AUGUST CGS Outlook 2014 The magazine of the Grammar School community

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 1 IN THIS ISSUE:

From the Head 1 From the Head of Primary From the Head of Senior School 2 Nature walks 3 Learning to be leaders 4 RMC leadership day 5 Julius Caesar in the ring 6 Matthew Nicholls, Year 12, joins a chorus of student musicians Code Cadets hack to success at GovHack 2014 6 New students 7 Asian tea ritual 10 Enlightening Australian Studies lectures 11 Remembering our ANZACs 11 Focus on: Northside 12 Fete 2014 14 Update: The Snow Centre for Education in the Asian Century 15 Subject Feature: Agriculture 16 Meet Mr Clark 17 Farewell Bridget Middleton 18 Congratulations Mrs Smyth 18 Jack Parker, Year 12, creates a Gatsby-themed artwork during the event Teachmeet 18 The why, what and how of Asian engagement 19 CGS hosts teachers from Grammar goes Gatsby around the world 19 School Board update 20 Canberra Grammar School started off 2014 in style with a Gatsby-themed Classical Encounters 21 extravaganza in the School’s Main Quad to celebrate our 85th year and the Newsbites 22 launch of the CGS Foundation. Members of the CGS Community donned their finest furs and flapper dresses and poured into the Quad for an evening The making of the whole School photo 24 of entertainment under the stars. A line-up of CGS students, both past and present, serenaded guests with musical performances while art students Old Boys' reunion weekend 26 were presented with a blank canvas on which to create a Gatsby-themed Old Boys' news 28 artwork during the course of the party. Mr Terry Snow, the CGS Foundation What I know now 30 Patron, unveiled the plaque for the Snow Centre for Education in the Asian In memory 31 Century which is due to open in Semester 2, 2014.

©Canberra Grammar School 2014 Editor: Clare Dahlstrom Graphic Design: Thuy Anh Phan Photography:2 | CGS OutlookWilliam Hall, | LivingAugust Portraiture 2014 The plaque for the Snow Centre for Education in the Asian Century is unveiled From the Head

I love the surprise that comes with each new edition of CGS Outlook. Even when you live the School every day and you thrive on its energy, you sometimes forget just how much is going on to generate the culture of a community that, as our 85th anniversary photograph proves, is now larger and more diverse than it has ever been.

It’s a pleasure therefore to flick through these pages and to be reminded again and again of highlights of the year, like the brilliant production of Julius Caesar in our Theatre transformed to a boxing gym, or the cool night of the School’s 85th birthday party in the Quad. It’s inspiring to see in vibrant variety the texture of our daily life: Too rarely in Schools do we have access to such tea ceremonies, leadership challenges, classical concentrated intellectual expertise from higher music encounters, sophisticated IT programming, education. Redressing that is one of the defining goals of nature walks and, always, always, learning, the Snow Centre, which is rising in our midst at stunning learning, learning. There’s so much opportunity pace. It will provide a venue for on-going interaction for personal growth in such rich experience between teachers and researchers at both school and university levels as we develop the subject knowledge – and we’re only half way through the year! and the skills required of a world-class education in our Yet, for all that’s happening inside the School, one global era. Amid the exciting busyness of our campus of the great pleasures of this edition is its evidence and community life, we must not lose sight of that goal; of our educational experience stretching far beyond our enduring aspiration to deepen and enrich the quality the campus; be it in the bush, on farms, at partner of the education we offer, not simply to get good results, institutions in Canberra, in virtual lessons delivered but to be a place of genuine intellectual, cultural, social from afar, or in national academic and sporting and, indeed, spiritual nourishment. competitions. I want our School’s boundaries to be To see that being realised is the true pleasure, not just permeable; for students to know that education doesn’t of reading CGS Outlook, but of being in the School every stop at the driveway, and for our staff and students to day. For that, as always, I am very grateful to everyone draw experience, expertise and diversity of perspectives in our School community for their support. into the life of the School from an extraordinary community beyond.

That’s why Australian Studies, for example, is one of Finally, I would like to make special mention of the the jewels in our curriculum, challenging our senior Board article in this edition and, both personally boys to see their learning in national and global context and on behalf of all in the School community, to through the eyes of visiting journalists, academics, thank the retiring Chairman, Mr Mark Brandon- politicians, soldiers, activists, migrants, ecologists, Baker, for all that he and his colleagues have done historians and more. It’s also why I’m so proud to have to safeguard what we see reflected in these pages. hosted almost three hundred IB languages teachers For my own opportunity to be part of this School, from across and the Asia Pacific region in the for the wisdom of the Board in charting our future, last School holidays as affirmation of our connection to and for Mark’s constant support, I am immensely a world-wide educational community; and it’s why I was grateful, and I look forward to bright prospects particularly delighted by this term’s ground-breaking under the new Chairman, Mr Stephen Byron. day of professional development for the whole School staff – from Pre-School to Year 12 – to engage in deep discussion with some of Australia’s leading academic thinkers on our relationship with Asia from the ANU, the Justin Garrick University of Adelaide and the University of Melbourne. Head of School

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 1 From the Head of Primary School

Learning within an Australian school setting is a personal, interactive process that brings to life the required learning from national curriculum documents, the aspirations held by the School, the interests, abilities and reactions of the students and the knowledge and practice of teachers. What learning looks and feels like can differ from one school to another.

When you move around Canberra Grammar School Primary classrooms you'll notice that a child-centred constructivist approach to learning is acutely evident. Our children are active participants in their own learning. They are empowered to investigate and reorganise their knowledge, make choices and seek out experiences that help to answer the questions they generate. They share in multifaceted ways what they discover. Their daily schedule is loosely structured to enable learning within a blend of stand-alone subject areas and transdisciplinary themes. Our teachers encourage the children to ask questions, provide open-ended activities with multiple outcomes and seek to ignite learning through the innate curiosity of those they teach. They emphasise the importance of social awareness and the display of empathy, respect and care for one another. Learning in a school environment is incredibly complex, yet amazingly rewarding to be part of. To see it in action and to experience the ‘buzz’ that comes from being part of the action, visit some of our classrooms. Our students will explain to you what they are learning, why and how. You will be amazed by what our students know about how they learn.

Rosalie Reeves Head of Primary School

From the Head of Senior School Returning to CGS after a wonderful period of Long Service Leave in Term One was a very interesting experience. It was amazing how many things had changed in that relatively short period of time. At my first assembly, I wasn’t entirely comfortable looking out on so many unfamiliar faces; I hadn’t met all the staff; Mr Goddard had put a new chair in my office; period times were slightly adjusted; the Captains arrived a day early for our weekly meeting! I had much to learn, and as this edition of Outlook clearly shows, I had missed many wonderful events in the life of our School.

However, it didn’t take long for me to settle back into the buzz of each day at Canberra Grammar. It was obvious that so many things haven’t changed and these things are the special and defining features of CGS. Boys are still happy to stop and talk and share something of their lives, senior students continue to give enormously of their time to help younger boys, people actually care for each other, under the leadership of our staff boys are still being given incredible opportunities and the sense of belonging is so strong that it is almost tangible. I hope you enjoy reflecting on and remembering the many things that contribute to our community life at CGS as much as I have enjoyed being back in my role here.

David Smart Head of Senior School

2 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 Nature walks

At Canberra Grammar and resilience. It is often through also have new experiences that School, Pre-School and exertion that we feel elation. develop their willingness to take Pre-Kindergarten students The children return after their a chance. experiences so full of energy and participate in a bushwalking Climbing, collecting and discovering, excitement. program during their year at the children are real explorers the Early Learning Centre. The bushwalking program also and inquirers of the natural develops confidence in the children environment. These experiences act The School’s close proximity as they experience new adventures as stimuli for conversation, drawing to Red Hill Reserve provides and are encouraged to step outside and the creation of shared stories a wonderful opportunity for their comfort zones. once back in the classroom. the children to explore the These walks are not possible Most importantly the children are natural environment, learn without the wonderful assistance of developing a love for the natural about sustainability and be parents. In a small group structure, environment. The understanding nurtured by nature. the children have the benefit of an of human impact grows from adult immediately at hand who can their respect of this world. The The length and complexity of the talk and wonder with them about sustainable practices introduced walks gradually increase throughout the natural world. The children at the Early Learning Centre are the course of the year which allows know the bushwalking rules which followed with purpose in a desire to the children to build their fitness help to keep them safe but they protect our beloved bush.

