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Volume 29 Issue 2 Spring 2019 Carey Baptist Grammar School

ARTISTI REATIVE Torch Contents

Volume 29, Issue 2, Spring 2019

Publisher Carey Baptist Grammar School 349 Barkers Road, Kew Victoria 3101 Australia 03 9816 1222

Editor Kelly Southworth

OCGA Katie Hunt Alumni and Community Manager [email protected]

Graphic Design Zeki Cibik 2 From the Principal O C
 34 Parent associations F   Inquiries 36 Community groups communityengagement@carey. 4 Triple Premiership treat: A historic 39 Historian’s column com.au day in Carey sport 6 Carey’s new Principal: on excellence 40 From the Archive Cover Image in education 42 Donations to the Archive Carey’s First Boys XVIII 10 A collective effort toward a positive 44 List of donors Football Team with the APS education 46 Advancement Premiership Cup. Photo by Kim 12 Three Carey Captains, three AFL Baumann. Story on page 4. draft prospects OCGA Above right 14 RESN: Bridging the achievement 47 From the OCGA Carey’s Middle School Girls Gold gap 48 Where are they now? Football Team after winning the 16 Celebrating the value of literature 50 Club in focus: Old Carey Soccer unofœicial 2019 Premiership at the 18 From Carey to medical school: 52 Reunions and events end of an undefeated season. three OCGs at St Vincent’s 54 Announcements 20 The two of us 55 Memorials Printed on responsibly 22 Humans of Carey sourced paper. 56 Calendar S S 
 26 Junior School Donvale 28 Junior School Kew 30 Middle School 32 Senior School From the Principal Gratitude

Philip Grutzner Principal

The job of the Principal at any school is not easily captured in a descriptor. It is a position of enormous privilege to guide a community, from the ELC with its curious kindergarten children, to the Junior School students bursting with energy, the Middle School pupils moving through their early teen years and the Senior School young adults a mere step away from the world beyond school. From my 10 fulˆilling years as Carey’s Principal, an event I often reˆlect on is the three-day whole-school conference in 2014. This was a moment where the School’s staff considered the foundation of wellbeing. It was during this conference that I, together with all staff, completed a character strength test. It came as no surprise to me that from Adelaide, Yasmine and I felt gratitude was my primary strength. grateful to ˆind ourselves in a community ‘I had the opportunity to As I write my ˆinal Torch article and that readily embraced our children. There immerse myself within take the opportunity to contemplate 10 were some who politely questioned the this culture, and to further years at Carey, I return to this concept potential conˆlict that might exist for enhance it together with of gratitude. American sociologist Dr a Principal whose two daughters were Brene Brown asserts that ‘privilege to attend the same school. However, the community as the Carey without gratitude is entitlement’. Such we never found this to be an issue and story progressed.’ a statement should be a truism, but will remain forever thankful that we this is a concept that needs constant had the opportunity to be part of the reˆlection, particularly given our position Carey community. Over the course of at Carey. The reality is that Carey seven years, Yasmine and I watched students are privileged, living in Australia as our daughters Emily and Isabella with families who value and can afford ˆlourished, ˆinding lifelong friendships the education offered at our great and becoming immersed in that unique school. My common practice through the sense of what it is to have lived a Carey 10 years in my position has been to make education. I am appreciative that I too sure I am mindfully grateful. was welcomed as Principal, and on many When I took on the role as Principal, occasions stepped into the shoes of the which required us to return to Melbourne student when I had the opportunity to

2 | Torch engage in our programs: I rode a bike reading to each Prep class at the start of The Principal at any school is in a on part of the journey from Corryong the year, lunches with Year 12 students, position of privilege, commissioned with to Carey, I walked for a week along the the amazing Year 3 Kitchen Garden many roles, including the important task Great Ocean Road track, I slept under program and the numerous concerts, of shaping culture. When we came to the stars at Toonallook and I climbed the musicals and APS sporting matches – Carey as a family, we quickly understood infamous Mt B with Year 9 students. these are integral to a cohesive school the focus on service as part of the Carey Contact with students is the lifeblood community. I am grateful for the DNA. I had the opportunity to immerse of an educator; however, I am collegial input and shared ownership of myself within this culture, and to further equally proud of the work completed our united school direction. enhance it together with the community with the support of the Board and There are two moments that capture as the Carey story progressed. the School Management Team to what Carey is to me, and will remain Nothing great can be achieved without establish a clear strategic direction part of my personal narrative that I will great people. I feel incredibly honoured This included overseeing some major hold close. One was the day Revd Gerry to have worked with our wonderful strategic projects such as the Centre Riviere and I sat in tears in my ofˆice students, and I am appreciative for for Learning and Innovation and the after awarding one of our Humanitarian the sensational support from my soon-to-be-completed Middle School Scholarships to a worthy recipient. The School Management Team, teachers, redevelopment. other was the day in November 2018 professional support staff, parents, Although not as widely known as the when I had the privilege to represent alumni and volunteers. Thank you. building development, there are myriad the collective Carey voice at the Senate I feel an overwhelming sense of other activities taking place that are Enquiry to support anti-discrimination gratitude to have led this great school – vital to the functioning of a thriving legislation. It was a signiˆicant moment it has been an honour and an experience school, and to my role as Principal. that afˆirmed who we are as a diverse that has shaped who I am and who I will Whether that be the Monday morning and inclusive community and one that is be going into the future. Donvale assemblies, meeting and not inward looking.

Torch | 3 4 | Torch Feature Triple premiership treat: A historic day in Carey sport

Peter Robson Director of Positive Education and Wellbeing

Saturday 3 August 2019 was a day of The crowds continued to pour in as the premiership hopes. The Carey Sports Boys First Soccer Team shared a brief Complex was rife with orange socks celebration with the Girls Team, knowing and laces, signifying the annual James it was their turn next. Caulˆield came Macready-Bryan Foundation ‰ixture into the game having kicked 11 goals between Carey and Caul‰ield Grammar, in their past two ˆixtures, and the ˆirst raising awareness for young people ˆive minutes threatened a close game. with an acquired brain injury. The But this is Wilcox, The Fortress, and a presence of orange was a cause for premiership with a 4–nil scoreline was an pause, but the Carey colours were being apt result for a near-faultless season. waved early in anticipation for the ‰irst Shortly after, news from Hawthorn of ‰ive potential premiership ‰ixtures. came through that a 1–0 ˆlying start Perhaps a foretaste of the day was the for our Girls Hockey had ended in a 4–2 banner draped across the front of the defeat and they, like the netballers, came Wilcox stand, displaying the words ‘The in a brilliant second. Fortress’ in menacing Carey black and The ˆinal battle of the day saw the ‘To isolate one ‰ixture, one blue. It stared ominously down at visitors, Boys First Football Team take on the gender or one sport is not but it represented the formidable winning undefeated Caulˆield Grammar football part of the fabric of Carey. It streak of Carey Soccer and provided a juggernaut for the APS Premiership. is an inclusivity experienced warm welcome for the premiership team Former Head of the Carey Sports of 2014 as they enthusiastically greeted Complex, David (Rimo) Rimington, said it rather than taught.’ Coach Koutroulis. On a bench next to the was the biggest school crowd he’d seen Wilcox pathway sat avid supporter Julie at Bulleen as numbers swelled into the sport is not part of the fabric of Carey. Raftopoulos with Boys Soccer Manager thousands. This was evident at the end It is an inclusivity experienced rather Revd Riviere, nervous despite knowing of each quarter as hundreds of student than taught. The exclamation point prayers had been done and dusted at the spectators re-enacted a scene from for this brilliant day was the moment team’s Friday dinner. All of this provided Braveheart, moving from one end to the when, after a 20-year wait for a second the prologue to the opening ˆixture, other. The feeling was tribal. Football Premiership, Head of Sport, the Girls Soccer. A 15-point lead to Caulˆield soon evened Paul Jepson, embraced his son who had Although starting as underdogs, the up and by mid-last quarter we had a just played for the winning team. And girls quickly found the net. Suddenly one-point lead that had the horde behind the full stop was in the Gadsden Pavilion the scoreboard showed 3–nil and the the Bulleen Road goals counting down as James Macready-Bryan sat with his Girls First Soccer Premiership Cup had the clock. A late ˆlurry of Carey goals mum, Robyn, soaking up the excitement. landed for Carey! Meanwhile the Girls caused the ecstatic community to erupt This special day is an annual reminder of First Netball Team remained in a tight in celebration – our ˆirst APS Football the strength of our community and the wrestle in the Cramer Gym, and despite Premiership in 20 years! good fortune to be able to play sport. For a gallant effort, came in second. Their those who were a part of the ride, the full It was a day not readily scripted. To tears of defeat were a reminder of how gamut of life’s emotions was felt that isolate one ˆixture, one gender or one brutal sport can sometimes be. Saturday. Carey community – we love it.

Torch | 5 Feature Carey’s new Principal: on excellence in education

Kelly Southworth Editor

In 2020, Carey will welcome its eighth Principal, Jonathan Walter. He spoke to Chair of the Board, Jane Simon, about the future of education and setting children up for success in the real world. Jane: Good morning, Jonathan. You started your teaching career at Carey in 1992 – what was it that drew you back? Jonathan: I think it’s the School’s commitment to holistic co-education that’s drawn me back to Carey. It’s the fact that we want to put an educational program in place that develops the whole child and puts them right at the heart of the experience, where we concern ourselves with their wellbeing and build safe, supportive environments for all students. It enables students to develop into the people they want to be through a range of different experiences experiences. In turn, it helps students and learning opportunities. Carey’s discover who they really are. Through ‘Providing a supportive environment means we can support co-education, children can ˆind a way environment which values them to ˆind who they are, and what to connect with like-minded people diversity and individuality their place is in the world. and learn how to work in spaces where is really how we prepare there is a sense of difference they can Jane: Throughout your teaching students for the future.’ career, you have worked in several co- acknowledge in others. Providing a educational environments. What is it supportive environment which values that appeals to you about co-education? diversity and individuality is really how we prepare students for the future. Jonathan: To me, co-education is an obvious choice. We are in a world where Jane: Thanks, Jonathan. You have boys and girls live and work together, worked at quite a broad range of and it seems quite artiˆicial to segregate schools, including a number of other APS children and not give them the skills to schools. You’re coming to Carey from collaborate, communicate and work Woodleigh, which is quite a different effectively together. And we’re there to environment. What is your transition coach and guide them through those going to look like?

6 | Torch Jonathan: When I ˆirst arrived at students, but we shouldn’t limit what ‘I don’t believe we can be Woodleigh, people in the community we deˆine as the important areas to satis‰ied with just an ATAR were concerned that I would try to turn excel in. I think Carey’s Positive Learning Woodleigh into Caulˆield Grammar. But Model is a fantastic framework for this. alone any more; 15 years of that’s clearly not the case. Woodleigh is The students who are doers, makers or education can’t be honoured a different community, and it supports a creators have every right to feel that by a single number. We different group of families than Caulˆield their journey through school is equally as really have to start telling did. And similarly, the Carey community valued as those who excel academically, is its own community. My energy in as all of these strengths are incredibly a better story of what their the ˆirst part of my tenure here will be important for our society going forward. contribution to the world around understanding the community, There needs to be a greater emphasis could be.’ learning about the amazing programs placed on making sure that every child that are already in place here and can come out of school being able to getting a sense of what the hopes and identify their strengths, feeling positive aspirations of our community are and about them, and feeling empowered to where we’re headed next. make a commitment to the world and Jane: That sounds great. The have a positive impact. relationship between the academic side Jane: Education really is evolving. of schooling with the development of the How do we assist students to become whole person is a really interesting topic. equipped with future skills in this How does your own philosophy address uncertain world? that balance? Jonathan: We need young people who Jonathan: I think many schools often have the capacity to solve problems have a quite a narrow deˆinition of without roadmaps or instructions. what excellence looks like in a student, So we need to bring a more creative and we need to broaden that. There’s and problem-solving mindset to their certainly a place in every student’s life to educational opportunities, which is aspire to be the best they can be, so we less about learning how to follow rules should have high expectations of all our and regurgitate information, and more

Torch | 7 about being able to connect with the Jane: Thanks, Jonathan. It’s a very real world. The world is changing, so exciting time for education ahead. And ‘We really do need to we need to set up students with that it’s an exciting time for Carey with the acknowledge that we capacity to relearn, reimagine, fail, vision you have, building on the great need to get a lot better at bounce back, and then come up, through work that’s already been achieved collaboration and creative collaboration, with creative solutions over the last decade. The strength for the future. In order to achieve of our community is deŠinitely one of thinking. And we can teach this, there needs to be an important the deŠining features of Carey. How that.’ shift in education, to start valuing important do you think community is in the outcome at the end of the school determining the success of the school? journey differently. I don’t believe we Jonathan: I think schools play a really can be satisˆied with just an ATAR alone unique role in society in bringing families any more; 15 years of education can’t together. They are the linkage points be honoured by a single number. We for our community, more so today than really have to start telling a better story ever before. I believe that the school is of what their contribution to the world in a partnership with its families, and a could be. The academic side of education good school will really respond to their is still critical, but there is a broader set needs. In my role, it’s important for me of skills which are going to keep them in to sense what the needs and desires, a workplace and keep them evolving and hopes and dreams of our community being able to respond to the challenges are, and then translate that into an in the future. We really do need to educational vision. The school and its acknowledge that we have to get a lot community are inseparably linked. We better at collaboration and creative need to work closely together, be in thinking. And we can teach that. touch with families, and make sure that our educational offering is something

