From the Editor

Editor FOR many students fortunate to receive an All Saints' College education, the journey does not Sian Orchard end after Year 12 graduation. Our former students are members of the College community for life, and each has contributed to the history of the College in their own special way. The College values Art Director its relationships with all current and former College families, and looks forward to a continuing Tony Clarke, Spirit association long after students leave the school and begin their adult lives. Printer Since All Saints' foundation in 1981, one extended family has had an ongoing presence and Lamb Print involvement throughout the 27-year history of the College. 2008 held a special significance for this family as it celebrated the Year 12 graduation of Dane McKnight, the eldest son of All Saints' Photography foundation student Michelle Kenworthy (1985 Leaver). This family's presence looks likely to Community Relations Department, Community Newspaper Group, continue well into the future with Michelle's second son Theodore enrolled at the College for Year 8, Rob Johnson, Academy Photography, Mr Steve Tsocas, Miss Jaelle 2010. To read more about their active involvement across all facets of College life, see page 48 of Wiedemann, College staff and students this edition of The Dove. The passion, commitment and contributions of such families form the essence of what it means Editorial Contributors to be part of this College community. Many people who visit our campus for the first time comment Staff, students and College community members on the warm, friendly and supportive environment among students, staff and members of the wider Proof Readers College community. These positive interactions and experiences see several of our former students Mr Anthony Radich, Miss Sian Orchard, Mrs Jill Green, return to the College to provide their own children with an All Saints' education. Thank you to all current and former College families for their ongoing support and we look forward to nurturing and Mrs Karen Spencer developing these relationships even further in the years to come. All Saints' College Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek WA 6149 Cover Caption: PO Box 165, Willetton WA 6955 Anglican Archbishop Roger Herft officially opens, names and blesses the new central courtyard redevelopment with College Chaplain Father Braden Short on All Saints' Day, Senior School: (08) 9313 9333 31 October 2008. Junior School: (08) 9313 9334

www.allsaints.wa.edu.au Anglican - Co-educational- Quality Education - Kindergarten to Year 13 ove - all saints' coIle;Je 2 Inside this issue

4 From the Principal 22 From the Head of Junior School 6 As the Chaplain sees it 23 Junior School 7 All Saints' Day 29 Transition Program Years 7/8 Official opening, naming and blessing of 32 Senior School central courtyard redevelopment in the Senior School 42 From the Parents & Friends' Society THE dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a messenger of good news or peace. It forms an integral part of the All Saints' College crest and represents the school's commitment 8 Gondwana National Choral School 43 From the Archives to the spiritual and moral development of its students. A history of Senior School House names 9 Young composers compare notes The magazine title also links in with the College's other major publication, the Calumba 46 From the Old Saints' President year book, which is Latin for dove. 10 Marvellous mathematical minds 47 Old Saints 12 Evening with an Author series 10 Year Reunion, Family celebrates 27-year 14 Operation Christmas Child Appeal history with the College, Where are they now?, In memory 15 Art & Technology Exhibition Mrs Sue Sondalini - College Archivist 16 Staff news Principal wins prestigious Klingenstein THE first issue of the College Quarterly was produced in May 1988 using the school colours Fellowship, Volunteers' Afternoon Tea, Staff and logo in a masthead, and providing College news in a magazine format. support Pink Ribbon Day, wedding bells As the name suggests, the magazine was originally published four times a year and averaged and baby joys, Learning Support welcomes six pages in the earlier editions. Education Assistant, staff achievements The first full-colour gloss version of College Quarterly was published in July 1993. This was printed in portrait format until the magazine was changed to a landscape design in May 1999. In May 2002 the title College Quarterly was abbreviated to CQ, and this name remained until the end of 2006, when it was renamed The Dove. Over recent years the magazine has grown to 52 pages.

thedove - all sants' cdlege 3 From the Principal Dr Geoffrey Shaw - Principal

ONE of the common educational debates, and easily identified groups through their ALL Saints' College Principal Or Geoffrey Shaw one which obviously is of importance to us at sporting associations. Because we belong will spend the first two months of 2009 in the All Saints' College, is over the comparative to a different historical period and are not a effectiveness of co-education and single­ member of their sporting associations, we USA (see page 16). He will examine research gender schooling. It is a curious situation are separate. We are now widely regarded that some Perth parents who are considering as a school of comparable quality but it has on co-education and work with the Heads of sending their children to All Saints' taken considerable effort for us to be viewed occasionally see our being co-educational as in that way, and the short-hand thinking still several major US private schools, discussing a peculiarity or even as a disadvantage. The sometimes omits us when quality is equated schools they consider as their other options with membership of the boys' or girls' school programs which can maximise the learning are all-boy or all-girl schools and they assume sporting associations. This sort of short-hand these provide a higher quality of education. judgment is much rarer in other Australian effectiveness of co-educational schools. This is a perspective I encounter from time states or England or the USA, where larger to time when I interview prospective families, numbers of high-quality co-educational and some of our College parents have schools are present as an expected part of the Here, he reflects on co-education in Pertn. reported encountering it among their friends range of choices. outside the All Saints' community. Is there any more substantial, thoroughly­ I believe there is a simple historical researched basis on which to compare the explanation for this: the private schools which quality of the two styles of school? have long-standing reputations in Perth are There is no accepted research showing the traditional single-gender schools; these that either boys or girls achieve more highly in were established in the late nineteenth and either single-sex or mixed schools. With that early twentieth centuries and were based furphy failing to find a supporting foundation, on old models of the English, boys' "public when the educational merits of the two forms schools", and the separate set of schools of schooling are considered now, some people founded to educate, or finish, "young ladies". refer to differences in the ways boys and All Saints' appeared on the scene decades girls learn. after the foundation of these traditional Perth In her very important 2004 book, Beyond schools which had since formed two distinct the Great Divide, Judith Gill considered the

ove - all saints' m11ege 4 research available at that time into the ways and girls taken as a group are more like one people learn. Gill's summary of the research another than are all the boys or all the girls may be encapsulated in four quotations from taken separately While the overall score for the book: girls on literacy achievement may be ahead By the mid 1970s a good deal of of that of boys, these averages mask the psychological research had established the fact that there will be many boys who score fact that cognitive differences between males highly on this dimension and are indeed better and females were both small and inconsistent than a good many girls. Thus it is unwise for over time, so much so as to warrant great teachers to accept notions that generalise in caution in publicising their existence... Thus terms of gender differences in cognition as in there is a large body of established research every classroom there will most likely be some that discredits the idea of innate sex difference students on any dimension who are better in intellectual functioning. (p47) than some others of the opposite sex. (p48) From a purely cognitive perspective it However, there can be no doubt that the seems that boys and girls go about the 'difference' thesis is attractive to many people work of learning in similar ways, just as do in that it does readily explain so much and, people from different cultures and different in so doing, it removes responsibility from age brackets. At the same time, from the teachers. The implication that the learning indications above, what they learn and how style is already pre-set means that there is quickly the learning progresses may well be little to be done about it. (p49) Photograph courtesy of Community influenced by the particular period and culture. In other words, there is no solid research Newspaper Group (p48) basis for segregating girls and boys Sex-segregated schooling may be most because of different learning styles. If they perspective that our society requires men their social and work environments are and appropriate in societies with rigid gender are segregated, it is likely the learning and women to work together, collaborating will be. With the experience of a mixed school distinctions. (p49) environment will still be inappropriate for and cooperating. Our young people need to environment, they will be able to continue Even more importantly, in every case of numbers of students. The need is for the develop an understanding of one another and to learn and to contribute without surprises, gender differences in intellectual functioning... school's learning environment to respect a need to be able to work with and learn with collaboratively productive. the degree of overlap is much greater than the wide spectrum of styles and needs. one another. Their learning environment needs degree of difference. This means that boys It has always been All Saints' College's to be heterogeneous and inclusive, as

ave - all saints' cdiEg:) 5 Father Braden Short College Chaplain

THERE is much that makes me proud of our College.

ALL Saints' students earned our respect a day with his children. If the study has any again in 2008, being superb ambassadors validity, then the question needs to be asked; for their generation and humbling me with what value do we place on our young people, their ability to teach, by example. If I had to our relationship with them, their education, choose one event to highlight what makes me their sense of self and worth? If we spend proud, it would be the way our students cared one minute a day with our children, how do for each other at the funeral service held in we impart wisdom, compassion, a balanced our Performing Arts Centre recently. Many in world view and above all else, love? our community were deeply touched by this In a world that continues to change rapidly, tragedy. the importance of both a good education The feelings of helplessness and grief can and a firm foundation based on feeling loved, paralyse. Yet, out of pain came the gifts of valued, accepted and needed is paramount. compassion and care, which continue to be a As we look to 2009, let us continue to work hallmark of who we are as members of the All together so that our young people might be Saints' College community. Many adults could best prepared for tomorrow. God gives the have learned (some of us did) from that event. will and the power to achieve, but we are the Students did not avoid the pain, they gave conduit God uses to provide the motivation their own time, were thoughtful, respectful, and encouragement. and sacrificed their Saturday to help in The Lord be with you during this Holy invisible but vital ways, enabling the smooth Season, enjoy the company of your management of the funeral and supporting children, teach them and learn from each other. They acted as gracious hosts, and them and above all, let us thank God behaved in a way that left me wondering how for the gift of their presence in our young people were so often misjudged. lives. Amen. A report in The Australian quotes a study that purports to have discovered the average Australian father spends as little as one minute

ove - all saints' m1\e;Je 6 College News All Saints' Day celebration goes down in College history

ALL Saints' College community members and special guests celebrated an important day in the school's history on Friday, 31 October 2008.

ALL Saints' Day is the biggest annual Reverend Peter Laurence, and current and liturgical event in the College calendar and a former Board of Management members were celebration of the school's foundation since among the invited guests. 1981. But the 2008 event will go down in The new $950,000 central courtyard is the All Saints' history books, as it also coincided first exciting project in a series of proposed with the official opening and naming, of the building developments for All Saints' over redeveloped central courtyard in the Senior the next 25 years. Construction work on the School. former Bush Court started in April 2008 when Following the traditional All Saints' Day the site was cleared and levelled. More than formal Eucharist in the morning, Anglican 6500sqm of soil was removed and the new Archbishop Roger Herft named, blessed courtyard extends over 7000sqm. and officially opened the central courtyard in The area provides several safe, comfortable, front of a big crowd of College community open and attractive areas for small groups of members and invited guests. The Common students to interact positively is the winning name for the new student and it is wonderful to see so recreation area, which was put forward by two many staff and students All Saints' students and a College parent. embracing the area, both as Thank you to the Parents and Friends' an outdoor classroom and a Society for their significant funding passive recreation area. contribution towards the redevelopment project, and for coordinating the renaming competition. Murdoch MLA Christian Porter, Melville City Councillor and former College parent Clive Robartson, former College Principal The

ave - all S3ints' college 7 College News Gondwana National Choral School A MEMORABLE year of musical highlights at All Saints' College in 2008, has culminated in the selection of four students to the Gondwana National Choral School.