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 3 Learning to be leaders

At Canberra Grammar School, learning about leadership is an important part of our students’ education. Students across all year groups and activities are assigned to leadership roles and those in the senior years are all expected to act as leaders within the student community.

Year 6 and Year 11 are both important years when it comes to taking an active role in the leadership of the School and, in 2014, those year groups have spent time engaged in dedicated leadership activities.

Junior School leadership In February, Canberra Grammar School's Year 6 students the tone of the School, leads the School and provides enjoyed a day dedicated to learning about leadership. As elements we can be proud of," he said. the oldest students in the School's Junior years, the boys During the assembly, a boy from each class was of Year 6 take on important leadership roles. appointed to the Student Representative Council and During Leadership Day, the boys broke into small groups the Community Care Council. Year 6 leaders were to complete a variety of problem-solving and role-playing appointed in the areas of Art, Environment, Learning, Library, Media, Music, Peer Support and Sport. Year challenges. Each challenge was specifically designed to 6 boys were also appointed as the House Captains help the students further develop their understanding of and Vice-Captains of the four Junior School houses, effective leadership, and to practise the skills necessary Shakespeare, Edwards, Garnsey and Radford. to become a successful leader. Mrs Rosalie Reeves addressed the boys about what Later in the month, the 2014 Junior School leaders qualities make a great leader. They included compassion, were announced in a special assembly. In his address staying true to your personal values, recognising your to the assembly, Dr Justin Garrick spoke about how all own strength and that of others, having the ability to boys are leaders and not just those who are recognised bring your dreams to reality and being self-directed to in particular roles. "Every single Junior School boy sets do the right thing without having to be told to do so.

4 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 RMC leadership day

On a Friday in May, the entire Canberra The Leadership Day at RMC is a highlight of the Year 11 Grammar School Year 11 cohort ventured to calendar and has developed into a mutually beneficial the Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon program. Young leaders of the Defence Force get a to participate in the much anticipated leadership chance to lead and manage school students and the group from CGS have a sneak peek at life in the Forces. activity day. It was a rare opportunity to host Each year, two to three graduates from CGS win places the whole group with both IB and HSC students at RMC and ADFA. together, rolling up their sleeves and applying the theories of leadership to a range of problem- Stuart McNeill solving tasks. Assistant Head of Senior School

The aim of the day was to break the year group into House teams and to observe the boys as they were challenged in physical activities, Army training exercises and the Leadership Reaction Course at Majura Range. Following the Year 10 Expedition, leadership development in Year 11 seeks to build on this experiential model. An important aspect of the day is tapping into the “Leadership Tool Kit” – a concept that had been introduced and utilised by the boys during the Year 10 Expedition. Some of the comments from the boys included: “It was great to see how each leader coped when in the hot seat.” “I was quite curious about the environment and perhaps joining up as an undergrad and taking up life in the forces.” “It was a good day for House groups to operate together and build a sense of team rather than just friendships.” “It was an insightful day that gave me a good look into RMC and how life operates on the inside. The idea of a service life appeals to me and therefore it was a good snapshot.” “It was a fun day working in small teams, but leadership is hard.” “It was a good opportunity to recognise each other’s strengths and weaknesses.”

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 5 IN THE RING

Over three nights in March, Canberra Grammar School presented Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar as you’ve never seen it before. A full-size professional boxing ring was installed in the Tim Murray Theatre to host an adaptation of the famous play set in the 1930’s in an underground boxing gym. This interpretation included the characters from the traditional Julius Caesar but changed their roles to that of fighters rather than politicians. the most exciting scenes of the play: the battle of Brutus Along with drama coaching, CGS students received and Cassius versus Octavius Caesar and Mark Antony. professional boxing lessons in the lead up to the This show impressed audience members who were production. enthralled by the twist on the classic and by the acting Audience members were met at the back entrance of abilities of our CGS students. The students themselves the School’s Tim Murray Theatre and were directed to described the show as a fantastic and challenging walk through the set of Caesar’s Gym to find their seats. experience which pushed them out of their comfort The Gym was full of young boxers working out, getting zones and allowed them to explore different elements ready for their next big fight. Every seat in the house of their dramatic experience. had a fantastic ringside view but some lucky audience members were invited to sit on side stage where they CGS would like to thank WillPower Personal Training were given the best seats in the house to view one of and Winnunga Boxing for their support.

Code Cadets hack to success at GovHack 2014

In July 2014, 23 students from the Code Cadets and IT classes at Canberra Grammar School participated in GovHack – the largest hackathon in Australia. Joining more than 1,300 other software developers across the country, teams had 46 hours to develop apps, mashups, and visualisations using open Government data in competition for over $70,000 worth of prizes. The event focused around 'hacking' in the traditional sense – it’s not about being destructive or breaking into things, but instead taking something existing and repurposing it in an innovative way. In the case of GovHack, our students were using raw datasets provided by the Government and presenting that information using apps in a way which is helpful for the average citizen. The seven teams from CGS wrote apps which use a variety of data sets, including ACT public art works, ACT events, geo-data about the location of parks and sporting fields, and also Commonwealth Government data about energy efficiency ratings on appliances.

Matthew Purcell MiC Code Cadets and Information and Software Technology teacher

6 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 THESE FIVE STUDENTS WERE NEW TO CANBERRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL AT THE BEGINNING OF 2014 We understand that being new in any situation can be a daunting experience and, at CGS, we try to make the transition as easy as possible. Turn the page to find out how these students have settled in and what advice they have for future students.

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 7 “I came to Grammar a couple of years ago for a visit. I really liked the grounds and the style of the School. Prior to starting here I met some other Grammar boys. They were really nice people and I was impressed by how diverse they all were. They were intelligent and involved in all sorts of activities. I think the best way to meet people is to get involved so I signed up for Rugby, and and I am coaching one of the School’s Under 12 Rugby teams. I also signed up to sing in the House Music competition to push myself out of my comfort zone. As a day student I found the House system a very helpful way to connect with other students and become involved. My Housemaster has been very supportive. He is very busy but manages to have time for all the boys in his House. History is my favourite subject; it is the best History curriculum I have ever been taught. I am studying the IB and across all subjects the curriculum is really robust. I would encourage new students to become involved in the life of the School and their House. Have NICOLAS GEUSNON, YEAR 11 the right attitude and the willingness to put yourself out there and don’t worry if you’re not particularly good at something. Nicolas moved to Canberra from Queensland with his family. I signed up for all the events in the Swimming Carnival just so He is studying the International I could get involved. CGS offers so many opportunities but you Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. need to self-initiate to grab those opportunities. The Grammar guys will embrace you if you show you have the right attitude.”

“My parents and I chose Canberra Grammar School because we were looking for a place with more opportunities and choice in terms of languages, subjects and co-curricular activities. I knew other boys who had come to CGS and it sounded really interesting. Last year I visited the School for a day with other new students and did practice classes. It was a good way to get my head around the subjects. During the first few weeks I did get lost around the School but other boys always stopped and helped me find the way. Because there are so many new boys in Year 7 it was really easy to make a lot of friends. But not all of my friends are other new kids, I have made friends with boys who came up from the Junior School as well. My advice to new students to HAMISH MURRAY, YEAR 7 CGS would be to stay ahead of your work. If you Year 7 is a big intake year for the School with keep up with all your work then you can allow nearly half of the year group joining yourself to have fun and explore all the exciting as new students. opportunities that the School offers.”

