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Students take the Stage

In early September, the St Anne’s. Each class presented of ‘We are the Champions’ by Cullen, playing the famous riff students of St Anne’s Campus a musical item, ranging Queen. on lead guitar. performed two concerts at from dramatised songs, to The evening concert showcased I would like to thank our the BHP Billiton Wellington instrumental items which students in Years 4 to 6, their talented instrumental tutors and Entertainment Centre. The utilised a range of diverse instrumental ensembles and classroom teachers. Their hard performances represented instruments such as African performing choir, and ended work and support helped make a snapshot of just some drums and ‘boom whackers’’. with a performance of the AC/ the event a huge success. of the diverse, musical All students from Prep to Year 3 DC classic ‘Thunderstruck’, Maria Carras-Kerr activities students engage in at then sang a fabulous rendition featuring Year 6 student William St Anne’s Music Coordinator 30 Year Reunion Thirty-six members of the Class of 1980 enjoyed a reunion dinner at Safi Bar and Bistro in Melbourne in October. Former Principal, Jim Beard and staff member Martin Lowe enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with the Year group, with Martin travelling from the UK for the occasion. For some, it was their first get together in ten years.

> (L to R): Katherine Malatt, Jan Henry, Paula Skeels (Gray) and Mr Lowe.

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P4 Bairnsdale P2 New Head P9 Keeping students Campus of School safe online Musical > Back Row (L to R): Deidre King (Scott), Hayden Marshall, Felicity Hobson (Olsen). Front Row: Jane Ingle, Alex Buxton, Mr Beard, Jan Henry, David Walker. > (L to R): Peter Summers, Paul Fielding and David Walker.

PO Box 465, Sale Victoria 3853 Telephone (03) 5143 6388 Facsimile (03) 5143 6347 Website www.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au Published for the Gippsland Grammar family Issue Three - 2010 From the Principal Out & About VALE If you have some news for Out and About, please email: [email protected] or send details to the Development Office PO Box 465 Sale 3853 interesting discussions about this at the recent 30 year Natalie Tyndall (1997) married reunion which Jan attended in Oliver Way (Windsor, UK) in January Melbourne. this year. The wedding took place at the Tyndall family home in Inverloch The current Vice-Principal and the happy couple now lives in (Academic), Liana Cartledge, Melbourne. Natalie has completed her will become Deputy Head of Bachelor of Commerce and is now School and we have appointed completing her Masters in Business Lawrence (Laurie) Payne a new member of the School Administration. She works in Human (1927 – 2010) Resources at the Department of executive, Glenn Mancer, who After a long and distinguished will take up the position of Premier and Cabinet in Melbourne. At the wedding, Natalie was attended by naval career, in both the Head of Middle Years, from Australian and British navies, the beginning of next year. her sister Caroline Tyndall (2000). Caroline, who studied medicine after Laurie Payne joined the staff Changes such as this one will leaving school, will commence her at STAGGS as a Physical The last few months have seen always produce some mixed some interesting development training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education teacher in 1974. reactions, but it is important to in February 2011. in the executive structure of note that the two Schools will In the early days, Laurie and his Mark Tyndall (2002) has (L to R): Mark Tyndall (2002), Natalie Tyndall (1997) and Caroline Tyndall (2000). the School. In the middle of continue to operate entirely family lived in a School house at the year, I was asked to assist been working with the Public the Junior School, where his wife, independently with their own Security Programme of the United at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar Judy, helped out in the Boarding cultures, tradition and uniforms. Nations Regional Centre for Peace, School in Warragul following Of course, there is much that Disarmament and Development in House kitchen and he assisted the unexpected departure we share, and we do look Latin America and the Caribbean with supervision of the boarders. of their Principal. As this forward to some co-operation (UN-LiREC), based in Lima, Peru. He During his career at STAGGS, arrangement continued into and resource-sharing, which will is working mainly on policy advice Laurie was heavily involved in Term 3, the Boards of both bring benefits to both School > Jan Henry > Liana Cartledge for governments in the region for introducing different sporting schools decided to explore the communities. the prevention of armed violence in activities to the students, such schools. Mark is also studying for a advantages of a longer term as weight training, boxing, The James Beard Centre Master of International Relations at co-operative arrangement soccer, water polo and rowing. It is my pleasure to announce Monash University. His coursework has and, at the end of August, He also instigated the set-up of that the new multi-purpose hall focused on Terrorism, Political Islam an agreement was reached the Duke of Edinburgh Award in Bairnsdale will be named in and Political Economy and his research by which I will take on the dissertation explores Sino-Iranian Scheme, which encourages honour of Jim Beard, Principal Julian Sellings (right) and James Booth, at work in Sale. role of Executive Principal partnerships for conventional weapons students to participate in group of Gippsland Grammar for 15 of both Gippsland Grammar trade, nuclear technology exchange and industry and completed his Bachelor called Celanese. His role covers from activities, physical challenges and years from 1975 – 1990. Jim and St Paul’s for the next three energy security. of Business at RMIT (Accounting) India to Japan and all the way south to community service. and his wife Bev will be our years, commencing in 2011. I Former class mates, James Booth whilst employed at the Tax Office in New Zealand. special guests at the building’s Laurie was well known and could not have contemplated (1997) and Julian Sellings Melbourne. Molly Work (1998) married official opening on February 18 revered for his simple ‘on the such a possibility were it not (1997), are both working at Booth Kit Landels (1995) has recently Jim Inglis in a garden ceremony at next year. The Library within spot’ punishment of twenty for the confidence which I Cartledge in Sale. Julian majored