2019 AutumnEDITION 81 From the EDITOR

In the 81st edition of All Saints’ wonderful Vocational Education Our Chair of the College Board, magazine, The Dove, we and Training (VET) and Australian Mr Mark Stickells, provides introduce the new five goals of Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) an update in the final section, the College’s Benang: Strategic achievements of our diverse Class Custodianship, and under the Plan (2019–2023), which was of 2018 cohort are highlighted on same goal we learn about an recently unveiled to the community page 20 in Goal 2: Learning. important inquiry in which our following an extensive consultation Year 5s participated last year, It is wonderful to see so much process. (Benang is a Noongar tackling the war on plastic. happening at the College in the word meaning ‘tomorrow’.) Innovation and Enterprise (Goal 3) I hope you enjoy reading our Inside The Dove has been structured space. Our Project STEM and Autumn edition of The Dove! to incorporate the new goals Innovat[ED] courses are featured in THIS ISSUE (Wellbeing, Learning, Innovation this goal, and we put the ‘spotlight and Enterprise, Community and on’ two of our talented drone 4 Custodianship) and to highlight photography entrepreneurs. GOAL 1 - WELLBEING to our community how we are We celebrate some wonderful 18 working towards achieving GOAL 2 - LEARNING partnerships and community events these objectives. and programs in Goal 4 of The Miss Karyn Osmetti 36 GOAL 3 - INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE In the Wellbeing section, we focus Dove, such as our Old Saints’ (Class of 2006) on some of the new cocurricular Intern Program (page 52) and Communications Manager and 50 GOAL 4 - COMMUNITY programs on offer this year at All the Pasar Malam Twilight Market Editor of The Dove Saints’ (page 6) and introduce our (page 58). 62 GOAL 5 - CUSTODIANSHIP new student leaders (page 10). The

The dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a messenger of good news or peace. It forms an integral part of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS All Saints’ College crest and represents our commitment to the spiritual and ethical development of our students. The magazine ART DIRECTION Design Vault PRINTER Scott Print EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS College staff and students, Miss Layne Brown (Class of 2018, title also links in with the College’s other major publication, the Columba yearbook, Columba being Latin for dove. Marketing and Community Relations Intern), Miss Ellie Mackay (Communications Officer), Miss Karyn Osmetti (Class of 2006, Communications Manager) PHOTOGRAPHY College staff and students, Camera Story, Latitude Group Travel "We feel confident that Benang will serve our College and From the community well as a framework to ensure All Saints' College PRINCIPAL continues to thrive and continues to fulfil its commitment to the provision of a world-class education for boys and girls." Principal, Ms Belinda Provis, shares Benang In this edition of The Dove, we As a community, we felt it important that and Courage). We now say we will ask Strategic Plan 2019–2023 with Prof David Perkins are delighted to introduce to our rather than having separate goals for RIC’s older brother, ERIC, with the addition from Harvard University’s Project Zero. students and staff, both groups could be of Empathy: seeking to understand the community the College’s new recognised, in partnership, in the College’s perspective and experience of others. And Strategic Plan. dual priority areas of Wellbeing (Goal 1) never does it seem a more important time Benang: Strategic Plan 2019–2023 builds and Learning (Goal 2). to be committed to this, as individuals and as a society. on the work of our previous Strategic Plan Goal 3 brings an overtly stated focus (2014–2018) and, indeed, on all that has on Innovation and Enterprise in order to (We had a suggestion about our values been achieved across the decades by all highlight our College’s commitment to from a Year 3 boy recently, following a those who came before us at ASC. an “opportunity-seeking, problem-solving lunchtime conversation he and his friend Goal 5 Goal 3 Goal 4 In this, the International Year of Indigenous culture with a social conscience”. had just shared. His suggestion was that Goal 1 Goal 2 we not ask RIC, nor ERIC, but rather Languages, and in honour of our nation’s Goals 4 (Community) and 5 It is with great pride that we While continuing to maintain and honour those*: Strategic COMMUNITY CUSTODIANSHIP consult the oldest brother, DERIC, such practices, processes and structures that have served INNOVATION First Peoples, it seemed most fitting that we (Custodianship) echo the corresponding present to our community Benang: LEARNING Accountability for our resources, was this lad’s belief in the importance of our College and community well, in Benang WELLBEING AND ENTERPRISE Nurturing new and existing infrastructure and environment chose to use a Noongar word for the title commitments from our previous Plan. Strategic Plan 2019−2023. relationships and partnerships Determination as a value to strive to live!) Plan 2019−2023, we strive to build on what we An engaged, optimistic learning 5.1: Prudent and socially-responsible stewardship of our Plan. (Benang is a Noongar word Ethical, resilient and purposeful – An opportunity-seeking, problem-solving 4.1: A vibrant and active, inclusive and united community current custodians a roadmap for the have achieved to date while also being responsive to community – dynamic and future-focused 5.2: Recognising the importance to all of us of The result of close consultation with all self-aware and connected Effective governance future – ensures the College can continue culture with a social conscience 4.2: Effective communication meaning ‘tomorrow’.) We feel confident that Benang will serve community members − current students exciting new landscapes and opportunities. 2.1: A broad, engaging and responsive curriculum that to respond agilely to the ever-changing 1.1: A culture of child safety and student wellbeing 4.3: A celebrated College heritage a strong moral compass when navigating and Old Saints, staff and parents, Reaching beyond traditional borders meets the needs of our diverse student population 3.1: A culture of experimentation, innovation and enterprise landscape in which we find ourselves. our College and community well as a and boundaries − through offering new A network of local, national and international the Anglican Church and the wider 1.2: Resilient and contributing community members − 2.2: Flexibility in facilitation of learning 3.2: A creative capabilities-focused approach to learning 4.4: Benang is the outcome of a long and the uncharted territory that is life, Benang With a contemporary education that community − Benang: Strategic Plan We look forward to working in emphases, structures, partnerships,emotionally intelligent, spiritually aware partnerships framework to ensure All Saints’ College blends the knowledge and skills of experiences and opportunities for our 2.3: A staff community of agile and collaborative wide collaboration process involving 2019−2023 sets the strategic direction partnership with our community to realise 1.3: A responsive and supportive work environment sees the addition of a new, fourth value. academic disciplines with a focus on learners committed to continuous growth for All Saints’ College in these exciting this Plan, and to ensuring the College’s students and community − All Saints’ Our Motto continues to thrive and continues to fulfil its developing future-focused capabilities, 1.4: A range of opportunities that engages students College staff, students, parents, Old and dynamic times. future, like its past, is one in which all approach continues to ensure our an increased focus on student agency while broadening skills and experiences, and Previously, whenTo Serve asked with Wisdom the and Couragequestion, commitment to the provision of a world- community members can feel a great students are inspired and supported Committed to respectfully honouring the and entrepreneurial learning with widening social networks Saints and Board members. While there sense of pride and engagement. to strive in their learning and thrive past and all those who have contributed to its emphasis on real-world problem- “What will I doOur when Mission I don’t know what class education for boys and girls. in their wellbeing, in order to have a are a number of similarities across this the life of our College over the decades, Ms Belinda Provis finding and problem-solving, Benang: positive impact in our rapidly changing to do?”, ASC studentsAll Saints’ College, and in partnership staff with would its the Plan aims to ensure the College College Principal Strategic Plan 2019−2023 positions and complex world and to serve their document and the former Plan, there are families, community and the Anglican Church, Ms Belinda Provis remains a leader in all facets of a world- our College to respond to, and lead, Mr Mark Stickells communities with wisdom and courage. have automaticallyempowers replied, students to develop “Ask their potential, RIC” class education. Chair of the College Board 2019−2023 in this dynamic environment. also some significant shifts. becoming confident, compassionate and Principal : STRATEGIC PLAN In this, it is our intention that, grounded (our College valuescommitted of to worthwhileRespect, service to Integritythe local BENANG and global communities. in our shared values and with our collective mission and vision, the Plan Our Vision − while providing for the College’s Making a positive difference in our world

Our Values Empathy: seeking to understand the *Benang – a Noongar word meaning “Tomorrow” perspective and experience of others

Respect: for self and others, for community FROM THE PRINCIPAL 2 THE DOVE FROM THE PRINCIPAL and environment THE DOVE 3

Integrity: acting with moral strength and grace, guided by humility and compassion

Courage: to be our best selves Photographs by Camera Story

ASC students: Eleanor Crowhurst (back left), Jessica Cotham (back, third from left), Ryan SEVEN ASC STUDENTS Garvey (back, fourth from left), Clara Moody (back, third from right), Max Baldock (back, second from right), Divyansh Sharma (back right), Catherine Choong (front right) RECEIVE MAYOR’S YOUTH AWARDS FOR SERVICE

Seven All Saints’ College students Volunteer Recognition Function on Friday, 9 and through sports clubs, Youth Groups, Service and Debating/Public Speaking, were recognised with Mayor’s November 2018 in Wireless Hill Park. debating, and by fundraising. while Divyansh was presented with Colours for House and Service. Youth Citizenship Awards from the All seven students have made a significant Eleanor, Ryan, Max and Catherine all City of Melville late last year for contribution to the College and wider enjoyed the opportunity to participate in As winners of a City of Melville Youth communities, particularly through their the All Saints’ Fitzroy Crossing Service Citizenship Award, all our students were G AL1 extended service to their school involvement in our H3: Heads, Hearts Learning Immersion Trip last year. Eleanor nominated for the 2019 Australia Day community and care for others and Hands Service Learning programs and Catherine were also fortunate to Community Citizen of the Year Awards, and/or the environment. and activities. attend the College’s inaugural India which recognise people and groups who Immersion Trip in January 2018, where have made a noteworthy contribution to Each student has embraced the Service Congratulations to current Year 12s, they worked with students living with the local community. g Learning programs that were readily Catherine Choong, Eleanor Crowhurst, disabilities and assisted with teaching Wellbein Jessica Cotham and Max Baldock, Year available to them, such as Amana We are delighted to announce that Ryan ETHICAL, RESILIENT AND PURPOSEFUL – young children who are less fortunate. 11 student, Clara Moody, and Divyansh Living Dementia Advocates, Anglicare was awarded the 2019 Young Community SELF-AWARE AND CONNECTED Sharma and Ryan Garvey from the Class Ambassadors, Nulsen Youth Patrons, In 2018, Ryan and Divyansh were Citizen of the Year by the City of Melville on of 2018. These All Saints’ students, GenConnect and RAAFA Walking and presented with College Colours, which Australia Day this year. This is the second as well as four others from the local Exergaming. They also volunteered their is one of the highest awards that students consecutive year an All Saints’ student community, received their certificates and time and provided support at the Disabled can receive at All Saints’, recognising a has been recognised with this wonderful gifts from Mayor Russell Aubrey at the Surfers’ Association, Let’s Go Surfing Days, level of excellence in the specified area. achievement; Steven Thiele (Class of 2018) The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Ryan was awarded Colours for House, was the deserving recipient last year.

4 THE DOVE GOAL 1 THE DOVE GOAL 1 5 NEW COCURRICULAR PROGRAMS EXTEND LEARNING

1 3 4 5 All Saints’ College is pleased to opportunities enjoyed by students in Years F1 in Schools (for students aged 11+) offer more than 100 cocurricular 3–6 during Term 1 this year. is another addition to our cocurricular program this year. This is a multi-faceted opportunities across the Junior The breadth of clubs and activities at All Saints’ was showcased to Senior School and multi-discipline activity which sees School and Senior School for our students at a Cocurricular Fair held on The our students take on the challenge of students to extend their learning and Common at the beginning of this year. developing the world’s fastest miniature interests beyond the classroom, and Organised by members of our Student F1 car. The participants are provided with access to real-world technology, such as to enhance their wellbeing. Council, this event provided an opportunity for students to see the wonderful 3D CAD/CAM/CAE engineering design, Our diverse programs and activities opportunities available to them, speak flow analysis and project software. cover a range of areas from academic with the people who run the programs and The College was delighted to introduce a assistance, Service Learning, the Arts register to take part in these groups. cocurricular Upcycling Club which helps and Music to STEM, Sport and Physical It was also the perfect chance for students to students learn sewing and embroidery Education. Senior School students also learn more about some new programs that techniques as they repurpose and recycle have the option to participate in a range clothing. Throughout Semester 1, with help were introduced in 2019, one of which is a 6 7 8 of special interest and hobby clubs, such Space Science Club. Open to students aged from internationally-renowned artist, Susie as Yoga, Chess, Robotics, Anime and 10 years or older, this club focuses on the Vickery, the students will transform an older Manga, and Circus, to name but a few. principles of rocketry, as well as astronomy man’s jacket into a modern and unique The Junior School cocurricular program and planetary science. It combines several fashion item, possibly finding its way to is revamped each term to provide our resources, including practical rocket design, sale in Runway (our pop-up shop), or even students with as many options as possible online resources and physics-based gaming. find its place within the fashion industry. to further develop their skills and discover Ultimately, the club will design, test and All our diverse cocurricular programs are their passions. American Flag Football, launch a small solid-fuel rocket that may listed on MyASC: myasc.ascollege. a Young IT Explorers’ Club, Origami and be eligible for entry in the Australian Youth wa.edu.au (click on the cocurricular tab). Calligraphy, Yoga, Speech and Debating, Rocketry Challenge. and Ceramics are some of the many

1. Junior School Ceramics 2. Circus Club participants 3. Students speaking at the Cocurricular Fair about Propeller Industries 4. Space Science Club with Mr Adam Goor 5. Junior School Yoga Club with Mr John Hunt 6-8. F1 in Schools 9. Students learning about a new Art activity at the Cocurricular Fair 10. Rev Helen Corr helping a student in the Upcycling Club 2 9 10

6 THE DOVE GOAL 1 THE DOVE GOAL 1 7 KINDERGARTEN CLASSES CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY

GROWING OUR CONNECTION All Saints’ College celebrates a as millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains WITH FITZROY CROSSING COMMUNITIES diverse community, with students across the world each year. and families from many different Our College parents shared with the Kindergarten students about the Each year a group of students and staff and 12 students who had taken part in last The partnership with Muludja was new All Saints’ College’s connection cultural backgrounds. importance of this event in their culture from Bayulu travels to Perth on a week- year’s All Saints’ College Fitzroy Crossing to last year’s expedition and was a result with the Fitzroy Valley, situated in Understanding the importance of and how they celebrate the five-day long camp, and as part of their itinerary Service Learning Immersion expedition. of the program’s popularity amongst diversity and connecting our students festival by lighting traditional candles, the Kimberley region of Western they spend a rewarding day at All Saints’ our students. Also new in 2018 was This annual expedition began in 2016 across cultures helps support their overall watching large firework displays, sharing Australia, came about four years with our Year 6 classes. Together they the Voices initiative, which saw Media and is an extension of our partnership with wellbeing and sense of belonging. sweets and gifts, and enjoying festive ago when a group of students share cultures and experiences while Bayulu and the Fitzroy Valley community. In students gather significant stories of the From the early years, our youngest meals with loved ones. participating in a range of active and conjunction with Teach Learn Grow (TLG), Bayulu community and artistically represent and staff from the Bayulu Remote students have an opportunity to share and The students then headed outside to reflective activities. a group of All Saints’ students and staff its rich heritage. Community School visited our learn about one another’s cultural beliefs, engage in a customary Diwali activity Most recently, in October last year, we travel to the Kimberley region to provide In the first week of July this year, the All customs and values. – creating bright Rangoli artworks and campus for a day of sharing and welcomed some special visitors from the one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to rural Saints’ group will embark on the College’s patterns on the floor using coloured learning. north-west into our community. The Bayulu and Indigenous children to contribute to fourth Fitzroy Crossing Service Learning Late last year in Kindergarten we invited powders, which is typically done during friends joined our Year 6 students and closing the education gap. Immersion expedition to share the gift of some parents to speak with our students This initial interaction was the beginning the festival to decorate houses. staff for a collaborative and enjoyable education with the children of Bayulu and about Diwali, also known as the Festival of a wonderful partnership which has now Our All Saints’ group supports the children day which included a College Scavenger Muludja. We look forward to reporting of Lights, which marks the beginning of Our Kindergarten community thoroughly blossomed into several Service Learning at the Bayulu Remote Community School the Hindu New Year. enjoyed celebrating the start of Diwali Hunt, in-class activities, Sport, Music, and the Muludja Remote Community on this experience in a future ASC programs and opportunities for students and sharing this wonderful culture and Drama, Art and more. School during the expedition, as well as publication. Diwali is one of the most significant and staff from the All Saints’ and Fitzroy tradition with students and parents. Valley communities. The two groups also enjoyed a BBQ lunch participate in cultural experiences to learn festivals in Indian culture, celebrated by together, and were joined by some Year 11 more about Indigenous history. many members of our community as well

