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SIENNA RAE VANSOEST Parents: Kelsey & Scott Vansoest Birth date: 16.10.2023 Birth weight: 3380gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
Parents: Joanne & Byong Kim Birth date: 14.10.2023 Birth weight: 2380gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
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Parents: Natasha Smith & Damien Kezele Birth date: 16.10.2023 Birth weight: 3270gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
Parents: Caitlin Philipson & Jye Brooks Birth date: 17.10.2023 Birth weight: 3310gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
(Head)masters of rock ’n’ roll By Greg Lacey* THE click, pop and hum of a PA system starting up is soon joined by the sound of guitars tuning, drumbeats and scales on trumpet and saxophone. Microphone checks and a 12-bar blues line on bass guitar is soon joined by a rhythmic drum backbeat and then guitar chords. The room is filled with music and then laughter, banter and eager chatter. These are the sounds of the Headmasters Apprentices, a pop band of eight school principals and assistant principals from the Frankston area and the Mornington Peninsula. Some are retired and others still work. The band was formed 15 years ago after its members joined music professionals on stage at a principals’ conference. The band was soon playing rock, blues and soul covers at conferences, charity gigs and other events across Victoria. It often plays for free, although the minimum charge is a meal for the musicians. Silvio Vitale, former principal at Mornington Primary School, said the band was a “perfect example of principals combining a love of music and a desire to manage our own wellbeing by creating regular opportunities for interaction, banter, support and, of course, making music”.
“Many gigs are at significant birthdays. We relish the camaraderie of the band and the joy we bring to audiences who just want to dance and have fun.” Other members are rhythm guitarist Mark Dewhurst, former assistant principal at Somerville Rise primary; saxophonist Jeff Mead, former assistant principal at Pearcedale primary; Andrew Forrest, former principal at Baxter primary, on trumpet and trombone; drummer Andrew Felsinger, former principal at Barton primary in Cranbourne West; bass guitarist Simon Hamilton, executive director at the Education Department’s southeastern regional office; and lead guitarist Barry Wiggs, former principal at Cranbourne East secondary (and guitarist with Ants Bush Band 1972–2017). Former music teacher at Rosebud primary Mal Boag has also played with the band. The band has raised thousands of dollars for charities from gigs on the peninsula and will next perform on Melbourne Cup Eve, Monday 6 November, at Springvale RSL with a portion of ticket sales going to the Poppy Appeal. Tickets from Springvale RSL, phone 9548 4155. To book the band, call Andrew Felsinger on 0418 991 989. * Greg Lacey, Lyndhurst Primary principal, shares vocals in the Headmasters Apprentices.
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