Print Post approved PP 739016/00028 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Number 98 NOVEMBER 2013 MAGENTA and BLACK
INSIDE: • History of Hutchins launched! • Heads of School reveal: why we are the School for boys • Year book feature: Old Boys across the decades • International accreditation: the Hutchins journey FROM THE HEADMASTER HEA F CONTENTS MAGENTA & BLACK
–– A School of International Best ROM THE Practice: the Hutchins journey 2 –– CIS visits Hutchins: an historic moment 4 D Report FROM THE Chaplain MASTER –– The power of gratitude Rev. Canon Matthew Gray – School Chaplain 6 A School of From the Heads of School –– Why a boys’ School? Interviews with our Heads of School 7 International FEATURE: Year Book Stories –– From an island to an archipelago: one Old Boy’s novel adventure 10 Best Practice: –– Life by design 11 –– A brave man of character 12 –– Surgical snapshots: a lifelong dream the Hutchins journey Warwick Dean - Headmaster realised and classmates re-unite 13 –– The sky’s the limit: Old Boy leads the charge in raptor care 14 –– From Burbury House to the hallowed halls of Cambridge: a boarder returns for a visit 15 Why have we from the whole school community and MAGENTA & BLACK COMMUNITY become a member? the volume, detail and depth of their –– Reunions go from strength to strength 16 excellent work has led to The Hutchins In mid-2010 our school was engaged –– Melbourne and Sydney Reunions 18 School becoming a member of the in detailed discussion and questions –– Anniversary Lunch and Unveiling Council of International Schools. of the newest Hutchins Lion 19 surrounding future strategic directions This is our first exciting and major step –– Our newest Hutchins Lion 19 and it was then we agreed our school on that journey. –– Hutchins Community Directory was at a point where the challenge to lift is in business! 20 our collective focus from local through Schools around the world join CIS for –– The Hutchins School Race Day 20 national to international accredited guidance, support and access to like- –– 1983 HSOBA Football minded high performance schools Premier’s Reunion 21 standards of school best practice should as they develop challenging and –– A Special Presentation 21 On Thursday 5 September be our future. Successive strategic plans –– Hutchins Old Boys’ Football Club 2013 22 have endorsed such intent. international programmes for their –– Hobart Hutchins Rugby Club 22 we proudly launched students. As a global organisation CIS The Hutchins School at a subsequent –– Get Connected 22 helps schools access new international Board and Executive Strategic Planning Wrehere a they now: educational practices, gain recognition The Hutchins Day in 2012 made the commitment –– A coffee with Chris Rae for accomplishments, attract qualified to challenge ourselves to acquire Staff Member: Stuart ‘Daffa’ Cripps 24 School’s staff, facilitate student connections with acknowledgement as an internationally History of Hutchins launched leading universities around the world, –– Character Unbound: A History of known best practice school to be ar membership of and provide a quality international F School, Macquarie Street,1965. the old Hutchins crowd, ewell The Hutchins School (1966 – 2007) 25 accredited by the Council of International education experience to students HUTCHINS DONORS 29 the Council Schools. and parents. I look forward to further FROM THE ARCHIVES 31 of International This project has been and continues to successes as we work to benchmark be a mighty undertaking; it has involved photo Cover MAGENTA & BLACK VALE 33 The Hutchins School against world’s Schools (CIS). remarkable teams of representatives best practice schools.
2 3 HEA F HEA F ROM THE ROM THE D D MASTER CIS visits MASTER Hutchins: an historic moment Alan Jones Deputy Headmaster
From 9-12 September we hosted two Council of International members of CIS for our Preliminary Visit. This is the first step in a 5-stage Schools (CIS) accreditation process which will see Hutchins become a CIS accredited school. The Council of International Schools (CIS) is a non-profit membership organisation that provides services to schools Ray Davis, Associate Director Accreditation and higher education institutions around the world that have and Regional Accreditation Officer of the following in common: Council of International Schools and 1. a desire to provide students with the knowledge, skills Panayoula Parha, Principal of Norwood and abilities to pursue their lives as global citizens; Morialta High School in Adelaide, SA visited 2. an internationally-minded culture; and as supportive partners in our improvement 3. a commitment to high quality education process. This visit provided us with an improvement framework, which will inform Why CIS for Hutchins? the whole school community and deliver • To improve what we are doing as a us with full ownership of bettering our “The Hutchins School has made the commitment to challenge ourselves high-performing school practice. The visit was aimed at working to acquire acknowledgement as an internationally known best practice school.” – Warwick Dean, Headmaster. with our strengths and also looking at • To benchmark ourselves against other and managing the educational challenges world-class high-performing schools that lie ahead. The major goal of any • To become part of a world-class school is how to analyse and track data on benchmarked group of schools students to provide continual progress and • To provide our students with the knowledge, skills and improvement. abilities to pursue their lives as global citizens to compete on the international stage As an education community it is important for us to equip our students with the skills • To have the ability to exchange students, staff and curriculum internationally they require to compete in the international market. We need to decide what skills we want our boys to graduate with in Accreditation Process order to enable them to be global citizens Five basic steps: and how we are going to achieve this. 1. Preliminary Visit
2. The Self-Study Warwick Dean and Alan Jones with Ray Davis from the Council of 3. The Team Visit International Schools (centre).
Deputy Headmaster Alan Jones at the official 4. Decision on Accreditation launch of Hutchins’ CIS membership. 5. Subsequent Procedures 4 5 THE C R H F ROM THE eport The Why a boys’ school? ea Interviews with our Heads of School d s ha power F
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N Rev. Canon Matthew Gray - School Chaplain academically. Boys like and need clear Jenny Manthey boundaries and structure which we provide. Head of Junior School The practise of restorative justice works well as boys accept responsibility for themselves and the decisions they are making and are given Because Hutchins is an all boys school we have the the chance to get a hearing and reflect, repair ability to revel in and celebrate the business of boys and reconnect. and we can focus completely on boys’ issues. Boys need good strong male role models (as At the AFL Grand Final Breakfast recently I spoke The latest research on boys’ development reveals well as good female role models.) The struggle of a man we met at Risdon Prison who has a long what our teachers already know; that boys and girls to attract male teachers into the primary area of schooling in Australia is well known. We are sentence and counts his years via the Grand Final develop and learn differently and boys have distinct learning styles and learning needs. Boys are often lucky at Hutchins as we have almost a 50/50 We want them to know that each year. He loves this time of the year – the quieter in the presence of girls and are less willing ratio in ELC and JS. there are many roads to manhood and many to participate in discussions and certain activities. Festival of the Boot as Roy and HG call it. Another different paths to success. There is a much higher participation rate here at Boys learn best year of his sentence drops off and there is light at Hutchins in performing arts activities such as choir when they are encouraged to move around and perform hands on-activities and experiential the end of his dark tunnel. and dancing than in co-ed schools. For example, all of our boys in ELC and JS sing and we have around learning. Sport provides friendly competition in a safe and supportive environment and is an The Power of 9 boys meet people from very 70 in our Pride Gold Singers – Years 3 to 6. We also have a huge number of boys that take part in integral part of the journey to manhood because different life experiences and we plan to inspire Dance after school with specialist Dance Instructor of its competitive nature as well as giving boys a sense of being part of ‘something bigger’ than empathy for others as they engage with them. Jacquie Coad. themselves. It also provides a way for boys to use Walking a mile in another man’s shoes is a key Teachers in ELC and JS (and in the rest of their high energy levels in a good way. On the the school) work hard to understand boys’ component of the Spirituality option. whole, Hutchins as a successful school for boys, developmental needs at every stage. They know has the power to focus active minds and channel how to engage boys and challenge them The boys also go to the prison to understand boundless energy. grace; that there is great beauty in a second chance. This is one of the reasons we have sponsored a prize in the Prison Art Show, cleverly called Artists with Conviction! It is a reminder that we are all one mistake away from their predicament and encourages compassion for those who struggle in life, whatever their circumstances.
