The Magazine of the Barker College Community Issue 98, Autumn 2013
Kyle Willimott, NSW Young Scientist of the Year 2012
HSC Results – Class of 2012 Science – BHP Billiton Awards
Junior School – Impressive New Classrooms Music Tour to Cuba
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12 14 16 28 35 44 Prep School Junior School Middle & Sport Old Barker Personal Notes Senior School
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16 22 04 14 16 22 HSC Results – Class of 2012 Junior School Science – BHP Billiton Awards Music Tour to Cuba – Impressive New Classrooms
The Barker is the quarterly magazine of Barker College Editor-in-Chief Dr Roderic Kefford Editor Carolynn Webb Assistant Editor Margaret Kefford Technical Assistant Keith Vallis Alumni Liaison Officer Ian Campbell Assistant Coordinators Cathie Crouch, Karina Drummond, Mandy Loomes Print Production Ian Lindsay 0419 693 308 Art Direction Yolanda Koning 0404 811 136 www.facebook.com/barkercollege
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LEFT Bishop Barker’s Silver Tea Service Bishop Barker’s on Display 1840 silver tea 14 service on display School Archivist, Morwenna Pearce former School Council in Carter House. member, Jill Simmonds and Margaret Kefford have collaborated on a project to provide a permanent home for the silver tea service presented to Rev Frederic Barker and his wife Jane on the occasion of their marriage on 15 October 1840 by the members of their parish congregation. The tea service is one of a few artifacts the School possesses which had belonged to Bishop Barker, and came into the School’s possession in 1992. It comprises four pieces styled in what is known as pumpkin- cut silverware, as the barrels of the tea pot and coffee pot were formed by the silversmith to resemble the outer shell of a pumpkin with deep grooves between rounded panels. Vale, Garry Boyce With the teapot and the coffee pot are a matching sugar bowl and a small creamer (jug) for milk. Each piece has been Members of the School Community gathered in the War painstakingly engraved by the smith with the words: Memorial Chapel on Saturday 2 February to celebrate the life of Garry Boyce (57). Presented as a marriage gift to the Rev Members of his family, school friends, friends and colleagues from Frederic Barker MA by the congregation the legal profession and countless Barker Old Boys remembered 22 of St Mary’s Edgehill, Liverpool, desirous with affection this gentle, unassuming, dedicated, selfless man, who had given so much to his family, to his old School, to his that their minister might possess in the profession and to the wider community. retirement of his home a small token of The sheer quality of Garry’s service to Barker as Life Patron and their esteem for his character, gratitude for as President of the OBA, as Chairman of the School Council, as his exertions and attachment for his person. inaugural Chairman of Barker Foundation and as a Barker parent and grandparent, was inestimable. A full tribute to Garry will The tea service is now on display in an especially designed cabinet appear in The Old Barker in the next issue of this magazine. in the Council Room in Carter House. Roderic Kefford
LEFT Headmaster Receives Dr Roderic Kefford, Hon Susan Lenehan, John Laing Award Independent Chair of Principals At a special ceremony last November, the Headmaster Australia Institute received the John Laing Professional Development Award and Dr John Collier, the NSW/ACT from The Principals Australia Institute in recognition of his Chairman of the outstanding contribution to the professional development Association of and nurturing of school leaders in independent schools Heads of Independent in NSW. Dr Kefford was nominated for the award by his schools of Australia. colleagues in the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (NSW/ACT Branch).
The Barker is the quarterly magazine of Barker College Carolynn Webb Editor-in-Chief Dr Roderic Kefford Editor Carolynn Webb Assistant Editor Margaret Kefford Technical Assistant Keith Vallis Alumni Liaison Officer Ian Campbell Assistant Coordinators Cathie Crouch, Karina Drummond, Mandy Loomes Editor Print Production Ian Lindsay 0419 693 308 Art Direction Yolanda Koning 0404 811 136
1 C Miller Ian From the Chairman
RIGHT Phillip has had extensive experience in a co-educational school Mr Phillip Heath. setting. Both William Clarke and Radford are co-educational, and Phillip introduced co-education at St Andrew’s Cathedral School. Acknowledged as an outstanding educational leader, Phillip is a former Chairman of the Headmaster’s Conference (NSW) and of the NSW/ACT Branch of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). He will take up the role of National Chairman of AHISA in October 2013 for a period of two years. While at St Andrew’s, Phillip also represented independent schools on the NSW Board of Studies, as well as chairing several Board committees. Phillip and Alison have been actively involved in church life both at Croydon in Sydney and in Canberra, where Phillip has served on the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra – Goulburn. Phillip enjoys reading, writing, theatre arts, speaking, cricket, rugby and various other outdoor activities. I would ask that you would pray for Phillip and Alison as they prepare to make the transition to Barker College. The Council of Barker College is honoured to have had the opportunity to interview a significant number of leading heads of schools both from NSW and interstate. The strength of the candidates reflects the high regard in which Barker is held within the educational community throughout Australia. It is considered a leading independent school with a strong Christian ethos, providing excellent pastoral care, and which enables its students Mr Phillip Heath B.A. (Hons), M.A. (Hons) DipEd, FACE FACEL to develop their gifts and talents both academically and through has been appointed as the School’s ninth Headmaster, succeeding our co-curricular program. Dr Roderic Kefford in January 2014. The interviews also affirmed the high regard in which our own Phillip is married to Alison and they have two adult children, staff are held for the quality of their teaching here and their Thomas and Elizabeth. Phillip commenced his career at Trinity contribution to educational organisations and activities beyond Grammar School teaching History, English and Divinity, and he Barker College. was also a Boarding Housemaster there. After a year at The King’s I also wish to acknowledge the tremendous support that the School in Ely, Phillip returned to Trinity, and then became the School Council has received from Dr and Mrs Kefford in this inaugural Deputy Head at William Clarke College. In 1995 Phillip selection process. The School Council would ask that you would was appointed Head of St Andrew’s Cathedral School, where continue your support and encouragement for Rod and Margaret he established the Gawura School for inner city Aboriginal and throughout 2013 as they both continue to ensure that the School Torres Strait Islander children. He took up his present position as community enjoys an exciting and fulfilling year amidst the Principal of Radford College in Canberra in 2008. educational challenges which always surround us. Phillip sees education as being transformational in outcome, I also look forward to 2013 with a sense of excitement, relational in process and experiential in its essence, involving a especially as the Junior School staff and boys take full advantage partnership with parents and the school community. He believes of their new facilities, including the new technology being that schools must foster and nourish a tradition of good and integrated into the building for the benefit of all of our students informed teaching which can challenge students as well as in the Junior School. prepare them for a lifelong learning journey as they move into I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you during the society. This involves a use of critical skills which are informed by year and trust that 2013 will be an exciting and rewarding year a concern for others within society as well as seeking justice and for you and your family. the extension of compassion for all. Ian C Miller Chairman
2 The Barker—Issue 98, Autumn 2013 Jeff C Miller Ian Ware From the Chaplain
LEFT About Time! Senior Weekend Away 2013. In a school that recognises the fundamental equality of young men and women and BELOW LEFT Kate Ramshaw welcomes the advance of women into various (front right seated) areas of service and leadership in Church and with members of the chaplaincy community, it’s about time we had a female team at the Senior chaplain. We are all delighted that Kate Weekend Away. Ramshaw has commenced her work in the Senior School at Barker. A succession of outstanding women, such as Anne Yarham, Julia Anstey, Lucy Solomon, Charlotte Burton, Jodie Jessup, Jennifer Lyle, Alana Koch, Jackie Gibson, Crystal Forward and Kirrily Aynsley have been part of the school’s chaplaincy team for a decade and more. Kate, however, is the first woman to be sought and officially appointed as an Assistant Chaplain. It is well overdue. Following university studies at UTS and a brief career in accountancy, Kate decided that this was the work she wanted to do and prepare for. Further study led her to teach Legal and Business Studies at Richard Johnson Anglican School. She then pursued theological study. Now, fresh out of Moore College, Kate says, “I am looking forward to getting to know staff, students and parents. I am very excited to serve and teach in such a wonderful school.” She is expecting to be ordained in the next 12 months.
Jeff Ware Chaplain
LEFT Congratulations and Kerry Mackie (left) and Tammy Farewell Moeller. Congratulations to Kerry Mackie, who has completed 25 years working at Barker, starting in the Print Room and now in the IT Department. Farewell and best wishes to Tammy Moeller, who worked at the School for 10 years and was the Headmaster’s Secretary until December 2012.
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HSC Results
Barker students’ performance in the 2012 HSC continues to In 2012, there were 19 students who were listed on the HSC show growth in the strength of academic achievement at All-round Achievers List (achieved the top band in at least the School. 10 units of study).
This year, 182 Barker students were mentioned on the honour • Nathan Booth • Martin Lo • Bo Seo roll (90% or above for a course), resulting in 460 mentions. • Ming Chan • Christine Maibom • Stanley Sit This was the ninth-highest number of mentions in the state. • Andy Chu • Timothy Mason • Jonathan Swanton Almost 40% of Barker students achieved ATARs of 90 or more, • Emma Cohen • Elise Needham • Jessica Tafft 80% gained ATARs greater than 70, and 96% achieved an • Maxwell Fulton • Se Jin Park • Eric White ATAR greater than 50. • David Heath • Ethan Paul • Amelia Williams Most students who applied for a university place were • Stephanie Leaper successful. Some students were also successful in gaining places in overseas colleges including Harvard University. Further information about individual student and subject Tim Mason will receive the Vindin Prize, to be awarded at performances can be found at www.barker.nsw.edu.au in Celebration 2013 for the highest ATAR achieved in 2012. He “Class of 2012”. scored a perfect 99.95 ATAR. This is the third consecutive year The School offers its warmest congratulations to all students of that a Barker student has scored the top ATAR. Tim eloquently the Class of 2012. We are all very proud of their hard work and addressed the Academic Assembly in February, giving the are deeply grateful for the high quality of their contribution to Classes of 2013 and 2014 advice for their HSC. our School last year. There were 13 placegetters in a range of subjects, with Tim Mason (Biology) and Eliza Harrison (Design & Technology) placing first in the state for a subject. Barker HSC Students who achieved ATARs of 99 or more in 2012 (top 1% of the state) in order of ATAR were: • Tim Mason • Ethan Paul • Andy Chu • Wilhelm Marais • Elise Needham • Eliza Harrison • Bo Seo • David Heath • Martin Lo
Tim Mason will receive the Vindin Prize, to be awarded at Celebration 2013 for the highest ATAR achieved in 2012. He scored a perfect 99.95 ATAR.
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Above: Some of the students who Outstanding Performances in Individual Subjects were congratulated at the Academic Assembly in February 2013. The Distinguished Achievers List supplied by the Board of Studies Front row detailed the names of students who achieved the highest standard David Heath, Christine Maibom, established for a course (for two-Unit courses, this means a mark of Max Fulton, Martin Lo, Elise Needham, 90 or more, and for one-Unit Extension courses, this means that the Jess Tafft, Ethan Paul student achieved a mark of 45 or more). Middle row Highlights from the Distinguished Achievers List included: Jamie Nicholls, Emma Cohen, •• 460 mentions for 182 Barker students in 31 out of 38 HSC Eliza Harrison, Amelia Williams, courses studied at the School. Over half of the Barker cohort was Monte Nield, Michael Coulson, mentioned on the Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers List. Anthony Fisher •• All-round Achievers Awards for 19 students (see page 4) as they Back row appeared on the Distinguished Achievers List in at least 10 of Oliver Hannon, Tim Warner, their units. Jonathan Fulcher, Tim Mason, Nicholas Hordern, Brendan Colnan •• Tim Mason (1st in Biology and 7th in Physics), Eliza Harrison (1st in Design & Technology), Andy Chu (2nd in Physics), Benjamin Spoor Absent (2nd in Music Extension and 3rd in Music Course 2), Maxwell Nathan Booth, Ming Chan, Andy Chu, Fulton (5th in Geography), Jessica Tafft (5th in Business Studies), Steffi Leaper, Wilhelm Marais, Se Jin Park, Elise Needham (7th in PDHPE and 8th in Biology), Anthony Fisher Bo Seo, Stanley Sit, Benjamin Spoor, (8th in Industrial Technology), Oliver Hannon (10th in Drama) Tom Stewart, Jonathan Swanton, and Monte Nield (13th in PDHPE) all achieved places in individual Bradley Wall, Eric White courses. Jerome Bardoel also placed 1st in Dutch Continuers (studied at the Saturday School of Community Languages).