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that continues to adapt and evolve, pathway to the future for them. She depending on where we’re at as a has inspired me further on my journey community. of understanding what’s important in Jane: I couldn’t agree more, Jonathan. education. The Carey community really embraces Jane: Thanks, Jonathan. I’m interested, the idea that we all have a role to play in what do you do to unwind when you’re the development and education of our not being the principal of a school with students. all the responsibilities that involves? Jonathan: And one of the great things Jonathan: My renewal comes through about a community the size of Carey’s is connecting with the natural world and the breadth of opportunities it provides. spending time with my family. Whenever It’s more than the current students and I can, I escape to the bush or the ocean. staff and families, it’s the alumni and I kayak on the Yarra River on a Sunday their families that we can then reach morning, and I surf as much as I can, out to. For students, the community but that’s usually only in the holidays. provides a great sense of belonging And my family are a great source of that comes from ˆinding people who love and support for me. My oldest share your values and interests, and daughter, Ella, is a nurse in a perinatal then being able to connect with them. ward, bringing children into the world, We need to branch out, to extend the which is truly amazing. My second boundaries of our school. I think the days daughter, Claudia, is now in ˆirst year at of learning occurring in school alone the University of Melbourne doing Arts are gone. An extended community can and she is a ˆiercely determined and develop educational experiences and independent young woman, and I’m sure pathways for students which are critical she’s going to make a huge impact on in preparing them for their futures. the world. And my son, Digby, in Year 11 Jane: Wonderful. Do you have role is a completely passionate dramatist, models in your own life, people you dancer and singer. It’s great to see him admire? connecting with his passion, ˆinding a creative energy within himself and Jonathan: I recently attended the sharing his talents with the world. I’m Garma Festival in northeast Arnhem married to Claire, who is an educator as Land, and I met Merniwug Ganambarr, well. She’s an enormous support to me in Co-Principal of the Yirrkala Homelands my role as Principal. I’m fortunate to not School in Arnhem Land. She’s worked only beneˆit from her love and support, against adversity, and pushed so but also her amazing educational brain. diligently with grace and care to support She really understands the best way to the children at her school. At the heart connect with students. of her success has been the ability to build relationships and to connect Jane: We very much look forward to with people. At Yirrkala, they honour meeting your family, Jonathan. I’m sure the Carey community will enjoy ‘In my role, it’s important the past and the culture that exists in that community, and integrate the engaging with them when you start for me to sense what the support for children to essentially live here as Principal in 2020. Thank you very needs and desires, hopes and in two worlds. They have developed an much for talking with me this morning dreams of our community educational model that enables the and thank you for the enthusiasm you’re bringing to your role. are, and then translate children to step into western culture, but not lose their 60,000-year history. I was Jonathan: Thank you Jane. It’s a delight that into an educational just so inspired by the work that she’s to be back and I’m very much looking vision. The school and its done in incredibly difˆicult circumstances; forward to my time here starting in community are inseparably her persistence, her determination January. linked.’ to keep putting children ˆirst and the over-arching value that education is a

Torch | 9 Feature A collective effort toward a positive education

Peter Robson Director of Positive Education and Wellbeing

In recent years, we have developed a culture of learning at Carey which emphasises the importance of developing future skills for our students. As a whole-staff cohort, we particularly focus on the development of resilience, courage, knowledge, collaboration, connectedness, communication, curiosity, imagination and re‰lection. Together, these are what we refer to as Carey’s Attributes of a Positive Learner. There have been two occasions in Carey’s recent history where all teaching and professional support staff have had the opportunity to join together Above: Carey’s Director of Positive Education and Wellbeing, Peter Robson, with to learn about how we can develop a Principal of Rooty Hill Secondary College, Christine Cawsey. foundation of shared practice in creating this culture. The ˆirst of these was in on attribute development. The exploring work being done globally April 2014 at Carey’s three-day whole- Organisation for Economic Co-operation in measuring attribute growth; the staff conference with psychologist and Development, the World Economic Principal of Rooty Hill Secondary Professor Lea Waters. In the immediate Forum and PricewaterhouseCoopers College, Christine Cawsey, challenging years after this conference, staff from are among those who have a speciˆic our staff to think about student all school sections worked on the emphasis on what we call attributes agency; and Christie Whelan Browne, establishment of a group of attributes, and others may call 21st century an actor at the centre of the #MeToo including the scope and sequence of skills. Regardless of the terminology, campaign, sharing her personal story of the age and stage behaviours typical there is an acknowledgment that courage and resilience. A highlight of the for each attribute. After some trial continued growth in personal attributes conference was the panel of Old Carey and error in determining the practical throughout life is vital. Grammarians (OCGs), now in their application, we consolidated Carey’s This year’s staff conference in April, 20s and 30s, reˆlecting on life beyond Attributes of a Positive Learner in 2017. titled The Carey Collective, commenced school. Staff could also tailor parts of The second opportunity for the 450 with a range of keynotes designed their own conference experience through Carey staff to come together occurred to spark curiosity around Carey’s myriad workshops, including sessions in April this year as we spent three days Attributes of a Positive Learner. The run by OCG Daniel Jackson (2004) on looking at understanding and developing elective sessions offered to staff resilience, Maria Leske from Mercer HR these personal attributes. included 19-year-old conservationist providing insight into building leadership, It is not unique to Carey, or the Ruby Bourke looking at sustainability; and the ABC’s Annabel Astbury’s education sector, to be concentrating UK educationalist Professor Bill Lucas exploration of digital education.

10 | Torch Above: Past student panel: (L–R) Anthea Tsaousis (2013), Jordan Barr (2011), Kristian Jaksch (2012), Judy Anderson (2007) and Adrian Maciburko (2005).

Given the breadth and depth of generate a vibrant marketplace, and ‘The Carey Collective was information, it was important to give we were not wrong. a further step helping to staff a chance to breathe, reˆlect and Following the Marketplace, the Carey align what is valued at Carey share. This was created through the Collective culminated with a whole-staff Homebase groups, each with around with what is valued in the session run by the Director of Unstuck 18 staff. On each of the three days, Learning, Chris Harte. The purpose of world beyond school.’ staff shared their wisdom, insights and this ˆinal session was to lead staff to questions within these smaller groups, engage in conversations with each other generating a curiosity to know more around Carey’s Attributes of a Positive while forging close connections across Learner. It was intended to familiarise school sections. staff with ways to best approach After two days of input from outside conversations with students about the presenters, the ˆinal day offered time Attributes. for our own staff to courageously step The end of the conference was the up as vendors at our Carey Marketplace. beginning of the dialogue we will Rather than selling anything at the cultivate with each other and our Marketplace, 30 staff volunteers were students. The Carey Collective was a invited to set up a stall in the Quad further step helping to align what is where they could explain to the rest of valued at Carey with what is valued in the roaming staff how they had applied the world beyond school. the Carey Attributes to their students’ learning or in their own lives. Over many years, staff from all areas had been practising the theory, so this provided a time to showcase our own talent. We believed that Carey staff would readily

Torch | 11 Feature Three Carey Captains, three AFL draft prospects

Kelly Southworth Editor

The Captains of the Boys First XVIII, Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson, and the Captain of the Girls First Football, Nicola Xenos, are all looking toward a career in AFL and AFLW respectively. So how has Carey footy helped them on that path? Nicola, Matt and Noah recently spoke to Torch about what they’ve learned along the way. How long have you been playing? Noah: Since Auskick. So when I was four or ˆive years old. Nicola: I’ve been playing seven years. I started mainly with basketball and netball, but I dropped that and I’m now focussing on footy. What have you liked about Carey footy? Matt: I’ve also played tennis, basketball, ‘School footy feels like it’s athletics. I played in the First Tennis Matt: Playing with my best mates. Team. Noah played in the First Volleyball And we’ll have a really good bond more centred around the Team and State Basketball. And we’ve forever, with all those years of Saturday team as a whole. The focus both done Athletics since Year 7. It’s mornings out when the dew’s still on the is on if we win or lose rather grass. And now we’ve ˆinished up with helped quite a bit with footy though, than individual performance. with spatial awareness, ˆitness and co- the premiership, so it’s pretty cool. ordination. Nicola: It’s also been good being Because you have a real bond Noah and Matt, I’ve heard you’re pretty Captain, because it’s not something with these people on your good friends too. When did you meet? I would normally put my hand up for. team that you’ve known for Stepping up really helped me both on Noah: We used to play against each six years. You can’t beat that.’ and off the ˆield. And it’s been good to other in basketball and football in be part of the start of girls footy. The primary school, and we’d talk at a few talent in the team from a young age is primary school cross country meets crazy these days, so it’s only going to get because we knew who we both were. We better. The standard is lifting. were kind of rivals, because we both had pretty good teams, but then we ended And how does Carey footy compare to up coming to Carey in Year 7 together your other teams? and started playing basketball and footy Nicola: It’s pretty different, but very at school, and we’ve been best mates rewarding. You can deˆinitely get a lot pretty much ever since. out of school footy.

12 | Torch Noah: School footy feels like it’s more there to help. But they got it done. We we found that connection with one centred around the team as a whole. were so happy when we heard we won. another, it was so much easier. It made The focus is on if we win or lose rather Matt: Then after those two games, we it more enjoyable for everyone. than individual performance. Because played Brighton, and we were down by Noah: I think enjoyment is a big one. you have a real bond with these people six goals with 30 minutes left. We ended Realising that there’s more to life than on your team that you’ve known for six up winning with a kick on the siren! We football – it’s not everything. years. You can’t beat that. won the rest of the games until the ˆinal What advice do you have for younger Who has inspired you at Carey? match against the undefeated Caulˆield. Carey footballers? We won, so we were joint APS Premiers Nicola: I always looked up to Katie Lynch Noah: Just enjoy it. It goes so quickly. – that was the best day of my life! because she got drafted last year. And Obviously, we aim to go professional I played on the team with her. So, she’s How do you go balancing Year 12 with all and do it for a job, but for a lot of people probably my role model. of your sport commitments? Year 12 is probably the last year of junior Matt: Vince Dattoli and Jack Joslin have Nicola: It’s been quite stressful, footy you get. So just enjoy playing with been really good. Vinnie’s not too intense especially the last month because the your best mates. and he lets you have a good time as well. workload has picked up a bit. But it’s Nicola: I think the bottom line is enjoying I couldn’t have asked for a better coach really important to ˆind that balance it. And especially for girls footy because for school footy. between sport, school and social as well. it’s so new. And obviously a lot of girls Noah: Yeah, they’re great. I’d also say Matt: And you have to get help from play for fun, but if you do want to take past players, like Charlie Thompson, people as well, you can’t do it all on your it seriously, whatever that might mean, Tom Jepson, Ed Richards, they were own. I’ve had a lot of help from teachers you want to get something out of it. If awesome, we looked up to them. outside of class just to get me through. you’re aiming to achieve something, go And how did this season go? What is the most important thing you’ve for that goal, and do what you can to achieve it. Noah: It wasn’t like we knew the learnt throughout school football? whole year we were going to win the Matt: Probably the importance of Is it daunting at all, going into APS Premiership. We were holding connection. I think we do that really professional football? on because we lost in round three to well with school footy. It’s one of the Matt: Probably the most daunting thing Haileybury, which was devastating. main reasons we ended up with the of all is that you don’t know where you’re Matt: It felt like the end of the world. APS Premiership, especially when you going to end up. You could be moving have players across year levels and age interstate. But apart from that, it’s Noah: We had to win every game for groups. You have to connect. pretty exciting. We might be playing the rest of the year to get a chance at footy for a living, which is what I’ve the premiership. And then Rowelly and Nicola: I’d agree, making those always want to do and what I love. I missed two games because we had relationships within the team and to play State, and while you have trust coming together. A lot of us didn’t know Noah: It’s more exciting. It’s an in your teammates you just want to be each other when we started, but once opportunity.

Torch | 13 Feature RESN: Bridging the achievement gap

Kelly Southworth Editor

In metropolitan Melbourne, our Year with time management and learning 12s have endless resources to help about my limits through challenging them through their VCE or IB studies. myself. It allowed me to engage with Students have access to revision all different types of people, and I really lectures run by universities, tutors in valued that.’ every suburb covering all subjects, Now at Australian National University well-resourced libraries that are open (ANU) in Canberra, Jacob still does his late, even later during exam periods, best to balance his life with his double and most students live pretty close degree in Politics, Philosophy and to their school. Students from rural Economics, and Asian Studies. Australia tell a different story however. ‘It’s been so important to exercise and Even though all students in the VCE get as much sleep as I can. I go to the are competing against each other, the gym as well as alternate swimming and playing ˆield isn’t entirely level for those running every morning with a group of outside of the major cities. This is why friends, because when you’ve started Old Carey Grammarian Jacob Wilkinson your morning like that, there’s very little (2016) and his friends developed the that can throw you the rest of the day.’ Regional Education Support Network The idea for RESN came after Jacob (RESN). Their organisation offers free started at ANU. A lot of the people he online tutoring for students of the VCE met came from all around Australia, in regional Victoria, with no more than including regional and rural towns. A a 24-hour turnaround for proofreading, big difference he noticed when meeting interested in getting involved. The tutors answering questions and providing people from outside the big cities was committed to one hour of tutoring online invaluable feedback. the lack of resources available to them a week, and RESN launched a pilot Jacob attended Carey from Year 7, and during Year 12. program with just under 100 students completed the IB in Years 11 and 12. He from Seymour College and Wodonga ‘Some of my mates just didn’t have was very studious but also focussed a lot Senior Secondary College. access to that kind of thing, and they of energy on the co-curricular offerings. were on their own for a lot of it. They They knew they were on the right track Jacob was involved in musicals, debating had their teachers, but after hours from the enthusiastic support and and played the trombone, which he they had to work everything out for positive feedback from these schools. thinks helped him to balance study and themselves.’ One of the principals in particular keep sane. expressed to RESN that he felt this Jacob and his friends called on their ‘I think there was a really signiˆicant program could really change the network of recent Year 12 graduates lesson in being involved in so many co- outcomes for his students, offer them in Melbourne to see if they would be curricular activities, it deˆinitely helped something to focus on outside of school

14 | Torch ‘We want to provide students with the con‰idence to walk into their exams knowing they’ve been given the best chance to succeed. That’s what we’re really trying to achieve.’

hours, and help them secure tertiary for people in need around the world. ‘The reason I came to ANU was because education. This message really helped This taught Jacob about giving back to one of my English teachers, who had to motivate the team to keep going. the community and the importance of spent a bit of time in Japan and did RESN now has over 1000 students from making a positive impact on the lives her undergraduate degree in England, 82 schools around regional and rural of others. encouraged us to think more broadly Victoria, assisted by a team of When Jacob ˆinishes university, he about our uni preferences. I think you 105 volunteer tutors. intends to work in international trade create a much bigger network and ‘We have three main goals: ˆirst, if we and relations between Australia and it will help you develop resilience – can just help the students get a better China, particularly in the regional areas don’t limit yourself. See challenges as ATAR, that’s great. Then, they might of Australia. Having recently spent opportunities.’ have a better chance of getting their nine months in China, Jacob is ˆluent RESN are always looking for more ˆirst or second preferences for university. in Chinese and even takes part in a volunteer tutors to join their team. It is a But also, we want to provide students Chinese debating club in his spare time. great opportunity for Year 12 graduates with the conˆidence to walk into their ‘Doing the IB was a massive inˆluence of either VCE or the IB who received 40 exams knowing they’ve been given the on my study, and doing Chinese allowed or over in any unit. best chance to succeed. That’s what me to make much stronger connections The RESN team are all university we’re really trying to achieve.’ with the international students in my students and thus are also enthusiastic Jacob expressed that Carey’s culture year. It has all inˆluenced my journey and about volunteer mentors who can assist of social justice really impacted him, where I want to go.’ them to make their organisation to be and was part of what inspired him to Jacob’s advice to current Senior School the best it can be. start RESN in collaboration with his students is to take every opportunity More information about volunteer peers. Jacob was involved in Habitat for that presents itself, and don’t be afraid opportunities and contact details are Humanity, a global organisation which to challenge yourself and push yourself available at resntutoring.com.au aims to provide safe, affordable housing outside your comfort zone.