One of the most telling statements came from one inmate when we asked “What do you miss?” He said, “just walking down to the shop to buy a coffee and a paper.” A simple freedom. The boys learn to value their freedom and not to take it for granted. To choose wisely and not waste the many “ There is a much higher participation rate here at Hutchins “ Boys learn best when they are encouraged to move around in performing arts activities.” and perform hands-on activities and experiential learning.” opportunities in life that are available to them. – Jenny Manthey, Head of Junior School and – Jenny Manthey, Head of Junior School and Early Learning Centre. Early Learning Centre.
6 7 H F “T he programs in Middle School really H F ROM THE centre around the idea of transition as it sociologist. He believes the role of education is to ROM THE ea ea applies to boys in this age group.” Duncan Warlters create unsettling conversations and have young – Ian McQueen, Head of Middle School. Head of SENIOR School people engaged as active learners. Part of these d conversations he believes need to have boys d thinking about what it is to be a ‘man’, in every s As a boys’ school, the idea of growing good men sense of the word; questioning masculinity with s
of character is central to all our School’s key their true self. Further, to have boys give thought o o documents: from the Strategic Plan to our Guiding to and question the traditional stereotypes of f S Statements. The concept also underpins everything masculinity and being a man. This may include f S we do in Senior School. ‘men do not cry’, ‘men are tough’, they have to be I recently attended the International Boys’ School ‘strong’ and they have to be the ‘provider’. chool Coalition Conference in Perth where the theme of These ideas, Kimmell argues, may be limiting and chool the conference was Building Better Men, Educating do not give justice to being a good man. We must for Character. consider the softer aspects such as gentleness, Discussion during the conference centred intimacy, a strong sense of self, crying and on the identification of what character is. expressing emotions, kindness and many others. Integrity, honesty, service, compassion, warmth, Taking the time to challenge existing ideologies decisiveness, loyalty, accountability, spirituality, of masculinity may allow our boys to reconsider values, moral compass and many more ideas and interrogate what they do to prove their were offered as suggestions for what character masculinity even though they know it does not may be. Dr Michael Kimmell, one of the speakers, align with their core values. negotiate physical, mental and emotional change. suggested that these descriptions are what Our boys must be part of the conversation about Ian McQueen We saw an increasing need to help boys develop constitutes a good citizen/person/father and what it is to be a man. It is when we consider all self-sufficiency, tolerance and resilience which is may not necessarily be accurate in terms what a the possibilities of masculinity that we may be Head of MIDDLE School now taught through activities at camps. good man is. He proposes that these are abstract moving closer toward what it is to be a good man. We also now have a subject dedicated to this – descriptions of character and what is essential to The Middle School at Hutchins provides the ideal Resilience and Coping – in the curriculum. the conversations surrounding a good man is the As they grow academically, Senior School students are also taught environment for boys of this age in a wide range concept of ‘masculinity’. to question and think about the idea of “being a man”. of ways. Within the whole ‘scope’ of Hutchins It is also important that students at this level start the concept of a Middle School is really centred to learn adult skills such as time management, Kimmell has spent many years writing about the around the idea of transition. Students enter Year persistence and lateral thinking. influence of education and society on men. He is a 7 as young boys and they need the guidance of We developed a project – The Year 8 Project our pastoral care system and specialist teachers. – which teaches boys how to undertake self- They also need to be assimilated into the style of directed study. schooling that they are going to experience for the rest of their school lives. The physical environment has also been purpose- designed with boys of this age group in mind; In Year 7 we begin with a focus on getting students we have big airy, light classrooms and wide assimilated pastorally. Then, in Year 8 we start corridors. The boys also have a colourful central ‘ramping up’ the academics and getting them ready quadrangle - dubbed the ‘MegaQuad’. Here boys for the whole of Senior School. can have space to ‘chill out’ and read or listen to Outdoor education programs are central to helping music outside… or let off some teenage energy in boys learn vital skills that will see them better a positive way on the handball courts.
The space to be creative: Middle School students in their performance of ‘Tuck’. The concept of “growing good men” of character underpins everything we do in Senior School. 8 9 Y F Y F EATURE EATURE ear F rom an island to an ear
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Mark Heyward (’74) holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania, based on independent research into intercultural literacy in Indonesia, and a Masters of Educational Studies. Mark began his career as an early childhood education teacher, a School Principal in the Tasmanian Education Service and Mark Heyward a consultant. For the last 20 years Mark has worked as an international education consultant specialising in the management and governance of basic education in Indonesia. He has also worked on projects funded by USAID, E-Turn Chairs (photo: Kundalini). AusAID and the World Bank Crazy Little Heaven captures Mark Heyward’s life and manages an eco-friendly and adventures in Indonesia. housing development in the hills above Sengiggi. In addition, Mark works with a small group which established and governs an international bilingual school in Lombok, Indonesia. The school – Sekolah Nusa Alam – is now well established with a reputation for excellence and is the only international school in Lombok accredited as a testing centre with the Cambridge system. Brodie Neill (‘97) is a highly sought after industrial designer based in London. After leaving The Hutchins School Brodie studied at the Mark has just released a book about his adventures, entitled Crazy Little Heaven. University of Tasmania (2002) before going on to complete postgraduate In the book Mark takes us on a journey which begins with his arrival in Indonesia to teach at a studies at the Rhode Island School of Design(USA) in 2004. small school in East Kalimantan. From there he embarks on an incredible adventure across Brodie has quickly established himself within the international industry remote Indonesian Borneo. through his progressive use of form, resulting in design contributions On the surface it is the story of an expedition from one end of the archipelago to another. included in such titles as Taschen’s Design Now (2007) and Time On another level it is a deep exploration of Indonesia’s complex political, cultural and religious Magazine’s annual ‘Design 100’ (2008) featuring the most influential landscape. designs of today. Brodie was also recently featured in Vogue Living. Mark recently returned to his home state of Tasmania to attend the launch of Crazy Little Heaven Among his notable designs are the ‘E-turn’ chair for the Italian brand eill (photo: University of Tasmania). University of (photo: eill
at The Hobart Bookshop. N Kundalini, the ‘Jet’ table for Swarovski, the limited edition ‘Remix’ chaise lounge for The Apartment Gallery London and the ‘@ Chair’ included in Mark is married with four children and two grandchildren. Brodie Brodie Time Magazine’s Design 100. 10 11 FEATURE Year Book Stories 13
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Craig Webb (’84) has built a strong reputation in Tasmania as Masanobu Kurihara (’01) is a Cambridge graduate (MPhil in Since I dived into the business world in the a passionate wildlife advocate. Craig has had an extraordinary International Relations) who recently returned to Hutchins for a tour autumn of 2007 I have applied the same career path – from working as a veterinary nurse caring for of the School and boarding house. He shared his reflections on the principle and continued my career in many wildlife in the remote Kimberley region to winning a Pride of last 12 years with Magenta & Black. different locations. Taking into consideration all the projects I have been involved in I have Australia Award (Environmental Medal) in 2011. Magenta & Since I left Hutchins – where I learnt fundamental ways of thinking worked in the UK, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Black contacted Craig for an update on his work. – I have studied at three universities; in Japan, Denmark and England. Philippines, Taiwan, India and Pakistan. I am I know that may seem like a lot of study but my perspective is slightly Returning to Tasmania in 1997, Craig set to work realising his currently a Management Consultant but was also different as I believe that spending time in the different locations itself is vision to create a refuge for the many raptors killed or injured in a Tax Adviser in the UK. One may think that my great learning in human development. I think the actual studies at those Tasmania each year. career is too dispersed and that may be true. But universities accounts for less than 10% of what I have learned from living “We lose about 150 birds each year to electric shocks, collisions what I think is that such a range of experiences in and experiencing each place. with vehicles, shooting, poisoning or just plain mindless has helped me to understand today’s complex persecution.” global business agenda much more clearly, maybe closer to what a global corporate executive He purchased 20 acres of land and set about tackling the sees. When I think back about my days at challenge of how to house the creatures he planned to save. Hutchins one of the biggest ‘take-homes’ for me “I was also working at a fish farm, and one day I thought: was such perspective in life. ‘maybe I could just use one of these salmon nets and turn it upside down.’ It worked!” When I visited Hutchins on 10 September 2013 for the first time in a decade Barrie Irons and Jill Not content to simply continue with his recovery and release Abell welcomed my ‘homecoming’ with a great plan Craig set about tackling a new dream – building an Tasmanian hospitality. This was my wife’s first Education Centre which would allow school students and the visit to Hutchins. Luckily we were able to meet community to learn more about these incredible creatures. one of the current boarders, Daniel Larratt, who This purpose-built centre has one-way glass viewing windows to showed us around the renovated boarding house. three slatted aviaries allowing viewing of birds at close quarters. I was happy to see the fine balance of modernity With the Centre now formally open Craig has a special message and ‘good-oldness’ in it. I was also relieved to find for our Hutchins students. that ‘the most annoying bell in the world’ (used to wake up all boarders in the morning) still wakes up boarders! “ Under stand and care about our native wildlife. Tasmania is a Masa and his wife Kiratikran Kurihara on his recent visit back to Hutchins where he was escorted on a tour of the fully refurbished particularly precious place; don’t Burbury House by Chinese scholar Daniel Larratt and enjoyed a reunion with Dr Jill Abell. take it for granted, remember that Tasmania is an exotic place to other people around the globe. We need to realise this and not be
complacent about it.” – Craig Webb.