8 THE DOVE GOAL 1 THE DOVE GOAL 1 9 JUNIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS As the 2019 Junior School Captains, OUR NEW STUDENT LEADERS we are proud and delighted to be given this role and responsibility. This is a of opportunities with and for our partner Positions of student leadership at year of opportunity that will allow us to organisations across all year groups. the College provide opportunities achieve many goals and wishes. At the Our 2019 Junior School and Senior School start of 2019 we were a little unsure of for our young people to have their L–R: Jing Quan Chong, Fortune Aniyi, Grace Hoes, Zoey Chia voices be expressed and heard, Councils were selected and announced what might happen, but with the help of to the community at the end of last year. the College Captains we were given a exercise intra- and interpersonal Special Assemblies were held for our better understanding of what happens skills, serve the community and fulfil leaders to be formally congratulated by the throughout All Saints’. College community, where they received ASC’s Mission and Vision. This year has been going great for us so COLLEGE CAPTAINS Apart from being involved in preparing the their badges and recited pledges. far, and we are feeling cheerful about how Pasar Malam and the introduction of the Student leaders have a particular role to It is still surreal for both of us; not only that Our Senior School Portfolio and House smoothly things are going. We have been Cocurricular Fair, we were also fortunate act, both as guides and mentors, for other are we in the final year of our schooling Captains engage in a Leadership Camp in helping with many activities, such as the to collaborate with the Student Council in members of the College. Our leaders, at All Saints’, but we are also the College September. This team-building experience Year 5 Great Amazing Race which proved HotHouse Company and Back to Back along with all students of the College, are Captains for 2019. In the moments after sees the new student leaders (and some that the Year 5s’ teamwork skills were Theatre’s, The Democratic Set. We were expected to demonstrate the All Saints’ we received our confirmation phone calls, staff members) hike part of the Cape to amazing, and that they would be brilliant very excited to be a part of this new Values of Empathy, Respect, Integrity and our emotions were a blur of excitement, Cape track in the Margaret River region. leaders in years to come. project within the College which was an Courage (ERIC) in the way they conduct shock, joy and, undoubtedly, a small They also participate in a training session amazing experience. themselves and interact with others. Throughout the year we hope to make amount of fear. It is an immense honour to with Adventure Out, before going down others feel welcome and encourage fill the shoes of those before us and uphold Leadership is not a position or a title. A wide range of service and leadership south, which was run last year by Terry everyone to try their best under all the legacy of leadership at the College. Instead, it is characterised by example and opportunities is provided for ASC students Hewett OAM who has been helping ASC circumstances. We will always be open to through actions. So, this year as College to enable their development as individuals students sharpen their leadership skills for It has been a busy start to 2019, with new suggestions that will help the College. Captains, we hope to uphold this ethic. and members of communities, and to make more than 25 years. the Year 12s embarking on a memorable We want everyone to know that the fact We also hope to inspire as many people a positive difference in our world. three-day Retreat, a High School Musical- This year’s Councils are ably led by our we have a student leader badge doesn’t as possible to express what makes them themed flash mob at Assembly, the annual These include (but are not limited to): the Junior School Captains and College stop others from being leaders, and that unique and to use the gifts and talents Pasar Malam Twilight Market, and the Junior School Student Leadership Team; Captains, who have expressed overleaf every small step in the right direction they have been given to make a positive introduction of a new event: a Cocurricular Senior School Student Council, Arts how they felt about being appointed to makes a positive difference in our world. impact on the community around us. Fair, advertising the breadth of cocurricular Council and House Council; Years 7 and these positions and what they hope to Zoey Chia and Jing Quan Chong groups available to students at the College. Fortune Aniyi and Grace Hoes 8 Service and Class Representatives; the achieve in 2019. Service Council; alongside a wide range Year 6, 2019 Year 12, 2019

10 THE DOVE GOAL 1 THE DOVE GOAL 1 11 Max Baldock (pictured second from left) THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD ASC RECOGNISED More than 8 million young improve their fitness for positive mental people from over 130 countries and physical wellbeing, and the Skills AS ST JOHN SAFE area enables them to develop their talents Back Row (L–R): Imogen Khinsoe, Max Baldock, Cameron Moore, Elley Dymond, Ms Samantha Rees (Senior have participated in The Duke of School Mathematics teacher / The Duke of Edinburgh Youth Leader) Front Row (L–R): Cameron Tsang, Tara Mishra, and broaden their abilities, thereby Olivia Clinckers, Madhav Rajesh As part of our commitment to The improvements to our first aid Edinburgh’s International Award, increasing self-confidence. In Adventurous developing a culture of child equipment and procedures were a voluntary youth development Journey, young people discover a acknowledged by St John Ambulance safety and student wellbeing, program, established by Prince spirit of adventure and gain a deeper WA who awarded the College the understanding of the environment. All Saints’ College reviewed and Philip in 1956. St John Safe School accreditation which Throughout the process, individuals learn said he chose to participate in the Award the sails and tying the correct knot to keep made improvements to its first they presented to our 2018 Year 12 This internationally-recognised Award how to take responsibility for their goals, because it allows him to engage in new them safe,” said Max. aid equipment and procedures College Captains in September last year. empowers participants (aged 14–24 gain valuable life skills, become connected activities and develop new skills. “During this experience, I learnt a lot about St John Ambulance WA General Manager years) to achieve their personal best towards the end of last year. to and engaged with communities, make “It also helps me gain a greater effective communication and leadership (First Aid Services and Training), Mr Aaron through goal-setting and self-improvement. a difference to society, and develop understanding of different aspects of skills and how, with the support of your Four additional defibrillators were installed Harding, said he was pleased the College The program consists of three levels perseverance. This program is also the community. I’ve loved being able new friends around you, being the watch at various locations across our 19-hectare achieved accreditation through the St John (Bronze, Silver and Gold). Applicants are recognised by leading universities and to expand and develop my social and leader and leading your watch through an campus, and all staff participated in First Safe program. required to fulfil four sections at each level: institutions, thereby increasing individuals’ communication skills by doing activities activity, is easier than you might first think,” Aid Training with St John Ambulance WA, “All Saints’ has shown its dedication to Service, Physical Recreation, Skills and career opportunities. with and getting to know students in other he added. allowing them to learn new skills or refresh safety by becoming St John Safe, and has Adventurous Journey. what they had learnt previously. In Term 1 this year, the College was year groups, as well as people outside After he completes the Silver level, Max worked hard to ensure that they comply Participants can complete one or all delighted to recognise eight students who ASC in the community,” he said. will set his sights on finishing the final Gold All College defibrillators are registered with guidelines and have every base L-R: Lauren Anderson (Year 12, 2018), Chris Ivison (Year 12, 2018), First Aid Specialist David levels of the Award and can design had recently achieved their Bronze level Max is now completing the next stage of The stage of the Award. with the St John Community First Responder covered in the event of an incident,” Mr Ashill, Business Development Manager Angelique Schiemenz. their own program tailored to suit their of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Program, which enables a well- Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and “I would like to complete the Gold Harding said. interests and passions. They are required Award during a Senior School Assembly. coordinated response plan and a direct recently enjoyed the unique and challenging because to complete a program like this, All Saints’ College is committed to to set personally challenging goals for communication link between All Saints’ We celebrate with Max Baldock (Year 12, Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Youth and to reflect on things you’ve done to providing the safest possible environment for improvement and demonstrate effort as and St John Ambulance WA in case of a 2019), Olivia Clinckers (Year 10, 2019), Explorer Voyage from Perth to Albany, which attain all three awards, is something to the students in our care, and will continue to they strive to reach these goals. medical emergency. Elley Dymond (Year 10, 2019), Imogen he will use towards the Adventurous Journey be proud of. You always do something review and update our first aid procedures The Service section of the Award Khinsoe (Year 10, 2019), Tara Mishra (Year section of his Silver level. new when you start a new award so the In December all staff participated in to ensure we are as well-equipped as requires participants to make a positive 10, 2019), Cameron Moore (Year 11, “The voyage involved participating in, and experiences you gain are great and can certified First Aid Training, covering the possible to deal with any emergency. contribution to society by volunteering 2019), Madhav Rajesh (Year 10, 2019) learning, many mariners’ skills, in a proper help in many ways beyond school.” DRSABCD action plan, Cardio Pulmonary in their communities. As part of Physical and Cameron Tsang (Year 11, 2019). sailing environment where we had to use Resuscitation, defibrillation, infection Recreation, they are encouraged to One of our Bronze level recipients, Max, our skills to help do activities like furling control, and the recovery position.

12 THE DOVE GOAL 1 THE DOVE GOAL 1 13 STAFF NEWS MS HELEN AGUIAR MRS MARGARET RODGERS stork For over a decade, Ms Helen She was known and admired at After 17 years of valued service Aguiar was an integral part of the College for her tremendous to our Senior School Library and produced many library displays, All Saints’ College, leading our work output, seeing every task College community, Mrs Margaret and these opportunities not staff and students with dedication, through to its completion to the Rodgers made the decision at only tapped into my need for passion and care. highest of standards. the end of last year to join her creativity, but also enabled me to research many different Helen commenced at All Saints’ While we were very sad to husband, Kim, in retirement. topics,” she said. Thank you and in 2008 as Dean of Students. farewell Helen from All Saints’ Margaret commenced at the During her time in this role, Helen at the end of 2018, we wish College in 2002 as a part- Prior to a career change into enjoyed building relationships her all the best in this new and time Library Technician in the librarianship, Margaret worked with College families and staff, exciting chapter of her career as Senior School Library, providing in biochemistry in hospitals, first Farewell to our providing them with dedicated the Principal of Perth College, a students and staff with library in Auckland and later in Perth. LONG-SERVING STAFF care and a willingness to help in leading independent school for resources and creating a After she completed her Library all situations. girls located in Mount Lawley. welcoming environment. Technician Diploma at the end of 2000, she began to experience With a background in English Helen writes: “I credit All Saints’ With a passion for research and life as a Library Technician, and Humanities teaching, College for developing me to learning, Margaret decided working for a term each at Tuart and experience in previous a level where I felt ready to to undertake further study, and leadership roles in her early College, St Mary’s Anglican undertake this next step in my in 2009 she graduated as a Girls’ School and Methodist 20s, Helen was keen to career. All Saints’ was not an Teacher Librarian. When asked Ladies’ College. MAIA LEIGH LUSCOMBE challenge herself and take on easy place to leave, and I will be about her favourite aspects of her more responsibility with daily forever grateful for the support, position at the College, Margaret We wish Margaret all the best Junior School teacher Mrs Andrea Luscombe operations at ASC. After a opportunity and leadership reflected on her fondness for for the next chapter in her life, and her husband Kyle welcomed their lengthy nationwide recruitment development I received throughout research and creativity. and hope to see her return to daughter Maia Leigh Luscombe into the process, Helen was appointed my time at the College.” the College in the near future, world at 4.00pm on Sunday, 31 March. to the newly-created post of “My favourite aspect of my perhaps in a relief capacity or just Beautiful Maia weighed 3.1kg and Vice Principal at the College, We are delighted that Helen’s position was reading and for a friendly catch up with staff. commencing in January 2014. association with All Saints’ will research. Over the years, I measured 48cm at birth. continue as a parent and we Congratulations to the first-time parents! In both roles at ASC, Helen’s look forward to still seeing her leadership has been characterised around the College campus at by great integrity and empathy. community events.

14 THE DOVE GOAL 1 THE DOVE GOAL 1 15 MR PETER ALLEN MISS STACEY FAIRHEAD MR PAUL KING MS SOYEON LEE MR JIM SHACKLETON Vice Principal Head of Science Vocational Education and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Assistant Director of Djoowak: The Mr Peter Allen joined our community in January Training (VET) Coordinator this year as the College’s Vice Principal. He has After graduating with a Science degree from The Educational Leader Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI) We welcomed Mr Paul King into the VET brought with him a wealth of local and international University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2003, Ms Soyeon Lee joined All Saints’ this year from a child After four successful years as the Head of Science at Coordinator role at ASC at the beginning of 2019. experience, having delivered education within the Stacey worked and travelled in the United Kingdom care centre where she held a Lead Educator position. All Saints’ College, Mr Jim Shackleton was appointed OUR ASC STAFF Australian Curriculum, the British Curriculum and the and Europe for two years. On returning home, she Prior to joining our community, Paul was the Dean Soyeon has over five years’ experience providing as the Assistant Director of BBI this year. In this Get to know worked in a metallurgy laboratory at the Telfer gold International Baccalaureate. of Careers and VET at Tranby College. He has professional and nurturing education and care to position, Jim will work closely with the Director of BBI, mine and volunteered as a teacher in Tanzania. also held roles as Head of Careers and VET at children of all ages which has led her to extend on her Ms Esther Hill, and other members of the College’s Peter joined us from Scotch College in Perth, where In 2007 Stacey graduated with a Diploma of he was the Director of Teaching and Learning (K–12) Emmanuel Catholic College, and VET Coordinator knowledge and gain a rewarding career. Leadership Team in advancing our pedagogical We are pleased to share Education from UWA. at Aquinas College. direction, supporting the development and delivery of from 2014. Previously, he was the Head of HASS Soyeon has completed a Diploma of Early a world-class teaching and learning program. with our ASC community and Dean of Teaching and Learning at Penrhos For eight years, Stacey worked as a Science Teacher, In his role at All Saints’, Paul manages both on- and Childhood Education and Care at South some profiles of staff members College. He has also held roles as the Head of Head of House and Head of Department at St Norbert off-campus VET, and supports our students to ensure Metropolitan TAFE and she is currently studying a With a particular focus on the College’s secondary College. During this time, she also completed a who have recently joined or Humanities and Commerce at Deira International they are all on-task and meeting their Certificate and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Edith campus, Jim hopes to help drive pedagogical School in Dubai, Coordinator of the Gifted and Master’s degree in Education. accepted a new position at All school subject deadlines and requirements. He is also Cowan University. She also recently completed her collaboration, review and change, fostering a culture Talented program and Head of Year 10 at Brentford Stacey was fortunate to be able to spend last year delivering the Year 10 Futures Program. professional placement with ASC. At her previous of collaborative collegiality, and ensuring teaching Saints’ College. School for Girls in London, Boarding House Master at workplace she was well known for her particular staff at ASC are committed to continuous professional as Head of Science and Mathematics at Kununurra Paul is a qualified Career Development Practitioner and Christ Church Grammar School, and Middle School passion of working with the pre-school children, reflection and the ongoing development of practice. Stay tuned to our social media District High School. Stacey said she is excited holds Professional Registration status with the Career teacher at John Curtin College of the Arts. educating them to acquire skills and knowledge as He will also continue to be involved in the teaching platforms and The College about her new journey at All Saints’ and the future Industry Council of Australia. He believes education is In addition to completing a Bachelor of Education of education at the College. they prepared to transition to primary school. of Science through Year 12 Chemistry. Courier as we put the ‘spotlight a three-way relationship between student, parent and (History and ICT Studies) and a Bachelor of Arts school, and in order for this to be effective, positive Soyeon advocates a play-based pedagogy and a on’ other members of our staff Before commencing at ASC, Jim spent 15 years at (double major in History and Politics and Law) at The and trusting, relationships and situations must be child-centred approach to Early Years education, Trinity College in East Perth, teaching Science and throughout the year. University of Western Australia, Peter has completed established and fostered through open and transparent and believes that learning should be driven by the Chemistry and serving as a Head of Year. He is a scholarship-awarded Master of Education communication. Every student, no matter what pathway children’s interests. As an early childhood professional, also proud to claim 22 years of dedicated service (Leadership) at the University of Queensland. they are on, should be encouraged and supported to Soyeon said she actively responds to children’s to the Australian Air Force Cadets program as a Peter believes that educational settings need to strive for excellence and give their very best in every emotional, social, cognitive and physical needs to Senior Officer, where he has led several national be agile and innovative, and schools need to be situation. Supportive and nurturing school environments assist them to develop growth mindsets, and resilience programs. Outside the College, Jim is currently willing to take calculated risks to ensure we are truly where students are made to feel safe, respected, and to also value perseverance, whilst maintaining a undertaking a Master of Education in Advanced preparing our students for the future world in which encouraged and acknowledged are vital for success. positive attitude to learning. As OSHC Educational Pedagogies at Curtin University. they will live, study, work and – more importantly – Leader, Soyeon strives to support educators within their Paul is a very experienced VET and Careers become active community members. roles, extending their knowledge and passion. Practitioner with over 20 years working in this space, and we are blessed to have him on staff.