in relocated to Shanghai with his wife her parents’ home in March. The this building will be dedicated Accounting (Business and Commerce) Kirsti and their two boys aged 3 reception that followed had a party-like push-ups for students with have in the current executive to Garry Gray, Head of Junior at Monash Gippsland and recently years and 8 months. Kit works as the atmosphere, featuring belly dancers, uniform ‘problems’ such as hands team at Gippsland Grammar. School for 12 years (1997-2008) became a partner in the firm. James Commercial Manager (Asia outside of fire twirlers, a vintage photo booth and in pockets, dirty shoes or ties From the beginning of next and foundation Head of the has previously worked in the hospitality China) for a US chemical company a surprise fireworks display. undone. year, Jan Henry will step Bairnsdale Campus. Garry and After retiring from teaching in into the position of Head of his wife, Vere, will also be in 1991 and still with a burning School, with responsibility attendance at the opening. Of passion to help others, Laurie set for the operational running course, the building is already off to fulfil his life-long dream of of all campuses of Gippsland in operation and you can read aiding the physical education of Grammar. I will continue to elsewhere in this edition of a developing nation. He moved work closely with Jan and Veritas about the spectacular to Papua New Guinea and spent the rest of the executive team, opening production of the a year at the National Institute though my involvement will Pirates of Penzance. As we look of Sport, training the national be more strategic in nature. forward with great excitement boxing team. He also helped out A similar structure has been to the future of this growing with the volleyball, hockey and implemented at St Paul’s. For Campus, it is good to be able rugby teams. Jan, this promotion represents to acknowledge the enormous Laurie’s passions were helping contribution of past leaders in a marvellous transition from others, fitness, physical exercise School Captain in 1980 to making our School what it is The wedding party was photographed at the historic Swing Bridge. (L to R): Mark Treasure, Craig McGregor, Michelle Gerrand and his family. He is survived by today. Head of School 30 years later! (Work – 1994), Hamilton Gerrand (1985), Jim Inglis, Molly Work, Greg Brown, Anita Wilson (Leeson - 1998), Ari Woodward and his four sons, Bill, Alec, John and I think there were a few Mike Clapper > Jim Beard and Garry Gray Cory McMillan. David and his six grand children. 2 veritas veritas 11 Foundation News Marvellous M.A.D Night The Lorna Sparrow Artist in Residence program has Sporting memorabilia, works the School in its aim to provide up continued the tradition of bringing quality presenters of art and holiday packages all to date facilities for the benefit of all into the School to complement the learning program. contributed to the success of the students. We look forward to our This year, the Foundation supported two applications, Foundation’s major fundraiser for next fundraising function in 2011. awarding funds to the staff of Bairnsdale Campus and 2010 – The M.A.D Night (Music. to Marianne Lee on behalf of the ISC and English Auction.Dance). Department at Garnsey Campus. The event attracted a crowd of over In August, we welcomed to the ISC author Cath 230 people and raised more than Crowley, who ran writing workshops and group $22,000 for the Building Fund. presentations for students from Years 7 to 9. Cath is a With a change of format and the popular child’s and young adult fiction writer and is best inclusion of musical entertainment, known for her Gracie Faltrain series. She now writes full- the evening was a sell-out and Lorna > Above: ‘Polar Bear’ by Crystal time and enjoys running her workshops in schools. This Sparrow Hall was filled to capacity. Stubbs (1997). year, our Year 7 English curriculum has been focussing Once the formalities were over, on developing writing skills and it was wonderful to guests then danced the night away see the students so engaged and enthusiastic during the to the sounds of popular local band, sessions. The Soultanas. At Bairnsdale Campus, the staff welcomed Coby Beatson Amongst the highest earning who facilitated professional development sessions on auction items were an AFL football the operation of Interactive Whiteboards. Coby is an jumper signed by premiership team, educational consultant who has extensive experience as Collingwood, a polar bear designed St Paul’s Cathedral Pantry Appeal 2010 an educator of adults and children of all ages. She is an and made by old scholar and glass expert in the use of Interactive Whiteboards and has artist Crystal Stubbs and a banquet “I was hungry and you fed me…” the Cathedral pantry and then distributed to > (L to R) Charlie Taylor (Year 5), been devoted to using them in her classroom, integrating with a private chef donated by The Metung Galley. (Matthew 25:35) families in need throughout the local area. Jaimee Britton, Rachel Cole their use into her entire curriculum with a focus on the Thinking Curriculum. It was tremendous to receive so much The above statement comes from a Having such a large population of students and Tsubasa Nakagiri (Year 11), support from within the School Commission given by Jesus in Matthew’s to draw upon means that our school has a Meghann Gordyn and Harley community when seeking donations Gospel to care for those in need. TheSt great opportunity, with projects like this, Kewish (Year 5). The symbolic, to make a real difference in people’s lives. red wheelbarrow was donated by for the auction. Current parents Paul’s Cathedral Pantry Appeal certainly and Old Scholars really got behind falls in line with that Commission. Students I’m sure that making a difference for others St Anne’s ‘old girls’ to be used this event and without their support > Old Scholar and milliner, Keegan from both Sale campuses and boarders would be linked to what’s behind those for the Cathedral Pantry Appeal we could not have achieved such a Joyce (2006), donated a one-off from Blackwood House co-ordinated the words of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel. each year. It helps to honour Miss fabulous result. design from her latest range of hats collection and the delivery of food and other Rev. Jon Taylor Lorna Sparrow’s legacy of sharing The Foundation continues to support and fascinators. household items. All donations are given to Chaplain what we have by giving to others. Wheelbarrow’s Birthday

> Year 6 Students at Lake Guyatt. > Inset: Peggy McDonald (Prep) and her mother, Prue.