YEAR 12 student Timothy Deacon and Year voice development and singing has provided 6 students Kristina Lang, Josephine Langford a broad base of talented students who choose and Vern-Sim Loh, are among only 24 Western to join our eight choirs. Australian students accepted into the choral "We are delighted that four of our students school for 2009. have this opportunity to extend their choral The students were required to sing a experience on the national stage," Mrs musical piece in a video audition at Pen rhos Kerkovius said. College recently, which was then sent to The students' achievements cap off a Sydney for selection by a judging panel. memorable year for the All Saints' College In January they will fly to Sydney where music program. they will join about 240 musically talented and Sydney composer, arranger and performer gifted young people aged between 10 and 21 Daniel Walker was composer-in-residence at from across Australia. the College for a week in June, culminating The students will participate in a two- in the performance and live recording of week intensive course involving choral and commissioned choral works for each choir at sectional rehearsals, composition and writing Wesley Church in Perth. workshops, chamber orchestra and other art Senior School Music students performed form sessions, all of which will come together at Sydney Opera House, two Junior School in a final concert. choirs travelled to Bunbury for a regional tour "Having four students accepted into the and the Junior Voices choir won the Fremantle Gondwana National Choral School is a Eisteddfod. pleasing outcome reflecting the extent and Mrs Kerkovius said it was exciting to watch success of the All Saints' College vocal the College choral and instrumental students and choral program," Junior School Music continue to develop and mature as they Coordinator Anette Kerkovius said. embraced the varied musical opportunities Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group "Throughout the school an emphasis on and experiences available to them.

ove - all saints' CXJIIeJe 8 Young composers compare notes

Mrs Susan Sal-Short - Junior School WHAT COMES FIRST, THE MUSIC OR WHICH INSTRUMENT DO YOU USE TO K: I haven't decided yet -I'd love to be a Music Teacher THE LYRICS? BEGIN YOUR COMPOSITIONS? singer. We want to keep composing and J: It depends where you are, sometimes the J: We both use piano. singing together for the next few years. YEAR 6 Junior School students Josephine songs and words come at the same time. G: Piano G: I am hoping to be accepted into the Langford and Kristina Lang began their music K: If you have a piano available you can pick Western Australian Academy of Performing composing partnership during the Junior out a tune then add the words. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN LEARNING Arts (WAAPA) to study towards a Bachelor Chamber Choir Tour to Melbourne in 2006. G: My compositional range varies from YOUR INSTRUMENTS? of Music degree majoring in Composition. Since then, their works have met with instrumental pieces to writing songs for J: I studied violin for six months and I'm I'm not sure what from there, maybe success at the 2008 Fremantle Eisteddfod the band I am in with a group of friends. currently learning saxophone. writing for film or plays. I'd love to be an (second place for original composition) K: I have been learning for five years and am entertainer. and The West Australian Newspaper's Sea WHEN YOU COMPOSE TOGETHER, WHO studying for Grade 5 Piano. I also studied Shanty Songwriter's Competition (first place DOES WHAT? violin for three years at school. Post script: Josephine recently won the WA for original composition, together with Ellen J: We work on the words together. G: I have been learning piano since I was Music Industry Association's Song of the Year Mason). Year 12 All Saints' student and fellow K: Mostly I make the arrangements on the in Year 8, I'm currently studying Grade 7 Competition (Primary School under 12 section) successful composer, Glenn Tippett, achieved piano or I add the chords to Josephine's Piano as well as Grade 5 theory. for her composition Shadows. first place for original composition at the 2008 melodies that she sings to me. Fremantle Eisteddfod. G: I'm currently in the process of writing a HOW DO YOU RECORD YOUR WORK? During Composer-in-Residence Week piece of music for an orchestra, as well as K: We write down the lyrics but have not in June 2008, the three College composers a choral work. yet started to write down the music were invited to work with Mr Daniel Walker notation. to sharpen their skills and get tips from a WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION? G: I handwrite my compositions, and I record professional composer. DO YOU COMPOSE IN THE CAR, OR IN them on a program called Pro-Tools. The trio met recently to share notes about THE SHOWER? DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR STUDENTS getting started in composing music and song. J: Sometimes I use the keyboard to play WHO WANT TO START COMPOSING? tunes. One day I was playing the piano, J: Get a musical instrument - we recommend I saw my shadow cast across the piano a piano. WHEN DID YOU REALISE YOU WANTED and that became the inspiration for my K: We have started a journal in which we TO START WRITING MUSIC? song Shadows. put all the words for our songs. Pick a J: We started writing on a bus. I was K: I like to talk a lot on the phone ­ theme and think of lots of rhyming words. humming a tune and Kristina thought she sometimes we share songs across the G: I recommend learning the piano to begin, would add some words to it. It kind of phone. and do whatever it takes to inspire you. emerged from there. G: Sometimes I have a melody in my head, K: Mrs Kerkovius told us about a then I write it down before I forget and WHERE TO FROM HERE? WHAT WOULD competition we could enter so we went it develops from there. Other times, YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE WITH YOUR for it from there. my compositions come from doing COMPOSITIONS? G: I started composing in Year 8, the same improvisation work. My music always J: I want to make more advanced pieces of ~;::::;::~~~~!!~ year I began learning piano. I started depends on the mood I am in at the time. music, and write a song that will be played ."'!Il!III!I"'!!!lI!._•• putting my compositions on paper in on the radio and possibly be famous at a Year 10. young age. tredove - all saints' rolEge 9 College News Marvellous mathematical minds

in the annual Mathematical Association of Monica Leslie, Xin Zheng Tan and Brandon Western Australia (MAWA) Have Sum Fun Loo were joined by Year 7 student Edward competitions across all three divisions; Yoo to form a team. They competed against Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper 55 teams from across the State and were Secondary. outstanding on the day, gaining an overall More recent events included the Australian second placing. Two students also achieved Mathematics Competition (AMC) which saw the third highest score of the day for the Ferris Xu (Year 11) receive a Medal, Xin Zheng individual component of the competition. Tan (Year 9) receive a Prize, and Andrew Korol (Year 7) receive the Prudence Award as well Mrs Monique Ellement as a Prize. A Prize is awarded to the top 1% Mathematics Extension Teacher of students in the AMC, the Prudence Award is awarded to the student with the highest A POLICY of the Mathematics Department number of consecutive correct answers, and'the College, is to expose All Saints' and Medals are awarded to about the top students to a wide variety of challenges and 0.01 % of students who sat the AMC. These competitions. Consequently, the Mathematics three students were presented with their Department has entered students from several Medals and Prizes at two separate awards year groups into the Australian Mathematics ceremonies held at the University of WA, Competition, International Competition organised by the Australian Mathematics for Schools and Assessments, Australian Trust. Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad, Senior The International Competitions for Mathematics Competition, Have Sum Fun Assessment and Schools (ICAS), a one-hour and Western Australian Junior Mathematics problem solving competition, was another Olympiad, among others. success for our mathematics students. Three The calibre of students who were entered, students were awarded Medals for achieving and in some cases specifically invited, the top score in the State for their year group. ensured All Saints' College students As well as these, three High Distinctions dominated the mathematics competitions (top 1%) and 16 Distinctions (top 10%) were in Western Australia. They won many awarded to students in Years 7 to 12. competitions and received High Distinctions, The annual Western Australian Junior Prizes and Medals. Mathematics Olympiad was held in November An unprecedented set of results in the at the University of Western Australia and is history of Have Sum Fun, saw All Saints' the main Olympiad for Year 9 students. In students in Years 5 to 12 achieve first place 2008, three students from Year 9 including

ove - all saints' coI8;)e 10 National Mathematics Talent Quest

IN Term 2, Junior School students in the Years 4 to 6 extension mathematics groups worked on the Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) Mathematics Talent Quest. All groups submitted a high standard of entries into the state-wide competition.

THE Quest involved students working in Term 3, included entries from across the small groups on an open-ended mathematical country. The students were thrilled to have investigation in which each group decided on their entry chosen and waited with quiet how they would present their findings. One anticipation to hear how successful they were group of Year 5 students including Bronwen in the national competition. When they arrived Anderson, Joel Bendotti and Heather Kostiw­ back at school after the October holidays, a McFarlane chose to investigate Symmetrical letter awaited them. Imagine the students' Time. This involved investigating symmetrical excitement when they discovered they had digit patterns in the 24-hour digital clock. won the national competition for their year They were very thorough and went beyond group - a fantastic achievement! their original brief, investigating vertical and Bronwen, Joel and Heather were presented horizontal mirror symmetry within the 24­ with their National Mathematics Talent Quest hour clock. They produced a model digital certificates and a special memento badge at a clock and presented their findings in a small Junior School assembly. They look forward to booklet. competing in the MAWA Talent Quest again This group achieved an excellent result in in 2009. the MAWA competition, winning first place in the State for their year group. They received Mr Philip Randall some even better news when their entry was Junior School Curriculum Coordinator selected by MAWA to be submitted into the National Mathematics Talent Quest. This competition, held each year during

ove - all saints' 0JI8;je 11 College News 6vening witH an Author Series

THE continuing partnership between All Saints' and Dymocks Booksellers Garden City saw an impressive list of authors visit the College in 2008.

THE year started with cricketing great are. Her talk was informative, revealing and Justin Langer, who addressed a packed sometimes shocking. But it still acknowledged audience in the College Chapel. On the eve the courage and determination of today's of his retirement from State cricket, Langer generation of girls, who have faced more talked about his career, overcoming self­ social change than previous generations. doubt, aiming high for success, finding a Another big crowd greeted children's author balance in life, and his plans for the future. Robert Muchamore as he arrived in style in a He involved the audience in recreating some stretch Hummer to speak to his fans, some of of his memorable cricketing moments. Adults whom had travelled from as far as Manjimup. and children alike were able to don the Muchamore was impressed to have so many 'baggy green' for a few minutes, as they young fans attend and said on his blog that All volunteered to play the part of some of our Saints' College was his best event so far. He most well-known cricketers. Langer was an signed more than 1000 books before leaving inspirational and generous speaker to launch the College much later than planned. the 2008 series. Coinciding with the Beijing Olympics, our Bradley Trevor Greive, author of the next author Lijia Zhang told the story of her Blue Day Book and many others titles that coming of age at a time when China was encourage self-esteem and perspective, desperately trying to do the same. Zhang shared his passion for environmental managed to escape her life as a factory conservation and giving back to the worker after being involved in the Tiananmen community. His conservation work and Square protest, to become an international the Large Hadron Collider would not destroy support stretches across every continent in journalist and novelist. the earth just yet. the world. Rounding off an amazing year of diverse We look forward to joining with Oymocks to The subject What's happening to our girls? and interesting authors was the return visit host another Evening with an Author Series drew a large crowd to hear Maggie Hamilton of Or Karl Kruszelnicki. Once again, Or in 2009. talk about her extensive research which looks Karl kept everyone entertained with his into the world of young girls and the pressures exploration of the world around us. Fun and Mrs Kris Williams and influences that make them who they unpredictable, we were happy to learn that Literature Festival Coordinator

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College News Saintly students spread OHristmas ccmeer

OAlERATION Christmas Child Appeal

ALL Saints' College students worked hard in Australia alone. All Saints' students have to bring Christmas cheer to underprivileged supported the appeal for several years, children around the world by again taking part and 2008 was no exception with 260 boxes in the Operation Christmas Child Appeal. collected. Junior and Senior School students, along "I am thrilled to see the All Saints' College with their families, collected various small community support the true meaning of items for inclusion in shoeboxes. They Christmas in so many ways, for it is in giving wrapped some of these in colourful paper that we receive," College Chaplain Father in readiness for distribution by Samaritan's Braden Short said. Purse, a non-denominational Christian humanitarian organisation. Items collected included teddy bears, soft toys, coloured pencils, soap, toothbrushes, t-shirts, caps and scarves. These items are not readily accessible to children living in certain parts of the world, but no doubt brought a smile to a child facing a bleak or sad Christmas. Operation Christmas Child started in the early 1990s when Samaritan's Purse President and Chief Executive Franklin Graham, was approached by a man in the UK. He spoke to Mr Graham about filling up shoeboxes with toys and giving them to needy children around the world. Initially, 5000 boxes were collected and distributed to children in war-torn Bosnia. Since then, the appeal has grown significantly. In 2007, 7.5 million boxes were distributed world-wide with 250,000 collected

ove - all ffints' cole;je 14 Annual Art Exhibition lives up to high expectations

TEXTILES, sculptures, paintings, ceramics and print-making were just some of the artistic media on show at the 2008 annual Art, Design and Technology Exhibition.