8 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 “At first I wasn’t very excited to be leaving my old school as I had a really good group of friends there. But as soon as I arrived here it got easier. The boys in my year are all very inclusive. They were really kind to me and let me join in their games. They do not put any pressure on me or say anything that makes me uncomfortable. My favourite subjects at CGS are English, French, Music and Art. I am JORDAN IGLESIAS, YEAR 4 looking forward to joining the Senior School. Jordan came to Canberra Grammar School from a local I would encourage all new students to come primary school. Year 4 is becoming a common intake year into the School with a positive attitude. I for CGS as parents want their children to transition into life wasn’t very excited at first but I needn’t have at Grammar prior to starting in the Senior School. been worried because it was easy to fit in.”

“I like Canberra Grammar School. I have made lots of friends. Some of them are girls and some are boys but they are all really nice and funny and sometimes they are silly. My teacher is kind and she teaches us lots of new things about Maths and English. I like Inquiry time where we learn about memories and thoughts. My favourite thing about CGS is PE. We get to do sport with balls and go in MADELINE STAINER, YEAR 2 the gym and do activities. I think that other kids Madeline moved to Canberra with her family at the end of last year. would enjoy coming here.”

“I moved to CGS because of the quality in teaching and the wide range of subjects. Settling into the Boarding House was a bit scary at first. I wasn’t used to such a strict routine. But all the people were really welcoming and nice. I was assigned a Boarding House buddy who showed me around the School. The staff are very nice too and I find it useful to be able to go to them with any questions or concerns. I have made friends through boarding but also with day boys through my classes. My favourite subjects are French, Maths, History, PE and KIRAN RAJESH, Science and I am really enjoying as a co-curricular YEAR 10 BOARDER activity. I would advise new boarding students to be friendly to Kiran is from Bega on the South Coast of everyone and to get into the routine as quickly as possible. The NSW. He moved into the CGS Boarding best thing about being a boarder is the sense of friendship and House at the beginning of the year. bonding. The worst thing is trying to wake up in the morning.”

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 9 Asian tea ritual

Eight junior Canberra Grammar School students Instruction for the boys followed the same sequence have spent each Wednesday morning during each week: Term 2 participating in an Asian Tea Ritual. The pilot program, presented by Masters ➤ 1. settle and greet of Education student, Suzanne Rientis, was devised especially for upper primary school ➤ 2. set the space children to introduce Chinese cultural practices that enhance health and well-being, increase ➤ 3. awaken the pots awareness of the senses, foster calm and curiosity, engage respectfully with others and ➤ 4. measure and look the environment, improve posture and provide tools for stress reduction. ➤ 5. tea dances

Suzanne has been teaching and designing programs ➤ 6. pour and share for thirty years. She attended the initial session at CGS personally and delivered the rest of the program via the ➤ 7. experience, enjoy School's new video conferencing facility, with teachers Ms Saskia Hancott and Mr Matthew Gould acting as ➤ 8. journey more… wash and pack facilitators and co-participants during each session. ➤ During the Wednesday morning sessions the boys 9. thanking self, friends & the space learnt how to create the environment for a calming and mindful tea ceremony experience. In particular A warm, inviting and personal feel was an important they participated in strategies for settling themselves part of the program in spite of the distance being and focusing on breathing and relaxation of body crossed by technology. Particularly on cold foggy and mind, the correct procedure for sharing tea, mornings, the children’s enjoyment of spending time experiencing different types of tea and reflecting on together meant that the end of a session was often met these differences. with disappointment.

“I’ve learned new ways to calm my brain down and also relax my body. I find the process of making the tea, as well as being calming and relaxing, a fun thing to do. The tea is refreshing and wakes me up in the mornings.”

Noah Gorrell

“I like the tea dance, when it is all moving around it looks sometimes like seaweed and sometimes like a flower in the water. I’ve learned a way of calming myself down. Whenever I feel stressed I can do the tea ritual.”

Matthew Rensch

10 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 Mr Mohammad Anwar Haidari, Thomas Matz, Mr Ali Reza Younespour, Jordan Kibukamusoke and Mr Ashley Hogan

Enlightening Australian Studies lectures

Privilege is always a value laden word and most recently, Brigadier Adam Findlay ADF and especially so when preceded by the adjective Mr Ali Reza Yunespour, an Afghan academic and PhD educational. Nevertheless, these words are fair candidate at UNSW assessed the impact and outcome and relevant when applied to Year 11 Canberra of ten years of military interventions in Afghanistan. Grammar School students’ experience of guest Mr Yunespour also addressed his primary passion, speakers in Australian Studies. which is the development of educational opportunity in his country. He is closely involved in the Borjegai Already in 2014 students have heard from Dr David Project in Ghazni Province where, for the first time in the Headon, a prime figure in last year’s Canberra centenary village’s history, girls are being educated. He also gave celebrations who spoke about the historical background a fascinating insight to the historical, geographical and to Canberra’s existence and Mr Stephen Bartos, cultural complexities of Afghanistan. executive director at ACIL Allen Consulting and a former Following 17 years as Head of Australian Studies, senior public servant who assessed the current state Mr Ashley Hogan is stepping down from the position in of the APS. Dr Chris Roberts (ANU) and Dr Bill O’Malley 2014. He will leave the subject with a legacy of impeccable (ONA retired) evaluated Australia’s geo-political, organisation and a history of inspiring speakers. business and cultural relationship with Asia while,

Remembering our ANZACs

Canberra Grammar School recognised ANZAC Day in 2014 with two services. A dawn service was held in the School’s quad on ANZAC Day and was attended by members of the CGS and wider Canberra communities. The following Monday, on the first day of Term2, a special service was held for CGS students. Commander Jonathan Earley from the Royal Australian Navy, a parent of the School, visited CGS that day and delivered an important message to the boys. “I ask you to support your mates, be fair, be respectful, believe in yourselves, strive to do your best and be confident that you can do it,” he said. “Don’t tell people what you can’t do, tell them what you can. I ask you to be principled and I ask that you to be aware of risk, and not be afraid of it. Know that you have the courage to rise to the challenge. And if you are ever uncertain, afraid or think the road ahead is just too hard, spare a thought for the boys and men that landed on the pebbly beaches of Gallipoli in the early hours of 25 April 1915. Because they are no different to any of you.” Students observe a moment of silence during the School's ANZAC Day service

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 11 FOCUS ON: Northside Canberra Grammar School’s main campus in Red Hill caters for children from Pre-School through to Year 12. On the north side of Canberra the School has a second campus, an intimate learning environment which caters for one hundred young boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2. Closely connected to the rest of the School, the staff and students at Northside enjoy the benefits of being part of a small community which is strongly supported by the resources and community of the broader life of Canberra Grammar School.

MEET THE DIRECTOR

Jenny Thompson has been a teacher at Canberra Grammar School since 1999 and has been the Director at Northside since 2008. She has vast experience in primary teaching and early childhood care but continues to study – most recently on a tour to Shanghai and Hangzhou and on a trip to Italy to learn more about the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.

INTRODUCING THE PYP

Already registered as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme School, Canberra Grammar School is now a candidate for the IB’s Primary Years Programme (PYP). The Programme is currently being introduced into the Primary School, which includes the Northside campus. The PYP has an emphasis on inquiry-based learning methods which have already been used at CGS for many years.

12 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 GROWING THROUGH GARDENING

Having read Peter Rabbit earlier in the year, the Pre-Kindergarten class decided they would like to plant a garden just like Mr McGregor’s. So they did and their plantings include silverbeet, carrots, edible flowers and a variety of different lettuces. The children were all involved in planting the garden and they now follow a watering roster to ensure it is maintained. This type of learning helps children to become familiar with the concept of sustainability. They have already enjoyed the fruits of their labour at a number of special lunches where the children were responsible not only for harvesting the salad ingredients but for setting the table and making a vinaigrette. They are yet to spot Peter Rabbit darting in and out of the garden but they remain ever hopeful.