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Jamie Nicholls and Martin Lo were both nominated for ARTEXPRESS Anthony Fisher and his chess table, nominated for InTech
Outstanding Performances in Practical Subjects
There were 31 nominations of students’ work for inclusion in • Mairi Armour was nominated for CallBack (Dance). Mairi studied practical subject presentations and performances. at the Ecole Ballet and Dance Theatre.
• Eight students were nominated for DesignTECH (Design and • Two students were nominated for ARTEXPRESS (Visual Art): Technology): Ming Chan, Stephanie Davidson, Robert Dongas, Martin Lo and Jamie Nicholls. Jamie’s Death by Memory Loss Samuel Green, Eliza Harrison, Stephanie Leaper, Patrick Walsh will be displayed at ARTEXPRESS. and Timothy Warner. • Brendan Colnan’s English Extension 2 work Ashes on Her Breath: • Two students were nominated for InTech (Industrial Technology): Tracing loss in James Joyce’s Ulysses was shortlisted for the Young Anthony Fisher and Charles Roth. Writers Showcase.
• Seven students were nominated for OnSTAGE (Drama): • Ten nominations for ENCORE (Music): Brendan Colnan, Michael Coulson, Oliver Hannon, Performance: James Christowski, John Coyne, Raphael Harvey, Samuel Hulston, Tom Stewart, Bradley Wall and Julian Yin. Benjamin Spoor and Eric White. Composition: Jack Duffin, Blake Lindsay, Alex Sarian, • Oliver Hannon, Tom Stewart and Bradley Wall’s Group Benjamin Spoor, Eric White. performance was presented OnSTAGE and Michael Coulson’s and Brendan Colnan’s work will be on display at Writers OnSTAGE/ • Benjamin Spoor was selected to perform his work Crazy Logic OnScreen. at ENCORE in the Opera House Concert Hall.
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Benjamin Spoor was selected to perform his Eliza Harrison was awarded first in the state work at ENCORE at the Opera House for Design & Technology
One of the nominated Drama students for OnSTAGE, Julian Yin Barker 2012 HSC Results by Atar
7 Teaching & Learning
ABOVE Year 9 Global Studies Students Contribute to the Post-Graduate Forum Murray, Scott and Michael centre stage For the last four years, Barker College has successfully run a Presentations included: Post-Graduate Research Forum for staff. This has allowed staff ABOVE RIGHT • Social Networking in Music Education by Andrew Mifsud Len Nixon, Luke members who are currently undertaking research as part of Glendenning, higher degree study to present their work in a public forum • The Doctoral Journey by Tim Scott Tristan Spiteri, and for other teachers to participate in research and reflection. Viran Weerasekera, • Boys’ Interest in Maths in the Middle Years by Kester Lee Murray Thorpe, Dr Kefford opened this year’s forum, ‘21st Century Learning Scott Masters, • Getting Your Research Life Organised by Di Laycock Michael Elgie, – Connecting and Understanding’, reflecting on the importance Sophie Mynott. of being ongoing learners. The highlight of the event was the The remainder of the symposium explored a range of class-based inclusion of student research in the program, where two groups research initiatives as well as Masters programs. These included: of Year 9 Global Studies students presented significant research • Reading Masculinity and Young Adult Literature projects that they completed in class, working alongside their by Michael Marokakis teachers Sophie Mynott and Len Nixon. A large audience of staff, parents and students were both impressed by the presentations • Educational Change and Strategic Management and challenged by the findings delivered by the boys. Scott by Matthew Macoustra Masters, Murray Thorpe and Michael Elgie discussed ‘Student • Student Leaders at Barker College by Dean Bunn interest and motivation’ while Luke Glendenning, Tristan Spiteri and Viran Weerasekera delivered a thought-provoking session • Lesson Study: Collaborative Professional Learning titled, ‘Should high school classes in NSW be grouped by by Nicky Cameron, Trish Prischl and Naomi Hicks intellect/ability instead of age?’ • Valuing Students’ Perceptions Through Formative Assessment As the forum continued, we then enjoyed a number of staff by Greg Longney, Andrew Turner and Brad Merrick presentations encompassing a wide array of interests and relating to their ongoing doctoral studies. • Understanding Feedback Through the Visible Learning Framework by Len Nixon Ongoing research combined with the application and evaluation “The highlight of the event was the inclusion of evidence from the school learning environment are essential of student research in the program, where to quality teaching and learning. Few other schools could facilitate such a quality forum in their school communities two groups of Year 9 Global Studies students involving students, parents and staff. presented significant research projects.” Brad Merrick Director of Research in Learning
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Staff
Heads of School
LEFT Back L-R: David Giltrap, Head of Senior School; Roderic Kefford, Headmaster; Sue Field, Deputy Head
Front L-R: Neil Harrison, Head of Junior School; Matt Macoustra, Head of Middle School.
. Vale, Robert Bruce Grieve
The School is saddened to record the death of Bob Grieve on fine mind and passion for Geography, especially for Papua 19 September 2012. A memorial service was held on 21 October New Guinea. His easy manner with his students contributed in the Chapel, where Greg Bayne shared both his reminiscences significantly to his success as a schoolmaster, a teacher, pastoral and those provided by Bob’s wife Laraine, son John (87), and mentor and sports coach. He was happy to share lighter moments daughter Karen. with his students, but they knew his firm boundaries regarding courtesies and correct protocols. After high school, Bob studied accountancy and worked as a shipping clerk at Birt & Company. After discovering bean- Bob was a fine, eloquent teacher. He had a great breadth and counting was not for him, he thought it depth of knowledge, and was gifted would be exciting to teach in Papua New in breaking down concepts so they Guinea, and enrolled at the Australian were manageable for his students. School of Pacific Administration at His HSC students’ results were Mosman, where he graduated in 1962. consistently outstanding. His first teaching appointment was in Port Bob was an excellent Rugby and Moresby, and during that time he studied Cricket coach. He coached the 2nd XI by correspondence at the University of for a number of years whose eminent Queensland. A year later he moved to members included former Sportsmaster Hula. There were no roads or electricity, Ian Moyes (72) and Australian and transport there was via double- representative Peter Taylor (74). hulled canoe. He studied by the light of a kerosene lamp and in May 1979 he Bob modelled being a humble, strong, completed a Master of Arts in Education caring, purposeful, disciplined and at Macquarie University. scholarly gentleman. He was one of Barker’s finest. Vast numbers of For most of his time at Barker (1969- students who have passed through 1999), Bob taught Geography. He became Barker are better people having had Head of Department in 1990 after having Bob Grieve guide them through their been a much-loved Senior School Tutor school days. in the years before. Bob’s dedicated and effective work as Independent Education Union Chapter We have been blessed by having had Representative demonstrated his concern for his colleagues. He this gentleman as our friend and colleague for many years. also organised the World Vision 40 Hour Famine numerous times. Greg Bayne I had the privilege to sit beside and work with Bob from the Geography Teacher and Housemaster of Pain House beginning of my time at Barker in 1986. I remember his warmth,
9 Boarding
RIGHT Boarding Captains Ben Buckland and Sionna Maple (far right and left) are on hand to escort the new Year 10 Boarders to first day at Chapel.
RIGHT Robert and Jacqui Barker Boarding Welcomes its New McLachlan, Community Members Caitlin Turner, James Jeffery, A new evolution in Barker Boarding commenced at the Simon Walker, Zoe Williamson beginning of 2013 and many new faces were welcomed round out the into the community. new community members. Jacqui and Robert McLachlan embarked on their new roles as Head of Boarding and Boarding Administrator. Jacqui brings a wealth of pastoral experience to her position having been the Boarders’ Tutor in previous years and having stepped into the role of Acting Dean of the Senior School on a number of occasions. She is also responsible for the development of the Pastoral Care and Social Education programs delivered in the high school. Robert has stepped down from corporate life and CEO responsibilities and will utilise his past experiences, skills Last and by no means least, 14 new boarders began their and training to develop programs that will assist the boarders Boarding journeys. For the majority of the new boarders, to explore career options and increase their knowledge of the not only were they starting at a new school, but they were realities of the business world. Having been boarder parents also moving into a new home with new boarding brothers themselves, Jacqui and Robert also bring their personal and sisters, with an enormous amount of detail to be processed experience to their new roles. and recalled. The Boarding community also welcomed Zoe Williamson and It has been a steep learning curve for all the new community Simon Walker to their positions as Boarding Masters on Duty. members. Many questions have been asked. Rules and routines Both Zoe and Simon are looking forward to working with the have been learnt, with a few minor hiccups encountered along boarders to optimise their Barker experiences and being mentors the way! who can offer a young adult’s view or perspective. Sally Collins also returns to Boarding this year. Jacqui McLachlan Head of Boarding
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Farewell Dinner for the Headmaster and Mrs Kefford The Headmaster’s Farewell Committee The Barker College Common Room Association & The Barker College Mothers’ Association hope that you will join Members of Staff, Former Staff, Parents, Former Students and the Wider Barker Community at a Dinner to farewell the Headmaster and Mrs Kefford at Miramare Gardens, Terrey Hills on Thursday 10 October 2013, at 7.00pm
After 17 years of dedicated service, Dr and Mrs Kefford complete their time at Barker at the end of 2013.
All current staff and current parents will receive a formal invitation to attend the Farewell Dinner early in Term 2. Former staff members, former students, former parents and friends of the School who would like to receive a formal invitation should email or telephone their postal address to: The Headmaster’s Executive Assistant: Ms Glenda Hunter-Brittain Phone: 9847 8279 Email: [email protected]
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PAUL RASHBROOK AND YEAR 2, 2012 WITH THE BEETROOT AND CELERY CROP
FREDERIC’S FARM is Flourishing Frederic’s Farm is located in the Prep School grounds. The area, In Term 4, 2012 Paul Anderson proposed the establishment of developed throughout 2012, is named after Frederic the Lion, a Bush Tucker Garden. The idea was enthusiastically embraced our Prep School emblem. Frederic was originally taken from the by Barker Grounds Staff and the Garden rapidly took shape. family coat of arms of Bishop Frederic Barker, after whom Barker The area includes large trees and shrubs whose fruit can be College was named. The farm consists of a small orchard, harvested and leaves collected as part of classroom activities. a chicken coop, a bush tucker garden and a vegetable patch. The Garden provides the impetus for teaching and learning activities related to animal life cycles, bush tucker foods, animal The Prep School inherited a small citrus orchard that had been shelters and links with Australia’s indigenous past. The flowering planted at the rear of the cottages which originally lined Clarke and fruiting plants attract native birds and in addition provide Road. This orchard has formed the nucleus of Frederic’s Farm a peaceful, tranquil area where boys can read, chat or wander. and it provides an opportunity for our students to observe the growth cycle of citrus fruit and the care necessary to sustain Throughout 2012, the Prep School boys planted, tended and healthy development. Middle and Senior School Agriculture harvested an abundance of produce from the vegetable garden students also visit throughout the year to use the orchard as which included tomatoes, potatoes, radishes, celery, eggplant a learning resource. and herbs. With the assistance of both Prep and Grounds Staff, the boys developed a greater understanding of where our food In Term 3, 2012, the Prep School acquired two crossbred Isa comes from and the care required to produce it. Brown chickens that have been named Polly and Lilly by the boys. Prep School students take turns in caring for the chickens. They Frederic’s Farm had its beginnings in an existing orchard but enjoy feeding them, opening the coop in the morning to find the in 2013 it includes other components which enhance the Prep eggs, and closing the coop in the afternoon to keep the chickens School’s teaching and learning program. safe overnight. Polly and Lilly provide an excellent opportunity for Sarah Dickson the boys to recognise and understand the needs of animals and Head of Early Learning K to 3 to provide the necessary care to ensure their well-being.