16 THE DOVE GOAL 1 THE DOVE GOAL 1 17 ACADEMICS-IN-RESIDENCE

The College’s Djoowak: The century skills of collaboration, critical Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI) thinking and self-direction. was delighted to welcome UK- As part of the College’s Djaaliny Community based global thought leader, David Learning Program, parents, teachers and community members were also fortunate Price OBE, to All Saints’ last month to hear David’s thoughts on education for to provide a rare professional the future and how we can make learning development opportunity for powerful, during his presentation in our teachers and present to parents Centre for Performing Arts. and community members. On Thursday, 7 March, after running the second day of the professional David is the author of Open: How we’ll development workshop, David led a Work, Live and Learn in the Future and round-table discussion with WA education editor of Education Forward: Moving leaders who were eager to speak with him Schools into the Future, and has led and one another about how to prepare numerous international education projects, for future shifts in work, leisure and the helping schools and organisations gear digitally-connected world. themselves up to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In 2009, he was awarded The College and BBI are grateful for an OBE by Her Majesty the Queen. David and Clare sharing their extensive G AL2 knowledge with our community, as we David was joined at the College by continue to explore new and flexible his wife, Clare Price, an Arts Education structures and practices for learning. L–R: Ms Belinda Provis (ASC Principal), David Price, Ms Esther Hill (Director of BBI), Clare Price Consultant with more than 20 years’ experience, for two days in early March We look forward to welcoming back Prof this year as our Academics-in-Residence. Yong Zhao, Patron of the BBI’s Advisory Group, in May this year for his third LearningAN ENGAGED, OPTIMISTIC LEARNING David and Clare hosted a two-day consecutive residency at the College. To COMMUNITY – DYNAMIC AND FUTURE-FOCUSED workshop on Project-Based Learning learn more about the College’s BBI, and (PBL) for 36 teachers from All Saints’ and to see our upcoming Djaaliny presenters, schools across the state. The program please visit allsaints.wa.edu.au introduced teachers to PBL and how it helps students develop the essential 21st

18 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 19 SUBJECT EXHIBITIONS LEADING SCHOOL STATUS • Certificate II: Outdoor Recreation (Sean Curran); Information Digital Media and These are awarded to the student who All Saints’ College also celebrates the Technology (Joel Walkemeyer); Creative achieves the top mark in Western Australia breadth of its success, achieving ‘leading Industries (Kate Dickason). in a subject in the WACE exams. We school’ status in a range of subjects. This Some of our Class of 2018 at the VET & ATAR Acknowledgements Assembly in January this year congratulate Aron Thian who achieved status is awarded to schools based on the • Certificate III: Agriculture (Byron Blevin); a Subject Exhibition for Physics. Rachelle percentage of students whose marks are in Applied Language (French) (Georgia Dollar achieved the top mark in the state for the top 15% of all students taking that course. Balding, Rachelle Dollar, Jasmin Ozolins, Integrated Science. However, Exhibitions Baran Rostamian, Divyansh Sharma, In 2018 All Saints’ College achieved are not awarded for courses in which the Jacob Smith, Grace Tang, Steven Thiele); ‘leading school’ status in: Celebrating state-wide enrolment is less than 100. Animal Studies (Emily Minchin). OUR CLASS OF 2018 • Biology • Certificate IV: Business (Noah Tomich WE CONGRATULATE VET EXHIBITION • Computer Science and Finn Williams-Buckenara); • Dance The All Saints’ College community is pleased to celebrate OUR COLLEGE DUX, Noah Tomich was awarded a VET Education Support (Sophie Driscoll • Drama Exhibition and VET Certificate of and Chloe Pedersen); Beauty Therapy with our Class of 2018 some outstanding Western Australian ARON THIAN, WHO • Geography Excellence in Business and Financial (Mackenzie Adams). Certificate of Education (WACE) results. Services, Information and Communications • Integrated Science ACHIEVED A ‘PERFECT • Mathematics Applications We congratulate the ASC students While a non-selective school, we believe that there are as many Technology, for demonstrating the most SCORE’ ATAR OF 99.95 outstanding performance in an Australian • Mathematics Methods who achieved these impressive VET measures and definitions of ‘success’ as there are students at Qualification Framework (AQF) VET • Mathematics Specialist qualifications. the College. With our diverse student population choosing Certificate II or higher and for being in the • Modern History from a range of course options, we recognise the importance AND top 0.5% of candidates in his final year. • Physics CERTIFICATES OF MERIT • Politics and Law AND DISTINCTION of individual goals and achievements, and in this edition of CERTIFICATES OF • Psychology The Dove, we acknowledge and celebrate some wonderful Certificates of Merit or Distinction are EXCELLENCE awarded to each eligible student who in academic achievements on a state and national scale. To be eligible for ‘leading school’ status, Nine Certificates of Excellence (achieving schools must have at least 10 students their last three consecutive years of senior We thank, congratulate and wish well our We celebrate: in the top 0.5% of candidates) were enrolled in the course; it is worth noting, secondary WACE enrolment achieves: awarded to All Saints’ students in the therefore, that in 2018 ASC ran 18 Year Certificate of Merit (150–189 points) and Class of 2018 as they now embark upon following subjects: 12 courses, including 10 ATAR courses, Certificate of Distinction (190–200 points). The points are accrued from 20 Year 11 and the next chapter in their learning and lives, • Chemistry – Joanne Luo with fewer than 10 students. Year 12 units, of which 10 are Year 12 units. • English – Ashleigh Heng-Chin and we look forward to their ongoing • Mathematics Methods – Aidan Smith VET ACHIEVEMENTS In 2018, 26 All Saints’ students achieved (Year 11, 2018) In addition to a broad curriculum offering Certificates of Distinction and 33 received association with our College community % % % OUR 2018 • Mathematics Methods – Aron Thian of ATAR and General courses, All Saints’ Certificates of Merit for their consistent through the Old Saints’ Association and their 7 24 43 • Physics – Aron Thian College is proud to ‘broker’ for our efforts over their final years at the College. PROXIME ACCESSIT, • Physics – Aryan Kalra students a range of tailor-made Vocational participation in the life of our College. • Politics and Law – Aron Thian Education and Training (VET) opportunities, JOANNE LUO, WHO • Psychology – Holly Morgan and in 2018 we celebrated the fact that 7% OF ALL SAINTS’ ELIGIBLE 24% OF OUR CLASS OF 43% OF ASC STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR • Business and Financial Services, many of our students sought and achieved YEAR 12 COHORT ACHIEVED AN 2018 ACHIEVED AN ATAR ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF Information and Communications the following qualifications: ATAR OF 99 OR ABOVE. OF 95 OR ABOVE. 90 OR ABOVE. OF 99.9 Technology VET – Noah Tomich

20 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 21 YEAR 11 STUDENTS GAIN ’ ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE Our students thoughts Medal Winners “Work Experience gave us a taste of what work is like in the real world, and TOP THE STATE Back Row (L–R): Roland Montes, Jason Shan, Rémi Hart, Aron Thian Front Row (L–R): Xiaoyu Chen, Jing Quan Chong, Lexie O’Brien Since the 1980s, All Saints’ media and communications to construction, whether or not we want to work in the field we chose.” Jenna Beugelaar (Image 2) IN ICAS College has been preparing hospitality, accounting and the arts. Some of our Year 11s explored their passions Senior School students for life in aviation and veterinary science, while “My favourite part of Work Experience was the relationships I formed with my beyond school by helping them others were engaged in medical or colleagues and the way they treated me as an adult.” Leo Dalitz (Image 1) More than 980 000 students All Saints’ College students have participated gain insight into their desired future environmental research. across Australia, New Zealand in the assessments for many years and have consistently achieved exceptional results, with g occupations through our valuable At the conclusion of the week, our Year and the Pacific Region participate Con ratulations six Medal recipients in 2015, five in 2016 11s reflected on the experience, saying “I had a lot of fun working with both Daniel and Trudi, as they are really lovely Congratulations to the following 2018 Work Experience program. in the annual year-level International and four in 2017. they had a greater understanding of and friendly people. Some of my favourite tasks included taking photos of outdoor ICAS Medal winners from the College: The program is run annually for our entire the professions in which they hope to learning resources and being creative by getting to make some of the resources Competitions and Assessments for We are delighted to announce that last – Year 5 Science Year 11 cohort and takes place in the be employed; learnt new (or enhanced which will be used when teaching kids.” Emma Watson (Image 4) Schools (ICAS) examinations. year seven of our Junior and Senior School • Jing Quan Chong final week of their academic year. This students received nine ICAS Medals (two existing) knowledge and skills; and enjoyed Run by Educational Assessment Australia – Year 8 Mathematics and Science is an important time in their schooling were double medal winners) for their • Xiaoyu Chen being exposed to the working environment. of the University of New South Wales journey as they prepare to embark on results in the examinations. Our students Parents or members of the College’s for over 35 years, ICAS is designed to • Rémi Hart – Year 10 Mathematics their final year at the College and then received the highest marks in Western wider community who are interested in assess students’ higher-order thinking into the ‘real world’ of tertiary education, “Work experience allows you to observe and interact with what could be your Australia in Science for Years 5 and 8; – Year 12 English hosting one of our Year 11 students in their and problem-solving skills in aspects of • Roland Montes the workforce, or travel. passion, prospective job, or something you’re simply interested in and want to Mathematics for Years 7, 8, 10 and 12; workplace this year or in the future are Mathematics, Science, English, Writing, – Year 10 English give it a go. It is invaluable, as it contributes to the decision: what do I want to and English for Years 10 and 12. • Lexie O’Brien Our 2018 Year 11s embraced the College’s asked to please contact Ms Grace Itzstein, Digital Technologies and Spelling. be when I’m older? Additionally, it equips you with the tools needed to navigate Work Experience program and were eager Futures’ Facilitator, by emailing – Year 7 Mathematics the workplace or, rather, strengthen pre-existing ones, such as social skills and In every state, students with the top • Jason Shan to secure a placement early in the year. [email protected] problem-solving skills. All in all, work experience is worthwhile and a great score in each subject and year level are • Aron Thian – Year 12 English and Mathematics The students worked across a vast array of learning experience.” Jasmine Berry (Image 3) awarded a Medal and Certificate; the industry sectors, from health and medicine, highest recognition from ICAS.

22 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 23 DancersSHOWCASE SKILLS IN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE

All Saints’ College dancers from “Every work explored what we can do to Years 3–12 have an opportunity to live in the present moment more often, what is important to us all, and what it means demonstrate the creative, technical to have a presence,” said Ms Narelle and expressive skills developed Codalonga (Dance Coordinator). in their curricular and cocurricular “From topical issues such as climate change programs by performing in our and discrimination, to the presence of mind annual Dance Concert. and attention needed to be a Formula 1 driver, to capturing the presence of inspiring This highly-anticipated event for our College people such as Queen Elizabeth and PT community is typically held over three nights Barnum, The Greatest Showman, our 2018 in Term 3 in our Centre for Performing Arts. Dance Concert allowed dancers to seize The Concert features performances that every moment,” added Ms Codalonga. have been developed during class time More than 30 engaging and inspiring with our Dance teachers, as well as works dances of various genres and styles were choreographed by our student and Old performed in last year’s Concert, covering Saint teachers in before and after school ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and cocurricular sessions. On some occasions, musical theatre. guest professionals are invited to compose Save the dates for our 2019 special Dance works. The College congratulates all the dancers Dance Concert and Arts staff who helped to produce 14, 15 and 16 August 2019 - Further details will be available in the The College In 2018, more than 250 dancers from across another exceptional display of talent. Courier and on our ASC Facebook page (@allsaintscollegewa) later in the year. our Junior and Senior Schools performed in the Presence Dance Concert which sought to capture the moment of ‘now’.

DID YOU KNOW? The concept and title of the 2013 College Dance Concert was ‘Terpsichore’ – Greek Muse of Dance.

24 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 25 ECC TAKES LESSONS OUTSIDE FOR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DAY

Learning and playing outdoors 2012 and founded by Anna Portch, UK are immensely beneficial for the Social Sustainability Expert. Three years later, the program expanded to include development of young children, more than 600 schools in 15 countries, which is why they are core to the and in 2016 Project Dirt and Unilever’s College’s Early Childhood Centre Dirt is Good team decided to take the (ECC) educational philosophy. program globally. Throughout the day last year, ASC On any given day in the ECC our students enjoyed their regular lessons in youngest students can be seen problem- the outdoors, which allowed them to use solving, collaborating and creating as they and learn about nature surrounding their learn outside or appreciate nature in the classrooms. They also participated in other surrounding Bull Creek wetlands during their exciting activities such as yoga sessions, Bush School program. painting, arts and crafts, construction The importance of outdoor learning and building, water play, sculpture-making and NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ON YEAR 4 OLP play was celebrated in our ECC for an enjoyed lunch at a long table. entire day in early November last year, Head of Outdoor Learning, Mr Jason Zaurs, All Saints’ and St Joseph’s communicated This exciting new partnership was Studies have shown that encouraging The College’s Outdoor Learning when all our Kindergarten – Year 2 and Outdoor Learning teacher, Mrs Katrina via letters and video chats in their developed by our Outdoor Learning team children to engage in outdoor learning Program (OLP) provides unique classes took their lessons outside. And Goods (Class of 2007), are continually classrooms as introductions to each other. and former ASC staff member, Mr Jae and play allows them not only to be more they weren’t alone. More than 300 000 learning opportunities for our looking for ways to improve and revise our Dornan, who is now the Assistant Principal physically active and develop important This communication helped the groups to students from schools across the country students in Years 3–10 and Year at St Joseph’s. After the success of this inter- and intrapersonal skills, but also helps year-level programs to provide the most connect before they met face to face on were also learning in the sunshine as part initial collaboration, the College is looking them to find an appreciation for nature 12 to deeply engage in different enriching experiences for our students. the first day of the OLP. of the national Outdoor Classroom Day at ways in which we can promote wider and teaches them how to take better care Australia initiative. local environments, develop A new initiative was incorporated into our The two communities came together by the community engagement through our OLPs. of the environment. and build on their knowledge of 2018 Year 4 OLP which saw our two Moore River for a day of sharing stories, The Outdoor Classroom Day Australia Over the remaining days of the Year 4 For these and many other reasons, classes communicate, collaborate and share campaign is led by Nature Play, supported outdoor education, as well as learning how to fish and working together program, our students enjoyed guided the College is committed to providing a day with students from St Joseph’s School, by Project Dirt and Unilever’s Omo team. on an art piece. The students were thrilled boat tours, an exploration walk, overnight opportunities for our students to thrive in demonstrate self-management located in the country town of Moora. The movement stems from a campaign to catch many Black Bream and enjoyed campout, beachcombing, sculpture the outdoors. and teamwork skills. called Empty Classroom Day which was Before meeting up in Guilderton for a bonding over these shared experiences in building, environmental science sessions celebrated by a few schools in London in collaborative excursion, the students from the idyllic fresh and salt water environment. and teambuilding activities.

