The Armidalian

2016 The Armidalian is the magazine of record of The Armidale School, Armidale NSW Australia.

Credits Editor: Tim Hughes Design & Layout: Donna Jackson Photographs: Tim Barnsley, Tim Hughes, Tim Scott, Jeff Mackay, Graham MacDougall, Rachel Knight, MSP Photography, Adrian Goddard, Terry Cooke, Darrel Whan Cover Photo: Tim Hughes (Boys and girls in the Lawrance Quadrangle in the first year of full co-education at TAS) The Armidalian

Volume 118

2016 Contents

Introduction 2 Valedictory Day Address 34 Middle School 70

Staff 4 Valedictory Day Response 36 Head of Middle School 72

Comings and Goings 7 Valete 37 Middle School Activities 74

Introduction of Co-education 8 Salvete 50 Junior School 76

Chairman of Council 6 Prefects & House Captains 52 Head of Junior School 78

Headmaster’s Address 8 Academic Subjects 54 Junior School Speech Day Awards 82

Comings and Goings 11 Academic Extension 56 Extension and Enrichment 83

Speech Day Guest 12 Agriculture 57 Transition 84

Successful Start to Co-education 14 Creative Arts 58 Kindergarten 85

Descendants of Old Boys 15 English 60 Year 1 86

Senior Prefect’s Address 16 HSIE 62 Year 2 87

Chaplain’s Report 18 Languages 63 Year 3 88

Wellbeing and Pastoral Care 20 Library 64 Year 4 89

Girls’ Education Director 22 Mathematics 64 Year 5 90

Senior School 24 PDHPE 65 Tezukayama 91

Director of Studies’ Report 26 Science 66 Junior School Sport 92

Speech Day Prizes 28 TAS 68

The Armidalian Leadership, Service & Adventure 94 Residential Life 120 Football 151

Round Square 96 Abbott 122 Hockey 154

Community Service 99 Croft 124 Mountain Biking 156

Cadets 100 Dangar/Moyes 126 Netball 158

ANZAC Address 104 Tyrrell 128 Rowing 159

Passing Out Parade 106 White 130 Rugby 162

Bush Skills 109 Co-Curricular Life 132 Shooting 168

Rural Fire Service 110 Director of Co-Curricular 134 Swimming 170

Surf Lifesaving 111 Co-Curricular Creative Arts 136 Tennis 172

St Christopher’s Orphanage, Fiji 112 Chess 140 Triathlon 173

Thailand Service Trip 113 Public Speaking and Debating 141 Water Polo 174

Expeditions 114 Athletics 143 School Community 175

City to Surf 115 Basketball 145 Foundation 176

Cofffs Harbour Ocean Swim 116 Canoeing and Kayaking 147 Old Armidalians’ Union 177

Triple Crown 117 Cricket 148 Parents & Friends 179

Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 118 Equestrian 150 School Roll 180 Introduction

School Board

Chairman Mr S Hempel AGIA, BSc (Syd), LLB (Syd), GradDip(AppCorpGov) Deputy Chairman Mr R Busby BE(Chem) (Syd), MEd (Ad Ed) (UTS) MIChemE (UK)

Mr T Catterall BSc.Hons(Melb),MNutrDiet(Deakin),MBA (Melb) Rev G Eastment DipAppSc(Aviation) (UniTAS), BTheo (MooreTC), DipMinistry (MooreTC) Mr A Erratt B.Bus (UTS), MBITM (UTS) Ms M Lawler MBA (MGSM) Mr R Perkins BAgEc (UNE) Mrs K Tromp CA, BFinAdmin Mr W Winter DipFinM, MAg, RD Company Secretary Mrs A Barnier JP

The Members of The Armidale School Company

Anglican Diocese of Armidale TAS Foundation Old Armidalians’ Union P&F

Bishop R Lewers Mr D Uther Mr D Martin Mrs L Beasley Mr J Kahl Mr C Anderson Mr A McConville Mrs J Treloar Mr M Browning Mr I Kiernan OA Mr P Barratt AO Mrs K Lamoureux Mr J Levingston Mr J Wakefield Mr E Wright AM Mr D Ward Mrs M Wyatt Mr A Stuart Mr J Abbott Mr A Murray Rev C Brennan Mr J Hudson Mr A Fenwicke Ms M Roberts

Foundation

Director of Development Ms C Mort BA (Syd), MBM (UTS)

President Mr J Grant ADipBus, DipFP, CFP Secretary Mr P Bradley BE(Mining)(Hons) (Syd)

Old Armidalians’ Union Parents and Friends’ Association

President Mr G MacDougall President Mrs S Cartwright

Secretary Mr T Hughes Secretary Ms S Molesworth

Treasurer Mr A Thomas Treasurer Mrs M van Duijnhoven 2 The Armidalian Introduction

School Executive

Headmaster Mr M Guest BA(Syd), DipEd(STC), MComm(Hons) (UNSW), MACE

Deputy Headmaster Mr A Jones BA (UNSW), DipEd, DipLaw (LPAB) (Syd) Director of Studies Mrs S Wark BA, GradDipEd (UNE), MACE Business Manager Mr P Bradley BE(Mining)(Hons) (Syd) Head of Middle School Mr M Harrison BA (Syd), DipEd(ESL) (Syd), LLB(Hons) (UNE), MACE Head of Junior School Mr I Lloyd DipTeach (ACAE), BEd(AdminL’ship) (UNE) Director of Enrolments Mrs P Warrick BA, DipEd (UNE) Director of Pastoral Care Mr B Buntine BA, DipEd (Syd) Director of Development Ms C Mort BA (Syd), MBM (UTS) Director of Co-Curricular Mr W Caldwell BEc (Syd), DipEd (UNE) GradCertSprtMgt (UTS) Director of Boarding Mr M Holland BA, BEd (QUT) GIrls’ Education Director Miss A Pollitt BA (UAdel), Grad DipEd (CDU) Executive Assistant to Mrs A Barnier JP Headmaster

Heads of Boarding Houses

Abbott Head of House Mr A Whalley BPhEd (ACPE), Grad DipEd (Murdoch) Deputy Head of House Ms D Riddell BSc (RMIT) Croft Head of House Mr D Drain BBus (ACU); MSportM’ment (Bond); Grad DipEd (SCU) Deputy Head of House Mr T Currell BSc, BTeach (UNE) Tyrrell Head of House Mr J Pennington BA (UNE), MACE Deputy Head of House Mr J Davies White Head of House Mr A Junge BA (UQ), Grad Dip(Sec) (ACU) Deputy Heads of House Mr H Johnson BEd (HMHE) (Syd) Ms H Symons BA(Hons)(Macq), BTeach (CSU) (Term 3&4) Housemother Mrs M Jones Dangar/Moyes Head of House Miss A Pollitt BA (UAdel), Grad DipEd (CDU)

Head of Day Houses

Broughton, Green & Ross Mr B Buntine BA, DipEd (Syd)

3 TAS Staff

* Designates Subject Coordinator

Creative and Performing Arts PDHPE

Mr A O’Connell* BA, BTeach (UNE) Mr M Taylor * BEd (PE) (VCAE) Ms L Roobol (Director of Music) BMus, AMusA, Grad DipEd Mr H Johnson BEd (HMHE) (Syd) Mrs R Baumgartner BMus (Jazz) (ANU) DipEd (ACU) Mr C Patrick BEd (Secondary) (Syd), GradDipDiv (SMBC) Mrs R Butcher BA (UNE), BMus (UNE), DipEd (UNE) Mr J Pennington BA (UNE), MACE Mrs L Cleaver BA, BTeach (UNE) Mr A Smith BEd (Syd) Mr I McPherson BArt Ed (CoFA - UNSW) Mr A Whalley BPhEd (ACPE), Grad DipEd (Murdoch)

English Science

Ms J Flanagan* BA, DipEd (UNE) Mr T Wheaton* BSc (UNE), GradDipEd (SCU) Ms C Boydell BA, DipEd (Syd), DipTEFL, Grad Cert COGE(UNSW) Ms G Geyle-Chick MEd (BioChemBus) UNE Ms C Brus BA (perf)(UNSW), GradDip Ed (UNE) Mr A Hey BSc(Hons) (Syd), GradDipEd (UNE), MEd Mr B Buntine BA, DipEd (Syd) (Deakin),MRACI, C. Chem Mrs L Cleaver BA,BTeach (UNE) Mr T Thatcher BSc(Hons) (UNSW) Mrs G Downes BA, BTeach (ACU), MLit (Melb) Mr S Thompson BSc(Physics) (UNSW), DipEd (UNSW) Mr M Harrison BA (Syd), DipEd(ESL) (Syd), LLB(Hons) (UNE), MACE Ms C Webster-Knife BSc, BTeach (UNE), BA (ANU) Miss J Heagney BA (UNE), Grad Cert Theo (UoN)

Mr M Holland BA, BEd (QUT) Technology and Applied Studies Mr A Moore BTeach, BEd (UNE) Mr D Slade* BEd (CSU) Mrs A Murray BA (ANU), GradDip(SecEd) (ACU) (Term 1-3) Mr C Nexø BCompSc, DipEd (UNE) Miss A Pollitt BA(Adel), Grad DipEd(CDU) Mr T Scott BA, DipEd (UNE) Mrs F Robb BA (UNE), DipEd (UNE), MA (UNSW) Mr M Ball (Ag)* BRurSc(Hons), DipTeach (UNE) Mr M Ross BTeach(Secondary) (LaTrobe)

Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) Head of Middle School Mr D Toakley* BEd (SouthAust), BBusAdmin (Canberra) Mr M Harrison BA (Syd), DipEd(ESL) (Syd), LLB(Hons) Mr D Drain BBus (ACU) MSportM’ment (Bond); Grad DipEd (SCU) (UNE), MACE Ms J Flanagan BA, DipEd (UNE) Middle School Mr M Harrison BA, DipEd(ESL) (Syd), LLB(Hons) (UNE), MACE Ms C Brus BA (Perf) (UWS), GradDip Ed (UNE) (Term 3 & 4) Mrs K Brunsdon DipTeach (KCAE), Grad Cert WRAP Miss J Heagney BA(UNE), Grad Cert Theo (UoN) Miss J Heagney BA (UNE), Grad Cert Theo (UoN) Mr A Jones BA (UNSW), DipEd, DipLaw(LPAB) (Syd) Mr A Junge BA (Macq) GradDip Ed (UNE), MACE Mr A Junge BA (Macq) GradDip Ed (UNE), MACE Ms H Lo BA (Syd), DipEd (ACU) Mr A Murray BComm (ANU), GradDipEd (UNE), CPA Mrs A Murray BA (ANU), GradDip(SecEd) (ACU), (Terms 1-3) Miss H Symons BA (HR) (Macq), BTeach (CSU) Mrs R Pollard BEd (UNE), DipTeach (ACAE) Ms F Taber BEd(Hons) (UNE) Mr L Polson BEd(Primary) (UNE)

Ms H Symons BA (Syd), DipEd (ACU) Languages Ms F Taber BEd(Hons) (UNE) Ms K Tamminga* BA, DipEd(LOTE) (UWA)

Mrs A Hine BEd (Uni of Alberta, Canada) Head of Junior School Mr A Moore BTeach, BEd (UNE) Mr I Lloyd DipTeach (ACAE), BEd(AdminL’ship) (UNE)

Mathematics Junior School

Miss A Robins* BSc, GradDipEd (UNE) (Terms 2- 4) Mrs L Adams Early Childhood Cert Mr W Caldwell BEc (Syd), DipEd (UNE) GradCertSprtMgt (UTS) Mrs T Ball BEd(Early Childhood) (CSU), BEd (UNE) Ms R Harrison BA (Hons) (UK) Mrs L Hawksford DipTeach (UNE) Mr A Shortt BEng (QUT) BMaths (QUT), GradDip Lit (USQ) Mrs L Brown BA, DipEd (Macq) Mr T Currell BSc, BTeach (UNE) Mrs A Hine BEd (Uni of Alberta, Canada) Mrs S Wark BA, DipEd (UNE), MACE Mr A Portell BEd(Primary) (UNE)

4 The Armidalian Mrs A Trenerry DipTeach (ACAE), Grad Cert WRAP, MACE Technology and Trade Training Centre Mrs V Waters BEd, DipTeach (UNE) (Junior School Curriculum Co-ordinator) Mr D Lawrence

Miss P Wood BEd (Primary) (UNE) Mr B Michel

Mrs C Wright DipTeach (ACAE) (Junior School Sports Co-ordinator) Medical Centre

Dr L Bookallil MB, BSc (Syd), FRACGP, DOBST, RCOG Academic Support, Learning Support, Extension and Enrichment Sister J Murray RN Sister M Miller RN

Ms C Boydell* BA, DipEd (Syd), DipTEFL Sister J Gowen RN Sister H Murtagh RN Mrs L Brown BA, DipEd (Macq) Sister J Holland Sister R Pabalan RN

Mrs A Hine BEd(Second Lang) (Uni of Alberta, Canada) Director of Co-Curricular

Mrs R Pollard DipTeach (ACAE), BEd (UNE) Mr W Caldwell BEc (Syd), DipEd (UNE) GradCertSprtMgt (UTS)

Student Support Services Sports Centre

Chaplaincy Ms D Coombes General Assistant Rev R Newton BA (UNE), DipEd (UWS), BTh (SMBC) Administration Mrs J Benham BAg(UNE), GradDipEd (CSU) - Assistant Mrs A Barnier JP Exec Assistant to the Headmaster Counsellor Mrs M Sadler Admin Assistant Mr R Hadfield BA(Syd), MLitt (UNE), MHSt (UQ), MA (SCD), Mrs V Lucas Receptionist MTh(Newc), DipEd (Syd), AdDipEd (Lond),MAPsS Mrs V O’Brien Director of Studies Assistant Careers Advisor Ms F Chappell Junior School Admin Assistant Mr M Taylor BEd (PE) (VCAE) Mrs A Evans Middle School Admin Assistant Quartermaster/Transport Mrs K Hutton Co-Curricular Assistant

Mr S Ball Mrs S Broadbent Music Department Assistant (T1-3) Mrs D Duarte Music Department Assistant (T4) Study Centre Supervisor Mrs G Piper Admin Assistant Ms W Hill DipEd(Primary)(ACAE), BEd, MEd(Hons (UNE) Mr W Sadler General Office Manager Technical Assistant

Mr G McLennan SIACert (TAFE) Marketing and Development Office

Technology (IT) Ms C Mort BA (Syd) MBM (UTS) Director of Development Mrs P Warrick BA, DipEd (UNE) Director of Enrolments Mr K Secker* ICT Service Delivery Manager Mrs A Gayner JP DipHRMgmt, DipMgmt Assistant to DoE Mrs D Burke IT Assistant Mrs J Guest Overseas Enrolment Officer Mrs K Behrend IT Assistant Mr T Hughes BA (Syd) Media Manager Homework Centre Mrs D Jackson Website Manager

Mrs J Thomas Business Office Uniform and Book Shop Mr P Bradley BE(Mining)(Hons) (Syd) - Business Manager Mrs V Tearle Mrs K Lawrence DipRuralBus (Orange) - Assistant Business Manager Library Mrs P O’Sullivan BFinAdmin (UNE) - Secretary/Debtors Mrs F Tafra BFinAdmin, DipEd (UNE) - Payroll Manager Mrs L Allan BHlthScN (SCU), MAppSc (Lib & InfoMgt) (CSU) - Librarian Mrs Y Lawlor Creditors’ Clerk

Mrs J Ranck Dip BusinessTech (MBC) - Assistant Ms S Warrick BA (UNSW), LLB, GradDipLegPrac (UNE) Mrs N Ramazani Business Cert (MBC) - Assistant

Teaching Assistants Property

Miss S Toogood ESL Assistant Mr C Davies Works Manager Mr B Menet French Assistant Mr G Frost Head of Housekeeping Mr W Dunham BMus(Syd) ASMC Music Department Mr A Goddard School Gardener Mr K Farleigh Catering Manager

5 Chairman’s Address

Guest of Honour Mr Adam Marshall It establishes a clear framework for MP, Headmaster Mr Murray Guest, the development of the main school members of the Board, members of campus, Meadowfield and Doody Park staff, distinguished guests, ladies and sites over the next 15 years, in line with gentlemen, students of TAS. the School’s long term vision.

I welcome you all to this annual special The Armidale School is quite unique event - a Speech Day in December at in character, both in the quality of The Armidale School. its existing campus and grounds, its values and philosophies, but also Here we are at the end of an amazing in the passion and commitment of year at TAS. staff, students, and the wider School In early 2012, we published the community. The Master Planning document TAS Vision 2025. In it we team has endeavoured to capture and stated “the Vision for 2025 and the reflect this passion in the final Master strategic plans around it are based Plan. Thank you to those parents on TAS becoming the pre-eminent and students that participated in the boarding and day school in regional consultation sessions. NSW, and among the best in the nation”. In Term 4 2015, a handful of new girls Nearly five years later, the School is in started their Year 12 curriculum so they great shape and well on the way to could sit the HSC exams at TAS in 2016. achieving the Vision. At the start of this year our Middle and All directors provide their services on Senior School welcomed many more a voluntary basis, and there were no Our confidence in the School’s growth boys and girls into their classrooms. changes in the composition of the inspired the School in early April to Today there are 81 girls at the school. I Board during the last 12 months. I begin the creation of a ‘Master Plan want to thank the School community thank all of my fellow Directors for their 2030’. Well regarded architects BVN for supporting the introduction of contribution to the stewardship of the have been working with the School, and co-ed this year that I believe has to be school this year. have created a wonderful blueprint for celebrated as successful. our campus here in east Armidale. The While sensitive to the needs of parents, Board formally adopted the Master Plan In particular, I want to thank our students and the community, the Board 2030 at its meeting in November. A key students for their acceptance of… Well - in a corporate sense - reports and is driver for the Master Plan is the School’s what? I was going to say the changes, accountable to the 24 members of The move to a co-educational environment but I don’t really feel that much has Armidale School Company who, as I at the beginning of 2016. This exciting changed in terms of their classes, have said publicly before, represent our new phase of growth is anticipated to activities or co-curricular opportunities, deep roots into the New England and see an increase in student numbers or values. broader community. from approximately 620 in 2017 to What has been obvious to all of us is In May this year we welcomed three almost 900 in 2030, with an associated the natural and easy acceptance of new members to this important and significant increase in boarders and broader female participation in life at group. Mr Andrew McConville is a new staff. The Armidale School. Category O Member representing the The Master Plan 2030 represents the TAS is governed by a public company Old Armidalians’ Union, and Mr Jock culmination of five months of intensive with management overseen by a board Hudson is a new Category F Member study by the Master Plan team and key of nine directors comprising seven men representing the TAS Foundation. Both stakeholders within the School. and two women. are Old Boys from the 1985 Year 12 cohort. 6 The Armidalian Mrs Margie Roberts is a new Category P As the first project under the Master Recognising the co-ed future Member, a former P&F President (as well Plan, this has required the School Board, of this school, the TAS Old Boys’ as a current parent) and we welcome perhaps a couple of years earlier than Union changed its name to the Old her to this group. had been expected, to draw up plans Armidalians’ Union during the year and for a new 60 bed boarding house to be I want to thank its Committee under Judge Peter Johnstone, Mr Philip Smith built between the Hoskins Centre and the leadership of its President Graham and Mrs Rosemary Marshall all retired Middle School during 2017 and that will MacDougall and its Honorary Secretary, from membership early this year after be ready for Term 1 in 2018. Tim Hughes, and all the work they do their six year terms ended. We thank in supporting the school and actively each of them for their service to the I am pleased to announce that participating in its governance. School. yesterday the Board approved the starting of this significant building I also want to acknowledge the ongoing TAS is experiencing growth, represented project over these summer holidays, support the School receives from the by strong enrolments and future and I understand that Armidale Aberbaldie Foundation and several enrolment interest, that is virtually Regional Council development approval other endowments. unprecedented. Our enrolments office, is expected shortly. led by our Registrar Mrs Pip Warwick, Finally, I would like to extend the has had a very busy 18 months and I There are many people associated with School’s thanks to the TAS Foundation, thank Pip for her stewardship. the School that deserve our thanks and and specifically its Board led by its I ask the Headmaster to cover this in Chairman, John Grant. What I do want to stress to you is his address. However, there are some that, noting that in some areas boys The Foundation is an important people and groups that as Chairman, I boarding is close to being full, the charitable institution linked to the need to recognise today. School does not plan, and has never School, set up in 1983 and raising funds planned, to reduce boy numbers to We record our appreciation for our through gifts, donations and other make enrolment places available for Headmaster’s continued dedicated bequests. The School would not be girls. Some other schools going co-ed service to the School and his leadership where it is today without the ongoing have had to do that in one way or in this next chapter of the School’s financial support of the Foundation, another, but we have capacity in terms wonderful history. both in the areas of student fees of teaching space and resources to subsidies, and financial assistance for I would also like to thank Mr Guest’s manage for growth. building and other large projects. I wife, Joanne for her personal thank those of you who continue to What we are experiencing though, contribution to the School all year. support the Foundation where and is a steady increase in the number of when you can. Can I please also publicly acknowledge boarders from Years 6 to 12, and we the P&F and their executive and expect to commence Term 1 of 2017 broader membership, and the support with many more new boarders and day the P&F provides to the School in so Mr Sebastian Hempel students. many different ways. Chairman The Board is also confident of further enrolments of boys and girls into 2018. These numbers were, quite frankly, perhaps dreamt of, but not able to be predicted during 2015 when co-ed planning was underway.

7 Headmaster’s Address

Executive had every confidence that it attest and the responsibility for it, rests would lead to positive outcomes for the with the school board. The TAS Board current and future generations of TAS has been keenly attuned to the process students and the health of the School of our restructuring and the progress as a whole. we have made this year and it has been perhaps been a busier and weightier For the record, we began 2016 with 55 year than any before for our key girls enrolled and we finish the year decision makers and we have certainly with 81. This unprecedented growth needed that support. through the course of an academic year can only be seen as a vote of confidence in the decision to embrace IMPACT OF GROWTH – co-education, and a response to the DEVELOPMENT RATHER THAN success that our first senior girls have CHANGE enjoyed. What the growth in the school Many of you will have noticed that population through co-education three other old and prestigious means for TAS is greater specialisation schools – Canberra Grammar, Guildford for teachers in their chosen areas Grammar and Barker College, have of expertise, greater capacity for made the decision to introduce full innovation in new programs and a co-education, since our announcement, broadened subject offering and choice continuing a trend that is now decades for our Senior School students. It also old and reflects the desire of even means new facilities for all students, Mr Murray Guest, Headmaster very traditional schools, to reflect the such as new boarding furniture for modern world. senior boys’ houses with more to come for younger groups, an impressive new The growth in our enrolment through Guest speaker Mr Adam Marshall, Year 12 Common Room that is being the year has already had benefits for Chairman and members of the School used well and the reinvigoration of our the School and with record levels of Board, Principal of NEGS Mrs Mary Trade Training Centre that has injected enrolment enquiries through the year Anne Evans, special guests, ladies and new energy and interest in it. gentlemen, TAS students. for 2017 and beyond it is clear that this growth and those benefits will continue There has been a good deal of talk It will come as no surprise that 2016 into the future. about change in these developments, has been another historic year for but for those of us on the ground TAS and a milestone in the ongoing Our expectations for our girls in Middle here, the reality has been about the journey of the School. When the and Senior School are, and will remain, development of our programs, rather announcement to set sail on this new the same as they have been for our boys than any shift in direction. course was made in March last year for so many years and our experience Our focus remains on presenting there was much excitement and a good in 2016 has affirmed our understanding broad and challenging programs for deal of trepidation. What was clear at that girls can aspire to and achieve, just our students, now both boys and girls. that time though was that whilst there as our boys do. In particular, the focus on developing were many unknowns, a clear purpose academic culture continues and there The change to co-education is no small to grow the School, and to do so by is no doubt that we are now a more matter, for any school as those who introducing co-education, had been academically motivated school than we have made the decision recently, will made and that the Board and School have ever been.

8 The Armidalian The message of expectation that all our they find unsuitable and to become Separate to this, another significant students must strive to present their very much better informed for their HSC donation from Mr Mike Hoskins, best efforts, regardless of their natural subject choices at the end of Year 10. in the very real form of the statue academic abilities or inclinations or career entitled The Spark, is now on display Reading the end of year reports for aspirations, becomes clearer each year in the Hoskins forecourt celebrating these year groups over the past week and we make no apologies for pushing very visibly the value we place on or so has supported our understanding students to adopt a growth mindset in the creative arts and how the long that students are highly motivated the classroom and in their study routines. legacy of performance, continues at when they have the choice to follow TAS. It’s a reminder of how much we This comes without compromising the their passions and there is no surprise have benefitted from the support of expectation that every student will be as in this. New students coming to TAS in donors to the Foundation through the busy and engaged in healthy activities 2017 have shown keen interest in the years. Similarly, developments of the beyond the classroom as they are in it: choice now on offer here and it has had significance made this year need to in their chosen sports, in the bush and a very positive impact on the School be supported by those on the ground: Activities program, in the creative arts, in in wide terms. I again offer thanks students, teachers, parents and friends developing a personal culture of service and congratulations to our Director of of the School, so that the tone of and in being willing to take risks and Studies Mrs Seonia Wark who designed what we do here remains positive and embrace new experiences. and implemented this innovative new energetic and we keep moving forward. structure. That there has been keen This belief in a comprehensive Our P&F has been united in this and interest from other schools in the way school experience that challenges I have been keenly aware that even that it operates is testament to its and develops character flows from a those who were sceptical or opposed general appeal for students. Christian worldview that aspires to see to the announcement last year have our students to think biblically and live been motivated to see it work and accordingly. Whilst every student will take THANKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS thoroughly positive in their actions. his or her own position on their beliefs, AND STAFF Beyond the fundraising, functions and that the actions of the student body as a The role of the TAS Foundation has been events that occupy so much of our whole reflect our Christian worldview is central to our key developments this volunteers’ energies, it has been their important to us. year. The immediate growth in student encouragement and unity behind the numbers and facilities required this year School that has stood out in 2016 and ELECTIVES FOR YEARS 9 AND 10 and into the future would simply not be will be remembered. possible without additional assistance As part of these developments our The growing numbers of students from them. The financial support from elective program for Years 9 and 10 and new activities have been a call the Foundation to replace boarding was radically restructured this year to to action for our staff too, from the house furniture and to secure the more than double the choice previously enrolments and development offices to funding for our new boarding house to available and enable students to move administrative staff, housekeeping and be built in 2017 has freed the TAS Board to new subjects in each of their three grounds staff to our teachers, and they to make the key decisions necessary for elective lines each semester, much as have responded to that call with an us to move ahead and this has called they would be able to do at university. enthusiasm that pays tribute to the best on the Foundation Board’s substantial This possibly unique structure allows traditions of our school. I offer particular experience and skill as bold and students to experience many more thanks to our Business Manager Pat important decisions are made. subjects than is possible at other schools, Bradley who has worked with his to avoid the disappointment of being impressive team so well to deliver all we locked into a subject for two years that have needed in terms of facilities and services as we have grown.

9 Headmaster’s Address (cont.)

We also have new sports, new choirs In meeting the demands of our The approbation that Mrs Veronica and clubs, a refreshed Activities growing school, our teaching staff in Waters in Junior School and our program, new subjects especially Middle and Senior School teaching will Director of Studies Mrs Seonia Wark through our widened elective choices, expand in 2017 with six new teachers received for their efforts was richly new leadership training initiatives and already appointed and I look forward to deserved. As important as they were, new events and ways of engaging with welcoming them next year. there is no doubt though that none of our supporters. Some of this has been those processes came close to defining enabled by newly created positions in us as a school and it is important that MERITOCRACY AND 2016, but much of the responsibility has we acknowledge that perspective. SCHOOL VALUES fallen on the shoulders of already hard I must make it clear that I am not working people. This burden has been As we consulted with the school suggesting that acknowledging and carried with a positive mindset and community about the prospects of applauding concrete measures of supportive collaboration that would be co-education and growing the School, performance is a bad thing in itself. The the envy of many schools. questions about how we will measure relatively new British Prime Minister, our success were regular. A number of our permanent teaching Theresa May, acknowledged this in staff leave us today and I take this Defining hard criteria to judge her in heralding “the march of the new opportunity to thank them and with performance and status or ranking meritocrats” as one of her first priorities them well: seems to be the flavour of the day in and many would agree that the promise education and other areas of endeavour of an egalitarian Utopia in which status Miss Stephanie Toogood who has been and both the media and government is defined by achievement rather supporting our overseas students as continue to fan the flame of this social than heritage and social position has well as working in boarding leaves us to trend. The simple experience of the intuitive appeal. After all, what could travel and work overseas. Olympic Games coverage this year, be fairer than judging the measure Miss Chelsea Webster-Knife has been with its focus on medal tallies and the of a man or woman, girl or boy, by teaching in the Science Department disappointment of loss, rather than the achievements that we can measure and for the past two years and leaves us to spirit of endeavour and world unity that report? pursue other opportunities. the Olympics represents, will resonate At TAS we certainly measure, report with many I hope. Our School Counsellor and Psychologist and celebrate achievement and no Mr Rob Hadfield who has been with us TAS experienced this in 2016 in apology is made for that. Encouraging since 2006 retires now from his role. real and challenging fashion. The our students to set goals, take risks and demanding processes of our five- yearly genuinely commit is in our nature and Finally, Mr Trevor Thatcher who joined accreditations with the Board of Studies the celebration of those who achieve us in 2003 as the 2IC of cadets and and overseas students authority aligned well is a central part of the purpose later as Cadet Commander and Science with the final approval for accreditation we are together for this morning. In teacher leaves to pursue his passions on as an International Baccalaureate 2016 we have been proud of so many the land and with the Army Reserve. World School offering the Primary achievements, from the unbeaten Our Head of Languages and teacher of Years Programme to create significant seasons for First XI Football to the GPS French, Madame Kathryn Tamminga, pressures for our staff right across the Third Grade Premiership for our First XV, who has been at TAS since 2004 now School. the incredible growth in and quality in moves to Sydney to take up a position In each case we were measured by our creative arts program and so much teaching French at Kambala. specific criteria that represented else, and we should and do celebrate worthwhile and important outcomes this. and the acclamation that we received in each of those three areas provided good encouragement for us. 10 The Armidalian What I question is the practice of For our school the development of None of this will change who we are making judgements about the worth abiding qualities and characteristics though and we can be sure that that the of individuals solely on the basis of that define ‘good people’ is ultimately new developments we will see will align what can be measured and I believe it more important than measurable with our central purpose; to present is fundamentally flawed. achievements that are inherently broad and challenging opportunities, transient in life. in the academic and co-curricular It implies that other worthwhile and for personal development, that human qualities, such as putting Life-long happiness and success is will see our students grow, all with a yourself out for others, being honest, never created in the accumulation Christian worldview and a belief in the being resilient in the face of hardship of worldly possessions or triumphs, development of character above and and disappointment, carrying a but rather in the creation of meaning beyond all else. positive mindset that infects others, through personal and spiritual being compassionate and humble relationships that reflect beliefs and May I wish you all a happy and holy or bringing a sense of humour that values in life and the contributions Christmas and safe travels. brightens the day for those around made to those around you. you; qualities and actions that cannot be measured, are somewhat seen as Murray Guest CONCLUSION less important than the hard measures Headmaster of performance. 2017 now awaits us with the promise For us at TAS, this is a reminder that of more growth and development our ambitions are far broader than the in TAS life. Our enrolment will grow measurable outcomes of sporting and significantly and it will include 130 cultural competitions, NAPLAN or even new students and a bigger boarding the HSC. community than the School has seen in decades. Comings and Goings

The following appointments were made in 2016: Ms F Chappell (returned to JS Admin), Ms J Coates (Trans S2), Mr M Cornford (Tech Asst.), Ms A Dare (JS Learn. Supp), Ms D Duarte (Creative Arts Admin Assistant T4), Mr W Dunham (Music Support), Mr A Hey (Science), Mr M Hill (Cadet Training Officer), Mrs J Holland (Nurse), Mr M Holland (Director of Boarding), Ms C Klooster (T3 Science), Ms H Lo (HSIE), Mr B Menet (French Assistant), Mr C Patrick (PDHPE), Miss A Pollitt (Girls Education Director), Mrs F Robb (English), Mr M Ross (English T4), Mr A Whalley (PDHPE and Head of Abbott House), Miss P Wood (Junior School).

Role changes Mr D Drain (Act Dir. of Pastoral Care T3), Mr T Wheaton (Head of Science).

Farewells Mrs L Adams (Transition Assistant), Mrs S Broadbent (Creative Arts Admin Assistant) Mrs L Brown (Junior School Learning Support), Ms F Chappell (Junior School Admin Assistant), Mr R Hadfield (School Counsellor), Ms C Knife (Science), Ms Kathryn Tamminga (French Languages Coordinator), Mr T Thatcher (Science & Commanding Officer, TAS Cadet Unit), Miss S Toogood (ESL), Mr A Smith (PDHPE, Head of Abbott House).

GAP Students 2016

Jan - June Jonny Beer (UK), Piers Beesley (Switzerland), Kenneth Kimathi (Kenya), George Miller (Isle of Man), Terrence Kandiado (Zimbabwe), David Jeavons (Australia)

July - December Terrence Kandiado (Zimbabwe), David Jeavons (Australia), Patrick Cheboi (Kenya), Antullo Tamayo de la Hoz (Canada), Jake Tucker (UK).

11 Speech Day Guest - Adam Marshall MP

The media and politicians will claim that Australian education is in decline, citing a lot of international testing such as PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment), or the recently released international maths and science rankings to support their hypothesis. But let’s look at other countries in the world – Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the United States - and look at their PISA rankings, they are actually well, well below Australia, yet these countries are still some of the world’s leading economies. We think of the education systems in Asia as being amongst the world’s best performing, and yet in the PISA testing they are amongst the best without a doubt, but all of those countries are working hard to do what we do and what is done in the United Kingdom, in France and Germany and the US: to make their students more confident, more creative, and more Speech Day Guest Mr Adam Marshall MP with Eliza Ward, winner of the Coventry Cup for the Best All-round student in Year 7 involved in their communities. One may conclude that these tests, PISA and by extension NAPLAN and the HSC, do not capture what matters in real life, My father, uncles and grandfather came I did knuckle down in Year 12 and the things that these countries who do to TAS, however I didn’t, though TAS study hard, but for me, being out of the perform well in these tests, are trying to probably caught a break in not having classroom was more important than achieve. Adam Marshall as a student. You see, I what was going on inside it. It is also interesting reading what wasn’t a terrific student, in fact one of As your Headmaster talked about business leaders look for in their my best achievements was in setting a ‘the measurables’ of education, prospective employees, right around new record for being away from school and we’ve just recognised some the world. Communication skills are the for the most amount of time in any wonderful academic, cultural and number one thing. They are looking calendar year. Whilst I worked hard in sporting achievements, it is actually for people that are self motivated and the classroom, I absolutely loved being what you learn from your school by demonstrate initiative. People who involved in everything else outside being involved in all the activities and can work as part of a team. Leadership the classroom. When I was in Year 11 opportunities offered, that really sets skills. And lastly, number five, people in 2001, I spent 92 days of the school you up for what you want to do in later who have a certain level of academic year – about 200 days – out of the life. achievement. classroom, so that was a pretty mighty effort.

12 The Armidalian All the tests that I did at school, that you all do at school, whilst it measures the number five thing, none of them measure the other four, and yet those are the top four things employers will be looking for, from you. It causes us to question, doesn’t it, the education system we have today and that while literacy and numeracy and facts and statistics are the building blocks of knowledge, by themselves, they are simply not sufficient to get you to where you want and need to go. That is the challenge of any school, how to balance the interests of academic achievement versus a rounded education and how to turn out young men and women who have embedded Senior Prefect Ben Moffatt at Speech Day with his grandfather Bruce (51-58) and father Tim (78-83) in their being a sense of service and of contribution, because it is those people But that is simply not true. You are If you’re not willing to have a go who will be successful in life. going through an education system at and give something back to your When I was at school my old principal a time that it is the very best. You are so community, if you’re going to be a taker had a saying on his desk on a sign fortunate that you are going to a school not a giver, then you will be a burden behind his desk. It said: ”The children that isn’t just focused on the academic on society. now love luxury, they have bad achievement in life, it is also focused on manners, contempt for authority, show being well rounded. This school has a reputation for disrespect to elders and love chatter in producing young people that head place of exercise. Children contradict On giving you every single opportunity out into the world have a go. That is their parents, and tyrannise their to achieve in whatever field you want, the most important thing you will teachers.” It’s a common saying, and I’m whether that is in the classroom, on take from here, long after you have sure we have all heard someone say the stage, playing music or public forgotten how to speak Japanese, how that recently. It was actually penned speaking and debating, or being to do quantitative equations, are the two and a half thousand years ago by involved in community service. That is things that count – communication a guy named Socrates – yes, the Greek what education is all about. Because skills, initiative, leadership, teamwork. philosopher. The point I make and my when you walk out of the gates of this Always give your best in the classroom, old principal was making is that for two school in the next few years people but whilst you are here, for such a and a half thousand years old people are interested in you, and what’s inside short time, take advantage of every have been ‘ratting out’ on you guys, you, what you are about. Results are opportunity on offer and remember forever. We have this revisionist view of important, but it’s how you conduct that to be truly successful you must history that now we are old, the next yourself and serve others in the have a desire to serve and contribute. generation is not as good as us – they’re community, that will count. Leonardo lazy, they show contempt, they have no da Vinci once wrote that those who work ethic, they’re disrespectful, they do not contribute are only good for Mr Adam Marshall MP will all amount to nothing. consuming food and filling toilets.

13 Successful Start to Full Co-education

History was made at TAS on 28 January when full co-education officially became a reality, with girls making up almost half of all new enrolments.

Of the 98 new students starting at the school on the first day of the year, 45 were girls, coming from as far as Sydney as well as across the New England and North West. Eight are daughters or granddaughters of Old Boys, whilst five were returning to the school where they spent their primary years. Fourteen of the 45 are boarders. Pictured below are the pioneering girls on the first day of full co-education at TAS.

Back row: Kaylia Alldridge (Tamworth), Jessica Digby (Sydney, grandfather Gerry 43-45), Chloe Morgan (Tamworth, father Scott 79-82), Olivia Fenwicke (Armidale), Katie Miller (Glen Innes), Madison Alldridge (Tamworth) Fourth row: Holly Tearle (Armidale), Katrina Osborne (Tamworth), Chloe Lawson (Moree, father David 90-93), Kira Dooner (Armidale), Hannah van Roy (Armidale), Emily Blackbourne (Armidale), Eliza Cunningham (Armidale) Third row: Renee Collins (Armidale), Elyssa Rogers-Ellis (Armidale), Charlotte George (Hogarth Range), Eliza Ward (Armidale), Holly Billinghurst (stepfather Bruce Taylor 71-77), Amelia Landes (Armidale), Elliana McRae (Armidale, father Stewart 79-84), Isobel Robertson (Wongwibinda, father Jamie 75-79), Madeline Dennis (Armidale) Second row: Dimity Tearle (Armidale), Sophia Rosberg (Inverell), Jacqueline Barrett (Armidale), Sophie Tongue (Nundle), Disa Smart (Armidale), Ruby Wright (Armidale), Bonnie Bremner (Inverell, father Scott 80-84), Matilda Waterson (Armidale), Imogen Gifford (Armidale), Emily Hempel (Armidale, father Sebastian 77-83) Front row: Isabel Newton (Armidale), Ruby Straker (Armidale), Casey Smith (Armidale), Dominique Holley (Armidale), Mrs Pip Warrick (Director of Enrolments), Mr Murray Guest (Headmaster), Miss Alexandra Pollitt (Girls’ Education Director), Hannah Neilson (Armidale), Miah Lupica (Armidale), Ellen Coote (Moree), Karen Baker (Armidale) Absent: Georgiana O'Brien (Gunnedah)

14 The Armidalian Descendants of Old Boys

Descendants of Old Boys- 2016 Back Row (L to R): Samuel Cannington, Callan Moffatt, Angus Webber, Cameron Holcombe, Henry Coldham, William Whitney, Thomas Wright, Sinclair Moore, Chloe Morgan, Wallace Davidson, Oliver White Sixth Row: Isobel Robertson, Jessie Digby, Nicholas Rogers, Samuel Weston, Samuel Berry, Jonathon Chamberlain, Alister Braham, Harry Pollard, Saxon Hughes, Ben Moffatt, Harry Mackenzie, Hattie Makeham Fifth Row: Harrison Ditchfield, Patrick Brennan, Thomas Deshon, Dan Lethbridge, Sam Wright, Nicholas Makeham, Thomas Cannington, Flynn Charley-Briggs, Clayton Southwell, Sebastian Etheridge, Angus Davidson, Henry Mitchell, Henry Mason, Chloe Lawson, Archer Croft Fourth Row: Gwynne Beynon, Wally Bremner, Marcus Braham, Remy Taylor, Henry Hughes, Lachlan Cameron, Hamish Cannington, Nicholas Munsie, Ben Carter, Lachlan Galbraith, Angus Earle, Tully Muller, Tom Younghusband, Jaden Carroll, Elliana McRae, Nathaniel Pidgeon Third Row: Sam Osborne, Sam Skipper, Lachlan Carter, Erin Page, Xavier Munsie, Archibald Chick, William Benham, Joe Kermode, Alexander Fulloon, Archer McDonald, Fergus Menzies, Emily Hempel, Jack Davidson, Harry Deshon, Edward Boydell, Hamish Pearce, Hudson Eichorn Second Row: Thomas Forsythe, Sam Strelitz, Lachlan Schumacher, Nicholas Thomas, Charlie Ryan, Abbott White, Toby Inglis, Miss Phoebe Wood , Mr Tim Hughes, Henry Kirton, Charles Hunter, Lachlan Thomas, Blair Eichorn, Ted Chick, Marcus Robb, Marcus Hempel Front Row: Lucy Taylor, Minnie Chick, Harry Brownlie, Oliver Robb, Jack Wood, Cameron Carruthers, Hugo Broun, Lachlan Brett, Ava Watts, Henry Taylor, Frederick Taylor Absent: Harry Ackling, Angus Apps, William Braham, Bonnie Bremner, Oliver Broun, Reuben Charley-Briggs, Rowan Croft, Riley Eichorn, Angus Eichorn, Harry Forsythe, Robert Hann, Floyd Hardingham, Sam Marshall, Angus Martel, Henry Moore, Henry Purkiss, Henry Robertson, Connor Shaw, Tom Southwell

15 Senior Prefect’s Address

Three years later however, I’m still It would no doubt be remiss of me to given the opportunity to speak on not mention the impact the school’s an occasion like this. I can remember transformation to co-education had on sitting in the audience at my very my schooling. I’m a fifth generation TAS first Speech Day at the end of Year boy and when I initially found out the 6, listening to the Senior Prefect and school was going co-educational I was looking up at him with awe, in both sceptical, I’ll be honest. I was worried assemblies and on Speech Day as if traditions would be lost and my final he were the school’s golden child. But year at school wouldn’t be the fairytale then all of a sudden I was the one to ending I had seen in the six years prior. take up that role. And it wasn’t until But upon reflection, there’s nothing I then that my views began to change. could do. It was completely out of my I thought that the Senior Prefect was hands, and I think that can be seen as the one person in the whole school a metaphor for life. As difficult as some who has done, or could do, no wrong. things might be to accept, sometimes However on reflecting on my role, I you just have to cop it on the chin, realise it is quite the opposite. You see, and move on. Having said all that, you learn a lesson by making a mistake I’d just like to say sorry. Sorry to any and suffering the consequence. And female students who may have felt the fact is the more mistakes you do either personally or publicly offended make the more relatable you become. for doing nothing wrong other than In my opinion, accessibility is one of the looking to acquire the amazing most important aspects of leadership. opportunities that TAS offers. And one It has not only helped me in my role as Senior Prefect, Ben Moffatt year down, I’m sure you’ll agree that the Senior Prefect, but in becoming a better journey thus far has been something person. The point I want to make is special, and I still can’t comprehend that if a kid from Guyra who still has his Ladies and Gentlemen. the thought of not returning at the chubby cheeks and looks no older than beginning of next year. Our guest speaker Adam Marshall is 12 can do this, then what’s stopping any absolutely right when he says that we of you. I am so proud to be a part of something are fortunate to go to a school like that is truly remarkable, and can only I know that some of may have been TAS. And though academics are super attribute this to such an amazing a little nervous about what I would important, if there’s one thing that the community and something that I will no talk about today. And the reason for school has taught me, it is that holding doubt miss. this is because everyone in this room true to yourself is one of the key things understands the power an individual However before I conclude for the very that will attribute to your success. possesses when they are given the last time I’d just like to give you a few Members of the TAS Board, Guest of opportunity to speak in a forum like pieces of advice that might help for the Honour Mr Adam Marshall, special this. The truth is, I’d be naïve to say that duration for your time at the school. guests, Headmaster, staff, parents, and our Year 12 group didn’t abuse this To the current Year 12 boarders: I students of The Armidale School. opportunity on a number of occasions throughout this year, and for that I challenge every single one of you, when I was suspended in Year 9. Does that would like to apologise. you return next year, to simply not push make me a bad person? The truth is, to the front of the line at dinner. it does, but only to some. You see, it That’s it. is dependant solely on that person’s perspective of me. 16 The Armidalian The thing is, you’re all going to get fed. The four of us are dependant on each In conclusion I’d like to offer each and Instead, use that time when you are other and this is where I come to every one of you the best of luck in your stuck in the line, to talk with someone reiterate the thesis of Deputy Senior future endeavours and the rest of your you’ve never spoken to before. Make Prefect Jarrod Bourke’s speech at the time at this school. You are so privileged them feel welcome, tell them about final Assembly: “happiness is only to be part of something this great, and yourself, and listen to what they have to real, when shared’’. I think this speaks it wouldn’t be a final year speech if I say. I can guarantee you will make their volumes. I encourage you all to spend didn’t stress the importance of taking day. Be the person you looked up to be. as much time with your family over the advantage of the opportunities you’ve Be that role model you had, or wish you Christmas holidays as possible and I’m been given. had, when you first started boarding. It sure you will experience true happiness. In reinforcing the words of our other really isn’t that hard. As a family, each and every one of us Deputy Senior Prefect Charlie Wyatt has our differences. All the families that The other point I want to make, is the at Valedictory, you will only regret the comprise such a wonderful community, importance of family. My immediate things you didn’t do, rather than the that is, the TAS community can be seen family comprises of four – Mum, Dad, things you did do. as a microcosm for the nature of the and my older sister Lucy. I would school as a whole, where we learn from consider the four of us to be pretty others and appreciate the depth and independent but that’s only because Ben Moffatt diversity that each and every one of of the façade we portray in our day to Senior Prefect you, has to offer. day lives. The truth is, none of us is truly independent.

TAS Prefects 2016 Back Row: Andrew Knight, Dominic Pilon, Henry Coldham, George Rodgers, Joseph Kingham,Cameron Holcombe, Angus Lloyd Second Row: Jack Radford, Lachlan Cruickshank, Alex Boulus, Lachlan Thomas, Charlton Grant, Alister Braham, Samuel Jackson-Bolton, Oliver Mayhew-Sanders Front Row: Holly Tearle, Jarrod Bourke (Deputy Senior Prefect), Mr Alan Jones, Ben Moffatt (Senior Prefect), Mr Murray Guest, Charles Wyatt (Deputy Senior Prefect), Emily Blackbourne

17 Chaplain’s Report

This allows for a helpful sound bite to • Middle School GAS (God and Stuff) be consumed by the whole school in a • Middle School Bible Study regular fashion and hopefully provides the stimulus for further discussions. • Senior School Brekky and Bible Study CLASSROOM • Staff Bible Study (Thursday Every student has Christian evenings) Development once a week from K-10. We use various resources, some we Our general practice is to provide have written others we have borrowed groups in such a way to give as much from other schools, still others we have opportunity for various students to purchased from Christian Educational explore what it means to be Christian. outlets. Most of these groups are Bible studies of one sort or another. They meet Our intention is to expose students to during break times – lunch and recess. the truths of scripture in a slightly more academic fashion. We want to allow for ONCE-A-TERM COMMUNITY exploration and discovery, we seek to SERVICES encourage Biblical literacy and we will invite appropriate responses to their The intention was to provide an conclusions. opportunity for our greater community (parents, staff, Old Boys, current CHAPEL students and others) to join together for a more contemporary community Students from K-5 have chapel once a Reverend Richard Newton, TAS Chaplain chapel service. Part of the intention is week. Students from 6-12 have chapel to give parents the chance to hear and once a fortnight. In addition Boarders even follow up on the sort of thing Rev Richard Newton (Chaplain) attend chapel every Wednesday night. Mr Cameron Patrick (Assistant Chaplain) their children are hearing regarding Mr David Jeavons (Year 13) Our chapel services attempt to give the Christian message for themselves. Mrs Joanne Benham (returned from students an opportunity to come Thus, these services are followed by Maternity Leave term 4) together in the name of Christ to sing, some sort of follow up in a small group pray and hear God’s word. Our general setting. We were delighted that Mrs Benham practice is to preach through the full KYCK returned to us in Term 4 after her counsel of God, via the methodical maternity leave. She brings so much to preaching of books of the Bible. We continue to attend KYCK each year, the team, particularly with the ministry this has proved to be very helpful in to the female students. This delight was In addition, each term commences with getting away with our students to hear heightened when the school agreed to a staff chapel service. great Bible teaching in a setting outside keep Cameron Patrick employed on Mrs VOLUNTARY GROUPS the school setting. It has also proved Benham’s return. helpful for our students to see there are • Boys Bible Club for upper What was on offer in 2016? many others their age who do follow primary-aged boys Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. ASSEMBLY • Girls Bible Club for upper primary Our weekly assembly begins each week and Middle School girls (which was with a hymn, Bible reading, short talk still run by Mrs Benham even whilst and prayer. on official leave.) 18 The Armidalian CHRISTIAN SERVICE TRIPS

Each year we attempt to have some component of service coupled with our KYCK trip, this year we spent some time with Katoomba Anglican Church which has a great gospel ministry and care for their communities homeless and needy.

FIJI

Each year we send a group of students to Fiji to work with St Christopher’s Home. This is a distinctly Christian Home for young boys and girls just out of Suva.

THAILAND

A very similar trip but ‘ramped ‘up for Year 10/11 students. We work with two Christian organisations, one is Agape Home for children who are HIV positive; the other is a leprosy rehabilitation centre (amongst other things) called McKean, and is part of the Leprosy Mission. Both of these groups exist on the fringe of the northern Thai city Chiang Mai.

CONCLUSION

We are thankful to God first, the school and the diocese for the ministry that is taking place within the school and we pray that it will continue and grow.