CGS CARE

Before School, after School and holiday time care is available at the Northside campus under the banner of CGS Care. Operated by the School, CGS Care provides a safe, caring, quality environment in which children are empowered to make choices around activities and encouraged to develop positive relationships. A combination of indoor and outdoor activities are provided each day and guided by children’s interests and abilities.

CO-CURRICULAR LEARNING

Northside students are engaged in a wide variety of co-curricular activities including chess, creative dance and movement, Mandarin and Chinese culture and French. The campus also has a very active music program. A number of children learn the piano and the violin and there is a beginners and a more advanced strings group. Twice a year the children have the opportunity to perform in front of an audience at a musical soiree. All Year 2 students are in the combined Year 2 Grammar Choir which sings at Floriade and the National Eisteddfod.

IPADS IN THE CLASSROOM

Canberra Grammar School has introduced mobile technology into all year levels of the School. Using School-owned iPads in early childhood years eases children into the concept of bringing their own device in later years. At this level the iPads are used either in small groups or individually to develop literacy and numeracy skills. In this photo Year 1 children are using an app called Explain Everything to learn about how raw materials are used to make clothing.

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 13 An intermittent drizzle was not enough to dampen the of talented CGS bands providing music, a petting zoo festive atmosphere at the 2014 CGS Fete on Saturday full of feathered and furry cuties, and plenty more, yet 5 April. After six years’ of sunny skies, we were probably again, the day proved a huge success. Not only does overdue a little wet weather and no-one seemed to the Fete function as a great support and fundraiser for mind, with thousands turning up, all decked out in the School, it serves as a wonderful opportunity for all gumboots and beaming smiles, ready to explore the in our community to spend a day celebrating CGS in the wide array of attractions on offer. stunning grounds of the School and enjoying a great day A stunning display of fresh cut flowers greeted guests out with family and friends. as they tramped up the front steps, dispelling any A huge thank you to everyone who came along and hint of gloominess from the grey skies, while a truly made it such a successful and enjoyable event. outstanding selection of colourful, scrumptious cakes Also a very special thank you to our students, parents, on offer in the Breezeway set the bar high for this year’s staff volunteers and sponsors who all pulled together many stands. to create such a wonderful event. At the completion With rides, a huge White Elephant stall, loads of of their five-year sponsorship contract the School amazing second-hand toys and books on sale for a would like to thank Supersmiles Superdontist for their steal, endless yummy foods to choose from, a host generous support of the Fete.

Janaki Garrick helped her dad pick a winner for the Fete's Garnsey students got into character for the cut flower stall major raffle - a term's worth of School fees

The School's hall was converted into a second hand bookstore for the day

14 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 UPDATE: The Snow Centre for Education in the Asian Century

Regular visitors to Canberra Grammar School will have had the chance to witness the evolving construction of the Snow Centre for Education in the Asian Century. The state-of-the-art centre, which is dedicated to the development of Australian education in the global era, will house twelve classrooms for the teaching of Asian languages, geography, history, economics and culture. It will include an amphitheatre for lectures, an exhibition area, open learning spaces, student collaboration pods and video conferencing facilities to link lessons with schools and universities around the world. The establishment of the centre has been made possible thanks to the extraordinary gift of $8million from Canberra Airport owner, philanthropist and CGS Old Boy, Mr Terry Snow. Construction of the building has been steady throughout 2014 and it is at that exciting point now where visibly significant changes can be seen from week to week. Students and staff have enjoyed watching the progress from a cleared space to what will be a three storey building. The centre is due to be open in Term 4 2014. The photos here show the cleared site at the commencement of construction and the progress of the structure.

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 15 SUBJECT FEATURE: Agriculture

There is a classroom at Canberra Grammar Dwarf Angus . Learning about animal psychology School where students can be found making and about the safe way to deal with animals is a very important part of this process. In 2013, further cheese, testing soil, producing wine and opportunity for professional competition was introduced watching baby chickens hatch. Outside of the through the poultry program, in which students classroom they might be planting wheat crops, witness the growth of a bird from fertilised egg to adult working with cattle or travelling around the chicken before they are adopted by families of the country to visit olive, grape and cherry farms. School. During the incubation process they study the Welcome to Agriculture. foetus through a process called candling which allows them to see inside the egg. As the birds grow and Taught by Mr Rowland Clark, Agriculture is offered at develop, students learn about poultry, nutrition and CGS for students in Years 9-12. On campus the School management, pests and diseases and reproduction has a purpose-built agriculture room with a small and physiology. Finally, they enter their birds in the animal room to the side which is used for incubating Steggles Meat Bird Competition at the Sydney Royal and housing poultry. There is also a vineyard with 30 Easter Show. vines, 20 plots in which trial wheat crops are grown, Along with their study of animals, students learn much four vegetable beds and a glasshouse and shade house about horticulture, viticulture, soil and micro-organisms. where students learn to produce plants through grafting They make their own camembert cheese, butter, yoghurt and cuttings. Off campus, the School regularly visits and ginger beer. They produce their own bottle of wine a farmyard in Symonston to learn about cattle and an and, in doing so, take part in everything from grafting annual trip takes them to farms across NSW. Many of and training the vines to bottling and labelling the the farms they visit are those run by Old Boys of the finished product which is given to their parents during a School who have been successful in Agriculture. parent/teacher interview. In February each year, the Year 10 Agriculture students Canberra Grammar School’s students go on to a attend The Canberra Show to participate in the Student wide variety of endeavours following their studies Steer Paraders Competition and in sheep and cattle and a number have had successful careers in judging. In the lead up to this event, the students visit Agriculture as farmers, winemakers, veterinarians, the Symonston farmyard once a week to work with scientists and economists.

16 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 Old Boy profile

Shane Thomson (2007) studied Agriculture at Canberra Grammar School under Mr Rowland Clark. The subject satisfied his strong interest in science and animals and, following a School excursion to Charles Sturt University, Shane cemented his decision to become a vet. Working now at a vet centre in Holbrook and specialising in beef cattle consultancy in the areas of disease management and reproduction, Shane believes his study at CGS gave him an advantage at university. “Rowland Clark has a very high standard and talks a lot about livestock,” says Shane. “He takes it upon himself to have his students on top of their game for university.” Shane now hosts a yearly excursion for CGS students to his family’s property in Yass where they do ultrasounds and learn about artificial insemination and embryo transfer.

Meet Mr Clark

Mr Rowland Clark, Head of Agriculture, studied Agriculture at Hawkesbury Agriculture College before working as a Soil Conservation Officer in the Northern Territory and a microbiologist at ANU. He has been teaching Agriculture at CGS since 1989. A working farmer himself, Mr Clark has a farm at Bungendore with grapes, cattle and horses and a family farm at Bega Mr Clark demonstrating safe methods of chicken handling with cattle, sheep and horses.

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 17 FAREWELL BRIDGET MIDDLETON

Mrs Bridget Middleton retired from Canberra Grammar School in 2014 after more than 40 years of service to the School. Bridget came to the School with her husband, Adrian, in 1974 when he joined as a Housemaster. Since then, she has served in numerous roles: assisting in the Intermediate Boarding and Blaxland Houses, then operating as part time Creditors’ Clerk (1982 to 1988), as full time Creditors’ Clerk, (1988 to 2000) and as Property Manager (2000 to 2011). Since 2011, Bridget has managed the School’s cleaning, catering and other contracted services and she has looked after the external hire of School facilities. While these have been Bridget’s official roles she has done much more, contributing countless hours to the smooth operations of the School and to the care of boys, staff and families. Her outstanding and long-standing service to the School and its community were recognised in the Ian Powell Award of 2009; and of course they are reflected in the friendship and admiration of so many of her colleagues, both past and present.