Torch | 15 16 | Torch Feature Celebrating the value of literature

Marg Moran Acting Head of Library

The Carey Celebrates Literature ‘I liked how Davina Bell came and we read ‘The theatre workshop made me think Festival, which takes place over All the Ways to be Smart. We made a about what my characters might be the course of a week each year, has paper aeroplane and we drew what we doing, feeling and thinking. It really developed into a dynamic whole- are smart at. I drew a picture of me doing made me aware of more dimensions to school program that includes a series a bridge in yoga.’ – Ivy, Prep characters in my writing.’ – Jared, Year 8 of events and activities that engage ‘Our Carey Celebrates Literature ‘In the process of creating a sculptural students, teachers, parents and the workshop was very creative because animal, I connected to its personality. wider School community. George Ivanoff’s imagination went It is a unique way of developing the In 2011, just three writers came to Carey wild and we got to watch him create characters of a story.’ – Alice, Year 9 for our very ˆirst Literature Festival; this a Choose Your Own Adventure book. I ‘The songwriting workshop inspired me so year we had 40 creators throughout the learnt that you don’t have to stick to easy much I went home and wrote more.’ week to inspire us and help us share our ideas in your writing.’ – Ava, Year 4 – Kaitlin, Year 7 own stories. This festival extends and Students chose one of 13 elective reinforces the wonderful work Carey’s ‘Stories connect us to the workshops to explore ways to tell a teachers, librarians and parents do every rest of the world. Adults and story. A highlight for Middle School time they engage us and our students students was hearing from Shawn in story. adolescents alike marvel at the insights a writer can Andrews from Indigicate. Shawn spoke Award-winning author Mark Brandi to us about Indigenous storytelling, launched our ninth Literature Festival have and their ability to and challenged us with ideas about with a thoughtful presentation which communicate so eloquently.’ Indigenous reconciliation. left his audience thinking about the ‘Sometimes you have to know or do your purpose of his writing, beyond the Elective workshops encouraged students ending ƒirst, so you know what journey stories themselves. He writes about to explore storytelling through theatre, the character goes on.’ – Will, Year 9 contemporary issues with the aim of art, ˆilm, graphic novels, computer The impact of the festival is far-reaching shifting perceptions, to make the reader programs, poetry, songwriting, music, and beyond measure. Students are still see the world differently, especially for sport, humour and zines. Students borrowing the books of our guests, and marginalised people. gained insight into the creative process confronting the challenging themes During the Literature Festival, students and how approaching stories in different many of these address. Stories connect were treated to a variety of Australian ways deepens the connection to us to the rest of the world. Adults and literary talent. Mark Brandi commented characters. Students spoke of these adolescents alike marvel at the insights that ‘You would be hard pressed to ˆind sessions as helping them to focus their a writer can have and their ability to a more diverse and talented line-up in ideas, add dimension to characters and communicate so eloquently. We learn any festival around Australia.’ Classes become aware of different perspectives and we empathise, and this helps us guided by award-winning young-adult of the same scene. It also helped the become better people. This celebration authors developed writing skills for students increase their conˆidence and shines an light on the value of literature staff and students alike; they left not commitment to their ideas, improve their in our lives. Look out for news of next only inspired, but equipped with speciˆic time-management skills, and provided a year’s program and get involved. techniques to improve their stories. way to express their creativity.

Torch | 17 Feature From Carey to medical school: three OCGs at St Vincent’s

Dr Justin Tse Old Carey Grammarian (1990) and current parent

People who work in the ‰ield of medicine often have interesting journeys with colleagues throughout university and their careers. The separate paths they take lead to intersections at different points in time, perhaps ending up working at the same hospital, on the same ward, or at the same university. Many Carey students study in the medical ˆield after Year 12, but a signiˆicant intersection has joined three Old Carey Grammarians together at the University of Melbourne. In 2019, Caitlin Kennedy (2011) and Nicholas De Vincentis (2012) will graduate from the University as medical doctors (MDs). Serendipitously, both Caitlin and Nicholas have trained at helps medical students to feel supported St Vincent’s Hospital Clinical School and know that the school and the under my leadership. academic team are approachable and As Clinical Dean and Associate Professor empathetic to their learning. at St Vincent’s Hospital, I oversee the Both Nick and Caitlin have also taken training of 200 medical students in the their experiences at Carey and applied MD course. A key quality I have brought these to their medical training. For Nick, to my career in medical education was it is the ability to work at a high level to borne from my experiences at Carey, ensure he has the skills and knowledge namely the importance of a student- to be a capable clinician but to combine centred approach to learning and his love of medicine with a life away growth. Medical students are ambitious from it. and high achievers, but at times they As Caitlin reˆlects on her time at Carey, do need guidance, mentorship and an the school’s emphasis on acquiring and informal chat to check that all is okay. applying the quality of ‘balance’ has Having these personal relationships helped her navigate the ups and downs

18 | Torch of medical school. She states, ‘Carey in Year 12, which she attended with a ‘A key quality I have brought strongly emphasised involvement in great group of students and amazing to my career in medical activities outside of our studies, which staff, and like Nick, had wonderful education was borne from has helped me to maintain a balanced memories of the Year 10 Kosciuszko to my experiences at Carey, life during my medical degree.’ Kew road cycling camp. namely the importance of Many of the early experiences Some of my favourite memories at afforded to us at Carey have laid a Carey also involve sport, namely playing a student-centred approach solid foundation for each of us to for the First Soccer Team and scoring to learning and growth.’ pursue careers in medicine. Nick fondly my ˆirst goal against St Kevin’s. Mr Fox’s remembers Year 10 bike camp with chemistry classes were also often fun, his closest friends and playing for the and on a few occasions they did not go First Football Team. As Nick recalls, according to plan! The ceiling of the old ‘One highlight of my time at Carey was chemistry laboratory indeed had a few playing in the First XVIII Football Team war stories to tell. of 2012. Our team was full of great Both Nick and Caitlin will graduate at players, with ˆive going on to be drafted the end of this year, careers just starting to AFL teams later in the year. At one as the practice of medicine evolves at a stage during my ˆirst game, I looked at rapid pace. The three of us will continue the players around me, and realised that to serve the community in providing in our backline, I was surrounded by my patient-centred care, supported by the best mates. It really was pretty special.’ strong foundations laid during our time Similarly, Caitlin remembers being part at Carey. of the ˆirst Three Pillars Tour to Darwin

Torch | 19 Feature The two of us: Gerry Riviere and Manny Koutroulis

In this feature of Torch, we highlight some of the many dynamic duos in our community. Gerry and Manny have worked together for eight years with the Boys Soccer teams, and have created a legendary culture, transforming the sport into an opportunity for students to learn, grow and succeed in more than just premierships.

Gerry: I’ve had two stints at Carey. The Manny drives the team culture in the ‰irst time was in the 90s, when I was in way he relates to the squad and the ‘I really admire the way the Junior School. Then in 2011, I came standards he sets. He leads by example, Manny interacts with other to the Senior School. That’s when I ‰irst and it creates a strong team culture. people. He always looks met Manny, during a school tour for the No one thinks they’re better than anyone for the best in people, he’s new staff. We started working together else; the team always comes ˆirst. So in soccer and futsal in 2012. they all turn up on time and try their always positive and he’s able Manny is a passionate person. He’s hardest because they don’t want to to inspire others to see the dedicated to his family, and he laughs let their mates down. When we have possibilities rather than the often. He obviously loves soccer, but he a sports meeting, we try and make it problems.’ also loves helping to develop character fun and send the kids out with a laugh. and life skills in young people. He’s really We believe that if a group can laugh encouraging to them, you can see it in together, they’ll play better together. his addresses to them before and after Over the years, Carey Soccer has matches. Sometimes I feel so inspired experienced signiˆicant success. Success that I want to get out there and play too! afˆirms culture, and culture provides the I really admire the way Manny interacts groundwork for success, so they feed with other people. He always looks for off each other. We won the premiership the best in people, he’s always positive this year and that was fantastic, but and he’s able to inspire others to see the we’ve always been successful in other possibilities rather than the problems. ways too. For the number of boys who He is a person of character, I trust him play soccer in our school, we perform implicitly and I admire his integrity and extremely well, regularly matching with ethical and moral framework. the large boys schools. That’s helped to maintain and sharpen our culture. I see my role as team manager as a supporting role to Manny as the coach. When Manny or I walk through the He never makes it feel like that though Quad, the soccer boys come up and – it feels like more of a partnership. He shake our hands. There’s a strong always listens to my suggestions, and bond, and it’s lovely to be part of an there’s absolute openness between us. environment like that. This year has We’ve never had an issue. Manny is very been particularly difˆicult for me, and easy to work with because we’re on the soccer and futsal boys have been the same page, we just want the best absolutely outstanding in their support. for the boys. Seeing them develop into It has been quite overwhelming to be decent young men is an absolute joy. the recipient of such goodwill, generosity It’s so rewarding to see the growth in and kindness. Their contribution to my character, maturity and commitment. life and my wellbeing is probably much more signiˆicant than they realise.

20 | Torch Manny: When I was at school, we didn’t It comes from strong values. Our players we landed we were all pretty tired, but have a soccer program. I always felt it are respectful, inclusive and motivated; we went on this wonderful bus tour. left a gap in my life. I missed the chance they value the shirt they wear and their But Gerry fell asleep. He very quickly to represent my school and be a leader roles as ambassadors for the school went to bed when we got to the hotel. in a sport that I was really good at. and leaders for the younger players. By 5.30am, he’d had around 14 solid Now though, Carey’s soccer program The First team in particular has such a hours’ sleep, so he has this abundance has completely ful‰illed that for me. great bond. There’s a sense of mutual of energy. He went around the ˆloor I started at Carey as a sports coach we were staying on yelling ‘Come on in 2000. Part of what I’ve loved most ‘He’s a great person to go to boys, let’s go! Great day for soccer!’, knocking on all the doors. He thought we about working here is the bond between when you need support. He’ll the students, families and staff. I’ve had the whole ˆloor. And then this big enjoyed being part of that and making a always welcome you with English guy, about 6'4" came out in his positive impact on students. great energy. There needs to underwear and was not very happy with Gerry. At that point Gerry lost his nerve I met Gerry in 2011 through the soccer be more people like Gerry in and was looking for one of the students’ program. We instantly got along, this world.’ rooms to jump in and hide! there was an immediate connection. He is a dear friend of mine, more than Being with Gerry and the team is always gratitude between the team and Gerry a colleague. We talk openly about great. From one generation to the next and me, and we’re always vocal about everything. Gerry has been there for you encounter different personalities, how much we appreciate them. the good times and some really tough different team dynamics and different periods in my life. I also feel spiritually Gerry and I work well together because types of friendships. It keeps me connected to Gerry through my faith. we both just want the best for the motivated. I feel encouraged because I boys. It’s about giving them the best see these kids come through, and I think, He’s a great person to go to when you experience, and we lead and facilitate ‘These boys are going to go out into need support. He’ll always welcome you the opportunities for them to learn. The the world, and they’re going to make a with great energy. There needs to be premierships are wonderful, but the real difference’. I can see the world is a really more people like Gerry in this world. result is the quality of the experience. good place, full of lovely young people. Gerry and I have together encouraged a Travelling with Gerry on the 2017 UK It really afˆirms my place here, and great culture in the soccer program. soccer trip was a bit funny! On the day makes me feel positive about the future.

