard in my Prep class line on orientation day. The day I met my first ever friend, Blake. Jumping forward to Year 1, I learnt how to spell the word ‘because’ through a song, now this may not seem very important but even up to this day I can’t spell this word without singing it in my head, works like a charm. Year 3 was a big one, it commemorated the beginning of me brushing my teeth without being told to before school, when I discovered girls! I was never the most confident child back in Eblana and Bayview, crowds were not my friend and having the spotlight on me would make my stomach churn, but singing in the choir was different and participating in the Bayview Spectacular was a highlight for me. Mentone Grammar allowed me to overcome many boundaries and exceed my own personal potential from a young age. My Year 8 Cambodia trip, venturing off for the first time overseas, without the comfort of my parents and the many fun times down at Shoreham taught me so much independence. In all honesty I struggled writing this, it has really hit me hard thinking this time next year won’t be at School. won’t see the people I see day in and day out - some for 13 years straight! I really am going to miss Mentone Grammar and never thought the day would come where would be walking out of the gates for my final time as a student. This School has been a lot more to me than just a way of obtaining an education, it has become my second home, a place of sanctuary. I know whether I came back in one year or 30, will still feel like belong. I remember all the times moped out of bed, dreading having to go to school, but looking back now question why. The minute I walked through those gates and saw my friends my mood would always change. Mentone always has such a positive energy to it, whether it be during Maths or at lunch would always find myself enjoying things. I’m so lucky to be walking out into the world knowing my School has provided me with the very best for a successful life ahead.

Over the years, my friends have changed, many have come and many have left. I still remain best friends with Alex and Ruby, who left, from way back in Eblana. My friends are incredible and have entered such a special time with me, adulthood. I will never forget, and always cherish, my School friendships. Most importantly, I’d like to thank my parents who sent me to this School many years ago, setting me up for incredible opportunities that I will never forget. This School has taught me all the School values and more. love this School and will miss it, but it’s time to move on to a new chapter of my life. You will be missed Mentone!

others’ achievements. One of the many people who has been an incredible leader and role model is Mr Lancaster. He has watched my journey from Bayview all the way to my final year. He has taught me leadership in times of hardship and how to be empathic. have always been a part of the best House, Jones! It has been the most supportive, competitive and successful House and it has shown me determination and family, my school family. In my senior years have loved Cadets. Cadets taught me to be careful with my ration pack swaps and to get the best for my food. It taught me how to be a leader and care for those younger students who were freezing in the bush or missing home. Cadets taught me that I have strength within myself and can be successful in many situations.

Funniest Iso moment…when thought was an introvert, and could deal with it (I could not) Iso has taught me…that have a lot of motivation and ambition IF I choose to use it

When I was 5 I wanted to be…a fairy Now I want to be…a Crown prosecutor

The song that got me through Iso… one of Wooly’s faves, Keep your Head Up – such a great reminder that there’s so much ahead to be looking forward to

209THE MENTONIAN 2020208 THE MENTONIAN 2020 YEAR 12 - GOOD TIMES  Nelson Jaden When I was 5 I wanted to be…an Astronaut Now I want to be…a Software Engineer Best MG memory? Space Camp

Tom Spencer

In 10 years I will…be travelling with friends, on the path to my dream job What I will miss most…teachers – they have done so much for us to ensure our year has gone as best as it possibly could! Iso has taught me…to be more grateful for the little things in life – friends and family have meant more than ever and this time has made me feel so fortunate to be surrounded by such incredible people

Lucie Kent

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In 10 years I will…have my degree, play 3rds Cricket with the boys, hopefully have a job and keep playing footy Best MG memory…School footy: Donning the hoops is a sensation that you will never feel anywhere else #flaghoops. What I will miss most…seeing my mates at recess and lunch times, hearing Mr Dermott talk about the Commodity Price Index, playing sport for Mentone Grammar and witnessing James Bull’s downball tantrums

Kieren Dyer When I was 5 I wanted to be… an AFL player Now I want to be…maybe an Engineer Best MG memories…all the camps from Year 7 to Year 9

What I will miss most…the Community and my friends

What I will miss most…being around friends everyday Best House moment…last House Athletics day as Year 12s If I could be Mr Cater for a day I would…give Mr Wynne and Mr Stevens a pay rise If I was in charge, I would have…Bring your Pet to School Day I could surprise Mr Lancaster by…copying his haircut

Best House moment… bus rides to Sport and cutting sleeves off the House polos.