CONGRATULATIONS MRS SMYTH

Mrs Anne Smyth, a PE teacher in Canberra Grammar School’s Early Learning Centre, won a staggering nine medals at the Australian Masters National Swimming Championships in Rockhampton in April 2014. Mrs Smyth, who has taught PE in different areas of the Primary School for many years and who coaches co-curricular swimming, competed in four days of pool swimming and an open water swim. At the end of the meet her medal tally was three Gold ( 800m Freestyle, 400m Individual Medley, 200m Butterfly), four Silver ( 400m freestyle, 200m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly and 2.5km open water swim) and two Bronze ( 200 Individual Medley and a Relay). Mrs Smyth’s team of ten swimmers placed 8th overall in Australia and gained the highest average points per swimmer. Mrs Smyth says it is important to her that the children she teaches understand the importance of exercise and the need to embrace it as a lifelong commitment.

TEACHMEET

Canberra Grammar School was host for the Teachmeet network meeting In May 2014. Thirty-two teachers from around the ACT and NSW met at CGS to share resources on the theme “Interactivity in the classroom: pedagogy for empowering students”. Many teachers from our local schools presented including five from CGS: Mr Greg Elliot, Mrs Patti Kennedy-Hine, Mr Justin Hassall, Mr Harry Lai and Ms Cristina Diaz. The presentations included resources to promote interaction at local as well as international levels. Areas of interest included technology and using a blog as an educational tool. These activities all focussed on how to interact with other children and teachers from schools around Australia and the world. Attendees reported the evening to be productive and an enjoyable opportunity to share and exchange resources.

18 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 The why, what and how of Asian engagement

At the start of Term 3, the combined teaching and of Adelaide and CGS Board member, applied the support staff of the Primary and Senior Schools implications of Dr Hassim’s presentation to the School’s enjoyed one of the School’s most significant and context, outlining potential objectives for change and intellectually challenging professional learning sessions practical approaches to building more international in recent memory. With leading academics visiting perspectives into the curriculum. He spoke of three from universities around the country, staff took part broad pillars supporting the School’s educational in discussions and workshops designed to elaborate engagement with Asia: the study of languages, studies the why, what and how of the School’s strategic of Asia, and studies in Asia. commitment to educational engagement with Asia. Staff then divided into workshop groups to explore the Dr Eeqbal Hassim, Senior Manager of Research and morning’s concepts in relation to their own classrooms Curriculum at the Asia Education Foundation, at and sections of the School. It was an extraordinary the University of Melbourne, opened the day with a privilege for those groups to be led not only by Professor thoroughly engaging presentation on global citizenship Anderson and Dr Hassim but by such distinguished and intercultural understanding between Australia and experts in Asia education as Professor Richard Rigby, Asia. He challenged staff to move from transactional Executive Director of the ANU China Institute, Professor engagement with our region, to transformational Jenny Corbett, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and engagement, bridging psychological differences and Training) at the ANU, Dr Carol Hayes and Dr Mark seeing interaction with Asia as a personal opportunity not Strange, both of the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. just an economic and political imperative for the country. He urged staff to help students be comfortable with We look forward to the ideas of the day finding their way being uncomfortable and to embrace cultural difference. into the reality of School life for many years to come. In the second session, Professor Kent Anderson, Justin Hassall Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University Coordinator of Asian Engagement

CGS hosts teachers from around the world

During the July 2014 School holidays, Canberra Grammar The conference was hosted across the campu School hosted an International Baccalaureate workshop in the War Memorial Hall and in classrooms. event for language teachers from across Australia and The opening later this year of the School’s Snow the Asia Pacific. Attended by 300 teachers and covering Centre for Education in the Asian Century will provide German, Mandarin, Indonesian, Japanese, English, enhanced facilities for future conferences and Spanish and French, the three day conference gave workshops and the School looks forward to hosting our teachers and visitors to the School an invaluable teachers and students from schools and universities opportunity to learn from each other and the conference around the world in that space, whether it be physically leaders about different approaches to language teaching. or via video conferencing technology.

Delegates of the IB conference held at CGS Delegates of the IB conference held at CGS

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 19 Part of the CGS Board with members of the School leadership team at the second planning day in May

School Board update

Mr Mark Brandon-Baker retired from the Mr Stephen Byron has been elected as the next Chair Canberra Grammar School Board at the end of of the School Board. Stephen, the Managing Director Term 2 2014, following eleven years as a Board of Canberra Airport, joined the Board in 2013 and is an member and seven years as Chair of the Board. Old Boy of the School (1979-1987). His father, uncles, brother and sisters also attended the School and his Mark’s term as Chair of the CGS Board was during a children are currently in the Primary School. Stephen period of considerable change and renewal for the is also a Board Governor of the Australian National School. His achievements include modernisation of University’s Endowment for Excellence. the Board’s constitution, development of the new CGS Along with Mark, Mr Tony Howard, Dr Felicity Williams, Foundation constitution, and establishment of the Staff- Mr Stewart Ellis and Dr Pauline Griffiths all retired from Board Consultative Committee to provide a positive the Board in the past year and the School thanks them for conduit for communications between the staff and the their on-going and generous support. We also welcome Board. He also oversaw the appointments of Dr Justin Professor Kent Anderson, Ms Belinda Clark and Mr Garrick as Head of School and of Reverend Chris Welsh, Stephen Jaggers as recent appointments to the Board. as Interim Head, during a time of great uncertainty for the School. “I know that Mark will be thanked by the entire School community for his outstanding service and commitment, says Dr Justin Garrick. “There are few who will have done so much with such quiet dignity and yet such firm purpose to ensure the good governance, sound management and sustainability of our School.” Mark’s Board colleagues have always appreciated his commitment to the School. “Mark has been a transformational Chair of the CGS Board and is to be congratulated on his many achievements,” says fellow Board member Mr Ian Johnson. “His unwavering dedication, professionalism and forward thinking approach, together with his excellent communication skills have undoubtedly contributed to the success of the School and have made it a pleasure to be a member Outgoing Chair of the School Board, Mr Mark Brandon-Baker (left) of the Board.” with incoming Chair Mr Stephen Byron

20 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 ClassicalJoshua Healey, a Year 12 Music Encounters Captain at Canberra Grammar School is the brains behind Classical Encounters, a program of music Masterclasses which work to grant Canberra student musicians access to some of Australia’s top teachers.

The Classical Encounters program Joshua Healey launches Classical Encounters at CGS invites prominent music teachers from across Australia to visit Canberra and conduct lessons for The Masterclass was held in front student musicians. Importantly, of an audience which allowed more the lessons are open to all music people than just the students on stage students from Canberra and the to benefit from Kalina’s teaching. region, from both secondary and Year 12 student Joshua has been tertiary institutions. busily juggling the coordination of The program was launched at CGS Classical Encounters with his final in May 2014, with an inaugural year of school and studying for cello recital and Masterclass with his Higher School Certificate. He renowned cellist Kalina Krusteva. developed the idea for the program Currently based in Melbourne, as a way for him and his fellow working with the Melbourne music students to gain experience Symphony Orchestra and as in event management. a regular guest principal with “Musicians are forever participating Orchestra Victoria and Victorian in concerts and recitals,“ says Opera, Kalina has also performed Joshua. “But as a music student you as a guest principal with the are not taught about the logistics Brighton Philharmonic, the Royal of running a concert or event. I Philharmonic and as a principal of have already learned so much the Russian Chamber Orchestra. through the experience of launching The Sunday afternoon consisted of a Classical Encounters and I hope 30 minute recital by Kalina followed that, after I graduate, the program by a two hour Masterclass for four will continue to be managed year student cello players. after year by other students.”