Torch | 21 Humans of Carey

Emmanuella Niop

Year 7 student

Like many other students that have the transition has been much easier was a time for my group to connect with started Year 7 this year, I have had than I thought, mostly because Carey each other. It was a very cool experience lots of fun, met lots of new people provided many resources and support as it was outside my comfort zone, and and found that although we are all that assisted with it. I am thankful for camping is something I don’t usually do. different, we all have heaps in common. the support from both of my schools, I’m excited to continue to meet new When I ˆirst started, I found it difˆicult and I’m proud to have accomplished people during my next few years at developing a routine and ˆinding my something I previously predicted was Carey. Everyone is so friendly, and I’m a way to all my classes, especially because going to be completely terrifying. very social person. I’ve taken advantage this school is humongous! It is a huge Anyone who knows me knows that I of every opportunity to meet new people difference to my primary school. But am very sporty, and – as others tell so far! with practice and some help from the me – being a sporty person comes with My advice to new students to Carey staff, I eventually found my way around. being very competitive! My favourite would be to get involved in as much I love going to Carey and all the amazing sports are cheerleading and athletics. as you possibly can and take every facilities we have. I’m extremely grateful I’ve persistently pushed myself in these opportunity. Carey is such a wonderful that I was given the opportunity to come sports and I now have a massive passion place, it provides so many activities to this school. It is amazing how quickly for both of them. Being active and and resources that support everyone’s I’ve made friends, I love all my subjects having fun in sport is such a great way passions and ensure you’re enjoying and the teachers and other staff are to build connections, make sure I’m the things you’re doing. And friendships very friendly and helpful. organised and keep ˆit. Carey’s sports at Carey start so fast! Just make sure I was so nervous about the transition program has shown me that working you have a smile on your face and from Year 6 to Year 7 because it’s a new together as a team is so important. At you’ll make a huge number of friends. school, new people and an entirely new Carey I have been able to be involved in Everyone is extremely approachable routine. I’ve had to wake up two hours diving and athletics, which have both and welcoming, and I can guarantee earlier every morning, take a 40-minute been fantastic. you’ll ˆind a group of people who will train at 6.50am by myself, then walk Another awesome activity we did this encourage you and help you do your best an extra kilometre up a steep hill from year was Toonallook. It was such a great during your time at Carey. the station to school and back down camp and I made so many close friends. again at the end of the day. However, My favourite bit was our expedition as it

22 | Torch Humans of Carey Cathy Scalzo

Mother of Year 5 student Max, Year 7 student Lucy and Year 9 student Jack

While we were at university, my husband, Dino, and I both separately became friends with some former Carey students. We realised the reason we liked them so much was because we shared so many of Carey’s values, like the importance of social justice and developing the whole person. So, when we started looking into schools for our children, Carey seemed like a good option. The fact that Carey was co-educational also appealed, not least because it offered our children the chance to share their school experience with each another, something we now see playing out regularly around the dinner table. Our children, Max, Lucy and Jack, are now in Years 5, 7 and 9 at Carey. We are grateful that the School has been able to provide an enriching and supportive environment to all three of our children, To ensure it works, we spend lots of fun social enterprise I am on the board of, even though their interests and time together and give each other space Kids in Philanthropy. I am a member of personalities are quite different. by taking responsibility for different the Impact Investment Ready Growth I have been fortunate to have had aspects of the business. Grant panel, which makes grants to a wide range of experiences in my It has always been important to social purpose ventures looking to professional life, from being a workplace me to have voluntary roles as well, secure investment capital. I am a strong and anti-discrimination lawyer in a so I am currently on the board or in believer in the power of business and large commercial law ˆirm to a diplomat sub-committees of various social investment to create positive social and and policy ofˆicer in the Department of enterprises. One of the enterprises environmental outcomes. Foreign Affairs and Trade. For the past is ygap, which supports local leaders I feel positive that the kind of education 15 years however, I have worked with solving local problems in some of the our children are receiving at Carey my brothers and parents managing a world’s toughest communities. It has ensures they will be at the forefront of diverse group of enterprises in the food, also been fantastic to see increasing business and social innovation, propelled property, investment and philanthropy numbers of Carey parents and their by a strong sense of social justice, as sectors. Working with family can be children participate in the hands-on they seek to craft a more inclusive and challenging but also very rewarding. volunteering sessions run by another prosperous world.

Torch | 23 Humans of Carey

Melvin Tan

Year 2 teacher

Last year, I walked away from the My heart, however, always longed to ‰inal round of my job interview at return to my alma mater. In 2002, Carey Junior School Kew with a strong I returned to The King’s School, sense of God’s call for me to be part Preparatory School, where I taught for of this school. Coming from Sydney, I 16 years until my arrival at Carey this had no real context for Carey; I could year. I had always thought that King’s only rely on my ‰irst impressions. would be my ˆinal ‘resting place’ but as What I’ve experienced so far has truly the proverb goes, ‘Man proposes but exceeded my expectations. Carey is a God disposes’. beautiful, nurturing and inclusive school In 2013, during my tenure at King’s, I environment. graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from I migrated from Singapore to Sydney Macquarie University and a Graduate when I was seven years old. My late Diploma in Legal Practice from the father was a medical doctor and my College of Law. I took a year’s leave and mother was a secondary English and worked as a solicitor. Being admitted to History teacher. My parents valued the Supreme Court of NSW in 2013 was independent education and enrolled me a thrill and I think it was really healthy at The King’s School from Year 4 to 12. for me to experience working with all After school, much to my mum’s dismay, the ‘grown ups’ for a change. But after I had no aspirations for academia. a year, I decided my heart was still in the Instead, I wanted to be a Christian classroom and resumed my position music singer/songwriter! Mum managed at King’s. to convince me to give university a try, This July marked my 40th year in so I enrolled in the Bachelor of Education Australia and my ˆirst in Melbourne. (Primary) at the University of Sydney. I’ve just released my ninth CD, Sail Into Because of my wonderful lecturers and Tomorrow; I’m in my fourth year of tutors, I grew to love teaching. my PhD candidature at the University My ˆirst job was at All Saints’ College in of Sydney; and I recently joined the Bathurst. That year, I also recorded my Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus ˆirst CD. My life was basically teaching as a countertenor. I’m also building a primary school during the week and house. It’s a lot of adjustment, challenge, singing in churches in Sydney and rural opportunity and fun. NSW on Sundays. After two years, I I am most grateful to my Junior returned to Sydney, completed a Master School colleagues for their support of Education and commenced teaching and friendship in this, my signiˆicant, at Macarthur Anglican School. After milestone year. I couldn’t be happier to three years at Macarthur, I taught at be at Carey Baptist Grammar School. The Scots’ College, in Bellevue Hill.

24 | Torch Humans of Carey

Jo Horsley

Archivist

I am the eldest of four, two boys I was always so curious about people Anne retired about 18 months later, so on and two girls, and we grew up in the and what I could learn from them, and Alfred’s recommendation, Carey hired me Chadstone area. It was probably a I always wanted to learn more about as the new archivist. I worked with Alfred pretty typical Catholic upbringing the world and where the people I met for nearly 10 years. He was so dedicated for the 60s and 70s period. The only had come from. It stirred in me a lifelong to the School, he was an impressive untypical thing was that for the ‰irst passion for travelling. person, and I miss him a lot. part of our childhood, we travelled up My ˆirst trip was in 1979. I went by myself At the time, other than a small display and down the east coast of Australia and did a big loop around Europe. cabinet, we didn’t have much of a chance with St Leon’s Circus and Sorlies’ I proved to myself that I could be to exhibit the archives. But a few months Revue, a travelling tent vaudeville show. independent, and it was an opportunity after I started, we secured a space for I was in the pantomime as a ballerina, to experience new things and learn a museum just off the Quad. We were and it was just a normal part of life to us. about the world. I fell in love with Italy – so excited, and I was looking forward to It wasn’t uncommon for people we knew what’s not to love – and since then I have using what I’d learnt from my museum to have horses in their backyards, or even travelled as much as I can. studies. We had a lot of fun setting it up. lions or tigers in cages. It was just normal. I came into archiving after I ˆinished a I’ve always loved both the autonomy I So when we did settle down, it was a bit Bachelor of Arts and wanted to ˆind have been given as archivist, and the of a shock. As kids, we adapted pretty something that combined creativity with support the archives has at Carey. easily, but my parents had a more difˆicult my love of history. I started a Master’s Included in the design of the Centre for time. We come from ˆive generations in degree in museum studies, but there Learning and Innovation was a purpose- show business. My mother’s family ran wasn’t a lot of work so I completed a built archival storage room, and we the Wirth’s Circus and my father’s was St post-grad qualiˆication in Archives and have now set up the Mellor Museum Leon’s, but with the advent of television, Records Management. I loved working in Urangeline. Both of these spaces it was hard to continue. My parents also with historical records, and in 1998 I heard are open to the Carey community for wanted us to have a normal education, about the upcoming 75th anniversary of research or viewing. but I think they missed the travelling. Carey. They had two archivists working We are currently working towards Growing up in show business opened on it: Anne and Alfred Mellor. By that time documenting Carey’s history for our my mind from a young age. We were both of my sons were at Carey, so I called centenary in 2023. This year, I have surrounded by people with different to see if I could help, and they were happy loved working on the project with Helen backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences to take me on board. We became great Penrose, our historian, and I’m excited to – but we never saw them as different. friends and I loved working with them. see it all come to fruition.

Torch | 25 26 | Torch Junior School Donvale Let’s play!

Margaret Adams Deputy Head of Junior School Donvale

The value of play-based learning drawing on their imagination and The Bush Kinder program allows to support a robust educational curiosity and developing courage and students to discover the wonders curriculum has been the subject of resilience. of nature at the Flat, our ‘outdoor a great deal of research in recent According to the experts, this play-based classroom’ on the Mullum Mullum Creek years. Earlier this year I was fortunate learning needs to be child-led, not adult- Trail; the Perceptual Motor Program to attend the Mental Health and led. So, what is our role as teachers and for ELC and Prep children helps to build Wellbeing of Young People Conference parents, the primary inˆluences on these motor skills through movement; and and learn more about this. Child Tech Tinkerers encourages students development and neuroscience expert ‘According to neurological to explore technology and design. This Nathan Wallis explained that children is in addition to integrated classroom will be more intelligent and more research, from the age activities with our expert educators. resilient if we provide the opportunities of nine, you will see an Play-based learning has practical for them to be creative. improvement in academic applications beyond the Junior School Nathan explained how research shows results if a child has as well. In Middle and Senior School, that getting high academic grades in developed creativity in the anything that engages students to be the early years does not necessarily curious and imaginative in a hands-on lead to academic achievement in later years prior.’ environment will greatly enhance their life. According to neurological research, learning. We call this inquiry-based or from the age of nine, you will see an young children’s lives? The adult’s role project-based learning. improvement in academic results if a is to scaffold and enable their play, and So, when your child comes home and child has developed creativity in the thereby extend their learning; they act states that their favourite part of the years prior. Especially between the as facilitators, watching for teachable day was play in class, you’ll know that ages of two and eight, play enhances moments, observing and jumping in they were enhancing their creativity, creativity and supports the duality of when appropriate. Every child brings developing their cognitive capabilities concrete and abstract thinking, in turn with them a deep curiosity and potential, and growing as intelligent individuals. developing intelligence and the ability and this innate curiosity drives their The communication, collaboration, to solve problems. interest to understand the world and knowledge and curiosity that went into During these impressionable years, their place in it; we just need to observe building that castle in the sandpit, or play can also help children to build their and enable the right environment. Adults the Lego city they constructed in the social and emotional skills. These are are the mentors and guides, listening to classroom, or the bark hut they built the qualities, Nathan said, that lead to the child’s questions and stories, ˆinding on the Flat, or the maze they created success in life. Through play, children are out what interests them and then at Tech Tinkerers, are all vehicles for encouraged to share, take turns and providing opportunities to explore these developing their problem-solving skills consider the needs of others around interests further. and setting them up for success in life. them. They learn to communicate, This philosophy plays out at Carey connect and collaborate, all the while Donvale through a number of programs.

Torch | 27 Junior School Kew

Mathematics is all around us

Jodi Haines Acting Maths Co-ordinator, Junior School Kew

All too often, mathematics is seen in a world of its own. Mathematics is not just a subject, but an important factor in many everyday decisions. Mathematics can help us to shop sensibly, read maps, buy the correct car, cook a delicious meal, remodel a home within a budget, or tell the time. Mathematics is a way of thinking, a method of solving problems and explaining arguments. Mathematics provides us with opportunities to see relationships and ideas in numerical, graphical, symbolic, verbal and pictorial form. In reality, mathematical concepts can be found in our everyday lives. Mathematics is everywhere! Mathematics was certainly alive within Junior School Kew during our whole- school Carey Celebrates Maths Week. Students and staff were involved in a number of experiences across the week to delight in this celebration of mathematics, which is in its second year in action. ‘Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.’ – William Paul Thurston

Monday saw students in Year 6 and 7 a range of problems in and out of the Mrs Partington, Ms Slaney and their from both Kew and Donvale campuses Middle School and its classrooms. The teams for organising such a memorable came together for an action-packed students then came together for lunch experience for all. morning of problem-solving. Their on Cluny Green before heading to their Wednesday and Thursday offered the experiences involved thought-provoking next activity where they worked through remaining year levels an opportunity activities incorporating collaboration, tasks such as anagrams, spot the to be captivated by a live stage courage, communication and the sharing difference and crosswords. performance like no other. The Primary of mathematical knowledge. These The students were highly engaged and Maths Show was full of mathematical activities encouraged students to use enjoyed the challenges presented to magic, mystery and mayhem. The show their skills to determine the answers to them. Thanks must go to Mr Quinn, entertained and engaged students while

28 | Torch igniting their interest in mathematics. ˆlagpole, situated outside Metcalfe Hall. ‘Mathematics is not just a The students were astounded by Each year level was given a set of formal subject, but an important Archimedes, The Amazing Maths and informal units of measurement. factor in many everyday Entertainer who used the power of The Year 2 students’ informal unit of decisions ... Mathematics is numbers to control the mind, predict measurement was their classroom the future and reveal secrets. As part scissors. They went about viewing, a way of thinking, a method of the performance, students met predicting and ˆinally calculating the of solving problems and famous mathematicians from ancient height of the pole, which of course was explaining arguments.’ Babylon and Greece; famous women a tricky task in itself, as a ˆlagpole is of maths; experts in estimation, shape not the easiest of objects to measure. and space; as well as champions of One class from each year level was chance and data. The Primary Maths awarded a prize for the closest answer. Show was highly interactive and left the The results of each class’s prediction and students wanting to know more about estimations of the height of the ˆlagpole the mathematical principles that were were as follows: highlighted throughout the presentation. Prep B: six Ms Skinners ‘When the performer was juggling, it Year 1K: 10 Georges looked like he was juggling two balls but Year 2T: 153 pairs of scissors he was juggling more, he juggled three Year 3B: 9.5 metres balls.’ – Finn, Prep Year 4D: 1227.7 centimetres ‘The maths puzzle was really hard to Year 6B: 12,000 millimetres ƒigure out and nobody could work out the I would like to take this opportunity to answer.’ – Freya, Prep thank all staff for their support and their Junior School students were also enthusiasm throughout the week. set class challenges to estimate and measure the height of the school’s

Torch | 29 Middle School Learning from the land

Michael Nelson Head of Middle School

In our world of fast-paced, high-tech functioning and mood improvements culture, where does a sense of place occur, there are a few things we do know ‘Learning from and in nature and a connection to the land belong? about why nature is good for our minds. is incredibly important in Although we are continually Learning in the natural world builds today’s world and it is clear communicating with each other, it conˆidence, promotes creativity and that building a meaningful seems that for many people there imagination, teaches responsibility, is something missing. This constant provides stimulation, encourages relationship with the natural connection does not always help us students to be active and allows world is essential for our to communicate deeply, feel loved, be for a new level of collaboration and wellbeing.’ centred or bring us closer to the earth connection. In the Middle School that sustains us. Learning from and in there are myriad experiences that nature is incredibly important in today’s encourage a connection with the land, world and it is clear that building a from our rich Outdoor Education meaningful relationship with the natural programs at Toonallook, Hattah and world is essential for our wellbeing. In Wobonga, to the wonderful Year 7, fact, recent studies have illustrated the 8 and 9 interdisciplinary program. beneˆit and importance of spending They provide terriˆic opportunities for time outdoors, for both young people students to grow both as individuals and adults alike. Most studies agree that and as a collective, learning from students who spend time outside are multiple experiences in nature and calmer, happier, more attentive and less rural communities. Connection to the anxious than students who spend too land is becoming more important now much time indoors or on devices. While than ever, as is allowing students to be it’s unclear how exactly the cognitive outside feeling the wind, sunshine and