Sponsored by Planet Arc, ‘Schools Tree Bairnsdale Campus, Prep students are On the same day, Year 6 students at St Day’ was celebrated on Friday 30 July. invited to plant a tree to commemorate Anne’s Campus joined staff from the Each year, around 2500 schools across their first year. Their trees are planted Wellington Shire in a group effort to plant trees at Lake Guyatt in Sale. The students Australia take part in the planting together to symbolise their class group had a busy afternoon, planting over 200 program. Students learn how to care for and they can enjoy caring for their own seedlings and making their contribution to Bairnsdale Campus the seedlings they plant and at our tree for years to come. the Shire’s on-going environmental program. Safety Net Pirates of Penzance This year, the important issue of cyber The commencement of Term 4 was an extremely busy time safety was addressed as an initiative for the students of Bairnsdale Campus, as all students from of the Parents’ and Friends’ Executive. Years Prep to 6 took part in the campus musical, The Pirates of Information sessions for students, Penzance. This musical was the culmination of many hours of teachers and parents were chaired by work by the students and their incredible Producer/Director, Australia’s foremost expert on internet Mrs Jayne Neilson. The production was of an incredibly high safety, Susan McLean. standard with confident performances by lead characters A former member of Victoria Police, and chorus alike. The Bairnsdale Campus parents supported Susan was the first Victorian Police officer this production in many ways, including the creation of appointed to a position involving youth beautiful costumes and assisting with hair and make-up. This and cyber safety. She first reported on musical has been the talk of East Gippsland over the last few cyber bullying in 1994 and is trained in the weeks, with lots of positive feedback about the talents of the important role of protecting children online. Bairnsdale students. A high standard has certainly been set Her engaging and informative presentation from Years 5 to 12 participated in the > ‘Cyber Cop’ Susan McLean with William for our next campus musical in two years’ time! included issues such as internet safety, sessions and took away some important tips Bodman (Year 6), Holly Waring (Year 7) and cyber bullying, mobile phone usage and the for staying safe when using the internet and Nikki Robertson (Year 6). New Facilities increasingly popular ‘Facebook’. Students social media networks. The Bairnsdale Campus students returned to school following the Term 3 holidays with great excitement as they entered the wonderful new facilities that had just been Top of the State! completed. Our Campus has extended considerably with the Congratulations to Will Johnson (Year 3) on his success in the completion of our new multipurpose hall, library, art room, and music centre. These facilities have made a significant International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) difference to the opportunities we can offer our students, and English Competition. Will scored the highest mark in the State, provide an array of wonderful spaces for all to enjoy. The receiving a High Distinction and a medal to commemorate his completion of these facilities signals the end of all proposed outstanding achievement. This competition is perhaps best known building programs at our Campus, with our 7 classrooms, by its former name “The University of NSW English Competition” single room Early Learning Centre, computer lab, library, art which is entered by students throughout Australia, New Zealand and room, hall, change rooms and music centre giving our 117 some Pacific Island nations. Will also earned a High Distinction in students the best facilities possible. Science and a Distinction in the Australian Maths Trust Competition. Allison Prandolini Will attended a medal presentation ceremony at the Melbourne Park Head of Junior School – Bairnsdale Campus Function Centre in November. 4 veritas veritas 9 Will to Cure A passion for cycling and helping others was the inspiration behind Will Anderson’s September ride from Bairnsdale to Hobart. After attending the Tour Down Under in Adelaide and meeting bike racing icons, Robbie McEwan and Lance Armstrong, the Year 6 student decided to do his bit to help fight cancer. Will, who attends our Bairnsdale Campus, lost his grandfather to prostate cancer in January 2009 and a close family friend was diagnosed with a rare and inoperable lung cancer shortly after his plans to ride began. This made Will’s resolve to ride even stronger. Will held fundraisers in Bairnsdale, sold wristbands, organised sponsorship and held a fun ‘Red’ day at School. On arrival at Garnsey Campus on the first leg of his trip, > Year 6 student, Will Anderson, accepts a cheque on behalf of Tour de Cure from Year 7 students Will was welcomed by Year 7 students and Courtney Gallert, Julia Lee and Kate Marshall. staff, who presented him with a cheque for $1331.00 towards the cause. Will’s journey took approximately two weeks and to date has raised over $25,000 for Tour Farewell and Welcome! de Cure – an outstanding result for a person Year 12 students enjoyed a farewell Life Membership certificates on behalf of of such young years. Congratulations Will! BBQ lunch at the Principal’s residence the Old Scholars’ Association. in October. This annual event takes All former students are encouraged to keep place just prior to exams and is hosted by the Old Scholars’ Association. The in touch with the School. Reunions are occasion marks the end of School life and organised through the Development Office, welcomes the students into the ranks of so please phone Meredith Lynch on (03) the Old Scholars. President, Meredith 5143 6315 if you require any information Johnston (Wright-Smith 1978) presented or need to update your contact details.