26 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 27 A Delicate WEB OF LIFE Last year’s Junior School Concert, Each class from Pre-Primary to Year 4 Year 4 students concentrated their efforts on A Delicate Web of Life, was the engaged deeply with this concept and in the Numbat and the threats to its survival. response prepared a unique performance They devised and performed a short play culmination of rich inquiries into with our Music and Dance teachers for called Numbat Neighbours which showed endangered species of Western the Junior School Concerts on 11 and 12 how small decisions we make greatly Australia undertaken by our Pre- September 2018. influence the survival of a species. Primary to Year 4 classes. The focus for our Pre-Primary and Year “In each class performance, it was clear 1 performances was on plastic pollution to see the children’s joy as they expressed This real-world issue was selected as the and the effects it has on the ocean and themselves artistically as part of a group, focus of the 2018 Junior School Concert sea life. Pre-Primary highlighted this issue and could appreciate the different and inquiries. It provided an opportunity through a creative movement piece, while layers that were involved in the learning for our students to become aware of their Year 1s wrote rhymes for their concert item process. We endeavoured to make this place in the world and how their own which they performed while playing tuned a rich and personal experience while (and others’) actions impact the natural percussion instruments. capturing the heart of the topic, environment. A Delicate Web of Life,” said Ms Year 2 classes investigated life cycles and The project had multiple curriculum links for Penelope Crane (Dean of Junior School). habitats of endangered species as part of all year levels, and while the focus was on their learning in Science, and in Library The finale of the 2018 Junior School contributing to our College Vision ‘To make they learnt about the Bilby and Red-tailed Concert was a singing performance of Be a positive difference in our world’, students Black Cockatoo. Their performance was a the Change, written by Emily Barden, to also used their research skills and critical stage adaptation of Narelle Oliver’s story, inspire our community to make a positive and creative thinking during the process. Baby Bilby, Where do you Sleep? difference in our world for endangered Throughout Term 3 the students explored species. ‘Earth’ was the theme of the Year 3 the Numbat, Woylie, Red-tailed Black performance and inquiry which linked to Cockatoo, Bilby and Sea Turtle, and several subject areas. They investigated immersed themselves in the concepts the Woylie, an endangered marsupial, of environmental sustainability, human and through abstract movements and responsibility, and the interconnectedness musical stimulus expressed their powerful of all life. message to the community.

28 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 29 XIAOYU CHEN OLIVIA CLINCKERS AIDAN SMITH SHEVANKA DIAS (Year 9, 2019) – Mathematics RÉMI HART (Year 10, 2019) – Music (Year 12, 2019) – Informatics (Year 11, 2019) – Mathematics ABEYAGUNAWARDENE Xiaoyu travelled to Melbourne for the Australian During the British summer holidays, talented flautist, Aidan was one of 25 students nationwide invited (Year 12, 2019) – Science Mathematical Olympiad Committee (AMOC) Olivia, travelled to the United Kingdom after being Rémi participated in the National Mathematics to attend the Australian Informatics Olympiad Mathematics School of Excellence in November selected for the Orchestral Program at the Ingenium Shevanka was selected from hundreds of students Summer School (NMSS) alongside Xiaoyu Chen Committee (AIOC), Informatics School of Excellence, last year, and then to Canberra for the National Academy, an International Music Summer School. nationwide across all Science learning areas to earlier this year. This was the first NMSS in which held at the Australian National University over 10 Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) in January 2019. Olivia attended the school from 22 July to 5 August participate in the esteemed Australian Science Rémi has participated, and after having such days in December 2018. Students are selected 2018, staying at Winchester College, Hampshire with PrestigiousSUMMER Olympiads Summer School for Physics from 4−20 Forty-six participants were invited to the AMOC school a wonderful experience, he hopes it won’t be based on their performance in the Australian students from around the world. January 2019. held at the University of Melbourne, which identifies the last, and that he will receive an invitation to Informatics Olympiad, in which Aidan was awarded SCHOOLS and develops the skills of students for selection into the attend next year. “I participated in the Orchestral Program for two a Gold Certificate in September last year. This residential summer school is an opportunity Australian Teams who will compete at the International weeks, learning challenging repertoire and performing PROGRAMS for skilled students to work with others who are This prestigious summer school is a two-week “The 2018 AIOC Informatics Summer School was the Mathematical Olympiad in 2020, and beyond. at a concert at the end of each week. The first week passionate about Science, and covers the equivalent residential program held at the Australian third Informatics camp I have been invited to attend. was conducted by Matthew Taylor, with whom we of first-year university studies in Biology, Chemistry, NMSS is usually restricted to students who have National University in Canberra from 6–19 Informatics is problem-solving where you have to use During the recent holiday breaks performed Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Brahms’s Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics. completed Year 11. In Year 8, when he was selected, January 2019. programming to express your solution. Problem-solving Hungarian Dances Nos. 1 and 10, a composition (while most were enjoying the time Xiaoyu was the youngest student from the state to be is something I have always enjoyed, which is what “I thoroughly enjoyed my summer school experience “The Mathematics was both challenging and Matthew wrote called The Needles, and Beethoven’s invited to NMSS (the youngest WA participant before initially attracted me to Informatics,” said Aidan. away from school), a number of at the Australian National University (ANU) in interesting, but I found the social environment Choral Fantasy. The first concert was held at him was in Year 10). In addition to this, Xiaoyu was at NMSS great. We enjoyed puzzles at meals, our Senior School students were Canberra. The program ran for two weeks, during Winchester College, and it ended with an English “At the university, we had lectures on various presented with the ‘Larry Blakers Scholarship’ which programming, board games and cards in the invited to participate in prestigious which I sat through a number of lectures, labs and summer BBQ. We performed a variety of pieces with algorithms and problem-solving techniques, as well is a monetary prize for the most promising student evenings,” reflected Rémi. theory sessions,” said Shevanka. conductor, Tom Hammond, during Week Two and as some time to practise our skills at the computer national and international selected to attend the NMSS. our second concert took place at St James’ Church, labs. We stayed at Burgmann College, next to the Mathematics, Science, Informatics “Each day typically started at 8.00am and finished “The trip to the Particle Accelerator was a “NMSS was a very valuable and enjoyable experience Piccadilly in London,” commented Olivia. university campus, where I spent my free time playing at 9.00pm. The program was demanding, both highlight, with most of the group choosing to and Music summer school for me. I not only learnt about new Mathematics (and cards, table tennis and board games with the other physically and mentally, due to the heavy workload. attend. On the final night, a concert was held “During the summer school I also attended private how Mathematics is used in the real world), but I also Informatics students from around Australia,” he added. programs to extend their learning. However, I enjoyed my time at ANU. Not only was with several fun acts, following which many of lessons, masterclasses and workshops, which made a lot of new friends,” said Xiaoyu. us decided to spend the night playing cards, I able to gain valuable knowledge, but I was also included Jazz Improvisation, Big Band, Sectionals, “The school’s purpose is to prepare aspiring Australian table tennis or doing Knot Theory (one of the able to meet many like-minded individuals. We were “Each day would start with a Number Theory / Alexander Technique and Composition. Each day Senior School students for a position on the national topics we studied).” fortunate enough to have a day off from the university Algebra course, which included many interesting things we played and practised from four-and-a-half to more team for the International Olympiad in Informatics routine to explore Canberra a little more. This was from generators in mods to Gaussian integers and than seven hours,” she said. (IOI). Last year through this program, my brother Jacob one of the highlights of my trip,” he added. complex numbers. In the afternoon, we would have Smith (Class of 2018), was one of the four students “We also enjoyed scheduled outings and either a Knot Theory or Projective Geometry course, selected for the national team. This year, the IOI will “I am very grateful to the College and the organisers participated in a variety of evening activities. I both of which are highly interesting topics. Additionally, be held in August in Azerbaijan, and I would love the of the Australian Science Olympiad program for met over 100 different people from more than 54 we would have time to spend on doing problem sets opportunity to be there to represent Australia.” providing me with such a rewarding and memorable countries. I made many new friends, which helped to reinforce our knowledge further and to discover new experience.” make this whole experience unforgettable. I am so things that were not covered in the lectures,” he said. grateful for the opportunity and I hope that I can go “All in all, it was an amazing experience, and I would back this year.” do it all again in a heartbeat.” 30 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 31 RESTLESS CURIOSITY GRANTS

KAYLA O’CONNOR (Year 8, 2019) SUPPORT STAFF INNOVATION PROJECTS JING QUAN CHONG (Year 6, 2019) Kayla was the only female soccer player in the All Saints’ College’s Restless In addition to this, Mr Hunt also runs a Taking her research and using the Brisbane FC Barcelona Escola (FCBEscola) Academy After winning a Silver Medal in last year’s Curiosity program was developed weekly cocurricular Yoga activity for Years outcomes of her Master’s studies to support Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) Under 13 Squad to represent Australia at the 3–6, as well as a weekly cocurricular her decisions, Ms Donnelly designed the examination, Jing Quan was invited to travel to inaugural Barça Academy Asia Pacific Cup in Delhi, five years ago to support our program for students in Years 7–10 which Project STEM course at the College (see Singapore in January this year to represent Australia India from 21–27 January 2019. staff in their ongoing learning includes opportunities for them to run Yoga page 42). The elective was chosen by and compete against representatives from all over Here, Kayla shares her experience: and growth by assisting them games for the Junior School students. more than 60 students in Years 9 and Southeast Asia in the SEAMO X competition. 10 this year, and is being taught by Ms CelebratingINTERNATIONAL “Playing the tournament in Delhi was a unique with attending professional “I am very grateful to the College for Donnelly and Ms Samantha Rees (Senior “It was my first time participating in SEAMO X experience; the colours and smells, the people, the development programs and supporting my Yoga Innovation Project in as an Australian representative. I had heard that School Mathematics teacher). SUCCESS food and the culture, were all so different to Perth. conferences, or undertaking further 2018. All Saints’ supported me to attend representatives from 15 Southeast Asia countries a 95-Hour Yoga Training in Singapore, a After receiving a number of applications Holding the Aussie banner high at the Opening study and research. A number of All Saints’ College would be present for the competition, so I told myself course that specialised in Children’s Yoga. from staff, the College is pleased to advise to try my very best,” said Jing Quan. Ceremony, we joined 47 other teams from Delhi, students have recently enjoyed This inspired me in many ways and led that the following Innovation Projects have Japan, China, Spain and Singapore. Spanish In 2017 the College introduced a new to the development of the Certificate and received 2019 Restless Curiosity Grants, success at an international level. On the day of the SEAMO X competition at Suntec football legend, Luis García, even made a guest component to the Restless Curiosity City Convention Centre, Jing Quan recalled huge cocurricular programs,” commented Mr Hunt. and we look forward to reporting on these We are pleased to share two of appearance – we couldn’t have been more excited! program, inviting staff to apply for Grants in the future. crowds with competitors wearing their school to support an innovative idea they are Our second 2018 Restless Curiosity Grant We played six matches in all, winning three, these achievements, along with the uniform, and some people proudly holding up their keen to explore that may benefit our saw Ms Donnelly investigate possible • The development of a Wellbeing drawing with the local Delhi side, and losing to two students’ reflections, in this edition country’s flag. students and community. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, App (Mr Scott Corbett and Japanese teams that were lightning fast and played of The Dove. “When I went inside the examination hall, I was Mathematics) electives for students in Mr Stephen Roberts). some very tactical football. Barcelona were the Last year, we were delighted to award two Years 9 and 10, which coincided with extremely nervous, and I could feel my heart racing. • The development of a support program Title Contenders in every division, but their Under Senior School Science teachers, Mr John her research project in the final year of her Once everybody was seated, the test began. The for newly-qualified/new-to-ASC 13s couldn’t match the fast and physical Delhi that Hunt and Ms Catherine Donnelly, with Master of Education (STEM). questions on the paper got harder and harder, but I eventually lost to Singapore on penalties. Restless Curiosity Grants to pursue their teaching staff (Ms Samantha Rees). was determined to get them right,” he said. “The process involved consultation innovative projects. • Outdoor Learning engagement in Our final match on Saturday night saw us lift our game, with ASC’s Heads of Department in The next day was the Awards Ceremony and our unique Bush School to promote score plenty of goals and play much better as a team. Mr Hunt’s project was to expand the Mathematics, Science and Technology, Gala Dinner held in the Sentosa Resorts World College’s Yoga program and explore the environmental awareness and to All too quickly, it was time for the Closing and the Director of Djoowak: The Beyond Convention Centre. benefits of Yoga for young people. As a develop higher-order outdoor skills in Ceremony and to farewell our new friends and Boundaries Institute. I surveyed our students result of the grant, the College now offers our Kindergarten – Year 2 students “I saw lots of people from different countries donning hosts. I was very fortunate to meet the Director of in Years 8–12 to find out what they would our Year 11 and 12 students the option to (Mrs Katrina Goods, Class of 2007). their beautiful cultural costumes. I was anxious to know Barça Escola worldwide and be interviewed by the like (or would have liked, given the option) undertake the ‘Teaching Yoga to Younger my results. First, the credit award winners were called Club’s Media Manager about my experiences. from an elective in these learning areas, up, then the bronze, and silver. Then my name was Children Certificate’ during their Personal and visited other schools to observe how The Tournament truly was the opportunity of a called. I got a Silver Medal! I was ecstatic. It was great Enrichment Periods (PEP). they have approached the STEM learning lifetime, and I’m very grateful to Mr Green and all that all my hard work had paid off. Most of all, I thank environment,” said Ms Donnelly. God for this valuable opportunity and experience.” the ASC teachers who have supported my progress, as well as to the Parents and Friends’ Society who helped to make it possible.”

