All Saints College
Calumba 1986 I ,
COLLEGE PRAYER
Almighty Father, we offer to you the life of this College. Make it like a field which you have blessed, so that all that is good and worthy of praise may grow and flourish here. Guide and direct the Principal and members of the staff in all their activities in the service of those who learn. Help students to use wisely the gifts you have given them, and to remember that to respect and honour you is the beginning of all wisdom. May parents and friends of the College make their contribution by taking up in loving concern the opportunities of service that come to them, and by the quality of life of their homes. Help us all to build a fellowship of people in which love, care and respect prevail, so that together we may grow in knowledge and understanding, and in faith in you. , We ask these things in Jesus' Name. Amen.
• ALLSAlNTS'COLLEGE Bull Creek, Western Australia
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NUMBER 6, 1986
Editor: Joelie May Front Cover Artist: Seonaid Esslemont Back Cover Artist: Dawnia Chiu ALL SAINTS' COLLEGE
VISITOR The Most Rev'd. P.F. Carnley, Th.L., B.A., Ph.D. BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Chairman Mr T.W. McAuliffe, LL.B. Vice Chairman Dr LM. Gibson, B.Sc.(Hons.), Ph.D., Th.C. Secretary Mr T.R.D. Mason, B.Juris., LL.B. Treasurer Mr D.C. Hagan, F.A.S.A., C.P.A., A.A.I.C.U.M. Assistant Secretary Mrs V.M. Payne, A.LP.S. Principal (ex officio) Bursar (ex officio) Members Mrs B.C. Bee Mr A.J. Good, B.Com., A.C.A. Rev'd. R.F. Hanson, Th.Dip., Th.C. Mr W.D.L. Hawley, B.Com. Ms M.L. Nadebaum, M.Ed.Admin., B.A., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E., M.LE.A., M.A.C.E.A. The Ven. M.J. Pennington, RA., Th.L. Miss L.D. Watson PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' SOCIETY Executive Committee Patron: The Hon. RJ. MacKinnon, M.L.A. Vice Patron: Mr J.S. Kenworthy President: Dr LJ. Fairnie Vice Presidents: Mrs M.T. Dunnet, Dr W.F. Robinson Treasurer: Mr G.E. Ellen Secretary: Mrs H.A. Wright Asst. Secretary: Mrs E.C. Rowe Members: Mrs B.C. Bee, Mr F.M. Brand, Mrs K.L. Evans, Mr W.D. Hawley, Mrs D.G. Palmer, Mr C.W. Robartson, Mrs P.M. Wright Hon. Auditor: Mr G. Hubbard F.I.S.P.A.: Mrs c.L. Connors, Mrs A.J. Greville
2 CHAIRMAN'S FOREWORD
This magazine will give the reader a glimpse Others will simply enjoy the reports, pictures of the lives and loves of people who have and articles for their information, fun and contributed to the College during 1986. humour. It also records achievements of the staff, For many reasons, I'm sure all readers will students, parents and friends which will bring find reading the magazine as compelling this memories flooding back, particularly to the year as it has been in the past. graduates who should treasure it. Terry McAuliffe Chairman, Board of Management
CONTENTS
Board of Management 2 Chairman's Foreword 3 Staff , 6 Principal's Annual Report 8 1986 Diary 16 Reports and Student Originals 32 Sports 98 Valete/Salvete 118
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1986 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Bursar Mr LR. Botterill, A.A.S.A., Dip.Accy. Accountant Mr H. Millard, F.C.A. Principal's Secretary Mrs V.M. Payne, A.LP.S. Secretarial Staff Mrs J.F. Lindberg Mrs G. L. Stone Mrs M.A. van Aalen Bursar's Secretary Mrs J.E. O'Grady Computer Operator Mrs M.P. Broadbent Reprographics Mr S.P. Prescott Services Officer Mr R.A. Ellis Leading Hand Groundsman Mr D.B. Joy Grounds Staff Mr 0.0. Kendrick Mr A.J. McCarthy
4 EDITORIAL
This year has seen the school expand with the The reports in this publication only touch on extension of the Primary Department to Year 5. the pursuits within the College this year. Many The involvement of students in activities and students are involved in at least one club or responsibilities previously taken on by staff has society during school on Tuesday or Thursday. also grown - the Executive Committee of the These groups range from a Peace Workshop, to Student Council has been given disciplinary a Fete Assistance Group, a Russian lesson, and powers, and undertaken duty; nearly 200 a dance group. Many of these groups displayed students helped at the College Fete; and the their talents at the Open Day or the Fete, whole school supported the College swimming indicating the level of student participation in and athletics teams. College activities. The role of Staff Adviser to Student Council It is hoped that in future years, more students sub-committees has been reduced to advisory will be involved in the publication of Columba; only, with students planning and running events in reporting, photographic, editorial and proof such as the Fun Run, and free dress day. The reading capacities. Thanks go to Craig Palmer, House plays were directed and acted solely by who did much of the work editing Columba this students. "Trial by Jury", in June, was year; Mr Milne, for his assistance throughout participated in by many Year 11 and 12 the year; and Sarah Geary and Michael Usher, students. This was a sad time for the school, next year's Chairpersons of Publications, and because Mr Bednallleft soon after. His farewell editors of Columba. dinner was one of the highlights of my year, as it Joelie May was for all those Year 12 students who attended it.
5 1986 ACADEMIC STAFF Principal Dr N.E. Speed, T.C., Dip.P.E., B.Ed., Dip.Ed.Admin., M.Ed., Ph.D., F.A.C.E., F.LE.A. Chaplain The Rev'd D.T. Griffiths, Dip.Th. Assistant Principal: Curriculum Mrs M.A. Knox, M.Sc. Assistant Principal: Administration Mr C.H. Griffiths, B.App.Sc., Dip.Math., T.H.C., M.A.C.E., G.A.LP. Heads of Departments Mr B.G. Groves, T.H.e., B.App.Sc. (Maths) Mrs L.M. Kirke, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., A.Mus.A., Grad.Dip.Sc.Ed. Mr K.F. Maughan, T.H.C., B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr T. Ringer, D.Phys.Ed., Dip.Ed. Mr M.J. Stapleton, B.Com., Dip.Ed. Mrs J.E. Williams, RA., Dip.Ed. Fun Time Mrs K.G. Askins, Dip.T., B.Ed.; Mr S.F. Balding, Dip.T., B.Ed., T.H.C., C. of M.E. Mr W.R. Bradshaw, T.H.e., B.Sc.; Mr J.R. Cahill, RSc., G.A.LP. Mrs L.C. Cannings, B.Ed., Grad.Dip.Spec.Ed., Dip.T.; Mr F.K. Chan, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Miss G.K. Cleghorn, Dip.T., REd.; Dr J.F. Durey, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Mr R.M. Glasheen, Cert. of P.A., B.A., B.Ed., M.C.E.S. Mr RT. Hanson, T.e., B.A.; Miss M.B. Healy, RA., Dip.Ed. Mr J.A. Kural, B.Ed., A.T.C.L.; Mr D.S. Lievense, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mr J.H. Lickfold, B.P.Ed., Dip.Ed.; Mrs J.K. Luha, B.A., Grad.Cert.Ed., Grad.Dip.Curr. & Ed.Tech. Mrs. L.A. Maio, B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed.; Mrs S. Parker, C.E., Dip.T., C&G(Dress), REd., M.H.E.A.A. Mrs J.M. Pendlebury, Dip.T.; Mr P.R. Phillips, RSc., Dip.Ed.; Mrs J.B. Prescott, T.C., Dip.T., REd. Mr K.N. Pitman, Dip.T.; Mr A.N. Radich, B.A., Dip.T.; Mr G.T. Schirinzi, Dip.T. Mr D.G. Taylor, B.A., REd.; Mrs R.P. Tyrrell, RA., H.Dip.Ed.; Mrs V.J. Yurisich, Dip.T. Part Time Mrs M.P. Bradshaw, T.e.; Mr A. Brindley, T.e.; Mrs D.A. Coombs, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mrs S.L. Grant, RA. Dip.Ed.; Mrs A.J. Greville, Ass.Nutr., Dip.Diet., Grad.Dip.Ed. Mr V.W. Heinrichs, T.e.; Mrs R.M. Marcos, B.A. Mrs P.F. Maughan, T.e.; Rev. N. Milne, M.A., RD., Dip.Ed., M.LE.A.; Mr e.R. Parker, Mrs M.N. Prosser, Assoc. in Art Teaching, T.e., B.Ed. Dr P.G. Simpson, M.Sc., Ph. D.; Mr D.M. Southwell, REd., Dip.T., A.Mus.A., A.Cert.C.M. Mrs R.D. van Dongen, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Laboratory Assistants Mrs B.J. Brajcich, CerLLab.Prac.(Biol.); Mrs P.E. Snowden Assistant Librarian Mrs J.A. Riley, B.A., Grad.Dip.Lib.Stud., A.L.A.A. Library Aides Mrs M.E. Beechen; Mrs D. Lebbon Visiting Tutors Miss G.D. Anderson, B.Mus.(Cello); Mr J.T. Bonini, B.Ed.(Classical Guitar) Mrs P.A. Broadbent, RA., Dip.Ed., Dip.Dram.Art., L.S.D.A., L.T.C.L.(Speech and Drama) Mr LR. Palmer (Brass - Trumpet, Trombone); Mrs G. Ritchie, A.T.C.L., Dip.T.e.(Speech and Drama) Miss J. Robertson, B.A.(Hons.) (Flute) Mr B. van der Meulen (Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe); Mr D.J. Yeh (Violin)
6 ACADEMIC STAFF - 1986
STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE - 1986
7 THE PRINCIPAL'S ANNUAL REPORT
We have been privileged to witness, during including: Debating, Science and Mathematics the first six years, the emergence of an competitions, Swimming, Athletics, Rugby, independent school which enjoys an enviable Squash, Netball etc., the details of which are reputation for its pursuit of excellence and for documented elsewhere in the Columba, and it is the establishment of a caring environment in therefore unnecessary for me to enunciate them which students are encouraged to attain their here. The important point about these potential. We have also been privileged to be achievements is that they are indicative of the active participants in the development of an willingness of staff and students to participate educational environment which encourages fully and to aspire to high standards of parent, staff and student participation, with the performance. result that both commitment and morale are at· high level. Curriculum: Lower secondary students begin As we enter the second stage of development their studies at the Year 8 level by taking a it would be a mistake for us to be too common course conducted in heterogeneous complacent about our past achievements, as groups. This provides them with a background good as they may be, for, as we were reminded of experience which enables them to make by the Chairman of the Board of Management appropriate choices from a group of over in a recent newsletter, it is important to keep in twenty options in Years 9 and 10. It also mind the basic aims of the College and to provides the staff with an opportunity to evaluate constantly the degree to which we are evaluate each student's needs, abilities and effective in achieving them. This implies a need interests, thus enabling them to form relatively to examine each of these aims in detail; to homogeneous groups. identify the strategies employed to achieve At the Upper Secondary level students are them; to measure as objectively as possible the free to choose from approximately forty extent to which we are achieving them; to Tertiary Entrance Score and Non Tertiary deliberately modify the strategies employed in Entrance Score subjects in order to select a order to increase our effectiveness, and to even course which will satisfy the requirements for modify the original aims if we believe them to be entry into a particular tertiary level course or no longer relevant. For example, one of the vocation. Counselling is provided by subject basic aims of the College is to inculcate a teachers, Form Teachers and Year Heads, as Christian ethos in all the students, as well as the well as by the Assistant Principal (Curriculum) parents and staff. It is my belief that we are not and the Career Counsellor. This extensive achieving this aim as effectively as many of us counselling procedure has resulted in very few would wish and it is for this reason that we are students wishing to change subjects between seeking to develop a programme of Christian Years 11 and 12. Education which will encourage us all to care Throughout the year, students in all Years for each other; to reject antisocial behaviour, participated in a number of significant external vandalism and petty thieving; and to make a as well as internal events, including: the personal commitment to live a Christian life. It Westpac Mathematics Competition; the Science is also my belief that these comments are just as Talent Quest; the University of N.S.W.'s applicable to the adults as they are to the Science Search; the Year 12 Art Exhibition; younger members of the College community. Language Awareness Day; W.A. Week; the Achievements: It is gratifying to report that Young Writer's Award, the Dante Alighieri and the first graduands from All Saints' College did Alliance Francaise examinations, and, of particularly well in the 1985 T .A.E. course, a most successful Open Day. The level Approximately 85% of the graduating class of student involvement was indicative of a high were offered place in Tertiary Institutions, and level of enthusiasm and this inevitably led to the remaining 15070 have either undertaken some very notable successes. Technical level studies or gained employment. Communication with students and their These excellent results have set a high standard, parents is an important facet of any school's but I am confident they will be matched by the operation and it is one which this College takes current Year 12 group of students who, in the very seriously. It is for this reason that a lot of main, have had a very positive approach to their thought has been given to the development of an studies. efficient and effective computer reporting The College is also privileged to have a large system and I am pleased with the progress that number of students who have achieved has occurred in this regard. However. further outstanding success in a variety of spheres, refinements will occur in association with the
8 development of an electronic recording system The good relationship between the school and in 1987. the local Anglican parish is to continue with the commitment of the Bull Creek congregation to Extra Curricular, Interhouse and Interschool conduct its worship and teaching activities in the Activities: A varied extra-curricular programme College with the expectation of building a featuring sporting, musical, cultural and Worship Centre for our shared use within the aesthetic activities has been possible again this near future. year through the whole-hearted involvement of Student Council: The Student Council, under staff and students, and 1 wish to thank both the able leadership of Bruce Lee, the College groups for their participation in this aspect of Captain, has had a very positive influence upon College life. the conduct of student affairs. The Executive All Saint's is a member of the Associated Committee members have also done an Catholic Colleges for purposes of interschool outstanding job and have been instrumental in competition, so Year 11 and 12 students providing excellent leadership for each of the competed weekly in many sports. Interschool five sub-committees of the Council. It would be competitions in Swimming, Cross Country and remiss of me however if I did not also Athletics gave our sportspersons many acknowledge the leadership provided by each of opportunities to demonstrate their skills and the the Staff Advisers to these sub-committees and spectators a change to offer support. Other to thank them for their sensitivity to the need Interschool competitions, organised "to advise" rather than "to direct". I am sure independently of the A.C.C. competition, were that the students involved are appreciative of also organised in events such as Squash and their involvement. Debating. The Executive Committee of the Student A wide variety of Interhouse competitions, Council for 1987 will consist of Craig Palmer including a Drama Festival, were conducted (College Captain), John Redman, Stephen during the year and these were well supported by Westle, Stephanie Schmidt, Michael Usher, the students. In relation to these I am pleased to John Manus, Rolf Vickers, Alistair Monson announce that Forrest House has been awarded and Sarah Geary. the P & F Society Interhouse Shield for 1986. I am sure that these students will justify their Community based activities are also election to the Executive and I wish them well important to us and many of our students for 1987. participated as members of College teams in Staff: The staff of the College will be joined Basketball, Netball, Tennis and Rowing. in 1987 by Mr Alan Black (Mathematics), Mrs Beth J ones (Accounting), Mrs Vicki Religious Education: During 1986 the new Shepherdson (Art/Craft), Mr Campbell Parker Chaplain, the Rev'd Dean Griffiths, has settled (Industrial Arts) and Mrs Mary Rohl (Support into the College and I am grateful to him for the Teacher). The appointments to the positions of positive contributions he has made to our Bursar and Guidance and Counselling Officer pastoral care programme. I am also grateful to have yet to be finalised. the Rev'd Nicol Milne who has written the A number of the current staff are leaving the Human Relations Programmes for Years 8 to College at the end of the year in order to take up 10. This has been an enormous achievement other appointments and I wish them well in their considering the fact that he has been part-time new situations. I also offer my sincere and has his own teaching load as well as his appreciation of their efforts during the time that parish commitments to contend with. they have been associated with All Saints'. In There is a need to evaluate what we are doing particular I pay tribute to Mr Ian Botterill, the in our Human Relations programme by Foundation Bursar of the College, who after six examining the fundamental question as to years of dedicated service has found it necessary whether it is morally and ethically defensible to to resign due to ill health. teach Christianity in the compulsory classroom environment. It is certainly true that the Enrolment: The enrolment at the College in compulsory situation is not always appropriate 1987 will remain at approximately 700 students and it is with this in mind that the Chaplain has in Year 5 to 12. This stabilisation of our begun to set up a number of voluntary activities, enrolment is welcome in that it will permit us to such as I.S.C.F. and the Chaplain's Breakfast concentrate upon a refinement programme Club, in order to encourage students to share rather than coping with a large and more diverse and express their Christian faith. Further group of students. opportunities will be provided in 1987 with the The inclusion of Years 5 and 6 in 1986 has been provision of a number of camps and retreats. most welcome and all of us have appreciated
9 their exuberant participation in a variety of thank her and the FSA Executive Committee for College based acitivites. their active support of a number of College Parents' and Friends': The P & F Society has functions during 1986. once again made significant contributions Board of Management: The Board of during 1986 and it has been most supportive of Management has been particularly active during the entire College programme. In particular I 1986 and are currently involved in a number of would like to acknowledge the work done by the significant developments, not the least of which members of the Ladies Forum, the Uniform is a review of the fundamental aims of the Store and the many voluntary helpers who have College. This review has been stimulated by the assisted in the Canteen, Library, Grounds and presence of six new members: Office. The work of Mrs Monika Dunnet and Miss Margaret Nadebaum (Board appointee) the members of the Fete Committee resulted in Miss Lisa Watson (Former Students an outstandingly successful College Fete, the Association appointee) proceeds of which will enable the College to Mr Denis Hagan (Treasurer: Anglican build Stage I of the Sports and Recreation Schools' Commission Inc appointee) Centre. Mrs Beverley Bee (P & F Society appointee) It is with sadness that I farewell Mrs Alison Mr William Hawley (P & F Society appointee) Hagan who will retire from her position as Archdeacon Michael Pennington Canteen Manageress at the end of the year. Mrs (Archbishop's appointee) Hagan has been a tireless worker and her efforts all of whom are very welcome additions to the during the past six years have been most Board. appreciated. Once again, it is my pleasure to thank the Former Students Association: Miss Lisa Board members, on behalf of the students, staff Watson (Year 12, 1985) one of our Foundation and parents for their dedication and hard work. Students, was elected by the former students as the Foundation Chairperson of the Association. Dr N. Eric Speed, I congratulate Lisa upon her appointment and Principal
PARENTS AND FRIENDS SOCIETY REPORT Once again I am proud to present a report on All Saints' is a special school because of the the activities of the P & F Society for permanent way so many parents commit themselves to its record in COLUMBA. development. Thank you for your help in 1986. It is a pleasure to introduce the reports of the fan Fairnie, various sub-committees which follow, and to President thank those members of the Executive who lead the groups. I would also like to record the TREASURER'S REPORT appreciation of the Society for the work of Vice Patron John Kenworthy, Vice-Presidents The Fete Committee's splendid efforts will Monika Dunnet and Wayne Robinson, hopefully soon result in the building of the first Secretary Helen Wright, her assistant Liz Rowe, stage of the Sports and Recreation Centre. and newly elected Board Representatives Bev The Uniform Store continues to prosper Bee and Bill Hawley. though not as profitably as in 1985 due to Our thanks go out especially to those parents increased labour costs and discounting in an who have supported our College through the P effort to dispose of obsolete stock. & F during the year, at general meetings, social One disappointing aspect of fund raising has functions, Ladies' Forum meetings, site been the contributions to the Building fund. development working bees, and parent While parents' contributions were adequate to education sessions; those who have given a service the existing loan, they do not offer much record amount to the Building Fund appeal in a hope for the commencement of the much need very difficult year for many of our parents; second stage of the Performing Arts Centre. those who support the P & F business activities Despite this we are now in a strong financial in the Uniform Store and Canteen; and the position and hopefully we can soon make some many people who supported the Fete, in substantial contribution to the financial needs preparing goods beforehand, and also on stalls of the college. during the day. Geoff Ellen
10 EDUCATION AND LIBRARY REPORT Further working bees were held to extend There have been ten parent education paving of the car parking adjacent to TI and to evenings for both primary and secondary levels improve the Bush Court with weeding and during 1986 covering many varied subjects planting of shrubs. Literacy and Numeracy at Primary Level, Special thanks to the ground staff and Bursar Mathematics for Year 8 level, controversial for their assistance to the work of the Site issues in the classroom, homework and study Development sub-committee. skills at A.S.C. Woman & The Priesthood to Clive Robartson name a few. Parent/ Teacher interviews for Primary Department were held in Semester 1. Parent/Teacher evenings for Years 9, 10 and 11 LADIES FORUM REPORT were successful in place of individual interviews Ladies Forum have been busy this year with of previous years. the preparation for the Fete along with the This year has seen the successful opening of the Primary Department, the Music implementation of our library computer system Recital, Luncheons, sewing for the Chaplain with two terminals available to students and and woodwork department, not forgetting staff - for outline access to computer Christmas cakes and puddings. catalogue; along with facilities for print out of I would like to take the opportunity to thank subject bibliographies. Currently there is the mothers, students and staff for their support preparation for automatic borrowing system for to me during the year, making my position as 1987, using a combination of bar code reader Chairperson very enjoyable. It was much and bar code in books. All students have appreciated. received instruction in the use of these systems. Pat Wright The library staff gratefully thank all volunteer helpers for their assistance during BUILDING FUND REPORT 1986. Bev Bee The principal of the loan was reduced by SOCIAL REPORT another $15,000 this year: the amount outstanding on the original loan of $300,000 is Due to the many activities organised by the now $255,000. High interest rates still continue Fete Committee during 1986, the social to be a burden, even though the balance of the programme was scaled down to only two loan reduces each year. 1986 was a mixed year functions. for the Building Fund Appeal. While more During February, the traditional sundowner money was donated (nearly $40,(00), it came was held. Unfortunately, the weather during the from a smaller percentage of families. the PA late afternoon and evening was not conducive to Centre Stage I continues to be an invaluable a large attendance. asset in The College educational and social life; In May, a dinner dance was held at The hopefully the next stage should be possible in Booragoon Hotel with an attendance of some the near future. Bill Hawley eighty parents, friends and teachers. The first function for 1987 is a Sundowner to be held on Friday, 13 February at 6 pm at the CANTEEN REPORT college. Further information will be circulated The sub-committee with representation from at a later date. the Student Council, staff and parents, has met We look forward to the participation of all once each term with Mrs A. Hagan, the Canteen parents in at least one of the functions in 1987. Manageress, to discuss canteen operations and Maurice Brand any necessary changes to the menu, so that students can be given a choice of nutritional and SITE DEVELOPMENT satisfying food. This year an air-conditioner has been This year's work on site development has installed in the canteen. been concentrated in the area surrounding the Primary Department. Strong parent support Our grateful thanks go to those mothers who early in the year enabled us to establish the have assisted once again throughout the whole playground area in time for the Official year enabling the canteen to operate Opening on 4 May 1986. The play area was successfully. cleared, planted with instant lawn, retaining It is with regret that we farewell Alison Hagan walls built and play equipment to the value of from her position as Canteen Manageress. $2,000 erected with very pleasing results. Diana Pa/mer
11 UNIFORM STORE REPORT 1986 The culmination of a year's hard work by a Mrs McCracken has settled into the Uniform lot of parents, proved to be a very profitable Store, and our thanks must go to her for the and joyous day. The Fete committee raised marvellous job she is doing. The P & F $79,000.00 gross and cleared just over $50,000. purchased a computer for use in the Uniform This should see the beginning of Stage 1 of the Store, and this makes our stock control much Sport and Recreation Centre in early 1987. easier. From next year, we will have a stable My sincere thanks to all for a terrific effort. student-intake each year, and this will help to Monika Dunnet simplify our purchasing. Mrs McCracker and I would like to thank everybody who helped over the busy holiday period, and throughout the year, we'll look FEDERAnON OF INDEPENDENT forward to your continued support in the SCHOOLS PARENTS ASSOCIATION OFW.A.1986REPORT coming year. J udy Male and Dianne Passmore continue to handle the second hand clothing as a F.I.S.P..A. is an organisation of Parents' service to the parents, and we are grateful for Associations of non-Catholic independent their assistance. schools. The aim of the Association is to Kaye Evans promote and facilitate the common interest, welfare, education and advancement of participating schools. Member schools include Christ Church, St Mary's, Perth College, THE FETE Guildford Grammar, Wesley, Penrhos, All October 25 - Fete Day turned out to be a Saints', Bunbury Cathedral Grammar, P.L.C. glorious day. The weather was kind to us and and St Stephen. the people kept coming all day. They bought all Lynne Connod & we had to offer and in some cases wanted more. Anne Greville
STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT
The aim of the Student Council may be This year the responsibility for Year socials summarised as "a representative body elected has been removed from the Student Council and by the students to listen to complaints or in turn has been placed in the hands of Year opinions of the students on different matters Heads. The Council has however, been able to within the College. These complaints may then continue its support for charities through fund be addressed to the Principal so that action may raising activities. be taken". The Teacher Auction Day, Forty-Hour Criticism is often tabled at the Student Famine, Fun Run and Free Access Day have all Council for not always achieving any visible been successful activities organised in order to success and indeed in my first three years on the help charitable organisations. Two mime artists Council I found myself fairly disillusioned as to came in Term II and provided us with a glimpse whether the Council served any legitimate of an often unpublicised entertainment. Their purpose. This year however has restored my skills proved popular during one lunchtime. The faith in the worth of the Student Council's Student Council also showed support for the existence in this College. Perfect Strangers Concert which was organised If the All Saints' College Student Council to raise money for the P&F Fete. The Council serves no other aim at all, it does allow the helped to supply students to run stalls on the day students a forum through which it can of the Fete and was instrumental in organising legitimately express opinions to the administra War Cries for the Interschool swimming tion of the college and as such I believe it carnival. warrants the support of all students and staff in The Student Council has had representation its many activities in the years to come. on the Uniform Committee, the Canteen On talking with a number of other Prefects Committee, the Colours Committee, the from other independent schools, I have been Library Reform Committee and the Interhouse impressed to find this College has one of the Activities Committee at all of which student most purposeful Student Councils, with the input was gladly accepted and appreciated. students receiving a greater amount of repre The Student Council Ball this year held at the sentation than occurs in many other colleges. Cottesloe Civic Centre was a great chance for
12 activities were also partly funded by the Student Council. This year the nine elected members from Year 12 on the Executive Committee had much more responsibility placed on them than previous committees had endured. They now do grounds duty and are largely responsible for student behaviour in certain areas of the College. With this added responsibility has come disciplinary powers in the form of minor detentions. The purpose of these new responsibilities was to relieve staff of some of their duties and also allow the executive far greater chance for contact with younger students, and in the light of these aims the experiment has succeeded. The councillors have been cautious not to abuse these new powers or allow for an elitist or bullying situation to occur. The success of this can be judged by looking at the small number of Minor Detentions that have been handed out this year. This year has certainly been one of change, with the addition of the Grade 5 and 6 students BRUCE LEE to the Primary Department and the departure of students and staff to celebrate the impending the Deputy Principal, Mr Bednall. The Student Graduation of the Year 12 students. The success Council and more significantly the students of that night must be attributed to the within the College were unfortunate to lose Mr enthusiasm shown by all who attended. Bednall, however we welcome the arrival of the The Council has also been involved in the new Assistant Principal, Mr Griffiths and offer production of a Graduation Magazine for the him our full support. Graduating students and this publication of We often get lost in looking for all the Columba for all people who are connected with negative points in a community and seldom take the College. Badges for the graduating students the time to notice all the good things that are were purchased and distributed by the Student constantly happening all around us. The good Council. Singlets for official interschool points in this College far outweigh the negative
STUDENT COUNCIL - 1986
13 ones. The College has made a firm start and has May I say thank-you to Mr Hanson and his a bright future. As such may I urge everyone politics class for organising the elections and on that is connected with the College to seize every behalf of the 1986 Executive Committee may I opportunity that comes to them to improve wish the newly elected committee the best of themselves, and therefore the College by using it luck in 1987, and hope you use your position in to their advantage. No one can truly achieve a respectable and appropriate manner so as to unless they try to do their best in whatever they benefit all members of the All Saints' attempt. The College does provide the oppor community. tunities, however these are useless unless you Bruce Lee take advantage of them. You only receive out of College Captain life what you put into it. May I wish all students the best of luck for 1987 and thank them for their support of the LIBRARY REPORT Student Council throughout the year. I hope Well, with the arrival of the year fives and you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy sixes this year has been a very clifferent one for and Prosperous New Year. the library. Bruce Lee We began the year with an extensive College Captain orientation programme for Years 5-8 which Chairperson oJ the Student Council proved to be a lot of fun and very fruitful as the students learned how to use the library effectively. Western Australia Week was celebrated 1987 STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE throughout the College and we contributed with COMMITTEE ELECTIONS REPORT displays which included demonstrations of With the new duties and increased bobbin-lace making, spindle-spinning and responsibilities that the Student Council weaving. Executive has had to face this year, all the Year The West Australian Young Readers' Book 11 students were warned of what their duties Award ran throughout terms 2 and 3 and entailed before they nominated for the reading was promoted further through our positions. celebration of Children's Book Week in July. There were seven nominations for the To coincide with the W .A. Art Gallery we had position of the College Captain for 1987. Each a lovely "Golden Summers" display which one of these nominees had to deliver a policy included showing the "Golden Summers" speech to both the Year 11 students and the video. staff. This was done so as to acquaint the voters with the students who were campaigning for the Another highlight was the visit to the College position. of the local author and artist Carolyn Musca, who came and spoke in the library to a selection The preferential voting system was used and of students - she was fascinating to listen to after careful counting Craig Palmer was elected and I would like to thank Ms Healy who as the 1987 College Captain and Chairperson of organised this. the Student Council. Congratulations!! Open Day was a great success and we were There were 18 nominations for the eight able to demonstrate our on-line catalogue to positions on the Executive Committee. Only the parents. Year 11 students vote for these people and they were let off lightly in that they didn't have to The computerised catalogue has been give Policy Speeches. available to students since August via one terminal (now two). It has been terrific to see the The following people deserve to be way it has encouraged more efficient congratulated on gaining a position on the information retrieval for staff and students. Executive Committee of the Student Council. Sarah Geary, Stephanie Schmidt, John Manus, During the year we have relied on parent help Alistair Monson, John Redman, Michael to enable us to provide a more effective service Usher, Rolf Vickers and Steven Westle. to the College, and once again I would like to express my gratitude to all the parents who have While it is perhaps not very significant, it is given their time in the library - thank you. interesting to note that from nine female and nine male nominations a council consisting of Lastly, I would like to say how very much I six boys and two girls was elected. This is the have enjoyed my time at All Saints' College and reverse of the 1986 council consisting of two that I wish my successor all the best in 1987. boys and six girls. Virginia Yurisich
14 CHAPLAIN'S REPORT
within the structures of society. It means a world which accepts the lordship of Christ. This implies a world where love, peace, truth, and justice are clearly seen. As with the Christian church I expect those of us who make up this school, in however small a part, to be living out the kingdom of God. Our school structures should reflect those kingdom values I have just expressed. Therefore, pastoral care should take a major part of my time. Because I believe that I am called to be a shepherd, and not a sheepdog,pastoral caring should also become part of the way in which all members of the school community act towards each other. So there is another part of my role, to facilitate people to do so. And what of spiritual development? It is my belief that all people are on a spiritual journey and that at some point in our lives we are expected to accept the challenge that Christ makes on us and to commit our lives to him in effect, to be part of the Kingdom of God. Teenagers especially are at that extremely exciting point in their spiritual growth. Thus, it is also part of my role to allow as many opportunities for teenagers to explore this for themselves. My role also brings me to explore and participate in many areas, one of which is a What is an Anglican priest to do when he subject called Human Relations which deals arrives for a new job in an Independent with religious studies and the exploration of Anglican School.. .. first of all, he needs to keep beliefs and values. his head down, for he is sure to cop something. As I draw toward the conclusion of my first It is not easy being an identifiable religious year here I feel a lot has happened. My ministry fanatic in a modern school! I have come here has developed but I have also found myself from a parish in the Kimberley, which means working to adjust to this new environment. that I have been living closer to Djakarta than to There have been moments of great reward and Perth for the last two years. Part of my work fulfilment interspersed with moments of has been in an aboriginal community called tremendous tiredness and concern, joys mixed Oombulgurri and, as you may imagine, there is with failures. But I do look forward to many a world of difference between an Aboriginal blessings next year. community and an independent school. I must express how happy I have felt about So what am I doing here? Perhaps it proves the support I have received from students, staff that God has a sense of humour, because there and parents. I would especially like to thank the could not be two more diverse worlds in which Reverend Nicol Milne for his work in preparing to carry out ministry. materials for the Human Relations subject. This I believe that in a world which is rapidly work has been enormously appreciated. becoming valueless (ambiguity intended) there As this year comes to a close I would like to is a need for the kingdom of God to become real wish you every blessing in the Lord, that to Australians. When Jesus of Nazareth walked blessing to include a safe and restful conclusion Palestine his message, ministry and most to the year. importantly he himself were all signs of the kingdom of God. Jesus spoke of a world where Yours in Christ, God was seen to be in charge again. That was Dean Griffiths meant to mean inside human beings as well as CHAPLAIN
IS 1986 DIARY
SENIOR DEBATING REPORT "Better to remain silent and be thought afool ~han to speak out and remove all doubt. " Abraham Lincoln There is within the college a small, and reasonably dedicated, collection of Year 11 and 12 students practising the classic art of rhetoric. These exemplary students, the epitome of All Saints' intelligentsia, have been proudly carrying the standard for the college in the field of debating. The college fielded two senior teams in the W.A. Debating League's school competition this year, who attempted to bamboozle various other school teams with logic and wit on invariably freezing Monday nights. Both teams performed well in their respective divisions. The Year 11 team (the 'little ones' according to Mr Gare) consisting of Michael Usher, Lucinda Gould, Elaine Gibson and Stephanie Years 8 and 11 Debating Teams with Mr Taylor and his Schmidt competed in Division One of the league assistant Josephine Quealy. competition. Under the competent guidance of Mr Taylor, the team won three of their four majority of the team accepted their loss to St divisional fixtures which secured their place as Mary's though 'Biscuits' Gould discreetly divisional winners. The team then proceeded placed her offerings under her jumper until the into the quarter and semi-finals, being defeated girls from St Mary's embarked on their voyage by St Mary's in their semi-final clash. The back to Karrinyup.