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Best House moment…the 4x100 Relay win in Year 11 when we had no right to win If I could be Mr Cater for a day I would…take a deserved break If I was in charge, I would…extend the oval lengthways and allow home footy games to be played on Friday afternoons in front of the students Iso has taught me…how to make the best of a bad situation

When I was 5 I wanted to be…a butterfly In 10 years I will be… living my best life Best MG memory… Netball on Saturdays What I will miss most… my teachers and friends Best House moment… House footy Iso has taught me… you can complete everything in an all nighter The song that got me through Iso…Eat Sleep Rave Repeat – Fatboy Slim

Now I want to be…a political/legal journalist or foreign diplomacy focused on human rights or the environment

The song that got me through Iso… In a Dream by Troye Sivan

Best House moment…the 5-peat of course #jags

In 10 years I will…have contributed to a change that has made Australia an even better place to live! Best MG memory…entering the finals for Year 12 Debating If I could be Mr Cater for a day… would organise a debate between three teachers and the debating team I could surprise Mr Lancaster by…becoming the Prime Minister of Australia Funniest Iso moment…Mr Cukierman asking us to answer the roll with a ‘hell yeah!’ Lottie Roberts

If I was in charge, I would…have no scheduled classes and let students better themselves through personal development

The song that got me through Iso…Bitter Sweet Symphony – The Verve  Tom Dale Best MG memory…AGSV Swimming

What I will miss most…bus trips to House sporting events

The most surprising thing about me is… play two instruments Funniest Iso moment…the Trump/Biden debate Iso has taught me…how much I appreciate seeing my friends Carson Mumford When I was 5 I wanted to be…a racing car driver Now I want to be…a Member of Parliament

What I will miss most…seeing mates every day

Best House moment…winning House Arts two years in a row My friends say I…need to stop bragging about my elite music taste

If I was in charge, I would…steal one of those academic robes firstly. Then, would proceed to run a full school ‘gang up tiggy’ game, where the last person standing doesn’t have to pay school fees for a year I could surprise Mr Lancaster by…showing him my Iso haircut... he’d be so jealous

The most surprising thing about me is… play piano

Iso has taught me… to never take things for granted because you never know when things could shut down The song that got me through Iso…the Fox Footy theme song played before games  Kira Walters When I was 5 I wanted to be… a Veterinarian

Iso has taught me…how lazy I am The song that got me through Iso…Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

When I was 5 I wanted to be…an AFL player or a builder Now I want to be…involved in marketing or business

If I could be Mr Cater for a day…have a rest day, because he works too hard

Best MG memories…Cadets and being part of the Amadeus Opera Chorus

Know Where I’ve Been

Georgia Povah When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Teacher Now I want to be… a Speech Pathologist Best MG memory… Year 9 camp and Cafe What I will miss most… seeing my friends and teachers everyday Best House moment… House Music

In 10 years I will be…living my dream of having my own business Best MG memory…meeting some of my best friends to date What I will miss most…seeing friends every day is definitely something taken for granted Best House moment…House Music was fun I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… coming to School with a haircut and clean shave Iso has taught me…a bit about gardening and how to make money

Annika Challice

When I was 5 wanted to be…a singer Now I want to be…a film producer or cinematographer Best MG memory…finally gaining the courage to step up and perform, singing and playing the guitar with my friend in front of Deighton House What I will miss most…seeing my friends every day and chatting and laughing about the most stupid things Best House moment…when our House won House Music in 2019 If I was in charge, I would…play better music after school each day I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… actually being on time to school Funniest Iso moment…when my dad walked into my room, while my camera was on in class, bringing me two maccas hashbrowns and a coffee Iso has taught me… I can be motivated, but it’s about making sure do take time away from work and screens The song that got me through Iso… Little League – Conan Gray Lachlan Howard

What I will miss most…spending everyday with my best friends Best House moment…beating Ms Janetzki at Uno If I could be Mr Cater for a day I would…not do anything differently :) I could surprise Mr Lancaster by…not wearing fake tan Funniest Iso moment…attempting to have a whole class sing happy birthday over Teams Iso has taught me…that true motivation can only be created through your own determination and outlook about what’s ahead

 Ethan Williams When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Banker Now I want to be…business owner

211THE MENTONIAN 2020210 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Ruby Gonis

When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Farmer In 10 years I will be…10 years older and 28 years old. WOW Best MG memory…travelling to China for my Year 8 Learning Journey What I will miss most…being able to see my friends every day Best House moments…the overall environment and supportiveness from the House on event days If I could be Mr Cater for a day… I would double the size of the Year 12 Study Centre and add in a table tennis table If I was in charge, I would…provide limos for all Year 12 students to get to school in the morning My friends say I…laugh more on the inside than I do on the outside Rachael Kernahan