ONCE again, the impressive talent and quality of work people have come to expect from the exhibition, were evident in both the Junior and Senior School students' work. The event was officially opened on Friday, 17 October 2008 in the College Performing Arts Centre attended by many students, staff and College community members. A highlight of the exhibition was a student parade of wearable art, created from a variety of materials and scrap products. The exhibition also included selected pieces across the areas of food, metal work, wood work, photography and childcare. Paintings and journal extracts inspired by the Senior School students' Art Trip to France in April, were also on display. Congratulations also to Year 12 student Thank you to Acting Head of Art, Design & Brooke Yallop, who had two of her art works Technology Ms Erin Blair, Senior School Art selected for the 2009 Perspectives Exhibition Teacher Miss Jaelle Wiedemann and Junior at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. This School Art Teacher Ms Deborah Cullen, for exhibition displays and recognises the coordinating the event and encouraging such magnificent achievements of Year 12 TEE Art wonderful creativity in the students. and Art & Design students from across WA.

ove - all saints' mlle;Je 15 Staff News . ".

Principal wins prestigious Volunteers' Afternoon Tea Klingenstein Hellowship VOLUNTEER parents from the Canteen and the Junior and Senior Libraries, enjoyed a well-earned ALL Saints' College Principal, Or Geoffrey Shaw, has afternoon tea on Tuesday, 11 November been awarded a prestigious Klingenstein Fellowship by 2008 in the Senior Library. Columbia University in New York. VOLUNTEERS are important members HE will take up his fellowship at the start of The combination of research examination of the College community. Their help to 2009, taking two months' Study Leave from and practical observation of school programs prepare and serve food in the Canteen the College. will provide All Saints' with the best possible ensures students can continue to receive Teachers College at Columbia University tools to hone its own operations so that the this valuable service. is widely regarded as the strongest graduate College continues at the forefront of co­ They were thanked by Canteen Manager, education school in the United States. Each education and education in Western Australia. Mr Colin Lynn, with special mention year, about 20 independent school Heads are made to parents of Year 12 students who offered Klingenstein Fellowships at Teachers generously gave their time for many years. College, both to work together and to follow The Junior and Senior Libraries welcome independent research programs. volunteers from parents and extended Or Shaw is the only Australian Fellow for family, to either create displays or cover 2009, joining Heads from the USA, Norway, and shelve books. Their assistance gives Turkey, Cambodia, Spain and Holland, and students access to new and requested becoming one of a small group of Australian books within days of them being received. Heads who have been Klingenstein Fellows Senior and Junior Library Teacher­ over the years. Librarians Sue Cameron and Gae Evershed, A major element of Or Shaw's application expressed their appreciation to those who was his research proposal. He proposes to helped in 2008, and welcomed their return carry out a meta-analysis of research into in 2009. boys' and girls' learning and how their needs Those who would like to assist either can best be met within a co-educational in the Canteen, Library, or both, please setting. contact the College on 9313 9333. We Or Shaw has been invited to visit a group thank all College volunteers for their of major private co-educational schools in assistance in 2008 and wish them a Merry north-eastern USA, all recognised for their Christmas and an enjoyable holiday. successful programs. At each, he will speak with the senior administrators and exchange information about their programs and our own.

ove - all saints' cc11Ege 16 ave - all saints' coIlede 17 Staff News Baby joy for first-time parents

CONGRATULATIONS to Acting Head of ICT Steve Tsocas and his wife Sarah who welcomed the arrival of their first child on 20 November 2008, a beautiful baby son Michael Anthony Tsocas. Michael was born at St John of God Hospital Murdoch at 5.52am, weighing 3.7kg and measuring 52cm. We wish Steve and Sarah much happiness and fulfilment in their important new role as parents.

Sunset wedding in Santorini

JUNIOR School Teacher Karen Lea married Christopher Donnelly on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini on Saturday, 5 July 2008. The sunset ceremony was held at a spectacular cliff top location overlooking the caldera. The couple spent a week relaxing in Santorini before travelling to Italy to spend the second part of their honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast.

thedove - all saints' college 18 Year 7 Teacher welcomes first child Baby sister for Zaurs twins

CONGRATULATIONS to Year 7 Teacher Becky Sattler who gave birth to her first child, Mikaela Skye Renton, on 1 November 2008 at 8.09pm. She arrived happy and healthy, and JESSICA Caitlin laurs was born at King Edward Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, 17 June 2008 has already melted the hearts of Becky and her husband David. They look forward to many weighing 3970 grams. She is the third child for All Saints' College Camp Coordinator Jason laurs and former ASC Junior School Teacher, Kristen Prummel. Jessica is a baby sister for happy adventures with Mikaela! twins, Thomas Jaxon and Issabella Louise laurs, who turned two years old in September. The laurs family is delighted with the beautiful new addition to their household.

ove - all saints' m1k:w 19 Staff News

Creating Errorless Australian Society of Archivists Conference ~earning Mrs Sue Sondalini - College Archivist

Miss Gail Hardy - Learning Support AS an Archivist working alone in a small The number of schools employing archivists and 65 guest speakers, 15 of whom were archive, it is vital that College Archivist Sue Coordinator (K-13) is increasing and school archivists now make international speakers from Holland, Canada, Sondalini makes the most of professional up about 20% of the membership of the Sweden, Botswana and the United Kingdom. development sessions and networking Australian Society of Archivists. The theme of the conference was Archives: ON 22 September 2008, Or Gail Brown opportunities. Sue was recently elected Convenor of the Discovery and Exploration. Papers covered a from Designed Learning was invited by Since starting work at All Saints', Sue has local School Archives group and looks forward wide range of issues including digital record­ All Saints' Learning Support Coordinator regularly attended meetings of the Australian to working with her colleagues in small keeping, business archives, indigenous Gail Hardy, to talk to interested College Society of Archivists School Archives Special archives to further expand their skills and history, climate change and the capabilities of staff on her research into improving Interest Group. These meetings are held encourage and learn from one another. small archives. teachers' approaches to literacy and each term and have included tours of other From 7-10 August, Sue attended the Sue was grateful for the opportunity to learning. Or Brown was visiting from NSW archives, formal professional development, Australian Society of Archivists Annual attend this conference and she returned to and attending the Australian Association and other opportunities to share ideas and Conference held in Perth. There were 270 work encouraged and inspired by the ideas of Special Education 2008 National hear of the work of others in small archives. delegates from Australia and New Zealand shared and contacts made. Conference in Fremantle. She talked to College staff and invited guests about using effective, research-based practices that could be incorporated into programs that scaffold Staff show support for and support students to learn effectively. The staff in attendance felt empowered Pink F-aibbon Day to implement more effective instructional materials for students of all abilities. PINK was the colour theme as Junior and For more information visit the website: Senior School staff came together to show www.designedlearning.com.au their support for the All Saints' College Pink Ribbon Day morning tea. The event was organised by Junior School staff member Bronwyn Hardinge on the staff Professional Development day in October, to raise important funds for breast cancer research. More than $700 was raised for the Breast Tables were decorated in pink, and Cancer Foundation to be used towards covered with a delicious spread of pink foods increasing breast cancer awareness and contributed by staff who also wore their raising funds for breast cancer research, favourite pink outfits. education programs and support services.

ove - all saints' coIlEg3 20 Economics Teacher becomes first-time Author Mrs Maria Coate - Head of Society & Environment

MARIA Coate is a passionate and dedicated She is currently President of the Economics Learning Support Educator and Teacher of Economics. On Teachers' Association, a school-based top of her full-time job as All Saints' College moderator for the Curriculum Council, a welcomes Natalie Dollar Head of Society and Environment, she has professional development facilitator for the written her first book, WAGE Study Guide 2A new stage 2 and 3 Economics courses, Mrs Natalie Dollar - Senior School Education Assistant and 28 - Economics, published by Academic the AISWA teacher representative on the Associates. Economics ARM panel and a first-time author! 2008 saw the first appointment of not only a learning environment. She ensures the delivery Maria has taught at Willetton Senior High Maria sees her role as more than an Learning Support Coordinator (K-13), but also of student-focused learning programs while School, St Mary's Anglican School and Economics Teacher and Head of Department a Senior School Education Assistant. Natalie fostering autonomy, independence and self Presbyterian Ladies' College. She also took She places enormous value on her rapport Dollar joined the Senior School staff in Term esteem in the students she works with. 10 years away from teaching to stay home with Senior School students and how vitally 3 to work with identified students who have Natalie is a welcome addition to the Senior with her three children. She encourages important the teacher is as a pastoral care additional or alternative learning needs. School and an enthusiastic and dedicated independent learning in a collaborative provider. Under the direction of Gail Hardy (Learning staff member. environment with friendly competition among Support Coordinator), Natalie assists teachers her students, and always expects the highest to deliver planned educational programs in a standard of work and effort from them. supportive, caring and inclusive

ave - all saints' m18:;:)e 21 Junior School From the Head of Junior School Mrs Chrissy Gamble - Head of Junior School

SEMESTER 11 2008 was again a worthwhile and fulfilling time for Junior School staff and students. Students made the most of the opportunities available to them by wholeheartedly embracing many activities and learning opportunities. The environment of care and nurturing, together with a strong academic focus, ensured every student was able to fulfil their potential.

Curriculum Year 3 String and Recorder students Art made excellent progress and were given the The Semester 11 curriculum focus related opportunity to celebrate this with a concert in The biannual Junior School Heads' mainly to the further development of Society November. Association Art Exhibition included displays of and Environment. Literacy and Numeracy Soirees held in Terms 3 and 4 gave students creative and artistic artwork by our students continued to remain an important focus, yet another opportunity to showcase their from Kindergarten to Year 6. with one group of Year 5 students entering talents. and achieving first place in the National Mathematical Association of Western Australia Sport (MAWA) Talent Quest competition. Athletics Carnivals were held to allow students to stretch and flex their muscles. Music Kindergarten students displayed running, jumping and throwing skills, and Years 1 and The Junior Voices and Boyz Choir toured 2 students took to the Oval to compete in to Bunbury where they performed and various track and field events. Early Childhood workshopped with the Bunbury Cathedral groups were assisted by Year 5 stUdents, Grammar Primary School Choir. who were commended for their leadership of Our concert, Colours of the Earth, was the younger students. Years 3 to 6 students presented at Perth Concert Hall and was a replicated the efforts of our recent Olympians resounding success. The vitality and talents of - competing to achieve their best in a variety performers at the Arts Alive Concert were also of 'field' athletic and track events. apparent.

ave - all saints' collEge 22 Paper cranes reinforce message of peace

ON 6 August 1945 about 8.15am, the first atomic bomb ever used in warfare exploded above the city of Hiroshima, destroying everything within a 1.5 mile radius.

