The Trinity Grammarian

Vol 27 No 3 October 2012 TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW Tel: 9854 3600 | Fax: 9853 9457 Email: [email protected] Registered by Post PP 31 8852/0003 Trinity Congratulates

Premier’s VCE Awards Anand Bharadwaj Anand Bharadwaj 2012 Junior School Captain, Anand The following boys were awarded Bharadwaj, made history by becoming Premier’s VCE Awards for their the youngest winner of the World performances in the VCE last year: Ben Youth Scrabble Championship held in Greenham (Literature), Christopher Malaysia in December 2012. Beating Hargreaves (Renaissance History) 83 competitors from 14 countries, and James Ooi (English). Anand not only won the title but also the best player awards in three James Ooi categories – Under 12, Under 14, and Under 16. His sights are now set on As well as receiving a Premier’s VCE qualifying for the World Scrabble Award, at the same ceremony James Championships (open to adults) in was named a Top All-Round High 2013. As well as being good with Achiever. Later in the year, he was letters, Anand’s skill with numbers has presented with an Australian Student seen him chosen to represent Victoria Prize for Academic Excellence. Trinity and Australia as an Ambassador in the congratulates James on these Commonwealth Bank Australian wonderful accolades. Maths Challenge in September this year and at the World Education Sam Karopoulos Games in 2013. You are not experiencing déjà vu. For Luke McDonald the second year, Sam Karopoulos of Sport Year 12 has won the ‘TARGET 2030- Darcy Taylor (Year 12) won the 2012 Automotive Design Awards’ Secondary Australian Elite Junior Diving School Division Model award. The Championships in the 1m and 3m presentations by the VACC occurred Springboard Diving. He has now at Federation Square BMW Edge. qualified for the World Juniors in Sam used advanced CAD/CAM October. technologies to manufacture his Luke McDonald (Year 12) was uniquely designed model which is selected for the All Australian Under currently on display in the Fragment 18 Football team after the recent Gallery. Australian Carnival. Hugh Curnow (Year 11) participated in the 2012 NAB AFL Under 16 Championship where he was awarded the inaugural Mark Browning Medal, presented to the Division Three ‘Best and Fairest’. Jethro Mahon (Year 8) won two gold medals at the Victorian Biathlon Sam Karopoulos Championships at Mount Hotham. Biathlon is the only sport that ASB Economics combines the two very diverse Goethe Institute Award Competition disciplines of cross-country skate Harry Tibballs received one of the skiing and small-bore target shooting. three Goethe Institute and Association Congratulations to Diarmuid Healy of German Teachers of Victoria (AGTV) (Year 12) for winning the Senior Aidan Filshie (Year 8) was selected Year 10 Awards. Only six students Division of the 2012 ASB Economics for the Victorian Under 13 Boys’ were selected for an interview from Competition for Victoria in the Hockey team. applications throughout Victoria. The Australian School of Business, award was officially presented at the University of New South Wales German Day Out program at Australasian Competition. Federation Square.

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The core objective of any school is • Visits by Junior School boys to the to ensure that its students are taught Lombadina community, two hours well in class, and that their academic north of Broome, and return visits progress is optimal. Surrounding this by the Lombadina students to central focus sit those objectives that Trinity. These visits have been relate to the so called co-curricular organised by Mr Chris McLean. Tom Cazalet in Vietnam program, which is now viewed as part • Visits by Senior School boys to of the central curricular development Lombadina. Such visits have been of students. above, with equal hospitality to people led by Mr David Ponsford and from these communities. Trinity is Many regard such programs to be just Ms Diana Salvitti. committed to making available five as important as the core academic • Science and Design Technology scholarships for indigenous students programs. Indeed, if Trinity is to projects organised by the Head to study in their senior secondary achieve its role as developing young of Science, Mr Peter Razos and years at Wellington Street. Not only men so that they emerge from the small groups of Senior School do such scholarships open up new School as well educated, well- boys twice each year, at the opportunities for recipients but the adjusted human beings, capable of Oenpelli School in Arnhem Land. school community becomes better forming positive relationships and able • The development by Senior School informed through sharing educational to make a worthwhile contribution to experiences with Aboriginal students. local and global communities, such students of close associations with the Arabunna people whose land It is also important that other groups ‘co-curricular’ programs are of much of indigenous students are made importance. lies in the Lake Eyre region close to Maree and Leigh Creek. Such welcome whenever possible. As young people grow and develop, associations have been fostered Over recent years, Trinity has been Luke McDonald their journey is significantly more by Ms Jenny Poore. encouraging of selected teachers meaningful if they have an spending time teaching in remote understanding of those who are • A visit by Mrs Genevieve Read and Mrs Sally Ward from the schools which educate Aboriginal challenged due to difficult life people. Mr David Ponsford provided circumstances. Being able to place Early Learning Centre to the Nganmarriyanga Pre-School, wonderful service at the Lombadina oneself in another’s shoes and to be School over a three year period. He able to offer support, is an important east of Port Keates in the Northern Territory. became well known for the vegetable part of growing up and maturing. garden he developed which led to all One of the twelve key principles which • Annual visits to Papua New Guinea kinds of new learning for the guide Trinity’s day to day operation is by Senior School students who Aboriginal students. Mr Joe Hewett, that of ‘Outreach’ which is overseen walk the Kokoda track and visit previously Head of English at Trinity, by Mr Tom Delahunty. This principle villages and schools in Eastern accepted the challenge of co- is articulated in the Operational Plan and North Eastern New Guinea. ordinating the boys’ Middle School (2012-2016) with the words… ‘Trinity Recently students have raised Program at Nganmarriyanga School. Grammar School will endeavour money to equip the Design Having seen him in action first hand, to provide facilities, resources and Technology room at the Wesley I can attest to him providing exciting programs of the highest quality. School on Fergusson Island. new opportunities for the Aboriginal As it is a centre which is blessed This program is co-ordinated and children he is teaching – Mr Hewett with a degree of privilege, it has a organised by Mr Christian Gregory. arranged for a group of Middle School responsibility to reach out, by way of • Annual visits by Senior School students from his School to visit Trinity service, into the wider community’. students to Ligao High School in during the final week of Term 3. School programs have been the Philippines. Staff members Mr Hewett’s wife Meg runs the Prep developed in a range of areas to from Ligao High School have School at Nganmarriyanga and both enable students to grow in relation spent time at Trinity and it is hoped provided wonderful hospitality to our to this principle. Such programs are that students will also make such ELC teachers when they made their listed below: visits in the future. The Reverends visits earlier this year. Matt Campbell and Tom Stokes • Visiting elderly people living at Yes, understanding and being involved have initiated and maintained this in outreach is a vital part of the Carnsworth Nursing Home by contact. Junior School students - this developmental experience of our boys. activity is co-ordinated by Mr Chris As well as these projects which are Our core values reflect the importance McLean. organised through the School, we of such activities and the phrase ‘self have identified over 250 boys who for others’ resonates strongly within • The Gardens Project undertaken voluntarily give their time to the our School. May this ever be thus! by Trinity boys in partnership with community in response to needs North Balwyn Rotary Club. such as gardening for the elderly • Year 9 Community Service Week and visiting of people who are held during the last week of Term confined to their homes. Mr Rick Tudor 2 each year. Arrangements for this Headmaster It is important that Trinity reciprocates TRINITY GRAMMAR week are under the direction of the with respect to the visits referred to SCHOOL, KEW Reverend Tom Stokes. page 3 Music