30 | Torch rain while getting to know special parts Increasingly we know that the process sense of entitlement and the rights of the Australian landscape. of education is not simply about giving of the individual over the collective. Another example of how Carey students chunks of information to Interestingly though, the students who students build a new insight into the be remembered later in a summative cope best as things become difˆicult are concept of connecting to the land is assessment situation – it is about those who have the ability to look at our Robinson River experience. A group enabling students to ‘learn how to issues from multiple angles (empathy), of students from Years 6 and 9 travel learn’ and build a sense of wonder and care for others (compassion) and who up to the Robinson River community in curiosity. It is also about giving students can process things and then let them go the Northern Territory to connect with opportunities to hear what others have (perspective). In the end, we hope that a small remote school just south of the learnt and experienced, then discuss, our children will be healthy and happy, Gulf of Carpentaria. They spend a week argue, and reˆlect to gain a greater and that they’ll have a positive inˆluence in the school making friends, supporting understanding of how it applies to them. in the wider world. learning, kicking the footy, reading One of the powers of interdisciplinary I struggle to think of one concept or books, sharing stories and culture, learning is that life’s lessons are taught subject that is impossible to teach using helping teachers, running an annual by examples in the everyday, often most natural environment – science, biology, sports day, doing community service and powerfully by everyday people in the real maths, language, art, geography, most of all having fun. It is a very special world. They learn to understand other chemistry, astronomy, technology. All week and in Term 3 each year we have kids who live in different circumstances subjects can be successfully explored, the joy of hosting some Robinson River to them, and they take home new studied, tested, examined and taught in students in Melbourne for a week. The insights or feelings that will hopefully nature. Nature takes all sorts of forms program has evolved over the years and shape their perspectives. Students learn and at Carey we try to provide students each year it has its own joys, surprises about many things in the Middle School with many ways in which they can be and challenges – all the Carey students and lessons of the land give insights immersed in the natural world. The most return to Melbourne with many stories, which support these stories. important question of our time is how new perspectives, many unanswered Three things that seem to be really we can look after the environment and questions, a passion for community, a powerfully learnt in nature are each other equally. The future belongs to sense of gratitude for what they have empathy, compassion and perspective a generation who ˆigures out how and a lot of red sand in their shoes. – as a culture we can be ˆixated on a to do this.

Torch | 31 Senior School A good education, a good life, a good society

Natalie Charles Head of Senior School

Having a conversation with Helen Penrose, who is in the process of writing Carey’s history for our centenary in 2023, is to take a stroll through the hallowed halls of some of Australia’s most in‰luential independent schools. She explains the special but at times vexed place schools occupy in the hearts and minds of neighbourhoods and nations, which she has learnt through her research into many schools. Indeed, it’s an intriguing experience to hear the historian speak ˆirst-hand of the myriad forces that help build schools such as ours and to learn of the enduring issues that have underpinned the educational offering in Australia for nearly two centuries. And all the Likewise, according to Ms Penrose, people everywhere sought to educate perennials are present and accountable the 1990s brought new challenges for for good citizenship in the aftermath – from negotiating funding to attracting independent schools, including the of the horrors. This translated into calls and retaining quality staff. economic recession which caused a from all over the world to abolish exams But of course, schools are not immune decline in enrolments. Among their in the realisation that knowledge alone to the sociopolitical and historical forces responses, schools continued the pattern hadn’t been enough to save them from which surround and shape them either, of corporatisation begun in the 1980s themselves. as the biography of Gerard Cramer, and, as competition grew, specialists The historical context is everything Yours Sincerely, G. L. Cramer, makes in economics, ˆinance and marketing for those of us in schools trying to clear. Recalling some particularly radical were seen by school leaders as essential prepare our charges for a post-truth and socially turbulent years, it claims he partners on the educational journey. world, characterised by the fourth began ‘to realise that he had become Go back even further in time, and the digital revolution, widespread political headmaster at perhaps the worst time impact on schools are not just national disengagement, the dissolution of possible. The decade 1965–1975 was a but global. I didn’t know, for instance, global bases and the rise of artiˆicial trying period for all those who had to do that the balance between providing intelligence. The 21st century clearly with schools. Freedoms had come too academic outcomes with an education demands a broad and discrete set of fast … [and] resulted in expediency and for life had its genesis in the post- employable skills, and our role is to laxity.’ As a consequence, ‘It was, and depression era of the 1930s, only to balance what it means to live a good life would be, a bad time for headmasters.’ grow in urgency after World War II as against what it means for our students

32 | Torch to make a good living in a future that is system reform has great ‘moral depth ‘Most important of all, increasingly volatile, uncertain, changing to it’ for it directly addresses ‘the however, is our duty to and ambiguous. learning needs of our students, the address the deep-seated This is eminently achievable when we professional growth of teachers and enhances the role of the school as an existential need that all honour our commitment to the whole child by focussing on their lifelong need agent of social change’. As he observes, human beings have for for traditional knowledge acquisition, ‘It is this approach that will eventually transcendence by providing their future industry’s need for a range lead towards “every school a great our students with meaning, of responsive, transferable skills, and school”’, which in turn shall produce a ‘good society’. He concludes his lecture purpose and belonging.’ society’s need for the purposeful development of a set of innately human by reˆlecting on Dr Amitai Etzioni’s habits of mind so that they are better ‘inspirational exhortation’ on the nature prepared to navigate the personal and society, The Third Way to a Good Society, professional complexities that await. and it’s worth reproducing that here for Most important of all, however, is you to read: our duty to address the deep-seated ‘We aspire to a society that is not merely existential need that all human beings civil but is good. A good society is one in have for transcendence by providing our which people treat one another as ends in students with meaning, purpose and themselves and not merely instruments; belonging. This in turn brings hope – the as whole persons rather than as single greatest protective mechanism fragments; as members of a community for our young people after school when … rather than only as employees, traders, they are often at their most vulnerable. consumers or even as fellow citizens. … In an oration entitled ‘The Past, Present The good society is an ideal. While we and Future of School Improvement may never quite reach it, it guides our and System Reform’, Professor David endeavours and we measure our Hopkins rightly argues that the progress by it.’ challenge of school improvement and

Torch | 33 Parent associations Community spirit at Donvale

With the countless priorities, pressing issues and challenges that modern day life brings, giving may seem like quite a challenge. At Carey Donvale, our community has truly embraced a culture of giving back to support our students’ education, growth and development. Our families are highly generous in supporting the Carey Donvale Parents Association’s (CDPA) many fundraising and community-building initiatives. The includes the Mothers and Fathers Day stalls and sausage sizzles, among the myriad other activities and events sponsored by the CDPA. A highlight this year was the ˆirst-ever Carey Donvale costume alterations required for the at Carey Donvale that makes our school Welcome Fair at the start of Term 1. Carey Donvale musical. truly unique and one that everyone But we don’t stop there. Our parents Without the support and commitment should be proud to be a part of. volunteer to help with the Preps in PMP of the parents who graciously give up We are extremely grateful to all those (Perceptual Motor Program), in the ELC, their time and donate items, the success who help make these events so magical on school sports days and every second of the activities undertaken by the CDPA and fun for everyone. The support is year with the mammoth task of sewing and the School would not be assured. mutually rewarding for both the School sequins, buttons, ribbons and any other It is the giving nature of our community and the volunteers making a difference. Middle School’s friend-raisers

With 260 students in Year 7 – including happy (and glowing) smiles, thanks to many who are new to Carey – the all the parent volunteers who put in a lot Middle School Parent Association of work to make this and the concurrent (MSPA) works hard to create as parent gathering a great success. many ‘friend-raising’ opportunities as Connecting with new people is a theme possible. across the whole school at Carey. The Year 7 Disco is the biggest and Whole-school events have been growing arguably the most fun, so we were in popularity in recent years and MSPA thrilled to have more than 200 students parents have been heavily involved. This come along to enjoy this year’s event year’s Mother’s Dinner and Mothers in May. Our Year 7 House parent Day Luncheon both sold out, as did the representative volunteers ensured things wonderful Carey Gala Ball, which was ran smoothly despite the Middle School held in July at Crown. A huge amount of renovations and torrential rain on the work goes on behind the scenes to make night. Our resourceful and capable these events as inclusive and enjoyable volunteers creatively served pizza on the as possible and we are grateful to all the steps of the De Young Performing Arts parents who give their time to support Centre and transformed the Memorial our vibrant and social school community. Great Hall into a disco complete with DJ and UV black lights! There were many

34 | Torch Parent associations The JSPA celebrates literature The Junior School Parents Association the anticipation was palpable. The (JSPA) was thrilled to support the children loved listening to Leigh’s stories, Carey Celebrates Literature Festival learning about his writing background in June, the annual whole-school and his humorous books. The highlight, celebration of literature in all its for parents and children alike, was Leigh forms. The marquee event for Kew and leading everyone step-by-step through Donvale Junior School families this drawing his characters. year was an after-school session with It was a lovely afternoon for the renowned children’s author and artist Junior School community to further Leigh Hobbs. embrace Carey’s Literature Festival. The Junior School Kew Library team When ordering afternoon tea, families approached the JSPA about providing were given the option to donate to the an afternoon activity for families prior Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The to Leigh’s session to boost participation. JSPA was very proud to pass onto the The JSPA responded by offering a Library team over $580 in support of special afternoon tea, where children this cause. We would like to thank its had the opportunity to pre-order committee members, the Library team cupcakes, jelly snakes and Pop Tops! and Ribbons and Bows Cakes. Following There was an amazing energy after the overwhelming success of this event, school with the children buzzing with while their children played. As the large the JSPA looks forward to celebrating excitement. The playground was full group of parents and children made the Literature Festival again in 2020. and surrounded by parents connecting their way to the Ian Woolf Auditorium, Food, glorious food!

The simple pleasure of food is what However, many Year 12 parents jump at underscores the Year 12 Student what is often their last opportunity to Support Program. This annual series of help. This year, a small army of volunteer events is run by Senior School Parents parents and carers have happily Association (SSPA) parent volunteers cooked, baked, assembled and provided to support our hard-working students assistance on the day. in their ‰inal year of school. This year’s Each year the program evolves. Our calendar includes seven events with Year 12 SSPA volunteer co-ordinators, highlights being home-baked morning Alison Turnbull and Athena Katopodis, teas and a warming soup lunch. have made a special effort to ensure all Unique to Carey and something that dietary needs are catered for, including is highly valued as a Year 12 privilege, vegetarian, gluten free, fructose free the Student Support Program helps and vegan. This has been gratefully punctuate what is a very busy and often welcomed by the students. stressful year, and provides a pick-me-up The students deˆinitely see this program for our students when they need it most. as a rite of passage and look forward Their smiles of delight and grateful to each special treat with much thanks when they see a delicious spread anticipation. It is our hope that the awaiting them is an important sign of program helps toward a smooth and the success of this program. positive year for our Year 12s! As we all know, feeding hungry teenagers isn’t always an easy task.

Torch | 35 Community groups Celebrating our choral community

Karen Murray President of Friends of Carey Music

Music is an innate human means of self- expression, and singing as a group in a choir is a natural extension of this. The ‰irst time many students experience the joy of making music as a group is during kindergarten music lessons. To support this, Carey’s formal choral program runs at both junior campuses for Prep, Year 1 and 2 students, many of whom go onto the elective choirs in Years 4 to 6 under the guidance of entry’ choir where students gather to Centre in Burwood provided the perfect Lesley Collins, Tania Schlemitz-Justin share their love of singing. Carey’s choirs environment to celebrate the over 300 and Frederica Cunningham. The beauty are a highlight of many school concerts, singers, conductors and accompanists. of choral singing is its inclusiveness: adding colour and complementing The concert allowed younger students to throughout the school, at least 500 instrumental performances. be inspired by the strong pathway choral students sing in choirs of different sizes As choral singing is such a unique singing takes at Carey. The whole-school and levels every week. No lessons are whole-school activity, every year, all of ˆinale ‘In Paradisum’ featured students required and students can join at any our elective choirs are brought together from every section of the school singing stage of their journey through Carey. to perform in a huge choral concert in their hearts out. Congratulations to the A few choirs require an audition, but in July. This year the wonderful The Besen wonderful conductors and accompanists every school section there is an ‘open who bring this music to life. Who is Carey’s Heritage Committee?

David Morgan (OCG 1961) Chair of the Carey Heritage Committee

The Carey Heritage Committee (CHC) His prescience was vindicated because turns 21 this year, and I think it’s time about half the foundation scholars were we introduced ourselves. still alive and their priceless insights were The CHC comprises Deanna Atkins, recorded for prosperity. Scott Bramley, Andrew Clark, Philip The interviewing process in preparation Grutzner (ex-ofˆicio), Heather Hebbard, for the centenary will conclude in Joanne Horsley, Ian Hughes, Eric September this year. It has provided Joyce, David Kemp, Tony McCutcheon, a wealth of material for the school David Morgan, Bruce Murray, Barbara archives for the centenary historian, Noisette, Ray Reed, David Rimington, Helen Penrose, in particular. community expectations; investigating Jane Simon (ex-ofˆicio), Bill Stronach, Many other signiˆicant projects have the connection with the Baptist Church; Chris Thomas and John Tranter. been undertaken over those 21 years: and recording some of the vast changes The committee was founded by Bill Pugh indexing of the Chronicles for easy from over the last century, and how they with encouragement from David Lord, reference; researching signiˆicant have affected Carey’s operation. Ross Millikan and Jeff Thomas as the ˆigures in the School’s history; If you can add to the story with Carey Centenary Historical Committee. charting the history of sections of the memorabilia, reminiscence or insight, Bill was prepared for the approaching School; analysing early developments please do not hesitate to contact us and centenary, although still 25 years away. in education, social customs and be a part of Carey’s journey.