Kalina Krusteva works with one of the student musicians

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 21 NEWSbites

The CGS Kids' Lit Quiz team at the Australian final

KIDS’ LIT QUIZ For the third year in a row, a team from Canberra Grammar School were the winners of the Kids’ Lit Callum Bodman receives his award for Quiz Australian Final in 2014. The Best Youth Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Kids' Lit Quiz is a competition for students aged between 10-13 years which tests their knowledge of CGS AWARDED NINE everything literature. The students compete in teams to answer CANBERRA AREA questions about books. Following THEATRE AWARDS. the convincing win, from a pool of 69 teams, the team of Nick and YEAR 9 CARILLON Canberra Grammar School's Leo Barnard (Year 7), Jesse Lane COMPOSITION drama productions, The Burning (Year 7) and Angus Cleary (Year 6), and Guys and Dolls were coached by Mrs Janine Hudson, CONCERT awarded a staggering nine advanced to the World Finals In May 2014 a group of Year awards in the 2013 Canberra in Cornwall, England. The team 9 Canberra Grammar School Area Theatre Awards including performed outstandingly at the Best Youth Actor in a Leading World Finals to finish a very close students were invited to Role in a Play, Best Youth Actor second to the team from the UK. compose an original piece of in a Featured Role in a Musical, music for Canberra’s iconic Best Orchestra for a School or carillon instrument. The pieces Youth Production and Best were performed at a public Production of a School or LEARNING VIA VIDEO LINK concert by Canberra’s leading Youth Musical. Guys and Dolls carillonist Lyn Fuller and CGS Canberra Grammar School music received six gongs and tied with students have had the opportunity music staff member and Old another production to receive in 2014 to learn from some Boy Leonard Weiss. the most awards on the night. premier teachers based around The awards aim to provide The project was a class Australia without leaving the initiative to get students recognition of the contribution School’s grounds. Thanks to video thinking about composing made by non-professional conferencing technology, flute and specifically for performance groups to the artistic life of guitar students have participated on a unique instrument. Australia and, in particular, in music master classes along Canberra and the surrounding with students from schools This required the Year 9 region. The awards for CGS across Australia, with some of students to think about the reflect the huge amount of the country’s top teachers and presentation and coherence work, by both staff and students, musicians. Further classes will be of their compositions as well that went into both productions. offered to students in the future. as just the musical aspect.

22 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 Michael Nguyen-Kim, Miles Davis, Niels Beowulf-McGowan and Thomas Willson with their Australian Geography Competition prizes

AUSTRALIAN Matt Giteau Cup Champions GEOGRAPHY MATT GITEAU CUP COMPETITION Canberra Grammar School teams finished the champions in two Canberra Grammar School divisions in the 2014 Matt Giteau Cup – an inter-school rugby once again performed competition for primary school students in the ACT and surrounds. outstandingly in the Australian A Year 3/4 team and a Year 5/6 team displayed good sportsmanship and Geography Competition in some brilliant running Rugby during a number of tightly-contested games 2014. More than 70,000 in June 2014. All boys were thrilled to go home as winners of the cup. students from 760 schools across Australia participated in the annual competition. CGS gained second place in SHEAFFE’S Australia ahead of schools such as James Ruse Agricultural FUNDRAISING School, Camberwell Grammar EFFORTS School and Sydney Boys High. CGS also continued to maintain On a wet and blustery Sunday its dominance in the Territories in February 2014, Sheaffe CGS sailors show off the School's new fleet of boats in gaining first position for the House students participated 15th consecutive year. in the St Vincent de Paul doorknock and raised $2,112 CGS RECEIVES NEW CGS students gained 140 for the charity. 2014 marked High Distinctions, with 25 boys Sheaffe's 31st year participating SAILING BOATS receiving results in the top 1% of in the doorknock and the Canberra Grammar School’s all participants. Joshua Welling amount raised brought their sailing community gathered gained equal first in the ACT in total doorknock fundraising together in June 2014 to the junior level. Michael Nguyen- efforts over time to more than celebrate the commission of Kim gained equal first in the ACT $90,000. the new fleet of racing boats. in the intermediate level and he The three Pacer sailing dinghies was invited to sit the qualifying Also this year, Sheaffe donated are the first sailing boats test for Australian team selection $3,600 to Riding for owned by the School and they to the 2015 National Geographic the Disabled which provides will be used for Team Racing. World Championship. Miles horse and farm activities for Sailing is a rapidly-growing Davis, Niels Beowulf-McGowan, people with a disability in the sport at CGS and our sailors and Thomas Willson were Canberra region. The money, had a very successful 2013- equal firsts in the ACT in the raised from the 2013 Sheaffe 2014 season. The club holds senior level. In addition Miles House Mini Fete, will be used the 2014 ACT Championship Davis will represent the ACT at by the organisation to buy new title for Team Racing and has Geography’s Big Week Out, being riding helmets, riding boots enjoyed success at interstate held in September in Sydney. and bridles. championships and regattas.

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 23 In 2014, Canberra Grammar School marked its 85th anniversary year with a whole School photo. The photo was taken in stages and digitally morphed. Here’s how it was put together...

24 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 25 Old Boys' reunion weekend

As Canberra Grammar School celebrates its 85th Guests were welcomed into the reunion dinner (held anniversary in 2014, our oldest living Old Boy, Irwin this year at the National Portrait Gallery) by Mango Jam, Prowse (1933), is celebrating his 100th birthday. a band made up of CGS Old Boys from the Class of Irwin Prowse began his education at CGS on the 2012. Inside, Chris Timpson (1958) spoke about Irwin School’s opening day (February 5, 1929). He was and his importance to the CGS community. Irwin was student number 32 and graduated in 1933. presented with a cake and the guests serenaded him with a chorus of Happy Birthday. In the 1997 book Catching the Vision, Irwin recalls his thoughts about the School’s founding Headmaster, At the same time the Old Boys from the Class of 2004 Canon Edwards: “Canon Edwards was a man of vision, were holding their own reunion at Uni Pub in the city and a great man for the School to have as its first and, earlier in the day, the Class of 1994 caught up for Headmaster. His dominating passion was the progress lunch in the School’s Gallery. In the afternoon many and advancement of the School – the School being, Old Boys flocked to the School’s Main Oval to watch in his oft-repeated words, the boys and staff, not the the 1st XV play. buildings. The buildings were essential, but it was the At the Australian War Memorial on Saturday afternoon, boys that gave the School character. That he laid a firm a number of CGS Old Boys gathered for the Last Post foundation, in spite of all the frustrations and difficulties Ceremony. A wreath was laid in memory of fallen Old of those early years, is apparent by the subsequent Boys by Mr Sandy Goddard, the School’s Director of success of the School: a classic case of the right man Community Development, and Old Boy Julian Hohnen in the right place at the right time. The memory of his (1996). enthusiasm and determination is one that will always Canberra Grammar School and the Old Boys' remain with me.” Association were delighted that so many Old Boys At the Old Boys' reunion dinner on Saturday May 31 were able to participate in this year’s reunion weekend. the Old Boys celebrated Irwin’s remarkable milestone. We hope to see even more of you there in 2015.

The Class of 1994 reunion was held in the School's Gallery

Guests from the Class of 1974 at the reunion dinner

26 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 President of the Old Boys' Association, Stewart Ellis, speaks at the reunion dinner Irwin Prowse (right) cuts his 100th birthday cake with Chris Timpson

Sandy Goddard and Julian Hohnen lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial's Last Post Ceremony

SAVE THE DATE

The 2015 Old Boys' Reunion Weekend will be held on Friday 29 May – Sunday 31 May

If you are an Old Boy and interested in being a year coordinator for next year’s reunion please contact the Community Development office on(02) 6260 9606 or [email protected] Guests at the Class of 1994 reunion