90th anniversary THREE days later a second bomb was All Saints' College students remember dropped on Nagasaki. Almost a quarter of a by making colourful paper cranes in their million people died instantly, and subsequently Japanese classes. In 2008, Father Braden of Remembrance Day from related illnesses. added to the tradition through his Chapel Each year on this day, the country services and through sharing his own personal remembers, with memorial services held connection to the significant world event. TUESDAY, 11 November marked the annual commemoration throughout Japan. In the evening, families in of Remembrance Day in the Junior School. Members of the Hiroshima float peace lanterns on the river This is our cry, this is our prayer, Peace in Applecross RSL Sub Branch, Mr Warren and Mrs Shirley Green, with the names of those who died from the the World - Sadako's memorial statue in bombings. Throughout the year, people from Hiroshima were distinguished guests on the day. all over the world send strings of cranes as a sign of peace EACH Junior School class made poppies, Thea Kotze and Year 6 student, Vern-Sim Loh and acknowledgment of the the international floral symbol for those who accompanied the All Saints' Choir. atrocities of war and to died in war. Students also brought in flowers Father Braden Short introduced the reinforce the prayer which were arranged into floral tributes by a meaning of Remembrance Day and invited for peace. wonderful group of parents. us to think about those men and women who The service was led by Year 6 students made sacrifices for us in wartime. Students in Joshua Nicholls, Owen Chan, Teleah Hort, Years 2 to 6 displayed their mark of respect Chloe Bygrave, Liezl Hanekom and Liam and reverence. At the end of this beautiful Trolio, while Felicia Lee announced the floral service, guests were invited for morning tea tributes. These students were commended before they were presented with a floral tribute for their respectful delivery at the service, to donate back to the Applecross RSL Club. providing an excellent example for their peers. Year 10 student Braden Whelpdale Mrs Gae Evershed - played The Last Post on trumpet. The String Junior School Teacher-Librarian Ensemble, Agnes Weinstein, Jennifer Tingley,

ove - all saints' coIl6ge 23 Junior School l:eddy bear fiends visit Kindy o 15 September 2008, Mrs Flanagan and Mrs Pascoe's Kindergarten classes had some special visitors.

AN invitation was sent to the special teddy The students, teddies and teachers had a bear friends of Kindergarten children for a day lovely picnic under the trees, followed by of fun and games. The children were excited a play in the Kindergarten playground. The to wear the teddy bear ears they made, and teddies and children even enjoyed a game to eat the yummy honey crackle treats they of Musical Teddies to end the day. Everyone cooked in class. agreed it was a 'beary' happy day! Colours of the Earth: Junior School Concert

AS part of the curriculum focus on the study of Society and Environment (SOSE), the 2008 Junior School Concert celebrated the many nationalities that make Australia what it is today.

EVEN looking at our own school community, In the words of Si-Ma Kuang from the Song we realised many of our families were Dynasty (1019-1086): HA gracefully executed relatively recent arrivals to these shores. work has no peer". Music, Dance and Drama were carefully interwoven to provide a sense of story and a Mrs Anette Kerkovius, Mrs Susan Bal-Short & true theatrical experience for the audience. Miss Narelle Codalonga The students were introduced to traditional dances, steps and movements, as well as traditional music and song. They developed a knowledge, appreciation, cultural awareness and sensitivity to the traditions and music from other countries. A feature of the 2008 Concert was the addition of Year 6 Drama students, who carried the concert to its fruition. They spent the whole evening searching for their concert only to find it just in time for the finale. Paul Jarman's The Long White Sails, a song about leaving the motherland for new horizons, closed the concert with classes from Years 3 to 6 singing with piano and string quartet accompaniment. The costumes were particularly spectacular, and we acknowledge the indefatigable Mrs Bronwyn Hardinge for all of her work coordinating them.

ove - all saints' collEge 25 Junior School New Speech and Drama Program 2008 saw the introduction of a new Speech and Drama Program in the Junior School.

THE program provides opportunities for The Drama Group was also involved in selected students to be challenged, motivated another exciting development in Speech and stimulated in this area of Performing Arts. and Drama during the year, that of Choral Students were selected after a series of Speaking. They presented the Henry class workshops held at the start of the year. Wadsworth Longfellow poem Christmas Bells They were assessed on their ability to interpret at the Arts Alive Concert on 31 October. Instrumental text, mime and characterise. The opportunity was available to those students who showed potential to challenge and extend their opportunities expand capabilities in English and the Performing Arts. Under the direction of Mrs Susan Bal-Short, A NEW initiative in curriculum and music for 2008 was the Year 5 18 Junior School Drama students presented Storytelling as part of the Kids' Literature Wind Band Program. 'fringe' festival for Early Childhood classes. The Drama Enrichment group also played a FOLLOWING the success and development collective sound they achieved after only 10 major role in the 2008 Junior School Concert, of the Year 3 String Program, Year 5 classes weeks of study. Colours of the Earth. were introduced to brass and woodwind As the students become more competent This was the first time these Drama instruments of the orchestra. Students on their instruments, group ensembles such students had performed at a venue such as received small group tuition and met once a as the Wind Band led by Mr Steven Harmer, Perth Concert Hall using head microphones week as a class ensemble. offer opportunities for performances at and standing microphones. Many hours They first selected then started learning Soirees and Arts Alive Concerts. of preparation went into developing the an instrument of their choice. At the end of The Senior School Jazz Band is always skills of stagecraft, posture, diction and Term 2 a workshop was held where tutors a favourite when it is invited to perform at projection, not to mention learning lines! The worked on a piece, written and arranged special Junior School Assemblies. These students performed with confidence and specifically for Year 5 by Mr Kevin Fenner, Senior School students are an inspiration to professionalism and the concert provided the the ensemble conductor. For the first time, our future Junior School Jazz musicians. continuity of real theatre which was much both Year 5 classes joined to rehearse in the appreciated by staff and parents. Lower Theatre. Tutors were pleased with the Mrs Susan Bal-Short - Junior School progress of these students and at the Music Teacher

ove - all saints' m11ege 26 Tournament of Minds TOURNAMENT of Minds is a problem solving program for teams of students from both primary and secondary years.

THE program started in Victoria in 1987 an unseen Spontaneous Challenge. This and over the past 21 years has expanded challenge required rapid interchange of interstate and overseas to involve about ideas, the ability to think creatively and 15,000 students each year. It is an opportunity well-developed group cooperation skills. for students with a passion for learning The teams met at Curtin University on and problem solving to demonstrate their Saturday, 30 August to perform and present skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant, their 'solution' to the challenge in front of and public way. Students are required to judges, parents and teachers. Both groups solve demanding, open-ended challenges performed brilliantly and did the College from one of the following disciplines: proud. The presentations were novel, Applied Technology, Language Literature, intelligent, humorous and demonstrated much Maths Engineering or Social Sciences. creativity and original thought. Although the All In 2008 the Junior School entered two Saints' teams did not reach the State Finals, teams in the competition with seven students they received complimentary comments from Years 5 and 6 in each team. One team from the judges and the Maths Engineering Students get a buzz entered the Language Literature challenge team was awarded Primary Honours for and the other team participated in the Maths being in the top 15% of the state. Engineering challenge. Students started All students agreed it was a challenging, out of dance workshops their training in Term 2 and began work on but exciting event. They look forward to their Long-Term Challenge in Term 3. future involvement in Tournament of Minds. The teams were required to work together BUZZ Dance Theatre is Australia's premier dance company which for six weeks to create, make, write, record, The teams were: choreographs performances with a specific focus on youth. act, perform and present in order to meet Language Literature: Olivia Russell, Chelsea the challenge, all without assistance from Lowman, Rebecca Radny, Aurelne Thian, STUDENTS in Years 4, 5 and 6 had the movements as well as improvisation for a teachers, parents or peers. Problems were Grace Whitney, Paige Pittorino, Nick Ramsay. opportunity to participate in workshops with group or individual. Each workshop finished identified and solved by the group members Maths Engineering: Josephine two of the Buzz dancers. In each workshop with a mini performance and a look at some and every student had an equal part to play. Langford, William Todkill, James Clifford, the dancers taught students a section from of the behind-the-scenes design elements of The teams presented the product of their Taigh Macdonald, Francesca Walker, their latest dance production Ginderella the show including costumes and the special ideas - their challenge solution - to a judging Joel Bendotti, Nathan Holbrook. Dressed in Yella. dance floor. panel and an audience on Tournament Day. The workshops began with a series of They had 10 minutes to present within a 3 Ms Fiona Parker - Tournament of warm-up exercises. The Buzz dancers then Miss Narelle Codalonga - Junior School metre by 3 metre performance area. The Minds Coach & Year 6 Teacher taught the students a section of choreography. Dance Teacher teams were also required to participate in The choreography involved specific

tredove - all saints' colEg3 27 Tool boxes made with love for Father's Day

MEASURING, assembling, grooving, positioning, gluing, nailing and hammering were evident in Year 4M on 27 August 2008.

THE classroom became an exciting space for Here is a cinquain poem Year 4M wrote creativity and construction as many students about the experience: enhanced their carpentry skills. Even the adult helpers eagerly watched and joined in the fun! Tool boxes All Saints' hero reflects Mrs Haslett from Bunnings supplied all of Jazzy, creative, the timber pieces, tools, nails and glue. She Assembling, hammering, painting, on Olympic Games demonstrated how to make the tool boxes Experimenting with new challenges, and also explained the safety rules so nobody Dad! would be injured. HEROES, we have decided are people like you and me who do The students decorated their tool boxes Mrs Anne Miller - great things for others and strive to do their best. Here at All with colourful edicol dyes and sponged Year 4 Teacher Saints' College we have such people. love hearts. Decoupage was used to add photographs and cute pictures. All of these DURING the 2008 Olympic Games the Year Although Ms Browne did not win a gold activities culminated in each student building 4s had a special guest speaker, All Saints' medal, just being selected and competing a fantastic tool box which proved perfect as a College staff member Ms Vanessa Browne. at the Olympic Games were amazing Father's Day gift and keepsake. She is our hero because not once, but achievements. We would like to thank her Mrs Has/eH said she was impressed with twice, she represented Australia at the for talking to us and showing us all of her the students' behaviour and they thanked her Seoul and Los Angeles Olympic Games. Ms amazing memorabilia from the Olympic for providing the materials and skills to build Browne represented Australia in the high Games. Thank you Ms Browne, you are one the tool boxes. Maybe they should be called jump event where she jumped 1.94 metres. of our heroes. 'heart boxes' instead, as each one was made Wow! Ms Browne's best jump was 1.98 with care, pride and love! metres which is an Australian record. Year 4 students

ove - all saints' ccllege 28 Transition Program, Years 7/8 FiIm stars at All Saints' SELECTED All Saints' College staff and students will feature in a new anti-bullying program entitled Bully Free TV.

TELEVISION presenter Tony Johnston and plus strategies on how to deal with these his film crew visited the College on Thursday, problems. It is designed to help parents and 27 November to interview All Saints' Principal teachers deal effectively with bullying and Or Geoffrey Shaw, Year 7 Teacher Mrs Oiane will be presented in a chat show format, with Pursell and Year 7 students from Mrs Pursell's background material on location. class. Bully Free TV will be released nationwide The ASC film stars spoke about their views in late February 2009 and a segment of the on the effects of bullying and the best ways program may also be shown on commercial to reduce bullying. All Saints' College was television in 2009. Permission was sought chosen because of its outstanding initiatives from parents prior to the Year 7 students being to increase students' social skills and reduce involved in the filming. bullying between students. Tony Johnston has 23 years of television The program will feature three of Australia's experience including 10 years in children's leading experts on bullying and will present television and five years with The Great an overview of the current bullying issues, Outdoors.

"I felt it was important for the College to be involved in this project. All Saints' is committed to addressing bullying effectively and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a film which is intended to assist other schools and families. The film-makers were impressed with our students' positive outlook, their considered comments and their articulate expression. "- Dr Geoffrey Shaw

"When I was asked how to respond to bullying, I said I would just stay calm and wouldn't let it worry me, but I would tell a teacher if it got worse." - Runa Murase

"I enjoyed that we got to share personal feelings about bullying." - Andrew Walker Transition Program, Years 7/8 Gnientation Days help with smooth transition ORIENTATION, n. the ability to locate oneself in one's environment with reference to time, place and people.