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HARRISON KILGORE AND LUKE BENTLEY TEND THE VEGIE PATCH
HARRISON KILGORE EXAMINES A CITRUS TREE
LUKAS WENMAN AND ERIC JIANG CIAN D’MELLO AND POLLY WITH BUNCHES OF CELERY JAMIE LAWRENCE AND LUKAS WENMAN WITH LILLY
MATTHIAS LEI FINDS A POTATO OLIVER UY HARVESTS A RADISH 13 “The big windows make the classroom nice and bright… I enjoy spending time in this classroom and it will help me learn better this year.” Justin Thong, Year 3
“The deliberate design of the new learning spaces has really enabled creative thinking and robust discussion to take place. My class has thoroughly enjoyed class discussions in the ‘donut’ and the ‘fish tank’.” Melissa Sunderland, Year 5 teacher JUNIOR SCHOOL HISTORY CHAPTER 2
A WONDERFUL NEW DAY DAWNED ON BARKER COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL AS OVER 300 BOYS BEGAN THE 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR. THIS YEAR MAY WELL BE SEEN AS THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER TWO OF OUR ILLUSTRIOUS HISTORY. CHAPTER ONE COMMENCED IN 1955 IN A TRADITIONAL BUILDING WHICH PROVIDED THE FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING FOR NEARLY 6,000 BOYS OF THE BAGGY BLUE DURING THIS 50-YEAR PERIOD. “I’ve never seen anything like it.” Connor Bond, Year 4
The new teaching and learning wing has been completed become stimulating exhibition spaces. With the flexible central with the Gledhill building team working relentlessly during the walls, classes can work independently, or come together where holidays to have the 16 classrooms ready for the boys to occupy a particular unit of work would benefit. on the first day of school. The teaching team is very excited at The final building stage of the Junior School development and the potential of the new classrooms to provide a teaching and refurbishment has already commenced and the old building is learning environment which will maximise each boy’s potential. currently being upgraded. It is expected that this work will be It is still early days but the facilities are already helping us completed by the end of Term 2, by which stage the original experience a whole new paradigm in learning, radically different Junior School facilities will have been rebuilt over a period of from what the traditional Junior School building offered us all. 18 months. The new building’s open plan and generous connecting common In the first few weeks of this new year, the teachers and students spaces brings all grades together, providing a greater sense of are already moving well into this next stage of the Barker journey. community and curriculum continuity. From the central stairway, My staff and I feel very privileged to be a part of this chapter and one can literally observe every class at work. Movement of I am sure our 2013 families will feel the same as we travel this boys and teachers provides greater interaction and improved new road together. communication between classroom teachers and specialist teachers. The common areas provide easy assembling and Neil Harrison meeting areas for multiple class and small groups and will Head of Junior School
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“When I first entered the new classrooms I was astounded. The best features are the open spaces between the classes allowing for flexibility and group work. The modern furniture and windows with inspiring views are also great features.” Daniel Reznichenko, Year 6
“I’ve never seen anything like it.” Connor Bond, Year 4
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The Junior School redevelopment is well underway; Open spaces and transparency are key; Year 5 reading in the “donut”; L-R: William Gallagher, Matthew Nicholas and Michael Legovich working on a Maths challenge; L-R: Nicholas Eliott and Liam Workman; Year 5 hard at work; Bright new classrooms.
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YOUNG SCIENTISTS’ SUCCESS
It is a requirement of the Board of Studies syllabus that “I was amazed when my name all students in Stage 5 complete an independent research project. At Barker, this project is done in Year 9 and the best was announced at the awards projects are entered into the Young Scientist Competition. function in October. My friend Over the years, Barker has done well, often placed in the top sitting next to me had to push three in the State for each of the categories; Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Science. me out of my seat, I just couldn’t In 2012, in the Earth and Environmental Science category, believe it!... Since I’ve been at Nicholas Chang was placed first for his work on Assessing Barker my interest in Science Liquid Absorbency, and Will de Montemas was placed second for his research on the Thermal Resistance of Different has really developed and been Insulation Media. Both student projects were then selected encouraged.” Kyle Willimott for the prestigious BHP Billiton Awards, where they were semi-finalists. Kyle Willimott gained second place in the Physics category in the 2011 Young Scientist Awards as well as receiving the NMI Measurement Award and the Sydney University Award. He was then selected as one of 16 finalists in the BHP Billiton Awards. Most students stop there, but Kyle went on to modify his research in Year 10 and produce a commercially viable prototype of a Thermoelectric Generator. His device is a green energy alternative which converts heat energy directly into electrical energy without the use of moving mechanical parts. Kyle says, “The model I created last year was very large and not very practical for commercial applications. This year I have made the model smaller and easier to use, as well as fitting a cooling module into it, which will increase the power output from the generator.” In the 2012 Young Scientist Awards he was placed first in the Physics category and second in the Models and Inventions category. He was also chosen as the Science Teachers’ Association of NSW Young Scientist of the Year and was one of the 16 finalists in the BHP Billiton Awards.
ABOVE Kyle Willimott, STANSW Young Scientist of the Year.
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FAR LEFT Nicholas Chang, Kyle Willimott and Will de Montemas, selected for the BHP Billiton Awards. LEFT Nicholas Chang receives his award from Peter Bowditch of Australian Skeptics.
Robotics – a FIRST for Barker In 1989, accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded the FIRST® The team has received a kit of parts made up of motors, batteries, (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) a control system, a PC, and a mix of automation components – robotics competition to inspire an appreciation of science and with minimal instructions! The challenge is to design and build technology in young people. In past years, Barker students have a robot that can compete in the 2013 game, Ultimate Ascent, been part of the Macquarie University team, but for the first Robotics Competition. Barker will again host the regional time this year, Barker will enter its own team. Older, experienced competition in the Junior School Multi Purpose Hall. students will mentor a group of enthusiastic Year 8 students every More details can be found at www.usfirst.org Thursday afternoon and evening under the guidance of Cameron Rob Paynter Dearn and Sarah Cormio. The student mentors, Ali Noble, David Head of Science Muller and Harry Kreicers (mechanics), Minal Mistry (electronics), Matthew Painter (design), Jamie McVicker (film production) and Matt Buffa (Chief Executive), will play a crucial role in leading groups and passing on their knowledge to younger students.
FAR LEFT Mentors: (back row) Jamie McVicker, Ali Noble, Matt Buffa, Harry Kreicers (front row) Matthew Painter, David Muller, Minal Mistry. LEFT A first at Barker – The Robotics Team.
17 Middle & Senior School
RIGHT Create to Advocate Art Show Sean Goodwin’s prize-winning entry Every year in Year 9 Global Studies, the boys from 2011. demonstrate their understanding of injustice FAR RIGHT by creating an artwork advocating for a fairer Murray Thorpe’s plea to stop world. The Create to Advocate Art Show has trafficking won the been a tradition for several years with some People’s Choice Award. wonderfully innovative and inspired entries. The 2011 winner, Sean Goodwin, submitted his artwork ‘If we only had textbooks…’ to the Australian Human Rights Award and won the prize for best photo taken by a person under 18. In 2012, the four artworks judged best by the Head of Middle School Matt Macoustra won their creators a goat, a chicken, a duck and some seeds from Oxfam. Look out for more advocacy from Year 9 and Year 10 Global in 2013!
Sophie Mynott Global Studies Coordinator
ABOVE Bec Heinrich and CAS Student Leaders Afternoon Steve Lacy of Rising Generations On Sunday 4 November, all the CAS School Captains and the CAS schools in a relaxed setting. It was great preparation (an organisation Senior Leadership Teams met at an event hosted by Barker. for the year ahead. The opportunity to host this event is circulated which facilitates leadership and The afternoon allowed the school leaders to meet one another, among the CAS schools and next year it will be held at the development discuss the common ground we hold as schools founded on Cranbrook School. programs) present to CAS leaders. Christian values, and to explore leadership concepts and ideas for Dean Bunn 2013. This initiative of the CAS Headmasters is an important way ABOVE RIGHT Director of Student Leadership Development The day ended of strengthening the association and allowing students to meet in with a brief Chapel a different forum. Sam Westley (2013 School Captain) remarked service led by Rev Jeff Ware. on how helpful it was to get to know the Captains from each of
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LEFT The Mathematics teaching staff for 2013.
Mathematics in 2013 Allison Davis has joined the Mathematics teaching staff this year, in other occupations, but then saw the light and made filling in for Gaye Clarke, who is on long service leave. Allison, the rewarding change to teaching. With the forthcoming (far left of photo) joins our dynamic team of mathematical implementation of the Australian Curriculum in 2014, we are enthusiasts, bringing with her over 10 years of teaching looking forward to having a new opportunity to deliver creative, experience. One of the many strengths of the Mathematics informative and interesting lessons to our students. Department is the great diversity of its members. Some are in the Ros Hamblyn early years of their teaching careers and others have well over Assistant Coordinator of Mathematics 30 years of teaching experience, gained from a wide variety of schools in Australia and overseas. Some staff previously worked
FAR LEFT Mr Dan Johns gives the guest address at the Year 9 Father and Son Dinner.
LEFT The Year 9 boys walk from Mungo Brush to Hawks Nest.
End of Year 9 Activities
Year 9 finished 2012 in fine style. Aside from fulfilling their personal journey as a young man growing up in England, academic commitments, the boys completed several activities and now living and working on the other side of the world. aimed at concluding not only the school year, but also their time The ‘Serve and Survive’ Challenge in and around the Myall Lakes in the Middle School. area concluded the boys’ Middle School experience. They hiked, The annual Father and Son Dinner brought the boys and their surfed, camped and importantly completed community service dads, stepdads, uncles and older brothers together for a night projects throughout the week. What a wonderful, if tiring, way when they could sit together and enjoy a meal and talk of all to finish 2012! they had achieved in their time in the Middle School. Matt Macoustra Dan Johns, CEO of Ikon (a media buying agency) thoroughly Head of Middle School entertained the whole crowd as he discussed not only the inside information associated with the advertising industry, but also his
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Year 9 and Year 2. Year 9 and Prep. Dr Kefford reads Oliver Twist in Year 9 Boys and Books. Jacqui McLachlan reads Just Doomed to the Year 9 boys. Year 9 and Year 4.
Boys Read at Barker! Sharing a Love of Reading
The Boys and Books Program developed as a joint project As part of the Year 9 Books program, boys from the Middle between the Library and English Department. The boys enjoy a School visited the Preparatory and Junior Schools. Boys were session with a Teacher Librarian and their English teacher once a greeted by Sharron Stokes, the Junior School Teacher Librarian, fortnight. The new library provides a dedicated reading area who selected the books younger boys would find interesting, for Year 7, 8 and 9 boys, equipped with bean bags and comfy and coordinated times so classes could be visited. The Middle chairs. Boys and Books, affectionately known as B&B, provides School boys took great delight in reading to Kindergarten, time in a busy school day to sit back, relax and enjoy reading. Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 boys. Many of the Junior School boys took their Middle School buddy to the Prep Library to help them Students are keen to talk about what they have read, and enjoy borrow books. The boys found areas on the field, Prep Library being read to by a Teacher Librarian or another teacher within and under the tree in the Prep School to relax and read to one the School. Boys receive guidance offered by teachers and other another. Boys read at Barker! students on what book to read next. Teacher Librarians use this valuable time to promote new and popular books to students by Carol Sawyer reading to the boys and showing book and movie trailers. Teacher/Librarian The boys enjoyed Dr Kefford’s dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist last term. The boy Oliver runs away from the squalid conditions of the workhouse and is taken in by thieves. Here he is introduced to the character Fagin and the Artful Dodger. Fagin was brought alive on Level 4 in the library, amusing us all with his views on the Artful Dodger, with his repeated phrase “my dear” showing he is very paternal with his band of pickpockets.
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Professor David Christian – Macquarie University lecturer and founder of the Big History Project. David Christian and Bill Gates discuss Big History. Barker students will be grappling with some of the big questions about the universe and life on earth.