INTERSCHOOL DEBATING TEAM
16 The Year 12 team were placed in Division Five and Dawnia Chiu. Their dedication and and similarly won three out of four debates. The enthusiasm meant that we were able to select an "senior" senior side consisted of Josephine extremely strong team to represent us at the semi "I'm the one with the debating colours" final on 20th October. This was held in the Quealy, Hana Geha, Eliza Compton and Melville Civic Centre Council Chambers and Damien Gare with Mr Stapleton providing, in our team comprising Dawnia Chiu, Gerald order of importance, transport, moral Mitchell and Elizabeth Dillon defeated encouragement. ...and advice. As Divisional Jandakot Primary. The final was held in the victors the senior team successfully debated very imposing venue of the Legislative Council against St Joachim's in the quarter finals, and of Parliament House on 3rd November. Again opposed Wesley in the semis. Unfortunately, these three students represented the College Wesley abruptly halted what we were sure was with distinction and we were very proud of their going to be a winning streak straight through to win against Bullcreek Primary. the finals, by narrowly defeating us. The Year 12 team has provided a few laughs through the year, from Samantha Fox and her association with the London Tabloids to comparisons between the Jewish clergy and Mr Stapleton and the deviant filth which the movie "E.T." presented to society. It has not been a year for the faint-hearted (which perhaps explains Mr Stapleton's inability to watch his team debate in the quarter-finals). All up it has been a very successful year for All Saints Debating. Looking at the calibre of the Year 11 and junior teams, it is evident that this success should continue for many years to come. . G Dam/en are
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT INTERSCHOOL DEBATING This has been the inaugural year of the South West Regional Debating Competition. Twelve primary schools from this region have participated keenly in the round robin competition. All Saints' College performed extremely well and won each of their initial debates. Congratulations must go to Myfanwy Primary Debating Team with the trophy as South-west Hawley, Gerald Mitchell, Elizabeth Dillon, Regional Champions. Catherine Riley, Steven Brown, Brian Murphy It has been an extremely worthwhile experience for all of the Year 7 students and they have learnt many of the skills of formal public speaking.
JUNIOR DEBATING 1986 proved to be a successful year for the Junior Debating Team. The team consisting of Susan Wright, Joseph Geha and Tristan Perry were undefeated in the preliminary round winning 4 out of 4 debates. Unfortunately in the first quarter-final we were narrowly defeated by Newman College, therefore being knocked out of the competition. We would like to thank Miss Cleghorn for her support. PRIMARY INTERSCHOOL DEBATING TEAM Joseph Geha, Susan Wright
17 YEAR 11 ITALIAN CLASS 1986
ITALIAN LANGUAGE CAMP exhausted by the time we went to bed. The final Between the 25th and 27th of July, six Year 12 day was just used for cleaning up including a Italian students attended an Italian camp at treasure hunt. We were all very tired and happy Sorrento organised for TEE revision. Arriving when we left the campsite. around 6 o'clock we were quickly organised into Thank you to Mrs Grant and Mrs Maio for dorms and then reported back to the dining encouraging us to go and visiting us on the room at 6:30 for the tea. Tea consisted of a weekend. G . LJ mountain of yummy Italian food including eorgma L lanson pasta and fresh bread. Assuming we would all have to do the washing up, we were quite surprised when the teachers did it. No one INTERNATIONAL VISIT TO ITALY touched a sink all weekend, the teachers did all During the 1985-86 Christmas holidays, I was the cooking and washing up. After tea we were fortunate to be selected to go to Italy for two organised into groups in which we stayed for the months as an exchange student. There were 25 rest of the camp. We were required to perform a students from Western Australia. mime on the name of our group, some of which were really funny! We then had a quiz, had The family I was staying with were very supper and went to bed. In the morning, we helpful during my stay, especially about my were awakened to go "footing" down to the understanding of their way of life. beach. After we were refreshed by our morning I was very pleased to have the opportunity to jog we had breakfast and then 2 lessons for our travel to a country of which I knew very little oral practice. We then went to our groups to and could expand my knowledge in many ways. prepare a play for the evening's skits. Lunch While in Italy, I made many friends, who followed and then we were given a few handy helped me to settle in quickly and experience as hints for our exam by the chief examiner Mrs much of their society as possible. Duncan. The afternoon was just left free for sport, and preparing for our plays. Some This experience has enabled me to appreciate exchange students braved the cold by my family and friends even more. I say "Buona swimming! After tea we performed our plays Fortuna" to all future exchange students. and then we had a fancy dress disco. We were all Penni Horn
18 REPORT ON ITALIAN ACTIVITIES EXCHANGE STUDENT On the 28th of June 1986, Giovanna Magnalbo arrived to stay with Camille Deburgh. The week prior to the commencement of school was spent showing Giovanna the traditional sights of Perth. The Italian exchange program included Giovanna attending school for the rest of her time. She seemed to settle into the Australian lifestyle well and enjoy herself. During the course of her stay she was invited to go down to Albany for one week. This enabled her to experience both city and country cultures.
S. Orru, Italian Exchange Student Little by little, the icy curtain melted and things became better and then wonderful. They love me and I love them. I have had a very good time here at All Saints'. I have met very nice people and they have helped me to learn English. They also helped me to overcome my home sickness. Through these few short lines, I would like to say "Thank you very much" to everyone for a year I will not forget. Love, Si/via
Giovanna Magnalbo THE COLLEGE FETE The Italian class has enjoyed having On the 25th October, the All Saints' College Giovanna with us and wish her the best for her fete was held. After a full year of preparation by future language studies. Ci manceri; Ciao parents, students and staff, the fete had finaJly Giovanna. dalla classe italiana. arrived. There was a wide variety of stalls, including the Quilted Dove, Country Kitchen, White Elephant and Indian Cookery. Everyone THANK YOU attending the fete tried their hardest to win the many competitions consisting of a car raffle, I have been at All Saints' College for eight won by Shani Barr; best cake decoration, months now but some people still do not know unanimously won by Anna Coxon and the best me. My name is Silvia Orru. I come from decorated stall going to Country Kitchen (Jam, Sardinia (an island in the Mediterranean off Marmalades, Pickles and Preserves). Italy). From my experience here, I can say I have had a wonderful time in this country. It is The coJlege also presented many displays very different from mine. The people and the including the College Dance Group, Fashion school have a different way of thinking, even Parade, College Choir, Gymnastics and Band. the city is different. Overall, the College Fete was considered an When I arrived in Australia, I did not speak enormous success. We would especially like to English. This made life very difficult. J had been thank the Ladies Forum, all those who assisted studying French for six years. In the beginning, on the stalls, those who came along and most of it was hard to be a part of my family because all Monika Dunnet who organised it all. they had been living together for many years. Katherine Smith and Marina A dams, Year nine
19 SCIENCE AT ALL SAINTS' In the Australian Schools Science The Science Department saw some interesting Competition conducted by the University of additions to its staff this year. Mr Lieveuse New South Wales, two students were awarded a delighted his classes with his colourful dressing Certificate of High Distinction - Elizabeth while Mr Chan intrigued his students with talks Dillon in Year 7 and Michael Camarri in Year 9. of strange oriental customs. The place certainly Certificates of Honour were awarded the top came alive with a "Bang" due to the student in each school year and these went to: pyromaniacal tendencies of the fun-loving Mr Year 7 Elizabeth Dillon Phillips while Cameran Cahill was always a dab Year 8 Gemma Carter, Daniel Fick hand with the shutter. Year 9 Michael Camarri Year 10 Andrew Male In addition, Certificates of Distinction went to twelve Year 7, Six Year 8, Six Year 9, and ten Year 10 students. This year Australian Science in Schools Week (October 13th to 17th) was marked by several activities within the college - students in all science classes vying for jazzy science stickers, a balloon launch, science display in the library, science puzzle competition and a highly competitive team event between 7 teams from Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 to build the strongest "Newspaper and String Structure". All in all, it was a fun week.
THE WORLD RECORD LONG MOLECULE? WINNERS OF SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH On Thursday, 9th October, the Year 12 Left to right: Jason Chan, John Dillon, Tim Greville Chemists synthesised what they claim to be the world record for a long molecule. Drawing from In the annual Science Talent Search the interface of a solution of 1.6-diaminohexane conducted by the Science Teachers' Association in water, over a solution of decanedioyl chloride of W.A., three of our Year 10 students, John in 1,1, I-trichloroethane, Or Simpson passed the Dillon, Tim Greville and Jason Chan were most end of the molecule to Larissa Morcombe and successful. They won 1st prize in the instructed her to walk away with it at a slow and Environmental Science Section and their project regular pace. Normally in this experiment, after was judged the second best entry overall. a metre or two, the leading student moves too
World's Longest Molecule (50 metres)
20 Our "Merit" Titration Team. fast, or the teacher hiccups, or other students Institute of the Western Australian Institute of fail to support the ever lengthening molecule, or Technology. This is a chemical analysis two of the reacting monomers fail to link up, or competition with 90 competing teams from the molecule breaks under its own weight or schools all over the State. The team of Gabriel through chemical impurity or negligence or a Chan, Andrew Dunnet, and Hammond Mason student's having rough hands. On this occasion came 15th, with an average error in their three however, the miracle happened and Larissa was analyses of one half of one percent, and they the epitome of slowness and regularity, Dr were awarded certificates of merit at the 'very Simpson's nervous system was intact, the other good' standard at Assembly on 20 August. Our class members duly took the strain at 2 metre second team of Graeme Burton, Nikait Lai, and intervals, Andrew Dunnet's hands had been Robert Sexstone did not make it into the manicured that morning, and the super-pure 'competent' bracket (5 percent error) and their chemicals did exactly what they were meant to certificates of participation (certificates of do. Larissa led the molecule right round the incompetence?) were quietly passed to them in a perimeter of the classroom and, when it became Chemistry Class. Peter Simpson too big to fit in S3, she took it out the door amidst screamed exhortations to all and sundry to walk faster or slower or more regularly or more firmly or more gently. Finally the AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS molecule was arrayed on the F Block Lawn, all COMPETITION FOR THE WESTPAC 50 metres of it with its 291 billion carbon atoms AWARDS and 36 billion nitrogen atoms - 327 billion On Wednesday, 6th August, all students in atoms in all, covalently bonded in a chain. For Year 7 attempted the Junior Division paper and the statistically minded, attached to the chain all students in Year 9 and 10 attempted the were 36 billion oxygen atoms and 540 billion Intermediate Division paper in the Australian hydrogen atoms - give or take one or two. Mathematics Competition. Of the 287 students who entered, 18 were awarded Certificates of Distinction and 78 were TITRATION STAKES awarded Certificates of Merit. The best On Tuesday 15 July two teams from All performances were recorded by Elizabeth Saints' College took part in the Titration Stakes Dillon (Year 7), Michael Camarri (Year 9) and conducted by the Royal Australian Chemical Timothy Parkin (Year 10).
21 MATHEMATICS ENRICHMENT REPORT SKI TRIP REPORT 1986 All Saint's College entered into the spirit of From June 28 - July 5 a group of about 30 Mathematics this year joining in many activities staff and students of All Saints' attended the offered for students by the Mathematical 1986 Ski Trip at Falls Creek, Victoria. Association of Western Australia. We stayed at the 'Silver Ski Lodge', much Some upper school students attended Maths relieved at reaching our destination after a seven Circle meetings held on Friday nights at the hour bus trip from Melbourne airport. University of Western Australia. Everyone was tired but still excited. We retired Four Year 10 boys, Samuel Burton, John early to prepare ourselves for what, for most of Dillon, Timothy Greville and Christopher Kelly us, was our first day of snow skiing. spent a weekend playing mathematical games After a good night's sleep everybody was up and joining in other activities at Noalimba in and ready to go. All feeling very professional in July. our ski gear, we received our ski lift ticket and Three Year 10 boys, Jason Chan, John Dillon set off down the mountain to the lifts, which and Andrew Payne, tackled the LB.M. Talent would take us up to our ski instructors. The Competition, a 2 Yz hour problem-solving paper instructors taught us all the basics of skiing for which they found rather difficult - the best of two hours. After the lesson we had the rest of them ending up in the top 30070 Statewide. the day to do as we pleased. Year 9 and 10 Mathematics Enrichment All together, we had about three lessons students participated in the Math-O-Quest, improving on our skills. where John Dillon won a first prize in his The second day of the trip it snowed all day, division for his analysis of a Bounce Bomb. most us skiing and also having snow fights. It Timothy Greville and Michael Camarri were was quite difficult trying to ski at the top of the awarded Special Commendations for their mountain, considering we had 72 km/hr head projects. winds. After another day of fantastic skiing, we During National Mathematics Week all Year went back to the lodge. 7, 9 and 10 students took part in the Westpac A pyjama party was held while we were at Competition. Falls Creek and prizes were given for the most
SKI TRIP Back Row, left to right: Sharon, Rhona, Sally Front Row, left to right: Karen, Peta, Amanda, Michaela
22 original staff and student. Mrs Greville won the COLLEGE BAND REPORT prize for the staff and Rhona Dunnet for the Despite the fact that this year saw many of students. our most proficient Year 12 players leave, the Also whilst over there a surprise party was band managed to surpass all expectations and held for Simon Catt, which we all enjoyed. But maintain a degree of musicality. a certain group of Year 11 boys decided that Under the leadership of Mr K.F. Maughan, they had better things to do, like going to see the the band gradually regained some of the musical local band playing at the nearest hotel. excellence which was continuously displayed Returning in the early hours of the morning, not last year at various functions. This year, the thinking they would be caught, they were band has performed at assemblies, the primary surprised by Mr Hanson who just happened to opening, "Trial by Jury" night, the College fete be walking around (Don't know why??). The and speech night. By some arcane process, Mr boys were all given the cruellest punishment Maughan has managed to keep a fairly high possible, they had to load all our suitcases into level of interest at each band rehearsal through the bus the next day for our departure to the year, including a special public rehearsal on Melbourne. We were all very upset to leave the Open Day, and raise the standard of the band to snow and Mike and Alish, our hosts, who had mediocrity. been so hospitable to us throughout the whole Over the span of the year, our numbers were week. swelled to approximately 3D, with the inclusion For the fantastic week we all had, in the snow, of members ranging from Year 7 to Year 12. On we must thank Mr Stapleton, Mr Hanson, Mr the weekend of I November, all of the young and Mrs Greville, Mrs Grant and Guy Stapleton dedicated, musically talented students, and the for such a great time. band, acquiesced to rehearse for their spell Thanks again. binding performance at speech night. Amanda Wood Although it was a disconcerting experience for Mr Kural, the camp was a success, bringing the band to a standard higher than any number of rehearsals had done throughout the year.
ALL SAINTS' COLLEGE CONCERT BAND Back Row, left to right: Adam Arnold, Stephen Wise, Jonathan Greville, Nicole Heatley, Tim Parkin, Julia ElIen, Adam Jackson, Dylon Morgan, Marcus Hodge, Brendan Eas,ton Middle Row, left to right: Katherine Docking, Karen Alexander, Andrew Youngs, Kyhe Chan, Mr Maughan (Band Master), Brian Murphy, Joy Ormsby, Jason Chan, Brad~ey Spenc.er Front Row. left to right: Marguerite Loneragan, Meredith Hodge, Mark Baldmg, Pauhne Lee, Kelly Jackson, John Dillon, Gabriel Chan
23 TRAINING ORCHESTRA
Our compliments, respects and thanks must nervous stars preparing for their performances; go to our band master, Mr Maughan, who has, the lilting, penetrating shrieks of the choirs, the yet again, bravely led his fine young musicians musical experimentation, and the ardent through the stages of boredom and mediocrity discussions of the finer points of audience that is inevitable in many young bands manipulation and stage technique ... comprising a range of abilities. Although Mr The evening of music opened with the Maughan has already rewarded two of the older Training Orchestra's interpretation of Haydn players, Gabriel Chan and Bradley Spencer, followed by a short piece by Playhar. One can with college colours for their services to the comment on the admirable tone of Miss band, we are sure that his thanks reach out to Dawson's violin lead, quite comfortably in every member who has given great dedication, control of the subtleties of 'Krazy Klock', in all hard work and enjoyment to what has now its delicate humour. become the College's most professional music group. The strong opening number was to promise much, and the Junior Guitar Ensemble did not Congradge, Colledge Banned!! disappoint, handling the precise counterpoint of John Dillon and Jason Chan Shearer's 'Etude No. l' with mastery. They captivated the audience with their diminutive presence which was overcome by their surprising virtuosity. A NIGHT TO REMEMBER ALL SAINTS' COLLEGE CONCERT Item number three on the programme was the Junior Choir, who presented their rendition of The inaugural All Saints' College Concert 'Frog and Mouse' and the charming 'Consider was the highlight of the artistic life of musicians Yourself' from the stage production of 'Oliver'. in the student body and staff for the first Accompaniment for this was ably provided by semester. Instruments were polished, voices Mrs Knox. The lively, musically frivolous cleared, uniforms freshly pressed, and the very melodies of the choir were then contrasted by best performance etiquette observed. the more classically inclined, stately harmonies Backstage, in the deeper recesses of F-Block, of Koehler and Schubert, cast into the P.A. one could soak up the tense atmosphere of Centre by eight budding flautists.
24 COLLEGE CONCERT - DRESS REHEARSAL
25 Jeffrey Docking's solo performance of The second half of this evening of music was a Beethoven's 'Minuet and Trio in G' was a highly production of the Gilbert & Sullivan 'Trial By commendable effort showing obvious talent. As Jury', the culmination of a semester of if to drive home this point, the Treble Boys' dedication by a select group of senior students in Choir demonstrated their singing ability as they the disciplines of theatrical vocalisation and produced the strains of 'Heave Yo Ho' and stage humour. The audience quickly warmed 'Stockrider's Song' by Duckworth and James towards this obviously enthusiastic group as, respectively. Many thanks to Mrs Kirke for her dressed in formal evening wear, they entered the sensitive and supportive role as accompanist. auditorium with all the pomp and ceremony of Not to be outdone, the senior students aired seasoned professionals. As the strains of 'Land their artistic qualities. Firstly, David Scott of Hope and Glory' wafted into the air, the demonstrated great dexterity and musicianship audience was greeted by the distinguished guest by a sound rendition of the 'Waltz' by Carulli conductor and producer of the operetta, Mr and 'Allegro' by Guilani. Jason Chan then John Bednall, who was by no means performed an enchanting interpretation of the underdressed for the occasion. The visual Bach 'Aria in G', demonstrating that the impact of the group could only be described as saxophone is accreditable outside the confines the epitome of sartorialelegance. of modern jazz and rock. The College Choir was The opening chorus was thunderous in next on stage, presenting an old favourite, 'Do magnitude and dextrous in harmony, while the Ray Me' from the motion picture and stage part singing was immaculate. Even at this early musical 'The Sound of Music', appropriately stage, the vivacity and tenacity of the music was contrasted by an American traditional song, clearly stated in a strong, confident approach. 'Sourwood Mountain'. From voices to the pure The solos were handled with sensitivity and sounds of a flute, the ever changing variety of musicianship, with good attention to dramatic the concert turned its focus on the 'Duetto #1' effect. Even the conductor demonstrated his by Gabrielsky, performed by the duo of primal exhibitionistic urge by joining in the Marguerite Loneragan and Joanne Robertson. 'festivities', tastefully complementing the This was followed by a careful interpretation strong performance of the supporting cast, who of Brahms' 'Rhapsody' on the piano by Gabriel delivered their comic sketches with fluid Chan, demonstrating the lyrical qualities of the continuity and flawless execution. solo piano in this free-ranging work. The finale One must reserve comment for the great skill to the first half was provided by the College of Damien Gare in the portrayal of the Judge, Band under the direction of Mr Keith Maughan. whose presence no doubt was an important
COLLEGE CHOIR
26 JUNIOR CHOIR contribution to the intrinsic atmosphere of fun fine body of young singers. All 65 of them have bubbling from every bar of the music. made a number of public appearances including Congratulations must also be extended to the the opening of the Primary Department and the flirtatious theatrical teamwork of all the College Concert in June. Their repertoire is principals, James McNeill, Rebecca Morgan, growing month by month. Our orchestra, now Damien Gare, Jeremy Greville, Craig Palmer 24 strong, is also a most exciting development. 1 and Paul Lawrence, who together bound the was particularly keen to see string players audience into the work with their lively and performing at All Saints' and now we have 9 artistic interplays. A special note of violinists led by Jody Dawson, a member of the acknowledgement towards the singing abilities West Australian Youth Orchestra. of James McNeill in his role as the defendant Choral work in the senior school has been must be drawn after his captivating voice much more of a challenge to achieve success. It reproduced the true operatic power of the tenor will take a number of years for music in this area with such confidence and skill. to fully reach its potential. However, I am very A very gratified 'thank you' must be extended thankful to those students who have been towards the contributors in the staff, Mr members this year of either the College Choir or Southwell, Mrs Kirke, Mrs Knox, Mr Maughan the Treble Boys' choir. As the members of the and Mr Bednall for recognising the benefit of Junior Choir graduate into the secondary the event and taking steps towards the final school I hope many will continue with their production of an evening of high quality choral activities. My eventual aim is to have a entertainment (even enjoyed by a certain anti Junior Choir, a Year 8 Choir, a Year 9 Choir humanities mathematics staff member). The and the College Choir for Years 10-12 only. performers found it very satisfying and it is to Only the very best students, with as much choral be hoped that it may have inspired others in the experience as possible, will be selected for the college to take up music as part of their school College Choir. life. G. Chan All our instrumental teachers continue to be very busy and I thank them for their hard work IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE and dedication. PLAY ON My thanks also go to Mr Keith Maughan for William Shakespeare his fine work with the Concert Band, Mrs Knox 1986 has been a year of challenge and and Mrs Kirke for their support throughout the excitement for all those involved in musical year, and Karyn Cheah who has accompanied activities at All Saints'. the College Choir so well. The Junior Choir was formed at the David M. South well beginning of the year and has developed into a Director of Music
27 TRENDEEZ REPORT The attempts at shaping the boomerangs were This has been a fairly quiet year for Trendeez, fair and as soon as the rangs were ready for the student operated store. flight, warnings of the carnage to come were evident. Losses were great - bits and pieces The Year 11 students from Mr Glasheen's were lying all over the metropolitan area. Yea General Business Studies class did, however, there were quite a few boomerangs broken; but mount a quite successful" VI price sale" which fear not, there was a chance for the young pilots generated a lot of interest ... and money!!! of this unique club to try their skill at making a The following students operated the store second boomerang. The designs became a little throughout the year: more exciting and so did the flights. Luckily Paul Gardner, Ashley Gardner, Eddy there were no losses in the rangs and with a little Wong, Deon Cooke, Ben Heuchan, experience with their throwing, they were ready Vicky Johnston, Mark Cargin, Jason for competition. Anderson, Rolf Vickers, Jason There was little interest at first in Littlewood Bruce Loneragan, Jason competition, but second semester saw a whole Gregory, Matthew White, Matthew new group of throwers. The club gained practice Dodd, Carl Hester. on open day and a sunny day in October saw the They are all congratulated on their efforts. largest turnout of All Saints' kids for the W.A. R.M. Glasheen competition. Two of the three competitors gained positions in the competition. During the year, a total of 70 boomerangs were made. 70010 of these were operational. All in all, the club was a booming success. BOOMERANG CLUB Thanks to Mr Bradshaw for helping in The Boomerang Club started off well with a organising the club, the college for supplying massive response for the option in Tuesday's the wood and Mr Schirinzi for allowing the use clubs and societies period. A group of about of the woodwork room. twenty people were selected for the group. Stuart leffrey
T. McKenzie, Year JJ
28 THE GREAT OUTDOORS YEAR IO's TERM TWO PIONEER TUCKER
29 PRIMARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
THE OPENING OF THE PRIMARY Mrs Watts, Mrs Radford, Mrs Doughty, Mrs DEPARTMENT Parr, Mrs Robartson and Mrs Reany, our clubs On Sunday, 4th May, it was the opening of would not be successful. the Primary Department. Everyone came and gathered in the P.A. centre. Dr. Speed, and the Archbishop of Perth, and also the officials walked through the doors. Everyone stood up as SPORT - INTERSCHOOL Mr Southwell played a song on the piano. Dr This year, the Primary Department was a Speed came up to the microphone and member of the South Canning Sports welcomed everyone. We all sang hyms and every Association and therefore competed against now and then, one of the officials would come local primary schools in swimming, athletics out to the front and give their speech. Near the and a lightning carnival for football, soccer and end of the occassion, the Archbishop drew the netball. curtains to show the plaque and everyone gazed The results are: at it. The plaque said: This Plaque commemorates the dedication INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING and opening ofthe Primary Department In April, the Primary Department competed by in an Interschool Swimming Carnival at THE MOST REV'D DR P.P. CARNLEY Canning Pool. The team comprised thirty ARCHBISHOP ofPERTH on swimmers from Years 5 to 7 competing in the 46 Sunday, 4 May 1986. event programme. Due to our small number and CHAIRMAN FOUNDA nON PRINCIPAL limited grades, the carnival was handicapped. Mr T. W. McAuliffe Dr N. Eric Speed The swimmers performed very strongly, gaining The opening finished at about 4:00 and six 1st places, ten 2nd places and two 3rd places. everyone went home. One week later, some The spectators supported the college loudly workmen came and put up the plaque on the and should be congratulated for their wall outside the Year 5 classroom. enthusiasm. All Saints' College won the Carnival convincingly by 53 points. ABC CO CERT On Wednesday, 18 June, Years 5, 6 and two LIGHTNINC CARNIVAL Year 7 classes boarded the buses to go to the In June, we competed in a carnival at first ABC Concert. We had box seats and most Willetton Sporting Club. The main aim of the people could see. We all enjoyed the items, carnival was full participation, and all Year 7s' especially the clap monitor when we had to clap and a few Year 6s' boys, competed in football, very hard and see what number we got up to. soccer and netball. Other items included Star Wars with great lights The football team comprised Years 7 and 6 and music! boys and we pushed, tackled and kicked our There were many instruments, including way through six games. Our results were varied violins, flutes, drums, keyboards, pianos, and by the end of the afternoon, we still cellos, trumpets and lots of other instruments managed to drag our bruised, tired bodies too. We all enjoyed it very much. A young boy around the field. After playing six games, we named Simon went up to the stage and tried to finished fourth in the football competition. We play the piano with a bit of help from the thoroughly enjoyed the day, but we were pianist. After the concert, we all crowded into grateful to return to school and rest our weary the buses and went back to school. limbs. The soccer team played seven games throughout the day and although we did not gain a place in the competition, we learned and PRIMARY CLUBS improved our soccer skills. Marcus Hodge Clubs is a time which all primary students played well as goal keeper and managed to save eagerly look forward to each Tuesday and many goals. All those who participated in the Thursday afternoon. The activities cater for a games had a very enjoyable day and although wide range of interests and skills. Without the we did not return as winners, we gained from support of the following mothers, Mrs Chator, the experience.
30 While the boys were busy participating in INTERHOUSE CARNIVALS football and soccer, all Year 7 girls were This year, due to increased numbers at the involved in netball. As it was a cold, windy day, College, the Primary Department held separate everyone was glad to play a game to warm up. It swimming and athletic carnivals, but with the was an exciting day and the results from the six points going to the overall interhouse shields. teams were varied, with some not winning a game - due to our lack of shooting accuracy The interhouse swimming carnival was held and other teams involved in very close games. at Bicton Pool in March and was a great success. Overall, the netball teams were placed sixth, but All primary students represented their house in we all thoroughly enjoyed the day although our either novelty events, relays or individual tired bodies were complaining at the end. events. The carnival commenced early in the CROSS COUNTRY afternoon, with each house cheering madly to In August, all members of the Primary support their competitors. After a long, hot Department participated in the annual cross day, the results were announced. First, by a country. The course was not an easy one as it narrow margin of seven points, was O'Connor, was around the school grounds and a lot of with the minor places going to Murdoch, students fell into the creek. The course was 2.5 Stirling and Forrest. kilometres and the first boy to finish was Rhyon The champions for each age group are as Johnson in 10:00 minutes and the first girl was follows: Meg Strickland in 13:23. It was a good day for Year 5 Christopher Lee Shelley Jordans Murdoch as the first four boys and first girl Year 6 Craig Baines Gabrielle Brand were all from that house. Year 7 Yvette ColdweIl Ben Dixon INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS The carnival was well run and thanks must go to Mr Lickfold and the Year 11 students. In October, the Primary Department competed in an Interschool Athletics Carnival. The interhouse athletics carnival was held in The carnival was held in two parts, with the field October. The competition was held on a events on the Tuesday morning and the track beautiful spring day and all primary students events on the Thursday morning. strained their muscles to compete for their house. Unfortunately, the results were not as Unfortunately, we did not perform with any close as the Interhouse swimming, with merit in the field events and were unplaced in all Murdoch being the clear leaders after the field events. However, our team is to be events and never looking like being beaten. congratulated for their effort and There was however a close battle going on determination. between Forrest and O'Connor for fourth Like the swimming, the carnival was place, with the position not being decided until handicapped. All Saints' College was the last relay. The final results were: Murdoch represented by a determined team and - 1,105, Stirling - 857, Forrest - 729, supported by enthusiastic spectators. The O'Connor - 724. competitors are to be congratulated for their The champions for each age group were: efforts and competed with true sportsmanship. Year 5 Daniel Pearson Shelley Jordans Although we were placed seventh overall, the Year 6 Brctt Heatley Naomi Caple Carnival was a success in terms of the Year 7 Rhyon Johnson Megan Perks competition and participation.
31 YEARS
FORM SA Teacher: Mrs J\. Askins Back row, left to right: J. Thomas, C. Criddle, S. Jordans, D. Coldwell, J. Theis, R. Rayner, L. Flowerdew, M. Gray, C. Lee, R. Homewood, D. Crane. Middle row, left to right: K. Sutton, L. Watts, N. Chaku, M. Baines, R. HlImphrey, C. Radford, K. Derbyshire, G. Wright, A. Kaczmarczyk, D. Pearson, G. Loftus, K. Brown, A. Meshgin. Front row, left to right: S. Strickland, T. Smith, N. Robinson, S. Soderstrom, S. Binder, N. Wong. Absent: Mrs K. Askins.