36 | Torch Community groups A wonderful tour of Carey Donvale

Kathy He President of the CLOSA Parents group

Over the past year, CLOSA (Carey Local and Overseas Student Association) has become more and more involved with the parents of Carey Donvale. In order to learn more about the campus, the CLOSA Parents group, in conjunction with Carey Donvale Parents Association, organised a Mullum Mullum Trail Walk and tour of the Donvale campus in early June. The Head of Carey Donvale, Steve Wilson, was delighted by the parents’ interest in the campus and its surrounding environment, and offered to give us a special guided tour himself. He really is an expert on Donvale! During the school tour, Steve explained The tour ended at the back of the School down on the Flat, a big bush area which the history of Donvale and showed us which connects to the Mullum Mullum directly connects to the School. Donvale the campus. It was such an interesting trail, where we commenced our walk. students are all taught how to interact tour! He knew the stories behind every Everyone was thrilled to experience with and care for native animals as part single artwork, brick and corner of the Australia’s native bushland, listening to of their education. Everyone at Donvale School. It’s clear that he loves this School the chirps of numerous varieties of birds is so fortunate to be surrounded by such dearly and is tremendously proud of it. and the sound of water ˆlowing through a beautiful natural environment! Carey Donvale is small and has a warm the creek. There’s nothing like connecting and welcoming environment. This was a brilliant tour and walk, which with nature for relaxation. we hope will become an annual event. It We particularly loved the DR Brown We had a lovely brunch in a nearby is a great opportunity for all parents to Library. It resembles a tree house, with café and headed back to the campus, learn about Carey Donvale, and to enjoy a cosy interior where students can really where it was lunchtime for the students. and appreciate the environment our engage with reading. That certainly It was wonderful to watch them play children are in. impressed the parents.

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Carey Medal

Community service is part of what makes Carey’s community special and strong. We want to recognise people who are making a positive impact on the world – small or large. If you know of anyone in the community who inspires you and others, who is helping people in a volunteer capacity, and who you think deserves the recognition of this prestigious award, please nominate them for 2020 Carey Medallist at [email protected] or online at www.carey.com.au/carey-medal-nomination Anyone within the Carey community who is actively trying to make the world a better place is eligible to be nominated – current and past staff, parents and students.

Torch | 37 Community groups Launching Carey’s Past Parents Hub

Stuart Galbraith and Debbie Phyland Head of Advancement and President of the Carey Past Parents Hub

From the moment of enrolment, both • arrange an annual reunion or get parents and students become lifelong together for past parents, drawn from and valued members of the Carey student peer years for the past 10 years community. • communicate on a Hub Facebook and In May this year, recent past parents Instagram page and school forums, as were sent an e-survey seeking their required interest in developing a network to • identify areas of interest for past strengthen existing friendships and parents, e.g. meeting the new Principal, develop new ones, share news, and touring new facilities generally keep in touch with the School • identify and promote opportunities community. We received a great to attend major school events, e.g. the response to the survey, with a large opening of signiˆicant new facilities, number of past parents interested in sports events and the annual Senior creating an informal group. Thank you School Musical to the focus group of past parents who returned the survey and helped establish • investigate the feasibility of forming the Carey Past Parents Hub, which was a parent choir, offering speaker forums, ofˆicially launched in August. golf days, art group and/or other interest groups. The Hub builds on the informal relationships many parents have The ˆirst President of the incoming developed, in some cases over the Past Parents Hub Committee is Debbie course of more than 20 years. It has Phyland, mother to Joey (2018) and Tom no membership fees, operating budget (2013). Debbie is ably supported by a or fundraising purpose, with all events number of past parents, including Soˆie cost-neutral. It will initially focus on the Carˆi (Vice-President), Lucinda Williams inclusive and proactive engagement (Secretary), Maggie Bassily (SSPA of past parents in the last 10 years representative), Greg Levin, Titilayo since their child left Carey, but parents Adetunji, Karen Sims, Rosemary Kelly, from earlier years will be welcome to Kim Hunter, Martin Rodenberg, and participate in Hub events. Parents can Shonaid Uccellini. opt out of membership at any time. We are delighted with the support we The Hub has a range of objectives, have already received from parents for including to: this initiative and look forward to more opportunities for engagement with our • arrange and facilitate opportunities for fellow past parents in the near future! past parents to meet, build and continue relationships with each other Please join us on our new Hub Facebook and Instagram communities • keep past parents informed about (@careypastparentshub) to keep in and connected with Carey, including touch with events and activities. If you invitations to key Hub and School have any queries, please don’t hesitate activities and functions to email us for further information at [email protected]

38 | Torch Historian’s column James Bills, vice-principal (1923–28) and surrogate chaplain

Helen Penrose Carey’s Centenary Historian

The appointment of Baptist teachers to Carey’s staff was once regarded as imperative to ful‰il the School’s aims to provide a Christian education. It would also improve the likelihood of Baptist families choosing Carey, or so the publicity of the 1920s hoped. In 1922, the Baptist Union of Victoria invited James Bills, an evangelical Baptist from South Australia, to apply for the position as Carey Baptist Grammar School’s Second Master (Deputy Principal). At that time, as Headmaster of Gawler High School, James Bills was regarded by South Australian educators as an ‘exceptional’ Above: James Bills (centre) with the 1924 Carey Cricket Team. teacher of ‘splendid moral character’. Well-known as the secretary of to 1928. An outstanding educator, love for the Bible. Younger students the Gawler Baptist Church, he also his work as a spiritual leader both in studied the New Testament, and only contributed to church life as a lay classroom scripture lessons and all senior students were allowed to tackle preacher, ardent supporter of home and aspects of school life left a deep mark the Old Testament. ‘The world is in foreign mission ˆields, and an effective on Carey students because of his great need of strong Christian men, men of worker with Baptist boys’ groups, such personal Christian values. In this way sterling character’, he wrote, asserting as bible study. Regarded by the South he established the link between the that Carey, a boys school at the time, Australian Baptist Union as a Baptist position of vice-principal and a surrogate achieved this through education. James of ‘high standing’, the Baptist Union of chaplaincy, long before the position of Bills certainly played a strong role in Victoria did not hesitate to offer James chaplain was created in 1942. working towards this aim during his six Bills an attractive salary to move to In 1927, James Bills wrote of the supreme years at Carey. When he left in 1928 Melbourne. importance of religion in education. to return to South Australia to be the James Bills taught English, Mathematics He approached this in his scripture Headmaster of King’s College, the Carey and Scripture at Carey from 1923 lessons by teaching a knowledge of and community showered him with gifts.

The Carey Centenary Survey As Carey approaches its centenary year in 2023, we have enlisted the help of Helen Penrose of HistorySmiths and the highly dedicated Carey Heritage Committee to research Carey’s rich history. This research will be published as a comprehensive celebratory book released in our centenary year. A survey is currently open to the broader Carey community as an opportunity for others to contribute with personal accounts of the School and we encourage you to share your stories or memorable impressions in our survey, which can be found on our website: www.carey.com.au/about/carey-archive All contributors will be acknowledged in an index in the book.

Torch | 39 Above: 1924 School Council. Back row: TH Chinner, Revd Dr FJ Wilkin, FI Richardson, W Holmes, Revd W Holdsworth. Front row: Revd W Cartwright, FP Morris (President, Baptist Union of Victoria), A Neville, Dr W Moore (President, School Council), Revd AS McDonald, JW Biggs. Absent: Revd JH Goble, Revd R Ings, Revd J Robertson, Revd ES Tuckwell, AJ Fullard, AM Spicer.

Above: Introduction and image from the commemorative photo album presented to Dr William Moore by the School Council.

40 | Torch From the Archive The legacy of Dr William ‘Jerry’ Moore

Joanne Horsley Archivist

William Moore was a young man who Surgeons of the time took few hygienic of a Baptist school. His determined made the most of his opportunities. precautions to prevent infection, but the support was conˆirmed in 1920 when He was intelligent, diligent and hard methods adopted by Dr Moore involved he became the ˆirst donor to the working. He attended Brisbane the use of carbolic acid to sterilise Educational Foundation in the drive to Grammar School and graduated surgical instruments and clean wounds. purchase the Kew property ‘Urangeline’. with honours. In a fortuitous change This was known as ‘Listerism’, named The Baptist Union made the wise of plans, he decided to study at after Joseph Lister who had introduced decision to appoint Dr Moore as the ˆirst the University of Melbourne rather the practice. Some of Dr Moore’s President of the School Council – now than Sydney – a decision which more senior colleagues regarded these known as Chair of the Board. In 1923, his had a profound impact on both his practices as fads. However, the evidence wife, Mrs Grace Emily Moore, turned the remarkable career and the future of symbolic key which formally opened the Carey Baptist Grammar School. School. Dr William Moore is recognised He set off for Melbourne knowing no ‘In a fortuitous change of and permanently acknowledged at one and equipped only with a letter plans, he decided to study at Carey by the naming of Moore House, of introduction to Pastor Poole, the the University of Melbourne one of the ˆirst three Houses named and Minister of Emerald Hill Baptist Church rather than Sydney – a inaugurated in 1924. (now South Melbourne) and a lifelong decision which had a In 1925, Dr Moore laid the foundation nickname, ‘Jerry’, acquired at his school. stone of the ˆirst building extension, and Dr Moore graduated at the top of profound impact on both was presented with a traditional silver his year in 1883 and was awarded a his remarkable career and trowel and beautiful photo album of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of the future of Carey Baptist students and buildings of Carey Baptist Surgery with ˆirst class honours. Grammar School.’ Grammar School. This was his last In the following year he married Pastor formal function as President, for at a Poole’s daughter Grace Emily, and subsequent meeting on that same day, resumed his studies. In 1885, aged 28, was in the results, as the mortality rates he declared his resignation. he was awarded the ˆirst ever Master in Dr Moore’s patients reduced from Dr Moore’s death was announced of Surgery from the University of 80 per cent to 10 per cent. Among his in the following year, 1927. A note of Melbourne. He was an avid reader of grateful patients were returned soldiers appreciation in the School Council current medical literature in French, of World War I who had suffered horriˆic minutes states, ‘The Council of Carey Italian and German. His aptitude, injuries. For the pioneering work he did Baptist Grammar hereby expresses intelligence, diligence, and hard work in restorative plastic surgery for the its profound sorrow at its great loss were an asset to his career, but he was soldiers, he was awarded the rank of in the death of Dr William Moore, and outspoken, a perfectionist, and not given Honorary Colonel. its sincere appreciation of all he was to delegation. This, along with a certain Dr William Moore was a staunch Baptist and all he did in connection with the amount of professional jealousy about and a leader in the Baptist Union of establishment of the School.’ his early success, meant that he was not Victoria. Together with Revd Leonard popular among his peers. Tranter he lobbied for the establishment

Torch | 41 Donations to the Archive

April 2019 to August 2019

List of donors

Mr Mick Boyes Miniature commemorative cricket bats from the Carey First XI Team 2008–09 season, signed with the names of the team members. Included in this team is the signature of the current Captain of the Australian Women’s National Cricket Team, Meg Lanning. The second bat bears the inscription: ‘TWTHS 1st year team 1969, to Mr Boyes, Good luck’ and signed on the back by team members. Mr John Beruldsen Documents related to the donor’s uncle, Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Beruldsen, who died when his plane was shot down on a mission ˆlying over Norway in WWII. Mr Andrew Clark The Sentimental Bloke, Carey Strathcona production recorded at the Hawthorn Town Hall, 1967; digital recording. Mr Ray De Jersey Photographs loaned for scanning from Mr Ray De Jersey’s time at Carey, 1948–58 (pictured). Mr Kenneth Edmonds Carey Baptist Grammar School list of projects completed by architecture ˆirm, Kenneth Edmonds & Associates Pty Ltd. Mrs Jenny Freestone The Boyfriend featuring Julie Andrews; 1966; vinyl recording. The Sentimental Bloke, Carey Strathcona production recorded at the Hawthorn Above: Daily Planet student publication, 1951. Donated by Mr Tony Osman. Town Hall, 1967; vinyl recording. Mr Bruce Murray Mr Duncan Palmer Trembaths of St Just Cornwall, The Index of Carey Chronicles 1949–62. Old Carey Football Club draft history. Bottomleys of Bradford Yorkshire, The Mr Tony Osman Professor Jonathan Serpell Youngs of Auchinblae, Aberdeenshire, by Student publications: Form VIII Herald Serpell Family of Victoria, Their Origins, Jonathan Serpell; book. and Daily Planet (pictured), 1951. The Serpells of Dunloe, Cornwall, The

42 | Torch Donations to the Archive

Above: Miniature commemorative cricket bats from the Carey First XI Team 2008–09 season, signed with the names of the team members. Included in this team is the current Captain of the Australian Women’s National Cricket Team, Meg Lanning. The second bat is from the First Team of 1969, signed on the back by team members. Donated by Mr Mick Boyes.

Mrs Anna Staples Ms Lyn Wade The Year We Grew, Year 12 1989; Carey memorabilia belonging to the yearbook. donor’s late brother, Phillip Wade. Mr Bill Stronach Carey ˆlag. Index of the Carey Chronicles 1991–2002; Carey News 1982–85. 2011–16. Community Report 2008–09. Onward Carey fundraising brochure. Mr John Tranter Carey Swimming Pool brochure 1990. Minutes of the Egerton Street Baptist Carey News incorporating Old Carey Church, Ontario, Canada; excerpts. 1986–93. Notes and research conducted by the Old Carey 1977–85. donor. Carey Old Grammarians Magazine Newscutting from Temora NSW 1975–77. newspaper where Revd Tranter was the Torch 1994–96. minister in 1907. Carey Roll of Honour: Gavan Burn. Articles about Revd Tranter in the School cap badge #934. Baptist Recorder July 1994 and Revd Tranter’s death recorded in The Australian Baptist, Vol. 17, No. 29, Do you have any special July 16, 1929. Carey items that you would like to donate? Above: Ray De Jersey as a scout, circa Photocopy of birth certiˆicate for 1950. Donated by Mr Ray De Jersey. Leonard Tranter. If so, please contact our Archivist, Joanne Horsley Supplementary notes on Revd Tranter in on 03 9816 1331. the Bendigonian 1914–18.

Torch | 43 Thank you to our donors

We would like to acknowledge the generous ˆinancial support of the following members of the Carey community – Old Carey Grammarians, current and past parents, staff and friends – who donated throughout the 2018/2019 ˆinancial year. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Carey community who give so generously of their time and energy in many ways to support Carey’s students. We thrive together.