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 27 OLD BOYS' NEWS Boyd Whalan in Ghana. Photo David Lawrie Following a trip to Ghana in 2010, Boyd Whalan (2007) had a bright idea for a social start-up business that has won awards and grants in the Sydney Genesis competition and the 2012 CEMS Global Social Business Plan Competition. Born from the need for dependable, sustainable lighting in homes and Howard Debenham (1960) businesses in developing nations, has published a book about his Boyd’s business, which he has childhood and his 43 years in founded with a fellow student from Australia’s Foreign Service. The Sydney University, will provide early part of the book includes solar lamps to some of the world’s quite a few tales about Howard’s poorest people. Ben Treffers life at Canberra Grammar School Credit: Delly Carr Swimming Australia Ltd. On his travels through Ghana Boyd through the 1950’s. Following discovered that many people who Congratulations to Australian his graduation from CGS, Howard have access to electricity suffered swimmer Ben Treffers (2009) joined the Department of External who won a gold medal at the from frequent blackouts and Affairs and his career took him farmers in some rural areas had no 2014 Commonwealth Games in through eleven overseas postings access to lighting at all. Glasgow in the 50m backstroke in nine countries – India, South event with a time of 24.67 seconds. The lamps will not be provided for Korea, Japan, Israel, Italy, Along with his intensive swimming free. Recipients will receive a solar Yugoslavia, Thailand, Sri Lanka commitments, Ben is studying a lighting system and be able to top it and the USA. He became a Bachelor of Commerce at ANU. up to access more light when they member of the Senior Executive can afford it. Once the cost of the of the Department of Foreign lamp is paid off recipients will own Affairs and Trade, Consul-General them outright and will have them in Bangkok and Tokyo, Minister/ for continued use. Boyd and his Counsellor and Consul-General business partner chose a for profit in Washington DC, and High business model because it will allow Commissioner to Sri Lanka. them to expand at a faster rate. Howard’s book, titled Waiting Following a four month pilot program ‘Round the Bend – Recollections in Ghana, Boyd hopes to expand the of childhood and a life in business to West Africa and perhaps Australia’s Foreign Service, has to other countries through licence to received positive reviews from international partners. prominent Australians including Congratulations to Andrew Phillip Adams who wrote Constance (1991) on his appointment as Treasurer of New Following a first place in Classics “(He has) a gift for South Wales in April 2014. Andrew at ANU in 2013 Robert Selth has previously held positions in (2008) has been awarded a narrative. A good, simple the NSW parliament as Minister for Clarendon Scholarship to writing style that’s Ageing and the Minister for Finance University College, Oxford to and Services. continue his Classics studies. a pleasure to read”.

28 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 The Poate Reintegration and Recovery Centre

Soldier On is a charity which A group of recently graduated provides support to Australian Canberra Grammar School Old

Defence Force personnel who have A photo from the trip in the 1974 Canberran Boys who are studying at Sydney been physically or psychologically – Michael Barber and David Gedye haul University have been reunited wounded. On Thursday 27 February Mr Powell up the Great Wall through rugby. Matthew Narracott 2014, Soldier On opened its first full Two articles in the February 2014 (2012), Harry Fleming (2012), time Reintegration and Recovery Edward L’Estrange (2011), Alister edition of CGS Outlook, one about Centre in Canberra. The Centre Turbayne (2012), Jamil Khalfan was named The Poate Centre, the China study tour and another (2012), Joshua Friend (2012) and after Private Robert Poate (2007) referencing former teacher Mr Ian Oliver Maxwell (2013) all play for who was killed in action in 2012. Powell, caught the attention of one the Sydney Uni Colts 3rd team. The The Centre will offer drop in and of our Old Boys, Michael Barber five 2012 graduates were all part of counselling services, as well as the ACT Junior Rugby Union Grand community events such as training (1976). Michael recalls being part Final winning team in 2012. sessions and family events. It of a group of 13 students who, will also serve as the charity’s on a CGS trip led by Ian Powell headquarters, where programs that in 1974, were the first Australian span the country will be coordinated. teenagers to enter the People’s Robert’s father Hugh told Soldier On how much it meant to their family to Republic of China after the easing have the Centre named after Robert. of barriers against western tourists. “Robert’s mates meant Ian Powell was instrumental in establishing the Asian Studies everything to him and we Department at CGS and this trip have no doubt that he would to China was the first of many. Two have been involved in an other CGS teachers, Mr Malcolm organisation like Soldier On Lamb & Mr Geoff Clarke assisted in managing the group. In China had he survived, particularly Cody Meakin (2008) was honoured the boys spent a large part of their as many of them have been with an OAM medal in this year’s time visiting Schools and learning Australia Day honours for service affected by their service in about the differences in education to sport as a gold medalist at the some way or another.” styles between the two countries. London 2012 Paralympic Games.

To mark the School’s 85th Anniversary in 2014, Canberra Grammar School has released an updated Old Boys' tie. Seen here modelled by former students and current teachers Mr James Cameron, Mr Tim Harrison and Mr Matthew Purcell, the tie is available for $27 each and can be purchased online at: www.trybooking.com/FFPS

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 29 What I know now

Peter Hazlehurst (1990) is based in the US in the technology sector and has worked for, among others, Google and Nokia. Outlook caught up with Peter to talk about where life has taken him and his reflections on his time at CGS.

Do you have some favourite memories of your time at CGS? I have so many interesting and great memories from CGS. I really was into music and it was great to have so many options from Concert Band to Symphonic Orchestra. I think the best music day was when the Girls' School was integrated and we combined the orchestras and finally got to pull together an amazing talented group. It really changed everything and we got to play much more challenging music. Is there a particular teacher that stands out to you from your time at School? Peter with his wife Yuriko and twins Luke and Leah The teacher that influenced me the most was likely Tim Norfolk. He was my English teacher in Second Form (Year 8) when I returned to CGS after a year at At the same time, I was incredibly lucky to meet my Geelong Grammar School. He really pushed me to think wife Yuriko who has been my fantastic companion and and learn. Also, Walter Hine was fabulous as a French support. Three years ago we had twins - Luke and Leah teacher. I remember him c ooking a steak on a candle for - and I can say that being a dad trumps any success that Bastille Day. It was so funny. I've had in my career. What advice do you wish someone had given You have been very successful in your career. you when you were still at School? What advice would you give to students looking To not take everything so seriously. School was really to pursue a career in the technology sector? intense, and we didn't have a whole lot of free time to Do what you love! Lots of pressure exists at CGS and actually enjoy life. I wish I'd realized that there was a other schools to get into university and do subjects that world outside of Red Hill. are ‘difficult’ or ‘prestigious’ like law or medicine. But if you don't actually like that, don't do it. You need to If you could change anything about your School remember that you will be working for 30+ years after experience what would it be? college, and you probably want to have some fun and Have a better integrated technology program. CGS in joy in that. Don't just do the hardest thing at university the 80s and 90s really didn't embrace computers and because it shows how "smart you are", choose subjects was a laggard. I'm pleased that things are improving that stimulate and challenge you. You will be a better now, but there's still a long way to go. student and have a better life as a result. Where has life taken you since you finished You fund a science and technology scholarship School at CGS? at the School. Why is this something that you To the US and to Technology Startups. I've been very lucky consider important? to explore all different aspects of tech - from Banking There's a lot of potential for students that want to excel Software to Mobile Email. It's been a wild ride, with an in technology. CGS has been great at rewarding artists, IPO, two company sales, and another IPO on the way. My musicians and general academics, but the new economy is last few years at Google were really an amazing experience, powered by tech. Having a scholarship that pushes students and something that I think many people would love. in that direction is great for them and great for the world.