> Year 9 students during ‘Movember’ with staff members Andrew Nicholas (left) and Will White (centre). ‘Movember’ > Year 12 students enjoyed a farewell BBQ in October. November 1 saw the commencement of ‘Movember 2010’, with several male staff members throwing their razors away and signing up for the cause. Now a global event, Movember raises funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. Staff from all three campuses have participated this year, with Year 9 making it a fundraising initiative for the month. Year 9E organised an online fundraising > The BBQ was hosted by the Old Scholars’ Association and attended by (L to R): Hilary Rash team, captained by staff member, Will (Richards), Nola Soutar (Taylor), Natalie Walsh (Dyer), Meredith Johnston (Wright-Smith), White. Andrew Robertson, Lisa Morrison (Blandford) and Gill Meade (Shaw). 8 veritas veritas 95 For many years now, program was highly successful Gippsland Grammar has Outdoor Education and the students and staff had a developed a strong Outdoor great few days. Education Program for explore the beaches and rock to have time alone without Term 4 started with an students in Years 7 to pools in the local area. the interference of technology, introduction to Outdoor 10. Outdoor Education This year, the Year 9 so this was a very different Education for our Year provides students with the Bushwalkers went back into experience for the students. 7 students. The students opportunity to interact in fun Tali Karng in the Australian Term 2 brought us back on participated in canoeing, raft and physically challenging high country near Licola. After program with the Year 8 building, bushwalking and activities. It also gives a few years’ absence, due to students, who set off to Buchan general camping tasks, like them the chance to develop fire and flood damage, we were to camp by the famous Snowy setting up tents and cooking. themselves, their interpersonal excited to finally be back in River. The students spent their The final program for the year relationships and an this amazing area. Although at time caving, climbing and was the Year 9 electives. This appreciation of their local times the walk was challenging bushwalking. This was the last fabulous program saw all the environment. the students pushed through trip for the Year 8s and helped students out across the state, The first program for 2010 and had a very successful week. them to prepare for the Year 9 participating in a number of was the Year 8 conservation This program also saw the program that awaits them next different programs, including program which is now run at introduction of the overnight year. Bushwalking, Scuba Diving, Cape Conran, a coastal park ‘solo’. The ‘solo’ required each Outdoor Education is a large Rafting, Sea Kayaking, Horse near Orbost. Here the students student to spend a night under a part of the Year 9 program Riding, Surfing, Fishing and assisted Parks Victoria with tarp, each equipped with a stove and during Term 3 it was time Rock Climbing. This is always eradicating the coastal weed, and food, looking after himself to head back up to the high an exciting opportunity for our ‘Sea Spurge’. They also got to for a night. These days it is rare country to see the differences students to use the skills they in the area during winter. Each have learnt over the years and year, the weather dictates what to take on more ownership of is done on the Alpine program. the program. They were also This year, one group had no required to develop their own snow while the next experienced menus, shop for supplies and a 60cm dump! cook every meal for the week. The Year 10 Leadership program Outdoor Education encourages was next on the calendar. All initiative, stamina and self students and Mentor teachers reliance. Students are given spent three days at Forest unique opportunities to learn Edge working on teamwork the value of persistence, discover and leadership skills. With the their inner strength and develop students approaching VCE, it a positive outlook on life – in is important for them to realise short to be independent. that they are becoming the Cass Booth new leaders of our School. The Head of Outdoor Education Sporting Icons at St Anne’s In the lead up to the 2010 AFL Grand Final Then came a visit by the Toyota Good for and famous Melbourne Cup, students at Footy tour bus, which brought former and our St Anne’s Campus welcomed some current AFL players, including Brian Taylor, exciting visitors to their School. Matthew Richardson, Danny Frawley, Dustin Fletcher, Chris Newman, Mark McVeigh, First, the students joined the 150th Melbourne Mark Ricciuto and surprise guest Luke Cup celebrations when the Victoria Racing Hodge, to the campus. Club (VRC) visited the School as part of the 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour. This This visit was organised by David Turnbull and his staff at Turnbull Toyota in Sale. Every annual tour offers local communities an year the program organises a group of players opportunity to experience the magic of the to tour Victoria and southern New South coveted trophy first hand. Wales. Since its inception, the program has The students met three-time Melbourne raised $1.4 million for grass roots football and Cup winning jockey, Mr Jim Johnson, and hopes to hit the $2 million mark by the end legendary trainer, Mr Mick Robins. The of this year. famous duo shared Melbourne Cup triumph Head of St Anne’s Campus, Greg Thomson, on two occasions with Rain Lover in 1968 said the event had been a special day for the > Chloe Manson (Year 3) getting tips from Dustin Fletcher and 1969 and Mr Johnson also rode 1963 students, many of whom were dressed in their winner Gatum Gatum. clubs’ colours. > Year 2 students Indie Roberts and Rhodes O’Brien with AFL legend Matthew Richardson. 6 veritas veritas 7 For many years now, program was highly successful Gippsland Grammar has Outdoor Education and the students and staff had a developed a strong Outdoor great few days. Education Program for explore the beaches and rock to have time alone without Term 4 started with an students in Years 7 to pools in the local area. the interference of technology, introduction to Outdoor 10. Outdoor Education This year, the Year 9 so this was a very different Education for our Year provides students with the Bushwalkers went back into experience for the students. 