YEAR 5 FORM NOTES Primary Department have enjoyed it, especially The new students were, of course, very the five's. nervous about coming to a new school but it These form notes were written by Lynsey wasn't as bad as we thought. Making friends Flowerdew, Kathrine Brown, Nalani Chaku, was very easy as everybody was nice. The Natalie Wong and Sian Binder. teachers were extremely helpful. We were welcomed with many new things. BLACK STRING PUPPET THEATRE Earlier in the year, the Black String Puppet CLASS LIBRARY Theatre came to the school to perform in our Years 5 and 6 class library is going extremely P.A. centre. The stage was on the floor and we well. We all brought books from home. Some all had to sit or lie on a few mattresses because people from Year 5 were chosen to be monitors. outside it was very wet and windy. The They are Lynsey, Laura, Daniella, Sian, Sonali, puppetteer stood above the stage which was Nalani, Rochelle, Jessica, Julie, Michelle and covered with cardboard decorations. The Katherine. There are about two hundred books background was covered with black so that we in the library! It has been going for six months. couldn't see the string. Mrs Askins helped us to make sure no books First came an old man. He introduced us to were damaged or lost, but other than that, we all the other puppets as they came on the stage. did it by ourselves. The next puppet on stage was a man with a Year 5's first year at All Saints' College has turban on his head and he flew on to the stage. been very interesting. We have been to a On his mat, he also had a big pot from which a concert, we've had a puppet show performed snake arose. Then came a ballerina called for us and many other things. We have had Jessica. Jessica did acrobatics on a piece of many exciting canivals, as well. I'm sure all the string. Next, came a horse. The horse's name
32 was Charlotte. Charlotte was a dancing horse, surroundings. They saw lots of wires and shiny she danced up and down the stage. Next on silvery roads leading this way and that. They stage was Carlo, the strong man. He tried to lift were dazzled by the bright lights. weights but was unable to do it on his first try. The boys went exploring. They both went On his second try, he succeeded. In her different ways. Sam went past a room with a tag glamorous dress, Tina Turner was the last on the door saying 'Memory Room'. He opened puppet on the stage. She sang "What's Love the door a little and peeped through the crack Got To Do With It" very well. After the show and saw lots of robot running around pulling had finished, we all got up and were separated out files and putting them back in. Sam closed into groups of five to look at all the puppets the door quietly and went to look for Tom. But close up. After looking at all the puppets, we Tom was spying on a robot that was answering went back to our classroom. telephones. The robot was speaking in every language possible. Sam found a friendly robot instead of Tom! They went to look for Tom. THE TIME TUNNEL Sam and the robot eventually found him. Tom asked the robot if he had a name. He did, it was On Friday, 29 August, the school held an Techy. open day. Year 5 made a Time Tunnel. Reagan Humphreys brought in some boxes to make the Techy showed Sam and Tom where the robots base. We covered it in confetti and glitter that play computer games. The robots don't play the Sian Binder brought in. The Time Tunnei game, they are in the game. They fight to amuse looked beautiful with the decorations. We each the king of robots. He is called 'King Clank'. did an activity and then went to look at the rest King Clank's robots caught Sam and Tom but of the school. It was a lot of fun and a most not Techy. The robots were dressing the boys up enjoyable day. to play a computer game. Techy knew the boys would have to fight against each other until someone died, so he went to save them. Techy saw the king and said THE DEVIL'S PLAIN that if Sam and Tom were let go, he would fight The sun is burning all life. instead. So the king let the boys go and Techy The ground is like a saucepan on a fire. escaped with them. A crack of a bone makes an echo through the Techy told the boys that if they wanted to go sand dunes. back to the classroom they would just have to As the sun beats down like a whip across your close their eyes and think of it. So Sam and Tom back. closed their eyes and thought of the classroom. The dusty air covers you like a heavy sheet. When they opened their eyes again, they were As the hot wind blows across your sweaty back in the classroom. They got told off for cheek, you fall playing with the computer because it wasn't And are left to rot like the others that have working properly. tried to cross The boys never forgot Techy and when they The Devil's Plain. were in the computer. Shelley Jordans, 5A Lynsey Flowerdew, 5A
COMPUTERS! It was just a normal, boring school day for Sam and Tom. They were sitting at their desks listening to a story they had already heard five times before. But little did they know that it was on this day that they would enter a computer! Sam and Tom were at lunch when they decided to play on the new computer. They turned the computer on. There was a blast and smoke started coming out. Sam and Tom couldn't see each other because the smoke was so thick. After a while the smoke cleared, and they realised they were no longer in the classroom. At first they were puzzled by their Amir Meshgir, 5A
33 THE CUTE LITTLE CREATURE THE NIGAROO Moggwoft1e is his name, The Nigaroo Being cute and fluffy is his game, Of Timbuktu He walks the streets and people screech Likes to eat up me and you. "Oh it's the cute little Moggwoffle". ' It's got one big eye They let him sleep at their house, That it uses to spy But he doesn't stay long for he And one big toe to squash with. waffles all night, He's developed the habit And eats nothing but donuts Of eating a rabbit, in warm milk. Alive or stewed a day. Ju/ie Thomas, SA And all morn he will crouch, Just waiting to pounce On a young child, Unsuspecting. At night he will dream Of grown ups and cream THE BLACK ROSE While lying in his soft bed In the lonely hills of Lacoomba, grew a black Of rocks. rose. Only one rose and one boy lived there. The L.M. Watls, SA boy had a suspicion that if he pulled up the rose the hill he lived on would crumble to rubble. The boy never touched the rose until he was A REPORT FROM SPACE fifteen. On his fifteenth birthday, he found that he couldn't resist pulling it up. The Black Rose I am reporting from east of the Milky Way, turned green, then blue, then pink, and just zapping past me now is a destructive star about about every colour until it finally turned into a 200 years old. It is red and looks fluffy. girl. Unfortunately our cameraman got space sick and fell out of the window so we can't take any The girl was very beautiful and of course the photographs. boy had lots of questions. The boy asked how she became a rose, who turned her into a rose We have just passed Venus, the Earth's twin. and many more questions. It took him two Noises came from down on the planet and a whole hours to ask them all. lightning bolt came towards us. We are now in the atmosphere of Mars. Mars is a strange Exactly one year later the girl and the boy got planet, the humans who live on planet Earth are married. It wasn't a proper wedding but they talking about landing on it and making what believed it was. The night of the wedding the they call 'restaurants' and 'homes' and 'space boy heard a voice. It sounded wicked but he centres'. That is something to look out for. wasn't afraid. The voice said not to kiss the girl more than twice or he would turn into a toad. Now everyone, we are landing for a short time The boy took notice and was very careful not to on Mercury, we are now on the planet. The kiss her more than twice. They both grew up and female of the species is preparing a meal for the lived very happily, but she is still waiting for her family and the children are playing Aliens and third kiss. Humans with sticks and stones. The male of the family is hunting for Ghastranoughts, a strange Lynsey Flowerdew, SA creature with a bump on its nose used for sugar and hair for spaghetti. The male uses a sword made from oakaroma wood burnt down to a shape of a circle with a bump for knocking animals down. The grandpa and ma are knitting TEE-BALL socks for the children. They use a special Tee Ball is great technique of putting the string around their big But not if you are late toe and putting their finger in the loop and It's easy to play letting go. I had a turn and made a hat instead. You could play it all day Well, Mercury is full of food as our turtle It's better than cricket spongey found. He was it! And we saw a soup You don't need a wicket made from granitea and spongey - it was a But if you don't play dreadful mess. Well, we have to go. You'd be bored all day This is Sian Binder reporting for the O.K. Saturn Times Anthony Kaczmarczyk, SA Sian Binder, SA
34 JUST A DISEASE dug up half the valley already. They just stood What's an Easter without chocolate? there, frozen, spell-bound and shocked. Uriah, What's a lolly that isn't sweet? quite an old rabbit, muttered in a shaky voice, What's the use of a chocolate icecream, "Disgraceful, that's what it is, disgraceful." "I if it's fallen on the street? can't believe it," exclaimed Bertie. One by one I never can resist a bit of icecream, the rest of the warren came out. A meeting of Even though I try the "rabbit council" was soon declared. Sometimes it has even made me want to die. The council room was full of rabbits all One day they'll find a cure, chattering and whispering. This all stopped to get rid of this disease. when Chair Rabbit shouted "Silence! His Most people call it diabetes. excellency will now speak!" The chief rabbit ow injections aren't a fuss rose, cleared his voice and said "We are in And I don't have to miss the bus serious trouble and we must go quickly before As it's just a prick in and out. this big thing fills in our burrow." "But how are You wouldn't really know it we to escape without the fox catching us?" Because I don't really show it Bertie interrupted. "How dare you speak when And if I did, you would pity me more I'm speaking!" boomed the cruel, angry But worrying is a bore, Claude. "I'm sorry, your excellency. I'm very Because it's just a disease, sorry!" But it was too late, the three chief Called diabetes. soldier rabbits came forward. They scratched L.M. Watts, 5A his ears, until they bled and drooped. Then they kicked him out of the warren. Bertie sat shivering outside. His ears hurt and his leg was aching. Uriah hobbled out of the warren. "Run away quickly," he told Bertie. "Now Claude's started thinking that you were hinting to get the whole warren killed!" whispered the humble old rabbit, for fear of a soldier rabbit appearing at any minute. "But what about you, Uriah?" asked Bertie nervously, rubbing his sore leg. "Oh, I am getting too old," replied Uriah. "Run away Amir Meshgir, 5A quickly and luck be with you." "Goodbye, Uriah." "Goodbye, Bertie." Bertie limped over the hill. Uriah stood there till Bertie was a dot on the horizon, then he slipped back into the THE BUBBLE! warren. There was once a bubble, Bertie looked around. He'd come to the that got into trouble. forest, a place where no rabbit had ventured to It grew very fat, go before. Should he? What if the fox caught and then it went spat. him? He decided to take that risk. He started to So that was the end of the bubble. creep in. He suddenly caught sight of a fox in Sonali Soderstrom, 5A the distance. He froze. The wind was blowing towards his face, so luckily, the fox couldn't smell his odour. All at once Bertie realised it RABBIT ADVENTURE wasn't he who was in danger, it was another rabbit, a doe! The poor thing was shivering with In a valley there was a warren. This warren fright. If he could rescue this doe they could was ruled over by a cruel, mean rabbit chief have a litter and bring up a warren! Without called Claude. One of the rabbits was called thinking about what he was doing, Bertie darted Bertie. In another warren, far away was a rabbit out in front of the fox and pushed the doe called Laureen. behind a bush. "Who are you?" she asked. "No A tiny nose peeped out of a burrow, followed time for questions, just stay here," Bertie by the whole body of a rabbit, from his twitchy answered hurriedly. But when he came out from nose to his bobby little tail. "Come on!" he behind the bush, the fox had gone. He poked his called down the burrow to his friend Uriah. head behind the bush again. "What's the They both stared around in horror. All around matter?" asked the doe, "you scared?" "H them, instead of the quiet peaceful valley they'd H-e's gone," stuttered Bertie. "Sure?" asked always known, was a large bulldozer which had the doe cautiously. "Positive," replied the
35 nervous Bertie. "Well, that's settled," sighed cried "Laureen!" and when Laureen saw the doe, then she asked, "What's your name?" Bertie, she cried "Bertie!" They were very "Bertie," answered Bertie. "My name is pleased to see each other. Laureen," said the doe, "why are you in the Paul checked on them everyday. Each day, forest?" Bertie's leg grew stronger. One day, when Bertie explained everything that had Laureen woke up, she found Bertie trying to happened, then he told her his plan. When he'd open the cage door. "What are you doing?" finished, she nodded and said, "I will come with asked Laureen. "Trying to get out," muttered you. " Bertie. "Why?" asked Laureen imploringly. Bertie and Laureen were getting hungry. Bertie looked at her and then laughed. "Ha, I Soon they came to a patch of carrots. Laureen don't know!" They both laughed. "Do you was just about to eat them when Bertie cried know what?" Laureen said matter-of-factly, "Hold on!" He tugged at one of the carrots. A "we haven't got a care in the world here!" rabbit trap sprang up. Right on Bertie's leg! In another week, Bertie's leg was better. Paul "Help!" he cried. Laureen saw that the trap on came over to the hutch and opened the door. Bertie's leg was very heavy. To lift it would be The rabbits didn't dart out because they trusted almost impossible. Laureen put her head on Paul now. He reached in and grabbed hold of Bertie's body and cried. Then there was a Bertie. "Let's have a look at you," he sudden rustle of leaves and footsteps. A tall boy whjspered. Paul unravelled the bandage on appeared. Laureen slunk back in fear. But the Bertie's leg. "That looks a lot better doesn't boy smiled and bent down. Very gently, he lifted it?" he muttered to no one in particular. He put the bar that held Bertie's leg and carefully Bertie back in the hutch and closed the door. picked him up. He kicked the horrible trap Bertie hopped around as if he couldn't believe away. Laureen got a bit closer to him and let the it. boy pat her ears. Later on that day, Paul took both of them out The boy started to walk off but Laureen of the hutch in the backyard. In the backyard followed. Finally, the boy crouched down and was a clothes line, a workshop and a slide and picked her up as well. She snuggled up into his swings. Paul put Bertie and Laureen down by warm, woolly jumper and fell asleep. the swings. But they were puzzled. Did Paul When she woke up, she found herself in a box mean for them to run away? No, because he was with straw in it, in a kitchen. A little further sitting next to them by the swings. Bertie away sitting at a table was the boy nursing Bertie suddenly knew what to do! He hopped (limping in his arms. Bertie had a white bandage on his a little bit) over to the clothes line. Laureen leg. Laureen poked her head up over the side of followed, a bit puzzled still. After that, Paul the box. The boy laughed and said, "You awake always took them into the backyard. They now?" But, of course, Laureen didn't definitely weren't bored or scared, and each day understand what the boy was saying. The boy they made new discoveries. stood up. He was a pretty tall boy with brown Next summer, Laureen had a litter of rabbits. hair and brown eyes that shone like stars. One had the slightest limp like his father. And He walked over to the fridge and came back they all had soft silky ears. Paul was pleased as with a carrot. The boy held it out to Laureen. well and let them run around the backyard. Laureen backed away, thinking about what And at night in the rabbit hutch, Bertie would happened to Bertie. "Come on," the boy tell of his adventures. How he got caught in a coaxed, "have something to eat." Laureen took rabbit trap and Paul had rescued him. (Laureen a quick bite, half expecting to see a trap fall on always reminded him that she'd helped as well!) top of her. The boy stroked Laureen's soft, And they all grew up to be strong, healthy fluffy ears and muttered "Poor little thing". rabbits like their mother and father. A lot of things happened in the next two Laura Watts, 5A weeks. Laureen found out that the boy's name was Paul. A rabbit hutch was made. It was warm and ON THE MOON Laureen had plenty of food. She didn't even "Hi mum," I shouted. "Hi, darling," she mind if she was locked up. almost sang back. My mum was an astronaut. Bertie started getting better. Before, he She had just been to the Space Centre for some wouldn't eat a thing. But soon he had a nibble good news. Before dinner I decided to make a or two (or three or four!) on a carrot. space station with Leggo. When he was strong enough, Paul put him During dinner my sisters kept on gabbling, into the hutch. When Bertie saw Laureen, he then my brother said, "What is the good news,
36 mum?" Mum replied "Well. .. I have been O.T.C.E.S.S. chosen to ... to head the first colony on the ... 27.5.86 on the moon." My dad choked on his meat. 167 Hensman St "And I want you all to come." I replied " South Perth 6151 WELL, I'M NOT," and I stomped to my room and made a list like this: Dear Madam, Advantages Disadvantages I am very concerned about your jumping up when I came to tell you this: There is no need I. Could become Leaving friends to be afraid of me. I am smaller than you and famous I am cute and cuddly. I was very distressed 2. Friendly monsters Something go wrong too. When I came to tell you your pipe is 3. My own moon Monsters on the leaking I was trying to catch your attention buggy moon while you were screaming on your best pine chair. Now minor matters like these aren't too 4. Family with me Wearing a spacesuit serious but if I come again don't have a 5. Ride in a rocket Fall into craters nervous breakdown and don't be scared of me After hours, minutes, seconds, days, weeks, I as the above. finally decided what to do. I would go. After all Yours Micely, I could visit earth and if there was something Sir Montague R. Mouse bad, I would still be with my family and other Sian Binder, 5A families. Jessica Theis, 5A
Amanda McAppion, Year 12
37 YEAR 6
FORM 6P Teacher: Mr K. Pitman Back row, left to right: A. Wall, M. Dawson, S. Brand, K. Johnston, J. Leckie, G. Ellioll, S. Spence, S. Tyrrell, B. Heatley, C. Baines, A. Wragg, F. Kotai. Middle row, left to right: J. Docking, R. Mumme, K. Johnson, C. Pozzari, J. Halvorsen, A. Milner, A. Wise, D. Grimbly, E. Pearson, N. Caple, N. Cossill, M. Webster. FrOfll row, lefllo right: T. Doughty, K. Morris, 1. Alexander, G. Brand, P. Hatch, B. Philp.
6P FORM NOTES all the puppets seemed to move by themselves. February 1986 was a new experience for the The whole performance was centred around a students of Year Six. Not only were we in a new circus and included such characters as, a tight school, but also a brand new Primary rope walker, a weight lifter and a Tina Turner Department. Everybody was excited and singer. nervous on the first day. A new experience for After the end of semester holidays, we settled us was attending Holy Communion in the P.A. down to a long, slow moving term and it was a centre. relief when the mid-semester break finally For the first few days, everybody was very arrived. quiet and busy settling in. There were many new Our major event of the year was a Year Six subjects such as Language Studies and Religious camp to a farm in Kondinin. There we learned Education which we found to be very about many aspects of the farming life such as interesting. Added to these, we went off to bailing hay, harvesting wheat and barley, and Music, Physical Education, and Art in the shearing sheep. We stayed in the shearers' Senior School. One of the hardest things we had quarters and an old farm house which turned to get used to was that there were no sirens to tell out to be a real experience. A day was spent in us when to change periods or go back into class. the town of Kondinin getting to know the local We soon became very conscious of our watches. people and having a tuck-shop lunch with the In the second part of first semester, we went Primary school children. Living in a country to an A.B.C. concert at the Concert Hall. town is certainly a lot different from living in Initially, we thought it was going to be all the city. On the Thursday, we went to Hyden classical music, however, it turned out to be and spent the day looking at Wave Rock, completely different and very enjoyable. Hippo's Yawn and many other interesting We also had a visit from the Black String natural features in the area. Puppet Theatre. We were all intrigued by how The night time activities proved to be very
38 exciting and a lot of fun. One night we went out THE RUNAWAY TRAIN Spot Lighting, on the back of two farm utes, to In the plush room of an executive of the Great observe the wild life, kangaroos, rabbits and Western Railways building a bitter conversation foxes. Chasing after the rabbits was very funny. was going on. "I tell you I'm not crazy!" said Needless to say we didn't catch any. an angry voice. "I'm afraid you are. Tests have On another night, we had a Lantern Stalk. proven that you are . . . urn . . . mentally Walking and creeping through virgin bush unstable," said a calm but firm voice, "and we certainly kept our wits about us. are forced to retire you from service." The trip home was a long and tiring one. A tall thin man wearing a loose shirt and loose Everybody was glad when we finally arrived jeans, with brown hair and a look of anger on back in the school grounds. We were all sad to his face exits the room. The man rushes down see the camp come to a conclusion but the the steps and trips on the tread on the second experiences we had made it very successful. flight of stairs. A shout of pain shatters the As the year drew to a close, we were able to silence of the stair-well and a trickle of blood look back and appreciate our first year at All stains the carpet. The building is silent, the man Saints' College and look forward to Year Seven has left. in 1987. Inside a house in the country ... "I told them and told them that I'm not mad, but they wouldn't believe me, they just would not believe "AUSTRALIA'S WONDERLAND" me!" and the smashing of china breaks the silence of the night air. "I WILL HAVE MY On the Rollercoaster, going high and low, REVENGE!" the man shouts. Spending all your money on the new side shows. The next morning, the man, dressed in the Panning for gold in the GOLDRUSH, same loose shirt and jeans that he wore to see the J ousting in MEDlEVAL FAIRE, executive, walked calmly out of the house. He Or maybe even standing could smell the fresh smell of the moist earth. Near the 'DRAGON'S LAIR' He walked through a field full of grass-like Going through the rainbow, weeds whose seeds made his legs itch. In the Into HANNA BARBERA LAND, distance he could see the town's station. It was a Getting onto different rides, small station with a grey roof and walls of gum Or listening to a band. tree wood. He could remember the station the Far away in New South Wales is first time he saw it. It was a makeshift "AUSTRALIA'S WONDERLAND". construction, made from scraps of metal and You just have to fly there over sea and sand. wood. He could also remember the house he grew up in. It was a small and foul-smelling E/aine Pearson, 6P house. He could remember the beatings he got when he had been naughty. All his family had been killed by a plague. He was taken under the PEACE wing of an old couple who had also died a few years after his first job. His thoughts were The dove survives from the veil of war and interrupted by a rabbit that he had startled. He violence. But it is struggling for peace, was now very close to the station. struggling to stop a war from which no one benefits. The dove lives through disease, The man approached the station. The ancient pollution and even death. Long after the earth sign swung in the breeze, it said "LEON". The dies, the dove will live on new worlds, fighting. dusty track leading up to the station had half Fighting the battle for peace. dead creepers lining it with a fence on which to climb. A hole near the track betrayed the Francis Kotai, 6P presence of a rabbit, but nobody had taken steps to drive it away. He could see the station master through the branches of a dead tree. The short, BEAUTY fat man had fallen asleep in his blue uniform Have you seen the beautiful flower as the petals and cap. The man didn't dare enter the booking open up and the water drips off from last night's hall for fear of someone seeing him because he rain. How proud the owner is to see a whole was supposed to have left town the day before. bunch of these in her garden but she knows they He went round to the platform. He climbed up, won't last long as tomorrow, her grand-children dodging all the holes, and he saw his target. The are coming and grandma knows the kids run all green, red and gold engine was empty and he over her garden bed. knew just what to do. Due to his training as an Michae/ Webster,6P engine driver and workman for the G.W.R. he
39 knew just how to uncouple and drive the engine. tremendous splash. All he could see for a few After a quick flick of his hand to uncouple the seconds was bubbles. He surfaced and struck red and gold cars, and the tightening of his out for the open sea, hoping to return in the muscles as he started the engine, he was off! cover of the dark. But a police launch ended his The station master who had been awakened hopes. The boat turned round to pick him up. by the noise of the train leaving, cried into the He was given hot soup and a bed and a guard for telephone "Police, police, a runaway train has him to talk to! just left here, get a railblock somewhere on the "You are charged with stealing a vintage line!". The policeman on the other end said steam engine, and in the course of your actions, "Right, we'll be getting four cars down to Carl led it to be destroyed. You are also charged with station. Don't worry, we'll stop it." stealing a shunter engine, and in the course of The engine was racing along the rails, but the your actions it was also destroyed. The total is man was determined to get to the end of the line either a fine of $30,000 or 20 months in jail." before the police could stop him. So he opened "My client must take the 20 months in jail Your the regulator to let more steam in to pick up Honour, for he cannot pay the fine," replied the speed. The wheels flashed in the sun as they lawyer. whizzed along. "Let's see if they think I'm mad "EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT now!" he chortled to himself. IT, JESSE McFALCON HIJACKS TRAIN!" At Carl station the police had set up a strong The man had got what he wanted, but it didn't railblock to withstand the force of a fast moving end the way he liked! train. A telephone call came through, "Hey, Jeffrey Docking, 6P that train that you reported to be a runaway, well, it ain't. I saw some bloke drivin' it, and by the speed he's goin', he's a proper nutcase!" The engine raced through many unused stations, old and neglected, their platforms - HAIKUS riddled with holes. He passed through a small bush-fire and saw a disused factory, which had THE MORNING seen better days. Each minute brought him The dew drops glisten nearer to the railblock. As the morning brings the sun The police at Carl station heard the engine And the last star fades approaching. Then they saw the smoke, and Natalie Cossill, 6P then they saw the engine itself. "Oh great, a railblock, just what I needed." He could see the police running away, their blue uniforms dusty with putting up the railblock. Opening the regulator to full so the engine shot ahead THE DEAD FLOWER towards the railblock, the man jumped out and The dead flower sits ran towards a small but modern engine and Upon a dark rocky ridge started it up. He heard the crash of the railblock As the storm begins behind him. But the police did not give chase! Kylie Johnston, 6P They just laughed. A few baffled and confused bystanders went up to them and asked "Why aren't you chasing him?". "Because," laughed a policeman "because that line ends up on a FLOWER jetty. And that engine was there for repairs, it doesn't have any brakes!" Moving with the wind The rose bends low The man was thrilled with the new engine. It Then straightening, lets her scent flow. was a blue diesel engine and it was very, very fast. He went through tunnels, forests and fields Teleri Doughty, 6P and saw many animals. He could see that he was approaching the sea. He knew he must stop soon. He saw a station and tried to slow down, but the engine wouldn't stop! He raced past the THE FLOWER station, and, as he turned a corner "Oh my". The flower is delicate The engine sank under the waves. It sways gently with the wind He jumped out of the diesel before it struck How peaceful it seems the water. He entered the water with a P. Hatch, 6P
40 LACE AND RIBBONS HAPPINESS IS ... In the days of old world and charm, Happiness is knowing your family is there When madames were called ma'am, Happiness is blow drying your hair There was lace on the collars and lace on the Happiness is sleeping in your own bed frills Happiness is wearing a cap on your head And lace to decorate the window sills. Feeling happy A ribbon here, a ribbon there, Eating apples Depicting the ladies natural flair. Knowing your teddy is there Flowing dresses, exquisite gowns, Happiness is being with someone you love Delighted even those Wilh darkened frowns. Gabrielle Brand, 6P So lace and ribbans are here to stay, Worn with pleasure every day. Young and old still sense the romance, Of yesteryear and all it enhanced. Shenai Brand, 6P
Usa George, Year 12
41 YEAR 7
FORM 7C Teacher: Mrs L. Cannings Back row, left 10 right: M. Perks, 1. Smirke, S. Poon, R. Johnson, S. Brown, G. Mitchell, M. Dunn, R. Denboer, M. Alexander, D. Russell, M. Littlewood, U. Gan. Middle row, lefllo righl: L. Ting, A. Bowden, Y. Coldwell, R. Abberlon, T. Buries, R. Hogg, B. Llewellin, A. ChayLOr, M. Ralph, J. Page, N. Shaw. Fronl row, left to right: L. McGuire, D. Chiu, M. Hawley, E. Langridge, M. Slrickland, C. Thomas. Absenl: J. Guy.
7C FORM NOTES parents, friends and visitors. First term went very quickly and by the time we returned in Year 7 has been an exciting year for us all. On second term, All Saints' College was part of our the first day of school, we arrived at the new life - had we known any other? We have Primary Department block with mixed enjoyed the many different and varied subjects emotions - some looking forward to the new we have been taught - going to different year at a new school, new teachers and friends teachers and using all the facilities of the - the prospects were exciting. Others were very college. unsure of their new surroundings and felt very frightened. Within a week, everyone had made We all have worked hard this year, entering friends and could manage to journey around the many competitions such as the Young Writers' school to our many lessons without maps or Award, Book Week Competition, Mathematics having to ask the way. and Science Competition and Debating. We have also enjoyed visits to Parliament House Our year has been a very busy and exciting and to Alcoa's mine site at Pinjarra. one. Our second week of school was spent at Our final year as primary students has been Rottnest - to some, it was more like a physical an exciting and demanding one and we have endurance test. If you could survive the long enjoyed the challenges placed on us. We are rides, we decided, we could survive any grateful to have been a part of the history of the challenges All Saints' could offer. The camp college, being the first students in the New was an excellent way to get to know each other Primary Department Building. We know we and our teachers. will look back on our first year at All Saints' First term saw the official opening of the College with many memories and we are now Primary Department Building and we worked prepared for Year 8, but we will miss the hard to prepare displays of our work to show adventure playground.
42 FORM 7W Teacher: Mrs J. Williams Back row, le/I to right: B. Oixon, S. Came, O. Knight, M. Warman, G. Lyons, G. Crankshaw, M. Hodge, J. Robartson, K. Parker, K. Castle, E. Redman. Middle row, left 10 right: B. Murphy, .S. Atkinson,D. Sargant, O. Robartson, T. Whyte, P. Burton, K. Parr, S. Hill, C. Rlley, R. Mormon, C. Anthony, T. Humphries. Front row, le/Ita right: E. Oillon, J. Usher, C. Reany, S. Chescoe, E. Homewood, E. Horn.