Barker Joins the Big History Project This year, Barker joins schools around the world in a pilot of the questions: what is the Universe? How was it made? How did it Big History Project, an online course exploring the history of the evolve? What does it mean to be human? universe and our place in it. It has the backing of Bill Gates and is We cannot solve all these questions, but what Big History can do the brain-child of Macquarie University Professor David Christian. is point you towards good scientific knowledge to help you think Professor Christian kindly took the time to answer some deeper and from a wider perspective. questions for this issue of The Barker magazine. Q. What makes an excellent ‘Big Historian’? Q. What is ‘Big History’? A. A willingness to ask very big questions and to seek answers A. Big History studies the past, from the origins of the universe in any relevant discipline. Also a sense of fun, excitement and to the present day, and then projects into the future to figure wonder about knowledge. Isn’t it fantastic that we have ways of out where everything is going. It covers 13.7 billion years, learning what happened 13.7 billion years ago, or what is going crossing many different disciplines, from cosmology to geology on inside stars one million light years away! to biology and human history. Q. How can students apply Big History to their lives Q. Why should students study Big History? and careers? A. In all known societies, education systems have been based A. If you need to think about a problem, like climate change, on origin stories, like the core stories of Christianity or Islam or on scales of millions of years, you can do it in Big History. The the Dreamtime stories of indigenous Australians. Those stories increasing number of global problems, such as global warming brought together the best knowledge available in their societies and poverty, cannot be solved nation by nation or discipline into a single authoritative story that explained their origins, so a by discipline, but by people with a broad education, a global person could place themselves within a map of time and space. perspective and a willingness to see links between chemistry, This was the key to a good education. economics and politics. Big history can give you this. That’s why I The Big History story uses the best of modern science-based see it as the key to education in the 21st century. knowledge to help you see how all knowledge fits together, Q. Have we seen the end of ‘little’ history? rather than seeing it as separate disconnected disciplines. It’s like going to a mountain top to get an overview – to see A. Definitely not! Big History won’t replace ‘little’ history at all. how cosmology connects with chemistry and biology with It’s just another way of seeing the past. Think of it as if you were literature and philosophy. This is empowering because with a photographer and suddenly you acquired a new wide-angle lens this map of knowledge, you don’t feel lost! that helped you to see the world differently. You wouldn’t throw out the old lenses, but you might start using them in new ways. Q. What have students enjoyed most about Big History? For more information about the Big History Project visit: A. I think students greatly enjoy the idea of a course that covers www.bighistory.com everything! They also enjoy thinking about the deepest of all Nicholas Hanrahan Assistant Coordinator of History
21 DIRECTOR OF BANDS, WARWICK TYRELL, IN HAVANA
THE TOUR GROUP IN OLD HAVANA
ON 5 DECEMBER 2012, 37 BARKER MUSICIANS FROM THE SYMPHONIC WIND BAND AND JAZZ ORCHESTRA DEPARTED FOR CUBA TO EXPERIENCE AND PERFORM IN ONE OF THE MOST CULTURALLY UNIQUE PLACES IN THE WORLD.
Most of our performances were After our concerts, there would at selective music schools. In be impromptu combined jam these exchange performances, and dance sessions that would Cuban students would perform continue until the Cuban for us, either as soloists or bands teachers shooed their students and, in one case, a symphony back to class or we shooed the orchestra performing an Barker students back onto the Afro-Cuban arrangement of bus. The instant friendships Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. that were formed between the We would then set up and students during the exchange play our concert program for performances were fabulous them. The Cuban students’ to see and something we will spontaneous response to what remember forever. we performed was always a thrill.
CHRIS PALMER (YEAR 11) WITH HIS OPPOSITE NUMBER FROM THE PINAR MUSIC SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 22 The Barker—Issue 98, Autumn 2013
MAKING NEW FRIENDS
SIMON SMITH PRESENTS THE BARKER SCHOOL CREST TO THE NATIONAL MUSIC SCHOOL IN HAVANA
Though it is a very well-educated and Sight-seeing highlights included a walking cultured society, music resources are tour of the world heritage listed Old difficult to obtain in Cuba. An important Havana, a salsa dance lesson, Santero drum part of our exchange program was lessons, a tour of the 17th century French presenting to the schools instruments, town Trinidad, a swim in the Caribbean accessories and sheet music and a Barker Sea and concerts by the National Women’s school crest as a token of our friendship Camarata and Buena Vista Social Club. and appreciation. Barker students also Our tour farewell was back in Havana, brought Australian souvenirs which were where we enjoyed a beautiful dinner and very popular with the Cuban students. SIMON SMITH AND HIS performed in the grounds of the National DREAM 1956 DODGE IN CIENFUEGOS Our community performances were in the Art Gallery, hosted by the students and provinces of Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara. teachers from ENA, the national music We were welcomed by the community school. Our students and teachers concert bands and performed in the town performed and danced with their new square to large local audiences. Santa Clara Cuban friends as we all soaked up our last was a special performance, as we found day in this amazing country and culture. that not only did the locals love the music We said our goodbyes and all promised we played; we were the first Australians to return one day. they had ever met. Simon Smith Director of Music
“OYE COMO VA”AT SANTA CLARA MUSIC SCHOOL
23 Drama
Year 9 Film Festival
On the evening of 22 November 2012, Barker College held its second annual Year 9 Film Festival. During Term 4, the boys wrote, filmed and edited their own short films. Each film showcased the boys’ outstanding performance skills and ability to create their own original work. The 16 fabulous films explored a range of ideas from grief, guilt and crime, to gangsters, cricket murder mysteries and school security cops – there certainly was a film for everyone! Hosted by Drama Captains Janine Tison and Lachlan Brodie, the festival was attended by many students and parents and was a wonderful celebration of a fun-filled year of Drama! Amy Robertson Drama Teacher
“On the evening of 22 November 2012, Barker College held its second annual Year 9 Film Festival.”
TOP TO BOTTOM The chase scene in Eets. Robert Potter and Jack Musgrave in The Final Words. Joe Coles as Officer Terry Coles. Year 9 boys at the Film Festival.
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Year 9 Play “Mariner’s Rimes”
“Mariners Rimes” was the brainchild of Rachael Blake and Mention must be made of the brilliant images that adorned the CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT emerged from her extensive physical training. By taking rear wall while haunting music filled the auditorium. Jeremy Death visits. Coleridge’s famous choral ode, ‘The Rime of the Ancient Page’s seductive lighting lapped at the simple elliptical stage An albatross is Mariner’, she created one of the most powerful and moving which was continually being transformed. released. expressionistic plays to be staged at Barker. Laying down the As one reflected on leaving, “It was as if the audience had sacrifice. Some 20 Year 9 boys graced the Rhodes Theatre to sway, embarked on a voyage itself, and was taken far away, if only chant and sing. As shipmates, they evoked the world of the sea for a brief time, in the grand scale of things…” through their disciplined movement, showing us humanity’s David Stewart struggle against its myriad forces. This crew was a compelling Head of Drama ensemble, gripping our focus effortlessly, magically, utterly.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Digitally Engaged Animated Scene According to education writer and speaker Marc Prensky, ‘digital Additional to the increased manipulation of forms for exploring in 3ds Max by Matthew Painter. kids’ are accustomed to a more stimulating environment and models of architecture and products, students are able to create Animated require different teaching methods to cater for their educational virtual worlds on screen. They can produce 3D animations of luminescent drink advertisement by needs. The Design and Technology Department provides many craft flying in outer space. They can simulate explosions and Phoebe Barltrop. opportunities for students to access such an environment. create advertisements that better engage their audience by Yr 9 students using blending products with animated special effects and sound. Catia Imagine and In Year 9, students design and print a USB thumb drive in the Through their units of work and access to technology, students Shape. form of a fish. This unit introduces students to the Catia Imagine are able to explore new worlds of possibility and frame these Thomas Doyle with and Shape software, which allows students to go beyond the 3D printed USB to meet the functional needs of the project. thumb drives. traditional 3D CAD modelling methods. Three-dimensional forms can be manipulated in any direction to explore and Darren Woodrow evaluate aesthetics for industrial and conceptual design. This Head of Design and Technology freedom allows emotional content and styling to be explored and dimensions to be exact. The link between ‘art’ and ‘part’ has never been closer. Students build up their skills as a precursor to engaging in F1 in Schools, an international competition where they design and manufacture a miniature racing car.
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Visual Arts
“Photography is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality” A New Exposure Alfred Steiglitz, American photographer
Regarded as the most pervasive medium of the 21st century, photography has been transformed and is more accessible than ever before. It has developed from being a flawless method At the end of 2012, we were informed that two students were CLOCKWISE FROM to capture, represent and classify any object to become an pre-selected for inclusion in ART EXPRESS 2013 – Martin Lo with TOP LEFT expressive form, allowing an artist to explore much broader his body of work, A Twist of Fate and Jamie Nicholls’ sculpture, Death By Memory Loss HSC Artwork possibilities. For example, the use of faster or slower exposure Death By Memory Loss. Both students applied themselves by Jamie Nicholls. times reveals the medium’s ability to show aspects of our daily diligently throughout the HSC course and thoroughly deserve A Twist of Fate HSC Artwork by routine and environment that have previously remained hidden their nominations. Jamie Nicholls’ work has been selected for Martin Lo. from the eye. ARTEXPRESS at the Armory exhibition at Sydney Olympic Park. The cyclorama in He is one of 67 students from almost 60 schools to be included. action. It has been a goal of the Visual Arts Department to provide ARTEXPRESS will be on display from 5 March to 28 April 2013. a facility that will unravel more creativity in photography, so I am pleased to announce that the renovations to the cyclorama Matthew Bentham photo studio in room D5 have been completed. This valuable Head of Visual Arts resource is now accessible to Visual Arts students, enabling them to experiment in professional portrait photography, enhanced photography of sculptures and design objects and a green screen/ chroma key option for video and special effects projects.
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RIGHT The Athletics Barker Athletics Shine in Nationals team pictured in Launceston. Launceston played host to the 2012 Australian Athletics Knockout National Final. The Knockout National Final saw the top 16 school teams from around Australia compete across three age divisions for the title of National Champion. Barker College had two teams (Junior and Intermediate) qualify to compete at this event. Both teams got off to a good start, with Matt Wood winning the Intermediate Hurdles race and Sean Hasegawa placing 3rd in the Junior Shot Put. In blustery conditions, the distance After a tough competition, Barker ended the day with the running was tough, but the sprinters excelled with Will Lloyd Junior team placing 5th out of 16 schools (1st NSW School) and Anthony Wood both running personal best performances in and the Intermediate team, despite some injuries, finishing the 100m. a very creditable 8th.
Lee Batchler MIC Athletics
Basketball Blitz
The Blitz is a tournament of shortened games where teams Barker heads into the second half of the season renewed contest with each other in a friendly and fun atmosphere. and ready for the challenges of the CAS competition.
Barker opened its encounter against Knox and came out Matthew Arnott tremendously fired up. The team created a large number of 1st Basketball Coach scoring opportunities but was unable to convert these into points due to poor shooting. This lack of scoring eventually told as Knox gained confidence and took control of the game. The second encounter against Waverley saw the boys play with more confidence, coming back three times from deficits to record an exciting one-point win. This gave the team confidence for the next two games, but they were unlucky to lose to Cranbrook and Trinity by four points. The good sportsmanship showed by all the teams and the RIGHT enjoyment of the festival was evident to all. The Tall Reds after another top display.
RIGHT Jack Slack- Rugby Boys in New Zealand Smith and David Smerdon, members At the end of 2012, two members of the 1st XV, Jack Slack- of the International Rugby Academy Smith and David Smerdon, travelled to New Zealand to Team. participate in the New Zealand Advanced Player Coaching course. This was a unique opportunity for these two students to work with a number of All Black legends. At the conclusion of the week-long course, Jack Slack-Smith was named Captain of the Academy Team, which played a fixture against the Palmerston North U18 Representative side.
Steve Thomlinson Sportsmaster
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ABOVE LEFT Barker Cricket on Tour The 8A boys proudly displaying During the summer holiday period, Barker College undertook The team rebounded from this and recorded three solid the Challenge Trophy. two cricket tours. The 8As travelled to the nation’s capital victories over Pembroke School, Westminster and Prince ABOVE RIGHT and were victorious in the three one-day matches against Alfred College. The boys had the opportunity to visit Adelaide The 1st XI at St Edmund’s College, Canberra Grammar and Radford College. Oval and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of being at this Prince Alfred College. The final match against Radford College saw the 8A boys retain historic ground. The team also played on Kensington Oval, the Challenge Trophy for the 7th year. Don Bradman’s home ground. In addition, the 1st XI squad ventured west to Adelaide and All boys were fine ambassadors for Barker College. participated in four one-day matches. The first fixture against BELOW Steve Thomlinson New Year 7 tennis St Peter’s, our hosts, resulted in a tough loss for our boys. boys and coaching Sportsmaster staff.
New Recruits to Year 7 Tennis
Enthusiasm and energy abounded as young Year 7 players expectantly trialled for a position in the teams to play other CAS schools. All 44 players have two practices per week to hone their skills in competitive matches against rival schools or match play involving other Barker players. These matches are essential to player development as they enable each student to appreciate how their Tennis game is progressing. Barker’s Tennis future seems assured in 2013 and beyond!