When I was 5 I wanted to be… a famous singer Now I want to be…a small business owner and an educator Best MG memory…my time in performing arts, in particular, being a lead role in Into the Woods What I will miss most…my friends, my teachers, performing arts opportunities and free printing Best House moment…winning the House Cup multiple times and performing at the House dinner If I could be Mr Cater for a day I would…walk around the School to intimidate students, correct uniforms and call random students into the office, turning in my chair to face them as they walk in (to build suspense) then dismiss them I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… laughing at one of his jokes Iso has taught me… to be super organised and self-motivated (and work on many different reasons to say why my camera isn’t on) The song that got me through Iso…

The song that got me through Iso… Babe I’m Gonna Leave You – Led Zeppelin

When I was 5 I wanted to be…an AFL player or tennis player Now I want to be…an organisational psychologist, entrepreneur Best MG memory…Shoreham camps What I will miss most…not getting to see everyone usually see everyday Best House moment…House Swimming If I could be Mr Cater for a day I’d… give a life lesson to as many people as could If I was in charge, I would…get rid of hair restrictions, create more sport days, implement casual clothes every Friday I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… telling him to tuck in his shirt

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The song that got me through Iso…Gimme! Gimme! – ABBA  Adam Carnegie When I was 5 I wanted to be… an Archaeologist Now I want to be…a financial trader/ investor In 10 years I will be…able to go more than 5 km from my home Best MG memory…Year 9 camp What I will miss most…the culture Best House moment…winning House Music for the first time If I could be Mr Cater for a day I would…host several games of British Bulldog If I was in charge, I would…host several games of British Bulldog

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Funniest Iso moment… Oskar Phillips Zoom birthday chat Iso has taught me…to be more disciplined and appreciative of the time before Iso The song that got me through Iso… Whatever it Takes – Imagine Dragons  Jack Heaven When I was 5 I wanted to be… a soccer player Now I want to be…a game programmer or a game developer In 10 years I will be…working for a good game development company in Japan or somewhere else overseas Best MG memory…working backstage on FAME in 2019, and all of the excitement going on before the opening night What I will miss most…the sense of community and belonging Best House moment…winning the House Cup for the fifth year in a row If I could be Mr Cater for a day… I would get the canteen to reinstate soft drinks just like they used to be back in Years 7 & 8 and make one day a week a casual clothes day If I was in charge, I would…go and look at all the things we weren’t able to see as students like the school servers Funniest Iso moment…sitting online with my friends as we tried our hardest not to slowly go insane Iso has taught me…that I really need to fix my habit of procrastinating and getting distracted so easily

True Colours – The Weeknd

Lilyana Gorringe Best MG memory… The day we got our Year 12 hoodies. We waited for what seemed like forever and we all felt so connected to each other. I think we finally felt and realised we were Year 12s. It was a proud, exciting and unforgettable moment. What I will miss most…seeing my friends and seeing the teachers who really cared, were funny, the ones who got us through the day. It’s more like what won’t I miss? Best House moment…coming into Frogmore and winning the House Cup, so much House culture in Jones! If I was in charge, I would…give back by taking the students into the city to help give out supplies such as blankets, food and water to those who need it most I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… doing really well in Maths Funniest Iso moment…Saturday night Zoom calls with the girls Iso has taught me…to value and prioritise my health and wellbeing by getting outdoors and spending time with family The song that got me through Iso… Sweet Disposition

Eliza Ewart When I was 5 I wanted to be… a police officer Now I want to be…a successful business owner Best MG memory…School Sailing Best House moment…Mentor with Ms Lane If I was in charge, I would…fix the girls’ bathrooms, repaint the mustard coloured classroom and give Year 12s a coffee machine I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… getting a high ATAR Iso has taught me…that I am more productive at school than I thought was Oscar Page When I was 5 I wanted to be… an AFL player for Hawthorn Best MG memory…hanging out with mates What I will miss most…seeing my friends every day and playing sport with them Best House moment…in Year 10 when Tom, Nelson and competed in the Year 12 relay and won, and competing in the Year 12 Relay, which is always the main event of athletics Iso has taught me…that hate online learning The songs that got me through Iso… anything by Ziggy Alberts, Vance Joy, the Lumineers or Alec Benjamin

 Sarthak Singh When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Pilot Now I want to be…a Doctor In 10 years I will be…working as a doctor, either in Australia or abroad Best MG memory…impossible to name just one. One that shines out for me is when had a class where I did nothing but laugh uncontrollably for an hour with those around me. I wasn’t very productive that lesson, but it was a bright moment in what has been an, otherwise, difficult year What I will miss most…the wonderful people have had the privilege of seeing for the last six years. I will miss spending time with my friends, having passionate discussions with my teachers and the feeling of being part of a community where I am known by those around me If I was in charge, I would…organise a day with a focus on group learning with Kahoots and group research tasks rather than simply learn content as they have through online learning. It would allow students to learn from each other, a thing that hasn’t been possible for months I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… growing a beard until exams and hiding it under my mask. That would surprise me as well