7W FORM NOTES were also involved in the topic of government Day one! All our class were very nervous and the law, so it was off to Parliament House about commencing at a new school and not where we visited the Legislative Assembly and knowing anyone very well. As we became more the Legislative Council. At the end of this very familiar with our surroundings, we soon found informative tour, we were rewarded with a free friends and started to get used to the All Saints' drink, so it wasn't all that bad. system, the Primary section and Mrs Williams. The Black String Puppet Group came to As members of 7W, we were all looking perform for us and we visited the Concert Hall forward to a year of fun and laughter and to hear the ABC Orchestra and also His perhaps not too much hard work. Majesty's Theatre for a ballet performance. These were all most enjoyable. We had one week at school and then it was off to Rotto for a week where we were able to get to Third and fourth terms included a lot of know each other even better. As soon as we debating and we are very proud of Brian arrived there, Mrs Williams sent us on a 47km Murphy, Catherine Riley and Elizabeth Dillon ride around the island. That set the pace for the who represented us so well in the Inter-school rest of the camp which is one we will all debating competition. remember - especially our sore posteriors. But Our classroom always looks lovely but we it was really a great start to Year 7. worked like ants to make our room look We have enjoyed many excursions. As part of especially attractive for the Opening and our mining unit in Social Studies, Mrs Williams Dedication of the Primary Department and and Mrs Cannings carted us off to Alcoa on an later on for Open Day. educational visit. Same people felt the bus trip At the end of the year we all looked forward there and back was the highlight of the day. to our Year 7 social. I hope our teachers enjoyed Then there was the trip to Fremantle and the it as much as we did. Maritime Museum. Included in this package The class had been very fortunate to have two tour were some very interesting worksheets. We such dedicated Student Council Repre
43 sentatives. Brian Murphy and Jane Usher have we had the first rain for the week. That night, worked very hard on behalf of the 7W students. we had a fancy dress. Well, we have played hard and worked hard The next morning, we packed and headed with constant goadings from Mrs Williams, and into town to catch the ferry home. It was a our other teachers have provided us with some fantastic week. light relief. All in all it has been a great year for Marc Alexander and Nathan Shaw. 7W.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART THE STORY OF JESSE JAGUAR On the 20th October, the Year 7's Hi, I'm Jesse Jaguar and I was born in participated in "Jump Rope for Heart". We Coventry, England in 1949. My first owner was were in groups of six and skipped for 45 Sir Henry Lyons, who owned an estate in minutes. Everyone was sponsored and all the Wiltshire. I spent the first five years of my life money went to the "Heart Foundation of there, being driven through the English Australia". We all enjoyed it and thanks go to countryside and to parties and other social Mrs Cannings and Mrs Williams for helping us gatherings my lord and lady attended. to enjoy our skipping more. In 1954, I was auctioned off to an American Amanda millionaire, who later entered me in the Monte Carlo Rally. On the day of the race, I was really nervous. I was so nervous that the spark plugs almost sparked by themselves. I finally got over the tension. I was driven to the starting area. ROTTNEST CAMP REPORT - 7S The light changed to green. All of a sudden, I On Monday, the tenth of February, the was racing down the road. Soon I was in second week of term one, the Year 7s went on a eleventh place. The driver shifted me into fourth camp to Rottnest. We arrived at 11:15a.m. and gear. I could see my first rival car. I overtook rode south to the Kingstown Barracks. The him. Two miles more and I had reached my first object of our camp was to get to know one checkpoint. I had overtaken six cars and was on another. the ninth checkpoint. One more to go. My accelerator was pushed down hard and I gave it We went on rides almost every day, to all over all I had and at the finish, I was third. the island. This was very tiring. That night, we all watched a video called "The Karate Kid". A period of unsteadiness for me came then. I All of us enjoyed it. was already 30 years old, which is a difficult age for a car. I have been in many car yards and The following day, we went snorkelling with many different people have driven me. Mrs Williams. It was fascinating to see all of the different fish and coral. After the snorkelling, Now I am considered an antique and will live we rode to the main jetty to catch the glass out my days among a Rolls Royce, a Toyota viewing boat called "The Underwater (4WD), Holden and Mini Moke in the back yard Explorer". We saw the wrecks of very old ships of my present owner in Wembley, W.A. and many species of fish. Ury Gan, 7e The next day, first thing, we went down to the closest beach for a sandcastle competition and a scavenger hunt. We also visited the Maritime Museum which showed us many interesting things. THE FLASHLIGHT That night we played a game called "Lantern My flashlight leads me through the dark like a Stalk" . dog with a bright yellow eye, Early the next day, we went on the ketch It sniffs at the edges of trees and shrubs lying "Tasman". It was really good fun. On the boat, on the ground, we did several things such as being towed from a With its one bright yellow eye, rope and jumping off the "rat ladders". In It searches through, through the dusky dark, these rat ladders, there are ten steps. for a trail that must be found, The next morning, we all went to Parker Searching, searching, searching, Point to have a swim. That night, we went to a Until I finally tread upon our home ground. restaurant. We all enjoyed it. On the way back Simon Poon, 7e
44 NEW IDEAS certainly be a very good one, judging from the Said the Easter Bunny to his wife, one year, quality of your school work." "Let's do something different this year. "Do you promise not to tell anyone if I let No more Easter eggs, no more candy, you into a secret?," Charley asked quietly. No, no, not that, they might start going for "I cross my heart," said Mrs Williams. their father's brandy." Said his wife, "I'm sick of making silly "All right, come on in. I 'H show you my chocolate Easter Eggs, homework machine. Mum and dad won't be Even the different ones, the ones with legs. home for another hour," whispered Charley. Come, come, Easter Bunny, let's make a plan, He led the way along a passage to his bedroom All the Easter eggs we shall ban." and opened the door. In the middle of the room "1 know," the Easter Bunny cried, "let's give was a huge machine. "My homework them chocolate bars to eat, machine," said Charley proudly. On one end But I'm sure that wouldn't go off as a treat, was a basket with a sign saying "WORK TO BE All the children would cry out and say, DONE". Charley explained how the massive "We can get those any day". machine worked. "I put my Homework Diary "Hey," the little wife cried in delight, in the 'WORK TO BE DONE' basket, along "Plastic eggs, that's it, with any notes from class and press this But 1 bet they wouldn't like that one 'START' button and my homework - all of it little bit. - is finished in five minutes. If I have to watch And then they would start to whimper a television program, take notes from it and and whine, write out a summary of the show, then I just (At least they won't say 'It's mine' hook this television set up before I press 'No it's mine')." 'START' and it watches the program and does "Oh hang," said the Bunny, "this is a the summary for me. After gathering all the silly idea information it needs, my Homework Machine Let's go back to what we did every year." prints everything out for me and it lands in this 'FINISHED WORK' basket." Clare Anlhony, 7W "This is a fantastic machine, Chariey. Where on earth did you get it?" said a dumbfounded Mrs Williams. THE HOMEWORK MACHINE "Oh, I built it myself," said Charley casually. Charley Smithford was the best student at All "If you like, I'll make you a Marking Machine Saints' College. All the teachers liked him, tonight - I could have it delivered tomorrow especially Mrs. Cannings, for he always did his and it would mean you wouldn't have to mark a work and handed it in on time. However, they thing again in your life!" were mystified as to how he managed it, for it "So long as you let me mark your work, then was well known that every lunchtime he was at I'll have a marking machine," said Mrs some activity or another, and every day after Williams. That was a terrible mistake, for that school he had something on. Saturdays, Thursday the students in her class were Charley spent working at the library, and all infuriated that she should give them work that Sunday, he was at church. All of Charley's had been marked by a computer, although they homework was done on a computer, and staff did their own homework on computers. The were beginning to get suspicious that someone students wanted back the nice red ticks Mrs was doing Charley's homework for him. Mrs Williams gave them, with the comments such as Williams decided to go to Charley's house and 'Watch your spelling, lane' or 'Remember ask him could she see his computer, for the punctuation, Tim'. Nobody liked the cold, stiff quality of his work was so high she wanted to see and red crosses and ticks the Marking Machine the fantastic computer he did it 011. So, late one gave them.They really did miss the cheery Tuesday afternoon, she set off to see Charley's comments they used to get. Unfortunately for computer, and determined to find out how he the students, other teachers had rushed out and did his homework without mistakes and better bought the Marking Machines, as a new than she herself could do. company had just started up, selling them as Charley answered the door to Mrs Williams' their only product. ring and was rather surprised to see his form All this caused a lot of trouble. Students were teacher on the porch. "Can I help you, Mrs refusing to go to school because they hated the Williams?" he asked politely. Marking Machines so much. Dr Speed was "Yes, Charley, 1 would like to see your frantic with worry about what to do. If he computer," replied Mrs Williams. "It must banned Marking Machines, then the teachers
45 would hate him. If he said Marking Machines THE SLYGGLE could be used, then the students would hate As he sits behind the door, him. There seemed to be no way out, as He's thinking of the class from ceiling whatever he did, someone would hate him. to floor. Finally, Mrs Knox found a solution to the Of ways to make the good real bad, dilemma. The teachers could use Marking And the bad quite utterly mad. Machines as long as they only marked half of Behind you he creeps and, the work with them, and did the rest by hand. And so quiet he keeps. The students could use computers and He shuffles all round, Homework Machines as long as they too only Till he finds a place on the ground. used them for half their work, and did the rest He makes you all nervous, by hand. stutter and stammer, And what became of Charley Smithford? He And makes everything wrong, waited until he graduated, and then joined the even your grammar. Marking Machine company. The company soon Then that night, he gets all your books, began producing Homework Machines and And changes everything, even its looks. eventually Charley became President of Then he runs away laughing, Marking and Homework Machines hee-hee, haa-haa, International,otherwise known as M.A.H.M.\. How far does he run? How far? How far? Everyone who went to All Saints' College lived So you won't meet up with him, I hope, happily every after in Perth, Western Australia For he isn't a very nice sort of bloke. and told their children and their grandchildren Ignore everything (except your teacher), and their great-grandchildren of the Great And then you won't run into this horrid Homework Machine Dilemma. little creature. Elizabeth DiI/on, 7W Clare Anthony, 7W
Mark Litt/ewood, Year 7
46 JELLY BEANS! out a bike which had two wings. (Mrs Smith On top of the shelf, gave a little giggle.) There are "And now for my newest invention, 'The Millions of jellybeans, Flycycle',"said Mark and with that he hopped Sitting in a jar. on bike and started to pedal excitedly. Bright, vibrant colours, Suddenly, he was flying up into the air and into Enough to make you stare, the clouds. I've always wondered, "Oh, my goodness," said Mrs Smith and Who put them up there. fainted in her chair. Many hours I've spent thinking, How to get them down, Suddenly the flycycle began to shake and For then I'd be a jelly queen, rattle. Was he entering an unknown world? With a jelly crown. Then suddenly in front of his eyes lay a gigantic All day I'd eat those jelly beans, castle, with a beautiful garden all around it And then some more at night, leading up to the front dooLMark decided to I would sit down eating jelly beans, land but he didn't know how, so he started to Three in one big bite! pedal slowly. BUMP, CRASH, WOLLOP! I've tried to reach those jelly beans, Mark seemed to be alright, but as he got up, he But I know I am too small, was greeted by two people dressed like a King For the only person who can reach them, and Queen. Is very, very tall. "Hello, who are you?" asked the King. Catherine Riley, 7W "I'm Mark, who are you?" The King and Queen explained who they were and that Mark was welcome to stay in their world called 'The Never, Never Land'. Mark THE CHAIR didn't stay in this new land he had found for very long, for he was too excited and all he could One day, a little girl sat upon her chair, think of at that moment was to tell his friends all It yelled, "Oh, no you don't!" and kicked her about the newest invention and of course, his in the air. "You've got my skin all dirty, you foolish adventure. little child. So Mark said goodbye and started to pedal For I am very beautiful and next time vigorously. He was soon in the air and waved I won't be so mild. goodbye to his friends from through the clouds. So, next time you seat yourself, When his house was in sight, his parents were Kindly find another place waiting for him to tell them about his adventure Or you will be a serious hospital case." of 'The Flycycle'. So, next time you sit down, loanne Robartson, 7W Beware! Chairs never fool around. Dawnia Chiu, 7C THE VOODOO GURU Wax dollies, pins and bones, pain and torture's here, Turn to stone when you look at me, my warts THE FLYCYCLE and drooling leer. "Mum, wake up, and come see my new If you don't tickle my fancy, at you I'll invention," said Mark tugging at his mum's point the bone, arm to get her awake. Go Away! Get out of my cave! You're in "Oh, O.K." said Mrs Smith and got out of the danger zone. bed to throw on her dressing gown and follow I'll slash off your fingers, one by one, Mark down to the backyard. and burn your toes to coal, Mark had always dreamed of being a I'll crush your bones, squash your brain, professor and inventing all sorts of exciting and and then I'll possess your soul. creative inventions. I'll warn you once, but then no more, Betsy, Mark's sister, was already waiting to stay right out of my way, down at the barn door, with a chair for her For if you don't, never again will you mother. When Mrs Smith was seated in her see the light of day. chair, Mark opened the barn door and wheeled Kellie Castle, 7W
47 MY SPECIAL PLACE THE FAG One day, when my friend and I had nothing Once there was a big, black fag, much to do, we were thinking of some ideas Who fell in love with his own price tag. when my friend said, "Let's make a special They went up North to get them wed, place that is secret and hidden from kids who But when they 'rived, the price tag said, would break it up." "I'm terribly sorry, cigar my dear, Well we found an underground one which But I've fallen in love with someone else, would be very hard to see the top as it was I fear." covered in green grass. My friend and 1 were The cigar, he pleaded for her to stay, very happy with this but there was one thing But he couldn't change her mind any way, wrong; there was a gap where the door was and So the cigarette went home to his Ma 'n' Pa, we fixed the gap by putting tin there. And found they'd bought him a brand new car, One day, when we were inside our place, we So the cigarette forgot about the ole heard motor bikes and also some horses being price tag, ridden. We quickly shut the door so they And went and married a Marlbro fag! wouldn't notice us. Time after time, we would look out but they were still there. We had to be Emma Langridge, 7C home by 5p.m. and it's a ten minutes walk. Later it seemed to be quiet, so we decided to leave. Soon after that day, my friend moved to Tom NO ONE Price for two years. He had gone because of his I woke up that mOfning, feeling pretty O.K., dad's work but he would visit me often. I but somehow I knew that something bad was promised him I would never use our place again going to happen. It was a Saturday, so only the unless I was with him. The next day I went to early rising farmers would be up and about, in look at our special place but it had been the remote, idle country town of Littleton. demolished by a horse, motor bike or someone just walking in the bush. It was a farming town, laying claim to about six major fruit and crop farms. There were no Simon Atkinson, 7W cattle farms, as cattle couldn't survive the harsh, dry conditions of the hot Australian outback. This morning, I sat in the warmth of my bed, It consisted of one road, wllich lead to all the I had a sore throat and a pain in my head. farms; each farm entrance was about a mile I went to the doctor and asked, "What's from the next. We didn't own a farm, we owned wrong with me?" the only shop, Post Office, hospital and She said, "Well Gerard, it's sure not newsagent in Littleton, all combined into the your knee." one, two storey wooden building. It may not After a while I asked her again, sound much, but we had to live there, and we "Give me something to ease the pain." were surviving well, up until that day. She said, "I'll give you something that'll make It wasn't a particularly hot day by Littleton it right." standards, only about 36°, but it was extremely She took out a needJe, but I fainted with dry. There was not a cloud in the sky, and as you fright. looked down the road, you could see the waves Gerard Mitchell, 7C of heat, somewhat like you would find at an airport. My dad was carting tins of petrol for the THE WADDLEBOOFS shop, around the back yard to where we had a Back in the land of Waddleboofs, shed for all the items for the shop. 1 first noticed There was a Waddleboof called 'Waddleboof' the leak in one of the tins. During storage, the The Waddleboof wore Waddleboof clothes, bottom of it had rotted away and the petrol was And you could never pick which Waddleboof spilling all over the garden. By the time 1 waddled. realised this, it had already started seeping So the Waddleboof wore a sign which said towards our gas powered air conditioner, to "Waddleboof" which my dad was heading. Now, you should know which Waddleboof is "Dad!," 1 cried. It was too late. Waddleboof. H you can imagine a stack of bricks falling to Darryn Sargant, 7W the ground, and multiply it by a hundred, then
48 that is the sound 1 heard as the air conditioner peeled off - it was the Chief of Police, Jim exploded and the fire started. Collig. My father was thrown like a crow's feather in Clara raced off to call the police and once Jim a hurricane. He came to rest on the ground near Collig had been arrested, Clara invited the our fence, his whole body on fire, his whole others to their house for some apple pie supper. body dead. Joanna Guy, 7C 1 ran. 1 ran down the road, away from everything, including Littleton. Nothing had ever made me run further or faster. As 1 ran, I felt sick, and started to cry. 1 stumbled and fell PERSONAL PROFILE on the hard hot road, and I lay there crying, for ages. When 1 first came into this world, boy, were they impressed with what they saw. They had My father and I had lived together, ever since produced intelligent ME!! 1was a delight for my mum and he got a divorce, and mum moved to parents. They had complete success with me. the ci ty and re-married. Now, I had no one, no They soon found out my high intelligence. They one ... started to think I was a pain, but I thought 1was Brian Murphy, 7W doing a real good job, pulling everything out of the cupboards. 1 had fun smashing everything, especially the cutlery. It was tops pulling and tearing mum's brand new stockings and emptying out dad's brief case, but my parents SUMARI SWORD RANSOM didn't think so. As days went on, I had more fun and mum went through more wooden spoons. Tom and Clara Fimmel were listening to the radio when they heard the announcer say "I The older I got, the naughtier I got. When I have just been handed an emergency news flash. was fairly old, 1 was a dream. I did everything The Sumari Sword has been stolen from the perfect. My parents thought nine years of hell ational Museum in Washington." was worth waiting for. At eleven years old, I was ... do I need to say more. I was adorable, Later on in the evening as the Fimmels were brainy and intelligent. Now, I am at this stage of eating dinner and discussing the theft of the life where 1 am more than perfect. At school, sword, the phone rang, it was Clara's best Mrs Cannings and Mrs Williams and the other friend, Vanessa Elliot. Vanessa's father, John, teachers are privileged to have me. was a collector of old swords and daggers. At one stage, I had teachers fighting over Vanessa was very nervous and sounded as if which one would teach me. There was a massive she had just robbed a bank. She told Clara that riot and I was the cause of it. So to stop it, I her father had received a phone call from a man chose All Saints' College. who wanted to sell the Sumari sword to him for $100,000. Well, fans are calling, got to go. Clara and Tom were sleuths who had solved Darryn Sarganr, 7W several mysteries and this one seemed simple to Clara. "Tell your father to accept the offer and to Orangutang arrange to meet him at Lookout Rock at 10.30 Orange hair tonight, we will do the rest." Swinging from trees "O.K." Vanessa replied. Always noisy and talkative At 10: 15 Vanessa, Clara, Tom and the Finlay Monkey brothers, Jack and Morton, were positioned Turtle around Lookout Rock ready to attack at a Hard shell signal from Tom. Plodding to the shore As the minutes slowly passed, the five Swimming in the water watchers got restless until at exactly 10:31 Mr Tortoise Elliot came and two minutes later, a masked Lizard man came out of the bushes. Sleek body Once the swap had taken place and both had Blending with surroundings checked their goods, Tom gave the signal and Creeping with no noise they leapt out of the bushes. In a few minutes, Goanna the masked man was subdued and his mask was Myfanwy Hawley, 7C
49 RAJAH he came to my desk and asked me why. Before I The Rajah of India sits high could answer, the horror came out and handed upon his throne, him my reading book. The horror was a huge, As poor peasants and weeping widows hairy hand that shrunk as it was put away. bow low and kiss his toes. Mr Bates was so scared that he went running "Fear not, my children," says Rajah down the corridor out of sight. Our class had in a soothing voice, the rest of the day really easy, doing nothing. "I love you dearly, but I cannot As I was walking up the driveway after tolerate this noise." school, I head mum yelling "Michelle, get here So as the poor apologize, hoping this minute." I ran up to mum and asked her they didn't harm their king, what was wrong, in an innocent manner. She The admiration and adoration flows said that Mr Bates had rung telling me to write from them to him. out 'I must not petrify sir' a hundred times. Still people come and people go But everything didn't go wrong, I managed to to this so-called miraculous man get the horror to do it. But I ask you what has he done for these people's economic jam? Elizabeth Redman, 7W Rachael Hogg, 7C THE PARTY Hi. My name is Gertrude, Gerti for short and HIRE A HORROR Gert for even shorter. I'm really good looking and all the boys at my school love me. I love a Hi, my name is Michelle and I'm going to tell boy called Harry. He's really cute. you about last week and what happened to me at school and at home. I am writing this because I Anyway, let's get going with the story, I'm have been dying to tell someone but I'm scared about to let you in on one of the biggest secrets they will think that I am an idiot, not that I I've ever kept. The only people who know are aren't, so that's why I'm writing this down. my family. Are you ready, don't have heart failure but I am an alien! Isn't it amazing! You It all started when I was walking to school and have to promise you won't tell anyone. It's an idea popped into my head when I was great. I can change my images to whatever I walking past the Hire a Horror Agency. want but originally I am a blue Martian with a After thinking it over I walked in and asked very big beard. When I go to school, I am a very for a Horror that would scare away teachers. pretty girl. The man put a box into a bag and I paid for it One of the best things about being an alien is out of my lunch money. I started running to going to school dress-ups or dress-up parties. school now as it started in five minutes. That is what I'm going to tell you about. You I arrived with three minutes to spare so I put see, one day, I was invited to a fancy dress the horror into my desk and went out to play party. I had the best idea. I was going to be the with my friends. I didn't tell anyone about it for highlight of the party. two reasons; one, I wanted it for a surprise and, It was, eventually, the time for the party. I two, someone might tell the teacher. was so excited I arrived about ten minutes late When the siren rang, everybody shuffled in and flew through the chimney landing in my the door and we said good morning to Mr Bates, rocket in the middle of the dining room. the teacher. He then asked for our Maths Everyone stared in amazement and I walked out homework which I had left at home. I remained dressed as a gremlin. Everyone cheered and in my seat while everyone took it up and showed clapped. It was perfect. I won three prizes, best him. dress, dance and transport. I loved every minute Mr Bates then asked who hadn't done their of that party. homework. As I was the only one who hadn't, Callie Reany, 7W
50 YEAR 8
FORM SC Teacher: Miss G. Cleghorn Back row, left to right: N. Parkin, P. Ormsby, P. Milner, T. Lavender, A. Arnold, M. Vowles, N. Alexander, K. Jackson, A. Kotai, J. Thomas, W. Robins. Middle row, left to right: P. Walters, C. Gribble, J. Walsh, R. Chaytor, K. Bronwasser, C. Taylor, J. Waddy, J. MuIlings, B. Alaimo, D. Cossill. Front row, lefe eo right: M. Tompkin, V. Corser, C. McConviIIe, S. Barr, K. Vickers, B. Cofe, D. Howson, S. Olsen. Absent: David Budd.
se FORM NOTES During third term, Miss Cleghorn announced 8C - the dreaded class - is not really as bad that it was time we went on a class outing, and as everyone says. In fact, we are all a bunch of so with 8M, we spent a night at the movies. For lovely students. a week after that, we wandered around trying to copy the boy from "Karate Kid 1I". Miss Cleghorn used to be a bit strict but over the year, we have changed her and now she Finally, term four came, and the work eased doesn't set her killer platypuses on us when we off with all the sports carnivals and so on. make her angry (which is once every blue Unfortunately, Stirling did not come first in the moon). House Athletics Carnival, but we did not come last either. Soon after this was the Interschool There have been many highlights of the year Athletics Carnival and the people in that from and these are - firstly, the Year 8 camp at our class gave it their best. Serpentine, where we all got to know each other from the time we awoke each morning at 7am to Now, we are looking forward to the fun and the time lights went out at night for the five days excitement at the end of the year but we are not we were there. At the camp, we all really looking forward to the tests that are coming up enjoyed ourselves. and in a couple of months, it will be time to bid our dear teacher a sad farewell. Secondly, there was the swimming carnivals as well as the Interschool Swimming Carnival. We are proud to report that 8C helped All Saints' College win that competition. The year then carried on and we started SD FORM NOTES getting up past our elbows in work, tests and With more than half the class being homework. Now, we were getting into the swing newcomers to the college, including our teacher, of things and, for the class, we can honestly say Mrs Durey, a lot of settling down was needed we weren't really enj oying it. and our camp helped to accelerate the process.
51 The camp at Serpentine proved to be festivities. But I am sure that only one day in the informative yet fun. We sorted out our year is really on everyone's mind ... THE 'pecking' order and soon found the comedians LAST DAY of school!! (whom we will not reveal in order to safeguard Daniel Fick the writer's well-being), the international gymnasts and the everyday run-of-the-school students. The camp injury this year was awarded to Chris who experienced a trip to the 8M FORM NOTES local hospital. This was the result of a close encounter with our newly acquired chaplain. 8.30am struck! The doors closed. School had begun for another well . . . umm, "exciting The highlight of the first Semester was year". We got off to a great start, considering definitely the College Concert. A special that we were extremely nervous as some of us performance of 'Trial by Jury' was held in were new to the school. But that soon rolled honour of the five years' service Mr Bednall had over. The first week of school was quite strange given to the school (he went on to bigger and until the second week "The Year 8 Camp to better things in Tasmania). Serpentine" . . . It all started: we lined up Third term seemed to tly past but in it there waiting for the bus ... "It's here!" Everyone were some interesting events. Damien Norris ran in an orderly fashion to grab their seats. was selected to train at the Australian Institute People were crushed and squashed. A few of Sport in Canberra; he also received a sport unfortunate people had to peel Mrs Maio off the scholarship from M.L.C. kerb. The fourth term proved to be a thriller with A few minor points of the camp: (1) Every the interhouse carnivals (in which Murdoch morning began with P.J.'s with Mr Griffiths came first . . . in the primary section), the (P.l.'s standing for Physical Jokes.). (2) Our interschool carnival (All Saints' came third HIKE! All I can say it was long, dreary, painful overall) and still to come the fete and end of year and never again. (3) Fancy dress that night was
FORM 8 D Teacher: Dr J. Durey Back row, lef//o right: R. deBurgh, C. Aldrich, T. Sewell, B. Graham, D. Fick, D. Morgan, J. Chester, M. Jackson, F. Downs, 1. Trolio. Middle row, left to right: A. Schwetz, M. Jenkins, B. Parker, A. Evans, T. Heuchan, C. Colyer, E. Pitts, B. Shaw, P. Brown, T. Murphy, T. Mairs. Front row, left to right: D. Litster, D. Ranson, T. Mairs, K. Wheatley, S. Wise, K. Steele, T. Durham, K. Chan.
52 FORM 8M Teacher: Mrs L. Maio Back row, leji 10 right: A. Howells, N. Jones, C. Joslin, J. Osborne, K. Charlebois, J. Greville, M. Cook, G. Broadfoot, T. Monson, J. van der Straaten, R. Tonkin. Middle row, lefllo righl: A. Gosling, C. Watson, G. Bearfoot, J. S'kepper, C. Davies, B. Fenn, P. Lee, G. Papantoniou, A. Grimbly, C. Green, L. Hiew. Front row, left to righl: L. Worthington, J. Landels, K. Greay, B. Bryden, C. McCool, S. Pressley, T. Freestone, R. Hartley. fun and we had a great time. (4) Recreation Swimming Carnival was absolutely great as times - we swam, ate, danced, played sport and Forrest came to a successful victory. Other talked about religious matters with Mr events included the Athletic Carnivals, 40-hour Griffiths. (5) Canteen - put it this way, we Famine, and Matthew Schmidt left All Saints' would have died without it. (6) Teachers - they College (8M) to attend Scotch College. were great and thanks to the Year 12's and ex Well, the year has been great and I hope that students who came. (7) Cleaning duties - they you've enjoyed reading "THE" form report. were "Okay". After camp, practically Bye for now; see you next year. everybody knew everyone and we all had a great time. Bindi Fenn and Rachel Hartley Our teacher, Mrs Maio, was really great throughout the year. She was always working us hard and kept us in good order. Our form YEAR 8 CAMP!!! summed Mrs Maio up in a few words - loves I am Kim Scott, a new student to the college. clothes, short, shy, and loves greatly her On our Year 8 camp, we had a good time, except wonderful, terrific Year 8 form which she'll sometimes we were left with too much time on always remember. Well, thanks a lot, Mrs our hands. Maio, for putting up with us and hope that you thank us for putting up with you. You've been a TEACHERS!! wonderful, great form teacher. Thank you. All of the teachers on camp were really nice! Other 'thank-you's go to Mr Stapleton, our However, my favorite was Mrs Maio, she was Year Head and our two Student Council fantastic!! She is nice to everyone and she is very Representatives - Brenden Bryden and Bindi patient and quiet. Fenn. Mr Stapleton was a fun person too. He was a Many other exciting events happened during lot of fun. Mr Griffiths was terrific!!! He is the year: The fun run which was enjoyed by all funny and joins in our games and activities. The except for the fact that it was raining. The good thing is that he doesn't really act like a
53 FORM SS Teacher: Mr G. Schirinzi Back row, (eft to right: S. Tee, S. Brand, N. Pickering, R. Postma, R. Lee, G. Carter, K. Blackmore, C. Laycock, K. Wood, D. Soderstrom, P. Ford. Middle row, (eft to right: S. Harrison, A. Ballard, B. Robertson, K. Scott, D. Brueschke, S. Luscombe, M. Halliday, N. Heatley, C. Bowyer, M. Chadwick, T. Smithson. Front row, (eft to right: S. Skiadis, B. Jelley, M. Elliott, D. Barker, S. King, N. Rowe, B. Raynor, L. Dale. priest. Miss Cleghorn is a real character. She's a Just a bit more care and cleanliness was needed. lot of jolly fun! She was really nice to us all. Mr Overall, it was pretty good. Schirinzi was a really great guy when the times came too. Overall, the teachers were terrific!!! BAD POINTS The food was terrible! All leftovers - it was STUDENT COUNCILLORS bad. The lady didn't seem to care at all. The Councillors were great! They didn't stand over us, they virtually spoke to us on the BENEFITS same level. Fantastic people! I've made lots of new friends and got to know the teachers. I've learned about the others and FUNNY EVENTS the school. On camp, we had lots of funny events, but Kim Seal!, 8S this was The Best ... Mr Radich started throwing people in the pool! He threw all the teachers (except Mrs Durey) in the pool! Also, the councillors went in CAMPING AT SERPENTINE after them. However, some kids pushed Mr ON THE BUS. Radich and Mr Griffiths in as well! It was The bus was too crowded. Amongst all of the great! ! talking, I couldn't even hear myself think. Luckily, it only took an hour. Boy! Was I GROUNDS AND FACILITIES glad when we arrived at Serpentine. The grounds were really good. The grass was (See you at the pool!) green, the trees were big and it was really AT THE POOL. pleasant. When we got to the pool in Serpentine, we all There were tennis courts, mini golf course, went for a swim. 1 only dived in then got out. oval and pool. They were in fairly good Most of the kids stayed in for ages. condition. The huts and buildings were O.K. (Meet you when we meet our friends.)