7 students. The students opportunity to interact in fun Tali Karng in the Australian Term 2 brought us back on participated in canoeing, raft and physically challenging high country near Licola. After program with the Year 8 building, bushwalking and activities. It also gives a few years’ absence, due to students, who set off to Buchan general camping tasks, like them the chance to develop fire and flood damage, we were to camp by the famous Snowy setting up tents and cooking. themselves, their interpersonal excited to finally be back in River. The students spent their The final program for the year relationships and an this amazing area. Although at time caving, climbing and was the Year 9 electives. This appreciation of their local times the walk was challenging bushwalking. This was the last fabulous program saw all the environment. the students pushed through trip for the Year 8s and helped students out across the state, The first program for 2010 and had a very successful week. them to prepare for the Year 9 participating in a number of was the Year 8 conservation This program also saw the program that awaits them next different programs, including program which is now run at introduction of the overnight year. Bushwalking, Scuba Diving, Cape Conran, a coastal park ‘solo’. The ‘solo’ required each Outdoor Education is a large Rafting, Sea Kayaking, Horse near Orbost. Here the students student to spend a night under a part of the Year 9 program Riding, Surfing, Fishing and assisted Parks Victoria with tarp, each equipped with a stove and during Term 3 it was time Rock Climbing. This is always eradicating the coastal weed, and food, looking after himself to head back up to the high an exciting opportunity for our ‘Sea Spurge’. They also got to for a night. These days it is rare country to see the differences students to use the skills they in the area during winter. Each have learnt over the years and year, the weather dictates what to take on more ownership of is done on the Alpine program. the program. They were also This year, one group had no required to develop their own snow while the next experienced menus, shop for supplies and a 60cm dump! cook every meal for the week. The Year 10 Leadership program Outdoor Education encourages was next on the calendar. All initiative, stamina and self students and Mentor teachers reliance. Students are given spent three days at Forest unique opportunities to learn Edge working on teamwork the value of persistence, discover and leadership skills. With the their inner strength and develop students approaching VCE, it a positive outlook on life – in is important for them to realise short to be independent. that they are becoming the Cass Booth new leaders of our School. The Head of Outdoor Education Sporting Icons at St Anne’s In the lead up to the 2010 AFL Grand Final Then came a visit by the Toyota Good for and famous Melbourne Cup, students at Footy tour bus, which brought former and our St Anne’s Campus welcomed some current AFL players, including Brian Taylor, exciting visitors to their School. Matthew Richardson, Danny Frawley, Dustin Fletcher, Chris Newman, Mark McVeigh, First, the students joined the 150th Melbourne Mark Ricciuto and surprise guest Luke Cup celebrations when the Victoria Racing Hodge, to the campus. Club (VRC) visited the School as part of the 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour. This This visit was organised by David Turnbull and his staff at Turnbull Toyota in Sale. Every annual tour offers local communities an year the program organises a group of players opportunity to experience the magic of the to tour Victoria and southern New South coveted trophy first hand. Wales. Since its inception, the program has The students met three-time Melbourne raised $1.4 million for grass roots football and Cup winning jockey, Mr Jim Johnson, and hopes to hit the $2 million mark by the end legendary trainer, Mr Mick Robins. The of this year. famous duo shared Melbourne Cup triumph Head of St Anne’s Campus, Greg Thomson, on two occasions with Rain Lover in 1968 said the event had been a special day for the > Chloe Manson (Year 3) getting tips from Dustin Fletcher and 1969 and Mr Johnson also rode 1963 students, many of whom were dressed in their winner Gatum Gatum. clubs’ colours. > Year 2 students Indie Roberts and Rhodes O’Brien with AFL legend Matthew Richardson. 6 veritas veritas 7 Will to Cure A passion for cycling and helping others was the inspiration behind Will Anderson’s September ride from Bairnsdale to Hobart. After attending the Tour Down Under in Adelaide and meeting bike racing icons, Robbie McEwan and Lance Armstrong, the Year 6 student decided to do his bit to help fight cancer. Will, who attends our Bairnsdale Campus, lost his grandfather to prostate cancer in January 2009 and a close family friend was diagnosed with a rare and inoperable lung cancer shortly after his plans to ride began. This made Will’s resolve to ride even stronger. Will held fundraisers in Bairnsdale, sold wristbands, organised sponsorship and held a fun ‘Red’ day at School. On arrival at Garnsey Campus on the first leg of his trip, > Year 6 student, Will Anderson, accepts a cheque on behalf of Tour de Cure from Year 7 students Will was welcomed by Year 7 students and Courtney Gallert, Julia Lee and Kate Marshall. staff, who presented him with a cheque for $1331.00 towards the cause. Will’s journey took approximately two weeks and to date has raised over $25,000 for Tour Farewell and Welcome! de Cure – an outstanding result for a person Year 12 students enjoyed a farewell Life Membership certificates on behalf of of such young years. Congratulations Will! BBQ lunch at the Principal’s residence the Old Scholars’ Association. in October. This annual event takes All former students are encouraged to keep place just prior to exams and is hosted by the Old Scholars’ Association. The in touch with the School. Reunions are occasion marks the end of School life and organised through the Development Office, welcomes the students into the ranks of so please phone Meredith Lynch on (03) the Old Scholars. President, Meredith 5143 6315 if you require any information Johnston (Wright-Smith 1978) presented or need to update your contact details.