IN the Years 7 and 8 Transition Program and spoon races, sack races and the popular we aim to create a positive, secure and water balloon and water relay activities. supportive environment in which students As a result of the various Orientation develop a comfortable sense of belonging activities, students get to know each other within the College community. From their so they will recognise some familiar faces at introduction to the College during Orientation, the start of the school year. Some even swap the Transition years are designed to help phone numbers to catch up in the holidays. students find their own friendship networks, Guided tours conducted by the older students experience a range of options to discover their give them "inside information" about facilities interests and talents, and become immersed so they start to get a feeling for the College in the Senior School culture. places. Each year this begins with the first At Orientation, it is recognised that Orientation events which take place at the parents also need to feel part of the College end of the year before the students start community. Parents who have students new with us. Some students make the transition to the Senior School are welcomed to the from Year 6 in the Junior School, while some College and have a chance to hear about All come to us from other schools. We run two Saints' activities and get to know each other separate Orientation Days - in 2008 the Year 7 over morning tea. Orientation was held on 3 December and the The Orientation Days are just the start of the Year 8 Orientation on 2 December. orientation process. There will be many other Year 7s spent time with their classroom events organised for the start of 2009 so that teachers in their new rooms and wrote letters students and their parents continue to get to introducing themselves to their teachers. The know the College and each other. Peer Support Program is a special feature for the Year 8s and on Orientation Day they Mrs Elizabeth Harrison - Head of meet older students who will be their Peer Transition Program Support leaders in 2009. In the Tabloid Sports activities, the leaders designed a series of fun activities including old favourites such as egg

ave - all saints' mle;Je 30 Lively 'Street Theatre' attracts a crowd

YEARS 7 and 8 students, as well as a few Year 9s, started rehearsing for the Transition Program performance in Term 4.

IN an attempt to introduce different The challenge... performance styles to the students in 2008 we tried to create more of an 'experience'. As well as developing the creative conception The premise was 'Street Theatre'; an informal, and devising original art pieces (a feat in itself) traditional performance dating back to the logistics of Street Theatre necessitate Medieval times. simple costumes and props, and generally One of the earliest forms of Street Theatre there is little or no amplification of sound, was known as Tableau Vivant, or Moving with actors depending on their natural vocal Picture. It was often seen at weddings and physical ability. This issue with sound and royal celebrations. Suitably costumed meant that physical theatre, including dance, performers would silently act out their scenes mime and slapstick, was an important aspect before an audience. for our students in an outdoor setting. Their Our performance in The Common performances were highly visible, loud and showcased art forms that encompassed acts simple to follow in order to attract a crowd. of all shapes, sizes and types. Bizarre, weird, energetic and unique are buzz words used to Mr Steve Roberts describe the All Saints' College students' solo Drama Coordinator and group performances. The students' work ranged from Shakespearean soliloquies to original mime items.

ove - all saints' collEge 31 Students show flair for fashion design THREE artistic All Saints' College students showed a flair for fashion design recently when they competed in the State Final of the Apex Australia Teenage Fashion Awards (AATFA).

YEAR 12 students Emma Kroeger, Charlotte "Each year I am surprised and inspired by Photographs courtesy of Kenyon and Ariana Davis modelled their our students who are willing to take creative Six 6 Photography elaborate and eye-catching wearable art risks, and therefore produce such unique final at Perth's Hyatt Grand Ballroom in mid­ designs," Ms Blair said. September. The inspiration for Emma's outfit, Enchanted The girls competed in the Fantasy Wear Forest, came after attending a College Art category and were among 62 finalists from Camp to Pemberton. private and government secondary schools The bodice was made from plaster of across Western Australia. Other competition Paris and twigs, while the hooped skirt categories included Casual Day Wear, Evening featured a variety of materials including or Formal Wear, and My Culture. cane, tissue paper, organza and wool. Emma and Ariana's pieces were inspired by the environment, while Charlotte's wearable art reflected different aspects of her personality. The judging panel, including representatives from the modelling and fashion industries, was so impressed with Emma's outfit that she won a trip to Fox Studios in Sydney to compete in the National Final on 11 October. Emma did the College proud, winning third place in the Fantasy Wear category. This is the first year All Saints' students entered the competition and Acting Head of Art, Design and Technology Erin Blair said wearable art had become a popular component of the College Art and Design program. Photograph courtesy of Community Newspaper Group

ove - all saints' cc11Ege 32 o Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? IN Semester 11 2008, Year 10 English students abandoned the traditional, desk-bound study of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy Romeo and Juliet, in favour of an action-packed, swashbuckling approach.

STUDENTS were provided with simple props such as sunglasses, masks and swords to help them better understand their characters and roles in the plot. "Dressing up in sunglasses and playing with swords was much more interesting than reading the play from the book," Year 10 student Kristina Prestegard said. "It brought our class closer together as a group. I'd love to do it again!" Fellow student Ben Jansen agreed that performing Romeo and Juliet with props and actions gave the class a better idea of what was happening in the play. "It also gave us something to look forward to because it was fun," he said. This successful interactive teaching strategy was developed by Year 10 English teachers Lynette Hutting, Gordon Gatti and Steve Smith, as well as Year 11 Literature teachers Adam Kealley and Mary Ellen MacDonald. The inspiration came after the teachers attended a full-day professional development workshop with actors from Bell Shakespeare Company in August. The end result was something Shakespeare, the Bard himself, would have appreciated: entertaining, stimulating, and thought provoking.

Ms Lynette Hutting - Senior School English Teacher

1h3dove - all saints' m1ie;)e 33 Senior School ational S~ience Week

FROM 18-22 August 2008, National Science Week provided an opportunity for All Saints' students to experience fun and stimulating Science activities not usually available during traditional classroom teaching.

EARLY in the week, Academic Vice-Captain Daniel Stone organised and ran a 'Show and Tell' of fun Chemistry and Physics demonstrations. He was ably assisted with showman-like performances from Year 12 students David Gow, Thomas Walkemeyer and Guru Kugananthan. A big crowd of students gathered in the College Amphitheatre to watch pouring sound, rapid combustion of sugar using water, Thompson's Ring and Angry Bottles. Mid-week, Year 10 students were treated to the first Australia-wide CSIRO Teleconference with eminent Scientist, Professor Majer from They learnt how to transfer glowing jellyfish Curtin University. Professor Majer gave an genes into bacteria so they would glow under enthusiastic Power Point presentation of his ultraviolet light. life and work as an Entomologist. Students Science Week finished with Professor had the opportunity to talk with Professor Simon Lewis giving a talk to Year 9 students Majer and asked him questions about his about Forensic Science. Professor Lewis is research. an expert on blood analysis at crime scenes. After school later in the week, students He explained a brief history on how chemistry from different year groups were invited to was, and is now used, to provide evidence undertake a Biotechnology experiment. Using about the victims and perpetrators of crime. a kit provided, students created a transgenic bacteria. Mr Kent Williams - Head of Science

ove - all saints' CDiI€ge 34 Career paths on track for focused four LEARNING styles are the different ways people perceive, process and learn information.

DIFFERENT people prefer to learn in different In 2008 four College students embarked and Central TAFE. The Certificates represent morning sport show. "It will be a Street Talk ways. To accommodate this as educators, we on School-based Traineeships across three the equivalent of two subjects towards their segment where Ryan will interview people on try to present content in different ways to suit industry areas. Year 11 students Ryan Miller graduation from secondary schooling. The the street, at the races and greyhounds. His different types of learners and to offer different and Josh Barnett started studying towards students involved are passionate about their supervisor already has him writing questions types of learning activities. The College prides a Certificate 11 in Broadcasting, on the job chosen career paths and are thrilled they can and ideas and doing dummy runs in the office. itself on delivering curriculum that addresses at 1206AM Racing Radio and 96FM Radio pursue these while they are still at school ­ Ryan can't believe he is being given this diverse learning styles and opportunities that respectively. Nathan O'Dea is completing "the best of both worlds" they believe. In a opportunity already, and is amazed at what he complement classroom-based academic a Certificate 11 in Metals and Engineering at few cases it has been this opportunity that is learning. He is thoroughly enjoying himself work. Over the past four years the College has Parkside Towbars in Welshpool, and Nicholas has kept the student at school and on the and loves the work," Mrs Miller said. offered those Years 11 or 12 students who Shaw will soon start his Traineeship in Sport road to graduation. identify themselves as hands-on and on­ and Recreation. Mrs Miller, Ryan's mother, said her son had Ms Grace Itzstein - Careers Counsellor the-job learners, the opportunity to follow a All four boys will complete their chosen proven himself so capable at work that his curriculum that puts them into the workplace school-based subjects at school and their employer had designed a new segment for up to two days a week. Certificate-based studies on-the-job via Swan 2009 which would be aired on Tim Gossage's

th?dove - aJl saints' rok:,ge 35 Senior School A botics team qualifies f r National Finals

ON 16 September 2008, two groups of Year 9 students represented All Saints' in the annual RoboCup Junior Western Australian Fi nals at Scitech.

THE teams included 2007 Ultimate Rescue they competed against the best teams from RoboCup Junior State Champions, Still Australia, Singapore and Beijing. The Knights Thinking, consisting of Mark Shelton, Xin that say Ni was placed 22nd in the State Zheng Tan and Brandon Loo, as well as The Finals because of technical difficulties, but still Knights that say Ni, consisting of Anthony put up a tough battle against the other teams. Giuliani, Darren Ng, Alex Nguyen and Declan After another five gruelling rounds of the von Dietze. National Tournament, Still Thinking was the RoboCup Junior tournaments have three top WA team and placed 10th overall out of 32 difficulty levels: RoboCup Junior Dance, teams. This was an incredible result given that Rescue and Soccer. They are designed the Premier Rescue division is open to any to educate and challenge primary and student up to 18 years of age and members secondary Robotics students, mirroring the of Still Thinking were the youngest in the real-life use of robots that rescue people from competition. life-threatening situations. The robots are Team member Brandon Loo said the created from Lego and both All Saints' teams extracurricular Robotics program at All competed in the Premier Rescue division, Saints' was both fun and challenging, and he where in addition to navigating a more encouraged other students to join the group. complex course, their robots were required to "There is always the chance that your team rescue a 'victim' by picking it up and placing could make it to the National level and you it on a block. This was achieved with light and could fly interstate for the 2009 competition," touch sensors. Brandon said. After five competitive rounds, Still Thinking Thank you to Mrs Donna Hatton from the finished second in the WA Finals out of more Technology Service Centre, who gave up than 28 teams from across Western Australia. much of her time both in the lead-up and This qualified the team for the National during the competition. Finals held in Perth on 21 September where

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I • \ i. . Photographers capture judges' attention

YEARS 9-12 All Saints' College Photography students again entered a selection of their images into various categories of the annual Canning Show Photography competition in October 2008.

CONGRATULATIONS to all students who a Presentation Dinner at Cannington Exhibition entered the Show for their high quality of Centre where she was acknowledged for her work. In particular, well done to Year 11 outstanding photography. student Dimity Coleman who was invited to

The winners were:

Dimity Coleman (Year 11) Glenn Tippett (Year 12) Youth Photographic Enlargement Section ­ Open Enlargement Any Topic - Second Prize First Prize and Champion Youth Digitally Enhanced Enlargement ­ Third Prize Joshua Langworthy (Year 11) Youth Enlargement in Landscape - First Prize Mickey Nielson (Year 10) Youth Enlargement in Still Life - First Prize Youth Enlargement Still Life - Second Prize Youth Enlargement in Black and White­ Second Prize Declan von Dietze (Year 9) Youth Open - First Prize Bronwen Shiel (Year 11) Youth Enlargement in Portrait - First Prize

thOOove - all saints' college 37 Senior School '

N~Y:0 Year 10 Personal Development Week

FIRE-in-the-Hole, Yurt Circle, Mocktails, Leadership, Fruit Salad, Boxing for Fitness, Cradle Rock, Warm Fuzzies, All Saints' College, YEAR 10, Rock Paper Scissors, Organisation, Bottom Wave, How to Change a Tyre, Friendship, Keys For Life, Trust Walk, Affirmations, Orientation, PERSONAL, Giants Wizards Elves, Clumps, Rowing, Push-ups, Laughter, Seatbelts, The Great Egg Drop, Planning, Learner's Permit, Helping, Standard Drink, DEVELOPMENT, Potting, Sparring, Fun, Water, House, Barking Gecko, Chapel, Peer Support, Sun, Challenge, Games, Pastoral Care, Shadehouse, Fatigue, Party Time, WEEK, Pan Cake Tossing, Get To Know You, Weights, Alcohol, Finger Fencing, Weeding, Team Building, Punching Bag, 2008, Listening, Sweat, Planting, Cola Taste Test, RAC, Skipping, Hoops, Name Game, Knots, Put Ups not Put Downs, Communication, Duck Shove, Road Rules, Bottoms Up, Growth.