30 | CGS Outlook | August 2014 IN MEMORY

Adrian Seton Town Lee De Hunt (teacher and founding Garnsey Housemaster 1975-2000) (1955) 1945-2014 1938-2014

Adrian Town graduated from Sydney Technical College with a Diploma of Art Lee Hunt, who boarded at Canberra in Design and Craft. He went on to teach at Trinity Grammar School before Grammar School from 1951-1955, starting at Canberra Grammar School as an art teacher in 1975. Along passed away on 6 February 2014. with his role in the Art Department, Adrian took on important pastoral care duties including the Assistant Sheaffe Housemaster and the Acting Sheaffe Housemaster. In 1982, when the School founded the new house of Garnsey, Adrian was appointed the inaugural Housemaster. Adrian was also the Master- in-Charge of Boats and coached Rugby. Following retirement from CGS Adrian continued to play an active role in the School’s Old Boys' Association. Lachlan Peter Adrian died on 20 April 2014. Garnsey Old Boy Rod Kafer was among those to deliver a tribute at Adrian’s funeral. Christian Sanderson Here he is remembered by members of the CGS community: (2000) “Difficult to think of another whose love and loyalty to Canberra Grammar has 1983-2014 been greater. His friendship to the Old Boys' Association and to me especially has always been highly valued.” Lachlan Sanderson, who attended Canberra Grammar School from Tony May (1957) 1991-2000, passed away suddenly in Taiwan on 1 May 2014, age 30. “As teachers in the Art Department, Adrian and I had a great working relationship. Lachlan leaves behind his parents We would leave the door between our rooms open and the boys always knew John and Lynne, step-parents Jude they could go back and forth. There was always music going and setting a great and Ron and siblings Jake (CGS atmosphere – often The Rolling Stones. In that job there was really no such thing 1997) and Zoe. The celebration of as regular hours. If you had to be here after hours you would be and Adrian would his life was attended by CGS School regularly come back each night to check on the kiln with the boys’ projects inside. friends. Lachlan’s father John He also invested a lot into taking the boys on trips and excursions. He used to contributed some words about his run a caving excursion to Wee Jasper. Adrian and I coached Rugby together and son’s life post CGS: in 1983 we led the boys on the School’s first ever international Rugby tour, to “Lachlan went on to achieve a New Zealand.It was the Headmaster’s choice to appoint Adrian as the founding Masters in Engineering at UNSW Housemaster of Garnsey. I think he did so because Adrian was very caring and after topping the ACT in Year 12. would pay attention to everyone he taught. I ran the School’s Fete for 21 years and He was the leading mechatronic Adrian was a great help to me. One year we decided to sell sloppy joes with the engineer in Taichung, Taiwan for School crest printed on them. We made 1000 of them, each one individually screen Memjet, a company which has printed by hand by Adrian and I. We had to hang them up to dry – there were just produced a super-fast PC sweaters hanging all around the art room. We sold of them at that Fete – the first printer with no moving parts. His one to the Headmaster. Adrian also helped with set design and painting for School legacy will be used worldwide. He productions. He had a house at Durras because he liked to be by the sea. We used had thirty engineers in Taiwan to go there and go prawn fishing and swimming on the beach. Later he built a working to him and they all stated house on a 20 acre block in Adaminaby on the shores of Lake Eucumbene. I left the that he was a gentleman, humble School in 1989 but Adrian and I kept in touch. We spoke on the phone and wrote and helped them all. Many of his letters and sent each other Christmas cards. I was glad of the opportunity to visit achievements were grounded at him at Christmas last year.” CGS and particularly his respect for Mick Macdonald (teacher and Housemaster of Burgmann 1967-1989) his colleagues.”

CGS Outlook | August 2014 | 31 CGS FOUNDATION PATRON Mr Terry Snow

CGS FOUNDATION BENEFACTORS ($100,000+) Mr Ken & Mrs Susan Cooper Mr Peter Hazlehurst Anonymous (2)

CGS FOUNDATION MEMBERS ($10,000+) Mrs Hermina & Mr Daryl Mrs Wendy & Mr Vivian Mr Dennis Milin Mr Dino Augusto Vido Blaxland King Mrs Janny & Mr Hugh Mrs Heather & Dr Samuel Mrs Thea De Salis Mr Robert Mark Poate Whittle Mrs Georgina & Mr David Mr Graham Matthews Mr Irwin Prowse Gazard Anonymous Mrs Helen & Dr Simon Dr Lynne & Dr Anthony Mr Derek Jory McCredie Tonks

CGS GIVING CLUB DONORS, 2014 Mrs J Allen Mrs R Gurney Mr R B Mark Mrs B Simkin Mr P A Alston Commander D Harris Mr G Matthews Mr T Snow Ms J Anderson Mr T Harrison Mr A W Maude Mr A Stewart Prof K Anderson Dr C Hawkins & Dr D Yip Ms D May Mrs S Susa Mr A Attygalle Mr P Hazlehurst Mr A F May Ms L Taylor Mr S Austin Mrs P Heldon Mrs E McCormack Mr D J Thomas Mrs J & Mr D Bisa Mrs P & Mr T Hill Mrs H & Dr S McCredie Mr B M Thomson Mrs H & Mr D Blaxland Mr P Ho Mr D Milin Mr Z H Tian Mr M Brandon-Baker Mr D A Hodges Dino, Dimitri & Dr L & Dr A Tonks Mr C A & Mrs K Briese Mr M Iliff Constantine Nikias Mr G & Mrs L Tremopoulos Mrs C Brighenti Mr T Ireland Mr H J Notaras Mrs C E Truman Ms B Clark Mr R & Mrs C Ingram Ms R Page Dr N Tsai & Mrs C Huang Mr S & Mrs L Collins Mrs P Johnstone Mrs K Pandy Ms J Turbayne Dr G Cooper & Mr W Burke Mr D Jory Mr A Pearson Mr D A & Mrs D S Vido Mr K & Mrs S Cooper Mrs S & Mr E Kalenjuk Mrs C Polglase Mrs N Volis Mr D Evans & Dr R Landy Mr M Kendall Mrs A Purdy Waddle Family Dr C Droste Mrs Mary Kingsford Mr M & Mrs T Ravishanker (Holly, Michael & Logan) Dr C Duggan Mrs W & Mr V King Dr S J Robson Dr A Wajdi Mrs T & Mr R Farmer Mrs M Kingsford Ms K M Rock Mr C Ward & Dr H M Brindley Dr J A Garrick & Mr M Lamb Mrs D & Mr P Rocks Mr D Wells Ms D Ganesan Raju Mrs R Lane Mrs S Rodriguez Miss E & Master K Welsh Mr D & Mrs G Gazard Ms C Larcombe Mr S J Rogers Mr J Whalan Col T Gellel Mr M D Leach Mrs C Rotondo Mrs H & Dr S Whittle Archdeacon H Gibson Mr S Lee Mr J & Mrs A Sainty Mr S Wilde Mr A H Gidley-Baird Mr C M Lord Mr R J Scott Dr F Williams Mr A N Goddard Love Family Mr S N Schiessl Mr W Wu Mr S Goggs (James, Keith & Deidre) Ms J L Seaborn Ms P Yonge Ms K Gowans Mrs M & Mr B Lyristakis Mr M & Mrs G Selepeng Anonymous (14)

Donor details are listed as entered at time of donation. If you believe you have been omitted from this list, we apologise. Please contact us via [email protected] Thank you to all in the School community challenge of a global era in which revolutions who have greeted so warmly and generously in education are driving transformation on the launch of the new CGS Foundation. It is a unprecedented scale. We want our students tribute to our School’s spirit that support has to be part of that and to lead with knowledge, already come from all quarters; from parents, confidence and compassion. Old Boys, staff and friends of the School. For that we need your support. We have never Such commitment comes, I believe, from great been a School built on wealthy endowment; affection for our School and from recognition our School has always been built on the of its value to so many. But it also reflects determined imagination, hard work and a shared vision of our future: the future of generosity of its community. Now is our turn a School thriving with opportunity; a School so that together we may continue to create able to grow, adapt and prosper in dynamic something extraordinary and share pride, as a times; a School flourishing with the life that community, in our students’ achievements. comes from education that is truly challenging, Once again, I am very grateful and I hope that vibrant and open to the world. you will consider supporting our Foundation, We can’t create that future without a strong our School and our students’ futures. Foundation. We need the capacity to renew and develop and, above all, to continue offering Dr Justin Garrick a truly world-class education that rises to the Head of School

…A shared vision of our future: the future of a School thriving with opportunity; a School able to grow, adapt and prosper in dynamic times; a School flourishing with the life that comes from an education that is truly challenging, vibrant and open to the world. We can’t create that future without a strong Foundation.

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