Colin Reid Director of Tennis
LEFT Football Honour for Dan Collins Dan Collins (No 3) leading In January this year, Dan Collins, Year 12, was the Australian selected in the Australian Schoolboys Football Schoolboys. Team for the tour of Brazil and Argentina. Dan was also honoured with the Captaincy of the Australian Team.
Steve Thomlinson Sportsmaster
29 Girls Sport
RIGHT Belle Miller in a match at Loreto.
The start of the Summer Sport season saw the Barker Girls participate in a multitude of sports – Basketball, Dance, Softball, Surf Life Saving, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Taekwondo, Water Polo and Volleyball. The range of sports on offer ensures there is something for everyone.
Barker Girls Summer Sport Highlights
The Softball teams continued their dominance of the ISA Water Polo teams competed in the Barker Competition competition under the guidance of Anne Horne with the 1sts throughout Term 4. With a “first past the post” competition maintaining an unbeaten record heading into the second half of in Water Polo, Barker 1 finished drawn against Abbotsleigh, the season. The team is well placed to secure their 12th straight securing a narrow victory on countback by only two goals. championship. Additional congratulations to Hannah Phillips (Year 11) and Savanah Brell (Year 11), who were selected as part of the CIS We congratulate Rachel Lack (Year 12, 2012) on being selected for Water Polo Team. the Australian Open Softball Team to compete in the 2012 World Cup. Rachel has recently volunteered her time to return to Barker The Barker Bunker girls’ fitness areais continuing to be and help develop the next wave of talented Softball players. a popular choice as an avenue of additional physical activity outside the sports program. With the option to participate in Basketball continues to be a choice for a number of girls, with group-based classes such as Pilates or Zumba, girls have an a very enthusiastic coach and MIC in Sarah Clifton. The young individualised program and benefit from the knowledge of team is gaining experience week by week and we look forward instructors to help guard against injury or return to full fitness to seeing the results of some hard Term 4 training. from injury. Touch Football is a growing sport at Barker – the fast- paced nature of the game is highly appealing, with the Alex Butt 1st and 2nd teams both having a fantastic season, making the Acting Director of Girls Sport finals of the Loreto Normanhurst competition, and finishing as runners-up in the Senior A and Senior B divisions respectively.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Michela Mueller in action. Tara Houlahan takes out the Rescue Board at the home of SLS Bungan Beach. Volleyball team enjoying the season. Pilates in the Bunker. Gemma Williamson celebrating a home run at Softball.
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Mountains to the South, Sea to the North
In 2012, Year 10 again headed to the Snowy Mountains, providing them opportunities to participate in exciting and challenging activities. The mountain bike track created in 2011 is well worn in and is a great stage for novice and expert level riders to practice and compete against nature. The river was up, so there were lots of upturned canoes, while the Main Range hike was at times a whiteout, providing a surreal environment to walk in. Hawks Nest and its surrounds saw our Year 9s put in over 400 hours of community service removing Bitou Bush and other weeds from sensitive dune areas. This is one reason we call this camp “Serve and Survive”. Barker has been involved in this project for a number of years and is well received by the local community. The ‘survive’ part was equally successful. Students surfed, hiked, camped and canoed over five days, cementing their friendships before they enter the Senior School in 2013.
Andrew Ashby Director of Outdoor Education
ABOVE CLOCKWISE FROM Duke of Edinburgh TOP LEFT The MTB skills Year 12 Duke of Edinburgh finished 2012 in great course at Bungarra Alpine Centre. style. During September, students hiked across Surf Awareness. the Budawang Range. This Gold Award qualifying Rafting on Bombah trip included challenging navigation through the Broadwater. Monolith valley and a spectacular ascent of RIGHT The Castle. Gold DEA students on The Castle. To finalise their shared outdoor experience, BELOW RIGHT 18 students completed our residential program. Annabel Raftery The program included spectacular canyoning, descending abseiling, rock-climbing and mountain biking. Empress Falls. Our students thanked the staff involved with the creation of a stylish pop-up restaurant on The Grange verandah, ending a memorable week.
Graeme Dawes Senior DEA coordinator
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Cadets
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Bivouac navigation exercise L-R Lucy Grech, Izzy Maish, Juliette Beck. Emily King on the obstacle course. CUO Brittany Onions (left) and WO2 Emily Bryant. Jenny Pym on a rope river crossing at Bivouac
Girls in the BCCU
Many years before girls were permitted by the Department of Even though the girls join the unit one-and-a-half years after Defence to join Cadets, some innovative young ladies, new to the boys, our experience shows they are equal to the task. the School, approached the then Commanding Officer, David They lead and command their own recruit group, Delta Cooper, with a proposal that they be allowed to join the unit. Company, with their motto “Pressure makes Diamonds”. Today, David reflects that they must have been very persuasive After their initial training, the girls have options to join their because he and the then Headmaster agreed to go against peer group in Alpha Company or undertake junior leadership Cadet policy and allow them to join. training. Many will find themselves with a promotion and It is now some 30 years later, and girls coming from diverse leading a group in either Pioneers, Alpha or Delta. backgrounds are still participating in the Cadet unit with great Our girls have been skydivers and BCATers, they have been enthusiasm. SUOs and RSMs, senior medics and commanders of Pioneers Over the years, a training platform has developed which: as well as leaders and trainers of both boys and girls. Nothing prevents them from being part of any aspect of the unit should • Ensures that the girls can be involved in the whole breadth they desire it and work for it. of opportunities available to all our Cadets by a unique acceleration program; Girls in the BCCU are strong, adventurous, curious, motivated and add a certain je ne sais quoi. They are well and truly integral • Allows them to enjoy these experiences with the boys in their and valued members of the team! same year; and • Has a progressive leadership program which allows some Danny O’Keefe at the junior rank level to lead the next intake of female Commanding Officer BCCU recruits. All girls are able to gain a senior level of rank in their final year. Year 11 boys and girls are able to complete the same Senior Leadership Course together which gives them the ability to be competitive and successful in being appointed to any position for which they may wish to apply.
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ABOVE LEFT Fundraising and the BCMA The BCMA presents a $200,000 cheque to Dr Kefford. For those of you who are new to Barker, I thought RIGHT you might like to know how the BCMA (Barker The BCMA College Mothers Association) is structured. Committee: Back L-R: Every mother at Barker is automatically a member of Cheryl Robins, Margaret Kefford, the BCMA. However, there is a General Committee Katrina Doney, of approximately 30 volunteers who serve for a Marie Caldecott, Rowena Faenza, two-year period. Of that committee there are seven Front L-R: Executive positions which are also held for two Rochelle Eisen, Danielle Small, years. We have a Vice President, Treasurer, Treasurer- Fay Ford. Elect, Functions Coordinator, Assistant Functions Coordinator, Communications Liaison, and President. The BCMA hosts over 50 functions per year, organises rosters for 300 volunteers in the four Tuckshops, gives practical pastoral support to families in crisis, organises the sale of second-hand text books, and, along the way, raises money for a large variety of projects. These projects not only assist in school improvements but also fund a variety of and our previous President Sarah Onions and her committee charitable projects and bursary support for families are to be congratulated. as needed. In my role as President I will be attending all of the BCMA The motivation for all this activity is to foster friendships functions and can therefore qualify as a professional tea throughout the community and support a culture within drinker! I look forward to meeting many of you over the the School that is inclusive and welcoming. course of the next two years.
Recently it was a great pleasure to finalise a fundraising Danielle Small commitment which was donated to the new Junior School Senior DEA coordinator library. This goal of $200,000 was reached following the successful Barker Spring Fair in September 2012,
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OLD BARKER ASSOCIATION
The Official Publication of the Old Barker Association Issue 213, Autumn 2013
Scientific Research Needs You
James Angus (65) was appointed an Officer Does a problem or observation worry you in The Order of Australia in 2010 for so much that you can’t let go until you distinguished service to biomedical research, understand? As Sir Peter Medawar said, as a leading medical educator, and as a ‘You have an exploratory impulsion, an contributor to a range of advisory boards acute discomfort at incomprehension.’ and organisations both nationally and You will need to be reasonably intelligent, internationally. work hard, concentrate, be persistent and resilient, a good listener and observer and When asked why he chose a career in have a strong sense of self-discipline. scientific research James said: There is no shortage of world problems It’s a most rewarding endeavour which that can only be solved by major scientific Professor James Angus AO (65), Dean challenges you to think what no-one has of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry creativity and invention. It requires a person and Health Sciences at the University thought before. It was at the Science labs at with deep knowledge, skills and experience of Melbourne since July 2003. Barker, and in my back shed, that I caught in a particular discipline but with the ability the Science bug. to work across disciplines in teams. If you are considering a career path towards scientific research, ask yourself: Are you a curious person?
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Inside this Issue OLD BARKER ASSOCIATION CONTACTS Email: [email protected]
37 President Tony Gamson (78) 0458 564 556 From the OBA President Vice President Benjamin Anson (85) 0414 602 225 Honorary Treasurer Michael Brodie (79) 0409 980 009 38 Honorary Secretary David Brookes (79) 0400 906 052 OBA Sport General Committee Chris Bennett (83) Paul Goncharoff (88) Peter Gregory (03) Pip Hurley (Webber 85) Susan Opie (Elmslie 84) Di Slater (Stanbridge 91) Nominees to Benjamin Anson (85) Chris Russell (70) 40 School Council Keith Thornton (64) Reunions and Dinners OBA Annual Patron Sandy Hollway (64) Over 70s Contact Robert Hill (56) (02) 9144 3582
44 School Contacts Personal Notes Director of Alumni Mandy Loomes (02) 9847 8229 (Sch) Relations [email protected] Alumni Liaison Officer Ian Campbell (02) 9847 8304 (Sch) 46 [email protected] Obituaries Alumni Reunion Karina Drummond (02) 9847 8283 (Sch) Coordinator [email protected] Senior Archivist Sarah O’Neill (02) 9847 8290 (Sch) 48 [email protected] Archives Archivist Morwenna Pearce (02) 9847 8290 (Sch) [email protected] Coordinator Barker Heather Skeen (02) 9847 8329 (Sch) Community & Foundation [email protected]
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OBA President Gamson
The Old Barker Association In its 106th year, the Old Barker Association is busier than ever member of the School Council, serving as its Chairman from with new initiatives and plans to develop throughout 2013. 1979 to 1991, and was the inaugural Chairman of the Barker Foundation from 1982 to 1986. During this time, he helped to The 90 or so guests that attended our Annual Dinner in lay the foundations upon which the School has been able to November were treated to a special performance by the OBA grow and prosper. As Life Patron, he continued to take a very Big Band while enjoying pre-dinner drinks on the balcony active interest in the OBA and followed our progress closely. overlooking Barker Oval. It was a wonderful late spring He will be particularly missed at our annual Golf Day, where evening and attendees took the chance to catch up with his keen sense of fun and enjoyment of the game helped to friends from their school days and to renew acquaintances. make the day a success each year. His long service to Barker Chris Russell, Vice-Chairman of the School Council, spoke is appreciated. There will be a full tribute to Garry in the next of his experiences as a member of the judging panel of the issue of The Old Barker magazine. ABC’s New Inventors television show and of the bright ideas being created by some of today’s Barker students. The OBA Committee looks forward to working with our members over the coming year. We welcome your feedback New affiliate groups reflect the diversity of the Old Barker and encourage you to contact us with your ideas or community and the way it has changed in recent times. It is suggestions. essential that the OBA keeps in step with these changes and continues to provide support to alumni as they pursue their Throughout this year we will continue to look for new ways to sporting and cultural interests. In 2012, the creation of the Big offer support to our members and encourage involvement in Band was an important development and we look forward to the OBA. the formation of the OBA Chorus this year. Please get in touch Tony Gamson (78) BELOW with the Alumni Office if you are interested in joining any of Class of 1956 table OBA President at the OBA Dinner. our affiliates or have an idea for a new one.
Most of you should have now received your OBA Alumni Membership Card which entitles you to preferred customer status at a number of businesses operated by Barker alumni. This is a terrific new program and a way of making the alumni network something that can work for you, as a customer or a business operator. Visit our website for the list of participating businesses. I am sure you will find something of interest. If you would like to promote your business through participation in the program, please contact Mandy Loomes in the Alumni Office on 9847 8229.
It is with great sadness that I must note the passing of Garry Boyce in January. Garry attended the school as a boarder, was President of the Old Boys’ Union as it was then called, a
OBA Chorus – Join now We are starting a new OBA Chorus, and all OBA Members are welcome to join us. Our first rehearsal will be on Thursday 4 April in the Barker Music Centre. Our first performance will be at a concert at Town Hall on 28 May. For more information contact [email protected] or 9847 8229.