32 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 33 At All Saints’ College, we are proud of the commitment our staff demonstrate towards their personal and professional development. We are delighted to share with our community, in this edition of ASC STAFF NAMED IN THE The Dove, recent acknowledgements of some of our teachers’ dedication NATION’S 2018 HOT LIST STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS to developing their knowledge and practice beyond the classroom. Recognising recognised for his significant work in Each year The Educator the Arts, including the launch of the Magazine publishes a HotHouse Company which has seen Ms Brooke Haendel national ‘Hot List’; recognising the College become a conduit to link professionals from across the students and the wider community with Head of Forrest House and Health industry professionals. Coordinator, Ms Brooke Haendel is country for their outstanding Ms Esther Hill Tim was selected on the Hot List for currently an Adjunct Lecturer at The and innovative approach to the University of Western Australia (UWA). For strategically implementing 40 service nine years Brooke has coordinated and education sector. programs and creatively embedding delivered Health Education and Health After an extensive nomination and ethics and justice into the curriculum Promotion units to pre-service teachers selection process, we are pleased to from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, while Mr Greg Clarke enrolled in the Master of Teaching program announce that four All Saints’ College in his previous role as Head of Service in the School of Sport Science, Exercise staff were recognised on the 2018 ‘Hot Learning at ASC. Our current Vice Congratulations to Mr Greg Clarke (Senior Mr Stephen Roberts Ms Jennifer Winley and Health at UWA. Principal, Peter, was recognised for his School English teacher) who was invited List’ among 53 education professionals innovative work at his former school, to present his research linked to his current Commendations to All Saints’ College from schools, universities and industry The College commends Brooke, who was Scotch College. studies at the International Journal of Arts and Music teacher, Ms Jennifer Winley, who recently invited by Murdoch University’s across Australia. Mr Jim Shackleton Sciences’ International Conference for Social has been invited by the Western Australia Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Congratulations to Ms Esther Hill All Saints’ Principal, Ms Belinda Provis, Sciences and Humanities at the University Youth Orchestra (WAYO) to conduct their Innovation, Prof David Morrison, to the (Director of Djoowak: The Beyond said she was delighted our staff had Mr Oliver Beath Earlier this year, Assistant Director of of Freiburg in Germany, and at the 2018 Philharmonic Orchestra in Semester 1 and position of Adjunct Lecturer at that University. Boundaries Institute (BBI)), Mr Stephen been recognised for their innovative Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute, International Conference on Gender Studies to also conduct the main WAYO ensemble approach to education. Years 11/12 Coordinator and Health and Brooke’s expertise was further acknowledged Roberts (Director of the Arts), Rev Tim Mr Jim Shackleton, was appointed Unit at the University of Cambridge. in Semester 2. Rev Tim Russell Physical Education teacher Mr Oliver Beath when she was elected to the role of Chair Russell (Dean of Student Wellbeing), “I congratulate these staff for their Coordinator and Lecturer at the School of (Class of 1998) has again been named “During the last week of Term 4 and the For over 44 years, WAYO has inspired of the Physical Education Studies Teachers’ and Mr Peter Allen (who commenced in dedication to excellence and Education of Murdoch University. Under 15s Girls Coach to the School beginning of the holidays, I presented at young people to achieve excellence through Association (PESTA) of Western Australia in the role of Vice Principal in 2019). innovation in their respective areas. Sport WA Football (AFL) team that will be Jim delivers a unit as part of the LEAP two international conferences. My paper music, helping them to develop essential February this year. Esther was acknowledged by The We are delighted that our staff make competing at the nationals in Launceston in Program, which is designed to assist was original research in the field of literature skills for performance. The not-for-profit up almost 6% of the national Hot List,” The College was pleased to recently Educator for her leadership of the BBI July and August 2019. primary school qualified teachers to teach and literary theory,” said Greg. community organisation is one of Australia’s said Ms Provis. host the PESTA WA Awards Ceremony at All Saints’ and the development of secondary Science in Years 7–10. As the leading and most comprehensive youth This will be the 11th time Oliver has “I met some inspiring people, including to acknowledge the students, staff and Propeller Industries and our Runway former Head of Science at All Saints’ and orchestra programs, with more than 400 Mr Peter Allen coached the team, which is a true a prominent Education Professor from schools who have set exemplary standards Pop-up Shop, as well as the Innovat[ED] with 20 years of teaching experience, Jim members from across WA. recognition of his commitment to coaching Iceland, and enjoyed thought-provoking in Unit 3 and 4 Physical Education Studies. program. While, Stephen was brings much to this role at Murdoch. girls’ AFL. Hopefully this will be the year presentations that are leading in critical We are proud to announce that Jennifer, Following this event, teachers from across that WA can bring the trophy home again We are delighted that Jim’s expertise and theory and literature studies. I thoroughly in a major concert, will be the first female the state participated in the annual PESTA for the third time. Well done and good experience are acknowledged in this way enjoyed presenting at the conferences, and conductor to lead the Association’s premier Professional Learning Seminar at All Saints’. luck at nationals, Oliver! at Murdoch and pleased for the benefits it I thank the College for its continual support ensemble which is considered one of the offers our College and students. and encouragement. I am looking forward finest youth orchestras in the country. to the next adventure!” 34 THE DOVE GOAL 2 THE DOVE GOAL 2 35 ASC GROUP INVITED TO INAUGURAL INNOVATION SUMMER CAMP IN CHINA

All Saints’ College is proud to have The theme of the 2019 Summer Camp The 2019 ASC team will be accompanied been offered 11 funded places for is Take Chongqing to the World. The by the group leader, Ms Laura Strentz participants’ task is to design and (Head of Propeller Industries), as well our students to attend the inaugural develop creative products and services as Dr Jim Mullaney (Year 7 teacher) Innovation, Creativity, and that will help the world better understand and Ms Samantha Rees (Senior School Entrepreneurship Education (ICEE) Chongqing, a vibrant city of over 30 Mathematics teacher). We congratulate Summer Camp in Chongqing, million people with a history spanning the pictured ASC students who, after more than 3 000 years. undergoing an application and interview China from 17–30 August 2019. process, have been announced as our Back Row L–R: Harry Watkins (Year 12, 2019), Aditya Ullas We are privileged to have been presented Conceived and designed by friend of successful participants of this year’s unique Chandran (Year 10, 2019), Silas Butler (Year 10, 2019), Jeremy with a quarter of all available global places Ash (Year 11, 2019), Holly Baker (Year 10, 2019), Ellen Smith All Saints’ and Patron of the College’s and exciting ICEE Summer Camp. at this year’s camp, as there is a cap of 40 (Year 11, 2019), Ms Samantha Rees Front Row L–R: Dr Jim Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute, students from Australia, the United States Mullaney, Madhav Rajesh (Year 10, 2019), Cassidy Steel Prof Yong Zhao, the ICEE Summer Camp and Europe. Additionally, there will be (Year 11, 2019), Samara Ainge (Year 9, 2019), Ashley Lance (Year 10, 2019), Ms Laura Strentz, Lucy Snow (Year 9, 2019) is a two-week program focusing on around 200 Chinese students participating developing globally competent, innovative, from Chongqing No.8 Secondary School. G AL 3 creative and entrepreneurial youth. THE AGENCY PROVIDES ‘REAL WORLD’ OPPORTUNITIES

In our quest to promote student The Agency is a forum that offers our shaping statements of claim that highlight • Student ICT helpdesk Innovation and Enterprise agency at All Saints’ and to students the opportunity to apply for their capabilities, and then be interviewed • Oral Historian various (paid) tasks at All Saints’ while, for (initially, at least) the following short- break down the barrier between The College’s BBI is delighted to be able AN OPPORTUNITY-SEEKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING most importantly, maintaining the strong term contracts: school and ‘the real world’, the to launch this initiative which will enable service ethic of our community – where • Book reviewer CULTURE WITH A SOCIAL CONSCIENCE students to apply their passions, skills and College’s Djoowak: The Beyond ASC students develop the lifelong habit of • Illustrator talents in authentic contexts. We look Boundaries Institute (BBI) was volunteering their time and talents for the • Grounds/maintenance work forward to further communicating how the pleased to launch The Agency betterment of their communities. • OLP equipment assistant • Designer College is providing more ‘real world’ in Term 1 this year. Interested students (aged 14 and above) • Video editor opportunities for our students through The are now able to formally apply for roles, • Photographer Agency in the next edition of The Dove.

36 THE DOVE GOAL 3 THE DOVE GOAL 3 37 Runway Product Feature SIENNA GORMAN (Year 7, 2019) – SL Candles

Sienna (one of our 2019 Innovation and L-R: Ms Vanessa Kirkham (Senior School Humanities teacher and Entrepreneurship Scholarship recipients) Runway Coordinator), Kate Ellement, Ellen Smith, Jeremy Ash started her candle business, SL Candles, in 2017; she saw candles being sold at markets and thought that she could make them too! SL stands for Sienna Lily (her first and middle names). To develop the MEET THE TEAM BEHIND RUNWAY business, Sienna needed to decide what types of candles she wanted to make, The College’s Runway Pop-up 11, 2019), are responsible for Our student products and services and how they would be displayed and Tech Girls sales, cash management, staffing, available at Runway are high quality TAKE OUT TOP SPOT IN WA Shop, located in the Wanju packaged. When Sienna developed her merchandising and liaising with and reasonably-priced. The leaders café foyer, is a place for business, she had created a couple of L–R: Penelope Duff, Mia Jelas, Stephanie Masaryk, Astrid Ravn businesses. Current Year 12 and Ms Kirkham are currently scents, and now she has six, including: WITH THEIR INNOVATIVE APP our entrepreneurial students Enterprise Captain, Lily Li, who was working on product criteria, which Vanilla Caramel; Coco Lime; Black to showcase and sell their responsible for developing the logo each business must meet to stock Raspberry and Vanilla; Strawberry recycler,” said the Super4 team. Junior School ICT teacher, Ms Brette Lockyer, innovative products and and branding for Runway, also their product on the pop-up shelves. Champagne and Vanilla; and French For the second year running, an All assists the leaders by consulting on The team invites interested All Saints’ said the students showed outstanding Scan the QR Code Pear. Sienna said the French Pear is the Saints’ team has won the WA State “The players earn points to encourage to watch the team’s services, and to seek support signage for businesses. students to pitch their products by teamwork and project management abilities most popular, and she has sold around Primary Division of the 2018 Tech them to recycle or re-use in real life, so pitch video! on how to develop their emailing [email protected] throughout the competition. This year the Runway team is looking 300 candles so far. As well as selling it becomes a habit. It also encourages or by visiting The Hangar after school Girls are Superheroes competition businesses. at new ways to support businesses, the candles at Runway, SL Candles are players to have a worm farm, keep on Tuesdays. with their innovative phone “They all developed not only their Designed by a Year 5 student two including the development of social available at Sienna’s friends and family’s chickens, find a recycling place and use innovative skills but also their interpersonal years ago and constructed by our media pages to promote student Community members are invited to businesses. She also held her first stall application (app) which helps a reusable coffee cup,” they added. and leadership capabilities. They should Maintenance staff members last year, products and services, and a visit Runway to view and purchase at Pasar Malam this year. The candles users to be more environmentally Run by the Tech Girls Movement all be very proud of their achievements,” Runway currently features an array Business Hub located in The Hangar the vast range of innovative products are $20.00 each and the aromas are conscious through recycling. Foundation, the Tech Girls are Ms Lockyer said. of products and services created by where posters can be printed, and services developed by our wonderful! Make sure you check out Superheroes competition is open to young DID YOU KNOW? students across a range of year levels. and photographs can be taken for students! If a Runway Leader isn’t SL Candles when you next visit Runway. Current Year 5 students Penelope Duff, The three other All Saints’ teams in women in Australia and New Zealand marketing purposes. operating the stall, visitors are still Stephanie Masaryk, Mia Jelas and Astrid the 2018 competition also received All Saints’ College launched The College’s pop-up shop is aged between 7–17 years. able to make purchases by taking Ravn (also known as the Super4 Team) commendations from the judges. Animal Propeller Industries, our managed and run by a student team, There are also plans to develop and the product to the Wanju café developed their Recycle Rush app to In small teams, students identify a problem Awareness was a WA finalist in the centre for innovation and which is coordinated by Ms Vanessa launch a Runway 2.0 competition for counter. The café is open Monday provide free education about recycling Primary Division, and the other two College entrepreneurship at the Kirkham (Senior School Humanities students to design a lighter and easier- in their local community, then research and – Friday, 8.00am – 11.00am and and encourage West Australians to teams received Australian United Nations beginning of 2017. Later that teacher), and supported by the staff to-transport pop-up shop which can document a solution in a business plan, 2.30pm – 4.30pm. recycle and re-use. Sustainable Development Goals Awards, year we opened Propeller’s at Wanju. be used at events around the College build a working app prototype and pitch it campus. The team hopes this new “Recycle Rush is a game where you can in a public video. They are supported by an which recognises outstanding projects that hub, The Hangar. Our Runway Leaders, Jeremy Ash, pop-up shop may even venture beyond play against family members and check industry female tech mentor who regularly align closely with the 17 United Nations Kate Ellement and Ellen Smith (Year All Saints’ to local community markets. your points to see if you are a good meets with them over a 12-week period. Sustainable Development Goals.

38 THE DOVE GOAL 3 THE DOVE GOAL 3 39 YEARS 7 AND 8 them in their creative spaces. At the entrepreneurship and social enterprise minutes. They aim to find innovative ways end, they piece it all together and edit it program run by the Foundation for Young to use the rope as a means to develop Our Year 7s and 8s can apply their into a documentation of the progress of Australians (FYA). The Year 9 Innovat[ED] products for personal use or to sell at the knowledge to (and innovate around) real-life Innovat[ED]. We love Innovat[ED] because course is facilitated by Ms Louise Elscot, Runway Pop-up-Shop; and problems in their Innovat[ED] course. Our it’s flexible – if you want to try something Rev Helen Corr, Mrs Debra White and Ms students develop their technical, critical and • started thinking and creating through new, or you realise something isn’t working Laura Strentz. The College staff are seeking creative thinking skills while engaged with human-centered design in a Stanford out for you, there’s always another option. Year 9s to co-design Innovat[ED] with them; Design, Technology, Visual and Performing University Design School-inspired INNOVAT[ED] We’re looking forward to seeing if we can interested students are asked to please Arts through various projects. Hackathon. produce, form and manage a business email [email protected] Current Year 8 students Mia Lowe and – and the products associated with it. A Later this year, our Year 10s will have an All Saints’ College recognises the importance of Kate Zatella shared their experience of lot of our classmates are looking forward YEAR 10 opportunity to participate in FYA’s $20 Boss developing essential 21st century skills of critical and Innovat[ED] so far: to learning about how to use different The Year 10s are enjoying their first Program and other opportunities to develop equipment around the College, such as their skills as entrepreneurs and social creative thinking, entrepreneurship and innovation in “Beginning Innovat[ED] this year, we experience with Innovat[ED] this year, which the 3D printer. Overall, we think everyone change makers. our young people in order to prepare them for this were separated into different groups began with all students rotating through is eager to explore what Innovat[ED] is all and have started to cycle through new four activities/challenges to engage them Year 10 Innovat[ED] is facilitated by Mr rapidly-changing world. about.” rotations designed to present us with some in using their Powers: knowledge; problem- Peter Allen, Mrs Marianne Beattie, Ms Kate Through our Innovat[ED] curriculum (formerly Creative Industries), solving; communication; team work; critical options of technologies we could use to YEAR 9 Bottomley, Ms Sue Cameron, Ms Catherine students in Years 7–10 are empowered to develop these skills (and our advantage in the upcoming weeks. thinking; creativity; flexibility; resilience; Donnelly, Ms Louise Elscot, Ms Samantha more), as well as take greater ownership and agency of their learning. Innovat[ED] not only comes up with creative Year 9 Innovat[ED] has been focusing on self-management; leadership; digital literacy Rees and Ms Laura Strentz. The program Guided by the three principles of Purpose, Process and Powers, the rotations like Upcycling (reinventing old Stanford University’s Design Thinking in Term and cultural literacy. Across Term 1, our is led by Mrs Beattie and Ms Strentz who course sees students engaging in authentic project-based experiences items of clothing using homemade twine), 1. They began the year with a Hackathon students: are keen to find students to co-design with to create the ideal wallet for a partner in by collaborating with peers and staff, using problem-solving and the laser cutting activity (learning how to • participated in a workshop about them during the coming terms; interested class. Students are following a process Design Thinking frameworks. use the laser cutter in The Hangar), and knowledge vs information and how to Year 10s can email laura.strentz@allsaints. Hackathon (recreating or fixing board used by thousands of people in industry wa.edu.au Students are encouraged to flearn (learn through failing) as they harness the power of online learning; games), it also provides support for students and university to learn and apply the develop successful solutions and projects that are worthy of a public who would like to work on projects or human-centred design process for quick and • built a sculpture and tinkered with different audience. Throughout each project’s process, students are asked to businesses of their own. Often these students creative thinking related to product design designs to engage in the debate about document, reflect and share their learning and growth. have been working with Propeller Industries and problem-solving. form and function; or in The Hangar and are able to continue Having an understanding of Design • learnt the ancient art of rope-making their work in Innovat[ED]. Thinking will be the students’ ticket to pursue known as ‘cordage’. They used cordage Another opportunity provided by their interests and passions in individual as a means to repurpose old sheets and Innovat[ED] is experiencing filming with or group projects in Term 2. And they clothing. Clothing waste is a landfill Mr Port. He takes a group of volunteers will continue to rely on Design Thinking problem, with 23kg per capita every to visit the different rotations and film when they head into $20 Boss – an year equating to six tonnes every 10

