CHRONICLE 2015 Front cover: In 2015 students commemorated the centenaries of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli and the awarding of the Victoria Cross in that action to Hugo Throssell (1896–02). A cherished image in the history of the College is the school community with Throssell on his return visit, 7 June 1916. Thank you to those who helped in the production of the Chronicle 2015: Elena Toskas, Co-ordinator, Sally O’Connor, Graphic Designer and Richard Lyons Photography for their commitment to inspire excellence in this production. Festival City Photography. To view and purchase College photographs of major events, class groups or images of co-curricular sports and music, please visit www.festivalphoto.com.au INSPIRING EXCELLENCE Our Vision Inspiring excellence Our Purpose Prince Alfred College develops young men who will engage in the world with confidence and compassion. We are a community that seeks to challenge and inspire students and maximise every boy’s potential. Our Values • We value academic excellence, personal development and achievement. • We believe in excellence in teaching, leadership and teamwork and an appreciation of Christian principles. • We appreciate an international concept of curriculum and a sense of citizenship. • We make every effort to develop well-rounded young men by nurturing their intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual capabilities. • We encourage boys to grow into confident and compassionate men by fostering their independence, self-discipline, integrity and social responsibility. • We recognise the importance of the College as a community with shared responsibilities, including students, parents, staff, old scholars and friends of Princes. Contents Prince Alfred College 2 Early Learning Centre 17 The Preparatory School 24 The Middle School 54 The Senior School 67 Friends of PAC 142 Foundation 143 Old Collegians 145 The School List 177 The College Council Richard Hockney, Bradley Fenner, Joanne Fox, Ben Tidswell, David Sanders, Kathy Gramp, Professor Nigel Bean and John Keeves The College Council 2015 Prince Alfred College Foundation Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Presbytery and Dr D Palmer President Dr J L Young Synod of SA Headmaster Mr B T Fenner Chairman Mr J S Keeves Treasurer Mr C Tasborski Deputy Chairman Mr R F Hockney Executive Mr D F Cornish Officer Treasurer Mr D T Sanders Allocations Dr J L Young Headmaster Mr B T Fenner PAOCA Dr R J Hall Fellows Mr H G P Chapman Members Professor N G Bean Dr B J Tidswell Members Ms L La Forgia Ms K Gramp Mr N Heard Mrs J Fox 2 Executive List and Senior Leadership Staff Headmaster Mr B T Fenner Assistant Director of Mr M McKinnon (2014), B.A.(Hons), B.Ed. (Melbourne), Teaching and Learning: (2005), B.A. (Adelaide), B.A. (Hons) MACE, FAIM IBDP (Deakin), PGCE (Exeter) Deputy Headmaster/ Mr N Andary Assistant Director of Mr J Rylatt Head of Schools (2004), B.Ed. (Hons) (UniSA), M.Ed. Teaching and Learning: (2009), B.Sc. (Hons.) (Royal Holloway (Leadership and Management) (Flinders) SACE and Teaching and College – University of London); PGCE Learning Leader: PLP Executive Director School (University of Bath) Mr S Bacon (2010), MBA (Adelaide) Services Assistant Director of Mr N Raimondo Chaplain Reverend M Dickens Teaching and Learning: MYP (2008), B.Des. (Hons.), M.Des., B.Ed.(UniSA) (2009), Dip.P.S. (ACD), B.Th. (Flinders), Community Service Assistant Director of (2010), B.Ed. (Junior B.A. (Aboriginal Studies) (UniSA), M.Soc. Mrs K Baird Coordinator and IB CAS Teaching and Learning: PYP Primary/Primary) (UniSA) Sci. (Counselling) (UniSA) Coordinator Assistant Director of Mrs L Foster (2009), B.Ed. (Junior Director of Organisational Miss T Learmonth Teaching and Learning: PYP Primary and Primary) (UniSA) Development (2007), MBA (Adelaide), Dip.T. (UniSA) Director of Property Mr M Dorian (2015), Cert. 3 Director of Advancement Mr R Scrymgeour Services Carpentry and Joinery, Cert. 4 Business (2015) Dip Tchg, PGDipSM and MEdLM (Front Line Management) (TAFE) Director of Teaching and Mr K Sparks Early Learning Centre Ms M Garland (2014), Dip.T. (Early Learning (2006), B.Sc. (Hons) (University Manager Childhood) (SACAE), Cert. 4 - Training and of Salford, UK), Post.Grad.Cert.Ed. Assessment (TAFESA), Dip. Management (University of Hull, UK) (Recognition First), B.Ed. (Early Childhood) Director of Boarding Mr D Roylett (UniSA) (2013), B.Soc.Sci. (University of Western Director ICT Services Mr P Griffiths (Oct 2015), Project Sydney), Grad.Dip.Sec.Ed. (Canberra), Management Certificate (Adelaide), M.Ed. (Educational Leadership) ITIL Foundation Certificate (ISEB/KAZ), (Charles Sturt) Professional Management Program Deputy Head of School Mr M Dell’Oro (Adelaide), ITIL Practitioner - Release and — Senior (2006), Dip.T., B.Ed., M.Ed. (UWA), MACEL Control (ISEB/Pink Elephant), Adv.Dip. Management (AIM) Deputy Head of School Mr M Oomens — Middle (2011), B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed. (Adelaide) M.Sc. Director