The end of Semester One was represented at the conference, and the August is traditionally a huge month for highlighted by the Year 7 Eisteddfod, choir’s outstanding singing resulted in a music, and this year was busier than held for the first time in the South Room. standing ovation from the enthusiastic ever. The annual series of recitals, run by Every Year 7 student performs in the audience. Trinity was also represented our instrumental staff, commenced in Eisteddfod, and the opportunities for the in the Orchestra with Edward Wang the Music School, and almost every demonstration and sharing of musical playing the oboe. afternoon/evening in Term Three a skills and leadership are countless and The Trinity/Ruyton musical for 2012, performance occurred. varied. Students rehearse for one term Grease , recreated the 1950s in song The Senior Guitar Ensemble performed to prepare for this major performance. and dance. This theatrical extravaganza in the Guitar Extravaganza at MLC, Each Year 7 group sings as a full class, was held in Ruyton’s Royce Theatre and where similar ensembles were able to performs either in an instrumental or performed to capacity crowds on every enjoy, compare and evaluate their own dance ensemble, features one class night. presentation in this fine venue, and the member as a soloist, and announces Woodwind Quintet continued their their own items. Adjudicators comment The senior percussion students participated in a workshop held at award winning tradition through local on musicality, provide positive and Eisteddfods. constructive feedback, and rank the Ruyton, where orchestral and classes according to the number of contemporary techniques were explored. Trinity was heavily involved in the points accrued. The winning class and There can never be too many Schools Music Festival, the most outstanding soloists are performance opportunities and the held at Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash engraved on the Eisteddfod plaque for fortnightly after-school recitals, initiated University, with eleven ensembles posterity! by Mrs Therese McCoppin, have now participating this year. The Stringers, made this experience available to every Marles String Orchestra, Junior Concert In July the Senior Choir joined forces Band, Mitre Band, Intermediate Band, with other boys’ choirs to perform at the student in the School. Boys perform any item of their choice, or a piece for Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Big Band, Opening Ceremony for the International Stage Band, Trinity Strings, Senior Boys’ School Conference held at Scotch a forthcoming examination before a welcoming audience. This activity is Strings and Orchestra all gave fine College. The Combined Choir performed accounts of their respective repertoire. an original work which featured the highly recommended for all musicians at Trinity. Our school has an excellent reputation National Anthems of all countries at this event for high level musicality and outstanding behaviour. August concluded with the Chamber Soiree, a delightful event held in the Trinity Chapel and featuring our most outstanding small ensembles, including the Junior and Senior Guitar Ensembles, Intermediate and Senior Saxophone Ensembles, String Trio, Clarion, Woodwind Quintet and Chamber Choir. The final day of winter (and a blue moon) was celebrated with Southside Jazz; the largest annual event run by the Trinity Friends of Music. Patrick Jaffe (piano soloist), Junior Jazz Ensemble, FBI, Big The Strings at work Band, Stage Band and the Trinity Staff Band performed to a relaxed audience Ben Hu, Harrison Rule Tim Yang in the South Room, which had miraculously turned into an atmospheric and ambient jazz club for the night. Term 3 concluded with the sensational Junior School musical, The Jungle Book , which involved every student on stage. Planning is well underway for the Term Four performance calendar; the Year 8 Eisteddfod, Junior School Concert, Year 12 Farewell Assembly, Founders’ Day Fair, Christmas Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Junior and Senior Presentation Nights. Ms Michelle Stanic Director of Music page 4 Performing Arts

The Trinity/Ruyton Musical Grease

‘We go together, Like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong’ The cast of Grease looked as though they were having so much fun and savouring the final years of their own high school lives. The music and choreography were outstanding, especially the ‘chorus’ pieces: each face was expressive, the voices tuneful and the movements synchronised. The band did itself proud; hidden away from the limelight, the musicians nevertheless played a central role and their renditions of old favourites had the audience members humming along as the songs took them back to the first time they ever saw Grease . The musical is a little Some of the cast of Grease different from the film, with which we are all no doubt familiar; however, the to the toughness of the boys. The to be offered. This is testament to the songs and storyline are essentially the costume department did a wonderful hard work and creative genius of the same. Sweet Sandy and cool Danny job and its attention to detail certainly Director (Mr Tim Schwerdt), Producer enjoy a summer romance and then are enhanced the authenticity of the (Mrs Christine Lucas-Pannam), Music unexpectedly (for Danny, at least!) production. Director (Mr Paul Smith), and of reunited at Rydell High, where we The Trinity/Ruyton Musical highlights course, the cast and crew. meet Kenickie, Rizzo and the rest of the wonderful benefits to student life the gang. that the Coordinate Program allows. The main actors were outstanding; it Students from both schools build was hard to believe that earlier in the bonds through the hours of day they were sitting in class in their preparation and rehearsals that must Trinity and Ruyton uniforms. Once they go into putting on a quality production got on stage, the swagger, the hair, such as Grease . The annual school Max Greenham, the jackets, the accents – the T-Birds musical is always well attended; Daniel Beratis, Liam McCoppin, came to life, while the Pink Ladies indeed, this year the shows sold out Neil Kemister were perfect and a wonderful contrast so quickly that extra performances had and Danny Smith