40 THE DOVE GOAL 3 THE DOVE GOAL 3 41 YEAR 7s SHOWCASE INNOVATIVE CREATIONS AT CHRISTMAS MARKET

Towards the end of 2018, tuned their innovative ideas and produced our Year 7 cohort embarked prototypes to ‘iron out’ any potential issues with the manufacturing of their products. on an entrepreneurial learning experience where they designed After many weeks of collaboration, experimentation and creativity, our students and created innovative products came together to showcase the products STUDENTS DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO to sell to the College community they had designed to the community at a at a Christmas Market. Christmas Market. REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS IN PROJECT STEM The classes began the project by identifying On Wednesday, 21 November last year, and understanding the qualities that make The Common was transformed into a At the beginning of 2019, opportunity to work in teams to investigate they brainstormed, researched and in a journal. This documentation was also products successful, such as their usefulness, bustling marketplace with students and staff All Saints’ College introduced a and respond to authentic challenges. planned, built prototype models, tested important for the reflection component at functionality and inventiveness. They then from across the campus invited to browse and then revised them. To conclude the the conclusion of the project. As part of the around 35 stalls and purchase some clever In Term 1, the classes were tasked with their organised themselves into small groups to new interdisciplinary elective for project, the groups presented to the class reflection, the students extended the project products created by our Year 7s. first challenge – Twisted Motors – where begin the creative brainstorming process and students in Years 9 and 10 which about the structure of their prototypes and and discussed ethics and the implications they worked in small groups to design, to consider factors including target market, At the conclusion of this event, our students then tested each vehicle and measured the this may have if their vehicles were to focuses on project-based and build and present vehicles powered by the time, materials and the cost of production. had raised more than $1 700 in profits furthest distance they travelled. The students become driverless. student-directed learning. potential energy stored in an elastic band. Each group received a $30.00 initial which they decided to donate to The designed the evaluation matrix which For the second half of Term 1, students investment for their ‘start-up’ business Salvation Army. The final tally was a Project STEM enables students to There were minimal limitations in this project focused on the competencies they are participated in a research and to help with the cost of materials and significant achievement and recognition collaborate, think creatively and draw to allow the creative process to organically highlighting in this elective. communication project inspired by the of the students’ hard work and dedication upon their knowledge, skills and occur and encourage students to take packaging, which they then had to pay The land and air vehicles produced by soon-to-be-released documentary, 2040. throughout the project. understanding from Mathematics, Science greater control over their learning. The only back after their sales at the market in Year 9 and 10 Project STEM students Directed by Damon Gameau, the film and Technology to research and engineer restrictions they had to follow were fitting Week 7 of Term 4. Any remaining items from the Christmas were creative and diverse. They featured explores what the future could look like by solutions to real-world problems. their vehicle into a standard closed shoe This initiative also involved a charitable Market did not go unused. Our Year 7s recycled materials such as cardboard, CDs, the year 2040 if we embraced the best box, and not using any materials that are component, with all profits going towards were invited to sell any leftover products at The course incorporates practical elements bottle lids, plastic bottles, popsicle sticks, solutions already available to us to improve part of commercially-available construction making a positive difference to one of the College’s pop-up shop Runway where of Science and Mathematics, and enables and the students used a lot of hot glue! our planet. Our Year 9 and 10 students materials, such as LEGO. the College’s Service Learning partner the wider community had an opportunity to students to deepen their engagement with were asked to consider all the problems Throughout the process, students recorded organisations. pick up some bargains, just in time for the the design processes integral to invention Design Thinking was used by students in in the world, select an area of personal each phase using a method of their festive season. and innovation. this project, and these processes will be interest, research this topic and then present During their Creative Industries (now known choice (filming, photography and using implemented in future challenges throughout a specific solution to the problem. as Innovat[ED]) and Humanities and Social Each year group engages in two lessons a diagrams); the final product was displayed the year. Over a period of seven weeks week of Project STEM, where they have an Science (HASS) lessons, the groups fine-

42 THE DOVE GOAL 3 THE DOVE GOAL 3 43 epilogue

/ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/ ASC TEAM DEVELOPS TEXTS FOR YEE noun 1. a section or speech at the end of a Epilogue book or play that serves as a comment on – A CHINESE EDUCATION START-UP or a conclusion to what has happened. SHOWCASE STUDENT Dark blue sweeps across the sand and Publications Dances under lucid moonlight Throughout the process our students have that we took away from the meeting, was Through All Saints’ connection with To a rhythm no one understands. Prof Yong Zhao, the College was been supported and guided by YEE the use of vocabulary repetition. We can CREATIVITY AND TALENT members through video conference calls all say that after our meeting with Katie, Embers scatter the ground, selected last year as the only pilot A collection of student creative work and with a visit at the end of last year from we developed a lot of confidence and A number of our talented Senior behoves us to listen carefully to what they All Saints’ College 2018 Orange brings a welcomed warmth school globally to partner with Prof Zhao and Ms Ruojun Zhong, the CEO excitement to keep creating. have to say,” he added. A ring of fire, halo renowned of YEE. Talented animator and Old Saint School students became published Chinese education start-up YEE on For our YEE books, we decided the setting Rory Dalitz (Class of 2017) also shared his writers and artists last year when The second publication showcasing and Life breathes an invisible force a unique publishing project. would be a familiar place: the kitchen. This celebrating the work of our students is an Which makes trees sway talents with the YEE Publishing Team. A area was chosen as it is recognised across their works were selected to be And wails songs of remorse. A team of our students and staff are ASC Colouring Book featuring works created The YEE Publishing Team share below cultures and languages. The very first series featured in two special publications delighted to be involved in this rare by some 2018 Year 12s during their Visual their experience of the project so far. we have written entails the creation of a Under our feet a castle stands, opportunity to write and illustrate YEE’s developed by our English and Arts Personal Enrichment Periods (PEP). The clay which holds our world together, kitchen orchestra, and explores sounds, first books in their curriculum for teaching “As we began to plan and write our Visual Arts Departments. The quiet bed beneath our lands. instruments, counting and teamwork. The PEP Academic and Wellbeing sessions English, which will be distributed to books, we wanted to gain some insight Our first edition of Epilogue features a were new to the curriculum last year, and primary schools throughout China. A place without soul into how younger children read, to help We chose to create easily-recognisable collection of poems, stories, photographs provided an opportunity for our Year 11 guide how we write. To do this, we had characters that represent archetypal figures Filled with stars Over the past nine months, the group has and artworks developed by students and 12 students to take more ownership Black as coal. several opportunities to meet with the Pre- present universally in everyday society. been developing a series of packages that throughout 2018. The title of this and control of their learning. During these Primary students at the College, helping Our first persona was Sporty Spoon, an will consist of a mentor text (a complex publication comes from a poem written by periods, students can work through study, A mystery as old as time, them and observing how they read. This outgoing, sport-loving individual who narrative which the teachers will read current Year 11 student Ellen Smith (see catch up with staff members or focus on The ability held within a mortal was awesome in shaping our ideas. acts as the confident member of the To do a good deed or carry out crime to students), as well as accompanying excerpt overleaf) which captures the intent their wellbeing by participating in physical, kitchen family. To make Sporty Spoon activities linking to the curriculum designed The YEE Publishing Team enjoyed speaking of the collection of stories. creative or restful programs. easily recognisable, he is always pictured But we silence the screams of our home, to support the teacher. In addition, a series with Katie Jiang, an author and illustrator of wearing a sweatband around his head. A student Editorial Team chose the final The group of Year 12 students who Which is dying of books relating to the mentor text will be children’s books, when she recently came In a final impending dusky gloam We used this model in the creation of all pieces that appear in Epilogue and helped participated in the Visual Arts Wellbeing included in the packages which will allow to the College and shared her experiences our characters. with the design. They were supported by PEP periods last year with our staff, Ms students to read independently. Our universe is beautiful and ideas with us and collaborated on Head of English, Mr Peter Langford-Smith. Louise Elscot and Ms Lucinda Crimson, ways in which we can improve our books. When creating the illustrations, everyone And we sit upon an imperial throne The YEE Publishing Team has also drew the unique illustrations which were It’s everything She first shared common processes that has their own style. We all use a variety of “Our intention was that this should be a been working on producing supporting then brought together into a hardcopy All-encompassing she uses in the creation of picture books, software, such as Procreate on the iPad, student-led production. It is, after all, their materials, such as flashcards and videos, colouring book. including introducing us to storyboards and and programs on our laptops, such as voice and they should be the ones who that will enable teachers to provide the So one day drafting techniques. Sketchbook. Most of us use Sketchbook to shape how it is presented to us,” said Mr The ASC Colouring Book and Epilogue Take a moment students with an immersive and interactive draw, and we all display particular styles Langford-Smith. are available for purchase in the student- To breathe, to feel, to think - experience. They are looking forward While Katie was at ASC, we also learnt and techniques. This is exciting as we can led pop-up shop, Runway, located in the To love this world. to presenting a completed package to a lot about design features of picture “The texts have powerful messages about play to our strengths and help each other College’s Centre for Performing Arts foyer, Prof Zhao when he returns to All Saints’ books, such as eye-catching layouts, many of the contemporary issues we face Ellen Smith as we collaborate.” with proceeds donated to our Service on 29 and 30 April this year for his third composition, text and media. One of the in our society. It is a message to our current Learning partner organisations, Beyond Year 10, 2018 academic residency. main aspects of writing children’s books world from the next generation, and it Blue and Anglicare WA.

44 THE DOVE GOAL 3 THE DOVE GOAL 3 45 TOM HEATLEY JOSH SPIRES (YEAR 12, 2019) (YEAR 12, 2019) – Mind’s Eye Visuals – dronenr.

1. Tell us a little about yourself 3. What is the best way for L–R: Josh Spires and Tom Heatley 1. Tell us a little about yourself 3. What is the best way for and your entrepreneurial people to learn more about and your entrepreneurial people to learn more about business? your business and how can business/project? your business and how can they place an order? they place an order? My business is a media/drone I was born in South Africa and moved to photography company called The best place to learn more about my Mozambique when I was very young, The best way to learn about my Mind’s Eye Visuals. I try to base my business is through my social media living there most of my early childhood business is via my website dronenr. photography on capturing the beauty pages on Facebook and Instagram until I moved to Australia in Year 1. com.au where you can take a look Entrepreneur‘SPOTLIGHT ON’ of the Australian landscape, such as where I post daily, showcasing my Around Year 7, I started to become at all my work and purchase prints the beaches down south. My newest work through the posts. You can order interested in technology in general, more as well. College community members All Saints’ College aims to foster We celebrate with Tom who was recently series that I brought out at the start of photos directly by contacting me specifically cameras, thus creating my can use ALLSAINTS at checkout for an entrepreneurial mindset in our awarded the ‘Next Generation Drone Image the year was based in Dunsborough. through social media. passion for drone photography. 25% off your order. – 17 years and under’ prize (for his image  Instagram: instagram.com/ dronenr . is a media company that Website: dronenr.com.au/ students by encouraging them to pictured on the next page) in the Australian 2. What advice would you mindseye.visuals/ focuses heavily on aerial photography pursue their individual interests, Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) give another student who Instagram: instagram.com/drone_nr/  Facebook: facebook.com/minds. and drone work for individuals as well abilities, passions and skills. Drone Photo Competition 2019. has an entrepreneurial idea Facebook: facebook.com/dronenr/ and wants to start their own eyevisualswa as businesses. It started back in 2012 Email: [email protected] To support the College’s culture of innovation Josh was acknowledged for his talent in business?  Email: [email protected] as a love for technology that turned into and entrepreneurship, we celebrate and Unsplash’s ‘25 Most Downloaded Photos a love for drones and photography. Give it a go; if you want something 4. What is your long-term goal? put the ‘spotlight on’ student entrepreneurs of 2018 (Spring)’ with one of his 4. What is your long-term goal? and innovators in our community who have beautiful images being downloaded bad enough, you will work for it until 2. What advice would you give My long-term goal for dronenr. is My long-term goal is to get into the developed their own enterprises. 16 583 times. His image (featured you achieve it! another student who has an to create a business that is able overleaf) was shortlisted in the City of drone/surveying work field, through entrepreneurial idea and wants to provide photography and In this edition of The Dove we focus our Stirling Blink Photography Awards 2018 3D Aerial mapping, as well as to start their own business? videography services for personal and attention on two passionate and creative and displayed in the Exhibition at Osborne owning my own media company to Do whatever you can to start it; commercial uses, as well as selling Year 12 entrepreneurs, Tom Heatley and Community Hub. Josh is also a regular do client-based work such as filming/ whether that means creating a social drone prints in stores and online. Josh Spires, who have developed separate contributor to the US Blog DroneRush editing advertisements for companies media account or selling to friends and media/drone photography businesses. (dronerush.com/author/joshspires). showcasing their products. family. Eventually, you will begin to 5. What do you think are the characteristics of an Both students are being recognised We caught up with Tom and Josh to gain attention from other people, and entrepreneur? for their skills and creativity, with their discuss their businesses, long term goals from there you will continue to grow. picturesque aerial photographs winning and also what advice they could share Don’t give up on the idea; if you are Passion national and international awards. with budding entrepreneurs. truly passionate about it, keep going, Determination even if it looks like it’s just going to fail. Opportunistic Patient

46 THE DOVE GOAL 3 THE DOVE GOAL 3 47 “On the first week of the September school group, too, it was not our first idea as holidays I, along with about 200 other teens we decided on this experiment the day from across Australia, met at Melbourne before the presentations, and after at least University for a course called Mission three or four other experiments. However, Discovery, run by the International Space through working together we managed to School Educational Trust (ISSET) and Latitude advance, finish and present our experiment Group Travel. This program is aimed at successfully. So successfully, in fact, that inspiring students in STEM by asking them we were one of the five out of 30 teams to create original Science experiments to be which made it to the finals! Rookie Entrepreneurs Holly Baker pictured fourth from left with her winning Mission Discovery team done on the International Space Station (ISS), WIN NATIONAL AWARD For the finals, we had to present our L–R: Xinchi Zhang and Dulith Sirisuriya that could benefit humanity on earth and experiment again to the entire group. After in space. These would then be presented some deliberation, the judges made the to a panel of professionals, including an services to schools. Their first project was to WA and Australia in an effort to help announcement…our team had won! We As part of the College’s Innovat[ED] astronaut, a NASA leader and the Chief translate the All Saints’ College home page facilitate cross-cultural communication.” were (and still are) incredibly excited and course, our entire Year 10 cohort Scientist of ISSET from Kings College into Mandarin to make it more accessible for MELBOURNE MISSION can’t wait for what comes next. All Saints’ Principal, Ms Belinda Provis, University in London; with one winning participates in the Foundation for overseas students, particularly those in our said she is proud of the boys’ efforts and group’s idea being created by scientists and Over the next 24 months our experiment Young Australians (FYA) $20 Boss Chinese partner school Beijing Academy, DISCOVERY PROGRAM said it is reflective of the entrepreneurial sent to the ISS. will be developed by scientists, approved and they are now working on translating the program which engages them in spirit at the College. by NASA, and then finally sent to the ISS, other pages of our website. For the week I worked in a team of seven enterprise learning by creating where data from the experiment will be “One of our core responsibilities is to ensure Towards the end of last year, Holly Baker to develop our idea, overcome challenges, This innovative enterprise was noticed by sent down via photos from a camera that products and services. our students are equipped to step confidently and budget, plan, design, hypothesise, the FYA, with Dulith and Xinchi awarded the (Year 10, 2019) was accepted into a unique will monitor the progress of the experiment. into a future characterised by rapid change and problem-solve to finalise an idea that This national program tasks young people foundation’s WA Rookie Enterprise of the national five-day Space and STEM (Science, When I started this course, I had no idea and uncertainty: that requires a skill set which we would present to the judges. The final with identifying and solving real-world Year (Years 10–12) prize last year. how amazing the results would be, from includes initiative and enterprise, skills of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) experiment that my group decided on was problems by using $20.00 of start-up gaining some strong friendships in an The students said they are proud to have creation and collaboration, as well as a looking at the antibacterial properties of capital to develop innovative solutions. program in Melbourne, where she had the awesome teamwork experience to being been recognised in this way and are excited passion for problem-finding and problem- different types of flies in microgravity… able to follow the progress of my experiment During their Creative Industries course (now about the opportunities ahead. solving,” said Ms Provis. opportunity to work with a NASA astronaut, not the first thing that comes to mind when as it gets sent into space,” said Holly. known as Innovat[ED]) last year, Dulith NASA leader, and space scientists. you think ‘science experiment’! For my Sirisuriya and Xinchi Zhang (Year 11, “I felt grateful and honoured to have been Congratulations to Dulith and Xinchi on 2019) collaborated on a business idea given this opportunity, and we are pleased this wonderful achievement, and to all Holly reflects on her experience at the Mission which used their language skills and helped to have been recognised at a national our Year 10 students who created some make a difference to the wider community. level,” said Dulith. innovative projects through the $20 Boss Discovery and discusses her team’s winning In July this year a Mission Discovery will be held in Perth at Curtin program last year. We look forward Xinchi added: “We are looking to expand experiment – which will be conducted in space! University, to learn more visit www.missiondiscovery.com.au Dulith and Xinchi developed Lan Xiang to seeing what innovative ideas are our business to service other schools across Translation to provide website translation explored by this year’s cohort.