ICT Mr R Sieben (2010-Oct 2015), B.Sc. (State University New York) (Adelaide), Dip.Ed (Adelaide), M.Ed. (Ed. Admin.) (Adelaide), MACEL Deputy Head of School Mr S Watt — Preparatory (2009), B.Teach. (UniSA) Director of Co-Curricular Mr T McKinnon (2008), B.Ed. and RED Centre Manager (Secondary Physical Education) (UniSA) Director Finance Mr C Tasborski (2014), CPA, B.Com (Flinders) Neil Andary, Terry Learmonth, Ross Scrymgeour, Bradley Fenner, Kelvin Sparks, Darren Roylett and Steven Bacon 3 Headmaster’s Report Bradley T Fenner Headmaster In many ways, 2015 has been performances by a number of a very exciting year at Prince our students, including three Alfred College with a number of perfect ATARs of 99.95, the overall significant developments and results were good, but not great. plans for the future. I would like to Reviewing these results has led to begin by acknowledging the very the development of a number of good work throughout the year strategies to assist us in achieving by the Executive team, comprising the academic progress that we Deputy Headmaster and Head of The middle of the year saw the would like to see overall. Schools Neil Andary, Executive departure of three long serving Director of School Service Steve Prominent amongst these strategies staff members: Margaret Gleaves, has been a review our academic Bacon, Director of Organisational Ken Watson and Peter Williams. Development Terry Learmonth, leadership structures and staffing, Between them, these staff had resulting in the establishment of Director of Teaching & Learning given almost 100 years of service Kelvin Sparks, Director of Boarding nine Academic Leader positions to the College, but what is of Darren Roylett, and starting with us to commence at the beginning greater significance is the quality in April, Director of Advancement of 2016. With a combination of of their service. I would particularly Ross Scrymgeour. internal and external appointments, like to mention Margaret Gleaves we are looking forward to this I would also like to acknowledge who had served five Headmasters group leading the further academic the work of Deputy for the with distinction. As well as her development of the College. I would Senior School Mark Dell’Oro in unparalleled knowledge of Prince also like to acknowledge Director stepping into the role of Deputy Alfred College and its community, of Teaching & Learning Kelvin Headmaster during Term 2, while and her loyalty and diligence in all Sparks, who will finish up at the end Neil Andary was away on Long that she did, Margaret’s love for the of this year after providing wise Service Leave. Mark handled these school has always shone through. and thoughtful oversight of our additional responsibilities with his academic program in recent years. characteristic conscientiousness, Our review of the 2014 Year student-focus and commitment to 12 Results revealed that whilst 2015 has seen the commencement the College. there were some outstanding of the construction of a new dining Mrs Margaret Gleaves with four of the five Headmasters she served during her time at Prince Alfred College 4 Headmaster’s Report 150th Anniversary of the purchase of the land on which PAC is situated hall / cafeteria, to be located in This was a very worthwhile process needs to figure prominently in our the undercroft below the Chapple and helped to identify the things future planning. It is interesting Library. Our current dining room which people value most about to note that St Peter’s College and kitchen have served the school Prince Alfred College. It is clear that and Prince Alfred College are the well since we began in 1869, but a focus on our role as a leading only remaining non-Catholic boys’ is no longer adequate to meet exponent of boys’ education schools in Adelaide and that both our needs, both for our boarding community as well as for the other events for which we cater. We look forward to this facility being completed in the middle of 2016, which will enable, amongst other things, day students and staff who wish to do so to enjoy a sit-down lunch with the boarders. Our Co-Curricular Program has continued to thrive in 2015, with some excellent performances in sport and other competitive activities, as well as in our Performing Arts Program, and particularly Music. We have seen some outstanding achievements by our Tennis, Football, Rugby and Chess teams, amongst others. With the conclusion of our current Strategic Plan at the end of 2015, we have worked on the development of our next Strategic Plan. The first stage in this process was to survey a cross-section of our community to gain feedback about the school’s current performance Ken Watson, Margaret Gleaves and Peter Williams, who between them have given almost 100 years of service to the College and future directions. 5 Headmaster’s Report our schools have seen steady connect with as many members of increase in enrolments in recent community this year, comprising the school community as possible.