> Year 6 Students at Lake Guyatt. > Inset: Peggy McDonald (Prep) and her mother, Prue.

Sponsored by Planet Arc, ‘Schools Tree Bairnsdale Campus, Prep students are On the same day, Year 6 students at St Day’ was celebrated on Friday 30 July. invited to plant a tree to commemorate Anne’s Campus joined staff from the Each year, around 2500 schools across their first year. Their trees are planted Wellington Shire in a group effort to plant trees at Lake Guyatt in Sale. The students Australia take part in the planting together to symbolise their class group had a busy afternoon, planting over 200 program. Students learn how to care for and they can enjoy caring for their own seedlings and making their contribution to Bairnsdale Campus the seedlings they plant and at our tree for years to come. the Shire’s on-going environmental program. Safety Net Pirates of Penzance This year, the important issue of cyber The commencement of Term 4 was an extremely busy time safety was addressed as an initiative for the students of Bairnsdale Campus, as all students from of the Parents’ and Friends’ Executive. Years Prep to 6 took part in the campus musical, The Pirates of Information sessions for students, Penzance. This musical was the culmination of many hours of teachers and parents were chaired by work by the students and their incredible Producer/Director, Australia’s foremost expert on internet Mrs Jayne Neilson. The production was of an incredibly high safety, Susan McLean. standard with confident performances by lead characters A former member of Victoria Police, and chorus alike. The Bairnsdale Campus parents supported Susan was the first Victorian Police officer this production in many ways, including the creation of appointed to a position involving youth beautiful costumes and assisting with hair and make-up. This and cyber safety. She first reported on musical has been the talk of East Gippsland over the last few cyber bullying in 1994 and is trained in the weeks, with lots of positive feedback about the talents of the important role of protecting children online. Bairnsdale students. A high standard has certainly been set Her engaging and informative presentation from Years 5 to 12 participated in the > ‘Cyber Cop’ Susan McLean with William for our next campus musical in two years’ time! included issues such as internet safety, sessions and took away some important tips Bodman (Year 6), Holly Waring (Year 7) and cyber bullying, mobile phone usage and the for staying safe when using the internet and Nikki Robertson (Year 6). New Facilities increasingly popular ‘Facebook’. Students social media networks. The Bairnsdale Campus students returned to school following the Term 3 holidays with great excitement as they entered the wonderful new facilities that had just been Top of the State! completed. Our Campus has extended considerably with the Congratulations to Will Johnson (Year 3) on his success in the completion of our new multipurpose hall, library, art room, and music centre. These facilities have made a significant International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) difference to the opportunities we can offer our students, and English Competition. Will scored the highest mark in the State, provide an array of wonderful spaces for all to enjoy. The receiving a High Distinction and a medal to commemorate his completion of these facilities signals the end of all proposed outstanding achievement. This competition is perhaps best known building programs at our Campus, with our 7 classrooms, by its former name “The University of NSW English Competition” single room Early Learning Centre, computer lab, library, art which is entered by students throughout Australia, New Zealand and room, hall, change rooms and music centre giving our 117 some Pacific Island nations. Will also earned a High Distinction in students the best facilities possible. Science and a Distinction in the Australian Maths Trust Competition. Allison Prandolini Will attended a medal presentation ceremony at the Melbourne Park Head of Junior School – Bairnsdale Campus Function Centre in November. 4 veritas veritas 9 Foundation News Marvellous M.A.D Night The Lorna Sparrow Artist in Residence program has Sporting memorabilia, works the School in its aim to provide up continued the tradition of bringing quality presenters of art and holiday packages all to date facilities for the benefit of all into the School to complement the learning program. contributed to the success of the students. We look forward to our This year, the Foundation supported two applications, Foundation’s major fundraiser for next fundraising function in 2011. awarding funds to the staff of Bairnsdale Campus and 2010 – The M.A.D Night (Music. to Marianne Lee on behalf of the ISC and English Auction.Dance). Department at Garnsey Campus. The event attracted a crowd of over In August, we welcomed to the ISC author Cath 230 people and raised more than Crowley, who ran writing workshops and group $22,000 for the Building Fund. presentations for students from Years 7 to 9. Cath is a With a change of format and the popular child’s and young adult fiction writer and is best inclusion of musical entertainment, known for her Gracie Faltrain series. She now writes full- the evening was a sell-out and Lorna > Above: ‘Polar Bear’ by Crystal time and enjoys running her workshops in schools. This Sparrow Hall was filled to capacity. Stubbs (1997). year, our Year 7 English curriculum has been focussing Once the formalities were over, on developing writing skills and it was wonderful to guests then danced the night away see the students so engaged and enthusiastic during the to the sounds of popular local band, sessions. The Soultanas. At Bairnsdale Campus, the staff welcomed Coby Beatson Amongst the highest earning who facilitated professional