Keith Thornton (64) OBA Committee
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Old Barker Athletics Club The summer months are usually a time when the NSW Athletics Tim Willatt (07). It is anticipated that the imminent arrival of BELOW season is in full swing and the OBAC are posting some lightning new competition singlets, generously purchased by the OBA, BCAC members Tim Willat (07), fast times. However, season 2012/13 has so far been fairly will bring a late season resurgence, the likes of which has never Tom Riddell (11) and quiet after some good early showings from Andrew Malpass been seen before! Russell Parker (98). (06), Phoebe Dodd, Tom Riddell (11), Brendan Tsoi (09) and If Athletics is something you would like to get into for the first time or get back into after a long time, the OBAC is for you! We train Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at either Barker College or Olympic Park, Homebush. Anyone can join and it will cost you nothing, except for track fees at Homebush; we dare you to find a better bargain! For any queries please contact Glen Parker on 0410 597 235 or Tim Willatt at [email protected].
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Tim Willatt (07) Club President
Barker Old Girls Hockey Barker Old Girls Hockey Club welcomes previous Barker The Winter Competition will begin in April. If you are interested students and their friends to participate in the Winter Hockey in playing for us we would love to have you on board. Competition as part of the North Shore Women’s Hockey For more information please contact us at Association. [email protected]. Training is held on Bowman Field on Wednesday nights from Breeana Taylor (04) 7.00pm. Match games are on Sundays, at various locations, Club Co-President usually at Ku-ring-gai High School.
Barker Old Boys Rugby Season 2013 is almost here, an exciting prospect for those who The 2013 season will commence with trial matches, followed by BELOW completed weights training over the off-season and are in the the season launch at Cabana Bar on 6 April. All are welcome to Paul Weaver thick of pre-season training. This season BOBs returns to the attend. The regular season will kick-off on 6 April with a home completes another lift in the BOBs NSW Suburban Rugby 2nd Division competition, where we have game against last year’s finalists, Oatley. Rugby off-season traditionally been very successful, competing in the 1st grade strength program For more information, please see our website: as Mark Foster and grand final for the last four seasons, winning two. Michael Fagan www.bobsrugby.com look on. We will field five teams: U21 Colts and 4th through 1st grades. Thanks again to our sponsors for supporting us this season: We are still on the lookout for more players. Feel free to drop The Old Barker Association; Cabana Bar and Lounge; Legend by any training session Finance; Noyce Bros Wines; Physio-Life; and Jetset Wahroonga. – players of all skill levels The Club has also linked with the following preferred partners and ages are welcome. for 2013: Custom Tailor; The Black Label; and Australian We look forward to Sports Nutrition – Neutral Bay. For more information on welcoming Barker’s 2012 each of our sponsors and partners, please visit the website graduates to continue www.bobsrugby.com for their contact details and special to strengthen our U21 offers to the Barker community. Colts program. Training Join us for what will be a memorable 2013 season as the BOBs is on Monday and strive for success in the 2nd division of Sydney Suburban Rugby. Wednesday nights at 6.30pm at Turramurra Jared McMahon (00) Memorial Oval. President
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BELOW Barker Old Boys Cricket Club Great bowling! The Barker Old Boys Cricket Club has enjoyed a successful We have five scheduled 2012/13 season to date. We qualified in 7th place to make games remaining this the Jack Pace Shield quarter-finals for the second consecutive season and are in a good year. This was a great result considering there were 20 very place to improve our competitive teams in this competition. Congratulations to previous year’s position all players who participated in the five qualifying games. in the City and Suburban Unfortunately, the quarter-final was a washout due to heavy Cricket competition. rain and we bowed out due to our lower position on the ladder. Matt Hall (00) The Club continues to grow from strength to strength, Club Captain with a win against a previously undefeated Knox Old Boys one of the highlights. Our current record stands at seven wins and five losses.
Old Barker Football Club The 2013 football season is just around the corner. As you are to reinstate an Over reading this, the Club has completed its pre-season training 35s team; with a schedule and is likely to have won all of its pre-season friendly group of these heroic matches. The regular season kicks off for the men on Saturday veterans playing 6 April, and the women’s competition on Sunday 7 April. together this season.
Looking ahead, it should be another fantastic year for the Club There’s still plenty of with a smorgasbord of tasty treats planned, starting with the time to register with Season Launch function at the Crows Nest Hotel on Saturday the Club for the 2013 6 April. There will be regular Player of the Month Drinks season. For more throughout the season, the Club’s annual fundraising function information please coinciding with the FA Cup final in May, and many other social don’t hesitate to ABOVE Peter Gregory activities! contact me and to ‘Like’ our Facebook page. in contract negotiations The Club continues to field four men’s teams, two in both Phone: 0400 419 253 Email: [email protected] with Alessandro divisions 2 and 6, and is also fielding a women’s team for the Facebook: www.facebook.com/bobsfc Del Piero. second year in a row after a brilliantly successful 2012 campaign. Peter Gregory (03) Both competitions are played in the North Shore area, with the Club President men’s games played on Saturdays (some Sunday games) at 1pm and 3pm; and the women’s games played on Sundays at either BELOW 1pm or 3pm. OBA Big Band performing at the Looking even further ahead to 2014, there are plans underway 2012 Spring Fair.
Old Barker Big Band Following the success of its debut performances, the Old Barker Association Big Band is very excited about the year to come. We are currently working towards establishing a core repertoire which features jazz standards and favourites that will appeal to a broad audience.
We look forward to the performance opportunities that the new year has to offer at Barker and in the wider community, and are just getting back into the swing of regular rehearsals at the Music Centre.
We would like to thank Simon Smith, Director of Music, the music staff and the Old Barker Association for all the support we continue to receive as the Band moves forward.
Tom Nichols (09) OBA Big Band Representative
39 Reunions & Dinners
Northern Rivers Dinner
The annual Northern Rivers Regional Dinner was held at the He also fielded a number of questions, particularly regarding Ballina RSL Club on Friday evening 26 October 2012. the current use of buildings which were used for different purposes as remembered by those at the dinner. We were honoured to have the presence of the Headmaster and his wife Margaret. All attendees were pleased to have the The 22 attendees included past students from 1939 to 1976. opportunity to speak with both personally. The large board-room style table where everyone was seated proved to be more social than separate tables. All were in high In Dr Kefford’s address, he enlightened us with the plans for spirits, and the gathering mixed wonderfully. the future direction of those wishing to have a Barker education, but who would otherwise be constrained financially, because of Jim Poulos (61) distance, or some other reason.
The John Tucker Perth Event
The John Tucker Perth Event commemorated the remarkable run Former students were Doug Armati (68), Ian Christian (69), of nearly 20 Dinners organised for the West Australian Barker John Ford (88), Neil Graham (71), Ian Grant (50), Community by the late John Tucker (68). Tom Hargreaves (69), Drury Heath (65), Rohan Jayatilake (04), Jennifer Laws (Munro 92), Marcus Laws (92), Alan Macfarlane This year’s event was held at the home of Tom and Kay (62), Merilyn Palmer (81), Oliver Petersen (04), James Ross (92), Hargreaves on Saturday 29 September. Clare Rossiter (Collier 78), Amy Steinhauer (04). This most enjoyable occasion was attended by 28 people, Tom paid a special tribute to John, and wines from the Tucker’s including former students, several partners, and Ian Campbell Peacetree Estate were also served during the evening. from Barker. It was a great pleasure that John’s wife Jane, and Nathan, one of their four sons, were able to join us. Ian Campbell Alumni Liaison Officer
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Brisbane Dinner
The Brisbane dinner, organised by Mark Walsh (69) and Andrew Wilkie (01), was held on Saturday 27 October 2012 at The Pavilion Function and Conference Centre. Attendees included past students from 1967 to 2001.
Gold Coast Regional Luncheon
The Gold Coast luncheon on Saturday 27 October 2012 was an intimate gathering with Dr and Mrs Kefford and 10 guests. Past students who attended were David Gamson (46), Jim Aiken (48), Shane Williams (69), Rod Meynink (73), Lisa Rowlands (Gamson 82) and Angus Gamson (84).
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Southern Highlands Luncheon
The Southern Highlands Luncheon, held on Friday 2 November 2012 at the Bowral Golf Club, was organised by Warwick (51) and Jan Lane. Along with Dr and Mrs Kefford, 33 guests from the Barker Community enjoyed a most memorable afternoon.
Sunshine Coast Luncheon
Organised by Peter Maidens (54), the Sunshine Coast Luncheon was held on Sunday 28 October 2012 at Flaxton Gardens. On a lovely sunny afternoon, 40 guests from the Barker Community joined Dr and Mrs Kefford for a very pleasant lunch.
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Canberra Reunion
The Annual Canberra Reunion was held on Friday 2 November 2012 at The Commonwealth Club, organised by Andrew McColl (74). Attendees joining Dr and Mrs Kefford included alumni Simon Agnew (43), Des Pain (43), Gerald Farleigh (51), Bruce Edwardes (54), John Donovan (58), Jac Cousin (67), Jack Radik (69), Brian Agnew (72), Mark Francis (72), Peter Taylor (72), David Binns (74), Andrew McColl (74), Robert Chilman (79), Michael Potter (91), Michelle Richardson (04) and Richard Temperly (05).
LEFT Class of 1972 – 40 Year Reunion L–R: Dave Lindeman, David Neal, Over the weekend of 20 October, the Class of Craig Davidson, 1972 met in the Hunter Valley, at the Union Hotel Richard Becker in North Sydney and at Barker College for their 40 and Rick Turner. Year Reunion. There were 23 for Friday’s lunch at Richard Becker’s Oakvale Wines and 63 for the Saturday dinner in Sydney. Many overseas and interstate alumni attended, including Rob Darling from the USA, Michael Lee from the UK, Gavin Clarke from the Philippines and both Willie Ong and Alan Small from Singapore. LEFT Greg Piper spoke about the delights of boarding, L–R: Phil Madden, and John Dickson recounted just how good it was Don Marples and Rob Darling. to teach us. Dr Rod Kefford replied warmly to the toast to the School, adding to a most memorable weekend.
David Treloar Sunshine Coast Luncheon
Organised by Peter Maidens (54), the Sunshine Coast Luncheon was held on Sunday 28 October 2012 at Flaxton Gardens. On a lovely sunny afternoon, 40 guests from the Barker Community joined Dr and Mrs Kefford for a very pleasant lunch.