Message from the Editor: Craig does not receive state government funding for Craig Webb has realised his vision to create a refuge for Masa’s Matriculation day at Girton College, Cambridge. any of his projects. He is raising money for the Education Centre through sales Tasmanian raptors – but says there’s much more work to be of his 2014 Calendar which can be purchased at www.raptorrefuge.com.au. Any done to educate the public. computers or iPads for the Education Centre would also be gratefully received. 14 15 COMM MAGENTA & BLACK COMM MAGENTA & BLACK U U NITY NITY
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1993 Leavers. TOP: 1948 – 1958 Leavers with former Deputy Headmaster John Kerr (front left). ABOVE: 1963 Leavers.
Reunions go from strength to strength HSOBA President Gene Phair presents honorary membership of the HSOBA to Barrie Irons. 1988 Leavers.
The Burbury House Dining Room was filled to the brim with Old Boys and past staff members alike sharing stories and getting reacquainted over a delicious dinner (and perhaps just a few beers) at The Hutchins School Reunion Dinner held on Saturday 3 August 2013. The dinner was held for Leavers of 1948-58, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. Barrie Irons was the perfect MC for the evening throwing in a few anecdotes and personal stories and making everyone feel like part of The Hutchins family as only Barrie can! In the mix of 140 guests were Old Boys from interstate and overseas as well as previous Deputy Headmasters John Kerr and David Brammall. Former boarders were also delighted to reunite with previous Director of Boarding, Chris Rae and look through the refurbished Burbury House. A highlight of the night was presenting honorary Old Boy Barrie Irons with a Hutchins Old Boy Membership – Barrie has done so much for the HSOBA and his membership is thoroughly deserved.
’03 Leavers Jonathon Nicholas and Nicholas Weeding reunite with 2003 Leavers. 1973 Leavers. 1978 Leavers. former Director of Boarding John Devine.
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LEFT: Ian Hubbard (’96), Simon Beck (’98), Barrie Irons, Simon < Taylor (’96), Adam Commane (’98), Andrew Jauncy (’97).
Anniversary Lunch Melbourne and and Unveiling of the Our newest Sydney Reunions Ian McDonald (’53), Richard Foster (’86) and Roger Thiessen (’56). newest Hutchins Lion Hutchins Lion:
President of the HSOBA and School Board This year’s Anniversary Lunch and Lions unveiling Practical engineer, designer and inventor Member Gene Phair (’87) hosted two Old Boy was hosted by President of the Hutchins Foundation Eric Newham Waterworth (1905-1990) at the functions in Melbourne and Sydney in May. and President of HSOBA, Gene Phair. The annual Barrie Irons also attended on behalf of the event is an ideal opportunity for various segments age of twenty years invented an automatic School and we were fortunate enough to have of our community to come together – including record-changer which he patented in the UK. long-serving teacher (and previous Head of the Foundation Board, Foundation Members, past On his return to Tasmania he built the sound Senior School and Head of Boarding) Chris Rae Board Chairmen, Board Members, Members of the join us for the Melbourne gathering. HOSBA Committee, Old Boys, Parents’ Association equipment for Hobart’s first talking picture The Melbourne Reunion was well attended Committee Members and long serving members theatre, the Avalon (1932). In 1933 he was of staff. President of The Hutchins Foundation Mrs with about 70 Old Boys gathering at Young appointed consulting engineer and production and Jackson’s Chloe’s Bar. Many stories were Jenny Inglis gave the Foundation Address with Gene manager for the first factory in Australia to shared across several generations. Barrie Phair giving the HSOBA Address and unveiling the finally escaped from James Avery (’95), Matthew new Hutchins Lion Eric Newham Waterworth. manufacture safety razor blades. He then Nation (’95), Matthew Anning (’95) and Sam began designing and making precision optical Gardner (’97) in the wee hours just in time to equipment for the University of Tasmania, catch the last tram home that night! employing students and women workers The Sydney Reunion took place at the Star in the production of prisms for gunsights Casino where we were once again hosted by Old Boy Richard Gush (’93). This was also well following the outbreak of World War II. His attended by about 50 Old Boys. It was especially firm later produced camera lenses, microfilm good to see some of the 2011 Leavers there as readers, slide and filmstrip projectors, and well as some of the older generations. survey and medical equipment, including These reunions are absolutely crucial for keeping contact with each other and the the first humidicrib (the Waterworth Infant HSOBA. If you have not updated your details Respirator) in 1950. Eric Waterworth served please email us at [email protected]. on the University Council from 1956-80 and au to make sure you are on the mailing list for LEFT: Thomas Mills (’03), Jarred Sheppard (’04), Chris Rae, future events. Alex Thomson (’00), David Creak (’04), Ronan Fenton (’04). was awarded an honorary Master of Science < BOTTOM LEFT: Oliver Burke (’10) Michael Titchen (’10), Dylan Rowbottom (’11). degree in 1987. 18 19 Back row, left to right; Peter Hopkins (Treasurer), Tim Lack, Ross
COMM MAGENTA & BLACK Williams, Scott Andrewartha, Nic Murfett, Chris Gray, Leigh Edwards, COMM MAGENTA & BLACK Alec Burbury, Adrian Granger, Tim Johnstone, Michael Dermoudy, Scott Parsons, and (inset) Dean Coleman. Front row, left to right; Tim Piper, Jim Ried, Mark Boyd, Leith Thompson (President), Charles Brothers (Captain), John Clennett (Coach), John Davine, Tony Nicholas, Tom Holyman. Absent; Michael Cook and Anthony Read. U U
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The Hutchins School Parents’ Association is thrilled to announce the launch of Enjoying the atmosphere at The Hutchins Race Day. the Hutchins Community Business Directory as a major The Hutchins 1983 HSOBA Football A Special milestone for 2013. This initiative School Race Day Premier’s Reunion Presentation serves to connect Hutchins families, staff, alumni and A big thank you to all who made it along to Race Day The 1983 State Premiership winning Hutchins School supporters of the School in our community in a 2013. This year’s event was extremely well supported Old Boys Football Club recently held its 30 Year Reunion practical and mutually beneficial way. with over 140 guests in attendance enjoying a meal, - starting at the Memorial Oval for the game against Located on the School website under Community catching up with friends and meeting new people from OHA; then dinner at the Ball & Chain, where coach the Directory provides a unique opportunity for other business networks … as well as having a flutter! John Clennett presented a fascinating and humorous businesses to promote themselves and offer special You may not be aware that the Race Day is a sponsored pen portrait of the players (and their proclivities); then discounts directly to our community. event; without the generosity of sponsors the Race Day to a Recovery BBQ at John and Di Clennett’s beachside would not be the success it continues to be. The Parents’ home – complete with flag pole and ‘83 Pennant Advertising in the Directory shows your support for Association would like to thank the following Race (‘borrowed’ from the clubhouse) and The Hutchins the School and provides an innovative and affordable Day sponsors: Andrew Jones Travel, IRIS Computing, School flag. The camaraderie and spirit of achievement option for local businesses to reach a highly targeted At the presentation of artwork in honour of Old Boy Alec Burbury are Fairbrother, The Carpet Company, Elite Painters, was palpable all weekend; the effort of the nine players (L-R): Rosco Williams (HSOBA Football Club 1983 Premiership Team), audience of motivated buyers. Midford , MJS Floor Coverings, and ARDEX Australia flying in from interstate was appreciated, with only two Matthew Foster (’74), Jim Ried (‘82), Chris Rae, Headmaster Warwick Dean and Jane Burbury (Representing Burbury family). In addition to the online Directory a printable PDF of the squad not making it (due to lost contact ). A special thanks to Carol and Greg Plunkett, Sandra version is available on the website which is updated Pitt and Naomi Clark-Port and a BIG thank you to John automatically with new listings. Devine and Jenna Vance for their expertise in assisting Old Boy Jim Ried visited the School on the Friday with this event. We could not have done it without you! There are different advertising options available. You of the 1983 Premiership Reunion weekend to make a can choose a Free Standard Listing or a Paid Priority special presentation in honour of Old Boy Alec Listing. Please view our Advertising Brochure on Burbury. He says: our website for more information and details on advertising levels. “Alec was such a vital member of the HSOBA 1983 side and as he was a boarder I decided at that the We invite you to register your business with us by opportunity should not be missed at our first real submitting the Online Registration Form which is anniversary event to present a commemorative art also available on the website. Left to right; Michael Dermoudy, Leigh Edwards, Charles piece by Tasmanian artist John Lownds to be housed
Brothers, Tony Nicholas, John Davine, Scott Andrewartha, Adrian
at Burbury House.” We hope that the Hutchins community supports this Granger (partially obscured), Nic Murfett, Tom Holyman. Dean < initiative and enjoys the many benefits of being a Coleman, Tim Lack, John Clennett, Jim Reid, Mark Boyd, Chris Gray, Ross Williams, Mathew Foster part of our Directory. Absent; Peter Hopkins (arrived later), Alec Burbury (RIP), Tim We look forward to supporting your business. Johnstone (arrived later), Scott Parsons (left early), Tim Piper (taking photos himself), Anthony Read, Michael Cook.