54 MEETING FRIENDS. A WINTER'S BEACH We all met lots of friends. Most of the new Walking along the deserted beach, kids become acquainted quite quickly. I feel the probing fingers of the wind, (I'll see you at the Mess hall.) Dragging me, slowly into a wondrous daze, FOOD!! My whole body tingles from the icy rain Yuck! Actually it wasn't really that bad, but it pelting down, wasn't that crash hot either! But still I trudge along. (Don't walk away ... there's more!) The raging sea comes pounding in, THE BUSH WALK. Boiling and frothing with anger, Up ... Down ... Up ... Down ... That's a My feet, slowly melting into the rain good definition of the first .half ~f our walk. beaten sand, The second half looked hke thIs: The thunder clashes, the lightning strikes Down, Still I continue on to my destiny. Down, Anne Marie Evans, BD Down. At the bottom awaited a beautiful, cold, natural pool. What a relief! Everyone was scratched and dirty. When we GLUTTON ISLAND arrived back at the camp, a number of people were thrown into the pool. It was great fun! I was told of an island in the South Pacific (Run over to the oval now.) ,Glutton Island, by some Aborigines who journeyed there on a fifty foot log canoe. The P.l.'S (PHYSICAL JERKS) men were aged one hundred when they 7.00a.m. - "Good morning, Year 8. Just a discovered the island and now claimed to be two friendly word to tell you to get up NOW!!" says hundred. The tribesmen said that the island was Mr Griffiths, over the P.A. system. only five kilometres wide and seven k,il?metres "Gee, I hate P.l.'s. Why do thay have to get long - long way pointing north, Abongmes .can us up so early. It just isn't fair. Why couldn't be very convincing at times. One of the natives they get us up at 8.OOa.m. instead," says Year 8. insisted that they were so desperate for food at This was a normal conversation for us at the time of discovering the island that the men seven in the morning. had begun eating the wooden boat! (See you on the bus.) Weary-eyed, the group spotted the islan? and ON THE BUS. rejoiced for many hours. Yet when they tried to It only took us 45 minutes to get home. We paddle after the wild party, their hands would were eager to get home! It was a great camp. not even twitch. All our thanks to the people involved. (Bye ... for now!) The youngest man of the tribe stated that at this point, he began praying to the dolphin Go~. Clara Tay/or, Year B Just out of interest, the man's name - Ahe Olot. Five minutes passed and then one of the old men said, "Suddenly, out of nowhere, many dolphins came and flicked their tails, causing an CLOUDS immense wave, which we caught into the shore. " Clouds; Happy, frolicking and glad, According to this particular tribe's law, one In the sky so blue, man must search the island first to check for They sparkle and radiate, dangerous things. Of course, the many men Warmth and happiness. were all very hungry and all could see the great valley which had hundreds of fruits in it. Also Black; according to tribal law, it is stated that the The sky is now full of evil, youngest member should check th.e island, he Violent, wicked clouds, being on this trip, Alie Olot. Ahe Olot was Like a raging sea, ecstatic and roamed up into the valley; all could Envious and sinful. see him, with his mouth watering. In his Peace; excitement, Alie Olot jumped up and down The shimmering sun sets, when an astonishing phenomenon occurred. Beautiful, angelic clouds, The valley walls closed in on him like a giant Colourful and warm, mouth. Lull the world to sleep. Now the valley was a mountain. The Phillippa Brown, BD tribesmen lay down in awe at the foot of the
55 mountain. One of the elders said it was a Venus night and into the early morning, pearched on a man trap, and was a very rare species. Ten hours branch above the snakes' den. He watched and later, the mountain reopened and returned to its listened but no one stirred below. Until just previous form. No sign of Alie Olot was to be about 1 o'clock when Kuruwa was nearly falling seen. The eldest of the elders said that he had off his branch with sleep, a sound broke the been digested and that they must get him out. silence of the early morning. Kuruwa watched The medicine man said he could make a potent the door of the den and then as quietly as brew to relieve him of Alie Olot. He made a possible, a snake emerged. This snake was compact box of herbs and other plants which Undula, the leader of the snakes, and also the the stronger men threw into the valley where craftiest. He peered around the edge of the Alie Olot last stood. It bounced and once again door, then ran swiftly out into the night. the mouth closed to become a mountain. Ten Kuruwa had a lot of trouble following minutes later, a great roar was heard and Alie Undula as the snake darted in and out of the Olot was seen floundering in the sky and finally trees and bushes. However, he finally slowed splashed into the water. The tribe paddled out to down and then stopped just outside the clearing. retrieve him from the water and together they Kuruwa landed on a branch and waited. Undula paddled in search of another island. slowly made his way into the clearing, watching ion Greville a female rabbit as she gathered her food in the early morning air. Undula stalked her, biding his time until she least expected it. Then just as NOT SO LUCKY she turned around - BANG, SNAP!!! went Undula's jaws and she was gone!! UndulCl. As I trudge along the war path, I see in front a terrible sight. licked his lips in satisfaction, turned around then BANG!! Undula was caught securely in a My dying comrades have shed their blood, trap!! Seeing all this Kuruwa flew frantically No life they have left. back to the meeting place of all the animals each I wish now that I had not come, morning. The fighting and killing frightens me, Seeing them all there, he squawked, "Come But now I am here and the war has begun, quick, hurry, I will prove the snakes' guilt!!" This scene will be etched in my memory. Excitedly, the animals followed Kuruwa back to It is my turn now to be part of the wounded, the clearing where Undula was trapped. Seeing To suffer the effects of war, them, Undula cried, "Help! Help! Please get But others not so lucky as I, me out!" "Only on one condition," replied Will have to fight even more. Kuruwa gravely, "you must confess to the other Dianne Lis/er, 8D animals, that you have been killing some of our friends!" "O.K., O.K., I will," hissed Undula. "Fellow animals, I have been killing your fellow SNAKES GLIDE, NOT RUN friends! Now please, get me out of this trap!" Now, my sons, before you go down upon he cried. So the animals pulled and pulled your beds I will tell you a story that you, one Undula until SNAP! - he was freed. But, oh, day, may be repeating to your own youngsters. no, Undula's legs were left in the trap. All he So settle yourselves down before the fire and could do was slither and glide. "Serves you listen well to the story of how the snakes came to right, Undula," said Kuruwa. "You have paid glide and not run! the price." Once upon a time, way back in the So, from that day on, snakes have glided with dreamtime, snakes ran everywhere. Very speed and have always left a warning trail. quickly, so that you could barely see them, and Kim Seatt, 8S they left no sign of passing. Snakes would creep up upon the other animals and kill them. Now, the snakes were very crafty and could trick the other animals into believing that the animals JUNGLE they had killed were killed because they were They hunt the velvet tigers of the jungle, caught in a trap. All the animals believed the The spotted jungle, full of shapeless patches snakes except one, Kuruwa - the magpie. He didn't believe the snakes because he had heard Sometimes they're leaves, them talking about 'good prey'. Sometimes they're flowers, One day, Kuruwa decided he would make the Sometimes they're hot gold patches of the sun animals believe him, and not the snakes, by ... They hunt the velvet tigers of the jungle. proving the snakes' guilt. So he stayed awake all Daniel Tick, 8D
56 ON HER OWN ... but on the weekends they had a hot meal), the On Sunday, the 5th of January, she tried to kids had fifteen minutes to get ready for school kill herself by taking an overdose of pills ... and they could smoke during this time. Smoking thirty six asthma tablets. She felt that life wasn't is allowed during the breaks throughout the day worth living. She was lonely and depressed. Her but at night smokes are handed back and put in friends thought nothing of her. If they did, they the safe. only thought her fat and useless. Sure, she School is from about 9.30a.m. to about wasn't pretty or popular, but she had a special 3.45p.m. There is a lunch break at noon. Skills kind of beauty that only she possessed. are taught at this school, for example, Her family life was a shambles. Jason her Mathematics and English and so are life skills, older brother had recently run away from home. for example, sport, cooking etc. Her mother - well, she was in hospital because After school, games are organised. The her husband (Kylie's father) had beaten her up. games depend on the weather. Dinner is at Bobbie was stealing from his mother's bank about 6.00p.m. each evening and after dinner, account with a key card and he didn't go to the kids can read, watch T. V. or whatever. This school most of the time. Then, there was the is generally free time. seven year old twins and the little five-year-old Lights go out at about 9.30p.m. or so and the boy. kids are watched throughout the night. Kylie was left in charge of her family - at the Kylie wanted to go home. Start again ... but age of twelve. For one month she was kept home no one understood. Would they ever? from school to look after the family. She had no life of her own, she had nothing. Unfortunately, what happened to Kylie happens to a lot of kids. They don't know which She thought about Heaven a lot; maybe it way to turn. But if they had caring, held more for her than life did now. There was understanding friends, a lot of this probably only one way to find out - she tried to kill wouldn't happen. These kids are lonely Why herself. She took thirty six asthma tablets and don't you help them? Be a real friend . fell asleep ... Kirsten Vickers, 8C She couldn't believe it! She was alive and had been in hospital for three days and now she was in a home for kids. She hated it there. People there weren't her friends, they were her enemies. The people there frightened her, they were mad! AMERICA'S CUP She was lonely. She missed her family - she The Race... wasn't allowed to see or hear from them for Winning is the ultimate. three months. Every second day, she'd have to Everyone tries to win, talk to her social worker for forty minutes. She To be the best, liked him. He was open and honest. She knew On top. that anything she said to him would never be repeated. They'd often talk for an hour or so We are the most successful, instead of her forty minutes. But are we? Or is it our 'Plastic, Fantastic She felt that the only sane person in the home Fremantle' was her social worker. He had promised that Where I once loved to go. after a month and a half, she could leave the home for a day and that she could do anything Now, what is Fremantle? she liked - within reason. She was looking Fame, glory, PLASTIC. forward to her day out with him. Oh well, no one seems to Notice. Kylie hated the nights. She slept in a dorm It's the America's Cup with five other girls. In the room, there were six We won. Who cares, not me ... small dressers, three wardrobes, six beds and one window - which was barred. The beds were The America's Cup was once soft and lumpy. They each had one pillow, two An exciting event. sheets and a grey blanket. Each dorm was But, now ... painted in the same colour - a pale, dull green. They've spoilt my Fremantle .. Nothing to look forward to, You didn't get bored at the home - there Nothing to look forward to at all. wasn't time. Each day at 7.30a.m. they would rise and shine. After a shower, getting dressed America's Cup, what really is it? and cleaning up their rooms and then having Fame, fortune or fun .... breakfast (which is usually toast, cereal and tea, Kirsten Wood, 8S
57 DOLPHINS different. The sky was crystal blue, no clouds In wonder we stand, and there weren't very many people on the On the golden shore, streets. They both knew that there was going to Thinking about the dolphins. be a change in their life. In awe we watch the first Some people say that walking under a ladder Of the leathery dorsal fins gives you bad luck, but that's not the way it was Cut the surface of the for the skunks, for as Selvadore and Tilly were Deep blue ocean. walking through this weird day, they walked Hurriedly we scramble, under a ladder and white paint drops dripped Up to the store, right down the middle of their backs. Well, what To buy the fish we would feed them. a change it made to their lives, for they looked While we stand knee deep wonderful. They were so happy, they danced, In the water, they sang, they even lost a bit of their smell. The dolphins meander up and down They were so happy that they produced more The line of excited viewers, and more skunks with white stripes and that is Snatching fish from eager hands. how the skunk got its white stripe. Cameras clicking, flashes flashing, Kirsten Wood, 8S People crowd 'round to feel the Leathery skin of the "star" dolphins. Then, a squeal of delight, Attracts a dolphin's attention, And it goes to the girls, OH, FOR A PEACEFUL MORNING Who readily gives it a fish. 'Wake up, wake up!' yells the loudspeaker, Then they are gone, 'Oh, go back to sleep,' said in less than a And everyone wonders squeaker, "Will they return tomorrow?" 'It's time for P.l.'s, it will do you much Further out, a dolphin good.' Splashes merrily in the ocean. 'Ha! Much good it will do us, you're misunderstood' , G. Bear/oot, 8M 'Now today, we'll be hiking far into the hills', 'Yeh, into cow paddies, we'll sure need good wills. ' Lazily now we crawl out of our beds, We're all very tired with very sore heads. We plonk on some clothes, no matter what THE SKU K AND ITS STRIPE types, There once was a pure black skunk called With polka dots, purple and bright yellow Selvadore. Selvadore lived in the busy streets of stripes. Paris. Selvadore's one and only friend, Tilly, We crawl down to P.l.'s with Mr G lived with him. Tilly and Selvadore were the bellowing, only skunks living. They didn't like the way they 'Let's do some sit ups' - our faces are looked, so they didn't make any other skunks. yellowing. Nobody really liked skunks because they were Next comes breakfast, we psych ourselves up, ugly and they stunk like crazy. To eat and drink from such dirty cups, Everyday, the two lonely skunks use to roam Grace is said in the usual glee, through the busy streets of Paris. Selvadore Yet when we see sausages, we all start to flee, used to show off for Tilly, he would climb Everyone leaves in oh, so much haste, ladders, jump off roofs, skip, hop and dance From that last meeting, we've lost all our about, and everyday without fail, she used to taste. clap and cheer for him. Everyone rushes down to their dorms, Today, when they went out, everything They're all so messy, they've been through seemed different, sort of unusual. Usually the such storms. sky was a dark kind of blue (misty coloured) Junk food is scattered all over the room, with a few clouds. Never was there a day Oh no! It's inspection! We all start to zoom, without clouds. Even if there was only one or When Mr S. sees it, his feet start to stamp, two, they were there. People were everywhere, But it's just another morning at the great scampering in and out of shops, up and down Year 8 Camp! streets, but today, everything was really Chris Laycock, Year 8
58 OUR CAMP could hear them. I strained my eyes to try to see. ur camp at Serpentine Dam was the best I was not successful. I started to perspire and o breathe quickly. My heart was thumping inside Under control was Mr Stapleton and the rest, me. Ripper was the slide and sports. I wanted to leave and go home to the peace Catastrophe occurred in the pool after the and quiet. I did not belong here in hospital. I lay water bomb fights, down on the bed and began crying, having pity on myself. Eventually, I cried myself to sleep. A ltogether it was alright. y, I never went to a camp so great, I was awakened by the nurse in the morning. M She had opened my window to let in some fresh P lease can we go in Year Eight? air. I felt really good. The nurse wanted to get I nteresting it was in every way, me cleaned and changed, but I did not N ever a dull moment any day. understand why, then suddenly it all came back to me, I was going to have the operation today. Years I wished we could have stayed, After I had realised what the situation was, I Everyday we worked and played. came to be quite a nuisance. I tried to refuse in t the falls it was tops, every possible way what the nurse wanted but in A the end, I was defeated. Really fantastic were our drops. An hour later, I was being wheeled into the Each of us was tired at night. operation room. I called it the "Death Room". I n to bed and out of sight. Kylie Chan, 8D Getting ready for another fun day, Horrific was our Griffith shake. Teachers and students, Year Eight a great camp did make. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Scott O/sen, 8C The ice is smooth and faultless as her feet glide along silently. She goes along without a mistake gradually gathering more and more speed. Finally, maximum speed is gained, the wind pushes hard against her yet, once again all THE DAY WITHOUT SIGHT her effort is useless as she crumples hard I sat up in my hospital bed. My eyes were forward to the ground. screaming with pain. I shivered in my hospital Chris has been practising and training hard gown. I tried to stay calm but on the inside, I for the world championships since the was filled with great fear and anxiety. My beginning of the year. Everyday, she practises trembling hands moved around the bedside for from 9a.m. to 4p.m. and never once does she the button to ring for the nurse. stop. She will practice till she is perfect as that is All of my vision had completely blacked out her ultimate ambition. Once again, she lifts on me. "What's going to happen to me? Will I herself up and pushes on. be blind forever?" The nurse hurried into my Now, as she spins and twirls to the slow ward. She came up behind me and put her cold moving music, she imagines the crowd idolising hands on my left shoulder. I jumped forward her every movement, gasping at her daring, from fright and landed on the floor beside my admiring her excellence. How great it is going to bed. I had hit my head and I felt a terrible feel! Her legs are aching painfully now from so headache coming on. much training, yet she moves onwards. My mother had come to visit me but I was too Only two hours left now. Soon she will be sick to see her. I seemed to have a huge plug in home, resting with her family. How proud they my chest that would not let go. All my feelings, all are of her. Suddenly, her coach, Mrs anger, fear, sadness, were all mixed up inside of Murray, spills her back to reality as she makes me and I could not release it. her do another twirl in the air. The song is nearly I tried to fall asleep and wake up to find that over now and yet another routine will soon be this was all just a dream, but I had none of this finished. Chris's goal is big yet not luck. unreacheable. There will be many setbacks, I would be having my operation soon. I was disappointments and heartaches, yet, she scared stiff. I was confused, my mind just did should never lose sight of all her dreams - one not seem to operate correctly. Frustration day she shall make her dreams a reality ... spread over me. People were doing things. I Christina Laycock, 8S
59 FREMANTLE door. It was opened almost immediately by a Before the fuss, in days gone by, medium sized woman, about 50 years of age ... Fremantle quietly lay, She was dressed entirely in black with large, A shipping port, not a resort, flat-heeled shoes that slapped on the ground On the coast of W.A. when she walked. Her dress was far too big for Her buildings were a varied lot, her. It was big enough to house two hungry Convict built and weathered raw, German Shepherd dogs. Her hair was cut so But now our town of history, short that she did not even have to brush it in the Sports new paint galore. morning. She asked me to come in and sit down. I did this and my goodness, what a house! It Hotels and restaurants line the streets, looked like something you could have bought The tourists come to stay, from a jumble sale. And it was not only the Rents and prices daily rise, house that was curious. I followed her into the Who is going to pay? kitchen where she told me here name was Mrs Some locals ask, "What's happening? I.M. Weird (the name says it all). She gave me a The costs are out of hand, drink in a glass that was so tall I had to lie on my To raise our rents so high is wrong, back on the floor to get the last drop out of it. Can't you understand?" At five o'clock, the cuckoo in the cuckoo clock Yet others like the fun and hype on the wall showed itself and barked five times. Fremantle "lives" again, Mrs Weird proved to be a very good character. Developers and businessmen, But she did not talk about the sort of things a Feel no financial strain. normal old woman would talk about. Like It's all because of a silver cup, music concerts, how kids were getting so out of Ornately carved and old, control these days, or her garden. She talked The world's best yachtsmen struggle and about sky-diving, water-skiing, mountain strive, climbing and parachuting. I was so bored I To get it in their hold. could have stabbed myself in the heart and jumped through a glass window, but, not All the crews are here to win, wanting to make a mess, I decided against that. Their muscles stretched and taut, Then I was shown around the house. It was a Is it war on an ocean battlefield? two storey house but obviously, not big enough Or is it just a sport? for this queer old lady! The bottom floor The yachties come to test their skills, consisted of a kitchen that had a refrigerator On "12 metres" out at sea. that was as old as the food in it. The television in Retain the cup or not, Fremantle's changed, the living room was also very old and you had to And ever more will be. p' D d 8S brush the cobwebs off it to see anything. But on lers rOr , the other hand, the couch was so crispy new that it crackled when you sat on it. THE CURIOUS LADY NEXT DOOR! Upstairs, there were three bedrooms and one Whenever somebody starts off a sentence bathroom. These were pretty normal as they saying "The fact of the matter is", you know were not properly furnished. that they are about to tell you a whopping great And then we went out into the garden! The lie. The fact of the matter is, that this is a garden was so overgrown you need a truck to get completely true story about the 'curious lady through it all. And the vegetables are so big they next door'. would fit in the mouth of lAWS. And she had The lady is so curious that even Pinocchio vegetables of all varieties and was already very would not dare to step inside her curious little proud of them. At five thirty, I said goodbye to house. I suppose I had better tell you what is so Mrs Weird and headed next door. curious about this lady and her house.Well, Mrs Weird also pokes her nose into when she moved in, she did not arrive in a car, everything (it is long enough to fit into anything removal van, or even a posh Rolls Royce, but as well). She reminds me of Mary Poppins she was lowered down (suspended by a rope) because she is always carrying an umbrella with from a helicopter into her back yard. When she her whenever she goes. saw me watching her, she invited me over in the The fact of the matter is, Mrs I.M. Weird is so afternoon for afternoon tea. I was not sure that curious that if she lost her eyes, ears and nose, I really wanted to go but you cannot upset a new she would probably flyaway on her umbrella neighbour straight away, can you? So I nodded with her large feet flapping and never be seen my head and promised I would come at around again. three o'clock. At ten past four, I knocked on the Taren Murphy, 8D
60 ALL IS LOST AND FORGOTTEN David left I dread that day when someone dares to push Late that night, the button, And arrived early To release that horrifying, deathly bomb. At the big fight. Lives are lost, memories are lost, in fact all is Now, upon arrival, lost. At his brother's camp, Nothing is gained but all is gone. He noticed the Israelites' Everyday we're in fear, Spirits were damp. Waiting, just waiting if we live still. For on the hill, No one knows when it will happen or if, Across the way, it will happen. Was a bloke who looked But there's a chance it may, and, when it Like he'd been fed on hay. does, all is gone and forgotten. Those who live still feel empty and lost, He was a huge bloke, their families and friends gone. Nine feet tall, They now have nothing to look forward to With sword and spear, and nothi ng to see now. And armour and all. I dread that day when someone dares While the Israelites were scared to push the..... Of this big chap, Bindi Fenn, 8M The other army was Having a nap. The big fella's name WITH THE WIND Was Goliath, you see, And he yelled out loudly, Billowing out full and fat, 'Who will fight me?' Alone 1 am nothing. Like a cricketer without a bat, David stepped forward, A useless sheet nothing more, And picked up 5 stones. Empty of life, Goliath yelled out, We'll be stuck by the shore. 'I'll break your bones!' All is calm, all is still, He put the stones Only the slightest movement, Into his sling, Everything waits for me to fill. And let them go, But suddenly a rustle, a creak of the boom, With a mighty fling. At last we are going, The stone hit Goliath, The finishing line begins to loom. Right on the head, And so I am full grown, And with a dying scream, We're ahead of the pack, He fell down dead. The wind is my companion, I couldn't have done it alone. Todd Mairs, Year 8 For I am the sail, I give the yacht pace, If empty, I'm worthless, With the wind, I win the race. THE CAT Ben Co/e, Year 8 The cat shows its prowess Both day and night By vanishing from dogs DAVID & GOUATH And winning all fights Cats have a pride Once upon a time, Which is quite obsolete A few days back, With well groomed bodies There was a boy named David, And soft padded feet And he lived in a shack. Cats possess fabulous fur Now, David minded sheep, Which is fine and warm All day long, That young nestle into But this is not why After being born I write this song. A cat is a friend Now, his father said 'David' I'm sure all believe 'Come here please, So care for it Go to the battlefield, And do not deceive And take some cheese.' Jonathan Greville, 8M
61 ALIEN ENCOUNTERl . Sa~ just. had to find him. Apparently, he 1 could feel its presence, as it could feel mine lived m ChIcago, so, after telling Loisse and It was an instinct for danger that kept us ' l.oey where he was going, he set off hitching a nde from New York to Chicago. After a while away, ma~ He was an alien intruding in my world, he was picked up by a furniture removal And also a stranger who wanted to stay. and was taken to the exact street in which his father's night club was. It was a strange and unique encounter, Full of apprehension and surprise, Hesitation began to well up in Sam's mind. Fear was so vivid between us, What if it wasn't his father - what if he didn't And then 1 looked into his eyes. want to see him - what if he wasn't there. "No," he thought to himself, "I can't think like 1 saw the eyes of a wonderful creature, that - 1 must be positive." So, he walked right That wanted only to be friends, down to the night club. It was called 'Sparkles'. 1 held a trembling hand out to him, He took it, and we were no longer aliens. Cautiously, he opened the enormous door and .walked into what looked like a large Taren Murphy, 8D meetmg hall. There was a pretty lady sitting there at a desk and he bravely asked to speak to SAM the owner. Fortunately, he was in and he followed the lady into his father's office. His The dimly lit street glimmered as the lonely father, at first, did not know who Sam was, yet, drunk men swayed from side to side, walking when he found out, he was ecstatic. He hugged towards their home. Their shadows silhouetted and kissed Sam till he was nearly blue ... on the cracked pavements as dirty mice ran to After hours of talking, Thomas asked Sam if seek shelt~r in crevices created by poor workmanshIp and neglect. The old buildings he wanted to come and live with him - in struggled, groaned and grumbled trying to stay luxury. Wow! What an invitation. How could up as the final light in the poverty stricken he not accept, but what would Sam do about suburb of New York turned off. The night was Loisse and loey. He couldn't just leave them over, a new day had to begin. after all the years of love and care they had spent looking after him. No, he couldn't leave them. Sam Henson and his two sisters, loey and Loisse, lived in an old shack. loey worked in a When Sam told his father this he invited downtown bar and earned the little money they Loisse and loey to live with him too! Two weeks had. Sam's mother died when he was only two later, the three moved into their father's luxury years old and his father had gone missing penthouse. At last, they were all together. shortly after. So, the two brave young sisters May~e their. mum was not there in body, but she had been left to bring up their small, two-year remamed With them forever in spirit and love .. old negro brother. Ten years had gone by now Christina Laycock, 8S and Sam had grown into a bouncy, twelve-year old brave young man. OUR CUP From the moment Sam woke up that sunny America's Cup is here again, Friday morning, he knew something was going Must build a yacht to fulfil our reign. to happen. Something somehow told him and he Everyone comes to Australia in flocks, was unusually bright and cheery. Loisse was Ready and waiting on Fremantle's docks. amazed to see him so happy yet she took Italy, France and the red, white and blue, advantage of it and he merrily did the breakfast Challenge Australia our 4, 3 and 2. wash-up. As soon as breakfast was over, Sam All our boys are performing like magic, left the shack and went to play hop-scotch with Star and Stripes their end will be tragic. his friends in the street. Colours are many, the harbour's a sight, The paper boy came walking down shouting a Up the Aussie spinnaker's bright. peculiar message - "Smart negro Thomas Patrolling the waters are our men, Henson makes it rich with his new, multi million dollar night club, extra!" Wow! Sam Diving under now and then, thought to himself, that man had Sam's Everyone dashes for the line, surname. Curiosity got the better of him, so he Finally it will come the time. went over and had a look. Now Sam couldn't End is here, excitement mounts, read much, but he could see the picture and Sam Never again will you hear those shouts, looked the exact duplicate of him. Then it Conner's and crew walk away sadly, tri.ggered, that was Sam's father, his long-gone, Every Australian is cheering madly ... mlssmg father ... Kim Scot!
62 YEAR 9
FORM 9C Teacher: Mr V. Chan Back row, le]t to right: M. Gurr, J. Geha, P. James, J. Courtman, S. Ross, J. Holden, K. Smith, J. Hatton, R. Dale, M. Johnson. Middle row, le]t to right: S. Marcos, K. Friend, M. Konstantellos, M. Dayman, A. Grice, J. Callum, K. Barr, S. Wright, R. Harrison, S. Leckie, V. Lok. Front row, le]t to right: S. Hanson, J. Pearson, D. Taylor, S. Langridge, D. Robins, M. Adams, T. Perry, R.Gimblett. Absent: J. Ryan.
9C FORM NOTES 90 FORM NOTES Here it is! The 9C (Mr Chan) form report. 9 Healy is a high-achieving, hilarious, heroic (How could you go to sleep with an introduction form. like that?) The typical start to a day, for a regular 9H 9C does stand for 9 Chan though we consider member, is the voice of Miss Healy excitedly it to stand for class, confidence, cute, co squealing, "Hello possums!" and the last words operation, courage and among all other things said are' 'Fly home possums." (We were later to CONFUSION. find that these two sentences would become very Form periods were not taken lightly with familiar by the conclusion of the year.) continuous states of rowdiness and most of all Ifyou, by chance, happened to be in our form confusion. Our Student Representatives Joseph at any point during the year, this is what you Geha and Steven Marcos came in very handy would discover; witty comments which always when the situation became a state of arise during our debatable class discussions in desperation. English. Every member gives full, enthusiastic In April came the event of the year - the participation during these times. There are, of Year 9 camp to Rottnest, what an eventful camp course, some exceptions, who enjoy stirring up it was! trouble - need we say more! In our form we have an 'Impo King' (not mentioning names), Finally, all the students in 9C would like to who is constantly getting his diary blemished thank Mr Chan for all his efforts (ha!). with streams of red writing and always has a Marina Adams and Katherine Smith green slip close at hand. Miss Healy often refers to the talkers of our class as 'Magpies' and is positive we actually have magpies nesting in the corner of our room.
63 Our form has been well-represented this year 9T FORM REPORT by two conscientious members of our class, The "T" in 9T could stand for terrific, tops, Mark Clements and Chelsea Lyford. We are trendy or even terrible, but, whether you like it sorry to mention that a valued member of our or not, it stands for Tyrrell. Yes, that little Irish form (Loo Loo) alias Louise Wholey will not be lady with the big, round glasses who teaches with us next year. Mathematics. That poor woman who was Our lively form has been very active in the destined to meet the fate of being terrorised by college this year: we have entered the Young some scheming leprechauns (alias Mark Writers and Wesfarmers Competitions, gone to Bridson, Paul Eddison and Troy Reany). see the 'Secret Diary of Adrian Mole' at the What's more, she was tantalised by an Regal Theatre in Subiaco, and also been on a anonymous Irish joke teller who insisted on class excursion to the West Australian having a new joke every Monday at form room newspaper. to write on the blackboard. We would like to say, on behalf of aB the I'm sure that the minute Mrs Tyrrell walked members in 9H, that we have certainly had a into F5 on the 4th February 1986, she inwardly wonderful year together, sharing many groaned. For there, sitting before her was a experiences and hilarious moments, and have all group of kids of every size, shape and colour. learnt a great deal. No doubt, the first person to stand out of the N.B. - To all the coming 1987, 9H members: crowd was a very tall, cheerful Mark Adams who could probably out-talk everyone 1. Do not rock on your horse. including Mrs Tyrrell (and that is a great feat as 2. Do not be a magpie. we soon found out when she first read the 3. Do not have a strange middle name, and "Weekly Bulletin" at great speed in her Irish most importantly, accent). Probably next came Sharon Robartson 4. English must be your favourite subject. and Adam Lyons who were our faithful (Ha! "Fly home!" What a joke!) Student Council Representatives.
FORM 9H Teacher: Miss M. Healy Back row, left to right: B. Easton, M. Youens, M. Church, K. Gosling, M. Benbow, C. Murphy, R. Wallis, S. Maley, C. Lyford, J .A. Fathers. Middle row, left to right: N. Call, K. Golding, P. Spencer, D. Harding, A. King, S. Eaves, R. Morcombe. N. Heah, S. Boland, V. Westoby, L. Wholey. Front row, left/O right: N. Johnson, N. Wong, M. Clements, A. Jones, V. Holmes, A. Coxon, B. Palmer, M. Taylor.
64 FORM 9T Teacher: Mrs P. Tyrrell Back row, left to right: J. Wright, M. Bridson, P. Eddison, J. Soulsby, J. Overington, C. Brown, S. Robartson, K. Scott. Middle row, left to right: E. Newby, A. Third, M. Hoare, T. Reany, A. Andrew, E. Strauch, T. Smith, M. Warman, C. Rowley, A. Frodsham, J. Ellen. Front row, left to right: M. Adams, A. Jackson, N. Comley, S. Came, L. Claughton, A. Lyons, B. Derbyshire, F. Riches, K. Alexander, J. Lehman, D. Robartson.