Rev Richard Newton Chaplain

R: Students in service at the McKean Centre, Thailand.

19 Wellbeing and Pastoral Care

The year 2016 was a momentous one in Worth becomes more important This included the establishment of the the School’s history because it heralded than its shallower cousin, happiness, Year 10 Batyr Chapter, who met weekly the introduction of co-education from and worth comes from achievement, and who oversaw Batyr’s One Sock One Kindergarten to Year 12 and it was a standing up to tests, recovering Goal Day in our sporting fixtures against good opportunity to hold the wellbeing from adversity and reaching out for Sydney Grammar and, among many and pastoral care mirror up to ourselves. challenge. other events, RU Okay? Day later in the It prompted questions of TAS’ culture, of year. Other highlights include the visits Positive Education continues to be core values, of support, safety, bullying, from Graham Hyman and Brent Sanders taught formally at TAS, through the and of whether we truly celebrate, or to talk to senior students, and for the PD/H/PE syllabus, but it exists informally merely tolerate, difference and diversity. first time this year, Michael Foley from in so much of what we have always How ready were we to accept such Leading Teams who worked with staff done. We don’t ask Cadets, for example, a new cohort of students and, if the and students on positive leadership and to tremble their way over a cliff in an strength of any community is how it culture. abseil exercise to be expert abseilers – treats its most vulnerable (arguably our rather it is an exercise in being pushed Our Wellbeing Team (comprising the 35 new girls), what would this transition beyond comfort and realising that not Directors of Pastoral Care and Boarding, say about us? only will we survive but that we will Girls’ Education Director alongside the Twelve months on, and with almost also be stronger for the experience. School Chaplain, School Medical Sister 80 girls enrolled by the end of the And then, 10 or 15 years on perhaps and Counsellor) have also been busy, year, we can reflect on this transition our students will know something real meeting weekly to discuss policy and with great pride. Our new girls are about challenge and, more importantly, practice, but only after the journeys happy and, very importantly, so are of responding to it, whether it be of individuals are considered. How our existing boys, and the healthy and through work, relationships, private is X travelling? Is Y better now? We natural relationships that formed have mental health or whatever, and so we ambitiously strive to have no students so quickly added a beautiful layer to our want them to know that hardship is an fall through our wellbeing net so that School’s culture. inevitable element of life – exposing the emotional, spiritual, physical and them to this, not shielding them, social worlds are as healthy as can be. Wellbeing and Pastoral Care, however, governs so much of what we do. goes well beyond happiness, and 2016 was a wonderful year for TAS. The central to our goals here, underpinned Resilience also lies at the heart of our girls are great, the boys (and families) by our interest in Positive Education, is continued relationship with Batyr and were terrific in their welcome and we the development of resilience. 2016 saw closer ties developed. are so excited about the shape of things to come.

Below: A student well being team gathered all students together on Backfield to make an important message on R U Okay Day Mr Barney Buntine Director of Pastoral Care

Right: Members of the TAS and Sydney Grammar FIrst XVs (and ball boys) show off their Batyr socks, also proudly worn by our netballers(bottom).

20 The Armidalian Aboriginal Students’ Program

21 Girls’ Education Director

TAS - to be a co-ed success or not to be, So why did it go well? I believe a lot of The girls were in the middle of their that was the question of 2016! work was done before the girls arrived sporting houses, arm in arm with to prepare the community - parents, boys, dressed in their war paint and There is little doubt that 2016 was an staff and students past and present. It showing just as much pride and spirit as historic year for The Armidale School. would require adjustment and patience everyone else. We embarked upon a ‘building’ project- and commitment from all stakeholders The House leaders were amazing and a project not of bricks and mortar, but and this was made clear. made a concerted effort to make those of people. TAS was no longer a boys first girls feel part of their house on school; it had become a place for boys’ From the outset, we attracted a diverse this historic night. I had the pleasure of and girls and so 2016 was the year of range of young women. We had those seeing many of the girls immediately foundations, of establishing what co-ed from city areas, from country, some had after and they were quite simply would be at TAS. boarded, many hadn’t. We had girls who overwhelmed by the energy and the were attracted by the music and drama We begun the year with 55 girls across sense of community. program, by the strong academic focus the campus and by the end of the year and by the Activities program. We had Many months later I asked Year 11s to that figure was 81with the expectation girls who hadn’t found their place in tell me when they started to feel part of of over 115 for the start of 2017. We their previous school and those who the school and without hesitation they began with 15 girl boarders in Dangar were really happy, but were looking all said ‘Warcry night’. House and by the end of the year that for something new. I was fascinated number had risen to 24 with at least 35 We did not attract a ‘type’ of girl, but as by these girls and in those first days, I girl boarders for the start of 2017. the year went on I decided there were a wondered what and how such a diverse few common attitudes amongst these People kept asking me ‘How’s co-ed group would find life at TAS. pioneers. Without fail, every girl came going’. Very quickly my response was As it turned out, I had nothing to fear. with the commitment to proving they “Really well. In fact, if I’m honest, even The TAS community embraced them were up to every challenge, whether better than I hoped for.” Our numbers and I believed the turning point was it was in the classroom, on the sports steadily increased over the course of Warcry Night. Until that point, the girls field, in the Activities program or some the year, but did that mean everything were a little on the outer, but on that other area of the school. perfect?…No! Were there no issues?… balmy evening in February, I saw, along Well, no, but given its significance, the with everyone else in that electric first year of a co-educational TAS went space, TAS transition from a boys school remarkably smoothly. to a school of boys and girls.

22 The Armidalian We had girls who liked the idea of being In that moment I felt real pride at how I spoke to boys and they said things pioneers and being part of something our girls and boys had dealt with a like, ‘Yeah I wasn’t sure at the start, but historic and we had girls who came in co-ed world. They just needed time it’s been pretty good having the girls.’ ready to embrace the ‘give things a go’ and opportunity and very quickly, The girl and boy numbers have steadily attitude, synonymous with TAS. friendships followed. grown and the word seems to be out that we are a place for both boys and It certainly wasn’t just the girls who I would be lying if there weren’t girls across the region. made the first year a success, it was also grumbles over the course of the year. the boys who just continued to be ‘TAS’ We did have to navigate the inevitable So as we look to 2017, I am excited and show girls what that meant. They ‘Its not fair the boys/ girls get more/ by what is to come. It was indeed showed by their example that you don’t get less/ get better/ get …. (fill in the an historic year, but we were simply have to be the best to be recognised blanks). We did not always get it right, laying the foundation; day-by-day, and respected, you just have to try. but those of us working with girls and student–by-student working together The boys highlighted that pride in boys and managing this new space, to develop a fantastic co-ed school. But your school is important and taking up aimed for consistency and equity the wonderful thing is that the ‘values’ opportunities is fundamental to being wherever possible. and school spirit we saw in 2016, with a TAS student. What I loved seeing, boys and girls, looked remarkably There are so many memorable very early on was healthy interactions similar to what its always been… a moments from 2016 and while all the between the boys and girls. hallmark of our great school that will achievements were fabulous, the thing continue far into the future. By the end of Term 1, I could look out I loved most, was seeing girls gain from the Dangar House window or from confidence and say to me they had the top of Fisher Wing and see boys and found a place and were happy here. Miss Alexandra Pollitt girls sitting at the tables or sprawled Girls’ Education Director on the grass, sometimes working, but mostly just laughing and having fun. It did my heart good and I enjoyed the boarding girls pushing to be allowed to hang out more or have boys in the library to study with, as it was a sign that co-ed was working! I had an interview towards the end of Term 3 and a girl looking to join us for 2017 asked me, “What kinds of things have you done to help girls and boys mix?” I pondered a moment and said, “Truthfully, I haven’t ‘needed’ to ‘do’ anything”. The reality was that girls and boys had been in classes and bands and drama performances and sporting teams together and, as a consequence, ‘hanging out’ had become normal and natural.

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24 The Armidalian 25 Director of Studies’ Report

Jack Tizzard from Kootingal was We wish the Year 12 students of 2016 awarded the highest band in four all the best for their future endeavours subjects, including a mark of 98 in and look forward to hearing of their Visual Arts. Jack also excelled in the achievements and lives beyond TAS. practical component of the subject, ACADEMIC INITIATIVES his Major Work being selected for the HSC Visual Arts showcase ARTEXPRESS We began the year with the to be hung at the Art Gallery of NSW implementation of the new Stage 5 and displayed locally in Tamworth in Elective Program. For the first time, 2017. He also achieved Band 6 results in students were presented with the English Advanced, English Extension 1 opportunity to choose six semester and History Extension culminating in an long electives from over 60 choices. ATAR of 96.35. Staff had been working through 2015 to ensure that the subjects on offer Other high achievers in 2016, achieving piqued student interest, prepared ATARs over 90 included Jarrod them well for senior study and allowed Bourke, Jack Boydell, Angus Lloyd and them to explore new possibilities. Lachlan Tonkin. Students listed in the Staff and students look forward to the Distinguished Achiever’s List: Renee development of this program in future Collins, Charlton Grant, Andrew Knight, years. Jack Parker and Brent Rees. 2016 was the Board of Studies and Students performed strongly across Educational Standards (BOSTES) all three Music courses offered at the HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE conduct the next cycle of their school, with all of the Music Extension Registration and Accreditation of TAS. The release of the 2016 HSC results saw students achieving the highest band Staff worked hard to ensure that the TAS continue to achieve strong academic possible, 75 percent of students in educational programs on offer at TAS results. Music 1 scoring a Band 6 and all of the were able to be seen through the Music 2 class receiving marks above Overall, nine students made the vast amount of documents sent in for 86. Andrew Knight, who achieved a Distinguished Achievers List, between review. Our allocated Senior Inspector Band 6 in Music Extension, has been them achieving Band 6 results (or was particularly complimentary of the nominated for the HSC Music showcase equivalent) in 12 courses – English implementation of the International concert Encore at the Sydney Opera (Advanced), English Extension 1, Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme House next year and has been selected Mathematics, Mathematics Extension (PYP) and the new Stage 5 elective to perform at the regional showcase 1 and 2, Music 1 and 2 and Music program. Such success in this Bravissimo. Extension, History Extension, PDHPE, registration process is only able to occur Design & Technology and Visual Arts. It is clear that the academic focus of due to the diligence of such a capable students at TAS continues to improve. teaching staff. Charlie Wyatt, with an ATAR of 97, is Dux Students, parents, teachers and the of The Armidale School in 2016. Charlie wider school community are supporting achieved Band 6 results in English our senior students to achieve Advanced, and both Maths Extension and are approaching their studies 1 and 2. This strong result capped off a with a constant focus on personal highly successful academic program for improvement. Charlie since his arrival from Moree as boarder in Year 7.

26 The Armidalian Following on from the BOSTES inspection, Junior School faced a ACADEMIC COLOURS Silver second inspection process for the year Gold Year 12 from the International Baccalaureate. Alister Braham, Jack Parker, Nathan We had been working for over the past Year 12 Rasmussen, Brent Rees, Cai Spiers, two years as a PYP Candidate School Jarrod Bourke Jack Boydell, Angus Lachlan Tonkin and have now progressed through Lloyd, Jack Tizzard, Charlie Wyatt the Authorisation Process to be an IB Year 11 Year 11 World School delivering the Primary Mohammed Ahsan, Jessie Digby, Flynn Ihle, Imogen Gifford, Lachlan Years Programme. This was a rigorous Harry Forsythe, Ziggy Harris, Sam Knowles, Katie Miller, Samuel Thatcher, process and ably led by both Head Kealey, Caton Lupica, Nkosiphile Liam Treavors, Thomas Wright of Junior School Mr Ian Lloyd and Nyathi, James Orr, Sebastian Scott, PYP Coordinator Mrs Veronica Waters David Wu supported strongly by the teaching staff of Junior School.

Mrs Seonia Wark Director of Studies

27 Speech Day Prizes

YEAR 6 YEAR 7

Citizenship Citizenship Alexander Zuber Jack Armstrong

PDHPE - Personal Development, PDHPE - Personal Development, Health & Physical Education Health & Physical Education Liam Hunt Thomas Forsythe

Japanese Japanese Fergus Menzies Archer McDonald

Visual Arts Technology Ruby Straker Kade Stanley

English, Science Mathematics William Jubb Jack van Roy

Mathematics, Music English, Geography, History, Science Aiden Swick Lachlan Galbraith

French, HSIE, Citizenship Citizenship, French, Visual Arts Hugo Catterall Hannah Neilson

Armidale Dumaresq Council Music Citizenship Award Eliza Ward Isabel Newton Coventry Cup – Best All-round Student in Year 7 Freemasons’ Prize Eliza Ward for Excellence in Community Service Joshua Miron

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YEAR 8 YEAR 9

Citizenship PDHPE - Personal Development, Jaden Carroll Health & Physical Education Emerson Browning French

Colby Hanes English Music Nicholas Corderoy Andrew Kirk French PDHPE - Personal Development, Emily Hempel Health & Physical Education Agriculture – Kenneth Caldwell Memorial Prize James O’Brien Tom Hamilton Citizenship, Technology HSIE Finance Elective William Benham Lachlan Oates Science, Visual Arts Drama Thomas Wu Erin Page English, Geography, History, Japanese, Music Mathematics Disa Smart Matthew Wark Japanese Commitment and Perseverance Prize Nicholas Ward for consistent effort and desire to improve Zac Campbell English Extension Elective, Geography, History, HSIE Legal Studies Elective, Science Extension Elective Armidale Diocesan Middle School Prize Henry O'Neil for willingness to support, encourage and serve others Luke Evans Mathematics – Mottershead Memorial Prize Henry O'Neil Middle School Prize for Outstanding contribution and service to Science – Lochhead Memorial Prize Middle School Henry O'Neil Jack Nivison Adam Munro Prize for Citizenship Henry O'Neil

29 YEAR 10

English Extension Elective Carson Shield Achiever’s Award Ashini Ekanayake Samuel Wright

Visual Arts Carson Shield Achiever’s Award Charlotte George Georgiana O’Brien

Agriculture - F W Nivision Memorial Prize English, French, Geography, History, HSIE Economics Benjamin Hamparsum Elective, Science Sambava Jeyakumar Music

Dominique Holley Mathematics – Blaxland Memorial Prize History Elective Sambavan Jeyakumar Henry Hughes Mathematics Extension Elective HSIE Finance Elective Sambavan Jeyakumar Nicholas Jackson

PDHPE Elective Ben Louis

Drama Nicholas Moar

Industrial Technology Elective Heath Whibley

Technology, Japanese Owen Chandler

Industrial Technology - Automotive, PDHPE - Personal Development, Health & Physical Education Tully Muller

Design & Technology Hannah van Roy

Freemasons’ Prize for Excellence in Community Service Hannah van Roy

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Visual Arts English Standard, Metal & Engineering Madison Alldridge Samuel Cannington

Design & Technology Poll Hereford Shield Eliza Cunningham Samuel Cannington

Agriculture Business Studies, Geography Oliva Fenwicke Thomas Wright

PDHPE - Personal Development, McConville Prize for Communication & Leadership Health & Physical Education Thomas Wright Harry Forsythe Ancient History, Biology, English, English Advanced, Automotive English Extension 1, Legal Studies Benjamin Mabbott Flynn Ihle

Primary Industries Music 2 Callan Moffatt Samuel Thatcher

Music 1 John Montgomery Prize - Best All-round Sebastian Scott Achievement in Year 11 Samuel Thatcher Mathematics General – E P Spencer Memorial Prize William Whitney

Software Design & Development (Correspondence)

David Wu Mathematics Extension 1, Physics Lachlan Knowles

Economics, French Continuers Caton Lupica

Drama, Modern History Katie Miller

Chemistry, Mathematics Liam Treavors

31 Year 12 Awards

Academic Prizes

Overall Academic Achievement (estimated > 90) Jarrod Bourke, Jack Boydell, Angus Lloyd, Jack Tizzard

Headmaster’s Academic Prize for Excellence ( Best HSC Assessment) Charles Wyatt

Automotive English Extension 2 Robert Hann Jacob Hunt Chemistry Creative Writing (Hadley White Prize) Nathan Rasmussen Jacob Hunt Creative Writing (Hadley White Prize) Mathematics (Mottershead Memorial Prize) Elyssa Rogers-Ellis Angus Lloyd Design & Technology Music 2 Jack Parker Angus Lloyd Design (Philip & Lenna Smith Prize) Agriculture (Sinclair Trophy) George Rodgers Jack Radford English Standard (Ken McConville Memorial Prize) Geography Alexander Boulus Jack Radford French Continuers PD, Health & PE Madeline Dennis Cai Spiers Mathematics General 2 (E.P. Spencer Memorial Prize) Spanish Continuers (Correspondence) Angus Webber Cai Spiers Metal & Engineering History Extension Joseph Kingham Jack Tizzard Music Extension Modern History (Blomfield Memorial Prize) Andrew Knight Jack Tizzard Primary Industries Visual Arts (May Wills Magoffin Memorial Prize) Lachlan Thomas Jack Tizzard Ancient History Economics (Mark Drinkwater & Howard Tolhurst Memorial Prize) Jack Boydell Charles Wyatt Legal Studies English Advanced Jack Boydell Charles Wyatt Biology English Extension 1 Alister Braham Charles Wyatt Business Studies Mathematics Extension 1 Alister Braham Charles Wyatt Drama Mathematics Extension 2 Renee Collins Charles Wyatt Music 1 (Roger Bailey Memorial Prize) Physics Renee Collins Charles Wyatt

32 The Armidalian Lions Citizenship Medallions for Exemplary Character and Service

Alister Braham, Jock Campbell, Renee Collins, Lachlan Cruickshank, Samuel Danke, Joshua McCormick, Jack Parker, Angus Simmons, Brough Whibley

Special Prizes

Rajendra Perpetual Trophy (Debating} Keith Lawrance Memorial Shield (Leadership and Jacob Hunt Service in many fields) GPS OBU Council’s Sport Prize (For outstanding sportsmanship, George Rodgers exceptional dedication, commitment and contribution to sport) Headmaster’s Prize for the Best All Rounder Cameron Holcombe (Excellence in academic, sporting & community fields) N K Moffatt Shield (Best all-round Sportsman) Angus Lloyd William Brissett Round Square King Constantine Medal (Individual or Cecil Hill Memorial Prize ( Contribution to Co-curricular Music) Group who have done unusual and outstanding service Charlton Grant work and in so doing have supported the ideals of Round Jim Graham Drama Prize (Contribution to Co-curricular Drama) Square) Jarrod Bourke Andrew Knight The Brad Fenner Prize (Prize for Deputy Senior Prefect) Andrew Beattie Memorial Prize (Outstanding contribution to Jarrod Bourke Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities) Dr Kent-Hughes Prize (Christian Service) Andrew Knight Charles Wyatt Ruth Langford-Smith Memorial Prize (For persistence and G. A. Fisher Prefect’s Prize - All-round Achievement determination) of a Prefect (character and influence) Jack Boydell Charles Wyatt Peter Beit Prize (Achievement Beyond Expectation The Brad Fenner Prize (Prize for Deputy Senior Prefect) in Several Fields) Charles Wyatt Jacob Faint Rawson Cup (For the Senior Prefect) Brendan Vickers Memorial Prize for Individual Excellence Benjamin Moffatt (Awarded to a student who shows individual character TAS Blue (The TAS Blue is a new award for Year 12 and flair in any area) students, recognising outstanding effort, persistence and Michael Harris contribution to all areas of School life) Celia Skeggs Memorial Shield (Personal Achievement through Jarrod Bourke, Henry Coldham, Benjamin Moffatt, School Activities) Charles Wyatt Samuel Jackson-Bolton Anthony Kent Biggs Memorial Prize (Leadership and good influence amongst Juniors) Joseph Kingham

Higinbotham Prize for Dux of the School 2015 Syed Ali Ahsan

33 Valedictory Day Address

I would like to begin by acknowledging I quickly got used to working in the have a clue about optometry, fashion, the first female graduates: Holly, Emily, fancy offices overlooking Sydney retail, building a shop or a webpage Elyssa, Renee and Madi. Being first Harbour. Like everyone else, I fell into a – we decided that we were perfectly in anything is not easy, it requires rhythm of working till midnight every qualified to do this. leadership and courage, and I want to night during the week and often on In the past we’d talked and talked about thank you. the weekend. About a year in I clearly so many business ideas. This time we remember walking home from work acted. Just starting anything is by far To the boys, maybe if I had the in the early hours of the morning the most important step. The rest of the opportunity to go to school with girls, feeling kind of empty. I asked myself, stuff you can work out after. I wouldn’t have been sitting where you what went wrong? I had worked hard are now 15 years ago and six hours out at school and uni and got a job I had It became my life. from own formal, feeling quite terrified. dreamed of. It looked great on paper We flew to China to find factories and Incidentally, when I graduated from TAS but I hated it. Nobody saw their family. ordered our first bunch of frames. We I studied at Sydney University and lived Everyone seemed to be depressed didn’t have a store so we used to sell at St Andrews, a residential college with and tired all the time…. But most them at the Bondi markets on Sundays. a long and proud history of all male importantly I was a very small cog in a Pete’s from a prominent family of attendance. Much like you guys, I was huge wheel of work that I did not care barristers, and I distinctly remember in the first co-educational year group. It about it. them dropping down one Sunday to was a huge change for the College but I am not sure if it was something to see our new business. I got to see first-hand the tremendous do with growing up on a farm where benefits of going co-ed. As an Old Boy, you own your business and where the They arrived at the markets to see us I couldn’t be more supportive of this product of your labour is so clear, but between a fortune teller and a rather decision and must commend the school I realised that I did not want to spend odd man who made fashion garments leadership and broader community for my next 40 years working for someone for cats….Pete had just turned down making this change. else on things I did not love, (or at the a full scholarship to study at Oxford - they were not amused!! But from these Writing this speech has not been easy. very least care about). humble beginnings were gained some Who am I to offer ‘advice’ to such an Steve Jobs once said “your whole life momentum and we started to grow. impressive group of young people changes when you look around you about to start the most exciting part of and realise everything was created by About 18 months in were going really their lives. people no smarter than you. And you well with a team of about 30 and five stores, in Sydney and Melbourne. We As I sat where you are today, I had no can change it.” In 2012, my business were making sales but by the time we idea what I wanted to do with my life, partner, Pete, and I started looking at paid our staff, our rent, and our frame all I knew was that I wanted to get out the optometry industry and realized suppliers there was just not enough. We into the world and to “make something that it was all wrong. Why were glasses were on the edge of bankruptcy. of myself”. that cost $10 to manufacture sold for $500? Why was OPSM, staffed by Practically this means we would have When I graduated from university I 55 year old ladies in knitted jumpers lost every cent we had put into it, on entered the workforce in Management selling fashion items to people in their top of big sums we had borrowed from Consulting. The year I applied, the 20s? Why couldn’t buying glasses our parents. We had 30 staff depending firm received 2,000 applicants for only be fun and WHY was it so expensive? on us to pay their rent and often six positions. Somehow I got a job. There HAD to be a better way. The provide for their families. We didn’t I thought I had made it. I thought it idea for Bailey Nelson was born. know what to do. would be wonderful because so many Fortunately, after months of trying, we people wanted to do it. Apart from that fact that we didn’t

34 The Armidalian secured a major investor on a Friday From a business sense, getting sick Two big forces will shape your careers and had enough cash to make payroll proved a remarkable tool at putting – technology and globalisation. on Monday. We were in the clear. things in perspective. Our weekly sales Technology is a double edged sword. figures, that were previously life or In terms of opportunity, it’s never With a capital injection and a growing death to me, now seemed much less been easier or faster to do really big reputation things began to really take important. Previously, our staff were things. Just look at Uber upend the taxi off. My life was all about begging numbers on a spreadsheet, an expense industry in less than five years. We’re people to quit their jobs and come and that should be minimised. As the leader seeing driverless cars, automated brick join us. of Bailey Nelson, I was so exhausted laying machine and robots performing It was a series of meetings, new store and stressed that I was often frustrated keyhole surgery. The flip side is that openings, flights around the world. and irritable. I lost my temper easily. many jobs and industries are not Suddenly we were only 30 years old, we What kind of role model was I setting coming back. You must be ready to had about 20 stores, 200 staff, we were for our team? It certainly didn’t feel like change, or you will be left behind. meeting major CEOs who were telling inspirational leadership. The second is globalisation. We’ve us we had the most exciting and the I realised what I actually loved was not watched manufacturing jobs being fastest growing business in Australia. I opening new stores but growing a team shipped to lower cost countries in Asia. prided myself on my work ethic, on how that felt like a family who really believed But not it’s also white collar jobs like busy I was and that I only needed five in what we were doing. Work is now not accounting, law and parts of medicine. hours sleep a day. But the hard work about growing revenues and stores but did not matter because it felt like our Each of you is going to have to about growing people. dreams were coming true. reinvent yourselves multiple times in Work is going to play a huge part in your careers; regardless of whether Until one morning when I woke up your life, so don’t settle until you find you choose Agriculture, Medicine, covered in a rash, without the energy something that you really love. professional services or a trade. The to get out of bed, this continued for challenge is you’ll have to do this about a year. My doctor advised me It may not feel like it today but at some outside the formal education system that my immune system was basically point in the future you’re all going to and you must take responsibility for destroyed. I was warned that if I didn’t realise what an incredible start TAS has yourselves. stop I could be like this for five-10 years. given you in life. Your parents have How could this happen to me, in the made an incredible financial sacrifice to So, with that in mind, I offer three final prime of my life? I thought I was bullet send you to TAS; at some point today I’d pieces of advice: proof. My entire identify was wrapped encourage you to thank them for it. 1. Set goals – this is really about being up in being a success in business and So, some final observations. clear on what you want that was taken from me. For a period it was devastating. None of you will probably use your 2. Always read books – money, health, trigonometry again, the fundamentals personal relationships, nutrition, I spent long periods at home on our of organic chemistry. What I hope you how to handle stressful situations farm with my parents looking after me. take from TAS, from all the classes, the Spending all day in bed allows for deep 3. Seek mentors - people are always Hawkesbury Canoe Classics and Round reflection and forces you to think about happy to be approached Square trips is the skill of learning and some of the big questions in life. the confidence to step into new things. Best of luck with your exams and your On a personal level: What if I never get future careers. The pace of change in the world is faster better? If I had my time again, what than ever, many of you will enter the would I have done differently? Where work force in jobs that have not even did the last 15 years go? Mr Nick Perry been contemplated yet. 2001 Deputy Senior Prefect

35 Valedictory Day Response

Thank you Nick, for sharing your think it is something different. I believe will distinguish itself as a milestone for invaluable experiences and showing that it was because going into this the rest of our lives. It’s a turning point us how a TAS education has shaped year, we knew that the experiences we in the road that we will look back on as your future. Your insights have not had would be our last. The final annual the day our independence has started. gone unnoticed, your messages fully camp, the final musical, the last time While I’m sure that many of us will stay considered and your corporate success we played in the celebrated blue and in contact, from today we will all be is a testament to your character and white. Further, staring squarely in the splitting into separate directions and determination. On behalf of this school, face of the finality of our time as TAS from this point we will continue our I would like to thank you for your students, we all had to accept a level of journeys – separately, but always united contribution and advice. responsibility that was unknown to any by our common TAS education. of us in the years prior - through the Well, we are finally here. After ticking Today, in particular, is a day for looking cadet program, prefect appointments, off a series of ‘lasts’ that began this time back and also for looking forward. We captains of sport or the duties that last year, today is the culmination of look back to see how far we have come, come with being the graduating class. them all. While I’m sure most of us are and to appreciate the opportunities The senior duties should never be ready to leave - to assume a whole new we have been given through being underestimated. level of independence, perhaps the TAS students. It is also a time to pause beginning of the greatest journey of While at times these challenges may and look forward to plan, imagine and our lives to date, I think it is safe to say, seem like too much effort, somehow even dream about how we can best use that we will all miss, to various extents, school gets better and richer through those opportunities. many of the daily experiences we have them. Not despite the pressures, but Before I finish, there are a few people had in these hallowed halls. If there is because of them. These challenges to thank. Firstly to my parents who, anything that the past TAS students stretch us, challenge us – make us despite living over 400 km away, have taught us, it’s that these memories stronger, better people for having have continually supported me in should not be undervalued. embraced them. every aspect of my school life. Their And I think, as a year group we The girls have arguably had the greatest wisdom and insights continue to be understand this. My final year has borne challenges of all of us, and girls, I invaluable and I suspect they always some of my most poignant and lifelong am seriously amazed at the courage will be. Secondly to our teachers who memories - the celebrations of the First that you had to start afresh in a new have encouraged us and continued to XV champions, a great athletics carnival, school in Year 12. Your efforts have not push us towards our full capabilities the undefeated football First XI and, of gone unnoticed. Not only have you even sometimes when we really didn’t course, Tyrrell’s clear sweeping victory established yourselves in your own want to be pushed at all. Thank you for in the Swimming Carnival. I remember right as valued members of the school, pushing and the faith you have shown clearly in Year 11 when we asked the but simultaneously you have stood as in us. Thirdly, to the rest of the prefect then seniors what Year 12 was like – appropriate role models for future TAS body and especially to Ben and Jarrod. invariably there were two styles of girls. And lastly, to all of you. The best answer. One - it is the craziest, most The attitude to continually, but sensibly, memories are always the ones shared, rushed year of your life that seems to test boundaries is I think perhaps one and the memories this Class of 2016 end almost as soon as it begins, or two of the greatest lessons that TAS has have made here will last a lifetime, – it’s the greatest of your school years. taught us. As we leave this school, and there are plenty more memories In reality, it is probably a combination we realise we have been equipped to make and share outside of these of both. with all the right tools for an adult life, walls. I look forward to our future as Old Some may argue that the reason for from learning how to shake a hand Armidalians and the future encounters these may simply be that they are the to a sense of resilience through the and successes that I am sure will follow. freshest memories in our minds, but I Activities programs. And so, this day Charles Wyatt - Deputy Senior Prefect 36 The Armidalian Valetes

Blackbourne, Emily Mae (Term 4 2015-16) Ross House

Office held: Prefect. Sport: Netball TAS 2 2016.

Boulus, Alexander William (2010-16) Green House

Offices held: Prefect, House Captain, Captain of Football, Vice Captain of Basketball. Awards/Prizes: The Ken McConville Memorial Prize for HSC Standard English 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Athletics, Warren Pengilley Cup - 100m Sprint Champion 2016; Basketball 2011-16, 1st VIII, NCIS 2014-16, 2nd VIII NCIS 2013; Cricket 2010-11; Football 2010-16, 1st XI CIS and NCIS 2013-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Best & Fairest Award 2015, 2016, Gold Medallions 2013, 2014, U15 Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013; Snow Sports, Inter-Schools and NSW Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Championships 2013-14 . Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2010-16. Other: ‘Tour de Rocks’ 2012-16; Study Tour to France 2013.

Bourke, Jarrod William (2013-16) Tyrrell House

Offices held: Deputy Senior Prefect, Vice Captain of Football, SRC. Awards/Prizes: The Brad Fenner Prize (Deputy Senior Prefect), The Round Square King Constantine Medal (Round Square IDEALS), TAS Blue, Award for Academic Achievement in Year 12 2016, Year 11 Chemistry Prize, Year 11 Mathematics Extension Prize, McConville Prize for Communication and Leadership, Gold Colours - Academic Excellence 2015, Year 10 Prizes for Commerce, Design and Technology, Geography, Maths and Science Extension, Science, Gold Medallion – Academic Excellence 2014; Year 9 Prizes for Commerce, Design and Technology, English, Geography, Mathematics, Maths and Science Extension, Science, PDHPE, Gold Medallion – Academic Excellence 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2013-14, SGT 2014. Sport: Football 2013-16, Vice Captain, 1st XI 2014-16, NCIS 2014-16, DCC Commendation - Outstanding Commitment 2016, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Silver Medallion 2014, U15 Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013; Rugby 2013; Swimming 2014-16; Strength and Conditioning 2015-16; Tennis 2013; Triathlon 2014-16. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2013-15. Other: Christian Leadership and Bible Study 2014-16, Debating 2015-16, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme 2013-2016, Gold Triple Crown 2015, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, KYCK 2015, Minimbah Service 2013-16, Round Square International Conference Delegate – Singapore 2015, Public Speaking 2016.

Boydell, Jack Adam (2011-16) Abbott House

Awards/Prizes: The Ruth Langford Memorial Prize (Persistence and Determination), Year 12 Ancient History Prize, Year 12 Legal Studies Prize, Award for Academic Achievement in Year 12 2016, Silver Colours – Academic Achievement 2015, Silver Medallion – Academic Achievement 2014, 2013; Year 9 History Prize. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Athletics and Cross Country, CIS and NCIS 2015-16, Silver Colours 2016; Football 2014; Hockey 2011; Indoor Hockey 2016; Squash 2015-16; Swimming, Weights and Cycling 2011-12; Tennis 2011-12; Triathlon 2012-16. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2012. Other: Gold Triple Crown 2015, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015.

37 Braham, Alister Charles (2009-16) Broughton House

Offices held: Prefect, House Vice Captain. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion, Year 12 Biology Prize, Year 12 Business Studies Prize 2016; Year 11 Biology Prize, Silver Colours – Academic Achievement 2015, Silver Medallion – Academic Achievement 2014, Bronze Medallion – Academic Achievement 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, CUO OC B Coy 2016, Guard 2015-16, RSL Trophy – Best Sergeant 2013, Rangers 2010. Sport: Basketball 2014; Equestrian 2010-16; Rugby 2010-16; Swimming, Weights and Cycling 2010-11; Touch Football 2010. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2010-12, Silver Colours and Silver Award – Contribution to Music and Bands. Other: Japan and China Study Tour.

Bray, Luke Andrew (2013-16) Croft House

Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering, Certificate II in Automotive Service 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2013-16, Signals Platoon 2014-16, Senior Cadet 2015-16, The Matthew Slade Shield for Contribution to HQ 2015. Sport: Cricket 2014-15; Rugby 2013-16; Rifle Shooting 2013; Tennis 2013-14.

Brissett, William Arndell (2009-16) Ross House

Offices held: House Vice Captain, Captain of Hockey. Awards/Prizes: The N K Moffatt Shield (Best All-round Sportsman) 2016, The Spirit of Sport Award (Contribution to School Sport) 2016,Certificate III in Sport and Recreation – Fitness, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2016, The Freemasons Prize (Junior) for Excellence in Community Service 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Athletics 2009-16, CIS and NCIS 2012-14, GPS 2011-13, NCSA 2010-11, Bronze Medallion 2014; Cricket 2009-16, 2nd XI 2015-16, U16 Walter Taylor Shield Rep 2012; Football, 1st XI 2014-16, NCIS 2014-16, Silver Colours 2015 and 2016, U15 Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013; Hockey 2013-16, 1st and 2nd XI 2014-16, GPS Senior Club Person of the Year 2016, CIS and NCIS 2015-16, NSW and New England Rep 2013-16, NSW All-Schools Merit Team 2015, Gold Colours 2015, 2016, Gold Medallion 2014; Indoor Hockey, New England Rep 2013-16; Rowing 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, GPS Head of the River 2015 (3rd IV), 2016 (2nd IV); Rugby 2010-16; Touch Football 2010; Twilight Soccer 2011; Strength and Conditioning 2014-16, Weights Training 2014-16. Creative and Performing Arts: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat 2012. Other: Gold Triple Crown, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2014, Tour de Rocks 2012.

Broun, Oliver Murray (2010-16) Ross House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Cricket 2011-12; Football 2015; Rugby 2010-14, 2016, NZ Tour 2014, New England Rep 2011; Squash 2015; Tennis 2010- 16; Touch Football 2010. Creative and Performing Arts: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat 2012, Piano 2010. Other: Gold Triple Crown 2015, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2014, 2015; KYCK 2013, Fiji Service 2012.

Campbell, Jock Archie (2004-16) Green House

Offices held: SRC, Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion 2016, The Armidale Freemasons’ Prize – Excellence in Community Service 2010. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, CPL 2015-16, Signals Platoon 2014-16, Rangers 2010. Sport: Basketball 2010-16, Referee 2010-16; Football 2010-16, Referee 2011-16; Tennis 2015. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2010-13, Stage Manager, Sound Effects Operator and/or Technical Assistant – Once Upon a Mattress, Treasure Island 2015; West Side Story 2014, Les Misérables, Antigone 2013, Silver Medallion – Creative Arts 2013, Assistant Stage Manager and Technical Assistant –Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Sound Effects Operator –Alice Dreaming 2012, Stage Crew The Front Room Boys 2011. Other: Technical Support and Volunteer TAS Rugby Carnival 2012-2016, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award 2015, KYCK 2013, Round Square Australasian and South East Asian Junior Conference Delegate 2012, Fiji Service 2012.

Carmichael, Sam Alexander (2011-16) Broughton House (2014-16), Croft House (2011-13)

Office held: Middle School Monitor 2012, School War Cry Captain 2016 Awards/Prizes: Certificate III in Sport and Recreation – Fitness 2016 Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14. Sport: Football 2014-16, 2nd XI 2015-16; Hockey 2015-16; Kayaking 2011; Rowing 2011-12, 2012-13, 2015-16. 1st IV coxswain 2011-12, 2015-16, Silver Colours 2016, GPS Head of the River 2012, 2013, 2016; Silver Medallion 2012, 2013; Rugby 2011-13; Tennis 2014-15. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2014. Other: Fiji Service 2012.

38 The Armidalian Chambers, Alexander Douglas Alfred (2003-16) Green House

Offices held: House Vice Captain 2016, Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: Gold Colours – Academic Excellence 2015, Gold Award – Academic Excellence 2014, Year 10 Prize for HSIE Extension 2014, Bronze Medallion – Academic Achievement 2013, The Armidale Dumaresq Council Citizenship Award, Year 6 Prize for HSIE, 2010. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, CUO 2iC A Coy 2016, Guard 2014-16, Rangers 2010. Sport: Basketball 2013-16, NCIS 2015-16; Cricket 2010-14; Football 2013-16, 1st XI 2015-16; Rifle Shooting 2011-12; Rugby 2010-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2011-12. Other: Kokoda Track Expedition 2015, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Forensic Science Camp 2012, Fiji Service 2012.

Coldham, Henry George (2011-16) Tyrrell House

Offices held: Prefect, House Vice Captain, Vice Captain of Rugby. Awards/Prizes: TAS Blue 2016, Year 11 PDHPE Prize, The E P Spencer Memorial Prize for Year 11 General Mathematics, Silver Colours - Academic Achievement 2015, Silver Medallion – Academic Achievement 2014, Year 10 PDHPE Prize 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14, SGT 2014, LT COL D J Harrison Shield (Best Section Leader) 2013. Sport: Athletics 2011-14, GPS 2011-13, CIS and NCIS 2012-14, NSW Junior Championships 2012, CIS and NCSA, NSW All- Schools 2011; Basketball 2011-16, 1st VIII 2015-16, NCIS 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Rugby 2011-16, 1st XV 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, NSW Country Schools Rep (Team Captain) 2014, NZ Tour 2014, NSW Country and New England Rep 2013, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Strength and Conditioning 2014-16. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2012-14. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, Gold Triple Crown 2015 and 2016, Thailand Service 2014.

Collins, Renee (2016) Broughton House

Office held: Girls’ Creative Arts Captain 2016. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion, The Roger Bailey Memorial Prize for Year 12 Music Course 1, Year 12 Prize for Drama. Sport: Athletics, Girls Reserve Champion Open Age Division 2016; Netball TAS 1st VIII 2016; Swimming, Reserve Champion Girls 18 yrs Age Division 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Bye Bye Birdie 2015, Silver Colours – Music 2

Creighton, Callan Sole (2011-16) Tyrrell House (2016), Ross House (2011-15)

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Athletics 2011-16, CIS and NCIS 2016, Swinton Cup (Open 1500m Champion) 2016, NCSA 2011; Basketball 2013-16; Equestrian 2011-13; Rugby 2011-16, 1st XV 2015-16, Silver Colours 2016, Gold Medallion 2015; NSW Country Schools 2011 and 2014-15 and 2011, New England Rep 2011 and 2014, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Strength and Conditioning 2014-16; Tennis 2011-12; Touch Football 2011-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2011. Other: Batyr Chapter Peer Support 2016; Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, Gold Triple Crown 2014 and 2015; Fiji Service 2012.

Cruickshank, Lachlan John Bruce (2011-16) Tyrrell House

Offices held: Prefect, Captain of Water Polo. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Athletics 2011-13, CIS 2012, NCIS 2012-13, NCSA 2011; Basketball 2013-16; Cricket 2011-12; Rugby 2011-16, 1st XV 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015 and 2016, Gold Medallion 2015, NZ Tour 2014, Central North Rep 2013, Gold Coast Tour 2013, New England Rep 2011; Strength and Conditioning 2014-16; Swimming 2011-16, NCIS 2013 and 2016, Reserve Champion 14 yrs Age Division 2012, NCSA 2011; Touch Football 2011-12; Triathlon 2013-14; Water Polo 2011-16, Regional Rep – State Championships, Gold Medallion 2012, 2013. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2011-16. Other: Batyr Chapter Peer Support 2016.

Danke, Samuel (2010-2016) Ross House

Offices held: House Captain 2016, Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: Loins Citizenship Medallion 2016, Bronze Awards – Academic Achievement 2014, 2015. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, SGT 2014-15, Rangers 2010. Sport: Basketball 2011-16, 1st VIII 2016, NCIS, Silver Colours 2016; Football 2011-16, 1st XI 2016; Swimming, Weights and Cycling 2010-11. Other: Fiji Service 2012.

39 Day, Nicholas Edward (2011-16) Abbott House

Office held: Vice Captain of Cricket. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-15, CPL 2013-15. Sport: Athletics 2011-13, NCIS 2013, NCSA 2011; Cricket 2011-16, 1st XI 2013-16, Consett Stephen Cup (Best Batting Average) 2015, 2016, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Silver Medallion 2014, Armidale Rep 2012; Rifle Shooting 2011; Rugby 2011-16, 1st XV 2016, Silver Colours 2016, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013, New England Rep 2011; Strength and Conditioning 2014-16; Water Polo 2011.

Dennis, Madeline Jane (2015-2016) Green House

Awards/Prizes: Year 12 French Continuers Prize, Year 11 French Continuers Prize 2015. Sport: Athletics 2016; Netball 2016; Swimming 2015-16.

Evans, Jack William (2003-2016) Ross House

Awards/Prizes: Year 11 Standard English Prize 2015, The Reuben F Scarf Award (Consistent Effort and Desire to Improve) 2012, Year 6 French Prize 2010. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Pioneers 2014-15, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Cricket 2010-16, 1st and 2nd XI 2013-16, Silver Colours 2016, 2nd XI Most Improved Award 2016; Rifle Shooting 2011; Football 2010-16, 2nd XI 2015-16, Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013 and 2014, Referee 2012-16. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2009-12. Other: KYCK 2013, 2015, 2016.

Faint, Jacob Thomas (2001-2016) Broughton House

Offices held: SUO Cadet Unit, Catafalque Party Commander 2016. Awards/Prizes: The Peter Beit Prize (Achievement in several fields), Certificate II in Automotive, Statement of Attainment in Certificate III in Engineering 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, Senior Under Officer Commanding Cadet Unit, ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award, Guard 2013-16, Guard Commander 2016, CUO 2015-16, Moffatt Sabre – Best Platoon Commander 2015, John Green Shield – Junior Guardsman of the Year 2013; Rangers 2010. Sport: Athletics 2013-15, GPS 2013-14, CIS 2015, NCIS 2014-15, Silver Medallion 2014; Basketball 2010-16, 1st VIII 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Johnston Trophy (Contribution to Basketball) 2016, NCIS 2014-15; Cricket 2011; Football 2016; Rifle Shooting 2010; Rugby 2010-15, New England Rep 2013-14, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Tennis 2011-12, NCSA 2011, Silver Medallion – Junior Doubles Champion 2011. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Tour de Rocks 2013, 2014. Finlayson, Samuel Robert (2011-16) Ross House

Office held: Captain of Athletics, Captain of Equestrian, Vice Captain of Triathlon. Awards/Prizes: Bronze Awards – Academic Achievement 2015, 2014, 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14. Sport: Athletics 2013-16, DCC Commendation (Services to Athletics) 2016, NCIS 2015-16, Silver Medallion 2014, GPS 2013; Equestrian 2012-16, Polocrosse, State and New England Rep 2012-16, National Rep 2014, NW NSW Schools Expo 2014-16; Rifle Shooting 2011-12; Rugby 2011-14; Swimming 2011-16, GPS 2015; Tennis 2011; Triathlon 2015-16, NSW All-Schools 2015 and 2016, Silver Colours 2015 and 2016; Touch Football 2011-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Trombone 2011-12.

Frogley, Jonathan Allan (2012-16) Croft House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2012-14. Sport: Cricket 2012-16, 2nd XI 2014-16; Rugby 2012-16, Silver Colours 2015; Squash 2012; Strength and Conditioning 2015- 16; Touch Football 2012. Other: Kokoda Track Expedition 2015, Round Square Exchange to Woodridge College South Africa Term 1 2014.

40 The Armidalian Grant, Charlton Andrew Scott (2003-16) Ross House

Offices held: Prefect, Captain of Speakers, Captain of Music, 2016, Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: The Cecil Hill Memorial Prize (Contribution to Co-Curricular Music), DCC Commendation (Contribution to Debating and Public Speaking) 2016, The McConville Prize for Communication and Leadership 2015, Silver Award – Academic Achievement 2014, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award 2014, Bronze Award – Academic Achievement 2013, The Adam Munro Prize for Citizenship 2013, The Middle School Prize (Service to the Middle School) 2012, Year 7 Citizenship Prize 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, CUO C Coy Commander 2015, Support Coy Commander 2016, Guard 2015-16, Cadet Band Drum Major 2014, Rangers 2010. Sport: Basketball 2013-14; Kayaking 2011-12; Rifle Shooting 2010-11; Rugby 2010-14, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Rowing 2014- 16, GPS Head of the River 2nd IV 2016, Silver Colours 2016, Bronze Medallion 2015; Squash 2015-16; Swimming 2011-14; Swimming, Weights and Cycling 2010-11. Creative and Performing Arts: Saxophone 2010-16, Flute 2014-16, Voice 2014-15, Big Band 2011-16, Cadet Band 2011-14, TAS Singers, 2011-16, Senior Jazz Combo, TAS Voices 2014-16, Silver Colours – Theatre 2016, Silver Colours – Music 2016, Saxophone Quartet 2014-15, Drama Club 2014-15, School productions Once Upon a Mattress 2015, West Side Story 2014, Les Misérables 2013, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat 2012; Silver Medallions – Creative Arts 2013 and Music 2014, Jazz Band, Concert Band 2011-13, Sax Quartet and TAS Trio 2011, Junior Stage Band 2010. Other: Debating 2011-16, Public Speaking 2012-16, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme 2013-16, KYCK 2015, Round Square International Conference Delegate – Singapore 2015; Forensic Science Camp 2012-14; Fiji Service 2010. Hanes, Bailey Alexander (2011-16) Croft House

Office held: Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: Year 11 Business Studies Prize 2015, Year 10 Information Software and Technology Prize 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Football 2011-14; Squash 2015-16; Tennis 2011-15.

Hann, Robert Eric (2010-16) Abbott House

Awards/Prizes: Year 12 Automotive Prize 2016, Certificate 11 in Automotive, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Athletics 2010-2011, NCSA 2011, Silver Medallion 2011, PSSA 2010; Cricket 2010, 2012-14; Hockey, 2011, 2013, 2015-16, 1st XI 2015-16, New England Rep 2011, 2013, 2016, Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Rifle Shooting 2014-15; Rugby 2010-13 and 2014; Tennis 2010-11; Triathlon 2015-16. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, Triple Gold Crown 2016; Japan and China Study Tour 2014; Minimbah Service 2014.

Harris, Michael William (2010-16) Broughton House

Office held: Captain of Mountain Biking. Awards/Prizes: The Brendan Vickers Memorial Prize (Individual Excellence) 2016, Silver Colours – Academic Achievement 2015, Silver Medallion – Academic Achievement 2014, Year 8 Japanese Prize 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14, Rangers 2010. Sport: Hockey 2010-14, 1st XI 2013-14, New England Rep 2011, Bronze Medallion 2010, 2011; Mountain Biking 2011-16, Captain 2016, National, State and Regional Rep 2013-16, Honours 2015; Rifle Shooting 2010-11; Rugby 2010; Swimming 2010, Hanna Shield Rep 2010; Swimming, Weights and Cycling 2011; Tennis 2010. Other: Tour de Rocks 2014, Japan and China Study Tour 2014, Chess 2012-14, Round Square Junior Conference Delegate TAS Armidale 2012.

Holcombe, Cameron Brian (2011-16) Abbott House

Offices held: Prefect, Captain of Rifle Shooting 2016, Vice Captain of Rifle Shooting 2015. Awards/Prizes: The GPS OBU Council’s Sport Prize 2016, Certificate II in Agriculture 2016, Year 7 Technology Prize 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, CUO 2iC B Coy 2016. Sport: Cricket 2011-15, 2nd XI 2014-15; Rifle Shooting 2012-16, 1st VIII 2013-16, GPS Rep 2012-16, Silver Colours 2016, NSW Country Rep 2014 and 2015, Gold Colours 2015, Combined GPS Team Rep 2013-15, Gold Medallion 2013, 2nd VIII 2012; Rowing 2015-16, GPS Head of the River 2016 (2nd IV), Silver Colours 2016; Rugby 2011-16, 3rd XV 2015-16, 3rd XV Captain 2016. Other: Round Square International Conference Delegate – Singapore 2015.

41 Hunt, Jacob Gregory (2003-16) Broughton House

Office held: Vice Captain of TAS Speakers Awards/Prizes: The Hadley White Prize for Creative Writing, Year 12 English Extension 2 Prize, The Rajendra Perpetual Trophy (Debating), DCC Commendation (Debating and Public Speaking) 2016, Year 11 Geography and Japanese Continuers Prizes 2015, Year 9 Drama and Japanese Prizes, Year 8 Drama and History Prizes 2012, Year 7 Japanese Prize 2011, Year 6 English Prize 2010. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-15, CPL Signals Platoon 2014-15, Rangers 2010. Sport: Cricket 2010-16; Football 2010-16; Rifle Shooting 2011-13, 2nd VIII GPS 2012 and 2013. Creative and Performing Arts: Bye Bye Birdie 2016. Other: Debating and Public Speaking 2010-16; KYCK 2012-16; Japan and China Study Tour, Exchange to Meitoku Gijuku School - Kochi Japan 2014; Cattle Team 2012.

Isaac, Edward Adams Cooper (2011-16) Green House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Pioneers 2014-15, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Basketball 2011-14; Rugby 2011-16, NZ Tour 2014; Squash 2015; Swimming 2011; Touch Football 2012. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar and Banjo 2013-14.