48 THE DOVE GOAL 3 THE DOVE GOAL 3 49 THE D VE goes global!

At ASC, we are committed to fostering global citizens and we would love to see in which exotic locations across the earth our All Saints’ publication is being read.

While on a recent Ben Davies (Year holiday in Bali, Ms Tracey HONOURING THOSE 8, 2019) took The Gladwell (Junior School IN WHOSE FOOTSTEPS Dove to Phuket Bird Education Assistant) Park while on a posed for a photograph WE TREAD holiday in Thailand. overlooking Legian Beach. Former students and families are a vital part of our heritage, and Communications Manager, to honour those who have come Ms Louise Elscot (Senior Miss Karyn Osmetti (Class before us, the College established School Visual Arts teacher) of 2006), took a break enjoyed reading our from working on this an Old Saints’ Walk towards the College magazine on a edition of The Dove to go end of last year. relaxing Bali holiday during on a holiday in Vanuatu! G AL 4 the summer break. Old Saints have the opportunity to celebrate their time at All Saints’ by purchasing a customised paver on the walkway located Current Year 8 student, Kayla at the front of the campus near the College O’Connor, at the FC Barça Chapel. Head of Mathematics, Academy Asia Pacific Cup Mr Phil Brockbank, holding in Delhi, India where she We were delighted to receive such a great The Dove outside the competed in the Australian CommunityNURTURING NEW AND EXISTING STAPLES Center in Los response to this initiative when it was first team (see page 32). Angeles, California. announced at the end of 2018, and were RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS pleased to lay the first order of pavers before the start of the new academic year.

Senior School English The College is proud to be making its teacher, Mr Greg Clarke, Send in your snapshot of The Dove gone global to: heritage more visible, and invites Old Saints with The Dove at the [email protected] to secure their place on the Old Saints’ University of Cambridge Walk, by visiting allsaints.wa.edu.au/ We’d love to print it! where he presented at an old-saints-walk/ international conference (see page 34).

50 THE DOVE GOAL 4 THE DOVE GOAL 4 51 Kate Davoren Layne Brown (Class of 2018) – Marketing and (Class of 2016) – Music Intern Community Relations Intern “I was excited when I received the news “My role in the Community Relations of my employment. I decided to leave Department has me working and gaining university after two attempts as I realised skills in a variety of areas from events the structure just wasn’t for me. I chose management and photography to design to instead shift my focus on my pursuit of Intern Program and marketing. I am currently studying music. This job allows me to work in and FOR OLD SAINTS Graphic Design at Curtin University and my outside the classroom, assisting students with long-term career goal is to be a graphic/ in-class performances and helping the Music Following the successful introduction of the illustrative designer. This role has not only Department staff with administrative work. One of my goals is to teach students how Technology and General Assistant Intern position given me experience in the workforce, but Old Saint Paige James (far left) with some of the College’s Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students has also given me a head start in my design to set up and operate live PA and sound at All Saints’ in 2018 (currently held by Noah career as I have already been designing systems so they can run their own gigs.” Gliosca, Class of 2017), the College was logos and posters for the College.” pleased to launch its Intern program for alumni this year with four new internships in the areas OLD SAINT APPOINTED AS ASC’S of Arts/Photography, Marketing and Community Relations, Music, and Sport. INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT The College’s Intern program was developed to provide our In 2019 (the International Year reconciliation and explore our sphere In this position, Paige will be on campus Old Saints with an opportunity to gain paid work experience of Indigenous Languages), All of influence, before committing to future on Thursdays to support the care while they are undertaking tertiary study or perhaps enjoying actions or initiatives. and cultural enrichment needs of the the benefits of a gap year. Our four new Old Saint interns Lauren Anderson Saints’ College is continuing Indigenous students at the College. were selected through an application and interview process, (Class of 2018) – Arts/Photography Intern to build positive relationships This plan will be developed in partnership with members of the College Paige will also work with key staff and began their roles in Term 1 this year. The interns engage Noah Gliosca “I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Bell Clayton with the Aboriginal and Torres community, alongside our Indigenous to prepare and promote a variety of in diverse tasks relevant to their portfolio and are mentored Commerce at The University of Western (Class of 2017) – Technology on the management of other specific projects of interest, (Class of 2018) – Sport Intern and General Assistant Intern Strait Islander communities, students, and in consultation with local cultural activities throughout the year, Australia, majoring in Marketing and people from the Aboriginal and Torres and to establish an ongoing program allowing them to develop their skills and experience while in “I am currently studying a Bachelor of and providing our students Management. This internship supports my “When I received the news that I was Strait Islander communities. to engage our Indigenous students in the workforce. Outdoor Recreation at Notre Dame University, with greater awareness of studies, since some of the work I’m doing being appointed as the first intern at ASC in cultural growth, enabling the wider so this position gives me the opportunity to Also contributing to the creation and aligns with my marketing studies, with 2018, I was very excited. In my role I assist Indigenous cultures. College community to develop a strong me working on promotional material and work within the sport and outdoor education implementation of this significant at the TSC helpdesk, provide classroom We are currently working towards understanding of, and engagement marketing for various events occurring at the environment and gain valuable experience initiative will be Old Saint, Paige IT Support and assist at events such as the the development of a Reconciliation with, Indigenous culture. College. After enjoying my time as a student, that will assist me in my future career. So James (Class of 2017) who was Year 12 Valedictory Dinner and the College Action Plan which outlines a process I knew the College environment would be far, I’ve assisted with the Junior School recently employed at the College We warmly welcome Paige back to Presentation Ceremony. I enjoy the flexibility of reflection, through which we can just as great as being an intern – and it is.” Swimming Carnival and performed various as our inaugural Indigenous Student All Saints’ in this new role. that I have in this role, and hope to gain and develop our own College Vision for administrative tasks. I have enjoyed assisting further develop my IT skills. I am not currently Support Assistant. with the planning and logistics of events, and studying. However, I imagine that I’ll study in working in an environment that I’m already the IT field in the future.” passionate about it.” 52 THE DOVE GOAL 4 THE DOVE GOAL 4 53 1 2 3 4

1. Junior School scriptwriters answering questions on stage with Black Swan actors 2. Year 10 Session 3. Junior School scriptwriters with Black Swan actors, Mrs Demarte and Caitlin Beresford-Ord 4. MichaelRECORDS ALBUM Bolton AT ASC In June 2018 multiple Grammy sound stage. Impressed with the level of on work experience with some of the elite acoustic control and the skills of our staff, within the music recording industry. The L–R: Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and Sally Richardson award-winning singer and Malcolm used the facility for a recording students worked closely with Malcolm and songwriter Michael Bolton came session, incorporating a string quartet. Jamie in the control room, engaged with to Perth as part of his Australia- and assisted orchestral members, and even In 2017 we were thrilled that Malcolm ‘rubbed shoulders’ with Michael – who was wide ‘Symphony Tour’. agreed to professionally record our very supportive. STORYLINES WORKSHOP What many people didn’t know was that College choirs in the CPA alongside his while Michael was in town, he spent a few son, Jamie Luker (also a sound engineer). A local film crew from the ABC was present The College’s Arts incubation Sukhjit outlined the latest play she was in and marketing run by the College’s Arts The Year 5 and 6 students who took part days at All Saints’ College recording the From the recordings, Malcolm and Jamie to capture the recording and interviewed hub HotHouse Company, in the process of writing called Fully Sikh, and English staff; giving them a greater in this Storylines project last year reflected symphonic component of his latest album produced an album of our choirs titled Michael. They were also very giving which is the first Australian Sikh story to understanding into the craft of stage drama. on the experience, saying they thoroughly and filming short videos about the process. Celebrating Australian Choral Music. of their time with our work experience partnership with Black Swan State be told on stage in a theatre work, for enjoyed the collaborative process and team, showing them how to stage for film Our Year 5 and 6 classes and some When Malcolm was approached last Theatre Company, presented Black Swan, in collaboration with WA partnering with experts, as well as In our Centre for Performing Arts (CPA), recording using light and backdrops. selected Year 10 students congregated year by international musical arranger, theatre company Barking Gecko Theatre. learning about character development and Michael was joined by a 67-member the Storylines Workshop in in the CPA in the afternoon for our final Chris Walden, to assist with the Budding artists, Ayla Woodland and Sally is directing this year’s Black Swan playwriting. The College is looking at ways symphony orchestra of West Australian 2018 which offered our students interactive and exciting Storylines session, symphonic component of Michael Bolton’s Devon Lake (Year 11, 2019), also met production of Medea, and has developed to incorporate a similar project into the Junior musicians to recreate a collection of his where Black Swan actors brought to life album, he recommended the College’s (and enjoyed a photo opportunity) with an insight into playwriting, and presented works for companies and School cocurricular program for 2019. greatest hits. a play written by a talented group of six state-of-the-art CPA auditorium as his the international superstar who was most storytelling and performance. organisations across Australia as a director, Junior School students. All Saints’ enlisted four Year 10 students to This rare opportunity came about through preferred venue for the recording. interested in their musical pursuits. writer, dramaturg, producer and consultant. On Wednesday, 17 October our students The play was written over the term by Year capture the 2018 Storylines Workshop for the College’s partnership with world- While this recording was taking place The College is delighted that Michael in Years 5, 6, 9 and 10 engaged in a During the session, Sukhjit and Sally 5 and 6 students during a cocurricular short promotional videos. renowned sound engineer and WA (unbeknown to most of the College Bolton chose our wonderful facility to day of workshops and presentations run discussed the process of writing and how program run by Mrs Sue Demarte (ASC Philharmonic Orchestra Director, Malcolm community mid last year), some of our record the orchestral part of his latest by Black Swan writers and actors, as they use experiences from their own lives Assistant Dean of Junior School, Teaching Luker, who is based in Perth and has students and an Old Saint had the special album, and is grateful to have such thriving well as some of the College’s Drama and as starting points to dig deeply into larger and Learning). The group was assisted worked on some of Hollywood’s most To view the videos, opportunity to work closely with the partnerships with industry professionals English teachers. issues in their work. They also answered by actor, singer, writer, director and Arts well-known films, including Pirates of the scan the QR code. professionals in this production and meet and organisations. questions submitted throughout the Educator, Caitlin Beresford-Ord, who Caribbean and Wolverine. The day began in our Centre for the international singer. Performing Arts (CPA) auditorium with presentation and enjoyed a special morning helped them craft the humorous script. Our connection with Malcolm began We also acknowledge and thank the tea afterwards with students and staff. a Years 9 and 10 workshop led by Following the performance, our student in 2014 when he was invited by the Current Year 12 student, Liam Levingston, Levingston family for their immense support multi-platform artist Sally Richardson and After the morning tea, our Year 10s scriptwriters joined the Black Swan College’s Theatre Manager (Facilities and and his sister, Alana (Year 10, 2019), as during this significant recording. featuring spoken word artist, educator, participated in concurrent sessions on actors and Caitlin on stage to discuss the Administration), Mr Adrian Arnold, to view well as Joel Walkemeyer (Class of 2018) playwriting, performance, storytelling, and Michael Radny (Class of 2013), were ASC Principal Ms Belinda Provis and students Devon Lake performer and human rights reformer, playwriting process and answer questions the CPA venue as a potential recording and Ayla Woodland with Michael Bolton Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa. the art of the spoken word, and publicity from the audience. exposed to an invaluable week of hands-

54 THE DOVE GOAL 4 THE DOVE GOAL 4 55 DID YOU KNOW THAT ASC HAS A COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP? CommunityCELEBRATES CHRISTMAS AT Now in its second year, the In Term 1, children and parents enjoyed REVAMPED TWILIGHT CAROLS All Saints’ College’s Playgroup the warmer weather with lots of creative GRANDPARENTS AND and enjoyable activities outside. They is thriving! celebrated Lunar New Year by creating More than 400 College included Silent Night, Hark the Herald GRANDCHILDREN ENJOY ART Children (aged 0–3 years) and parents masks, explored the new water tables community members came Angels Sing, Away in a Manger, O Come All Ye Faithful and many more. or guardians within the local community and enjoyed free play, among other together early in December last WORKSHOP ON CAMPUS enjoy Playgroup every Tuesday morning things. year to celebrate the festive During the evening a group of students during term time at ASC in our Lower All Saints’ welcomes new families acted out a nativity play based on the three hours, they had created some Grandparents and friends are Theatre and outside on the grassed area. to join our Playgroup and enjoy the season at our annual College events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, magnificent and unique paintings of the highly-valued members of the In partnership with Playgroup WA, benefits of socialising in a relaxed, Twilight Carols. which featured some sheep, camels and Rottnest Lighthouse. a donkey. Santa and his special helper All Saints’ College community, our program offers a setting for children fun and supportive environment. To Held in the evening of Sunday, 2 also made a surprise appearance at the This was the first workshop the College to learn new ways of playing and learn more and to register, please visit December, this revamped event was and we are delighted that many Twilight Carols, spreading goodies and has hosted as part of our Grandparents getting along with others, and is a allsaints.wa.edu.au/playgroup or email relocated to the grassed area close to were able to visit our campus last excitement to everyone. and Friends’ Club which involved social opportunity for parents within [email protected] our Years 5 and 6 building which was year for morning and afternoon grandchildren. The feedback from all the community. decorated with fairy lights to create a After the main carols had concluded, some teas, tours and classroom visits, involved was extremely positive, and so cheerful atmosphere. talented students performed a Christmas in 2019, we will be providing similar cabaret, featuring numerous musical items, and to participate in some Before the official festivities began workshops and courses, including a for those guests who wished to stay on and special workshops. at 7.00pm, students were given the Photography Session for grandparents experience even more joy. opportunity to showcase their talents by These workshops are run through the and grandchildren during the April performing solo renditions of traditional This event was supported by the All Saints’ ASC’s Grandparents and Friends’ Club; school holidays. Christmas songs, as guests arrived and College Friends of Music, a committee initiated in 2017 to provide further Any members of our community who settled in for a wonderful event. of volunteer parents who have children opportunities for these community would like to join the ASC Grandparents involved in the College’s Music program. members to be more involved in The evening was led by a number of and Friends’ Club and receive regular Our Friends of Music provided a sausage College life. All Saints’ staff and students, along communication from the College, sizzle, cheese platters, fruit platters and with members of the Bull Creek-Leeming Towards the end of 2018, around 13 including our bi-annual magazine The organised a coffee van for guests. Many Anglican Parish (which shares the grandparents with their grandchildren Dove, are invited to email Mr Ben attendees also brought their own picnic Chapel with the College) who read nine came together in the College’s Senior Dahlstrom (Director of Marketing and baskets for the evening. passages of Scripture from the Bible, each School Art Room for a morning of Community Relations): ben.dahlstrom@ followed by a carol. painting, learning and laughter. allsaints.wa.edu.au Students from Years 2–12 gathered around At the beginning of the session the main performance area and led guests our participants started with blank in the traditional Christmas carols, which canvases, and by the end of the