WHEN Father Braden closed Year 10 Personal a car jack, push and jump starting a car and Development Week 2008 with a short, simple checking oil, water and wiper blades. Each and moving Chapel service, one chapter student also had the opportunity to sit their ended and another opened in the journey of Learner's Permit theory test. the Year 10 All Saints' College student. The day ended with a workshop run The carefree past had within the space of by Barking Gecko Theatre Company. a week been replaced with the realisation This workshop focused on the issues of that future demands would come with being peer pressure, risk taking and extraneous a young adult. Following the personal growth influences that could impact on young drivers. challenges of becoming a Peer Support A new chapter of personal responsibility had friend and the physical and social challenges started for the Year 10s, and the College of the Program, students by week's end community was there to support had successfully faced and overcome these each student on their exciting challenges. new journey. The Driver Education Program culminated in several activities relevant to the challenges Mr Warren Marshall & faced by new drivers. During the week Ms Brooke Haendel students were engaged in the inaugural All Saints' College Auto Shop where they were guided by staff on how to minimise risks and complete tasks such as changing a tyre, using

thedove - all saints' m1k:ge 38 Student sets sail on Leeuwin voyage

ON Thursday, 22 May I was given an amazing opportunity to join 24 other Rotary students and 25 TAFE deck cadets for a working cruise on the Leeuwin 11, sailing from Fremantle to Geraldton.

We spent the first day getting to know the people and working with others, as well as people in our group, or watch, before moving the confidence to open up to people I had around the deck with our watch leaders never met before. I learned how to get along learning how to run the ship. We climbed the with people of different ages and cultural foremast, braced and raised sails, and learned backgrounds and it was amazing to see how rope knots and coiling. Before we knew it, such a diverse group of people bonded so we were using these skills to manoeuvre well. After completing the trip I now feel more the ship back and forth between Fremantle confident, motivated and much more willing to and Garden Island. But our night was not take risks and try new things. over, as my watch was called on deck to I am grateful to Rotary, and in particular take in the square sails to prevent damage Mr Hatton, who sponsored this life-changing from the storm that hit in what became an journey: Or Shaw and Mr Kealley who unforgettable night. organised such a fantastic opportunity for me. To be honest, I think I was glad it was night Although I was extremely nervous at the and I could not see below me. Tired and more start of the voyage, I now have the most than a little seasick, we eventually returned amazing memories of overcoming obstacles THE Leeuwin 11 is Western Australia's own Tall downstairs for dinner and a good night's as a team and experiencing what it was like to Ship, a three-masted barquentine with more sleep. be on the open ocean. To any students lucky than 810 square metres of sail and an overall At some stage between day one of the enough to be offered this opportunity in the length of 55 metres. voyage and day seven, I gained enough future, I strongly urge you take it, because it is The ship is operated by Leeuwin Ocean confidence and support from the crew to an experience you will never forget. Adventure Foundation, a private non-profit climb 33 metres to the top of the main sail, organisation based in Fremantle. It is used to and enjoyed every second of it. The voyage Peter Kroeger - Year 11 provide adventure experiences, leadership exceeded all of my expectations and taught training and team-building skills for Perth me so much more than I ever thought it youth and corporate groups. could. It boosted my confidence in leading

tredove - all saints' rok3Je 39 Kinetic News takes to the stage MORE than 180 students from Years 6 to 12 were involved in the 2008 Dance Concert held from 6-8 August at John Curtin Theatre in Fremantle.

THE stage was a flurry of colour as students Denise Cunningham, Trevor Jamieson and performed a variety of dance genres including Erin Kerr (a former All Saints' College student Irish, Spanish, Broadway Jazz, Contemporary, and WAAPA graduate with a Degree in Hip Hop, Indigenous, Jazz and Tap. Dance). The theme was Kinetic News and Kinetic News successfully captured the showcased 30 dance items depicting aspects energy, vibrancy and talent of All Saints' of current affairs and news. The pieces were Dance students in three entertaining evenings choreographed by Dance Coordinator Miss of performance. Sarah Richens, Junior School Dance Teacher Miss Narelle Codalonga, and the students themselves. "The students worked tirelessly since February to create a visually stunning performance," Miss Richens said. "We currently have 70 students studying Dance in the Senior School, in a strong varied program." The 2008 Year 11 students studied TEE Dance for the first time in Western Australian educational history. The Dance performers were fortunate to participate in workshops with some of WA's acclaimed choreographers for some of the Photograph courtesy of Community pieces including Jayne Lee, Amanda Wilson, Newspaper Group

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Dream come true for Lion King

ON Saturday, 29 November Year 12 All Saints' College student Kieran King was selected by the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL) draft.

A product of East Fremantle Football Kieran becomes the second All Saints' Club, Kieran was picked at Number 81 student to be selected to play in the to try his luck at the Lions under the AFL behind Scott Watters (1986 Leaver) leadership of Michael Voss. Kieran was who played for the West Coast Eagles, ecstatic at being drafted as was his Sydney Swans and the Fremantle supportive family. Dockers. All members of the College After years of hard work, this was community congratulate Kieran on this just reward for Kieran's perseverance, fantastic achievement and wish him all passion and sporting talents. Kieran the best for the future. was a loyal supporter of the All Saints' College football program, playing in matches even when he was training and playing with the State 16s team and the AFUAIS Academy Squad.

Photographs courtesy of Theron Kirkman, Inside Sport

1h8dove - all saints' m11e;je 41 Prom the Parents and Friends' Society

2008 was an exciting and busy year for the Parents and Friends' Society. We did much to further our aim of helping promote community spirit within the College and supporting student activities.

OUR proudest achievement in 2008 was In August we again supported the College by a couple of former students who gave Forum Social Craft Group met each Tuesday realising a long-standing ambition to be a key participating in the ACTIV City to Surf fun run/ some insight into their university experiences, morning and made delightful treasures in sponsor of the Bush Court redevelopment, walk by providing funds for the bus transport what they had learnt and what they would preparation for the Christmas stall held in now named The Common. It is thrilling to see and barbecue afterwards. We were delighted have done differently. This proved hugely November. Finally, the Friends of Music group the area completely transformed and so many to field the biggest school team for the 12th popular with students and parents alike. supported the many students who play an students using it every day. year with 175 students, parents, staff and We were proud to sponsor several students instrument or sing. In the last edition of The Dove we recounted friends involved. who took part in a wide variety of sporting and A huge thank you to all the Committee, the the fun we had at the Pasar Malam (night For our first general meeting this year we cultural activities both interstate and overseas. PSCs, and Friends of Music who helped make market) which followed on from our AGM were delighted to welcome Or Peter Dingle In addition, we were delighted to sponsor the all of these activities happen. The P&F Society in February. It was a colourful start to the (Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science at Senior School students who took part in the is always looking for people with energy and College year. The essence of the Pasar Malam Murdoch University) to talk about the DEAL for Sydney Music Tour. This was on top of funds ideas to join us, the door is always open. was fun and included a wide variety of stalls, happier, healthier, smarter kids. In September raised from the Quiz Night. Check the College Courier or the P&F page food from around the world and activities for we welcomed Educational Consultant While the Committee organised College­ on the All Saints' website for all the latest all ages. The Quiz Night followed in May. This Margaret Williams, who enlightened us about wide activities on a year group level, Parent information about activities and events. event raised money to help fund the Senior the workings of TEE scores and university Social Coordinators (PSCs) organised School Music Tour to Sydney. The P&F also offers. Using real examples and plenty of get togethers such as coffees, dinners, a Mrs Thirl Millachip - P&F President hosted an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea humour she demystified the subject and made breakfast for parents after drop off, and tables event to raise money for the Cancer Council. it understandable. Her talk was complimented for year groups at the Quiz Night. The Ladies'

ove - all &:lints' m11Ege 42 Archives , Houses in the Senior School

EACH student at All Saints' College is a member of a House. The names of each House remember a person significant in the history of Western Australia. In the Senior School the Houses are the basis for pastoral care and interhouse competition. In 1981, the foundation year of the College, the four inaugural Houses - Forrest, Murdoch, O'Connor and Stirling were established. As the College increased in size the need for a further two Houses became apparent, and in 1994 the House names of Cowan and Durack were adopted.

Forrest House (green), established 1981 Murdoch House (red), established 1981

FORREST House is named in honour General and given a seat in the Legislative and MURDOCH House is named in honour of popularly accepted practices and beliefs. He of Sir John Forrest (1847-1918), a West Executive Councils. In 1890 when Western Emeritus Professor Sir Waiter Murdoch (1874 contributed a column to the Life and Letters Australian born explorer, administrator and Australia was granted its own constitution -1970), the foundation Professor of English at page of The West Australian newspaper, politician. and responsible government, Forrest was the University of Western Australia, where he and from 1933 he broadcast occasional well John Forrest was born in Bunbury and appointed the first Premier. When gold was later served as Chancellor. received talks on radio. Some of his essays gained qualifications as a surveyor. Between discovered and the influx of people to WA Waiter Murdoch was born in Scotland, the were syndicated through the Melbourne 1869 and 1874 Forrest led three expeditions began, Forrest borrowed money to enable youngest of 14 children of Reverend James Herald network and published as a collection. to explore uncharted territory inland from the construction of railways, bridges, jetties, Murdoch, a Minister of the Free Church Murdoch was President of the local League of Perth. The first expedition in search of the Fremantle Harbour works and the Goldfields of Scotland, and his wife Helen. In 1884 Nations Union from its foundation in the early lost explorer Ludwig Leichardt resulted in Water Supply Scheme. Forrest was also the family migrated to Melbourne where 1920s until 1936. He was also President of surveying land in the area now known as involved in negotiations leading to Federation. he was educated at Camberwell Grammar the Kindergarten Union from 1933-1936, and Leonora. The second expedition resulted in In 1901 he resigned as Premier and School, Scotch College and the University of supported movements for women's rights. the first crossing of the Nullabor from west entered the new Commonwealth Parliament Melbourne. Murdoch was appointed Chancellor of the to east, and the third expedition set off from as the Member for Swan. Forrest served as Murdoch worked as a teacher in country University of Western Australia from 1943­ Geraldton following the Murchison River Postmaster General, Minister for Defence, and suburban Victoria and in 1897 he married 1948, and was appointed CMG in 1939 and inland then on through the interior, finishing in Minister for Home Affairs and Treasurer. In a fellow teacher, Violet Catherine Hughston. KCMG in 1964. In 1948 he was awarded an Adelaide. early 1918 he was His academic career began when he was honorary D.Litt. In 1875 Forrest published an account of informed that he FORREST appointed assistant lecturer in English at In 1970, just before his three expeditions and travelled to London was to be raised to Melbourne University. Murdoch published his death, Murdoch where he gave several well received talks the British peerage essays and wrote for the Argus newspaper. was told of the about his adventures. In 1876 on his return as 1st Baron Forrest He was selected as founding Professor government plan to to Perth, he married Margaret Hamersley, a of Bunbury. He died at the University of Western Australia where name the second member of a wealthy local family. They did not while travelling to lectures began in 1913. Murdoch was well­ university in have children. England prior to the known outside his department and was Western Forrest was employed by the Lands and official creation of the active in encouraging closer links between Australia Surveys Department and in 1883 he was peerage. Forrest is buried the university and the community. He often after him. appointed to the senior position of Surveyor at Karrakatta Cemetery. supported the underdog and challenged

ove - all saints' ooIlEge 43 o n or House ( low), Stirling House (blue), e bl"shed 981 established 1981