development sessions on auction items were an AFL football the operation of Interactive Whiteboards. Coby is an jumper signed by premiership team, educational consultant who has extensive experience as Collingwood, a polar bear designed St Paul’s Cathedral Pantry Appeal 2010 an educator of adults and children of all ages. She is an and made by old scholar and glass expert in the use of Interactive Whiteboards and has artist Crystal Stubbs and a banquet “I was hungry and you fed me…” the Cathedral pantry and then distributed to > (L to R) Charlie Taylor (Year 5), been devoted to using them in her classroom, integrating with a private chef donated by The Metung Galley. (Matthew 25:35) families in need throughout the local area. Jaimee Britton, Rachel Cole their use into her entire curriculum with a focus on the Thinking Curriculum. It was tremendous to receive so much The above statement comes from a Having such a large population of students and Tsubasa Nakagiri (Year 11), support from within the School Commission given by Jesus in Matthew’s to draw upon means that our school has a Meghann Gordyn and Harley community when seeking donations Gospel to care for those in need. TheSt great opportunity, with projects like this, Kewish (Year 5). The symbolic, to make a real difference in people’s lives. red wheelbarrow was donated by for the auction. Current parents Paul’s Cathedral Pantry Appeal certainly and Old Scholars really got behind falls in line with that Commission. Students I’m sure that making a difference for others St Anne’s ‘old girls’ to be used this event and without their support > Old Scholar and milliner, Keegan from both Sale campuses and boarders would be linked to what’s behind those for the Cathedral Pantry Appeal we could not have achieved such a Joyce (2006), donated a one-off from Blackwood House co-ordinated the words of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel. each year. It helps to honour Miss fabulous result. design from her latest range of hats collection and the delivery of food and other Rev. Jon Taylor Lorna Sparrow’s legacy of sharing The Foundation continues to support and fascinators. household items. All donations are given to Chaplain what we have by giving to others. Wheelbarrow’s Birthday

> (L to R) Year 7 students, Shanoon Mahmood, Daniel Gris, Suzannah Emonson, James Woodward and Tiana Kyle with artist in residence, author Cath Crowley. > Above: Auctioneer Stephen Chalmer (1978) and Bruce Johnston. St Anne’s Day St Anne’s Day was celebrated on Friday 23 July at St Anne’s Campus. Former students of the School attended Fellowship The will to show you care > (L to R) Boarding Captains, Aiden Commins and Annabel Smith cut in the newly renovated Lorna Sparrow Hall, followed by Leaving a bequest to Gippsland Grammar If you are interested in The Bequest Program and the cake with ‘old girls’ Marie Potter and June Soutter. morning tea in the Library. The ‘old girls’ were delighted would like to know more, please contact the with recent refurbishments and in awe of the facilities made The School that did so much for you or a member of your family by providing both education and lasting Development Office on 5143 6315. If you have ‘Old Girls’ Marie Potter (Lang) October. The students enjoyed available to our students today. It was wonderful to welcome already made a bequest, please let us know so we can and June Soutter (Pearson) hearing Marie’s tale about the Cynthia Freshwater (1961) as our guest speaker this year. friendship will benefit from your gift. Your thoughtfulness now will ensure that future students thank you personally, and ensure your wishes are attended dinner at the origins of the special occasion All ‘old girls’ are warmly welcome to attend our St Anne’s Day carried out. boarding house to celebrate and then shared a celebratory celebrations. For further details, please phone Meredith Lynch at will be able to share the advantages of being part of ‘Wheelbarrow’s Birthday’ in birthday cake. the Development Office on (03) 5143 6315. the Gippsland Grammar community. All correspondence is completely confidential. 10 veritas veritas 3 From the Principal Out & About VALE If you have some news for Out and About, please email: [email protected] or send details to the Development Office PO Box 465 Sale 3853 interesting discussions about this at the recent 30 year Natalie Tyndall (1997) married reunion which Jan attended in Oliver Way (Windsor, UK) in January Melbourne. this year. The wedding took place at the Tyndall family home in Inverloch The current Vice-Principal and the happy couple now lives in (Academic), Liana Cartledge, Melbourne. Natalie has completed her will become Deputy Head of Bachelor of Commerce and is now School and we have appointed completing her Masters in Business Lawrence (Laurie) Payne a new member of the School Administration. She works in Human (1927 – 2010) Resources at the Department of executive, Glenn Mancer, who After a long and distinguished will take up the position of Premier and Cabinet in Melbourne. At the wedding, Natalie was attended by naval career, in both the Head of Middle Years, from Australian and British navies, the beginning of next year. her sister Caroline Tyndall (2000). Caroline, who studied medicine after Laurie Payne joined the staff Changes such as this one will leaving school, will commence her at STAGGS as a Physical The last few months have seen always produce some mixed some interesting development training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education teacher in 1974. reactions, but it is important to in February 2011. in the executive structure of note that the two Schools will In the early days, Laurie and his Mark Tyndall (2002) has (L to R): Mark Tyndall (2002), Natalie Tyndall (1997) and Caroline Tyndall (2000). the School. In the middle of