Jackson, Harrison Alexander (2011-16) Croft House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Pioneers 2014-15, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Athletics 2011-14, GPS, CIS and NCIS 2012-14, NCSA and PSSA 2011; Cricket 2011-16, 2nd XI 2014-16; Rugby 2011- 16, 1st XV 2014-16, NSW Country, New England and Central North Rep 2015, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Combined GPS U16 President’s XV 2015, Gold Medallion 2014, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Rifle Shooting 2013; Squash 2013; Swimming 2011, CIS and NCSA 2011; Swimming, Weights and Cycling 2011; Tennis 2013-14; Touch Football 2011-12; Water Polo 2012. Creative and Performing Arts: Piano 2011-13.

Jackson-Bolton, Samuel Dillon (2011-16) Tyrrell House

Offices held: Prefect, House Vice Captain, Vice Captain of Rugby 2016; Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Agriculture 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Athletics 2012-14, GPS, CIS and NCIS 2012-14, Belfield Cup -16yrs Age Champion 2014, Reserve Champion 15yrs Age Division 2013; Basketball 2011-12; Kayaking 2011; Rugby 2011-16, 1st XV 2015-16, Combined GPS 2nd XV 2016, National Indigenous Rep 2013-16, Gold Colours 2016, Silver Colours 2015, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Rowing 2013-16, 1st IV (coxswain) 2013-14, 3rd IV 2015-16, GPS Head of the River 2014, 2016, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Silver Medallion 2014; Touch Football 2011-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2011-12. Other: Minimbah Service 2011-14; Round Square Exchange to Stanstead College – Quebec Canada 2014.

Jenkyn, Adam (2007-16) Ross House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14, SGT 2014, Rangers 2010. Sport: Basketball 2015-16; Cycling 2015; Football 2010-16; Rifle Shooting 2011; Tennis 2010-13. Other: Tour de Rocks 2015, Fiji Service 2012.

Kingham, Joseph Digby Lloyd 2013-2016 Abbott House

Offices held: Prefect, House Vice Captain, Captain of Rugby. Awards/Prizes: The Anthony Kent Biggs Memorial Prize (Leadership), Year 12 Metal and Engineering Prize, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2016, Year 11 Metal and Engineering Prize 2015. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2013-16, CUO OC A Coy 2016, Lee Enfield Award (Most Efficient Platoon in B Coy) and RSL Trophy (Best Sergeant) 2014. Sport: Basketball 2013; Rugby 2013-16, 1st XV 2015-16, Captain 2016, Jim Holland Memorial Trophy 2016, NSW Country Rep 2014, Tour to Hong Kong and Singapore 2015, New England Rep 2014 and 2016, Central North Rep 2016, Gold Colours 2016, Silver Colours 2015, Gold Medallion 2014, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Rowing 2015-16, GPS Head of the River 2015 (3rd IV), 2016 (1st IV), Silver Colours 2015, 2016. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, Gold Triple Crown 2016, Minimbah Service 2015. 42 The Armidalian Knight, Andrew Taylor (2010-16) Croft House 2009-2011, 2015-2016, Green House 2012-2014

Offices held: Prefect, Captain of Theatre, Captain of Basketball. Awards/Prizes: The Jim Graham Drama Prize, The Andrew Beattie Memorial Prize, Year 12 Music Extension Prize 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Basketball 2010-16, 1st VIII 2013-16, Captain 2016, NCIS 2016, Armidale Rep 2015, Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Cricket 2010-12 and 2016, 2nd XI 2016; Rifle Shooting 2011; Rugby 2010-16, 1st XV 2016, Silver Colours 2016, School 7s 2015, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013, New England Rep 2011; Tennis 2010-11; Touch Football 2011-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Voice 2014-16, TAS Singers 2010-16, New England Singers 2013-16, Gondwana Chorale National Choir 2015-16, Festival of Voices Male Choir and Voices of Angels Sydney Choir 2015, Senior Jazz Combo Vocalist 2015-16, Lead roles in Bye Bye Birdie 2016, Once Upon a Mattress 2015, Treasure Island 2015, West Side Story 2014, Les Misérables 2013; role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat 2012. Guitar 2010-13, Guitar Ensemble 2011-12, Junior Stage Band 2010, Gold Colours – Music 2016, Silver Colours – Theatre 2015 and 2016, Honours – Music 2015, Gold Medallion – Music 2014, Silver Medallion – Drama 2014, Silver Medallion – Creative Arts 2013.

Lloyd, Angus David (2011-16) Broughton House

Offices held: Prefect, House Captain, Vice Captain of Music 2016, Head Middle School Monitor – Day 2012, SRC 2012. Awards/Prizes: The Headmaster’s Prize for the Best All-Rounder, The Mottershead Memorial Prize for Year 12 Mathematics, Year 12 Music Course 2 Prize, Award for Academic Achievement in Year 12 2016, Year 11 Prizes for Legal Studies, Music Course 2 and Physics, The John Montgomery Prize (Best All-Round Achievement in Year 11), Gold Colours - Academic Excellence 2015,Year 10 Prizes for History and Music, The Carson Shield Achievers Award, Gold Award – Academic Excellence 2014, Year 9 Music Prize, Year 9 Physical Activity and Sports Studies Prize, Gold Award – Academic Excellence 2013, Year 8 English Prize, Year 8 Music Prize 2012, Year 7 English Prize, Year 7 Geography Prize, Year 7 Mathematics Prize, Year 7 Music Prize, The Coventry Cup (Best All-Round Student in Year 7) 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Athletics 2013, NCIS 2013; Football 2011-16, 1st XI 2013-16, NCIS 2016, Silver Colours 2015 and 2016, Silver Medallion 2014, Bill Turner Cup Rep, CIS 2013; Rowing 2015-16, GPS Head of the River 2015 (3rd IV), 2016 (1st IV), Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Swimming 2011-16, NCIS 2013, Reserve Champion 18yrs Age Division 2016, Reserve Champion 15yrs Age Division 2013, Reserve Champion 13yrs Age Division 2011, Silver Medallion 2014; Swimming, Weights and Cycling 2011. Other: Thailand Service 2014, Forensic Science Camp Director 2013 and 2014 – Student Investigator 2012.

Maxwell, Harry James (2011-16) Tyrrell House

Office held: Middle School Monitor 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Athletics 2011-13, GPS, 2011-13, NCIS 2011-13, CIS 2012, Reserve Champion 14yrs Age Division 2012, NCSA 2011; Basketball 2011-15; Rifle Shooting 2011; Rowing 2015-16, GPS Head of the River 2016 (3rd IV), Silver Colours 2016; Rugby 2011-16, 1st XV 2016, Silver Colours 2016, Gold Medallion 2014, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Strength and Conditioning 2011-12; Touch Football 2011-12. Other: Exchange to Stanford Lake College South Africa; Round Square Junior Conference Delegate TAS Armidale 2012; Fiji Service 2012.

Mayhew-Sanders, Oliver John Jeffery (2011-16) Tyrrell House

Offices held: Prefect, House Captain; Deputy Head Middle School Monitor 2012, SRC 2012. Awards/Prizes: Certificate III in Sport and Recreation – Fitness. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Athletics 2011-13, GPS, CIS, NCIS 2012-13, A C Hall Cup – 13yrs Age Division Champion 2012, PSSA, NCSA 2011; Basketball 2011-15, 2nd VIII 2014-15, Armidale Rep 2011; Rugby 2011-16, 1st XV 2016, 2nd XV 2015, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Swimming 2011, NCSA 2011; Swimming; Weights and Cycling 2011; Touch Football 2012; Water Polo 2014-16, Captain 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2014-15 Other: Round Square Exchange to Stanstead College - Quebec Canada 2014, Audio Engineering 2013.

McCormick, Joshua James (2013-2016) Tyrrell House

Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion, Certificate II in Automotive, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2013. Sport: Rugby 2013-16, NZ Tour 2014; Squash 2015-16; Tennis 2013-15. Other: Minimbah Service 2014.

43 McDouall, Harrison George (2011-2016) Abbott House

Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Automotive, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2016, F W Nivison Memorial Prize for Year 11 Agriculture 2015. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Cricket 2011-14, 2nd XI 2014; Rugby 2011-16; Tennis 2012, 2015-16.

McGrath, Harry Johnston (2010-2016) Green House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, Rangers 2010. Sport: Hockey 2010-16; Kayaking 2011-12; Squash 2015-16; Tennis 2013-15. Creative and Performing Arts: Bye Bye Birdie 2016, Once Upon a Mattress 2015, Guitar 2010. Other: KYCK 2014-16, Thailand Service 2014, Fiji Service 2010.

Moffatt, Benjamin Timothy (2010-2016) Abbott House (Term 4 2013-2016), Green House (2010- Term 3 2013)

Offices held: Senior Prefect, Captain of Cricket, Vice Captain of Hockey, SRC 2016. Awards/Prizes: Rawson Cup – Senior Prefect, TAS Blue 2016, Bronze Awards – Academic Achievement 2014, 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14, Rangers 2010. Sport: Cricket 2010-16, 1st XI 2014-16, 2nd XI 2014, Douglas Shield Rep 2014-16, Silver Colours 2015 and 2016, Bronze Medallion 2014, Walter Taylor Shield Rep 2012, Armidale and Northern Tablelands Rep 2010-2012; Football 2011-13, Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013; Hockey 2011-16 1st XI 2014-16, Referee 2016, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Silver Medallion 2014, New England Rep 2013; Rugby 2010, 2014; Swimming 2010, NCSA, PSSA , Hanna Shield 2010; Tennis 2010, NCSA 2010. Other: Debating and Public Speaking 2011-16, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015, Yiprinya School Service – Alice Springs 2014. Monk, Ethan Saul (2011-2016) Abbott House (2013-2016), Broughton House (2011-2012)

Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Automotive, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, CUO RSM 2016, CUO Q Store 2015, Guard 2013-16. Sport: Football 2016; Kayaking 2011; Rifle Shooting 2011; Rugby 2011-14, NZ Tour, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Tennis 2011-12, 2013-14; Touch Football 2011-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Voice 2015-16, Drums 2014, Saxophone 2011-13, Wind Ensemble and Stage Band 2012-13.

Moore, Nicholas James (2013-2016) Croft House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Cadet Unit 2013-14, CPL 2014. Sport: Basketball 2013-16; Rugby 2013-16, 3rd XV 2015-16, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Medallion 2014; Strength and Conditioning 2015-16. Other: Minimbah Service 2015, Round Square International Conference – Singapore 2015, KYCK 2013.

Morton, Hugh Henry Campion (2010-16) Green House

Office held: Vice Captain of Shooting 2016. Awards/Prizes: Bronze Awards – Academic Achievement 2014, 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, SGT Signals Platoon 2014-16, Rangers 2010. Creative and Performing Arts: Euphonium 2011-13, Piano 2010-12, Wind Ensemble, Big Band 2012. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015; Exchange to Meitoku Gijiuku Senior High School Kochi Japan 2015, Japan and China Study Tour 2015; Fiji Service; Forensic Science Camp 2012.

44 The Armidalian Nott, Damian Peter (2011-16) Abbott House

Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Cadet Unit 2011 -14. Sport: Cricket 2011-16, 2nd XI 2015-16; Football 2011; Rifle Shooting 2011-12; Rugby 2013-16, 1st XV 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, NSW Country Tour of Hong Kong and Singapore, NSW Country and New England Rep 2014, Gold Medallion 2014, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Tennis 2011. Creative and Performing Arts: Clarinet 2011-12. Other: Kokoda Track Expedition 2015.

Parker, Jack James (2006-16) Broughton House

Offices held: Captain of Swimming, Vice Captain of Triathlon 2016. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion, Year 12 Design and Technology Prize 2016, Year 11 Design and Technology Prize, Silver Colours – Academic Achievement 2015, Year 10 Industrial Technology Prize, Silver Award – Academic Achievement 2014, 2019; Year 9 Industrial Technology Prize, Year 8 Citizenship Prize 2012, Year 7 Citizenship Prize 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Football 2010; Swimming 2010-16, Boys’ Senior Division Champion, Boys’ 18yrs Age Division Champion 2016, NCIS 2013-15, CIS 2010 and 2014, Reserve Champion 17yrs Age Division, Silver Colours 2015, Reserve Champion 16yrs Age Division, Gold Medallion 2014, Silver Medallion 2013, Reserve Champion 13yrs Age Division 2011, 12yrs Age Division Champion, Reserve Champion Sub Junior Division 2010, Hanna Shield and PSSA 2010, Bronze Medallions 2010 and 2011; Swimming, Weights and Cycling 2011; Triathlon 2013-15, NSW All-Schools 2014-15, Men’s Open Champion – Armidale Series 2015, Gold Colours 2015, The Sarah Heagney Memorial Trophy 2013, Junior Long Course Champion – Armidale Series 2013 and 2014. Creative and Performing Arts: Drums 2010-13; Guitar Band 2011-13. Pilon, Dominic Paul (2011-16) Croft House

Offices held: Prefect, House Vice Captain, Vice Captain of Cricket 2016. Awards/Prizes: Year 11 Drama Prize 2015. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Pioneers 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14. Sport: Athletics 2011-16, GPS 2012, 2015-16, NCIS 2012-13 and 2015-16, CIS 2012, The R J Magoffin Cup – 17yrs Age Division Champion 2016, The Belfield Cup – 16yrs Age Division Champion 2015, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Reserve Champion – 16yrs Age Division 2014, NCSA and PSSA 2011; Basketball 2011-12; Cricket 2011-16, 1st XI 2014-16, Vice Captain 2016, Uther Cup (Best Bowling Average 1st XI) 2016, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Douglas Shield Rep 2014-15, Bronze Medallion 2014; Rifle Shooting 2011-12; Rugby 2011-16, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Squash 2011-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Saxophone 2011-13, Piano 2011-14, Voice 2013-16, TAS Singers 2012-16, Big Band 2013-16, Senior Jazz Combo 2014-16, Silver Colours – Music 2016, Silver Colours – Theatre 2016, Silver Colours – Music 2015, Bronze Award – Music 2011. Silver Medallion – Creative Arts 2013, New England Sings Regional Choir 2013-15. Lead roles in Bye Bye Birdie 2016, Once Upon a Mattress 2015, Treasure Island 2015; roles in West Side Story 2014, Les Misérables 2013, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat 2012. Other: Debating and Public Speaking 2015-16; Round Square Exchange to The Athenian School San Francisco USA 2014. Pitt, Dennis (2011-16) Croft House

Offices held: House Vice Captain; Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Automotive 2016, The Armidale Diocesan Middle School Award 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-15. Sport: Basketball 2011-16; Football 2011-12 and 2015-16; Rifle Shooting 2011; Rugby 2014; Touch Football 2011-12. Other: Minimbah Service 2014-16.

Pullar, Robert Mark (2010-16) Broughton House

Awards/Prizes: Gold Colours – Academic Excellence 2015, Gold Medallion – Academic Excellence 2014, The St Vincent de Paul Prize (Service to the Community) 2013, Silver Medallion – Academic Achievement 2013, Year 8 Citizenship Prize, Year 8 Visual Arts Prize 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Football 2010-16, 2nd XI 2015-16, Bronze Medallion 2014; Squash 2015-16; Tennis 2010-16. Other: KYCK 2013-16; Study Tour of France 2015; Forensic Science Camp 2012; Fiji Service 2012.

Radford, Jack Henry (2011-16) Abbott House

Office held: Prefect Awards/Prizes: The Sinclair Trophy for Year 12 Agriculture, Year 12 Geography Prize 2012, Gold Colours – Academic Excellence 2015, Year 10 Agriculture Prize, Year 10 Physical Activity and Sports Studies Prize, Gold Medallion - Academic Excellence 2014, The Kenneth Caldwell Memorial Prize for Year 9 Agriculture 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14, The Max Tavener Award (Most Outstanding 2iC at Annual Camp) 2014. Sport: Athletics 2011-16, The Robert Horner Fletcher Cup - Boys’ Open Champion 2016; Cricket 2011-16, 1st XI 2014-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, Bronze Medallion 2014; Rugby 2011-16, 1st XV 2015-16, NSW Country Tour to Perth WA 2016, NSW County Tour of Singapore and Hong Kong 2015, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, New England Rep 2011 and 2014-15, Gold Medallion 2014, Central North Rep 2013-14; Strength and Conditioning 2014-16; Touch Football 2011-12. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015. 45 Rankmore, Matthew Leonard (2015-16) Abbott House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2015. Sport: Football 2015-16; Tennis 2015-16. Other: Kokoda Track Expedition 2015.

Rasmussen, Nathan Charles (2010-16) Green House

Awards/Prizes: Year 12 Chemistry Prize 2016, Silver Colours – Academic Achievement 2015, Silver Medallion – Academic Achievement 2014, 2013, Year 7 French Prize, Year 7 Science Prize 2011, Year 6 Science and Technology Prize 2010. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-15, Rangers 2010. Sport: Hockey 2010-16, 1st XI 2014-16, Bronze Medallion 2014; Squash 2015-16; Tennis 2011-15. Creative and Performing Arts: Piano 2010-11. Other: Round Square International Conference Delegate - Singapore 2015; Thailand Service 2014; Fiji Service 2012.

Rees, Brent Ian (2013-16) Tyrrell House

Office held: Captain of Triathlon Awards/Prizes: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2016, Bronze Award – Academic Achievement 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2013. Sport: Rugby 2013-16, 2nd XV 2016, NZ Tour 2014; Strength and Conditioning 2015-16; Triathlon 2014-16, NSW All-Schools 2014-16, Gold Colours 2016, Silver Colours 2015, Silver Medallion 2014; Water Polo 2014-15, Mountain Biking 2013-15. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2013-15. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, Triple Gold Crown 2015; Minimbah Service 2015; Tour de Rocks 2013 and 2014.

Rodgers, George Rowan (2014-16) Abbott House

Office Held: Prefect, House Captain, Captain of Boats 2016. Awards/Prizes: The Keith Lawrance Memorial Shield (Leadership and Service), The Phillip and Lenna Smith Prize for Excellence in Design 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2014. Sport: Cricket 2014; Equestrian 2014-15, Silver Colours 2015, Silver Medallion 2014; Rugby 2014-16, 2nd XV 2015-16, Captain 2016, NZ Tour 2014; Rowing 2014-16, Captain of Boats 2016, GPS Head of the River 2015 (2nd IV) 2016 (1st IV), Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Water Polo 2015-16. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, Gold Triple Crown 2015; Minimbah Service 2015.

Rogers, Nicholas Bain (2009-16) Tyrrell House

Office held: Vice Captain of Athletics. Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Agriculture, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14, Rangers 2010. Sport: Athletics 2014-16, GPS, NCIS 2014-15, Silver Medallion 2014; Cricket 2011-16, 2nd XI 2014-15; Rugby 2010-16, 2nd XV 2015-16, NZ Tour 2014, New England Rep 2011; Touch Football 2009-12.

Rogers-Ellis, Elyssa Kate (Term 4 2015-16) Broughton House

Office held: Girls’ Sport Captain 2016. Awards/Prizes: The Hadley White Prize for Creative Writing 2016. Sport: Hockey coaching, DCC Commendation – Services to Hockey 2016.

46 The Armidalian Scherer, Isaac Andrew (2013-16) Broughton House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-13. Sport: Basketball 2013-16, 1st VIII 2016, Silver Colours 2016; Hockey 2014; Rifle Shooting 2013-14, GPS 1st VIII 2014, Silver Medallion 2014, 2nd VIII 2013. Other: Round Square Exchange to Gordonstoun School Scotland 2014.

Sellar, Callum John (2010-16) Green House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-15, SGT 2014-15, Rangers 2010. Sport: Rifle Shooting 2011; Rugby 2010-16, NZ Tour 2014; Squash 2015-16; Tennis 2010-14.

Simmons, Angus Stewart (2010-16) Broughton House

Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Medallion 2016, Silver Colours – Academic Achievement 2015, Silver Award – Academic Achievement 2014, Bronze Award – Academic Achievement 2013.Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Hockey 2010-16, 1st XI 2014-16, DCC Commendation (Commitment to Hockey) 2016, Bronze Medallion 2010, 2014; Rugby 2010; Squash 2015-16; Tennis 2010-15. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2010-14, Guitar Ensemble 2011. Other: Round Square International Conference Delegate - Singapore 2015; Forensic Science Camp 2012-13; Fiji Service 2012.

Spiers, Cai Alexander Sebastian (2013-16) Green House

Awards/Prizes: Year 12 Spanish Continuers Prize, Year 12 PDHPE Prize 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Pioneers 2014-15, Cadet Unit 2013. Sport: Cricket 2013-16, 1st XI 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015; Football 2013-16, 1st XI 2014-16, NCIS 2014-16, CIS 2015-16, Mann Cup Rep 2016, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, The Arjun Daniel Memorial Cup (Best and Fairest) 2015, Silver Medallion 2014, Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013-14.

Spiers, Euan Morgan Ross (2013-16) Green House

Awards/Prizes: Year 9 Information Software and Technology Prize 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Pioneers 2014-15, Cadet Unit 2013. Sport: Cricket 2013-16, 1st XI 2015-16, 2nd XI 2014, Silver Colours 2015; Football 2013-16, 1st XI 2014-16, NCIS 2014-16, CIS 2015-16, Mann Cup Rep 2016, Silver Colours 2015 and 2016, Golden Boot Award 2015 and 2016, Silver Medallion 2014, Bill Turner Cup Rep 2013-14.

Spokes, Andrew James (2004-16) Ross House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-15, SGT 2015, Rangers 2010. Sport: Basketball 2010-16, 1st VIII 2016, NCIS 2016, Silver Colours 2016; Football 2010-16. Creative and Performing Arts: Guitar 2015, Violin 2010-12.

47 Stainton, Connor James (2015-16) Croft House

Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015. Sport: Basketball 2015; Rifle Shooting 2015; Rugby 2015-16; Squash 2016.

Taylor, Lewis William (2015-16) Broughton House

Office held: Vice Captain of Mountain Biking. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015. Sport: Athletics 2015-16, NCIS 2015-16, GPS 2015, Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Kayaking 2015; Mountain Biking 2015-16; Rifle Shooting 2015-16, GPS 2nd VIII 2016; Triathlon 2015-16. Other: KYCK 2015.

Tearle, Holly Rose (2004-09, Term 4 2015-16) Green House

Office held: Prefect. Sport: Athletics 2016, Girls Open Age Division Champion 2016; Netball 2016; Swimming 2016, Girls 18yrs Age Division Champion; Water Polo 2015-16.

Thomas, Lachlan Geoffrey (2012-16) Tyrrell House

Offices held: Prefect 2016, Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: Year 12 Primary Industries Prize 2016, Certificate II in Agriculture 2016, Year 11 Primary Industries Prize 2015, Bronze Awards Academic Achievement 2015, 2014, Year 8 PDHPE Prize 2012. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2012-13. Sport: Athletics 2012-13, NCIS 2012-13, CIS 2013; Cricket 2012-16, 1st XI 2014-16, Mottershead Cup (Most Improved) 2016, Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Rugby 2012-16, 1st XV 2015-16, Silver Colours 2016, Gold Medallion 2014, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013.

Tizzard, Jack Hawke (2011-16) Abbott House

Awards/Prizes: The Blomfield Memorial Prize for Year 12 Modern History, Year 12 Extension History Prize, The May Wills Magoffin Memorial Prize for Year 12 Visual Arts 2016, Gold Colours – Academic Excellence 2016, 2015, Year 11 Prizes for Ancient History, Modern History and Visual Arts 2015, Silver Award - Academic Achievement 2014, Year 9 Visual Arts Prize, Gold Award – Academic Excellence 2013, Year 7 Visual Arts Prize 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14. Sport: Athletics, 2012-13, GPS 2012, NCIS 2012-13; Basketball 2012-16; Rifle Shooting 2011-13, GPS 1st VIII 2013, 2nd VIII 2012; Rugby 2011-14; Swimming, NCSA and CIS 2011; Tennis 2011-12. Creative and Performing Arts: Drums 2011-12. Other: Study tour to France 2015; Round Square Exchange to Lower Canada College - Montreal, Cattle Team 2012.

Tonkin, Lachlan Thomas Boydell (2014-16) Broughton House

Office held: Middle School Monitor 2012. Awards/Prizes: Silver Colours – Academic Achievement 2015, Camden Haven Distance Education School Cup – High Achievement in Correspondence Year 10 Japanese 2014, Silver Awards – Academic Achievement 2014, 2013. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2011-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Cricket 2009-16; Hockey 2013-15; Rifle Shooting 2010-11; Rugby 2010-12; Tennis 2013-15. Creative and Performing Arts: Piano and Keyboard 2010-16, Violin 2010-11, Big Band 2012-16, Jazz Band 2010-11, Junior Stage Band 2010-11, DCC Commendation for Contribution to Music 2016. Other: Chess 2012-14; Study tour to Japan and China 2014.

48 The Armidalian Tullie, Samuel William Hugh (2010, 2012-16) Abbott House

Office held: Vice Captain of Tennis Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Pioneers 2014, Cadet Unit 2012-13, Rangers 2010. Sport: Athletics 2012-16, NCIS 2015; Rugby 2010, 2012-16, 1st XV 2015, Gold Medallions 2014, 2015, NZ Tour 2014; Swimming 2013-14; Tennis 2010, 2012-16, 1st IV 2015-16, Silver Colours and the Rex Weight Memorial Cup – Senior Doubles Champion 2016, Triathlon 2015-16. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, Triple Gold Crown 2015; Minimbah Service 2015.

Webber, Angus John Richard (2015-16) Ross House

Awards/Prizes: The E P Spencer Memorial Prize for Year 12 General Mathematics 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2015. Sport: Athletics 2015-16, GPS, NCIS, CIS 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Football 2015-16, 1st XI 2015-16, NCIS, CIS 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016; Triathlon 2015-16. Other: Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015; Minimbah Service 2015.

Whibley, Brough Garry (2014-16) Tyrrell House

Office held: Vice Captain of Speakers. Awards/Prizes: Lions Citizenship Award, DCC Commendation - Contribution to Debating and Public Speaking 2016, Silver Colours – Academic Achievement 2015, Year 10 Visual Arts Prize, Silver Award – Academic Achievement 2014. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Surf Life Saving 2015, Cadet Unit 2014. Sport: Athletics 2014-16, NCIS 2016; Hockey 2014-16, 1st XI 2015-16; Swimming 2014-16; Triathlon 2014-16. Other: Debating and Public Speaking 2014-16, Minimbah Service 2015-16, Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2015, Gold Triple Crown 2015; Thailand Service 2015.

White, Oliver John (2010-16) Abbott House

Office held: House Vice Captain Awards/Prizes: Certificate II in Automotive, Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Engineering 2016. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Rural Fire Service 2015, Cadet Unit 2011-14, Rangers 2010. Sport: Athletics 2010-16, Reserve Champion Open Division 2016, Reserve Champion 17yrs Age Division 2015, Reserve Champion 12yrs Age Division, NCIS, CIS, PSSA 2010; Cricket 2010-14; Rifle Shooting 2010-11, 2013-16; Rugby 2010-16, 1st XV 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015 and 2016, School 7s Rep, North West Rep 2015, New England Rep 2011 and 2014-15, NZ Tour 2014, Gold Coast Tour 2013; Touch Football 2010-12.

Wyatt, Charles David (2011-16) Tyrrell House

Offices held: Deputy Senior Prefect, Captain of Chess, Captain of Tennis, SRC 2012-16, Head Middle School Monitor – Boarding 2012. Awards/Prizes: The Headmaster’s Prize – Academic Excellence in Year 12, The Dr Kent Hughes Prize – Christian Service, The G A Fisher Prefect’s Prize, The Brad Fenner Prize – Deputy Senior Prefect, Year 12 Prizes for Advanced English, English Extension I, Mathematics Extension I and II and Physics, The Mark Drinkwater Memorial Prize for Year 12 Economics, The Howard Tolhurst Essay Prize, TAS Blue 2016; The John Montgomery Prize – Best All-Round Achievement in Year 11, The Jim Bain Prize – Year 11 Economics, Year 11 Prizes for Advanced English, English Extension and Mathematics, Gold Colours – Academic Excellence 2015; Year 10 Prizes for English, English Extension and French, The Blaxland Memorial Prize for Year 10 Mathematics, Gold Award – Academic Excellence 2014; Year 9 French Prize 2013, Year 8 Prizes for French, Geography and Mathematics 2012, Year 7 History Prize, The Coventry Cup – Best All-Round Student in Year 7 2011. Leadership, Service and Adventure: Cadet Unit 2011-16, CUO Unit 2iC 2016, Guard 2015-16. Sport: Hockey 2011-12; Rifle Shooting 2011-14, GPS 2nd VIII 2012; Rugby 2011-16; Tennis 2013-16, 1st IV 2015-16, Silver Colours 2015, 2016, NCIS 2014 and 2016. Creative and Performing Arts: Saxophone 2011-14, Big Band 2011-14, Stage Band 2011-12, Piano 2011. Other: Chess Team 2013-16, Senior Team – 1st IV Captain 2015-16, Regional Champion and State Finalist Team Captain 2015, 2016; Public Speaking 2016, Debating 2011-12; KYCK 2011-16; Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme 2013-16, Christian Fellowship and Bible Study 2011-16; Thailand Service 2014, Minimbah Service 2013-16, Fiji Service 2012; Round Square Australasian and South East Asian Junior Conference Delegate – TAS Armidale 2012.

49 Salvete & Valete

Salvete Transition Year 2 Hunter, C A Abu Assab, Miss L Brett, L Lindeman, Miss E E Alshammari, A Crosby, Miss E G Watts, I N Blanch, Miss B Holland, Miss L Bourke, J W R Hopkins, Miss E M Year 6 Cooper-Fillios, W Hynes, Miss K E Baker, Miss K M Dowse, S D Leahy, J F Hunt, L G Drain, G J Menzies, F W Hawlader, R Year 3 Munsie, X Kauffmann, H J Coupland, Miss C J Peart, J H Kauffmann, Miss M E Lee, K Swick, A J Lee, Miss E Li, H Y Nexo, Miss M I Sutton, Miss P Pritchard, C A W Year 7 Ward, F I Rucci, E P Armstrong, J A

Taylor, F P L Baldock, P Zhang, A Q Year 4 Boydell, E O Brett, W Carter, L C Hopkins, H J Kindergarten Clark, O G Hynes, S P Croft, A J Brett, Miss S Lambert, H G Davidson, H P Coupland, Miss H H Rogers, M W Forsythe, T J Leahy, H O Sutton, K Hattingh, A J Van der Werf, L Hey, L A Year 5 Higgins, R Year 1 Aitken, C J Kermode, J R Harkness, Miss G Crosby, Miss L E O Lambeth, F J Watts, Miss A J Gellie, T A Louis, R Hedges, J M Lyons, F Hopkins, J F McAllister, H P

50 The Armidalian McDouall, T R Qorovarua, M Year 4 Metcalf, O E B Rhoades, Miss A Connock, L H Neilson, Miss H Ruming, F I Lambert, H G O’Connor, Miss K A Tearle, Miss D G Year 5 Oates, Miss H L Tongue, Miss S P Pearce, H G van Roy, Miss H M Costello, L Scifleet, T H Whibley, H B Stanley, K M Yeung, S H Year 6 Ward, Miss E R Peart, J H Younghusband, T Year 11 Douglas-Menzies, H C Ahsan, S M Year 8 Alldrigde, Miss K L Year 7 Crosby, E M Alldridge, Miss M L Cotterill, A Dooner, Miss M M Barrett, Miss J M Higgins, R Close, Miss S A Farrell, J L Moore, H A Cunningham, Miss E L Gidley-Baird, F C Digby, Miss J M Thomas, J R Macdonald, J S Fenwicke, Miss O J Pitman, H W Gifford, Miss I Year 8 Sanderson, J B Krishnan, Miss D E Alcorn, R J D Makeham, Miss H Broadbent, H A D Year 9 Miller, Miss K R Higgins, N L Bange, Miss K N Morgan, Miss C J Johnson, C T Bremner, W G O’Connor, Miss K S Layton, E B Frahm, Miss T Osborne, Miss K R Peart, B O Hamilton, T F Robertson, Miss I A S Hempel, Miss E C Rosberg, Miss S R Year 9 Landes, Miss A B Stewart, Miss C L Lawson, Miss C M Waterson, Miss M G Broadbent, O L Lupica, Miss M J Cannington, T W Lyons, H M Claridge, H C Costello, T C McRae, Miss E E Valete Nalliah, S S Landes, Miss A B Transition Page, Miss E M O’Keefe, J L Smart, Miss D K Abu Assab, Miss L Palmer, P G Watson, Miss G M Dowse, S D Year 10 Whibley, H W Kauffmann, H J Mazzei, A W Wright, Miss R Kaufmann, Miss M E Radford, C W Pritchard, C A Stonier, H B Rucci, E P Tombs, H J Year 10 Taylor, F P L Yeung, S H Billinghurst, Miss H H A Bremner, Miss B G Year 1 Year 11 Coote, Miss E H Dooner, Miss K E Murphy, D L Morrice, W C Ekanayake, Miss A Peart, Miss M L Fenwicke, Miss L A George, Miss C L Year 2 Holley, Miss D Hopkins, Miss E M Lane, G L McLachlan, Miss M K McPhie, Miss K A Year 3 O’Brien, Miss G A Murphy, O B

51 Student Leaders

House Captains 2016 Back Row: Samuel Jackson-Bolton, William Brissett, Alexander Chambers, Joseph Kingham, Henry Coldham , Dominic Pilon, Oliver White, Alister Braham, Dennis Pitt Front Row: Samuel Danke, Lachlan Thomas, George Rodgers, Mr Alan Jones, Mr Murray Guest, Angus Lloyd, Alexander Boulus, Oliver Mayhew-Sanders

Co-Curricular Captains 2016 Back Row: Dominic Pilon, Joseph Kingham, Jack Parker, George Rodgers, Charles Wyatt, Henry Coldham, Andrew Knight Third Row: Alexander Boulus, Charlton Grant, Cameron Holcombe, Angus Lloyd, Jarrod Bourke, Lewis Taylor Second Row: Samuel Jackson-Bolton, Samuel Tullie, Michael Harris, Renee Collins, Brough Whibley, William Brissett, Nicholas Rogers Front Row: Samuel Finlayson, Benjamin Moffatt, Elyssa Rogers-Ellis, Mr Will Caldwell , Mr Murray Guest, Holly Tearle, Brent Rees, Sam Carmichael 52 The Armidalian Prefects & House Captains

SENIOR PREFECT Ben Moffatt

DEPUTY SENIOR PREFECT Jarrod Bourke and Charlie Wyatt

PREFECTS

Alexander Boulus, Alister Braham, Henry Coldham, Lachlan Cruickshank, Charlton Grant, Cameron Holcombe, Samuel Jackson-Bolton, Joseph Kingham, Andrew Knight, Angus Lloyd, Oliver Mayhew-Sanders, Dominic Pilon, Jack Radford, George Rodgers, Lachlan Thomas

HOUSE CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN

Abbott George Rodgers Joseph Kingham, Oliver White Broughton Angus Lloyd Alister Braham Croft Lachlan Thomas Dennis Pitt, Dominic Pilon Green Alexander Boulus Alexander Chambers Ross Samuel Danke William Brissett Tyrrell Oliver Mayhew-Sanders Samuel Jackson-Bolton, Henry Coldham Girl’s Creative Arts Renee Collins Girl’s Sport Captain Elyssa Rogers-Ellis

CO-CURRICULAR CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN

Athletics Sam Finlayson Nicholas Rogers Basketball Andrew Knight Alexander Boulus Chess Charles Wyatt Cricket Benjamin Moffatt Dominic Pilon and Nicholas Day Football Alexander Boulus Jarrod Bourke Girls’ Sports Elyssa Rogers-Ellis Girls’ Creative Arts Renee Collins Hockey William Brissett Benjamin) Moffatt Mountain Biking Michael Harris Lewis Taylor Music Charlton Grant Angus Lloyd Rowing George Rodgers Rugby Joseph Kingham Henry Coldham and Samuel Jackson-Bolton Shooting Cameron Holcombe Hugh Morton Speakers Charlton Grant Brough Whibley and Jacob Hunt Swimming Jack Parker Tennis Charles Wyatt Samuel Tullie Theatre Andrew Knight Triathlon Brent Rees Samuel Finlayson and Jack Parker 53

Academic Subjects

54 The Armidalian 55 Academic Extension

FORENSIC SCIENCE CAMP NORTHERN NSW DA VINCI PHILOSOTHON DECATHLON The 19th TAS Forensic Science students In late November TAS students went attracted 100 student sleuths from How many uses are there for a fork? to Coffs Harbour to take part in the 41 schools in Victoria, NSW, ACT, What if all the water in the world turned 2016 Philosothon held by Bishop Druitt Queensland and Singapore during green? Such ponderous questions were College. It was a huge success and the July holidays, who immersed among many that were just the light enjoyed by all. We entered four teams of themselves in murder, mystery and relief in between the real academic four in the competition, two in division mayhem. challenges for students at the fourth A (Senior teams), and two in division Northern NSW da Vinci Decathlon B (Junior teams) who all contributed During the camp the participants, Year hosted by TAS from 24-26 August. to a plethora of philosophical 8 students with ain inquiring mind, discussions taking place over the worked in groups to solve fictitious Developed by Knox Grammar School course of two intense days. Topics felonies using a range of forensic and now held in venues across were age old, contemporary and eye- techniques. They analysed ‘evidence’, Australia, the event brought together opening, presenting students with the identified and interviewed suspects, around 520 gifted and talented opportunity to get a taste of differing ordered medical and scientific tests and students from 20 State, Catholic and views held by other students who they search criminal databases. On the final independent schools from as far as are not normally exposed to. The teams day, Memorial Hall was packed as 300 Dubbo, Moree, Scone and the coast. were up against the best of the best observers watched the teams present Participants competed in teams of eight from schools right across Northern NSW their committal cases to Armidale across 10 disciplines: Mathematics and and should be very proud of the way solicitor Mr Michael Dennis who Chess; English; Science; Code Breaking; in which they conducted themselves determined if they were strong enough Engineering Challenge; Philosophy; as delegates for the school. Such to go before a court. Creative Producer; Art and Poetry; competitions don’t organise themselves Cartography; General Knowledge. The camp is run by older students and many thanks must go to Mrs from a range of schools who have This year’s theme, Synergy, was most Pollard, Ms Brus and Mr Latham for all previously taken part. The ‘controllers’ appropriate, given Synergy is the their enthusiasm and organisation for started developing the crime scenarios skill required to make a successful da the trip. in November, whilst a management Vinci Decathlon team. TAS is grateful Senior team 1: Floyd Hardingham, team organised the logistics including to Knox for being able to host, for the Saxon Hughes, Darcy Smyth, Hugh recruitment, catering and organising fourth time, an event that provided Worsley accommodation on campus. They academic extension and enrichment came together at a management camp opportunities not just to our own Senior team 2: Will Almond, Bonnie in January, but otherwise have been students, but those from across the Bremner, Georgie O’Brien, Yannick corresponding by email, for almost 12 region. The TAS Year 7 and Year 10 Tursan d’ Espaignet months. teams were the champions of their Junior team 1: Lachlan Hey, Hudson divisions. Others were Macquarie McAllister, Hannah Neilson, Eliza Ward Anglican Grammar School Dubbo (Year 5, Armidale City Primary School (Year Junior team 2: Jaden Carroll, Alistair Le 6) and Bishop Druitt College from Coffs Surf, Mathew Wark, Tom Wu Harbour (Years 8 and 9). TAS also sent teams to the State final of the da Vinci Decathlon at Knox Grammar, in May. Hugh Worsley Year 11

56 The Armidalian Agriculture

The 2016 calendar year was again busy Term 3 again saw Year 12 devoted to for the TAS Agriculture department finishing off courses and Year 10 and 9 and TAS Poll Hereford Stud. Term 1 saw studying both sheep production and harvesting of crops planted in 2015, the high performance pastures planted hay making, paddock preparation earlier in the year. and planting of winter oats and high During Term 4 we continued with hay performance pastures. Students were production of the winter oat crop, cows involved in all aspects of the plant were mated using AI and a summer production systems and benefitted millet crop was planted. Students from real hands on activities. studying bees were disappointed that Cattle and poultry were prepared for despite decent spring rain the bees shows by various classes as part of were not producing much honey and their units with much success. The Poll none was able to be harvested. As with Hereford stud picked up ribbons at other years the production systems both Guyra and Armidale shows whilst started to get into full swing and the our Light Sussex poultry were placed students completed a very busy term. second in the pure-bred layers class at 2017 will again see full production the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Our Hy- occurring. line brown layer hens were placed sixth out of 78 entries in the schools’ laying competition. Mr Mike Ball Harry Gall and Jock McMaster test water turbidity During Term 2 Year 11 participated in the North West Schools’ Property Planning Completion. Entries by Callan Moffatt/Sam Kealey and Olivia Fenwicke/Sam Cannington/ Below: Olivia Fenwicke, Will Morrice and Charlie Uren with Michelle McKemey at the Property Planning Jock McMaster were awarded Highly Workshop. Commended.

The new irrigation dam at Meadowfield built in 2015 proved very useful during a what was a dry autumn-winter keeping winter oats and performance pasture at high levels of production. Calves were weaned from the lease block and a new round of show cattle were started to be prepared.

In early June Sam Cannington and myself took our bull to the Dubbo National Poll Hereford show and sale where we sold him for $5,000 to a local Dubbo commercial producer.

57 Creative Arts

With only a finite supply of superlatives 2015’s HSC (with TAS student Thomas As with Drama, the new Stage 5 it is somewhat daunting to recount Bishop’s film Murder, Apparently being program has allowed us to showcase and reflect on 2016 in the Creative showcased) and left awestruck after the talents of both our vocalists Arts at TAS for fear that the inevitable STC’s The Secret River. For those students and musicians and their work in repetition of ‘exceptional’, ‘incredible’ a definite highlight their performances Performance and Recording and Music and ‘amazing’ may lessen the of Individual and Group Performances In Entertainment provided them achievements, artistry and ambition at the School’s CurtainUp showcase, invaluable performance practise. The that we have enjoyed and celebrated with many of the audience remarking Year 11 classes have been frequently in these busy 12 months. Student that it was the most polished event of represented at assemblies and other involvement in the Arts has grown, the its kind they had seen. There were some events and are already recognised department has grown and the scope very pleasing HSC results in December for their passion and love of music. of TAS’ Arts offering is larger than it and as fine ambassadors for theatre The year for the HSC Music students has possibly ever been. So in a year and the Arts their influence within and began by going to support the 2015 of exceptionally talented students, without the classroom shall be missed. candidates selected for Bravissimo, incredible excitement and enthusiasm which was a perfect way to set their Music thrives and we have enjoyed both of our community towards the Arts and ambitions for the year ahead. While they an expansion of class sizes and growth a showcase of amazing performances demonstrated some tremendous work in the Music department, welcoming and events, we shall have to forgive in the classroom it was at the Final Note Mrs Rebekkah Baumgartner to TAS to mere language for its limitations. showcase where the students of Music be part of the faculty. Our Junior School 1, Music 2 and Extension Music stunned As an academic subject Drama choirs and students have participated audiences with the remarkable breadth continues to grow with more students in so many singing and performance of style and depth of talent. Ms Leanne studying the subject than for many experiences and have once again done Roobol, Mr Warwick Dunham and the years. The focus of Middle School some wonderful work thanks to the other Music staff, accompanists and Drama on positive relationships and guidance of Mrs Rachel Butcher and the peripatetic teachers all should have a confidence has them doing some other teachers. We have never had this share in the praise for an evening of fine creative and exciting work with – many students learning instruments performances and beautiful sounds. among many other things – puppets, and the vibrancy of the peripatetic plays, lip-sync battling, improvisation program is definitely seen in the Middle and slapstick comedy. The introduction School Music classrooms. of a new Stage 5 program allowed us to more easily showcase the work happening in the classroom, with the Acting and Stagecraft students presenting to family and friends their devised performances and the Street and Event students disrupting and delighting crowds at TAS @ Dusk with a ludicrous pie competition. The Year 11 students displayed their passion and enthusiasm for theatre and have already been marked as a diligent bunch. For the HSC Drama students the year began, as always, with the annual trip to Sydney for OnSTAGE. While there they were inspired by the top works of

58 The Armidalian Andrew Knight, Music 2 and Extension Particular mention should be made of Music student, was nominated for both Jack Tizzard who achieved an incredible Encore, the statewide showcase of the HSC result and whose work 'The top HSC Music pieces and Bravissimo, precipice’ was selected for ARTEXPRESS the top HSC Music pieces in the region. to be displayed in both Sydney and HSC Music 1 student Renee Collins also Tamworth. received a Bravissimo nomination. With All of that is but surface glance at the several Band 6 results across the board work, passion and achievement of our in Music 1, Music 2 and Extension Music Creative Arts students and staff. There it was another incredible year for Music is an incredible community enthusiasm at TAS and I again congratulate the for the work in the Arts and the buzzing students and their teacher Ms Roobol. energy in the classrooms is testament The Visual Arts classrooms continue to to this atmosphere. be spaces of creativity and imagination that are responsible for keeping the foyer of the Hoskins Centre looking Mr Andrew O’Connell striking and fascinating for our many Creative Arts Coordinator visitors. In the Middle School students explore a range of mediums and are finding a great sense of fun and freedom in their courses. Our Stage 5 units brought an incredibly rich and diverse program with Architecture and Design, Australian Art Perspectives, Graphic Design and Experimental Art Practice all on offer. The final class on the list was particularly distinguished for their contributions to TAS@Dusk, with their brilliantly bizarre sound suits adding a carnivalesque atmosphere to the evening. And under the masterful direction of Mr Ian McPherson the HSC Visual Arts class had a fantastic year and the standard of the entire class’ Body of Works was particularly high. As always the works were displayed at Masterstroke and both the mediums used and the subjects and concepts explored in their work was equally diverse and enjoyed by the audiences.