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. Please contact our President, Rob our President, contact . Please ebruary F inalist and defeated a number of teams that a number of teams and defeated inalist F ond year running we were coached and captained and captained coached were running we ond year or the sec tudent Ikhwan Salih a played number 8 for us this season and us this season number 8 for tudent Ikhwan Salih a played F Hobart Hutchins Rugby Club to Lions Rugby Club was unable the Hobart Unfortunately in 7th out the 10 teams in 2012 finishing on 4th place improve some didn’t have say we not to Rugby Union. That’s Tasmanian with an draw managed to During the season we good matches. Grand eventual one of have seemed to just We us on the table. finished above games. close some lost we those seasons where Current individual performances. had some fantastic We s including Thomas Old Boys Other recent unstoppable. proved (’12) also put in some promising (’12) and Huw Green Johnston performances. us with of some Gala Days on the WMO provided The hosting on. Perfect train we play in the ground actually opportunity to and fantastic the juniors of support from plenty conditions, three and friends of the school made for by family catering matches. fantastic from deal of assistance a great He received by Adam Johnston. Don also go to must and Derrick Clack. Thanks Khalfan Aleem Thank their support and guidance. for Moor and David Taafe I Want Hotel, of Wales The Prince our sponsors also to you and Bodysystem Accounting Richardson Solar, Scanlon Energy Physiotherapy. with an interest Old Boys all Hutchins to the invitation extend We our club. Pre-season or support, and play for, come in rugby to in starts training further details. Manson, on 0409 255 124 for tudents are also more also more tudents are ear 11 and 12 s inch and Wayne Brown for their support for Brown inch and Wayne Y F ould like to thank the Pivot Club and its thank the Pivot to ould like C w F 2013 was another strong season for the HSOBFC, with for season the team strong 2013 was another victories. Final back-to-back Grand on out missing just members for their continued support of our football club. football support of our their continued for members and encouraging for Adam Palfreyman Thanks also to the Old Boys. play for to XV111 players supporting his first thank Adrian We training utilise the WMO and the gym for us to in allowing during the season. a join us for to and their mates 2013 Leavers I encourage season! kick next The strong tradition of current students coming along for for along coming students of current tradition The strong Nick Cenin, James Green, with Zac Bury, a kick continued Angus Balcombe, Henry Lane, Eddie Burrows-Cheng, and Ben Thomas all playing Bannon, Sam Cleary Richard signs positive really the season and showing throughout of our club. the future for parent by Hutchins was again coached team Our Reserves The side played ruckman Doug Rossiter. and premiership including defeating during the year football some great at Queenborough. St.Virgils premiers the eventual and season last from of players the exodus Unfortunately week footy play consistent made it difficult to inexperience week. after The HSOB the school roster a game once join us for to than welcome is finished. information. more for Visit: www.hsobfc.com.au ootball Club. inal appearance. inal appearance. F F C. F inal DOSA managed to kick inal DOSA managed to F ch (‘98) and supported by Scott by Scott ch (‘98) and supported ootball Club 2013 anks (‘08) Scott Nichols (‘05), and Matthew Wright Nichols (‘05), and Matthew anks (‘08) Scott r F and whilst football some excellent (‘07) all played and Clint Declan McShane (Launceston) recruits in their and leadership experience provided Brown coaches. as assistant roles more accurately on goal and record a 15 point win. on goal and record accurately more winning the 2013 season strongly, The club started This was a surprise of the year. matches 6 the first on as the word of the competition many followers to losing after struggle would was that we the street playing year’s last from 25 players a combined spirit our in true Hutchins Nevertheless group! and the club shone through do well to determination pre- another solid after the season well started season on the WMO! players; the club saw many new the year Throughout from players of the School and new both Old Boys familiar a few have to other clubs. It was great years a few a kick after the club for re-join faces Old Wills and Michael Egan. away such as Corey James McMahon and Jamie Clark (‘10), Lewis boys The 2013 season was another successful season The 2013 season was another successful School Old Boys’ The Hutchins for Coached by Nick Leit (‘88) the Senior team Harris as senior bench coach another Grand made their way to the efforts not repeat could the boys Unfortunately In premierships. back-to-back of 2012 and record Grand what was a close Hutchins Old Boys’ Old Boys’ Hutchins F – Senior Coach HSOB Nick Leitch
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ofessional education positions did you hold? positions did you education ofessional utchins: H ecollection of a strong school spirit at the Macquarie Street campus, probably due to the ‘primitive’ due to probably campus, school spirit at the Macquarie Street of a strong ecollection oung graduate prior to coming to Hutchins, finding himself the class and subject teacher of 46 and subject teacher finding himself the class Hutchins, to coming prior to oung graduate erm 3 having to undertake urgent and intense teaching of a Senior History class with Dudley Clark to with Dudley class of a Senior History teaching and intense urgent undertake erm 3 having to One T teacher! of the class’s the sudden departure This followed their final exams. for get them prepared As a y the year! for students Vivid r of the proportion which then made up a greater community of the boarding and the influence conditions population. today? see education do you ow ouse affiliation: n visits back to the n visits back to ositions held: eaching at • H the cracks.” paper over just O H • doing this. are why we is a reason – there and students purpose in the staff be a greater seems to • There the students. civility amongst with a greater cohesive seems more • The school community Club, playing bridge and until recently, of the Probus membership Enjoys in retirement? life What of your of the evolution Qld and Nth WA seeing in both Nth with some sadness, He observed, Australia. travelling with associates that one normally and facilities of the services devoid mining communities fly-out AND fly-in places. soulless are – and hence communities isolated T was the origin of his nickname. Having been incorrectly things Stuart mentioned With a grin, one of the first out, he heard proceeded as staff Crisp, at the conclusion as Mr Stuart school assembly at his first introduced chip. The name of potato of a popular brand Crisp’. At the time it was the name ‘Daffa muttering students and affection. with respect the years used over vocabulary, part of student became P Coach. House and Tennis Head of Thorold What other pr Asian History. Exam Critic for and External Syllabus Committee History House. in Thorold 1972-75, then Mentor Thorold colleagues? work close some of your Who were and Ian Munro Wenn, Peggy Matron Houghton, Osborn, John Vern John Kerr, gentleman”), (“a real David Hoskins. during this time? of education have What memories do you •