Toad of Toad Hall

Mr Stewart Lucy, and all the staff, parents and students who assisted in creating this marvellous Middle School production of Toad of Toad Hall , should be delighted with the wonderfully witty performances provided by this talented cast of young actors. Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger were so appealing; managing the word play and characterisation with ease. The make-up and costumes, courtesy of so many dedicated parents, were superb. Furthermore, creative set design, lighting and props added to the experience for the audience. Above: The cast and organisers of Toad of Toad Hall Left: Spencer Hines (Rat), Angus Thomson (Toad) and Samuel Ginsberg (Mole) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

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In the first edition of The Mitre in 1907, Boys was amazing. This wonderful Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock. there is an article which states: ‘One enthusiasm was rewarded on the siren The following boys were picked to of the most fruitful causes of school as the score stood at Trinity 17.9. 111 play for the AGSV against the APS vices, large and small, is loafing. A to Marcellin 7.8.50. The players, teams: Jay Kennedy-Harris, Tom man who has nothing better to do in naturally, were jubilant – as were the Cutler, Sebastian Nicolosi (vice- life than to look on is always a poor supporters; this marked Trinity’s first captain), Luke McDonald, Hugh creature, generally useless, often grand final win since 1976! Curnow, Hugh Beasley - football; Ben dangerous. Boys should have Congratulations to all those boys, Mitton (vice-captain), Riley Maddock, something to do, and hence the especially co-captains Seb Nicolosi Angus Hamilton (emergency) – justification of the compulsory games and Luke McDonald and also to their hockey; Lachlan Smale (vice-captain), of the great schools.’ Nowadays, inspiring and patient coach Dr Steven Daniel Milborrow, Hamish Smylie sport is far more than a means to Maus and his support staff, Ms Di (emergency) – soccer; Mitchell Dyer, prevent boys from ‘loafing’. Salvitti and Mr Tony Spassopoulos. Ben Lawler (emergency), David A key component of life at Trinity, the Soccer at Trinity is growing in Munday (emergency) – cross country. School’s sporting program is extensive popularity and this year, the First XI Now, the School sporting fraternity is and tries to accommodate the diverse completed the season in third position preparing for the athletics and water interests and talents of our boys. The (the best result in 15 years). Cross polo season. Increasingly, this is seen sports on offer range from the niche country attracts many boys, three of less as the ‘off-season’ and more as rogaining and lawn bowls to cricket whom: Chow Lui, Nicolas Paidoussis an opportunity for those serious about and soccer. The main aim of the and Mitchell Dyer, were picked to their sport to maintain and hopefully program, run by Director of Sport represent Victoria in the Australian improve their skills and fitness. Indeed, Mr Brendan Mahony, is to challenge Cross Country Championships. Rugby the House Athletics competition, held all boys to perform at their best in is a sport with passionate players and in August, saw much enthusiasm on whichever sport they choose and the even more passionate supporters. both and some focus is on the quality of sportsmanship. Mr Peter Lewis has returned from his exceptional results were achieved. The 2012 winter sport season has exchange to England and has put his Existing school records were broken ended and Trinity performed well in heart and soul back into Trinity rugby. by Matthew Harcourt (U14 many areas. The First XVIII football The First XV performed well, finishing – 1.71m) and Damon Zethoven team not only completed the season in fourth place. Furthermore, Bulleen (U15 Triple Jump – 12.98m and U15 undefeated (for the first time in over played host to the Victorian Schools’ Hurdles – 13.36 sec). Daniel Smith 50 years), but the boys went on to win Rugby Union finals. Thousands turned (Year 11) received the 3000m Simon the AGSV premiership on home turf at out to see this spectacle (between Malaspina Trophy and the overall Bulleen. On the day of the grand final, St Kevin’s and Melbourne Grammar); winner was Hindley House. an extremely damp Saturday, the including several headmasters, the turnout of boys, families, staff and Old State Premier (Ted Baillieu) and former

The victorious First XVIII with Dr Steve Maus, Ms Di Salvitti and Mr Tony Spassopoulos page 6 Sport

Mark Yeoman, Hugh Curnow, Sam Holloway and Tom Cutler

Hugh Davis, Callum Goldby, Nick Carter and Mitchell Sampieri

Oliver Donoghue

Alex Sheldon and Lachlan Cho Ben Mitton, Alex Faithfull, David Munday, Scott Sarah Angus Hamilton and Will Hamlyn and Ben Lawler

Tom Noonan and Sam Tomkinson Luke McDonald and Alex Polidoros The Grand Final scoreboard at full-time TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

page 7 Junior School

Junior School Musical – of course. All the lead actors played In putting on a production such as their roles with maturity and used ‘The Jungle Book’, teachers hope that The Jungle Book humour to great effect. Shere Khan’s the students will gain much from the The Jungle Book is a vibrant, exciting entry provoked shrieks from the experience of working together musical and Trinity Grammar Junior monkeys on stage and hisses from towards a common goal. Mirroring this School’s interpretation of this classic the children in the audience, while experience is that of the dedicated tale, directed by Ms Antoinette Dillon Baloo endeared himself with his group of parents and staff who with Mr Wayne Cross as Assistant ‘gentle giant’ persona. worked hard behind the scenes Director and Mr Richard Allen as The choreography (coordinated by to ensure the whole operation ran Music Director, did not disappoint. Ms Emma Martin) was excellent – in smoothly. Costumes were created, It opened with a burst of music, particular, a group of boys who danced sets were constructed, props were movement and colour from the in synch to ‘Jai Ho’. Their dancing was sourced, rehearsals were undertaken – gorgeous Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 complemented by effective use of and people worked tirelessly. Junior students (directed by Mrs Sue lighting to enhance the show. School is fortunate indeed to have Skillington) who sang with clear, sweet Movement was also used skilfully in such a supportive community of voices and much enthusiasm. Their the scene with Kaa the snake, where parents and staff. animal skin costumes and face paint six boys worked a long puppet snake; The Vultures looked stunning against the vibrant one sang and the others provided the jungle backdrop. The children chorus. Throughout this musical, all performed three songs with aplomb, performers sang with confidence and finishing with ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ enunciated their words beautifully. – what fun! There were lots of old favourites for the The story of Mowgli is poignant and audience to tap its feet to including, relevant: the journey of a young boy ‘Bare Necessities’, ‘I wanna be like as he learns to stand on his own two you’ and ‘That’s what friends are for’. feet – with a little help from his friends,

The Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students in The Jungle Book

The main cast of The Jungle Book

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Grandparents’ Day Visit from Djarindjin Lombadina in the Junior School At Trinity, we recognise the unique role During Term 3, the Junior School boys The overriding aim of the trip was for that our grandparents have in many played host to a group of students new friendships and connections to children’s lives and, for that reason, from the Djarindjin Lombadina be forged between these students Friday 7 September was a very special community in Western Australia. The from very different parts of Australia. day at Trinity Grammar Junior School. visiting students stayed with Junior The boys all seemed to enjoy each On this day, more than 600 School families and attended regular other’s company and embraced this grandparents and special friends classes with Year 6 students. opportunity for new experiences. visited the boys and girls from the ELC However, they also participated Nine of our boys will visit the Djarindjin right through to Year 6. Watching the in a number of exciting excursions. Lombadina community in the first week children interact with their visitors was The action-packed week included of the Term 3 holidays where they will just wonderful. Excited boys from an outing to Mount Buller and a visit have another chance to further develop Prep to Year 6 enjoyed the opportunity to Etihad Stadium to watch St Kilda the friendships already formed. to show their guests around the take on Greater Western . school with the grandparents also enjoying a fantastic morning tea served by our Junior School parents in the East Room. All the children from the ELC to Year 6 then put on an entertaining musical presentation in the South Room.

The boys from Djarindjin Lombadina at the snow

Great excitement in the Science and Technology Department TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

page 9 Early Learning Centre

We are in the fortunate position that Action with a selection of Australian much pleasure that we invited 13 no matter what the weather is like, animals and, during the last week of boys back for a special morning tea the children with whom we work love term, a very brave dog was the star to celebrate this event. The current to be outdoors: exploring, building, of the Responsible Pet Education children could hardly believe their eyes climbing, socialising, dramatising, Program held for the Four Year Old that such tall young men could ever appreciating nature and enjoying all Group to educate them about how have been four or five years old. that they discover in our playground. to safely interact with dogs. Those fourteen years have certainly During the Term 2 holidays, the Grandparents’ Mornings were another passed quickly. outdoor space had some much highlight in a busy term and there was We have followed their progress appreciated work carried out. This a clear sense of pride exhibited by all through the School with great interest not only enhanced the area, but also children in sharing their space with and we wish them, as we do all the provided many more opportunities for some of the most important people Year 12s, all the very best for their the children to enjoy the great outdoors. in their lives. exams and for the future. This past term was filled with many This year sees the first group of boys Mrs Genevieve Read special experiences, including a who began in the Early Learning Director of the Early Learning Centre performance by David the Music Man , Centre complete Year 12 at Trinity a drama workshop, visits from Wild Grammar School and it was with

Charlie Cheshire and Sebastian Nicolosi Three wombats – Tommy Skillington, with some ELC children Aakash Srivastava and Imogen Thatcher Alex Wong with his grandparents – in the drama workshop Tiddalick Gladys and Tony Wong

New Zealand author Craig Smith Tom Tillyard with his grandparents Elsa and Lindsay McMillan Dame Margaret Guilfoyle who opened the ELC in 1999

Ross Stefanatos with grandparents Will Johnson with grandparents The Year 12 students who started in the Bob and Marcia Symons Bruce and Judy Candy ELC

page 10 Trips and Tours

Papua New Guinea The experience was unique for each boy and, needless to say, unlike what The Papua New Guinea trip is most Australians get to encounter in coordinated by Mr Christian Gregory Papua New Guinea. for Year 11 boys and it takes place in Sam Macalister and Zac Freeman the July holidays. It offers experiences that will be remembered fondly and change the participants’ world views. It also involves a lot of hiking. Spectacular views and picturesque villages are the reward for hours upon hours of hiking. Completing the Right: Corey Mangos and mud! Kokoda Trail is not so much a physical Below: David Munday, Jon Thomson- challenge as a mental one. Our bodies Settle and Dominic Barro looking a bit had to do the work but it was our nervous minds that really pushed us on when Bottom: The group at the start of the we were tired, hungry, muddy, tripping Kokoda Trail and slipping on roots and muck and aching from the repetitiveness of walking. The Trail experience is also a highly historical one. Having varying degrees of prior knowledge, we learnt a considerable amount about the Japanese landings in Milne Bay, their advance over the Owen Stanley Ranges, Australian resistance from Owers Corner with much fewer troops, the adversity suffered by both sides and about inexperienced Australian boys becoming heroes. We also saw monuments devoted to sacrifice, mateship, courage, and a stone that played the role of surgical table for a plethora of suffering Australian soldiers. Hiking on the same Trail as those who fought during World War Two gave us a surprising sense of connection with those soldiers and their experiences. Mid-way through the trip came the day that all boys had been anticipating with excitement and some trepidation. We were sent to individual villages to live with the local families for three nights. Every family is allocated a plot of land designated for farming, or ‘gardening’. The gardens are fundamental to their way of life, representing their ability to survive. Yams were the most popular food and, it being harvesting season, were served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At meal times, after dark and in between the jobs that needed to be done, we sat around the small table and told stories, seemingly for hours. All sorts of stories were exchanged, from tales of giant clams and octopi to the Mermaid of Milne Bay.

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Snowsports Cross Country Championships and National levels. Another very (Division 3 and Classical). Nicholas successful snowboarder was Riley Mount Hotham was enveloped in Koppert (Year 4) also qualified in the May (Year 9) who won two individual snow and bathed in sunshine as Trinity Cross Country Classical. silver medals at the State level and families, staff and friends enjoyed the The three Division 4 snowboarders - was placed fourth in the Snowboarder annual snowsports trip organised by Oscar Percy (Year 5), Lachlan Marsh X at Nationals. The only Alpine skier to Ms Geri Coughlin. The 94 participants and Aiden May (both Year 6) - qualify for Nationals was Alex Percy spent the first week of the July achieved huge success: a team (Year 6), who finished 15th in the holidays skiing, snowboarding and first for the Snowboard GS and National competition. having fun. For many students, this Snowboarder X at both the State period provides important preparation time for the Victorian Interschool Snowsports Championships. Similarly, the Mount Buller Day Trip also allows students to attend lessons and race training, enabling everyone from beginner level to advanced, to develop their skills on the slopes. This training evidently paid off for Jethro Mahon, Jono Lawler and Harry Jacobs (all Year 8) as their team qualified for two events in the National