continue to operate entirely family lived in a School house at the year, I was asked to assist been working with the Public the Junior School, where his wife, independently with their own Security Programme of the United at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar Judy, helped out in the Boarding cultures, tradition and uniforms. Nations Regional Centre for Peace, School in Warragul following Of course, there is much that Disarmament and Development in House kitchen and he assisted the unexpected departure we share, and we do look Latin America and the Caribbean with supervision of the boarders. of their Principal. As this forward to some co-operation (UN-LiREC), based in Lima, Peru. He During his career at STAGGS, arrangement continued into and resource-sharing, which will is working mainly on policy advice Laurie was heavily involved in Term 3, the Boards of both bring benefits to both School > Jan Henry > Liana Cartledge for governments in the region for introducing different sporting schools decided to explore the communities. the prevention of armed violence in activities to the students, such schools. Mark is also studying for a advantages of a longer term as weight training, boxing, The James Beard Centre Master of International Relations at co-operative arrangement soccer, water polo and rowing. It is my pleasure to announce Monash University. His coursework has and, at the end of August, He also instigated the set-up of that the new multi-purpose hall focused on Terrorism, Political Islam an agreement was reached the Duke of Edinburgh Award in Bairnsdale will be named in and Political Economy and his research by which I will take on the dissertation explores Sino-Iranian Scheme, which encourages honour of Jim Beard, Principal Julian Sellings (right) and James Booth, at work in Sale. role of Executive Principal partnerships for conventional weapons students to participate in group of Gippsland Grammar for 15 of both Gippsland Grammar trade, nuclear technology exchange and industry and completed his Bachelor called Celanese. His role covers from activities, physical challenges and years from 1975 – 1990. Jim and St Paul’s for the next three energy security. of Business at RMIT (Accounting) India to Japan and all the way south to community service. and his wife Bev will be our years, commencing in 2011. I Former class mates, James Booth whilst employed at the Tax Office in New Zealand. special guests at the building’s Laurie was well known and could not have contemplated (1997) and Julian Sellings Melbourne. Molly Work (1998) married official opening on February 18 revered for his simple ‘on the such a possibility were it not (1997), are both working at Booth Kit Landels (1995) has recently Jim Inglis in a garden ceremony at next year. The Library within spot’ punishment of twenty for the confidence which I Cartledge in Sale. Julian majored in relocated to Shanghai with his wife her parents’ home in March. The this building will be dedicated Accounting (Business and Commerce) Kirsti and their two boys aged 3 reception that followed had a party-like push-ups for students with have in the current executive to Garry Gray, Head of Junior at Monash Gippsland and recently years and 8 months. Kit works as the atmosphere, featuring belly dancers, uniform ‘problems’ such as hands team at Gippsland Grammar. School for 12 years (1997-2008) became a partner in the firm. James Commercial Manager (Asia outside of fire twirlers, a vintage photo booth and in pockets, dirty shoes or ties From the beginning of next and foundation Head of the has previously worked in the hospitality China) for a US chemical company a surprise fireworks display. undone. year, Jan Henry will step Bairnsdale Campus. Garry and After retiring from teaching in into the position of Head of his wife, Vere, will also be in 1991 and still with a burning School, with responsibility attendance at the opening. Of passion to help others, Laurie set for the operational running course, the building is already off to fulfil his life-long dream of of all campuses of Gippsland in operation and you can read aiding the physical education of Grammar. I will continue to elsewhere in this edition of a developing nation. He moved work closely with Jan and Veritas about the spectacular to Papua New Guinea and spent the rest of the executive team, opening production of the a year at the National Institute though my involvement will Pirates of Penzance. As we look of Sport, training the national be more strategic in nature. forward with great excitement boxing team. He also helped out A similar structure has been to the future of this growing with the volleyball, hockey and implemented at St Paul’s. For Campus, it is good to be able rugby teams. Jan, this promotion represents to acknowledge the enormous Laurie’s passions were helping contribution of past leaders in a marvellous transition from others, fitness, physical exercise School Captain in 1980 to making our School what it is The wedding party was photographed at the historic Swing Bridge. (L to R): Mark Treasure, Craig McGregor, Michelle Gerrand and his family. He is survived by today. Head of School 30 years later! (Work – 1994), Hamilton Gerrand (1985), Jim Inglis, Molly Work, Greg Brown, Anita Wilson (Leeson - 1998), Ari Woodward and his four sons, Bill, Alec, John and I think there were a few Mike Clapper > Jim Beard and Garry Gray Cory McMillan. David and his six grand children. 2 veritas veritas 11 Students take the Stage

> (L to R): Katherine Malatt, Jan Henry, Paula Skeels (Gray) and Mr Lowe.

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PO Box 465, Sale Victoria 3853 Telephone (03) 5143 6388 Facsimile (03) 5143 6347 Website www.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au Published for the Gippsland Grammar family Issue Three - 2010