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW 24 STAFF MEMBERS Physical drill in Macquarie Street playground, 1928. la H la H istor istor u u nche nche y y o o f H f H d d utchins utchins
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TOP: Tim Bowden officially launches Character Unbound in the Nettlefold Library. ABOVE: Members of our community gathered in the Nettlefold Library for the official launch. RIGHT: Archivist Margaret Mason-Cox signs copies of Character Unbound. Premiers, at North Hobart Oval, 1940 Athletics team, Southern L Shea, V Chen, ack) W Evans, A Gibson, E Valentine, A Wertheimer,P LSportsmasterethlean, (b P A Rogers, R Walch (middle) C A Viney, A Underhill, N Ruddock, R Swan, J Bennetto, G W Colman (front) G Tinning, B Foster, T Muller. In July 2005 Margaret Mason-Cox was commissioned to write the third history of The Hutchins School. The first history, The Official History of The Hutchins School, was written by Basil W. Rait and published in 1935. The second history, The Hutchins School Macquarie Street Years 1846 – 1965, was written by Dr Geoffrey H Stephens and published in 1979. In consultation with a Working Party consisting of F unding for publication has been provided in a joint Principal Bill Toppin, Then- Board Chairman Nick venture by The Hutchins School Foundation and The Heath, Hobart City Council Heritage Officer Brendan Hutchins School and to the delight of all we launched Lennard, and School Archivist John Ancher, work Character Unbound in the presence of the Board, began on a new history. Foundation, the Hutchins Old Boys’ Association, Parents’ Association, Headmaster, staff and friends of The first draft of the manuscript was completed for School Choir on Mt Wellington, 1995. The Hutchins School on Thursday 19 September 2013. review in August 2008. It was then decided that the
history should also include ‘the Toppin years’ and the This history is not simply a chronicle of the past. Form group, 1953-54. deadline was accordingly extended. Margaret’s account embodies and reflects the culture of The Hutchins School; it acknowledges our respect By February 2011 Margaret Mason-Cox had been and mindfulness of the past, yet it invites the reader to formally commissioned to prepare the final draft look to the future and contemplate that which has been on the Toppin years (1997-2007), and that chapter learned from a rich past. was completed and delivered in August 2011. On 1 November 2012 the completed manuscript, with It was fitting that Character Unbound was officially images, was handed over to the Headmaster for launched to our community by Old Boy, journalist and Phee. projected publishing in 2013. author, Tim Bowden. Laren, C Harvey and J Mc Kindergarten Play 1934 A Mac 26 27 la H D HUTCHINS istor Mr and Mrs H Grimsey ONORS u Mr T Grining Mr C Gulline and nche DONORS Ms K Dickenson Mr and Mrs M Hagan y The Hutchins Foundation is the major fundraising arm of the School and assists the Mr and Mrs B Hall
o School Board in preserving and developing the educational standards and facilities Mr and Mrs C Hall Mr and Mrs P Hamilton f H of the School. Through the generous support of members of our community, the Mr M Hansen Foundation has been able to provide library and learning resources, scholarships, Mr and Mrs I Hardham
d Dr and Mrs A Hardikar
utchins bursaries, and the maintenance and building of a range of other outstanding Mr and Mrs M Hargrave facilities. These invaluable contributions underpin the School’s goal of providing each Dr N Harkness and student with a world of opportunities to become his personal best. Dr F Howes Ms J Harley Mr M Harley The Foundation would like to acknowledge the contributions of those generous Mrs C Harper and members of our community who have supported us both financially and through the Mr P Nesbitt Mr M Harris (Michael)
giving of their time. Dr R Harrup and Mr D O’Toole Mrs M Harvey (Mary) Student leaders with Deputy Headmaster D C P Brammall, 1978 Mr and Mrs S Harvey Mr B Hay and Mrs K Bishop (from left) C Terry, D Morris, B Beattie (School Captain), S Doyle, Mr and Mrs S Hay P Dargaville. Gymnastics on Memorial Oval with Sportsmaster K Dexter (centre), 1963. Please note list correct at Mr and Mrs A Brown Dr R Dobson and Mr and Mrs D Hayes time of collation for print. Mr and Mrs J Brown Ms P Burnett Mr and Mrs E Hayes- Mr and Mrs P Browne Mrs G Don Newington Mr and Mrs G Abel Mr S Buissink Mr D Downie (David) Mr and Mrs M Hayward Mr and Mrs S Abel Mr and Mrs D Burbury Mr and Ms B Drake Mrs J Heath (Judy) That is likewise true of the illustrations. There are a vast number, well Mr and Mrs S Ahern Mr and Mrs J Burbury Mrs M Duckett (Merle) Mrs B Heffernan and Praise for Character Unbound: integrated with the text. Immense work must have been involved, Mrs P Alexander and Mr R Burgess (Russell) Mr S Duggan and Mr S Heffernan Mr P Alexander Mr and Mrs P Burnell Mrs E Moran-Duggan redounding further credit the author, and also on designer Julie Dr A Henskens (Ada) “… Margaret Mason-Cox’s history … takes Hutchins’ history Mr and Mrs G Anderson Mr I Camm (Don) Dr D Dunbabin and Dr M Klok Mr N Heyward and Hawkins, and printer Everbest. Scholarly endnotes and indexes right up to the present day, and what a contrast to my father’s J Anderson Mr and Mrs D Campbell Mr S Duske and Ms A Dopson complete the work. and indeed even my blackboard and chalk education. Hutchins ANZ Trustees Mrs R Campbell Mrs N Kerstan-Duske Mr and Mrs S Hickie Mr and Mrs R Eastment at its Sandy Bay campus has blossomed into a magnificent Mrs J Armstrong (Judith) Mr P Capon and Ms J Tierney Mr H Hickling – Michael Roe, Historian. Mr and Mrs W Ashlin Mr F Carmona and Mr D Elias (David) Ms L Higginson and school, offering subjects and personal development Rev and Mrs P Astley-Bogg Dr C McClean Ms K Emms Mr A Corke opportunities of quality and richness that I could not have I just want to congratulate you on writing and producing that wonderful Mrs D Atkinson (Dianne) Rev and Mrs S Carnaby Mr and Mrs B Essex Mr and Mrs B Hilder imagined in the 1940s and 50s. book about the History of Hutchins. … I am buying one to give to Mrs M Austin (Mary) Mr and Mrs S Carrick Dr and Dr D Evans Ms V Hine my son-in-law, Tim Lewis, for Christmas. … Tim is an “Old Boy” of Mr and Mrs J Ayre Mr and Mrs M Casey Mr J Evans and Ms A Beltz Miss C Ho It now has a published history that blends the past and the Mr and Mrs S Baddiley Mr and Mrs J Cenin Mr and Mrs P Evans Hutchins School so I know he will enjoy your book. … It has to be a Ms J Holden and present into a compelling narrative … Congratulations to all Dr and Mrs P Baggaley Mr and Mrs D Chambers Mr and Mrs S Farid Mr S Johnson concerned with the production of this terrific book, and winner