56 THE DOVE GOAL 4 THE DOVE GOAL 4 57 P&F WELCOMES A NEW EXECUTIVE

Our Parents and Friends’ Society Babysitting Coordinator: “Please come along to our meetings To learn more about the P&F, including (P&F) exists to foster and enhance Mrs Sonia Johnson where you will also hear directly from meeting times and contact details, visit: the Principal, Dean of Junior School, and MyASC myasc.ascollege.wa.edu. a strong sense of community spirit Uniform Committee: Ms Kate Dallimore and Mrs Nezz Hart other College staff about the latest All au/PandF/ or the College website: at All Saints’ College, support the Saints’ activities,” she added. allsaints.wa.edu.au/community/ Parent Social Coordinator: parents-and-friends-society/ welfare of its students, the ideals Mrs Shirly Ho of Christian education, and to General Members: provide a forum in which parents Mrs Tracey Ash and friends can have a voice. Mrs Ursula de Salve Villedieu Mrs Karen Damonse The P&F Committee meets throughout the Mrs Cassandra Doherty year to plan and undertake activities, and Ms Robyn Landau THOUSANDS COME TOGETHER to expend the P&F funds, to achieve the Mrs Yvonne Levingston P&F’s objectives. FOR ANNUAL TWILIGHT MARKET The College extends its appreciation to At its Annual General Meeting held in Mrs Tracey Ash for her leadership of and March this year, P&F members elected This year’s Pasar Malam was held on the at the event with exciting activities which Prior to the commencement of the event, dedication to the committee from 2016– All Saints’ College hosts a variety the Executive Committee for 2019. The evening of Friday, 22 February 2019 from included: pony rides, laser tag, Nerf we were delighted to host Guided Tours 2018 as P&F President. During her time in of community events and gatherings College is delighted to welcome and 5.30pm – 8.30pm and everyone agreed of the College campus for interested this position, Tracey was responsible for throughout the year for students, Battlefield, giant bubbles, sand art, a dunk announce these members: it was the College’s biggest and most tank, special effects make-up, slotracer community members who were then invited leading a range of successful initiatives parents and guardians, Old Saints, President: diverse Twilight Market. cars, and a climbing wall. to stay and join in the festivities. Ms Agnes Tay and events. grandparents and friends. Guests were able to browse the interesting “This year’s Pasar Malam was another Vice President: Mr John Levingston In celebration of the 2019 Lunar New We welcome the P&F’s new President, market stalls during the three-hour event, wonderful event and a true display of our Treasurer: Undoubtedly, the largest College-wide Year and the Year of the Pig, a Lion Dance Ms Cassie Randall Ms Agnes Tay, who is looking forward community event in our calendar is the such as: Handwoven Bags, Skin Care and vibrant and inclusive community,” said was performed by the Chinese Community Secretary/Student Recognition to an exciting year ahead and invites all annual Pasar Malam Twilight Market held Make Up, Haircare, Toys, Block Printed College Principal, Ms Belinda Provis. Program: College parents and friends to attend the Centre near the main stage. Other live Mr Stephen Johnston in late February on the All Saints’ oval. Art, Stationery, Jewellery, Vinyl Decals, Fair Well done to all involved in the committee meetings. entertainment at the event included a Battle Service Learning: Mrs Meagan Hillier Trade Baskets, Candles, Children’s designer organisation and running of this significant Since 2007 the Pasar Malam has been and Mrs Kirstie Kemble “We would love to involve as many clothing, Plants, Fairy Garden Miniatures, of the Bands competition, Hoola Hoop bringing together thousands of College and event, particularly our College Community parents as possible with the P&F. I also Giftware, Soap, and Food Wraps. performance, Gypsy Caravan Tribal Belly School Board Representative: wider community members to celebrate Relations team, Parents and Friends’ encourage suggestions about how we Dance, and Taiko On Japanese drums Ms Kath Polglase the start of a new academic year while The ‘foodies’ were spoilt for choice with Society, Grounds and Maintenance can extend the P&F’s support to the other Mrs Meagan Hillier, Mr Stephen Johnston, Mrs Michelle Stickells, Mrs Sonia Events Coordinator: Some of the 2019 P&F Executive (L-R): enjoying free family activities, entertainment, an array of hot and cold food and drink performance in collaboration with Michael Departments, the Student Council, and Mrs Michelle Stickells wonderful volunteer parent and friends’ Johnson, Mrs Nezz Hart, Mrs Karen Damonse, Ms Agnes Tay, Mrs Kirstie Kemble, Mrs Shirly Ho as well as market and food stalls. options, while children were entertained Speranza’s LED show. many staff, parent and student volunteers. groups in the College,” said Ms Tay.

58 THE DOVE GOAL 4 THE DOVE GOAL 4 59 BACK TO BACK THEATRE’S FILM CELEBRATES ASC’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY Rotary Texas Exchange EXCHANGES OPEN In March, we welcomed We were proud to feature performances internationally-renowned from our community groups with residents from Nulsen Disability Services and the STUDENTS’ EYES TO THE WORLD contemporary theatre company, Royal Australian Air Force Association Back to Back Theatre, to All (RAAFA), as well as parishioners from the As part of our well-established “The exchange was amazing for so many improving my knowledge and understanding Saints’ College for an exciting Bull Creek-Leeming Anglican Parish, all partnerships with the Western reasons. Food is a big part of the Texan of the language and culture, not often taught taking part in the film. culture, and I think I pretty much tasted in the classroom,” said Juliet. project which celebrates our After the recording days were complete, Australian Association of everything while I was there, from Chic-fil-A diverse community. “One of my highlights was tasting the Back to Back compiled the individual Teachers of Italian (WAATI) and and funnel cake to s’mores and, of course, delicious Italian food, including an array of Back to Back Theatre’s, The Democratic performances in The Democratic Set into French Exchange at ASC Tex-Mex,” said Shalindri. the Rotary Club of Melville, a pasta, pane (bread), piadina (flatbread), Set, has toured the world for nine years and a short film which was showcased to the number of our Senior School “Attending school in Georgetown was pizza, lasagna, gelato (ice cream) and an stars hundreds of community members. In community at the Arts on The Common students embarked on rewarding different from what I expected. My array of dolci (desserts),” she added. 2019, the College was privileged to be the event on Friday, 22 March 2019. favourite classes were Glee, Theatre and first school to participate in this initiative. linguistic and cultural exchanges “Overall, this was such a great experience This experience was a wonderful Forensics, and I found it exciting to be able Over three days in the College’s Upper to Italy and the United States and I would highly recommend opportunity for our community and to change outfits every day,” she added. Theatre, members of our community were eventuated as a direct result of the over the recent summer holidays. participating in a linguistic exchange Across the other side of the world, Juliet program to anyone learning a language at invited to perform short pieces filmed by HotHouse Company’s partnership with Albie Balloch, Amy Doak, Alexandra Le Morris (Year 12, 2019) was also enjoying a All Saints’.” Back to Back Theatre in The Democratic Back to Back Theatre. Our ASC film, and Shalindri Wanigasekera (Year 11, rewarding two-month exchange with a host Set, a custom-made 2x2m neutral film set which is now being shared on a global Through our exchange partnerships the 2018) were fortunate to be selected to family in Lugo, a small town in northern Italy. with two opposing doors. scale, is a snapshot in time of our College also welcomes students from represent the College in the Rotary Club This trip was organised through WAATI, an Every facet of our community was community – something that we can hand different countries each year who are of Melville’s Group Youth Exchange (GYE) organisation with which the College has had represented, with students, staff, Old Saints, on to generations to come. hosted by our families while they attend program late last year. an association for many years. and friends of the College expressing College community members who would like school at All Saints’ and experience the themselves in the space. The performances to learn more about upcoming HotHouse These four students travelled to Texas for During this exchange Juliet attended school Australian lifestyle and culture. were most entertaining and varied from a Company events and programs should visit a month-long adventure which involved for six weeks with her host sister, and on Most recently in February 2019, we were group of students completing a Science hothousecompany.com.au living with host families while attending an the weekends and two weeks of Christmas delighted to have 15 French students and experiment, a Hip Hop dance featuring American school, participating in Rotary holidays, she travelled to different areas two teachers from our sister school in Nice, Old Saints and ASC dancers to a Robotics and community events, and experiencing a with her host family, including Bologna, Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves High School, piece and an actor on a unicycle. Our new culture and way of living. Faenza, Ferrara, Comacchio, Ravenna, To view ASC’s The join our community for a three-week annual Wellbeing Dog, Bond, also made a Forli, Cesena and Cesenatico. Democratic Set film, For 2018/19 All Saints’ GYE Ambassador reciprocal exchange. special appearance, as did the Anglican scan the QR code. Shalindri, the Rotary Exchange was her first “I found this trip so valuable in terms of Archbishop of Perth, and members of the experience in Texas and the US. increasing my confidence in Italian and College Board and ASC’s Leadership Team. WAATI Italian Exchange

60 THE DOVE GOAL 4 THE DOVE GOAL 4 61 FROMUpdates THE COLLEGE BOARD

The Dove captures wonderful In 2019, changes directed by WA’s At its first meeting this year, the Board stories from across the entire Associations Incorporation Act (2015) will received a presentation from the 2019 come into effect and, in order to meet the College Captains, Grace Hoes and Fortune All Saints’ College community. requirements of the Act, the College Board Aniyi. The Board was very impressed by The College Board serves this reviewed and changed its Constitution. both Captains, their personal leadership community by ensuring effective The new Constitution provides for fewer journeys and their commitment to service. governance and stewardship of members on the Governing Board, in line Grace and Fortune demonstrated the values with contemporary governance practice. of our College and inspired the Board’s our resources to provide for stable However, it is important to note that the new confidence that the College’s future, through and long-term growth. Constitution maintains a role for nominees its students, is in very capable hands. The Board meets regularly throughout the to the Board through key stakeholders Mr Mark Stickells year and also supports the activities of the including the Anglican Church, the Parents G AL 5 Chair, College Board College’s Foundation which raises and and Friends’ Society and the Former collects funds to benefit All Saints’ and Students’ Association (Old Saints). to promote education, religion, literature, The College Board was pleased to science, the arts and sport undertaken by recently adopt Benang: Strategic Plan ASC students. 2019–2023 and commended the CustodianshipACCOUNTABILITY FOR OUR RESOURCES, At the end of 2018, Father Bruce Hyde Principal and her Leadership Team on the and Mrs Sian Angel (Class of 2002) level of engagement within the College INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT concluded their terms as Board members. community to develop the Plan. Benang Father Bruce and Sian made important and is a Noongar word meaning ‘tomorrow’, insightful contributions over several years of and the College’s commitment to our service on the College Board. nation’s First Peoples is shared by all members of the Board. Rev Bruce Hyde Mrs Sian Angel

62 THE DOVE GOAL 5 THE DOVE GOAL 5 63 YEAR 5s IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS IN THE WAR ON PLASTIC

With the College’s Vision ‘To Plastic pollution was the problem the “We carefully embedded a thinking routine make a positive difference in our Year 5s selected to address, as it is an called Last Protocol into the timetable. This issue that impacts our lives at a local and thinking routine enables students to share world’ in the back of our Year 5 global level. their thinking and learning in an active students’ minds, they embarked The current timetable structure was manner. A big goal of our project was to on a War on Plastic inquiry late ‘collapsed’ for three days in November so help develop the students’ collaborative last year, led by Year 5 teachers that the Year 5 students were able to fully skills,” said Miss Chatto. ON CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT engage in the War on Plastic inquiry and Students selected which workshops they Update Miss Kylie Chatto and Ms Kati respond to this problem in an authentic would attend and were responsible for PLAN PROGRESS Laaksonen, which challenged and meaningful way. becoming an expert on that topic to bring them to produce solutions to this The project kicked off with Keynote their knowledge back to the group. The Over the past 12 months, There were another five workshops held real-world problem. Speaker Sessions run by Junior School workshops, run by ASC teachers, gave All Saints’ College (in partnership during the year which focused on Shaping students who had shown leadership in students an insight into recycling around Learning, Shaping Practice and Shaping The Year 5 War on Plastic stemmed from with architects from EIW) has the space of sustainability. These TED-style the world. Place. EIW architects ran these sessions an inquiry they undertook in early 2018 presentations were designed to act as a To conclude this collaborative inquiry, the made significant progress on and on some occasions, consultants from as part of their History and Geography provocation for the inquiry. groups presented their body of work to our new Campus Development NoTosh design thinking company (an classes, where they investigated and their peers and guests. Our innovative and organisation with which the College has came to the conclusion that Indigenous Each morning of the three-day program, Plan which will be unveiled to the passionate Year 5s developed websites, been involved in recent years) were also Australians used land more sustainably in students participated in 20 minutes of community in early Term 3 this year. videos, songs, flyers, artworks and a invited to take part in the process. the past than we do today. fitness to help with their concentration, energy and wellbeing. The days were newspaper to help raise awareness about The consultation process began towards Throughout the workshops, EIW and This knowledge was the beginning of split into different sessions for goal-setting, the plastic pollution problem and offer the end of Term 2 last year with a NoTosh worked collaboratively with our a passionate pursuit of learning about workshops, debriefs, SCRUM time alternatives to encourage and inspire group of All Saints’ students meeting our community members and carefully listened sustainability and understanding the (brainstorming a list of tasks on a board), change. Some other teams made postcards architects for the first time to discuss the to all their valued input and feedback importance of the United Nations 17 and self-reflection. to sell at the ASC Runway Pop-up Shop, new plan and voice their opinions. provided on the draft plans. Now in its Sustainable Development Goals, which created blueprints and prototypes of a Teachers from across the College were The student group was also tasked with final stage, our architects are pleased became the foundation for the group and machine which melts plastic into something invited to support the Year 5s during photographing different spaces around to present the Campus Development individual inquiries. new, and moulds for edible coffee cups their group working time, and to present the campus that they wished to discuss at Plan to the College’s Board next month “Students discussed the problems faced by and straws. workshops they had designed based on the Shaping Place community workshop for comments. From here the document our community, our country and our world. feedback from students about what types held the following week. This was the first will be shared with the wider All Saints’ We sorted our ideas into basic groups and of learning and experiences they needed of many community workshops held at community later this year. connected these problems directly with the All Saints’ students (L-R: Lily Li, Louise Latino (Year 12, 2019), David Duff (Year 7, 2019), Caitlin McLeod (Year 6, 2019)) to tackle the challenge. the College which were an opportunity speak with EIW Director and Architect Philip Idle about the Campus Development Plan Global Goals,” said Miss Chatto. The College thanks the many parents, for staff, parents, Old Saints, former and students, staff, Old Saints and other current Board members and students to community members who were involved in “I used to think that it was too hard to do a big come together to share ideas about our project and I couldn’t change anything and that I this important project. was too little to make any noticeable difference to future campus. the world’s plastic problem. Now I think that anyone “The structure of the days definitely helped can make a difference and that I can change the me think more deeply about the topic and to world, no matter how little I am. Remember, it is the finish it (our project).”Aedan small steps that encourage others.”Ethan 64 THE DOVE GOAL 5 Ewing Avenue Bull Creek Western Australia 6149 | allsaints.wa.edu.au