59 English

The year 2016 started with a number SPORT FOR JOVE THEATRE ICAS SPELLING, WRITING AND of changes to the English Department COMPANY SEMINAR ON RICHARD ENGLISH COMPETITIONS staff. Miss Alex Pollitt and Mr Michael III FOR HSC ADVANCED ENGLISH During 2016 we received some Holland joined our Department, and STUDENTS impressive results and feedback from we welcomed Mrs Fiona Robb in Term 3 On Monday 6 June Adele Querol from the ICAS Spelling, Writing and English to replace Mr Barney Buntine who took the Sport For Jove Theatre Company Competitions. These International some Long Service Leave. Mrs Robb visited from Sydney to run a seminar Competitions and Assessments for stayed on in Term 4 to work with our on Richard III for students in the HSC Schools (ICAS) are independent skills- HSC Advanced English cohort, and we Advanced English course. The award- based assessments with a competition are pleased that she will be returning to winning resident company of UNSW’s element. Commonly referred to as do the same in 2017. Seymour Centre, Sport For Jove is one the UNSW tests, these ICAS tests are Students continue to study a variety of the leading Shakespeare companies unique, being the most comprehensive of engaging and enriching classroom in Australia with a focus on exciting generally available suite of academic texts ranging from Shakespearean plays and inventive interpretations of classic assessments and school tests for Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and works and new Australian plays. On primary and secondary school students. Juliet, Macbeth and Othello, classics such top of staging many productions they While we have always entered students as Lord of the Flies, poetry ranging from run a number of HSC symposiums, into the English Competition, this year the war poets to Australian poets Jack educational programs and workshops we also offered the Spelling and Writing Davies, Steven Herrick, Judith Beveridge in Sydney and so we were very lucky to Competitions to those who were keen and Robert Gray, as well as a broad have a member of the company visit to participate and challenge themselves selection of media and non-fiction TAS. against the best students in Brunei, texts, including the wonderful Chinese Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the The focus of the seminar was on Cinderella in our Year 8 program. In Pacific Region, Singapore, South Africa exploring famous scenes and speeches 2016 our students also experienced a and Australia. in multiple ways, opening up diverse number of English-based opportunities critical readings of the play, unlocking While all students receive a certificate to challenge and extend themselves. language and character, and examining and overview of their performance, this MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT the play’s famous ambiguities and year the following students achieved DAY FOR 2016: FESTIVAL OF IDEAS challenges. Merit, Credit or Distinction Certificates: - CREATIVE WRITING Our Advanced students found the Year 6 Spelling Competition On Thursday 31 March the first Middle experience very valuable in terms Credit: Harrison Ditchfield, Marcus School Enrichment Day for 2016 was of preparing for their Trial Exams in Hempel, Aiden Swick the English based Festival of Ideas - August. Merit: William Jubb, Frank Perrettot, Creative Writing. All Middle School Casey Smith NAPLAN students were involved in a number Year 6 Writing Competition of workshops and activities related to Once again our students in Year 7 Distinction:William Jubb (top 3%), creative thinking for the entire day. It and 9 sat the NAPLAN tests in Term Fergus Menzies (top 8%), Harrison Peart was a fantastic opportunity to allow 2, focusing on Reading, Writing and (top 5%) students to immerse themselves in Language Conventions. This data from Credit: Isabel Newton some fun activities which support and this test is extremely useful in guiding Merit: Hugo Catterall supplement the school curriculum. the development of our programs and classroom practices for all students at Year 6 English Competition TAS. Distinction: Harrison Ditchfield (top 11%), William Jubb (top 2%), Frank Perrottet (top 11%)

60 The Armidalian Credit: Isabel Newton, Marcus Hempel, Year 8 English Competition Year 10 English Competition Fergus Menzies, Xavier Munsie, Casey Distinction: Matthew Wark (top 4%), Distinction: Owen Chandler (top 3%), Smith, Ruby Straker Thomas Wu (top 3%) Nicholas Jackson (top 7%), Sambavan Merit: Cameron Le Surf, Harrison Price Credit: Howard Broadbent, Rorie Jeyakumar (top 2%), Hannah Van Roy Chambers, Douglas Close, Alistair Le (top 6%) Year 7 Spelling Competition Surf, Cotter Litchfield, John McDonald, Credit: Will Almond, Angus Apps, Tom Credit: Alexander Gibson Jack Nivison, Nathaniel Pidgeon Bailey, Jack Berry, Angus Cornall, Angus Merit: Jack Van Roy Merit: Andrew Kirk Haire, Dominique Holley, Nick Moar, Year 7 Writing Competition Noah Rose, Angus Smith, Xavier Tonkin Year 9 Writing Competition Distinction: Alexander Gibson (top 2%) Merit: Bonnie Bremner, Ashini Credit: Emily Hempel Credit: Rocco Louis, Henry Mitchell Ekanayake. Merit: Erin Page Merit: Jack Van Roy, Finn Daugherty We gain valuable feedback and data Year 9 English Competition Year 7 English Competition from ICAS and continue to find this Credit: Liam Smith, Flynn Charley- Distinction: Hudson McAllister (top 8%) experience a very valuable one for both Briggs, Emily Hempel, Chloe Lawson, Credit: Finn Daugherty, Lachlan our students and staff. Harry Mason, Thomas Price Galbraith, Alexander Gibson, Timothy Merit: Kieran Dennis, Disa Smart We look forward to the opportunities Lindeman, Archie McDonald, Nicholas and challenges of 2017 as we move O’Neill, Jack Van Roy Year 10 Writing Competition ahead with our focus on literacy and Merit: Harriet Oates Distinction:Sambavan Jeyakumar (top learning. 2%) Year 8 Writing Competition Credit: Angus Smith, Hannah Van Roy Credit: Alistair Le Surf, Matthew Wark Merit: Colby Hanes, Jack Nivison Ms Julie Flanagan English Coordinator

Students who achieved Distinctions in ICAS English competitions included (back row, l-r) Nicholas Jackson, Hudson McAllister, Harrison Ditchfield, (front) Thomas Wu, Matthew Wark, William Jubb, Frank Perrottet, Sambavan Jeyakumar, Hannah Van Roy, Fergus Menzies. Absent: Owen Chandler, Alexander Gibson, Harrison Peart 61 Human Society & Its Environment

HSIE has enjoyed another busy and Irrigators Association and the lastly, the achievement, which was all the more productive year in 2016. Particularly Gwydir Wetlands, in order to see how impressive considering the difficulty of pleasing has been the growth in our the natural environment is managed the questions this year. elective offerings in Stage 5, with and supported while being surrounded Finally, a big thank you to all HSIE staff students enthusiastically choosing by so much agricultural activity. Whilst for their efforts this year. I am in the to study subjects including Elective on this trip, staff and students were fortunate position of working with History, Personal Finance, Running a very generously hosted by the families highly professional colleagues, all of Business and Marketing, Accounting, of Mark and Natalee Cook (Lukas) and whom work very hard to enrich the and Introduction to the Economy Gavin and Nicole Bartel (Will), who put learning experiences of their charges, and Law. These courses allow us the on a lovely dinner and morning tea for and I am always impressed with the flexibility to be able to offer the study everyone concerned. Year 12 traveled to variety of programs they develop of topics that are of interest to the Narrabri, as part of their studies on the in their teaching. We say farewell students, and also gives us the chance cotton industry. Whilst there staff and to Ms Fiona Taber for one year as to introduce students to potential areas students were taken on an on-site visit she takes maternity leave, and a big of study in Stage 6. of ‘Glencoe’, a property which is owned congratulations to her and husband by the Kahl family, and also received a The elective ‘Running a Business and Andrew on that achievement. Her presentation from Bruce Finney, from Marketing’ did some very interesting position has been filled by Miss Hannah the Cotton Research Development and innovative work over the course Lo, who brings a lot of experience Corporation. Our senior students are of the year. Under the direction of and energy to her teaching, and it has very fortunate indeed to have the Miss Harriet Symons, and as part of been a pleasure welcoming her to the support of such committed senior staff their work in Marketing, Miss Symons department at the end of 2016. in Ms Taber and Mr Junge, and also from organised a Skype conference between former students and their parents, and I look forward to further success in her students and the CEO of a reputable I thank everyone for their efforts and 2017. Sydney-based company. Miss Symons help in this regard. said that the Skype conferences were the highlight of the course for the HSIE students enjoyed further success students, and although many found it this year in a number of external Mr David Toakley daunting at first to be speaking to such competitions. These competitions have HSIE Coordinator successful and influential people, all become a regular part of our offerings agreed that the experience was very over the years, and TAS students have a informative and motivating. long history of achieving to a high level. A number of students did particularly Our Geography students across all well in the National Geographic stages participated in a number of field Geography Competition, and also trips beyond Armidale. Year 9 traveled the Australian History Competition, to Bellingen as part of their studies in with several students achieving High learning how to complete a Research Distinctions in both tests. Undoubtedly Action Plan. Year 11 traveled to Moree, the most impressive achievement this and on the way visited Copeton Dam to year was Matthew Giakoumi’s result hear from professionals at State Water in the University of New South Wales about how that resource supports Economics Competition. irrigation in the areas downstream. Matthew came in the top 0.2% of Students also visited the Moree Plains the state, and received a $150 for his Shire Council, the Gwydir Valley

Matthew Giakoumi placed in the top 0.2% in the University of NSW Economics Competition 62 The Armidalian Languages

Japanese and French continue to be impressionist art in the style of Monet They joined Japanese language classes the languages studied by our Junior, and enjoying a Canadian feast. and participated in a variety of cultural Middle and Senior School students and, activities and events. Their language During Excursion Week in Term 2, Year 8 with the continued implementation skills improved significantly during this students studying French and Japanese of the International Baccalaureate time and they gained a greater cultural participated in a variety of language PYP in the Junior School, the strength awareness of Japanese School life. activities at the Chauvel Cinema, dined of languages across the school has at le Petit Escargot, La Renaissance In December, 12 Junior School students continued to increase this year. Café, and visited the Nihongo Tanken and teachers Mrs Anne Hine and Mr In addition, a number of students Centre and the Daiso Japanese Luke Polson participated in an 11 day extended their second language Shopping Centre, as part of their trip to biennial trip to Tezukayama Gakuin in learning to other languages this year, Sydney. This allowed them to use their Osaka, Japan. This exchange has a long via correspondence studies. These language skills in an authentic and fun history and the relationship continues included: Emily Blackburn (HSC French environment, with experiences not to grow. The students joined a wide Extension), Madeline Dennis (HSC available in Armidale. Middle School range of classes with the Japanese French Extension and HSC German students have also had the opportunity students including Calligraphy, Origami, Beginners), Samuel Danke (HSC German to attend the Animé Club on a weekly English, and Japanese traditional Continuers), Jacob Hunt (HSC Spanish basis throughout the year, watching games. The highlight of the trip Beginners), and Cai and Euan Spiers a variety of animé in Japanese, and for many of the students, was the (HSC Spanish Continuers). inwhich extended their knowledge in homestay. The students became part an enjoyable and informal way. of the family and enjoyed the lifestyle, We were fortunate to have had a food, and they explored a variety of teaching assistant working with our During the September holidays14 places in Osaka. We look forward to the French students again in 2016, both as students participated on a combined return visit to TAS in 2017. a tutor and in small-group conversation Japanese/HSIE two-week study tour of classes, and this native speaker support Japan. They improved their language As I farewell TAS to relocate to Sydney has been most beneficial for students. skills and were exposed to wide range and to Kambala School, I would like to We wish to thank Benjamin Menet, who of cultural aspects of ancient and wish Allan Moore and the Languages has worked full-time across all areas modern Japan. They stayed in old Department all the best for another of the school as well as coaching and traditional Japanese inns, slept on multilingual year for Languages in 2017! playing football for TAS. He returns to futons, ate a wide variety of Japanese France to continue his studies and we food and visited many sites in Osaka, Ms Kathryn Tamminga wish him all the best. Hiroshima, Kyoto, Tokyo, Mitoyo and Languages Coordinator Kochi. An addition to the 2016 trip was All Junior School students participated the inclusion of a two day homestay at in an entertaining and enriching Mitoyo. Languages Day in Term 4, to complement their regular weekly The last three days of the study tour was Languages lessons. The aim of a visit to Meitoku Gijuku School where this day, apart from having fun, is activities with their Japanese peers for students take part in hands on included, Taiko drums, Sumo training, activities celebrating the learning and Aikido and English lessons. Students, speaking of languages throughout the Bayden Wright, Owen Chandler, Julian world. Activities included decorating Vogt and Jack Berry, stayed on at a traditional Bûche de Noël, playing Meitoku for a further two months. French games, completing some TAS French Language teachers and educators in 2016: Kathryn Tamminga, Benjamin Menet, Sarah Moser and Anne Hine 63 Library

Junior School students enjoyed This year we read and watched on The library homepage available taking part in the Premier’s Reading YouTube the book ‘I got this hat’ by Jol through the student portal on the TAS Challenge again this year. Whether and Kate Temple and illustrated by Jon webpage is a showcase of all we have in they join the challenge or not, the lists Foye. the library allowing access to our digital are a comprehensive guide for parents It was a great opportunity for a crazy subscriptions as well as the library who are wondering which books hat day. catalogue and LibGuides for specific could interest their child and be age subjects and year groups. ClickView, our online audio visual appropriate. resource, is becoming more popular National Simultaneous Storytime was as staff and student start to realise its Mrs Lou-Anne Allan held in the second term each year. A potential and convenience. We have Librarian book was chosen by ALIA and libraries also started to subscribe to an online across the country read it at the same e-book platform called Wheelers. Most time and on the same day. of the books we have bought are fiction but we also have some curriculum appropriate non-fiction books.

Mathematics

2016 was an exciting year for the This new activity will become a part of 2016 SUCCESSES Mathematics Department. Ms Rachel our regular program and along with HSC Band 6 Harrison was employed as a full time our involvement in the UNE Year 8 Extension 2 Mathematics (Notional member of staff and with Ms Alice Maths day and the da Vinci Decathlon Band 6): Charles Wyatt, Jarrod Bourke Hudson off on maternity leave we continue to provide unique experiences appreciated Mr Todd Currell joining us in Mathematics. Extension 1 Mathematics (E4): Charles for the year. Wyatt, Jarrod Bourke Inside the classroom there has also Students continued to be involved been a number of significant challenges Mathematics: Angus Lloyd in more challenging maths tasks and particularly in the new Stage 5 Electives activities both within and outside where students were able to study Australian Maths Competition the school. For the second year, Networks, Set Theory, Counting Distinctions: students entered Computational Techniques, Further Algebra and Year 11: Samuel Thatcher and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Matrices. This new course has expanded Year 10: Sambavan Jeyakumar, Angus competition as well as the Australian students’ knowledge of mathematics Apps Mathematics Competition (AMC). beyond the traditional syllabus into Year 9: Liam Smith The maths department also hosted units of work typically covered at a Year 8: Cotter Litchfield an Inquisitive Minds Workshop for tertiary level. Year 7: Alexander Gibson, Jack Van all Year 7 and Year 9 students, which Roy, Cassidy Williams, Hannah Neilson, developed students problem solving Lachlan Galbraith and working mathematically skills. Year 6: Aidan Swick

Ms Amanda Robins Mathematics Coordinator 64 The Armidalian PDHPE

The year 2016 was a year of change Mr Adam Whalley was appointed group. in staff in the Personal Development to replace Mr Smith, both in the With the introduction of girls to the Health Physical Education department. department and as Abbott Head of 2016 cohort made for some logistical Mr Hugo Johnson moved to full time House. Mr Whalley came to us from St issues resulting in the conversion of employment which resulted in a part Joseph’s College were he was a deputy the old gymnastics storeroom into time vacancy that was filled by Mr housemaster and PDHPE teacher. He an impressive girls change-room. Cameron Patrick who also took on a role has been a professional rugby player Thanks must be extended to Mr Chet as the Chaplain’s assistant. Mr Patrick is having played for the Western Force Davies and his maintenance crew for an Old Armidalian who left the school in and spent time in France. their superb work in getting the new 2008. He studied at University of Sydney change-rooms ready for 2017. With Mr Patrick’s move into the and had a wide range of teaching and Chaplaincy role and the expanding Congratulations to the PDHPE prize pastoral care experiences before joining school enrolments, a new position winners for 2016: Year 11 Harry the School. At the end of 2016 he was became available for a full time PDHPE Forsythe, Year 10 Tully Muller, Year offered a position as the relieving teacher to which was appointed Ms 9 Emerson Browning, Year 8 James Chaplain while Rev Newton and his Catherine Curtin. Ms Curtin spent O’Brien, Year 7 Tom Forsythe and Year 6, family undertake community service 2016 as the PDHPE teacher and sports Liam Hunt. in Thailand for the first half of 2017. He coordinator for NEGS and prior to that accepted the position and his younger she taught in the Lismore region in brother Mr Andrew Patrick has joined various roles. We welcome her to the the school in his elder brother’s position Mr Mark Taylor faculty as TAS’s first full time female of assistant Chaplain. PDHPE Coordinator PDHPE teacher. June 2016 saw the departure of Mr Alex The outgoing HSC class of 2016 was Smith who took the position as Head of a diverse range of students who were Boarding at the Hamilton and Alexandra an inquisitive and talkative group who College in Hamilton Victoria. Mr Smith were a pleasure to teach. We wish them was a larger than life character, who all the best for future endeavours and brought a myriad of skills to the faculty congratulate Cai Spiers and Brent Rees and school. He was appointed in 2008 for the their efforts in topping the and quickly became a valuable member course. who was well liked and respected by all. He took leave of absence for 2012, As a whole, the PDHPE staff were very while he accompanied his now wife, to impressed with the commitment of the Polynesia for the year. Upon his return incoming girls to the school’s PDHPE to school in 2013 he was appointed program. They were not daunted by Head of Abbott House and quickly the challenges posed by the new settled into his new role. Through his experiences and made an enormous rugby, basketball, cricket coaching, his effort to be fully involved and to enjoy involvement in boarding, abseiling and the activities being taught. This must the activities program, he left a large have been a huge change for some, if hole in the school’s staffing and will be not all, but they are to be congratulated sorely missed. on accepting and mastering their new environment, and adding considerably to the overall performances of the

65 Science

There were a number of changes in The Highlands Challenge is supported AUSTRALIAN BRAIN BEE the Science department with Mr Trevor by the University of Newcastle, the CHALLENGE Thatcher leaving the department at University of New England, Rotary This event has become a regular the end of Term 2, Ms Chelsea Webster- Clubs, Engineers Australia and retired feature of the extension activities for Knife completing her contract at the engineers, scientists and others. Year 10. About 2000 Year 10 students end of the year and Mr Alasdair Hey This has been the fourth year in a row from around NSW participate in the moving to Armidale from Sydney to that TAS has won the regional challenge state round of the Australian Brain Bee commence a full time teaching position and allowed us to compete in the state Challenge in order to select a small in Science from Term 3. As well, Ms finals at the University of Newcastle. In team to compete internationally. Again, Claudia Klooster and her husband August there they once again did very two of our students were selected moved to Armidale for Claudia to take a well on the day, placing fifth. This has to participate in the next round – temporary Science position during Term been the fifth year in a row that we have Sambavan Jeyakumar and Nicholas 3.Thanks to Mr Stephen Thompson, Ms reached the state finals. Bohlsen. Nicholas did not progress to Genevieve Geyle-Chick, Ms Chelsea the final round, however, Sambavan was Webster-Knife, Mr Todd Currell, Mr SCIENCE COMPETITIONS successful in getting to the final round Alasdair Hey, Ms Claudia Klooster and where he was seated at the front of the Mr Gordon McLennan fortheir work and This year, of the many on offer we UWS Lecture Theatre with seven other ensuring the department ran smoothly only competed in the International students. Sambavan had to answer especially during Board of Studies Competition and Assessments (ICAS) questions about the brain and was then Registration. Science Competition so as to allow students more time to adequately positioned in the top three at the end of SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING prepare for internal examinations. two rounds. He placed second and won Students from Year 6 to 12 were entered a four year $20,000 scholarship to UWS Highlands Challenge and of these there were many credits if he chooses to study there. This has Pitting their skills against other bright awarded as well as distinctions awarded been the best result a TAS student has young people from the region, the to at least two students per year group. achieved in this competition. 30 Year 10 TAS students came away with the highest marks at the annual YEAR 9 SCIENCE EXCURSION challenge, held at UNE on 16 March. The Year 9 Science excursion during ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CHEMICAL For the Challenge, each of the Week 2 of Term 2 involved a variety of INSTITUTE (RACI) TITRATION participating eight schools fields activities focusing on ecosystems at risk. COMPETITION eight teams of three to four members, These activities included visiting the All students in the Year 12 Chemistry which all compete in eight different Marine Science Centre at Coffs Harbour, class participated in the RACI Titration. competitive activities involving science hands on experiences in a number and engineering concepts presented of different ecosystems around Coffs This competition required the teams to the judges at the end of the day. Harbour and Dorrigo as well as gaining to identify the concentration of an Activities included making a model an understanding of the indigenous unknown acid and base through hovercraft that must be fast and history of Mutton Bird Island and a bush titration and the accuracy of their lab manoeuvrable, building a catapult for tucker tour of Bongil Bongil National technique and calculations lead to accuracy and distance, building a tower Park. them achieving a high mark. from drinking straws and designing a Mars Rover to carry a precariously balanced load over a rough surface. Mr Tim Wheaton Science Coordinator Apart from the challenges, the day also gave a snapshot of possible career paths. 66 The Armidalian Sambavan Jeyakumar came second in the NSW final of the Australian Above & Below: Students taking part in the Science & Brain Bee Challenge Engineering Challenge

67 Technology & Applied Studies

In 2016 the Technology and Applied engraving to produce their individual Inspired by the American Tiny House Studies (TAS) faculty continued to designs. In 2017 there will most likely trend Lewis Tayor set out to build a implement key digital technologies in be further changes with the possible sustainable bunk house environment. the context of our curriculum whilst introduction of textiles units. His project very successfully renovated maintaining a strong foundation in an onsite dwelling using recycled In Stage 6 this year a very solid Metals practical, problem solving and thinking materials, furniture and fittings and and Engineering class completed their skills, which are of lifelong, benefit to in doing so attracted the favourable trailer projects admirably. Notable our students. Complementary to this attention of students and markers alike. for his talent was Brent Rees who integration, the woodwork room has showed natural ability and whose skills The class and school favourite project now been moved to the Doody Park site developed to a high standard over was undoubtedly the collapsible dog and three new classroom spaces have the course. The Automotive classes box designed and made by George been created at the TTC facility. This again included a number of trainees Rodgers (below). It soles the problem of brings Stage 5 and 6 and its associated that are teamed with local employers lost ute tray space when a dog box is classroom needs together at that with whom we have positive ongoing installed by folding up against the head location. relationships. board when not needed. In all, half the In 2016 the school began its new class achieved Band 5 or 6 in the 2016 In Design and Technology there was Stage 5 subject offerings and the TAS class. a stronger than usual cohort who faculty has felt the benefits of student despite the time pressures of major At the end of 2016 and to interest and engagement that have works all completed their projects to a accommodate growth in subject come through focused curriculum and substantial standard. The projects were offerings TAS has added a new pedagogy respectively. Whilst leaning wide ranging in scale and complexity. teacher Miss Emma Channon to the heavily on our established successes Technological and Applied Studies we have further tailored the Stage Jack Parker conceived and built a faculty who will commence in 2017 and 5 experience. I also believe that our personal swimming lap timer that we look forward to what she will add teachers have lifted expectations and comprised of a programmed Arduino to the faculty as we continue to move classroom experiences for students board, recycled touch pad and Aldi bath forward. through moving to this model. The bat which contributed to a Band 6 and integration of digital technologies the top mark in the class. such as 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC Plasma cutting and GPS data logging, Joseph Kingham designed a simple but Mr David Slade means that these electives continue to clever star picket clip that is retrofitted Technology and Applied Studies increase and enable new and relevant to fence posts in gullies to prevent Coordinator learning as part of our faculty plan. them pulling out when the wires are tensioned. In Stage 4, students continued to enjoy building rockets, however, 2016 has seen some project changes and with the introduction of a new unit of work, in the contemporary study lamp. This project brings traditional and technological and digital technologies together as has been our plan. Students use Autodesk fusion design and modeling software along with Adobe illustrator and laser cutting and

68 The Armidalian 69 Middle School

70 The Armidalian 71 Head of Middle School

So often in our assemblies students are I think we can afford not to race too told what to do; today at our Middle much. There’s no need to know now School final presentation, it is different what you’re doing with the rest of – I’m going to make some suggestions your life, so don’t to rush. I’m not about what you could do to make your suggesting that you don’t have goals lives a little easier and more enjoyable - (we need those for direction) or sit and by implication, to make the lives of idly around bouncing basketballs on others whom you affect more pleasant the floorboards outside the staffroom and enjoyable, too. windows. I’m suggesting that don’t take for granted what is currently on In the words of a man called Jung (first offer to you in this amazingly busy and name Carl, in case you’re wondering beautiful school. Fill your school life – though there are similarities to enjoying the today part of your lives, someone I know) we can afford to be by learning well, not just satisfactorily, positive about…to be kind to, ourselves by taking pride in the here and now, by – this doesn’t mean being selfish (that’s exercising your minds as well as your easy to do even though we know that bodies (this equates with balance), by it affects others in a sad, sometimes being enthusiastic about what interests in a cruel way). It means we need to you, not the things you think will earn be more accepting of and positive you credit points with your group of about ourselves, the situations we friends. People will learn to respect you find ourselves in…our lives. Sadly, we for who you are when you develop the have a tendency to define ourselves in confidence necessary to be yourself. Mr Mark Harrison, Head of TAS Middle School opposition to things. I think what Jim Graham, the man after For example, in the first known work whom the Middle School building on the theory of Drama, the Ancient is named, thought: ‘This is a time, Greek Philosopher Aristotle wrote ‘What we change inwardly both physically and mentally, for about laughter - specifically about investigation, for discovery and in order will change our outer reality’ why we laugh. He felt that more often to be part of the group (so necessary than not, we laugh at rather than for every person in this hall) it is a time, Plutarch with people. When those people are above all others, when the young on stage of course, that’s okay, but person must work against self-interest, when they’re around us we can find and moderate ego-centric behaviour’. At least in part, Plutarch is saying what ourselves laughing at their expense. a famous poet called John Donne In Mrs Wark’s words, ‘That’s not okay’. In light of my earlier comment about centuries later wrote, being ‘No man It’s unfair because it’s essentially done being positive about ourselves, we also is an Island’ - effectively it expresses to make ourselves feel better…It’s need to be realistic about our lives. I our inescapable connection to other unfair because what we’re laughing at agree with what clinical psychologist people. Whether we like it or not, the is someone else’s misfortune not our and author of Tricky Teens Andrew fact is that we affect the lives of others own. I think the person we could learn Fuller and novelist JK Rowlings (in The simply by existing. to laugh at is ourselves –I notice the Casual Vacancy and also a speech) say Middle School staff laugh quite a bit. about personal set back. Their works I know this because I’m there when it concern not succeeding, in fact, failure. happens. So, you’ve just completed another battery of formal examinations.

72 The Armidalian Hearty congratulations to all who’ve I see there’s a huge difference between achieved well – that’s largely living and merely existing – think about attributable to your hard work and it). Lack of success can teach us things the technical support so effectively about ourselves that we could not overseen by Mrs Pollard, very hard- learn in any other way. It can help us working Years 6 - 8 Homeroom teachers, to discover and develop a will to work and who Mr Johnson calls The Junge away from such lack of success – a Man and his boarding staff. strategy to do our individual best by learning from unpleasant experiences. For those who’ve done less well – in You will never really know yourself, the your words, ‘failed’ – consider this: Some strength of your abilities and later on, failures are inevitable – it’s impossible your relationships until these have been to live without failing at something, tested by adversity. unless of course you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all (in which case, you fail by default. Mr Mark Harrison

Head of Middle School

Middle School Monitors Back Row (L toR): Cotter Litchfield (Head Monitor-Day), Matthew Wark, Luke Evans, Alistair Le Surf, Sam Jones, Jaden Carroll Front Row: Jack Nivison, Samuel Behrend, Colby Hanes, Marcus Braham, William Benham (Head Monitor - Boarding), Rorie Chambers, Thomas Stinson

73 Middle School Activities

Again, being involved in an eclectic In Term 2 the Middle School inter- TASIBALDS range of activities is what being a TAS house debating competition Always a highlight on the Visual Arts student is all about – and it was very introduced several newcomers calendar, this annual Middle School encouraging to see so many students to the sport, and in the final Ross portraiture competition requires all put their hands up across a diverse House successfully negated the case Year 8 students to paint or draw a range of activities specific to Middle put by Tyrrell. In Term 3 our Public portrait of a staff member of their School. They are reported on elsewhere Speakers performed so well: their choosing. Needless to say perhaps, in The Armidalian, but are worth speeches were carefully constructed but results range in technical quality highlighting here. and choreographed and, as a result, and subject material, overall they were deliveries were of a standard that both impressive and amusing. It’s with DRAMA actually belied the age group. In apprehension that we staff members For the third year, Middle School fact, I would state confidently that, in first view these portraits, but it’s always staged its own dramatic production addition to their Cash Cup deliveries in interesting, too: students focus on (Shuddersome: Tales of Poe)in the Term 4, our students performed as well different aspects of their subjects and Hoskins Centre, in Term 3. Clearly, the as their senior counterparts. There’s the surprising thing is that somehow imaginative pieces, detailing segments something Middle School students we often fail to see ourselves as others from Edgar Allan Poe’s best short works - they are different from and similar do. TASibald is a great ‘leveller’ and this were excellent choices, as all rehearsals to students in both the Junior and can be a good thing. Our young people and performances were well attended Senior Schools: they’re no longer little are lucky to have so many avenues for in a number of ways: students jockeyed boys and girls; they’re definitely not self expression and, again, we thank for positions both on stage and behind youths. However, by virtue of being in members the Visual Arts department for scenes. Specifically, the production between both, they’re liable to exhibit this novel one. involved around 20 boys and girls behaviours that attach to both groups - on the stage and a further nine who and they can do so on any given day. were part of the Hoskins Tech Crew. In addition to guiding members of the audience to allocated seats for each matinee and evening performance, this latter group ably looked after sound and lighting. In their combination, all students were mutually supportive and did this very active section of the school proud.

DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING The Tri-Schools’ Shield, a Middle School debating competition between TAS, NEGS and PLC, was once again held in 2016. Each school hosts a round and provides two teams per year group to debate each of the other schools. Whilst the TAS students exhibited varied success and PLC were the clear winners, our students improved tremendously through the year and all indicated to me that they enjoyed the process.

74 The Armidalian ROUND SQUARE Five Middle School students spent part of their April holidays representing TAS at the Young Round Square Regional Conference, hosted by Scotch College, Perth. With the theme ‘Life on the edge’, the conference presented the delegates with some challenging activities, thought-provoking ideas, and inspiring words. From service at Tranby Homeless Shelter to tree planting, from an academic look at the history of kites to meeting a double shark attack survivor, and from immersion in ancient and sensitive environments to sight-seeing by Segway, the students were exposed to some fascinating experiences and came back all the richer for it.

Mr Mark Harrison

75 Junior School

76 The Armidalian 77 Head of Junior School

This year, focus was also upon the Our Speech Day special guest was Round Square IDEALS and the pursuit Ms Katie Kelly, a Paralympic Triathlete of these principles for our Activities who had won gold medals at the 2015 Days and by attending the first RS World Championships and the World Conference in Malaysia at Epsom Paratriathlon events in Italy, Japan College Kuala Lumpur. The synergy and Australia. As a legally deaf and between both IB and Round Square blind athlete, Katie was able to share has created a heightened awareness her inspiring story with our students of Service and Leadership which has outlining that life itself is often difficult played out in our classrooms and and challenging. Her resilience and playground throughout the year. dedication to her sport and her caring and compassionate attitude towards Our staffing has been stable again others was evident for all to witness this year, with very little change and it was incredible to see the effect or alteration. Mrs Christine Wright she had on our students. We were also again was the Junior School Sports privileged to have Mr Greg Blanch (OA Coordinator and Mrs Veronica Waters 88-94) and Mr Will Brunsdon speak to our PYP IB Coordinator. Our Junior our students on the morning of Speech School Liaison Coordinator was Mrs Day, both of them in their own right Rachael Nicholl and we thank them truly inspiring athletes and holders for their tireless guidance and support of many medals from competition throughout the year. in Athletics and Swimming for the A group of 12 students travelled Disabled. We were truly grateful that Mr Ian Lloyd, Head of TAS Junior School to Osaka Japan again this year to they were able to share the experiences celebrate the friendship that has been with our students and spend so much established between our School and time with us on the day. the Tezukayama Gakuin Elementary School with Mrs Anne Hine and Mr Mr Ian Lloyd GENERAL Luke Polson. The trip was another Head of Junior School outstanding success and cemented the 2016 began with the news that Junior strong relationship that exists between School was successfully progressing the two schools. We look forward to towards being an authorised hosting a visit from Tezukayama in International Baccalaureate World August 2017. School offering the Primary Years’ Programme from Transition to Year Term 4 saw major renovations 5. This commitment to delivering completed to accommodate our Excellence in Education using the IB Transition Class within the Junior School Principles and the dedication of all building, making way for the expansion the Junior School staff, was led by our of girls’ boarding in Moyes. We thank PYP Coordinator Mrs Veronica Waters. our talented maintenance staff who so It was to be a busy year and with the deftly manoeuvred around students BOSTES Registration to be completed and staff to create a new staff room as well, the scene was set for a busy area, Reception and Head of Junior year of academic development and School Office. implementation.

78 The Armidalian STAFFING HOUSE LEADERS ICAS English Competition

Transition – Mrs Tania Ball Mrs Lucy Broughton: Daniel Morgan and Oliver Merit: Nicholas Thomas Adams/Ms Jacinta Coates Smart Credit: Sam Hynes, William Gilpin, Ty Kindergarten – Mrs Lana Hawksford Green: Will Nash and Tom Gellie Schalk-O’Brien,Hugo Li Year 1 – Mrs Anne Trenerry Ross: Toby Inglis and Lachlan Costello Distinction: Lachlan Hunt, Harry Year 2 – Mr Alex Portell Pennington, Henry Kirton

Year 3 - Mrs Christine Wright (Mrs G PRESENTATIONS, PERFORMANCES ICAS Maths Competition Vanzella T3 Wks 1 – 5) AND ACTIVITIES DAYS Year 4 – Ms Phoebe Wood Merit: Harry Pennington, Alistair Year 5 – Mrs Veronica Waters A Case of Discovery Science Newton, Caleb Baumgartner, Joel Extension & Enrichment – Mrs Anne Hine Workshop Blackburn, Toby Inglis Music – Mrs Rachel Butcher World of Maths Performance Credit: Hugo Li, Tom Ball, French – Mrs Anne Hine Newcastle Jets Distinction: Samuel Hynes Japanese - Mr Allan Moore Travelling Art Show ICAS Spelling Competition PE – Mr Jim Pennington Eisteddfod Christian Development – Mrs Jo Benham New England Sings Merit: Joel Blackburn, Archie Burraston, Library – Mrs Lou-Anne Allan Henry Kirton, Hugo Li Activities Days included: Junior School Administrative Assistant – Credit: Harry Pennington Ms Fiona Chappell Arts and Science Day T1 Distinction: Charlie Repin Community Service in T 3 Practicum Students ICAS Science Competition Ms Rachel West Languages Day Bike and Triathlon Merit: Henry Kirton, Lochlan Gerdes, Gap Students Clean Up Australia Day William Brett, Caleb Baumgartner, Tom Jump Rope for Heart Ball and Charlie Repin. Term 1 Piers Beesley and George Miller Credit: Ty Schalk-O’Brien, Hugo Li, Term 2 Kenneth Kimathi and Johnny School Clubs: Kieren Sutton, Harry Pennington, Beer Alistair Newton, Lachlan Hunt, Lachlan Term 3 Terrence (Nesu) Kandiado and Pottery Class – Mr Rick Hatch Costello. Antullo (Tulio) Tamayo de la Hoz Chess Club – Mrs Anne Hine Da Vinci – Mrs Anne Hine Term 4 Patrick Cheboi and Terrence Let’s Hang It Exhibition (Nesu) Kandiado Bible Club – Mr Cameron Patrick Drama Club – Ms Leasa Cleaver Sophia White – highly commended for LIAISON PARENTS Trinity & Felt Tip Drama – Mr Andrew ‘Icebergs’ O’Connell Transition - Mrs Catherine Taylor, Dr Melanie Filios FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY Kindergarten - Mrs Sonya Newton, Mrs COMPETITIONS AND SERVICE Natasha Junge TOURNAMENTS Year 1 - Mrs Fiona Robb, Mrs Judy Jump Rope for Heart $2339 Brownlie Da Vinci Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (TAS Year 2 - Mrs Ingrid Evans, Mrs Lynelle Maths Olympiad Healthy version) $353.00 Slade Team: Lachlan Costello (Highest Points Red and White Fiji Red Cross Fundraiser Year 3 - Mrs Kasia Baker, Dr Tara Schalk Scorer), Lachlan Hunt, Jasper Russ, Essie $215.50 Year 4 - Mrs Jo Neilson. Ms Jennifer Lindeman, Charlie Repin Cupcake Fundraiser for Carevan $174.00 Blackburn Year 5 - Mrs Rachael Nicoll, Mrs Karen Morgan 79 Junior School Activities

80 The Armidalian 81 JS Speech Day Awards

CLASS AWARDS Year 5 Anabel Busby Memorial Prize Encouragement: Charles Hunter (For outstanding effort leading to Kindergarten Commendation: Flynn Broadfoot, achievement that exceeds expectations Encouragement: Cameron Carruthers Daniel Morgan, Alexis Langlois-Peters in Years K - 5) Tom Gellie Commendation: Xavier Stephen Merit: Esther Lindeman, Lachlan Merit: Jack Wood Chloe Chick and Arlie Pilcher Hunt Citizenship Award Year 1 English Prize (for exceptional Esther Lindeman Encouragement: Lucas Hu performance) Charlie Repin SPORTS AWARDS Commendation: Harry Brownlie Mathematics Prize (for exceptional (for outstanding ability and Merit: Peter Thompson performance) Lachlan Costello sportsmanship) Year 2 Infants Gold Blake Whitehill, Encouragement: Lachlan Brett UOI Prize (for exceptional Charlie Ryan Commendation: Lucy Holland, Charlie performance) Silver Peyton Slade Ryan Conal Nicoll, Campbell Aitken Bronze Peter Thompson, Merit: Euan Billingsley Deidre Rickards Excellence in Music Tom Rowe Year 3 Prize (for excellent musicianship and an Primary Gold Tom Ball, Iles Baker, Encouragement: Sam Strelitz outstanding contribution to all areas of Evan Kwan, Toby Inglis Commendation: Archie Douglas- music) Silver Jasper Russ, Menzies, Iles Baker Years 1-2 Peyton Slade Hugh Taylor Merit: Hugo Li Years 3-5 Wiliam Nash Bronze Abbott White, William Nash Year 4 Leanne Roobol Choir Award Encouragement: Abbott White (donated by Ms Leanne Roobol) OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP Commendation: Hamish Lambert, Jasper O’Neil, Harry Pennington Kindergarten Lucas van der Werf Lennox Neilson Year 1 Levi Broadfoot Merit: Harry Pennington, Henry Kirton, James White Art Prize (for excellence Year 2 Peyton Slade Tom Ball in Art, Years 3 - 5) Jack Hedges Year 3 Ty Schalk-O’Brien Year 4 Max Rogers Year 5 Oliver Smart

Armidale Diocesan Junior School Award (to a Year 5 student for outstanding support and service) Jasper Russ

Armidale Regional Council Annual Citizenship Award (to a Year 5 student for exceptional contribution in several areas) Toby Inglis

L: Paralympion Katie Kelly (centre) was Junior School’s Speech Day guest.

82 The Armidalian JS Extension and Enrichment

Chess Club was held every Tuesday Students heartily agreed that the The da Vinci club will run again next morning before school. All students successful implementation of the PYP year on Wednesday mornings before from Transition to Year 5, were welcome in Junior School definitely helped them school. All students thoroughly enjoyed and Middle School students joined in become in-depth inquirers and risk- the challenges and there is already talk as mentors. The aim of Chess Club is to takers who were experts at teamwork. of next year’s Northern NSW’s da Vinci teach the basic rules for new players The students were passionate about Decathlon, to be held here at TAS for and improve the skills and game practising their skills at the weekly da the fifth year running. strategies for experienced players. Vinci club sessions, incorporating their Chess Club offers a fun and friendly knowledge of STEM to aid in solving environment suitable for chess players complicated challenges. Mrs Anne Hine of all ages and skill levels. Playing Some students even set up their Junior School Extension & Enrichment chess develops skills such as problem- own “Code Breaking” task force on Coordinator solving, forward planning, lateral, weekends, with the aim to become logical and sequential thinking as well more proficient at decoding. as memory and visualisation. Chess also provides an opportunity for all children to develop self-confidence, decision-making skills, resilience and a sense of responsibility. Our teams successfully competed in a variety of Chess competitions across Armidale and Tamworth. We were able to travel to Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School in Tamworth, to compete at the Sydney Academy of Chess Championships. Everyone played a plethora of chess games and new strategies were learned while having fun!

The Year 5 da Vinci Decathlon team consisted of eight skilled team members, who competed as a team at Knox Grammar School in Sydney in May and here at TAS in August. Conal Nicoll, Lachlan Costello, Lachlan Hunt, Toby Inglis, Essie Lindeman, Jasper Russ, Calin Simmonds and Flynn Broadfoot worked fast and furiously to decode, classify, spell, create and solve a myriad of problems and puzzles.

R: Mrs Hine and the Junior School team prepare for the da Vinci Decathlon at Knox.

83 Transition

Teacher: Mrs Tania Ball The children loved having their Marvellous Men in for a sausage sizzle Teacher’s Assistants: Mrs Lucy Adams, and outdoor play where I’m sure they Miss Jacinta Coates (Thursday & Friday beat them in a tug-o-war!! In the final Term 3 & 4) week we were lucky to have Howard Transition 2016: Layla Abu Asaab, Azoz Tianrui from China join the class. Alshamarri, Bonnie Blanch, Joshua The big move saw us begin Term 4 in Bourke, William Cooper-Fillios, Staten a new classroom located in the Junior Dowse (Term 1,2,3), George Drain, School building. The children adapted Ramin Hawlader, Harry Kauffmann, well and in particular enjoyed their Maya Kauffmann, Eunseo Lee, Mila new outdoor environment. Swimming Nexo, Chase Pritchard, Frederick Taylor, lessons started again as well as the Howard Tianrui (Term 3,4), Andrian option to play outside in the morning. A Zhang visit to Thalgarrah Environmental Centre Term 1 was full of play, games and with Kindergarten was lots of fun and groups allowing the children to get to allowed us to use nature as a learning know each other, teachers and their tool. In our unit ‘Signs and Symbols are new school. The children enjoyed lots of used to communicate a message’ the different experiences in the classroom children realised they are all around as well as weekly swimming, Gymbaroo, us and filled the classroom with their French, music and PD/H lessons by own signs! Finishing the sounds of the specialist teachers. We finished the term alphabet plus a Languages Day, Bike with our assembly and participating in Day and involvement in The Lion King the athletics carnival. Jr musical made this a very busy final term. Highlights of Term 2 included joining the Infants Chapel service, our What a terrific year 2016 was! ‘Significant Womens’ picnic lunch and sports afternoon. In the classroom we Mrs Tania Ball were busy inquiring about our senses Classroom teacher and how they help us interpret our environment as well as linking the sounds of the alphabet. This hands on unit saw lots of interest and discovery from all the children. A huge big cubby was built and brought much laughter by all in the classroom.

In Term 3 we welcomed Miss Jacinta Coates (Thursday and Friday) to share the assistant role with Mrs Lucy Adams (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). Another term was filled with interest during our light unit. Experiments and investigations saw lots of ‘bright’ ideas and often made us ‘glow’ with excitement. 84 The Armidalian Kindergarten

To think that the photo below was Term 3: The PYP unit was ‘Weather Then the big bang was left until last. the first day of Kindergarten! Imagine affects human action’. Our STEM The amazing production of The Lion our surprise when we created our scientist came in and helped us create King Jr saw the children perform schultuetes and then had to go home our provocation for this unit, a floating confidently and with enthusiasm in this and find the surprises inside. They garden. Through this unit we explored production. What a year we had! were secret things to remind us of our weather patterns, types of weather e.g. adventure ahead. We started the year tornadoes, cyclones, fires and general Mrs Lana Hawksford with 11 then quickly grew to 13. In Term natural disasters. The children loved Classroom teacher 1 we began our first PYP unit ‘Everyday the many hands on experiments that we learn about who we are and what demonstrated these natural disasters. we can do’. We explored what we were We discussed the impact on humans an ‘expert’ at, set goals for the year, what and talked about ways that we can we want to be able to do in the future prepare ourselves for natural disasters. and who we are now. Kindergarten This unit opened up a lot of exciting had an exciting first Assembly with questioning. We finished the unit by the audience trying to match the getting the children to independently descriptions with the children and construct a form of shelter with regards many laughs were had. to the impact of colour, thoughts on structural ideas and the target Our next PYP unit was ‘Family histories of providing specific temperature celebrate who we are and where we requirements. have come from’. This unit allowed us to open our doors to families who Term 4: Early in this term we completed shared past items from their history our first Triathlon and enjoyed our own and helped us gained the concept of cultural Languages Day. We completed time, progression and change. It was our PYP unit ‘Objects movement is exciting sharing many different artifacts determined by a variety of factors’ from different families. We finished the and ‘All living things go through a term by competing in our first athletics process of change’. We were delighted carnival. to complete numerous experiments demonstrating movement, including Term 2: Our PYP Unit was ‘How We making Mexican jumping beans and Express Ourselves’. This unit allowed us making a kaleidoscope. We had two to be creative, writing scripts, dressing scientists visit for our final unit on living up, building on public speaking things. They provided the provocation skills and ultimately making many of a chicken completing a series of movies that were show cased at our experiments. The aim of the experiment Assembly. A series of short movies were was to demonstrate that all living things constructed by creating characters from are not created equal. Although a group the dress ups we had. The other was by of chickens generally look the same, using technology to change our faces they have vastly different abilities. We into characters and then tell a story. We loved our excursion to Thalgarrah and finished this term with our first Cross learning about the basic needs of living Country race. things.

85 Year 1

The Year 1 line up for 2016 was – Josiah Term 3 was a busy term full of many Bringing our bikes to school for Bike Baumgartner, Levi Broadfoot, Hugo wonderful learning experiences. We Day was a real hit as was the ever- Broun, Harry Brownlie, Joe Fenwicke, thoroughly enjoyed discussing, reading, popular event, triathlon. To finish off Sam Ford, Grace Harkness (arrived Term writing and acting out stories. The joy a great year, we immersed ourselves 4), Lucas Hu, Max Junge, Andi Li, Diesel and enrichment we gain from books in the brilliant production of The Lion Murphy (left mid Term 1), Lily Peart (left was well and truly demonstrated King Jr, stalking, flittering and prowling mid Term 3), Christopher Post, Marcus throughout this unit. Highlights were the stage as stately giraffes, spotted Robb, Joshua Rucci, Peter Thompson an awesome storytelling and illustrating leopards and feathery flamingos. and Ava Watts. session with local author and illustrator, What an incredible finale to a year Fiona McDonald and a thought of many individual and collective Term 1 was an enjoyable term as we provoking indigenous storytelling get- successes! settled into a new classroom and together with inspiring Year 12 student, commenced some great new learning. Mrs Anne Trenerry Sam Jackson-Bolton. We enjoyed Our first unit of inquiry involved Classroom teacher outings to the Education Museum and investigations into families in the past the Town Library and were able to make and drawing comparisons with families great connections to our classroom in the present. We had interesting learning. We all gained delight from visits from some members of an older creating sock puppets to accompany generation, sharing stories about our stories and we were able to share life in the past. An excursion to the some of these with parents at an Open Armidale Folk Museum strengthened Classroom at the end of the term. our understanding and had many of us enthralled by history. Term 4 began with much excitement as we continued our inquiry that came Term 2 saw the classroom a buzz of under the Sharing the Planet theme. learning as we immersed ourselves There was much anticipation as we in some more exciting inquiry units. observed the incubation process and First, it was concluding our unit successfully incubated 17 chicks. We investigating force and movement. The enjoyed an excursion to Thalgarrah next area of inquiry focused on How We Environmental Education Centre to Organise Ourselves as we looked at the further inquire into Living Things and involvement and impact of members their habitats. Our final unit centred of a community. Excursions were a on celebrations and we thoroughly stimulating part of our learning with enjoyed researching and finding out interesting outings to the Armidale about various cultural celebrations. A Tree Group, the Community Garden, visit from Andi and Lucas’s mothers Saumarez Homestead, Armidale helped us to understand more about Dumaresq Council and Armidale Chinese New Year. and District Hospital not to mention enjoyable visits to and from people and places around our school. We practised earnestly for the Eisteddfod, performing beautifully in the K-2 choir. We also presented a standout performance in the Choral Speaking competition at the Eisteddfod, earning first place for our rendition of ‘Dinosaur Rap’. 86 The Armidalian Year 2

Students: Euan Billingsley, Lachlan This was by no means limited to the Brett, Ella Crosby (Term 4), Mitchell classroom, with students engaging in Evans, Lucy Holland, Eve Hopkins excursions to the Armidale Community (Term 4), Katie Hynes (Term 3), James Garden, tree planting at Black Gully, Leahy, Tom Rowe, Charlie Ryan, Lachlan Thalgarrah Environmental Education Schumacher, Ryan Sharkey, Peyton Centre, the historic Saumarez Slade, Sophia White, Blake Whitehill, Homestead and Farm, and Dangar’s Felix Winslett. Gorge within the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, whose waterfall was Year 2, 2016 proved themselves to putting on a breath taking display. be a cohesive, caring and inquisitive group of learners, who jumped at every Year 2 were also appreciative of the opportunity given to them throughout expertise of specialist teachers Mrs the year. The class particularly Rachel Butcher (Music), Mrs Anne embraced the Transdisciplinary Themes Hine (French), Mr Cameron Patrick of the IB PYP programme, exploring and Rev Richard Newton (Divinty Central Ideas around Sustainability, the and Chapel), Mr Jim Pennington Past in the Present, Shelter, Puppetry, (PE) and Mr Ian Lloyd (PDH) whose Communication and Changing Land efforts and collaboration made the and Skies, finding many personally transdisciplinary learning throughout relevant opportunities to ignite their the year that much richer. learning.

Mr Alex Portell Classroom teacher

87 Year 3

Our Year 3 cohort for 2016 comprised of We studied hard! Our PYP programme Extra curricular activities were a the following students: Iles Baker, Ted was engaging and demanding and particular love for this cohort, being Chick, Millie Coupland, Archie Douglas- required us all to take our thinking involved in many sporting pursuits Menzies, Evan Kwan, Kyuseo Lee, Hugo beyond the usual. Investigations from mountain biking to swimming Li, Lachlan Litchfield, Ty Schalk-O’Brien, took place in many different successes. We participated in both Sam Strelitz, Paige Sutton, Nicholas Transdisciplinary themes, questions summer and winter sports, athletics Thomas and Flinders Ward. asked and work presented to a very and swimming carnivals, triathlons and high standard. The way in which we cross country events, with many of the This year’s group of children were an were able to work independently and Year 3 cohort going on to represent TAS enthusiastic and enjoyable bunch! We in group situations efficiently was a at regional level. began the year with a terrific excursion credit to the hard work we had put in to Lake Keepit, enjoying a range of Our music and drama skills were all year. outdoor adventures and activities. One allowed to fly during the Term 4 of the highlights this year was ‘Boot One of our favourite themes was preparation of the musical, The Lion Camp’, where each child was challenged ‘How the World Works’ learning and King Jr. The Gazelles, grassland animals to the end with an incredible obstacle exploring the designs of building and and flamingoes all played major parts in course, involving plenty of mud! The building materials in our environment. singing and dancing scenes throughout children rallied together to support The way in which we used the the play, delighting audiences as they each other, encouraging each and knowledge we had gathered to design performed. every child to complete the course. This and construct our ‘Mouse Houses’ was was a great indicator of what our year outstanding. was about to be like. And, as expected Mrs Christine Wright our Year 3 group did not disappoint, Classroom teacher supporting each other through many challenges throughout their school year.

88 The Armidalian Year 4

Year 4 began 2016 welcoming some Term 3 was another busy term full of new students and a new teacher! many learning experiences. We inquired The class list included Tom Ball, Caleb into How We Express Ourselves through Baumgartner, Joel Blackburn, William communication and learnt so many Brett, Archie Burraston, Alec Campbell, wonderful new skills using technology, Wilkie Davison, Thomas Dundon, Blair such as Google Classroom and creating Eichorn, Toby Ford, Lochlan Gerdes, our very own Year 4 Blog. Our activities William Gilpin, Harry Hopkins, Sam day this term included a community Hynes, Henry Kirton, Hamish Lambert, service day around the Armidale Banjo Lawrence, Lennox Neilson, Alistair community. Students chose where they Newton, Harry Pennington, Max Rogers, would like to offer their services and Kieren Sutton and Abbott White. Term set about helping and caring for many 1 saw a positive start to the school year, facets of the local area. These options taking time to settle into new routines included gardening at Minimbah with some great new learning. We School, preparation at Meals on Wheels explored celebrations within cultural and care, company and entertainment backgrounds and began inquiring into for BUPA aged care residents. the arrival of the First Fleet. Term 4 may have been the most Term 2 started with a bang, including exciting term within the year due to the the cross-country running in Week 1. amazing musical performance – The We saw Tour de Rocks through our Lion King Jr! While we were inquiring school and then headed off to Lake into market places through How We Keepit on our annual school camp. Organise Ourselves, our school lives We bonded well at camp and had were busy with singing and acting many laughs, especially when running practice for the famous Junior School through the Keepit Commando Mud musical. In addition to this we reflected Course. As we returned we began to upon our learning for the year and inquire into our water unit under the discovered that we had learnt so many transdisciplinary theme, Sharing the amazing new things. Planet. As well as this, we practiced Year 4 2016 has been an incredible every day for our upcoming Eisteddfod year of growth for all and a more performances, including class poetry enthusiastic cohort would be hard to and the Junior Choir. We received a find! Highly Commended in the poetry, with a ‘Putrid Poem’ called Under My Bed by Robin Klein. We ended the term with Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in the Miss Phoebe Wood Junior School and an Activities Day Classroom teacher based on the Round Square IDEAL, Leadership.