O'CONNOR House is named in memory of Following the discovery of gold at STIRLING House took its name from the first Charles Yelverton O'Connor (1843-1902), Coolgardie in 1892, and Kalgoorlie in 1893, Governor of Western Australia, Sir James the Engineer responsible for the design of there was a desperate need for water by Stirling (1791-1865). Stirling was Governor Fremantle Harbour and the construction of the people working in the Goldfields. By mid 1895 from 1829-1839. Goldfields Water Supply. O'Connor plans for a system of providing James Stirling was born in Scotland, the O'Connor was born and educated in water supply to these areas. The Goldfields eighth child of 15 born into a respected naval Ireland. In 1865 he migrated to New Zealand Water Supply Scheme involved constructing family. At the age of 12 he entered the Royal where he worked as an Engineer building a dam in the rain rich Darling Range. This Navy and embarked for the West Indies. roads, bridges and railways, and improving water was pumped through pipes over the Stirling served in the Napoleonic Wars against harbour facilities. In 1874 he married Susan escarpment and then a distance of 528km to French and Spanish fleets, and in action Laetitia Ness and together they had eight a reservoir at Coolgardie, and another 40km against Spanish colonies in South America. children. to Kalgoorlie. This was an ambitious plan In 1823 Stirling married EIIen Mangles. They Swan River was found to be poor and food In April 1891 , O'Connor was offered the that required the government to borrow a had 11 children, three of whom were born had to be imported from other colonies. The position of Engineer in Chief in Western significant amount of money. at sea as a result of travels associated with colony struggled to survive. In 1834, Stirling Australia and the family relocated to There were delays in obtaining support from Stirling's naval career. In 1827, at a time of led a group of settlers against a group of Fremantle. O'Connor was given the parliament and although many supported the concern about French plans for expansion, Aborigines in an incident that became known task of improving Fremantle Harbour to vision of the scheme, others were vocal in Stirling was sent aboard the Success to visit as Battle of Pinjarra. accommodate large steam ships carrying mail their opposition. On 10 March 1902, O'Connor and report on the west coast of Australia. He Following his departure from the Swan River from Britain, which were using Albany as their was overwhelmed by the criticism and shot was impressed by the potential of the area Colony, Stirling continued to serve in the Navy main port. In 1897 the harbour works were himself while riding along the beach south of surrounding the Swan River, and on return to with distinction in the Mediterranean, China completed. Fremantle. Work continued on the project and England lobbied for the establishment of a and the East Indies. In 1854 he signed the . O'Connor was also responsible for on 24 January 1903, Sir John Forrest turned settlement there. In May 1829, the Challenger first British treaty with Japan. He became an management of the railways. Under his on the water at Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. and the Parmelia arrived with settlers to Admiral in 1862. leadership, lines were constructed linking establish the Swan River Colony. Stirling developing settlements near Bunbury, administered the settlement from June 1829 Geraldton and to the east from Northam, until August 1832, after which time he left for through to the Goldfields towns of Coolgardie a visit to England where he was knighted. He and Kalgoorlie. The government purchased returned to administer the settlement again the Great Southern Railway creating links from from August 1834 until December 1838. Albany to Beverley. Some of the rail routes During the period of Stirling's administration, were resurveyed and the track was relaid. exploration of the coastal area from the Swan Better quality rolling stock was purchased. River to the Vasse River was carried out. In O'Connor ensured there were well equipped these years the population of settlers did not railway workshops and worked to improve the rise above 3000 and most routine decisions conditions of staff. were made by the Governor. Soil around the

ave - all saints' ooI1e:Je 44 Cowan House (purple), Durack House (white), established 1994 established 1994

COWAN House is named in memory of Edith in 1920 and Cowan won the seat of West DURACK House is named after the Durack Cowan (1861-1932), a social reformer and Perth. She became the first woman to enter family who pioneered the Kimberley region the first woman to be elected to Australian parliament in Australia. As a parliamentarian of this state. The Australian boab tree, used parliament. she continued to fight for changes to as a symbol of Durack House, is native to the Edith Cowan (nee Brown) was born at a legislation to give women greater legal rights. Kimberley. property near Geraldton into a respected In 1924 she lost her seat. The family included Mary Durack (1913­ pioneering family. She had a sad childhood, Cowan was a founder of the Royal Western 1994), a prominent West Australian writer, with her mother dying when she was seven Australian Historical Society in 1926 and and Elizabeth Durack (1915-2000), a painter years of age. In 1879 she married James was active in planning the state's centenary and illustrator. The sisters spent much of their The new Houses and shirt logos Cowan, the registrar and master of the celebrations in 1929. childhood on the family properties, Argyle and are introduced for Cowan and Durack in 1994. Supreme Court, who was later Perth police Following her death a clock tower was lvanhoe stations in the Kimberley, and were magistrate. They had four daughters and a erected as a memorial at the entrance to educated in Perth. son between 1880 and 1891. Kings Park. Edith Cowan University is named Mary Durack's books Kings in Grass Castles Aboriginal culture in the Kimberley. She was Cowan worked for social reforms that in her honour and her image appears on the and Sons in the Saddle told the story of her appointed an Officer of the Order of the British promoted the rights of women and improved $50 note. family's origins in Ireland and settlement in Empire and a Companion of St Michael and St the welfare of children. She was involved in NSW. This was followed by her grandfather George (CMG) as well as being honoured by the Ministering Children's League and the and extended family droving their cattle from both Murdoch University and the University of House of Mercy for unmarried mothers. She NSW across the north of Australia to settle in Western Australia. was a foundation member of the Children's the Kimberley in the 1880s. It was here they Protection Society in 1906, which led to the established large pastoral holdings. creation of the Children's Court. She assisted As a young woman she contributed to The in the establishment of the Women's Service West Australian newspaper and later in life Guild and this work led to the opening of King wrote books for children, most notably the Edward Memorial Hospital for Women in 1916. story of the Nyungar man, Yagan. She also She was prominent in the establishment of wrote the play Swan river saga; Life of early the Western Australian Council of Women and pioneer Eliza Shaw and other works about the was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1920. history of Western Australia. In 1977 she was Cowan was an active member of the Anglican appointed Dame Commander of the British Church. Her work with the Red Cross during Empire for services to literature. World War 1 was acknowledged when she Elizabeth Durack was an acclaimed was appointed a member of the Order of the Australian artist. She was an illustrator of British Empire in 1920. books including many of her sister Mary's Western Australia passed legislation texts. Many of Elizabeth's paintings and allowing women to stand for parliament drawings reflected her experience of

ove - all saints' coIle;je 45 Old Saints From the Old Saints' President

Mr Simon Stone - 2008 Old Saints' President &Old Saints' ASC Board Representative

WELCOME to the end of 2008.

THE Old Saints is looking forward to • The 20 Year Reunion is shaping up to be a job representing the interests of the Old Saints embracing a new cohort of former students. big night with people expected to attend on the College Board of Management this Congratulations to all '08 Leavers - it was from all over the world. Thanks for getting year. Thank you Sonia for covering for me, no doubt a challenging year, but life will get that one organised Mark Balding. during a time when my business commitments more interesting as the responsibilities and limited my ability to contribute to the life of the opportunities of adulthood begin to settle on For the second consecutive year, the 15 College through the Board. your shoulders. Year Reunion fizzled because of lack of I am honoured to have been re-elected interest. This is disappointing, but Anthony as an Old Saints' Board Representative for THE OLD SAINTS HAD A SOLID Radich reports this is a common theme for a further three years starting in 2009. I will YEAR IN 2008: this age group among many schools. We'll get continue to devote a portion of my time to you back for your 20 Year Reunion when the representing the Old Saints' alumni at the • Our Sports Day was probably the best yet. children are a little older and the company you governing level of the school. The turnout was excellent, the weather are trying to float hits $20 a share. After three years leading the Old Saints, was kind, and the gamesmanship and fun Financially, the Association is in excellent I am delighted to welcome Mark Balding were a joy. Sian Morgan - you should be shape. Thank you, Mark, for your contribution into the role of Old Saints' President. Mark proud of a job well done. Thanks to those as Treasurer this year. and I share a few common themes: we are who provided suggestions as to how we To all committee members who gave their both technology entrepreneurs, we are both can lift the bar next year. We appreciate the time this year, thank you. Petra, Bruce, Sian, dedicated fathers and husbands, we share feedback, and will incorporate this into David, Taryn - good job. The reunions are fun, a love for the communities we are part of, our format for 2009. I look forward to seeing but serving on the committee is a thankless and lastly, a parent was employed at the mixed teams of current and former students task, and there is always room for us to College during our schooling. Mark and I next year. improve. It really is something suited to folks have swapped hats and I will be serving as • Our 5 and 10 Year Reunions were who are not working or developing families, Treasurer in 2009. successful thanks to Taryn Preedy and and I believe you do a fantastic job given the May you all have a peaceful and joyous Leigh Grant's efforts and the support of competing demands on your time. Christmas and a prosperous and rewarding their coaches. Sonia Johnson (nee Reid) has done a great 2009.

ove - all saints' coIie;)e 46 TIME of Your Life by Green Day played as we walked away from the All Saints' College Performing Arts Centre for the final time as school students. Singing to these lyrics struck a chord with us then.

Another turning point; a fork stuck in the road. Time grabs you by the wrist; directs you where to go. So make the best of this test and don't ask why. It's not a question but a lesson learned in time. It's something unpredictable but in the end it's right. I hope you had the time ofyour life. So take the photographs and still frames in your mind. Hang it on a shelf, in good health and good time. Tattoos ofmemories and dead skin on trial. For what it's worth, it was worth all the while. It's something unpredictable but in the end it's right. I hope you had the time ofyour life.

10 years later at a time of reflection on No matter what stage of our unpredictable Saturday, 16 August at The Vic Tavern in life we were living, our group was proud, Subiaco, we reunited to discover that these positive and diverse in professions, interests words still resonated with us. and priorities. We are having the time of our We shared stories of happy and exciting lives! turning points in our lives, photographs and Many thanks to Dr Geoffrey Shaw, Anthony good memories. We shared lessons learned Radich, Bruce Lee, Greg Hill and Bruce in time, from business ideas to bargains found Groves for joining us on the night. It was a at Ikea, and how both can take patience and pleasure to organise this reunion, and I look time to build! forward with anticipation to the next reunion in So now, instead of buying canteen cheesies five years. Find me, Leigh Grant, on Facebook we are buying houses, instead of planning to view more photographs of the great night! our weekends we're planning for the future, instead of writing essays we're writing grocery Leigh Grant - 1998 Leaver lists, and instead of having crushes we're having weddings and babies. Old Saints: Feature Article Family celebrates 27-year history with the College

2008 held a special significance for All Saints' College foundation student Michelle Kenworthy (1985 Leaver) and her extended family, as they celebrated the Year 12 graduation of Michelle's son Dane McKnight.