German Excursion On 24 August, the Year 8 German students went to the Cuckoo Restaurant in Olinda for a smorgasbord buffet containing all sorts of German and other European foods - the dessert buffet was certainly the favourite with most boys! There were foods such as schnitzel, Aiden May, Lachlan Marsh and Oscar Percy were the winning team in SB GS and SBX sauerkraut, bee sting cake, black in both the Victorian and National Interschools forest cake, pancakes as well as many German Exchange and made it possible for us to spend other delicious delights. While most one week of our holidays in Sydney and boys would have been content with As German exchange students from the second one in Central Australia. just the food, it didn’t stop there. The Marianum School, Fulda, we stayed Saying goodbye after eight amazing live German music and dancing was a with our host brothers Fred Hiskens weeks was the hardest thing for us. great way to burn off a few kilos after and Neil Kemister and their families our colossal meal. for eight weeks from 15 June to But Fred and Neil will come and stay Ethan Katz 9 August and attended Trinity for six with us in December and we are of those weeks. looking forward to our time with them in Germany. We were welcomed warmly by the Trinity boys and teachers and soon Sophie Kress and Anne Kraemer found friends. School wasn’t as difficult as usual because we were exchange students, so we really enjoyed going to school. We particularly liked the House system and the fact that we could choose our own subjects. Marianum and Trinity have lots in common but there are also some extreme differences. As both of our host brothers took part in Grease , we watched the rehearsals and the performances and loved the show - we both think everyone in the musical did a wonderful job!

At Cuckoo restaurant Our host families showed us lots of Fred Hiskens and Neil Kemister with their Melbourne and the surrounding areas exchange students Sophie and Anne page 12 Community

Confirmation and Boarders’ Service On Sunday 19 August, 11 boys from Years 7 to 10 received Confirmation as part of a Confirmation and Boarders’ Service held in the Trinity Chapel and officiated by Bishop Stephen Hale. The boys each received a special gift to mark the occasion. According to Year 7 student Jack Furey, ‘A real highlight of the day was when everyone sang the hymns; this was amazing with everyone singing their best.’ Congratulations to Matthew Baumgartner, Thomas Bobbera, Tom Dobrotwir, Jack Furey, Samuel Hoppe, Anthony Larkey, Joseph Williams (all Year 7), Nicholas Clark and Alexander Thomson (both Year 8), who renewed their commitment to the Christian faith at this service, as well as Max Ford (Year 10) and Lewis Malay (Year 8) Boys receiving their Confirmation with Rev Matt Campbell and Bishop Stephen Hale who were baptised and confirmed.

Parents’ Association The move to our new look Trinity website was completed last term. This is an exciting time as it marked the first step to the Trinity Connect secure portal concept which has the potential to provide parental access to the Trinity intranet portal. This portal will be an evolving project and we look forward to its initial release in the very near future. Carolyn Turner and the Green and Gold Ball Committee again need to be commended on their outstanding efforts organising the very successful Year 12 parents at the Green and Gold Ball Winter Solstice Ball. Many Trinity parents wined, dined and danced the night away. The wonderful Fair Committee, chaired community event and the Parents’ Other activities have also been by Roger Bobbera, has been working Association encourages you to organised by various parent groups throughout the year on the planning volunteer in whatever capacity you in the School. The Friends of Art and preparation for this great can. hosted the NGV Winter Masterpieces family/community day. This year, the Ms Lucy Muchic Napoleon: Revolution to Empire Founders’ Day Fair is on Sunday President Breakfast event, Friends of Music 18 November. It is a whole school coordinated the perennially popular Southside Jazz and Friends of Drama organised a well-attended group outing to Queen Lear at the MTC. Ladies – don’t forget to mark in your diaries the Oaks Day Lunch on the 8 November. This is a lovely way to catch up with other mums for a fun event. Nicola Smylie, David Smylie, Jenny Lyle, Garry Ringwood, Lynette Julian and John Rogerson Deb Ringwood and Rod Lyle TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

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The progress of The Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre

From the School Council The Government’s response also, Also at the local level, Mr Robert Utter critically, needs the support of the and I have been consulting with Over last few months the School States and Territories which at the School staff and other stakeholders Council has been occupied with many moment is far from certain. to gather as much insight about the issues both at the local and the What does appear certain in this fluid School as we can, as we get ready national level. policy environment is that the to appoint a Head to lead the School Nationally the issue that has the Government and Coalition both from the beginning of 2014 following attention of the Councils of all accept the crucial role that Catholic Mr Tudor’s retirement. In addition to independent schools is the and independent schools play in the School staff, we have met with the Government’s response to the Gonski Australian education system. Parents’ Association and the Student Report into school funding. As I write Executive, and by the time this edition At the School level the Council has this the Prime Minister has issued the goes to print we will also have met been reviewing progress on the Government’s formal response which with the OTGA and the Staff Association. Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre is expressed in general terms and These meetings have been wonderfully for Contemporary Learning which is does not as yet give schools the enlightening and will equip us well as we moving along at a rapid pace as we certainty that they all need. The undertake our search. approach the end of the year. Those Prime Minister has promised that of you who have visited the School will On behalf of the Council I wish you all independent schools will receive have seen how this landmark building, all well for the remainder of 2012 and an increase in funding under the designed by Peter McIntyre (an OTG I look forward to reporting to you Government’s plan. What is not clear and former Council Chairman), has again early next year. is whether that promised increase is been asserting its unique presence on Mr Garry Ringwood commensurate with the funding the main School campus. We all look Chairman of School Council indexation that independent schools forward to it being ready for the receive under the current plan. beginning of the 2013 School year. Lincoln University ‘Land the Trip’ James Campkin-Smith of Year 12 is were able to experience the thrilled that he took the time to enter personalised environment of this the ‘Land the Trip’ competition as his unique land-based university, enjoy essay won him a fully funded visit to tours of Christchurch and speak to Lincoln University in New Zealand. The current students and lecturers about five recipients from around Australia the courses on offer.