89 Year 5

Class List: Campbell Aitken, Nawaf Mathematics has seen students As part of our reflection on a verse from Alenazi, Flynn Broadfoot, Lachlan ensuring their mathematical ‘tool Dr Suess well-known book, Oh, The Costello, Lara Crosby, Peter Evans, boxes’ are well equipped to enable Places You’ll Go Year 5 of 2016 have been Tom Gellie, Jack Hedges, Jack Hopkins, effective problem solving. All have been encouraged to be themselves and to set Lachlan Hunt, Charles Hunter, Toby encouraged to use a variety of problem their sights high: Inglis, Alexis Langlois-Peters, Esther solving strategies when solving You have brains in your head. Lindeman, Daniel Morgan, William problems and have also focussed on You have feet in your shoes. Nash, Conal Nicol, Jasper O’Neil, Charlie the ability to clearly articulate strategies You can steer yourself Repin, Jasper Russ, Calin Simmonds, used with correct mathematical Any direction you choose. Oliver Smart, Hugh Taylor, Lachlan vocabulary. You know what you know. Thomas and Isaac Watts. Throughout 2016 the students in Year And YOU are the guy or girl who’ll decided Year 5 have grown from strength to 5 have embraced the IDEALS of The where to go. strength this year and have shown Round Square. They have explored maturity in all fascist of their education. concepts related to Internationalism Mrs Veronica Waters They warmly welcomed new students through our IB PYP. Democracy Classroom teacher throughout the course of the year, Miss has been a big part of Year 5’s UOI West who completed her Internship in where students have been actively Term 3 and guest speakers. involved in determining self-directed learning projects and collaborating This year, as part of our unit work, Year on assessment criteria’s. Environment 5 have focussed on developing the was explored through our activities attributes of the learner profile and days where trees were planted and have grown to understand what the the JS veggie patch given some TLC. attributes of each profile means. There For many adventure was a highlight as has been time dedicated to reflecting this was experienced whilst on annual on these profiles and it has been camp at Myuna Bay. Leadership has encouraging to read the depth of these been encouraged from the entire Year 5 reflections and the learning intentions cohort and it has been wonderful to see students have set themselves. all embrace this opportunity. The final Our Units of Inquiry (UOI) have enabled pillar is Service. Many were touched and public speaking to be a focus across all embraced the opportunity to spend Key Learning Areas. This has allowed time at Bupa Nursing Home discussions skills to be developed from the art of about how fortunate we are and the giving a prepared speech, to thinking importance of giving back to others on the spot and giving an impromptu who may not have what we do. All of speech to the skill of being an effective these IDEALS help to create responsible, debater and being able to rebuke independent young people to lead the effectively. way in the future.

90 The Armidalian Tezukayama

Students: Peter Evans (Year 5), Charlie The group travelled to Kyoto for two Repin (5), Lincoln Connock (4), Lochlan days. During this time the group Gerdes (4), Archie Burraston (4), Toby visited a number of interesting Ford (4), Alec Campbell (4), Kieren places, including Fushimi Inari, a Kanji Sutton (4), Lachlan Hunt (5), Lachlan museum, Kinkaku-ji (Gold temple) and Thomas (5), Conal Nicoll (5), Esther the Uzumasa Eiga Village. Our trip to Lindeman (5). Kyoto concluded with a, very quick, trip back to Osaka on the bullet train. 9 – 19 December 2016 To conclude the exchange, the A group of 12 students and two staff students again enjoyed a weekend participated in the annual exchange with their host family before returning with Tezukayama Gakuin Junior School to Australia. Many new and hopefully, in Osaka, Japan. After three flights and lifelong, friendships were formed on almost 24 hours in transit, the group this trip and TAS looks forward to again enjoyed a weekend with their host hosting Tezakayama in August, 2017. families before beginning the school week. This provided many opportunities Mr Luke Polson for the students to become immersed Mrs Anne Hine in the Japanese culture and experience the delights of Japanese cuisine.

The week-long visit with Tezukayama saw the group participate in several classes, including PE, English, Calligraphy and Art. Each day the students and staff ate in the school’s dining room. Many new friendships were formed and it is amazing how much you can communicate without speaking. A highlight of this week was the tour of Osaka Castle.

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SWIMMING Macready Cup Winner for Highest Point CIS Swimming Score: Tom Ball (80 points) Tom Ball and Abbott White Swimming Championships Hanna Shield Swimming CROSS COUNTRY The winning house for 2016 was Ross on 653 points. Junior boys: Iles Baker, Tom Ball, Toby TAS Cross Country Inglis, Abbott White Records broken this year were: 5 year girl: 1 Evelyn Junge Senior Boys: Sam Ball, Oliver Smart, 5 year boy: 1 Oliver Robb Tom Ball 10 years 50m freestyle 48.12 Aiden Swick, Hugh Taylor 6 year girl: 1 Minnie Chick, 2 Sophia Tom Ball 10 years 50m backstroke 46.79 Senior Girls: Karen Baker, Isabel Brett, 3 Edwina Newton Mitchell Evans 8 years 25m butterfly Newton, Casey Smith, Ruby Straker 6 year boy: 1 Joshua Rucci, 2 Cameron 31.38 The Junior boys were unstoppable in Carruthers, 3 Xavier Stephens Toby Inglis 11 years 25m butterfly 25.47 both the freestyle and medley relay 7 year girl: 1 Lily Peart, 2 Sophia White Tom Ball 10 years 50m butterfly 48.53 winning convincingly. The Senior boys 7 year boy: 1 Hugo Broun, 2 Joe Individual results: Age Champions was a much closer race with second Fenwicke, 3 Peter Thompson and third place being hotly contested 8 year girl: 1 Peyton Slade 6 Years Runner Up boy: Jack Wood in both races. TAS placed second in 8 year boy: 1 Blake Whitehill, 2 Ted 6 Years Champion boy: Hamish Leahy the freestyle and third in the medley Chick, 3 James Leahy and Xavier Stephen with some impressive swims by all 9 year boy: 1Evan Kwan, 2 Iles Baker, 3 6 Years Champion girl: Lucy Taylor involved. The Senior girls race was Banjo Lawrence 7 Years Runner Up boy: Joe Fenwicke very competitive and our girls gave 10 year boy: 1Toby Inglis, 2 Tom Ball, 3 7 Years Champion boy: Peter Thompson their best placing in their heat in both Alistair Newton 7 Years Runner Up girl: Lucy Holland events. 11 year girl: 1 Esther Lindeman 7 Years Champion girl: Sophia White 11 year boy: 1 Jasper Russ, 2 Flynn 8 Years Runner Up boy: Tom Rowe TAS won the Boys Hanna Shield trophy Broadfoot, 3 Hugh Taylor 8 Years Champion boy: Charlie Ryan for the fifth consecutive year while PLC 8 Years Champion girl: Peyton Slade won the girls and Kelly’s Plains Public PSSA Cross Country 9 Years Runner Up boy: Lachlan Litchfield School won the Enrolment Trophy. Evan Kwan, Iles Baker, Blake Whitehill, 9 Years Champion boy: Iles Baker PSSA Swimming (1st-3rd placings James Leahy, Mitchell Evans, Ted Chick, 10 Years Runner Up boy: Abbott White only) Banjo Lawrence, Toby Inglis, Lennox 10 Years Champion boy: Tom Ball Neilson, Alistair Newton, Jasper Russ, 11 Years Runner Up boy: Will Nash Tom Ball: 1st – 50m 10yr freestyle, Flynn Broadfoot, Hugh Taylor, Will Nash, 11 Years Champion boy: Hugh Taylor breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly Liam Hunt, Hugo Catterall, Hudson 11 Year Champion girl: Esther Lindeman Iles Baker: 1st – 50m 9yr freestyle Eichorn, Xavier Munsie, Sam Ball. Abbott White: 2nd 50m breaststroke, Division Results 3rd 50m backstroke The 12 Year Boys came second overall in Sub Junior Boy: Peter Thompson Charlie Ryan: 1st 50m 8yr freestyle their age group. Runner Up: Joe Fenwicke NCIS Swimming CIS Cross Country Sub Junior Girl: Sophia White Runner Up: Lucy Holland Tom Ball: 1st 50m breaststroke, 2nd Jasper Russ and Caleb Baumgartner Junior Boy: Tom Ball 50m freestyle, 2nd 50m backstroke, Runner Up: Iles Baker 2nd 50m butterfly, Joint 10yrs Boy Junior Girl: Peyton Slade Champion. Senior Boy: Peter Evans Runner Up: Hugh Taylor Senior Girl: Esther Lindeman

92 The Armidalian AGE CHAMPIONS Intermediate NCIS Athletics Boys – Toby Inglis Runner Up – Abbott Boys Caleb Baumgartner: 1st Jnr Boys discus, White 4 years champion – Azoz Alshammari 2nd Jnr Boys shot put 4 years runner up – William Cooper-Fillios Senior Jasper Russ: 3rd 11 yrs discus 5 years champion – Oliver Robb Boys – Jasper Russ Runner Up – Daniel Ben Rowe (Year 6): 2nd Senior Boys 5 years runner up – Chase Pritchard Morgan/Hugh Taylor discus 6 years champion – Josiah Baumgartner Girls – Esther Lindeman CIS Athletics 6 years runner up – Cameron Carruthers Highest Point Score: Athletics – Caleb Baumgartner (3rd 7 years champion – Hugo Broun Boys – Blake Whitehill (92) 11yrs Shot Put) 7 years runner up – Samuel Ford Girls – Sophia White (95) 8 years champion – Blake Whitehill 8 years runner up – James Leahy Winning House for 2016: Ross House TRIATHLON 9 years champion – Evan Kwan 9 years runner up – Iles Baker TAS Triathlon ATHLETICS 10 years champion – Toby Inglis Year 2 10 years runner up – Abbott White TAS Athletics Championships 1 Blake Whitehill, 2 Charlie Ryan, 11 years champion – Jasper Russ PSSA Athletics (1st-3rd placings only) 3 Mitchell Evans 11 years runner up – Daniel Morgan/ Abbott White: 1st Junior discus Year 3 Hugh Taylor Hugh Taylor: 1st 11 yr boys high jump 1 Sam Strelitz, 2 Ted Chick, Girls and 3rd 11 yrs boy long jump 3 Millie Coupland 5 years champion – Bonnie Blanch Tom Ball: 2nd Junior discus Year 4 5 years runner up– Mila Nexo Caleb Baumgartner: 2nd Junior shot 1 Tom Ball, 2 Sam Hynes, 6 years champion – Edwina Newton/Lucy put, 3rd Junior discus; Daniel Morgan 3 Lennox Neilson Taylor 3rd 11 yrs boys 100m Year 5 7 years champion – Sophia White 1 Toby Inglis, 2 Will Nash, 3 Hugh Taylor 7 years runner up – Lucy Holland Sarah Heagney Memorial Trophy: Toby 8 years champion – Peyton Slade Inglis 11 years champion – Esther Lindeman

DIVISION CHAMPIONS

Sub Junior Boys – Josiah Baumgartner Runner Up – Oliver Robb Girls – Edwina Newton/Lucy Taylor

Junior Boys – Blake Whitehill Runner Up – James Leahy Girls –Peyton Slade Runner Up – Sophia White

Mrs Julie Heagney presents the Sarah Heagney Memorial Trophy to Toby Inglis. 93 Leadership, Service & Adventure

Round Square

We also planted trees - did you know it To conclude the conference on our last INTERNATIONALISM DEMOCRACY takes three trees 30 years to offset one night everyone went on a cruise down ENVIRONMENT person taking an eight hour flight? the Swan River. The boat had two levels, ADVENTURE the bottom being a disco with music, LEADERSHIP Another of the activities was at Kings SERVICE and then the top level was where all the Park where we split into groups of teachers and staff were. It was a great eight and got a list of places we YOUNG ROUND SQUARE way to finish off the time we spent with needed to go to in the quickest REGIONAL CONFERENCE – our new friends. amount of time. SCOTCH COLLEGE WA Each evening we listened to different Hayley Welsh, a professional street In the April holidays Harry Litchfield, speakers who gave as some insight artist from Perth was at Scotch College Henry Mitchell, Nick O’Neil, Eliza Ward that related to the conference theme, all week creating a mural to put on and myself, accompanied by Mr Currell Life on the Edge. Astronomer Professor a wall in the heart of Middle School. and Mrs Brunsdon, attended the Young Peter Quinn gave students a brief but Throughout her visit Hayley created Round Square Regional Conference in depth look at what is on the edge the mural themed ‘When we dare to hosted by Scotch College, Perth. of the universe. Black holes, and when dream’ with ideas suggested by us. we think the world would end, were This year’s conference theme was Different groups of people went out questions asked by an interested ‘Life on the edge’ and all the activities surfing at Leighton Beach for an hour audience. undertaken in our groups of around 12 before breakfast or did some physical students, related to the theme. The second night we were amazed exercise on the oval. I made sure, when listening to Akdram Azimi, a refugee One of these involved helping out the we were learning to surf, that Nick from Afghanistan. He brought along homeless where we took food from stayed out further than me to use as some other refugees who were our age food rescue to Tranby Homeless shelter shark bait! and they spoke about how hard it was and St Vincent de Paul, both located in to come to Australia. Fremantle. In addition Scotch College provided us with some street swags that we rolled up and donated to them. Some groups also had a go at Gappie Nesu Kandiado celebrade the National Day of his native Zimbabwe wheelchair basketball, and they got to meet a silver Olympic medallist who showed us how it was done.

As part of a kite flying activity we learnt about the history of kites, how they were made, and we constructed a box kite.

At Scotch College’s outdoor environmental education centre at Moray, south of Perth, we completed a high ropes course, rock climbing and orienteering. While we were there we climbed some rope netting and there was a very tricky rock climbing wall.

96 The Armidalian The stories were eye opening! A boy ROUND SQUARE INTERNATIONAL Our next leg of the journey was to the at the age of 13 told us his story when CONFERENCE – Western Front, the site of many battles he was on a small boat promised by PARIS, WESTERN FRONT, FRANCE/ – where ANZACs died in large numbers a people smuggler that he would be BELGIUM AND SWITZERLAND in an effort to keep our country safe taken to Australia and saw a man who PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR during the First World War. I was able was with him get cut in half trying to to find a relative of mine during a two We were fortunate to be amongst fix a motor blade on the boat. day guided tour of the battlefields, five Year 11 students to be selected This made us realise that we were so as were others, and, additionally, we to represent TAS on this year’s Round very lucky to be where we are today. found many TAS Old Boys’ memorials Square International Conference hosted or gravestones who had fallen in the The last speaker was inspirational. by Aiglon College in a very unique part war. This was a memorable and moving Sean Pollard had survived a double of Switzerland where their weekly sport experience and such a privilege to be shark attack 18 months ago off the in winter is skiing at least twice a week! able to visit. coast of Perth, in which he lost one Sounds pretty amazing but our pre- arm to above his shoulder and the conference trip provided us with a great The next leg of our journey was to other just below his elbow. His story mix of cultural experiences in Paris and Switzerland and our three day hike was harrowing to listen to and he was war history in the Western Front, finally hosted by another Round Square clearly uncomfortable reliving his story. experiencing the beauty of the Swiss School, Beau Solei in the small village of It was amazing to hear that he still Alps and capped off with a student Villars. wants to surf and is trying to work out conference where we interacted and The hike was memorable for so many how he can stand up again. learned from a broad range of students reasons –we were in a group of 25 staff, from around the world. After the conference itself, we were students and guides from Canada and joined by students from Radford In the first leg of our journey, Madison Australia. The Swiss Alps are majestic, School in Canberra for a post- Alldridge, Chloe Morgan, James Murphy challenging, inspiring and gave us all conference experience with Urban and ourselves Hugh Worsley and Jim an amazing insight into the heights and Indigenous. Orr were given the opportunity to amazing views to be had. Overnighting explore the iconic highlights of Paris, in huts where other walkers gathered The first morning we were up early for the Louvre, Sacre Coeur, where artists for a meal and a bed was also an our trip north to the Pinnacles, part share their artistic talent around the interesting insight into hiking in Europe. of the Nambung National Park. These Basilica, views of the great city of Paris amazing natural limestone structures, Then from 9-14 October we attended along with tourists and entertaining which stretch as far as the eye can see, the Round Square International Parisians. were brought to life by our guide’s Conference at Aiglon College in Aigle, Dreamtime stories. Then we had the We took turns in managing travel on Switzerland. More than 100 schools novel experience of sand boarding the Metro, visited Musee d’Orsay, the from around the world joined us to at the Lanselin Dunes and learnt Louvre, Saint Chapelle, Notre Dame, discuss and experience in a practical something about the complex laws Champs Elysees, the Catacombs, picnic environment the five ideals of Round and customs of Indigenous Australians. lunches on the banks of the river Seine square: Internationalism, Democracy, The last day was spent on Rottnest and the Tuilerie gardens and and even the Environment, Adventure, Island, which we explored on Segways made it to a football game in the midst Leadership and Service. and pushbikes. of European football madness, before During our time on conference we the finale of the Arc de Triumph. stayed in the schools boarding houses Hannah Neilson all of which had breathtaking views of Year 7 the Swiss Alps.

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We had the privilege to listen to speeches from numerous well known people from around the world, including astronaut Buzz Aldrin, a polar explorer, a famous racing car driver, a professional poet who was also an aspiring rapper as well as others who have founded a number of NGO’s, one of which took part in a 10 day marathon across the Sahara desert which is considered the hardest footrace on the planet.

We also had activities that allowed us to bond with the other delegates, such as a hikes in the Alps, where the views Buzz Aldrin (centre) was an inspiring speaker at the International Round Square Conference were mind-blowing, high ropes where we swung on ropes through obstacle course in the rainforests, castle tours, a rave night, We also went to an ice hockey game, participated in a flag ceremony, used the school’s own star observatory and went to a cultural performance evening. Each day in our Barraza groups comprising students from many countries of the world, we talked about the issues that affect not only our neighbouring countries but also the rest of the globe.

It was truly a once in a lifetime experience that will allowed us to develop as a person and expand your international horizons.

Jim Orr and Hugh Worsley Year 11

Hugh Stonier, Hunter Hine and (front) Tom Hyatt all experienced term-long exchanges

98 The Armidalian Community Service

Community Service in 2016 was School service continues to be popular MINIMBAH SCHOOL PROGRAM once again an opportunity for TAS with students volunteering to assist The students at Minimbah Primary students to volunteer in order to within music ensembles, Cadet groups, School call ‘Tuesday’ ‘Tasday’ - and for contribute to our school and wider managing and coaching sporting good reason. In 2016, 52 TAS students community. It is marvellous to see so teams and within drama productions from Years 9-12 spent 363 cumulative many students eager to take part in working back stage, or in lighting lunchtimes or 272.25 real hours Fiji and the Thailand Service trips as and sound. Year 12 students raised building friendships and breaking well as International Round Square $2000 dollars for the local CanAssist down barriers with the boys and projects. These are always popular, but program which aims to support local girls at Minimbah, most of whom are community service really does begin at families. The most significant school Aboriginal. home in your own back yard. service is undoubtedly the TAS Rugby Carnival. It is important to realise that The program has a strong focus on This year TAS students took part volunteers play such a significant role positive relationships but is largely in national projects such as Clean in our community ensuring events run unstructured. The first 10 minutes Up Australia, Red Shield Appeal, smoothly. I wish to commend all TAS are spent 1:1 in the classroom with a Hawkesbury Canoe Classic and the Tour students this year on the fine effort buddy, either listening to, or reading de Rocks. Within Armidale, TAS students and determination they have shown from, a book. Then it’s outside and fun have contributed to events such as the working towards being contributors to and games in the playground – be Autumn Festival, Alligators Swimming their community through completing it handball, touch football, bullrush, Club championships, Campus City their Community Service hours. chasies or sandpit play. It was a Canter and assisting the Armidale particularly significant year for the two City Band’s Big Breakfast in the Park. Ms Catherine Boydell schools with former Minimbah student Community Service coordinator Dennis Pitt finishing his secondary education at TAS. For the first time, Minimbah students attended the traditional Valedictory Walk at TAS – not only where they there to farewell Dennis, but in a lovely gesture, paying tribute to the other departing Year 12 students who had been part of the Minimbah program, some for more than three years. The program may be considered valuable community service, but all participants are the beneficiaries.

Mr Tim Hughes Minimbah Coordinator

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Cadet Unit Staff

Commanding Officer Major Trevor Thatcher Training Officer Mr Will Mazzei Quartermaster Sergeant Simon Ball Catering Ms Gail Rogers Signals Second Lieutenant Tim Scott A Coy Commander Second Lieutenant Angus Murray B Coy Commander Second Lieutenant David Toakley Rangers Coy Commander Miss Rachel Harrison Officers of Cadets Lieutenant William Caldwell, Second Lieutenant David Lawrence Training Staff Sr J Murray, Mr D Drain, Miss J Heaney, Mr A Jones, Mr A Junge, Miss H Symons, Mr H Johnson, Mrs A Murray, Mr R Newton, Mr A O’Connell, Mr A Smith, Mr M Taylor, Miss S Toogood, Mr B Corbett, Ms C Webster-Knife, Mr T Currell, Mr T Brunkhorst, Mr I McPherson, Miss C Oppenheimer, Mr A Whalley, Miss A Pollitt, Mr A Hey Key Appointments

SUO CUO J Faint 2IC CUO C Wyatt

A COY

OC A Coy CUO J Kingham 2IC A Coy CUO C Holcombe

1 Platoon 2 Platoon 3 Platoon Platoon Commander CUO T Wright CUO S Scott CUO S Thatcher Platoon Sergeant SGT H Hughes SGT L Vagg SGT T Muller 1 Section Leader SGT A Cornall CPL L Atkin CPL A Russell-Thomas 2 Section Leader CPL A Ziesemer CPL N Corderoy SGT S Marshall 3 Section Leader CPL W Swales CDT T Cimino CPL E Browning CDT H Whibley

B COY

OC B Coy CUO A Braham 2IC B Coy CUO A Chambers

4 Platoon 5 Platoon 6 Platoon Platoon Commander CUO J Murphy CUO O Alcorn CUO M Giakoumi Platoon Sergeant SGT N Jackson SGT A Smith SGT H Graham 1 Section Leader CPL N Ward SGT H Smith CPL H Cannington CPL P Woodburn (2IC) CPL L Oates (2IC) CPL J Pointing (2IC) 2 Section Leader CPL N Barnier CPL H O’Neil CPL S Etheridge CPL A Earle (2IC) CPL O Broadbent (2IC) CPL M Whibley (2IC) 3 Section Leader CPL T Deshon CPL H McDouall CPL W Forsythe CPL N Rorke (2IC) CPL L Smith (2IC)

100 The Armidalian OC SUPPORT COY

OC Support Coy CUO C Grant

Advance Rangers 8 Platoon 10 Platoon 11 Platoon Platoon Commander CUO L Donaldson CUO B Widders CUO T Southwell Platoon Sergeant SGT H Mackenzie CPL B Simmons CPL T Morgan 1 Section Leader CPL N Makeham CPL H Mason CPL T Price 2 Section Leader SGT N Farrar CPL J Waters CPL J Sewell 3 Section Leader CPL D Lethbridge CPL J Fernandez CPL J Leoni CPL A Apps CPL H Stonier

SIGNALS PLATOON

SGT H Morton, SGT N Bohlsen, CPL S George, CPL J Vogt, CPL R Mitchell, CDT M Cartwright, CPL D Wu, LCPL B Simmonds, CDT N Rose, CDT S Wright, CDT C Lupica, CDT H McGrath, CPL J Campbell, CDT M Nyathi, CDT R McGrath, CDT S Jeyakumar, CDT B Burke

Q-STORE

CUO E Monk, CPL K Hall, CPL B Hamparsum, CDT L Cameron, CDT S Ruba, CDT L Owen

TAS Cadet Officers and NCO’s Back Row (L toR): CPL J. Sewell, CPL P. Woodburn, CPL J. Fernandez, CPL B. Hamparsum, CPL J. Waters, CPL L. Oates, CPL 0. Broadbent, CPL E. Browning, CPL N. Makeham, CPL S. Etheridge, CPL J. Campbell, CPL N. Ward. Fourth Row: CPL R. Mitchell, CPL H. Mason, CPL T. Price, CPL W. Forsyth, CPL D. Lethbridge, CPL L. Smith, CPL J. Pointing, CPL W. Swales, CPL N. Corderoy , CPL T. Deshon, CPL H. Whibley. Third Row: CPL A. Earle, CPL H. O’Neil, CPL L. Rorke, CPL H. McDouall, SGT B. Simmons, SGT L. Vagg, CUO T. Southwell, SGT H. Morton, SGT A. Spokes, CPL J. Leonie, CPL N. Barnier-Merzliakov, CPL H. Cannington. Second Row: SGT N. Farrar, SGT T. Muller, SGT S. Danke, CUO 0. Alcorn, CUO L. Donaldson, CUO J. Murphy, CUO S. Scott, CUO T. Wright, CUO B. Widders, CUO S. Thatcher, CUO M. Giakoumi, SGT H. MacKenzie, SGT H. Hughes. Front Row: CUO C. Holcombe, SGT S. Ball, CUO C. Grant, LT T. Scott, CUO J. Kingham, LT A. Murray, CUO J. Faint, MAJ T. Thatcher, CUO C. Wyatt, CAPT M. Hill, CUO A. Braham, LT W. Caldwell, CUO E. Monk, CUO A. Chambers

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ANZAC DAY ANZAC CEREMONIAL AWARDS This year’s parade was reviewed by 2016 Colonel Scotty Palmer, a director in This year Anzac Day fell during Defence’s Capability Development in school the April holidays. The unit’s John Green Shield for the most Canberra. ceremonial guard returned early and outstanding Junior Guardsman: mounted a catafalque party at the CPL Jacob Fernandez The 16 senior cadets were recognised Dangarsleigh service and Armidale’s for the commitment they had made to Catafalque Shield for service in the Central Park. This year the guard the cadet unit. They had successfully most Catafalque Parties: presented themselves wearing the completed leadership training, excelled CUO Jacob Faint and CUO Ethan Monk historic greens uniform and slouch hat in a range of leadership appointments, with .303 Lee Enfield Rifles. and led the way on activities days, LEADERSHIP COURSES The school commemorated Anzac bivouacs and annual camps over their Day on 28 April with a whole of school Sixty Cadets enrolled in the TAS based six years at TAS - proving to be fine service at Memorial Hall, followed by an Leadership Courses at all three levels, examples for the younger cadets. Anzac Eucharist service. The Guest of CUO, SGT & CPL. This year the courses These senior cadets represented a Honour at the TAS Service was Captain were conducted continuously over wealth of skill and experience and Dan Fussell, Army Adventurous Training four five days and four nights at the they were commended for the service Wing and brother of fallen Old Boy Army Reserve depot of New England they had given the unit over their time Lieutenant Michael Fussell. Company University of NSW Regiment at TAS. They were farewelled in the (UNSWR) and the property ‘Danehurst’ traditional way with the group slow MEMBERS OF THE TASCU GUARD via Kingstown. Three army instructors marching past the Unit and paying their supported the course from 12/16 CUO Jacob Faint (Commander), CUO compliments to the colours for the last Hunter River Lancers. The courses were Alister Braham, CUO Charlton Grant, time. The Unit itself turned on a fine designed around theory and practical CUO Ethan Monk, CUO Charlie Wyatt, display of drill and self-discipline to instruction in communication skills, CUO Matthew Giakoumi, CUO Samuel mark the event and in turn saluted the fieldcraft, navigation, ceremonial duties, Thatcher, CUO Tom Wright, SGT Harry outgoing Cadets. The Friday afternoon problem solving and teamwork. Graham, SGT Sam Marshall, SGT Bailey scheduling of the parade proved to be a Simmons, CPL Jacob Fernandez, CPL HOME TRAINING roaring success, with the whole school Tom Price, CPL Jack Waters, CPL Henry in attendance on a beautiful spring O’Neil. Drummer CDT Clancy Roberts, The Unit engaged in the usual whole afternoon. Drummer CDT Alex Ng, Bugler CDT Sam day and overnight training days in FORMAL DINNER Wright. rotation throughout terms one to three, leading up to the two day Bivouac A Formal Dinner for Year 12 Cadets, and six day Camp in Term 4. The skills REMEMBRANCE DAY guardsman and their parents was held obtained in the year are necessary to after the passing out parade at The The school assembled around the successfully complete the tasks set at Armidale Bowling Club. The dinner flag pole at 11.00am on 11 November Bivouac and Camp. was held to recognise the service to take part in the traditional of the cadets and the long hours or Remembrance Day ceremony with a PASSING OUT PARADE service provided by members of the Catafalque Party composed of CUO The annual Ceremonial parade took Ceremonial Guard. Samuel Thatcher (Commander), CUO place on Friday afternoon 2 September, Tom Wright, CUO Matthew Giakoumi, followed by the annual cadet dining- SGT Harry Graham, SGT Sam Marshall, in night. The occasion marked the CPL Jacob Fernandez, CPL Tom Price, culmination of loyal service for sixteen CDT Sam Wright – Bugler, CDT Alex Ng - Year 12 cadets who passed out of the Drummer. unit. 102 The Armidalian Colonel Scotty Palmer was the unit’s guest of honour. He presented the annual Awards made at the final parade awards and addressed the large gathering at the dinner. following Annual Camp 2016 were: All officer and CUOs attended the dinner in formal military mess dress – white Moffatt Sabre for Best Platoon jacket, cummerbund and bow tie. They looked a splendid group in their formal Commander: military officer dinner dress! CUO Matthew Giakoumi THE ANNUAL AWARDS FOR 2016 RSL Trophy for Best Sergeant (RSL Trophy): Lee Enfield Awards for the Most Efficient Platoons: A Coy 1 Platoon - SGT Nicholas Jackson CUO Tom Wright and SGT Henry Hughes; B Coy 6 Platoon – CUO Matthew LTCOL DJ Harrison Shield (‘the Giakoumi and SGT Harry Graham; Ranger Coy 10 Platoon – CUO Bailey Colonel’s Trophy’) for the Most Widders and SGT Bailey Simmons Outstanding Section Leader: Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards: CPL Jacob Fernandez CUO Jacob Faint and SGT Tully Muller Max Tavener Award for the Most Quota Shield for Best Shot: CPL Tom Wright Outstanding Section 2IC: Wears Sam Browne for Service to A Company: CUO Joseph Kingham CDT Liam Smith Reed Sam Browne for Service to B Company: CUO Alister Braham Tri Service Shield for Best Cadet: Cash San Browne for Service to C Company: CUO Charlton Grant CDT Joshua Jones McConville Sword – Unit 2IC: CUO Charlie Wyatt Matthew Slade Shield for Sword of Honour – Unit SUO: CUO Jacob Faint Contribution to HQ: CDT Sam Ruba Service to Signals Platoon: ANNUAL CAMP 2016 CDT David Wu WO2 Churches Award for The year’s annual training was put to the test at Nymboida in late November where ‘Intestinal Fortitude’: 3 Section 3 230 cadets from the three companies, signals and Q-Store engaged in a full range Platoon (CPL Emerson Browning) of activities centred around their respective expeditions. This year four platoons in Best Platoon in each Coy: A Coy deployed early to Nymboida and commenced their activities that night in A Coy: 3 Platoon the field. The weather was generally fine, hot and humid and cadets were in good B Coy: 4 Platoon spirits with a messing facility established at the canoe centre, whilst spending any C Coy: 10 Platoon available moment in the river cooling off. A successful camp was held with cadets typically being challenged in a range of leadership and adventurous activities, whilst also enjoying their time over the course of the week. Trevor Thatcher Major (AAC) COMMANDING OFFICER

103 ANZAC Day Address

Address by CAPT Dan Fussell The way the ANZACS conducted Afghanistan, sharing equal opportunity themselves and represented the nation and equal responsibility. has set the foundation for what the ANZAC has become a term universally Boys and girls of The Armidale School, Army is today and the values we live used to describe the Australian soldier parents and guests: I firstly want to by: Courage, Initiative, Teamwork and and as we pause to remember soldiers thank you all for this opportunity to Respect. Further, they established an from all wars we often look to compare return to this school that was part ethos, a spirit by which the country them. I think there are significant of the foundations for my career in prides itself on. Despite the failings I differences between the Digger of the Army and for gathering here to just highlighted, they thrived in the Gallipoli and that of the modern day commemorate Anzac Day. face of adversity (not a bad definition soldier but some things remain the As we remember those that have gone for courage). They were able to do same and I hope they will never change. before us and reflect on what Anzac a lot with a little, I refer you to their I think the quality that triumphs above Day has become I particularly want withdrawal plan if you are familiar all else, is mateship. The Australian to speak to the students. I find it both with it and I allocate you homework if soldier is fiercely loyal, whether in the humbling and moving to see you here you’re not. This was initiative if I ever I middle of a fire-fight, on a rugby field, and standing on parade with pride as I have seen it; and I feel like teamwork, or when his mate is battling and there is attempt to put this day in perspective. or perhaps more accurately, mateship an automatic trust of a fellow soldier. During World War One, 14 – 17 year speaks for itself. One contact sticks in my mind from olds were able to enlist in the Army as Whilst I don’t recommend this as a Afghanistan. We got hit in open ground, buglers, musicians and trumpeters. With tactic, at the Battle of the Nek, four I jumped into the only bit of cover their parents permission they could waves of men, line abreast went over available and to both our amusement, enlist as soldiers at 18. Despite this, the trenches to face the slaughter of the considering we were originally about many lied about their ages just to be a machine guns. It was a perfect storm 100m apart, I pretty much landed on part of the Great War. After doing just of poor leadership, communication top of a mate. It was Robbie Prowse that, at Gallipoli in 1915, our youngest and synchronisation. It is easy to look who I went through TAS with just years known soldier, Private James Martin, back now and ask why the men went earlier. We entertained the idea of died during the conflict – he was 14 regardless of the orders they were playing scissor paper rock to see who years old. given, but for those men, in that trench, was going to put their head up first to One hundred and one years ago on no one was prepared to be the one that find out where the bullets were coming the 25 April 1915 the ANZACS landed let his mate down. from before getting on top of a mud at Gallipoli Cove, for what was our first brick house so we could see the target. As we are in the midst of the centenary major military action of the First World I subsequently laid artillery onto the commemorations of the First World War. When we are honest, it was a great target and got two Apache Helicopters War, Anzac Day has become much more military failure. We landed at the wrong to sit straight over the top of us before than remembering just those original beach; we made very little ground; we executed our fearless Infantry ANZACS. We remember our veterans endured a stalemate for eight months; Commanders plan of running 300m from all wars and peacekeeping suffered over 8000 casualties; and across open ground, through a river and operations alike. We also remember then conjured a cunning withdrawal then flanking the enemy. The whole all those that have contributed to plan (probably the greatest tactical time I coordinated this I was in no way the conflicts. We recognise the near manoeuvre in the campaign). So out of responsible for my own safety. Whilst 3000 female nurses that supported this, how was the ANZAC legend born I was trying to speak on two radios our diggers in World War One and and how has this conflict left such a at once, I had Prowsie covering me, remember the 21 of them that also lost powerful legacy on this nation? another old TAS mate in a fire support their lives during the war; and today position with the vehicles some 300m we can be proud that men and women away and the rest of my mates securing stand side by side on the front line in 104 The Armidalian the perimeter behind us. I had absolute The opportunities that your parents and So I say to you, the beneficiaries of faith in my mates, as they did me. this school provides and the endless ANZAC, today and all days, as you walk opportunities that are in front of you. into the School Memorial Hall and see When I am in Brisbane I visit the grave This school has no shortage of ordinary the names of those that have served, of a great mate. CAPT Bryce Duffy was people doing great things. I have seen those that are still serving, and those killed in Afghanistan in 2011 and the the values that the Army adopts and that gave their all, think about the plaque on his grave reads “no greater others that are in the finest keeping values that allowed ordinary men to love hath a man than to lay down his with ANZAC traditions, exhibited by the do extraordinary things and consider life for his friends”. Regardless of the members of this school. John Bale, an who you are, where you have come war, the political reasons for fighting, or Old Boy of TAS, is currently dedicating from, and the values that will carry you the generation, this for me is the legacy himself to helping wounded soldiers to do great things, to build upon the of the ANZAC. returned from current conflicts through foundation that was laid for us by the I think Brendan Nelson, the director the charity he started, Soldier On, as just ANZACS. of the Australian War Memorial, put one example. We will remember them. it best last year, when he said, “all of I do not claim that we simply honour our diggers are acutely aware of the the ANZACS through military service values instigated by the ANZACS, and but by adherence to honourable values, CAPT Dan Fussell all are acutely aware of their obligation through our character and by striving as custodians to uphold these values to exploit opportunities granted to us and traditions”. We are just that, we through sacrifice. are custodians, we recognise and are grateful for the foundation that was established over 100 years ago but it is the way we live and what we do with this that defines us. CAPT Dan Fussell unveiled a plaque honoring After experiencing Afghanistan I his brother, the late LT Michael Fussell, under a don’t feel like I am any closer to SGT Sam Marshall, a member of the TASCU Guard Lone Pine on the front drive understanding what our predecessors went through in the toughest of wars, in fact I find it harder to believe, and I am more in awe of what they went through. As we are into our 15th year of the Afghanistan conflict you will have grown up with the steady flow of news that has surrounded it and the 41 Australian soldiers killed in the conflict, of which one is remembered on the roll within the hall of which I stand.

Now try and fathom that over 61,000 Australians were killed in World War One alone and over 100,000 in all wars. This has been the price of opportunity. The opportunities and way of life we now have.

105 Passing Out Parade

Address by COL ‘Scotty’ Palmer It is great to see that you are provided To the Cadet Staff, I would like to with an opportunity to get a feel take this opportunity to publicly for what Service life might entail as acknowledge your efforts and to the Headmaster Mr Murray Guest, Mrs members of your Cadet Unit. broader support staff from the school. I Joanne Guest, Commanding Officer We are all observing a small piece of am aware of the types of sacrifices that The Armidale School Cadet Unit history in the making. you make in facilitating and delivering MAJ Thatcher, Ms Leanne Roobol, high quality training within the TAS Today we have 15 year Twelve cadets distinguished guests, ladies and Cadet Unit. I would like to make special passing out of the TAS Cadet Unit after gentlemen and most importantly, the mention of my good colleague and old six years of service. That’s quite an young men and women of the TAS friend MAJ Trevor Thatcher, the current achievement in itself comprising of Cadet Unit proudly standing on parade Commanding Officer of the Unit who ranks that include Cadet Under Officer, today. will be leaving us this year. I would SGT, CPL and Cadet. The knowledge Thank you, Headmaster, for your kind like to publically thank him for shaping and skills that you have learnt here at words of introduction. I consider it an the lives of so many cadets over the the TAS Cadet Unit will form some of honour and privilege to be standing past 14 years, the last four as the CO. the foundational attributes required in before you today reviewing the School’s Many, many thanks Trevor on behalf of whatever path you take and will also Annual Passing-out Parade. I note a grateful community and the broader form the basis of an ethos that will that we attend this year on a Friday, Army. I can think of no better accolade remain with you for life. It’s the little the significance being that the whole than reflecting on the achievement of things like having a sense of urgency, school has the opportunity to witness having shaped so positively the lives of being punctual and being proud of who this important spectacle which is a so many young men, and now women. you are and what you represent – they great point in itself. I am sure you will are important attributes that will stand The training here is an outstanding all agree that the drill and the dress and you head and shoulders above others introduction to the types of skill sets bearing of the 220 cadets on parade that have not had the opportunity to we expect our servicemen within the has been outstanding. They are a great serve in the cadets one day. Australian Defence Force to master so credit to themselves, their school, local I say that having been a cadet myself for that fact that you have been exposed to community and the Australian Army five years earlier on in my life. basic but crucial life skills will serve you Cadet Organisation. well far into the future. It has been three years since I was last in Armidale, on that day, - 25 August 2013 - I was extremely impressed with every facet of the Cadet Unit. Like many aspects in life I note that there has been significant changes and development of the Unit with the inclusion of our first female cadets on parade standing proudly in the ranks there in Alpha Company. The female cadets on parade reflect the co-ed changes to the School made this year and in turn reflect many broader changes we are seeing across the Australian Defence Force as more trades and branches as opened up to women than ever before in our history.

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For those unaware the cadets have Those watching today can and should You need look no further than the Roll received a variety of training in field- admire the effort that the cadets on of Honour in Big School, or see the craft, overnight bivouac, day and parade have made in their drill, and names of Old Boys who have served night navigation, trekking, abseiling, praise their effort in the preparation of and continue to serve in every major canoeing, kayaking, field engineering their uniforms, perhaps the greatest campaign to which our nation has been skills, teamwork, leadership, initiative achievements that we should be committed. and resilience to name but a few. These recognising today are those intangible Your demonstration today, and the skills will stand you in great stead one aspects that I have described earlier achievements you have made in getting day regardless of the path you choose such as an understanding of leadership, here, is something of which you should to take. mateship, and working in small close be very proud. Having personally knit teams. known many of the Old Boys from TAS, While I have focused upon the you should stand tall knowing that are acquisition of certain skills you have The TAS Cadet Unit has an enviable following in a great tradition. acquired this is only one element of reputation for professionalism and Thank you for including me in your day. your training. You have also started for producing high calibre people Thank you for your efforts, well done to develop important qualities that who serve our country in Defence, and take care. will make you an asset to your country in business, in their families and in throughout your life. These qualities their communities. We will now see a are the very ones that underpin Army’s generation of young women joining COL ‘Scotty’ Palmer, success in over a hundred years of those ranks. You have a proud history. Director Land Mobility Systems Program service to the nation. Qualities that - Army develop through exposure to challenge and adversity - that get that little bit stronger every time your courage, initiative, teamwork and will to win are tested. Trust in this training as it has been well tested over the years and will serve you well.

From personal experience I can assure you that our people are respected for their professionalism, integrity, esprit de corps and initiative. Remember that many of those who have earned this reputation began their training at cadet units like this one. So from the time you march off this parade ground, your challenge is to embellish the proud history the previous The Armidale School graduates have created.

Every member standing on that parade ground should be mindful of the fact that you are all potential leaders of the various communities within Australia.

107 This experience allowed all in the program to apply the skills learned throughout the year in a practical sense.

108 The Armidalian Bush Skills

The 2016 Year 6 Bush Skills program This included a walk to Dumaresq Dam continued to be a highlight for students from the property we were staying at. in Year 6 and an effective stepping- We also learnt how to make fires safely stone into the future years of the and cook damper on a stick – a real outdoor education program. This highlight for most. It was fascinating to year Bush Skills aimed to develop the listen to Mr Geoff Derrin, past Head of foundational skills required to enter Science teacher who told the students Rangers in Year 7, which in turn, leads about the stars. This was followed by a to the Cadet program in Year 8. It is game of Capture the Lantern where the aimed at fostering their independence, students had to try and creep up to the resilience and confidence through a lantern without being spotlighted by series of activities to provide the basic the staff. outdoor skills needed for participation Subsequent activities days took in future years. the Bush Skills group to the New The year began with the first Activities England National Park where they day, held at TAS. The boys and girls hiked through the park to explore the participated in a number of challenging habitat and environment. Additionally, activities including harnessing up and team building and initiatives style attempting the climbing wall in the TAS activities proved useful for character gym, learning and practising how to development and teamwork skills. tie a variety of knots, an introduction The Bush Skills program culminated to basic first aid and completing a in a three-day bivouac to Buccarumbi physically demanding obstacle course. in October. The group were based The skills developed during this first on a property trailing the Nymboida day were regularly revisited by staff River and with the expertise of Exodus throughout the year by taking students Outdoor Adventures, the group through appropriate procedures and participated in a full day of white core skills, culminating in our three day water canoeing, laser-tag skirmish, Bivouac at the end of the year. orienteering, night vision activities and The second activities day focused on trust-based activities. This experience the necessary skills required for the allowed all in the program to apply the first sleep out. The group stayed on skills learned throughout the year in a campus where they rotated through practical sense. The staff and students more training stations. These included have thoroughly enjoyed the program navigation including bearings and how this year. to use a compass and learning how to erect a shelter in which to sleep. Despite Mr Luke Polson this day being incredibly warm, the day MIC Bush Skills was a success with much gained. The third Activities day was a real highlight of the program where the students were able to use all their learned skills in the field for the first night camping out.

109 Rural Fire Service

In 2016 26 students, the largest group Part of the practical assessment for many years, completed the TAS RFS included a large Hazard Reduction Activity program. Of these students six burn at Lower Creek and Hillgrove. girls took up the challenge which was The burn at Lower Creek proved to great to see. be a challenge in very steep country, and having a couple of break outs that The program involved the students were contained quickly by the students joining the NSW Rural Fire Service putting what they had learned into and undertaking their training in the practice. The burn at Hillgrove, during Bush Firefighter qualification, which Activities Week, consisted of around 50 allows them to become fully fledged piles of timber and a paddock of five firefighters at the end of the program. acres of grass that had to be burnt, and The BF training involved the basics this went well with no issues. of firefighting such as pumping and During Activities Week the students draughting, hose and safety drills, first also responded to several incidents that attack firefighting with extinguishers, started from lightning and other causes and several scenarios that included to the east of Armidale, some of which small fires that involved dry firefighting included working with other agencies techniques using and hand tools, and private landholders. The students through to large fires that involved all worked very professionally which property protection and defensive was a credit to them. firefighting operations. Additional training also covered motor vehicle and I would like to thank the students, RFS car fire scenarios. volunteers, and staff involved for what was yet another great year.

Mr Bevan Michel RFS Coordinator

110 The Armidalian Surf Lifesaving

The 2016 SLS cohort of 22 had a Days are long, starting with a run/swim James Hartog-Smith, Saxon Hughes, memorable year. It seemed that for at 6am every morning and not finishing Flynn Ihle, Jack Kaynes, Sam Kealey, every session on the beach, ‘Huey’ until 8pm at night. The students were Nicholas Kirk, Lachlan Knowles, Jim Orr, decided to provide the students with outstanding throughout the course, Henry Perrottet, Stockley Warton, Hugh different conditions. From driving demonstrating their ability to work Worsley. rain and plunging surf, to calm water very hard in difficult conditions well I would also like to thank Mrs Gen and harsh sun, to deep channel rips outside of their comfort zone. Saxon Chick and Mr Michael Ball for all of and pounding waves, every possible Hughes was awarded the TAS Ironman their efforts throughout the year. Their scenario was about. This however in recognition of his outstanding enthusiasm and professionalism was a provided the most unique experience performances throughout the 12 days hugely motivating factor in supporting for the students, increasing their of the program. Year 11 students to the students, both with the practical confidence day by day, resulting in a participate this year were: Michael and theory elements of the course. fine performance from each candidate Baldock, William Bartel, Samuel in the final test. Cannington, Lukas Cook, Jessie Digby, Jordan Frahm, Bayley Fellowes, Olivia A wonderful activity such as this Mr James Pennington Fenwicke, Harry Forsythe, Thomas cannot occur with the magnificent MIC Surf Lifesaving Goodfellow, Ziggy Harris, volunteer support that the school receives from the Sawtell Surf Club. Once again, Mr Dennis Meagher (Sawtell Chief Instructor) took charge of the program, putting the students through this demanding course with aplomb. He is man of vast talent, who is extremely thorough and professional. The first three days in Term 1 were spent covering the basic fundamentals of understanding beach conditions, first aid, tube and board rescues and CPR. Further extension in first aid, rips, tides, wave types and currents was undertaken during Terms 2 and 3 at school. Bivouac and Annual Camp saw the students spending vast amounts of The TAS surf life contingent with a rubber duckie trailer they donated to Sawtwell Surf Life Saving Club time in the water, honing their surf skills and then performing these whilst under pressure.

111 St Christopher’s Orphanage, Fiji

It’s 4:00 in the morning, on the twenty- The service part of the trip took up However, on the other hand, as soon third of September, the first day of the three days, and was made up of tiling, as we’d make an attempt to EXIT the school holidays. While the majority gardening, painting, and the ever- classroom, the kids would make every of students would have then been joyous task of soaping up the walls, possible effort to keep us inside. sleeping soundly knowing that the floors, and windowsills of every single Our final days in Fiji were spent doing only thing that awaited them that day room. typical tourist-like things. Going to the was a whole heap of relaxing nothing, markets. Seeing all of the items on sale nine TAS boys, five NEGS girls and four in the markets. Getting haggled by PLC girls were up and on their way to storeowners in the markets. Eventually Armidale Regional airport, whereupon being ripped off by those storeowners they would then embark on what would in the markets, and then finding better be a life-changing adventure. markets later, and convincing the The Fiji service trip has been running whole group to sell out a stall selling $8 at TAS since 1996, and the main focus Aviators. of the trip is what it now bears as its Then came the very last day. It was the tagline; “It’s not about us.” One of two day that everyone can easily say was international service trips that TAS the hardest to get through. It wasn’t offers, the Fiji trip centred on the St because it was physically taxing; in fact Christopher’s Home in the town of no work was done at all. As a matter of Nakasi offers nothing short of one of fact, the whole day was dedicated to the most powerful and eye-opening our buddies. That day was the hardest experiences that a 14 year old can for all of us, because it was the day that endure. Another day of the trip, however, everyone realised that we would have was dedicated to spending half a day The trip itself focuses on several days to say goodbye. teaching classes at the school that the of service, intertwined with cultural St Christopher’s kids attended. The Nevertheless, we got through it, and experiences, as well as the opportunity school, named St Joseph’s was definitely within 24 hours we were back in to get to know the children that we, as different to any standard Australian Australia, having experienced one of a group, are sent to serve. Our first day school, private OR public. It was a the greatest trips any of us ever will. in Fiji, after having arrived the evening kinder-to-Year 8 school, and although Thanks must go to Ms Taber, who has prior, was mercifully spent relaxing. It it only ended where our Middle School been responsible for organising the trip was also the day in which we met the does age-wise, it was responsible for for the past few years, and of course Mr kids of the home. Both groups of kids- educating roughly the same amount O’Connell and Ms Symons for putting Australian and Fijian- were shuffled into of kids. Walking into the school, which up with all of our antics. a room, where we were then one-by- was built around a massive open space one introduced to our new buddies. It was an experience that we’ll take into in the centre was like walking into The buddies had each been allocated to account for the rest of our lives. the colosseum. All around us were us a few months earlier, and their ages excited children, reaching out of their varied from nine months, to 28 years of classrooms, begging to come see us. age. One thing we Australians learned Jack Nivison (Year 8) The children, unsurprisingly, were very about these kids is that they have a two-sided. On one hand, they would ridiculously high level of energy, to behave for us wonderfully. In the the point where, during a touch game, classrooms they would grasp onto our some of their 10-year-old boys would every word. begin running circles around us.

