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LI/ N t THE FORTIAN 1962 THE FORTIAN The Magazine of Fort Street Boys' High School, Petersham, N.S.W. "THE FORTIAN" COMMITTEE Master in Charge of Magazine: Mr. P. P. Steinmetz. Master in Charge of Student Contributions: Mr. W. I. D. Hayward. Committee: P. Wright, R. A. Smith, J. Scott, G. Toister, R. Speiser, G. Stokes, R. Ayling, G. Cupit, P. Knight, G. Halmagyi, A. Cununine. Registered at the General Post Office, Sydney, for transmission by post as a periodical. DECEMBER, 1962 VOLUME 60 2 THE FORTIAN CONTENTS Headmaster's Message 3 Letter from Mr. P. Cork 37 School Officers, 1962 5 Letter from Mr. D. Condon 39 Editorial 6 A School Day at Munich 39 Captain's Message 7 Famous Fortians 44 1961 L.C. Results 9 Contributions 50 Induction of Prefects 14 Sportsmaster's Report 69 Portrait of John Farrow 15 Athletics 70 Library Report 17 House Reports 73 Music Report 19 Cricket 74 Debating Report . 23 Rugby Union 79 P. & C. Association 27 Soccer 83 Cadet Report 29 Tennis 87 Father and Son Evening 29 Basketball 89 Ladies' Committee 32 Water Polo 91 I.S.C.F. Report 32 Swimming 92 O.B.U. Report 35 Class Lists 97 THE FORTIAN 3 and, though its implications are not yet fully apparent, the general pattern has been de- termined and parents, pupils and teachers must all adjust themselves to the new cir- cumstances. The new system provides for a "School Certificate" at the end of four years and a "Higher School Certificate" after six years, especially for those who intend to proceed to some form of tertiary education, Parents must then decide whether their boy or girl will leave at the end of three years (provision has been made for the continuance of an "Intermediate" Certificate) or four years or continue for one or two years after the School Certificate. A certain basic core of subjects will be common to all, but pupils will be able to choose from a variety of courses in other subjects. It would appear that two languages will be the maximum number of languages available at this school under the new plan. The exigencies of accommodation and staff- ing will, I think, limit the range of choice considerably and maybe the present system of class organisation, with some modifications, HEADMASTER'S MESSAGE will persist in most schools. Lack of staff may prevent too much fragmentation resulting from an unrestricted choice of subjects. The Changing Educational Scene The problem of staffing may present the greatest difficulty in the initial stages of the Change or evolution is inherent in life and new system's implementation. the principle has always been active in the field of education. It is evident that more teachers will be For instance, I can recall the time, not so required in specialist subjects like Science, long ago, when pupils could not proceed to a Art, Music and Physical Education. "High School" unless they passed an examina- tion; and when two languages were necessary The question of what form of examination for matriculation to most faculties at the will be held in the year 1966 has yet to be University (a language is no longer essential). determined. Later, with the establishment of the "Com- It is to be hoped that the difficulties associ- prehensive" High School, all youngsters, ated with the change will be quickly overcome. irrespective of academic qualifications, left the primary school and entered a "Secondary" The Education Department is fully aware School when they reached twelve and a half of the problems involved. Much has already years of age; and a variety of courses was been accomplished but there is still much to provided to cater for the great diversity and be done. range of their interests and attainments. Parents are cordially invited to seek ad- Changes were rapid enough in the past but vice from the School concerning any matter the tempo was quickened this year with the relating to their lad's career under the new implementation of the "Wyndham Report", system. STAFF, 1962 Back Row: R. Connelly, F. Burtenshaw, H. Stark, D. Russell, M. Colless, D. Lester, P. Steinmetz, T. Collits, S. Howes, D. Dalgleish. Third Row: A. Astle, D. O'Sullivan, J. Wheeler, W. McCallion, R. Morgan, S. Letchford, R. Maidment, S. Clark, R. Howlin, P. Jacksan. Second Row: D. Tow, T. Andersen, R. Hill, W. Hayward, P. Cork, J. Rankin, J. Hurst, B. Thomas, C. Carey, A. Williams. Front Row: Mrs. B. Middleton, R. Horan, G. Bradford, H. Glasby (Deputy Headmaster), C. Biggers (Headmaster), K. Menzies, L. Bottomley, W. Anderson, Mrs. C. O'Hara. THE FORTIAN 5 SCHOOL OFFICERS, 1962 Headmaster: Mr. C. E. Biggers, B.A., Dip.Ed. Department of Physical Education: Mr. P. W. Jackson, Dip.P.E. (Sportsmaster). Mr. B. W. Thomas, Dip,P.E. Deputy