Mr and Mrs J Bannon Mr and Mrs G Chan Mr and Mrs C Feeger Mr M Horsham and I am delighted to be able to declare it launched.” – Mrs Evelyn Sadler, Mr and Mrs S Banzi Mr T Chandler (Thomas) Mr A Fenney-Walch and Dr J Sargison Ms J Barker and Mrs A Charles Belinda Fenney-Walch Ms N Hudson long-standing Hutchins community member. – Tim Bowden, Launch Speech 19 September 2013. Mr P Millhouse Mr and Mrs B Chatwood Mr J Fergusson Mr and Mrs M Hull Mr and Mrs C Barling Dr S Chau Mr and Mrs S Fergusson Dr and Mrs D Humphrey Congratulations Margaret for this book and for having such a hugely Mr and Mrs P Forbes-Smith “I have just finished reading the whole book - seriously - and I Mr and Mrs F Barrett Mr and Mrs M Chilcott Mr and Mrs A Hunn successful and lavish launch: an author’s dream. As Tim rightly said Mr and Mrs P Barry Mr and Mrs C Clark Mr and Mrs S Forbes-Young Mrs M Hunn (Marguerite) found it beautifully written and a fitting testimony it is indeed a page-turner. It filled in for me the big picture in the Mr G Bateman (Greg) Mr P Clarke and Mr H Foster (Henry) Mrs C Hurburgh (Carol) to the Hutchins story. … in all respects it is a most impressive background to the ‘40s, complementing Stephens, and it gave credit Mrs M Bates Dr J Vaughan Mr and Mrs T Foster Mrs J Hurley work. Mr D Beattie Mr and Mrs B Cleary Mr M Francis Mr and Mrs M Hurst to the Chauncy vale experience and to Gordon Jones that Stephens Mr and Mrs P Beattie Mrs H Clennett Mr D Fraser Mr R Ikin … be absolutely assured of my admiration for what you have omitted. I also appreciated being brought up to date: I left in 1957 Mr P Beckett Mr M Clennett (Michael) Mr and Mrs G Freeman Mr and Mrs W Inglis achieved.” and didn’t return until 2001 by which time the school was completely Mr and Ms D Berechree Mr and Mrs D Clerk Mr and Mrs K Friberg Mr and Mrs M Jackson unrecognizable, in both hardware and software. Mr and Mrs S Berry Mr and Mrs S Clutterbuck Mr and Mrs E Gall Mr and Mrs R Jackson – John Bednall, former Headmaster, Mr and Mrs D Bishop Mr and Mrs S Conn Mr D Gallagher and Dr and Mrs T Jackson 15 October 2013. – John Biggs, Author. Mr and Mrs L Bishop Mr S Connelly and Ms D Hurley Mr and Mrs J Jacob Dr and Mrs D Boadle Prof E Cameron Mr and Mrs R Gardner Mr and Mrs D Jarvis Margaret Mason-Cox has rare qualification to write a history Mr and Mrs R Boman Dr and Mrs C Connor Mr T Gardner and Ms M Ayre Mr and Mrs S Jarvis of Hutchins. She first came to Hobart as the daughter of WH Mr & Mrs M Bonney Dr R Cooper Mr and Mrs B Garth Mr S Johnson Mason-Cox, headmaster of the school, from 1954 to 1958. Mr A Bonney and Ms J Allen Dr S Cooper Dr and Dr D Gartlan Mr and Mrs R Johnston Mr and Mrs P Bonnitcha Mr and Mrs J Cotton Ms K Gates (Kiralee) Mr and Mrs R Johnston She herself has had much teaching experience and as well To order your copy of this Mrs J Boult (Janet) Mr and Mrs J Cranwell Mr and Mrs M Gentile Mr A Jones and Ms C Hogan has published several works, notably Lifeblood of a Colony: beautifully written, designed Mr and Mrs R Boult Mr and Mrs D Crean Mr and Mrs G Giameos Mr and Mrs A Jones A history of irrigation in Tasmania. She began work on the and illustrated history of our Mr and Mrs S Bowden Mr and Mrs A Croser Mr and Mrs P Giblin Dr and Mrs A Jones Mr H Gibson (Harvey) current project in 2005, becoming immersed in Hutchins’ rich school, visit the Hutchins Mr K Bowerman OAM and Mr and Mrs R Curtis Mr and Mrs B Jones archive. All these qualifications and qualities reach admirable Mrs W Bowerman Mr A Darcey (Andrew) Dr R Giec Mr D Jones (David) fulfilment in this massive, enlightening study. School website: Mr P Bradley and Ms M Fox Mrs B Darcey (Beth) Mr and Mrs J Godfrey Prof and Dr G Jones Mr R Braithwaite Mrs M Davy (Margaret) Mr and Dr R Grant Dr and Mrs I Jones Accordingly, Character Unbound takes a worthy place in one of www.hutchins.tas.edu.au Mr P Bramich and Ms D Leo Mr and Mrs W Dean Mr and Mrs M Graver Mr P Jones the richest clusters of Tasmanian historical scholarship. …. and order online, or phone Mr and Mrs D Brammall Mr and Mrs M Denehey Rev Canon and Mrs M Gray Mr and Mrs T Jones Mr J Bray and Ms H Yoshida Mrs A Denholm and Dr C Gray (Robin) Mr and Mrs A Jubb At the basis of all were the boys (and a few girls, from time 6221 4200. Mr and Mrs S Bridge Mr D Whitwell Mrs M Green (Claire) Mr A Kains and Dr A Green to time). There is massive data about many aspects of their Copies can also be Mr and Mrs K Briggs Mr and Mrs J Devine Ms S Greenaway Mr and Mrs R Kaspareit experience: what they were taught, how they behaved, their Mr and Mrs G Britton Mr G Dick (Robert) Mr and Mrs R Greenwell Mr and Mrs P Kearney purchased from Reception. Dr M Broadby and Mr and Ms D Dickinson Mr and Mrs S Greenwood sports and pranks; cultural pursuits. In this domain the book’s Mr T Kennedy and Dr P Tucker Ms H Dickinson (Helen) Mr and Mrs W Gregg Ms K Gates somewhat oblique title acquires most meaning. Mr and Mrs M Brocklehurst Mr and Mrs D Dilger Mr and Mrs T Gribble Dr and Mrs W Kennedy 28 29 Mrs R Killingbeck (Renie) Mr and Mrs A Nash Mr M Smith and Dr and Mrs M Warden
D HUTCHINS Mr and Mrs D Kim Mr and Mrs M Natoli Ms F Thompson Mr and Mrs R Warrington ARCHIVES F
Mr and Mrs P King Neal Edwards Pty Ltd Mr M Smith and Mr G Watkins and ROM THE ONORS Mr and Mrs R King Mr and Mrs M Nermut Dr K FitzGerald Ms C Bethune Mr and Mrs R King Mr and Mrs A Nesbitt Mr V Smith (Valentine) Mr and Mrs M Webb Mrs C Kingston Mr and Ms S Nettlefold Mr C So and Mrs S Yip Mr and Mrs I Welch Mr and Mrs L Kinne Mr C Noble (Colin) Mrs D Sookee-Wooley Mr and Mrs C Welling Mr L Ko and Ms Y Li Mr and Mrs T Noonan and Mr C Wooley Mr and Mrs M West Mr and Mrs S Kregor Mr and Mrs J Nunn Dr J Sowby (John) Mr and Ms J Westbury Mrs S Krueger Mr and Mrs P Oddie Dr M Spearpoint Mr and Mrs T Wheeler Mr and Mrs P Kuzis Mrs K O’Keefe and Mrs K Opray Mr and Mrs J Whelan Mr and Mrs T Lack Dr and Mrs C Orlikowski Mr and Mrs A Spence Mr and Mrs P Wherrett Mr and Mrs T Lane Mr and Mrs D Orpin Mr and Mrs E Spiden Mr and Mrs A Whitbread Mr and Mrs J Langford Mr D O’Toole and Mr J St Hill (John) Mrs D White and Mr B White Mr and Mrs J Larkin Dr R Harrup Mr D Stary and Ms J Glover Mr R Whitehead Mr and Mrs K Latimer Dr and Mrs P Oxbrough Mr R Stewart and Mr and Mrs R Whitehouse Dr J Lavers and Mr P Mead Mr and Mrs M Pace Ms C Preston Mr and Mrs P Wiese Mr G Law and Ms R Rao Mr M Paine (Maxwell) Mr and Mrs M Street Mr R Wilkins and Mr and Mrs S Law Mr and Mrs I Palmer Dr and Mrs M Sussex Ms L Rumley Dr C Lee Mr and Mrs B Park Mr D Taplin Mr and Mrs B Wilkinson Ms M Legro Mr and Mrs P Parsons Mr C Tate (Charles) Mr and Mrs S Wilkinson Mr and Mrs G Leitch Mr and Mrs T Parsons Mr and Mrs R Taylor Mr and Mrs P Williams Dr and Mrs T Lickiss Mr and Mrs M Pash Mrs F Thompson (Frances) Mr and Mrs T Williams Dr and Mrs F Lilley Dr and Dr M Patel Mr and Dr J Thorpe Dr and Mrs P Wilson Mr R Lindsay and Dr and Mrs T Patiniotis Mr and Mrs S Tiedemann Mr and Mrs G Wood Mrs I Sukata Mr A Paul Mr and Mrs J Titchen Dr I Wood (Ian) Mr and Mrs S Lopa Mr and Mrs N Paul Mr and Mrs P Trambas Ms R Wood and Mr G Clifford Mrs A Lowe (Anne) Mr