112 The Armidalian Thailand Service Trip

In the Term 3 holidays, a group of having their ankles broken in football But it wasn’t all hard work, some nights students from TAS, NEGS and PLC and getting dominated in sessions of were went to the Chang-Mai markets embarked on an epic journey to work trampoline Maui Thai. Then the day was were we tried to find the best deals and and give service in Thailand. ended by dinner with the kids. Agape bargains. An honourable mention to was truly a rewarding experience. Yannick Tursan D’Espaignet for buying Stepping of the plane at Bangkok, one a “Genuine Rolex”…which stopped thing was extremely noticeable, the The other part of our journey was working a few minutes after being heat. It was a dramatic change from spent at the McKean Rehabilitation bought. The markets were an exciting what we were used to in Armidale, and Centre and Hospital in Chiang Mai. and vibrant place, everyone trying to this certainly made it more difficult to This was particularly confronting but sell you different things. One night work. But it did not degrade our efforts also rewarding, as we were faced instead of going the markets we had to do the best we could and put in with victims of Leprosy and also dinner with the kids at an ‘all-you-can- service. refugees from Burma. We served them eat’ Korean barbecue where we had to by cleaning up gardens, weeding, One part of our service trip was set in cook and eat our own food. We found scrubbing paths and cleaning roofs. a centre called Agape, which in Greek out that Sam Ruba is not very good at The people who run this place, Heather means unconditional love, a name cooking chicken and suffered for it the and Trevor, gave us a tour and an eye fitting for this place. Agape was a next day. All in all, the trip was a great opening presentation about the history home to orphans who had HIV or were success with even a few records set. Like of McKean and an excellent speech at high risk of it. The ages of orphans Mr Patrick breaking two lawn mowers, a from Trevor. The time we spent at ranged from as old as 21 to a young 10 whipper snipper and a pipe in the space McKean was rewarding, confronting week old baby. All of who had a story of an hour. and eye opening. of heartbreak and tragedy, but were The Thailand service trip was thankfully saved because of Agape. confronting, hard and eye opening. But A typical day at Agape consisted of also rewarding, grateful and cheerful. hard work in the morning like painting It’s an experience that I and I’m sure the and sanding to weeding and hedging. rest of the Service team will not forget After this hot and sweaty work we ate and have made many memories. Many lunch with some of the kids. The food thanks to Rev, Mr Patrick, ‘Chappie’ in Thailand was extremely different to David Jeavons, Mrs Sonya Newton and that of Australia. Being mainly rice and all other staff that accompanied us in chicken and vegetables. A highlight of Thailand. these meals was having the kids tell you George Lane (Year 10) the food was “non spicy” then putting it in your mouth and being burned from the inside. After lunch half the group would continue the work and the other half would try to teach toddlers…and Mike Nyathi ... how to swim. After the toddlers had left then it was everyone’s turn to cool down in the pool and relax. After having some time in the water most of the kids at Agape got home from school, so the service team spent time playing card games, volleyball,

113 Expeditions

This year the activities program changed and Pioneers was revamped into Expeditions where students used the activities days throughout the year to plan and prepare for Activities Week. Students participated in one of three different expeditions that they chose to do. These were a beach walk from Yamba to Corindi Beach, riding from Tyringham to Ulong and then walking with the beach group or kayaking from Picton Falls (upstream from Nymboida) down the Nymboida River to Jackadgery. All these activities were developed over the year and students practiced road riding, kayaking and hiking to develop their skills to be used over activities week.

During Activities Week, students rode, walked or kayaked over 70 kilometres as well as setting up camp and cooking for themselves over the four nights.

The expedition the students completed allows them to be signed off for their adventurous journey component of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. They can continue to complete the different sections of this award and achieve a silver or gold level that is internationally recognised.

Mr Tim Wheaton Expeditions Coordinator

114 The Armidalian City to Surf

A third-time participant in the 14km More than 80,000 people entered this City to Surf was the first runner home year’s race, which went from Hyde Park for the 124-strong team from TAS, to Bondi. The event was also part of which fielded what was believed to be charity fundraising by the TAS student the biggest school team entered in this body which has raised almost $5,000 year’s event. this year as part of a goal to purchase two beds for the palliative care unit at Year 11 student Saxon Hughes put in a Armidale Hospital. superb effort to complete the event in under an hour, crossing the line in 59:37 The TAS team included 101 students and was the first runner home for the as well as the Headmaster, other staff TAS team. He finished in the top 2 per and several parents, and was the 26th cent of the almost 68,000 registered largest team overall in the event. runners who completed the race and clocked a time 17 minutes behind the race winner. Mr Jim Pennington MIC Athletics Keen to crack the 60 minute mark, Saxon worked his way to the front of the massive group that made the ‘blue’ start category about an hour before the start.

The TAS team was a visible presence in Sunday’s 14km City to Surf foot race.

115 Coffs Harbour Ocean Swim

A wave of swimmers from TAS went Year 8 student Lucas Cotterell will be down the mountain and made a solid one to watch in the future, out of the impression at the 19th annual 2000m water in 32:24. Coffs Harbour Ocean Swim in Aprili, Some undertook the swim because making up the largest team competing it is part of the school’s Triple Crown in the event. award (for those who achieve the Comprising more than a fifth of swim, the City to Surf and the 111km entrants in the field of more than Hawkesbury Canoe Classic during their 300 competitors, the TAS team of 65 time at the school); others did it as part was lead by Brent Rees, the school’s of triathlon training. The swim is also a Triathlon Captain, who placed 25th requisite component of the school’s surf overall in a time of 29:08 and was third life saving program, in which Year 11 in the Men’s 16-19 category. students can achieve their Surf Bronze Medallion in conjunction with Sawtell Second TAS swimmer out of the water Surf Life Saving Cub – something Brent and first girl for TAS was Olivia Fenwicke Rees gained last year, winning the in a time of 31.04, closely followed by school’s Ironman award for best surf life the third home for TAS, Saxon Hughes saver in and out of the water. (31:17), both of whom were fifth in their respective age groups (female and male 15-19 years). Mr Jim Pennington MIC Swimming

Team effort – most of The Armidale School’s team of 65 swimmers who took part in the 19th annual 2km Coffs Ocean Swim on 3 April

116 The Armidalian Triple Crown

The Triple Crown has exploded in 2016! TAS had eight swimmers finish in the The Hawkesbury Classic Paddle saw Top 100 with Eliza Ward (Year 7) being 28 TAS students line up for this most A massive surge in entries for all three our youngest competitor. challenging event. Jim Orr and Oscar legs has seen the Triple Crown reach Alcorn took line honours in 11:32:18, An incredible 132 students, staff and heights most certainly not anticipated. with Olivia Fenwicke and Georgiana parents contested the City to Surf. The unique experience of each O’Brien being the first females to finish. This surge in numbers saw three bus event creates an anticipation for the In doing so, they have now become coaches required for transport, with the competitors, questions of competency the first TAS girls to complete the Triple associated logistics for accommodation and ability arise in one’s mind, to be Crown. conquered at the finish line. The end and meals. Everyone finished strongly, result is more than a framed certificate, with Saxon Hughes taking the honours The outstanding growth in this award rather an intrinsic reward of self- in 59:37m, followed into Bondi by again highlights the fact, “that nothing confidence and belief, that one will Samuel Jones and Bayley Fellowes. Disa ventured, is nothing gained”. keep for life. Smart in 77:21m was the first girl across

the line of the 19 who jumped at this Mr James Pennington In the Coffs Ocean Swim 57 athletes opportunity in their first year at the MIC Athletics lined up for the race. A sensational 2km school. open water swim followed, with perfect conditions producing some super fast times. Brent Rees led the TAS field into the beach, closely followed by Olivia Fenwicke and Saxon Hughes.

Recipients of the Gold Triple Crown in 2016 were (back row) Sam Wright, Will Bartel, Angus Cornall, Tom Wright, (centre) Hugh Worsley, Jim Orr, Lukas Cook, Stockley Warton, Saxon Hughes, Michael Baldock, Harrison Gall, (front) Bayley Fellowes, Georgie O’Brien, Liam Treavors, Sebastian Scott, Jordan Frahm, Nicholas Kirk and Olivia Fenwicke 117

Hawkesbury Canoe Classic

It was another successful year for the The landcrew were exceptional and TAS paddlers at the 40th Hawkesbury unflappable throughout the night and TROPHIES & RESULTS Canoe Classic. There were 48 paddlers played a pivotal role in the success of HCC TROPHIES who competed in the 111km race with race by assisting in food preparation, 44 of those reaching the finish line encouraging all paddlers and Fastest Junior Paddlers after a night of paddling in darkness. facilitating speedy transitions at each Oscar Alcorn & Jim Orr (11:32:18) pit stop. Arrow Cup Fundraiser Award The weather was expected to be cold The Armidale School Special mention has to go to Mr Max and wet, however, fortune favours Junior Fundraiser of the Year Tavener as he hangs up his boots the brave and we experienced mild Chloe Stier (PLC) after his final Hawkesbury helping in conditions and favourable tides. the landcrew. Max has been a regular HCC CLASS AWARDS Jim Orr and Oscar Alcorn were the first contributor to the landcrew for many Mens Junior Long Recreational 2 of the TAS paddlers to reach the finish years. He is held in high regard by Oscar Alcorn & Jim Orr (11:32:18) line with a respectable time of 11:32:18 both paddlers, landcrew and all others Mens Junior Recreational 2 (hrs:mins:secs). They lead the TAS pack involved in the event and we wish him Hugh Worsley & Tom Wright for most of the 111km getting in to well into the future. (14:04:18) Brooklyn at 4.02am after starting at Mr Will Caldwell, with the support of Ladies Junior Recreation 2 4.30pm the previous afternoon. They first timers, Mr Todd Currell and Miss Ella Atkin & Grace Lehmann (PLC) were the fastest TAS paddlers and also Stephanie Toogood, kept landcrew (15:21:42) won the Men’s Junior LRec2 class. and paddlers well fed throughout the TAS/NEGS/PLC SHIELDS After some technical difficulties, Liam night as well as the parents/supporters Donaldson and Sebastian Scott were at supplying the most amazing selection The Grant Harris Shield (fastest the back of the pack and fought their of cakes/slices and savory delights double kayak) way through the field to place second for all to eat. Thanks also to Mr Simon Jim Orr & Oscar Alcorn amongst the TAS paddlers getting in Ball for setting up the Wisemans Ferry The Peter Hall Shield (fastest ten minutes after Jim and Oscar. checkpoint and Mr Tim Scott for once junior/adult kayak) again driving the coach down and back. Chloe & Greig Stier / Nicholas & Hugh Worsley and Tom Wright won the Andrew Kirk Men’s Junior Rec2 class with a time of Thanks also goes out to all the The Cam Banks Perseverance 14:04:18. people who supported the paddlers Award (Longest time on water) throughout the season by towing Georgie O’Brien and Olivia Fenwicke Georgiana O’Brien & Olivia Fenwicke trailers, cooking barbecues, getting the were the leading female TAS paddlers, The John Forsythe Shield (fastest landcrew caps organised and assisting arriving at the finish at 10.40am single kayak) in many other different ways. Your (18:10:27). Arguably one of the hardest Stockley Warton efforts didn’t go unnoticed. ways to complete the event is doing The Jack Abbott Shield (junior/ it on your own and Stockley Warton senior fundraiser) finished in a single kayak with a time of Chloe Stier & Greig Stier Mr Tim Wheaton 17:18:4. The Tim Wheaton Shield (for team HCC Coordinator spirit) There was a dead heat for the fastest Max Tavener Adult/Junior pair with Andrew Kirk and The Hardingham Shield (School his son Nicholas gliding in to the boat with the fastest three boats) ramp side by side with Old Boy Greig The Armidale School Stier and his daughter Chloe (PLC) at 6.30am with a time of 13:45:20. 118 The Armidalian HCC Results

Paddler Elapsed Time Handicapped Time

Harry Gall & Michael Baldock 12:54:15 Nicholas & Andrew Kirk 13:45:20 Chloe & Greig Stier (PLC) 13:45:20 Brianna & Matthew Robertson (PLC) 15:22:52 Dimity & Jack Tearle (65km) 9:55:00 Stockley Warton 17:18:48 6:16:28 Oscar Alcorn & Jim Orr 11:32:18 11:18:27 Sebastian Scott & Liam Donaldson 1:42:40 11:28:36 Sam Wright & Ben Louis 13:58:30 13:41:43 Jack Kaynes & Liam Treavors 16:41:18 16:21:16 Kate Biddle & Tara Price (PLC) 15:35:38 12:47:13 Paige Jackson & Julia Chambers (PLC) 8:07:01 14:51:21 Hugh Worsley & Tom Wright 14:04:18 12:31:25 Saxon Hughes & James Murphy 14:04:31 12:31:37 Jock McMaster & Lukas Cook 14:07:34 12:34:20 Jordan Frahm & Harry Pollard 15:26:38 13:44:42 Angus Cornall & Nicholas Bohlsen 15:54:03 14:09:06 Will Bartel & Bayley Fellowes 17:53:32 15:55:26 Ella Atkin & Grace Lehman (PLC) 15:21:42 1 11:31:16 Abbey Jackson & Tilly Adamson (NEGS) 18:08:30 1 3:36:22 Georgiana O’Brien & Olivia Fenwicke 18:10:27 13:37:50 Nikki Yates & Sophie Hansen (PLC) 47.4km 7:57:00 James Hartog-Smith & Jason O’Keefe 18:08:29 14:52:33

119 Residential Life

120 The Armidalian 121 Abbott

Head of House: Mr Alex Smith achievements of 2016: James Murphy has been appointed (departed Term 2), Mr Adam (AJ) Officer Commanding B Company and Jack Tizzard’s major artwork was Whalley Tom Southwell named Regimental accepted into ARTEXPRESS and will be Deputy Head of House: Ms Dominique Quartermaster Sergeant for 2017. on display at the Art Gallery of NSW Burke from January 2017. Joseph Kingham The Abbott House awards recognise the Duty Staff: Mr Justin Power, Mr Tom was selected in the GPS Third XV Rugby outstanding young men whose efforts Davidson, Mr Alec Rainnie, Miss Rachel team after successfully captaining contribute to the positive culture and West and Miss Jacinta Lai the undefeated TAS First XV which friendly environment of the boarding Cleaning Staff: Geoffrey Young and Lee included fellow Abbott boys Damian house, some of which date back to the Tribe Nott, Nick Day, Oliver White and Jack 1980s. House Captain: George Rodgers Radford. Liam Treavors was awarded House Vice captains: Joseph Kingham the Gold Triple Crown for his successful The award winners for this year were: and Oliver White completion of the Hawkesbury Canoe • The B J Mattingley Shield for 2016 has been another impressive year Classic, The Sydney City to Surf and Involvement in Extra-Curricular for Abbott House having achieved the Coffs Harbour Ocean Swim. James activities: Joseph Kingham significant success as individuals and Murphy won the Inter-House Public as a collective group of young men and Speaking Competition on behalf of • The Harrison Trophy for Service to women. This achievement has been Abbott House. Abbott: George Rodgers spread between academic, sport and Sam Thatcher was named SUO of the co-curricular and community service • W D Richards Award for Cadet Unit in 2017. Matthew Giakoumi endeavours. Involvement in the Extra Curricular was awarded the Moffatt Sabre for best Life of the School by a Year 9 At the end of Term 2 and after four platoon Commander at Annual Camp student: William Forsyth years of leadership, Mr Alex Smith stood and appointed Officer Commanding C down as the Head of Abbott House, Company for 2017. moved to country Victoria and took up the role of Director of Boarding at Hamilton College. I would like to thank Alex for his service to Abbott House and the strong legacy he instilled. I wish Alex, his wife Amy and daughters all the very best in this new chapter in their lives.

I was very impressed when I started at Abbott House at the quality of character the boys display on a regular basis. I have not seen such calibre of character in my boarding experience. The pride the boys show in their House and the leadership of the senior students is a testament to the model of pastoral care employed at TAS.

I would like to make special mention Band of Brothers Abbott House siblings included (left to right, front and back): Hudson and Fletcher Lyons, Hugh and of some of the significant individual Todd McDouall, Harry and James Pointing, Tom and Clayton Southwell, Harry and Tom Forsythe, Jack and Charlie Radford, Darcy and Joseph Smyth, Thomas and Harry Deshon, Jack and Edward Boydell 122 The Armidalian • The Richards Academic Award for I would like to welcome the incoming Finally I would like to thank Ms Year 12 Academic Achievement: Year 9 students to Abbott House who Dominique Burke for her support in Jack Tizzard and Jack Boydell experienced a taste of senior boarding the role of Deputy Head of House. in the final weeks of Term 4. The group Dom’s kind and genuine nature has • The Lincoln Family Award for contains a number of younger brothers enabled her to develop an excellent Outstanding Citizenship and of current Abbott boys as well as several rapport with the boys in the house, and Contributions to School Life by a family connections to past Abbott Old I know they appreciate her guidance. Year 10 student: Luke Vagg Boys. They have settled in well and I Her knowledge and experience of the • M.A.D. Trophy for Music, Art and look forward to working closely with day-to-day operations of the house has Drama: Sam Thatcher them in the years to come. certainly help me in my first few terms at TAS. I would like to thank George Rodgers The end of 2016 sees the farewell of for his leadership throughout the several Duty Staff. Miss Rachel West I have certainly enjoyed my first two year and in particular for his guidance departed at the end of Term 3 to terms in Abbott House and I look during my first few months at TAS. The travel through Europe and has taken forward to 2017. respect he has amongst his peers and a permanent teaching position in his ability to develop a rapport with Mudgee, while Mr Justin Power has Mr Adam Whalley the younger students enabled George taken a role as a Psychologist in Inverell. Head of House to have a significant influence on the Miss Jacinta Lai is moving back to environment of Abbott House. I would Sydney to pursue career opportunities also like to thank Joseph Kingham and and Mr Tom Davidson has taken the Oliver White for their leadership and position as Head Coach of the Inverell contribution to daily life of the House. Highlanders Rugby Club. I thank each of these staff members for their hard work The incoming Year 12 cohort has made and wish them well in the future. an impressive start to their final year at TAS under the leadership of House Captains Harry Forsythe and Kiki Krishnan, Deputy House Captains James Murphy and Sam Weston. Treenie Osborne should be congratulated on her appointment as Senior Prefect as well as Harry Forsythe, James Murphy, Sam Thatcher and Katie Miller who were also rewarded for their leadership potential with roles as Prefects. This impressive group of students were the driving force behind Abbott’s successful bid to return the Cash Cup to it’s rightful home for the first time in many years. With the commencement of full co- education, Abbott also welcomed girls on board for inter-house competition, our inaugural Abbott girls being Kiki Krishnan, Katie Miller, Treenie Osborne, Annika Rhoades and Sophie Tongue.

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Housemaster: Mr David Drain Term 1 provided a busy start to To conclude the term, the annual Croft Deputy Housemaster: Mr Todd Currell the year. The boys – along with our House Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Housemother: Mrs Vickey O’Brien inaugural Croft girls (Kaliya Alldridge, Breakfast continued to be a much- House Captain: Lachlan Thomas Madi Alldridge, Bonnie Bremner, Ellen anticipated event with all boys enjoying Vice Captain: Dominic Pilon & Dennis Coote, Georgie O’Brien and Courtney collecting a large number of eggs Pitt Stewart) all got involved in the War around the Croft House precinct. Duty Staff: Mr Faisal Habib, Ms Jennifer Cries, Swimming Carnival, Athletics Other inter-house competitions, which Goldsworthy, Mr Patrick O’Connor, Mr Carnival and the Cloisters Run. The War Croft performed strongly throughout Morgan Martin, Mr George Miller and Cries saw another inspiring effort from the year, were the inter house cricket Ms Tamara Milojkovic Croft House, being announced eventual and basketball. The Croft House cricket Cleaning / Maintenance Staff: Mr winners after initially finishing joint first team played strongly throughout the Shane Kliendienst, Mrs Leanne Wright place with Tyrrell House. After a narrow pool games and were narrowly defeated and Ms Donna Eather second in the athletics carnival in 2015, in the semi-final. The team was well led Croft House was determined to perform With the commencement of the 2016 by House Captain Lachlan Thomas and strongly again in 2016. A large number inter-house competition Croft House Vice Captain Dominic Pilon. Croft House of our students, across all age groups, was keen to win the coveted Cash Cup. fielded a strong team of both boys and competed in a number of events with Strong musical performances, led by girls in the inter-house basketball and Croft House once again finishing a Dominic Pilon, Andrew Knight and comfortably won this competition. narrow second to Tyrrell House in the Luke Bray, saw Croft House comfortably final standings. Special mention must There is always a great passion win the Cash Cup for the third time in go to Emerson Browning, Jason O’Keefe, for sport over winter and there four years. The Cash Cup continues to Lachlan Knowles and Dominic Pilon for are endless opportunities to both remain a timely event for Croft House, their contributions on the day. participate and support. Croft House bringing the house together under the has a healthy diversity of sportsmen, guidance of the new Year 12s for the After the inaugural Cloisters Run in being well represented across a first time. 2015, the 2016 race was a much- range of sports at a variety of levels. anticipated event and filled the school This year’s Coast Weekend offered Many Croft boys competed in the with much excitement in the days a great opportunity for all boys and GPS Rugby competition, with four preceding the race. Dominic Pilon, staff to both reaffirm and develop boys being selected in the TAS First Lachlan Knowles, Thomas Hyatt, relationships in a fun and relaxed XV and three in the Second XV. Croft Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov, James setting at Woolgoolga. On the Saturday was also represented in under age O’Brien and Albertus Hattingh were morning all boys enjoyed some free school representative rugby teams, honoured to represent Croft House. time in town and on the beach where with Michael Baldock selected in the The race lived up to expectations with some competitive games of beach Combined GPS U/16 Second XV, and Croft House narrowly holding off a cricket and touch football were played. in school and representative football fast finishing Tyrrell House to win by a The afternoon was spent at the Coffs teams, with two Croft boys being the narrowest of margins. The support Harbour Jetty, where a number of boys selected in the premiership winning shown to all houses, by both the showcased their acrobatic skills, with First X1 football team. The increase boarders and day students, ensured this the other boarding and day houses. in number and intensity of sporting event is now an important fixture on All boys enjoyed some time at ‘Flip fixtures of a weekend has increased the the school’s sporting calendar. Out’ later in the afternoon where more commitment levels amongst the boys acrobatic skills were on display. and brought with it a sense of pride in their achievements. It is good to see so many boys actively involved and supporting their peers of a Saturday.

124 The Armidalian Once again we were fortunate to host three exchange students this year. It was great to host Laith Alhadeed from Jordan, Chris Graham from Canada and Jonas Soegaard from Denmark on Round Square Exchanges throughout the year. This program presents the Croft boys with a wonderful opportunity to broaden their global awareness with all three boys adding diversity to the House. As a result, a large number of boys have expressed a strong interest in participating in a Round Square Exchange in 2017.

Thanks must go to our cleaning and maintenance staff Shane, Leanne and Donna who do a tremendous job maintaining such a big house and to the groundsman, laundry, painters, carpenters and plumbers who all take such pride in their work.

As always, mixed emotions surrounded the departure of the Year 12s. Valedictory Week allowed the boys to spend a relaxed afternoon and night at Sawtell, before returning to a special evening at Ashwin’s Restaurant, where boys, staff and parents celebrated friendships forged over years of living, working and growing together. This was an emotional evening and typified the strong bonds that exist between these young men.

Mr David Drain Head of House

125 Dangar/Moyes

Head of House: Miss Alexandra Pollitt

Other Houses at TAS have a long tradition - Dangar House was presented with a clean slate to start traditions.

Other Houses have a shared history of experiences and success- Dangar House had a diverse group of girls who brought ideas and experiences from near and far.

Other Houses have a culture and an understanding of what it is to be a boarding house at TAS - Dangar House simply had enthusiasm and the unique opportunity to define itself for generations to come.

There was so much excitement, expectation and not a little trepidation at the start of 2016. I was given the brief to turn a group of girls into the very first girls’ boarding house. Our new home was beautiful, the opportunities and support were available, so the rest was up to us. So how did the newest members of the school community respond?

Well, Dangar girls quite simply threw themselves into everything TAS had to offer - whether it was in music, drama, sport, leadership, public speaking, the activities program or academics. Everywhere you looked you could see Dangar girls leading the way. As I experiences and to how we could create something special-parents, girls and pondered how to define these girls and a strong sense of community. staff working together. The power of the house we created over the course diversity was in action. No to naysaying –we counteracted of the year, I realised that DANGAR, our naysayer thinking with positivity, Aware – we were all ‘aware’, recognising very name, painted the picture: creativity and a ‘can do attitude’, the significance of what we were Determined - they showed determined celebrating success and picking people creating and the responsibility we had to see, hear, absorb and create a culture up after disappointment. to make our house the every best it they could be proud of. could be for all future girl boarders at Gathered community – we felt the TAS. Attitude –they demonstrated an strength of our ‘gathered community’, attitude of openness to each other, to bringing people together to create 126 The Armidalian Respect- we made respect for ourselves, I feel very honoured to have worked our community and each other, the with this amazing group of young central focus of everything we did and women, who took up the challenge to established in 2016. be the ‘first’, who navigated the ups and downs, and who showed patience and I could dedicate pages to discussing the commitment to building something specific achievements of Dangar girls truly special. I am very proud of what this year, but don’t just take my word we have begun and legacy they for it, look out for them as you flick the have established in 2016, but watch pages of our publications, they will be this space, because 2017 is set to be there, the history makers, the pioneers. bigger and even more exciting for girls boarding at TAS!

Miss Alex Pollitt Head of House

Dangar House- 2016 Back Row (L toR): Madison Alldridge, Katie Miller, Olivia Fenwicke, Chloe Morgan, Jessie Digby, Courtney Stewart, Kaliya Alldridge, Ms Kathryn Green Second Row: Ms Stephanie Toogood, Lucy Fenwicke, Chloe Lawson, Sophia Rosberg,Treenie Osborne, Kiki Krishnan, Holly Billinghurst, Tayla Frahm, Ms Amanda Waninga Front Row: Annika Rhodes, Molly Mclachlan, Bonnie Bremner, Kim Bange, Georgiana O'Brien, Ms Alex Pollitt, Harriet Oates, Charlotte George , Sophie Tongue, Ellen Coote

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Head of House: Mr James Pennington Donaldson and Lukas Cook (Year 11) Joshua Jones (15s) and Ben Hamparsum Deputy Head of House: Mr Justin were acknowledged for their academic (16s) were selected in their respective Davies performance. age NSW Country Rugby Union teams. Duty Staff: Mr Robert Yen, Mr Saki Ben went on to tour New Zealand A massive undertaking from seven Draunimasi, Miss Cecilia Oppenheimer in September with Country. We are Tyrrell boys saw them achieve their and Miss Hannah Gregory incredibly proud of the seven Tyrrell Gold Triple Crown awards. This involves House Captain: Oliver Mayhew- boys who won the GPS Third Grade completing the Coffs Ocean Swim Sanders rugby premiership playing for the (2km), the City to Surf (14km) and the House Vice Captains: Samuel Jackson- First XV. They were Samuel Jackson- Hawkesbury Paddle (111km). There Bolton and Henry Coldham Bolton, Lachlan Cruickshank, Oliver were 26 boys who contested the City to Housekeeping Staff: Mrs Trina Bishop, Mayhew-Sanders, Henry Coldham, Surf. Brothers Jarrod and Bailey Bourke Mr Michael Bishop Harry Maxwell, Callan Creighton and were part of the undefeated First X1 Wally Davidson. Furthermore, Samuel The year 2016 will be remembered football premiers, and Jarrod went on to Jackson-Bolton gained GPS rugby as a magnificent year for the fine contest the CIS selection trials. Sterling selection. young men of Tyrrell House. Under George gained selection into the NSW the esteemed stewardship of Oliver CIS Hockey side and Brent Rees received I must acknowledge and thank Mr Mayhew-Sanders, Samuel Jackson- the TAS Ironman Award for his efforts Justin Davies for his outstanding Bolton and Henry Coldham, the house throughout Surf Lifesaving. service to the house as Deputy. His has enjoyed a year of camaraderie professionalism and commitment and success. A magnificent Coast ensure the smooth running of Tyrrell. Weekend was followed by victory in the Our support staff of Trina and Michael swimming carnival, built on the back of Bishop are invaluable, and their participation, with the numbers from ongoing efforts are to be commended. Tyrrell outstanding. The input from Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Middle School highlighted the depth of talent and commitment in the house. The honour role continued in 2016 with Mr James Pennington victory in the athletics carnival, again Head of House due to mass participation from the boys and our first Tyrrell girls (Kim Bange, Holly Billinghurst, Jessie Digby, Lucy Fenwicke, Olivia Fenwicke, Charlotte George, Chloe Morgan, Sophia Rosberg), and also winning the senior inter-house debating.

With the support of Mr Mark Harrison (our Boarding Academic Coordinator) many of the boys sought Mark’s assistance on English, Modern History, Legal Studies or French. There was a clear pay off with Charles Wyatt and Jarrod Bourke receiving Gold Colours for academics and a slew of prizes at the Year 12 Speech Day. Added to this, Liam

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Head of House: Mr Andrew Junge Teaching staff, including MS homeroom The House Monitors set a very high Deputy Heads of House: Miss Harriet teachers, regularly ‘drop in’ to assist the standard and met every request Symonds and Mr Hugo Johnson students. Our examination preparation put to them with enthusiasm and Housemother: Mrs Manuela Jones structure was used for Semester 1 and responsibility. William Benham, as Head Residential Duty Staff: Mr Jonathon End of Year exams and included extra Boarding Monitor is an outstanding Green, Miss Jenna Hazelton, Miss Berni staff, ‘paper prep’ and instruction about young man who demonstrated that Lai, Miss Jacqui Gamack, Mr Oliver developing effective technique to revise leadership is about action, not simply Bartlett, Mr Harry Webber, Mr Cameron and prepare for final assessments. This the badge on your blazer. He was Murray and Mr Josh Ambrose preparation process reduces stress supported by a wonderful year group and increases not only engagement in and the peer elected monitors: Colby A new year and a new boarding house, exams but more importantly a valuing Hanes, Jayden Carroll, Rorie Chambers well almost. As the students entered to of the process. and Thomas Stinson made a valuable start 2016, the smell of fresh paint was contribution to the house. so strong that parents were asked not White House activities have been many to touch the walls. With Dangar to be and varied with the Armidale Show, The Highlight for Year 8 was the used for girls, the addition of a ‘South’ trips to the movies, time in the pool on student driven ‘trip to the footy’. wing was eagerly anticipated. the inflatable, dances with PLC / NEGS, This trip involved a Friday afternoon a weekend 5 a-side cricket competition, minibus trip to Scots PGC Warwick, The Deakin Wing, named after Mr an Easter Egg hunt, Christmas Breakfast two rugby games on Saturday then Tony Deakin, the TAS Architect for the and Coast Weekend to Park Beach, Coffs some time on Southbank, Brisbane, past 50 years, was more than just a Harbour just a few of the things on before a night at the footy. The footy couple of extra dorms. White House offer. the boys were talking about was the received a new entry, a new communal Wallabies v Springboks at Suncorp area, a sunroom extension to the It is important to recognise those that in Brisbane. A great weekend with a existing common room and two new make Middle School Boarding operate strong and cohesive year group. Again, bathrooms. While the work was not so efficiently. White House cleaners Will Benham led from the front in his 100 per cent complete for Day 1, it was Jenny Postle and Don Moloney ensure organisation and vision for his peer advanced enough that the boys could the boys always walk into a clean house group. use the new space immediately. Having at the end of the day. Sister Jenny all Middle School boys under one roof Murray and her team in the Medical The Residential Duty Staff are a vital provided new and exciting challenges Centre play such an important role in ingredient in the success of the house that the boys were eager to pursue. the care of our boys and their attention and we were fortunate to have high to the many and varies ailments is quality staff this year. This year our Year 7 and 8 boys have highly valued. been involved in everything that the school offers. From the Toughen Up Buttercup in Tamworth to the City to Surf, from the NCIS Swimming to the GPS Athletics, from service in Fiji to every sporting field at TAS and beyond. The boys of White House have represented the school with great pride.

Academically we continue to refine the MS Boarding prep structure. Mrs Regina Pollard has attended prep twice a week for literacy support.

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Mr Hugo Johnson and Miss Harriet Symonds returned for another year as Deputy Heads of House. Professionally they continue to grow and make an invaluable contribution to the wellbeing of the Middle School boys. They have both taken increased pastoral roles and continue to give generously to White House.

Mrs Manuela Jones, as Housemother, is more than just the constant in all our lives, she is there to support the boys as they walk out the door in the morning and to welcome them at the end of the school day. It is difficult to imagine White House without her. Her contribution cannot be quantified and we are incredibly lucky to have her. As I say regularly, ‘it is not what she does, but how she does it’ that makes us so fortunate to have her influence.

2017 promises more excitement in White House. Plans are being drawn up for a new courtyard and extension of our activities program. With a growth in the Year 6 cohort and further integration of the girls into the school, everyone is looking forward to next year.

Mr Andrew Junge White House Head of House, Head of Middle School Boarding

131 C0-curricular Life

132 The Armidalian 133 Director of Co-Curricular

Cash Cup: Croft We are committed to the traditional For the Year 12s who had been part of Clemson Cup: Broughton sports at TAS yet welcome the breadth the first Premiership, this was the end Hickson Cup: Tyrrell of opportunities for our students. It is a of an amazing journey, which saw them Interhouse Cup: Tyrrell balancing act at times; something that develop as both footballers and young Swimming: Tyrrell TAS students do very well. It is these men. The leadership demonstrated was War Cries: Croft experiences which shape the character inspiring and a credit to all involved Athletics: Tyrrell of individuals and set the tone of the with their growth. Cloisters Run: Croft School. I would like to share some of the I also witnessed our First XV Rugby play Cricket: Tyrrell highlights with you. their final match against St Joseph’s. Basketball: Croft 2016 has seen continued involvement It was an incredible match, played MS Public Speaking: Ross in AAGPS competition at Athletics, Rifle with exemplary sportsmanship and SS Public Speaking: Abbott & Shooting, Rugby and Rowing. More spirit. TAS were crowned GPS Third Broughton locally, increased participation in North Grade Champions for 2016; a tag SS Debating: Tyrrell Coast Independent Schools (NCIS) that they thoroughly deserve after MS Debating: Ross competition has provided a pathway being undefeated in GPS competition. for students to compete at Combined On many an occasion it was their Our past guides our future. At the Independent Schools (CIS) competition commitment to each other that allowed dawning of the 125th Anniversary and at State and National level. them to overcome adversity and of AAGPS it is important that we ultimately succeed. Many of these students are recognised understand its origins as we prepare in the following reports for both their Our Second Netball team began the for the future. Many will question achievements and their example to season full of enthusiasm but lacking in the relevance of this male bastion other students. Their accomplishments experience. Their goal was to improve of physical endeavour in our now bring honour to both themselves and and they were never discouraged by co-ed environment. However, the the School and inspire students to results. Their patience and perseverance principles on which it is built are as follow in their footsteps; a principle was rewarded when they made it relevant to girls as they are to boys. exemplified by Honours recipients through to the grand final; losing “The AAGPS was established to provide Michael Harris and Andrew Knight. narrowly to a team that had beaten competition held in good spirit with them by 60 points in the first round. high expectations of conduct and Michael was crowned Australian Under sportsmanship.” The better question is, 19 Men’s Mountain Biking Champion. A crowded quadrangle lined with both When will the first TAS girl compete at This is a bold display of talent. However, Senior and Junior School students an AAGPS fixture? his service, humility and personal enjoyed our second Cloisters Run. sacrifice are his greatest example. Six runners from each House, plus an The AAGPS motto, ‘Unity through Andrew was selected as a soloists in all girls team, tore around the circuit, Diversity’, is becoming more relevant in Gondwana Voices; a National Choir creating a frenzy of cheering and our changing society as demographics for students under the age of 25. His excitement. Leading by 10 metres in change and bridges are built between courage, commitment and belief that the home stretch, Croft House held off Independent School Associations. This anything is possible is an inspiration to a fast finishing Tyrrell House to win by year has seen both Water Polo and others. a narrow margin. The event is a ‘new Volleyball adopted as official GPS sports tradition’ that strengthens the spirit – both sports combining with CAS The First XI Football won their third within and across Houses. schools to broaden the competition. straight Armidale First Division In 2016, girls also competed in AAGPS Premiership. Cross Country events and invitational Athletics Carnivals.

134 The Armidalian The cast and crew of Bye Bye Birdie On the first weekend of the April This was our biggest contingent yet performed to a packed Hoskins holidays, 43 primary rugby teams, and representative of the ‘can do’ Theatre over five nights. The quality from clubs and schools across NSW culture that exists at TAS. For 21 of those was outstanding and showcased both and Queensland, shared a memorable competing it took them one step closer recognised and emerging talent in a experience at the TAS Rugby Carnival. to achieving their Triple Crown. professional and fun environment. The Whilst it is great to see happy healthy All staff know how busy the students Creative Arts Department extended the kids having fun, the carnival is so much are because they are there with them; same degree of professionalism and more than this. The carnival is about to guide them and nurture them, to fun to the Middle School performance shared experiences and developing watch them grow and flourish. I am of Shuddersome: The Tales of Poe. This relationships and a strong sense of both in awe and sincerely grateful for was a challenging play that pushed community. their unbelievable commitment; their performers to their limits and beyond. The act of giving is one that we value ability to give without counting the cost Rather than being daunted they within the TAS community. At carnivals and to support our students to follow were inspired and their confidence as and home fixtures, TAS@Dusk and their passion. performers grew. charity events, staff, students, parents, The achievements within each activity Not to be outdone, Junior School Old Boys and friends of the School are too broad and many to mention produced an amazing performance of willingly give up their time. The same in this report, However, I would The Lion King Jr. It was a tribute to the spirit of community was evident in this like to commend all students who hard work and organisation of staff and year’s City2Surf where 104 students, accomplished their goals this year, who the enthusiasm and commitment of staff and parents competed. brought credit to themselves, their students. team and their School. Many of these

highlights are mentioned in the ensuing reports and I commend them to you.

Mr Will Caldwell Director of Co-curricular

135 Co-Curricular Creative Arts

As well as the academic program being Supported by other wonderful We even took a busload to Tamworth our largest ever, we’ve seen the co- performers like Kira Dooner and Sam to see the Tamworth Musical Society’s curricular Drama program continue Thatcher and the rest of the cast that production of the Broadway smash to go from strength to strength. This approached 60 in number, it continued Wicked. year we welcomed ex-UNE Theatre to maintain the remarkable standard Towards of the end of the year we held Studies student Mr Michael Cornford of our productions and shall be a a memorial concert for the late Jim to the Technical Supervisor role in the show fondly remembered by cast and Graham titled Igniting the Spark that Hoskins Centre and he brought with audiences alike. was to not only celebrate his legacy but an incredible passion for theatre and A new addition to the calendar was the school’s rich heritage and passion in a wonderful store of knowledge and the revival of the NSW Shakespeare the Arts. Beginning with the unveiling industry experience from Sydney. He Carnival, which saw six of our Year of the striking Igniting The Spark brought back the Middle School Tech 10 and 11 players taking the stage in sculptural piece by Tanya Bartlett in the Club and that plucky young group the final round of that competition Hoskins Centre forecourt, audiences had a fabulous time learning about in Sydney as special guests. Both proceeded into the venue for a diverse theatrical design and operation, going pieces were received with tremendous program of performances from on to assist with the running of different enthusiasm and they were wonderful students past and present and enduring events and functions later in the year. ambassadors for regional schools. members of the TAS community. It During the year Michael received the Having the opportunity to work was a most wonderful tribute and an Armidale Regional Youth Award for with members of the Sport For Jove incredible night of entertainment with Drama for his contributions to the Theatre Company and to squeeze a program that spanned generations theatre industry, the new initiatives in some theatre while there made of performers, styles and memories. he has started at TAS and his work as a for an incredible experience and Everyone involved should be so proud playwright and we hope to share in his a reinvigorated appreciation of of their contributions – and thanked passion and talent for many more years Shakespeare’s prowess as a playwright. for their time and effort, not least of to come. whom is the program’s sagely guide The Middle School production this As always the first big event of the Peter Cousens – and know that such a year took a turn into the dark and year is the annual TAS Production, remarkable, creative and vibrant man macabre with the play Shuddersome: which this year saw students of TAS, was surely looking down from on high Tales of Poe. The cast did an exceptional NEGS and PLC do a superb job with with love and appreciation in his heart. job and tackled the difficult language the beloved Broadway classic Bye Bye and demanding show structure as Drawing the school’s busy year of co- Birdie. Beginning in Term 4 of 2015 and a tight ensemble. With the students curricular Creative Arts events to a close having intensive work at our January performing to extremely full houses and was the utterly amazing Junior School Production Camp, ambitions were set raising money for the St Christopher’s musical The Lion King Jr. Audiences very high and the phenomenal cast Orphanage service project all walked were blown away by the incredible did not disappoint. The show of bright away from the experience very proud of skills of the performers, the stunning set pieces, flashy costumes and iconic what they achieved. production elements and costumes song numbers was led by experienced created by our fantastic helpers, and all and distinguished performers Andrew Throughout the year as well as other aspects of the show that resulted Knight, Dom Pilon and Jessica Tan and performing there were many from a team effort of teachers, students, talented newcomer Kaliya Alldridge. opportunities for students to view parents. This dazzling spectacle was theatre, with touring shows and the live led from the top by Mrs Leasa Cleaver casts of National Theatre productions as Director and Mrs Rachel Butcher as at Belgrave Cinema all well attended. Musical Director and once again has proved to be the greatest way to end an outstanding year of Arts. 136 The Armidalian As well as being our home of Creative They followed this show up with Nicky Catholic College staged the much- Arts the Hoskins Centre continues to Silver’s black comedy play The Lyons, loved musical Annie with adults and be Armidale’s beating heart of theatre a wickedly fun show following the students and it was great to see some and entertainment with a complete conflict of a family who gather around familiar TAS Old Boys involved in the crowded calendar of events from the deathbed of much-despised production. Following this was High both touring productions and local patriarch and cannot resist drawing Country Theatre Company’s adaptation companies and groups. Opera New swords after years of resentment of The Little Prince, a lovely telling of the England commenced the year with towards one-another. children’s book by Saint-Exupéry that their evocative and striking production also featured TAS students in lead roles. The partnership has facilitated the of Verdi’s La Traviata. With masterful Though not held in the Hoskins Centre, purchasing of new resources and direction by George Torbay and a Felt Tip Theatre Company’s second theatrical equipment, allowed for breathtaking use of light and subtle show Grimm Tidings also enjoyed the greater collaboration and invited a set design it was another triumph by talents of a number of TAS students in number of our students, staff and the company that we so very proudly the cast and brought to an end what community members to be involved sponsor. was an incredible year of productions onstage and backstage and is one more and opportunities for our whole One of the first touring theatre way we are excited to be connected to community. productions was Stones In His Pockets, a the community through the Arts. two-hander that was enjoyed by a huge Term 4 proved to be an incredibly audience (with a number of our Drama Mr Andrew O’Connell in-demand time for the Hoskins students getting to have a Q & A with Creative Arts Coordinator Centre with external companies the actors after the show and learning using the space around our busy more about their careers and processes schedule of school events. O’Connor as professional actors). Local group Felt Tip Theatre Company continued their love of Shakespeare a two-handers with Shakespeare’s Villains, another playful treatment of the Bard that this time saw the focus shift on to the more unsavoury characters in his collection. And later on in the year the Sydney Comedy Festival Roadshow return once more to a sell-out crowd for some of the best (and naughtiest) comedians on tour.

We continued our close partnership with the Armidale Dramatic and Musical Society (ADMS) and again played host to their two major productions. Their production of the smash rock musical The Armidale School Winter Groups 2016: TAS Big Band - 2016 The Who’s Tommy found particular Back Row: Sam Wr ight, Alistair Le Surf, Oliver Broadbent, Sebastia n Scott, Lachlan Tonkin, Mrs Rachel Butcher enthusiasm in diehard The Who fans – Second Row: Mr Warwick Dunham, Alexander Zuber, Eliza Ward , Charlton Grant, Howard Broadbent, Harrison Ditchfield, Mrs Rebekkah Baumgartner of which there is no greater in Armidale Front Row: Hugo Catterall, Ben Friend, Jack van Roy, Cameron Le Surf, Benjamin Simmonds , than our very own Headmaster – and Frank Perrottet featured a number of TAS students and Absent: Nicholas Bohlsen, Flynn Charley-Briggs, Reuben Charley-Briggs, Sambavan Jeyakumar, Angus Lloyd, Sam Ruba, Angus Smith, P.J. Woodburn members of our school community. 137 138 The Armidalian 139 TAS Clubs Chess

The year 2016 was a most successful The TAS team were placed equal fifth also competed in a variety of Chess one for Chess at TAS. Charlie Wyatt overall. competitions in Armidale throughout led a First IV team of Harry Pollard, 2016 with some hard fought battles, At the Sydney Chess Academy’s Liam Treavors, Darcy Smyth and Mike including some well-deserved wins. The Inter-School Regional Heats held at Nyathi. TAS won the regional New One Day Chess Tournament at St Mary’s Farrer Memorial Agricultural High England North West competition was exciting and challenging, with TAS School, Charlie Wyatt came first in the playing Glen Innes High School, Inverell coming in fourth overall. The Armidale individual competition and TAS Senior High School, Oxley High School and City Primary School competition was chess was awarded second place for Coonabarabran High School. The a very fun day, with TAS coming in the Teams event. This was again a game against Inverell High School was third overall. Congratulations to Peter gripping event as first place was tied definitely a highlight of the year with Thompson in Year 1 and Hugo Li in Year right up until the final round, where both schools winning two games, TAS 3. Peter took home the Chess trophy for Inverell High School moved ahead by narrowly avoided defeat by winning best team player, and Hugo took home half a point. Congratulations also to boards 2 and 3. Congratulations to a book prize for the most improved Liam Treavors who came fifth in this Harry Pollard and Liam Treavors. Mike player Chess player in Chess Club. competition. Nyathi and Charlie Wyatt played long, Congratulations to Harry Pollard who long games stretching for well over an The annual Chess section of the Dick has been named Chess Captain for hour playing defensively throughout; Hodgson Cup - held between TAS and 2017. thoroughly nail biting from start to Farrer was this year won by TAS - 7 finish. The State Country Schools’ final boards to 1. was held in Sydney where the TAS team battled against Newcastle Grammar The TAS Junior School team also played Ms Catherine Boydell School, Mullumbimby High School, in the Primary School’s section of this Chess coordinator Coleambally Central School, Smiths competition, coming third overall Hill High School Wollongong and and with a standout performance Macquarie Anglican Grammar School by Harrison Price. Junior School from Dubbo. Chess - 2016 Back Row: Ms Catherine Boydell, Darcy Smyth, Harry Pollard Below: Mike Nyathi, Mohammed Ahsan look on as Charlie Wyatt plays in the Front Row: Liam Treavors, Charles Wyatt , Mr Murray Guest , Mike Nyathi final round of the Sydney Chess Academy’s Inter School Regional Heat.

140 The Armidalian Debating & Public Speaking

Captain: Charlton Grant It is hoped that there will be more It is hoped that this can be rectified Vice Captains: Jacob Hunt, Brough opportunities for debating in the lower in 2017 with other new initiatives, Whibley senior school level next year and this including participation in an inter- Silver Medallions: Charlton Grant, Jacob year’s Year 8 team will be well set up to school ‘virtual’ (online) debating Hunt, Brough Whibley take advantage. competition. Bronze Medallion: Jack Nivison INTER-HOUSE DEBATING PUBLIC SPEAKING Winner of the Clemson Cup: Broughton House As always, a number of newcomers to Held in Term 3, the public speaking MS Public Speaking: Ross debating were blooded at the inter- component of the Clemson Cup was SS Public Speaking: Abbott & house competition held at lunchtimes supported strongly. During one Tuesday Broughton in Term 2. In the Middle School Assembly, six seniors attempted to SS Debating: Tyrrell competition it was a win to Ross House inform, reflect and entertain on topics of MS Debating: Ross who negated the proposition ‘That their own choice. With the Headmaster Australia follows America’s example too adjudicating, the stakes were high,

much’. and in the end the top honours were TRI-SCHOOLS’ SHIELD shared between Abbott and Broughton, The final of the senior school What would be a reduced debating with, respectively, James Murphy competition, staged in front of but expanded public speaking season speaking on ‘Love v Defiance’ and the whole school during a normal commenced in March with PLC hosting would-be conspiracy theorist Jacob Assembly, came down to two points the first round of the Tri-Schools’ Shield, Hunt pondering ’Plularlistic Ignorance’, out of a possible 300 as Broughton a debating competition for Years ahead of third place getter Brough and Tyrrell tackled another topic 6-8 students at the three Armidale Whibley for Tyrrell, who reflected on with a US focus: ‘That the new US independent schools. The very narrow the pervasiveness of social media. The President should engage with rogue margin in the points against strong PLC other speakers were Tom Wright (Green leaders’. Broughton, as the Affirmative sides were no discouragement to the House), Charlton Grant (Ross) and team, claimed that to “engage” is the TAS debaters; indeed as hosts of the Dominic Pilon (Croft). first step to negotiating peace; “the pen second round in Term 2, TAS was able is mightier than the sword”. However, The next day it was the turn of six to field two teams in each year group, Tyrrell cited lessons learnt in history to confident and articulate Middle School with a win to a Year 6 team and perhaps ultimately persuade the adjudicator students who gave well prepared and more encouraging, four TAS students that “those that don’t know history are engaging speeches related to an image were recognised as the best speakers destined to repeat it”. they had been given to interpret as they across the six debates. The spoils were wished. In the end, the winner was Jack shared in the final round hosted by In the words of their team line: “It takes Nivison (Ross) who mixed pathos and NEGS in Term 4. The topic ‘That single one rogue leader to believe they are humour with his piece about the gorilla sex schools are better for the education above the law but it only takes two to Harambe, ahead of Hannah Neilson of teenagers’ was keenly debated by ruin humanity”. (Broughton) with a speech about a Year 8, with the TAS team (thankfully!) Unfortunately for the senior TAS black and white child kissing, called ‘The taking the honours as the Negative. debaters the Old Boys were unable beauty of Innocence’. Also competing Having been defeated in all debates to field a team for the annual OBU v were Dougie Close (Green House) on in the first round, the TAS speakers School fixture, and several attempts Norway; Abbott’s Zac Campbell on the made great progress through the to synchronise timetables between true cause of air pollution in China; John year in defining the topic, arcing their TAS, NEGS and PLC for some senior Macdonald of Tyrrell gave an insightful arguments and learning the importance impromptu debates were also speech about self immolation, and of sound rebuttal. unsuccessful. Colby Hanes (Croft) contemplated the phenomenon that is Donald Trump.

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The students are to be commended on After an absence of several years, Logistically, new split lunch their efforts which says much about TAS returned to the Rotary Public arrangements for Middle and Senior their courage, commitment and talent. Speaking competition in Term 4. At School made it challenging for our both the club and inter-club finals, more experienced debaters and public Passionate advocacy against the illegal Hugh Worsley (Year 11) spoke on speakers to share their time and mentor wildlife trade delivered two Year 10 ‘Slacktivism’ – the online engagement in the younger novices, particularly in the students the public speaking honours causes and campaigns that may seem lead up to Tri-Schools’ fixtures. at the inaugural Speaking 4 The Planet to involve little more than clicking on This was partly alleviated by the public speaking and drama competition a mouse. The speech was informative magnificent contribution of gappie at Armidale Regional Council chambers and challenged stereotypes about Nesu Kandiado from Petra High also held in Term 3. Ashini Ekanayake the advocacy and passions of young School, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, who won the prepared public speaking people. brought to the Middle School program section focussing on the plight of the his rich experience in secondary passenger pigeon, and Owen Chandler, school debating at school, regional the impromptu. The subject of both and province level. Gratitude, also, were tied in with this year’s World to the many staff who assisted with Environment Day, ‘Go Wild for Life’. This adjudicating duties particularly in inter- competition is calendared for 2017 house debates. and TAS hopes to again enter some confident Year 10 speakers.