43 Personal Notes (Please note that years in brackets are alumni years)
Cecil Hargreaves (38) I started in Glenn Gore-Jones (57) After years in the people with acquired brain injuries. It 1934 with approximately 100 including Middle East it’s great to be home again is challenging but rewarding and as a teachers, students, the groundsman in Sydney. A busy time, being dad to my colleague said recently, “You learn so who milked the cow and the boarders’ seven year old daughter, while my wife much about yourself when you work with House “Mother”, Jean. Visiting instructors studies full-time for her PhD. people with a disability.” included Tommy Hanlon (Boxing), Roy Minter (Wool Classing), and Miss Molly John Woollett, Bill Manning (both Rob Hellyer (72) Sally and I live on a David who taught us to “speak proper”. 59) and Tony Sherlock (58) still going farm 6km south of Trundle. After 18 Teachers included “Ginger” Dick, Sammy strong now on the good ship Norske. years with Dalgety/Wesfarmers Dalgety Seaberg (a real “Mr Chips”) and Mark We left Barker in 1958/59 with Woollett and finally Landmark (in Wool & Branch Phelan (Maths) with a scar on his face, and Sherlock day-boys for five years and management), I now operate my own from being a pilot shot down in WWI. Manning a boarder for eleven. We were business, Rob Hellyer Livestock & If Maths became boring we asked how all in the School Band: Woollett a Bugler; Property. I’ve had an unbroken lifelong he got the scar and the air-battle would be Manning a Drum Major; and Sherlock a association with the land that I would fought on the blackboard. The big night of Drummer. Sherlock and Manning also not change for anything. We have three the year was “Fathers’ Night” (no mothers worked together at Coopers and Lybrand. daughters, Jessica, Sarah and Katherine. allowed!). Every boy put on boxing Never a cross word has been heard. Michael Walker (74) Working in the gloves and went two rounds with a boy Ian Assheton-Cooper (61) I was noted oil industry in Perth as a consultant “roughly” the same weight – a few black by the SAS Law School as their most geologist and petrophysicist. My son has eyes, thick ears but no real damage. prolific International Court Trial Reporter just joined the business working as a data Gordon Rabbidge (45) South West student and interviewed by a top London technician. Rocks. I lived at Mosman and lost all newspaper. I was also a radio reporter Peter Smith (79) I have taught literature, contact with my class when leaving in from Alice Springs 8HA on the famous writing, humanities and international 1943. Married in 1952, a business transfer Chamberlain case in 1980. relations in Australia, the UK and now took Joan and myself overseas for 13 Ian Doyle (61) My wife Gaye and I are in the USA over the past 20 years. years. I re-surfaced in the 1970s when my happily retired at South West Rocks. Presently living in Indianapolis and cousin, Rupert Rabbidge (42) gave you I am a Director of the SWR Country teaching US History through an Australian my address. Joan and I have two sons, Club Board and keep busy with golf lens. I also convene the model United Martin and David. We lived happily until and vegetable gardening. My brother Nations program and take students her death in 1981. Martin and David have Geoff (60) died in July 2011 and my annually to conferences. Writing fiction not forgotten their aged father. They younger brother Robert (67) was killed is also a passion. Fond memories of phone weekly and are regular visitors. as a result of a car accident in 1967. Barker days remain. Australian teachers Barry Phegan (56) I left Australia in We have two sons, a daughter and seven are revered in the US! Two wonderful 1963, lived in Stockholm, Toronto, and grandchildren. daughters, Chlotaire and Bronte, are in St. Louis where I earned a Master of the Hunter Valley. Alistair Heron (63) Sunshine Coast. Architecture and Urban Design degree. After school I worked as a trainee Ian Thomas (79) I am teaching Maths at I moved to California and gained a PhD manager in the interstate road transport Glenwood High School and still loving it. at UC Berkeley, had twin daughters and industry. In 1968 I commenced working Recently moved to Wahroonga. My two a son. I live in Greenbrae, Marin County, on the sea. I owned and lived on a boys Edward (Year 7) and William (Year 6) and enjoy being a grandpa. I have many cruising yacht for three years, a prawn started at Barker this year. memories of Barker friendships and trawler for two years then several years teachers. What has always stood me around the Pacific as a deck officer on Keith Woollard (79) Living in Perth with in good stead was the extremely high cargo ships and gas tankers. I qualified partner Cathy and our children Melissa quality of Barker’s education. I learned the as a Master Mariner, sailed as Captain and Jason. Did geophysics and other stuff fundamentals of how the world works and for nine years and have been a marine at uni. Worked in the data support side of acquired an inquiring mind. In November pilot for 20 years. Married to Sally oil exploration industry ever since. Have I will be visiting Australia and look forward with two sons, one daughter and two been running our own little company to catching up with my schoolmates. granddaughters. (GeoCom) since 1995. Phil Calvert (52) Have just ‘retired’ for David Ayliffe (71) Mount Evelyn, VIC. Merilyn Palmer (81) I flew from the the third time. First from Australian Army We are now proud grandparents with Pilbara last year to attend The John in 1975, second from NZ Army in 1986, another one on the way. Amazing how Tucker Perth Event. 2012 marked 35 years and recently, as a result of declining your perspective of life changes through for our family as members of the Barker health, from raising beef cattle on our the generations. Compass on the ABC Community with my nephew, farm at Wootton. Have now settled at has shown a documentary about the David Jansz (12) completing Year 12. Morriset Park on the western shore of book I wrote with my brother John. I am working as a speech pathologist for Lake Macquarie. I have started a new career at the ripe WA Health based in a small mining town young age of 58 as a personal carer for on the North-West Coast. I regularly visit indigenous communities and have
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been fortunate to visit inland schools and I received a private Geology lesson from communities on the Flying Doctor Service. Ian, informing me how the coastal rock I am really looking forward to our next formations were created and evolved. regional event. Luckily I remembered the three types of rock when asked, so no Saturday Judy Shumack (Cotter 82) Back in detention! Sydney after living in Melbourne for 12 years. Married and have four sons Casey O’Brien (04) Currently living aged between 13 and 19. Work as an in New York and working at The ESL teacher with international students. Salvation Army’s International Social Attend St Philip’s church in South Justice Commission, representing The L–R: Turramurra. Salvation Army to the United Nations. Ron Hayman, Anthony Wagstaff She has recently completed her Masters (83), Ian Campbell. Abigail Nutt (87) recently competed in International Security Studies and at the Commonwealth veteran fencing Policing, Intelligence and Counter- championships in Singapore and won the Terrorism. overall gold medal for the 40-50 years Australia Day division. She also won silver in the epee Susan Johnston (Mansfield 06) married Honours 2013 and foil disciplines. Hugh Johnston (06) in April 2012. Public Service Medal Bronwyn Brien (Thomas 89) Recently Victoria Maru (06) married Chris Geoffrey Stephen Coles (75), Forth, Tas moved homes but am still living in Paunescu on 18 August 2012. Bridal Wauchope, NSW, with my two children party included Katie Pitts (06), For outstanding public service to the (now 9 and 11). My kids are both keen Brenda Saveluc (07). It was a beautiful management of conservation outcomes, cricketers and son Harvey had his first day shared with close family and friends. land management and visitor experiences season of rugby league in 2012. I still play across national parks and other reserved softball every Saturday afternoon. I have Oliver Carleton (07) graduates in May lands in Tasmania been back working full-time for the last from Emory University in Atlanta with a 18 months at a chartered accounting firm Bachelor of Science majoring in biology. Weddings in Port Macquarie. Oliver chose to attend Emory after receiving multiple scholarship offers. 22 December, Katrina Stokes and David Fredrik Haendel (90) I now live with Emory is a leading US research university Thomlinson (04) my wife and two children in Nieder- and plays in a very good basketball Olm, south-west of Frankfurt. I work for competition. 9 February, Emma Richardson (02) and cosmetics company Coty. I am very keen Jason Sestic to establish a Barker Alumni network Bo Seo (12) and his team won the here and be a contact point for other ex- World Schools debating championship Baptisms students coming to Germany. I was only in Istanbul, Turkey in February in a at Barker for six months but I still have unanimous decision against Swaziland! 28 October, Henry Maxwell, son of Natalie good memories about my fabulous stay They successfully proposed the motion and Brett Moore (96) that Turkey is better off outside the where I learned about Australian culture 11 November, Victoria Kate, daughter of EU. Bo was voted best speaker at the and enjoyed the outstanding Barker Elizabeth (Wilson 93) and Tim Bromley atmosphere. tournament. It is the third time in three tournaments that Bo has been in the top 18 November, Finn Alexander John and Evan Calvert (93) My wife Anna and I ten. A fantastic achievement. Sebastian Heath, sons of Kim and were proud to welcome Charlie William John Darke (93) into the world on 6 August 2012. 2 December, Matilda Lauren, daughter of I started a new job as an event manager Lauren (Charlwood 96) and James Reeves at X-Tri Australia, who organise The Colour Run and also the Sanitarium 23 December, Abigail Rose, daughter of Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlons nationwide Lisa (Middleton 93) and Gary Hollis
Tim Goldsmith (93) I’m currently 5 January, Jesse James, son of Kristen and working as the Associate Minister in the Corry Cummings (95) Parish of Kincumber on the Central Coast. 27 January, Charles Oliver, son of Margot My wife Shona and I welcomed twin boys (McIntyre 83) and Greg Gothard into the family mid-2012, making it four kids under four! 10 February, Matthew Robert, son of Bo Seo (12) and his team at Karina and Philip Gorfin (94) Anthony Wagstaff (83) Ian Campbell the World Schools Debating Championship. (my Science/Geology teacher ’78-’79) and Ron Hayman (Rugby coach ‘79) recently visited me on the NSW South Coast.
45 Obituaries (Please note that years in brackets are alumni years)
Garry Francis Stewart Boyce (57) David Lyle Chase (67) Peter Domachuk (97) 1941-2013 1949-2012 1979-2012 It is with great regret that we report the death of Garry Boyce on 21 January. A tribute to Garry will be published in the next issue of The Old Barker.
James Charles Sholto Burchett (47) 1930-2012 Jim came to Barker in 1941 on a scholarship, and participated in Cricket 2nd XI, Rugby 3rd XV, 1st Debating Peter attended Barker from Years 3 to 12. Team and Chess. His brothers Olaf ‘John’ Peter was Captain of the Fencing A Team (48), and Peter (50), son Simon (78), David, late of Marsfield and formerly 1995-97 (Honour Tie). step-daughter, Cathy Duloy (79), nieces of Tamworth, died on 11 November 2012. He played violin and piano from Junior Jane (81), Margaret (85) and Alison (87) His father Lyle Chase (37), deceased, School then violin and viola in the and nephew, Robert (83) also went to brother Geoff (69), nephews Stephen (94) Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra Barker. Poor eyesight forestalled a military and Graham (96), were also boarders. and String Quartets. In 1997 he was career and his Latin teacher, Mr Duihig, awarded Gold Colours for Music, the David attended Barker from 1960 to 1967 suggested studying law, for which he Music (Course 1) Prize, and a Distinction and entered fully into school life. Prefect, was awarded a University Exhibition. He Prize. graduated with Honours in 1956, became CUO, member of the 1sts Tennis and the Peter graduated with First Class Honours a solicitor and in 1959 a barrister. 2nd XI, in both 1966 and 1967. in his Advanced Science Degree at Sydney He was awarded Scholarships – He took silk in 1975, was appointed a University in 2003, did his PhD in Physics Sulman in 1961, Bosley in 1967 and a judge of the Federal Court in 1985 and and was awarded his doctorate in 2007. of Tonga’s Court of Appeal in 1991. He Commonwealth Scholarship. He studied Peter completed his post-doctorate at later held a number of appointments on Agricultural Science, gaining his degree Tufts University in Boston then returned statutory enquiries and commissions and with Second Class Honours. to Sydney University, where he secured an acted as a judge of the NSW Supreme He worked as a research agronomist ARC Postdoctoral Fellowship to establish Court until 2006 and of the WA Supreme with the Department of Agriculture, his own research program in the School Court in 2002 and retired in April 2012 as specialising in soya beans, and stationed of Physics. Tonga’s longest serving judge. in Narrabri, Trangie and Leeton. Peter died on 31 December 2012. He is He had great interests in archaeology and David is survived by his wife Heather, survived by his parents Kathrine and Paul. read and travelled widely. son Peter, daughters Linda and Annette, Late of Northwood, Jim died on 30 mother Jean and brother Geoff. Edward King Hebblewhite (48) September 2012. He is survived by his 1931-2013 wife Margaret, children Ivan, Ingrid, Simon Ronald Barnett Davidson (48) We are saddened to report the death of (78) and Karen; and by stepchildren David 1932-2012 Ted Hebblewhite on 25 January. and Cathy (79) and many grandchildren. Ronald was a boarder from Wellington in 1947 and 1948. He played Rugby in the A tribute to Ted will be published in the Peter George Cains (49) 15B and 2nd XV, and had parts in Barker next issue of The Old Barker. 1930-2012 dramatic productions. Donald Samuel Hodgekiss (61) Peter attended Barker from 1943 to 1947. He went on to study law, and became a 1944-2012 His brother Robert (41), deceased, was barrister. He was Deputy Chairman of the also a Barker student. NSW Commercial Tribunal, and Judicial Don attended Barker from 1951 to 1957, in the Junior School and Year 7. His During his working life he was at Cains Member of the NSW Administrative brothers George (53) and Frank (57) were Pharmacy in Pymble. Decisions Tribunal. also Barker boys. In retirement at Wentworth Falls, Peter Ronald, late of Bateau Bay, died on 27 In his working life Don restored old cars, and Pamela kept busy with gardening November 2012. He is survived by his wife especially Fords. and studying French and Italian, as well Diana, sons Robert (77) and Mark (78), as extensive travel. daughter Susan, and six grandchildren, Late of Vineyard, he died on 29 November including Samuel (08), Laura (10), and 2012. Donald is survived by his wife He died on 11 June 2012 and is survived Stephanie (12). Jan, son Jeff and daughter-in-law Anne, by his wife Pamela, his three daughters daughter Sally and son-in-law Alby, and three grandchildren. grandchildren Ben, James, Sam, Alex, and Ellie.