and Mrs N Peacock Mr T Trambas Mr and Mrs A Woolford Mr R Lowes and Ms B Watson Mr and Mrs J Pereira Mr and Mrs R Urquhart Mr and Mrs B Wright Mr and Mrs R Lowther Dr J Peters-Willke and Mr and Ms F Usoalii Mr and Mrs D Wyatt Dr and Dr A Lucieer Dr G Peters Mr and Mrs M Vermey Dr and Mrs S Yang Mr and Mrs W Luders Mr and Mrs E Pitman Mr B Vickers and Dr and Mrs S Yellapu Mr and Mrs R Lynch Mr and Mrs J Pitt Ms V Patterson Mr G and Dr R Young Mr and Mrs D Macpherson Mr P Pitt and Miss N Killion Mr and Mrs T Vincent Mr and Mrs J Young Dr and Mrs S Macrossan Mr and Mrs G Plunkett Rev and Mrs K Viney Mr P and Dr J Young Mr I Madden (Ian) Mr and Mrs I Polglase Mr C Waite Mrs D Zochling and Mr S Malayanond and Mr and Mrs J Polglase Mr R Wallace-Barnett Mr H Zochling Miss A Pora Mr and Mrs G Polley (Richard) Dr J Zochling Mr and Mrs J Mamic Mr and Mrs M Prazak Mr K Wallman and Mr and Ms J Zubovic Mr and Mrs G Manning Mrs S Prosser (Sylvia) Ms G Lilley Mr and Mrs E Zywko-Hicks Mr and Mrs R Manning Public Trustee Master X Wang Mr and Mrs D Marshall Mr and Mrs D Pulver Master X Wang Mr and Mrs G Marshall Ms L Punshon Mrs C Martin Mrs V Rainbow (Vivienne) Mr and Mrs C Mason Mr and Mrs M Rao Mr R Mason and Dr A Reed and Dr H Fitton Cadets M Crisp, T Bowden and E Lilley, 1954. Ms L Adams (Mason) Mr and Mrs D Reid To discuss further strengthening your Ms M Maughan Dr and Mrs K Reid Mr and Mrs D Mazengarb Mr and Mrs R Reisz connection with the School, we encourage Mr and Mrs K McCulloch Mrs S Riley and Mr C Riley you to consider becoming a Member of the Mr and Mrs Q McCulloch Mr and Dr M Rimes Mr J McCullum and Mr and Mrs C Robottom Foundation. Ms A Sinclair Mr and Mrs G Roehrer Mr and Mrs S McCullum Mr and Mrs J Rooke For more information please contact the Mr I McDonald Ms R Rose Ms K McElduff Dr N Rosewell and Development Office on 03 6221 4200. NEWS FROM Mr and Mrs R McFarland Mr C Cuthbert Mr and Mrs M McGregor Mr and Mrs N Ross Mr and Mrs T McIntyre Mr and Mrs D Rossiter Mr and Mrs G McLagan Mr I Rowntree (Ian) Bequests Mr L McLaren and Ms M Lyall Dr K Roy and Dr S THE ARCHIVES Tim Bowden with Margaret Mason-Cox at the book launch. Mr and Mrs M McMann Chamberlen A bequest is an opportunity for you to make a tangible Mr and Mrs A McMaster Dr C Roy-Chowdhury Dr and Mrs P McQuillan and Mrs A Day and lasting gift – one that will make a difference. It is a Mr and Mrs E McShane Mr and Mrs P Russell Mr and Mrs B McTaggart Dr P Sakov and Dr I Sakova special way of saying Thank You to a School which has Undoubtedly the biggest news of the year has been the of some of those quirky characters who make up the Mr and Mrs P McTaggart Mr and Mrs N Saramaskos opened up a lifetime of opportunities for generations Dr A Mellor Dr M Sarma and Dr J Lain public outing of Character Unbound: A History of The Hutchins pantheon. The author presented a selection of Mr and Mrs A Messmer Ms J Schafferius (Jodie) of students. Mr A Midgley Mr and Mrs B Schmitt Hutchins School. Written and re-written over the past unpublished stories about the three main players in the Mr K Midson and Mr and Mrs C Seabourne Your bequest will help to ensure that future eight years by your trusty archivist, it was launched by book – former Headmasters Dudley Clarke, John Bednall Mrs Z Kacic-Midson Brigadier D Sharp OBE former student Tim Bowden on Thursday 19 September and Bill Toppin – as a prelude to the list of people to be Mr and Mrs M Millhouse and Mrs J Sharp generations of students continue to enjoy the high Mr J Millington (John) Mr P Sheahan and Ms P in superlative Hutchins style, thanks to the combined thanked publicly, before harnessing some of her free- Mr and Mrs J Mison Nicholls standard of facilities which enable the rich Hutchins forces of John Devine’s Development team and our own flowing nervous energy to sign books, in somewhat shaky Mr H Moll and Mr and Mrs B Sheen chef, Adam Aitken. handwriting! Miss B Williams Mr and Mrs J Shelton educational experience. Mr and Mrs T Moore Mrs L Shulman and Tim Bowden (1946, no.3857), former ABC broadcaster, My sincere thanks go to all those concerned with staging Mr and Mrs G Morgan Dr J Shulman F or more information on bequests contact the Mr and Mrs S Morgan Mr and Mrs M Skalicky Antarctic adventurer and author of fifteen books, such a memorable occasion, as well as to those who Mr J Morris LLB AM (John) Mr and Mrs D Skinner Development Office on 03 6221 4200. spoke memorably of his own school days at Macquarie assisted in any way with the production of the book. Mrs R Mulcahy and Mr and Mrs T Skoulakis Mr S Mulcahy Mr and Mrs P Smeele Street – and reminded the audience of the exploits Thank you, one and all. Mr and Mrs A Nand Mr E Smith 30 31 Prize books: Stories of the Days of King Arthur by C H ARCHIVES F RECENT DONATIONS Hanson, 1882; Middy and Ensign by G M Fenn, 1883; The VALE MAGENTA & BLACK ROM THE Prospectus, c1966; Junior School report, 1948 for R H Island Home by R Archer, c1879; The Autobiography of a Man- Purden (1945, no. 3828); admission letter, 1967 for B O-War’s Bell by C R Low, 1875 (section only) – donated by A M Purden – donated by Bryce Purden (1971, no. 5988), 11 Dunn, grandson of T Murdoch, 4 September 2013. July 2013. Assorted documents: Ray Vincent, 1969-92 – donated by T W School Magazine, Midwinter 1920 – donated Vincent, 19 September 2013. anonymously, 12 July 2013. Glasses (6 x beer mugs) with Hutchins crest – donated by H Letter from HSOBA to R N K Beedham (1913, no. 1910), Foster, mother of Justin Foster (1992py), 10 September 2013. 30 April 1938 – donated by nephew David Kirby (1941, Eulogies: Tim Fish, Russell Morton (4) – donated by David no. 3585), 29 July 2013. Brammall, 10 and 24 September 2013. Speech Night programs, 1966, 1969, 1970 – donated by Chris Wisbey. Teaspoon with Hutchins crest – donated by D C P CORRECTION Brammall (1945, no. 3789), 20 August 2013. FROM LAST ISSUE School uniform items: Hutchins polo shirts (2); Choir of Our photograph of the First IV with coach Russell Keon-Cohen the Chapel of St Thomas polo shirts (2); hockey top; 2nd was incorrectly labelled 1924 in the caption; it should have VIII Rowing singlet 2004 – donated by Richard Taylor read 1948. Many thanks to Peter McCabe (1944, no. 3752) (2006py), 20 August 2013. and John Strutt (1940, no. 3543) for drawing this error to Middle School leaders, 1970 Tim Fish, 1993 (front) T Fish, M Foster, J F Millington, R Hewer, Photographs (20); information re archival photos our attention. M Sansom (back) R Robinson, A McRae, D Peters, S Gumley, I Bail, I Middleton. Tim Fish,1993. published in Magenta & Black, June 2013 – donated Margaret Mason-Cox - ARCHIVIST by unknown Old Boy, 27 August 2013. [IF YOU ARE Ph: 03 6221 4312 THE DONOR, PLEASE CONTACT THE ARCHIVIST Email: [email protected] ON 6221 4312] severely handicapped children – where his love of art and the VALE: TIM FISH exercise of his artistic skills flourished. He returned home for what he knew would be his final visit only months before Cross Country team with Sportsmaster R Penwright, 1954, D Martin, T Bowden, A Gibson, R Page, C Smith, H Fergusson. (1956-2013) his death.