Jake O’Brien

When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Basketball player Now I want to be…Electrical Engineer Best MG memory…Year 8 Learning Journey and School Sport Best House moment…winning House Arts If I was in charge, I would…extend lunchtime Iso has taught me…staying at home is boring The song that got me through Iso… Stand By Me – John Lennon William Hibbs When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Pilot Now I want to be…a Pilot In 10 years I will be…a pilot for Qantas or Emirates Best MG memory…Year 8 Learning Journey The most surprising thing about me is…that I fly aircraft Iso has taught me…learning at school is the best The song that got me through Iso…Stand by Me

The most surprising thing about me is…I play the guitar My friends say I…am a loud, passionate person who likes making people laugh Funniest Iso moment…having to scavenge for toilet paper and hand sanitiser was a pretty memorable experience that I won’t be forgetting anytime soon Iso has taught me…that the support of those around you is crucial to success The song that got me through Iso…

 Archie Rowlands When I was 5 I wanted to be… a soccer player Best MG memory…winning a Volleyball premiership 2018/19 What I will miss most…seeing my friends everyday If I was in charge, I would… change nothing The most surprising thing about me is…that I’ve made it to Year 12 here My friends say I…am a supportive friend Iso has taught me…not to work with my family

213THE MENTONIAN 2020212 THE MENTONIAN 2020  Will Skinner When I was 5 I wanted to be… an AFL player Now I want to be…a Project Manager Best MG memory… my First XVIII Football debut Best House moment…House Swimming final relay race If I could be Mr Cater for a day… I would chill in his office with no worries If I was in charge, I would…hand out scholarships to elite footy players to bring a premiership I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… shaving The most surprising thing about me is…I’m an extremely cool dude My friends say I…lack creativity Iso has taught me…to manage my time and that school is important Nelvin Ong When I was 5 I wanted to be… Superman Now I want to be…more realistic hahaha Best MG memories…Learning journeys, being able to live on our own with a group of friends, learning and experiencing the world. That is something I am extremely grateful for. What I will miss most…the culture of this year level, whilst may have not been as involved as I would have liked– it has still made a lasting impact on me Best House moment…every time we cheered together or just whenever we had fun  Alexander Jones Now I want to be…Electronics Engineer What I will miss most…the people who have been around me, both staff and students Best House moment…all of the House sports events have been memorable If I was in charge, I would…probably not do anything unusual, since it is the normal days which I have missed throughout this year Iso has taught me…how much value being able to spend time with friends, and the experiences that have  Jeremy Di Rosato When I was 5 I wanted to be… Bob the Builder Now I want to be…a Graphic Designer and part time entrepreneur and use my spare time to contribute to the preservation of animal wildlife Best MG memory…my Year 8 trip to Cambodia as became so much more independent, saw a country I would never have gone to and built new friendships that remain strong to this day Best MG memory…being a part of such a caring community and the cohort that I’ve grown up with Best House moment…getting around everyone at my last House Athletics competition If I could be Mr Cater for a day… I’d change the boys’ hair policy and put my feet up for a job well done The most surprising thing about me is…I can sew My friends say I…am perfect in every way Funniest Iso moment…playing Cards Against Humanity with the boys over Zoom calls Iso has taught me…to appreciate the little things in life and cherish my family more The song that got me through Iso… Innerbloom by RUFUS DU SOL Kristy Yin When I was 5 I wanted to be… a Scientist Now I want to be…a Dentist Best MG memory…House Music was fun to join in and listen to the other Houses What I will miss most… friends and teachers If I was in charge, I would… make every day casual clothes day and make canteen food free for a day Iso has taught me…to be more resilient and care for myself better

Lauren Malby-Luke

The song that got me through Iso…Blinding Lights by The Weekend or Insomnia by Days

Iso has taught me… the importance of family and friends

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Charlee Peachey

The most surprising thing about me is…when I work out listen to Disney Iso has taught me…a lot about myself; how important it is to look after myself, how I work best and goals want to achieve The song that got me through Iso… Roll up your Sleeves – magmac Guppy When I was 5 wanted to be…a Doctor Now I want to be…a Psychologist Best MG memory…performing in the Marriage of Figaro opera What I will miss most…the teachers who cared for me, and taught me with passion Best House moment…House Arts, singing Sweet Caroline

The song that got me through Iso…Dancing in the Dark – Rhianna

What I will miss most…the strong sense of community and how connected everyone is, both students and teachers

The song that got me through Iso…Pink + White – Frank Ocean  Jeremy Campbell When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Pilot Now I want to be…in the ADF Best MG memory…Year 9 learning journeys and associated gags What I will miss most…the footy culture Best House moment…Drinan winning House Aths and Swimming My friends say I…that I should stop talking about Cadets Funniest Iso moment…getting Ubereats burgers for Zoom debates Iso has taught me… how to procrastinate The song that got me through Iso…Midnight City – M83