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Paul Ivan Korner (42) He did aeronautical engineering at Sydney John Alfred Kenneth Pitman (41) 1925-2012 University and in 1943 he enlisted with 1923-2012 the RAAF as a flying officer. Returning to Paul attended Barker from 1939 to John was home-schooled at the family civil life, he joined the Department of Civil 1942. Both he and his brother Nils (45), property at Boomi, in north-west NSW, Aviation, ultimately becoming Director of deceased, were boarders. and came to Barker in 1937. He enlisted Airworthiness, and then NSW Regional for army service in WW2 in 1939, serving Paul was a Prefect, and Dux of the School. Director of the Department of Transport. in the Pacific. He won a University Exhibition, studied Peter was made a member of the Order of His brother Geoffrey ‘Sticky’ (50) was also medicine at Sydney University, and in Australia (AM) in 1985 in recognition of a boarder. John was a member of the 1st 1956 was awarded Doctor of Medicine his contribution to air-worthiness. XV (Colours) and played in the 2nd XI. and was appointed Senior Lecturer in the Late of North Turramurra, Peter died on He was heavily involved with community Department of Physiology. 4 December 2012. Pre-deceased by his organisations, working tirelessly for In 1960 he became Foundation Professor wife Isobel, he is survived by their children Legacy, RSL President, President of the of Physiology at the University of NSW, David, Kate, and John; and by eight Race Club, and keen supporter of local from 1968-1975 was Scandrett Professor grandchildren – including Malcolm (89) cricket and tennis clubs. of Physiology at Sydney University, and Bronwyn (92) and by seven great- John died on 25 June 2012 and is survived and from 1975-1990 was Professor of grandchildren. Medicine at Monash University. by his wife Betty, son Andrew and daughter-in-law Jodie, grandchildren He led a distinguished career and in 1990 Lucinda (Lucie) Mary Leonard (95) Charles, Georgia and Henry. was appointed an Officer of the Order of 1978-2012 Australia (AO) for his contributions in the Charles David Carter Throsby (45) fields of physiology, circulatory control 1928-2012 and hypertension. Late of Hillsborough, Maitland, Charles The Lecture Theatre in the Barker Science died on 21 October 2012. Centre was named ‘The Fellows’ Theatre’ He was a boarder from 1939 to 1945. in honour of five Old Boys, including His brothers John (43), deceased, and Professor Paul Korner, who have achieved Maynard ‘Joe’ (51), and his son Edward the eminence of a Fellowship of the (87) were also boarders. Australian Academy of Science, the highest honour Australia can bestow David was Head Prefect in 1945. He was on a scientist. awarded Colours in Rugby (1st XV Vice- Lucie attended Barker in 1994 and 1995, Captain), and was Captain of Athletics, Paul, late of Woolwich, died on 3 October following her brother Michael (93). Swimming and the 1st XI. He was the Sgt 2012. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, CQMS in the Cadet Unit. sons Nicholas and Anthony, daughter In 1995 Lucie represented Barker in the Harriet, and six grandchildren. 1sts Hockey, was a member of the ISA David owned several businesses, including Hockey team and played in the 1sts five abattoirs. Cricket. She was awarded Red Colours in Peter Stroud Langford (38) He is survived by his wife Joan and children both sports. In 1994 she was Captain of 1920-2012 Edward and Edwina. the 2nds Cricket, a member of the School Choir, and sang in the musical production Peter John Warneford (57) “Chess”. Lucie was a Sergeant in the 1939-2012 Cadet Unit. Peter, late of Yarra Glen (Victoria) died on During her high school years she received 11 October 2012. He attended Barker from a number of academic awards. She 1951 to 1957, as did his brothers John (55) graduated from Sydney University with and Robert (60). a Bachelor of Science (Advanced), with Peter played in under-age A Rugby teams, Honours (Class 1) in Marine Ecology. and also Cricket. He participated in Lucie travelled extensively, and spent dramatic performances. Peter worked on Peter, a boarder from Wyong, attended six years in London working as a media product development in marketing and Barker from 1932 to 1938. In his final year planner. Unfortunately, a brain tumour exporting. he was a Prefect, Dux of the School, a diagnosis forced her return to Australia He is survived by his wife Julie, daughters Cadet Lieutenant, Vice-Captain of the 1st in 2006. In remission years, she returned Penny and Lindy, and five grandchildren. XI (Colours), Vice-Captain of the 1st XV to work in Sydney, continued to travel (Honour Cap and Colours), a member of abroad, and was a member of the Sydney Stuart William Wylie (10) the Athletics Team (The Moodie Cup) and Philharmonia Choir. 1991-2012 was the recipient of the Vindin Leaving Lucie died on 18 November 2012. She is Stuart, late of Bellevue Hill, who attended Certificate Prize, and the Anderson survived by her parents Robyn and Barker from 2008-2010, sadly died on Stuart Medal. David, brother Michael (93) and 27 October 2012, following an accident grandmother Rita. while on holidays in Thailand.
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT A snapshot of Private Robert Stinson taken in Cairo during the War. Robert Stinson was a member of the Barker College 1st XI cricket team from 1911, and was Captain in 1913-14. He is seated in the centre of the middle row. A photograph taken of the guests at Stinson’s farewell party before departing with his regiment in June 1915.
An ANZAC Story from the Archives
In October last year, Jude Hawkes, Robert Stinson’s Private Robert Stinson saw three years active service with the granddaughter, visited the Archives to donate a number of 12th Light Horse, first arriving in Gallipoli, followed by Sinai, historical Barker items belonging to her grandfather. Some of Palestine, Jordan and Syria, taking part in the famous Battle of the items included his Barker blazer pocket with colours, Prefect Beersheba in 1917. When the War ended in November 1918, the badge, early editions of the Annual Athletics Day program, and 12th Light Horse remained in Egypt until they were repatriated photographs of her grandfather in his First World War service home in July 1919. Robert returned home to Sydney on the uniform. The contribution was an unexpected but very welcome eve of his 23rd birthday. During the war he wrote home to his surprise and was added to the existing Stinson Family Collection. parents every week. All his letters have survived. They reveal a young man catapulted into adulthood, his remarkable courage When Robert Stinson (1911-1914) finished his education at in adversity, his tenacity and his good luck to survive. Barker College at the end of 1914, Britain and Germany were at war. Stinson’s family lived in Croydon and his father was a Robert Stinson’s story can be found in the Barker College prominent Sydney solicitor. After boarding at Barker from 1911, Archives alongside the other 18,000 former Barker students playing in the 1st XV, captaining the 1st XI team and being who have attended our School since 1890. chosen as the Senior School Captain in 1914, Robert returned Sarah O’Neill home and spent the summer with his family. In February 1915 Senior Archivist aged 18, he enlisted with the 12th Light Horse Regiment. He was one of 233 Barker old boys, and one of 400,000 Australian men, known to have volunteered to serve in the Great War.
Before leaving with his regiment in June 1915, his parents held a large farewell party at the Burwood School of Arts, which was attended by a number of dignitaries and prominent Sydney families.
48 The Old Barker—Issue 213, Autumn 2013
Farewell Dinner for the Headmaster & Mrs Kefford
The Headmaster’s Farewell Committee, The Barker College Common Room Association & The Barker College Mothers’ Association hope that you will join Members of Staff, Former Staff, Parents, Former Students and the Wider Barker Community at a Dinner to farewell the Headmaster and Mrs Kefford.
Where: Miramare Gardens, Terrey Hills All current staff and current parents will receive a formal invitation to attend the When: Thursday 10 October 2013, Farewell Dinner early in Term 2. at 7.00pm Former staff members, former students, After 17 years of dedicated service, former parents and friends of the School Dr and Mrs Kefford complete their who would like to receive a formal time at Barker at the end of 2013. invitation should email or telephone their postal address to: The Headmaster’s Executive Assistant: Ms Glenda Hunter-Brittain Phone: 9847 8279 Email: [email protected]
OBA Patron – Sandy Hollway (64)
I have collected a lot of rich and happy memories over the years and right up there with the best of them is the time I spent at Barker. I’m not saying that this is everybody’s experience, but it was mine.
I was blessed with wonderful friends, some superb teachers, and an environment which respected both learning and the development of the all-round individual.
My career and my travels disconnected me from the School for many years, so it was with real pleasure that I reconnected several years ago through the OBA. As a patron I have tried to make a contribution to what I would describe as the modernising of the OBA, to make it an Alumni Association which meets a broad and contemporary range of members’ needs, extending from networking and mentoring, to scholarships and support for clubs. I think we are on the right track, but there is one point which is absolutely crucial: the OBA must continue to be a very good listener, open-minded to suggestions about how we can improve, and driven above all by the wants and needs of the members.
Kurrajong Society
The Kurrajong Society recently held its AGM and welcomed its new President, Julie Bradbury, Secretary, Anne Turkington, and new committee members, Anne Collins and Christopher Finn.
You are automatically a member of the Kurrajong Society if you have had at least one child leave Barker or are a past Barker staff member. Kurrajong is also for those who just love Barker. In 2012 we enjoyed a wonderful day at the BCMA Spring Fair where we had an opportunity to meet many visitors at our Kurrajong Society and Information stall.
Come and meet up with some of Barker’s past parents and staff to enjoy some of the wonderful Barker events which will be announced by Kurrajong email invitations. Contact [email protected] to ensure you are on our mailing list, or phone Heather Skeen on 9847 8329.
Julie Bradbury Kurrajong Society President ABOVE The Kurrajong Society and Information stall at the 2012 Spring Fair.
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BARKER ALUMNI EVENTS 2013
CLASS REUNIONS
1957/1958 – 56/55 Year Reunion Fri 24 May Ted Gaden (58) 0412 866 836 [email protected] Frank Hodgekiss (57/58) 0412 294 763 [email protected] Geoff Little (57/58) 0411 885 870 [email protected] 1953 – 60 Year Reunion Sat 25 May Bob North (02) 6882 5107 (h) robert.north@sydney .edu.au Jim Whitehead (02) 9416 7162 (h) [email protected] 1963 – 50 Year Reunion Fri 9 Aug Ian Pont 0403 436 210 [email protected] 2008 – 5 Year Reunion Sat 7 Sept Veronica Powys 0424 651 772 [email protected] Phil Watson 0403 930 242 [email protected] 1973 – 40 Year Reunion Sat 21 Sept Greg Palmer 0408 221 047 [email protected] Craig Stuckey 0417 209 490 [email protected] 1977 – 35 Year Reunion Sat 19 Oct Don Gilchrist (02) 6550 7614 Rob Farrand [email protected] Belinda Single (Bruce) [email protected] 1993 – 20 Year Reunion Sat 26 Oct Belinda Sparks [email protected] Timothy James [email protected] Damien Ng [email protected] Ben Rolleston [email protected] Peter Tebbutt [email protected]
OBA EVENTS
Over 70s Back to Barker Day Wed 22 May Bob Hill (56) (02) 9144 3582 [email protected] OBA Committee Meeting Tue 28 May Mandy Loomes (02) 9847 8229 Mandy_Loomes@barker .nsw.edu.au OBA AGM Tue 30 July Mandy Loomes (02) 9847 8229 Mandy_Loomes@barker .nsw.edu.au Over 70s AGM / Leslie’s Men Sat 10 Aug Bob Hill (56) (02) 9144 3582 [email protected] OBA Golf Day – Avondale Wed 21 Aug Mandy Loomes (02) 9847 8229 Mandy_Loomes@barker .nsw.edu.au OBA Committee Meeting Tue 17 Sep Mandy Loomes (02) 9847 8229 Mandy_Loomes@barker .nsw.edu.au OBA Annual Dinner Fri 8 Nov Mandy Loomes (02) 9847 8229 Mandy_Loomes@barker .nsw.edu.au OBA Committee Meeting Tue 19 Nov Mandy Loomes (02) 9847 8229 Mandy_Loomes@barker .nsw.edu.au
REGIONAL EVENTS
Melbourne Dinner Fri 21 June Murray Anderson (65) 0457 000 407 [email protected] Perth Reunion Sat 20 July Tom Hargreaves 0437 906 588 [email protected] Ballina Luncheon Sun 25 Aug Jim Poulos (61) (02) 6686 7711 [email protected] Sunshine Coast Luncheon Sun 27 Oct Peter Maidens (54) (07) 5478 6206 [email protected] Canberra Event Fri 1 Nov Andrew McColl (74) (02) 6274 9825 (w) andrew [email protected]
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