Following them closely came Chris Jeffreys and as for Todd Smith - you deserve thanks for Darryl Lansley who left us at the end of second brightening up an otherwise dull and boring term. When Mr Milne heard that Emma Strauch classroom with that hair of yours. and Leonie Claughton were filling in the gaps, Overall, 1986 has been a great year. Just a he decided to emigrate to France, and left Mrs hint to budding "9Ters"...remember that St Maugan the exciting challenge of attempting to Patrick's Day is March 17th and "Hail the teach us Social Studies ("Stop that infantile Shamrock! " behaviour at once, class.") Amanda Third Sadly, at the end of third term, Emma left to go to Mirrabooka and a gallant young athlete by the name of Peter Arendts turned up at the starting line. In the first couple of weeks of the 9R FORM NOTES term, he showed 9T who was who by winning 1986 saw for us a new year, a new beginning the 100 metres against our other athletics star, and hope for excitement and adventure. But ... David Robartson. Sarah Came and Alison ahh ... how naive and ignorant we were all Andrew also did very well in the athletics those months ago. Since February, our masks of department. innocence have crumbled somewhat (see Year 9 The participation in the Swimming Carnival camp notes). was high with Fiona Riches being our main Speaking of the Year 9 camp, I might mention competitor while the rest of us preferred to stick a relatively good time was had by most on to the novelty races. Rottnest, though the workload was just a bit Julia Overington and Julie Lehman have to heavy. win the award for being told off for talking in Excursions have been few and far between class the most times this year; Michael Hoare resulting in one outing to see the movie "Wise comes runner-up. Karen Alexander and Liz Guys" and dinner at Fast Eddy's on a Thursday Newby take the "Quiet-as-a-mouse" award and night with Mr Radich and Mr Griffiths. 1
65 FORM 9R Teacher: Mr A. Radich Back row, left to right: J. Fewtrell, M. Postma, C. Bell, M. Camarri, A. Treloar, M. Fairnie, L. Herps, D. Hill, A. Taylor. Middle row, left 10 right: D. McInlles, M. Hughes, D. Rasmussell, K. Pulich, A. Castle, C. Kaminski, R. Tyndall, P. Passmore, A. Youngs, K. Docking, T. Cruse. Front row, lef! 10 right: J. Thomas, L. Heedes, B. Rodgers, P.A. Charlebois, A. Leighton, C. Esslemont, K. Morrison, B. James. Absent: J. Knight. suppose you could say the camp was an will be spread far and wide next year. Just when excursion too, though we spent more time you thought you'd seen the last of us . , , studying the island's history and geography Ainslie Castle rather than basking in the sun with famous Rotto doughnut in hand (or should I say mouth!). YEAR 9 CAMP, ROTTNEST ISLAND Well, we were in for a surprise when we On the 27th April 1986, 120 very excited Year turned up at our carefully chosen options! How 9s crowded the Fremantle Docks, waiting for disappointed we were when we found that the Sea Raider to arrive. Frantic good-byes were Information Processing wasn't playing exchanged as the students and adults piled into computer games and English Literature was the boat. more than doing plays all lesson! When we finally arrived, we were all quickly Unfortunately, towards the end of the year, taken to the Kingston Barracks where we had a we had to say goodbye to David Kennington and short time to settle ourselves, before a gruelling Christa Kaminski but were happy to welcome cycle around the island. Lars Rasmussen into our midst soon after their departure. Not that Christa and David could be A couple of hours later about 130 exhausted replaced fully! people returned to the Barracks. At this point, I suppose I'd better thank Mr During the following days, many activities Radich for controlling us (or at least attempting followed such as the various groups visiting the to) and making Social Studies more boring than West End, Olivers Hill- which shows the guns, you'd ever imagine. (Only joking. Actually, the the cemetery, museum, a historical walk and of S.S. Room was nicely decorated with plants and course, the settlement. sheep to make the lessons more interesting.) The Year 9 camp at Rottnest Island will be Lastly, a warning to our future teachers: remembered as it was enjoyed by all. Beware, as members of the immortal 1986 9R Vanessa Holmes
66 YEAR 9 ROTTNEST CAMP is then sent to a typesetter which prints the type About 120 Year 9's, some Year 11 's and like a photograph onto long strips of paper. teachers left Fremantle at approximately 10 These are then cut up and placed into pages. o'clock on a Monday morning in term two for a This completed page is photographed and then a study camp at Rottnest. printing plate is made to fit onto the printing presses. We then saw the papers being printed The five days at Rottnest were mostly spent and placed in their correct pages. on work. The first day was spent on a group bike ride around the island. (Later on we would The tour lasted about one hour and we all have to write a 1,000 word tourist brochure on enjoyed it. this). For the next three days, we were split into Vanessa Holmes four groups and took turns to visit areas of interest. A couple of the more notable events were: Mr Chan introducing his favourite meal - raw fish! - to a group of boys (eagerly being RELINQUISHED FROM REALITY snapped up, being 100010 better than the camp food). Secrets ... Lies ... What are the causes for these? Miss Healy's sing-a-long on the historic walk Change, transformation continues throughout (the four-year-olds definitely love Twinkle, the existence Twinkle Little Star). Of the human race. The exploration of the gun station near the Some of us become lost and bewildered, army Barracks (where we were staying) and the Left behind the emerging crowd. reading of some interesting graffiti by Mr There is no one to pick us up, Radich. Push us back on course. And of course, the concert including the well It is essential to adapt to the modern changes, loved Tip-Top muffins' songs. Once you are neglected, you are abandoned forever . As well as all this, we visited the guns and Drifting away . explored the tunnels, sat on beaches, looked at There is no second chance in reality ... the cemetery (for Mathematics!) and generally did a lot of work. Most people were thankful for Vanessa Lok, 9C the Rottnest Bakery as it probably saved them from death by starvation. (The food wasn't completely horrible. Some desserts were good enough for seconds, a practice which angered I NEVER - TOLD A YONE. .. Mr Chan.) I never told anyone that I still read Eventually, Friday, the 2nd of May came, so Trixie Belden books, the dorms were cleaned out, the work handed in I never told anyone the date of my birthday in and cases packed. An exhausted group of Year the name of birthday bumped shoulders, 9's left Rottnest after lunch and there were not I never told anyone that I still sleep with many people among them who had not enjoyed a teddy bear, themselves. Thanks must go to Mrs Kirke and I never told anyone that I think the Year 9 form teachers for organising such a Michael ]. Fox is a twerp, great camp. I never told anyone that my longest shower Andrew Youngs and Michael Camarri was one hour ten minutes, I never told anyone that I hate tomatoes, I never told anyone that I used to suck my thumb, I never told anyone that I used to imagine NEWSPAPER EXCURSION 9H monsters under my bed, On the 17th September 1986, Miss Healy's I never told anyone that I love walking the Year 9 English Class visited Newspaper House, dog in the early morning, which prints The West Australian, Daily News, I never told anyone that I played with trains, Kalgoorlie Miner and Countryman newspapers. I never told anyone that I love pineapple, Our class was then split into groups and we I never told anyone that my mum tried to were shown around the building. On the make me go for a swim so I pushed her Editorial Floor, we saw journalists writing In, stories on a VDU. These stories can be called up I never told anyone that I love milk chocolate, by sub-editors, who may put headings on the I never told anyone lots of things. story or add later news or correct spelling. This Anonymous, 9H
67 ROCKY BAY VILLAGE BEACH FUN Rocky Bay Village is in Mosman Park, W.A. As I walked along the sandy beach, It is the base for the W.A. Society for Crippled The waves thrashed, seagulls sang, Children Inc., and Lucy Creeth formed the And the wind whipped through my hair, centre. I was thirteen. The place is composed of several buildings. My friends ran down the hilly dunes, to There are approximately 30 children who come Meet me at the shore, where we splashed in daily while there are quite a few permanent and played, residents. There is holiday and relief-for Till the end of day, we had fun, parents accommodation available. I was thirteen. Most of the children have muscular As the sun was setting, we sat down, dystrophy or various forms of it, which is a We watched the sky turn into different progressive weakness of the muscles. Others colours, may have spina bifida, which is a congenital And the water gleamed like glass, weakness of the spine. I was tired, For the patients who lived there, their I was thirteen. bedrooms are set out as close to a home Kelly Friend, 9C environment as they can be. Many of the children can cook and dress themselves. They have baths each day helped by the many nurses. The patients are taught to develop their own FRIENDSHIP talents e.g. painting, sports etc. Friendship is caring and sharing. Special equipment is provided where needed, Friendship is opening yourself out, and e.g. wheelchairs, baths, tables, telephones etc. not hiding your secrets. Since 1937 (when established) the children Friendship is trust and respect. have received professional help, e.g. nurses, Friendship is sharing your knowledge, and physio's, doctors etc. Some children are able to helping others. attend normal schools, while others go to the Friendship is something that everyone school there. Buses are supplied by the should have. Education Department. Friendship is not a possession. There are many clubs and recreational facilities available for the patients to go to. Funds and donations are collected to spend and provide equipment for the home. The aim is to make the children and adults as FAMILY individual as possible. During the last two weeks, my parents and I Vanessa Holmes stayed at a holiday house in Dunsborough. The weather during the first week was far from decent. My brother, sister, friend Mark and my grandmother were coming for the weekend and I couldn't wait. THE JOKE I never stop thinking about my brother and "I tried to kill myself," she said, sister and even now, I wonder what they are And showed her damaged wrists. doing at work. "Oh what a pity," the group laughed, It was Thursday evening and drizzling lightly. "A pity that you missed." Mum asked me to go to the shop to buy some We didn't really mean it, milk. I went. .. Didn't think it was for real. As I was leaving the shop, I passed by a public Honest, it was a joke, phone box. I couldn't resist the temptation to Hoping you would heal. make a call. I didn't have much money so I Now all we do is sit and wait, knew I couldn't talk for long. I phoned David For that final moment to come. and Sue and I couldn't begin to explain the joy it And when it does, we will know, brought me. It didn't cost much, but it made me What the strength of a joke has done. happy. Marina Adams, 9C Michael Curr, 9C
68 PRIDE ADOLESCENCE Every action we execute seems to result As draws near this period of time, from pride, Dim is the light of your childhood days. Pride ... Of wetting beds and rocking horses, It can dominate our personality, Licking the batter bowl! For this reason, we sometimes withdraw from Everyone is waiting to go and being the one Start another To take the foremost steps to form a Chapter of their life, friendship, Enveloping in Waiting for the other person to respond New interests where initially. Cupids arrow may be But as we mature, we learn to reach out ... Even near. Extend our arms as an invitation. Vicki Wesloby, Year 9 If they are pushed away, We try again and again. Never surrendering . Allowing for change . Vanessa Lok, 9C I HEAR AUSTRALIA SINGING The crunch of eating gum leaves, peculiar only to a koala, The screeching, cackling laugh of THIRTEEN a kookaburra. Thirteen, The beating paws of a kangaroo, A time full of changing events. Chasing the song of a didgeridoo. Teenage pressures, The scurrying of a feathered emu, Teenage happiness, Magpies in trees admiring the view. Leaving friends, Pink galahs preening the loose feathers Making friends, on them, Thirteen. Jolly citizens in the pub, singing our Travelling and leaving, National Anthem. Interesting ideas, Fremantle Port, starting the day, People and their lifestyle, By shipping things out Arizona way. Current events, Ben Lexcen and his funny keel, Horrible disasters, The America's Cup that we did steal. Wonderful places, Fictitious stories, The prickly spikes on a blackboy tree, Thirteen. Yachts cruising down the Swan River, so peacefully. Richard Dale, 9C The black swan honking, calling others to his side, Luna Park in Sydney, the best place for a ride. I HEAR AUSTRALIA SINGING The Sydney Opera House, filled with I hear the sounds of Australia, clapping hands, The variety of our culture Waltzing Matilda, played by every band. Of the kookaburra laughing, Grey pigeons calling, coo, coo, coo, The gum trees swaying, The flush of an outback loo. The joyful strains of Advance Australia Fair, INXS singing 'I Send a Message', Willy Wagtail sings "Clickety-click', The waves crashing on Australia Il, Hanging by your tail, like a possum, Or the surfer catching the surf, which is is quite a trick! crashing on the shore, The U-shaped bill of a platypus, I hear the people laughing to the slogans Australian creatures mean everything to us. of Paul Hogan, Out in. the country on these hot, summer days, The sounds of 'G'Day', Staring towards the horizon, at the The typical Australian way, shimmering haze. Australia sings so sweetly, Healthy lifeguards, roaming the sea, The gorgeous Australia sounds that echo. And, of course, there is me. Kath Smith, 9C Karen Golding, 9H
69 FRIENDSHIP daughter, her eyes were the image of deep pools Friendships are priceless, irreplaceable of frustration which stared intensely into mine. fragments of our lives I shrank under her overpowering stare. In her They provide us with humour, fun and most two small hands, she held firmly the kitchen significant of all, trust. knife which I'd left on the bench. She moved Sometimes arguments and disagreements arise, closer and I absorbed every advance she made. Causing us to doubt the close comradeship My body tensed and her single tear fell down her which meant so much to us. cheek like a stream over a mountain. We walk away, in search of another The knife lowered towards my side, then companion, another friendship came her silence-breaking voice, "Mum, I can't But none seems to have the quality to replace cut the bread!" the one before. Susan Wright, Crispy Ba,.,., F.J. Ho/den, It has no warmth, no trust, only the external Da/e Tay/or, Rebekah Harrison, 9C image of intimacy For deep inside, it rejects your personality, your suggestions, you for yourself. You then realize that true friendship also THE ANIMALS THAT ARE ME means to compromise, To give and also take ... There is a sloth inside of me slow and lazy...hanging to the branches always Vanessa Lok, 9C sleeping...always sleeping...ready to put myself in hibernation cut myself off from the rest of the world a gift from the COUNTRY LAD wilderness .. .I must keep. I love the bush, the sheep and I have a deer inside of me...gentle and the cattle, timid... fleeing from danger. ..scared of the I love where I stay, strangers...hiding in the forest. ..quiet as a I love this lovely homely farm, mouse...this is a gift from the wilderness...a On the Corrigin way. gift to share. The dogs, the paddocks, the old school there, I have a dolphin inside of me...swimming The creek when it overflows, happily in the crystal sea 1 jump high and Everything here I love so much, fall down into the depths 1 come to the Nobody really knows. surface so all may see me then disappear. .. I play and show off in front of the boats .. .I When I go out on the bike in the morn, leap and I am always happy. I shoot a rabbit or two, I bring them back for tonight's tucker, I have a macaw inside of me ...bright and Or else they're made into stew. colourful.. .always squawking out of turn...never quiet. ..willing to do tricks for all Oh, I love being a country lad, the crowd...monstrous beak.. .loving the With my dad and mum, Oh, I love being a country lad, jungle. I have a lot of fun. I have a tiger inside of me ...snariing...quiet, Steven Marcos, Year 9 then suddenly I lash out. .. I tear open flesh and hurt. .. full of viciousness...a gift from the wilderness I must keep hidden. I have a squirrel inside of me ...rushing for SHATTERED ILLUSIONS food storing for winter. ..thinking It was a hot, summer day and I was resting ahead always hiding things away so nobody after my experience the night before which left can find them ... using my resources wisely. me exhausted! I could hear the waves falling I have a boar inside of me...grunting and gently against the compacted carpet of sand. groaning...concerned with my own The children of the motel in which I was staying survival...always selfish... finding food to were laughing in delight. The glaring sun's rays eat. ..living for myself. ..this is a gi ft from the were streaming through the open window which wilderness I must keep hidden. allowed me to smell the salted air. I fell into a deep trance which led me through the open This is the zoo I contain within my doors to another world unknown to others. I body...each animal with its own dreamed of islands of paradise on which I baked personality I am all these animals...a gift but suddenly my illusions were shattered by the from nature a gift I cannot give back click of my door and in came my eight year old Sharon Hanson, 9C
70 THE BIRDS OF FLIGHT The cold sea breeze blowing people's hats off The Eagle's wings they soar and glide the sky, on the shores of Teignmouth, An evil eye from up on high looks down, Watching cats eyes on the roads in the middle The harvest mouse, the claws of death, the of a Dartmoor fog, cry, The early morning mist making you shiver He sits and waits, a king without a crown; from head to toe, The Gull it sits, it walks, it flies, it swims, The crowds cheering for their soccer team, The fish its prey, a deep blue sea below, Winter in England. And as the sun goes down, the mind it dims, The snow falling on the people rushing Its brother birds the swallow and the crow, in and out the shops of Ohio, The Dove, the silent bird of peace flies by, The ski slopes filled again with young skiers, A symbol of peace, the crest of our school, The dark streets of New York filled with For brotherhood and happiness it tries, puddles of water, The love of God, its one and only tool, Winter in America. Since birds of flight they rule the skies above, The Paris streets filled with cold The peaceful birds the Eagle and the Dove. Christmas shoppers, Michael Curr, 9C In the country, the white snow all over the ground, The people game enough to go up to the top of the Eiffel Tower WINTER without getting blown away, Winter is a woolly, grey blanket covering Winter in France. the ground at dawn, The footy players slipping and sliding in Dew like spider webs covering the grass, mud puddles, Fluffy dark clouds tumbling continuously in The rain drenching all the netball players, the wind, Arriving home drenched head to toe, Trees dropping cavalcades of rain when the Soaking wet cats curled up in front of the wind howls, crackling fire, Violent storms arrive stripping trees and Winter in down under Australia. roofs, Rebecca Morcombe Lightning ignites the atmosphere, Thunder agitating tear streaked windows, Bedraggled cats rushing indoors, Dogs panic in fright of thunder, WINTER IS HERE Umbrellas turning in-side-out and scarves Snowflakes drifting to the slush flapping in the wind, covered ground. People's shoulders hunched up to the ears, The wind whispers through the boughs of Hands clutching forearms, leafless trees. Children with luminous yellow boots kicking Thick, grey smoke billows from red brick in muddy puddles, chimney tops. Opaque windows covered in misty frost, Bulky drops of rain, drumming on the roof. Football players slip in the baths of sludge, Streaks of lightning illuminating the grasping for the soapy ball, rusty sky. Winter is bleak, chilly and damp. Diamonds of dew, glistening on a spider web, Andrew King, Year 9 like a crystal chandelier. Sipping steaming cups of cocoa in front of a dying fire. Snuggling under blankets with a book in your WINTER IN OTHER COUNTRIES hand, accompanied by a hot water bottle. The snow drops falling on the Pelting snowballs at friends and passers-by. Austrian Mountains, Removing frosted mittens and thawing out in Little children playing on their sledges front of a blazing fire. and skis, Splashing through deep, icy puddles in your The ice-skaters slipping and sliding around knee-high wellington boots. on the ice. Paper-thin, brown leaves fluttering helplessly People defrosting their frozen limbs by the through the night air. burning fire, Tobogganing down the frosty slopes of your Little children making snowmen with glee, neighbour's front lawn. Winter in Austria. Karen Colding, 9H
71 WINTER WINTER Beyond the city the ground is like a The days grow shorter and the sun's swarm of fireflies. rays weaken; The unimaginable number of pinpricks of The long weeks of winter begin. light The rolling, darkening sky betrays the Beam through the atmosphere. coming storms, Houses become shells of warmth and The winds grow into incessant howling protection. Sharp cracks of lightning illuminate the sky, Weak wisps of smoke timidly arise from The storm lashes out in its full fury and chimneys, only now begins the continuous Only to be run over by titanic blasts of drumming of winter rain, Freezing water and air. Sleet and hail splatter down on the leaves, sending small animals scuttling for On the seas the full power of winter is shelter. unleashed Spinning needle-like drops of water crashing Upon the helpless ships bobbing up and down, down upon the earth Like corks in water. Seemingly never to cease. Before the tossing waves all is calm, But as soon as it began it stops The deep blue is polka dotted by the The ravages of the overnight storm; the heavy shadows of dripping branches Fish silhouetted against the haunting blue The delicate droplets of water each shining seas. like a diamond. Nelson Wong, Year 9 The ice cold frosts make the gardens silvery; a winter wonderland. The sun begins to shine; it gives no warmth WINTER IS . .. only a cold, hard glare. All this, to me, is WINTER. Flames crackling in the fireplace, dancing in unison ... Marissa Taylor, Year 9 Milo frothing in a mug, leaving you a milk moustache, You stand unprotected by a stubborn umbrella refusing to open, A mass of flooding tears escapes from the GRANDFATHER'S ROOM billowing white clouds, So this was grandfather's room, an eerie place Musty raincoats drawn out for another year, it was. A putrid stench filled the room in his last Out of fashion, out of style, days of health. He was a dirty, undesirable, Deserted beaches, frequented only by the unloving, cold, selfish bachelor. I never really odd jogger, associated myself with him, as I was ashamed. The chatter of teeth, We both went our separate ways. To be totally Tots are amused by a man of snow. honest, I hated him. The thought rang out in my Grey and black lace, the blanket of our sky, mind, reached its climax, instantly it grew dark. Watching the days go by, as you prowl the From limbo appeared a shadowy figure. Once house like a caged animal, more the thought rang out in my mind and the The winds howl, screaming their presence, stench that once filled the room so long ago, was Mists creep across pallid pastures, now frighteningly present. "You dare speak of Dew-kissed leaves, me in that tone, boy!" echoed over and over in The sun attempts to peep through the clouds, my mind. Lightning lashes the dry earth, I froze, couldn't think, the only words were The washing will hang heavy tomorrow. those of grandad. "You dare speak of me in Our wise forest friends will hibernate, that tone, boy!" I was caught in a state of And those with wings must journey south, confusion. My trembling soul began to pour out Pursuing the golden sun, of my youthful presence. All known energy was While cats retire to their place beside the drained from my being. heaters, I awoke some time later from what seemed to Snoozing peacefully. be shock. I thought about grandfather, I began The stockman's prayer is answered, to weep. Rain has come at last ... Tristan Perry, Paul lames, Stephen Ross and Vicki Westoby, Year 9 Steven Marcos, 9C
72 HAIKU POEMS Suddenly, a light flickered on, revealing the ELEPHANTS shape of a dilapidated staircase. My heart began to palpitate as I took the first steps onto the As roads and highways floorb?ards of the stairs. Without warning, my Invade the elephants' domain, foot slIpped and I fell through. I screamed with He turns against man. terror. USA Finally I reached the end of the tunnel of darkness that had surrounded me. I bounced The United States upon a springy mattress and left the Horror Have athletes that usually House to spend my money on yet another ride. Win the Olympics. Vanessa Lok, Jodie Callum, Kelly Friend and SCHOOL REPORT Jason Courtman, 9C School children wonder Whether they have achieved the standards Set by their parents. ' THE BUTTERFLY COD The Butterfly Cod is a spiky old sod LIGHTNING Who lives in the reefs out at sea. Lightning flashes across the He keeps playing this game of changing Sky as small children his name, Huddle in their beds. Thus confusing himself, you and me. Karen G., 9H At times he's the Lionfish, ugly and brave Frightening to all who come near. ' Then he'.s a Featherfin, pretty and soft, And calling everyone 'dear'. THE MANSION A Scorpion Cod with a sting in his tail, A Zebra Fish too, if you please. The moonlight gleamed through the thick fog He looks so absurd - he thinks he's a bird, surrounding the deserted mansion. Cobwebs A Turkey Fish now he will be. blew, suspended from the roof; the derelict door creaked. Fearfully, I accosted the dim outline of But it's all a great hoax, and if you'll the renowned, haunted house. My heart gently coax, pounded furiously as I entered the doorway. And if I had the time, I'd make this lot rhyme Bats fluttered their wings, and escaped through This Red Firefish will admit without fuss the entrance. Trying to resist the overpowering That he's really a Pterois Voltains ' fear, my trembling hands formed into a tight (Linnaeus)!! ! fist. Karen Golding, 9H
lody Fenn, Year 12
73 YEAR 10
FORM IOC Teacher: Mr J. Cahill Back row, left to right: S. Kempthorne, K. Watson, O. Albanis, C. Sheridan, S. Routledge, I. Crawford, C. Fell, M. Scot!, T. Robertson, S. Ladlow. Middle row, left to right: S. White, S. McAppion, M. Fogarty, M. Stone, C. Kelly, A. Grace, S. Carter, K. Oixon, A. Wright, P. Huxtable, P. Burton, B. Groves. Front row, left to right: M. Hamilton, B. Campe, O. Hiew, S. Cat!, M. Taylor, P. Blackburn, V. Bushby, K. Menzies.
FORM JOH Teacher: Mr V. Heinrichs Back row, left to right: R. Leather, J. Turner, A. Parker, R. Cruse, A. Schwetz, J. Oillon, S. Woods, M. Balding, M.Woodgate, K. Connors. Middle row, lefllo right: K. Hindes, A. Payne, J. Chan, L. Perry, C. Cox, R. Brinklow, C. Gardner, A. Wood. O.Hardman, K. Lee, H. Robins. Front row, left to right: K. Mumme, S. Vale, R. Arnold, B. Watt, K. Gare, M. Loneragan, S. Crankshaw, T. Elliott.
74 FORM lOP Teacher: Mr P. Phillips Back row, le/tto right: P. Stallard, J. Greay, M. Barker, R. Dunnet, F. Steele, M. Hatton, D. Gregory, A. Bond, S. Verschoor, T. Parkin. Middle row, le/tlo right: D. Cheah, R. Cunningham, M. Verma, R. Finney, P. Flux, N. Mutch, P. Morris, R. Pearson, K.L. Watson, R. Tyndale-Powell, R. Shearwood. Front row, le/tlo right: J. Knight, S. Vaughan, M. Askins, S. Bryden, P. Galloway, M. Hodge, L. Maughan, A. Male.
FORM lOT Teacher: Mr D. Taylor Back row, le/I 10 righl: B. Cooper, B. Schaper, A. Maley, C. Halvorsen, T. Greville, S. Comley, B. Fletcher, N. Brent,P. Denboer. Middle row, le/tto righl: E. Bee, R. North, L. Barlow, C. Atkinson, K. Medcrofl, M. Bunon, L. Tassell' C. Sayer, S. Waddy, G. Mullings, K. Gribble. Fronl row, le/lro right: K. Watson, J. Bearfoot, W. May, S. Harrison, K. Evans, J. Durham, C. Whyte, M. Reed. Absenl: C. Anderson, J. Dawson.
75 TEENAGE YEARS and sunburn. Replacing the cap, he returns the Looks and clothes get you 'in', container to its accustomed position, swinging With only brains, you'll never win. from a leather holder on his hip. From the other Take a step to meet some boys, side of his belt hangs a well-used knife, the Never slouch, remember poise. carved ivory handle worn and yellowed with age. A little point of sunlight runs up and down With your life and future ahead, the razor sharp edge and the lovingly oiled and No time for play, study instead. polished blade glints in his hands as he skilfully Teens are split into several groups, whittles a piece of wood. The edge of the blade, Bogs and surfs make the loops. keenly honed, flashes as he pauses to look up at Seeing friends and having fun, the sky. There is still an hour or so of daylight Only when homework's done. left, but the steel-grey shadows are lengthening Join the circle, form a chain, as the sun, a glistening globe of liquid gold Adults, start the dance again. suspended in a crystal clear sky, sinks into the Kirsty Dixon, Year 10 bands of peachy clouds over the purple hills to the west. The sunlight shimmers off the windmilling blades of the "chopper", while behind us the single blade of the windmill is LOVE highlighted, a single illuminated streak in silhouette. The windmill is still, for there is not We're told that love is ultimate, the faintest hint of the first stirrings of a breeze. Yet our world is full of hate. The cattle pens are strikingly noticeable in the Violence, death, destruction, flat, homogeneous country. The cattle are All seem to be our fate. standing well back from the electric fence, Millions spent on war heads, glaring at us through half closed lids. A great Bombs and insults hurled. swarm of flies attracted by the abominal stench, Can't we take some time buzzes lazily around them. Infuriated and To mend our broken world? vicious, the cattle churn up the ground in the Russia and America, pens, with their constant pawing, and the Hold all our lives at stake. bellowing of those who make futile rushes at the A push of one red button, fence enrages the others still more. The sights Is all it needs to take. and sounds of the country impinge constantly The people are all scared now, on your thoughts and your senses. Nothing seems to go right. John Dil/on, 10H H needs but one dispute, And our world turns black as night. Love? What happened to it? A-U-S-S-I-E - DON'T WORRY The ultimate emotion. I raise me glass of Aussie Beer, It seems to have been flooded, To all me Aussie mates, By hate's engulfing ocean. For making this here country, Belinda Campe, Year 10 So blinkin' ruddy great. For holding all the wharfies strikes, And holding up the works. And voting in a Prime Minister, THE COUNTRY Full of unprecedented quirks. The powerful motorbike roars over the Don't worry about the economy, parched, sun-baked earth, leaving a cloud of red Which has all gone wrong. dust in its wake. Above us, the helicopter But just sit and sip another beer, hovers, its harsh whirring muted by the And sing your merry song. oppressive, almost tangible heat. The bike is About your long hard day's work, dirty and greasy, and covered with the all And your forty-eight hour week, pervasive dust. Bob slowly raises his head and And complain about the pay you get, unscrews the cap from his ornate, silver flask. But don't worry or fret. He takes a long, satisfying draught. Under the broad-brimmed hat, with the crown stoved in That's right, sit there in front of the telly, and the felt shiny with age, his face is lined and And sit your beer upon your belly. creased, with sparkling blue eyes peering alertly For if it doesn't rain, it pours. out from deep-set laughter lines. His skin is It is their problem not yours. brick red, tattooed by years of ground in dust Donna Hardman, Year 10
76 ALWAYS ALONE beat him once and wait till the other kids hear Daniel had always been teased because he was about it!" physically retarded. He couldn't walk properly, And with that, the Jacksons slunk away he had a glass eye and the look that people silently, their tails down. They had been associate with the retarded. He had started defeated. Meanwhile, Steve walked Daniel school at a special school but after three years, home. On the outside, Daniel was all smiles but had advanced to his local primary school. He inside, he was crying bitter tears of frustration, was now eleven years old. The children in his hurt and anger. Once again, the fact that Daniel school had been warned not to tease him and couldn't defend himself, reared its ugly head. they had accepted him really well. Daniel had Tomorrow, Steve would be a hero. But he never friends, and for the first time in his life, he felt would be. Daniel had never felt so alone in his needed. Daniel's life was going great until the whole life. Jackson family moved to his school. Karen Evans, Year 10 There were four Jackson children. The oldest one, Mike, was in Daniel's class. They were unsanitary, crude and lower-class children who no one really wanted to associate with, so, at lunch-times, they always stuck together. Mike THE SUPERMARKET SHUFFLE Jackson was the kind of boy Daniel feared so he 1,2,3,4 open up the pantry door, steered clear of him. One day though, his mum Singing onions, dancing chips, was late to pick him up and as he sat waiting, Buy this product and you will flip. Mike began to tease him. Whiter whites, greener grass, "Hey Samantha! Look at Daniel over there. Give your home a touch of class. He looks like one of your dolls with those glass Spin your partner do-se-do, eyes. One's even bigger than the other!" Try it out. The results will show, The Jacksons sniggered cruelly. Daniel kept We're the cheapest, but the best, his head high and tried not to let the insults tear We stood up through the toughest test. him apart. Form a line, turn to the right, "Wonder who will win the sports day this Ten per cent more for your cash each night. year? Will you be training Daniel? Oh yeah, For those with everything but wanting more, how could I forget? Your legs can't even walk Kick to the left and close the pantry door. properly, so how could you run?" Greg Mullings, Year 10 Obviously, Mike had teased the retarded before. He really knew their soft spots, and Daniel felt his brave front beginning to crumble. "Come on mum! Hurry up!" he willed silently. A CASE OF RELIGION "Why don't you say something, retard? Or is Estella peered tentatively through the crack in there something wrong with your tongue too?" the kitchen door and discerned the rotund figure "Mike, be quiet! Why don't you ever tease of their neighbour Mrs Yeats, chatting me when my friends are around? Too gutless are flippantly to Mrs Connolly, Estella's mother. you?" challenged Daniel. Their loquacious conversation usually bored the impetuous girl but tonight, their tense voices "Wow! Listen to him! Do you want to fight alarmed her and she listened intently to the two about it? Come on gutto! Let's see how much of women. a man you are." "You shouldn't allow Estella to play with Daniel only glared at Mike. her, you know," said Mrs Yeats. "It's giving "Oh sorry. I couldn't fight a cripple, could I? our street a bad name, you know." I'm not that sort of person." "Oh Maureen, they're just two little girls. Sniggers again from Mike's brother and What could possibly be wrong with my Estella sisters. Daniel was just about to break down playing with Bridgette. She's only Roman when he saw his friend Steve, walking towards Catholic, not a visiting Martian," protested him. He smiled with relief, glad help was here. Mrs Connolly. "Hi, Daniel. These kids giving you trouble? "But that's the whole problem. She's Roman Yeah, I wouldn't put it past them, they're so low Catholic and we're Protestant. There's going to down in the gutter. Anyway don't listen to Mike be trouble someday if you don't stop them," about his fighting, I heard that an eight-year-old warned Mrs Yeats.