Funniest Iso moment…When Ms Kennedy was playing a song to cheer us up but forgot to turn it off, and when she went on to talk for 15 minutes, she was unable to hear us telling her that we couldn’t hear her over the music. Made our whole class laugh and was a funny, honest mistake

When I was 5 wanted to be… a Vet Now I want to be… a Physio Best MG memory…being Premiers for Firsts Touch Football, three years in a row, and captaining one of those years Best House moment…beating Jones House in the Netball Final wearing tutus Iso has taught me… how to stay connected to my friends better as well as taught me some good study skills

Best MG memory…contributing to the AGSV Girls’ Athletics Premiership (2019) – first time in Mentone Grammar history

When I was 5 I wanted to be… a Scientist Now I want to be… a Doctor If I was in charge, I would…let all Year 12 students have free coffee ... because we need it ... The song that got me through Iso…Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Claudia Levey When I was 5 I wanted to be… on Broadway Now I want to be…a Psychologist Best MG memory…my wig falling off in the last five seconds of opening night of Into the Woods What I will miss most…my friends, the Creativity Centre and all the memories we have shared Iso has taught me…that I will never turn down an invitation to go out ever again

215THE MENTONIAN 2020214 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Sophie Peachey When I was 5 wanted to be… a Vet Now I want to be…a Personal Trainer What I will miss most…the friendships I’ve made Best House moment…winning Netball in Year 12 for WERE If I was in charge, I would…have all the teachers wear dress ups Iso has taught me…to cherish time with your friends and family and time management with study The song that got me through Iso…Keep your Head Up – Ben Howard  Steph Warmuz When was 5 I wanted to be… a dancer Now I want to be…a Paramedic Best MG memory…Cadet camps and the FAME production 2019 What I will miss most…seeing everyone everyday and having so many opportunities open to us Best House moment…becoming Were House Captain, House Swimming and Athletes because it was so much fun to bring the Year 12 spirit, participate and doing House chants If I was in charge, I would…have free coffees for all Year 12s

Tayla Langenfelds

When I was 5 I wanted to be…famous Now I want to be…a Lawyer Best MG memory…the whole of Year 9 camp

What I will miss most…Career News emails and the Creativity Centre If I could be Mr Cater for a day I would…walk around giving everyone handshakes My friends say I…am obliged to be their lawyer in the future so can get them out of tough situations Iso has taught me…more about myself personally and how to cope with difficult situations

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The most surprising thing about me is…my hard-working attitude and charisma The song that got me through Iso… It’s 5 O’clock by Aphrodite’s Child  Gustaf von Zweigbergk When I was 5 I wanted to be… the owner of a small toy shop where everything cost $1 What I will miss most…the school printers and their speed If I could be Mr Cater for a day… would write and broadcast through the School’s speaker systems bad puns and poetry If I was in charge, I would…mandate the option to wear black/navy flatcaps with the school uniform Iso has taught me…that waiting to do things is not always the way to go, things pile up

When I was 5 I wanted to be…someone who looked after animals Now I want to be…a Radiologist

Best MG memory…representing MG at the AGSV Swimming Carnival in 2019 and breaking the 50/100 freestyle AGSV records Best House moments… the House chants every year at House Athletics What I will miss most…being surrounded by supportive teachers and peers who encourage me to be my best Iso has taught me…how to drive change from within, especially when my environment isn’t changing

When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Farmer Now I want to be… a special ed teacher In 10 years I will be…teaching kids with learning disabilities What I will miss most…the productions Best House moment…Valdis’s podcast I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… getting a haircut The most surprising thing about me is…I actually get good grades Iso has taught me…optimism

Jamieson Howe When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Teacher Now I want to be… a Speech Pathologist

Alexander Zhu

The most surprising thing about me is… I can run more than 1km My friends say I… don’t stop talking Funniest Iso moment…having my sister answer roll call Iso has taught me…how important connecting with others is and how hard isolation can be on people The song that got me through Iso…

When I was 5 I wanted to be… a firetruck driver Now I want to be…an Engineer Best MG memory…Cadets 2019 Best House memory… House Athletics 2020 If I was in charge, I would… teach the Year 11s to walk on the right side of the corridor I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… shaving my head and buffing it out to be as shiny as…

Dancing with Myself – Billy Idol Hannah Schmidt When I was 5 I wanted to be…an Olympic swimmer Now I want to be…a world-renowned sport scientist