The Year 12 Colloquia known case to illustrate the passion, working in charity have to offer. the attention to detail and ultimately The guest speaker for the final Year 12 Three colloquia are held each year the tenacity needed to succeed in Colloquium of this year was Professor and organised by one of the Vice- such a role. Other highlights of the Grant McArthur who presented a Captains. All Year 12 students attend evening included Year 12 International fascinating talk on his research into and sit at tables with their peers and Student Yiqing Fei, displaying his aspects of cancer and some of the staff. They enjoy a formal dinner, wonderful sense of humour, giving significant breakthroughs being made served by Year 11 students, a musical a snapshot of his life as a young by his team at the Peter MacCallum item and a number of speakers, Chinese student who moved to Cancer Centre. Professor McArthur’s including a guest speaker invited from Melbourne to study English and presentation had the audience outside the school community. These immerse himself in the Australian captivated as he detailed the amazing are ‘grown-up’ occasions and way of life. recent progress made by his team illustrate the fact that these boys are At Colloquium number two, the Year that has brought the world ever closer now the leaders of the School. 12 students welcomed Mr Mark to curing cancer. Entertainment was The first Colloquium for 2012 was held Squirrell to the School. He thrilled the provided by, among others, Ed amidst the incredibly busy first term. audience with talk of his unique Rasmussen and Dennis Wang who Everyone present was transfixed by experiences in the wars of the Middle performed the year level’s favourite the guest speaker Mr Jeff Maher. East and his inspirational ascent of hymn Lord of the Dance on guitar All Mr Maher heads the Arson and Mount Everest. His roles with the in all, the third colloquium, much like Explosives squad at Victoria Police. Australian Special Forces and World the previous two, proved to be very However, he spent 27 years as a Food Organisation provided the successful and enjoyable evenings. detective, 15 of which were spent in audience with plenty of insight into the Congratulations to Sebastian Nicolosi charge of homicide. He was involved fulfilling nature of service to others, for organising the Year 12 Colloquia in over 200 homicide prosecutions motivating the cohort to explore the this year. and he chose one particularly well opportunities that volunteering and page 14 OTGA

From the OTGA President The OTGA Committee has been working hard over the last few months to improve its profile in the School community and to improve its relevance to Old Boys. It is therefore pleasing to see an increase in the number of participants on the Old Boys’ Facebook page, more people getting involved in OTGA winter sport and the introduction of the Drama Club. We have provided close support to the expansion of the Cricket Club, promoted more Old Boys’ work in indigenous affairs and given a scholarship to a TGS teaching staff member to work in Arnhem Land. Significantly, for the first time in many years, we had an Old Boys’ Dinner, themed around the Olympics and OTG Olympians, on the night of the Alison Inverarity and Ray Weinberg opening ceremony. There were four OTG Olympians present, Mr Ray Weinberg (OTG1944) - Athletics, Mr Robert McIntyre (OTG1973) - Winter Olympics, Mr (OTG1992) - Decathlete and Mr Andrew Smith (OTG1996) - Hockey – Bronze Medallist. All generously spoke of their unique Olympic experiences. The highlight of the night, for me, was the discussion MC and former Olympian Alison Inverarity had with the great Ray Weinberg, who was able to provide insight into the relevance of the Olympics just after the global trauma of WW2 and also to make links with London 2012. Ray gave those of us who have seen ‘a few more games than others’ a couple of great stories for our memories. The keynote speaker was Winter Olympic Gold Medallist Steven Bradbury, who used Tim Sharp and Clint Hillas a combination of humour and wit to provide an inspirational tale of persistence to achieve success. Christmas. We will remain engaged http://www.facebook.com/groups/236 Thanks to Tim Sharp (OTG1994) and with the various sporting and special 9824256/ and to consider the Clint Hillas (OTG1996) for their efforts interest groups to help them prosper undoubted value that this facility will in organising such a great event. further in 2012. provide present and future Trinity The OTGA continues to focus on Finally, I would like to thank Old Trinity students. It has been an interesting providing opportunities for the OTG Grammarians for the pledges made and challenging year to date and I, community to get together in so far to the OTG Careers Centre with the rest of the OTGA Committee, circumstances relevant to the School within The Richard and Elizabeth Tudor look forward to our work for the and the wider community. We will Centre for Contemporary Learning. remainder of the year. have a CBD lunch on December 7 I encourage those that have not yet Jeff Hooper and a young OTG drinks night at the seen the new building to view the OTGA President Nevermind bar in the period before photos by joining our Facebook page

TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

page 15 Reunions

Recently the School hosted the 1972 David Bevan and Chris Howell were Reunions planned 40 Year Reunion and will shortly host at the dinner while Brian Macfarlane the 1982 30 Year Reunion as well as called in for drinks. for 2013 an OTG Reunion Dinner in Sydney. A number of guys travelled from Gold Mitre Lunch: 1932 - 2013 The 1972 Dinner was well attended country Victoria while Ken Syme Thursday March 21 with Don Campbell (1966-72) , Rod (1964-72) came down from (for those who left School 50+ years Lyle (1968-72) and Jeremy Duffield Queensland. All agreed they wanted ago) (1963-72) making a big effort to to catch up again well before the next 2008 5 Year Reunion BBQ contact past students from their year 10 year reunion! Wednesday March 13 level. Former staff Roger Kennedy , 2003 10 Year Reunion Dinner Friday May 17 1993 20 Year Reunion Dinner Friday May 31 1983 30 Year Reunion Dinner Date to be confirmed 1973 40 Year Reunion Dinner Date to be confirmed 2012 1 Year Reunion BBQ Date to be confirmed If you have any questions or would like to assist with the organisation, please contact Sharon Kendall by email: [email protected]

The Trinity Grammar School Business 1972 Reunion Directory is up and running on the new TGS website http://business.trinity.vic.edu.au/ If you wish to advertise please follow the links or contact Mr Noel Stevens for more details [email protected] or phone 9854 3600

Bruce Rigby, David Bevan Mark Wilkinson, Donald Campbell and Chris Howell and Jeremy Duffield

In Memoriam We were saddened to hear of the ALAN COHN (1927-34) was one of DREW MACKIE FORSYTH passing of the following members our oldest Old Trinity Grammarians. SNEDDEN (1965-68) died very of the Trinity Community. CLIFF MILTON NISBET (1934-35) suddenly at home in London on 26 Past School Council member JOHN also passed away earlier this year. August. He was a rower, cyclist and HOLBERTON passed away in early rugby player at Cobham RFC. Drew ALAN GOBLE OAM, MD, FRCP, attended the reunion in London last year August. John was on the School FRACP (1938-42) was an outstanding Council from 1985 until 2003 and was and according to his wife Nicky, he medical practitioner and was greatly enjoyed receiving The Trinity the Treasurer for most of that time. dedicated to the research of heart John’s three boys, PHILIP (1960-68), Grammarian and keeping up to date with disease. He was awarded his OAM what was happening at his old school. SIMON (1964-72) and MARK in 2011 for services to medicine as a (1962-70) attended Trinity as did his cardiologist and to the National Heart grandson MATTHEW (1996-2000). Foundation in Victoria. We thank John for his wonderful contribution to TGS.