Mr Tim Hughes Debating & Public Speaking coordinator

Senior Debating/Public Speaking - 2016 Back Row: Mr Tim Hughes, Hugh Worsley, Mr Murray Guest Front Row: Brough Whibley , Charlton Grant, Jacob Hunt, Tom Wright Absent: Mr Nesu Kandiado 142 The Armidalian Athletics

MIC: Mr James Pennington Champion House (ie, the House which Coaches: Mr James Pennington, Mr Luke O’Donoghue, Mr Joshua Stevenson scored the most number of points per Captain: Samuel Finlayson student enrolled in that House): Vice Captain: Nicholas Rogers Place House Points AWARDS 1st Tyrrell 59.51 Silver Colours: Samuel Finlayson, Lewis Taylor, Angus Webber, Jack Boydell, 2nd Croft 56.66 Saxon Hughes, Lachlan Knowles, Thomas Goodfellow 3rd Abbott 50.74 Gold Medallion: Nicholas Makeham, Samuel Jones 4th Broughton 45.95 Service to Athletics: Thomas Goodfellow 5th Green 44.66 Most Inspirational Performance at GPS: Nicholas Makeham 6th Ross 40.87

TAS Middle/Senior School Athletics Championships Results NSW CIS SECONDARY ATHLETICS The following students represented Boys the NCIS at the CIS Secondary Athletics Age Champion Runner-up Championships held at the Sydney 12yrs & under Liam Hunt Benjamin Rowe Olympic Park Athletics Centre: Eliza Ward 13 yrs Albertus Hattingh Ben Burwell 13 years High Jump 8th, Samuel Jones 14 14 yrs Harry Mason Luke Evans years 1500m 7th, 3000m 5th 15 yrs Emerson Browning Jason O’Keefe NSW ALL SCHOOLS’ SECONDARY 16 yrs Nicholas Makeham Lachlan Knowles ATHLETICS 17 yrs Dominic Pilon Thomas Goodfellow Eliza Ward Girls 13 years High Jump 5th 18 yrs & over Jack Radford Oliver White 1.55m Senior 100m (Warren Pengilley Cup): Alexander Boulus NSW CIS SECONDARY CROSS Open 1500m (Swinton Cup): Callan Creighton COUNTRY 3000m (J C Bucknell Trophy): Nicholas Makeham Jack Boydell, Lewis Taylor, Angus Webber, Girls Saxon Hughes, Samuel Marshall, Samuel Age Champion Runner-up King, Disa Smart, Samuel Jones, Eliza Ward 12yrs & under Isabel Newton Ruby Straker NSW ALL SCHOOLS SECONDARY 13 yrs Eliza Ward Casey Smith CROSS COUNTRY 14 yrs Disa Smart Chloe Lawson Samuel Jones 14 years 4km 40th 15 yrs Emily Hempel Dominique Holley 16 yrs Georgiana O’Brein Charlotte George GPS ATHLETICS 17 yrs Katrina Osborne Olivia Fenwicke Members of the TAS Athletics Team which 18 yrs & over Holly Tearle Renee Collins competed at the GPS Championships were: House Points Thomas Goodfellow, Nicholas Makeham, The Archdale Cup for Total Athletics Championships points score: Ben Louis, Tobias Markerink, James O’Brien, Samuel Jones, Harry Mason, Liam Smith, Place House Points Zac Campbell, Albertus Hattingh. 1st Tyrrell 4,288 2nd Broughton 3,814 It is said that “a trophy gathers dust, but 3rd Croft 3,796 memories last forever”. For 10 wonderful 4th Abbott 3,501 TAS athletes, I am sure that they will 5th Green 3,394 remember the 121st GPS Athletics 6th Ross 2,983 Championships. 143 Athletics

Whilst the team was small in number, Against some very classy and well- Harry demonstrated some real talent the courage and determination shown trained opposition, the boys performed out there on the track and has a bright by each athlete was massive. with aplomb, with Zac finishing a future in the spikes. commendable sixth and Albertus ninth. Nicholas Makeham (16 years) lead James O’Brien (14 years) 100m 13:25 These lads only had 45m rest, before the charge for TAS. Following a rapid 9th and 400m 62:79 (eighth), showed again being called upon to contest 23:42 200m for fifth place, Nicholas true determination, a fighter’s mentality the Long Jump. With a swirling breeze unleashed a blistering 52sec 400m for a of never giving up, running through inside the stadium, these young men magnificent third place finish. This time the line to claim eighth position with leapt high and far, exceeding their own is also a new TAS record, besting the less than a metre before the finish. expectations. previous 1994 mark (held by Nicholas This attitude is wonderful to witness, Hobbs) by 0.7s. On the back of such an Toby Markerink (15 years) made the the athlete that refuses to give him, epic performance, Nicholas becomes most of his first ever GPS experience. regardless of what his mind is saying. the first TAS student in 20 years to don Toby has worked consistently hard Ben Louis (16 years) 100m 12:53 (ninth) the GPS singlet in two weeks time this year and with fine performances and a massive relay run was as solid for NSW CIS. Not to be outdone by a at the TAS and NCIS Championships as ever. The man with the lightning youngster, Thomas Goodfellow (17 under his belt, GPS was the mountain start, showed he has the skill to mix it years) on the back of a solid training to climb. The100m in 12:43s (seventh) in this company. Liam Smith (14 years) block, ripped into his 100/200m double. and 200m in 25s neat for an eighth competed in the Shot Put for a best A blazing 23:42s 200m (seventh place) place were just rewards for this young throw of 9.37m (eighth). The big man was quickly followed by an 11:56s 100m man. Harry Mason (14 years) raced with of the team, he kept everyone’s spirits for a sensational 4th place finish. In gusto in both his 100m 12:65s (eighth) high and was a fantastic attendee. such a quick environment, this was a and 200m 25:56s (seventh) events. tremendous performance. Mr James Pennington Samuel Jones (14 years) continues to MIC Athletics relish the challenges of the middle distance world. The 800/1500m double is tough enough on any stage, let alone trying to race both within the space of three hours in the competitive cauldron known as GPS.

However Samuel loves such a challenge, and blasted out a 2:18s 800m for fourth, with a 4:41s 1500m and sixth. Believe it or not, but these distances are about 4-5km too short for Samuel, and he’s eyeing off the 3000m in the near future. Zac Campbell (14 years) and Albertus Hattingh (13 years) commenced proceeding in the first events of the day, the 13 and 14 years High Jump.

Athletics: GPS Team - 2016 Back Row: Sam Jones, Lachlan Knowles, Lewis Tay lor, Toby Markerink, Zac Campbell, Thomas Goodfellow, Liam Smith Front Row: James O'Brien, Harry Mason, Mr Murray Guest, Sam Finlayson, Mr Jim Pennington, Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov, Remy Taylor 144 The Armidalian Basketball

MIC: Ms Julie Flanagan TAS Blue Head Coaches: Mr Alex Smith (Firsts), Ms Fiona Taber, Mrs Alex Murray Coach: Ms Julie Flanagan Captain: Andrew Knight Team: Benjamin Clark, Thomas Vice Captain: Alex Boulus Goodfellow, Jacko Huang, Caton Lupica, Eddie Pitt, Will Reeves, David Wu Firsts Team Members: Alex Boulus (vc), Henry Coldham, Samuel Danke, Jacob Faint, TAS White Nicholas Kirk, Andrew Knight (c), Isaac Scherer, Andrew Spokes Coach: Mr Dan Sole AWARDS Team: Lukas Cook, Kobi Hall, Dom Silver Colours: Alex Boulus, Henry Coldham, Samuel Danke, Jacob Faint, Nicholas Jackson, Mike Nyathi, Harry Pollard, Kirk, Andrew Knight, Isaac Scherer, Andrew Spokes Darcy Smyth

The year 2016 saw the continued growth of Basketball at TAS. We entered 14 teams, TAS Gold including two new girls’ teams, in the Term 1 competition run by the Armidale Coach: Ms Bernie Lai District Basketball Association, continuing our focus on Basketball as a key summer Team: Jock Campbell, Alexander offering. Chambers, Adam Jenkyn, Nicholas Moore, Dennis Pitt, Jack Tizzard Highlights for the season included our First VIII winning the North Coast Independent Schools Championships in Grafton (Term 4, 2015). Under 16s Head Coach: Ms Fiona Taber POOL GAMES Thunder v. Emmanuel Anglican College Ballina 42-5 Coach: Ms Fiona Taber v. Bishop Druitt College 23-18 Team: Jordan Frahm, Thomas v. Kempsey Adventist School 34-9 Goodfellow, Kobi Hall, Thomas Semi Final: v. Clarence Valley Anglican School 36-14 Hyatt, Nicholas Kirk, Toby Lau, Maxie Grand Final: v. Tweed Valley Adventist College 14-10 Qorovarua Our annual fixture against Sydney Boys’ High School was another exciting Titans encounter against this ever strong opposition with our Firsts looking extremely Coach: Ms Jenna Hazelton good and holding the talented opposition to an even score line throughout the Team: Emerson Browning, Tim Cimino, first half of the game. Likewise, the young guns in the TAS 16s team also showed Thomas Costello, Sebastian Etheridge, great tenacity against a skilled Sydney Boys High team, demonstrating speed and Ben Fogarty, Angus Martel enthusiasm. Inspiring cheering from both schools and the games being played in a great spirit continue to be the hallmarks of this fixture. Torque Coach: Ms Harriet Symonds Thank you to all coaches and in particular Head Coaches Mr Alex Smith, Ms Team: Alex Ng, Jason O’Keefe, Henry Fiona Taber and Mrs Alex Murray, and to all parents for your support of the boys O’Neil, James Pointing, Tristan throughout the year in what has been another great year for Basketball at TAS. Rozendaal, Joseph Smyth, Clayton 2016 SUMMER SEASON, TERM 1 Southwell

Opens Torpedoes Firsts Coach: Mr Robert Yen Coach: Mr Alex Smith Team: Oscar Barrett, Joshua Danke, Team: Alex Boulus, Henry Coldham, Samuel Danke, Jacob Faint, Nicholas Kirk, Angus Haire, Ryan Mitchell, Noah Rose, Andrew Knight, Isaac Scherer, Andrew Spokes Sam Ruba, Julian Vogt

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Lightning Coach: Ms Alex Pollitt/Ms Harriet Symons Team: Kaliya Alldridge, Milly Landes, Miah Lupica, Katie Miller, Chloe Morgan, Ruby Wright

Storm Coach: Ms Amanda Waninga Team: Madi Alldridge, Holly Billinghurst, Chloe Lawson, Disa Smart, Hannah Van Roy, Tildy Waterson

Under 14s Head Coach: Mrs Alex Murray

Arrows Coach: Mr Tim Lawrence Team: Josiah Alcorn, Alan Cotterill, Luke Evans, Archi Lawrence, Alistair Le Surf, Henry Moore, Matthew Wark

Jets Coach: Mrs Alex Murray Basketball 1st VIII - 2016 Team: Patrick Baldock, Jackson Clark, Back Row (L toR): Nicholas Kirk, Jacob Faint, Henry Coldham, Samuel Danke, Andrew Spokes Alexander Gibson, Leon Kelly, Archie Front Row: Isaac Scherer, Headmaster Murray Guest, Andrew Knight, Mr Alex Smith, Alex Boulus

McDonald, Jude Piper, James Scotton

Rockets Coach: Mr Saki Draunimasi Team: Oliver Clark, Riley Eichorn, Remy Higgins, William Koraba, John McGregor-Thew, Remy Taylor, Stewart Williams

Missiles Coach: Mr Patrick O’Connor Team: Marcus Braham, Zac Campbell, Finn Daugherty, Nav Higgins, Timothy Lindeman, Nick O’Neil, Joshua Sanderson, Thomas Wu

Ms Julie Flanagan MIC Basketball

146 The Armidalian Canoeing and Kayaking

MIC: Mr Tim Wheaton Competition was not as strong as This will be open to all students in 2017 previous years due to low water to encourage more paddlers to join the NORTH COAST ALL SCHOOL deterring paddlers, however, all sport. REGIONAL KAYAKING paddlers achieved a podium finish in CHAMPIONSHIPS one of the competition events they Four TAS boys and one PLC girl (a entered. Mr Tim Wheaton TAS Old Girl) travelled to Nymboida MIC Canoeing All students have shown great Canoe Centre on Thursday 18 March to commitment this year and our efforts compete in the North Coast All Schools have been to ensure all paddlers can Regional Kayaking Championships roll back up in their kayaks to allow three day event held on the 19– 20 us to improve and gain confidence in of March. Harry Graham, Nicholas the water. Canoe Polo has also been Bohlsen, Kade Stanley, Remy Taylor a regular event in the TAS pool to and Kate Allen all performed well improve paddler confidence and skills. over the weekend. They competed in three different paddling disciplines of Slalom, Whitewater Sprints and Downriver racing.

NORTH COAST ALL SCHOOLS STATE KAYAKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The same students that participated in the regional championships attended the State Championships at Nymboida on 28-30 May. The same competition events were on offer as well as an additional flat water event held on the Clarence River and all paddlers performed well with the additional competition that was present for these championships.

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MIC: Mr Allan Moore This years First XI team continued The two Second XI teams should also be their impressive results over the last congratulated for their achievements First XI few year’s by making the semi-final in this season. They played in the right Coach: Mr Hugo Johnson the Second Grade Armidale District spirit and enjoyed their cricket Manager: Miss Amanda Robins Competition and being joinywinners especially when they played each other. Captain: Ben Moffatt in the Cricket Festival held at TAS. One of the teams made the Preliminary Vice Captain: Dominic Pilon Final this year and performed very well In the local competition, the team especially in the second half of the Achievements: Semi-Finalist 2nd Grade did very well to make it into the semi season. They could have potentially Armidale District Competition, Co- finals and they are commended for won the Third Grade competition this Winners in the Cricket Festival at TAS, the way they conducted themselves season but ‘that’s cricket’. I’m looking First Round in Douglas Shield throughout the season. It is not an forward to many of these boys being easy task playing against hardened part of the First XI next season. AWARDS men week in week out, but the boys First XI Best batting (Consett Stephen always carried themselves in a manner We made the finals in the Under 12s, Cup) – Nicholas Day that everyone should be proud of. To Under 14s and Under 16s with the First XI Best Bowling (Uther Cup) – fall one game short of the grand final Under 14s winning the competition. Dominic Pilon demonstrates the potential and ability This result is more impressive First XI Best Allrounder (Geoffrey Bigg that the team possessed. There were considering that the playing talent was Bat) – Nicholas Farrar also many other positives this year. spread between three Under 14 teams. First XI Most Improved (Mottershead The improvement throughout the year There were also many players at TAS Cup) – Lachlan Thomas of individual players, the blooding who made representative teams and of younger players for future First XI also seven boys won individual awards Silver Colours: Ben Moffatt, Dominic teams and the team spirit in the team. at the Junior Cricket Presentation Day. Pilon, Nicholas Day, Jack Radford, The highest award was presented to The highlight of the season was Lachlan Thomas, Jack Evans, Euan Nick Farrar for being the Armidale hosting the Cricket Festival at TAS. Spiers, Cai Spiers Junior Cricketer of the Year. The boys cherished the opportunity Silver Medallion: Nicholas Farrar, Kieran to play schoolboy cricket and it was We also continued our links with Dennis, Dan Lethbridge, Henry Smith a great experience for them to be Ambrose Treacy College in Brisbane apart of. The game that emphasized taking a Year 7/8 Development Team to Team (including Cricket Festival Squad): this enjoyment was the game against Brisbane for three days. It was a good Ben Moffatt (c), Dominic Pilon (vc), Shore. Two very evenly matched teams experience for this group of players to Nicholas Day, Jack Radford, Nicholas played out an incredibly exciting tie. play on turf wickets and to play against Farrar, Lachlan Thomas, Jack Evans, The final over of the game was similar very good opposition. I look forward Euan Spiers, Cai Spiers, Dan Lethbridge, to one you would see on TV, Dom to Ambrose Treacy coming to TAS next Kieran Dennis, Henry Smith, Wally Pilon striking a six off the last ball to tie year. Many of the boys from the tour Davidson, Sam Weston the game was simply incredible. The were also selected to play in the Junior It was another successful and enjoyable reaction from Dom and his teammates TOAD Cup team this term. cricket season at TAS this year. This reflected just how important the This season we joined the Wiburd season has been punctuated with Festival and playing schoolboy cricket Shield, the Junior version of the excellent individual moments and is to TAS. At the Festival Dinner, Dom Douglas Shield, for the first time and superb all round team performances. Pilon and Nicholas Day were chosen in unfortunately we were drawn against the Team of the Festival. Nicholas also the defending champions in the second attended the Selection Trials for the round after a convincing victory over CCSCA Team. Hills Grammar.

148 The Armidalian This competition allows students up to the age of 15 to play against other schools in a state-wide competition. The Junior cricketers looked forward to participating in this competition to use as a stepping stone to playing senior cricket in the future.

One of the strengths of our cricket teams at TAS is the competitive spirit on the field and the hospitality and generosity off the field. Hills Grammar, Ambrose Treacy and all the schools who participated at the Festival have all said they enjoyed playing against us for the spirit of our play and our friendliness off the field. This reinforces our TAS cricketing philosophy – ‘We play attacking, competitive and enjoyable cricket. Always respecting the game, its history and its association with TAS’. Our on field motto is ‘Pressure, Patience, Partnerships’.

Mr Allan Moore MIC Cricket

First XI Cricket Back Row (L to R): Miss Amanda Robins, Mr Hugo Johnson ,Euan Spiers, Wally Davidson, Jack Radford, Cai Spiers, Mr Cameron Patrick Front Row: Nicholas Farrar, Nicholas Day, Ben Moffatt, Headmaster, Murray Guest, Dominic Pilon, Dan Lethbridge, Kieran Dennis Absent: Lachlan Thomas 149 Equestrian

MIC : Ms Genevieve Geyle-Chick COONA EXPO RESULTS 2016

Team: Jack Davidson, Harry Davidson, Jack Davidson (Year 8) 1st 75cm James Hartog-Smith (Year 11) 4th Harry Deshon, Samuel Finlayson, restricted height show jumping Combined Training; 1st 60 cm Show Timothy Finlayson, Benjamin jumping Harry Davidson (Year 7) 3rd 60cm Hamparsum, Tom Hamilton, James restricted height show jumping Benjamin McElroy (Year 9) 3rd B grade Hartog-Smith, Benjamin McElroy, Sam One Day Event; 2nd 80 cm Show Osborne, Treenie Osborne, Michael Harry Deshon (Year 8) 3rd Team penning jumping Paull, Hamish Pearce. Samuel Finlayson (Year 12) 4th Flags; 2nd Sam Osborne (Year 7) 5th Working The TAS equestrian team has enjoyed Bending; 8th Working Horse Challenge; Horse Challenge great success this year, with the largest Runner up Horse Ball final; Runner Up group of riders representing the school Division 1 A grade polocrosse Treenie Osborne (Year 11) 4th B grade at the Coonabarabran North West One Day Event; 2nd Hacking; Champion Timothy Finlayson (Year 10) Runner Up Equestrian Expo to date. The Expo was novice dressage rider a five day event held from 3-7 June, Division 1 A grade polocrosse; Runner with 13 riders competing from TAS up Horse Ball Final; 10th Working Horse Michael Paull (Year 9) 5th Flags Challenge competing in individual and group Hamish Pearce (Year 7) 1st Bending; 8th events from Year 7 to Year 12. The Benjamin Hamparsum Year 10); Runner Working Horse Challenge Coona Expo usually has around 500 up Horse Ball Final; 5th Keyhole competitors representing schools from all over the country, however this year’s Tom Hamilton (Year 9) 5th Warrumbungle Ms Genevieve Geyle-Chick torrential rain and cold weather had an Way; 5th Barrels; Runner Up Division 1 A MIC Equestrian impact on participation numbers. grade polocrosse; Runner up Horse Ball

Of the many disciplines on offer our TAS team competed in the following: One Day Event (ODE), Dressage, Show jumping, Combined training, Polocrosse, Sporting, Hacking, Team Penning, Working Horse Challenge, Horse Ball and the Stockman Challenge called the ‘Warrumbungle Way’.

The local people of Coonabarabran always know their drought will be broken when the Coona Expo is on. This was well and truly the case for the course of the Expo but rain, cold weather and an enormous amount of mud, did not deter the riders from TAS. Each TAS team member came home with a ribbon, an outstanding result by all. Congratulations team!

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MIC: Mr Luke Polson Again, TAS hosted the NCIS Football TAS First XI championships for the fourth Coach: Mr Christian Nexo Captain: Alex Boulus consecutive year, which attracted one Achievements: Major & Minor Premiers Vice Captain: Jarrod Bourke of our largest numbers of entries to – 2016 ADFA First Grade AWARDS date, with some 300 players in over 20 Awards: 2016 Coach Trophy ‘most outstanding leadership and Gold Colours: Alex Boulus teams competing across four divisions. commitment’- Alex Boulus. Silver Colours: Jarrod Bourke, Will This carnival saw seven boys from the First XI Players’ Player - Alex Boulus. Brissett, Lachlan Knowles, Angus Lloyd, First XI selected to play for the NCIS Richard Newton Golden Boot – Euan Jim Orr, Cai Spiers, Euan Spiers, Angus Squad. The TAS senior team did not Spiers. First XI Opens Football Best and Webber. concede a goal in their four games in Fairest – Alex Boulus. 2016 Armidale Director of Co-Curricular this carnival. Sports Council Awards – Nominee for Commendation: Bailey Bourke – In 2016, TAS entered 17 teams in the Junior Local Team of the Year. Achievement and Commitment to TAS local competition. There was a team Team Members: Alex Boulus (c), Bailey Football; Jarrod Bourke – Outstanding in every ADFA division. TAS continued Bourke, Jarrod Bourke, Will Brissett, Commitment to TAS Football; Jock to maintain high numbers of players, Liam Donaldson, Flynn Ihle, Lachlan Campbell – Outstanding Service to TAS with well over 200 registered players Knowles, Angus Lloyd, Mr Christian Football; Julian Vogt – Achievement and encompassing students, staff, parents Nexo, Mr Cameron Patrick, Jim Orr, Cai Commitment to TAS Football. and Old Boys. Unfortunately, there were Spiers, Euan Spiers, Julian Vogt, Angus The year 2016 again saw another very several rain events which meant there Webber. successful season of TAS football. We were a record number of cancellations. TAS Second XI continue to be acutely aware of the Of our 10 competitive sides, eight teams Coach: Mr Cameron Patrick need for competitive school games progressed through to semi-finals, and Achievements: Runners-Up 2016 ADFA and our pre-season tour allowed for a further seven of these making it to Second Grade three quality schoolboy fixtures against grand finals, with the only team not Awards: 2016 Coach Trophy ‘dedication, Sydney schools. TAS again entered the progressing being the TAS Fourth XI, commitment and enthusiam’ – Flynn FFA Cup, the main national knockout after a TAS v TAS semi-final. TAS was Ihle. Second XI Players’ Player – Sam competition in Australia and this always represented in seven of 11 grand finals, Danke. proves a competitive opportunity the most of any club in our association. Team Members: Fahad Alenazi, Emerson to challenge ourselves against some Our First, Second and Third XIs, 16As, Browning, Alex Chambers, Sam Danke, quality local premier league sides. After 14As and 12s White and 12s Blue Liam Donaldson, Jack Evans, Jacob an absence from the competition for all contested grand finals in their Faint, Jacob Fernandez, Flynn Ihle, Harry some years, solid wins over three teams respective divisions, several of which Mackenzie, Mr Ben Menet, Ethan Monk, delivered TAS First XI footballers the went into extra time. Our 12 Blue were Dennis Pitt, Robbie Pullar. Mann Cup. Additionally, TAS entered the 12C division premiers, and our First XI CIS Knockout and the U15 Bill Turner were once again undefeated, to win Cup knockout. One of the challenges major premiers for the third consecutive ahead of us remains sourcing quality year and minor premiers in 2016. A real school-based fixtures and this will be highlight of the season, was TAS being a focus as we look ahead to what 2017 awarded the ADFA Club Championship will bring. Trophy, for the first time ever. This trophy recognises the cumulative success of all of our opens teams and places us as the leading senior club overall for the 2016 season.

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TAS Third XI Nicholas Moar, Connor Shaw, Nicholas TAS 12s Blue Manager: Mr Richard Mackenzie Taylor, Julian Vogt, Nicholas Ward, Bayden Coach: Mr Neil Smart Achievements: Runners-Up ADFA Wright. chievements: Major Premiers ADFA 12s Fourth Division Division 3 TAS 16Bs Awards: 2015 Coach Trophy Team Members: Flynn Broadfoot, Coach: Mr Will Mackenzie ‘outstanding consistency, organisation Lachlan Costello, Peter Evans, Tom and reliability’ – Robbie Pullar. Team Members: William Almond, Oscar Gellie, Jack Hedges, Lachlan Hunt, Toby Third XI Players’ Player – Robbie Pullar. Barrett, Nicholas Bohlsen, Flynn Charley- Inglis, Daniel Morgan, Will Nash, Conal Team Members: Fahed Alenazi, Lachlan Briggs, Angus Cornall, Angus Haire, Nicol, Jasper O’Neil, Charlie Repin, Calin Apps, Mr Nick Boulus, Mr Patrick Nicholas Jackson, George Lane, Ryan Simmonds, Oliver Smart, Hugh Taylor, Cheboi, Mr Clive O’Connor, Mr David Mitchell, Lochlan Owen, Sam Ruba, Isaac Watts. Jeavons, Harry Mackenzie, Mr Richard Xavier Tonkin, Matthew Turnbull, Yannick TAS U10s Mackenzie, Mr Will Mackenzie, Mr Tursan D’Espaignet, Heath Whibley. Richard Newton, Matthew Rankmore, Coach: Mr Tim Lawrence, Mr Michael Mr Dan Sole, Mr Dane Townsend, Mr TAS 14As Baumgartner Jake Tucker, Tom Wright. Coach: Ms Chelsea Webster-Knife Manager: Mr Peter Dundon Achievements: Runners-Up ADFA 14s Team Members: Caleb Baumgartner, TAS Fourth XI Division 1 Joel Blackburn, William Brett, Archie Manager: Mr Sebastian Hempel Team Members: Jaden Carroll, Stuart Burraston, Alec Campbell, Thomas Achievements: ADFA 4th Division semi- Epworth, Luke Evans, Benjamin Friend, Dundon, Blair Eichorn, Toby Ford, finalist Andrew Kirk, Chad Kliendienst, Jude Lochlan Gerdes, William Gilpin, Banjo Awards: 2016 Coach Trophy ‘growth Piper, Ben Simmonds, Joseph Smyth, Jack Lawrence, Lennox Neilson, Alistair in confidence, maturity and overall van Roy, Thomas Wu. Newton, Harry Pennington, Abbott commitment to the team’– Luke Evans. White. Fourth XI Players’ Player – Luke Evans. TAS 14Bs Team Members: Mohammed Ahsan, Mr Coach: Mr Stephen Thompson TAS U9s David Barratt, Oscar Barratt, Nicholas Team Members: Azyz Alenazi, Sam Coach: Mr Allan Moore Bohlsen, Angus Cornall, Mr Paul Cornall, Coombes, Lachlan Galbraith, Alexander Team Members: Iles Baker, Ted Chick, Mr Brad Evans, Luke Evans, Mr Sebastian Gibson, Colby Hanes, Tim Lindeman, Archie Douglas-Menzies, Evan Kwan, Hempel, Mr Don Hine, Mr Peter Le Surf, Todd McDouall, John McGregor-Thew, Hugo Li, Lachlan Litchfield, Ty Schalk- Mr Andrew McCann, Mr Stewart McRae, Hamish Newton, Aiden Rogers-Ellis, O’Brien, Sam Strelitz, Nicholas Thomas. Joshua Sanderson, Kade Stanley, Cassidy Mr Andrew O’Connell, Mr Brian Shaw, TAS U8s Williams. Connor Shaw. Coach: Mr Ben Menet TAS 16As TAS 12s White Team Members: Euan Billingsley, Coach: Mr Richard Newton Coach: Mrs Kirsty Brunsdon Lachlan Brett, Mitchell Evans, James Achievements: Runners-Up ADFA 16s Assistant: Mr Nesu Kandiado Leahy, Tom Rowe, Charlie Ryan, Lachlan Division 1 Achievements: Runners-Up ADFA Grand Schumacher, Blake Whitehill, Felix Awards: Matthew Turner Memorial Final 12s Division 2 Winslett. Team Members: Henry Douglas-Menzies, Shield – Lachlan Knowles TAS U7s Blue Team Members: Mohammed Ahsan, Hudson Eichorn, Isaac Gerdes, Marcus Fahad Alenazi, Angus Apps, Richard Hempel, Liam Hunt, William Jubb, Byron Coach: Mrs Veronica Waters Boney, Bailey Bourke, Emerson McCann, Joshua Miron, Lachlan Morgan, Team Members: Hugo Broun, Harry Browning, Kieran Dennis, Jacob Harrison Price, Ben Rowe, Aiden Swick, Brownlie, Samuel Ford, Lucas Hu, Max Fernadez, Tayla Frahm, Hunter Hine, Alexander Zuber. Junge, Marcus Robb. Sambavan Jeyakumar, Lachlan Knowles,

152 The Armidalian TAS U7s White Coach: Ms Colette Brus Team Members: Josiah Baumgartner, Joe Fenwicke, Andi Li, Christopher Post, Peter Thompson, Sophia White.

TAS U6s Blue Coach: Mrs Lana Hawskford Team Members: Evelyn Junge, Hamish Leahy, Oliver Robb, Xavier Stephen, Ava Watts.

TAS U6s White

Coach: Mr David Jeavons Team Members: Cameron Carruthers, Minnie Chick, Edwina Newton, Henry Taylor, Lucas Van Der Werf, Jack Wood.

Mr Luke Polson MIC Football

Football: 1st X-2016 Back Row: William Brissett, Angus Webber, Angus Lloyd, Cameron Patrick, Jim Orr Front Row: Euan Spiers, Cai Spiers, Mr Christian Nexo, Alex Boulus, Mr Murray Guest, Jarrod Bourke, Lachlan Knowles

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MIC: Mrs Tania Ball, Mr Michael Ball The TAS U11s certainly had a great Sam Wright was awarded the Wright Captain: Will Brissett season with many first time hockey Family Shield for Junior Club Person of Vice Captain: Ben Moffatt players enjoying the game and the Year for his contributions to both Colours and Medallions: improving their skills. All teams showed the junior U 16s TAS 1 and senior Mens Gold Colours: Will Brissett great spirit and sportsmanship each A grade as well as taking on umpiring Silver Colours: Ben Moffatt, Robert Hann week and the skill improvement across commitments for the A Grade team. Gold Medallion: Sterling George, all teams is something to be proud of. TAS hockey continues to grow and we Sam Wright The annual Moffatt Family Shield will look forward to more teams next Silver Medallion: Sam Behrend, match between TAS Old Boys and the year with the TAS girls entering teams Sebastian Etheridge, Henry Perottet students was a highlight of the year. in both junior girls and senior womens’ The 2016 season was a mixed one for Played in amazing spirit the students competitions. As always TAS hockey TAS hockey. On paper we had a large were victorious to get their names on cannot survive without the tremendous number of students, parents and the trophy for the first time since its support of it’s parents, supporters and supporters entered across eight teams. inception. committee members who take on Injuries and unavailability of players control room duties, cook barbecues, Many TAS students had success at made it a tough season. umpire and organise presentation representative level in HNE, CIS, evenings for the students. We take this The TAS firsts started the season well in NIAS and State squads. Will Brissett opportunity to thank them immensely the Hockey New England Men A Grade represented NSW in the under 18s for their commitment each season and competition. The loss of key players and at a carnival in Hobart and both look forward to working with them next their coach mid way through the season Sterling George and Sam Wright year. made the latter half tough. To their received awards at the annual NIAS credit the team rallied with Will Brissett presentations. Sterling was also and Ben Moffatt stepping up to captain, selected in the NSW CIS team. Mrs Tania Ball and Mr Mike Ball coach and direct the team. Whilst not The season concluded with our senior MICs Hockey making the finals the team certainly did presentation night held this year themselves proud. at the Armidale Ex-Services Club. The TAS seconds were ambitiously Guest presenter, Mr Dennis Behrend, entered in the Mens’ B Grade president of Hockey New England competition with a few old stalwarts made tribute to the strength of TAS to help guide them. Again many hockey and it’s strong support base. factors made it a tough season but Will Brissett was awarded the Simmons regulars Angus Simmons and Nathan Family Trophy for Senior Club Person Rasmussen put in their all in their last of the year and our departing Year 12s season with TAS. were recognised for their services to hockey over their time at TAS. In the juniors the TAS 1 U16 team had a great season under the coaching of At our Junior presentation afternoon Mrs Alex Murray taking out the HNE the senior players stepped up to cook U16 competition comprehensively in a great barbecue and awards were the grand final. The TAS Blue U13s made presented to members of each team. it to the semi finals but were unable to progress further.

154 The Armidalian TEAM REPORTS Hamish Cannington, Lucy Fenwicke, U13s White Charlotte George, Sterling George, Emily Firsts Coaches: Mr Cameron Murray, Angus Hempel, Kathlene McPhie, Lily Neilson, Simmons Coach: Mr Ben Hanlon Hamish Tydd, Matthew Whibley, Sam Achievements: Competitors in the Achievements: 2016 competitors in Wright Hockey New England Winter Junior Hockey New England Mens A Grade TAS 2: Josiah Alcorn, Kaliya Alldridge, Tom U13’s competition competition. Bailey, Owen Chandler, Joshua Danke, Team members: Josiah Alcorn, Players: Mr Piers Beesley (GAP), Will Kiki Krishnan, Lochlan Nicoll, Katrina Hamish Chalmers, Harry Chandler, Tim Brissett (GK), Hamish Cannington, Osborne, Henry Smith, Sophie Tongue, Lindeman, Hudson McAllister, John Jonathon Chamberlain, Sebastian Matthew Turnbull, Patrick Woodburn McGregor-Thew, Lochlan Nicoll, Stewart Etheridge, Sterling George, Mr Ben TAS 3: Sam Behrend, Cooper Mills, Williams Hanlon, Robert Hann, Ben Moffatt, Mr Riley Eichorn, Sebastian Etheridge, Tim Moffatt, Henry Perrottet, Henry Will Forsythe, Cooper Johnson, John Smith, Matthew Turnbull, Sam Wright. Macdonald, Hugh McDouall, Oliver Peart U11s Special Achievements: Will Brissett U13s Blue Coach: Mr Alex Portell awarded Simmons Family Trophy for Assistant Coach: Sarah Askey Senior Player of the year. Coach: Miss Phoebe Wood, Henry Achievements: Competitors in Hockey Perrottet Seconds New England Winter Junior U11 Achievements: Semi-finalists in 2016 competition. Coach: Mr Michael Young Hockey New England Winter Junior U13s Team: Nawaf Alenazi, Tom Ball, Archie Achievements: 2016 competitors in Competition. Cassidy Williams awarded Burraston, Thomas Dundon, Blair Hockey New England Mens B Grade Hockey New England Junior Goal Keeper Eichorn, Charles Hunter, Henry Kirton, competition of the season. Banjo Lawrence, Esther Lindeman, Players: Mr Michael Ball (staff), Players: Karen Baker, Sam Ball, Tom Ball, Lennox Neilson, Conal Nicoll, Jasper Samuel Behrend, Will Brissett, Hamish Hugo Catterall, Hannah Neilson, Lennox Russ, Lachlan Thomas. Cannington, Mr Rob Etheridge (parent), Neilson, Conal Nicoll, Harry Peart, Frank Sebastian Etheridge, Mr Drewe Feguson Perrottet, Cassidy Williams (GK), Cameron (parent), Sterling George (GK), Robert Le Surf Hann, Mr Angus Murray (Staff), Mr Campbell Nicoll (parent),Patrick Cheboi (GAP), Henry Perrottet, Mr Matthew Pine, Nathan Rasmussen, Angus Simmons, Matthew Turnbull.

U16s

Coaches and Manager: Piers Beesley, Michael Cursons, Alex Murray, Cecilia Oppenheimer and Elyssa Rogers-Ellis. Achievements: TAS 1 – 2016 Winners in Hockey New England Winter Junior U16 competition for the competition. Sam Wright awarded Wright Family Shield for Junior Club Person of the year. Team Members: TAS 1: Sarah Askey, Hockey 1st XI 2016 Back Row: Jonathon Chamberlain, Robert Hann, Sebastian Etheridge, Henry Perrottet, Ben Moffatt Front Row: Samuel Behrend, Sterling George, William Brissett (Captain), Mr Murray Guest, Matthew Turnbull, Sam Wright 155 Mountain Biking

Coordinator: Ms Colette Brus TAS Mountain Bikers enjoyed a Congratulations to Lewis Taylor, Michael Coaches: Mr Richard Newton, Mr wonderful season in 2015-16. Courtesy Harris and Jack Feltham who came George Miller, Michael Harris of Armidale Dumaresq Council’s ‘Get second in the Senior Male Division, Captain: Michael Harris Active’ program and the New England while our junior boys team of Alex Kirk, Colours and Medallions: Mountain Bikers (NEMTB) students Tom Cannington, and Duncan Chalmers Honours: Michael Harris 2015* were given the opportunity to refine won the Junior Male Division. and develop new skills. Experienced Team Achievements: Second in the NSW Five TAS riders competed in the riders have been on hand to go through All Schools Cross Country Mountain National Mountain Bike Series in both trail fundamentals and advanced Bike Championships February. Michael Harris was placed techniques with emphasis on building Individual Achievements: Australian second in the U19 Men and fourth strong riding foundations. These Cross Country Mountain Bike in the short course XCC Elite Mens skills were put to the test each Friday Championships: Michael Harris (1st in competition, while Angus Apps and afternoon at the Twilight social races under 19 men), Representing Australia Duncan Chalmers were placed second held in the Armidale Pine Forest, also at World Mountain Bike Championships and third respectively in the U17 Men’s facilitated by the NEMTB. in Czech Republic: Michael Harris event. The following month on 18 On 18 October students took part in March, Michael won the junior men’s National Cross Country Mountain Bike the Walcha Mountain Festival Mountain cross country mantle at the Mountain Series Toowoomba Round: Angus Bike Race. While many riders found Bike Australia national championships Apps (11th in under 17 men), Duncan ‘heartbreak hill’ somewhat challenging, in Bright, Victoria, qualifying him to Chalmers (13th under 17 men), Tom TAS’ Michael Harris remained unfazed wear the green and gold for Australia Cannington (14th under 17 men), and finished on the first overall team when he competed in the Oceania Joseph Sewell (15th under 17 men) and was fastest rider on the day. championships in New Zealand a week Regional Representative Selection: later. On Sunday 25 October a number of Angus Apps, Duncan Chalmers (Two students, parents and staff participated Michael carved up the course at the Wheel Academy Race Team Selection) in the SportUNE 3 Hour Fun Ride. This championships, completing the three, Harry Graham, Joseph Sewell and fancy dress event was an opportunity 5.2km laps in a time of one hour, three Samuel King (Two Wheel Academy for everyone to get out on the track at minutes, 52 seconds and six one- Development Team Selection) UNE and just have fun. hundredths of a second (1:03:52:6). The TAS MTB Squad: On Sunday 22 November students Going into the event ranked third, Josh Armstrong, Angus Apps, Duncan represented the school in the NSW Michael sat on the wheels of Kian Lerch- Chalmers, Hamish Chalmers, Harry All Schools 2015 Mountain Bike Mackinnon for the first two laps, tailing Chandler, Samuel Coombes, Angus Championships at Yellowmundee the Victorian by barely a second at the Cornall, Tom Cannington, Jack Gellie, Regional Park in the Nepean region, an line. He then made his move in the third Michael Harris, Fletcher Jackson, Alex event postponed from June when it had lap, overtaking his rival and clocking Kirk, Archi Lawrence, Toby Markerink, been washed out. 20:26:29, his cumulative time being Cooper Mills, Nicholas Munsie, Xavier 24 seconds faster than Kian Lerch- Munsie, Hamish Newton, Isabel This was a four-hour team event at Mackinnon, who had been ranked Newton, Lachlan Oates, Clancy Roberts, both Junior and Senior levels. The riders second going into the championships. Luke Rorke, Joe Sewell, Seaton Sharpe, pushed themselves and put their bodies Riley Simmons, William Swales, Lewis on the line to come second overall on Michael went into the tournament on Taylor, Matthew Whibley. the testing course and represented our the back of his second place in the U19 school with distinction. men’s category in the final round of the National Mountain Bike Series at Toowoomba, ultimately finishing third overall in the series results. 156 The Armidalian Four other TAS boys competed in Toowoomba, with Angus Apps placing second, Duncan Chalmers third and Joe Sewell fourth in a short course cross country criterion.

Michael had an opportunity to compete for Australia a second time in the under 19 world championships in Morave, the Czech Republic and placed 64th out of about 140 starters, despite only battling jetlag and fatigue having arrived in Europe only five days prior.

It truly was a significant season for Mountain Biking at TAS!

* In 2015 Michael was awarded Honours, the School’s highest award. This can only be given to a student once, hence he was ineligible for Colours in 2016.

Mountain Biking Team 2016 Back row (l-r) Luke Rorke, Angus Cornall, Lachlan Oates, Angus Apps, Tom Cannington, Hamish Newton Third row: Ms Colette Brus, Mr Richard Newton, Xavier Munsie, Alex Kirk, Duncan Chalmers, Toby Markerink, Joe Sewell, William Swales, Riley Simmons Second row: Fletcher Jackson, Josh Armstrong, Clancy Roberts, Seaton Sharpe, Nicholas Munsie, Matthew Whibley, Mr George Miller Front row: Hamish Chalmers, Samuel Coombes, Jack Gellie, Lewis Taylor, Michael Harris, Archi Lawrence, Cooper Mills, Isabel Newton, Harry Chandler

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Coordinator: Ms Kathryn Tamminga to cheer from the sidelines. The Awards: Most Consistent Player–Kim Captain: Holly Tearle foundation has been well and truly set Bange; Most Improved Player–Ruby for a successful future for netball at TAS. Wright; Coach’s Player–Courtney Stewart The year 2016 saw a very successful Team Members: Madi Alldridge, Kim inaugural season of TAS netball, with 34 TAS 1 Bange, Emily Blackbourne, Ellen Coote, girls taking up the sport in Middle and Coach: Ms Rachel Harrison Madi Dennis Jessie Digby, Kira Dooner, Senior School. Achievements: 5th in Division Chloe Lawson, Chloe Morgan, Courtney External Awards: Bonnie Bremner–Best TAS entered three teams in the local Stewart (C) Sophie Tongue, Ruby Wright. and Fairest for Division 3(A) competition. Of our three competitive Awards: Most Consistent Player–Jacquie TAS 3 sides, TAS two progressed through Barrett; Most Improved Player–Renee Coach: Mrs Anne Trenerry to the semi and then the grand final Collins; Coach’s Player–Bonnie Bremner. Achievements: 5th in Division - no mean feat in our first season of Awards: Most Consistent Player–Casey senior school netball. In their grand Team Members (and number of Smith; Most Improved Player–Amelia final against ACSC La Belle, the teams games): Jacquie Barrett (12), Bonnie Landes were neck and neck for the first three Bremner (12), Renee Collins (11), Molly Coach’s Player–Elliana McRae quarters, and TAS found themselves Dooner (11), Olivia Fenwicke (12), Molly Team Members: Emily Hempel, Amelia leading by three goals as they headed McLachlan (9), Georgie O’Brien (12), Landes, Miah Lupica, Elliana McRae, into the final quarter. However, the Dimity Tearle (8), Holly Tearle (10) and Isabel Newton, Harriet Oates, Keeley more experienced ACSC La Belle team Tildy Waterson (11). O’Connor, Erin Page, Disa Smart, Casey rallied and TAS were narrowly defeated TAS 2 Smith, Ruby Straker 34 – 29. Coach: Miss Alex Pollitt and Miss The great support shown to players Hannah Gregory during the season by family, friends Achievements: Runners-Up in Division Ms Kathryn Tamminga and fellow TAS students is worthy of External Awards: Ellen Coote - Best and Netball Coordinator acknowledgment, particularly the Fairest for Division 3 efforts of many of the boy boarders

TAS Netball 2016 Back Row: Jessie Digby, Olivia Fenwicke, Chloe Morgan, Kira Dooner, Molly Dooner Third Row: Mrs Anne Trenerry, Emily Blackbourne, Chloe Lawson, Madison Alldridge, Courtney Stewart, Kim Bange, Renee Collins Second Row: Ms Kathryn Tamminga, Ms Rachel Harrison, Elliana McRae, Harriet Oates, Amelia Landes, Jacqui Barrett, Molly Mclachlan, Disa Smart, Ruby Wright, Ms Hannah Gregory, Ms Alex Pollitt Front Row: Casey Smith, Erin Page, Emily Hempel, Mr Murray Guest, Holly Tearle, Sophie Tongue, Miah Lupica, Isabel Newton 158 The Armidalian Rowing

MIC: Mr Will Caldwell It is a challenging one to answer, I feel It is this race that gets us up at 6:00am Coaches: Mr Will Caldwell, Miss Rachel no-one has the perfect answer, and I to endure the Armidale frost and sting West, Mr Barney Swan, Mr Tim Wheaton feel that is because you simply can’t put of the cold, to pull harder on the rowing Captain of Boats: George Rodgers into words what this sport gives back to machine and defy the mind and to test us as people. the strength of the body, to realise that Silver Colours: Michael Baldock, Will the session just gone was one of the I speak on behalf of everyone who was Brissett, Sam Carmichael, Charlton hardest things that you have ever done, connected with rowing this season as I Grant, Cameron Holcombe, Saxon and then say you’ll be there again the say it was a truly rewarding experience. Hughes, Samuel Jackson-Bolton, Joe next day to do it all over again. Kingham, Angus Lloyd, Harry Maxwell, To have no doubt in our minds that we James Murphy, George Rodgers, enjoyed the company of each and every After hours of training: judgement Sebastian Scott person throughout the six months, day…. a long morning of overpowering Silver Medallions: Henry Hughes, Nick to build the mateships that I have no nervousness, the time comes to get Taylor doubt will last a lifetime, to overcome hands on the boat and get on the water. First Four: Angus Lloyd, Joseph the sports myriad of confrontations and A loyal band of well wishes see you Kingham, Sebastian Scott, George challenges, to be the underdog of such push off and row down to the start line Rodgers, Sam Carmichael (cox) a well renowned event, the Head of the at the Sydney International Regatta Second Four: Michael Baldock, Will River that proves a point that we may Centre, for the AAGPS Head of the River. Brisset, Cameron Holcombe, Charlton not have the fifty thousand dollar boats The dead silence of the start is suddenly Grant, Henry Hughes (cox) or the boat shed that has fancy five broken by the buzzer, the initial 500m Third Four: Saxon Hughes, James star showers (or any showers for that is powered greatly by adrenaline, it Murphy, Samuel Jackson-Bolton, Harry matter), and materialistically we may sets a pace which one would see as Maxwell, Nick Taylor (cox) Reserve: Sam have much less. But having less, is what completely unsustainable and all Wright makes being a TAS rower feel so much the boats are neck and neck as the greater. Having less is what makes us coxswains scream to their crews as they Camps: Grafton (five days), Taree (six cherish the great things we do have. yell encouragement and updates on days) Having less, in turn, provides so much other crews. Regattas: Head of the Clarence, Grafton more. Regatta, Taree Regatta, Sydney Rowing The middle 1000m is what our coaches Club Regatta, AAGPS Head of the River. The race. The race is the seven minutes have trained us for, to fight the battle of for which we train so hard; the biggest lactic acid and aim to be both mentally Yes, it was tough, yes we did feel like battle of our lives. It is the race that and physically stronger than the other packing it in and heading back to the has an atmosphere and a build up that boats. It is important that we row as shed during a tough session, and yes makes each individual push their bodies one, mirroring the mate in front, as a we even felt like we simply didn't have and minds to a limit that they have not fraction of a second out of time will it in us to finish off the season, believe experienced before. It is The Head of lose speed, balance and time. The boats me there were negative thoughts the River. This is an event that has a rich have moved slightly apart, however it is flooding through our minds often. 123 year history and is arguably the anyone’s race at this point. Distraction The question often arose from mates most prestigious school boy regatta and fatigue will invariably compromise at school, “why do you do it? Why do in Australia’s rowing calendar. Every the composure and boat speed, so it all you put yourself through something as training session, whether it be land or comes down to mind games to trick the demanding and as rigorous as rowing? water session, each rower visualises brain into a positive space and further Why, would you do such a thing when himself in this race. you don't have to?” fuel the body.

159 As the beep sounds indicating the finish line, irrespective of the position, a sense of achievement and pride overwhelms the body.

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The last 500m is where the boat will As the beep sounds indicating the finish automatically lift as the roar of cheers line, irrespective of the position, a sense and encouragement thunders from of achievement and pride overwhelms the swaying armies of schoolboys on the body. TAS, the country school that the bank. This boosts the boat and it trains on a tiny dam half an hour from is here that an indescribable energy the school, finishing alongside the overwhelms the mentally and physically finest rowing schools in Australia. What exhausted bodies to try and echo and a feeling. match the crowd’s energy with each and every stroke to the finish line. Some George Rodgers call this race a 1500 metre race rather Captain of Boats a two kilometre race purely because even if your body has nothing left at the 1500m mark the bag pipes, drums, and chants takes you the rest of the way with a spring in each stroke.