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When I was 5 I wanted to be… a zoo keeper Now I want to be… an early childhood educator In 10 years I will… have my diploma and be a leader in a childcare room Best MG memory…getting my VCAL award and being asked to participate in the stories of the gifted What I will miss most…my teachers, making pizzas for students and VCAL Best House moment…getting the Drinan House Spirit Award in Year 10 If I was in charge, I would…introduce a Bring your Pet to School Day The most surprising thing about me is…that have more confidence than people realise My friends say I…am a caring and kind person Iso has taught me…to be resilient and expect the unexpected and go with the flow

Iso has taught me…how to work hard on your own  Akul Saigal

The song that got me through Iso… Everybody – Justice Crew

Best House moments…winning the 4x100 m relay in House Athletics in 2019 and House Music

The song that got me through Iso… Beautiful Day – U2

4x100m relay in 2019 What I will miss most…seeing teachers and staff as well as the amazing programs such as AGSV Athletics, footy and Cadets

Best MG memories… Year 6 aerobics when they announced our team was going to nationals (I don’t think I have ever screamed so loud), the Lion King musical and the Year 11 and Year 12 Prefects’ Ball What I will miss most…most things – the opportunities I got to explore, the ones didn’t, the community and the kindness of teachers, students, parents and staff, the constant learning and growing but mostly being able to see my friends grow into the people they are now My friends say I…know a lot of unnecessary facts Iso has taught me…to be patient with myself

217THE MENTONIAN 2020216 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Emily Kerr Best MG memory…on our Year 9 Learning Journey in the city we stayed at the brotherhood of Saint Laurence. My whole class travelled to Federation square where we learnt a routine to be a part of a flashmob for a terminally ill child whose Make-a-Wish was to be famous. Knowing we played a role in helping his wish come true and being a part of something that was greater than ourselves was something that will hold very close to me. What I will miss most…the closeknit community between staff and students and always having a strong support network. Iso has taught me… sometimes you are put in ‘unprecedented times’ and there is not a lot you can control, but what you can control is your perspective. Iso also made me realise how much I value friendships and the sense of community Mentone Grammar brings  Madeleine Johnson When I was 5 wanted to be…a Nurse or a Nun Now I want to be…a Nurse and midwife Best MG memories…school camps and AGSV Swimming Best House moment…becoming House Captain and winning the House Cup in 2019 Iso has taught me… not to worry about the small things, who my true friends are and some valuable organisational skills that I hope to take on to uni The song that got me through Iso…Dancing in the Moonlight Will Currey When I was 5 I wanted to be…train conductor Now I want to be…a Politician Best MG memory…Visiting Japan in Year 9 Best House moment…Finn Ryan subbing in for the Year 5 relay at House Athletics in 2019

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When I was 5 I wanted to be…an Astronaut Now I want to be…a Pilot? Join the Army? Become a designer? …or work in environmental or exercise science

Best MG memories…participating in the AGSV Athletics

Tom Grant When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Pilot Now I want to be…a construction manager Best MG memory…making the semifinal for footy I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… getting a 40 in Maths Iso has taught me…to be grateful for always being able to see your mates, and grateful for always being able to go to school

When I was 5 I wanted to be… an AFL player Now I want to be…an Accountant Best MG memories… Year 9 Learning Journeys, House Sport and Saturday Sport Funniest Iso moment…my dog constantly wanting to sit with me during online classes Iso has taught me…resilience and persistence Rosenberg

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Best House moment…House Volleyball

In 10 years I will be…a registered nurse and midwife assisting in a developing country Best MG memory…Firsts Volleyball memories and laughs What I will miss most…the competitive sports environment and the sporting teams

Funniest Iso moments… card games with mates every Friday night Iso has taught me…that connection with your friends and family is super important and you should always make time for them

Funniest Iso moment…dress up Zoom sessions with my friends

When I was 5 I wanted to be… Bob the Builder Now I want to be… a Forensic Accountant

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The song that got me through Iso…Don’t Give In – Snow Patrol and Robbery – Lime Cordiale Louis Hanson Best MG memory…Year 9 camp What I will miss most…100% the sport but also the connection with friends and always seeing them If I was in charge, I would…make mullets an option

The most surprising thing about me is…that I’m a weapon in the kitchen My friends say I…I am a top bloke. Funniest Iso moment…teachers talking without their mics on

In 10 years I will be…in one of the Top 4 Accounting firms in Australia Best MG memory… Space Camp trip to the USA in Year 11 Iso has taught me…to be resilient and the importance of looking after my health and wellbeing The song that got me through Iso… Fighting Demons – Juice WRLD

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Electric Love – BØRNS  Cassidy Hardy

Iso has taught me…to be resilient and surround myself with people who uplift me and make me happy  Trent Meakins When I was 5 I wanted to be…a concrete paver –specifically footpaths Now I want to…study Commerce/Engineering Best MG memory…Cadet training days and annual camps have been a highlight. Spending a week in the bush with your mates and new people is an experience I will never forget If I could be Mr Cater for a day… would make funky socks a part of both the Winter and Summer School uniform If I was in charge, I would…send the Year 12 cohort to Falls Creek to ski or snowboard for a week