Headmaster: Mr. H. A. Glasby, B.A. Department of Manual Arts: Mr. S. Letchford, A.S.T.C. (Man. Arts). Department of English: Mr. R. Morgan. Mr. L. Bottomley, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Master). Department of Music: Mr. H. A. Glasby, B.A. Mr. P. T. Cork, A.R.C.M. Mr. W. I, D. Hayward, B.A., Dip.Ed. Library: Mr. R. W. Hill, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. D. O'Sullivan, Dip.Ed. (Dublin). Mr. W. J. McCallion, B.A. Mr. P. P, Steinmetz, B.A. Careers Adviser: Mr. A. B. Williams, B.A. Mr. D. Russell, B.A., Dip.Ed. District Counsellor: Mr. J. E. Wells, B.A. Department of Languages: Clerical Assistants: Mr. R. S. Horan, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Master). Mrs. B. Middleton, Mrs. C. O'Hara. Mr. A. R. Astle, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. F. L. Burtenshaw, B.A., Dip.Ed. STAFF CHANGES Mr. M. C. Colless, B.A., Dip.Ed. We farewelled: Mr. T. J. Collits, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. A. W. Taylor (Headmaster, Enmore). Mr. D. Dalgleish, B.A. Mr. P. A. Brownlee (Deputy Headmaster, Kogarah, and later Inspector in English Mr. H, Stark. and History). Mr. J. R. Wheeler, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. R. H. Meenahan (English Master, Ingle- burn). Mr. L. F. Watters (Kingsgrove). Mr. N. D. Webb (Language Master, East Department of Mathematics: Hills). Mr. K. C. Menzies, B.A. (Master). Mr. R. T. West (Overseas). Mr. E. C. Reynolds (Mathematics Master, Mr. C. C. Carey, B.A. Asquith). Mr. S. E. Clark. Mr. P. V. Ryder (Mathematics Master, Mr. R. E. Connelly, B.Sc. (Gen.Sc.). Arthur Phillip). Mr. R. L. Andrews (Commerce Master, Mr. R. Howlin, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. J. J. Cahill). Mr. D. C. Lester, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. K. M. Wyburn (Science Master, Crows Mr. D. Tow, B.E., Dip.Ed. Nest). Mr. D. F. Condon (Overseas). Mr. D. M. Mathie (Mathematics Master, Grafton — May). Department of Commerce: Mr. W. F. Anderson, B.Ec. (Master). We welcomed: Mr. J. E. Hurst, B.A. Mr. H. A. Glasby (from Parramatta). Mr. L. Bottomley (from Jannali). Mr. J. A. Rankin. Mr. W. J. McCallion (from Paddington). Mr. D. Russell, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. P. P. Steinmetz (from Canterbury). Mr. A. B. Williams (from Kandos). Mr. C. C. Carey (from Blacktown). Mr. D. Tow (from Sydney University). Department of Science: Mr. D. C. Lester (from Manly). Mr. T. J. Collits (from Sydney University). Mr. G. J. Bradford, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (Master). Mr. H. Stark (from Munich). Mr. T. J. Andersen, B.A., B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mr. J. E. Hurst (from South Strathfield). Mr. S. N. Howes, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mr. S. N. Howes (from Sydney University). Mr. B. W. Thomas (from Sydney Teachers' Mr. R. J. Maidment, B.Sc. (Gen.Sc.), Dip.Ed. College). Mr. D. Tow, B.E., Dip.Ed. Mr. P. T. Cork (from England). 6 THE FORTIAN FORTIAN COMMITTEE, 1962 Beck Row: G. Cupit, P. Knight. Centre Row: G. Stokes, A. Cummine, G. Halmagyi, R. Ayling, R. Speiser. Front Row: P. Wright, R. A. Smith, Mr. P. Steinmetz, Mr. W. Hayward, J. Scott, G. Toister. EDITORIAL Schools are established not just for the dis- to answer this question:—"Am I working as semination of knowledge, but to educate the hard as I should? Are my results commen- younger generation, with the ultimate aim of surate with my ability ?" producing worthy and useful citizens of whom Students could very well consider Kipling's a country can be justly proud. If this aim recommendation:— is not achieved, not only is the great expen- diture involved in education not justified, but . If you can fill the unforgiving minute it reflects ingratitude on the part of those With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, who fill our schools. Yours is the earth and everything that's in it, And—which is more—you'll be a Man, my son!" High. School sees the beginning of serious In order to show our gratitude to the com- application and individual effort. However, it munity there must be a greater effort on our is not sufficient merely to attend school; it part. In the past, Fort Street has produced is not sufficient to join in sporting and other some of the finest men in Australia's his- activities that attract us. Each Fortian must tory. But we cannot continue to live on a work hard to pass as well as he can in the reputation of the past; we must make our academic subjects which make up his course; own reputation now. Although every Fortian it is entirely up to the individual whether may not become famous, he should be a great he makes a success or a failure of his career.