THROUGHOUT the life of the College, this Certificate of Appreciation from the Sambell family has had an ongoing presence and Centre Appeal), and the biggest money involvement, which looks likely to continue spinners: the cake and plant stalls held at well into the future with Michelle's second son fetes around the College amphitheatre. A Theodore enrolled at the College for Year 8, Certificate of Life Membership was awarded 2010. to both of them in 1988 on behalf of the For Michelle's parents Betty and John Parents & Friends' Society. John was also Kenworthy, who lived in Applecross at the Vice-Patron of the P&F Society at this time. time they considered where to send their The family's history with the College also youngest daughter Michelle to school, having extends to Michelle's sister Karen Spencer, the choice of an Anglican co-educational currently an All Saints' staff member working school south of the river was ground-breaking. in the Community Relations Department. Betty and John moved to Bull Creek, Karen has worked at All Saints' for the past within walking distance of the campus, and 12 years in various Administrative roles. Her became involved in all facets of College life children, Michael (1992 Leaver), Simone (1994 and activities. These early years saw John Leaver) and Renae (1998 Leaver) are all former appointed Chairperson of Site Development students of All Saints' who have gone on to With an 18-year age gap between sisters in 1984. The construction work undertaken in make the College proud. When Renae started Michelle and Karen, Michelle still has three those early days was by a small team of hard­ at All Saints' College, student intake began more children (after Theodore) with the working dads. at Year 5 because the Junior School was potential to continue the family presence Betty and John's involvement with the relatively new and still developing. Karen's at the College. Karen also became a fledgling campus incorporated Canteen older brother Steven also has two daughters, grandmother recently. Michael's son Jaxen volunteering, Ladies' Forum, construction Sereena (1997 Leaver) and Jenessa (2003 and Renae's daughter Amelia, may also grow of the first Uniform Store, book covering, Leaver), who are both graduates of the up to receive an All Saints' education and fundraising (including being awarded a College. continue the family's legacy at the College.

ove - all saints' CDIIege 48 : Old Saints: Where are they now?

Ch.ildhood dream becomes a reality Little bundles of joy

2001 graduating student Claire Bond married 1998 Leaver Renae Brennan (nee Spencer) and her husband Luke are delighted to Rory Neaves at All Saints' College Chapel on announce the birth of their first child, a Saturday, 3 May 2008. beautiful baby daughter Amelia Clare. Amelia was born on 24 September 2008 at RORY and Claire met through a mutual St John of God Hospital, Subiaco weighing friend in June 2003 and were instantly 6 pounds 11 ounces. She joins her cousin drawn to each other. After dating for three Jaxen who was born on 19 March 2008 at years, Rory proposed at Kings Park in Osborne Park Hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 December 2006. ounces. Jaxen is the son of Michael Spencer The wedding was held on a beautiful (1992 Leaver) and his partner Kerry. College autumn afternoon and was attended by staff member Karen Spencer is the proud many friends and family members. The grandmother of both Amelia and Jaxen. ceremony was conducted by Reverend Lorraine Stokes who is the mother of one of Rory's childhood friends. Since starting at All Saints' in Year 7, Claire dreamt of one day getting married in the College Chapel and it has now become a reality. New Zealand wedding for 1998 leaver

STUART Munro (1998 Leaver) married Juliet Tompkins in the chapel at St Cuthbert's Safe arrival for baby Michaela College in Auckland, New Zealand on 9 February 2008. FORMER student Penelope O'Brien (nee The bridal party included the groom's Ponton) and her husband Jonathan welcomed brothers Andrew (2000 Leaver) and Justin the safe arrival of their first child, Michaela (2003 Leaver). Several other All Saints' Jane Catherine on 30 October 2008. Michaela alumni were among the family and friends in was born at Kaleeya Hospital weighing 6 attendance, who travelled from Europe and pounds 13 ounces. Australia to share in the couple's special day. It has been a busy couple of years for The ceremony was followed by a reception Penelope (1995 Leaver) and Jon (a past member at Sorrento Reception Centre in Cornwell of the English teaching staff 2005-2006) who Park. married in October 2007. The couple met at Oxford University where Michaela is the first grandchild for proud they both graduated with doctorates in 2007. All Saints' College staff member Jane Ponton. They now live and work in London.

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Liz Riley (1988) Tim Kenworthy (2006) TIM Kenworthy had a break from the books AFTER graduating from after graduating from Year 12 to get some work experience. But it was his volunteering All Saints' College in 1988, Liz Riley enrolled with Youth Challenge Australia (yCA) that at Murdoch University to study Horticultural Science. proved to be a rewarding and incredible experience he will never forget. DURING the first year of her studies, Liz heard use. She saw vineyards in most grape-growing YCA coordinates community development about Roseworthy Agricultural College (now areas across Australia and learnt a huge projects throughout the world. "They only do Adelaide University) in South Australia and amount. In 1996 Liz was awarded a prestigious projects that are identified by the community thought viticulture and winemaking might be an Australian Nuffield Farming Scholarship, members themselves, which is very important interesting career path to follow. Having always enabling her to travel overseas for a few as it makes for a genuine partnership with wanted to live in a rural area, this was an months researching sustainable viticulture. the people," Tim said. "You're working and opportunity to combine her dual ambitions. Prior to starting her scholarship, Liz married living with the people, trying to understand Liz left Murdoch University for Roseworthy Jerome Scarborough and the couple moved what they need done, and using everything in 1990. Roseworthy is about an hour north to the Hunter Valley. They both worked for you have to achieve the outcome. That was of Adelaide, close to the Barossa and a Southcorp at the time, before Jerome joined what it was all about, working with the people great place to live and study. It was here his family's wine business Scarborough Wines. every.step of the way." When you feel this close to people, the work that Liz completed a Bachelor of Applied In 2000, Liz started an independent viticultural Along with six other Australians, Tim flew you're doing in their community·becomes... Science (Wine), majoring in Viticulture. The consulting business called Vitibit. The couple to Guatemala for the five-week community well, not work." course was structured in such a way that it has two children, Callum (8) and Hannah (5), development project. Nueva Allianza was Tim said it was not only the practical incorporated hands-on learning in viticulture and the family plans to be based in the Hunter the name of the small community, set in a ways they could offer assistance, but also and winemaking, providing Liz with a good Valley long-term. beautiful semi-tropical rainforest halfway up a contributing to the community's sense of understanding of both areas. Roseworthy was Liz's business grew from a one or two day-a­ mountain (with a volcano that erupted every hope which made a difference. "We loved (and still is) a working farm and most students week enterprise while the children were young, hour). our community and they loved us back, and live on site. The wine student intake is small to a full-time business. She said it was both The group of Aussies helped the that's pretty special," he said. (about 30 a year), so Liz became quite close to rewarding and challenging being involved in community with a range of tasks including Tim's experience taught him that happiness her peers throughout the course of her degree. agriculture. "It is rewarding seeing great grapes building renovations, shovelling dirt, carrying relates to feeling connected with other After leaving Roseworthy she spent the become great wine and knowing that you had a tiles, mixing cement, picking coffee and people and feeling part of a community. "It following year in various places including the hand in the process, but the vagaries of Mother macadamia nuts, clearing a soccer field, showed me on a deep level that happiness Barossa and briefly back to Baldivis Estate in Nature can be a bit stressful at times," Liz said. bread-making and teaching English. Despite does not depend on wealth, technology or WA, before working a vintage in California. Liz Her successes to date are remaining involved the language barrier, Tim said he formed a entertainment," he said. was then offered a fantastic role with Southcorp in the industry, while keeping both the business close bond with the community members. Tim encouraged anyone who would like to Wines (now Fosters) and returned to Australia and household running smoothly. Her aim for "The kids were really gorgeous. I helped be involved in a challenging and fulfilling to take up the opportunity. She spent five years the long-term is to continue juggling all of these little William sharpen his pencil every day experience, to volunteer for a YCA project. in this national viticultural role which focused on passions, while also trying to squeeze in more for a week in Pre-Primary, and chased down grape quality and sustainable agrochemical overseas travel. Raul and tickled him whenever I had the chance.

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MICHAEL Katchan's passion and talent for AFTER six fun-filled years at All Saints' I am still in touch with friends from school Art developed while he was a student at All College, I made the cross-Nullarbor trek to the and as time passes, it becomes increasingly Saints', and it continues to play a major part nation's capital to check into the Australian clear that friendships formed at All Saints' in his life outside the College. Michael recently National University (ANU). During my time at are for life. I miss the 'Freo Doctor', the enjoyed success and recognition when one of the ANU, I was fortunate to live on campus western sun and the 'Cott' Hotel, but for his art works was selected for publication in a for four memorable years and participate now Canberra is home. comic book. in exchange programs at the University There will always be an important part of Since graduating from All Saints' in 2003, of Alabama and the Graduate Institute of me tied to that navy blue glittered fortress Michael undertook further study to expand International Studies in Geneva. I also enjoyed that sits majestically on the shores of Ewing his artistic knowledge and skills at TAFE and some backpacking in India, Egypt, Europe, the Avenue. To anyone who has read this far, Edith Cowan University. Michael draws much Tom Penney (2006) US and the UK. My days at the ANU yielded a I promise there is no better place than of his creative inspiration from everyday life stint into the world of student politics as well, All Saints' College to prepare you to live and music. Through exploring different artistic and I was fortunate to serve as President of your dreams. CURRENTLY studying Art at Curtin University media, he has developed his own unique the ANU Students' Association in 2004. with a full fee-paying Academic Achievement style which has become recognisable in the After five Canberra winters (terrible for my world of art. One of Michael's pieces which Scholarship, 2006 ASC graduate Tom Penney tan), I managed to complete degrees in Law In memory: he posted on a website called DeviantART, is enjoying success on many fronts. He gained and Political Science and was admitted to the a score of 99.55 in his TER, and credits this was selected by comic author/ illustrator Bar of the ACT Supreme Court and The High Sonali Soderstrom impressive result to selecting Year 12 subjects Justin Randall, and featured in a comic book Court of Australia in 2006. Thus began a two in his area of passion and strength - the SONALI Soderstrom, 1993 Leaver, sadly he produced alongside Chris Bones called year litigation roller coaster as a lawyer for Humanities. passed away on 1 October 2008. She is Waldo's Hawaiian Holiday Slater & Gordon practising in accident victims' Since commencing his three-year Art remembered as a beautiful and gentle Michael's message to other aspiring young compensation. During this time, I also joined person who was loved by all who knew artists is: "Be true to yourself, use mistakes in degree, Tom has already been honoured as a the Labor Party, did some speech-writing for her. Sonali was born on 12 April 1976 in your art to create the final piece, try different member of the Vice Chancellor's List for being Wayne Swan (then Shadow Treasurer) and in the top one per cent of students enrolled in Bangladesh and her name media and develop your own creative style served as the legal spokesperson for Civil his university course. means "golden" in and space". Liberties Australia. He also received a letter of commendation Bangladeshi. She was a Michael hopes I thoroughly enjoyed the law and hope to bright, happy person and more of his art work from the Dean of Faculty (Built Environment, get back to it at some stage, but as 2007 drew a great and loyal friend. will be used within Art and Design), a first year Art Studio on I had an increasing urge to give politics Prize, and membership to the Golden Key Sonali's passing came the comic book and a try. I worked on the almighty 'KevinO?' International Honour Society based on suddenly and she will be fashion industries. campaign and in March 2008, I accepted a dearly missed. Waldo's Hawaiian his outstanding academic achievement at job as Political and Policy Adviser to the Hon. university. Her memory will Holiday is available Jenny Macklin (Minister for Families, Housing, With his ultimate goal of becoming an artist, continue to live on within for purchase from Community Services and Indigenous Affairs), the All Saints' College Planet Books in Tom's creative talents have already been based in Parliament House. community. Mt Lawley. recognised at university level and he is well on Life has been more than good to me and I his way to realising his dream. owe much of it to my years at ASC.

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