77 "But ten-year-old girls!" wailed Mrs face to face with her worst fears. The bloody ConnoUy as she refilled her neighbour's vamped bodies of gangs' prey marked the paths of cup with Irish tea. religious freaks patrolling the town, assaulting "Mary, Mary, when will you heed my those whom they thought needed assaulting. warnings?" asked an exasperated Mrs Yeats, The victims were usually of like faith who had but her tone of voice darkened quickly. "If she backslid in one law or another. It was these were my daughter you know, I'd never let her gangs' unordained duty to correct the lives of out of the house for fear of her meeting up with others to better the actions of those living on the those Catholics. They're a bad bunch those wrong side of the fence. ones, you know." The young girl dashed into a shop doorway as Mrs Connolly hesitated. "Well," she began, a gang of ninth-graders from her school "I'll talk to Frank. I wouldn't want to stop her swaggered arrogantly around the corner. Their playing with Bridgette ..." Her voice trailed off black jackets and dark hair gave an overall pitifully. forbidding appearance and Estella knew them only as the Grim Reapers. She was passing "Oh, but it was ... those Catholics who undetected but as she stepped from the brought the troubles, you know. I wouldn't let darkness, one of the boys flung around and Estella play with Bridgette now, Mary." Mrs caught a glimpse of her pale face in the Connolly sighed, defeated. She'd been dreading lamplight. such a conversation for a while and painfully knew she would not be strong enough to resist "Hey, isn't that that Connolly girl?" he argument from the rational neighbour. shouted to the group, "the one that hangs around with Roman Catholic rubbish?" A Estella, hearing the bulk of the conversation, series of murmured 'yeses' agreed with him. cursed Mrs Yeats as forcefully as could a ten Estella sprinted up the street into the shadows year-old girl. That disagreeable gossip had no on the edge of the common. right to speak about Bridgette as she had just "How 'bout teachin' her what's right?" the done. Yet it was not only Mrs Yeats who boy hungrily suggested. "She's off the track,' condemned Estella's and Bridgette's play. The that one. I mean, someone's gotta teach 'er." older children at the Protestant school called her The gang raced after Estella as she disappeared cruel names and drew on her books and into a covert. compelled her not to play with the "mess on the other side of the fence". Estella did not yet "She'll be in here somewhere," one of the understand that 'good' Protestants did not boys remarked as they scoured the trees lining associate with Roman Catholics. It was against the common fence. "First one to find 'er gets .. all unwritten laws. Maybe Bridgette might know ...." The sharp terrifying sound of gunfire the reasons behind this custom, if indeed she interrupted him. Estella glanced up the street to recognised the barrier that was slowly rising see a petrol bomb being hurled from a black car between them. Brick on brick, layer upon layer, and crash through the front window of an the wall of separation was being built, and one abandoned warehouse. The van hurtled towards day, neither of them would be able to see over them, seemingly out of control, and the gang the top. frantically dived into the hedge to avoid the piercing beams of the headlights. The car Estella escaped into the twilight. The restless swerved violently away from the fence and evening was saturated with the sounds of a continued its reckless way up the street. thousand tongues, competing abhorrently with one another across the detrimental wire barrier. "Let's get out of here," the gang leader In places along the barbed barricade, gangs of whispered urgently and the boys raced off to Catholic boys confronted Protestant groups, some safer area, leaving Estella crouching in the insulting each other and threatening midnight protective bushes. Her relief was overwhelming encounters. These contentious ruffians were as and she sat there contemplating her absurd much a part of the scenery as the crude graffiti predicament, finally arriving at the conclusion encrusting the town's walls. Yet the folk in this that it would be best to return home. section of downtown Cork were accustomed to Estella quietly opened the back door of the the noxious violence, and though they did not silent house and crept past the kitchen door to corporally add to the destruction, the mere the safety of her bedroom. Why, once it had abstinence from associating with the rival been proper to stride through town after supper religion spoke louder than ruthless words. but now, one's own life was in danger. Drawing the covers over her head, the little girl, drowning Estella warily chose her route to avoid in her confused misery, fell asleep, not knowing obscure places likely to be staging fights but her sin. occasionally a misjudged corner brought her Meredith Hodge, JOR
78 THE FIGHT FOR TRILBY'S FUTURE "She's not happy here. She's different and Sitting in the classroom, my thoughts very far she knows it. Let her come with me!" retorted away from what the teacher is saying, I realise the dark woman. I knew they were talking about just how much I am resented here in this me. community. I'd been uprooted from my own "I want her to grow up leading a good life. community, and shoved into one where She won't have that chance with you!" said Mr everyone expected me to fit in, be accepted. But Franklin. I wasn't. How could I be? They were white, and "But she'll be happy! She won't feel like an I was black. outcast. I wish to God I'd never met you I'd lived at an Aboriginal hostel since I was fourteen years ago Dan Franklin. You've two. My mother left me there, and I'd grown up caused me nothing but heartache and sorrow. with all the other Aboriginal children. I'd You've got a wife now. She can give you a white trusted the people at the hostel, but now, after child, one who'll be happy here. Just let me have twelve years, they had kicked me out and I was Trilby, she's my daughter too!" fostered in a white home. The people are nice enough. I've got new clothes and my stomach's Karen Evans, Year 10 never empty but they don't understand me. And school, well, I used to love lessons in the small hostel classroom. But now, I dread it. I'm subjected to all sorts of jeering and taunting. CLOSING DOWN SALE! The stuck up white girls won't come near. They, Feeling depressed, angry and tired? for some stupid reason, think I smell. And I Old, sad, just been fired? don't. I really hate the teachers too. They Well, that's too bad, you'll just have to face, degrade me and are very condescending. I'm That in this condition, you're not in the race. polite and I do all of my homework, so why do they hate me? Materialism, capitalism, oh what a life, Hurry now, forget your stife. The other day after school, I went down to Push and shove, grab what's yours, the river. I was playing in the sand on the river Forget all rules and pathetic laws. bank, enjoying the peace and quiet, when a group of boys from my class crept up behind For, with money, you're totally free, me. Then they yelled at me, scaring me half to To scream and fight quite comfortably. death. I didn't know what they were going to do With everybody else who's rich, to me. I sat there and prayed that they would go And has that wondrous, materialistic itch. home. But they didn't. Instead, they grabbed So rush in now to life's bargain sale, me and threw me into the river, laughing and Hurry now before your fail, jeering as they always do. They told me that I Like the sweet and generous needed a good bath, and I didn't know what And mostly penniless they meant. I had a bath every night - surely Human Beings! that was enough. The boys ran away laughing Petrina Blackburn, Year 10 and I crawled out onto the river bank, sobbing for all I was worth. Why had they taken me away from the hostel? No one else had ever been taken away SCHOOL before, only when their parents had come to 'When is this due,' I hear a child cry, collect them. It just wasn't fair. I wanted to go 'Next Thursday,' is the hasty reply. back. Back to the love and security, the warmth For all of the work that they give us at school, and friendliness that didn't exist here. They double the measure for home as a rule. With these thoughts in my dripping wet head, English, Maths, Options and Science, I set off home. I'd made up my mind I was going Punishment given for the slightest defiance. to ask if I could go back to my friends at the When will we be free to do as we like, hostel. When I arrived home, I could hear Get home from school and go ride a bike? people yelling. I peered through the kitchen window. There was Mr Franklin, my foster We don't have time to finish our best, parent, and an Aboriginal woman whom I'd None of our work's refreshing, seen on my way to school. Her dark eyes we need a rest! followed me every morning as I walked to Holidays are always few and far between, school. And here she was yelling at Mr Franklin. We're losing our childhood, Mr Franklin said, "But you know she'll have a which we've never seen. better life with me. Why can't you accept that?" Terri Elliot, Year 10
79 CIRCUS Negro had been growing visibly enraged. Now Roll up! Roll up! for the weary-go-round, he glowered around the shop, looking for Who knows where your money's bound? something to vent his anger upon, then seemed Just continue moving, cash in my hand, to hunch up, take a deep breath, then close Along the way, take any old brand. himself off like a clam, peering out with resentful eyes. Superior this, new improved that, Various means of reducing fat. "I would like a bar of soap, please," he said, All types of toothpaste, striped or gel, pronouncing each word slowly and distinctly, And here, you can purchase the Liberty Bell. with no trace of the jive present in his speech moments before. At that moment, a newcomer If you need a little money, don't call on me, walked into the store, a white man. But do keep jiggling your Lipton tea. Coke adds life, so spread the world, "Get out of my way, Sambo," he said. When What? It's unhealthy? How absurd! the Negro began to protest, he growled "I'm in a hurry and don't want none of your hass, Step right up, ladies and gents, boy", with the emphasis strongly on the last You're just in time for the circus tents. word. When the Negro showed no signs of Inside you'll uncover what you wanted to see, moving, he tried to shove him out of the way. If you don't - well, tough luck! The black man was tensed up, ready to strike, The better for me. poised on the balls of his feet. The white man Mr Gullible, please flash your wallet around, looked stunned, realised the Negro was going to If it's empty - leave without a sound. stand his ground, hesitated, then lashed out at So bring the whole family, a small fee to come the black. With superb reflexes, the black man in, twisted out of the way, brought his arm back, But we charge a high price to come OUI again! and then retaliated with a fast, precise left hook, Nalasha MUlch, lOP followed by two jabs with the right. The white man deflated, then a look of joy flashed across his face as he saw the massive accounts book smash down upon the unsuspecting black man's head. The officer walking into the room clearly saw PREJUDICE what happened. Slowly the black man wandered into the shop, "Sir, is this black man causing you any hanging his head as he saw the white man trouble?" he asked. "I won't have any nigger wrinkle his nose in obvious distaste. He shuffled boy interfering with innocent citizens in my over to the counter where the white customer district. A few months in the clink should cool was talking to the shopkeeper. him off a bit." "Excuse me," he said. "Excuse me," again, John Dillon, Year 10 louder this time. "Shh," exclaimed the shopkeeper. "Can't you see I'm busy serving this customer," he snarled impatiently, then turned to the white man to continue their discussion about football. The Negro stood in humiliation, patiently POLECONOMY awaiting his turn. Finally, the customer left, and Skip to the left skip on down, the black man stepped up to the counter. Who to vote for round and round, "Could I please have-," he began. Watch out now here comes the Libs., Garn says Hassell it's all fibs. "Now what do you want?" asked the white man impatiently, walking into a back room as Hands up high what about me, he spoke. When he returned, the Negro made We'll help you, says the N.P., his request. Record unemployment, Economy down the drain, "May I have a bar of soap, please," he asked. It's the Americans, say Parliament, "Huh!" exclaimed the shopkeeper. "Niggers The Yankees and their grain. don't use soap - it doesn't make them any On the U.S. dollar we're fifty five, cleaner, anyway. Who's the soap for?" Hawkey's fighting to stay alive. "It's for me," replied the black man. Clap your hands, cross your legs, "You?! Strewth! You sure don't smell as if With us your future's safe as eggs. you use soap." Under these heaped insults, the Simon Call, 10C
80 THE NUCLEAR FAMILY "Have you had experience?" I asked. The Those two men, fingers on the button in man answered with another nod, then, "Have Moscow and D.e. you?" Itchy digits, conflicting policies, explosions, I shook my head. I was only twenty, surely, heat and blast. they didn't expect me to have experience. Giant mushrooms, rising to heaven, causing Just then, the door leading to the interview no one to see, room opened. A stout man, perhaps forty, Summits failing, strutted out, looked us up and down and Neither side sailing, pointed to me, "Come on, lad, I'll see you Time is running out fast. next. " The governments build arsenals to blow us The black man had been waiting longer than into the sky, 1. The interview began. The innocent bystander, a nervous wreck, is forced to pray. "Age? " Conservationists do all they can, to save •'Twenty." you and I, "Schooling? " They say we're in a free society and yet we have no say. "Left school after completing my TAE, 280 aggregate. " The years go on, but conservationists do not governments hinder, The questions continued. Then I waited for So will our Earth survive, along with the the dreaded "Don't call us, we'll call you." human race? Surprisingly, it never came. Unbelievably, Or will our glorious planet be reduced "You've got the job," came instead. to a cinder; I couldn't believe it. I was thrilled! Still, I felt Captured in time and space. a pang of guilt - the black man hadn't been Mark Verma, lOP interviewed yet. "What about the man out there?" 1motioned towards the door. "He's black," came the curt reply. "Surely that doesn't ..." BLACK IS BAD!? "He's black and I'm not letting any black His face glistened with sweat as he paced up man set down one damn foot in my office. He's and down the office clasping and unclasping his black, evil, a criminal. 1 can tell. Mark my hands. He had short clean nails which seemed to words. He's black and no good. Now, if you'll gleam against the background of his muddy excuse me." black skin. He was tall, about six foot, and had I left the room. I tried not to look at the black broad shoulders which were obviously used to man. I hurried past him. As I walked down the hard work. Even through his pale green shirt I corridor, I would hear angry voices behind me. could see his muscles cascading down his back, "I should at least be interviewed." That was rippling with his every move. the black man. He had long legs which seemed to glide "Sorry, young man. The other lad got the effortlessly around the room, obeying his every job." That was the interviewer. command. His short black hair was neatly combed - his face was cleanly shaven. He was "But sir ..." the picture of physical perfection. "No buts. You haven't got the job. You He was dressed neatly too. His cream slacks haven't even got an interview. Now, go away, newly pressed, his shoes polished and his shirt I'm too busy for the likes of you." tucked in. Although 1 was probably as neatly "Yes, 1 guess you're too busy for a black dressed as he, I felt ashamed. My shirt no longer person. I'm only a different colour. Please? I looked freshly pressed, my pants no longer need a job. If I only could have an interview.. clean. My hair seemed to be forever falling across my face and my nails seemed like bitten "I said get lost. No one wants any black stubs. person on their staff. I said go away and I meant The man looked my way and smiled. I smiled it. " back as I pushed my hair out of my eyes. I heard retreating footsteps. My face was "Nervous?" 1 asked. He nodded, sat down, burning. I decended in the lift as fast as I could. then stood up and began his relentless pacing. Belinda Campe, Year 10
81 TESTS THE EARTH IS OUR RUBBISH BIN The shores of time lap against my brain The sun's drifting behind a cloud, and as they do I strive in vain, The cities live in a grey smoke shroud. To try and find my purpose in life, They're killing the trees with D.D.T., and that is why I get in strife. And that's the way that it's meant to be. As I look at my teacher, I screw up my They're felling the forests for woodchipping, face. But picking an orchid's a deadly sin. This tests is the pits, it's a waste of time, They sit around watching T.V., I think in the future I will try to rhyme. And that's the way that it's meant to be. "OH HELL", look at the clock, I've five minutes to go and it's still ticker The fish are dying in rivers and streams, tock. You're stone drunk and you dunno where I hope I don't fail, it's not the way, you've been. My parents won't forgive me, they'll make me Radiation's killing you and me, pay. And that's the way that it's meant to be. "Hand in your papers" is the request, Now they're making bombs with plutonium, Reluctantly I do, pulling at my vest. Your hair falls out and you're feeling numb. I sit and bite my nails till they bleed, They won't listen; they won't see, I wished I hadn't rushed, less haste more And that's the way that it's meant to be. speed?? The reactor's broken - don't tell anyone, Rober! Shearwood, lOP Even if we tell them it's too late to run. They're hiding things from you and me, And that's the way it's meant to be. Have your battles, have your wars, FROM THE FOOT OF THE CROSS Now the pearly gates have closed their doors. How far do you have to go? There is no real victory, I know its a.K. to help people And that's the way that it's meant to be. to heal the sick But the next generation marches in Anzac Make the blind see parades, Set the prisoners free They hope for the future not mourn over To bring good news to the poor graves. But to die? We're dying of cancer, one by one, I liked the way you did things Can they still save us from what we have talked to the sinners done? ate with the tax gatherers We've destroyed the landscape: blotted the healed the lepers sun, even giving that adulterous woman This game of life can never be won. another chance And that's the way that it's going to stay. That was clever John Dillon, Year 10 But to die? Last Thursday when you washed our feet told us to be servants THE MESS said that the least was the greatest Electric streaks of shattered light disturbed the that you forgave us for sleeping when you restless sky, prayed The thunder rolls of timpani were booming up That was reasonable - I can accept that on high, But to die? The laden clouds prepared to loose the WHY torrents they contained, It's like the past three years are for nothing Then one final shout of triumph sparked the That those things you said, can't happen flood of angry rain. All those dreams of the kingdom It gathered all the rivulets of earth's forgotten The justice, the equality, the fair go streams, All turned to dust It stormed upon the villages and snatched But to die? away their dreams, WHY It gushed upon the mountain peak and Do you expect me to continue where you gnawed its pride away, left off? As descending walls of water tried to conquer Wendy May, lOT light of day.
82 It devoured the people of the land not caring Rumble, rumble, the wheel of progress whom it ate, turns, It rumbled forward ravenously despite the 'There's a forest in the way, let's see if it pleas to wait, burns' . It left a desolate trail of woe, destroyed And History is history, we're on the next without a rest, page, And the earth this animal left behind was Because you can't fight time, or the nothing but a mess. coming of age. Electric streaks of shattered light exploded in Grind that wheel, Brother. the sky, 'That's one small step for a man, one giant The thunder rolls of timpani were bursting up leap for mankind.' Neil Armstrong, 1969. on high, The finger poised a moment still, above the Martin Reed, Year 10 button red, When a mighty shout of triumph chased the children off to bed. AND STILL THE EARTH IS SILENT It gathered all the strength of one preceding windy stream, We have rubbish bins now, It stormed upon the villages and shattered all And cemeteries for the dead, their dreams, The Thames is clean It gushed upon the mountain peak and tore its Now people swim, pride away, But the super powers still As enlarging balls of fall-out tried to blot out Make the nuclear weapons, the light of day. And accidents do happen, So now the earth is poisoned. It devoured the people of the land not caring whom it ate, Will we ever live clean It screamed upon the nation, ignoring pleas to Really clean? wait, No smog, It left a desolate earth of woe, destroyed No smoke, without a rest, No fumes- And the earth this animal left behind was Will we ever breathe air nothing but a mess. Fresh as God made it? Meredith Hodge, lOP No. For man needs to progress, Get bigger and better. And in his quest for power, The earth is ruthlessly abused. GRIND THAT WHEEL The litter, Blip ...blip...shrilled the PDI, And smoke. UFO seen by our 'eye in the sky', The results of progress Something incomprehensible, unknown Man disowns, And still the earth is silent. 'We can't have this' said base, and shot it down... Karen Evans, Year 10 Grind that wheel, Brother. Hiss, bang went the U-238, Keep it quiet, avoid a riot, it's not too late, Priority No 1, don't worry about the people, PROBLEMS And Gorbachev preaches peace from The Russians like to think they own the world, his private steeple, But what world will be left if the bomb is Grind that wheel, Brother. hurled? 'Hey, let's blow up these bomb-happy Not only Russians but Australians will die, pagans', Such little time is left to say good-bye. Said our purveyor of peace, President As time ticks away we don't think of the past, Reagan, We think of the future and how long it From things that go bump, and give you the will last. shudders. What about us? And our children-to-be? Save your own, by killing all the others, Doesn't anyone care? Don't they care Grind that wheel, brother. about me?
83 These world leaders hold all the power, execute this man very quickly if they were going They can bring peace or start war any hour. to these lengths to get Jesus 'out of the way'. If only they'd talk; sort their problems out, Unfortunately, when the High Priest asked Peace would eventuate, there is no doubt. Jesus if he was the 'Son of God' as Jesus had But 1 guess it certainly wouldn't end there, been accused of claiming a number of times More problems would arise because before, Jesus replied that he was. The council people can't share. condemned him for blasphemy and he was Can't share their resources, happiness sentenced to death. They then proceeded to and land, blind-fold Jesus and spit on him. They also beat And won't lift a finger to lend someone him cruelly and shouted insults at the man. (Ed. a hand. Although this may embarrass the High Council, We must learn to love and respect each other, the editorial staff felt that the public have the And learn to treat everyone as sister right to know.) and brother. The following morning, the council met to No more fighting and no more wars, plan their next move. They placed Jesus in Let's all stand united for a worthy cause. chains and he was taken to Governor Pilate. The Sharon Bryden, Year 10 chief priests began a barrage of accusations, of which Jesus answered none. Even when Pilate asked Jesus if he was the 'King of the Jews', Jesus answered 'So you say'. Pilate was clearly THE JERUSALEM CHRONICLE quite nervous as the council was pressuring him (Lead Story) into sentencing Jesus, but Pilate simply imprisoned Jesus and ordered his guards to tell 1 am sure that most of the citizens will be everyone that he was not to be disturbed. aware that the Galilean known as Jesus was crucified a couple of days preceding the last The Roman spokesman stated that the Sabbath. The man has emerged as a great healer official statement from the Governor was 'No and miracle worker in recent years although Comment'. Hence, Jesus remained in prison. church authorities despised him. 1was fortunate At the Passover Festival is where Jesus next to have followed the movements of Jesus after emerged. 11 is common knowledge that he was arrested at Gethsemane and uncover the Governor Pilate sets a prisoner free at this truth about the whole incident. What follows, is festival, so he brought forth Jesus and the rebel an account 1 assembled over the days of my called Barabbas. He asked the crowd who they association with the case: wished set free and they voted for the rebel. Three days before the Sabbath, 1 learnt that They shouted that Jesus should be crucified. the man known as Jesus had been arrested. As (Ed. At this point, the reporter who wrote this the reporter on duty that night, it was my duty - and wishes to remain anonymous - would to be in touch with the Roman garrison HQ. like to make clear that he observed the priests The report from the Romans simply stated, and their followers in the crowd, who stirred 'The troublemaker known as Jesus of Nazareth them up and hence led them into saying what has been arrested on allegations that he has they said.) committed treason against Emperor Tiberius A leak from the palace said that Jesus was and that he has broken several Jewish laws.' flogged and mocked by the soldiers who also I made my way to HQ, but discovered that placed a crown of thorns on his head. The Jesus had been taken to the High Priest's house. palace made no comment on the leak, but when This led me to suspect that there was something Jesus was led to Golgotha to be crucified, the very complex about the whole affair. Why treatment of Jesus was revealed, to confirm the should an arrested man be taken to a leak. churchman's house and not the Roman HQ The soldiers forced a Cyrenian (who was which was standard procedure. visiting the city) to carry the cross as Jesus was At the High Priest's house, the entire Jewish far too weak to carry it. Upon reaching council had assembled and were trying Jesus. A Golgotha, the soldiers crucified Jesus and procession of witnesses gave evidence against divided up his clothes among themselves. All Jesus, but their stories were so different and those who were there, bar the few who were recited in an unnatural way, that it was easy to Jesus's family or friends, shouted out insults to see that they were lying even though what they the already demoralised man. said could not condemn Jesus. This is where 1 Three hours after the crucifixion, the skies were began to suspect that political intervention was covered in darkness (Ed. Remember that this afoot. Someone wanted to judge, sentence and was at noon.). Then, at three o'clock, Jesus
84 cried out "My God, My God, why did you They found the stone to the tomb's entrance abandon me?" and he then gave out a loud cry rolled back and within was an angel. He stated before dying. that Jesus had been raised from the dead and to From other reports, the temple curtain was spread the word. torn in two at apparently the same time (Ed. This may seem unbelievable, but over the Temple officials have denied this.). following days, several others reported that Even one of the Roman soldiers exclaimed Jesus appeared to them. Some of the people that "This man was the Son of God!" That feeling said they had seen Jesus are respectable citizens seemed to be with everyone at that moment. who would have no reason to lie. The body of Jesus was removed in the early After my personal experience in this entire evening by an anonymous person, whom, it is incident, I wish to announce to everyone that I speculated, is a councillor. believe that Jesus truly was the Son of God, despite the teachings of the priests. T, myself, (Ed. This account was originally not going to have been converted and T urge everyone to appear but, what occured on the Sabbath and come and hear the teachings of Jesus from his following days shows how important this is.) many followers. On the Sabbath three women, all followers of Anonymous Reporter, 20th Nizan 33AD Jesus, went to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body. M. Verma, lOP
Antionette Agostini, Year II
85 YEAR 11
FORM liB Teacher: Mr W. Bradshaw Back row, le/tto right: L. Grace, R. Smyth, P. Fathers, S. Westle, M. Wood, A. Monson, J. Grierson, F. Barr. Middle row, le/tto righl: A. Walmsley, P. Chiang, S. Brand, J. McNeill, A. Herps, P. Wright, .I. Manus, D. Snooks, C. Riches, L. McKnight. Front row, left 10 right: J. Ranson, N. Sexton, J. Bronwasser, F. Harris, S. Larkin, K. Weir. Absent: M. Cargin, B. ElIiott, S. Halliwell, C. Hester, T. Watt.
lIB FORM NOTES production which was well worth seeing. As you may well know, this form, under the Matthew Wood, for his academic abilities, skilful, capable, magnanimous and extremely Brendan Elliott, our 'Exchange student' from strict leadershi p of Mr Bradshaw, has set a America ... oops ... Canada, who got along standard which future Year 11 students will find very well with everyone!!! (especially the lady very difficult to imitate. We have an elite group across the road from our school who will remain of students which includes Alistair Monson, anonymous, but we know, don't we Stephen Westle and John Manus who, from our Brendan?! !) humble form, have been elected to next year's We must also thank our very helpful Student Executive Student Council. Incidentally, John Councillors - Angela Walmsley and Brendan Manus is a 'new-corner' to our school and has Elliott - who did a fine job representing our done extremely well in sport and captained the aims and viewpoints. interschool team in athletics. Once again, we thank Mr Bradshaw for Speaking about athletics, there are a number keeping our form under constraint during of people who deserve a mention. They include difficult moments. Sian Halliwell, who has progressed immensely lames McNeill and Felicia Harris in the art of swimming and surf life-saving; Felicia Harris, who won the much sought after award of Champion Female Swimmer for Year 11. In the field of athletics, Sascha Brand and Jarrad Grierson did exceptionally well in the Interschool Athletics. Other mentionable people include those who participated in "Trial by Jury", an excellent
86 lIG FORM NOTES lIe FORM NOTES This year has been a relatively quiet one for Firstly, we'd like to thank Mr Griffiths for Form 11 G. Perhaps its highlight was the our enjoyable (?) camp. We managed to survive gesticulations of an irate Mr Glasheen which Adrian's feet, Melissa's laughter, the lizard's manifested themselves in the slipping out of unappealing ways and the weather, which was place of his carefully positioned hair (singular), not as favourable as one could wish for. Our to reveal the slime of a meticulously polished night time activities proved interesting. We all bald patch beneath, as he tried to gain control of showed our stamina, lack of co-ordination and a gossiping, gregarious form class. brilliant personalities. By the second night, we The students in this form have, in the main, were putting up our tents reasonably quickly, capably carried out their monitorial duties and thus allowing time for innovative hair-dos and special thanks go to our able Student sing-songs. We were all disappointed about Councillors Elaine Gibson and Nicole Luke finishing the walk a few kilometres early, due to their job hasn't been easy (with a form like ours some very good acting by one of our team. - no wonder!) Thanks to Mrs Cannings, Mr Pitman, Mrs Coombs and especially Mr Griffiths. We an had As a form we can be "very loud" or "very a great time. loud" especially on issues such as "beauty Bob!". Form period saw Mr Glasheen's pile of We'd like to congratulate Craig Palmer on green papers grow smaller. Sadly we found that being elected as College Captain for next year as a group we didn't seem to "click" and there and to Michael, Sarah and Rolf for being on the was much evidence of people wanting to do their Executive. Thanks Craig and Kathy for being own thing - not always to the benefit of our our Council Representatives this year. form. In terms of raising money and supporting "Socially, perhaps it is the age ... we ought activities, we showed we really were the best to have been more active, but for some reason Year 11 form. We've all seemed to get on well. we haven't. However, all in all it has not been a thanks to Mrs Coombs' integrity. Looking bad year" (Remember 1985 Columba Mr forward to Year 12 (?!!) ... Glash?). Rebecca Morgan
FORM IIG Teacher: Mr R. Glasheen Back row. lefllo righl: M. Birkus, N. Howells, J. Littlewood, P. Hymus, J. Greville, S. Robinson, D. Ross, S. Schmidt, P. Buckland, M. Lee, J. Jordans. Middle row, lefllo righl: K. Vemon, N. Goldsmith, L.A. Youngs, R. Melior, D. Smirke, B. Loneragan, S. Wong, M. Dodd, J. Geha, .J. Binder. Fronl row, lefl la righl: R. Edwards, N. Luke, K. Kural, E. Coombe, F. Lisler, E. Gibson, S. Porter, J. Ormsby.
87 FORM IIC Teacher: Mrs D. Coombs Back row, left 10 right: M. Usher, C. Palmer, A. Rundin, A. Harry, D. Cox, C. Fairnie, R. Vickers. Middle row, left to right: T. Grice, D. King, D. Burbidge, M. Robinson, S. Geary, S. Day, R. Morgan, L. Gould, K. Lehman, J. Gregory. Front row, left to right: E. Wong, A. Morris, D. Lambert, A. Agostini, W. Arthur, T. McKenzie, N. Leisk, M. McLean. Absent: M. Arendts, W. Blazejczyk, J. McWhae, E. Coxon.
FORM IlL Teacher: Mr S. Lievense Back row, left to right: D. Llewellin, R. Howson, J. Sayer, D. Cooke, M. Powell, B. Heuchan, R. Trinder, A. Gardner. Middle row, Ie/tto right: C. Smith, I. Mills, S. Wheeler, P. Eldrid, A. Passmore, N. White, S. Jefferies, S. Cooke, S.Eaves, P. Gardner. Front row, left 10 right: S. Esslemont, C. Newman, M. Robertson, V. Johnston, M. Lee, B. Ranford, C. DeBurgh, L. Bentley.
88 IMPROMPTU ON LIFE Goodbye, goodbye and farewell, I say to this land, this cruel, cruel land which has kept me praying on calloused knees, praying that there will be a tomorrow. No longer will I feel weak and ill, uncertain as I gaze upon the faces of those I love, wondering whether they will live another day, or take another bitter breath of uncertain life. There were some, who believed, that if it did happen, they could burrow far underground, like rats to escape the radiation. But I know the truth, now that it is done. Brigham Ranford, 11 C
?? Why is it that when we're alone we can talk freely, But when you're with your friends you close up? I pass by you but you don't even look my way. You know how I feel; Tanya McKenzie, Year 1/ I've told you before. You've even mentioned it to me, But I'm not good enough for you ... Remember? Of course, I don't take anything you say seriously, THE MEANING OF IRRELEVANCE Did you really think I would? Well, I suppose that's my say, The issues of irrelevance which probe our I just wish you would say YOURS. everyday lives will mean nothing to us in years to come. The memories, occasionally pilfered Anon, 11 from the back ofthe mind, bring forth ludicrous laughter when we remember how naive we were - are we ever without innocence? Those matters of extreme importance which cannot wait until tomorrow will fade into nothingness in years to come. The past has no weight, the present has no relevance and the future has no gain. If this is justifiable, then why do we place so much emphasis on contemporary ideals and goals, when, in reality it is all pointless? We are vain creatures, in search of self-importance and individual forte. But we are all fools. By the time we reach senescence our memories are dulled anyway, and the future is riddled with arthritis, osteoporosis, wrinkles and death. Such promises. At the time of deliverance, when the coffin is sealed, our memory becomes a part of someone else's mind: and, if we are lucky, they may even look upon our grave and smile about how naive we were: and their children will wonder with smothered impatience just when they are going to go and have their morning tea. Sian Halliwell, Year 11 Lisa McKnighl, 1/B
89 TV, THE HAND OF ILLUSION ALL SAINTS' DANCE Smack, Pow, Wham, Barn, Bow to your partners, bow to your corners, There goes the A-Team in a showdown again, Now off to class with the rest of the A burst of bullets shoot across the sky, mourners, B.A. throws a punch, as the enemy runs by, Into Maths into Science, Faceman gets hit, and crashes through the Up to office for defiance, balcony rails, Circle left and circle right, Lucky for him, he landed in a stack of hay Try to move, the schedule's tight, bales, Swing your partners through the air, Who's that masked man, flying in the sky? Hey Boy! don't rock on your chair It's Madman Murdoch, shooting all the bad Grab your books and promenade, guys, John boy have your fees been paid? They never get beaten, for they are the heroes, Dosy Doe 2 by 2, Never harmed by bombs, guns, or arrows, Excuse me sir, can I skip to the loo? Soldiers of fortune, running from the law, Lift them ladies off their feet, For they were deserters from the Vietnam What's the time, boy, I'm beat, War, Swing them high and swing them low, Faceman and the gang are everyone's friends, There's the bell, time to go! Violence always helps them at the end, The show comes to a stop, Neil Goldsmith, IIG Mary Sue turns the T.V. off. She goes to bed to fall asleep, To dream of what has happened in the past week. Little Mary Sue went to school the next day, And she had an argument with Jeremy Quay, They were in the Science Lab working on some potions, When horrible Jeremy Quay stuck Mary's hair in an inky lotion, Mary Sue, swung a hit at her enemy Quay, Who hit the floor in a very hard way, When the teacher asked "What's going on?" Little Miss Mary Sue would only say, "What do you mean, I solved my problem the' T.V. way Anyhow, that's how the A-Team did it yesterday.', The teacher could only say, "I knew something would go wrong today. You all right? You naughty boy, Jeremy Quay." This is the land of television, the creator of illusion, The square picture box, has taken over thought, Causing great delusion, The children of today, see life as a story, Everything works on T.V., so why worry? Seonaid Esslemont, Year 11 Reality and fantasy are no longer apart, Reality has not ended, but the separation of fantasy has no start, THE SOUND OF MUSIC It's a sad fact of today, but true, 1970 Jimmy at age of 5 had his first For no one has an imagination any more, encounter with music - "This And the treasured fun of old times seemed to old man, he played one ... " have become a bore. 1971 Gradually but steadily, he is When life loses reality, and truth, fascinated by the producer of It can always be blamed back to the television the music, the cassette deck set. Naomi Leisk, llC player.
90 1972 Jim's first contact with the walkman assigned 'WM-20' is machine is a success. He presses the world's smallest and the play button to run his slimmest). favourite "This Old Man" 1985 With the walkman on the beach, cassette. in the street, at home, people 1973 The cassette player refuses to look upon it with envy, but respond! Jimmy becomes very Jimmy proudly moves through upset. Dad is worse, he put all the crowd. the blame on Jimmy and gave 1986 Problem with battery connection him a good spank. Jimmy went occurs. Player frequently stops into his room, crying. in the middle of Madonna's 1974 The cassette player is finally "Papa Don't Preach". Jimmy repaired, but bad workmanship decided to save for another he takes its toll. It fails to respond saw at an electronic shop. again! Dad brought it back for Meanwhile, he proudly shows more repair. The radio man off his collection of the deck said, "It is made in Japan, no player, first walkman, Sony wonder ..." 'WM-20' in the glass cabinet 1975 The cassette player left for the when friends drop by; but is too glass cabinet, to be stored, as shy to tell the story about the 'antique' . funeral of his "This Old Man" cassette. 1976 The beginning of Jim's interest in dad's car stereo system, Michae/ Lee although dad told him not to touch. 1977 Dad finally approves of Jim to go out (out of the house) with the car stereo system. 1978 Jim's favourite "This Old Man" cassette has its tape curling around the roller and capstan of the car stereo. The cassette is buried with honourable salute in the backyard. 1979 A year of solemn prayer. A year of no sound of music. 1980 Dad decided that Jimmy is old enough to own a player and gave him money to get his very first walkman for Christmas, of course. 1981 A year of quiet and peace with the house as he uses headphone. 1982 He decided that he would buy a stereo speaker for the walkman. Well, you guessed it, the sound of music is back, but this time, Jimmy plays Rock 'n' Roll and Punk. 1983 He became increasingly interested in the later model of walkman, but they are all "Made in Japan". 1984 He saved enough for a new walkman. Sony (the manufactur er) claimed that the new A/ana Passmore, Year JJ
91 YEAR 12
FORM 12H Teacher: Mr B. Hanson Back row, left 10 right: O. Berghich, D. Bremner, B. Spencer, D. Gare, R. McCulIoch, A. Blackburn, G. Day. Middle row, lefllo right: I. Osborne, A. Dunnet, R. Sexstone, T. Malpass, D. Atkinson, D. Pyle, D. Trezise, R. Campe. Front row, left to right: C. Cheah, E. Male, J. Fenn, M. Robartson, E. Worthington, P. Horn. Absent: L. Fletcher, F. Scotl
FORM 12K Teacher: Mr J. Kural Back row, left to right: G. Chan, E. George, C. Spence, A. Smyth, D. Youens, D. Sindair, K. Tompkin. Middle row, left to right: C. Rowley, L. Morcombc, D. Scott, G. Burton, T. Gardner, J. Quealy, S. Watters. Front row, lefl to right: H. Geha, E. Compton, J. May, P. Gardner, K.A. McInnes, J. Hubbard.