Old Boy, artist and popular former teacher Tim Fish (1974py, no. 5781) was born into a well-known Oatlands VALE: MICHAEL family and joined the Hutchins community as a boarder in 1969. A keen footballer who converted to rugby and eventually made the First XV, he also won First Colours HODGMAN QC AM for Rowing and dabbled with the creative arts, publishing an article on Japanese history in the School magazine (1938-2013) of December 1970 and becoming a backstage operator for the 1972 drama production of Peer Gynt. But it was William Michael Hodgman was born on 16 November 1938 and in the subject of Art that Tim excelled, winning the Art entered the Hutchins Junior School in 1947 (no. 3943). Both Prize in 1973 and eventually going on to teach Art. Michael’s father, William Clark Hodgman, and grandfather, William Michael Hodgman, had attended Hutchins before him; Following his university studies to become a teacher, his own son, William Edward Felix, and grandson, William Tim rejoined the Hutchins community in 1993 as a Michael Paul, would follow the family tradition. teacher of Middle School English and Social Science. The following year he became a Year 7 class tutor, Michael made his mark at school almost immediately, School House organiser, badminton coach and Squadron featuring in junior football and winning first place in the U9 Leader of the Flying Club (in which position he organised 75 yards athletics race in 1948. He continued to shine on the delivery of a Cessna aircraft and assisted with its athletics field throughout his junior school days, regularly assembly in order to construct a flight simulator for winning prizes for sprints and high jump events. Later he student use). By 1995 he was teaching Art at Junior and contributed in other sporting arenas, notably swimming, while Middle School levels and soon was being commissioned also playing house football and tennis. In 1954 he even staged to draw and paint artworks for the school. In 1996 he a boxing match at Hutchins with the help of his form teacher; became Master-in-Charge of Rowing, in which latter his attachment to this sport stayed with him throughout his position he was so highly valued that in 2001 a new life, as did his love of horse-racing. rowing shell was named in his honour. It was in the fields of public speaking and writing that Michael In 2001 Tim relocated to the United Kingdom where he made his enduring mark, setting himself up for the illustrious taught at the Cressex School in High Wycombe. By 2005 parliamentary and legal career which followed. During his when his relocation had become permanent he was final year in Junior School, he won both Literary and Debating teaching at Kingsley High School, Harrow – a school for Society prizes for Junior Orator and Junior Impromptu Orator, 32 33 as well as the Junior Hudspeth Essay seat of Denison and served as a junior minister in the Fraser VALE MAGENTA & BLACK Prize, and led Buckland House – of which Liberal government from 1980-83. He returned to state politics VALE: VALE MAGENTA & BLACK he was Captain – to victory in the junior in 1992, again winning the seat of Denison, which he held until school debating competition. In later years 1998, when the size of parliament was reduced. Regaining the he served on the Magazine Committee and seat in 1991, he held it until his retirement in 2010. T GRAEME continued to act in school plays (his first Michael Hodgman’s stellar legal career was notable for his appearance on the stage had been in the championing of the underdog, his jovial good humour and RAPHAEL 1950 school production of ‘Peter Pan and his ability to relate to people from any walk of life. In 2012 he Wendy’). His service as a naval cadet from was awarded the HSOBA Ivied Tower Award. He died on 19 1955 culminated in his joining the Reserve (1946-2013) June 2013. Cadets attached to HMAS Huon. Thomas Graeme Raphael was born on 5 February 1946 Michael left school in 1956 and gained and entered Hutchins Prep 4 in 1956, aged ten years. a Commonwealth Scholarship to study A keen athlete in Junior School, he passed his Schools law at the University of Tasmania. He Board examination comfortably and left the School at entered politics in 1966 as member for the the end of 1963. Tasmanian Legislative Council seat of Huon. Peter Pan and Wendy, 1950 A much-loved and respected member of the Oatlands From 1975 until 1987 he held the Federal P Lawrence, R Webster, M Hodgman, A Gibson, D Calvert, I McIntosh. community, Graeme was a councillor on both the Oatlands Council and its successor, the Southern Midlands Council. He also served as Chairperson and Secretary of the Oatlands/Bothwell Uniting Church Council and was a founding member of the Oatlands Historical Society. A government Apiary Officer, he was a dedicated member of the Tasmanian Beekeepers’ Association and an honorary honey judge for many years in which role he became popular with students at Oatlands District High School and the Levendale Primary School. Graeme was a tireless, dedicated worker and committee member of the Parattah Railway Station, Jubilee Hall and Progress Association and was known as the ‘father of the Upper Coal River Landcare Group’ at Tunnack. He died on 22 August 2013. Swimming team, 1954: (back) M Bryden, M Gibson, N Henry, M Gray, D McDougall (middle) M Hodgman, H Taylor, A Goodfellow, E McDougall, M Darcey, A Kemp, J Hodgman M Hodgman presenting flag to the School, 1981. (front) G Perry, H Fergusson, R Henry, G A Renney, S Knott, D Salter, W Henry. OBITUARIES We are saddened to report the Father J Lawrence Reeve. passing of the Old Boys listed below. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends. Combined cadets, 1955: (back) M Skeels, F Kean, P Phillips, J Clennett, J Ratten, R Jones (middle) H Burbury, C Phillips, M Bryden, P Calvert, D Martin, S Palfreyman, S Burbury (front) D McDougall, N Henry, R Pitt, D Lane, E McDougall, M Hodgman, I Parker, D Brammall. VALE: Roy Pugh AM 1945 FR J LAWRENCE Sam Allen 2006 REEVE (1928-2013) Michael Hodgman 1955 Tim Fish 1974 James Lawrence Reeve (1933, no. 3222) attended Hutchins Junior School and was a member of Stephens House from Peter Rule 1947 1933 to 1938. Son of the Rev W J Reeve of the Church of St John the Baptist in West Hobart, he was sent to boarding James Reeve 1938 school in Victoria when his father went into camp with the troops on the outbreak of war in 1939. At Trinity College Andrew Potter 1979 Lawrence became a prefect and was the longest serving George Murray 1947 member of the school cadet corps, with a passion for music. He eventually followed his father into the church, being Thomas Raphael 1964 ordained deacon in 1952 and priest in 1953. He married in 1955 and had two sons, and he and wife Roma retired in 1993 after Richard Harvey 1977 devoting almost forty years of their life together to the Anglican Church. Lawrence died on 23 July 2013, aged 85. Please note, obituaries are correct to our knowledge at the time of collation for print.
34 35 2013 CALENDAR EVENTS
Term 4
HSOBA Ray Vincent Lunch Friday 29 November JS Speech Night Thursday 5 December SS Speech Night Tuesday 10 December Leavers’ Dinner Friday 13 December
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