Adetunji, Titilayo & Philip Chen, Yvonne & Li, Brendan Gu, Li Amoddio, Dimitra & Paul Chung, Cynthia (1987) & Chan, Mark Guillon, Leanne & Pierre Andrew, Mark (1963) Clark, Andrew (1968) & Wright, Di Guo, Yanling & Li, Yuxiang Angus, Neil (1943) & Ena Corlett, Russell (1960) & Annetta Haramantas, Kyri & Drossos Antippa, Peter (1983) & Alexia Dannock, David & Debbie Hatzimoisis, Georgina & James Anton, Klaus (1984) Dawson, Di & Shepard, Gary He, Kathy & Hu, Jianheng Antoniou, Steve de Kretser, Serena & Hogg, Andrew Heard, Gary & Evelyn Badger, Ann Dimpfel, Lee & Arne Hearne, Peter (1954) Belicovski, Rob Dober, Greg (1989) & Gillespie, Nicole Hiam, Robbie (1976) & Kinnear, Anna Bergelin, Anthony (1993) & Nicola Dobson, Alan (1964) & Christine Hiou, Zoe & Emanuel Beroukas, Soula & Dimitrios Doery, Sam (2014) Hodge, Harold (1937) Beswick, Ali & Walsh, Jerome Doig, Stephen (1972) & Venables, Susan Holman, David (1983) & Melissa Black, Connie & Trevor Donald, Pam Hore, Pamela Boffa, Christabel & Michael Down, Nathan (2009) Hou, Maggie & Wei, Xianping Boon, Hooi Cheng & Zhang, Bei Hua Dufˆield, Wendy & Jeremy Hu, Ella & Zhang, Qiming Bowen Group Duncan, Garran (1988) & Priscilla Hu, Yunshan & Gu, Min Bradshaw, Jo & Derek (1988) Edwards, Jane & Wilson, James Hunt, Katie Brandon, Julianne & Warrillow, Stephen Endersby, Ian (1958) Hunt, Nicola & Martin Brown, Megan & Nottle, Murray Evans, Damien Information Services Group, Inc. Burn, Adrian (1971) Evans, James (1977) & Judy-Lee Irving, Amanda & Andrew Cai, Huishuang & Su, Fanghua Favaloro, Jane (1994) & Scott (1994) Jepson, Paul & Susannah Carter Family Foundation Feng, Ling & Xing, Fen Jia, Hong & Lee, Edward Chen, Cindy & Wang, Robert Finch, Max (1960) & Lolita Jiang, Ivy & Jack Chen, Grace & Yang, John Galbraith, Stuart Jiang, Weilan & Du, Huawei Chen, Helen & Michael Gay, Phipps (1958) & Kathy Jones, David (1954) Chen, Jenny Georgiou, Tina & Con Jones, Jacquie Chen, Sally & Hu, Victor Gilchrist, Danielle & Nguyen, Bao Jones, Sue & Mack Chen, Xuejze & Yang, Bing Gill, Michelle & Paul Joyce, Eric (1967) & Margaret Chen, Ying Chun & Wang, Xiaobo Gregory, Christian & Fitzpatrick, Anna Kelly, Fiona & Cowley, Michael Chen, Yuhua & Zhu, Weidong Grutzner, Philip & Layher, Yasmine Kemp, David (1968) & Ruth

44 | Torch Thank you to our donors

Kennedy, Liz & Arthur, Gareth Parker, David OAM (1959) Thomas, Jeffrey (1964) & Pauline Kuruparan, Shamini & Parkinson, Deb Tran, Nicole & Nguyen, Phuong Somasundram, Kuru Parry, Brynley (1980) & Clare Tranter, Len (1956) & Colwyn Kyriakos, Maria & Arthur Pattison, Ian (1968) & Pip Tschilar, Melissa & Andy Lai, Yonnie & Hung, Gary Pearson, Amanda Tselios, Dorothy Lam, Shirley (1994) & Howard Peng, Ashley & Zhao, Andy Tsiakas, Irene & George Lansˆield, Lisa & Ryan Pratt, Simon (1994) & Emily Tucker, Sally & Mark Lefevre-Gilford, Isabelle & Gilford, Qian, Jie Uppal, Harshita & Narankar Simon (1981) Qiao, Kelly & Li, Kevin Velez Rodriguez, Karin & Carlos Leung, Yvonne & Wu, Gary Rankin, Arabella (2024) Velez Rodriguez, Thalia (2018) Li, Melinda & Phuah, Brendon Reed, Ray (1949) & Judy Verrios, Georgina & Dennis Li, Tongtong & Tan, Xinjie Reid, Julie & Hansen, Justin Wan, Zihong & Jin, Qinghao Liebelt, Graeme & Pip Riviere, Gerry & Ingrid Wang, Cindy & Liu, Kent Lightfoot, Jessica & Merrigan, Simon Roberts, Andrew (1960) & Janet Wang, Ling & Huang, Rizhao Lingofone (Australia) Pty Ltd Robson, Peter & Carolyn Wang, Ying & Zhang, Hai Liu, Louis (1996) & Liu Yao, Joyce Rush, Penny (1993) & Michael Westerman, Ron (1949) Liu, Xiao & Li, Tony Russell, Libby & Peter Williams, Peter (1985) & Lucinda Locke, John (1965) & Shirley Saldukas, Astrid Wilson, Steve Lu, Anita & Lau, Sam Sammut, Josie & John Wong, Adrian (1991) & Lu, Annie Lu, Lucy Sanders, Melanie & McLean, Shaun Wong, Meron & Chiew Luo, Anny & Zhao, Hong Wu Sandland, Murray (1955) Woolf, Ian (1971) & Julie Lyu, Cindy & Chen, Yuewen Sanusi, Michael (2018) Wraith, Tamara & Richard Macdougall, Alice & Richard Scherer-Cowen, Jutta Wu, Rita & Zhou, Ben Macnab, Heide & Wilkinson, Peter Serpell, Jonathan (1973) & Terrill, Patricia Xia, Jing & Wang, Bo Manning, Doug (1950) & Val Shen, Senny & Wang, Frank Xie, Jessica & Zhou, Johnson Maroulis, John Shnier, Adrien (1981) Xiong, Ally & Tin, Terence Massey, Jane & Garry Simon, Jane & Cox, Peter (1975) Xu, Xiuling & Lian, Xiaozheng Miao, Yanfen & Cai, Qiwu Simpson, Andrew (1987) & Jane Xue, Sherry & Lou, Patrick Moon, Jane & Neale, Kevin Simpson, Chris (1989) & Jodie Yang, Alice Morgan, David OAM (1961) & Cotter, Smith, Russell (1972) Yang, Ying & Lun, Xu Feng Rosemary Spitzer, Neil (1976) Yap, Kelvin (1992) & Lam, Que Murphy, Lisa & Declan Spreadborough, Huw (2018) Yu, Ada & Li, Lee Murray, Bruce (1960) & Liz Stefan, Silvio Zhang, Lun & Yan, Xun Myers, Jacqueline & John Sun, Jingjing & Wang, Zhaoqi Zhang, Ning & Yu, John Neilson, Andrew (1987) & Caroline Sutton, David (1953) Zhang, Wendy & Liu, Wei Nelson, Sally & Michael Tang, May Zheng, Yiqi & Tang, Xinyi Ni, Hua & Han, Ming Taylor, Margaret & Brian Zhou, Lin & Bin Ni, Sherry & Huang, Henry Tesarsch, John (1985) & Joseph, Dinusha Zhou, Miya & Li, Justin Nie, Sophie & He, Kevin The Opalgate Foundation Zou, Anna & Ding, Byron O’Bryan, Norman AM SC & Noy, Sue Thevathasan, James (1982) Anonymous (26) Old Carey Grammarians Association Thianesysavanh, Felizes & Maytry Oppy, Andrew (1994) & Holley Thomas, Darren Panorama Coaches  Deceased

Torch | 45 Advancement Carey’s generous community heart

Stuart Galbraith Head of Advancement

Social justice, inclusivity and celebrating diversity are an integral part of the Carey story. Over many years, Carey families and alumni have steadfastly maintained their commitment to our Carey story through volunteering and philanthropy – and we thank you. We believe in the power of education to change lives and the ability of our students to make the world a better place, and there is no better demonstration of how we can make a difference at home than through our I’m now studying Science and Global Kyizom is now studying a Bachelor Carey Community Scholarship program. Studies at Monash University, to provide of Science and would like to later With the support of many families a good foundation for me to go back to specialise in Nursing ‘to complement my and alumni, we have made a Carey Myanmar and help my people. experience working with Aunty Moira education a reality for students like Kyizom: My family is Tibetan but ƒled the and with children with a disability’. Moosay from Myanmar and Kyizom Chinese annexation to India. I was born in Thank you again to those who have from Tibet. We interviewed them before a refugee camp there. When my youngest contributed to Carey’s scholarship the end of 2018 and are pleased to share sister was born, she had a lymphatic program to provide opportunities some of their remarkable stories below. malformation and the local hospitals for children from refugee or other Moosay: I moved to Australia as a couldn’t treat her. disadvantaged backgrounds. refugee from Myanmar in 2006. It was We were very fortunate to have met Every gift has the potential to change challenging for me as I didn’t understand Moira Kelly who arranged medical a student’s life. You can also choose to English, and sometimes I felt like an treatment in Australia and settled us in support engaging learning spaces for outcast. There weren’t many other schools. Together with Ahmed Kelly, a new and emerging technologies that are families like mine, with an understanding refugee with a disability attending Carey vital for our students. of our culture, language and recent at the time, Moira helped to secure me a For more information, contact Head history of civil war and persecution. scholarship to study here. of Advancement, Stuart Galbraith, at In Year 9, my family met School Chaplain The friendships I made at Carey helped [email protected] or Revd Gerry Riviere who helped with my me build my conƒidence inside and + 61 3 9816 1522. You can also make a placement and transition to Carey. The outside the classroom. I felt empowered gift directly on our website and ˆind out best parts of Carey have been the people to take advantage of opportunities I more about our scholarship recipients at I’ve met and the accepting, helpful and would not have had the exposure to or carey.com.au/community-giving-carey friendly environment. I have also been ability to participate in otherwise. I am grateful for and embraced the many also grateful for all my teachers, who opportunities provided by Carey. have been strongly supportive of me.

46 | Torch From the OCGA Giving OCGs a Šlying start

Katie Hunt Alumni and Community Manager

The Old Carey Grammarians Association (OCGA) prides itself on connecting OCGs no matter where they are in life or in the world. We constantly strive to ‰ind new ways for our members stay in touch and bene‰it from being part of the Carey community. Through the OCGA, we meet a diverse community of professionals. Many OCGs proudly share their career journeys, and are often very enthusiastic about the value of networking and mentoring. To facilitate professional networking within the Carey community, we recently trialled a series of Young Alumni Career Networking Luncheons. With a focus on the ˆields of commerce and health, our young alumni had the chance to hear ˆirst-hand how a number of other innovative university transition and All OCGs studying at Swinburne will also more experienced OCGs navigated mentoring program: Old Carey@ have the opportunity to connect with their career paths. The intimate, round- Swinburne. The ˆirst of its kind in graduates of both Carey and Swinburne table style meeting encouraged open Australia, this project will see Year who have gone on to become successful discussion and provided a wonderful 12 leavers who are transitioning to in ˆields such as aviation, engineering, platform to establish professional Swinburne connect with fellow alumni media and design. Having access to connections. After the event, one young who are further along in their studies. these networks will prove invaluable OCG commented that the luncheon was The idea for the project came from when entering the professional world ‘really insightful, friendly and provided conversations with Year 12 parents and beyond university. strong advice’, and others expressed that students who, despite being excited The launch of Old Carey@Swinburne they were impressed by the variety of to start a new adventure at university, was held in August. It was a great speakers and their wealth of knowledge. expressed concern about moving from opportunity to engage current OCG/ The OCGs at the event created valuable the protective and familiar Carey Swinburne students, OCG/Swinburne connections, and due to the glowing environment. By facilitating a Carey alumni, and Carey and Swinburne staff feedback we received, we will ensure we community at Swinburne, OCGs to assist Year 12 leavers heading to hold more of these events in 2020. can share common bonds and ˆind Swinburne in 2020. The project afˆirms connections to support them in their our commitment to ensuring our young In keeping with our goals to forge ˆirst year of studies. For those who are alumni beneˆit from all that being a and maintain Carey connections, the familiar with university life, mentoring a member of the Carey and Swinburne OCGA have partnered with Swinburne fellow OCG can assist them to develop communities has to offer. University of Technology to design an their interpersonal and leadership skills.

Torch | 47 Where are they now? Andreas Katsiroubas (2011)

I graduated from Carey in 2011 where excited about the direction, possibilities I was House Captain of Dunshea. One and passion that surround the club. of my favourite parts of school was There are many projects in the pipeline the Performing Arts. I loved taking and there is an incredible range of talent part in the musicals, plays and other among our members. music productions throughout my After graduating, I studied a Bachelor of time at Carey. Commerce at Swinburne University As well as being a performer, I was of Technology, majoring in marketing involved in hockey from Year 7. I and public relations. While I was at thoroughly enjoyed getting out on the university, I was both a hockey coach at ˆield two or three times a week to build Carey and worked for Lululemon. This up my skills, which led to having the experience is how I developed my love of opportunity to play in the First Boys health and wellness. Hockey Team in Year 12. I am now a corporate warrior, working My passion for the performing in marketing. I was recently with Mars arts has always remained strong. I Australia, but I have just embarked on a have performed with the Old Carey new adventure with Swisse Wellness. Performing Arts Club (OCPAC) I’m excited to be able to channel my left. The inclusion that Carey provides to since 2012 and been on the OCPAC passion for health into my work. OCGs fosters a strong connection to the Committee since 2015. In 2018, I became It has been eight years since I graduated place and I love being a part of such an the President of OCPAC and I am very from Carey, but it feels as though I never awesome community. Tim Lenders (2005)

I started at Carey in Year 7. Something interspersing ofˆice work with time in that has stood out to me about my the classroom, and the chance to go time there was Carey’s efforts to open back to Wabonga on a Year 9 camp. our eyes to the world around us and I left Carey in 2011 to pursue a career challenge us to care about changing closer to my studies. I moved to it for the better. Canberra where I met my partner, So many aspects of my experience Anna, and worked in press and political – including civics and politics classes, roles at the Embassy of Israel during a Human Rights Week, St John reasonably tumultuous time. In 2015 we Ambulance volunteering and many moved back to Melbourne, and I joined assembly speeches – played an the public service. I am now a Senior individually interesting but cumulatively Policy Advisor at the Department of considerable role in shaping me as a Premier and Cabinet. young adult. My love for the outdoors that was I returned to Carey as a staff member nurtured at Carey continues today. in 2008 while I was studying at Monash. I’m still an avid bushwalker and cyclist This was ˆirst in the eLearning team early stages of my career. I particularly and I volunteer with Bush Search and working on classroom trials of iPads, remember the eLearning team’s genuine Rescue. I occasionally go snow camping before I moved to the ICT Department. interest in harnessing technology to and caving, and I look forward to the Carey was a kind employer – my transform classrooms and engage with day I can take my niece and nephew, managers supported me as both a students, rather than adopting new Lucy and Charlie, on their own outdoor university student and as an adult in the stuff merely for the sake of it. I enjoyed adventures.