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The OTGA held a most successful Olympic Celebration Dinner at the Boulevard Restaurant in Kew on Friday July 27 for all Old Boys. Four of the School’s Olympians were in attendance, with former Olympian Alison Inverarity as MC and Gold Medallist Steve Bradbury as Guest Speaker. Steve Bradbury delivered an entertaining speech and it was terrific to see so many recent leavers at the Dinner. Well done to Tim Sharp (1987-94) and Clint Hillas (1991-96) for their organisation of the night.

Alex Hasiotis, Alex Syme, Joel Sansom and Billy Syme

Chris Jackson, Sam Horsburgh, Taylor Gale, Tim Daniell and Alex Heuston

Scott Ferrier, Alison Inverarity and Jeremy Scott Langdon, Antony DeBoos, Gareth Carwardine, Damien Scalzo and George Plain Sutcliffe

Gil Van Der Venne, Jay Arrowsmith Richard Baumgartner and Noel Stevens and David Baumgartner

Alison Inverarity and Steve Bradbury Sam Smith, Lachlan Tyson Tim, Ray and Christopher Weinberg and Alex Paterson TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

page 17 OTG Sport

OTG Football Hasiotis (11 games), Jake Steinhart must improve! A drop down in division (nine games), Tom Bennett (six games) doesn't guarantee success so we The 2012 Premier Division season and Alex Heuston (five games) are all must approach the pre-season with has concluded and we find ourselves Under 19s and played important roles enthusiasm and commitment. sitting in ninth position on the ladder. in the senior side during the season. Everyone is looking forward to Anyone who knows anything about Brendan Iezzi, despite an injury welcoming the premiership winning the VAFA knows that means interrupted pre-season, led the team Year 12s to the club for their first relegation. After three years of holding brilliantly and was ably supported by experience of amateur football. It was ourselves in the top flight we will play Nick Howell, Jack Osborn, Kristian great to see Trinity win the AGSV in Premier B in 2013. Though of Butler and Robert Humann. Andrew premiership for the first time since course there is disappointment Ramsden kicked 53 goals for the 1976. To beat Marcellin College the associated with relegation, there is season and again showed why he is way we did was a great credit to the also much hope provided by the many not only one of the most feared players and Dr Steve Maus! young faces that were selected for the forwards in the game but one of the Please visit www.oldtrinityfc.com.au senior team in 2012. Gabe Hamilton champions of the VAFA. for news and information regarding (18 games), Andrew Kyriacopoulos Next season is going to provide pre-season and the 2013 season. (16 games), Ben Howell (14 games), everyone with a new challenge. We Ed Weatherson (11 games), Alex Adam Andrews

Oscar Fairweather and James Gilfillan

OTG Cricket NOTICE: All Old Trinity Grammarians and their Following a positive 2011-12 season, ANNUAL GENERAL the Old Boys Cricket Club is adding families are warmly invited to the a second team for the upcoming MEETING season. The second team will play Old Trinity Grammarians’ OTG Founders’ Day in the newly created MCC Club XI Association Service second division. The Club plays Wednesday November 14 on high quality turf wickets against Tuesday November 13 from 8.00pm from 6.30pm traditional rivals such as Old Scotch, Hudson House Old Carey and Old Xavier in the MCC 53 Wellington Street, Kew Chapel of the Holy Trinity Club XI Competition. We are looking Agenda: A light supper will be provided for more players so if you are President’s Report at the conclusion of the Eucharist. interested in playing, please contact Treasurer’s Report For catering purposes please contact Hugh Krantz at [email protected]. Election of Office Bearers Sharon Kendall on 9854 3665 or by The season begins in early October and Other Business email: [email protected] games are played on Saturday All Welcome afternoons. page 18 News of Old Boys

Congratulations to TIM SHARP Congratulations to IVAN BACKMAN (1987-94) who announced his (1950-56) who was awarded an AM engagement to Sally Kortekaas a few (Member in the General Division of the weeks ago. Tim is the Vice-President Order of Australia) for service to the of the Old Trinity Grammarians’ transport and logistics industry through Association. roles with the Australian Logistics JAMES TYSON (1987-99) married Council, as an advocate and mentor, Kate Roberts on 9 June. James’ and to the community. Please see back brothers LACHLAN (1993-05) and page article for further details. STUART (1990-02) attended Trinity as Congratulations to LUKE POWER did father LEWIS (1956-68) and uncle (1989-97) on reaching his 300th AFL BRUCE (1961-69). Game for the Brisbane Lions and Senior Chaplain RUSSELL JOYCE Greater Western Sydney. Luke has (1961-67) was awarded an OAM captained both clubs and played in Trinity Fair (Medal of the Order of Australia, three Premierships with the Lions. He is Sunday November 18, 2012 Military Division) in the 2012 Queen’s admired by all his fellow players for his 10:30am to 4:30pm Birthday Honours List. Russell, who is determination, skill and sportsmanship. also the vicar at St Peter’s in Brighton Luke is Trinity’s first 300 Game player Junior and Senior School Ovals and one of only 66 AFL players to reach Beach, was awarded his OAM for Lots of entertainment all day Meritorious Service in the field of this milestone. Chaplaincy in the Royal Australian ANTONY DeBOOS (1992-99) is now This year will be the 20th year of the Navy. Russell has made a lasting and working at the PlayCorp Group and Founders’ Day Fair. The Fair has positive impact on sailors, soldiers and does some work for the AFL. His become a highlight of the School year airmen at HMAS Cerberus for two brother, JONATHON (1990-97) is a and, as always, will be held the decades. Senior Associate with law firm Clayton second weekend after the Melbourne Utz. Cup. This year it will be on the Sunday to allow for Saturday sport NICK VERGINIS (1986-93) and his wife and the usual setup. Many parents Sarah welcome their new son Hector, a work all year preparing for the Fair, brother for Isaac. Nick is working and including the Fair organising living in the UK. committee, the craft group, the garden Congratulations to NIC HENNING group, the produce group. (1993-98) who took out the 2012 OTG Furthermore, many parents volunteer Inter Community Tipping Competition. to help out over the weekend. Nic finished on 160 points winning the • 51” HD plasma TV. Enjoy! Let’s celebrate 20 years of the Fair and almost $1.5 million dollars raised over those 20 years! • The Fair will be located on the Junior School Taffs Oval with the rides on the Senior School Birrell Oval. • On the Saturday evening preceding Mrs Sharon Kendall with Nic Henning Senior Chaplain Russell Joyce the fair, Saturday November 17 , 2012 , a special event, Sydney Reunion the House DVD Competition , Damian Waldon, James Cornell, Noel Stevens, Des Bright and Kirk Docker will be held on the outdoor stage. This competition involves each of the eight Senior School Houses making a short DVD, perhaps a song clip or a scene. There will also be some ‘talent’ acts between the film clips. The night will commence at around 7.30pm and conclude at approximately 9.30pm (a meal and drinks will be available for the audience). We invite all boys, families and friends to attend and join in the spirit of the evening! TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