Rowing 2016 Back Row (L-R): Cameron Holcombe, Joe Kingham, Sebastian Scott, Angus Lloyd, Harry Maxwell Second Row: Mrs Karen Hutton, Will Brissett, Charlton Grant, James Murphy, Michael Baldock, Mr Will Caldwell Front Row: Henry Hughes, Sam Wright, George Rodgers, Mr Murray Guest, Saxon Hughes, Sam Carmichael, Nicholas Taylor

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MIC: Mr David Drain Our senior teams came up against some There are many people and groups who Co-ordinator: Mr Todd Currell strong competition this season and deserve recognition for making our performed well with the First XV playing season a success. Captain: Joseph Kingham in the GPS Third XV competition, which Vice-Captain: Samuel Jackson-Bolton Firstly, all of the players, coaches, continues to grow in strength, and with and Henry Coldham assistants, and managers who the dedication of players and coaches work hard through the cold winter Another season of Rugby at TAS alike they were able to take out the afternoons and nights, organise has ended in great success and, a premiership undefeated which is a logistics, sit on (or drive) buses and premiership in the GPS competition. testament to their mental and physical sleep on floors, play and support, and strength, dexterity and commitment. then get back on the bus only to do it With TAS students, staff and supporters TAS is immensely proud of this team’s all again throughout the season. Your alike traveling enormous lengths achievements and will cherish their dedication and support is fundamental to compete this year included the success as one of the greatest TAS has to the success of Rugby at TAS, and our annual treks to Coonabarabran (to play seen. Kinross Wolaroi School from Orange) success this year is a direct result of your Tamworth (Farrer MAHS) as well as The Second XV won the majority of efforts. a late off season journey to Warwick their games, and the Third/ Fourth XV To the parents who continue to support Scots PGC. This one off a saw a TAS enjoyed their opportunities to play. All the students at away and at home first, with the boys fielding a 7s team players and exhibited committment and games, it is much appreciated by but the TAS girls competing in the excellent sportsmanship throughout student and staff alike. women’s 7s competition. Once again the season. the TAS rugby community banded Finally, to both the Rugby Supporters Our younger teams played some together and brought forth enthusiasm, Group and Parent and Friends entertaining rugby against what was sportsmanship and positivity, making it Association who continue to work regularly a very challenging opposition a memorable day for every student on tirelessly to organise, contribute to but, most importantly, they derived the field. and support the TAS rugby program- great enjoyment from the challenge. please know your efforts are hugely Additionally, 2016 saw the U16s tour Students who performed exceptionally appreciated by all members of the TAS NZ, the U15s tour the Gold Coast, and well over the season and deserve rugby community. the annual TAS Rugby Carnival, resulting recognition include: Joseph Kingham in a very busy and rewarding year for all. and Samuel Jackson-Bolton, both of All TAS teams performed well whom made the combined GPS team. Mr Todd Currell throughout the year against their city Additionally, Michael Baldock was Rugby Coordinator rivals and their country counterparts. selected among all GPS schools to play The TAS traditional ‘never say die’ for the U16s Presidents IV. defence is now being complemented by skilful and exciting attack. This style of play was developed under the guidance of a dedicated and experienced coaching team who, once again, have gone above and beyond to offer our players great opportunities to play.

R: Samuel Jackson Bolton, Joseph Kingham and Michael Baldock with their GPS Jerseys.

162 The Armidalian From the Captain of Rugby Damo didn’t want to be the man that We made history. We were the first ever would be walking off the field injured TAS First XV to go through the GPS It’s 12 - nil down, 25 minutes to go. for that game; after lots of consideration competition undefeated and be Third What do you do? Every hour of training he chose to step down from this XV champions. has collided to this moment. Do you prestigious place in the team, he was accept that maybe this fairy tale ending There’s a great quote “It’s not about more concerned with the needs of just might not turn out the way you having a team of champions, it’s about others than himself. wish? being a champion team”. This selfless act of courage outlines What you do is turn to your family; not We weren’t the biggest First XV to ever Open’s rugby perfectly. A fond memory the ones in the stands, but the ones out go through TAS or the most skilled. But of rugby this year is of the cold, wet, there beside you wearing that crest, we believed in each other. We were rainy day of 4 June, against Riverview. ‘The Armidale School First XV’; your able to look into the eyes of every Every single game had been cancelled brothers. other player and feel a sense of inner except for the First and Second XV. strength, as we all knew they had When I think back to that game at There wasn’t much reason to stay in our back and they were going to do Joeys, I remember the look on each and Sydney. Mr Buntine stands up on the everything they possibly could to win every player at half time. It wasn’t one bus and tells the boys that today there us the game. And that’s what it was of sadness, nor one of disappointment. will not be a Third XV game. He moves about, not the greatness of individuals It was belief that in the next half each on to say “there is a bus for the boys but the greatness of the team. and every one of us was going to give it who don’t want to stay and watch their that little bit more. We came to win. mates play leaving soon and you will This unbelievable achievement was even get some of your Saturday back. not just gained by the 15 boys who I remember looking at Henry Coldham’s For those of you who would like to go ran onto the field each week. It was blood stained jersey, the tape around home now and not watch the boys play achieved through the great depth his face to stop his nose from bleeding, please raise your hand”. In amazement I of boys in opens rugby. I thank the this all in an effort to stay on the look around the bus. Not a single hand men of the Second and Third XVs for field for that last 25 minutes. Henry, goes up. always being able to step up at such including everybody else wasn’t going short notice and always being there to to be walking off the field injured, we The link between under 13s to Opens support cheering on from the sideline. were not going home defeated. rugby is fundamental. I arrived at TAS aged 15 and since the first time I ran Many thanks must go to our great The second half begins, ball flies out onto the field wearing the blue and coaches: Mr Jones, Mr Whalley and Mr to Harry Maxwell, shortly after that we white I looked up to the men of Opens Smith. To team manager, Ms Flanagan, score the try that gets us back into the rugby. This respect was shared by each thank you very much for always having game. Today, we made history. and every rugby player to go through things sorted for us and making sure One week out from this game Damian all grades of TAS rugby and the Opens everything ran smoothly. To the man Nott had been selected into the First respected us in return. This bond that was so much more than just the XV, an absolutely huge honour as he strengthens TAS rugby for each player team strapper – Mr Kev Creighton. To had been struck down by injury for the to feel they are part of something a lot Mr Caldwell, Mrs Hutton and Mr Currell, majority of the season. He knew what more than just a team. whose organisation always helped us play on time. it meant to him but most of all he knew It was an absolute honour to be captain what it meant for all of the boys to pull for this awesome group of boys. I knew What a great year it was. on that jersey one last time. Little did from the start that from the effort and we know Damo was battling a recurring focus put into every training session Joseph Kingham shoulder injury. something special would happen this Captain of Rugby season, and it did.

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TEAM LISTS Angus Mazzei, Thomas Morgan, Tully U13s Muller, Jason O’Keefe, Maxie Qorovarua, Coaches: Mr Mark Taylor, Mr George FIrst XV Charlie Radford, Noah Rose, Anthony Miller, Mr Barney Swan. Team Members: Joseph Kingham (c), Russell-Thomas, Ryan Schmitt, Angus Manager: Ms Amanda Robins Henry Coldham (vc), Samuel Jackson- Smith, Bailey Simmons, Hugh Stonier, Captains: 13As; Tom Forsythe, Bolton (vc), Callan Creighton, Lachlan Harry Tombs, Luke Vagg, Max Von Gavel 13Bs; Sam Osborne Cruickshank, Nicholas Day, Harrison Cleasby, James Wicks, Alex Ziesemer. Jackson, Andrew Knight, Oliver U15s Team Members: Jack Armstrong, Patrick Mayhew-Sanders, Harry Maxwell, Coaches: Mr James Pennington, Mr Baldock, Edward Boydell, Ben Burwell, Damian Nott, Dominic Pilon, Jack Oliver Bartlett, Mr Harry Webber Lachlan Carter, Archie Chick, Oliver Radford, Brent Rees, George Rodgers, Manager: Miss Harriet Symons Clark, Alan Cotterill, Archer Croft, Finn Lachlan Thomas, Oliver White, Oscar Achievements: Winner, Team of the Daughterty, Harry Davidson, Dominic Alcorn, Michael Baldock, Wallace Carnival and 15B Division at the 2016 Ferguson, Tom Forsythe, Alexander Davidson, Samuel Thatcher Gold Coast Rugby Carnival Fulloon, Albertus Hattingh, Remy Higgins, Fletcher Jackson, Joe Kermode, Second XV Archi Lawrence, Harry Litchfield, Rocco Coaches: Mr David Drain, Mr Hugo External Awards Louis, Fletcher Lyons, Archie McDonald, Johnson and Mr Michael Barry Joshua Jones NSW Country 15s Oscar Metcalf, Henry Mitchell, Nick Manager: Ms Julie Flanagan Team Members: Lucas Atkin, Wally Munsie, Lochlan Nicoll, Nick O’Neil, Sam Team Members: George Rodgers (c), Bremner, Oliver Broadbent, Hamish Osborne, Hamish Pearce, Tom Scifleet, Brent Rees, William Bartel, Harry Pollard, Cannington, Tom Cannington, Duncan Sam Skipper, Tom Younghusband. Nicholas Kirk), Oscar Alcorn, Lukas Cook, Chalmers, Heath Chandler, Tim Cimino, Player’s Player Awards: 13A’s Joe Nicholas Rogers, Sam Tullie, Michael Nick Corderoy, Thomas Costello, Angus Kermode, R/U Ben Burwell. 13Bs Harry Baldock, Will Morrice, Harry Forsyth, Earle, Nicholas Flannery, Ben Fogarty, Davidson R/U Sam Osborne. Dominic Pilon, Oliver Mayhew-Sanders, Tom Hamilton, Ethan Jones, Joshua Coaches Awards: 13As Nick Munsie Nicholas Day, Jock McMaster, Damien Jones, Alex Kirk, Jasper Leoni, Tobias 13Bs Sam Osborne Nott, Callan Moffatt), Sam Weston, Markerink, Angus Martel, Harry Mason, Will Reeves, Jordan Frahm), Harrison Ben McElroy, Mac Metcalf, Siddhartha Gall, Harry Pointing, Andrew Knight, Nalliah, Henry O’Neil, Lachlan Oates, Cameron Holcombe, Dougal Mackay Michael Paull, James Pointing, Thomas Price, Luke Rorke, Tristan Rozendaal, U16s Joe Sewell, Seaton Sharpe, Liam Smith, Coaches: Mr Michael Holland, Mr Tom Clayton Southwell, William Swales, Jack Davidson and Mr Morgan Martin Waters, Henry Watkins, Hamish Whibley Manager: Miss Stephanie Toogood

External Awards Achievements: 2016 New Zealand Development Tour Team Members: Jack Berry, Lachlan Cameron, Rowan Croft, Nicholas Farrar, Timothy Finlayson, Sterling George, Ben Hamparsum, Henry Hughes, Thomas Hyatt, Dan Lethbridge, Ben Louis, Nicholas Makeham, Sam Marshall,

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TAS KINROSS TAS SBHS TAS GRAMMAR 1XV 10 12 1XV 1XV 33 0 1XV 1XV 35 0 1XV 2XV 19 21 2XV 2XV 65 0 2XV 2XV 17 5 2XV 3XV 5 14 3XV 3XV 3XV 3XV 31 7 Scotts PGC 3XV 4XV 10 12 4XV 4XV 4XV 4XV 4XV 16s A 0 50 16s A 16s A 35 24 16s A 16s A 15 24 16s A B 0 35 B B 12 5 B B 17 20 B 15s A 12 17 15s A 15s A 19 12 15s A 15s A 34 5 15s A B 10 22 B B WIN B B 7 25 B 14s A 0 46 14s A 14s A 19 31 14s A 14s A 12 31 14s A B B B B B 55 44 B 13s 5 29 13s A 13s 36 10 13s 13s 10 60 13s A B 0 58 B B 36 29 B B 12 49 B

TAS KING’S TAS SCOTS TAS RIVERVIEW 1XV 5 3 3XV 1XV 13 12 3XV 1XV 17 10 3XV 2XV 21 5 5XV 2XV 34 0 5XV 2XV 12 0 5XV 3XV 0 46 6XV 3XV 10 19 7XV 3XV NA NA 7XV 4XV NA NA NA 4XV NA NA NA 4XV NA NA NA 16s A 0 56 16s B 16s A 0 51 16s B 16s A NA NA 16s B B 0 58 C B NA NA C B NA NA C 15s A 0 5 15s B 15s A 21 12 15s B 15s A NA NA 15s B B 12 52 C B 44 25 C B NA NA C 14s A 7 40 14s B 14s A 46 22 14s B 14s A 7 57 14s B B 0 55 C B 33 30 C B 10 60 C 13s 7 31 13s A 13s 10 44 13s A 13s NA NA 13s A B 5 47 C B 5 77 D B NA NA D

TAS FARRAR TAS NEWINGTON TAS SHORE 1XV 27 0 3XV 1XV 25 0 3XV 1XV 41 0 3XV 2XV 31 5 5XV 2XV NA NA 5XV 2XV 15 5 5XV 3XV 5 7 6XV 3XV NA NA 7XV 3XV 41 5 7XV 4XV NA NA NA 4XV NA NA NA 4XV NA NA NA 16s A 0 24 16s B 16s A 60 7 16s B 16s A 32 5 16s B B 17 17 C B 15 31 C B 12 15 C 15s A 24 10 15s B 15s A 14 0 15s B 15s A 12 27 15s B B 5 49 C B 12 39 C B 14 24 C 14s A 5 0 14s B 14s A 21 7 14s B 14s A 12 19 14s B B 7 55 C B 40 12 C B 17 5 C 13s 5 19 13s A 13s 5 36 13s A 13s 5 57 13s A B NA NA C B 5 36 D B 0 61 D

TAS SBHS TAS JOEYS 1XV 20 5 3XV 1XV 22 17 3XV 165 2XV NA NA 5XV 2XV 7 26 5XV 3XV 31 10 7XV 3XV 7XV 4XV NA 4XV NA 16s A 22 25 16s B 16s A 5 62 16s B B C B 5 25 C 15s A 15s B 15s A 15s B B 36 7 C B C 14s A 7 24 14s B 14s A 0 57 14s B B 7 25 SCOTS B 12 69 C C 13s 25 5 13s A 13s 0 58 13s A B 62 14 D B 7 54 D

165 Rugby 1st XV 2016 Back Row: Callan Creighton , Oliver White , Dominic Pilon, Harry Maxwell, George Rodgers , Andrew Knight, Lachlan Thomas . Michael Baldock Second Row: Oscar Alcorn, Oliver Mayhew-Sanders , Jack Radford, Wally Davidson , Damian Nett, Lachlan Cruickshank , Harrison Jackson , Samuel Thatcher Front Row: Brent Rees, Mr Adam Whalley , Henry Coldham , Mr Alan Jones, Joseph Kingham, Mr Murray Guest , Samuel Jackson-Bolton, Mr Kevin Creighton, Nicholas Day

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DEBUTANTES TAKE HONOURS AT 12TH TAS RUGBY CARNIVAL

It was their first time participating, but the Noosa Dolphins took home the most prestigious award at The Armidale School Rugby Carnival in April, winning the BLK Team of the Carnival that recognises good sportsmanship on and off the field.

The award was at the wrap-up of the largest primary-aged rugby carnival in Australia, at which more than 950 boys and girls from 45 schools and clubs play five games of rugby over two days. Intermittent showers and thunderstorms had minimal impact on the 107 matches played on eight school ovals.

Two Sydney teams battled it out in the top division, with newcomers Southern Districts defeating Gordon Highlanders 39-0. St Igantius College Riverview Blue won the second division and Cranbrook School triumphed in third division. In fourth division, The Armidale School’s own team had victories on Saturday over Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Pacific Lutheran College, Scone Grammar and St Mary’s Saints to progress into Sunday’s finals by were defeated by Gordon Tartans 12-10 who scored on the hooter.

Special guest at the carnival, former Waratahs player and current CEO of the Country Eagles NRC team Peter Playford told players to aim high.

Mr Will Caldwell TASRC Convener

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MIC: Mr Trevor Thatcher Second VIII Fullbore shooting commenced with Henry Smith (c), Tom Hamilton, Sam Saturday training days at Wollomombi Manager and Caterer: Mr Max Tavener Marshall, Elijah Layton, Harrison Lyons, rifle range, shooting deliberate and Coaches: Mr Rob Bondfield, Mr David Luke Rorke snap applications from 300 – 600 yards. Lawrence, Mr Mark Morton Captain: Cameron Holcombe TAS Rifle Club had another strong year Subsequently, students competed in Vice-Captain: Hugh Morton of target rifle shooting in 2016. prize shoots held at Spring Ridge and Warwick with a great deal of individual Achievements: Sam Cannington AAGPS Smallbore shooting at the Meadowfield success. representative team Range focussed on training and preparing boys for participation in the A fullbore training camp was also AWARDS fullbore discipline. Midweek practices conducted at the start of the April J. Bell-Allen Cup Top Score at GPS were shot at the 50 yard deliberate and holidays at Spring Ridge Rifle Range First VIII: Sam Cannington snap matches. During the summer with the support of Mr Rob Bondfield terms, a Friday evening competition (Old Boy and QLD shooter) and Mr The Abbott Shield Top Score at GPS was staged, proving to be very popular Mark Morton (Australian Universities Second VIII: Henry Smith and successful with prizes awarded shooter). each evening to our top placed Holmes Trophy Most Improved Shooter: GPS SHOOTING CAMP Samuel Berry students. Angus Earle proved to be the most consistent shooter winning the At the annual GPS camp in Sydney in Snap Shooting Trophy Best Snap Score overall aggregate. July, TAS competed with mixed success. at GPS: Tom Southwell, Samuel Berry & Jack Waters Other highlights of the smallbore ALL SCHOOLS COMPETITION program included our annual match TAS competed with three teams in the W A Ward trophy Best Performance at again Sydney Boys’ High School. Our Fiona Reynolds Memorial All Schools’ GPS Shooting Camp: Tom Southwell TAS team lead the match however an Match at Anzac Rifle Range Malabar unfortunate cancelation of the event Cox Memorial Challenge Cup Club on Saturday 16 July. Twenty, 5-person occurred close to completion resulting Champion: Sam Cannington teams across seven schools participated in the match being declared null. Later in the competition with the match Max Tavener Award Junior Champion: the students competed successfully being shot as one stage at 500m Angus Earle against past shooters during the annual and two stages at 600m, with most Old Boys’ Weekend, taking out the Stening Shield Wind Coach of Top Score teams having the opportunity to use deliberate and rapid match for the first at GPS: Cameron Holcombe electronic targets for the first time. Our time in a number of years. First V team placed fourth with a score D W Willis Award Outstanding Service Significantly, a major upgrade of of 709 from a possible 750 points, with to TAS Rifle Club: Hugh Morton the range occurred in Term 3 with two points separating fourth, third and FULLBORE TEAMS heightened and strengthened walls second places. and a covered shooting gallery. The The Scots College won the event with First VIII improvements resulted in the NSW 724 points. Our Second V were also Cameron Holcombe (c), Samuel Berry, Police range inspector touting the competitive ranking tenth. Best of the Sam Cannington, Thomas Deshon, school’s range as a model for NSW TAS shooters was Tom Southwell who Angus Earle, Hugh Morton, Tom outdoor smallbore ranges. placed third of the individual shooters Southwell, Jack Waters with an outstanding score of 147 with 11 centre bull-eyes, from a possible 150.

168 The Armidalian GPS SHOOTING PREMIERSHIP (19 - 20 JULY)

Seven GPS teams competed in the shooting premiership. The matches involved the Rawson Cup shot at a 500m and 600m, the National Rifle Association (NRA) Shield shot at 600m and the Buchanan Shield shot as a 300m deliberate and snap application.

Competition was strong across most teams with results mixed across all three matches over the two days. TAS placed sixth in the Rawson Cup, second in the NRA Shield and fourth in the Buchanan Shield. Overall, the team placed a very close fourth in the GPS points. Best of the TAS shooters was Sam Cannington (pictured right with the Headmaster at the Meadowfield range on Old Boys’ Weekend) with an aggregate score of 192.13 and achieving selection in the GPS representative shooting team. Tom Southwell performed well with 190.13 and Samuel Berry 188.13.

Our annual presentation dinner was staged at the Abbotsford RSL Club on Wednesday night immediately after the GPS competition. A semi-formal occasion with most parents, coaches, the Headmaster and director of co- curricular in attendance, proved very successful.

Mr Trevor Thatcher MIC Shooting

Shooting 1st VIII 2016 Back Row: Mr Trevor Thatcher, Mr Mark Morton, Samuel Berry, Jack Waters, Mr David Lawrence, Mr Max Tavener Front Row: Angus Earle, Tom Southwell, Cameron Holcombe, Mr Murray Guest, Hugh Morton, Sam Cannington, Thomas Deshon

169 Swimming

MIC: Mr James Pennington Champion House (ie, the House which scored the most number of points per Coaches: Mr James Pennington, Mr James Harwood student enrolled in that House): Captain: Jack Parker Vice Captain: Brent Rees Place House Points 1st Tyrrell 195.7 AWARDS 2nd Broughton 157.8 Silver Colours: Olivia Fenwicke 3rd Abbott 142.7 Silver Medallion: Samuel Wright, Lucas Cotterell 4th Croft 137.6 5th Green 120 TAS MIDDLE/SENIOR SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS 6th Ross 116.5

Championships Members of the TAS Swimming Boys Team which competed at the NCIS Age Champion Runner-up Championships were: Lachlan 12yrs & under Samuel Ball Aiden Swick Cruickshank, Liam Donaldson, James 13 yrs Lucas Cotterell John McGregor-Thew Hartog-Smith, Will Bartel, Samuel Wright, 14 yrs James O’Brien Jacob Fernandez Jack Kaynes, Sebastian Etheridge, Luke 15 yrs Hamish Cannington Michael Paull Rorke, Clancy Roberts, Gwynne Beynon, 16 yrs Sam Wright Jack Kaynes Albertus Hattingh, Lucas Cotterell, John 17 yrs Liam Donaldson James Hartog-Smith McGregor-Thew, Samuel Ball, Aiden 18 yrs & over Jack Parker Angus Lloyd Swick, Holly Tearle, Olivia Fenwicke, Jessie Digby, Karen Baker, Ruby Straker. Girls Age Champion Runner-up SWIMMING CARNIVAL 12yrs & under Karen Baker Ruby Straker The Championships of 2016 set the 13 yrs Eliza Ward Hannah Neilson Athletic standard for TAS for the year: 14 yrs Disa Smart Miah Lupica such a close battle for these valuable 15 yrs Dominique Holley Hannah van Roy trophies, the introduction of girls and 16 yrs Jessie Digby Georgiana O’Brien their outstanding performances, the 17 yrs Olivia Fenwicke Katrina Osborne house spirit displayed throughout the 18 yrs & over Holly Tearle Renee Collins day but highlighted in the relays and the House Points (for total swimming championships points score: determination of every swimmer. The early leader was Broughton, claiming Place House Points the majority of first places, but Abbott 1st Tyrrell 13699 and Tyrrell were holding strong, by sheer 2nd Broughton 13075 weight of numbers. As the day drew on, 3rd Abbott 9992 tired swimmers dragged themselves yet 4th Croft 9357 again to the blocks, the drive of house 5th Green 9119 leaders urging them back into the water. 6th Ross 8619 At the final toll, it was Tyrrell who had somehow overcome Broughton to claim first place on a magnificent day.

Mr James Pennington MIC Swimming

170 The Armidalian 171 Tennis

MIC: Ms Jayne Heagney This year TAS tennis continued with a Our teams were entered into seeded competition based tournament adding pools of six to eight players in a round Staff: Mr Stephen Thompson, and making small changes. The shift robin draw, with the top eight results Mr Christian Nexo, Miss Jennifer in format has enabled the students going onto quarter finals, semi finals Goldsworthy, Miss Amy Symons, Ms to develop their skills for competition and then finals. TAS had a number Julie Flanagan, Mr David Toakley tennis, with all students taking part of boys make the play offs including Captain: Charlie Wyatt (2015-2016), once a week in a singles and doubles Joshua Miron, Cameron Le Surf and Samuel Tullie (2015-2016) competition. This has been a positive Charlie Wyatt. Unfortunately Joshua AWARDS move for tennis, and the students are and Charlie were eliminated in the semi thoroughly enjoying the competition finals. Silver Colours: Samuel Tullie, Charlie component of the sport. Wyatt A special mention must go to Nicholas Gold Medallion: Nicholas Barnier There were also number of highlights Barnier who was the Junior Champion for TAS tennis this year. A number of of the day, displaying incredible skill Team Members: our tennis players were immersed in and sportsmanship on the court 2016 TAS NCIS Primary Team: Cameron schoolboy fixtures against Sydney Boys’ to take out the tournament. Also Le Surf, Lachlan Morgan, Joshua Miron High and Farrer MAHS and a number of congratulations to Cameron Le Surf 2016 TAS NCIS U14s Team: Nicholas students played against the Old Boys. who put on an incredibly strong performance to take out the Primary Barnier, Thomas Morgan, Duncan The NCIS tennis tour to Grafton was a Boy Championship in a close tie break. Chalmers, Henry Mitchell successful event for all age groups. 2016 TAS NCIS U17s Team: Charlie Wyatt, Nicholas Farrar, Samuel Marshall, Ms Jayne Heagney Max von Gavel-Cleasby MIC Tennis

Tennis 1st IV 2016 Left to Right: Ms Jayne Heagney, Charles Wyatt, Mr Murray Guest, Sam Tullie, Nicholas Barnier-Merzliakov, Toby Smith

172 The Armidalian Triathlon

MIC: Mr James Pennington NSW ALL SCHOOLS TRIATHLON It was especially pleasing to witness the boys’ tenacity during the run, as Coaches: Mr James Pennington, Mr The 2016 NSW All Schools Triathlon the heat continued to beat down upon Todd Currell, Mr Mitch Bullen, Mr Pat Championships provided a magnificent them unabated. Joshua Jones and McMillian platform for TAS triathletes to display Samuel King took on the Championship Captain: Brent Rees their talents. Under a blazing sun with (draft legal) event and hammered the Vice Captain: Jack Parker temperatures reaching 36 degrees, our course. With over 80 competitors, the students competed with vigour and AWARDS boys knew from the outset that the race passion. In the Opens Championship was on! One really needs to witness Gold Colours: Brent Rees race, Brent Rees stepped up to a new such a day to comprehend the pace Silver Colours: Samuel Finlayson format. For the first time in the event’s from the gun. The packs which formed Gold Medallion: Samuel Jones history, this was a draft legal race, which on the bike course held a relentless followed the ITU rules for professional pace, spitting out those who couldn’t The year 2016 saw yet again, another racing. A solid swim had Brent sustain the tempo. Fortunately Joshua massive increase in numbers amongst positioned well, which unfortunately and Samuel eventually found a pack our student population. Coupled with was blown apart by the pace of the to ride with and joined the throng. the introduction of co-education, an main pack. On the flat and fast course, Solid 25th (Joshua) and 28th (Samuel) SOS was sent out for more bikes for our athletes were reaching speeds of 58km/ finishes are a testament to their athletes. The unique challenge offered hr in a group of eight riders. This saw talents. The Junior race saw another by Triathlon continues to inspire and the race transition into those in the TAS female take the challenge. In only attract athletes of all abilities to this main pack, and the rest. Brent was her second ever triathlon, Eliza Ward sport. stoic throughout the ride, racing solo blitzed the course and finished 74th. The usual events on offer from the in the dry heat. A hard 5km run at the This is a terrific start to what will be a Armidale Triathlon Series, Inverell end saw Brent take a few scalps and long career in the sport. In the Junior Triathlon, Coffs Harbour Ocean Swim, finish 17th overall. It was a tremendous mens race James O’Brien put together Inverell Toughen Up, Tamworth Suck it performance. Sam Finlayson in the an accomplished performance to finish Up Buttercup, Inverell Fun Run, Sydney Opens non-drafting race finished a in 61st place. Samuel Jones absolutely City to Surf and the Armidale Fun Run sensational ninth overall. This event, monstered the bike and run, to finish were well supported as always. The whilst not a championship race, had 9th outright in the State. This was a joy growth in ‘adventure races’ seems to over 60 competitors and a powerhouse to watch, as Samuel drove himself on have found favour with the students, run from Sam set-up a wonderful race. throughout the race, even moving from as the entry numbers continue to The Intermediate (15/16 years), saw the 11th to 9th in the last 200m of the run. rise for these events. Our benchmark first TAS female compete in our history. This performance now opens the door race remains the NSW All Schools Georgie O’Brien used her vast talent in for Samuel to be considered for Elite Championships, but this season we the water to exit 27th outright. Junior Development Camps. had Brent Rees (Captain) win the Despite being new to cycling and Armidale Series Opens overall. Quite much less, running hard off the bike, an achievement and with Samuel Georgie held her own and finished 34th Mr James Pennington Finlayson winning the Short Course, it overall. Hamish Cannington (37th), MIC Triathlon was two from two for TAS. It is however Michael Paull (49th) and Hamish Tydd not at the pointy end where all the (53rd) raced in the mens category, and glory is held, as the majority of our all demonstrated a vastly improved students compete for the intrinsic performance from 2015. reward of finishing events.

173 Water Polo

MIC: Mr Todd Currell

Coach: Mr Todd Currell Manager: Mr Todd Currell Captain: Lachlan Cruickshank Achievements: Runner up, UNE Water polo competition. External Awards: Oliver Mayhew- Sanders Team Members: Bonnie Bremner, Lachlan Cruikshank, Jessie Digby, Liam Donaldson, Olivia Fenwicke, James Hartog-Smith, Saxon Hughes, Jack Kaynes, Oliver Mayhew-Sanders, Georgiana O’Brien, Jim Orr, Brent Rees.

2016 saw the first all-TAS mixed-sex sporting team hit the pool in the University of New England’s (UNE) mixed Water Polo competition. This season’s competition drew teams from each of the UNE residences with seven colleges, one team comprised of UNE residence that reside in Armidale and two school teams TAS and O’Connor. Throughout the season the TAS team were able to develop their knowledge of the game and continued to improve. With the leadership of captain Lachlan Cruikshank, and strong support from other seniors and experienced players the TAS team were able to build on each game and improve. The team showed true TAS spirit in each game, only being defeated twice in preliminary games, giving the team the opportunity to play off in the final rounds. TAS overcame the strong Duval College team in the first round of finals to seal a spot in the grand final. Strong commitment and plenty of fortitude however was not enough with a narrow loss to the UNE town team 10-6, resulting in TAS as the 2016 runner up.

Mr Todd Currell MIC Water Polo 174 The Armidalian School Community

175 Foundation Report

The past year has been one of This year was also marked significantly enormous significance for TAS and for the TAS Foundation by the death of all its associated community groups Jim Graham who, with Headmaster Alan like the TAS Foundation, as the school Cash, TAS staff and parents launched transitioned from single sex to full co- the TAS Foundation over 30 years ago. education. As the numbers of interested While his death was not unanticipated, families wanting to enrol at TAS grew the community was once again throughout the year, accommodating reminded of the contribution this a larger school population became the remarkable man made upon TAS in unanticipated focal point for much of so many ways. The Foundation was the Foundation’s decision making. The honoured to pay tribute to him with growth in student numbers as a result a concert at the end of the year that of co-education exceeded expectations celebrated his legacy to the School and meant decisions related to the with performers from all ages and expansion of the campus had to be across all genres performing together made sooner than anticipated. on the Hoskins stage. While it was a fundraising event for the Jim Graham Given the Foundation’s core business of Scholarship, the true power of the ensuring the enduring financial stability evening rested on the unity of the of the School through the provision of broader TAS community. scholarships and bursaries as well as building and campus development, the In addition to this activity, the usual inclusion of the Foundation Board in programs of fund raising, relationship the School’s strategic Master Planning development and events all took process this year was important. The place in the hope that the pattern Master Plan was commissioned by of philanthropy will continue to the TAS Board to address the future grow. Essential to the success of building needs and priorities as student the Foundation is the generosity of and staff numbers grow. The most the community and in this I would pressing need identified in this process like to thank all our donors for their was for girls’ boarding accommodation contributions. My thanks are extended and in this project the Foundation’s in particular to the dedication of the contribution was essential. Foundation Board Directors, for their time, energy and leadership. The funding needed for the school to embark upon this crucial new boarding house is not possible under the School’s Mr John Grant current ordinance restrictions, so using President TAS Foundation the Foundation’s assets as collateral, the necessary loan agreements between Regional Australia Bank, the School and the Foundation was completed by the end of the year. This will ensure TAS will have the necessary funds to complete the new boarding house by the start of 2018.

176 The Armidalian Old Armidalians’ Union

PRESIDENT’S REPORT TO THE AGM I congratulate the Sydney Branch for holding a tremendous ‘long lunch’ in Firstly, I thank all of you attending today August. It was a hoot, with ceremonies for coming to the AGM, and to the masterly overseen by Dai Griffiths 2016 Old Boys’ Weekend. A weekend, I with some terrific entertainment from am sure all will agree, that has been a Ben Mingay. What I really enjoy about wonderful success. I thank all involved these types of get-togethers is the in making it happen. For the first time opportunity to mix closely with other in many years the School won the Croft Old Boys, not only from your year Cup with the students having victories group but also those a fair bit older and in hockey (the Moffatt Family Shield), younger than oneself who you may not chess, shooting, debating (by default), even have been at school with. with the Old Boys winning the Tug-o- war and the tennis. While not suggesting a road tour of boozey long lunches, I believe it would Last night’s Union dinner in the Dining be great to see more ‘casual but official’ Hall brought together Old Boys and events throughout the country to their partners from across the decades build camaraderie among our alumni who enjoyed each other’s company and to raise awareness amongst new over a wonderful meal. Everyone Mr Graham MacDougall, OAU President friends and old of what the school has was thoroughly entertained by guest to offer. I know we have the support The School has undertaken to do some speaker David ‘Tex’ Toppin (64-66), a and interest of Old Boys near and far to tree felling etc, and we will follow up former student, boarding duty staff make this happen. I would like to see and tidy the grounds afterwards. I am member and teacher at TAS (72-76 and this conversation develop further and unsure when this will happen. 80-01). Tex’s speech was both satirical plans implemented during the course and insightful, about his experiences at of the next year. TAS@DUSK TAS as both a student and a teacher and also as an educator, with his wife Helen, WORKING BEES In November we held a BBQ stand at at school’s overseas. I commend his the P&Fs TAS@Dusk event. Our coffers This year we held not one working bee. speech to you, which can be found on were boosted by some $1,900, assisted It was not for a lack of trying, though! the Union’s website. by the fact that we filled the void that At the start we were all set to help with other vendors created by not attending. In the wake of the school getting on renovating the Meadowfield small bore I thank all those who helped on the day. with things and moving to full co- rifle range. Then word came through Whilst acting in his P&F capacity, not as education at the beginning of the that such a facility needed to have work an Old Boy, Tim Moffatt did a terrific job 2016 school year, 2015-16 has been a carried out by trained professionals, on coordinating the popular pig races relatively quiet year for the TASOBU. rather than the troop of jack-of-all- throughout the day. Much of the distraction of the talking trades that we could offer. point of the day has disappeared. Onwards then, to the tidying up and I know the school management and the clearing of trees at the St John’s Chapel majority of the wider school community at Kellys Plains. This, too, has proven to have appreciated the support of the be a task beyond our capacity. school given by the OBU.

So, now to some of the quiet activities.

177 Old Armidalians’ Union

125TH YEAR PROJECT THANK YOU

Depending on how you do your maths, Thank you to all those who have Donna and Cressida have also given up a 2018 or 2019 will give rise to the attended committee meetings and BBQs great deal of their time over the past few school’s 125 year anniversary. etc throughout the year. days to make our weekend all the better. At our last general meeting it was Thank you all. Lastly, but certainly not least of all, I wish agreed we allow the school to to acknowledge and thank, on behalf I look forward to the next twelve months dismantle the old BBQ area below of the OBU, our Honorary Secretary Tim and the opportunity to work and Backfield. A sub-committee has been Hughes who behind the scenes keeps socialise with you all. set up to make a proposal of creating a our organisation running like a well new, perhaps longer standing structure oiled machine, Donna Jackson who that will be of greater use to the school Graham MacDougall does an outstanding job handling the and community. 24 July 2016 administration of the OBU and Cressida RELEVANCE Mort who acts as a very effective conduit between our organisation and the By fostering and supporting the Postcript: The Union’s AGM unanimously voted on school’s Development Office. activities above, our Union will remain the Special Resolution to change the name to the a relevant organisation amongst Old Armidalians’ Union, which came into effect on the wider school community. I 19 August, 2016. encourage the school’s alumni to develop, participate and enjoy further enterprises as time progresses.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION

As mentioned earlier in this report, the school moved to full co-education at the beginning of this year.

As of a couple months time, there will be Old Girls as well as Old Boys, who have completed their senior years’ schooling at TAS. Along with the committee I will welcome these Old Girls to our ranks and we believe it appropriate to change the name of the Old Boys’ Union to something that is gender neutral and has historic precedent. The name Old Armidalians’ Union has been agreed upon and proposed by the committee. The special resolution to be voted upon today includes this name change as a part of it. I sincerely hope this meeting adopts a forward looking viewpoint and sees fit to pass the special resolution.

178 The Armidalian Parents & Friends

PARENTS & FRIENDS’ This includes our children and Carnival provides a warm and fuzzy ASSOCIATION OFFICE BEARERS our partners who may or may not feeling of great satisfaction. participate out the front, but who 2015-16 certainly support us as we give our TAS is bigger that each of us as President: Mrs SM Cartwright time to the school. Students of this individuals, and as a whole it provides Vice President: Mrs R Nicoll incredible school also put their hands for our children an extension of our Secretary: Ms AB Molesworth up for Community Service hours when families and supports our efforts to Treasurer: Ms Janetta Matchett & Mrs we call and, for those that are not raise the leaders and parents of the Melissa Jubb aware, the TAS Rugby Carnival saw future. Our work here with the P&F The time has come to say farewell. them contribute almost 400 hours of is teaching them the value of service work! Staff across the school from the to something that is bigger than the The AGM marks the end of my three Headmaster Mr Guest, through to the individual. and a half years serving as President teaching staff and non-teaching staff Thank you for the most wonderful of The Armidale School Parents’ and alike – we know you have our backs memories and special friendships. I wish Friends Association – what a privilege. and support our endeavours in ways you all well in the future and will follow both big and small, just as we know As a group we have worked hard to with interest the continued growth of that those efforts are appreciated in the create opportunities to support non- the P&F and our school community. core school business, raising funds daily life of this school. via a range of activities that we have Whether it is a day each week or an Mrs Sue Cartwright been able to share across the school. hour per term, whether it is within a job President Certainly it can seem as if most of our description or not, the contributions of activities are centred around sporting time all add up and make us the strong fixtures, but we know that our efforts and viable group that we are. are to benefit every child and staff member in one way or another. Some Once I moved to Sydney, I was able activities, like the fete, have morphed to continue as the figurehead of the into something completely different, P&F only because I had the complete while others have been fine-tuned as support on the ground from all of you new people joined the planning teams but I would like to now offer sincere and and provided a new perspective. heartfelt thanks to Rachael Nicoll and Sal Molesworth in particular. Ladies, I Tonight I do not wish to go over all know that I have offered my thanks to of the activities of the past year – we Jacqui Perrottet, Rachael Nicoll and Philippa you on numerous occasions, perhaps Charley-Briggs at the P&F Art Show all know what we have achieved on nauseatingly so, but you do need to a personal involvement level, and understand just how much I have the Treasurer’s report will clarify our valued your support and extremely financial successes. hard work and I am very happy to have What I would like to do is this public forum to share this with the congratulate you all, and I extend wider group. this congratulations to the wider TAS is the most amazing community. school community as well as all of It is a place of immense goodwill and those people who work quietly in the enormous heart. Becoming involved background but without whom we with the P&F and all of our events from would not be able to achieve what we Christmas Puddings to TAS@Dusk, do. Liaison Parents and the TAS Rugby TAS @ Dusk Pig Races

179 School Roll

Transition Year 1 White, Miss S Gilpin, W J Russ, J W

Abu Assab, Miss L Baumgartner, J Whitehill, B A Hopkins, H J Simmonds, C J

Alshammari, A R Broadfoot, L J Winslett, F B Hynes, S P Smart, O N

Blanch, Miss B Broun, H H W Kirton, H N Taylor, H S

Bourke, J W R Brownlie, H J A Year 3 Lambert, H G Thomas, L A

Cooper-Fillios, W Fenwicke, J D P Baker, I T Lawrence, B E Watts, I N

Dowse, S D Ford, S T A Chick, E B G Neilson, L B Year 6

Drain, G J Harkness, Miss G Coupland, Miss C J Newton, A N Baker, Miss K M

Hawlader, R Hu, L Douglas-Menzies, A R Pennington, H D J Ball, S J

Kauffman, H J Junge, M H Kwan, E Rogers, M W Catterall, H J

Kauffman, Miss M E Li, A Lee, K Sutton, K Ditchfield, H O

Lee, Miss E Murphy, D L Li, H Y White, A H Douglas-Menzies, H C

Nexo, Miss M I Peart, Miss M L Litchfield, L O Eichorn, H E

Polson, Miss M R Post, C M Murphy, O B Year 5 Gerdes, I A

Pritchard, C A Robb, M F B Schalk-O’Brien, T J Aitken, C J M Hempel, M C T

Rucci, E Rucci, J Strelitz, S P Alenazi, N Y O Hunt, L G

Taylor, F P L Thompson, P N Sutton, Miss P Broadfoot, F J Jubb, W D

Zhang, A Q Watts, Miss A J Thomas, N F Costello, L Le Surf, C J

Ward, F I V Crosby, Miss L E O McCann, B

Kindergarten Year 2 Evans, P M Menzies, F W D

Brett, Miss S Billingsley, E M Year 4 Gellie, T A Miron, J D

Carruthers, C A Brett, L Ball, T J Hedges, J M S Morgan, L E

Chick, Miss M E G Crosby, Miss E G C Baumgartner, C Hopkins, J F Munsie, X

Coupland, Miss H H K Evans, M B Blackburn, J G Hunt, L A Newton, Miss I N

Junge, Miss E J Holland, Miss L Brett, W Hunter, C A Peart, J H

Leahy, H O D Hopkins, Miss E M Burraston, A D Inglis, T F Perrottet, F R J

Newton, Miss E K Hynes, Miss K E E Campbell, A W Langlois-Peters, A F H Price, H J

Robb, O S B Leahy, J F D Connock, L H Lindeman, Miss E E Rowe, B J

Stephen, X M Rowe, T J Davison, W O Morgan, D J Smith, Miss C L

Taylor, H A R Ryan, C B Dundon, T J Nash, W R C Straker, Miss R J L

Taylor, Miss L A L Schumacher, L J Eichorn, B E Nicoll, C S Swick, A J van der Werf, L J Sharkey, R C Ford, T J O’Neil, J S M Zuber, A C

Wood, J W J Slade, Miss P O Gerdes, L D Repin, C G

180 The Armidalian Year 7 McAllister, H P Beynon, G A J Litchfield, C W Bange, Miss K N

Alcorn, J M McDonald, A Braham, M D Macdonald, J S Barnier-Merzliakov, N A Armstrong, J A McDouall, T R Braham, W P McCann, N P Bremner, W G Baldock, P McGregor-Thew, J W D Brennan, P A McMaster, T O Broadbent, O L D Boydell, E O Metcalf, O E B Broadbent, H A D Mills, C C Browning, E J L Burwell, B H Mitchell, H W Campbell, Z A F Moore, J P Cannington, H J Carter, L C Moorre, H A Carroll, J F Moore, N G Cannington, T W Chalmers, H J Munsie, N Carter, B H Morris, D J K Chalmers, D J Chandler, H Neilson, Miss H Chambers, R D Newton, H O Chandler, H J Chick, A W G Nicoll, L J Clark, J B Nivison, J M Charley-Briggs, F S Clark, O G O’Connor, Miss K A Cotterell, L D O’Brien, J H Cimino, T J Coombes, S L O’Neil, N J M Crosby, E M F Parsons, H M F Claridge, H C Cotterill, A Oates, Miss H L Davidson, A J A Peart, O B Close, D C Croft, A J Osborne, S G Davidson, J F Pidgeon, N Corderoy, N J Daugherty, F O I Pearce, H G Deshon, H W Pitman, H W A Costello, T C Davidson, H P Piper, J L Dooner, Miss M M Roberts, C S R Dennis, K M Ferguson, D A Scifleet, T H Eichorn, R M Robertson, H J S Deshon, T A Forsythe, T J Skipper, S E Ellis, W W Rogers-Ellis, A P Earle, A L Fulloon, A J Stanley, K M Epworth, S J Sanderson, J B Etheridge, S Galbraith, L J Thomas, J R Evans, L M Scotton, J W Faint, T C Gellie, J P van Roy, J W Farrell, J L M Sewell, J S Fernandez, J C Gibson, A P Ward, Miss E R Gerdes, C K Simmonds, B A Flannery, N Hattingh, A J J Williams, C B Gidley-Baird, F C Simmons, R W Fogarty, E B Higgins, R Williams, S S Hanes, C L Smith, T R Forsyth, W J Hey, L A Younghusband, T Higgins, N L Stinson, T B Frahm, Miss T Jackson, F J Johnson, C T Taylor, R L Friend, B J Kermode, J R Year 8 Jones, S P Wark, M A Hamilton, T F Lambeth, F J Ackling, H J Kelly, L C A Wu, T S Harrell, M J Lawrence, A J Alcorn, R J D Kirk, A Young, W L Hempel, Miss E C E Lindeman, T J Alenazi, A Y O Kliendienst, C R Jones, E W Litchfield, H F Armstrong, J H Koraba, W S Year 9 Jones, J M Louis, R Behrend, S L Layton, E B Alenazi, F Y O King, S T Lyons, F V Benham, W F W Le Surf, A W Atkin, L J Kirk, A J

181 School Roll

Landes, Miss A B Ward, N S Graham, H J Simmonds, T J Cannington, S R T

Lawson, Miss C M Waters, J W Haire, A J G Simmons, B D Cartwright, M R

Leoni, J J F Watkins, H Hamparsum, B I S Smith, A M Chamberlain, J J

Lupica, Miss M J Watson, Miss G M Hine, H J Smith, H J Charley-Briggs, R J

Lyons, H M Whibley, H W Holley, Miss D F Stonier, H B Clark, B J

Markerink, T L Whibley, M R Hughes, H K S Taylor, N G Close, Miss S A

Martel, A W Woodburn, P J A Hyatt, T M Tearle, Miss D G Cook, L K

Mason, H H Wright, Miss R Jackson, N D Tombs, H J Cotterell, L

McDouall, H W Jeyakumar, S Tongue, Miss S P M Cunningham, Miss E L

McElroy, B H Year 10 Lane, G L Tonkin, X M B Davidson, W R

McRae, Miss E E Almond, W D Lau, M L Turnbull, M J J Digby, Miss J M

Metcalf, M E B Apps, A W Lethbridge, D M Tursan d’Espaignet, Donaldson, L N Y P L Nalliah, S S Bailey, T D Louis, B H Doyle, J A Vagg, L M Ng, T T Barrett, O H P Makeham, N J Eichorn, A C A van Roy, Miss H M O’Keefe, J L Berry, J R Marshall, S F Fellowes, B J Vogt, J M J O’Neil, H M M Billinghurst, Miss H Mazzie, A W Fenwicke, Miss O J H A von Gavel-Cleasby, Oates, L T R McGrath, R J M M Finemore, H R G Bohlsen, N W Page, Miss E M McLachlan, Miss M K Whibley, H B Forsythe, H P Boney, R J Palmer, P G McPhie, Miss K A Wicks, J A Frahm, J A Bourke, B M Paull, M R Mitchell, R J Wright, B W Gall, H J Bremner, Miss B G Pointing, J T Moar, N B Wright, S G Giakoumi, M N Cameron, L A Price, T G Morgan, T J Yeung, S H Gifford, Miss I A Chandler, O R Rorke, L V B Muller, T F Ziesemer, A R A Goodfellow, T J Coote, Miss E H Rozendaal, T C O’Brien, Miss G A Hall, K H M Cornall, A H Sewell, J B Owen, L H Year 11 Hardingham, F Croft, R J Sharpe, S D Qorovarua, M Ahsan, S M Harris, Z A C Danke, J Shaw, C N Radford, C W Alcorn, O A J Hartog-Smith, J N Dooner, Miss K E Smart, Miss D K Rhoades, Miss A Alldridge, Miss K L Huang, J Ekanayake, Miss A Smith, L A Rose, N H J Alldridge, Miss M L Hughes, S W M Farrar, N J Smyth, J A Ruba, S Baldock, M D Ihle, F Fenwicke, Miss L A Southwell, C J Ruming, F I Barrett, Miss J M Jackson, D J T Finlayson, T J Swales, W H T Russell-Thomas, A D Bartel, W L Jackson, D J O George, Miss C L Tydd, H A Schmitt, R J Berry, S M Kaynes, J G George, S A

182 The Armidalian Kealey, S C Thatcher, S A Finlayson, S R Rodgers, G R

Kirk, N W Treavors, L M H Frogley, J A Rogers, N B

Knowles, L C Uren, C A Grant, C A Rogers-Ellis, Miss E K

Krishnan, Miss D E Warton, S W Hanes, B A Scherer, I A

Lupica, C T Waterson, Miss M G Hann, R E Sellar, C J

Mabbott, B P Weston, S G Harris, M W Simmons, A S

Mackay, D T Whitney, W M Holcombe, C B Spiers, C A

Mackenzie, H Widders, B Hunt, J G Spiers, E M

Makeham, Miss H Worsley, H P Isaac, E A Spokes, A J

McMaster, J R Wright, T D M Jackson, H A Stainton, C J

Miller, Miss K R Wu, D Jackson-Bolton, S D Taylor, L W

Moffatt, C P R Jenkyn, A Tearle, Miss H R

Moore, S J T Year 12 Kingham, J D Thomas, L G

Morgan, Miss C J G Blackbourne, Miss E M Knight, A T Tizzard, J H

Morrice, W C Boulus, A W Lloyd, A D Tonkin, L T

Murphy, J P Bourke, J W Maxwell, H J Tullie, S W

Nyathi, N Boydell, J A Mayhew-Sanders, O J Webber, A J

O’Connor, Miss K S Braham, A C McCormick, J J Whibley, B G

Orr, J B Bray, L A McDouall, H G White, O J

Osborne, Miss K R Brissett, W A McGrath, H J Wyatt, C D

Perrottet, H W Broun, O M Moffatt, B T

Pitt, E C Campbell, J A Monk, E S

Pointing, H A Carmichael, S A Moore, N J

Pollard, H E Chambers, A D Morton, H H

Purkiss, H E Coldham, H G Nott, D P

Reeves, W J E Collins, Miss R Parker, J J

Robertson, Miss I A S Creighton, C S Pilon, D P

Rosberg, Miss S R Cruickshank, L J Pitt, D W

Scott, S R Danke, S Pullar, R M

Shannon, O J Day, N E Radford, J H

Smyth, D J Dennis, Miss M J Rankmore, M L

Southwell, T B Evans, J W Rasmussen, N C

Stewart, Miss C L Faint, J T Rees, B I

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