48 | Torch Where are they now? Tue Nguyen (2002)

I came to Carey in 2001 as an that was one of the most valuable international student from Vietnam. lessons I learnt at Carey. I chose to repeat Year 11 in Australia After school, I studied and became a because I wanted to experience all the software engineer. My youthful dreams subjects and activities I did not have and philosophical contemplation gave in my home country. I was particularly way to the daily concerns of bills and curious about subjects such as deadlines. However, the ˆlexible mindset Philosophy and Psychology, as well as and self-conˆidence I developed from my the co-curricular bands and musicals. Carey days continued to guide me in my Little did I know, this eclectic mix at search for happiness. That search came Carey was the seed of my future life. full circle in 2015 – the year I came back I will never forget the Pippin Senior to Carey. School Musical of 2002, where I was I am currently a Maths and Computing fortunate to be a cast member. Even teacher at Carey’s Middle and Senior now, I am still touched by Pippin’s School. Some of my teachers are still realisation that, ‘I’m not a river or a here, some have passed. Some old embarked on a long journey, just to giant bird that soars to the sea. And buildings still stand and some new ones realise in the end, ‘It always was here. if I’m never tied to anything, I’ll never have appeared, bearing the names of It never was there.’ be free.’ To a free-spirited, aspirational those I once knew. I realise that like I am tied to this place because it sets international student far from home, Pippin, I am indeed blessed to have me free. Natalie Gray (1979)

Carey opened my eyes to a bigger world. attending plays, sports events and I met all sorts of new people from fetes; contributions to the Archives different backgrounds, I was introduced and archival projects; and sharing my to a wide curricular offering and experience as an Inaugural Girl at the co-curricular programs, and received 2019 Founders Day event. invaluable guidance from the Carey As a town planner, my speciality is Careers Advisor at the time, Ivan Poole. developing non-government education I went on to study Town Planning at facilities. I was even able to help Carey’s the University of Melbourne. During my Property Committee, in particular summer breaks in 1981 and 1982, I was advising on the last development of the the Chief Examination Supervisor for building on the corner of Wrixon Street VCE at Carey. I really enjoyed being able and Barkers Road. We extended the rock to contribute to the school that had wall and put in windows to the street to done so much for me. This experience show that Carey is an integrated part of enabled me to gain an understanding the Kew community. of Carey’s focus on developing students I am based in South Yarra where from and assisting them in managing my desk I can overlook the Botanic stressful times. For example, I remember consistent with many OCGs I have since Gardens to the mountains surrounding one student who had two four-hour met. At Carey, no student is left behind, the Melbourne basin, including Fawkner exams on one day. I was incredibly and they are each supported to become Park and Port Philip Bay. Nature is so impressed with his resilience and conˆident people with exciting futures. important to me, and I have travelled determination and the support offered I have also been able to give back extensively, preferring places with few by Carey staff. to Carey in the form of mentoring people and wide landscapes, such as the My impression of the examinee is and attendance at careers nights; poles and deserts.

Torch | 49 Photo: Sports in Focus Photo:

50 | Torch OCGA Club in focus Boroondara Carey Eagles Football Club

Umberto Mecchi Board Member of Boroondara Carey Eagles and current Carey parent

After three consecutive State League previously coached by him to join to the Carey Soccer Club and the Boroondara Championship wins, the Boroondara Club, contributing to its recent success. Eagles Football Club several years ago. Carey Eagles Football Club will be On-ˆield success is not possible without In addition to delivering scale, success promoted to State League Division 1 quality off-ˆield support. This has been and stability, the merger has provided a in 2020. They clinched the competition led by Club President, former Old Carey range of professional development and title in emphatic style with a 7–1 win Coach and player Chris Constantine mentoring platforms for Carey senior over North Caul‰ield, ‰inishing the (2004), who has maintained the right players. As a result, we have been able to season with a total of 52 points. culture and resources to foster the appoint many OCGs as junior coaches. It seems like only yesterday when success of the Boroondara Carey Eagles. This has fostered some very strong and Boroondara Carey Eagles Football rewarding coach–player connections, helping young players to develop both Club’s Senior Mens Team won the ‘We often hear the old adage coveted State League Division 4 title in technically and emotionally. 2017. This led to their promotion to the that success of this nature Some noteworthy leaders who will State League Division 3 in 2018, where is “a real team effort”. The leave a lasting and positive inˆluence they once again won the league title, success of Boroondara Carey as players and junior coaches include a resulting in a further promotion to State Eagles has been underpinned number of 2018 alumni: Liam Croucher, League Division 2 in 2019. This level and Paddy McCleland, David Cazzubo, speed of success is extremely rare in the by a range of individuals that Nathan Demetriou and Jono Etiene. Victorian Soccer Leagues. are an intrinsic part of the In addition to their on-ˆield contribution, We often hear the old adage that broader Carey community.’ they have all left an indelible mark on the success of this nature is ‘a real team junior players as coaches and mentors. effort’. The success of Boroondara Carey Chris has assembled a quality team, Another example of the impact of the Eagles has been underpinned by a range including Richard Stanner (2002), Year 12 leavers is Marcus Carˆi (2016), of individuals that are an intrinsic part of former Old Carey Captain who has who scored some crucial goals that the broader Carey community. been Program Manager for the past contributed to the Club’s progression Leading the charge is Manny Koutroulis, ˆive years. He works tirelessly to ensure from State 4 in 2017 to where we Staff Member in Charge of Soccer at that players, ofˆicials and spectators ˆind ourselves today. This is extremely Carey, who has coached the Senior Men have a seamless match day experience. exciting and brings a level of prestige to throughout this period of remarkable Beyond the operations, both Chris and Carey in Victorian soccer. We are sure it success. Manny brings a wealth of Richard are exceptional leaders and will attract talented and skilled Carey experience to Carey soccer, having compassionate mentors for many OCGs players who would have otherwise joined coached at the highest levels within coming through the program. rival clubs! There is an air of optimism surrounding the future of the Club driven Carey and the broader Victorian soccer While soccer participation and by the talent in the 2019 Year 12 cohort. community for over 20 years. Manny’s development is a core focus for the leadership and focus places a heavy Club, we are also proud of Carey’s We look forward to our continued emphasis on the development of talent contribution and connection to broader success in the 2020 State League pathways for Carey soccer – so much communities within the Boroondara Division 1 and creating more great so that it has inspired and attracted catchment. The Boroondara Carey memories. many past Carey students who were Eagles came from the merger of the Old Go Eagles!

Torch | 51 Reunions and events

Past Staff Reunion

L–R: Sally Moodie, Betty Yeo, Anne Glynn. L–R: Peter Silverwood, David Rimington, Mike Boyes, John Glasson.

L–R: Bernadette Luker, David Dannock, Ruth Edmonds, Llona Noble, Dot Ecclestone. L–R: Lee Taylor, Berine Hammet, Jan Sparks, Janine De Pavia, Judy Battle.

Anzac Day

L–R: Graham Riches, Phipps Gay. L–R: Margaret Joyce, Judy Huges, Barbara Noisette.

Class of 1989 30-Year Reunion

L–R: Glen Bennett, Leah Boulton, Anna (Davis) L–R: Julie (McLean) Bertalli, Sam Chong, Lisa Tiffany Cherry. Staples, Aaron Cross. Patroni.

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Class of 2009 10-Year Reunion

L–R: Josephine Foxcroft, Roseanne Tiziani, Anna Carrig, Steph Tan. L–R: Phoebe Wolff, James Young, James Evans.

Class of 2014 5-Year Reunion

L–R: Gabrielle Dupe, Katie Burgess, Asher Jones. L–R: Tim Newton, Cameron Friend.

Young Alumni Career Networking Luncheons

L–R: Alana Barnes, Sarah Tonkin, India Klein, Victoria Sdralis. L–R: Dr Carolyn O’Brien, Kate Cowlishaw, Dr Lisa Murphy, Cassandra Trumble.

Old Carey@ Swinburne

L–R: Daniel Trumble (joint alumni). L–R: Trevor Black (Carey Career Advisor), Andrew Smith (Vice- president Students Swinburne), Marihiam Kaloudis (joint alumni).

If you would like to see more reunion photos from throughout the year, visit the OCGA Facebook page: facebook.com/oldcarey

Torch | 53 Announcements

Cleo Latham Neitz Max Dennis Michael Crozier Heidi Ann Foley 15 July 2018. A daughter for Kelly 18 January 2019. A son for Ryan Crozier 30 January 2019. A daughter for Peta Latham (1998) and David Neitz, and a (2000) and Melinda Button (past staff), (Farnik, 2004) and Aidan Foley. sister for Edie. and a brother for Jack.

Rex Wayne Mario Roylance Xavier Leigh Cacic Pamella McDill 14 March 2019. A son for Marcele De 21 March 2019. A son for Natasha 16 April 2019. A daughter for Tina Sanctis (2001) and Nathan Roylance. (Nicholas, 2006) and Ivan Cacic. (Conitsiotis, 2005) and Alistair McDill.

Mia Grace Cerny Tycho James Di Pietro Florence James 30 April 2019. A daughter for Kylie 14 May 2019. A son for Robert (2000) 24 May 2019. A daughter for Jessica Burton (2001) and Peter Cerny. and Sadrina Di Pietro, and a brother (Cooke, 2002) and Joshua James. for Rocco.

Are you expecting a future Carey Grammarian? Carey receives a high volume of applications for enrolment. We encourage you to apply for your child as early as possible after birth. For more information about Darius Briers Paprika Pui Ka Au-Yeung enrolment, and to apply online, go 18 June 2019. A son for Mark Briers 16 July 2019. A daughter for Simon Au- to www.carey.com.au. (2006) and Jamila Savoy-Soubotian. Yeung (Ashkar, 1993) and Shane Flynn.

54 | Torch Memorials Janet Dixon (1947–2019)

Jan Dixon was a highly-valued member This generosity of spirit also extended of Junior School Kew for 23 years. to student teachers, who she always Beginning her Carey story in 1991, Jan took under her wing and showed the made an indelible impact on each of the tools of the trade as best she could. students in her care. She was known She was a willing mentor to new staff for her contagious laugh, sharp wit and was keen to share her ideas and and unconditional honesty with staff, strong pedagogical knowledge whenever students and parents. necessary within her teams. Jan taught many year levels, and also Jan was an enthusiastic supporter of served as Head of Taylor, Burnet and the Year 3 Kitchen Garden program, now Barton Houses during her time at the in its ninth year at Carey. Equipped with School. She was a founding teacher of a love for both cooking and gardening, the Junior School as we know it today, Jan was able to instil this passion in and was President of the Junior School her students, and ensured they took as Staff Association. She was passionate much from the program as possible. about her job, generous with her time The Carey community is endlessly and provided friendly and professional grateful for her contributions to leadership for other staff. our school.

In memory

We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the following people:

Rodney George Roberts (1956) Richard Graeme Hornidge (1954) Antony David Charles Blazey (1960) on 25 October 2018 on 8 May 2019 on 10 June 2019

Ian Cameron Lewis (1985) David Nance (past staff) Mack Anthony Atkins (1950) on 3 January 2019 on 17 May 2019 on 25 June 2019

Robert Vanselow (1964) Ronald Felton Westerman (1949, Janet Dixon (past staff) on 18 February 2019 past staff) on 16 July 2019 on 24 May 2019 Christina Margaret Mowle (past staff) Geoffrey Arthur Forster (1942) on 27 March 2019 Peter Leslie Woodhouse (1962) on 22 July 2019 on 25 May 2019 Bruce Raymond Hensell (1955) Peter Hoban (1948) on 4 April 2019 Alexander Louis ‘Gordon’ Monsbourgh on 10 September 2019 (1956) David Howard Jenkin, AM (1954) on 3 June 2019 on 23 April 2019 Stuart Bell (1967) Bruce David McConchie (1963) on 5 June 2019 on 27 April 2019

Torch | 55 OCGA Calendar 2019–2020

10 Nov Community Memorial Service

15 Nov 1969 50-Year Reunion

22 Nov APS Golf Day

27 Nov OCGA Council Meeting

3 Dec OCGA Christmas Celebration

12 Feb Founders Day Lunch

6 Mar International Womens Day Breakfast

13 Mar 1980 40-Year Reunion

20 Mar Mornington Peninsula Luncheon

29 Mar APS Lawn Bowls

30 Mar OCGA Golf Day

23 Apr 1959 to 1961 60-Year Reunion

29 Apr Anzac Day Lunch

1 May 1990 30-Year Reunion

15 May 2010 10-Year Reunion

10 July Young Alumni Career Networking Session

24 July Young Alumni Career Networking Session

Please note: For unforeseeable reasons, event dates may be subject to change. Please refer to the OCGA website at ocga.com.au for the most up-to-date details relating to a particular scheduled event.

School Sections

Senior School Principal Philip Grutzner [email protected] [email protected]

Middle School Community Engagement [email protected] [email protected]

Junior School Kew Archives [email protected] [email protected]

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56 | Torch Carey Kew ELC, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools 349 Barkers Road Kew Victoria 3101 Australia Telephone: +61 3 9816 1222 Carey Donvale ELC and Junior School 9 Era Court Donvale Victoria 3111 Australia Telephone: +61 3 8877 8500 Connect with Carey Website: carey.com.au

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Facebook: @OldCarey Academic and General Excellence SCHOLARSHIPS AT CAREY For entry into Year 7, Year 10 and Year 11 2021 Registrations open Wednesday 6 November 2019

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