page 19 Rohan Brown interviews Ivan Backman

What sort of student were you? number of years in PNG in Lae I preferred Humanities and John running a chain of hardware stores Leppitt was an outstanding teacher. and now he works in Melbourne as Alfred Bright (‘bone dome’) was the General Manager of Doggetts. Head, but the School was very small, less than a third of the size it is now. You were in Kuwait for nine There were only 13 in our final year months? which was a great advantage for us. Linfox won the contract to transport I played football and tennis for the 4000 tonnes of cement daily from Firsts. I was lucky enough to win a Kuwait to Iraq (Baghdad and Basra) Commonwealth Studentship and so Rohan Brown interviews IVAN at the time of the Iran/Iraq war. It was started my tertiary studies to become BACKMAN AM (1950-56). Ivan was dangerous and exhilarating, and just a teacher. awarded an AM for service and when we had the logistics working contribution to the transport and Where did you start teaching? well (Linfox had to recruit, house and logistics industry, in particular the look after 150 migrant drivers), I started teaching Commerce at Saddam Hussein cancelled our Australian Logistics Council as an Rushworth High, the smallest high contract – much ado about nothing! advocate and mentor, and for school in the state. I taught typing service to the community. He is and shorthand, (often to rock music) What does ALC do? also an ambassador for Whiteline. and I loved being totally involved in a The transport and logistics sector of small town. Teaching taught me work in Australia accounts for 14.8% How did you get involved people skills. I received a promotable of GDP (gross domestic product) while in the Australian Logistics teaching mark, and then moved to farming and mining take up 10% of Council (ALC)? Balwyn High where you were just a GDP. The purpose of the ALC was ‘rung on the ladder’ and promotion to be the over- arching body I had retired from Linfox (MD) and was not likely. There were 2000 encompassing all aspects of logistics, K&S Limited (MD) and had been the students and no sports gear so I, rail, road, sea and air. There are so President of the Victorian Employers as Sports Master, needed to become many problems - port blockages, traffic Chamber of Commerce and Industry ingenious in obtaining sports gear. By congestion, different railway gauges in when I received a call from the then the time the Principal found out, it was different states and lack of uniform Deputy Prime Minister, John Anderson. too late, it had all been labelled ‘BHS’. regulation. Anything over 200km He wanted a neutral (non-political) should be delivered by rail, but In Chair of the ALC. It was only How did you join Linfox? Australia, most things go by road which supposed to take 12 hours a year but Newly married, I spent five years with is more expensive, but often quicker. it was more like 30-40 hours a week, Blakistons in Melbourne and Sydney. Melbourne is Australia’s busiest port, pro bono. I was Chairman for seven After that, I spent five years with but the tyranny of distance makes years and was also on the Trinity Mayne Nickless, based in Sydney, logistics difficult. Four truck loads can School Council for much of that time. then Cubico, gaining experience in go to with one load to come I hope that we positioned the ALC as management positions and joined back, so the cost of transport is not the peak national body for Australia’s Linfox in 1978. Linfox was technically evenly distributed. The ALC needed to transport and logistics freight industry insolvent, but we won a number of unify transport and logistics regulation representing major road, rail, sea and major contracts to take over to benefit the national interest, not just air logistics providers. distribution (outsource) from other one sector. companies. I joined Linfox at a good Tell us about your early days? time, the company expanded and won If you had your time again…? Dad was a truck driver with a strong contracts to distribute Coca Cola, I would still go into the transport/logistics work ethic and was also Verger at St Caltex and Coles. I became the MD business and, with lessons learnt, would Columb’s Church, Hawthorn (in fact, and then Deputy Chairman of Linfox. do it better. The opportunities are my uncle was in the very first Trinity Linfox was a great place to work, but enormous. I would like to have spent class in 1903!). We were a working after 18 years there, it was time to more time with my family and maybe class family. It was recommended move on. I then took on a number of to have played more sport, however, that I try out for St Paul’s Choir and board positions and was MD of K&S no pain – no gain. I am not necessarily Colin Campbell Ross and Lance as well as President of VECCI. materialistic; rewards have come from Hardy gave me a chance to be in the hard work and effort. We lived in Choir for four years - until my voice What are your interests? Doncaster and now Heidelberg but broke. I enjoyed the Choir, even I am married to Yvonne and we have our favourite place is our property at though it meant catching the train two children. My son Cam (1983-88) Jamieson where I can get away from back to Kew four days a week. We attended Trinity for six years and was the pressures of urban living. had two, sometimes three services on School Vice-Captain. The School was Sundays, but I still managed to play very different in my day from when My advice to a young person at the sport at Trinity. Cam attended and now, more than School, or starting work is ‘commit and 25 years later, Trinity’s offerings and own what you do’ as ‘what you put in - options are fantastic! It has grown you get out’ and also ‘find a sector that in size with vastly improved facilities. interests you and a mentor who has Cam studied Commerce, spent a had success in that sector’. page 20