92 FORM 12L Teacher: Mrs G. Luha Back row, left to right: B. Clarke, M. Blackbeard, G. Brinklow, B. Tee, D. Leighton, M. Power, D. Adams, T. Connors. Middle row, left to right: J. Beechen, A. Stewart, C. Buckland, S. Bee, N. Pihu, S. Askins, F. Rowe, C. Adams. Front row, left to right: J. Fels, H. Lance, K. Hodge, N. Newby, G. Hanson, S. arm.
FORM 12P Teacher: Mrs J. Prescott Back row, left to right: K. Morrison, M. Hughes, N. Lai, K. Chen, S. Green, B. Lee, A. Christie, S. Wright. Middle row, lejr to right: S. Tassel!, A. Lansley, H. Mason, A. Perry, J. Liddell, A. Hartley, P. Ellen. Front row, lefllo righl: C. Trinder, S. Tayler, S. Tyndall, L. George, R. Ogier, M. Yoshida.
93 FAREWELL TO A YEAR HEAD calendar along with a Teledex. Thanks to all To add to the pressures of our final year, the who contributed and I'm sure I speak for the most senior students in the college lost their majority of the school when I say "Thank you, heads! Mr John MacDonnell Blore Bednall (our Mr. Bednall". year head) left the All Saints' campus for the Tony Connors penal settlement of Tasmania where he is to take up an appointment as Headmaster of Hutchins School, the oldest educational establishment in Australia. Very appropriate I assure you. To celebrate or otherwise this occasion, the "bestest" A.S.C. students (the Year Twelves) gathered at the Hindquarter Steakhouse to give Big John a surprise farewell.
Farewell to Year Head. To have a successful A.S.C. report, a quota of cliches must be filled, consequently, I must begin now. The evening was an outstanding success and everyone had a totally enjoyable time (No. 1). After the indigestible tones of Dirk Panda Gardner, Year 12 Pyle's speech had been endured, an even less desirable occurrence was suffered. Tony Connors made a speech as well. In all truthfulness, the speeches were entertaining and, dare I say it, appropriate. Then, the man of the moment took the floor. Now you've all heard J.c. make some memorable speeches, but I can tell you that you ain't NEVER heard anything like this before. For a man who had no idea as to the event, he was memorable and totally Johnny. Many were reduced to tears while others thought very hard about it. This last "hoorah" of our esteemed leader was a night to remember (No. 2) and left us in no doubt that Hutchins gain was All Saints' substantial loss. Sarah Bee, Sonya Tassell and some other Student Council members are to be thanked for and congratulated on their efforts in organising this wondrous evening. Oh! Someone will throttle me if I neglect to mention the small gift Mr B. received. The Year Twelves all chipped in and purchased a leather desk set. The presentation was also made on behalf of the school of a matching blotter and Richard Campe, Year 12
94 the night was pitch black. The boy was concerned. The days became colder and at night he had to sleep in the cave with the bats to keep warm. The most curious thing was the specks of white ash that fell from the sky. They covered everything and the jungle soon became a mass of white leaves, with green ones slowly being devoured by the ash. The boy became sick. Every morning he vomited, his skin became pale and his hair began to fall out. He was not strong enough to kill the animals on which he had survived and he became weak through hunger. He saw dead birds floating down the stream as he drank. He lay by the stream as he could not crawl back up the bank he had descended to get to the water. The birds no longer fluttered, the insects did not chatter, nor did the animals howl from afar. The boy's body was lifted by the stream and he twisted and tumbled over the worn rocks. Jonnine Hubbard, Year 12 He would not become a man. John Beechen, 12L THE JUNGLE The jungle was awakening. In the transition between night and day, distant animals broke the silence of the rising sun. Visible moisture hung in the air enveloping the canopy of green leaves that fed on it. Birds fluttered from tree to tree and the intermittent chatter of insects progressively broke the serenity of dawn. The boy rose from his bed of grass and stood upright in the morning air. The gurgle of the stream as it trickled over the rocks, ground smooth by the constant motion of the water, urged him to drink. He walked to it and sipped the cool fresh water. So began another day. As the sun rose to it zenith, the boy went about his daily ritual of gathering food and killing game. If he had been counting, he would have realised that this day was also his seventeenth birthday, but the occasion went unnoticed. He was unaware of the events that were occurring in his world. His heart pounded as he sprinted towards the rocky outcrop which was to be his protection. As the roaring engines of the Bl bomber screamed overhead he dived behind the massive rock, tugging at the knife in his waistband. His face pressed against the rock as the roar reached its peak then it was gone, the noise tailing off into the distance. After a few moments he relaxed and came out from his hiding place. Two streaks of black vapours were left in the sky where the plane had passed over. He stared at them curiously and reached to touch them, but they were out of his reach and he ignored them. Many moons later the Earth started changing. The sun was no longer as bright and Tanya Ma/pass, Year 12
95 TO MY LITTLE GIRL Six strings as six friends, Run Sing a perfect harmony, Run little girl Sound welling from wood. Pass over the weeds of responsibility Sound And do not fall to the hard, dry ground of sensual, loud, reality enriching, satisfying, growing, Run until there are no more fields Through which you may pass room-filling, sky-high Accept it because It is Noise Anon, Year 12 Skip Skip little girl Through the fields and pastures of life Breathe in the freedom of your youth AN ODE TO LOVE Pick the flowers of your imagination Those that need no explanation I've watched you through my starry eyes For of love It is I've seen your hopes, your passion and your fears Love Yet never will you know the way you move Love little girl My heart, and how it drowns within my tears While it is still simple and innocent I look your way but never do you see Kind and responding My yearning glance that hopes that For as long as you believe in it you may know It is ... The love that dwells within me ... and will be love for thee Sonya Tassell, 12P The love that with your touch would melt the snow Will I never reveal my feelings true? The seemingly eternal hurt inside The pain that silently does swell for you The feelings that do rise and ebb like tide I've loved you from the start to now your prime I will stay yours sincerely for all time Adrienne Hartley, Year 12
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - A TIME-CAPSULE OPENED Pride and Prejudice has become a classic of English literature since its anonymous publication in 1813. Austen's work has survived the test of time by virtue of the author's ability to produce a novel which is realistic, emotionally appealing and artistically excellent. Testimony to the eminence of the novel, is the ease with which it is possible to become 'lost' in the fictional world of Pride and Prejudice, viewing the characters as real people, identifying with their roles, emotions and station in society. It is important that the reader bears in mind that Pride and Prejudice heralds from a time which is no longer applicable. In our epoch, it assumes the very important role as a social history. It is not a twentieth century novel set, lody Fenn, Year 12 by authorial design, in the early years of the
96 1800's, but a work constructed during, written character or fictional person and a real person for and based on this period. As such the author with the same attributes. The author will furnish has not utilized, and written about, a certain a character with an authentic persona which will world with reference to a twentieth century code include faults, defects of personality and of values. She has written using the beliefs of incorrect behaviour. As the reader identifies her time. As the reader identifies with a more closely with the character, he becomes character and draws parallels with his own life more intimate with that character, rationalising and personality, he imposes his twentieth misbehaviour as natural responses to external century values on the work, thus inhibiting stimuli such as mistreatment. By this recognition and comprehension of the author's justificatory attitude, the reader ensures that message. Essentially, the reader is changing the any modulation in character, as a result of novel to suit himself by the juxtaposition of recognition of some incorrect behaviour, is value systems from two different times. indiscernible. Similarly, by identifying too closely with Elizabeth Bennet is a case in point. Her characters from a time which we have not character is strong, independent and witty in personally experienced, many attitudes seem comparison with the majority of the peculiar or blatantly wrong. Tempering the impoverished personalities of her surrounds. action of the piece with the beliefs of the She is devoted to her sister and popular. She nineteenth century, which must be done in a encompasses traits and qualities which are easy detached manner, is the way in which the novel to admire and desire. Although she is a woman assumes an epiphanic role to the reader. For of the nineteenth century, her independence, example, Lydia's exhaustive quest for a her quest for felicity in marriage and husband which eventually leads to her running assertiveness can be paralleled in our society. away with Wickham and her precocity on return However magnificent Elizabeth is, there are to Longbourne can be explained by the urgency still defects within her personality. It is her which surrounded a young woman's need for a recognition of these faults and her behaviour, in husband and the importance of securing an particular with regard to Darcy, which is central eligible, and suitably financial gentleman. This to the novel. Her caustic tongue in conversation societal view manifests itself in the Bennets' (in is rude but justifiable if the reader identifies particular Mrs Bennet's) desire for matrimony closely with the character. Similarly, her ill for the girls as well as Mr Collins' assumption informed accusations against Darcy showed her that his proposal of marriage to Elizabeth over-dependence on gossip and her naive would be accepted with little hesitation. These acceptance of Wickham's lies. Essentially, with characterlogical representations had a firm her general disdain for Darcy, Elizabeth treats basis in the society of that time. Darcy unfairly, disregarding his unselfish and The obvious hierarchical society which is undisclosed acts of assistance performed expressed in Pride and Prejudice seems alien to towards her and her family. our time but was very important to the people of the nineteenth century. Austen shows the The power of the novel lies in Elizabeth's relationship between financial means and title recognition of her ungracious behaviour as she and the extent to which one could condescend to is sensitised by meetings with Darcy and letters others. Relationships of this period were more furnished by friends and relatives. Identifying public as any courting was done publicly and too closely with the character, in this case, does hence, match-making, or unmatch-making as in not allow the reader's recognition of these faults the case of Bingley and Jane, was an accepted and the necessity for alterations in attitude by and expected fact of life. Today this seems Elizabeth. To empathise too closely denies full incredible. understanding of the characterlogical Although Austen criticises the affected nature metamorphosis and hence the beauty of the of society at balls and other social events, the work. This understanding is easily secured from painful manners and limited personal a distance. interaction of these meetings were seen as The key to the 'time capsule' of nineteenth necessary. By identifying closely with the century England lies in the 'willing suspension characters of the work, placing nineteenth of disbelief' necessary to detach the reader from century England in a modern context, the the twentieth century and render him capable of behaviour and attitudes of the characters can, travelling as into another country, admiring at and will, be totally misconstrued. the customs, intrigued by the language and As the reader identifies with a character, he observant of the mores. It may be said that the invariably loses thematic understanding. Whilst way to this nineteenth century visit is by laying becoming closer to a character, a person will aside our twentieth century pride and prejudice. have difficulty differentiating between the Damien Care, Year 12
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SECONDARY ATHLETICS TEAM ATHLETICS from an all girls school). Results: Junior Girls On the 20th October, 1986, All Saints' achieved 6th place,Senior Girls achieved 5th participated in the 'B' Division A.C.C. place, and overall a valiant effort of 6th Athletics Carnival at Perry Lakes. position. It should be mentioned that the girls' squad All Saints' College, up to that time, was not was not at full strength, with a few of our better stron~er thought a threat to the other teams. But athletes missing. with determination, an outstandlllg effort by all, we achieved third position in an overall, Our relay teams ran well though our changes combined effort. need much practice. Even with our bad change overs, by some, we still won bronze overall. It must be noted that before the carnival, Thanks and congratulations to those who those organisers were pushing to droJ? us down entered events even when the odds were against to Division 'C', due to the low result III 1985 of them just to win points for the team. To those sixth. But with third position, we have athletes who came back from injury or illness to consolidated our position in 'B' division and are compete and to give their very best, and to those a threat in future! who like Joelie May and Liz Male urged and The boys' squad did ext~emely ",:ell; t~ey encouraged others to do their best. I particularly picked up a 1st in Boys Jumor, 2nd III Semor appreciated the support of Chris Buckland who Boys, and 1st in Overall Boys. helped administration of the girls' team. The girls, who put in a top effort, were not as My commendations and congratulations to strong as the other girls' squads (3 squads were those who put in an outstanding effort and
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lifted team spmt, people such as Bruce Loneragan, Jeremy Greay, Peter Arendts, Paula WaIters, Robert Trinder and Mark Chadwick. I'd like to thank and congratulate all Year 12s who ran under the All Saints' colours, for the last time. Thank you to Mr Ringer, Mr Lickfold and Mrs Pendlebury for their efforts in organisation and training. A special thank you to Mr Phillips for his help in training and organising twilight meets. I'd also like to thank our cheer squad on the day for all your support - Thanks! Thank you to the team for a top effort, for the encouragement, enthusiasm and the feeling of a true team spirit. Congratulations, All Saints'. John Manus Team Captain ALL SAINTS' INTERSCHOOL GYMNASTICS TEAM
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TENNIS REPORT SQUASH REPORT The All Saints' College Men's Division I 1986 has been another successful year for Tennis Squad continued its successful run, A.S.C. in Squash. Apart from the usual dropping only one fixture for the entire year. Wednesday and Thursday coaching Sessions, The squad was captained by Nikait Lai and the College entered four teams in the Berri managed by Bruce Lee. Grant Brinklow lost Interschool Competition. only one game as vice-captain. New Zealand's UIl8 Boys (Div II) Graeme Burton, David Duncan Sinclair joined the team on short notice Adams, Nikait Lai, Simon Wright, AshIey and used his vast experience in the field to be Lansley (Reserve). conquered only once. The fourth player was hard-hitting Simon Wright. Judging from the U/I8 Girls (Div.II) Penni Horn, Natalie enormous success of this team, we should be Comley, Donna Atkinson and Kerri McInnes. hearing from them in the future. U/16 Boys (Div.I) Robert Cruse, Shane Nikait Lai Comley, Neil Goldsmith and Paul Fathers. U/16 Boys (Div.II) Mark Adams, Chris Murphy, Nicholas Johnson. Unfortunately the U/16 Boys (Div.II) were forced to withdraw because of insufficient players. However, all other teams played remarkably well and managed to gain a place in the final. The U/16 Boys were victorious in their Grand Final, defeating Hale School, while the U/18 Girls were defeated by a more experienced team from Santa Maria. The UIl8 Boys were, I feel, rather unfairly treated by the S.R.A. when they were disqualified on the day before the Grand Finals. No matter what the outcome all teams played well and enjoyed the Competition greatly. Thanks to Mr Ringer and Dr Speed for their U/19 BOYS TENNIS TEAM - played in the W.A. School coaching and organisation. Competition. David A dams
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104 supporting their fellow students with spirit and interest. You all set a good example. The combined aggregate final results were: 1 All Saints' - 782 2 Lumen Christi - 636 3 St Stephen's - 579 4 New Norcia - 398 5 St Brendan's - 327 6 St loseph's - 202 and .. 7 St Edmund's - 173 All Saints' won 5 out of the 7 trophies. The best individual performances were from Andrew Dunnet, Kristy Dixon and Nicole Pihu.
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INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING The 1986 interschool associated Catholic Swimming Carnival was held at Beatty Park on the 14th March, involving teams from eight schools. The weather was excellent and the All Saints' school spirit was buzzing in the air. In the opening race, the Girls' Year 8 Freestyle event, lane Waddy swam an excellent race and won! From here on, All Saints' showed their true style and placed themselves in a top position on the score board. Congratulations go to the All Saints' College swimming team on their fine GIRLS U/I? TEAM who won a W.A. State Schools sportsmanship and the All Saints' students for Swimming Relay title.
ALL SAINTS' SENIOR A.C.C. SWIMMING TEAM - won the 'C'Division Carnival at Realty Park.
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NETBALL REPORT - X-SAINTS An All Saints' netball team, consisting of ex students Tania Holmes, Lisa Watson, Emma Geary, Sonia Reed, Michelle McLean and two Year 12 students, Elizabeth Male and Christine Buckland, participated in the Canning Districts Netball Association Intermediate (A) Competition. The team experienced a most successful season, finishing top of the ladder and then winning the Grand Final 36 - 25. In the finals, the team showed remarkable unity, and it was this quality that led to success in the Grand Final. There were a couple of individual successes amongst the team. Elizabeth Male was awarded "Fairest and Best" for the grade Intermediate (A) during the season and Christine Buckland was awarded "Fairest and Best Player" in the Grand Final. Chris Buckland and Elizabeth Male ALL SAINTS' A.C.C. INTERSCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM NETBALL REPORT SATURDAY NETBALL This year has been our most successful year YEAR 11 AND 12 GIRLS BASKETBALL yet. Fourteen teams competed in the Canning TEAM Districts Netball Competition every Saturday. Our Basketball season proved to be an Five teams were successful in reaching the enjoyable one. We didn't have much success at Grand Finals. Four teams won their Grand winning, but we accomplished good friends and Final- Purple, Brown, Blue and X-Saints. The had a lot of fun. We would like to thank Mrs two sub-junior teams were both placed 2nd at Yurisich for coaching us and being there for our the end of their season. Many All Saints' girls games. also won awards given by the C.D.N.A. Next
108 year teams will be entered in the W.A.N.A. competition at the Matthews Centre in Floreat Park. INTERSCHOOL NETBALL During the year, teams from Years 8 and 9 competed in A.C.C. Lightning Carnivals organised by the Associated Catholic Colleges Association. We had mixed success. On Tuesday afternoons, three teams from Years 11 .. and 12 competed in an A.C.C. Interschool Competition. The A grade team won their Grand Final, the B grade finished fifth and the C grade, second. These were very good results I/O overall.
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NETBALL REPORT - BLUE An enthusiastic Blue team began the season with great team spirit. Although we re-united for 1986, we were forced to say a sad farewell to Alyson Vowles, who was unable to play for us this season. Last year, we were beaten in the semi-finals and so were even more determined to win that elusive Grand Final this year. The team consisted of K. Vernon, D. Lambert, M. Robertson, K. Lehman, A. Agostini, K. Weir, N. Howells, and A. Passmore. Training sessions, directed by our newly A.C.C. INTERSCHOOL NETBALL TEAM recruited coach, Mrs Cannings, were very tough. However, the benefits could be seen in our games as we began to fully appreciate how to work together and play as a team.
NETBALL REPORT - BLACK At the beginning of the netball season, nine enthusiastic Year 12 girls combined their talents to form the team. Eliza Compton, Sonya Tassell, Larissa Morcombe, Angela Perry, Kathy Morrison, Claire Rowley, Donna Atkinson, Naomi Newby and Cathy Adams trained every Wednesday afternoon under the helpful guidance of Mr Tassell, whom we thank. We started the season on a promising note. Unfortunately, at the end of the season, we were faced with the formidable task of playing the Year 11 White netball team who beat us quite convincingly. However, we all played our best and losing the Grand Final did not reflect on our ability as a netball team. Congratulations to Sonya for winning' 'Fairest and Best" of the grade and "Most Consistent" in our team, and Larissa Morcombe for winning the "Most Improved" award. YEAR 11 NETBALL PINK & BLUE TEAMS
109 We remained undefeated throughout the NETBALL REPORT - GOLD season and so found ourselves in the Grand The Year 10 All Saints' Gold netball team was Final. Even harder training sessions followed looking forward to a successful and competitive and we were faced with one of our own teams, season of netball. The team consisted of Marie All Saints' Black. Although both teams played Hamilton, Phillipa Galloway, Natasha Mutch, extremely well, Blue won by a very convincing Melanie Taylor, Belinda Campe, Clare Colyer, margin. Simone Carter and Catherine Halvorsen. Mrs Cannings was a very helpful and Unfortunately, the season didn't altogether go encouraging coach throughout the season. We as planned, as we ended up winning only four thank her for doing such a brilliant job. games throughout the whole season. However, Without her we could not have achieved what we all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, and look we did. Thanks must also go to Mrs Pendlebury forward to becoming next year's Grand Final and all of the spectators who came to give added premiers. Melanie Taylor and Belinda Campe support. received this year's "Most Improved" award .. We had a lot of fun and the season was a most while Simone Carter received the "Most enjoyable one. Consistent Player" award. Thanks go to Mrs Kerry Vernon Wilmot for coaching us throughout the season. Catherine Halvorsen NETBALL REPORT - PINK This netball season was a highly successful one for the Pink team in many ways, but the NETBALL REPORT - BROWN main achievement was that we all managed to We started off the season with a win, a draw play well together as a team. Even though we and a loss but after that settled down and won didn't win many games, we all enjoyed the most of our games. The team, consisting of competitive side of the sport. Congratulations Maryann Konstantellos, Sara Leckie, Natalie go to Melissa Arendts and Carolyn Newman for Comley, Rebecca Morcombe, Michelle winning awards for their achievements during Warman, Sharon Robartson, Liz Newby, Jodie the season. The team consists of Melissa Soulsby and Sarah Came, played well and Arendts, Sharlene Day, Elaine Gibson, Felicia ended up third on the ladder. After playing St Harris, Vicki Johnston, Lisa McKnight, Joachims and Penrhos in the finals, we met Carolyn Newman and Cathryn Riches. Rossmoyne in the Grand Final. We defeated Felicia Harris them by one goal. Sharon Robartson won a
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110 PURPLE, BROWN & WHITE NETBALL TEAMS (YEAR 9) trophy for "Best Player" in the Grand Final. for putting themselves out and coaching us. Natalie Comley won a medallion for most Renee Tyndall won the "Most Improved" improved and Sara Leckie for "Most award for the season and Rebecca Hanson won Consistent". Thanks go to Mrs Wilmot for the "Most Consistent" award. Congratulations coaching. to both girls as they thoroughly deserved the award. Chelsea Lyford NETBALL REPORT - PURPLE NETBALL REPORT - GREY The Purple netball team followed its last year's success by winning the grand final yet The Grey team comprises Kim Scott again. The team consisted of Terri Cruise (captain), Bianca Robertson, Kelly Greay, (captain), Vicki Westoby, Anna Coxon, Julie Browyn Alaimo, Bronwyn Shaw, Gemma Lehman, Fiona Riches, Christa Kaminski, Carter, Rachael Hartley, Catherine Bronwasser Susan Wright and Jane Fewtrell. After finishing and Christina Laycock. The girls all played a the season third on the ladder, we fought hard in fantastic season, finishing fifth on the ladder. the preliminaries to get to the Grand Final and Thanks go to Miss Andrea Knox for her win. "Most Consistent" player for the year was valuable time and effort in coaching. We had an Susan Wright and "Most Improved", Vicky end of season wind-up at the Melville Pizza Hut Westoby. Julie Lehman won the "Fairest and with the other Year 8 netball teams. We thank Best" award given by the Canning District Mrs Pendlebury for organising this function. Netball Association. Thanks go to Mrs Prizes were awarded to Kim Scott for "Most Pendlebury for being a great coach. Consistent" player, and Kelly Greay for "Most Improved" player. Ju/ie Lehman Kim Scott NETBALL REPORT - RED NETBALL REPORT - WHITE All Saints' Red netball team was in Sub The Year 9 White Netball Team played a very Junior Cl at the start of the season. As the enjoyable set of matches this season. We season progressed, it was obvious we were finished fifth on the ladder in the Cl Junior graded wrongly; we were soon put down to division. Every match we put in our best efforts C2.The members of the team were Naomi and tried no matter how hard the competition. I Caple, Julia Alexander, Philippa Hatch, Kylie would like to thank Kerry Vemon and Deanne Johnston, Elaine Pearson, Caroline Criddle, Lambert, our coaches, on behalf of our team Michelle Baines, Danielle Coldwell and Nalini
III Chako. The team all received medals and will be back next year with a vengeance. Naomi Caple received the "Most Consistent" Congratulations to Saskia Verschoor for player award. Our coach, Jan, helped us along gaining "Most Improved" award, Susan Whyte the way. At the end of the season we were for gaining "Most Consistent", Melissa second on the ladder. We were pleased with our Fogerty for keeping her mouth shut (once), effort. N aoml. C ap Ie Terri Elliott for her "encouragement" from the goal circle, Meredith Hodge for her "rabbit trying-to-fly" impersonations, Kristy Dixon for NETBALL REPORT - LIME letting us know where she wanted to play, Jody The Year 7 Lime A3 netball team consisting Dawson for specky feats in defence and myself of Kim Parker, Larisa McGuire, Rachael Hogg, for writing this report (which no one else would Megan Perks, Rachel Abberton, Bronwyn do). Thanks must also go to Liz Riley who, Llewellin and Amanda Chaytor, had a unfortunately, had to leave mid-way through successful season. We ended up second from the the season. Oh! I almost forgot, we probably top of the ladder which was very good should thank Miss Cleghorn, though, after the considering it was the first year we had played night at Papa Luigis, I'm not so sure! together. Our coaches, Sharlene Day and WELL DONE ORANGE. Melissa Arendts, taught us much and we thank them for their help. Patricia Blackburn The girls who won awards were Rachael Hogg P.S. - It certainly beat watching your for most improved and Megan Perks and washing dry, didn't it Miss Cleghorn?! Amanda Chaytor for most consistent. Amanda Chaytor NETBALL REPORT - YELLOW The team learned a lot this season not only NETBALL REPORT - ORANGE through our coach, Mrs Grimbly, but also through playing more experienced teams than Well, the Orange netball team certainly ourselves. Although we only won two games, played better this season than last. (We didn't the team spirit and comradeship was even put a report in last year.) Whether it was commendable. Every team member has because we were frightened we would get Miss improved greatly from the start of the season. " Cleghorn again if we played as hopelessly as last year or whether it was because we wanted to We thank Mrs Pendlebury for organizing the prove that we could actually catch a ball, 1 am teams, also Mrs Pressley, our Team Manager. A not sure. We did however, play very well this special thanks goes to Mrs Grimbly for all the year, coming fifth on the ladder and just missing time and hard work she has put into coaching. out on the semi-finals, after a very controversial Lastly, we would like to thank the parents for match which we lost by only one point. We were cheering us on this season. quite disappointed but, don't worry, Orange Cheryf McCool and Sarah Pressley
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ALL SAINTS' RUGBY 1ST XV
RUGBY being the schools in W.A. While in W.A. they After an extremely successful year last year, played the State under 19's (being defeated by 2 this year the 1st XV was going through a re points) and the State Schoolboys (Lancashire building year and consolidating on the ground winning by 30 points). made last year. The side did just that. Thanks must go to Mr Bednall for his work, All Saints' gained its first representative not only this year but also the previous years honours in a state side when Ian Osborne and and particularly to Mr Tim Ringer, who picked Tony Connors were selected to play Wairarapa up the pieces after a bad start to the year and College from New Zealand. Apart from this, enabled the year to finish on a very good and many other promising signs were seen in the fine promising note. performances of Adam Herps, Russell Howson, Good luck to next year's boys and Jon Binder, Tim Greville, David Ross and congratulations to the Junior sides, particularly Adrian Rundin all of whom will be in next the Year 9 side for a great year and also the Year year's side. At this point it would be remiss of 5's and 6's for their encouraging start to a rugby me not to mention that the "baby" of the team career. (Tim Greville) made the U/15 state side for Good luck and keep at it. rugby. He's always felt he never quite got the Anon recognition he deserves. Well done Timbo, (Happy now, honey?!) In all games, our senior side put up a very RUGBY REPORT - YEAR 9 solid showing and scared many of the top The Year 9 rugby side is one of the most P .S.A. schools including a great win over the promising junior teams in the state. Although men from Aquinas who finished 2nd at the end being beaten by Wesley, Scotch and Hale early of the year. in the year. this statement is supported by the One of the highlights of this year's Rugby fact many of our boys were only in their first or season was the billeting out of the Lancashire second year while the previously mentioned School Boys Rugby side. While on their tour of sides have been playing since as early as about Australia, these 18-19 year olds were billeted out Grade 4. The side was soundly led by David to a few select schools, All Saints' and Aquinas McInnes and extremely well coached by Mr
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115 Ringer with help from lan Osborne and Tony RUGBY REPORT - YEARS 5 AND 6 Connors. If this side is any indication of All For the first time, All Saints' had the Saints' future in this sport, then it should not be opportunity to introduce rugby below Year 7 long before this school is a power in P.S.A. and a group of enthusiastic young boys, rugby. coached by Mr Costello and ably helped by some of the men of the first fifteen, took the field to learn the rudiments of the game. It was RUGBY REPORT - YEARS 7 AND 8 difficult to find opponents but other teams were Over the past year, the year 7 and 8 rugby found and games were greatly enjoyed. The team played a number of games against many foundation has been laid of sportsmanship and different schools including some of the P .S.A. enjoyment of a game which demands complete and A.C.C. schools. Considering the standard team effort for success. of our team, we played very well throughout the year. The first part of the season we did not do too well, as we did not score in the first three games. It wasn't until our fourth game against Trinity when we scored our first try, when Jonathan Greville broke through the opposition to score a fabulous try. The next game against Christchurch we were very confident that we were going to win. We left the school with only 13 players, but when we arrived, we only had 12 opponents. At half time, the score was 8-4 in our favour. At the end of the game, we ran out victors by 10 points, the final scores being 18-8. We went through the year winning and losing. Our most improved players were Daniel Soderstrom and Simon Came, and our best player was Jonathan Greville who scored 90070 of our tries. Our most consistent defender was David Howson who will tackle anything that moves. There is a sound basis for a Year 9 team. YEARS 5 AND 6 (PRIMARY) RUGBY
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116 A.S.C. 1st XI HOCKEY TEAM 1986
HOCKEY REPORT we won a succession of games with scores such Throughout the season the 1st Xl Hockey as 16-0 against St. Brendans, 3-2 against St. team of the College, playing in a competition orberts, 2-1 against Mazenod and finally our against such schools as Mazenod and St. last game, for a place on the ladder, where we • Brendans, had a motley crew of players in David had a draw against Aranmore and had to play Scott, Ben Heuchan, Andy Smyth, Brad for "shots at goal" where Robert Smyth Spencer and Dirk Pyle who were playing for the (Andrew's philosophical sidekick) our superb Willetton hockey team, exceptionals like Wayne "wunderbar" goalie saved four out of five Blazeczjk who in the end was selected for the shots. State team and "basic" players in Dean Trezise, Due to this we managed a no. 5 position on Robert Sexstone and John Beechen (who scored the ladder out of the twelve teams in the 5 incredible goals) who tried their very best. competition. As Mr Hanson "HELLFIRE" Our first few games we drew or had a loss, would say"Jolly good show chaps". then much to our coach's delight (Mr Hanson) Dirk Pyle
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ANDERSON J. GARD ERA. LANSLEY D. STEELE F. BLACKMORE K. GRIBBLE C. McAPPIO s. STRAUCH E. BURTO M. GRJBBLE M. MUMMEK. TAYLOR M. BROWN J. GRIERSON J. ORTH R. WATSON K. COOPER V. HAWLEY . OSBOR EA. WESTOBYV. CRAWFORD I. HI DES K. PYEJ. WHOLEY L. CRUSE R. JEFFREY C. ROBERTSON B. WOODS B. DURHAMS. KAMINSKI C. ROBERTSON C. FLUX M. KEN I GTO D. ROBERTSO M. FRIEND K. K IGHT J. SCHMIDT A. AND TO ALL OUR DEPARTING YEAR 12'5
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118 COLLEGE CREST AND MOTTO The College Crest was designed by Mr Graeme Quartly (Director of the Design and Display Department of the Anglican Department of Communication). It is a particularly pleasing design and is one which incorporates a number of symbols which are representative of the College's com mitment to the intellectual, spiritual and moral development of its students.
The Symbols and Their Meaning The Dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit and is used to remind us of God's power and presence in all things. The Book is a symbol of academic learning. The Cross is used to emphasise our Christian heritage. The Bishop's Mitre, at the head of the crest, is symbolic of the authority of the Church.
The Motto The College Motto, "God gives the will and the power to achieve", was suggested by the Revd. Canon R.W. Edwards (Editor of the Anglican Messenger) and is derived from Philippians 2: 13. It, as does the crest, emphasises the importance of God in our lives and the need to base our achieve ments upon the firm foundation provided by Christianity.
"Columba", the name of All Saints' College magazine, is the Latin word for dove. It is significant because it is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, a messenger of peace. It has been chosen as the title of our magazine because we seek through its message to promote peace and understanding.