Tayla Fox When I was 5 I wanted to be…a princess Now I want to be…a Neuropsychologist Best MG memories…AGSV swimming every year

Funniest Iso moment…trying and failing at baking things Iso has taught me…that I have already seen practically every movie The song that got me through Iso…Boys of Summer

When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Vet Now I want to be…a Nurse or midwife with a side hussle in fashion

Skye Carter Best MG memory…definitely the Year 8 China Hill Tribe trip – the experiences and fun shared with the other girls will never forget. loved how close we all became whilst we travelled around Southern China experiencing the food, the sights, the school and markets. If I was in charge, I would…allow everyone to go to the beach for the whole day and have fun Funniest Iso moment…Zoom calls with friends every weekend The song that got me through Iso… lived – OneRepublic Jessica Grant When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Teacher Now I want to be…an Occupational Therapist Best MG memory… the Year 8 Learning Journey to the China Hill Tribes

If I could be Mr Cater for a day… would not mention anything about girls’ earrings or hair If I was in charge, I would…play a whole school game of soccer or hide and seek I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… coming up with a sarcastic response that beats his My friends say I…talk a lot Iso has taught me…to be okay with change In 10 years I will be…be a trained nurse and be able to travel the world Best MG memory…playing Firsts Soccer with both my older sister and twin What I will miss most…the atmosphere of School, the teachers and my friends If I was in charge, I would… get everyone to bring their pets to school I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… thanking him for all his efforts to support me this year Iso has taught me…resilience Tom Shepherd

In 10 years I will be…living in New York!! Best MG memory…Year 12 Prefects’ Ball Best House moment… whole House roll calls! Iso has taught me…gratitude and appreciation for the little The song that got me through Iso…

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The most surprising thing about me is… I actually really like Geography Funniest Iso moment…hitting the beach with Muzz for a swim and being the only ones in the water Iso has taught me…that homework is not as important as your health

Best MG memory…Mentone Grammar vs Ivanhoe 1st XI Cricket 2019. Mentone setting a total of 328, winning by 164 runs. Outrageous What I will miss most…seeing my mates, representing the Tone at Saturday Sport and witnessing the classic rages after being eliminated from 4-square

Koby Thomson When I was 5 I wanted to be… an AFL player Now I want to be… a Landscaper/carpenter Best MG memories… Year 9 Best House moment… House Aths day If I was in charge, I would… have a music festival Funniest Iso moment… my birthday Iso has taught me… I can spend money

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Tom Mutton When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Train Driver or Builder Now I want to be…a Lawyer Best MG memories…Year 9 camp and flying the plane into Moorabbin What I will miss most…the supportive environment of our cohort battling through COVID and friends Best House moment… winning the House Cup five years in a row If I could be Mr Cater for a day… I would open up the canteen for free feeds If I was in charge, I would… set up an overseas learning journey for Year 12s Iso has taught me…to stay positive and be resilient  Tom Gade In 10 years I will be…able to leave my house for more than groceries Best MG memory…lunchtime basketball with the lads Best House moment…Mirakoa dominating twice (about to be 3 times) in a row over the other tribes If I could be Mr Cater for a day…bring back the School Water Polo team If I was in charge, I would…crank up the pizza oven, open the gym and have free meals from the canteen

Benjamin Murphy

When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Pilot Now I want to be…an investment banker Best MG memory…playing in the student vs teachers Soccer game in front of the whole of Frogmore Best House moment…winning the Year 12 medley relay My friends say I…am the best Maths Methods student they’ve ever seen Funniest Iso moment…watching Ms Willet try to share her screen on Teams Iso has taught me…how to grow a good mullet

Best House moments…winning Swimming relays every year with the dream team (Finn Ziesing, Oskar Phillips and Lachie Bourke). If I could be Mr Cater for a day… take a day off, he deserves it The most surprising thing about me is…managing to not get dropped from the 1st XI Cricket team in Year 12, despite making no runs and taking no wickets

 James Bull Best MG memory…would have to be the time when we sent a fake letter, that looked really official, to Tom Grant from Mr O’Neill, saying that he wants him to prepare a speech to give at the big end of year assembly. He opened it at home and wrote up a speech and met up with Mr O’Neill at lunch to read it to him. Mr O’Neill had no clue what he was on about. What I will miss most…a lot of very good teachers and friends Best House moment…winning the Year 12 Aths relay with Tom Spencer, Koby Thompson and Lyle Dickens, a goal we set for ourselves back in Year 10, so was good to pull it off If I could be Mr Cater for a day…do the job how he does it. Does his job very well I could surprise Mr Lancaster by… getting an ATAR less than 99.75 Iso has taught me…I hate the word Iso, isolation, yeah it has two extra syllables but they’re worth it I reckon

Best MG memories…giving Tom Grant a fake letter from Mr O’Neill, donning the hoops in School footy #flaghoops What I will miss most…the culture and always being around my mates... especially James Bull on the downball courts If I was in charge, I would…turn the Frogmore oval into a footy oval and have Friday night footy and cricket games… imagine the culture #flaghoops The most surprising things about me is…I can’t bowl in cricket to save my life. I’m a huge fan of frozen grapes, and I got a game in the 1s for School footy Iso has taught me…patience, a whole lot of patience The song that got me through Iso… Dance Monkey – Tones and I

When I was 5 wanted to be…a Firefighter Now I want to be…an Engineer In 10 years I will be…helping progress research and technology in the nuclear energy field Best MG memories…There’s too many. Travelling to China on international learning Journeys and making great friendships and having an exciting adventure along the way, or competing in the AGSV swimming premierships, or having a laugh with old and new friends across the year levels through Saturday Sport and Cadets Iso has taught me…no matter how far we travel or the circumstances we face, we’ll always be able to connect with friends and family somehow, some way The song that got me through Iso… the The Beatles

 Tim Koulouris

My friends say I…have no filter Iso has taught me…not to take normal for granted

Felix O’Neill-Pugh When I was 5 wanted to be…a Doctor Now I want to be…a Musician Best MG memory…being part of the amazing Les Misérables production in 2017. hold such fond memories of the whole experience. It is how I met so many of my friends and formed some really strong bonds, not just with the people in my year level, but also with some of the older students What I will miss most…my teachers. Not only have they been great teachers, but they have been really great people to talk to and look up to. will miss Frank Recchia’s dumb jokes If I was in charge, I would…get more people to get into the performing arts. Some people just don’t know what they are missing. The song that got me through Iso…Closer to the Heart – Rush It reminds me to put passion and meaning behind the things care for and work on. This song is a musical inspiration for its quality and skill, but also a lyrical inspiration for its message

Oliver Hamilton When I was 5 I wanted to be… a professional soccer player Now I want to be… a developer

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When I was 5 wanted to be…an Astronaut Now I want to be…a Software Developer In 10 years I will be…working as a software developer for a Fortune 500 company Best House moment…playing House Soccer If I could be Mr Cater for a day…expel all year 10s If I was in charge, I would… do a free pizza lunch for Year 12 only I could surprise Mr Lancaster by…getting a perfect ATAR My friends say I…I am the lord of sarcasm Funniest Iso moment…there were no funny Isolation moments Iso has taught me…to appreciate my friends The song that got me through Iso… Somewhere over the Rainbow Will Durston When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Collingwood footy player Now I want to be…Physiotherapist or Osteopathist In 10 years I will…own my own clinic, treating dozens of patients a week Best MG memory…my last School Basketball game. It was so memorable because got to share the court one last time with my mates wearing the School jersey. It also helped that I played pretty well that day as well! Looking back on it, I think took that day for granted because I did not know it was going to be my last competitive game of sport in the AGSV, however, will never forget it Funniest Iso moments…seeing Mr Stockdale become more technologically advanced Iso has taught me…how to become more self-motivated –it is hard to do that through a screen The song that got me through Iso… Keep Your Head Up – Ben Howard. Wooly’s favourite!!

Best MG memories…Cambodia, Swimming Carnival 2020, Prefects’ Ball What I will miss most…all the teachers, the MG community, school life Best House moments…winning House Arts in Bayview, House Music 2019, Swimming 2020  Jack Gardner

223THE MENTONIAN 2020222 THE MENTONIAN 2020 Oliver Straw When I was 5 I wanted to be…a Basketball Player Now I want to be…an American Football Player Best MG memory…playing School Basketball in front of my peers on a Friday night and scoring a step back 3-pointer What I will miss most…seeing friends and teachers who I’ve built a great relationship with. I will also miss the experiences provided by School Sport, Athletics days and camps Best House moment…

Year 12 House Athletics when all the Year 12 boys got into a big circle and chanted the wogga for what would be the last time If I could be Mr Cater for a day…organise a student vs teacher Olympic day where all Year 12s and teachers compete The most surprising thing about me is…I really enjoyed all the time at school and am really sad to be leaving but can’t wait to visit and show all the teachers what I made of myself, thanks to their work My friends say I…will make the NFL and become famous Iso has taught me…to be disciplined and not to waste an opportunity that you might not see again

Eliza Leydin When I was 5 wanted to be…own a lolly/chocolate shop Now I want to…work in management at a hospital/ medical institution

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